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I thought so too, TAPS. Actually, it does get harder and harder with each passing year to come up with gift ideas for certain people. I was very glad this particular opportunity became available. He enjoyed it very much . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 16, 2015 at 5:41 AM | link to this | reply

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Yes, one day I will post something about my friend, a person that has suffered through more anguish than anyone else I've ever known! And ya know, I remember The Monkees' show of course, but I honestly don't remember the cartoon! Hmmm . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 16, 2015 at 5:40 AM | link to this | reply

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It did indeed, jean. And he really needed that too! You're right . . . that's what makes life worthwhile! Good to see you back in here . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 16, 2015 at 5:38 AM | link to this | reply

You definitely are a good friend to him. Very special thing to do.

posted by TAPS. on January 15, 2015 at 11:42 PM | link to this | reply

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would love to read more about your friend....and the Monkeys used to have a cute cartoon which I enjoyed watching with my kids when they were little.

posted by Kabu on January 15, 2015 at 8:17 PM | link to this | reply

jimmy

yep, you got it right, its what makes life worthwhile helping each other. not only did he enjoy his birthday, it made you feel good to.

posted by jeansaw on January 15, 2015 at 4:57 PM | link to this | reply

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I hope you're right, Sir Wiley! I certainly do my best! Doing something like this for a friend gave me a special joy too, and I suppose that's what life is really all about. Now I'm wondering how I'll follow this up next year . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 15, 2015 at 6:09 AM | link to this | reply

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He did indeed, FSI. Sometimes, especially as you get older, it gets more and more difficult to get special and unique gifts for people, depending on who they are and how long you've known them. This was definitely special and unique, and he did greatly appreciate it . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 15, 2015 at 6:07 AM | link to this | reply

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Well, Kabu, The Monkees were basically supposed to be America's answer to The Beatles, although they failed miserably by comparison as far as record and concert sales go. However, they were dearly loved, and still have a huge fan base today. Of all my friends, this is the one I simply cannot do enough for. I might have to explain it all in further detail sometime down the road . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 15, 2015 at 6:05 AM | link to this | reply

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People still love The Monkees, lovelylady! My favorite had always been Mickey, although I don't recall why. Yes, it was very sad when Davey passed away ( everyone probably thought that he would have been the last to go! ). But at least Mike is still around, and doing that for my friend was an absolute pleasure. Sure, repost that letter . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 15, 2015 at 6:02 AM | link to this | reply

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Well, C C T, in years past, we might have kept it simple. Usually, for our birthdays, we would just invite each other out for a few beers and a couple of rounds of billiards. But this year I knew I had to do something a little more special. I think I succeeded . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 15, 2015 at 5:59 AM | link to this | reply

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As do I, Pat. Yeah, I guess there's not a lot of 'feel good' stories out there anymore, but I believe this one certainly was. Friendships are important . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 15, 2015 at 5:52 AM | link to this | reply

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Thanks, Naut. Howie and I have known each other since kindergarten ( 50+ years ) and he has done plenty for me over the years. Although some might think I went above and beyond, to me it was the least I could do! He really enjoyed it . . .

posted by JimmyA on January 15, 2015 at 5:49 AM | link to this | reply

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Blessings to you my friend,lovely sense of humanity resides in you that was earned through your life.

posted by WileyJohn on January 14, 2015 at 1:06 PM | link to this | reply

That was an awesome gift you got for him there...I imagine that he appreciates it greatly.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on January 14, 2015 at 10:29 AM | link to this | reply

The more I have come to know you, the more this loving act you performed for your friend doesn't surprise me. That's just who you are.

ps....NO ONE, Absolutely No ONE, ever came up to the standard of the Beatles for me back then....but I did like The Monkeys a lot.

posted by Kabu on January 14, 2015 at 10:22 AM | link to this | reply

That was just so kind of you, Jimmy. I'm a huge MONKEES fan, too, although I don't have all of their albums as yet. I confess, Davy Jones was and forever will be my favourite MONKEE, but I love the other guys too. Sometime ago, I posted a letter here I'd written to Davy shortly after I learned of his death. I'll re-post it here sometime soon.

Thank you for doing this for your best friend. I'm sure it will lift his spirits higher than you could ever imagine. As for Davy's letter, I'm thinking of sending a copy to Mike Nesmith too. They all really mean a lot to me.

posted by lovelyladymonk on January 14, 2015 at 10:01 AM | link to this | reply

Well that was real nice thing to do Jimmy . You went beyond the norm. I probably would have just given him a few quid, but that is not true friendship.