BajaNomad

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY TO SKEET !!!!!

Skeet/Loreto - 5-17-2011 at 06:22 AM

Mexitron - 5-17-2011 at 06:24 AM

Ahh, the big event! Congrats Skeet!

capt. mike - 5-17-2011 at 06:26 AM

is it true Two Eyed Tequila is preferred by 4 out of 5 cylops?
HBD Skeet. have a few today then post some good wit amigo i like it.

choyero - 5-17-2011 at 06:26 AM

Happy b-day have an ol' 2-eye for breakfast.

bajafam - 5-17-2011 at 06:28 AM

80 years and still kicking ~ you ol' coot!!
Enjoy your day... we look forward to more rants from you for MANY years to come!

Cypress - 5-17-2011 at 06:29 AM

Happy Birthday!!

KASHEYDOG - 5-17-2011 at 06:38 AM

Way to go, Skeet..:yes:..:bounce:..:yes:..."Happy Birthday". Hope it's the best one of your life, so far...

[Edited on 5-17-11 by KASHEYDOG]

BajaDove - 5-17-2011 at 07:04 AM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SKEET finally hit the portal to getting old. If you keep movin' it's still fun. Have a good one.

Hook - 5-17-2011 at 07:12 AM

Congratulations on your birthday................Mr. Barnum.:lol:

Bob H - 5-17-2011 at 07:15 AM

Happy Birthday Skeet!! How did you get that name anyway?

[Edited on 5-17-2011 by Bob H]

Natalie Ann - 5-17-2011 at 07:16 AM

Congratulations, Skeet, on another trip around the sun.
Wishing you many more, amigo.

Natalie Ann

shari - 5-17-2011 at 07:20 AM

muchas felizidades Skeet!!! have a wonderful day...hope the next decade is full of adventure as the others ones have been.

baitcast - 5-17-2011 at 07:35 AM

Congrats my man,I think your the only one on here older than me,77 for me in june:o
Rob

BajaBlanca - 5-17-2011 at 07:50 AM

Happy birthday !!!! that was a great way to get us all curious as to what was happening !! 80 gives you the right to rant ..... congratulations !!

Phil S - 5-17-2011 at 07:55 AM

Skeet!!!!!!! Congratulations. The big 80. Worth celebrating so much, i just poured a shot of Aberlour Spyside in tribute to you. You rebel raiser you!!!!!!!!!!
Here's to many more years of enjoying your 'words of wisdom'. When is your next trip to Loreto, and we'll have one together.?????

oldlady - 5-17-2011 at 08:00 AM

Good health and happiness, Skeet. Celebrate BIG...Texas style.

[Edited on 5-17-2011 by oldlady]

David K - 5-17-2011 at 08:05 AM

Happy Birthday Skeet... I am glad to have met you to confirm you are indeed the real deal!

LancairDriver - 5-17-2011 at 08:06 AM

Happy 8 decades Skeet! Keep stirring the pot, we all need the stimulation.
Here is a link to one of your more interesting career aviation investigations.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/parenting/detail?entry_i...

cjesme - 5-17-2011 at 08:08 AM

Happy Birthday my fellow Nomad!

doublelimits - 5-17-2011 at 08:27 AM

Well Happy Birthday Skeet!

Funny thing, today is also my mothers 80th birthday, are you my mothers twin, are you my long lost uncle? Are you rich?

Best wishes,
Doug

DENNIS - 5-17-2011 at 08:34 AM

Skeeter.............I knew your special day was coming up so I spent the best part of last week writing and recording this tribute to your longevity.
Feliz Cumpleaņos, amigo..........and, many more.

Hope you enjoy this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdsXQVQRWXM


.

[Edited on 5-17-2011 by DENNIS]

scouter - 5-17-2011 at 09:13 AM

Happy Birthday Amigo..... can't wait to meet you in person some day.... Enjoy!!

