Once upon a time, I was wandering down Front Street in Lahaina, Maui, with a couple of buddies.  That wasn't unusual; for four years, I was a crewmember on the USS Tunny, a 'fast-attack' submarine  based in Pearl Harbor.  The sub actually went to Lahaina twice, and us sailors learned that Lahaina was a happening town.  We returned often when we could.

Well, we were wandering past the Lahaina Yacht Club and I dared my buddies to go in with me.  To assuage their concerns that we'd be unceremoniously (and immediately) tossed back into the street, I promised two rounds on me.

The place was empty, and the bartender was eager for company.  We chatted for a few minutes, guzzled our beers (sailors!) and a Fleetwood Mac song came over the stereo.  The bartender says, "Yeah, Mick and his crew were in here last week.  He has this big wooden yawl named Challenge, and always stops in for a few days when the boat's here."

"He had these long-sleeve t-shirts printed up for their cruise," he continued,  pointing to a rack of t-shirts illustrated by a sailboat being steered by a teddy bear, with Challenge: Pacific Cruise 1978 emblazoned on the right sleeve.  "Those are leftovers he donated to the Club.  You want one?"

Each of us bought one, finished our beers and headed out the door.  Now, however, we were wandering with a purpose: impostors pretending to be Mick Fleetwood's professional sailing crew. 

ooooh

this rocks

I wonder why 

How many bands have there been that shifted completely from one sound to another?

They were so much better w Peter Green. Love this era

I have Tusk, because I  bought it new, but the Bare Trees I acquired some years ago is more  favorite. My FM LP collection is gonna grow in the pre-Buckingham/Nicks days.

Thanks BillG for keeping this stuff alive.

They were so much better w Peter Green. Love this era