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Tom Hannon
03-30-2013, 06:27 AM
The Daily Sun was at my house late last week with a reporter, photographer and video technician. The article is expected to be in papers sometime early next week. Keep an eye on it. On the day the article appears in the paper, there will be a video of the interview played on Channel 2 at 6:00 on the same day. Is this my fifteen minutes of fame? For those who see me regularly please save the addition of the paper so I can mail it to my friends and relatives.

graciegirl
03-30-2013, 06:35 AM
Tommy? Now what have you done? ;)

I can't wait to see.

Something nice I bet.

Can you give us a hint?

A hole in one?

You are expecting?

Tom Hannon
03-30-2013, 06:54 AM
Tommy? Now what have you done? ;)

I can't wait to see.

Something nice I bet.

Can you give us a hint?

A hole in one?

You are expecting?

Not expecting. Not about last month hole in one either. And no, Gracie, I haven't done anything bad. It is just Tommy being Tommy. I'd tell you but I'd rather keep you guys is suspense. What I'd really like to see is the video which I can't see without Comcast. Hopefully, someone will record it for me and invite me over to watch it.

Tom Hannon
03-30-2013, 09:10 AM
There is an outside chance of the article being in tomorrows paper but I don't want to take any attention away from the Easter bunny. Let him/her have their day. Tommy can wait until next week.

Taltarzac725
03-30-2013, 09:17 AM
The Daily Sun was at my house late last week with a reporter, photographer and video technician. The article is expected to be in papers sometime early next week. Keep an eye on it. On the day the article appears in the paper, there will be a video of the interview played on Channel 2 at 6:00 on the same day. Is this my fifteen minutes of fame? For those who see me regularly please save the addition of the paper so I can mail it to my friends and relatives.

Interesting. Very interesting.

I do not get Comcast either so I have to wait for a description of the video.

Bill-n-Brillo
03-30-2013, 09:29 AM
Photo of Tom Hannon, soon to appear in The Daily Sun and on Channel 2:

https://twimg0-a.akamaihd.net/profile_images/75491476/NolteMug-tightcrop.jpg

:shocked:



:jester: (you know I'm just joshin'.....)

Your friend,
Bill :wave:

Dr Winston O Boogie jr
03-30-2013, 09:39 AM
You make one mistake in your life forty years ago and they never stop hounding you about it.

Tom Hannon
03-30-2013, 09:46 AM
Thank god the statute of limitations ran out. By the way. I combed my hair for the interview and the picture Bill sent was me on a bad day. I should look much better in the Daily Sun. At least i hope so

mojoe
03-30-2013, 09:54 AM
Thanks for the heads up Tom. Looking forward to the article.

graciegirl
03-30-2013, 09:58 AM
Tommy, did they ever take down that picture of you in the Lady Lake post office? I don't think it flattered you at all.:shocked:




I too am just pulling on your leg.

Us Ohio people can't stop teasin' the people we like a lot.

Tom Hannon
03-30-2013, 10:39 AM
I agree but since i try to keep my hair shorter, nobody recognizes ma from that picture. I also filed down my fangs since then. Besides that picture was taken 40 years ago when i was 25. As Winston said earlier. People cant forget about the mistake i made 40 years ago.

skyguy79
03-30-2013, 11:42 AM
The Daily Sun was at my house late last week with a reporter, photographer and video technician. The article is expected to be in papers sometime early next week. Keep an eye on it. On the day the article appears in the paper, there will be a video of the interview played on Channel 2 at 6:00 on the same day. Is this my fifteen minutes of fame? For those who see me regularly please save the addition of the paper so I can mail it to my friends and relatives.Rumor has it that the video begins with the police breaking down your front door with a ram rod? Oh boy, tuning in for this reality video is a must for sure!!! :coolsmiley::1rotfl:

DAWN MARIE
03-30-2013, 12:04 PM
They took my picture today for the Village Magazine. I ran the Villages Race at the Polo Fields. The Sun was also there today as well. They've caught me in the past as well. In January 2012 my husband and I had the Village Magazine coveted Cover so that was more of a big deal. It's not hard to be a celebrity in TV.

bandsdavis
03-30-2013, 03:43 PM
Tommy? Now what have you done? ;)

I can't wait to see.

