Excellent set Gary.

Yes, isn't that something... two members of the same band, first Duane Allman and then Berry Oakley, both died in motorcycle accidents a year apart, on the same street, three blocks from where the other was killed.

Back then, one of the big debates was who was the better guitar player, Clapton or Duane Allman. For some reason, a lot of people never included Betts in those comparisons, but he was a great player too.

Thanks for looking and commenting.

Forrest Richard "Dickie" Betts, one of the founding members of the legendary southern rock band "The Allman Brothers" passed away today, April 18, 2024 at age 80 after a battle with cancer and COPD. Betts, along with Duane and Gregg Allman, and Berry Oakley formed the band in 1969.

Betts and Duane Allman were both lead guitarist's in the band with contrasting styles, Allman's being a more bluesy, slide guitar versus Betts more country style of playing, as evidenced by some of the bands biggest hits which were written by Betts. After Duane Allman died in 1971, Betts was the lone guitarist in the band. The subsequent years were marked by two breakups and reunions, with Warren Haynes joining the band in 1989, resulting in the familiar two lead guitar sound that the original band was famous for. The late 90's saw more turmoil between band members, and Betts left the band for good in 2000.

Three of Betts most well known songs below.

Blue Sky - written by and lead vocals by Dickie Betts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSMubgZoL58

Rambling Man - written by and lead vocals by Dickie Betts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa4DCp6cl2U

Jessica - written by Dickie Betts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ToMMcQ3O3Q

Okay, thanks for that update.

Very nice set of photos of Garlic Scapes Joe. I have grown garlic for years, and use the scapes in recipes. You want to cut the scapes and use them before the bulb on the end flowers. Coarse chop the scapes and add in parmigiano-reggiano cheese, sea salt & freshly ground black pepper, pine nuts, fresh basil, olive oil and make a nice pesto with them.

If you Google Garlic Scapes recipes you can find other ways to use them too.

Linda, here are two more I have not seen in a long time.

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=60423 Quixdraw, last post was July 22, 2022

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-profile?usernum=14303 AP. last post quite awhile ago, November 2020

Welcome to UHH Malcolm.

Then just follow your own advice and don't read his topics if they bother you so much. Making your nasty comment is just as pointless and just plain rude.

Maybe you should find a different forum to be part of... or visit the UHH "Attic" everyday instead. You might find that more appealing and to your liking.

I don't see that many Lume or Mando ads where I am here in NY, and not getting any emails from them (knock on wood), but maybe certain locale's are targeted to see those ads more than other areas are. They don't really bother me that much, but I do agree with "PhotogHobbyist" about the ad he mentioned... that one is going a tad bit overboard, LoL.

The one ad I especially dislike is the fat girl taking the diabetes medication who is dancing around and singing about all the weight she is losing. Yeah I know, that is one of the benefits of those drugs for people that are diabetics, but too many people that are not diabetics are taking the drugs to simply lose weight, not because they are a diabetic, therefore causing an actual shortage of the drug for the people that really need it, and increasing the cost of the drug.

Just my 2¢ on the subject.

[quote=jerryc41]You have to know the song to appreciate this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrTMc2i6Lzc

Excellent cartoon Jerry.... I knew exactly what it was referencing!!!

Nice shots Chief, especially #2.

Welcome to UHH Geoffrey. Enjoy!!!

Welcome to UHH. I don't do portraits very much, so I am not really qualified to give advice on that genre. I would say check out the Portrait section on UHH. There are many members in that section that can give you advice there.