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Posted: **February 17, 2009 11:15 pm**

popcornjack wrote:
C-Dawg wrote:I have a question.....am I the only one that is always brought to tears of happiness at least once every show I attend?
HELL NO!!!!!

Pass the Kleenex please!

Posted: **February 17, 2009 11:17 pm**

Wino you know wrote:How has being a parrothead changed my life?

1)It's caused me to spend more money more often. Yes

2)It's taught me to appreciate more booze more often. Yes

3)It's given me the opportunity to see more women showing more skin more often. Yes

4)It's made my family and friends think more crazy thoughts about me more often. Yes

Has it all been worth it?

HELL YES!

HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted: **February 18, 2009 10:40 pm**

Being a Parrothead, is the kind of thing that once you get it, then it doesn't matter whether anyone else does or not. It is like a discovery, different in many ways to each person, all ok. I would say the one thing about Jimmy and the concerts, is everyone is happy, and that is a nice thing. For me it is the music, it is a transformation to a feeling that you never want to be without it, and most of us never are without some JB playing. Once on a beach in Maui. my wife and I pondered one of life's great questions, "what would you say to Jimmy if you ran into him right here." Her response, "I would thank him for the music, for writing all those great songs, and for making so many people happy." She left this world unexpected a year later, but her words live on, and pretty much sum up how being a Parrothead has changed my life.

Posted: **February 19, 2009 8:09 pm**

Enhanced is a good word.
I am 44, and as I start to mellow, I have come to the conclusion that I am happiest when I'm at the beach, or at least feeling like I'm at the beach. JB certainly helps to get me there.

Posted: **February 19, 2009 9:28 pm**

This is an interesting question. Since I have been a PH much longer than not being one, I can't say it "changed" me. I grew up in So. Florida. Back then, driving to the Keys was not as much a trip to a party but more a trip back to a simpler time. If you ever saw the movie Hoot, the part where the kids jumped in the skiff and rode through the mangroves (while Floridays remix was playing) is kind of what it was like. So Jimmy's music was more like a soundtrack than a revelation. The first time I saw JB in concert (1977) he had blue and green spotlights, palm trees on the stage and a laid-back style that just said "join me". Not "follow me" or "worship me" just "stop taking life so friggin' seriously and enjoy the music". Which I did, long before Mr. Schmidt coined the phrase "Parrot Head".
However, the sanctioned Parrot Head Clubs have taught me to "party with a porpoise" (wait, I mean purpose) so I guess a lesson learned would be that while taking all the pleasure he has to offer, give back as much as you can. Damn, I guess I did learn something in the past 30+ years.

I do have to give credit where credit is due: thank you Slimwis for playing God's Own Drunk for me 33 years ago. I can think of no better gift than to turn someone on to JB.

Posted: **February 19, 2009 11:37 pm**

Being a parrothead has added one more thing to the list that my wife and i love to do together. I started listening to JB in my college years, and turned my wife onto him. We were not able to get tickets to see our first concert until we were on our honeymoon in Vegas in 2000. That was the first of many shows to come! Now, everytime I hear most any Buffett song, it brings back a part of that special time in our lives. As far as changes...when things get tough, or hectic, or crazy working a full time job, owning a small business, being a husband, a daddy to two beautiful parakeets, etc, etc, etc, I ask the same question that Alan Jackson asks. "...What would Jimmy Buffett do?", and it all seems to just fall in place. His music has taught me to slow down and see the simple side of life. I know that it can't always be parties and fun, but you can dang sure try to make it that way. Remember, we ain't got but one "trip" around the sun. You better tell 'em today that you love 'em!!

Posted: **February 20, 2009 10:23 am**

I'm only 21 but I basically grew up listening to JB because my parents have been parrotheads forever. His music just allows me to relax any time I hear it and realize that I need to go out and enjoy life and not get caught up with things that are not as important.

JB's music has allowed my parents to have great friends around the country, which in turn has allowed me to make great friends around the country. It is great knowing that there are so many people out there who just enjoy the simple things in life and love having fun with complete strangers.

