Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Sharing Thoughts of An Old Timer Battling Father Time
Thoughts of An Old Timer Battling Father Time
~ Ezio Mario Tozzi (11/8/1929 - 5/22/2013) I chose this particular discussion group to make this post because it has both title elements for me personally. This is because the author, my uncle (my late mother's brother) who I felt very close to, passed away the day before yesterday at the age of 83. He had quite a sense of humor. My mother thought my humor was similar to his, which was evident in that she frequently called his name when she was addressing me. The thoughts my uncle has listed here were published fairly recently in an Army related retiree's group which my uncle was Chaplain. The group was called the ASA Chitose Association and is a social group consisting of veterans that were at one time or another stationed in Japan and wanted to keep in touch following their service. Those interested in reading more on Chitose may do so at ASA Chitose Association History Page
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ARE VILLAGERS OLD OR ARE THEY RECYCLED TEENAGERS At my age rolling out of bed in the morning is easy. Getting up off the floor is another story. "SMILE... TOMORROW MAY BE EVEN WORSE!"
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All great thoughts. I am a spry young 67 and I still remember the 3¢ stamp, the 5¢ coke, and driving across the border from NH to ME to buy gas for 20¢ a gallon vs 25¢ in NH. Five gallons for a $1.
The gas station I worked in at 12 years old had one of those coke machines with the rotary handle you pressed down to get the coke in a glass bottle for 5¢. 7 oz I think. Used to use the coke on the rust on the split ring to change truck tires. I remember how horrible it was when gas finally reached 33.3¢ a gallon. 3 gallons for a $1. What was happening to the world? And when stamps went to 4¢ that was a 33% increase. I refused to use the mail anymore.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRceIelAB3s
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KayakerNC Mt Clemens, MI Newport, NC Suffering from TV envy |
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. . .there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves, and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil. . . Ecclesiasites 3:12 |
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May your beloved Uncle be at rest and peace in his job well done. |
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