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Monday, July 7, 2008

Teddy Bears on Parade

Nicole, this is for you. Pictures taken of me and our high school drill team during my Sophomore year(1971-72). Unfortunately, these are the only pictures that I could find but, I know there are a few more in the basement storage room. Yes, Teddy Bears is a strange name for a drill team. I wonder if they have changed the name since then. What would you call them? Grizzettes?






What do you do in the summer time?


I practically lived in this pool during the summer. When you hear my story you'll know why. I remember those days, having to earn every penny along the way. My first summer job was far beyond the worst ever. The environment was exhausting, I had to stand(mostly sit) in the hot sun all day long, just wishing and hoping a kind stranger would stop to buy my delicious, warm, and tasty homemade punch (koolaide). After a long day at the office I had to spend my free time gathering soda bottles from all the neighbors, then I had to travel several miles pushing and pulling my trusty red wagon up hill both ways, just so I could trade my valuables in for enough money to buy the necessities ( candy, bubble gum, and liquorice ropes.) I sure hope kids appreciate how easy they have it now days. Why? Because: Grandpa and Grandma love to spoil the grand kids. We thoroughly enjoyed watching Kennedy, Tate, and Tia having a fabulous time in Pa Pa and Granny's backyard. The look on their faces and Kennedy's comment; " This is the best day of my life" made the purchase totally worth every penny we spent. The moral of the Story: Grandparents are suckers!!