Most of the Great One's are Gone

[maxkemp]

I've been reading comments and I'm finding the most recent comments were made over a year ago in a lot of posts, most of the posts. At one time, this site was buzzing with activity from those in the community,"family". We still have our '03 Torch Red and enjoy her as much as we can. The "Great One's" would complain if they witnessed the mileage. I just saw a post from someone trying to sell a strut bar? Must think we are putting down tons of power to twist that Lincoln frame? We've lost so many in the last 10 years. The best of the best, we've lost.

[BirdsAndBugs]

A lot of the original owners and participants on this site were in their 50's, 60's, and 70's back in 2002-2005. I suppose a number have passed over the years; but a good number just moved on to something else. It was the hot car of the day and they were Thunderbird enthusiasts while it was new and under warranty or extended warranty. I couldn't believe how many were selling their cars once it was over 10 years old and they couldn't cover it under the Ford warranty programs anymore.

I was 39 when I bought my 03 MSG. I'm 58 now. Thunderbirds of various years always turned my head since I was probably about 5 years old. When Ford brought these back I knew we would never see another car that recalled the original 55-57 Thunderbirds as well as these and I knew I would somehow get one. Then in 2008, I picked up a 05 Inca Gold from Bill Norman in North Myrtle Beach, SC who I met through this site. Bill passed a number of years ago now.

Social media has changed things too. Messageboards just aren't as popular as they once were. There are some very active Thunderbirds sites on Facebook and I find myself interacting with many of the same people I used to see here as well.

Oh well, I'm just rambling now.

[steelblue5505]

Maxkemp you said

I've been reading comments and I'm finding the most recent comments were made over a year ago in a lot of posts, most of the posts. At one time, this site was buzzing with activity

All it takes is participation. You joined in 2008 and to date only 134 posts........ Need one say more

[007Cruiser]

Maxkemp you said

All it takes is participation. You joined in 2008 and to date only 134 posts........ Need one say more

[AZTB]

Many of the great ones are still here and posting regularly.

[merlot4]

Well, he wasn't here exactly, but here's a great one -or so they say:

[steelblue5505]

Aaah yes have you ever listened to any of his orchestras music

[merlot4]

I mostly think of the "Honeymooners", which I never understood, or his role in James Bond, but the music was nice. Here's one, and sorry for hijacking the thread, but the operative word was "great".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oWqLZ2-Uc4

[Gobird]

All I can say is I'm still here after 20 years. No guarantee I'll be here for another 20 years.

[merlot4]

Go for the 20, Spence!

[brake shoe]

I mostly think of the "Honeymooners", which I never understood, or his role in James Bond, but the music was nice. Here's one, and sorry for hijacking the thread, but the operative word was "great".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oWqLZ2-Uc4

Great music. I grew up with this. My parents loved this music, long hair it was called then. Sirius radio with Escape on going down the highway can't get any better. Maybe not truly true . Showing my age.

[BLACK BEAUTY]

Lest we forget 'Birdlover' and how about TommyT...? heading for Sarasota soon!

[AZTB]

Aaah yes have you ever listened to any of his orchestras music

Yep, I agree. We have one of his albums (yep, a real album). Classic stuff - he was one of the greats.

[steelblue5505]

I have in my collection Jackie Gleason presents RIFF JAZZ & Lazy Lively Love. Jackie Gleason presents Music, Martinis & Memories. And the 3 disc set of the Jackie Gleason Orchestra presents For Lovers Only.

If you have not heard any of his orchestra I highly recommend a listen. It is truly great music for a quiet peaceful afternoon or evening. My wife enjoy sitting out on the deck as evening blends into night with this type of music playing in the background.

[Frank Dreano]

I have been into classic cars for 40 years and recently its become a bit of a depressing endeavor; I've lost dozens of good friends and many others have sold offf their collections and "gotten out" because of health problems of just the hassle of keeping them going. I have my retro bird still but all my classics have gone onto grateful buyers that now have outstanding cars to fawn over as I have for many years. Not just the owners but the hobby itslef has changed, the location where me and several hundred other classic car owners frequented every Saturday for decades in Florida has turned into an alcholic, gang-infested, bad place once the sun sets. Its sad.