Every picture tells a story

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Those are great, IC.

And that picture of the bridge is very beautiful. I've been over the bridge several times, but apparently never at night when it was lit up like that.

[Brooke]

Ic, beautiful pictures! Thanks!

[WalshFan88]

Very nice IC!

[DJ]

Thought I'd post pics of a tour of my guitar room/den/cave/studio/hangout zone since there is another guitarist on the board now. It's a bit messy but it's getting better!

http://s993.photobucket.com/user/eaglesrocker/library/Guitar%20Room

Very nice Guitar room. I'm envious of all the guitars and just the fact you have a room just for them! Most excellent.

[WalshFan88]

Very nice Guitar room. I'm envious of all the guitars and just the fact you have a room just for them! Most excellent.

Thank you!

[Glennsallnighter]

Lovely pics IC and Zelda. I have a few of Niagara Falls during the day from when I was there almost 3 years ago (WOW... that long....). I would love to go back and do some night shots there. The time I did visit I had other things on my mind in the evening!!

[WalshFan88]

Out in the country standing on a bridge over a creek. :)

http://i57.tinypic.com/2qwn2pf.jpg

[bluefeather]

I like your shirt Austin and the view too

[WalshFan88]

I like your shirt Austin and the view too

Thanks! Definitely an AC/DC fan...

[Houston Baby]

I was going to say the same thing BF. :thumbsup:
I like your shirt Austin. And it looks peaceful there. The sky looks so blue. Is that near your home?

[WalshFan88]

I was going to say the same thing BF. :thumbsup:
I like your shirt Austin. And it looks peaceful there. The sky looks so blue. Is that near your home?

Thanks. Yep - it's out in the country near where I live.

[Houston Baby]

Cool! If there was a place like that near me I would probably spend a lot of time there. I could do a lot of reading, daydreaming and listening to music there. We have beautiful parks here but they are not that peaceful. :laugh:

[Brooklyn Roads]

Cool picture, Austin! I agree, beautiful setting and cool T-shirt!!

[WalshFan88]

Cool! If there was a place like that near me I would probably spend a lot of time there. I could do a lot of reading, daydreaming and listening to music there. We have beautiful parks here but they are not that peaceful. :laugh:

It's nice out here but it is in the middle of nowhere (which I personally like - not that I'm antisocial but I'm definitely an introvert) and is also redneck country. :lol: So if you can get past that, it's not a bad place to be. Great for listening to music or playing music. Been lots of times I've played acoustic guitar around a fire. Any classic country song will work for these people. Everything from Johnny Cash to Dwight Yoakam!!! LOL.

I was forced into country music when I started playing because that's what all of the local musicians played - before I ever joined a band I played with a bluegrass group every Saturday sitting in a circle. I'd tolerate that music and they let me do a few 3 chord rock n' roll songs now and again (Mary Jane's Last Dance was one that got played a lot). But I have to give them most of the credit, as they got me to the point where I could play in front of others and in time and also singing harmony.

[WalshFan88]

Cool picture, Austin! I agree, beautiful setting and cool T-shirt!!

Thanks!

[Houston Baby]

Very interesting Austin. You have mentioned before that you were an introvert so I wondered how you could play in front of people. But then again when you love something you can do anything and I know you love music and playing the guitar.
Thanks for sharing.

[WalshFan88]

Very interesting Austin. You have mentioned before that you were an introvert so I wondered how you could play in front of people. But then again when you love something you can do anything and I know you love music and playing the guitar.
Thanks for sharing.

For me, when I pick up a guitar all of the people disappear and all of my social anxieties fade. It's like they aren't even there. I only care about playing and listening to the drummer to keep in time. It's one area I have a lot of confidence in so I'm able to be in front of people with no problem. Hope that explains it better.

[sodascouts]

Great photo, Austin!

[MaryCalifornia]

Good for you, Austin. I have learned (b/c of my son) that being an introvert is not the same thing as being shy or lacking confidence or being antisocial. A great example is that an introvert has no problem speaking or performing in front of a large crowd. However, when the speech or performance is finished, the introvert will go outside to walk around alone, but an extrovert will mingle with the crowd, chatting with people. Introverts do not do small talk.

[DJ]

http://i501.photobucket.com/albums/e413/Donna_Hess_Gilmour/clockpic_zpsefc1a15b.jpg
This is a picture of the University clock tower where I live....

[tequila girl]

Wow that looks beautiful DJ :-)

[bluefeather]

WOW DJ that's like from a postcard!

[Houston Baby]

That photo is gorgeous DJ. The colors just pop. Was that taken in the fall?

[WalshFan88]

Great photo, Austin!

Thanks!

[WalshFan88]

Good for you, Austin. I have learned (b/c of my son) that being an introvert is not the same thing as being shy or lacking confidence or being antisocial. A great example is that an introvert has no problem speaking or performing in front of a large crowd. However, when the speech or performance is finished, the introvert will go outside to walk around alone, but an extrovert will mingle with the crowd, chatting with people. Introverts do not do small talk.

Yep that's me!

[WalshFan88]

Great photo DJ - I agree that it looks like a postcard!

[Tiffanny Twisted]

Austin and dj great pictures

[WalshFan88]

Thanks TT!

[Glennsallnighter]

Lovely pics Austin and DJ. You live in Beautiful places.

[WalshFan88]

Thanks GA :)

[DJ]

That photo is gorgeous DJ. The colors just pop. Was that taken in the fall?

Yes, we have alot of Spruce and Fur Trees but we also have a lot of Aspen and Larch. Aspen and Larch turn colors in the Fall. The city's nickname is the Garden City.. Very beautiful... Thanks

[DJ]

Great photo DJ - I agree that it looks like a postcard!
Thanks Austin and your photo is quite handsome!

[DJ]

http://i501.photobucket.com/albums/e413/Donna_Hess_Gilmour/1582931d-2a36-4161-aac5-73c7f2b980eb_zpscc2aaacc.jpg
I couldn't resist. Oh and Joe is already wearing his glasses.

[WalshFan88]

LMAO! Felder with a beanie hat!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks Austin and your photo is quite handsome!

Thanks!!

[Brooke]

Great pictures WF and DJ!

[DJ]

LMAO! Felder with a beanie hat!

