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Forum: General Discussion 04-27-2007, 10:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,154
Posted By My Name is Ann
Thanks for posting these Char! :)

Thanks for posting these Char! :)
Forum: General Discussion 04-27-2007, 05:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,154
Posted By My Name is Ann
I can't believe I'm the first to post about this....

I can't believe I'm the first to post about this.

It was a great concert and GL's voice sounded wonderful, clear, strong, beautiful. He sounded better to me and my husband than he did at the...
Forum: General Discussion 04-05-2007, 05:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,788
Posted By My Name is Ann
Thanks for all the nice responses. Ok, I've...

Thanks for all the nice responses.

Ok, I've decided . . . I will definitely give him the gift and, if I remember, I will also bring two albums for him to sign.

Most important thing to remember:...
Forum: General Discussion 04-03-2007, 03:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,788
Posted By My Name is Ann
For those who are lucky enough to get backstage...

For those who are lucky enough to get backstage passes to a GL concert, would you:
1) Bring your GL albums for him to sign?
2) Would you bring him a gift?
3) If you did bring him a gift would it...
Forum: General Discussion 11-18-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 58,197
Posted By My Name is Ann
I haven't logged into Corfid for a bit and what a...

I haven't logged into Corfid for a bit and what a lovely surprise to find the recent posts to this thread.

Ingrid/Melody, thank you from my heart for adding your very special memories to this...
Forum: General Discussion 11-08-2006, 09:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,679
Posted By My Name is Ann
From a link on the AOL Welcome Screen: It was...

From a link on the AOL Welcome Screen:
It was very nice to see this even though the wording seemed to trivialize the tragedy as well as the song.
Forum: General Discussion 10-10-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,354
Posted By My Name is Ann
From another newbie, I want to chime in and say...

From another newbie, I want to chime in and say "thank you" - this is a great community with some very kind, pleasant and helpful members.

I checked in from time to time while I was on vacation...
Forum: General Discussion 09-26-2006, 09:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,974
Posted By My Name is Ann
I am so happy to read that GL is doing well. ...

I am so happy to read that GL is doing well.

I am lucky enough to be in Venice, Italy for two weeks but I am occasionally checking in on Corfid to keep up to date with his health.

I am looking...
Forum: General Discussion 09-17-2006, 04:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 31,137
Posted By My Name is Ann
I'm so sorry to read this. I hope and pray he's...

I'm so sorry to read this. I hope and pray he's ok.
Forum: General Discussion 09-12-2006, 06:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,630
Posted By My Name is Ann
Jesse, that is so interesting and what a nice,...

Jesse, that is so interesting and what a nice, good-natured reaction - I like GL even more after reading that. That must be a great interview - how nice that you have it on VHS. :)
Forum: General Discussion 09-07-2006, 06:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Posted By My Name is Ann
Along those lines: In all my (many) years of...

Along those lines:
In all my (many) years of theatre and concert-going, it has never before occurred to me to go back stage or even wait at a stage door.

However, in Concord, a very sweet woman...
Forum: General Discussion 09-06-2006, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Posted By My Name is Ann
Thanks Charlene. If I were to write and request...

Thanks Charlene. If I were to write and request backstage passes (this is a whole new concept to me but one that interests me in this case), how far in advance should I do it?

I am thinking of...
Forum: General Discussion 09-06-2006, 12:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,217
Posted By My Name is Ann
A number of people at the 8/4/06 Concord, NH Gl...

A number of people at the 8/4/06 Concord, NH Gl concert had backstage passes and I'm wondering how they got them and if it's something I can do at future concerts....thanks :)
Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2006, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,800
Posted By My Name is Ann
Very nice - thanks :)

Very nice - thanks :)
Forum: Small Talk 09-04-2006, 10:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,538
Posted By My Name is Ann
Steve Irwin's death reminds me of Timothy...

Steve Irwin's death reminds me of Timothy Treadwell, whose love of nature (esp. bears) ended in his tragic death also.
www.adn.com/front/story/4110831p-4127072c.html...
Forum: Small Talk 09-04-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,538
Posted By My Name is Ann
Unbelievably sad and tragic end for a very unique...

Unbelievably sad and tragic end for a very unique individual. My heart goes out to his family.
Forum: General Discussion 09-03-2006, 04:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,076
Posted By My Name is Ann
Thanks Jesse and Sundown. This was only my...

Thanks Jesse and Sundown. This was only my second GL concert and the first was at least 15 years ago so this was the first time I heard him, oh so casually, refer to The Wreck of the Edmund...
Forum: General Discussion 09-03-2006, 06:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,076
Posted By My Name is Ann
This isn't really a "funny" thing but I think...

