boinky 0 #1 January 25, 2009 What would YOU do? Would you pass by in a hurry? Or would you stop and "smell the roses" as it were? In today's society, we are too apt to be in too much of a hurry to enjoy some of life's simplest pleasures. I've been accused of being "too easily amused/entertained." Well, if the other option is to be too wrapped up in everyday crap and not be able to enjoy the little unexpected sights, sounds, smells or tastes......then I'll pass. I'll happily be accused of having a child-like mind for the rest of my life! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #2 January 25, 2009 Yes, pass in a hurry and move on with life.... Somehow I believe that the sound would have been "captivating" but pre-programmed impulse to get from point A to point B would have taken over.... My two cents....Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gene03 0 #3 January 25, 2009 I agree, and still ignore most peoples opinion that I'm simple-minded. The frantic crowd doesn't know what they are missing.“The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him. Stanislaw Jerzy Lec quotes (Polish writer, poet and satirist 1906-1966) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #4 January 25, 2009 Pre-programmed impulse, possibly. But how many times have we been late to work or something else? And what for? And extra 5 minutes in bed, a tv show we just "can't" miss or some other supposedly "important" thing? One time, I was in NYC. Walking. There was a man all dressed in silver. Even had his face painted silver. I just HAD to stop and watch. He was mimicking a robot to music. And very talented, I might add. A few minutes spent not doing something I probably SHOULD have been doing. A lifetime story to talk about. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #5 January 25, 2009 Quote I agree, and still ignore most peoples opinion that I'm simple-minded. Pfff......fuck 'em if they can't take a joke! Quote The frantic crowd doesn't know what they are missing. Doesn't know? Or doesn't care? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #6 January 25, 2009 I would stop, and have stopped. I enjoy instrumental music, and will take it, whenever, wherever, whatever the forum be. I've been amazed at some of the talent that plays on street corners. ... ... the then Bell DOES play the violin, and I am not a huge fan of that particular instrument. CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #7 January 25, 2009 Depends on what type of music and which instrument is being played whether I stop and listen. Classical on a violin, maybe for a few seconds. Bluegrass on any string instrument and I'll hang around until I'm late for my meeting. I'll even drop a Lincoln in the hat.HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #8 January 25, 2009 I'd stop just because it's an unusual event. Particularly in a train station. Of course, I stop on the side of the road and take pictures of animals too! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #9 January 25, 2009 Quote I'd stop just because it's an unusual event. Particularly in a train station. Of course, I stop on the side of the road and take pictures of animals too! Live animals, I hope? HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #10 January 25, 2009 Actually, not all of them. One was a dead armadillo. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #11 January 25, 2009 Post it! Post it! HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #12 January 25, 2009 LOL! There's a story behind that particular situation....I'm from Georgia. I have never seen a live armadillo. As I was making one of my semi-yearly jaunts from Texas to Georgia, I passed by a dead armadillo. On his back, feet straight up in the air. I drove to the first spot I could turn around and went back and took a picture of it. I was told that it was F.O.R.D. dillo. You know...."found on the road dead." Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #13 January 25, 2009 I had to go do some searching.... This was taken several years ago with my phone. Old phone...not so good quality pictures. You get the idea, though! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #14 January 25, 2009 It's rare that I don't stop and try to talk to a street musician - except that guy who used to play he accordion in the parking lot at the courthouse - I tried once but I don't speak spanish. Oh - and the guy playing the quads - who was just a little too loud. Maybe it's also because I'm early just about everywhere - in case something delays me. Things like this always have. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalesna 0 #15 January 25, 2009 I read the whole article, and I'm honestly not surprised at their behavior. I'd like to say I'd have stopped. I don't know. I don't live in an area with many street musicians, nor have I ever, so I don't get to hear it very often, nor would I be left with an opportunity for an extraordinary experience.Some people refrain from beating a dead horse. Personally, I find a myriad of entertainment value when beating it until it becomes a horse-smoothie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #16 January 25, 2009 Quote I had to go do some searching.... This was taken several years ago with my phone. Old phone...not so good quality pictures. You get the idea, though! Poor little guy HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #17 January 25, 2009 Quote I had to go do some searching.... This was taken several years ago with my phone. Old phone...not so good quality pictures. You get the idea, though! I'll bet he wasn't really dead - he was just playin' possum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomal2day 0 #18 January 25, 2009 That was a really good article. Thanks!(What does a dead possum do? Play armadillo???) 'To fly is heaven, to freefall is divine' 'You only need 2 tools. WD40 for when it doesn't move but should, and duct tape for when it moves but shouldn't' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #19 January 25, 2009 I like you! I don't like being late for anything, either. So I usually have plenty of time to spare for special "treats!" Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #20 January 25, 2009 In a busy city train station like that, it's not overly surprising, no. We go back to the "trained response" comment. But you would've thought as least a FEW more folks would've stopped for at least *one* minute or so. In the big picture of life...what's one minute? I'm sure we waste enough of them doing totally inane things. Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #21 January 25, 2009 I didn't kill him. I just "immortalized" him! Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #22 January 25, 2009 Do armadillos play "possum?"Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #23 January 25, 2009 Quote Do armadillos play "possum?" They just roll themselves up into an armored ball, is my guess. Welcome back Boinky! Been gone a while, have you?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #24 January 26, 2009 I don't think *that* guy was playing possum then. Thanks! I just had one of those days where I wanted to love life....but choke the shit out of someone at the same time. So, I had to share all of my happiness and frustration with all of my friends. Don't you all feel the love now? Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #25 January 26, 2009 Quote Do armadillos play "possum?" I've heard them called "Possum on the half shell" since both share that inability to make it across the roadYou are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
