Travel
I believe I mentioned I am going to Milwaukee to help my oldest brother and his wife celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next weekend. Since I'm counting on most of my siblings being there I've found some old photos to take along for old times' sake, and just came across a DVD of old movie film. I mean really old movie film - probably goes back to the late 1940's, and some of the scenes are priceless. The camera was owned by my Dad's sister and when she came to town she always recorded events in film. There is no sound, but I've already noticed a few scenes that my brothers are going to love, so get ready guys.
And to show how marvelously sophisticated I was, there is a short take on me coming home from work, dressed fit to kill, and walking up the sidewalk carrying my shoes (very, very high heels).
My aunt directed every move, so she then had me get into my Dad's new Pontiac and back out the driveway and then drive in again. It would be prize material except for carrying the shoes.
This is the same aunt whose gypsy blood I share. When she was approaching my age now she flew around the world - literally - stopping to visit anyone she had ever met who said "If you're ever in Timbuctu (or wherever), stop in and see us". Then she settled back down in the U.S., bought a Volkswagen Van (old hippie style) and drove several times back and forth across the country. She had that VW rigged out to live in when traveling. This is a woman at least in her 70's by that time, and I dedicated my short RVing lifestyle to her. I know she would approve of my current style of motels/tent camping across the country.
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Travel
Ready for Milwaukee!
I believe I mentioned I am going to Milwaukee to help my oldest brother and his wife celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary next weekend. Since I'm counting on most of my siblings being there I've found some old photos to take along for old times' sake, and just came across a DVD of old movie film. I mean really old movie film - probably goes back to the late 1940's, and some of the scenes are priceless. The camera was owned by my Dad's sister and when she came to town she always recorded events in film. There is no sound, but I've already noticed a few scenes that my brothers are going to love, so get ready guys.
And to show how marvelously sophisticated I was, there is a short take on me coming home from work, dressed fit to kill, and walking up the sidewalk carrying my shoes (very, very high heels).
My aunt directed every move, so she then had me get into my Dad's new Pontiac and back out the driveway and then drive in again. It would be prize material except for carrying the shoes.
This is the same aunt whose gypsy blood I share. When she was approaching my age now she flew around the world - literally - stopping to visit anyone she had ever met who said "If you're ever in Timbuctu (or wherever), stop in and see us". Then she settled back down in the U.S., bought a Volkswagen Van (old hippie style) and drove several times back and forth across the country. She had that VW rigged out to live in when traveling. This is a woman at least in her 70's by that time, and I dedicated my short RVing lifestyle to her. I know she would approve of my current style of motels/tent camping across the country.
- Below Par Today
I don't know if I've picked up a bug somewhere but I'm not feeling so well today. It didn't stop me from my walk at the gym, but I was sure glad when I got to the end of it and headed home. Now I'm not sure whether to eat...
- Departure Time Getting Close
I haven't yet started to pack anything in the suitcase, but I do have some of my clothes stacked on the bed. I used to be so organized and I just don't know what happened to me but I'm organized no more. I appreciate all the wonderful...
- Some Photos Taken At The Wedding
I forgot to take my camera into the church so I didn't get any of the ceremony, which was presided over by my youngest brother and deacon, Rob. The following pictures were taken by either Jeannie or me, and I haven't ever seen anyone else's...
- Quick Post
It will be just a quick post tonight, unless I start off on a tangent! I'll try to refrain. I took a roll of b&w film to the camera store to have it developed. You can't have b&w developed anywhere these days it seems, other...
- The Days Speed By
I don't know how, but they go faster and faster it seems. I drove to the Sac Food Co-op this morning and was pleasantly surprised to find today, being the first Friday of the month, gave me a 10% discount on all my purchases. After lunch...