BS: Father Paton's birthday is 1-22!

Subject: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: bbc
Date: 21 Jan 03 - 09:38 PM

Somehow it seems just wrong to put the BS prefix before any thread involving Sandy Paton! We sure are glad the stork dropped you, Sandy, lo those few, short years ago! You have enriched our lives & we are so glad to know you! Wishing you health & happiness always & sweet years with your precious wife.

with love,

Barbara

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: catspaw49
Date: 21 Jan 03 - 09:53 PM

Sandy, as you realize I'm sure, Joe Offer hates these birthday threads, although he will probably post to yours! Joe thinks they are too repititious and all the posts say the same thing. Over the past year I have tried to appease Joe and make him see that not all the postings are the same. I do this by telling the Birthdayee to do something obscene.

Now I'm counting on the rest of the group here to say things to you that are beyond "Happy Birthday" and the like so that I am not forced to come back here to appease Joe and tell you Happy Birthday and Kiss My Ass.

BTW, what's an old fart like you doing with a pretty young wife like Caroline? (:<))

Karen sends her best to you too!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Amos
Date: 21 Jan 03 - 09:56 PM

Catspaw,

I reckon Sandy must have something special on the ball, don't you? Mebbe there's just a tad of jealousy creeping through there?? Huh?? Huh??

Sandy, thanks for everything, and well done on another trip 'round our favorite star!! Guess you must be getting near the top of the hill by now, huh??

A

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Big Mick
Date: 21 Jan 03 - 10:25 PM

Sandy, it is wonderful to have you around to remind me how old I am not. Please don't check out any time soon, cause I don't want to feel like an old fart............check that..............make it an old folkie fart.

My love to you and Caroline.

Mick, who is aging quickly.

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 21 Jan 03 - 10:43 PM

I wish I had half of Sandy's energy!

Sandy, you are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for everything you've given to us over the years. You are one of the people that I most respect in the world of folk music. Your dedication and hard work has been felt by us all. Most of all, thank you for being such a wonderful human being. The world is truly a better place with you around!

Happy Birthday!!

Ron Olesko

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Deckman
Date: 21 Jan 03 - 10:57 PM

Jeeze Sandy. If you could get yourself to the NORTHLAKE TAVERN, still under the Aurora bridge, they might give you a free birthday pitcher, just like the days of yore! And, the BLUE MOON TAVERN still upholds the tradition. Come to think of it, I think I'll head off there tonight and see if I can collect ... in your name, of course! CHEERS, Bob(deckman)Nelson!

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Art Thieme
Date: 21 Jan 03 - 11:12 PM

Sandy,

Take all the stuff I wrote in all those other birthday threads of yours since we've been hanging out here at Mudcat----add 'em up---double 'em and then extrapolate 'em to the 100th power and, well, you get the idea I'm oretty sure. A huge HAPPY 73rd BIRTHDAY !!!!! (hope my calculations are correct!)

Love to you all,

Art

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: katlaughing
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 12:01 AM

Wow! Happy Birthday, darlin'! Thanks for being here and sharing. Hope this year brings you all that you desire including prosperity in all ways.

luvyabunches,

Kat'leen & Rog

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: GUEST
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 01:32 AM

Well, we could check out Scope Systems Today-in-History page to see who and what else besides Sandy befell the world on his day.

http://www.scopesys.com/today/


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My current favorite is the birthday of Mr. Sulu of Star Trek, on this date in 2179. Who knew ?

Happy birthday laddie!   - George ::-.--O

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: EBarnacle1
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 01:33 AM

Happy Birthday and many more. I expect to see you happy and healthy at the revival. Spin once more about the Celestial Orb and we will repeat this thread annually. After all, 73 ain't old. Amazing how your perspective changes as you age, isn't it. Eric

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 06:15 AM

Happiest, dear Sandy- you know what I owe you!
Much love,
Allison

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Tinker
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 09:19 AM

We'll send wishes flying your way as we blow out the candles on my own love's cake tonite.

Blessings

Kathy

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 09:28 AM

I've always been taught to respect my elders. Happy!

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From:
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 09:40 AM

A Happy Happy Happy, and Many Many Many more!

V (& Reynaud too!)

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Allan C.
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 10:14 AM

Best wishes to you, Sandy. You're the greatest!

