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Thread #37022   Message #2709237
Posted By: GUEST,TJ in San Diego
26-Aug-09 - 03:46 PM
Thread Name: Lyr/Chords ADD: Don't Fence Me In (Cole Porter)
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: Don't Fence Me In (Cole Porter)
I'm sorry, but seeing the late Roy Rogers mentioned, I must relate a hoary old musical joke:

It seems Roy and Dale were sitting in the living room one evening, when a knock came at the door. Dale always insisted that Roy take off his boots outside and leave them on the porch. Pat Brady came to tell Roy that some animal had badly mauled his brand new alligator hide boots! Roy retrieved them from the yard and took the remains indoors. Later that night, as Roy and Dale sat in the front porch swing, a mountain lion ran across the yard right in front off them! "Pardon me Roy," said Dale, "Is that the cat that chewed your new shoes?"

Several years ago, Roy and Dale visited a restaurant in San Diego which was owned by a friend of mine. They sat quietly in a booth, enjoyed their dinner and were very friendly to all. Some days later, they received a sincere thank you letter for the good food and wonderful service, signed by Dale Evans Rogers. Whether younger folks found them a little "hokey" or not, it appears they were truly good people.