Bajatripper - 5-17-2011 at 09:17 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
is it true Two Eyed Tequila


That's spelled "Two Eyed Tequilla," Capt.

JESSE - 5-17-2011 at 09:33 AM

P-nche skeet, feliz cumpleaņos!!

DENNIS - 5-17-2011 at 10:17 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Bajatripper
Quote:
Originally posted by capt. mike
is it true Two Eyed Tequila


That's spelled "Two Eyed Tequilla," Capt.


Really?

toneart - 5-17-2011 at 10:39 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Skeeter.............I knew your special day was coming up so I spent the best part of last week writing and recording this tribute to your longevity.
Feliz Cumpleaņos, amigo..........and, many more.

Hope you enjoy this:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdsXQVQRWXM


.

[Edited on 5-17-2011 by DENNIS]


"I was singing that at somekids party (6 or sothing years old) and then they all started to cry and I was thrown out!"- One of the comments under Weird Al's Happy birthday song. :lol:

The video: Ah yes! Sterling Hayden and Peter Sellers in the movie, Dr. Strangelove. Hayden played a caricature of of a prevalent ideology of the day, but he was an actor. Some people claim to still cling to that ideology. I can't believe they are for real. Sound like any Nomads we know?

I knew Hayden in Sausalito. He was quite the opposite of the character he played in Dr. Strangelove. He was really a free spirit. He lived in Sausalito. His boat, The Wanderer was moored there. His office, where he wrote, was a refurbished railroad boxcar right in the middle of town. His wife, "Red" was a real estate agent in Sausalito.

Dr. Strangelove (Peter Seller's character) was uncannily modeled after Henry Kissinger. It was really an anti-war movie except for those who actually believed it was for real. Oh, and Slim "Skeet" Pickens ridin' that bomb. Yahoo!

As Hayden's character says, "...the Communists are sapping our precious bodily fluids..." (sic). I hope they don't make me cry on Skeet's birthday.

So, Skeet...people have said you are for real. On this day I will cut you some slack and wish you a Happy Birthday. No, really! Uh huh! Happy Birthday!!!:bounce:

Skeet/Loreto - 5-17-2011 at 11:00 AM

Thanks to all of the Great Nomads wishing me a Happy 80th.

I am having a Ball. Kids from California Wurpised me and have been heling get all the little jobs done that takes more Strength,

Getting ready to have a Birthday Meal at "Green Chilly Willys"s. I get to have my Favorite " Green Chillie Chicken Fried Steak with Jalapeno Gravy.

The very best part of the Day is reading and enjoying all the great Posts by the Nomads. Thanks again.

Skeet/Loreto - 5-17-2011 at 11:02 AM

Tonart: One of my heros so many years ago was Sterling Hayden.
I read and still have a Pocket Bocket of WANDERER AND VOYAGER.

yOU WERE A LUCKY MAN TO HAVE KNOWN HIM.

vandenberg - 5-17-2011 at 11:04 AM

Happy Birthday Skeeter and many more.
And.....keep on stirring the pot.:biggrin::biggrin:

ELINVESTIG8R - 5-17-2011 at 11:10 AM

Skeeter, Happy Birthday my brother!

TMW - 5-17-2011 at 11:46 AM

Happy Birthday Skeet and may you have many many more.

BillP - 5-17-2011 at 11:54 AM

Happy Birthday Skeet!

Skeet/Loreto - 5-17-2011 at 12:16 PM

lANCAIR dRIVER:

thanks for the Link on the Japan Airlines Accident. Sure broght back a lot of Memories. The Japanese isisted that the complete bottom of the Airpalne had to be wrinkle free, I had two guys diving and feeling all of the Bottom surface and coming back and reporting it. Took about a Case of good Brandy to get them to stay in that Cold SF Bay Water.

