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A Good Story That We Missed

Post by phjim »

Every once in a while we do miss a story or two. Here's an interesting story that Casey posted in her blog on PursueGoodStuff back in September of this year. Jimmy Buffett performed a show at the Sunset Saloon back on Sept 15th for the Surfers Healing organization (after helping out autistic kids surf that day in Montauk).

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Later that evening, the volunteers, supporters and some families gathered at the local surfer hangout Sunset Saloon. And, as a special treat, a regular surfer at Ditch Plains Beach offered to sing a few tunes to thank the group for the day. This is where Jimmy Buffett comes in...yes, "the" Jimmy Buffett sat on a stool with a guitar, and a buddy played the bongos and congas, and he sang for the group.

When he started to sing, my daughter put down her third fish taco and weaved her way through the small "crowd" and sat down on the floor in front of him. I crawled my way up to join her. She was mesmerized. After a few songs, Jimmy reached down for his drink and my daughter asked me (loudly), "Mama, what is that man drinking?" Jimmy laughed and good heartedly responded, "it's not apple juice." Then we all laughed. </em></font></td></tr></table><em>
We sat there for a few more songs and then crawled back out to let someone else have the floor seats. We found our away around a deck that put us directly behind Jimmy and the drum player. On the way around, my daughter asked me if "that man would sing Row, Row, Row Your Boat for me." I thought it was so cute I shared the story with "Aunt Claire" while we stood on the deck listening and humming to our favorite Buffett songs.

As he got near the end of his "show" he talked a bit and asked if anyone had any requests. Claire, with my daughter in her arms, simply said, "she wants to hear Row, Row, Row Your Boat." So, with a few words about how "he never does this" and a promise from the group to join in the round..."that man" Jimmy Buffett sang to my daughter. </em>

Casey posted the complete story in her blog on September 27th along with some pictures of her.
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Post by phjim »

Here's the full blog entry that Casey posted back on September 27, 2007:

On Friday of our trip, Claire invited us to Ditch Plains Beach to hangout while she volunteered her time to an organization called Surfers Healing. This amazing group that takes autistic kids into the ocean to surf. When I learned about it from Claire, it made perfect sense to me that going into the ocean had therapeutic effects on autistic kids. It has always had a therapeutic effect on me. My daughter and I spent the whole day building sand castles and watching surfers from all over the country take kids out on surf boards. It was truly inspiring to watch these kids surf. Their faces said it all. Everyone cheered at each success. Everyone worked together to create a magical day filled with companionship and healing. (I encourage you to read about it at their website.) I felt hugely lucky to be on the sidelines.

Later that evening, the volunteers, supporters and some families gathered at the local surfer hangout Sunset Saloon. And, as a special treat, a regular surfer at Ditch Plains Beach offered to sing a few tunes to thank the group for the day. This is where Jimmy Buffett comes in...yes, "the" Jimmy Buffett sat on a stool with a guitar, and a buddy played the bongos and congas, and he sang for the group.

When he started to sing, my daughter put down her third fish taco (she is 2 and half, but the fish tacos are particularly good) and weaved her way through the small "crowd" and sat down on the floor in front of him. I crawled my way up to join her. She was mesmerized. After a few songs, Jimmy reached down for his drink and my daughter asked me (loudly), "Mama, what is that man drinking?" Jimmy laughed and good heartedly responded, "it's not apple juice." Then we all laughed.

We sat there for a few more songs and then crawled back out to let someone else have the floor seats. We found our away around a deck that put us directly behind Jimmy and the drum player. On the way around, my daughter asked me if "that man would sing Row, Row, Row Your Boat for me." I thought it was so cute I shared the story with "Aunt Claire" while we stood on the deck listening and humming to our favorite Buffett songs.

As he got near the end of his "show" he talked a bit and asked if anyone had any requests. Claire, with my daughter in her arms, simply said, "she wants to hear Row, Row, Row Your Boat." So, with a few words about how "he never does this" and a promise from the group to join in the round..."that man" Jimmy Buffett sang to my daughter.

It has been a difficult year for my daughter and me. My divorce from her father has presented many challenges for both of us. But every night we sing songs together and it all just floats away. It's like the power of the waves.

I will forever be grateful to my friend Claire for giving me the gift of being near the ocean. I will always be humbled by the strength of the families that came to the beach that day. And I will always be thankful to Jimmy Buffett for granting my daughter her wish.
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Post by trojan_sixtyone »

I guess this is one of those things that show the detractors the CEO of Margaritaville, Inc. is still a man--a good man--that does something other than take our money hand over foot and turn his name into an empire.

What a great story for everyone involved!
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Post by Tiki Bar »

Goosebumps upon goosebumps!!!!

How freakin' cool! I'm so glad you found and posted this! :D :D

(Jim, I'm not sure if you meant amazing or amusing... or a combo of both, since both fit! Good works too! :lol: ) :wink: :D
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Post by SMLCHNG »

What a great "happy tears" story!!! Love it!!!! :cry: :D :cry: 8)
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Post by phjrsaunt »

That is so sweet! :D
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Post by freaky4tiki »

I love it! great story!
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Post by Karacal »

What a great story!!!

Way to go Jimmy!!!! :D :D :D
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Post by dnw »

Wonderful story. :D
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Post by Dezdmona »

It's always been obvious to me that Jimmy loves children.
He's really only a big kid himself when you think about it. :wink:
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Post by Dr.Corona »

This happened in September and we're just NOW hearing about it??!! :evil: I've had it with this uninformed & unreliable Buffett News site! :wink:

What a great moment & story that was! Better late than never! :D
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Post by Snowparrot »

I remember somebody posting that link back in September. Good story then and now.
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Post by UpstateNYPH »

Snowparrot wrote:I remember somebody posting that link back in September. Good story then and now.
yeah I remember reading this woman's blog a few months ago, so someone on here must have posted the link before. great story though :D
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Post by conched »

UpstateNYPH wrote:
Snowparrot wrote:I remember somebody posting that link back in September. Good story then and now.
yeah I remember reading this woman's blog a few months ago, so someone on here must have posted the link before. great story though :D
Sure it was posted and that's a wonderful (amazing/amusing) story.

http://www.buffettnews.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=63859

Thanks for posting it, phjim!

I also enjoyed that youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7u_ZVjMhASU
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Post by SchoolGirlHeart »

What I think is so cool about this story is that Jimmy did something that had nothing to do with wealth or fame. Despite all his wealth and fame, it was a simple, human random act of kindness that made a little girl's (and her Mom's) day. Now *that's* cool!!
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Post by Migration Michelle »

GREAT story!!! :lol:
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Post by spendingmoney »

Now that is one cool story! 8)
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Post by C-Dawg »

Dezdmona wrote:It's always been obvious to me that Jimmy loves children.
He's really only a big kid himself when you think about it. :wink:
I'd have to agree, and would put all Parrotheads in that same category. I seem to remember a wise man once said something about..." growing older but not growing up"
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Post by LesPaul30 »

This is really cool- typical Jimmy. This is why we are phans.
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Post by flipflopgirl »

:cry: :cry: :D :D :cry: :cry: :D :D That is so awesome! I bet Jimmy put smiles on lots of kids faces that day!!!! :D :D :D Way to Jimmy!!!!
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