The biggest thing is just how close my family is. I'm sure we would be close even without the music, but JB has just solidified us as family and best friends.

So thank you JB for making great music, and also thank you to all you parrot heads out there because you are all such awesome people.

Sorry for the long post, but hopefully I'll meet some of you at Great Woods this year, 6/27!

Posted: **February 26, 2009 6:02 pm**

[/quote]I do have to give credit where credit is due: thank you Slimwis for playing God's Own Drunk for me 33 years ago. I can think of no better gift than to turn someone on to JB.[/quote]

It was easy. You were a fearless man.

Posted: **February 26, 2009 6:37 pm**

I have a geographically diverse group of friends.

Met some of the best friends in my life!

Drink more.....sleep less......spend more time south of the equator....

Posted: **February 27, 2009 6:18 am**

It has definitely inspired me to take a lot of chances and be more curious about the world out there. And that has led my eyes to see some horizons I was never expecting to see. His music has helped me through some rough times, but so has his story. When I'm down on my luck, I think about his lean years in Nashville and the shape he was probably in when he first came to Key West, and it's really inspiring.

Posted: **February 27, 2009 6:27 am**

I agree with Penny's original statement, allowed me to find music in the same area. It also has allowed me to go to places where I never thought I would go to. Also, it has taught me not to take life seriously, not that I was beforehand.

Posted: **March 27, 2009 1:03 am**

Decided to post here because it has been slightly over a year since I stopped lurking here and became..."official". Made me decide to look for this thread. Being a Parrothead wasn't so much a "change" but more of finally finding a place I seem to fit in. My mother often says at times if I were anymore laidback I would be asleep. Jimmy's music has always been a trip to another place for me once I put it on. It takes me to a state of mind where I can feel the waves coming in just enough to float over my toes and go back out again as I sit there taking it all in. It gives me balance and it makes me be able to believe that there are people out there in this goofy old world that do still care and want to make a difference. Whenever I am stressed or just feeling bummed I can throw Buffett on and it is better almost instantly. And...if I just want to let the sadness come and work thru it.....he has more than a tune or 2 for that as well. So, I don't know that it changed my life as much as it actually made it all make more sense.

That said.......joining in here has changed my life in a great way! Things aound this particular harbor have been pretty crappy for a good ten years now. Even listening to Jimmy sometimes doesn't have the magic to pull me back up...I made the choice in January of 2008 that regardless of this situation, I was going to get back to taking care of "me"...not in a selfish way but in the way of if I don't....I'm no good for anyone else either. My self esteem has been trashed totally and believing in myself....much harder to do. Yes, tequila helps but not the best remedy. One of the things I jumped into (alittle scared of rejection I may add) was signing on here and becoming an active part of things in March of 2008. A year later I must say it was one of the best things I have done for "me". Just having a group to share the love of Buffett with....a group that totally gets it....is great. So much more than that though I had the best time ever at the concert last year! Getting to meet a few of the people here and having a group to hang with instead of just me and one other person I knew hanging by the car. I have made a few friends here, not as many as some I know, but I cherish the ones that converse with me. Thanks to all those at the "Healthy Living" thread I am getting back into shape, staying committed to it and for the most part enjoying it. When I have a down day you all cheer me on. It's great. Thanks to meeting "Longboard/Omitt" here I can walk almost painfree. Last year at this time I thought I may need surgery on my feet. Thanks to him sharing info about the Society of Barefoot Living group and things I learned I was walking all over Chicago last June and no pain at all. There are those that have learned more about me thru pm's and have been encouraging to me. There are a few that make me smile, laugh, and just feel good almost everytime we talk here. And I must add there are those I have pm'd when I was pwi that are still nice enough to still talk to me the next day..LOL! Last year because of being here I was bold enough to jump on stage at the Parrot Dice Lounge and play the female version of WDWGDAS. I can say....you all unleased the part of me that has been missing for awhile and even now, doesn't get out to play as much as I'd like (although maybe better for my day to day life

that I keep the lid on slightly). I still have a way to go to feel secure in who I am in a crowd. What happens over years does not come undone overnight. BUT......you are all a FANTASTIC group of people to get to know and to meet and hang with along this trip around the sun. This is really the place I come to just be who I really am and I feel I can be and it's cool. I am in such a better place being a Parrothead and sharing it here with all of you than on my own. Looking forward to meeting even more of you in person at Toyota Park in August!! Peace