Skeet

Skeet/Loreto - 5-17-2011 at 12:19 PM

"had a Little Dog, His name was Skeeter, He jumped through a Fence and Skinned His Peter"

Got my nickname when I was very young because I was so small and was always Fliting around like a Mosquito!

mike odell - 5-17-2011 at 12:24 PM

Happy Birthday Skeeter!!!
Get busy doin whatcha do best,, stir up the pot! Kick a jackrabbit, pet a horned
toad, dance like nobody's watchin. have a goodin my friend.
Mike

Happy Birthday Skeeter!

Gypsy Jan - 5-17-2011 at 12:41 PM

I am so happy for you to be surrounded by family and friends.

For those who want to know about Two-Eyed Tequilla, here you go: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=21817&pag...

bajalou - 5-17-2011 at 02:36 PM

Happy Birthday Skeet - and of course, have many more.

My birthday also,but I'm only 78.

Eli - 5-17-2011 at 02:38 PM

Have a happy day Skeet.

windgrrl - 5-17-2011 at 02:39 PM

Happy 80th you crusty curmudgeon. What adventures do you have in store?

Long may you live,
w

A reprise of Bilbo Baggin's birthday speech in honour of your 80th.

"I don't know half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve."

Simpler...
I know less than 50% of you half as well as I would like to know you, and I like less than 50% of you half as well as you deserve to be liked.

Basically he's saying that of the group of hobbits at his party, half the crowd he would like to know better, and of the other half, there is a portion (probably most) that he dislikes, but he's telling them that they probably aren't deserving of him disliking them that much

Read more: What is the meaning of Bilbo's speech saying "I like half of you half as well as I should like, and I like less then half as well as you deserve"? I don't get it? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1251061#ixzz1MeFFmZjp

Skeet/Loreto - 5-17-2011 at 03:02 PM

Hey!! I got a Birthday Present.


It is a Wine Cooler/Refridg.I already have it plugged in and getting ready for all those bottles of Fresno State Wine my kids brought from Calif.!!

happy Days, and again Thanks to all you Numskulls.


Happy Birth Day Baja Lou!

Skeet

Hook - 5-17-2011 at 03:02 PM

Well, if yorr still eatin' chicken fried steak, you must still have a good set of choppers, Skeet. Unless them are bought choppers.

I had plumb forgotten about chicken friend steak. Havent had one since the 70s, since I left home. They were shore a jaw workout. I think the steak knife was invented just for them.

That gravy shore sounds good, tho'.............Happy Birthday, agin!!!

[Edited on 5-17-2011 by Hook]

DENNIS - 5-17-2011 at 03:33 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hook
Havent had one since the 70s, since I left home. They were shore a jaw workout. I think the steak knife was invented just for them.



Milanesa de Res is all over the place in Mexico, Hook. Surprised you haven't ordered it by now.

Cypress - 5-17-2011 at 03:35 PM

You're supposed to tenderize 'em before you fry 'em.:lol:

Brian L - 5-17-2011 at 04:17 PM

Happy Birthday Skeet. I hope the crazy and sane posts keep coming for years!

El Camote - 5-17-2011 at 04:42 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Brian L
Happy Birthday Skeet. I hope the crazy and sane posts keep coming for years!


Speaking of crazy, here's a fellow Texan that shares skeeter's birthday. Marshall Applewhite.


Happy Birthday, Skeets! Glad you stuck around.

marshappl.jpg - 10kB

Bajafun777 - 5-17-2011 at 04:53 PM

Happy Birthday, may the wind always be at your back, your beer always be cold and your woman never lets you get COLD,LOL. Happiness to you Skeet enjoy each and every second of it. Take Care & Travel Safe---- "No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777

Hook - 5-17-2011 at 04:54 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by Hook
Havent had one since the 70s, since I left home. They were shore a jaw workout. I think the steak knife was invented just for them.



Milanesa de Res is all over the place in Mexico, Hook. Surprised you haven't ordered it by now.


Now that you mention it, I took the plunge about three weeks ago, for the first time. I never realized it was the same thang as chicken fried steak.

