Re: Re: singing

June 18, 2006

The old gray Mare-- Oh my goodness, daddy and I did that one too, but I have

forgotten the words.

Daddy could flat tear up a guitar. He was not a strummer. He could make it

sound like two playing a once sometimes. I loved " Down Yonder " with his sister

playing the piano in accompaniment. She could tickle the piano keys like the

old type honkie tonks I have seen on TV.

So, my contribution was singing with him, and sending Mama my cassette.

Imogene

In a message dated 6/18/2006 11:10:35 PM Central Daylight Time,

sanclown@... writes:

My dad didn't talk for the last 2 1/2 years of his life

but let his brother, my Uncle Mel, show up with his

guitar and mandolin and dad would follow along

with words and melody.

Also, my dad and I had a favorite -

" The ole grey mare ain't what she used to be... "

the rest I shall sing to myself, dad had his own

version...sure makes for sweet memories.

Thank you to everyone for helping me to recall some

very special memories of my dad this Father's Day.

I have been very busy getting my 12 year old ready

to travel to Europe on Thursday so I didn't take much

time out to go to the memories. Now reading the

many messages of singing, and of dad's...it has

brought up many stored memories.

By the way, may be able to meet Dear Sally

in Kent, England - I am so envious, yet thrilled he

will have this opportunity.

Again, heartfelt thanks to all who have talked about

singing, for sharing their stories, and for helping to

recall some very special memories of my dear dad.

Sandie

Des Moines, IA

dad, Merle, passed away from LBD 9-20-02, age 65

-------Original Message-------

From: Iward27663@...

Date: 06/18/06 13:50:56

To: LBDcaregivers

Subject: Re: Re: singing

Being from Florida, of course we sang Swannee River. Our version.

Way down upon the Swannee River

That's the place to get your information

of the liver.

That's where the Crocodile chews your legs

And the Swans on the Swannee lay hard boild eggs

Way down upon the Swannee River

No more I wish to roam

Oh the coons they say they're glad to get away

Far from the Old folks at home

Isn't that terrible? Kids do have fun.

Imogene

In a message dated 6/18/2006 1:11:54 PM Central Daylight Time,

skrabek@... writes:

I am sitting here with a big grin singing along to your e-mail!!! My Mum

used to sing that song but I haven't heard it in years!! I may sing it to

Mum

on Tuesday when I am in to visit.

Thanks for the memory

wrote: Thanks for sharing...

My

mom wasn't a singer... but I do remember one

song she'd sing - so will try it out at my next visit... I love you,

a bushel and a peck, a bushel and a peck and a hug around the

neck...

>

> hello all,

> my dad was also a music lover. he loved all types of music, from

symphony to jazz to rock to classical, you name it. and he would

sing, off key but thats ok. and i have the same love of music, and

the same off key voice.

> i, however, would change words to popular songs just to make others

laugh. for ex, we all live in the purple submarine, becuase purple

is my favorite color. another one i would sing alot to the tune of

old macdonald had a farm. but would sing sharon murray had a house

eieio, in the house she had 5 dogs, eieio, with a woof woof here

etc. and dad would just giggle, as his lbd progressed his laugh was

more infanitle and cuter. i would make up all types of songs and

rhyes and he would just giggle and hum with me all the time.

changing happy birhtday to hippo birthday. or frosty the snowman

would be snickers the dogman , after my dog snickers, i had fun,

dad laughed and i have wonderful yet silly memories. and sometimes

when dad was being irate and hateful, i would softly start singing my

song and gradually sing it louder and often it would get dad off of

his temper tantrum, not alwyas but more often than not it worked.

> hugs to all, sharon m

> --

> Daugher of Leonard, diag May 2004, had lbd since 1993, had hip

surgery from fall 7/05, aspiration pneumonia 7/05 with pulmonary

embolyis, had aspiration pneumonia and uti 8/05, died of blood

pressure drop on 9/25/05,

> may he rest in peace with his mom and dad,

> a smile a day keeps the meanies away

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June 18, 2006

Dad used to sing... " The ole gray mare she ain't what

she used to be, plpppphhhhhh on the apple tree,

plppppphhhhhh on the apple tree, the ole gray mare

she ain't what she used to be, many long years ago. "

Made me laugh every time he sang it. I started the

tune when he was unable to talk and he would join

in. We always got the giggles.

My Uncle would travel to nursing homes with his

instruments and have sing-a-longs. He visited dad

many times and dad sure enjoyed singing along

with his brother. One of Uncle Mel's favorites was...

" In the Sweet, Bye and Bye " ...can't remember all

of it at the moment. Uncle Mel was a self taught

musician and could play any and all instruments,

it was nothing to have all the kids join in with him

from time to time. He also did clowning so at

his funeral one of the songs played was " Send

In the Clowns " - he and I had so much in common.

Something else amazing to me about my Uncle

was that he lived with Parkinson's for over 18 years

and during the last 4 or 5 years of his life he made

a Hammered Dulcimer. If you aren't familiar with

this instrument just type in Hammered Dulcimer in

a search area and go to a site that shows the

American Hammered Dulcimer. Quite impressive

for anyone to make let alone for my Uncle with

Parkinson's. He was the last of my dad's siblings

to pass away, that was last November. He

had taught so many the true meaning of life,

how to live it with fun and happiness, and to share

gifts of giving with everyone.

Thanks for all the conversation tonight, well,

this early morning Imogene. I have truly

enjoyed it.

Hugs-

Sandie

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