This isn't really a "funny" thing but I think that, at the 8/4/06 Concord, NH concert, I heard him introduce The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald as the song "about the boat."

Anyone else there...
Forum: General Discussion 09-01-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,574
Posted By My Name is Ann
I had to look that one up on the internet and I...

I had to look that one up on the internet and I have to say that is one very good photo but I think I prefer the less "civilized" GL, unruly curls, scruffy beard and all :)

This is one silly...
Forum: General Discussion 08-31-2006, 08:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,276
Posted By My Name is Ann
Well, speaking as a newly-arrived (to this...

Well, speaking as a newly-arrived (to this message board) Lighthead, "femme de folk," long-time admirer of the GG1 cover, I agree wholeheartedly :)
Forum: Small Talk 08-31-2006, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,686
Posted By My Name is Ann
What a sweet story. I love all of Sarah's...

What a sweet story. I love all of Sarah's comments. In particular:
"Tiger fell off the surfboard, but he climbed back up," she said. :cool:
Forum: Small Talk 08-27-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,140
Posted By My Name is Ann
I live in NYC, Cathy, but my sister lived in...

I live in NYC, Cathy, but my sister lived in Cifton Park and took us to Cafe Lena - what a great place :)

I would have loved the tribute concerts. Any more planned? I'd get myself there.
Forum: Small Talk 08-27-2006, 02:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,140
Posted By My Name is Ann
Hanging out on these boards has me thinking of...

Hanging out on these boards has me thinking of all the wonderful Canadian music I've enjoyed.

A recent trip to Canada introduced me to:
Gordon Belsher www.guernseycove.ca/Bio.asp...
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2006, 06:34 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 30,276
Posted By My Name is Ann
I agree, Marc. I just listened to it again and...

I agree, Marc.
I just listened to it again and realized that each time I hear it I get a silly grin on my face. I think it's the combination of the upbeat melody and the outrageous lyrics that just...
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2006, 05:52 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 30,276
Posted By My Name is Ann
I'm happy to see this thread revived. ...

I'm happy to see this thread revived.

Speaking as a "child of the sixties/seventies" who was/is very much into the woman's movement, I can honestly say that I've never been offended by this song....
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2006, 05:32 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,574
Posted By My Name is Ann
I konw the look you mean Jennifer but I found it...

I konw the look you mean Jennifer but I found it suprisingly hard to find a picture to illustrate your point.
I nearly settled for a scan of the back insert from songbook disk 1
and then found what...
Forum: General Discussion 08-26-2006, 06:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,198
Posted By My Name is Ann
Thank you all for the excellent info! :)

Thank you all for the excellent info!
:)
Forum: General Discussion 08-25-2006, 01:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,198
Posted By My Name is Ann
I like visiting this page to see the words to...

I like visiting this page to see the words to GL's songs code:<pre style="font-size:x-small; font-family: monospace;"> http://www.lightfoot.ca/lyrics.htm#S </pre>[/QUOTE]but I wish that, along with...
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,574
Posted By My Name is Ann
Misty, I'd love to hear about this.... Please...

Misty, I'd love to hear about this....
Please write some when you have a moment :)
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,108
Posted By My Name is Ann
That makes me like him even more :)

That makes me like him even more :)
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2006, 05:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,276
Posted By My Name is Ann
Nice article. Can't say I necessarily agree...

Nice article.

Can't say I necessarily agree with the sentence above, ;) but I very much believe the following:

No matter how "cruel" or "cold" some of his lyrics seem, I always feel an...
Forum: General Discussion 08-24-2006, 08:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,574
Posted By My Name is Ann
Lately, since the 8/4/06 Concord, NH concert, my...

Lately, since the 8/4/06 Concord, NH concert, my admiration for the man and his music has been revived. What a pleasure :)

I'm loving his music as much as ever (maybe more), listening to my old...
Forum: General Discussion 08-22-2006, 07:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,921
Posted By My Name is Ann
A very nice welcome - thanks! :)

A very nice welcome - thanks! :)
Forum: General Discussion 08-22-2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,921
Posted By My Name is Ann
[quote]Originally posted by johnfowles: [b]...

[quote]Originally posted by johnfowles:
[b] Getting together in Concord would have been nice :) thanks

With regard to Toronto, unfortunately, this year won't work for us. I'm hoping for next...
Forum: General Discussion 08-21-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,002
Posted By My Name is Ann
I'm new here but I'm going to jump in on this...

I'm new here but I'm going to jump in on this one.

Am I the only one but I don't take his lyrics quite that literally...(?)

I know that many if not most of his songs are drawn on personal...
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