My favorite sing-a-longs

Let me start this by saying that I can't sing. I am well aware of my vocal shortcomings. The only times I ever sing are in church, in the car alone, and occasionally at a tailgate. I know I'm not the only one who likes to sing in the car. Here are some of my favorites to sing along to.

1. Hurricane, by Bob Dylan. I think maybe it's because Bob Dylan isn't the best singer that I feel like I can pull this one off. Best part: At one time he could'a been, the Champion of the world. You can listen and watch it here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ei0yDMFVaRs
2. Tennessee Whiskey, You never called me by my name, Long-Haired Redneck, all by David Allan Coe. I saw DAC live once at the Georgia Theatre. He was drunk, sang some weird songs, and sang everything too fast, but it was awesome. Anybody who puts braids in their beard and wears cornrows at 65+ has got it going on.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOP8j8vJAkE
3. Uneasy Rider, Charlie Daniels Band. Now I know as well as you that he really doesn't sing, but again, I can't carry a tune in a bucket. Best Part: But before he could move I grabbed me a chair and said watch him folks, cause he's a thoroughly dangerous man. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RMN7fGZW_BY
4. Bust a Move, Young MC. Still stands the test of time. Classic. Best Part: all of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xy4FXhkm6Nw
5. Let her Cry, Hootie and the Blowfish. The beginning is unreal. I will repeat the beginning verse a couple of times when my ipod shuffles to this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIvt74urcus Couldn't find a good version on youtube sorry.
6. Poncho and Lefty, Willie Nelson. I nailed this song on Sing Star. It was so improbable, I was accused of cheating on a video game, even though everyone heard me sing it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxzJAF1BxP4

These are just some of my favorites. Too bad you won't ever hear me sing one, unless you sneak in my car, or come tailgate with us in Athens. What are your favorites to sing by yourself?

Awkwardness at the Gym

Today when I showed up at the gym to workout, I was confronted by an awkward situation. I am sad to say that I seem to be faced with this situation about once a month, which is more than a little too often. I am talking about gratutious nakedness in the lockerroom. Let me stop you before you even start to defend said nakedness. I can accept a reasonable amount of nakedness in the lockerroom. I get it, we all have to change clothes. Most people go about their business, keep their eyes in their locker and get dressed as fast as possible. The guy today was way out of line. I enter the lockerroom and am immediately confronted with an older gentlemen, approximately 60, standing sans clothes in front of the sinks and mirror. Besides the obvious clothes missing, I noticed he didn't have anything with him. No towel, washcloth, toothbrush, shaving kit, water bottle, or paper towel. This by itself wouldn't be a big deal either if he was just passing through that area. As I am getting dressed, I hear another older gentlemen enter and head for the sinks. He of course, starts a conversation with the naked guy. At this point, the naked guy has been at the sinks for at least 7 minutes with no items anywhere to be found. The two old guys start talking about surgeries, and naked guy tells his two hip replacement stories. Dreading it, but knowing that I had no other option, I headed past them to get to the restroom. I had to slink along the wall to avoid naked guy because he is standing in the middle of the path flexing his hips talking about operation recovery. As I high-tailed it out of there, along the wall to avoid any kind of brush-up, I again confirmed there was nothing anywhere around this guy. No logical explanation for his extended stay in the sink area. I was actually nervous when I came back in the locker room after my workout that he would still be there. So consider this a P.S.A., everyone has the right to nakedness in the locker room, but this right should be used in moderation. Please, for the Love!