Huckleberries Online

The Blogmeister Hits Sixty

Posted by DFO

Nov. 20, 2009 10:07 a.m. • 26 comments

He’s still looking good,
he’s still looking fine,
but a little bit worse
than at age fifty-nine.

The Bard of Sherman Avenue

26 comments on this post so far. Add yours!

Cindy_H on November 20 at 10:14 a.m.
The bard at his/her best :-)
Norther on November 20 at 10:17 a.m.
happy birthday DFO
ejs on November 20 at 10:22 a.m.
That pic should be a cut line contest
DFO on November 20 at 10:27 a.m.
@ EJS; I was just thinking last night that you’ve been missing from comment action for too long. Glad to have you swing back by again.
BethB on November 20 at 10:28 a.m.
Happy birthday!
Cabbage Boy on November 20 at 10:29 a.m.
DFO’s looking good
Perhaps a little more gray
Judging by this photo
At his desk he should stay.

:) Happy B-day DFO.
moscow_minidoka on November 20 at 10:32 a.m.
Happy birthday to a guy who has remarkably kept one foot in old media while trailblazing in the new.
Arpie on November 20 at 10:36 a.m.
When are you ging to get the top-hat and tails that all other ringmasters wear? Lead on Mr. O!
Norther on November 20 at 10:42 a.m.
hmm…a bard I ain’t but what the heck…if Cabbage can try it so can I.

Long in the tooth
and Gray in the ‘stache
He blogs for the truth
and Trolls doth he bash

From once was a grandeur
of paper and ink
Now see the blogger
say “hey click this link”

When Tempers they flare
and insults get fuller
he shows such great care
and they’re off to the cooler.

As much can be said
I now shall digress
he still stands well read
amongs the internet mess.
hhuseland on November 20 at 10:46 a.m.
Happy Birthday, big guy.
KevinTaylor on November 20 at 10:48 a.m.
Happy birthday, Dave … aging at the speed of light!
DFO on November 20 at 10:49 a.m.
Another of The Bard’s rhymes to observe the day:

He Didn’t Have Much Choice

You don’t ask for more sand
when you’re in the Sahara,
but add one more birthday
for D.F. Oliveria.
DFO on November 20 at 10:50 a.m.
And (the last Bard offering):

A Portuguese Birthday

I lift high my goblet
of sweet, rich Madeira
to toast the good health of
Senhor Oliveria.
Cabbage Boy on November 20 at 10:51 a.m.
Well done Northerner.
ejs on November 20 at 10:51 a.m.
Dave, thanks very much and happy birthday you fart :)
I come in waves with all the travel for work. I’ve been on a three week run as of late Sometimes while out and about I can post but mostly I just look. Once home I keep HBO on a back page and then keep tabs and comment more.
Kerri on November 20 at 10:52 a.m.
You’ll have to let me know how it is to be sixty years old, I’m still a couple of years away but sliding in feet first. Happy Birthday!
DFO on November 20 at 11:03 a.m.
@ EJS re: “thanks very much and happy birthday you fart :)”

Thanx for not making that “old fart.” ;-)
JohnA on November 20 at 11:42 a.m.
As you recall, DFO, I wrote this earlier this year to observe my brother Tom’s 60th. Happy birthday.

Turning Sixty

The pyramids in their well-worn track
Have timeless stood so free.
And to virgin stands of tamarack
Sixty’s young if you’re a tree.

The redwood forest ages hence
Will soar so breathlessly.
One thousand years have spoken since:
Six decades’ short to me.

The Rocky Mountains reach the sky
Their endless splendor sweeps.
How ever firs and pines grow high
Three score to them is brief.

The oceans run so true and deep
Still steeped of life it’s sung.
But alpine spruce show the belief:
Six decades is quite young.

In final essence all this means
Our trees are ageless, see?
So forgive me as I spill the beans:
Too bad you aren’t a tree!
Cindy_H on November 20 at 11:51 a.m.
@Northerner: Very well done.
@KT: Made me smile :-)
poolman on November 20 at 12:31 p.m.
What is that pen with ink, that dusty faded yellow notebook?
Haven’t they gone the way of the typewriter the Polaroid the mullet look?

Asking questions like “what, why, when”
Not, “Do you agree with KageMan”?

What are those words coming in stereo?
It’s not the same as the broken chatter from a scanner radio.

Get that reporter off the street
He’s clearly old and tired and needs to find a comfortable seat

But who’s about to complain – not me!
See you all here tomorrow, same time, same place.

Thanks for the hours of entertainment – happy B-Day
scootermom on November 20 at 12:35 p.m.
Where’s the cake?

Happy Birthday Dave.
wagar21 on November 20 at 12:42 p.m.
Happy Birthday!

Thanks for all of the sage advice, it was all a young aspiring tv reporter needed. Especially considering I’m out of tv now.
marmitetoasty on November 20 at 12:43 p.m.
wow your almost old enough to be me grandfather :)

happy birthday matie..

x
IdahoDad on November 20 at 12:51 p.m.
Since everyone else is doing it, I might as well too:

Woke up feeling cold
I couldn’t wear my sandals
Glad DFO’s so old
Feel the warmth from his candles

Age is all in the mind
That’s what they say
I just hope that you find
A youthful and fun birthday

Have a great one!
Liz on November 20 at 12:56 p.m.
Happy birthday Dave!!!
Soaf on November 20 at 2:08 p.m.
Hey Dave, since it appears that you are caught between wanting to stay young, and the reality of slipping into old age and confused about what is considered appropriate dress, I would like to provide you with a few fashion tips. Despite what you may have seen, the following combinations DO NOT go together!

A nose ring and bifocals
Spiked hair and bald spots
A pierced tongue and dentures
Speedos and cellulite
Short shorts and varicose veins
A belly button ring and a big belly
Banana shorts and Depends
Halter-tops and a hanging bulge

;-)

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