I know Austin, Right!! I just couldn't resist. You see who my King is.. :laugh:

[WalshFan88]

I know Austin, Right!! I just couldn't resist. You see who my King is.. :laugh:

:lol:

[DJ]

http://i501.photobucket.com/albums/e413/Donna_Hess_Gilmour/la_zps9c85b4cc.jpg
This picture reminds me of the 70's and the Eagles.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

This is one of two walls that my sister and I built for her shed this past weekend. She put my mother to work on painting the sheets of siding.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/IMG_20140419_174014_474_zpso9zgoiq9.jpg

[Houston Baby]

That's going to be a nice shed. With windows?
Is that the treehouse in the background that your sister built?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

That's going to be a nice shed. With windows?
Is that the treehouse in the background that your sister built?

No, that's actually the stairs to the neighbor's deck! I don't think I have a picture of the treehouse. I did take a picture of the other wall, but since most of it is the opening for the door, it doesn't look like much, and it's half shade, half sun, so hard to see. She wanted windows for the extra light.

[Brooke]

VA, you are one talented woman! My hubby, the carpenter, wouldn't believe it! I wouldn't have a clue even where to begin! Well, maybe, since I've helped him a lot over the years! :lol:

[DJ]

That is very pretty wood, what kind is it? White Pine...?

[VAisForEagleLovers]

That is very pretty wood, what kind is it? White Pine...?

Yes, it's pine. Very sappy, I can tell you!

[WalshFan88]

Great work VA!!

[sad-cafe]

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?shipClassCode=OA&shipCode=OA&br=R&wuc=USA

we are going n this in March.

I would retire o it if I could.

[Brooke]

Wow, s-c! Looks like tons of fun!

I've never been on a cruise, but know lots of people that have and loved it!

[Houston Baby]

Beautiful S-C! I would love to spend some time in the spa.

I have only been on 1 cruise and that was many, many years ago but I can still remember all the wonderful meals and snacks. I think I gained 10 lbs.!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

That is awesome, s-c. I'm betting you are going to LOVE it!!!

[WalshFan88]

Very nice SC!

[irga]

So this is my inaugural post in the "Every picture..." thread. We've just had a long weekend in Poland and my husband, my son and I decided to spend it at the Baltic Sea. The weather was just fine, we had a very nice time and finally found some time to do whatever we wanted to do most.
Here's what I did... :-)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/rokitka/Other/IMG_20140503_181221_zpsc0049996.jpg

[Glennsallnighter]

Perfect!

[sodascouts]

Love it!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Too cool!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

What a wonderful weekend you must have had, irga. The beach is beautiful. Yay for you!

[Houston Baby]

I agree Irga - PERFECT! The water & sky look beautiful!

[WalshFan88]

Very nice!!!

[irga]

Thanks everybody! That was really a relaxing weekend. Back at work now... :computer:

[Brooke]

Just beautiful, Irga! Thanks for sharing!

[DJ]

http://i501.photobucket.com/albums/e413/Donna_Hess_Gilmour/eagle_zpsed311661.jpg
I saw this and immediately thought of the Eagles. Of course because of the Eagle in the sky but also because of Glenn's tag line (Alright) Nighty Night!

[zeldabjr]

love both these pics Irga and DJ!!!

[bluefeather]

beautiful DJ, homely to me because the pic could have been taken in Northern Finland in the winter:)

[WalshFan88]

Nice photo DJ! I like the skies!

[irga]

As some of you might know from this thread: https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5109, yesterday I went to Peter Gabriel concert. :partytime: Well, what can I say... Every single minute of this show was perfect. It's "Back to Front" tour in which he and his musicians celebrate the 25th anniversary of "So" album. But do not be mislead, "So" makes only a third of the whole event, with, as Gabriel himself put it, a starter, consisting of few songs played accousticly, as if during rehersal, with all the lights on, a main course, including various "greatest hits" played by the whole band with the lights down (as you can see in the photo), and, finally, a dessert, made of "So". Fabulous. As this is a "picture" thread, I won't get into more details, just post a photo of "radiant Peter" :grin:, taken from some distance :)

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/rokitka/Other/IMG_20140513_101806_zps5f90c4e7.jpg

[Brooke]

Cool photo, irga! Thanks for sharing!

[sodascouts]

Love it!

[WalshFan88]

http://i58.tinypic.com/10nbbjd.jpg

Well I found something at the guitar show....:hilarious:

When I got home I realized how obvious it is that red is my favorite color. I have several cherry sunburst guitars and a couple red guitars. And 3 of the pedals on my pedalboard are red!!!

[DJ]

http://i58.tinypic.com/10nbbjd.jpg
WHAT AN AWSOME GUITAR, WHAT KIND IS IT? :bow:

[DJ]

http://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/038/2/3/hawaii__the_blanket_by_alierturk-d4p0qw9.jpg (http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&docid=L9UZQXr49Qy4YM&tbnid=gPQbuhaigGoMhM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Falierturk.deviantart.com%2Fart%2F Hawaii-sunset-281561968&ei=YP54U9KvGMbeoATohoCoCA&bvm=bv.66917471,d.cGU&psig=AFQjCNFh0iYrz2aKjwGnwk4f1NuN6K6H4Q&ust=1400524702630901)
I talked with a friend the other day and we are planning the trip of a lifetime. Just can't decide where to go. Perhaps somewhere like this!!

[WalshFan88]

http://i58.tinypic.com/10nbbjd.jpg
WHAT AN AWSOME GUITAR, WHAT KIND IS IT? :bow:

Paul Reed Smith. :)

[bluefeather]

WOW! DJ that is incredible, like from a story(Middle Earth:heart:), if that place really exists everybody should go there, I hope you find at least something similar:)

[DJ]

WOW! DJ that is incredible, like from a story(Middle Earth:heart:), if that place really exists everybody should go there, I hope you find at least something similar:)

It's photoshopped I believe but it's in Hawaii.. :)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Great new guitar, Austin. Enjoy!

And good luck with planning your dream trip, DJ. I would agree that picture is photoshopped, but it looks like it could be somewhere in the Caribbean, too.

[Houston Baby]

BEAUTIFUL guitar Austin! And the t-shirt is pretty cool too! :thumbsup:

[WalshFan88]

Thanks!

[Brooke]

Very nice, WF!

And beautiful picture, DJ! I'd love to see that place in person too!

