In 1989 I shipped off to Cornwallis for basic training.
When I got there, they gave me about $200 or so from the first paycheck to use at the CanEx to buy the supplies you will need to get through the first while of training. You’re left with about $15 or so after you fill the required list. I spent my last dollars on a Tom Petty cassette. It was Full Moon Fever.
Over the next few weeks I listened to that tape so many times. I Won’t Back Down became a personal theme song.
I sang it on the timed mile runs. I sang it running back from the field training. I sang it running up hills and over obstacles.
That was my song and it got me though.
This has been one very bad, no good, crappy day and I’m glad it’s over.

Anything Goes – Anything Goes

Tradition – Fiddler on the Roof

Cabaret – Liza Minnelli

It Might As Well Be Spring – State Fair

“Little Lamb” from Gypsy (2015 London Cast Recording)

Flight of the Year, via Michael Yon. Tips thread open.

Kish – Rhyme the World in 80 Days. Blame Deplorable Sean for this one.
Tips thread is open.

A late morning tips thread today.

McGuire Sisters — Around The World, suggested by Sask Watch.
Thread open.

Adele, Someone Like You. Thread open.

Open thread for your tips.

Thread open.

In memory of Penny Cheney, Secretariat’s final race — The 1973 Canadian International (Woodbine).

Gareth Emery featuring Christina Novelli – Concrete Angel

RIP, Harry Dean Stanton. Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

Armin van Buuren featuring Lauren Evans – Alone

Alan Walker – Spectre

Eric Prydz – Every Day