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oldsoldier 
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Only about 10-15 left on this ride. Was working in the yard today, and had my sirius radio going. Just reflecting as Anna (step-daughter) started school, the city pools closed last Sunday, and the house is now quiet as Momma is working and Anna is back to school.
As I was working a song from a long time ago played and the memories of summers long past filled my head. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvUQcnfwUUM&feature=related And to add to the memories right after that was this summer classic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaLg0ohodRU There are nights I just sit on the porch with my radio going with Classic Vinyl the songs of my youth going. Occasionally a song comes on and I reflect on loves lost, the ex-wives and where they are now, my first wife my high school sweetheart is not doing well, we were born a day apart, our mothers shared the hospital room on our births, we went to high school together, we graduated, I went into the Army and we married before I left for that year. We divorced in 1977, the kids stayed with her, and I moved on with my career. When my mom was in the assisted care home in Kingston, NY in 09, Linda, the ex took the time and came up to review the facility since she worked in a simular facility in Tenn. We talked for awhile, we took a ride on my Harley downtown to Kingston and had dinner, and we just laughed about all the old times. We have grown considerably since 77, and a lot has happened since then. The comment that really stuck and still does was when she said as I dropped her off at her car was, maybe we should have tried harder, no matter how long it has been, take my word for it you allways remmember your first. Music has been my escape for all these years, whether listening to the radio or at a concert, or playing with sons band, there are certian songs that just bring back memories and the occasion tear from this 'oldsoldier'. And now that Danny and Clarence are gone, I will always regret not going to one of the Springsteen Shows of the last tour. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vC3FHlpV3I |
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stratoaxe
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 1:26am |
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I love music. When I was a kid I slept on the porch of my parents place in an old military cot with a radio blaring oldies music just listening to the woods and staring at the stars. It kind of carried on, and now my favorite part about going downtown with friends is coming home around midnight or one, friends passed out since im sober and DD always, listening to some relaxing music and watching the city go by. It's moments like that where I'm fully relaxed and happy.
On a related note, Micheal Mann is a genius at mixing music and late night drives in the city. Watch Heat or Collateral and you can just let yourself go in the mood of the audio visuals. |
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Kayback
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 2:56am |
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Jumping on the "lets make OS feel old bandwagon, I was born in 77.
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Pedicabo ego vos et irrumabo. H = 2
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 3:06am |
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stratoaxe
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 5:01am |
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86...Choop is younger than me??
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 6:51am |
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67. I need a song that urgently ushers in winter
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 12:15pm |
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I don't think my parents even knew each other in 1977. I was born in 88
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SSOK
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 3:02pm |
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I was born in 1991. Go me. Anyway, I feel I am in the same boat as the rest of you, albeit I am younger. When I was in middle school and high school a bunch of friends(or, just the girl I dated through highschool) and I would always hang out at this secluded park at night and sit on the dugout roofs and hang out. Although most of the time, I would just stare at the stars. With the small amount of light pollution it was nice.OS, not to rub it in your face, I saw Bruce live in the old Giants Stadium either 7/26/08 or 7/28/08. I remember the date because I have a t shirt that reads on the back:
BRUCE
E STREET
7.26/27/28
and the 27th is my brithday, and I didnt see him on my birthday. It twas a great concert.
As for the whole "summer nights" expierence that everyone talks about... it is one reason why I would love to move out to the country. Suburbia is alright, but...
Edit: I also love the Mungo Jerry song. Edited by SSOK - 20 August 2011 at 3:04pm |
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tallen702
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 6:44pm |
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Wow, I thought Kayback was way older than me, but it turns out he's only got two years on me. '79
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Linus
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 7:09pm |
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88. Been alive in 4 different decades. Grr.
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Posted: 20 August 2011 at 7:37pm |
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1992. go me -_-
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Posted: 21 August 2011 at 12:08am |
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1991 for this guy!
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Posted: 21 August 2011 at 12:43am |
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rockin' the '93!
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oldsoldier
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Posted: 21 August 2011 at 12:48am |
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Oldest Daughter born 1974, and I got boots older than most of you...LoL
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kickinwing2010
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Posted: 21 August 2011 at 1:03am |
What on earth boots are you buying? Because I have been trouble with most of my boots that i've bought recently. Specifically Justin and there terrible customer service.
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deadeye007
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Posted: 21 August 2011 at 1:29am |
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83. Part of me wishes I was born in 79 just because of the Smashing Pumpkins song
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Posted: 22 August 2011 at 10:42am |
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'89 since we're doing that. |
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