Thank you Jimmy! (with picture)

[jons211]

We introduced my 73-year old father to Jimmy Buffett as we were heading to Margaritaville in PCB for dinner one night two years ago. He heard Tin Cup Chalice and he made an instant connection with that song and with Jimmy. That night, he must have played the song 50 times over and over. Last year, we introduced him to his first concert in Tampa and he was immediately hooked. This year, he joined us again for the concert and he got to mark something off his bucket list. As the night went on, we were all praying that Jimmy would play his favorite song for him... and he did for his final encore!!

Earlier at the tailgate, the Margaritaville camera crew interviewed my father and asked him about his favorite Buffett song. He proudly held up his homemade Tin Cup Chalice for the camera and proclaimed his love for the song. I don't know if Jimmy actually watched that interview... we like to think that he did... but we feel like he played the song just for him.

Thanks Jimmy for bringing the School Boy Heart out of my 73 year old father. You have taught us all how to grow up without growing older.

[citcat]

Awwww that's so cool ! You go Dad !

[C-Dawg]

Thanks for posting, love to hear stories like this!!!
And no, those aren't tears, the sun is in my eyes Damb it, pass a kleenex.

[JollyMon66]

That's a cool story...to think ... my dad likes big band music and never liked my "rock n roll stuff"

[SAVANNAH BEE]

That is so cool.....you are never to old to become a parrothead....glad your dad is
enjoying Jimmy Buffett.....that is awesome!!

[he came from london]

Thats great, my parents are both in their 80's and went to Paris with us to see Jimmy in 2008.

[lime rickie]

Nice. Congrats to your dad!

[conched]

Nice story! Happy for you and your daddy having such great times together.

[pbans]

Very nice! I'd love to see a picture of your dad with his chalice!

[Wildh2oskier]

[PA PAR8 HED]

My parents are in their 80s too and like Big Band music. One year I gave them a CD with some songs that I thought bridged the gap a little, Bob Roberts, Stars Fell on Alabama, Slow Boat to China, etc. I think they liked it.

[sunseeker]

awww this thread made me tear up.... in a good way though

[Caribbean Soul Man]

nice story jons, glad your dad joined the team

I hope to hear TCC live someday

[phjrsaunt]

I just love hearing stories like this. Reminds me of the "univerality" of being a Parrothead I guess. Thank YOU for sharing your story with us.

[bravedave]

VERY cool!
thx

[dnw]

Great story.

[Grams]

What a wonderful story and I too want to see his Chalice!!
Wouldn't it have been great if he had amde the big screen!!!

[B.I.G. DAWG]

awesome...thanks for sharing

[LivingOutMy2ndChance]

Awesome!

[SMLCHNG]

Very nice!!