Mornin, Don't know what happened with the Phils last night as I went out with them in about the 16th inning. That was like a twi light double header, remember those things. PHEW!! got in a lot of trouble at every one I ever went too..Well the Ville Train is steaming towards Memorial Day Weekend. We will have more on that later.. We all know that weekend is the official start of summer. Ah why not now, why wait. He who hesitates is lost.. I must have hesitated a lot in my life.
Everyone should really just take a deep breath on Memorial Day or even on one of the days over the long weekend, while they are out celebrating with BB'Qs and beach parties and get togethers at their homes. Whatever way they are celebrating, it is fine, but if they would just take a moment to stop and think what they are celebrating. Just think for a moment of the men and women that have given their lives in the service of our country That is the ultimate sacrifice. I often think of the guys I served with and the guys I knew, that lost their lives.., and if everyone one would just take a moment, and just say thanks, or stop at any war memorial on their trip to the shore or other places, not long, just to say thanks, or watch a parade for a little while or say a prayer that our military men and women overseas stay safe.. That is all any Veteran I ever knew would want, then go do whatever you want. I know they wouldn't want anymore than that, and the Veterans I know and knew would be the first ones to tell somebody to go celebrate, in fact they would be right there with you..Just give them a thought and a little thank you sometime this weekend. Believe me it will make you feel better also..I was going to do a Post about Memorial Day a little closer to the weekend but why not now.. I believe a lot of people will start their celebrations a little early.. Nothing wrong with that, go enjoy. Just try and remember for a moment what the day means.. Thank You.
Today on Plain and Simple let's go ahead with the start of summer, I may be jumping the gun, PUT THE GUN DOWN BLAT!!!! damn this language is fucked up.. well it may be a day early but so what, no rules. Remember summer when you were younger the things you did, it was like getting paroled.. It was the greatest time for a kid ever invented.. Some of the greatest memories of my childhood were those days of summer, running the hills of the Yunk, playing baseball, in whatever form all day, and into the night. Get older and it was up the Rec.. Then the real Ville, Down the Shore, man those were the days my friends we thought they would never end. To all our young visitors, make sure you enjoy every minute you can, believe me it will be a memory in what seems a very short time.. Give me your thoughts and some adventures that you may have had during summer vacations or parties or whatever.. Talk too you soon...
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Good Day P & S Ville. A shout out to all US veterans and current military. I thank you very much and will never forget the real reason for the celebration of Memorial Day. God Bless you all!
Bro, do you remember the family Memorial Day picnics? We started out by going to Lakeview somewhere up in Montgomery County; then moved on to West Point Park. Neither of these parks exist any more. They started when I was in my teens and continued on until my kids were nearing their teens. Our Italian Aunt Concetta (one of the most wonderful people that ever graced this earth)was the original organizer and they are days that I will always remember with a special happiness. Summertime is and always will be my favorite time of the year. And, yes it stems from getting out of school for the summer. Oh happy days! I feel sorry for the kids of the present. They are all so caught up in the technical age and will never realize the fun that can be had without the tech stuff. I couldn't wait to get out in the morning and dreaded when I got called in at night. As you said, those were the days. Speaking of days, you all have a good one!
Yo Plain, congrats to you and your team!
Outta St. John The Baptist Parochial Prison for Boys. Out, Out, oh WOW!! that was one happy day.. Summer seemed to last forever then.. New Sneakers, runnin down a hill so steep so fast you couldn't stop unless somebody grabbed you or you grabbed a pole. wire ball, half ball, wall ball, dodge ball, baseball, horseshoe, kick the wickie, rides on the whip that a guy had on the back of his truck.. Leave in the morning, and be back at 9 at night, always somebody on the corner to hang with, they were probably the best years of our lives.. It is def. different now, but such is life..Those teenage years weren't so bad either. Of course, the parents would disagree with that one..
Hey Plain why the congratulations on the team, somethin happen I don't know about? You win a playoff game?
