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Thanks to a fellow A-gon member

One of the most pleasant aspects of participating in this forum are the interesting and frequently thoughtful people I've met. One of our members who hails from Georgia, who I will identify only as "The Vet" (he knows who he is), sent me a CD-R of music by Lyle Lovett as a "thank you" for my posts about jazz. I don't think "The Vet" will mind if I quote a few lines from the nice note that he enclosed with the CD-R:

"I am glad that you are up to a little experimentation... Lyle Lovett is not country. He is from Texas and does some very traditional country cuts on many of his releases, but his work is so diverse that it defies categorization. That is part of why he is so much fun for many of us... I have included selected cuts from several CD's, which include Lyle and his "Large Band" who are a wonderful group of musicians... I find his smart lyrics and dry wit to be very refreshing from the typical dysfunctional love prose in most of today's music... I hope this catches you in the right mood- you might be in for a treat... I hope you enjoy, my friend, and thank you for all the valuable assistance in my musical horizons."

Indeed, "Vet", you did catch me in the right mood, and I'm very pleased that you took the time to share something you enjoy. The music on your CD-R broadened my horizons, and I'm grateful. That's one of the wonderful things about music -- you never know when you are going hear something that expands your appreciation and makes you glad you caught the audio bug.

I send my warm thanks to "The Vet". Since I am an avid fan of University of Washington Husky football, I'm going to give you the honorary title of "Dawg Doc". Don't know if "The Vet" is a fan of Georgia football, but if so, best wishes from one "dawg" fan to another.
sdcampbell

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sdcampbell OP
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Garfish and Charlie: You're both right in your comments about college football. I love audio, but Univ of Washington Husky football is what I live for in the fall!!
Only 60 days and 17 hours until the Dawgs play Michigan here in Seattle, and then it's on to Miami to knock off the Hurricanes for the 3rd time -- Woof!

Garfish is right about the UofW - Oregon rival becoming a dandy -- even if it does get a little nasty down in Eugene. And Charlie, I work with an Auburn grad, so I appreciate your passion, too.

Best to both of you, and Go Dawgs!
sdcampbell OP
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Before this thread falls off the main page, I wanted to share a follow-up message with Charlie. I had an hour or more tonight to do some serious listening before my wife arrived home, and I am really pleased with the excellent compilation of Lovett's music. Great selections, and as you thought, the CD-R sounds great through the Vandy 3A Sig's. I've wandered into Tower Records several times lately and asked the clerk for some suggestions on CD's, because I've felt like I've been in a musical rut for a while. Needed something new to wake up my ears again. The Lovett collection you sent, Charlie, turned out to be just what the doctor ordered -- even if the "Doc" is a "DawgDoc". Anyway, I am in your debt for expanding my horizons -- thanks very much!!
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