Blog contributer Mike Purdy recently talked about skitching when he left a comment. Now, we have all done some bad things in life, especially growing up as youngsters but skitching had to be one of the worst. What, you don’t know what I’m talking about?
Let me explain.
Skitching is grabbing onto the back bumper of a [...]
Archive for November, 2007
SKITCHING
Posted in Blog, tagged Skitching on November 30, 2007 | 14 Comments »
YOUR FIRST GIG
Posted in Blog, tagged F-Train, Key Food, Work on November 23, 2007 | 23 Comments »
For the people who grew up in Windsor Terrace during the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s, do you recall your first job, but within the neighborhood? I’m talking about something you did within a mile or two of your house? (Getting on the ‘F’ train and going into Manhattan doesn’t count).
Did you have a paper route? [...]
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Posted in Blog, tagged Greenwood Lake, Turkey on November 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. I recall going upstate to Greenwood Lake with my family to celebrate along with my cousins. We always would put on a ‘play’ for the adults. If we happened to stay home, we’d eat turkey, stuffing and sit around the table telling stories and of [...]
YOUR SONG
Posted in Bad Company, Boston, Elton John, Joe Farrell, Kansas, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Stevie Wonder, Ted Nugent, tagged Music, Saint Francis College on November 20, 2007 | 5 Comments »
Growing up in Windsor Terrace, not only was sports a big part of our lives, but music also helped us make it through the day (and night).
I recall listening to 45’s, album’s and 8-track’s. I enjoyed all types of music. Motown, Rock, Dance, and soul.
Taping songs off the radio was a favorite thing to do; [...]
THE BLOG
Posted in John Corrar, Sanders theater, tagged Rolling Stones, Sanders theater, Windsor Terrace on November 12, 2007 | 11 Comments »
I am so thrilled that many people have visited and been able to comment on the Blog. It’s wonderful hearing all the stories and sharing memories. Thank you to everyone. Keep passing the Blog address along to anyone who grew up or is still living in the greatest neighborhood in the world, [...]
