Happy 50th BD Eric West!

Dave Van Allen · Post by **Dave Van Allen** » 23 May 2003 11:35 am

I'm starin' down the barrel of mine this year.

can't wait for that AARP magazine

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Janice Brooks · Post by **Janice Brooks** » 23 May 2003 12:21 pm

Dave don't forget I'm exactly 5 years behind.

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Larry Miller · Post by **Larry Miller** » 23 May 2003 12:46 pm

Happy Birthday Eric! I had mine last September, everything that doesn't hurt, doesn't work. Larry

David Coplin · Post by **David Coplin** » 23 May 2003 12:56 pm

Happy Birthday Eric, It only hurts for a little while.Birthdays are great. Besides,
the alternative is not so great ! Have a
good one.
Dave

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 23 May 2003 1:15 pm

I know. That AARP subscription was a "wake up". Now I can get senior discounts at the goodwill stores too..

When do the retirement checks start coming in?

I'm gonna be needing some gas money for the Panhead.

EJL[This message was edited by Eric West on 12 June 2003 at 05:57 AM.]

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 23 May 2003 3:03 pm

Eric, I can sympathize with you.....there's something about the 50th birthday that's different!

The only worse birthday for me was my 30th. I was convinced that after 30 my life as a musician was over. That night I dressed in my Beatles outfit with the 14 inch cuffs and the four-button coat, combed my hair over my ears, and started to the club to work. On the way I stopped at the liquor-store for something to ease the pain of being so old....and the clerk "CARDED" me! That made my day and convinced me that I could pretend to be young a little longer. I didn't even open the bottle.

On my 50th birthday I felt so old and used-up that I went out and bought my "LAST" Harley before I faded into the sunset. In the 20 years since, I've bought three more "LAST" Harleys, and now past 70, I'm thinking about buying one more "LAST" Harley.....and maybe another "LAST" Steel!

I know that life (or the quality of life) has to end someday, but in the meantime it just keeps getting sweeter and sweeter!

Happy birthday Eric............

Gene
www.genejones.com [This message was edited by Gene Jones on 24 May 2003 at 05:03 AM.]

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 23 May 2003 4:41 pm

Welcome to the rubber glove set, Eric. All my best!

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 23 May 2003 4:53 pm

Gene. I found my 30 to be my worst Bday. I was beat to hell, only four years into a break from a world class drunk which I luckily pulled off without hurting anybody but myself. After 34, I started getting younger.

40 was a middle of my 100 hour weeks, and all I did was work. Music was work. My house got bought, and I didn't die doing it. That's all I cared about.

At Fifty, the thing I like the most is being able to SAY that I'm fifty. Especially to people I know are 10 years younger and look older. The icing on the cake is that for some stupid reason, I'm no longer "invisible" to good looking younger women. It's probably a "self esteem" issue with them... I'm not looking a gift horse in the mouth.

I'm only ten years older than my bike, and wouldn't consider women that are that old in my "dating pool".

All is Vanity, I guess.

I'm trying to find out how much money changed hands over me actually making it.

The bike's been rebuilt three times that I've found out about.

Me? just a few stitches here and there.

Now it's time to use what's left of my good looks to get into a good "career".

I'm wonder if MacDonalds is hiring..

Thanks Gene and all.

Thank God for "Spite", or I wouldn't have made 20...

EJL

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 23 May 2003 5:00 pm

Oh and Steve. I had the old "exam" some years ago, but it was really strange.

The doc told me that I might feel some "discomfort". I did, and he asked me if there was any pain.

It was then that I realised that both of his hands were on my shoulders....

Thanks Steve.

Too bad about the Appomattox thing..

EJL and my dog Bill.

Doug Jones · Post by **Doug Jones** » 23 May 2003 6:07 pm

Ole E.Dub is 50. Now I know why you sign off as "Tired old Eric West". Many happy returns to you and I'll always be older than you. DJ

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 23 May 2003 8:42 pm

You know, you REALLY shouldn't have to be reminded of so much history, since you lived during most of it(so far!). But Lee surrendered in a TOWN called "Appomatox Court House," NOT just Appomatox.
And the photo must have been taken REAL quickly, since neither the scooter nor you have oil puddles underneath.
Now, if Milwaukee was in Alabama....