Something nice I bet.

Can you give us a hint?

A hole in one?

You are expecting?

Gotta be about Tommy The Villages greatest music lover!

graciegirl
03-30-2013, 06:57 PM
They took my picture today for the Village Magazine. I ran the Villages Race at the Polo Fields. The Sun was also there today as well. They've caught me in the past as well. In January 2012 my husband and I had the Village Magazine coveted Cover so that was more of a big deal. It's not hard to be a celebrity in TV.

Was that the photo of you with your hookah pipe? ;)

BobnBev
03-30-2013, 07:01 PM
Tommy? Now what have you done? ;)

I can't wait to see.

Something nice I bet.

Can you give us a hint?

A hole in one?

You are expecting?
Maybe he's expecting a hole in one.:a040::a040::bigbow:

Boudicca
03-30-2013, 07:37 PM
Perhaps the interview might be connected withTommy's role as an author.......................

graciegirl
03-30-2013, 07:39 PM
Perhaps the interview might be connected withTommy's role as an author.......................

Either that or the recent centerfold in Playgirl............

Dr Winston O Boogie jr
03-30-2013, 07:51 PM
Gotta be about Tommy The Villages greatest music lover!

He can't love music that much. He comes and listens to me sing every week.

bandsdavis
03-30-2013, 08:12 PM
He can't love music that much. He comes and listens to me sing every week.

i said that he loves music, not that he's a critic. :a040: Besides, you do pretty good, Dr. W.

DAWN MARIE
03-30-2013, 09:21 PM
Was that the photo of you with your hookah pipe? ;)

No....more like me puking at the finish line...:ohdear:

Tom Hannon
03-30-2013, 09:26 PM
Maybe he's expecting a hole in one.:a040::a040::bigbow:

The hole in one I got a month ago. 158 yards. 6 iron

CFrance
03-30-2013, 09:27 PM
What section of the paper will it be in?

Tom Hannon
03-30-2013, 09:29 PM
What section of the paper will it be in?

The front page. Only the best for Tommy.

CFrance
03-30-2013, 09:52 PM
The front page. Only the best for Tommy.

:bigbow: :MOJE_whot::MOJE_whot:

njbchbum
03-30-2013, 10:00 PM
tommy - easter or not - you can come to my house to watch comcast! if it's tomorrow you are invited to share the eater bread that is in the oven baking now, or the pignoli cookies made last nite or the iced dorrals made this afternoon or the fig/date/raisin/ cookies to be made in the morning! :) if it is any other day you can share whatever is left over! bring your wife, too! ;) pm me for tele/address

CaptJohn
03-30-2013, 10:23 PM
I won't need a certified copy, just an email transcript will do! :laugh:

Tom Hannon
03-31-2013, 05:14 AM
tommy - easter or not - you can come to my house to watch comcast! if it's tomorrow you are invited to share the eater bread that is in the oven baking now, or the pignoli cookies made last nite or the iced dorrals made this afternoon or the fig/date/raisin/ cookies to be made in the morning! :) if it is any other day you can share whatever is left over! bring your wife, too! ;) pm me for tele/address

Thanks for the invite, NJ. But lucky for you, I will decline. A half dozen close friends have offered the same deal. Since the article is not in today's (Easter Sunday) paper we don't have to worry about upstaging The Easter Bunny or interrupting dinner or desert. The reporter kind of figured, the article will be in the paper toward the earlier part of Monday or Tuesday's edition.

graciegirl
03-31-2013, 07:06 AM
Thanks for the invite, NJ. But lucky for you, I will decline. A half dozen close friends have offered the same deal. Since the article is not in today's (Easter Sunday) paper we don't have to worry about upstaging The Easter Bunny or interrupting dinner or desert. The reporter kind of figured, the article will be in the paper toward the earlier part of Monday or Tuesday's edition.


Will you sign my copy?:thumbup:

Tom Hannon
03-31-2013, 07:37 AM
Of course.
NOTE: This article as Shrandell suggested has nothing to do with my writing, nor does it have anything to do with my love of music as Bandsdavis said.
It will be more fun to keep the mystery until then. But I hope you're not disappointed. It is nothing earth shattering and I didn't find the cure to cancer or world peace. Just a nice story.

graciegirl
03-31-2013, 08:42 AM
Of course.
NOTE: This article as Shrandell suggested has nothing to do with my writing, nor does it have anything to do with my love of music as Bandsdavis said.
It will be more fun to keep the mystery until then. But I hope you're not disappointed. It is nothing earth shattering and I didn't find the cure to cancer or world peace. Just a nice story.

