Thursday, July 10, 2008

Friday 55.......


John Wayne's character in the movie..."The Searchers", was a defiant, macho-loner!
An Anti-Hero typical of the mid-50's.
Whenever someone said something he disagreed with, he'd sneer...
"That'll be the day"!
The phrase caught on among teen-agers. And especially for two young aspiring musicians from Lubbock Texas..Jerry Allen, and Buddy Holly!!
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I loved The Duke...If you or anyone you know participated in this weeks Friday Flash 55, please come tell the G-Man. I will visit, read, enjoy, comment, then BOOK!!!
Please have a GLORIOUS week-end.
Peace..!!

25 comments:

morgetron said...

Crusty! I missed it!

morgetron said...

MISSSSSSY! How'd you hit it first?

morgetron said...

Morgy likey The Searchers.

smarmoofus said...

What are those removed comments all about? That's at least the second time I've seen it.

Anyway, great history. Except... Buddy Holly, sure. But who is Jerry Allen? *hides* I feel ignorant.

Happy Friday!
-smarmoofus

Pam said...

i never make it here on time to be first, damn it! LOL anywhoooo, i'm up early for the first time! :)

ohmygosh, rebicmel..quiet man is very good. the green berets was enjoyable for me, too.

Missy said...

Ciara, I agree with you on that as well!!

Melodie Norman Haas said...

Hey G-man! I love the Duke! I am constantly saying "We're burning daylight!" but my favorite movie is McClintock.

I posted a 55 this week :)

Ohhh McClintock, great party, no whiskey, we go home!

G-Man said...

Thats Missy that deletes her comments...You know why?
Because she is sooooo nice.
Yesterday she wanted Sherry to be the first commenter. And today she wanted the same for Morgie.

Anyway, please keep your 55's coming in folks, I promise I'll answer everyone later tonight...G

Serena said...

The Duke and Buddy Holly. What a great basis for an excellent little story.:)

Breazy said...

My dad owns almost everyone of the movies John Wayne starred in. Everyone in our family enjoys his films.

Great 55 G-Man, as always!

I am leaving early in the morning for a week and a half of beach bliss with my family so when you don't see me around don't think I am ignoring you.

Take care!

HUGS!!

lime said...

so that's who popularized the phrase huh? cool!

i played along too.

Anonymous said...

smarmoofus I'm with you, who is Jerry Allen? *hides behind smarmoofus*

It doesn't matter if he hit it at the tale end, My dad always stops to watch any John Wayne movie when flipping through the channels.

I'm fiction deficient - all of mine (all three) have been nonfiction, but it's up.

James Goodman said...

Great 55, G-man. I've always had a soft spot for The Duke, myself. :D

Oh, and I was able to post a 55 this week as well.

Mojo said...

Smarmoofus sez...
I gotta start commenting here or she's gonna do it for me. And knowing the things that are likely to come out of her ... fingers, I think I'll leave my own (*winks at Smoofus*)
This week
And from the "For Those of You Who Missed It Desk":
my virgin effort (be gentle... please? it's my first time...)

morgetron said...

Get out! Missy ... you did that on purpose?

You are so nice.

Polt said...

Who knew the Duke was so influencial. :)

I've played today as well, G-Man. Have a great weekend!

HUGS...

Akelamalu said...

Oh the Duke was just the BEST!

I didn't know he'd coined that phrase though g-man. Great informative 55 m'dear.

Mine's up.

Mona said...

Galen I have heard about John Wayne but never saw his movies...Yet. I have heard the phrase uttered more than once: "That'll be the day"

Galen I managed to play too & my 55 is up!

G-Man said...

I'll Be Back.....After Border's!!
What a great turn-out!!!

smarmoofus said...

@Mojo: What? What did I say (this time)? *wink*

Missy, you're a sweetheart! Removing your posts so someone else can be first... Awww!

-smarmoofus

Donnetta said...

Neat, Galen! Hubby especially loved John Wayne hunting in Africa movies. Cool 55. Mine is now posted. Will have to leave more comments for all tomorrow as am in a rush this evening! Later. Donnetta

buffalodick said...

"Incommunicado" Jimmy Buffet, "Remember Red River- can't believe the old mans gone...

Evalinn said...

Hope u're having a great weekend too, G-man!

Just letting u know, I'll be back blogging this week, at evalinnsworld.blogspot.com. I hope I'll see u soon! And thanks for all sweet comments!

G-Man said...

Jodiferous
Melissa
Lady K
Ciara
Melody
Sherryx
Heather
Meesh
kaknu
Goodwin....(whatever)
Mojo
Polt
Pearl
Mona
Donnetta
Buff
EVALINN?????...Yay!!!!

Thanks everyone for visiting, see ya next Friday, if not sooner!
G-Man..xox

KB said...

I love the Duke too! Do I get a prize for being the last to arrive?