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Indeed We had some Good Times, damn Good Times …

 

The Eve of BSMLive we took Janice to a marvelous Luncheon at Sako’s:

 

note his awesome, and totally metal backyard:

 

 

A wonderful feast of baba ganoush, tzaziki, falafel, tabouli, pita, spicy peppers, swordfish, chicken kabobs, rice pilaf, Armenian coffee, baklava, and these brilliant macaroons:

 

Masterful …

 

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On the morning of BSMLive Brother Jerome and I witnessed this:

 

whilst sipping coffee.  Followed by The Sitting.  Then I was off to escort Janice to the South Shore via ferry.  Here Jim (aka The King) took Janice home:

I ferried back and returned to TNGHbtS where Brother Jerome, Winthrop Frank and myself engaged in The CIrcle Game until Visitor Blim arrived, 6 hours later. Some of the fortifications were leftovers from the previous days feast:

 

 

Hmmm … the playlist:

 

pretty nice, right?

A toast to our driver (both past and present):

 

Visitor Blim arrived and we were OTM.  

For years I swore I’d never return to this venue, (Great Woods), but with the Premium Service Blim provided, we parked in an exterior lot.  This place was great.  Other chaps “getting ready”, a civilized bathroom, and a beautiful place to be:

 

This was also the store of a mysterious glass-works store:

 

Rich in Good Times, SIFTM cards had to issued:

 

Then we set out for the Show:

 

We were entering the arena itself (some with silly-drink in hand) as the siren of War Pigs began.  So good.  Part of the Premium Package included having the row to ourselves, and the row in front.  Did I say Premium? We were now in the Deluxe Zone.  Thanks to Visitor Blim, driver and Ticket agent.  Here we see an extremely rare photograph of Blim having a “Good Time”:

 

Sadly, we were unable to coordinate with G, but knowing he was in the house made it all right.  G (aka “Rob”) was the first one I knew to embrace Black Sabbath.  I think I even had the opportunity to see Ozzy with Rob in 1982 or 1983 and for reasons I dont remember I couldn’t make it.  One of the few regrets of my life.  I wonder if I had “made it” the Groove Factor would have been more about Black Sabbath and less about The Cult … 

It wasn’t until 1987 my ears began to turn the direction more confidently in their direction.  By 1990 I had the first 6 records and Ozzy stuff.  And then by 1998 or so the seeds of BSM were being sown.  Now here we are, here we all are: Now Today.

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God Bless You All.

God Bless Ozzy Osbourne!

God Bless Tony Iommi!

God Bless Geezer Butler!

… and yes:

God Bless Bill Ward.

God Bless the drummer on the new album and the drummer at the concert!

Everybody Stand Up!

Put Your Hands Up!

I want to See Your Hands!

Go Fucking Crazy!

I love you All!

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