Tommy. YOU are a villager. That in itself makes the whole place nicer!

vj1213
03-31-2013, 08:54 AM
I know the secret!!! But I'll never tell!

Tom Hannon
03-31-2013, 09:05 AM
I know the secret!!! But I'll never tell!

Good girl, Vivian. Lets keep everyone in suspense.

Tom Hannon
04-01-2013, 05:22 AM
I just read this mornings paper and nothing about Tommy. Guess we have to wait another day.

graciegirl
04-01-2013, 07:02 AM
Is this another rumor??????

vj1213
04-01-2013, 07:32 AM
I can'r keep it secret anymore....Tom just found out he's Harold's illegitimate son!!! :pepper2: :a20:

Tom Hannon
04-01-2013, 07:51 AM
Vivian let the cat out of the bag. And because I am Harold Schwartz son, I will take care of those who have been nice to me on TOTV. People like Gracie who have been ambassadors for the Villages, their mortgages will be paid in full. For those who have paid off their homes, I will reimburse them up to $500,000. Sorry Bill (Brillo) you don't make the cut. I ain't helping you.

Bill-n-Brillo
04-01-2013, 08:06 AM
Vivian let the cat out of the bag. And because I am Harold Schwartz son, I will take care of those who have been nice to me on TOTV. People like Gracie who have been ambassadors for the Villages, their mortgages will be paid in full. For those who have paid off their homes, I will reimburse them up to $500,000. Sorry Bill (Brillo) you don't make the cut. I ain't helping you.

Ha-ha!!! :1rotfl:

I know you're only April Foolin' me, Tom! :pepper2:

Bill :wave:

graciegirl
04-01-2013, 08:26 AM
Oh WELL SHOOT. I thought it was for real. I forgot it is April first. sigh.

Taltarzac725
04-01-2013, 08:28 AM
Maybe Tom Hannon is that lost fifth Beatle??

Tom Hannon
04-01-2013, 08:33 AM
Oh WELL SHOOT. I thought it was for real. I forgot it is April first. sigh.

The newspaper article is legit. I do expect sometime this week,

Dr Winston O Boogie jr
04-01-2013, 08:42 PM
I didn't see anything in the paper today Tommy. I do hope that they are not going to divulge any details about "the incident".

I always say forgive and forget but you know how some people are.

Taltarzac725
04-03-2013, 01:18 PM
The Daily Sun was at my house late last week with a reporter, photographer and video technician. The article is expected to be in papers sometime early next week. Keep an eye on it. On the day the article appears in the paper, there will be a video of the interview played on Channel 2 at 6:00 on the same day. Is this my fifteen minutes of fame? For those who see me regularly please save the addition of the paper so I can mail it to my friends and relatives.

Still waiting on your article, Tommy, unless it appeared on a different page and I missed it.

2BNTV
04-03-2013, 02:48 PM
Tommy:

Did you resign as GM of the NY Yankees? I follow sports closely but that's my guess and I'm sticking to it. :smiley:

Tom Hannon
04-03-2013, 03:53 PM
Not sure what happened to the article in Daily Sun. Was told it would be in paper by end of this week or early next week. That was a week ago. If the article isn't in the paper, I will contact the paper and see what happened to it. The paper had a reporter who stayed for almost two hours and she couldn't write fast enough. They also sent a photographer and a guy who took videos. The video (if the article ever makes the paper) will be shown on Comcast Channel 2 at 6pm of the same day. I'm as anxious as everyone else.

AS far as being The Yankees GM. I haven't been hired yet. Dont blame me for the mess they're in. It isn't my fault.

DougB
04-03-2013, 03:56 PM
We are waiting as fast as we can.

ajbrown
04-03-2013, 04:27 PM
Lets say that Tom has this neighbor, who recently came home one day tired from a trip and had all of these news papers in his yard. Lets say this neighbor seemed to take it well and with a wry smile, said good one "Tommy"...

