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JohnStinson 12-21-2007 12:57 AM

Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
OK ...here is the question.

Does Lightfoot have a theme.....like perhaps J. Buffet has.

I just spent the night listening to GL ..had a few drinks ...my 22 year old daughter was in the basement having a party ...alot of rap sounding music...I thought that was over.

Of course Buffet is unique...i know.

But I've had a J Buffet party... its bikinis and margaritas....

I'd like to start a GL party ...whats the drink... whats the decore..whats the theme?

j

Dream Street Rose 12-21-2007 01:06 AM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Hi John,

The drink is water. The theme is jeans, tee shirts , sports and music.


DSR

JohnStinson 12-21-2007 08:36 AM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Hi DSR!

As far as the drink goes...do we all have to sober and abstainers?? a little something can't hurt. But the water response made me laugh and caught me by surprise.

But your response made me think...GL has done alot of river canoe trips around Canada and the world I think.

Thats the theme. Outdoors, river-running, !!

Problem.
Theres only one song that comes to mind about Rivers.

"river of Light"

John

JohnStinson 12-21-2007 08:38 AM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
...ONe more song just came to mind...(about rivers that is)

That Yellow Canoe song.

john

Jesse Joe 12-21-2007 09:05 AM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
"Whispers Of The North" is a good one.

formerlylavender 12-21-2007 12:32 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
I'd say the Gord theme is a glass of red wine by the fireplace...

Yuri 12-21-2007 01:05 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Aww, don't forget 'Long River'.

"Where the long river flows
It flows by my window
Where the tall timber grows
It grows 'round my door
Where the mountains meet the sky
And the white clouds fly
Where the long river flows, by my window"

Yuri

imported_Next_Saturday 12-21-2007 01:40 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Given that GL doesn't drink, maybe "Canada Dry"?

Drink yer glasses empty...

Auburn Annie 12-21-2007 02:26 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Or "Second Cup of Coffee"?

Seriously, he'd probably say the closest thing to a "theme" for him these days is "A Painter Passing Through."

BILLW 12-21-2007 02:26 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Even though it's true that Gord and a few more of us have decided to stop drinking he's still performing the songs in concert.

As a big fan of "upbeat, uptempo Lightfoot" my suggestion is Blackberry Wine.

This one really sets the tone I'd say:

There's a south wind risin' and the moon shines on my window sill
I've got a feeling I might walk on over the hill
I'm bent but not broken, all I need is some rest
And a bottle of your very best
Blackberry wine
There's a new moon risin' and the wind sings its old song
Pass it on over it's a sin to be sober too long
I'm bent but not broken, all I need is my share
Of a bottle of that very rare
Blackberry wine

My old gal's got a new dress on five and dime
Try as she will she can't get me to come home on time
But I'd never cheat her or mistreat her you know
As over the mountain I go
Blackberry wine

I'll be soft spoken
All I need is my rest
And a bottle of your very best
Blackberry wine

Now my days are numbered and one more heel's been killed
Blackberry John left me his old recipe in his will
I'm bent but not broken, all I need is some time
And a bottle of your very fine
Blackberry wine

Blackberry wine,
You know that I'm quite dry without you
Blackberry wine


Bill :)

Dream Street Rose 12-21-2007 02:34 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Okay, John you made me laugh too. Fast come back with Canary Yellow Canoe because that was the song I thought of first. It seems like a whole party could be fun with this theme. As for staying sober, that seems to be the choice for most of the people in my life. It's safer that way. Not to say a drink or two is something terrible, it's just that we get a choice. Ok, now let's go have a beer and settle down. :)

DSR

Gitchigumee 12-21-2007 04:35 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Decore: The Canadian Wilderness
Theme: the ups and downs of human relationships
Drink: Blackberry Wine

mnmouse 12-21-2007 05:46 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Of course, I have no doubt you will all be wearing your Saturday Clothes.