I will be leaving here shortly, need someone to do TAPS. Need someone PLAIN to post tomorrow. Then heading out for the Big Birthday Bash at Ecks. Dave Eck's 40th my 50th and General Joe Tins 80th.
Thanks Strebor wait til next year, the Boys of summer, those were the days mhmmmmm, I rember waking up with nothing to do, would get some coffee then go play a round of Golf, then it was to the Baseball Diamond to play the greatest sport in the world !!! oh chit wait thats what I still do, unless I walk into the ville here.But it's better than having a single house a station wagon with wood on the side and going to work every Day and hating what you do.
And I would like to take a moment to thank all the Vets Past and Present their what made this Country Great.Along with Rosie the Riverter and All the Moms & Dads of a Vet thank you one and all.
Ahhhh lake View and West Point Park couldn't wait to get to the row Boats have priate fights then eat all kinds of Junk and 12 pounds of Cotton Candy get on the ferris wheel then throw up all over the friggin place nods so much fun back in the good ole Days.In the words of that great Orator Foghorn Leghorn "It was the Best of times" I say I say It was the worst of Times" But looking back is always good we Rember the good Times'Awwwww yes great song by Ray Price......Layyy your head on my Pillow holdddddddd your warm and tender Body next to mineeeeeee make Beliveeeeeeee you love meeee one more time For the good timesssssss........Dont look so sadddd I know it's overrrrrrr lets be gladdddddd wipes away a tear and walks away
Kristofferson wrote for the good times. I gotta give you a CD..
I noo its over but life goes on and this old world will keep on spinnin just be glad we had some time to spend together, there's no need to watch the bridges that we're burning, lay your head upon my pillow hold your warm and tender body next to mine hear the whisper of the raindrops fallin soft against the window and make believe you love me one more time......"For The Good Times" brought to you only here at Plain and Simple... We will team up Saturday and blast that baby across the Yunk!!!!
I dont Care who wrote it Ray Price sang it the best I say I say Ray price did slaps you in the back of the head Now that's a Good Time
Walking up the Ridge to Woolworths to buy many rolls of Red, White and Blue crepe paper and a scoop of MM'S to walk with. Decorate the bike and put the clothespins and baseball cards on the wheels. Meet at Manayunk and Lyceum for the parade. I led the Dutch Helwig Marines, in full dress, my Uncle Jim Feeny was the leader while I criss crossed with other bikers in front of them all the way to Plains baseball field and looked for someone selling firecrackers. Penny candy and all that good stuff......
Or, spending your allotted time at the Bathie and beating your suit dry on the cement trying to sneak back in for another seesion. They used to feel your suit wrapped up in your wet towel. If it was dry you were in.
God Simple you were right so many things to remember. Hell did we even have color TV then? It had to be either Admiral or RCA with tin foil rabbit ears or Dad on the roof......how about now....no Dad move it some more.LOL
Marone's water ice truck and soft pretzels. Jim the huckster always giving you a free plum. Or Maxie the tailor would clean and alter all you clothes and drop them off. The coal truck especially on Gerhart St. The Rafters and the Riviessos, the Gentiles, George the Butcher form Monastery Ave. Thats enough for now. Toooooooo many. But as always a lot of fun.
And can't forget Burgerville and Coffee Shop Lover........
Almost forgot OUR Skate boards. An Acme milk box, 2 x 4 and a roller skate. We had enough hills, just the walk back was a bitch..........
Lol so true Jim the Bathie had Ranks hour at a time, they had Guy day , girl day ,family day. We had the keys to the one in the Yunk Tampa Tom was the Life Guard gave them to us every year when he left for Fla. we used to have beef & Beers in there 5 dollar nights.right up until the cops locked all the older guys up. Jungle Jim Keenan was on top of the wall they had spot lights on him he was yelling "look at me Mom i'm on top of the world" great Cagney imperssion but they locked him up anyway.
Nice summer memories guys. Good Night and God Bless!
TAPS
Day is done,
Gone the sun,
From the lakes,
From the hills,
From the sky,
All is well,
Safely rest,
God is nigh.
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