Now imagine this neighbor does some plotting. His payback is to send over someone pretending to be a reporter to Tom's house ......... <continue on your own>

Oh c'mon it is as possible as any other :a20:

Tom Hannon
04-03-2013, 06:20 PM
Good one AJ. But you're not close. I ran into Gracie today at Oakwoods and the mystery is still not known. I think even Gracie thinks I am pulling her leg.

keithwand
04-04-2013, 09:45 AM
Tommy and The Who?

Taltarzac725
04-04-2013, 10:32 AM
Good one AJ. But you're not close. I ran into Gracie today at Oakwoods and the mystery is still not known. I think even Gracie thinks I am pulling her leg.

I am still looking for it, Tommy. Did you invent a new drink?

Tom Hannon
04-04-2013, 10:47 AM
I'm still waiting also. Not sure why the delay. Perhaps the Daily Sun will have a special pull out section for the weekend entitled "Trials and Tribulations of Tommy." The photographer took about fifty pictures and another video technician interviewed and recorded me for over a half hour. Kayla (the reporter) couldn't jot down notes fast enough. I know the TOTV people are anxious about the story in the paper...but so am I. Hopefully the article will make the Friday paper.

villages07
04-04-2013, 01:09 PM
Tom...maybe they are waiting for the Saturday MIX Insert. Don't give up hope!

Taltarzac725
04-04-2013, 01:51 PM
I'm still waiting also. Not sure why the delay. Perhaps the Daily Sun will have a special pull out section for the weekend entitled "Trials and Tribulations of Tommy." The photographer took about fifty pictures and another video technician interviewed and recorded me for over a half hour. Kayla (the reporter) couldn't jot down notes fast enough. I know the TOTV people are anxious about the story in the paper...but so am I. Hopefully the article will make the Friday paper.

Sounds like a collection of some kind?

Golf tees?
Beer mugs?
Match booklets from where you played in a band?
Golf ball logos?

CFrance
04-04-2013, 02:31 PM
Sounds like a collection of some kind?

Golf tees?
Beer mugs?
Match booklets from where you played in a band?
Golf ball logos?

Milk shake glasses? :shrug:

natickdan
04-04-2013, 04:12 PM
Tommy, rumor has it that the paper plans to release the article upon the Yankees first win. I guess we'll have to wait a while longer, old friend!

BogeyBoy
04-04-2013, 04:17 PM
Tommy,

56 comments and the article hasn't hit the press yet. WOW! I'm sure computer keys will be humming once we see the article.

Tom Hannon
04-04-2013, 05:38 PM
Tommy,

56 comments and the article hasn't hit the press yet. WOW! I'm sure computer keys will be humming once we see the article.

If it isn't in tomorrows paper I will copy and paste BogeyBoy's post and send to the newspaper to show how URGENT it is to get the presses running. The world is waiting. If that doesn't work I will ask all 88,000 members of TOTV to call the paper and say "Where is Tommy's article and threaten to cancel subscription if it isn't in paper."

On a serious note, the article isn't going to change the world and it isn't that earth shattering but suspense is building because nobody has a clue to what it's about. And if it isn't in paper soon, I might forget what it is about also.

Tom Hannon
04-04-2013, 05:38 PM
Tommy, rumor has it that the paper plans to release the article upon the Yankees first win. I guess we'll have to wait a while longer, old friend!

That means tonight because Andy is pitching.

gomoho
04-04-2013, 05:40 PM
The Plot Thickens:boom:

Tom Hannon
04-04-2013, 05:41 PM
Milk shake glasses? :shrug:

I am holding pina colada's in my hand. Not milk shakes. Curtosy of Cody's.

Blessed2BNTV
04-04-2013, 09:06 PM
Tommy, rumor has it that the paper plans to release the article upon the Yankees first win. I guess we'll have to wait a while longer, old friend!

Now we will know The Rest of the Story......Yankees won!

Tom Hannon
04-05-2013, 04:31 AM
Not in the paper again. Time to contact paper and tell them to read this thread. By popular demand, they need to go to press with the Tommy story.

delima2000
04-05-2013, 05:41 AM
:MOJE_whot:The cats out of the bag. Your story was just on the television. They said it should be in the paper this coming week. I'm not going to tell just in case no one saw it,but I now know.