Posted: **March 27, 2009 6:39 am**

Barefoot Gypsy wrote:Decided to post here because it has been slightly over a year since I stopped lurking here and became..."official". Made me decide to look for this thread. Being a Parrothead wasn't so much a "change" but more of finally finding a place I seem to fit in. My mother often says at times if I were anymore laidback I would be asleep. Jimmy's music has always been a trip to another place for me once I put it on. It takes me to a state of mind where I can feel the waves coming in just enough to float over my toes and go back out again as I sit there taking it all in. It gives me balance and it makes me be able to believe that there are people out there in this goofy old world that do still care and want to make a difference. Whenever I am stressed or just feeling bummed I can throw Buffett on and it is better almost instantly. And...if I just want to let the sadness come and work thru it.....he has more than a tune or 2 for that as well. So, I don't know that it changed my life as much as it actually made it all make more sense.

That said.......joining in here has changed my life in a great way! Things aound this particular harbor have been pretty crappy for a good ten years now. Even listening to Jimmy sometimes doesn't have the magic to pull me back up...I made the choice in January of 2008 that regardless of this situation, I was going to get back to taking care of "me"...not in a selfish way but in the way of if I don't....I'm no good for anyone else either. My self esteem has been trashed totally and believing in myself....much harder to do. Yes, tequila helps but not the best remedy. One of the things I jumped into (alittle scared of rejection I may add) was signing on here and becoming an active part of things in March of 2008. A year later I must say it was one of the best things I have done for "me". Just having a group to share the love of Buffett with....a group that totally gets it....is great. So much more than that though I had the best time ever at the concert last year! Getting to meet a few of the people here and having a group to hang with instead of just me and one other person I knew hanging by the car. I have made a few friends here, not as many as some I know, but I cherish the ones that converse with me. Thanks to all those at the "Healthy Living" thread I am getting back into shape, staying committed to it and for the most part enjoying it. When I have a down day you all cheer me on. It's great. Thanks to meeting "Longboard/Omitt" here I can walk almost painfree. Last year at this time I thought I may need surgery on my feet. Thanks to him sharing info about the Society of Barefoot Living group and things I learned I was walking all over Chicago last June and no pain at all. There are those that have learned more about me thru pm's and have been encouraging to me. There are a few that make me smile, laugh, and just feel good almost everytime we talk here. And I must add there are those I have pm'd when I was pwi that are still nice enough to still talk to me the next day..LOL! Last year because of being here I was bold enough to jump on stage at the Parrot Dice Lounge and play the female version of WDWGDAS. I can say....you all unleased the part of me that has been missing for awhile and even now, doesn't get out to play as much as I'd like (although maybe better for my day to day life that I keep the lid on slightly). I still have a way to go to feel secure in who I am in a crowd. What happens over years does not come undone overnight. BUT......you are all a FANTASTIC group of people to get to know and to meet and hang with along this trip around the sun. This is really the place I come to just be who I really am and I feel I can be and it's cool. I am in such a better place being a Parrothead and sharing it here with all of you than on my own. Looking forward to meeting even more of you in person at Toyota Park in August!! Peace

Thanks for sharing your wonderful story.........it is people like you that make us Parrotheads such a great group of people!