[cricrichan]

Beautiful pics, guys! :thumbsup:

Austin, I do love your t-shirt and your guitar :smitten:

[DJ]

Austin you would be sooo proud of me. Last night on Dancing with the Stars the singer was playing a guitar and I told my son the make of the guitar! He about fell over. You have opened up my eyes to pay attention to these such details. THANKS DUDE!!

[WalshFan88]

Austin you would be sooo proud of me. Last night on Dancing with the Stars the singer was playing a guitar and I told my son the make of the guitar! He about fell over. You have opened up my eyes to pay attention to these such details. THANKS DUDE!!

Awesome!!

[zeldabjr]

Austin you would be sooo proud of me. Last night on Dancing with the Stars the singer was playing a guitar and I told my son the make of the guitar! He about fell over. You have opened up my eyes to pay attention to these such details. THANKS DUDE!!

I'm very impressed DJ!!!...I'm not very good at telling guitars apart from each other...I think I need Austin as a tutor..lol

[DJ]

http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/ad/5f/f0/ad5ff0a1dc6d5241fbc55edfc660316c.jpg
I was looking on Pintrest and found this! It's a real cluster in outerspace. That's where I'm going when I leave this earth!

[DJ]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/1005824_859773314037059_1935259408304918220_n.jpg? oh=59935cdc2cfb9535397d5ec9ec85d439&oe=540B704A&__gda__=1407958052_10b04f79015fdf5db983e643aabfbfe e
This is what we should all live by....

[irga]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/p403x403/1005824_859773314037059_1935259408304918220_n.jpg? oh=59935cdc2cfb9535397d5ec9ec85d439&oe=540B704A&__gda__=1407958052_10b04f79015fdf5db983e643aabfbfe e
This is what we should all live by....

True. Thanks, DJ.

[bluefeather]

beautiful thing to post and so true, thanks DJ:)

[WalshFan88]

Thanks for sharing!

[DJ]

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/bb/31/b5/bb31b58d7cfddbe33a8fbdeb30e5d76c.jpg

Could not resist this one.

[bluefeather]

good one DJ:thumbsup:

[zeldabjr]

DJ...I love the last three things you posted!!...that space pic is fascinating!!...and I love the Witchy Woman post!!

[Glennsallnighter]

Great pictures DJ!

[Brooke]

We have a new Eagles fan! Introducing Eagle Baby:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0211_zps48d36184.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0211_zps48d36184.jpg.html)

Cutter visited GG last night for a while and I couldn't resist taking a pic of him in his new onesie! I wanted one of his cute smiles, but he was intrigued with the camera! :lol:

[GlennLover]

He's adorable, Brooke! I want one of those shirts! :laugh:

[sodascouts]

LOVE IT!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

So precious!

[WalshFan88]

Very cute!

[bluefeather]

Aaaww how cute and a great shirt too!

[DJ]

What a cutie pie. :spin:

[zeldabjr]

Brooke...Eagle Baby is the cutest!!!

[Brooke]

Thanks all! Eagle Baby in my best sweetie these days! :heart:

[Houston Baby]

Aww, he is adorable Brooke!

FYI.... I bought this outfit for my great niece after you posted. I also bought 5 extras in varying sizes for future babies since they were on sale! :hilarious:

[Brooke]

Aww, he is adorable Brooke!

FYI.... I bought this outfit for my great niece after you posted. I also bought 5 extras in varying sizes for future babies since they were on sale! :hilarious:

Great, HB! (I shoulda done that!)

Hey, Eagle Baby and I should be working for the Gap! :hilarious:

[sodascouts]

My nephews are 12, 8, and 6, and my niece is also 8. Maybe I should start buying concert tees for them - who cares if they don't listen to the Eagles yet! lol

[DJ]

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t1.0-9/p403x403/10364213_10154279969915603_6392979652713032030_n.j pg
Hey guys leave some room for me!!

[DJ]

My nephews are 12, 8, and 6, and my niece is also 8. Maybe I should start buying concert tees for them - who cares if they don't listen to the Eagles yet! lol

I'd buy them for your nephews never hurts to start them listening to Great music at any age!! :thumbsup:

[Glennsallnighter]

We have a new Eagles fan! Introducing Eagle Baby:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0211_zps48d36184.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0211_zps48d36184.jpg.html)

Cutter visited GG last night for a while and I couldn't resist taking a pic of him in his new onesie! I wanted one of his cute smiles, but he was intrigued with the camera! :lol:

Time to move Eagle Baby to a new page. How adorable is he in that top! Is he our youngest Borderer?

[Brooke]

Haha! Probably, Ga!

Soda, doesn't hurt to plant the seeds!

DJ, love those turtles! I can just hear that one saying "help me, help me!" :hilarious:

[bluefeather]

:hilarious::hilarious: DJ thanks for the laugh

[WalshFan88]

Here in Nashville on vacation meeting up with some friends and going to the NAMM show.

I ended up getting this beauty - '64 Gibson SG Special. It is killer. Can't wait to get it out on a stage and melt faces soon! :partytime:

http://i60.tinypic.com/9zwx6o.jpg

[VAisForEagleLovers]

That is a beauty, Austin!! I was thinking of going to Nashville this weekend (but not to buy guitars), but I got invited to a picnic tomorrow and it's one of those things I need to go to.

Looking forward to your next YouTube video with you playing this new one!

[WalshFan88]

That is a beauty, Austin!! I was thinking of going to Nashville this weekend (but not to buy guitars), but I got invited to a picnic tomorrow and it's one of those things I need to go to.

Looking forward to your next YouTube video with you playing this new one!

Nashville is a beautiful place even when not guitar shopping! :hilarious:...friendly people, awesome live music and attractions, and many connections to make for a guitar player anyway. The food choices are great too. I have a lot of friends down here in the music scene and so I try to make it down here once a year at least.

Great place to come for a guitar player too, lots of stores and jams and what have you. Luckily they worked with me on a trade today for this guitar.

[sodascouts]

What a beautiful guitar! Glad you're having a good time! Have you been by the Bluebird?

[WalshFan88]

What a beautiful guitar! Glad you're having a good time! Have you been by the Bluebird?

Thanks! Not on this trip but last trip we went there and to a few of the places along Broadway for live music. Awesome. The Bluebird is definitely a must on anyone's list for a first time trip to Nashville.