Tom Hannon
04-05-2013, 05:46 AM
:MOJE_whot:The cats out of the bag. Your story was just on the television. They said it should be in the paper this coming week. I'm not going to tell just in case no one saw it,but I now know.

Are you pulling my leg, Delima . Was it on TV? If your serious let me know becuase I intend to contact the paper this weekend.

delima2000
04-05-2013, 05:56 AM
Just sent you a message. Keep watching the TV they rerun the story. It should be on soon

Tom Hannon
04-05-2013, 06:10 AM
Okay Delima has verified what the Tommy story is about. Which means it should be in paper soon. Hopefully, Delima will keep the secret and allow the suspense to build. Problem now is, I do not have Comcast and I can't record the video. (My fifteen minutes of fame) If anyone else can record it for me I would appreciate it. Not sure if it will be shown again or if there is a way to record a replay. The video was supposed to be shown the same day the article was in paper. On Channel 2 at 6 o'clock.

delima2000
04-05-2013, 06:14 AM
:cryin2:Sorry I can't help you. I don't have a recorder to record it.

Taltarzac725
04-05-2013, 07:02 AM
Okay Delima has verified what the Tommy story is about. Which means it should be in paper soon. Hopefully, Delima will keep the secret and allow the suspense to build. Problem now is, I do not have Comcast and I can't record the video. (My fifteen minutes of fame) If anyone else can record it for me I would appreciate it. Not sure if it will be shown again or if there is a way to record a replay. The video was supposed to be shown the same day the article was in paper. On Channel 2 at 6 o'clock.

I will watch for the article. We have Prism not Comcast so I cannot see the video. Did you write a new song for the developer?

ajbrown
04-05-2013, 07:05 AM
I think some hints may have been disclosed in other musings from Tom on this site....:read:

kathy and al
04-05-2013, 07:06 AM
Tom: Call the Daily Sun. They will make you a DVD disc of the presentation for $15.00.

Dr Winston O Boogie jr
04-05-2013, 07:23 AM
Just saw the story on the telly, Tom. Very nice article.

I'm also glad to know that the joint forces of the CIA, ASPCA and BPOE won't be showing up at your doorstep again.

CFrance
04-05-2013, 07:30 AM
Somebody might know how to record this and post it on you tube. (Unfortunately, not me because I have direct TV.) Then we could all see it.

LyndaS
04-05-2013, 08:12 AM
Hi Tom,

I made a copy to DVD if you would like to have it?

Lynda

Tom Hannon
04-05-2013, 08:14 AM
Hi Tom,

I made a copy to DVD if you would like to have it?

Lynda

Fantastic. Is there any way you can post it on TOTV? Perhaps one of our computer wizs can help post it. If not, where do you live? Ill pick up the video. Thanks again. Did I look like you thought I'd look.

LyndaS
04-05-2013, 08:31 AM
I would think the format would have to be changed to either avi or mp3 or 4 to post. I will check what the requirements are. Will send you a pm.

You looked much younger. :)

eweissenbach
04-05-2013, 09:13 AM
If it isn't in tomorrows paper I will copy and paste BogeyBoy's post and send to the newspaper to show how URGENT it is to get the presses running. The world is waiting. If that doesn't work I will ask all 88,000 members of TOTV to call the paper and say "Where is Tommy's article and threaten to cancel subscription if it isn't in paper."

On a serious note, the article isn't going to change the world and it isn't that earth shattering but suspense is building because nobody has a clue to what it's about. And if it isn't in paper soon, I might forget what it is about also.

I am back in Missourah and without access to channel 2 or the happy paper. Can you post it here and/or on Facebook when it comes out. M

LyndaS
04-05-2013, 11:57 AM
I hope this works :)

Tom Hannon - YouTube (http://youtu.be/IqgB8NLFaOo)

Lynda

Cisco Kid
04-05-2013, 12:00 PM
I hope this works :)

Tom Hannon - YouTube (http://youtu.be/IqgB8NLFaOo)

Lynda

Worked great
:BigApplause:

stuckinparadise
04-05-2013, 12:04 PM
What a small world! Loved the story

CFrance
04-05-2013, 12:07 PM
Thanks, LindaS, for enabling us all to see it. Great story, Tom!

