My son turned 21 today. Took him to lunch and bought him his 1st legal beer!

[bluesbassman]

Time flies. Seems like just yesterday were playing hide and go seek in the backyard and horsey back rides on the living room floor.

He's getting ready to head back down to SLO to continue school. Sure going to miss him.

[Paulie]

1. What beer?

[bluesbassman]

3. Just a Corona...

At least it wasn't a Bud Light!

I'l teach him the finer points of beer appreciation later.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Happy Birthday to your son, my dear bluesbassman!

Ah, they do grow up so fast...

All the best to him!

[bluesbassman]

4. Thanks Peggy!

Indeed they do!

He's a good kid, I think he'll do fine.

[In_The_Wind]

5. Sounds like a great day.

[bluesbassman]

9. Yes, any day I can spend time with my son is a great day!

A birthday is just that much more special!

[MiddleFingerMom]

6. Now that he's an adult, tell him...

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... that he owes you some damn horsey back rides.
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I hope you kept count!!!
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[bluesbassman]

10. I think I'll save those markers a bit longer...

And maybe collect a few more if he gives me a grandson sometime down the road.

[Locut0s]

7. Happy birthday to your son!...

He's got some great years ahead of him!

Wish I could turn back the clock to that age. I'm still only 31 but I've spent the past decade or more dealing with issues I'd rather not have. I won't say they are wasted years cause they have helped me to build character and I am who I am, I won't every deny that. But it certainly could have been easier (though I can count my blessings that it could certainly have been much worse too).

[bluesbassman]

11. Thanks LocutOs!

You're at a great age, I really enjoyed my thirties!

You know we all experience issues, and while yours may have been more trying than others have had to deal with it sounds like you've learned from them and that my friend is all anyone can ask for!

[Rowdyboy]

8. Just finished a Corona in honor of your son.....

(At least that's my excuse!). Absolute best wishes to your son-may he have a full, rich, funny educational life that he won't regret when he's old and feeble.

What a fantasy for me at 59 to imagine being 21 again. It'll just keep getting better and better for him. May he enjoy it to the fullest.

[bluesbassman]

12. Thanks Rowdyboy! I'm with you, any excuse is a good one for a cold one!

Really appreciate the birthday wishes for my son. They're mine for him as well.

[pintobean]

13. My daughter punched me when I took her out for her 1st

legal drink. We love Mexican, so I took her to a local Mexican bar and grill. The hostess asked us if we needed a kid's menu and I busted up laughing. It was a pretty good punch, and I didn't see it coming.

It's great that you got to do that, bluesbassman. Your son will probably always remember it fondly. I was 2000 miles from home when I turned 21. I wish I could have shared that first legal drink with Dad.

[bluesbassman]

15. LOL. They asked my son for ID, and his face lit up as he pulled out his wallet.

Yes, it'll be a great memory for the both of us.

[panader0]

14. My son will turn 21 in November

He's a big strong lad, and it was strange going out to dinner with him lately and hearing him order a Dr Pepper.
I realized, hell, he's not 21 yet. By the way, I listened to your band in a recent post and like what I heard.
We also cover "All your Love"-I first heard it in 67 or 68 on the great Bluesbreakers album- Mayall, Clapton and McVie.

[bluesbassman]

16. Good looking young man. I hope you get the same opportunity I did!

Thanks for the props on the music. All Your Love is a great tune and covered by a lot of fine Bluesmen. Our version is closest to Otis Rush's take on it.

[fizzgig]

17. my dad got me cross eyed drunk for my 21st

and whomped my ass at pool. i hope it is as good a memory for your son as it is for me.

[bluesbassman]

18. LOL. Well, we both had to drive in Five-O infested territory, so we kept it down...

It was a great memory though and I'm glad you have one with your dad too fizz.

[jasond54231]

19. Congrats to your son for reaching that age

I remember my 21st birthday all too well. I proceeded to get hammered for several hours on that special occasion, after drinking about 2-3 whole bottles of Jack Daniels. Of course the hangover I got afterwards wasn't exactly pleasant...

[hrmjustin]

20. Wish you and your son the best!

[LWolf]

21. My mom took me out for lunch and a margarita on my 21st.

Now my sons are in their 30s, and I spent some days pub-hopping with the oldest last month.

Time flies.

I love having adult sons.