Guess what...........it was tough!!!

monoloco - 5-17-2011 at 06:46 PM

Happy birthday Skeeter, let me know if you are ever in Pescadero, I'll buy you a poke at the Marabunta.

BornFisher - 5-17-2011 at 06:50 PM

Whooooooopie-- congrats, you have survived to reach 4/5ths of a century!!!
What`s your secret to a long life? Tell us young folks!!!
May you have many more adventures and birthdays!!!!!!

lizard lips - 5-17-2011 at 09:22 PM

Happy Birthday Skeet! My father will turn 80 next month and I am taking him to Anthony's here in Ensenada. Your welcome to join us. I hope Anthony's is open at 3:00 p.m. He usually falls asleep at 4 but for an hour it should be fun.

gnukid - 5-17-2011 at 09:38 PM

Happy Birthday Skeet,

There is never a better time than now to look at your life and decisions and ask yourself who are you, what are you, where are you going, what is your goal?

The light is illuminating and also blinding, as we consider the role of our personal ethics in our lives. What contribution are we really making?

Have the best Birthday and have fun!

Your pal,

Marc - 5-18-2011 at 06:43 AM

Happy Birthday, 80 is the new 75:bounce::bounce:

Skeet/Loreto - 5-18-2011 at 07:09 AM

Thanks again to all those great Posts.

He this place called Chilly Willys opened about two years ago and you have to get reservations early for a Group.
The Chicken Frys are as Tender as any Steak, I sued my fork only and the jalapeno Gravy is Fantastic!!

Secret to a Long Life--Caring for other people.


Skeet

DENNIS - 5-18-2011 at 07:18 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by gnukid
ask yourself who are you, what are you, where are you going, what is your goal?



Just another day at Sharky's. :light:

bajafam - 5-18-2011 at 07:24 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by Skeet/Loreto

Secret to a Long Life--Caring for other people.


Skeet


ironic statement of the day. keep'em coming skeet :lol:

BajaGringo - 5-18-2011 at 07:42 AM

So what do you have planned for the next 80 years???

Skeet/Loreto - 5-18-2011 at 09:11 AM

Gringo: and all other Nomads.

"Caring for other People""

Wow What I job I have ahead of me for the next 20 years.


Got To teach them to :Pull up their Pants""

Got to Teach them how to Fight and take care of those Bullys

Got to Reteach them about all the Bull Puckey put out by the Specie Lunatics.

Got to teach them the difference between Love, Sex, and the Internet.

Got to teach them that they should make the Decesions ---Not the Govt. Dudes!!

I could on go on for Days!!


You Liberals had better get ready for the "Change"'.

Skeet/Loreto - 5-18-2011 at 03:51 PM

The Best Birthday Present was the responses from the Nomads..

Second Best was the Great Wine Cooler I go so that I will be able to keep my Fresno State Tail Gate Red Cool.
Hope that each one of you can make the 80th and enjoy.

God bless youall

Bajahowodd - 5-18-2011 at 04:35 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Hook
Well, if yorr still eatin' chicken fried steak, you must still have a good set of choppers, Skeet. Unless them are bought choppers.

I had plumb forgotten about chicken friend steak. Havent had one since the 70s, since I left home. They were shore a jaw workout. I think the steak knife was invented just for them.

That gravy shore sounds good, tho'.............Happy Birthday, agin!!!

[Edited on 5-17-2011 by Hook]


At 80, and eating chicken fried steak, I'd imagine that teeth ws the least of it. Skeet must have an amazing ticker!

Feliz cumpleanos, you ol' codger..... from a fellow adjuster.

Oso - 5-18-2011 at 04:46 PM

My retirement fund has just informed me that they have revised their life expectancy calculator to 90 (from 84 last year)

Hope you beat the odds, Skeet!

BajaRat - 5-18-2011 at 05:04 PM

Congrats,
And many more.