Bill-n-Brillo
04-05-2013, 12:12 PM
Interesting story, Tom.......and thanks for posting the You Tube video, Lynda.

Bill :)

Tom Hannon
04-05-2013, 01:48 PM
Thanks for posting, Lynda. I owe you one. Hopefully the newspaper article will follow in tomorrows paper. WE knew each other for 53 years lost contact with each other 35 years ago.

Uptown Girl
04-05-2013, 01:51 PM
:BigApplause:

Taltarzac725
04-05-2013, 01:54 PM
Glad that you got something posted about this story. I was a bit worried about it being something else given how much suspense it generated. :clap2:

gomoho
04-05-2013, 02:01 PM
Tom - you da man!!!!!

delima2000
04-05-2013, 03:01 PM
I'm so happy for you Tom that lynda was able to record and to post it on you tube for everyone to see. You had me on the edge of my seat waiting for this news story to break and when I saw it this morning no wonder you were so excited about it.

Bettiboop
04-05-2013, 03:07 PM
What a wonderful story, Tom! I love these kind of "good news" stories!!

Schaumburger
04-06-2013, 06:05 AM
Great story; loved watching the video! Tom, you must have been so happy to get together with your friends after so many years.

jimbo2012
04-06-2013, 06:12 AM
Great story, 3 guys in the same room with a LI accent!

tainsley
04-06-2013, 06:16 AM
Great story Tom...worth the wait!

Tom Hannon
04-06-2013, 06:26 AM
Years ago three guys began their long journey through life. Along the road we came across many obstacles and roadblocks- but with each watching the others back we managed to overcome those detours and continue on our journey. As we reached the mid twenties, life got in the way and we choose different paths. The miracle of this is , "Although we went in different directions, we ended up at the same place."

Tom Hannon
04-06-2013, 06:30 AM
Great story; loved watching the video! Tom, you must have been so happy to get together with your friends after so many years.

The video was pieced together and a section of what I said was cut. I feel my part in the video did not make sense. But it works.

The strange thing is how many people who I have never met, from all sections of the world speak about "My Accent" New Yorkers don't have accents. It is the rest of the world that has them.

Tom Hannon
04-06-2013, 06:59 AM
http://Picture URL BB Code

graciegirl
04-06-2013, 07:03 AM
Tommy. Wonderful heartwarming and amazing story.

Now that you are famous are you still my friend?

More importantly, will you sign my golf visor?

Congratulations and very best wishes to a very sweet person.

Tom Hannon
04-06-2013, 07:12 AM
Tommy. Wonderful heartwarming and amazing story.

Now that you are famous are you still my friend?

More importantly, will you sign my golf visor?

Congratulations and very best wishes to a very sweet person.

Still nothing in the newspaper. Maybe the Daily Sun is holding out for a Sunday special section pullout. I tried to post a picture of the three of us taken in 1961 but i cant figure it out.

keithwand
04-06-2013, 10:49 AM
Thanks for posting, Lynda. I owe you one. Hopefully the newspaper article will follow in tomorrows paper. WE knew each other for 53 years lost contact with each other 35 years ago.

You guys look great for being 88 years old.
Must be the water.

DougB
04-06-2013, 10:53 AM
Don't think that is water he is drinking.

Lpierleo
04-06-2013, 10:04 PM
What a wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.

blue72
04-07-2013, 12:14 AM
I hope this works :)

Tom Hannon - YouTube (http://youtu.be/IqgB8NLFaOo)

Lynda

Thanks, I enjoyed that very much. Good here hear three New Yorkers speaking. NICE SOUNDS, Just like Home!!!!!

Great story too.

Tom Hannon
04-08-2013, 04:01 AM
Finally! And as promised, the front page. LOL
A few inaccuracies but nothing serious. When you get three guys rambling at the same time it can be easy for a reporter to get confused. The paper makes it sound like we lost touch with each other shortly after high school. It wasn't until nearly ten years after graduation when we took different paths. Also the picture on two of us taken in 1961 on the inside pages is of Franzese not Manfredi. Otherwise a nice story.