[bluefeather]

what a fine looking guitar, lucky you Austin:rockon:

[bluefeather]

so here is evidence of my Dylan adventure1133

1134

the first pic is me in front of the main stage taking in the festival atmosphere while waiting for Dylan to come on
second pic is of the singer Bettye LaVette who performed before Dylan, she was a pleasant surprise, fun fact: she's from Detroit:grin:

[Glennsallnighter]

Lovely guitar Austin. Hope you enjoy playing it.

BF your pics won't load but I'm delighted you had such a great time

[bluefeather]

crap what did I do wrong?

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Brooke - Cutter is absolutely adorable ... but you probably already know that! :thumbsup:

And Austin - love your new guitar ... it's really pretty; hope it sounds great!

BF - I can't see your photos either and you can't just link to photos on the board. You have to go through a photo hosting site such as Photobucket. Hope this helps - it is a thread with guideslines for posting pictures here:

https://www.eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1428

[bluefeather]

ok thanks

[WalshFan88]

Bluefeather I see your pics as small thumbnails and when I enlarge them they are still too small to see but I do see them. :) Cool!

---

Thank you everyone for the comments on the guitar. It does sound great. Sounds like crunchy rock n' roll. I'm playing Labor Day Weekend at a big outdoor party for a friend and I can't wait. I traded a Les Paul of mine and so now I'm down to 2 Les Pauls which happen to be my favorites of that model. I'm slowly pairing it down to the top favorites via trading so that I don't run out of room and also makes it easier for traveling. I'm slowly starting to come to grips with "quality over quantity". Although, none of the guitars I own are bad, I'm trying to keep the best of the best.

Here's yours truly with the new guitar....Video coming soon. :)

http://i60.tinypic.com/2rr8cj8.jpg

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Austin, too cool!

BF, the pics come up blank for me, but then when I click on them again, they load in a new page. It all depends on the browser used, the version of it, and the settings a person has. Before I upgraded to IE 11, I couldn't see thumbnails at all on IE, now I can if I'm patient. All that being said, it really is better if you use a site like Photobucket or Flickr and copy the IMG codes. At any rate, they were cool photos!

[DJ]

I am jealous Austin what a beautiful piece of artwork and sound quality!!

[DJ]

1136

I had to post a pic of my beautiful Mom. It's an older pic unfortunately I didn't take a lot of pic's of her. If you click on the picture it will get bigger. I miss her everyday but am so very grateful I had her for as long as I did. :iloveyou:

[irga]

so here is evidence of my Dylan adventure1133

1134

the first pic is me in front of the main stage taking in the festival atmosphere while waiting for Dylan to come on
second pic is of the singer Bettye LaVette who performed before Dylan, she was a pleasant surprise, fun fact: she's from Detroit:grin:

Bf, thanks for sharing! I hope you had great time at the festival.

As for me, I can't believe it's been already 3 weeks since the Eagles concert in Lucca...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/rokitka/Other/IMG_20140702_150547bm_zpsfe115168.jpg

[irga]

1136

I had to post a pic of my beautiful Mom. It's an older pic unfortunately I didn't take a lot of pic's of her. If you click on the picture it will get bigger. I miss her everyday but am so very grateful I had her for as long as I did. :iloveyou:

DJ, beautiful photo, beautiful words...

[sodascouts]

1136

I had to post a pic of my beautiful Mom. It's an older pic unfortunately I didn't take a lot of pic's of her. If you click on the picture it will get bigger. I miss her everyday but am so very grateful I had her for as long as I did. :iloveyou:

Lovely!

[sodascouts]

Bf, thanks for sharing! I hope you had great time at the festival.

As for me, I can't believe it's been already 3 weeks since the Eagles concert in Lucca...

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/rokitka/Other/IMG_20140702_150547bm_zpsfe115168.jpg

Is that you? A very cute photo!

[irga]

Soda, yes, it's me. As close to Timothy as I could get. :grin:

[Glennsallnighter]

You look lovely Irga! I too am amazed it's now 4 weeks since Liverpool.

[Prettymaid]

Very cute, Irga!

[zeldabjr]

it's a great pic Irga!!!

[irga]

Thank you, ladies! :blush: :p

[bluefeather]

very nice pic irga:)

[Houston Baby]

That's a great pic of you Irga! Very cute!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Your picture is very cute, indeed, irga! Thanks for posting it. :thumbsup:

[WalshFan88]

Great pic irga!

[irga]

You know, thinking about that from a time perspective, I guess there's one big reason for this photo to be "cute". It's the anticipation of the concert of this fantastic group called Eagles, in such a beautiful scenery of Lucca Old Town :-). My smile speaks for itself :-)
Thank you for all your kind words. :spin:

[zeldabjr]

You know, thinking about that from a time perspective, I guess there's one big reason for this photo to be "cute". It's the anticipation of the concert of this fantastic group called Eagles, in such a beautiful scenery of Lucca Old Town :-). My smile speaks for itself :-)
Thank you for all your kind words. :spin:

yes Irga...there's nothing like the happiness of an Eagles adventure!!!
:grin:

[Glennsallnighter]

Totally agree Brenda, these guys just bring out the best in us! Going to an Eagles show makes me feel like I'm 16 again!!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Well 16 may be stretching it a bit for me, but Eagles shows definitely help keep us youthful! :thumbsup:

[Brooke]

Austin, beautiful guitar! Enjoy!

Irga, you're a cutie too! I can tell from your smile you were anticipating a wonderful evening with the Eagles and Timothy! Thanks for sharing!

[Brooke]

I missed doing this last week so

July 20, 1974

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/scan0036_zpsb94eda3f.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/scan0036_zpsb94eda3f.jpg.html)
Imagine wearing that dress in an un-air conditioned country church, 100 degrees, and a light rain shower that morning!

40 years later!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0279_zpsa86b3b98.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0279_zpsa86b3b98.jpg.html)
100 degrees in the Badlands, SD! :D

[Glennsallnighter]

Gorgeous pics both of them! Belated Happy Anniversary to you both!

[bluefeather]

fine looking pics Brooke, you were a very pretty bride and don't look bad at all 40 years on:D:yay: all the best to both of you

[irga]

Brooke, GORGEOUS!!!!! Wow!
Happy anniversary!

