Poisoning Pigeons in the Park

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17 June 2022, 05:38 PM

Doug

Poisoning Pigeons in the Park

Really, you guys are having a Geezer “I remember when” competition and think I won’t compete?

I started listening to Tom Lahrer in the 1950s, from a 10 inch mono vinyl LP of my dads. Pretty sure I can still sing the elements from memory. Later on, my brothers ability to play the Vatican rag by ear made him a big hit at the wild Methodist youth fellowship parties…

17 June 2022, 08:23 PM

CHAS

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Originally posted by Doug:
wild Methodist youth fellowship parties…

Was "wild" MYFer myself. MYF really put the mild into wild. I did learn a lot in
MYF, but I wish there had been a band camp to go to.

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Several people have eaten my cooking and survived.

17 June 2022, 08:31 PM

Doug

quote:
Originally posted by CHAS:
quote:
Originally posted by Doug:
wild Methodist youth fellowship parties…

Was "wild" MYFer myself. MYF really put the mild into wild. I did learn a lot in
MYF, but I wish there had been a band camp to go to.

My father would always, affectionately I’m sure, refer to us as Many Young Fatheads.

17 June 2022, 09:49 PM

CHAS

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Several people have eaten my cooking and survived.

24 May 2024, 12:30 PM

wtg

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‘My songs spread like herpes’: why did satirical genius Tom Lehrer swap worldwide fame for obscurity?

In the 1950s and 60s, his songs stunned and delighted listeners with their irreverence, wit and nihilism. Then he gave it all up to teach mathematics. Lehrer is still alive at 96 – so I went in search of answers

https://www.theguardian.com/mu...e-fame-for-obscurity

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24 May 2024, 08:23 PM

piqué

wonderful article. thanks for posting it.

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24 May 2024, 10:04 PM

big al

Thanks for "the rest of the story."

Big Al

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