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Thread #133515 Message #3030606
Posted By: Ed T
12-Nov-10 - 04:11 PM
Thread Name: BS: What to do when ya gettin old
Subject: RE: BS: What to do when ya gettin old
I recall as a 12-year-old, in the 60's, visiting relatives near Boston.
My uncle, whom I had never met before, was a small and funny looking older gent, a former Newfoundlander who turned out to be quite a likable and humorous fellow.
A memorable moment was when we were walking down a busy street. He pointed out two very pretty and well-dressed 20-ish working women waiting for a bus. "Let's have some fun", he said. After waiting for a few minutes at the bus stop he approached one and said "where were you last night, I waited for you for two hours, and you didn't show". The look of total puzzlement on both women was amazing to me.
Looking back, in today's world, the impact would be much less. And, possibly he could now be arrested )I am sure there are a number of charges to choose from). But, I admit, back then it made a real impact on me...and I liked that old funny guy, my uncle.