RM 12-21-2007 06:08 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
I seem to recall that he enjoyed Molson's Ale. But if guests will be imbibing, then food is a necessity. With Buffet, I assume cheeseburgers were on the main menu. For Lightfoot........I have no clue. Perhaps Rainbow Trout ?

JohnStinson 12-21-2007 06:17 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Fantastic replies...i'm inspired.

What about the name ..Parrotheads for Buffet fans.

What about us.???

"something" HEADS ..i guess

Light Heads

Paddle Heads

John

charlene 12-21-2007 06:44 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
I have a whole different theme..

Love, romance, promises..etc.etc..

lovely lyrics in Shadows, Softly, Summertime Dream, If You Need Me, Romance, among others..

We are known as "Lightheads" and "Net People" (Gordon calls us Net People)

RM 12-21-2007 06:59 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by charlene (Post 132571)
I have a whole different theme..

Love, romance, promises..etc.etc..

lovely lyrics in Shadows, Softly, Summertime Dream, If You Need Me, Romance, among others..

Yep.....every party has a pooper.

charlene 12-21-2007 07:10 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
;)

I've done the Canadian/North On-tair-eye-oh wilderness thing - no desire to "do it again"..

romance never gets old.. nothing wrong with a 'party for two'..
;)

BILLW 12-21-2007 07:20 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
YIKES !

Bill :)

charlene 12-21-2007 07:26 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
:biggrin: :redface:

jj 12-21-2007 07:44 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
fun thread:)

i think the Canada Dry suggestion it terrific...mind you, needs a deep ashtray to go with it

maybe an '08 resolution will have him on the Popeye brand

if your event happens, have a great one and have a whiskey of highland, or islay for me

guests should probably be in sailing shoes or performance sneakers

good health to Gord and all over the holiday and ever onward:)

podunklander 12-21-2007 09:02 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by imported_Next_Saturday (Post 132560)
Given that GL doesn't drink, maybe "Canada Dry"?

Drink yer glasses empty...

lol good 1 :clap:

Paul Farnham 12-22-2007 10:37 AM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
I recommend Molson's as the drink and Leafs jerseys as required attire.

zoneranger 12-22-2007 10:38 AM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
....down around the bend in the water...
bring your fishin' pole...

charlene 12-22-2007 11:04 AM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
I'll wear my Darryl Sittler jersey...and bring the Ex - (I mean the Molson's Ex..;) and Love & Maple Syrup..

Kathy Number Four 12-30-2007 08:41 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
There is actually a drink called "The Gordon". I saw it on a drink recipe site about a year ago (http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink15u1t48.html). It's a mix of Gordon's Vodka, milk, and maple syrup. Sounds awful, but the maple syrup makes it kinda Canadian, and you can't beat the NAME of the drink :) !

We could always make up a recipe of our own (wouldn't have to have alcohol in it), and call it a "Lightfoot" or "Lighthead".....

Dream Street Rose 12-30-2007 10:21 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Kathy,

You are so smart. How about The Gordon Light for the name of the drink with no alcohol in it? :)

DSR

Kathy Number Four 12-30-2007 10:24 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dream Street Rose (Post 132762)
Kathy,

You are so smart. How about The Gordon Light for the name of the drink with no alcohol in it? :)

DSR

Great idea, Dore! And it will be served in a footed glass. (The recipe will call for "love" and maple syrup.) ;)

podunklander 12-31-2007 05:31 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathy Number Four (Post 132763)
Great idea, Dore! And it will be served in a footed glass. (The recipe will call for "love" and maple syrup.) ;)

oo-OO YA and a splash of Canada Dry!

Dream Street Rose 12-31-2007 09:11 PM

Re: Whats the Lightfoot theme...is there one..?
 
Perfect addition Pam. Kathy, Kerstin and I will be trying these out the weekend of January 12-13. We will let you all know how it tasted.

:)

DSR


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