You both look absolutely fantastic :thumbsup::nod:

Looks like July is a good month to get married ;-) (Our 20th anniversary was July,9).

[DJ]

CONGRATULATIONS BROOKE THAT IS SO WONDERFUL!

[WalshFan88]

Great picture and Congrats!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Those pictures are so awesome, Brooke.

And congratulations to you and hubby! I guess it's only fittin' that the temperature was 100 in South Dakota. Shoot - I had no idea that it ever got that hot there.

[Brooke]

Thank you everyone!

Dreamer, I would not have thought it would get so hot up there either! They have long, bad winters! But, all across the state it is flatish and the Badlands look like a desert only in rocky soil rather than sand.

[SallyGee]

Happy anniversary Brooke! You guys look great!

[Prettymaid]

Love the photos, Brooke! You were, and still are adorable.

[MaryCalifornia]

Thank you for those, Brooke! Love them, you are so pretty!!! And your husband looks like such a good guy!

[sodascouts]

I missed doing this last week so

July 20, 1974

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/scan0036_zpsb94eda3f.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/scan0036_zpsb94eda3f.jpg.html)
Imagine wearing that dress in an un-air conditioned country church, 100 degrees, and a light rain shower that morning!

40 years later!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0279_zpsa86b3b98.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0279_zpsa86b3b98.jpg.html)
100 degrees in the Badlands, SD! :D

Fantastic photos! Congrats on your anniversary!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

We were talking about perms and whether Don had one in two other threads, and it made me think about the short amount of time I wore my hair short and with a perm. This is my senior prom in 1979.

http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb328/vernakrose/misc/prom_zps3372c68b.jpg

[tjh532]

VA that is awesome! You look so pretty :) And is that a Gunne Sax dress? Very late 70s / early 80s.

[sodascouts]

So cute! Of course, your hair is still lovely, VA.

[VAisForEagleLovers]

My nickname at the time was Fifi due to the poodle look. I let it grow out to shoulder length after this and kept it that way for a few years, then let it grow down past my waist.

It wasn't a Gunne Sax dress officially, but made to look like one.

[Brooke]

Lol, VA! You look so cute! Thanks for sharing that!

I remember Gunne Sax dresses too!

[Prettymaid]

Wow, was yesterday throw-back-Thursday here? :D VA, I never thought I'd see the day where you would post a picture of yourself here or anywhere! I love it! And I got to see the real deal last October!

[Brooke]

Here are a few pics from my trip:

Mount Rushmore
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0316_zpsa4cbae3e.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0316_zpsa4cbae3e.jpg.html)

Along Needles highway
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0349_zps58922b29.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0349_zps58922b29.jpg.html)

Squeezing thrugh a tunnel on Needles highway
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0356_zpsc0814af8.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0356_zpsc0814af8.jpg.html)
There are three tunnels like this and you can see Mount Rushmore in the distance from inside them! Some kind of engineering going on with that! There were mere inches between the sides and the bus! Our driver was amazing!

Crazy Horse
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0371_zpsfeccc1c9.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0371_zpsfeccc1c9.jpg.html)
It's taken over 60 years to get this much done and one family has done the majority of the work! With 10 kids! Three tour busses would fit in the hole! I also have a new appreciation of the American Indians and what they went through.

Crazy Horse model (long way to go!)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0374_zpsb273534f.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0374_zpsb273534f.jpg.html)

Headed up in Rocky Mountain National Park
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0443_zpsa0343062.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0443_zpsa0343062.jpg.html)

These elk crossed the road in front of us and headed on up!
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0485_zps191d10f6.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0485_zps191d10f6.jpg.html)

At the Continental Divide
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/DSCN0498_zps38c02c84.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/DSCN0498_zps38c02c84.jpg.html)

If you get the chance, go see!

[tjh532]

Gorgeous pics! One of my favorite parts of the country. Thanks for sharing those!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Amazing pictures, Brooke!!

[Freypower]

Fantastic photos but I honestly thought work on Crazy Horse was more advanced than that. Obviously not.:headscratch:

[Ive always been a dreamer]

VA - Love your prom picture! You look just like Don's twin sister with your 'fro. Now about the color - was your hair red or is it just the lighting in the picture?

And Brooke - Thank you so much for posting your pictures. They are absolutely wonderful. I enjoyed them so much that I almost felt like I was right there with you!

[VAisForEagleLovers]

VA - Love your prom picture! You look just like Don's twin sister with your 'fro. Now about the color - was your hair red or is it just the lighting in the picture?

Dreamer, it's the lighting in the picture. As I recall, my hair was a dirty blonde, maybe a little lighter in this picture, then darker as I got older. It always turned blonde in the sun, though, and I hated the roots come Sept and Oct. So I began to color my hair when I was about 24 and I haven't seen my natural color since!

[tjh532]

Fantastic photos but I honestly thought work on Crazy Horse was more advanced than that. Obviously not.:headscratch:

IIRC, The sculpture is being funded privately by the family of the man who started the project, so they can only move forward when they have the money to do so. The Govt. offered to step in and buy it, but then they would own and run it, and we all know how efficient they are- lol! It would never get done!

[sodascouts]

Terrific photos!

[Koala]

Gorgeous pics!

[WalshFan88]

Great pics VA and Brooke!

[Brooke]

IIRC, The sculpture is being funded privately by the family of the man who started the project, so they can only move forward when they have the money to do so. The Govt. offered to step in and buy it, but then they would own and run it, and we all know how efficient they are- lol! It would never get done!

That's for sure, tjh! :roll:

Thanks everyone!

I was completely amazed by the whole story of this project and Crazy Horse! Our tour bus driver estimated it will take another 30 years to complete, but that was just his opinion. He said they get more money nowadays than they used to, plus they have better and safer equipment, so hopefully he was close to right!

[DJ]

My nickname at the time was Fifi due to the poodle look. I let it grow out to shoulder length after this and kept it that way for a few years, then let it grow down past my waist.

It wasn't a Gunne Sax dress officially, but made to look like one.

Huh, my first wedding dress was a Gunne Sax, a true hippie don't ya know!

[DJ]

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/1001401_553936091308799_889506622_n.jpg
This is especially for Austin, I thought you'd get a kick out of it. Matches yours...

