Saturday 9: Herman's Hermits

   

Listen, People

Welcome to Saturday 9. What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme! 

Saturday 9: Listen, People (1966)
 
Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.


1) Basically, Herman is telling us that we each both break hearts and have our hearts broken during our lifetime. Do you agree?  I think that statement has some truth to it. 

2) He implores us to take his advice. Have you more recently given or received advice?  I've given some advice to Helen recently.

3) Herman's real name is Peter Noone. He was popular with girls because of his bright, toothy smile. How's your oral health?  Good.  When are you due to go to the dentist?  I just went a couple of months ago, so about 4 more months.

4) Peter/Herman got married on his 21st birthday. That's one way to make sure you don't forget your anniversary. Do you have a good memory for anniversaries and birthdays?  For immediate family, yes, but I rely on my calendar for most others. 

5) Between 1965 and 1971, the Hermits worked very hard. They appeared on all the major TV shows of the day, recorded albums, made a movie and then crisscrossed the United States and the United Kingdom, performing live. After those six years, Peter decided he'd had enough and left the group. Have you ever felt burned out and ready for a change?  Of course. Several times.

6) In 1966, when this song was popular, the miniskirt took the fashion world by storm. What's the most recent piece of clothing you added to your wardrobe?  Probably a top. I haven't purchased anything new in a while.

7) In 1966, TVs were expensive pieces of furniture. A set with a 16" screen and a wood console sold for $250, which is $1,950 in today's dollars. Tell us about your TV. How big is it? 50 inch.  Where did you buy it?  Sam's Club.

8) David Schwimmer, aka Ross on Friends, was born in 1966. Who was your favorite Friend?  Phoebe.

9) Random question -- Describe your dream car.  One that never breaks down, never gets a flat tire, never needs a new battery and gets me where I need to go when I need to go.  I'm not a car snob. I just want it to be reliable.

  

Thanks so much for joining us again at Saturday: 9. As always, feel free to come back, see who has participated and comment on their posts. In fact sometimes, if you want to read & comment on everyone's responses, you might want to check back again tomorrow. But it is not a rule. We haven’t any rules here. Join us on next Saturday for another version of Saturday: 9, "Just A Silly Meme on a Saturday!" Enjoy your weekend!

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UPDATE:  Cheryl came through the surgery just fine.  The surgeon came out to let us know everything went well. We got to see her in the SICU room with the breathing tube and all the other tubes.  She looked horrible but we are happy it is over and that it went well.   We called last night to see how she was doing and the nurse told me they took out the breathing tube and she is breathing on her own just fine.  She still has a pacemaker. They will try taking her off of it tomorrow.  There is a chance she will need a pacemaker... time will tell.  We will visit this morning, after 9:00.  She will most likely not get to a regular room until Monday, thanks to the weekend.  Your prayers are much appreciated for continued good recovery!! Thanks so much!