Posted: **March 27, 2009 6:56 am**

Barefoot Gypsy wrote:Decided to post here because it has been slightly over a year since I stopped lurking here and became..."official". Made me decide to look for this thread. Being a Parrothead wasn't so much a "change" but more of finally finding a place I seem to fit in. My mother often says at times if I were anymore laidback I would be asleep. Jimmy's music has always been a trip to another place for me once I put it on. It takes me to a state of mind where I can feel the waves coming in just enough to float over my toes and go back out again as I sit there taking it all in. It gives me balance and it makes me be able to believe that there are people out there in this goofy old world that do still care and want to make a difference. Whenever I am stressed or just feeling bummed I can throw Buffett on and it is better almost instantly. And...if I just want to let the sadness come and work thru it.....he has more than a tune or 2 for that as well. So, I don't know that it changed my life as much as it actually made it all make more sense.

That said.......joining in here has changed my life in a great way! Things aound this particular harbor have been pretty crappy for a good ten years now. Even listening to Jimmy sometimes doesn't have the magic to pull me back up...I made the choice in January of 2008 that regardless of this situation, I was going to get back to taking care of "me"...not in a selfish way but in the way of if I don't....I'm no good for anyone else either. My self esteem has been trashed totally and believing in myself....much harder to do. Yes, tequila helps but not the best remedy. One of the things I jumped into (alittle scared of rejection I may add) was signing on here and becoming an active part of things in March of 2008. A year later I must say it was one of the best things I have done for "me". Just having a group to share the love of Buffett with....a group that totally gets it....is great. So much more than that though I had the best time ever at the concert last year! Getting to meet a few of the people here and having a group to hang with instead of just me and one other person I knew hanging by the car. I have made a few friends here, not as many as some I know, but I cherish the ones that converse with me. Thanks to all those at the "Healthy Living" thread I am getting back into shape, staying committed to it and for the most part enjoying it. When I have a down day you all cheer me on. It's great. Thanks to meeting "Longboard/Omitt" here I can walk almost painfree. Last year at this time I thought I may need surgery on my feet. Thanks to him sharing info about the Society of Barefoot Living group and things I learned I was walking all over Chicago last June and no pain at all. There are those that have learned more about me thru pm's and have been encouraging to me. There are a few that make me smile, laugh, and just feel good almost everytime we talk here. And I must add there are those I have pm'd when I was pwi that are still nice enough to still talk to me the next day..LOL! Last year because of being here I was bold enough to jump on stage at the Parrot Dice Lounge and play the female version of WDWGDAS. I can say....you all unleased the part of me that has been missing for awhile and even now, doesn't get out to play as much as I'd like (although maybe better for my day to day life that I keep the lid on slightly). I still have a way to go to feel secure in who I am in a crowd. What happens over years does not come undone overnight. BUT......you are all a FANTASTIC group of people to get to know and to meet and hang with along this trip around the sun. This is really the place I come to just be who I really am and I feel I can be and it's cool. I am in such a better place being a Parrothead and sharing it here with all of you than on my own. Looking forward to meeting even more of you in person at Toyota Park in August!! Peace

Wow, thanks for sharing...and for getting me all teared up here at work.

The reason this place is what it is, is because of people like you. I'm glad you found us and decided to join

Posted: **March 27, 2009 12:54 pm**

C-Dawg wrote:I have a question.....am I the only one that is always brought to tears of happiness at least once every show I attend?

No

Posted: **April 3, 2009 4:17 pm**

Spirits are using me, even though I awarded them a "high level cabinet position". My past keeps coming back to haunt me. I need to find a happy medium.

Posted: **April 3, 2009 4:59 pm**

I feel freer and happier then I ever have

plus if I weren't a PH I'd most likely not be living on a yacht ... which is currently headed to Key West!!!!!

Posted: **April 3, 2009 5:07 pm**

I'm just here for the alcohol

Posted: **April 3, 2009 5:42 pm**

I dont know any different. I am a second generation parrothead, grew up listening to the man. I guess it has been something that my parents and their 4 daughters have in common. We go to the concert together every year. Just the 6 of us. No husbands no kids.

Posted: **April 12, 2009 3:27 pm**

Strange...well, I do not consider myself a Parrot Head, just a music devotee.

With that said, being a fan of Buffett's music has made me become interested in eating sensible and nutritious food, a healthy lifestyle and aerobic and anaerobic exercise.

I'm serious.

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