[WalshFan88]

:hilarious:

I love Grumpy Cat's brand of sarcasm and wit....took me awhile to create one that was appropriate as an avatar for here.

[tjh532]

https://scontent-a-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/t1.0-9/1001401_553936091308799_889506622_n.jpg
This is especially for Austin, I thought you'd get a kick out of it. Matches yours...

Love Grumpy Cat!

[sodascouts]

:hilarious:

I love Grumpy Cat's brand of sarcasm and wit....took me awhile to create one that was appropriate as an avatar for here.

But don't you go leavin', now, Austin! We need you around here!

[WalshFan88]

But don't you go leavin', now, Austin! We need you around here!

Hehe I'm not leavin'....I just couldn't think of any other Eagles song to make an avatar out of....I sat at the meme generator site for a bit with the pic of grumpy cat trying to think of Eagles-related sayings.

[DJ]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10625043_790233141029011_8828535450363567485_n.jpg ?oh=3952dca3f1da81bc874ed40403da16be&oe=54653CBA&__gda__=1416985740_20a698aa6a97571aff7cb2894bbafe0 4

Ok does everyone agree this looks like an EAGLE!!?

[tjh532]

Wow! You are right! I totally see it - that is really cool :)

[DJ]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzIwWDUxNw==/z/~BgAAMXQpPhTj6ZI/$_35.JPG
Thought this was funny, I found it on ebay today...

[Houston Baby]

http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzIwWDUxNw==/z/~BgAAMXQpPhTj6ZI/$_35.JPG
Thought this was funny, I found it on ebay today...

:hilarious:

[Glennsallnighter]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10625043_790233141029011_8828535450363567485_n.jpg ?oh=3952dca3f1da81bc874ed40403da16be&oe=54653CBA&__gda__=1416985740_20a698aa6a97571aff7cb2894bbafe0 4

Ok does everyone agree this looks like an EAGLE!!?

Absolutely! My kids love deciphering shapes from clouds. Keeps them busy on a long car journey too

[bluefeather]

fantastic picture and it sure looks like an eagle:thumbsup:

[thelastresort]

A few snaps from my trip up to the Highlands, mainly of the landscape since it's my primary interest. If these are too large, someone let me know and I'll re-size.
First up is a photo of the Inner Sound from the railway line into a tiny settlement called Kyle of Lochalsh. The line clings to the loch side for about ten miles, this is just one of about a hundred decent photos you could take if you were quick enough!

http://i.imgur.com/vf2ziHV.jpg

Next up is the harbour in a town called Portree, on the Isle of Skye, an hour from the aforementioned Kyle by road. Really small, bustling place, but still very pretty.

http://i.imgur.com/SaXMmeZ.jpg

Last up for now is Inverness Castle, quite young at under 200 years old and sadly closed to the public, but its proximity with the nearby River Ness makes for a good photo!

http://i.imgur.com/Xg2zuKy.jpg

[Brooke]

Just beautiful, tlr! Thanks for sharing those! I would love to visit there someday!

And I agree about the Eagle in the clouds! :cool:

[bluefeather]

gorgeous tlr!

[thelastresort]

Some more then!

Firstly this is the view across through the northern Cairngorms from the platform of Broomhill station, which serves absolutely nowhere, as you can probably see!

http://i.imgur.com/aCIEt31.jpg

Next is the few from the train near a village called Tyndrum, looking out onto the very, very northern reaches of the Trossachs National Park.

http://i.imgur.com/NhMgjak.jpg

Final one for now once again is about ten minutes further down the line than the above. Sorry for the awful composition, but I think the view's half-decent anyway.

http://i.imgur.com/S9a9Wch.jpg

[Brooke]

Breathtaking, tlr! Thank you!

[WalshFan88]

Very nice TLR!

[NYC Fan]

TLR-

Thanks for posting these! I spent some time in the Highlands a few years ago, and agree that it is breathtaking up there. Loved revisiting it through your pictures. We drove, but the train journey looks amazing. Thanks!

[Houston Baby]

Beautiful photos TLR! Sounds like a trip I would love to take.
Thank you for sharing!

[Houston Baby]

Awesome photo DJ!

[bluefeather]

so beautiful!

[zeldabjr]

beautiful pics tlr...

[DJ]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t1.0-9/s851x315/10348383_10152342697389422_7268652366606687520_n.j pg
A beautiful sunset where I live! God's Country they call it. 8)

[Ive always been a dreamer]

OMG - That is stunning DJ and so are your vacation pictures of The Highlands, tlr. I LOVE this thread! :thumbsup:

[tjh532]

TLR, those pics are gorgeous!

DJ, that pic looks a lot like home to me :) Mind if I ask where that was taken?

[Houston Baby]

That sunset is gorgeous DJ! I love it!

[Brooke]

DJ, that is absolutely beautiful! Thank you!

[irga]

I thought I'd share one of the photos I took during my visit to Colorado. Then I finally understood what John Denver had thought while writing "Colorado Rocky Mountain high, I've seen it rainin' fire in the sky". We've spent wonderful three days up in the Rocky Mountains. Feeling like going back there again, now!

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o292/rokitka/Other/DSC04146a_zps8e9a297e.jpg


No filter, or Photoshop used here! This is Colorado :heart:

[Brooke]

That is gorgeous too, Irga! Thanks!

[Houston Baby]

So beautiful Irga! The colors are unbelievable!

[thelastresort]

Lovely pics both - where about's is God's Country out of interest? ;)

I'll upload the remaining decent ones I have since you all seemed to like them so much!

[tjh532]

Absolutely gorgeous Irga!

[Glennsallnighter]

Lovely pics tjh, Irga and TLR!

[irga]

Thanks, guys. Colorado is just fantastic... and this photo just shows that :-)

[WalshFan88]

Great pics everyone!

Here's one from my gig last night....a total blast!!!! Love to get out there and melt faces and play my guitar anytime I can....next up is Ausfest (my own festival that started as a birthday surprise back in '09 for me).

I played my new-to-me '64 Gibson SG Special all night. I LOVE that guitar!

http://i58.tinypic.com/11uxggi.jpg

[zeldabjr]

I love pics of mountains...they just fascinate me...I guess that's because we really don't have them here...

and Austin...I think it would be such a hoot to be at one of your gigs...looks like so much fun!!!

[WalshFan88]

Thanks!