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: catspaw49
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 05:55 PM

Now come on people....You're falling off here and the thread is getting too repetitious. Let's not require me to take drastic action which would only prove Joe Offer right!!! I mean fergawdsakes, the last time Joe was right about something Eisenhower was in office..........Get on the stick now and let's hear some better (read: different) greetings for the Pholk Phogey!!!!!!!!

Spaw

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Deckman
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 06:26 PM

Sandy ... as I promised, I went down to the Northlake tavern, which is still under the Aurora Bridge and I enjoyed your FREE birthday pitcher. Then I figured, what the heck, so I went on up to 45th and walked into the Blue Moon TAVERN. I claimed that I was indeed Sandy Paton, and it was MY birthday, and I demanded my free pitcher! Well, let me tell you what happened! The bartender says: "Hmmm, Sandy Paton, you say. Let me check in the back room. I'll be back in a moment." He came back in three minutes, with four of the biggest brutes I've ever seen. He then presented me with a bill, old and tattered, but your signature was readable, for $411.17. It was dated 1953. He claimed that he is the fourth owner since then, and YOUR BILL was part of the assets he purchased. So, what could I do but pay the bill! I mean, Jeeze, really, we must keep up one's honor around town. Anyway, if you'd like to call me and we can discuss a payment plan for $ 411.17, I'd be delighted. Just don't call collect. CHEERS and MERRY BIRTHDAY Bob Nelson (hee hee)

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Deckman
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 06:56 PM

By the way, after I gave him the $411.17, he asked me if I knew where the heck he could find Walt Robertson! I gave him Don Firth's phone number! Bob

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Sandy Paton
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 07:43 PM

My thanks to all for the kind thoughts. It's 74, actually, but at my age a single year doesn't rattle the gate. I'm at the point where old farts only notice SDBs (Significant Digit Birthdays). If I make it around once more, we can go through all this at a more significant point.
    I knew I shared the birthdate with Lord Byron, but who the heck are all those others listed on Scopes Systems?
    Now you know, Deckman, why I left Seattle in such great haste, lo, those many years ago. If Caroline and I do manage to make it out there in May, the trip that is currently being planned, I'll write you a check for the $411.17. Just be aware that it'll stretch all the way back to the University District.
    Catspaw, m'lad, I must say that I admire Joe for maintaining his dignified silence.
    To all of you good people, my thanks.

    Sandy

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Alice
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 08:53 PM

Many happy returns of the day, Sandy!!!
Alice

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Don Firth
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 09:00 PM

Blessings on thee Sandy, and a might jolly birthday to you! I sure hope the trip out to the Great Northwest comes about. I know John Ross is workin' on it.

My God, Bob!   Walt, sure, but just remember all the time I've spent in the Northlake and the Blue Moon exercising my elbow. And you gave them my phone number!??? I'm gonna hafta leave town!!.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: kendall
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 09:04 PM

I wish you would knock it off. Everytime you have a birthday, I have one four months later!
Come to think of it, if you stop...naw, let's not go there. You know I love you Mate, but we guys don't say that do we?

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: kytrad (Jean Ritchie)
Date: 22 Jan 03 - 09:21 PM

What's age got to do with it? There's still a little-bad-boy romping around inside you, and a rebellious teenager, and a handsome man-about-town whooping it up- what? And anyway, from my pinnacle, 74 is YOUNG! Happy Birthday- Love and joy and blessings,   Jean

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Mark Ross
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 12:21 PM

Happy Birthday Sandy!

Mark Ross

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Rick Fielding
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 01:01 PM

Wow! I thought you stopped celebratin' birthdays Sandy. I certainly have...but all the best from Heather and I.

Luv

Rick

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: bbc
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 04:48 PM

Well, Rick, he keeps trying, but well-meaning folks keep starting these dratted birthday threads! :)

dratted bbc

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: GUEST,Crazy Little Woman
Date: 23 Jan 03 - 06:28 PM

Happy bd to the man whose album brought "Didn't I Dance" to KC. It is now a standard.

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 11:33 AM

Why was he born so beautiful?

Subject: RE: BS: Father Paton's bd is 1-22!
From: Amos
Date: 24 Jan 03 - 01:28 PM

Gee, Dick, that's a really hard question!! You are deeper nor I thought!! :>) Sandy, ya got an answers to Dick's question about why you were born so beautiful? I wouldn't know where to start!! :>)

A