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jstephens9:
--- Quote from: Shakestheground on December 31, 2007, 02:12:08 pm ---That is a wonderful story Jack, have you any idea where Tony is today? I had a serious crush on my cousin Tony when I was in High School. That was a long convoluted tale. Owell,
I hope you have a wonderful 2008 Jack, take care, and enjoy your days!
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Yes I actually do know where Tony is or at least I did a few years ago. Tony became an airline pilot and was living in Philadelphia. I never knew what he grew up to look like so I guess I still remember him as he looked in the 4th grade. I always thought he probably turned out to be this really good looking man. His father was known to be quite attractive to the ladies. I believe I may have talked to him in very early high school, but I'm not positive. Anyway, once a few years ago I called his father's number to maybe ask about getting his address. It had been so long ago that I had no idea that he would even remember me. So anyway a male answered the phone and I said, "Can I speak to Tony?" The voice from the other end said, "This is Tony." At which point I went practically speechless since I had no idea he would be there. I believe it was around the holidays so I guess that was why. Anyway I sounded like a bumbling idiot I know. I tried to explain who I was, but he said he did not remember me. I was completely crushed :'( For some reason I thought he did. It just seemed there was something in his voice. Maybe it was just some left over fantasy idea I had in my head. He sounded to me just like he had the last time I talked to him. Anyway, it was a very uncomfortable situation, but I did ask him about himself. That is when he told me he was a pilot and that he now lived in Philadelphia. So I finally bumbled around and told him I was sorry to bother him. I guess I will never know if he truly did remember me somewhere in the back regions of his mind. I do remember sending a letter to him at his father's address right after that telling him that it was good talking to him even though he didn't remember me. I had to leave that door open a crack. I have never heard from him, but I am glad I called whether he knew who I was or not. It seemed to provide some kind of closure to someone who was and always will be special to me.
Now, tell us about your Cousin Tony :)
Shakesthecoffecan:
Wow, sorry to hear that Jack. Everyone is different. I am glad my childhood frined Darryl remembered me as an adult, of course as his schizophrenia progressed I wished sometimes he didn't.
A few years ago I was at an alumni weekend at my collect and this girl approached me and so glad to see me and I didn't know who the hell she was. I apologized profusely and blamed it on drugs and the next day she appeared wearing her hair the way she did 20 years ago and I was like OMG I know you! And we recounted many memories of one another.
Scott6373:
It's funny Jack, but as I read that recounting of your reunion with Tony, I wonderred where along the way we lose childhood ability to lose things yet still find mud fun to play with, or toads that you catch in the mud a blast. Somewhere in our transition from childhood to adulthood we are all taught that losing (a person, or at games, etc) is bad and a hurting thing. Is it all born out of regret? Probably IMO.
Shasta542:
--- Quote from: Shakestheground on December 31, 2007, 02:43:56 pm ---Wow, sorry to hear that Jack. Everyone is different. I am glad my childhood frined Darryl remembered me as an adult, of course as his schizophrenia progressed I wished sometimes he didn't.
A few years ago I was at an alumni weekend at my collect and this girl approached me and so glad to see me and I didn't know who the hell she was. I apologized profusely and blamed it on drugs and the next day she appeared wearing her hair the way she did 20 years ago and I was like OMG I know you! And we recounted many memories of one another.
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Who knew they would come in handy one day. :P
Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: jstephens9 on December 31, 2007, 01:42:37 pm ---Ok, I will let you all know who my present avatar is. His name is Peter Brown and he was in a short lived TV western named "Laredo." I looked to see when the original show was on and Jeff is right it was a western from the '60s. It only ran for two seasons, 1965 - 1966 and 1966 - 1967. It was a tale of the Texas Rangers. I think I saw it in reruns since it came on at some odd time that I would have been up. Whenever I saw it I was when I was a very small child. Now here is the funny part this actor was probably the first one I ever had a crush on. He played Chad Cooper. The really funny part is that I can remember being glued to the TV set although I would have been much too young to know what a crush was. I just remember I liked looking at the cowboys, especially him :laugh: although there was another guy in his group of Rangers that I also liked. Obviously that showed my sexual orientation was completely in place way before I even knew what sex or sexual orientations were. I can remember thinking how much I would like to live with him and the other Rangers :D :laugh: Here are a couple more pictures, one of which is the avatar this was taken from. I want to make sure Jeff can see it. And I do agree I still think he is sure is cute. I must have had good taste then too ;D
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H-o-o-o-l-y-y-y crap, Jack! Honest to God, I thought it might be Peter Brown! I remember him, and I remember Laredo. Peter Brown was the one who was always dressed nicer than the others. ;D
I ought to check IMDb, see whatever became of him.
Thanks for sharing the other pictures.
BTW, this weekend I already accomplished one of my goals for '08, learn to drink Jack Daniels in preparation for the roundup (since, apparently, you can't get decent scotch north of Denver ::) ). I'll split a bottle with you--Old No. 7 is pretty good stuff! ;D
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