Hobo Jungle

[Tramp]

I keep trying to post, but I'm just too ****** drunk.

[2railjon]

You typing's to perfect. Have another one. What's the latest on the Berk? Does Gary have it yet?
Perhaps some Barry Manilow music will get you to talk.

[2railjon]

Her name is Lola
She was a showgirl
With yellow feathers in her hair
And a dress cut down to there
She would merengue
And do the cha-cha
And while she tried to be a star
Tony always tended bar
Across the crowded floor
They worked from eight til' four
They were young and they had each other
Who could ask for more?

At the copa
Copacabana
The hottest spot north of havana
Here at the copa
Copacabana
Music and passion
Were always the fashion
At the copa
They fell in love...

[rogruth]

I got some knocks when I posted about spelling. Im still here and will probably take some more lumps in the future. Thats OK. I may be a little dense{no comments needed} but Idid not read that much to get upset about. I better re-read the last several days{weeks}. I hope no one leaves this forum. Too many good things here. If Gomer has Coke with no ice I would like to drop in now and then. Lets play with trains.

[MartyE]

OK take off the thin skin put on the thick.

[penncentral8885]

rogruth, Marty,,,,You guy's get what ya need to drink,,,we've decided,,,sour mash for us tonite,,your welcome to that too if you like!
Thick skin?,, YES,,,,Bullshit?,,,,walkin",,,, end of story,,,,at least for me anyway,,,,

[capt_turk]

Here are the lyrics to a song that was my favorite as a kid. I think you might enjoy it.

Sung by Frank Luther and his pards, (Edison Blue amberol n° 5614)

I know I'm a hobo, but who said I was a bum.

I've travelled east
I've travelled west
I've been in every state
A member of the knights of rest
With dues paid up to date.

There's just two things that I despise
Two things I always shirk
The first thing is a cake of soap
The other one is work

My life to me is just as free
I'm always on a lark
Somebody said "you're just a bum"
And I don't like that remark

Who said I was a Bum?
Who said I was a Bum?
I haven't worked in twenty years
I guess I'm not so dumb

And as a tramp along the road
The people hear me hum
I know I'm a hobo, but
Who said I was a Bum?

I must admit
I never fit in any job and say
Whenever I see a pile of wood
I look the other way

I haven't shaved in 'most a year
I really am afraid
because I fear my wire beard
would break the razor blade

The other day while on my way
a cop gave me a chase
I thought I heard him
Holler "Take that mattress
off-a your face!"

Who said I was a Bum?
Who said I was a Bum?
I've been in every hospital
that ever was built, by gum!
and every time they operate
they just cut out my rum
I know I'm a hobo, but
Who said I was a Bum?

My coat is torn, my shoes are worn
There's holes in both my toes
And what is worse
I always nurse a blossom on my nose

And with a glance
You'll see my pants
are baggy at the knees
They're worn so thin
I feel the wind blow through my BVDs

But I ain't got a worry boys
Now what do you think of that?
There's nothing ever on my mind
Except my old straw hat

But who said I was a Bum?
Who said I was a Bum?
Don't think I'm a lonesome guy
Because I look so glum
I've got a lot of cooties
And they keep me busy, some
I know I'm a hobo but
Who said I was a Bum?

I travel in the best of style
No matter what the rate
I ride inside those Pullmann cars
some people call them freight

I only eat one kind of food
Just one not anymore
I mean the kind of food
they hand me out the kitchen door

From coast to coast
No man can boast such popularity
Wherever I stop there is a cop
Who waits to welcome me

Well who said I was a Bum?
Who said I was a Bum?
I've been in all the finest jails
Beneath the shining sun

Each time I face a judge
I'm gone for many months to come
I know I'm a hobo but
Who said I was a Bum?

Now any place I hang my hat
Is "Home, Sweet Home" to me
Oh! How I love the man
That wrote that sweet old melody

Another song I'm wild about
It hit me way down deep
a tune I'm always singing
"Please Go Away and Let Me Sleep".

The millionaire is worried
with a lot of bills to pay
While all I have to worry about is
Whether I'll eat today

So who said I was a bum?
Who said I was a bum?

Fifth Avenue and I are through
To me it's just a slum
I'll tell you who I really am
I hope you'll keep it mum

I know I'm a hobo
But who said I was a bum ?

[2railjon]

Glad you could drop in Turk!!! The coffee is on, rise and shine boys!! It's another Nat'l Guard weekend for me. So if I can't sleep in, no one else is!!!!

[clouser]

Since the thread got locked,most importantly my question never got answered:

"Is Canadian beer considered an import?



Lets not forget
"The chief export of Chuck Norris is pain."

[penncentral8885]

"Is Canadian beer considered an import?

I would think it is,,,,Beer from south of the border is considered import,,

[2railjon]

What thread got locked?

[Tramp]

Canadian beer is an import, and in most bars commands an imported price, which is annoying. I buy 18-packs of Labatts for 12.89. That's got to be about the same price as Bud. Besides, here in New England the brewery is in Montreal, which is fairly close.

Jon, I think it was that touching liberal thread Frank put up about wanting to embrace (hug) Muslims. Frank should understand that we don't overly go in for that sappy love-every-fucking-dork-that lives-crap here, though we'll tolerate it for a while.

[2railjon]

I could certainly go for a Molsen's Export right now. I'm guessing I have'nt seen one for about 15 years now.

[Tramp]

Jon, I could send you a six. It's still a pretty good ale if a tad flowery for my taste.

[2railjon]

Tramp, To me most Canadian beers seem have the same charateristics of flavor. I'm not sure if it's from a particular strain of hops native to Canada or perhaps the bitters used. I pretty much drank it on a regular basis from my late teens until my 20's when I moved from upstate. It's funny how you can close your eyes and remember the exact taste. I'd love a sixer, but I'm afraid the USPS has gotten picky about alcohol through the mail anymore. But thanks for the offer!!!