As we move closer to page 1000 in this simply wonderful display of sympathy to *essendon, I happened to recall many great moments of my misspent University days, listening to the wonderful music of Simon and Garfunkel in the Melbourne University music room.
I got to thinking that a slight re-wording of "Bridge over Troubled Water" might be a fitting (though very insulting to Paul Simon) tribute to the great man, *sir *james, *jimmy, *bigears, *hird. And I do so because *he more than anyone else, in all of our dark moments in recent times, has tried *his utmost to cheer us up. Thanks heaps, *james. (Do what you can to weave in the added "watch your back" bit.)
When you're weary
Feeling small
When tears are in your eyes
*james will dry them all
He’s on your side
When times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
He will lay himself down
Like a bridge over troubled water
He will lay himself down
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
He will comfort you
He'll take your part
When darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
He will lay himself down
Like a bridge over troubled water
He will lay himself down
Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
See how they shine
If you need a friend
James’s sailing right behind (watch your back)
Like a bridge over troubled water
He will ease your mind
Like a bridge over troubled water,
He will ease your mind