6 degrees of separation for Jimmy?

Elyzabeth · Post by **Elyzabeth** » February 11, 2005 12:46 pm

In Vegas last spring, me and my man spent about 20 mintues chatting with a fellow named Micky Thompson, who we met in the elevator and who turned out to be one of JB's tour bus driver's. He's been with Jimmy for many years and told us a few amusing stories about the man... including the info that JB hasn't actually been on a tour bus in years.

Me > Mickey > Jimmy.

IsleReef · Post by **IsleReef** » February 11, 2005 12:53 pm

I know where he lives on Long Island and have met him............ I have a boat, so I'll go right to the source and fish in front of his house until he pokes his head out...........

Quiet and Shy · Post by **Quiet and Shy** » February 11, 2005 1:11 pm

Let's see...I was thinking I was about 50 degrees removed (averages out the closeness some of you have had) and then I remembered this. Last summer I bought a tent from an outfitter, and while he was showing me how to set it up he asked if I was a Buffett fan -- 'cause of my t-shirt. Apparently he had been backstage at a show because he had met Jimmy's road manager. To me that's a very weak 3, but I guess it counts.

I think I can do better....

kimbug · Post by **kimbug** » February 11, 2005 1:16 pm

DonnaKayDunbar wrote:My friend, Jack, used to be Jimmy's FedEx delivery guy.

Why does your avatar have a cowpie in her hand???

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » February 11, 2005 1:22 pm

f2cdlzrd wrote:Here's my story and I'm stickin' to it:

ME (basketball coach) --> ONE OF THE GIRLS ON MY TEAM --> HER MOTHER --> HER MOTHER'S BROTHER (JIMMY'S PILOT) --> JIMMY

3 degrees of separation

forget jimmy i know f2cdlzrd.......

PA PAR8 HED · Post by **PA PAR8 HED** » February 11, 2005 2:11 pm

I work with a guy who grew up in Key West. He and Jimmy are about the same age and traveled in the same (bar) circles when Jimmy was living in KW. So I'll say 3

Me>> friend>> Jimmy

I also met Captain Tony when I was in KW last month, 3 days later Jimmy was in town for M'ville's 20th.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » February 11, 2005 2:20 pm

Well, since none of us have said it yet, and there are many of us, I am friends with Johnny and Chavez and markp on BN, also known as Johnny Russler and the Beach Bum Band, and they've backed up Jimmy for many of the CIP openings.

bananaman · Post by **bananaman** » February 11, 2005 2:21 pm

I'm listening to him right now. (on the radio) So that sorta counts as something..........right?

A friend of mine is good friends with Sunshine and Sunshine obviously knows Jimmy.

Me>>friend>>Sunshine>>Jimmy.

There, I did it.

Desdamona · Post by **Desdamona** » February 11, 2005 2:22 pm

balcony girls wrote:let's see. . .

1 - have met, talked to him 5 times since 1992
2 - he blew me a kiss - once
3 - he kissed me on my cheek - once
4 - I kissed him on the cheek - once
5 - touched his leg while he was sitting beside me - once
6 - he named us the balcony girls and has said hello to us
10-15 times since 1996

does that count ?

please understand this is not bragging - just saying how lucky we've been - and how long we have been fans .

Hey, you forgot to say that your picture is in the
latest Coconut Telegraph together!

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » February 11, 2005 3:20 pm

thanks, des for the kind reply -

I was afraid the list might be taken very well -

been posting here for a short time and really appreciate good words from the "respected" ones

so, how do you like the thread on "best of all, I like Jimmy's . ." ? I think the replies are great - I bet Jimmy does, too

carolinagirl · Post by **carolinagirl** » February 11, 2005 3:21 pm

After studying our bookshelf and CD collection, the guy who delivered our sofa a year ago says he rode in an elevator in a hotel in Boston with Jimmy Buffett and Stephen King. He didn't say anything to them, but he did wish for the elevator to get stuck. Should I believe him?

I met Mac MacAnaly at Margaritaville Key West last Thanksgiving Eve and had breakfast with him

the day after Thanksgiving... And he knows Jimmy Buffett real well.

carolinagirl · Post by **carolinagirl** » February 11, 2005 3:23 pm

Jahfin wrote:I've peed in the same ocean. Left handed.

Did you really? Or are you just Jah-shin' us?

Goodman · Post by **Goodman** » February 11, 2005 3:29 pm

JB was reported eating an egg salad sadwich with celeb comedian Gilbert Gottfried. (earlier post). My mom use to make me an egg salad sandwich. 2 deggrees.

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » February 11, 2005 3:34 pm

balcony girls wrote:thanks, des for the kind reply -

I was afraid the list might be taken very well -

been posting here for a short time and really appreciate good words from the "respected" ones

When did des become one of the respected ones?

balcony girls · Post by **balcony girls** » February 11, 2005 3:38 pm

well, she does have a nice avatar - and has never suggested to me anything involving a "fur bus "

that's respect , right ?

LIPH · Post by **LIPH** » February 11, 2005 3:39 pm

I have a nicer avatar.

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » February 11, 2005 3:46 pm

I have met Jimmys nephew Sam several times. I think Sam is Jimmys sisters kid. Sam used to be road manager for Todd Snider off and on over the last few years. What a nice guy. I've got to hangout with himseveral times. We spent an evening a couple years running a few "errands" for Todd Snider.

a1aara · Post by **a1aara** » February 11, 2005 3:56 pm

I know Will Kimbrough who wrote a song that Jimmy has recorded. Will plays on Jimmys new cd and has played a few shows with him.

I know Todd Snider. I guess you could say that Jimmy gave him his big break. He has toured with Jimmy and has a relationship with Jimmy.

I shook Buffetts hand in the parking lot at Riverbend. He and several Coral Reefers were driving thru the lot in a huge Hummer. They stopped and said hello to me and my girlfriend at the time. I'm sure they stopped because she was hot!

Jimmy4pres · Post by **Jimmy4pres** » February 11, 2005 4:00 pm

Well, my wife and I are going to CIP in Middleton, WI tomorrow. . .Jimmy owns that restaurant. . .has probably used the bathroom before. . .I will probably use the bathroom. . .

3 degrees. . .Me ->bathroom->Jimmy!

Hey, two more posts, and I will have posted a thread that has 100 replies!! My first milestone!

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » February 11, 2005 4:02 pm

balcony girls wrote:well, she does have a nice avatar - and has never suggested to me anything involving a "fur bus "

that's respect , right ?

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