Taltarzac725
04-08-2013, 07:17 AM
Finally! And as promised, the front page. LOL
A few inaccuracies but nothing serious. When you get three guys rambling at the same time it can be easy for a reporter to get confused. The paper makes it sound like we lost touch with each other shortly after high school. It wasn't until nearly ten years after graduation when we took different paths. Also the picture on two of us taken in 1961 on the inside pages is of Franzese not Manfredi. Otherwise a nice story.

They do get their details wrong from time-to-time. I will have to check your story out in the Villages Daily Sun.

2BNTV
04-08-2013, 08:41 AM
Great video. Nice story. What are the odds that three people from childhood wind up meeting in TV. WOW

Nice going Tommy. :smiley:

Taltarzac725
04-08-2013, 12:32 PM
Now that I read the story I am so glad that you shared that experience. Not sure I would want to meet up with the boys I hung around with while growing up a preteen and a teen in Reno, Nevada. None of them show up on Facebook nor anywhere else that I have found. Not exactly people I want to look up either.

Glad you found some friends like that.

USSGompers
04-08-2013, 04:18 PM
Well well. I sure enjoyed that story. In fact, I read it twice. I grew up in Detroit and remember going into the White Castle on a cold and snowy day and smelling the onions and beef burgers frying on the grill. Looking out at the passers-by, bundled up in coats, mittens, boots and earmuffs and feeling all warm and cozy inside the restaurant.

My question is- Did the 8 of you trouble-makers go in and order the 100 burgers OR was it you 3 guys??? Either way- that's a lot of BULL!! LOL. Hahaha. Joke, just a joke.

Anyway, I loved the article!!

:mmmm:

Tom Hannon
04-09-2013, 06:31 AM
It was no bull. I think it was just a bunch of crazy teenagers trying to do something outrageous. We did buy the 100 burgers as Manfredi said and went home to Mr. Distlers home and knock them off sharing them between the faithful 8 and Mr. and Mrs. D. Did we actually finish eating all the burgers? Don't remember ...but I'm sure we came close. Look at the picture again...Manfredi was an eating machine.

Glad you liked the article

graciegirl
04-09-2013, 07:00 AM
I can't find the danged paper. How did I miss it? I have been through slimey lettuce leaves and other unspeakable stuff going through the trash trying to find it.

I read the Sun every day...How did this slip by???

How will Tommy ever forgive me???

Oh please, somebody save theirs for me.

Tom Hannon
04-09-2013, 07:02 AM
It was front page news, Gracie. Next to the story of the Holocaust survivors.

Yorio
04-09-2013, 08:44 AM
Hey, Tom! Haven't been watching TOTV for some time and now you are so famous here and probably in The Villages. What a great story! Too bad this incident didn't happen before your Big Birthday this year so they could have been invited to the Secret Big Bash. But better late than ever. Don't forget new friends also now you have real old friends. Perhaps should have gone to the fish place together. See you when we return. Will you still have us now that you are a celebrity? :BigApplause:

USSGompers
04-09-2013, 10:24 AM
It was no bull. I think it was just a bunch of crazy teenagers trying to do something outrageous. We did buy the 100 burgers as Manfredi said and went home to Mr. Distlers home and knock them off sharing them between the faithful 8 and Mr. and Mrs. D. Did we actually finish eating all the burgers? Don't remember ...but I'm sure we came close. Look at the picture again...Manfredi was an eating machine.

Glad you liked the article

You're so funny. I meant that you guys ordering 100 was a lot of Bull- meaning hamburger (bulls and cows). I believe you guys can eat 200 White Castles!! I know I could eat 5 when I was a teenager.

:thumbup:

uujudy
04-09-2013, 10:32 PM
Tom, what a wonderful story! Gracie, I rescued our paper from recycling for you. No lettuce leaves or coffee grounds on it. :p

Tom Hannon
08-18-2013, 07:51 AM
Hey, Tom! Haven't been watching TOTV for some time and now you are so famous here and probably in The Villages. What a great story! Too bad this incident didn't happen before your Big Birthday this year so they could have been invited to the Secret Big Bash. But better late than ever. Don't forget new friends also now you have real old friends. Perhaps should have gone to the fish place together. See you when we return. Will you still have us now that you are a celebrity? :BigApplause:

Yes, Yori. Joey Franzese the guy you talked to at the beginning of my surprise party. The other Joe was away at the time of the party. Hope to catch up with you when I return.