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Thread Number: 14085
Someone had a wonderful Christmas, once upon a time... |
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| Post# 149032 8/26/2011 at 23:44 (4,618 days old) by electrolux~137 () | ||
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Look under the tree to the right!
Also, how many can identify the black squarish-shaped thing in the foreground just to the right of the butt of the air rifle? ("I can! I can!!") 
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Post# 149064 , Reply# 2 8/27/2011 at 05:05 (4,618 days old) by tolivac  (Greenville,NC) |
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Lest we not forget the sled leaning on the wall for all except maybe the Misses to ride that snowy Christmas day!! | ||
| Post# 149077 , Reply# 3 8/27/2011 at 06:54 (4,618 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Shotgun! Is a Model 1897 Winchester 12 gauge, And the outboard is either a 3 or 5 horsepower Johnson Sea Horse, of early postwar vintage! | ||
| Post# 149137 , Reply# 6 8/27/2011 at 15:07 (4,617 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Left your shotgun! Yeah, and it was also the time when your kids minded and wouldnt have touched that gun for anything!! Because the parents would have busted your ass!! | ||
| Post# 149138 , Reply# 7 8/27/2011 at 15:08 (4,617 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Donald.. Wants the tree, C-7 lights, lead icicles, and war time ornaments! | ||
| Post# 149140 , Reply# 8 8/27/2011 at 15:45 (4,617 days old) by xraytech () | ||
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I just love the look of Chrstmas trees of the time, I think it is the heavyamount of icesicles that gives it that special look | ||
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Post# 149155 , Reply# 10 8/27/2011 at 16:28 (4,617 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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Post# 149196 , Reply# 12 8/27/2011 at 21:46 (4,617 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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Kevin,
I use humor to cover a lot of unsavory and painful things from my past. I am a couple of years older than you. I agree with your comments above. I too, was forced to fit in and when I didn't, in grade school, junior high and senior high, the results were bad. To this day, I don't remember any of those years. I really only remember my youth after I had left the tyranny of my parent's home. Sadly, for my parents, especially my father, he did not have to the capacity to love and father his children. For reasons not known completely to me, I was the target of much of his wrath. This is all in the past and I have found forgiveness for both mother and father. I am glad I did not father children as I think, "the sins of the father are visited on children". It took many years to let a lot of the past go. There were no, "good old days", for me and my siblings. Christmas was always a nightmare and to this day I do nothing to observe or celebrate--it is too much of painful reminder of the past. All that said, again, I agree with your post and now you may have some understanding of mine. I'm a longtime poster here and my longtime friends are familiar with me. Be of good cheer, Charlie | ||
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Post# 149249 , Reply# 15 8/28/2011 at 10:59 (4,617 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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Kevin,
Thanks for sharing part of your life with us. To expound a bit--I did not see or speak to my parents for almost the last 20 years of their lives. I did not attend the funeral of either one and have no issues with that at all. They had died for me long ago. Actually, I felt relieved when they were both gone. They could never hurt me in anyway, shape or form again. Many years ago I sought help to move on. I really became a better person when I forgave them their transgressions. I grew to feel sorry for them and still do to this day. They were almost objects of pity. I don't know what happened to them in their youth--but, something did. By their own choosing they never got to know their 3 youngest children, myself included. And, in my opinion, those 3 are the special ones out of the 5. Interesting how life plays itself out. At this stage, (6 decades on the planet!), I have nothing but gratitude in my heart and life. Your sons are fortunate. I know I would NOT have been a good father. It is a good thing some come out of a bad situation and still have kids! Otherwise there would be no future for so many. Again, I thank you for being so open. Say hello to the boys for me. Charlie PS-Thanks Keith for the offer! I'll keep it in mind. Hey, many have endured far worse. I consider myself quite blessed. | ||
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Post# 149303 , Reply# 17 8/28/2011 at 18:19 (4,616 days old) by Air-WayCharlie (USA) |
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Kevin,
If you love vacuums and help younger people...............well, it doesn't get much better than that! Thanks for your exchanges here. You should come to a convention someday and get to meet all us. There are close friends of mine that I refer to as, "damaged goods", but I love them dearly. We all walked through fire and survived and have had damn good lives! You can choose to be a victom or be like butter and rise above it. We opted to be butttery! Charlie | ||
| Post# 149448 , Reply# 18 8/29/2011 at 16:51 (4,615 days old) by Floor-A-Matic (somewhere) | ||
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I sure LOVE that retro look! That'll be what I'll be putting up this Christmas! | ||
| Post# 149599 , Reply# 21 8/30/2011 at 15:32 (4,614 days old) by luxman107 (USA ) | ||
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Definately reminds me of the trees of my childhood including the c 7 lights the old style blinds with the cloth behind..The star brite ornements on the tree..Fantastic picture | ||
| Post# 149650 , Reply# 22 8/30/2011 at 21:21 (4,614 days old) by Real1 () | ||
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It's.... a "Christmas Story" moment for sure. Ralphie & his family would be proud.;-) | ||
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