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jbfinscj wrote:

Jahfin wrote:I wouldn't refer to myself as a Parrothead but no, I'm not the only Buffett fan in my family. In fact, it was an older brother that was responsible for turning me onto him back in the early to mid 70s when he brought a Buffett album home from college one weekend. All of my other siblings are Buffett-friendly, some more than others. My parents weren't necessarily hardcore fans either but they did like his music. My Dad kinda had to because Buffett was a near constant staple on the cassette deck when we were out deep sea fishing. He also had at least one Buffett encounter himself when he ate at one of his restaurants down in the Keys back in the 70s. My Dad's co-worker had to excuse himself because the smell of the dope smoke was just more than he could take. When my father passed away in 1994 we played "Captain and the Kid" in his honor. It's still very hard to listen to that song without losing it but it also holds very many fond memories of "life upon the sea" as my Dad was also a Navy man. During my father's extended hospital stay it was Buffett's music that helped get me and my Mom through. If ever I have the opportunity to meet the man, I could never thank him enough for that. My late sister was also a big fan and was turned onto Buffett by the same brother that introduced his music to me. It was because of our shared love of Buffett that she wished I'd grow up to be a sailor someday. That wish didn't come true though I have an undying devotion to the sea, it was another brother that went on to be a charter boat captain. So, yes Buffett is a pretty big part of my family and always has been and will continue to be.

jbfinscj wrote: What a great story.

LIPH wrote:

Coconuts wrote:My parents always have Buffett playing in the car, although they're antisocial (their words), so they hate going to shows (although they have been to one).

That was Columbus 2 years ago, wasn't it? Maybe they won't go back because of what they saw on the big screen.

LIPH wrote:

Coconuts wrote:My parents always have Buffett playing in the car, although they're antisocial (their words), so they hate going to shows (although they have been to one).

That was Columbus 2 years ago, wasn't it? Maybe they won't go back because of what they saw on the big screen.

MrTwain wrote:

LIPH wrote:

Coconuts wrote:My parents always have Buffett playing in the car, although they're antisocial (their words), so they hate going to shows (although they have been to one).

That was Columbus 2 years ago, wasn't it? Maybe they won't go back because of what they saw on the big screen.

I didn't have the advantage of being there. What was on the screen?

jimolliemom wrote:
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conched wrote:

MrTwain,

Is that you fishing on the Gulf Coast? Been there; done that!

Throw down the fishing rod and head on up to Dallas and see what's on the BIG screen.

While you're at it, come see us at Hoot Island.

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Jahfin wrote:I wouldn't refer to myself as a Parrothead but no, I'm not the only Buffett fan in my family. In fact, it was an older brother that was responsible for turning me onto him back in the early to mid 70s when he brought a Buffett album home from college one weekend. All of my other siblings are Buffett-friendly, some more than others. My parents weren't necessarily hardcore fans either but they did like his music. My Dad kinda had to because Buffett was a near constant staple on the cassette deck when we were out deep sea fishing. He also had at least one Buffett encounter himself when he ate at one of his restaurants down in the Keys back in the 70s. My Dad's co-worker had to excuse himself because the smell of the dope smoke was just more than he could take. When my father passed away in 1994 we played "Captain and the Kid" in his honor. It's still very hard to listen to that song without losing it but it also holds very many fond memories of "life upon the sea" as my Dad was also a Navy man. During my father's extended hospital stay it was Buffett's music that helped get me and my Mom through. If ever I have the opportunity to meet the man, I could never thank him enough for that. My late sister was also a big fan and was turned onto Buffett by the same brother that introduced his music to me. It was because of our shared love of Buffett that she wished I'd grow up to be a sailor someday. That wish didn't come true though I have an undying devotion to the sea, it was another brother that went on to be a charter boat captain. So, yes Buffett is a pretty big part of my family and always has been and will continue to be.

Jahfin wrote:

jbfinscj wrote:

Jahfin wrote:I wouldn't refer to myself as a Parrothead but no, I'm not the only Buffett fan in my family. In fact, it was an older brother that was responsible for turning me onto him back in the early to mid 70s when he brought a Buffett album home from college one weekend. All of my other siblings are Buffett-friendly, some more than others. My parents weren't necessarily hardcore fans either but they did like his music. My Dad kinda had to because Buffett was a near constant staple on the cassette deck when we were out deep sea fishing. He also had at least one Buffett encounter himself when he ate at one of his restaurants down in the Keys back in the 70s. My Dad's co-worker had to excuse himself because the smell of the dope smoke was just more than he could take. When my father passed away in 1994 we played "Captain and the Kid" in his honor. It's still very hard to listen to that song without losing it but it also holds very many fond memories of "life upon the sea" as my Dad was also a Navy man. During my father's extended hospital stay it was Buffett's music that helped get me and my Mom through. If ever I have the opportunity to meet the man, I could never thank him enough for that. My late sister was also a big fan and was turned onto Buffett by the same brother that introduced his music to me. It was because of our shared love of Buffett that she wished I'd grow up to be a sailor someday. That wish didn't come true though I have an undying devotion to the sea, it was another brother that went on to be a charter boat captain. So, yes Buffett is a pretty big part of my family and always has been and will continue to be.

jbfinscj wrote: What a great story.

Thanks and thanks for sharing your story as well. Perhaps I should provide a link to mine for every beak freak that comes along that questions my so-called "fandom".