[Brooke]

Austin, nice pic! Looks like fun!

[bluefeather]

looks like a good place to have a really nice time in, Austin:)

[DJ]

Irga beautiful picture of Colorado.
FYI My picture is in western Montana

[DJ]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/526863_818645351485896_1107524659_n.jpg?oh=7827c2d 6b97bf6ff7e57c183c6cfdfeb&oe=547ABD2A&__gda__=1417279483_8268620db1df7ef840e02ff7747aec6 5
See how high she flies.

[WalshFan88]

Thanks everyone - it's a total blast!!! For a few hours I can play the music I love and live out my rockstar fantasy! :hilarious:

DJ - good pic!

[tjh532]

FYI My picture is in western Montana

I thought so! That's where I grew up :) do you remember where exactly? (If you don't mind my asking - I don't want to be too nosey haha)

[bluefeather]

cool and artistic pic, thanks DJ

[DJ]

I thought so! That's where I grew up :) do you remember where exactly? (If you don't mind my asking - I don't want to be too nosey haha)

Well I live in Missoula so somewhere up north from there, where did you grow up? You can PM me if you'd prefer.

[DJ]

https://eaglesonlinecentral.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=1160&stc=1&d=1409872083
Another photo of a favorite river we float every summer. When we float in mid July it's 90-95 degrees during the day and because of the canyon 50 bone chilling degrees at night! Absolutely breath taking. "Smith River" MT

[Houston Baby]

Beautiful DJ! I love seeing all these photos of the country side. Not too many rivers and mountains in Houston.
Keep sharing your photos everyone! :thumbsup:

[zeldabjr]

beautiful pic DJ...I think I need to move where there are mountains!! lol

[WalshFan88]

Nice DJ!

[Brooke]

Love it, DJ! Just beautiful!

[Ive always been a dreamer]

Yep - Thanks for another lovely picture, DJ.

[bluefeather]

I love mountains ans forests, gorgeous pic!

[cynd1231]

I couldn't find what I felt was a more appropriate forum for this info so if it's misplaced, I hope the Admins will move it. A friend of mine put me in touch with a guy down in Florida a few days ago who is an outstanding photographer. After some back-and-forth messaging on Friday I asked if it would be okay to share some of his photos and he graciously said yes. The easiest way is to simply refer everyone directly to his page. All I can say is that every one of his pictures from the HOTE show in Florida last year tells a story we all love.

He's got a multitude of incredible close-up that are Eagle-icious (along with tons of photos from other shows he has covered) and I encourage everybody to check him out at www.facebook.com/entertainmentimages (http://www.facebook.com/entertainmentimages) for a real treat. Enjoy!

[bluefeather]

what a treasure:heart::heart::heart:

[Roey]

Very nice !!

[sodascouts]

Those are fantastic!

[cynd1231]

Glad you all like them. Hope everyone will take the time to have a look -- they're worth the time!

[Brooke]

Wonderful pics, cynd! Thanks for sharing them with us!

[WalshFan88]

Yesterday was Ausfest (for those that don't know about this, it's an event named after me and a play on "Ozzfest")....so fun! Love to get out there and kick some you-know-what!

http://i62.tinypic.com/2rcq1vm.jpg

[Houston Baby]

Awesome photo Austin! Was the weather good for y'all? I forgot, how many years have you been doing this?

[bluefeather]

cool Austin I hope you had fabulous time

[WalshFan88]

Thanks everyone!

HB - this was the 4th year. The first one in 2010 was a total surprise for me on my birthday. I had just lost my dog and best companion and was totally bummed out - imagine my surprise when they took me over to the cabin to "show me something" and all of my guitar gear was there and some of my old bandmates and other guitar friends were there - and LOTS of people! Really lifted my spirits for sure. And we've done them ever since, with more planning and every year it's bigger than the year before.

This year for the first time instead of just having hotdogs over a fire, we actually had BBQ catered...but I never leave the stage because of my introversion and a bit of social anxiety and I don't even take bathroom breaks! So I never ate any. I hear it was great though. I ate McDonalds before the show. LOL! I figure if I'm up on stage playing guitar, most people won't try to come over and talk talk talk - especially drunk people! :lol:

People online have a hard time believing I'm so quiet and reserved in person with strangers as online I'm quite open, extroverted, and somewhat opinionated! I feel most in my element playing guitar if I'm going to be around a crowd of people, otherwise I'm better off with people I know in small groups. Or seeing a concert, because everyone will be focused on the band and not chatting me up.

[Brooke]

Austin, glad your 'fest turned out good for you! Nice pic too!

[Houston Baby]

I never heard your story before about how Ausfest started Austin. That is so cool! Just goes to show how loved you are by your family & friends.

[Glennsallnighter]

Looks like once again Ausfest was a great success. I'm delighted for you Austin. And you know, there are plenty of people with social anxieties out there who just prefer to be more outgoing via social networking than actually meeting and talking. And that's ok. I'm glad we all manage between us to be there for you in that way, and you are a great active member of our Border!

[WalshFan88]

Looks like once again Ausfest was a great success. I'm delighted for you Austin. And you know, there are plenty of people with social anxieties out there who just prefer to be more outgoing via social networking than actually meeting and talking. And that's ok. I'm glad we all manage between us to be there for you in that way, and you are a great active member of our Border!

I'm just now seeing this. Sorry for just now responding.

Thank you so much for being supportive. It truly means a lot. There are some people in my past both in real life and online who have made it incredibly difficult to trust others over time and have dealt with paranoia and major trust issues in my real life as a result and unfortunately it's just what it is. I think in order to truly understand someone who suffers from anxiety, depression, OCD, autism, or anything of the like - you have to have experienced it yourself. It's easy for someone to be an outsider and to them you might have it all, but in actuality, you don't. The grass is always greener on the other side. I'm not perfect, but I also am not a bad person either and I know in my heart that I am nothing but good to my true friends and of course my family, who has been supportive of me with my disabilities since day one. Without them I'd have left this planet ages ago. It's their love and the love of my real life best friends and good online friends that keep me upright.

I'm very outspoken and opinionated and sociable online, and to some that seems as if I don't really have any trouble or that I'm extroverted, but the fact is, is that is just a front for my real social anxiety and my way of having some social interaction. If you were to meet me you'd probably wonder why I was so quiet and reserved. The few that have met me from here can probably attest to that. But online it seems nothing of the like. I'm able to put up a similar front when I'm onstage, as I'm focused only on my guitar and rocking out.

