The Monkey and a plywood violin

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awww... late to chime in, but...adorable!!!
Yes... it really is, isn't it? Never too late to say it. Ring the bells that still can ring...

How many other groups do you know where this would be even a remote possibility, much less reality 8) !?!


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What do you mean..."where is Monkey?"? I've been off the Forum for several hours...is something going on? I figured Fred is now safely tucked into his Seattle hotel with a burger and a banana shake...waiting for the miracle tomorrow night!

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I want photos... without pictures it remains rumour.

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Ah yes, a photo from Victoria! I somehow think that our little Fred will miraculously appear within the next few hours! Unless he thinks we are all hopeless for not getting his Coachella hint, which we probably are! Hopefully he won't give up on us :D

Love you Fred!

..too bad we don't have little monkey smilies!
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Well, I need to go to bed and it's much earlier where Fred's at, so maybe he'll make it here by morning, my morning that is. The little bugger better not stay up all night. Just cuz he's on a great big tour doesn't mean he doesn't need his rest. G'night, Fred. Wherever you are... monkeying around.

[Keep an eye out for him, okay, Diana? I get a little concerned when he's out of touch too long.]


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Ha. That's gotta be a monkey smilie. And who would know better than someone who calls herself Mnkyface ;-) .


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Oh, dear. This is concerning.

Fred?


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As I understand it, its like 6am on the west coast right now isn't it? He's probably just getting in around now, or else he's busy getting a couple hours violin practice before breakfast! :)
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Ha. Well... I want to see him in front of his cholesterol plate of bacon and eggs, or a healthy breakfast of a smoothie... or I will be presuming that he's still burnt out in bed, after a night of carousing, when he ought to be taking a lesson from Leonard, and returning to his room for a good night's sleep. A couple hours of violin practice, of course, is always in order. Of course, he is a younger monkey, so perhaps we can look the other way if he wants to just hang out with the band til the wee hours. Still... photos would help us keep track.


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lizzytysh wrote:Ha. Well... I want to see him in front of his cholesterol plate of bacon and eggs, or a healthy breakfast of a smoothie... or I will be presuming that he's still burnt out in bed, after a night of carousing, when he ought to be taking a lesson from Leonard, and returning to his room for a good night's sleep. A couple hours of violin practice, of course, is always in order. Of course, he is a younger monkey, so perhaps we can look the other way if he wants to just hang out with the band til the wee hours. Still... photos would help us keep track.9


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Ah but isn't there some sort of unwritten rule something along the lines of, 'what goes on tour stays on tour'! (and even add to that no incriminating evidence shall be gathered!)

Ps, note to fred, now you're on the road making a few bob, it might be time to invest in a better quality instrument!! The monkey and the maple violin perhaps? :D
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(... how does one address this monkey ...??)

Dear Fred,
Please keep in touch and join the Summer Tour to Europe.
ladydi mentioned "waiting for the miracle" (above).
Maybe Fred has gone out to search for a bugle and a drum??
Stay safe, Fred!
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I hope the plywood violin hasn't become a burning violin and singed poor Fred's fur.. :D :D
But he's probably realy just "apin in the places where he used to play"..... :D :D
Ouch............that pun hurt me more than it hurt the rest of you.! :D :D
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:lol:
Ah but isn't there some sort of unwritten rule something along the lines of, 'what goes on tour stays on tour'! (and even add to that no incriminating evidence shall be gathered!)
Ohhhhh, that's right! I forgot about that old [true] adage... albeit spoken or merely understood ;-) . Looks like we may need to be patient in awaiting our next [official ;-) ] photo of our little Fred.
The monkey and the maple violin perhaps?
:lol:

Oy, A.Sukitu and Bill's Bar... the puns just keep getting better! Gotta love the apin :lol: !


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