Hay Foxy, you're singing my songs, with those bands. A string of pearls [& a few others] sends a shiver down my spine, every time I hear it start

benk: << The narrator on Thomas the Tank Engine. >>

Quite so. I'd forgotten about that - and he did a fine job of it too.

Pynchme: << Ah CJ ya nawty! >>

Yeah, sorry :) I was just riffing off runner's dumb non sequitur.

I agree that Jesus was much more influential than Ringo, but not about the resurrection story.

More importantly, could he play the drums?

Could Jesus play the drums? Doubtful. But, in the words of King Missile, "He could've played guitar better than Hendrix" . . .

Seriously, though, it always amazes me to see people like Ringo living so long, especially after the Beatles' hard living days. Mick Jagger is an inspiration in that regard, as well. How do they do it?

Sok CJ :)

For you:

Saint Peter is checking ID's at the Pearly Gates, and first comes a Texan. "Tell me, what have you done in life?" says St. Peter.

The Texan says, "Well, I struck oil, so I became rich, but I didn't sit on my laurels--I divided all my money among my entire family in my will, so our descendants are all set for about three generations."

St. Peter says, "That's quite something. Come on in. Next!"

The second guy in line has been listening, so he says, "I struck it big in the stock market, but I didn't selfishly just provide for my own like that Texan guy. I donated five million to Save the Children."

"Wonderful!" says Saint Peter. "Come in. Who's next?"

The third guy has been listening, and says timidly with a downcast look, "Well, I only made five thousand dollars in my entire lifetime."

"Heavens!" says St. Peter. "What instrument did you play?"

Otokonoko:

Trying for longevity, they might:

1. Sprinkle a little formaldehyde in their smokes.
2. Use alcohol as a pickling agent.
3. ... <- add suggestions.

pync