I'm learning to adjust and trust people very cautiously to avoid getting hurt at the advice of my family, friends, and counselor. And as such, I've become distant at times, even online. I've tried medication for social anxiety and it just does not work. I've also tried counseling and much the same. I hope one day for a miracle pill but I doubt that is happening. As much as I want it to go away, it won't.

I've cut back on my online social interaction some and am trying my best to break what is an addiction to online social networks and forums, but I will never leave here. I also feel like I need to find more people in real life that understand me and can visually witness what it is that I go through every day so they are less likely to misunderstand me or think that I blow it out of proportion. It's got to the point I won't leave the house unless it is a big concert where there are so many people I know they wont be looking at me or a Dr Appt.

I've become secure enough now that I know it is what it is and there is not much I can do, so I'm going to live my life by what I feel is right and not worry about the haters and make the best of it. I tend to let things get to me but I realize I'm not getting any younger and life's too short for drama and also worrying about what others think. You have one life and it can go in a flash.

Again, thank you for your kind message and I'm glad to be here. :) It's kinda like the Hotel California, you know! :hilarious:

[Prettymaid]

I've had the pleasure of meeting you, Austin, and yes, for awhile there I thought you were going to stand me up!:hilarious: Seriously, it would have been a shame to be at the same show and not meet up. I'm so glad we did.

Although not nearly to the degree of your problem, I'm not much of a social butterfly, either. It doesn't come naturally for me to start a conversation with people I don't know, although I think I'm getting better at it as I get older. Unfortunately for you, Austin, the kinds of things that normally help a shy person come out of their shell is joining the work force or volunteering somewhere - things that you're not able to do due to your health.

When we met for a few minutes after the Jackson Browne show in July, I was slightly nervous, too. But I knew that I would regret it if I didn't at least say hello. After all these years together here, you seem like an old friend!

[WalshFan88]

I've had the pleasure of meeting you, Austin, and yes, for awhile there I thought you were going to stand me up!:hilarious: Seriously, it would have been a shame to be at the same show and not meet up. I'm so glad we did.

Although not nearly to the degree of your problem, I'm not much of a social butterfly, either. It doesn't come naturally for me to start a conversation with people I don't know, although I think I'm getting better at it as I get older. Unfortunately for you, Austin, the kinds of things that normally help a shy person come out of their shell is joining the work force or volunteering somewhere - things that you're not able to do due to your health.

When we met for a few minutes after the Jackson Browne show in July, I was slightly nervous, too. But I knew that I would regret it if I didn't at least say hello. After all these years together here, you seem like an old friend!

Thank you for understanding and the kind words.

I honestly wasn't going to stand you up! LOL. I was waiting in the lobby and there were no empty chairs and needed to sit down because of my back so I went to my seat! So glad we met up afterwards though!

[DJ]

Hey Austin you are not alone. I hate going to social events,etc. Over the years I've gotten a little better, but...there is still that anxiety level that makes my whole chest and face turn red for no reason. I feel ya!:thumbsup:

[thelastresort]

I'm exactly the same - I could talk for all eternity on forums or social media but in real life I'm really quiet and timid: I very rarely speak unless spoken to or prompted, and I can't stand sustaining a conversation with someone I don't really know or have a specific common interest with - not because I don't like them but because literally I can't force myself too. Gets really bad sometimes even when I'm with friends - sometimes I won't speak for hours then someone will say something and I won't be able to shut up, or I can be doing fine then someone says something that kinda flicks a switch in me and makes me go all quiet and reserved. Mind, just so long as I have the Eagles, my other interests, the forums I'm on and the family and friends who can bear to put up with me, I'm fine. :thumbsup:

[Roey]

I am fairly new to this site. It took me awhile to figure out that WalshFan and Austin were the same. To me you seem to have the soul of an artist and are passionate about music. I bet those strengths take you thru whatever adversities you may face. Thanks for enlightening me on the finer musical aspects of our favorite band. :thumbsup:

[WalshFan88]

Thank you everyone. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. I'll end it with that as I don't want to get further off topic but I couldn't help but say thanks and for sharing your experiences with social anxiety as well....

Roey - wow, thank you for your very kind words! Music is what keeps me going for sure, as well as my family.

[Brooke]

Austin and Cathy, I've had the pleasure of meeting you both and both are very nice, kind people.

I must admit that I, too, have a hard time meeting new people. I'm pretty shy and sometimes people take it as being stuck up or aloof. I don't want to be, I'm just scared! When I took a job as a furniture salesperson back in the 80's, being thrown out there and made to talk to strangers helped me a lot. I had to do it! I left that job after about 10 years and I still tend to hang back around new people.

[Glennsallnighter]

Austin, thank you too for your kind words. I hope you know that whatever situation you are in you have the support of all the Borderers.

[DJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ei9f-QegG7M

Check out the Long Run video. You can take the boy out of Texas but....
well just take a look at Don's boots! Funny

[Brooke]

Don usually wears those boots, even with suits! They are in honor of his father. He actually started out wearing his father's boots after he passed away. Don't know if these were those, but look similar! A nice gesture, I think!

My little sweetie went to see Santa Saturday. He was NOT impressed!

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/desperado74/Family/CutterSanta_zpsdda4304b.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/desperado74/media/Family/CutterSanta_zpsdda4304b.jpg.html)

Sorry it's so big! My son said they kept waiting for him to smile and waited too long! I wish I could see his face where he is looking at him. I can just see it! A look he gives everyone he doesn't know! He's very sober and like, "who are you anyway?" I love that baby! :heart:

[VAisForEagleLovers]

Too adorable, Brooke!! A coworker had the same thing happen with her one year old last year.

[Glennsallnighter]

Adorable none the less Brooke. He is growing into a fine child! Lauras first visit to Santa at 9 months she just sat in his lap and looked at him in awe, but like Cutter, her second visit at age 1 she was NOT hugely impressed!!

[WalshFan88]

Hehehe good pics Brooke...

The one on the left made me laugh.

[Houston Baby]

Awww, thanks for sharing Brooke! Wonderful photos, wonderful memories! ITA, he is adorable!