[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by elevatorman

“Some of it’s magic and some of it’s tragic but I had a good life all the way.”

– Jimmy Buffett

..... And he went to Paris
Lookin' for answers to questions
That bothered him so

[eweissenbach]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

Loved buffet. When I heard of his death this morning, I thought of the very first time we saw and heard him. No "coral reefers" at that time. Neighbors at the time had been up to the Alabama beaches, said there was a guy from the area who sang in some of the beach bars there and was really great. They said his music was very different than what was thought of as "Caribbean" genre. They were excited and called us... said this local Alabama guy was going to be the entertainer at the local mall (Sunrise Mall for any of you who may also be from south east Florida) that weekend. The mall back then usually had live entertainment on weekends, much like that on our squares here. No band, just him, thought he was great and "might go somewhere"....LOL ! Never considered ourselves parrot-heads, but went to many of his concerts over the years. Sorry the "Chillers" are also gone from the Villages, they were as close to Buffet's original arrangements as any "tribute band" we've heard.

We too greatly miss the Caribbean Chillers at the squares. Was our favorite “happy” music. Buffet wasn’t the greatest singer but he may have been the greatest mood setter entertainer of all time. Have a wonderful eternity in that one particular harbor Jimmy.

[Boomer]

“I fell in love in the library once upon a time.”

Boomer

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Caymus

He was making a lot from license fees. He was also friends with another Buffett (Warren) and purchased Berkshire shares when they were "cheap".

Berkshire shares were never cheap. Only affordable If you have the means.

[Bay Kid]

Another great one gone. So sad.

[Funkman]

He'd always play Great Woods right around Labor Day weekend, must have seen him 10+ times, always a great time in the lot

Vibes to the Parrothead community

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by Funkman

He'd always play Great Woods right around Labor Day weekend, must have seen him 10+ times, always a great time in the lot

Vibes to the Parrothead community

I ran into a lot of Parrot Heads at Doggie Doo Run Run. They would go to the parties.

I did give blood at a number of One Blood Parrot Head Blood Drives.

Parrot Heads Club to host blood drive | In Today's Daily Sun | The Villages Daily Sun | thevillagesdailysun.com

[kkingston57]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Berkshire shares were never cheap. Only affordable If you have the means.

Not so, you can now buy fractional shares. Bought mine several years ago and they have been a +++

[JMintzer]

He made "Hush Puppies" cool... R.I.P.

[BrianL99]

Originally Posted by Funkman

He'd always play Great Woods right around Labor Day weekend, must have seen him 10+ times, always a great time in the lot

Vibes to the Parrothead community

Here's a couple of photos of JB at Great Woods.

You've probably visited our bar in the Parking Lot. We had an 18' flat bed for a stage and had the Baja Brothers playing (until they became JB's opening band) and a replica of Captain Tony's Bar in Key West. I think one of these photos is from one of the very rare "matinee shows" JB played at Great Woods.

[Jima72]

Not a real fan but his music seemed to,promote a peaceful, friendly kind of relationship with your friends and neighbors.

[NoMo50]

Jimmy died as a result of skin cancer that spread to the lymph nodes, resulting in lymphoma. Skin cancer also took the life of Bob Marley, of whom Jimmy was a big fan. Tragic, but a reminder for those of us who dwell in the sun to keep up on those dermatologist appointments.

[coconutmama]

Originally Posted by BrianL99

Here's a couple of photos of JB at Great Woods.

You've probably visited our bar in the Parking Lot. We had an 18' flat bed for a stage and had the Baja Brothers playing (until they became JB's opening band) and a replica of Captain Tony's Bar in Key West. I think one of these photos is from one of the very rare "matinee shows" JB played at Great Woods.

Great post. Thanks for the memories. Saw JB there & in Anguilla.

Never could get the quarter in the cod’s mouth at Captain Tony’s!

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by NoMo50

Jimmy died as a result of skin cancer that spread to the lymph nodes, resulting in lymphoma. Skin cancer also took the life of Bob Marley, of whom Jimmy was a big fan. Tragic, but a reminder for those of us who dwell in the sun to keep up on those dermatologist appointments.

Yup. Bob Marly died from a melanoma that originated under one of his toenails...

Sadly, I've diagnosed two of them over my career...

[Caymus]

Originally Posted by JMintzer

Yup. Bob Marly died from a melanoma that originated under one of his toenails...

Sadly, I've diagnosed two of them over my career...

Probably a dumb question but were they normally barefoot or wore open toe footwear?