Table of Eight

[cynd1231]

Okay, everyone, time to put on your thinking caps. Were you every sitting around with friends (not discounting here on The Border) and the topic comes up about who you would like to sit down with at dinner and have a chance to get to know them? We do this frequently and I always find it interesting to hear what people have to say -- not to mention how often my own choices change.

So here's the way it works. You have to name eight people you would really like to have at your dinner table for a casual meal and good conversation. It can be anyone from any walk of life and for any reason. (Since we call it "Table of Eight" and the evening would consist of dinner and cocktails I thought the 'Cheap Talk and Wine) thread was appropriate).

If you're really ambitious, plan more than one party. Of course, we'll all list the obvious and include our four guys here...but give it some serious consideration and think outside the box with your choices.

EXAMPLE:
Timothy
Glen
Don
Joe
Barack Obama
Ben Bernanke
Denzel Washington
Derek Jeter

I choose these people because (obviously) I have a million questions for each of The Eagles -- to say nothing of loving the idea of gazing around the table and seeing them there; I've got a lot of issues to address with Obama & Bernanke regardomg the state of the country and our economy; I would love to hear Denzel's inspiration for his involvement with young people in our country; and Derek Jeter has the most gorgeous eyes of ANYONE on the face of the earth (he wouldn't have to open his mouth, just sit there and look at me!). I also think that Don and Timothy and Obama could provide some extremely interesting conversation on the topics of conservation, land preservation, global warming and the greenhouse effect.

Okay...now it's your turn. Who would YOU invite to YOUR Table of Eight?

[Glennsallnighter]

OK!
Glenn :heart:
Timmy
Don
Joe
Lou
Willie
Rhonda

and to keep a lid on proceedings.......(And to keep it music based :wink:)
Mike

[TimothyBFan]

Why GA--I am honored!!! Thank you!

Love this topic and I will take your suggestion and will have to have several dinner parties, one of each with just music people, sports figures, Borderers, entertainers and public figures/others.

Since this will never happen-unfortunately, I am adding a couple deceased people because I would of loved to have had the chance to speak with them and to tell you the truth-I could have several dinner parties with just music people! Hard to narrow it down.

First party....

Timothy :smitten:
Joe Walsh
Jimmy Page
Robert Plant
Benjamin Orr (deceased)
Brian Connolly (deceased)
David Gilmour
Jonny Lang

[vamp1227]

Good topic...:blueblob:

Glenn
Don
Timothy
Joe
Bruce Springsteen
Bob Seger
Robert Plant
Jimmy Page

[cynd1231]

Willie, thanks for reminding me...your Table of Eight can include anyone living OR dead, young or old. The first time we played this I included John F. Kennedy and his brother Bobby! Your 'guest list' is only as limited as your imagination! My son wants to invite Jim Morrison!

[MikeA]

Cindy, be careful when inviting Jim Morrison. He just might show up!

[Prettymaid]

Cindy, be careful when inviting Jim Morrison. He just might show up!

Yeah, and pee on your table! ;)

[ticky]

if you're lucky, that's all he'll do on your table.


Okay, so I guess Me and Joe a blindfolded Maired' and quartet doesnt count? Hmmm... okay...

So.. of course,
Joe
Don
Glenn
Tim and...
Steve Martin - a great comedian but also a musician, artist and writer
Al Frankin - Funny guy and politically and intellectually tuned in!
Alton Brown - My food guru and really smart.
And then I'd have to hold a lottery to see which one of my dear friends were included *G*

[EagleLady]

John Lennon

Keith Moon

John Entwistle

Don

Glenn

Paul Mccartney

Obama

Alton Brown- He's funny

[cynd1231]

Hey, Mike, Jim Morrison can do anything he wants at the Table of Eight since it's my SON'S table and not mine!

[MikeA]

LOL! That really wasn't the intent of my comment. I just meant that of all those who "are no longer with us", Jim Morrison would be the ONE who would be most likely to show up TODAY <LOL>

He was STRANGE

[Brooke]

This is hard! I think I would have to have more than one list, too.

My musicians list:

Glenn
Don
Tim
Joe
Robert Plant
Jimmy Page
Paul McCartney
Johnny Cash

Others:

Jesus Christ
Katie Couric
Oprah
Steve Martin
Jane Fonda
Robert Redford
Clint Eastwood
Dolly Parton-besides her singing abilities, she's a hoot

[Freypower]

Musicians:

Glenn
Paul McCartney
Robert Plant
Mick Jagger
Elton John
Mark Knopfler
Bob Dylan
Van Morrison (and yes Van, you have to TALK)!!!

More later. I could do a stack of these.

[Prettymaid]

Brooke, I love that you put Jesus Christ on your list! I can just imagine him shooting the breeze with Steve Martin and Oprah! ;)

I'm not good at these list things...I overthink it! Maybe I'll try to come up with one.

[luvthelighthouse]

Oh, fun! Tonight's pary would be:

Timothy
Glenn
Richie Furay
Gram Parsons
Jackson Browne
Billy Joe Armstrong
Joey Ramone
David Bowie

I think it would be interesting w/the different styles of music they play(ed) and to hear how the older ones felt growing up in it... and then BJA's take as a younger kid...

[Freypower]

My 'historical' list is as follows. These people are my heroes.

Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
Shakespeare
Ludwig van Beethoven
Leo Tolstoy
W.B. Yeats
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Barack Obama

This would be hubby's list:

Horatio Nelson
Richard Burton (explorer/writer)
George MacDonald Fraser (writer of the Flashman books)
Frank Zappa
Kate Bush
Nancy Wilson (Heart)
Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple)
Peter Jackson (director of Lord of the Rings films)

[TimothyBFan]

My 'historical' list is as follows. These people are my heroes.

Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
Shakespeare
Ludwig van Beethoven
Leo Tolstoy
W.B. Yeats
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Barack Obama

FP-can my daughter crash this party? She would be in heaven meeting, Beethoven & Shakespeare.

[GlennLover]

For starters:

Glenn
Timothy
Joe
Don
Elton John
Barry Gibb
Bobby Orr (hockey star)
Lucy Maud Montgomery (author of Anne of Green Green Gables)

[Koala]

Interesting guests, everyone!
At the moment I would like to sit with these people once at a table


Dalai Lama
Glenn Frey
Peter Gabriel
Don Henley
Tony Banks

[Troubadour]

Don Henley, and seven celebrities who know how to make themselves scarce. :nod:

Failing that...

Don Henley - do I need to begin?
Peter Cook - because he was incredibly clever, surreal, witty and wonderful.
Morrissey - endlessly fascinating.
Jo Brand - well, I couldn't have all these men to myself! She's hilarious.
Keith Floyd - to keep the wine flowing, the food delicious, and the stories coming.
Tony Benn - for his socialist political insight and life experience, and stimulating conversation.
Michael Palin - for his humour, likeability and Python/travel stories.
Leonard Cohen - a true poet.

[Glennsallnighter]

Don Henley, and seven celebrities who know how to make themselves scarce. :nod:



:rofl: Good one Troub!