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 23 May 2003 11:02 pm

Happy B day Eric
Keep the good posts + pics comin
i always have a good time reading them

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Steel what?

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 24 May 2003 1:21 am

Well Mr Gambrell(i)?)

I gotta feeling I'm being had on, as they say in the Pyreens, as I thought everybody and their dog knew that Appomatox has TWO Ts.

Who can forget Mr Canton's "Silence at Appomat(t)ox"?

The surrender of General Joseph E. Johnston's Confederate Army to Union General William T. Sherman at the Bennett homestead on April 26, 1865, was the second and last major stage in the peace-making process that ended the Civil War. General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomat*t*ox Courthouse 17 days earlier was the first. By far, Johnston surrendered the largest share of the Confederate troops still in the field at war's end, more than Lee and the others combined.

(Actually General Johnston had enough admiration for "Mr Bill" that he caught cold when he would't keep his hat on during WTS's funeral, and died.)

Man, you've just been beggin fer it:

Uncle Billy would have LOVED <blink><bold>TRAILER PARKS...</bold></blink>

BBWWWWAAHAHAHA!!!

Just kidding.

The Weenie Sticks are by the door..

Hey. It's MY freakin' birthday..

50 was great. The old bike let me go a hundred and live, and not even a drop as it sat cooling in the garage. ( maybe it's out of oil..)

From here?

Thanks to all involved, however innocently.

EJL

[This message was edited by Eric West on 24 May 2003 at 12:38 PM.]

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 24 May 2003 1:51 am

Hippo Birdy Two Ewes
Hippo Birdy Two Ewes
That's a nice picture
of your Putt-Putt and you.

Hey dude you don't look 50.. and that's half the battle.

When you hit 60 like Gene get thee to
Strokers-R-Us and keep on doing the good run's[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 24 May 2003 at 02:52 AM.]

Pete Burak · Post by **Pete Burak** » 24 May 2003 10:13 am

Happy B-Day, Eric!
Hey, I have some PF C6th courses on CD if you want to get together and give 'em a spin someday.
Here's to a little wind in yer face!
Pete B.

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 24 May 2003 11:23 am

Pete. Love to. Just name a place or time. I live a block off I-5 at Interstate & Ptld Bvd Email me if you can. Hope all is well with the new family member.

If nothing else I'll be out on Wednesday nite to see youse.

EJL

Al Marcus · Post by **Al Marcus** » 24 May 2003 11:50 am

Happy Birthday Eric- You only go through 50 once. After that it gets better...al

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 24 May 2003 4:39 pm

Thanks for looking that up, Ericc. Now quit wasting time, you've got a gig to play, and at LEAST 50 more years to enjoy(I hope)!

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 24 May 2003 5:46 pm

Will do and tthanks.

Ray Montee (RIP) · Post by **Ray Montee (RIP)** » 24 May 2003 6:47 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY....Eric!

Gee's, I've talked to a number of your friends and we all tho't you were much older than just 50. Maybe, you just look older.

Well, just go for it! Be safe and look out for old folks that like to make those quick last minute left turns at intersections.

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 24 May 2003 8:21 pm

Actually I'm just high mileage..

I know my knees feel 70 sometimes, and I know more usless infomation and dirt on local politicos than people in their 80s...

Guess I'm just a "people person"..

I know you don't look 90...

Thanks

EJL

Mike Perlowin RIP · Post by **Mike Perlowin RIP** » 25 May 2003 12:42 pm

Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
I'm schizophrenic
And so am I.

Ray Montee (RIP) · Post by **Ray Montee (RIP)** » 26 May 2003 2:10 pm

Yepp! After seeing you in person last night, Eric, YOU do look one heck of a lot older than the numbers you state.
Could it be your diet? Or, are you actually swallowing some of those bugs that strike upon your person while on your bike?

Eric West · Post by **Eric West** » 26 May 2003 7:21 pm

Well I went out and gave Mary Lou, the big tall blonde I was sitting with, a dump truck driving lesson today, and I think it took a few years off.. I know I got a couple more grey hairs..

Actually eating bugs while bike riding is good for a person as long as they arent' the "tumble bug" type.

Like Ricardo Montalban once said,

"I'd rather look good than feel good".

You looked really good. Are you dieting? working out? jogging?, get a new haircut?
suit? or is it......?

EJL