Happy Thanksgiving

[The Funster]

Keep on chiefin' on, chief!

 

[Son of Robert]

I moved there in '74. There were hippies down in the Village called "mushroom people."

Yeah, hanging around on the church lawn, smoking weed, drinking, pills, trippin, without a care in the world. That was the downtown crew, they were mostly a few years older than me, but I grew up with some of those boys. Not a lot of high achievers in that group, but I dare say that some went on to become responsible citizens.

 

[Dove]

Whenever I go to Fat Orange Cat I get nostalgic and drive around the lake (RIP lake) and check out the changes. And along Rt. 66. Its crazy. I hope to dog walk the Airline Trail (going east from village center) tomorrow (we're in Madison...will take convincing the Mrs.)

 

[Rico444]

But what city is the Chief city?

Oakland, MI

 

[Son of Robert]

Whenever I go to Fat Orange Cat I get nostalgic and drive around the lake (RIP lake) and check out the changes. And along Rt. 66. Its crazy. I hope to dog walk the Airline Trail (going east from village center) tomorrow (we're in Madison...will take convincing the Mrs.)

What street did you live on?

 

[CL82]

What street did you live on?

Can you post your social security number as well?

What was the name of your first pet?

 

[Madmannsucks]

Can you post your social security number as well?

What was the name of your first pet?

And....? Mother's Maiden Name.

 

[jdb50]

Whenever I go to Fat Orange Cat I get nostalgic and drive around the lake (RIP lake) and check out the changes. And along Rt. 66. Its crazy. I hope to dog walk the Airline Trail (going east from village center) tomorrow (we're in Madison...will take convincing the Mrs.)

The parking area on Smith St is a good Air Line trail access point to walk east. Try to get to the second viaduct which bridges Dickenson Creek. Crossing that on a train when it was a metal structure must have been something.

 

[Dove]

What street did you live on?

Rt 66. Just west of Staeth Road but on opposite side. Where that house has nauticle crap on the front lawn.

 

[Chief00]

Oakland, MI

I guess Chief’s security package is working - but that’s a misdirection to be honest. Won’t say from what though.

 

[Dove]

The parking area on Smith St is a good Air Line trail access point to walk east. Try to get to the second viaduct which bridges Dickenson Creek. Crossing that on a train when it was a metal structure must have been something.

Way back I remember biking to "the vidocks" and jumping off into Dickinson Creek.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Yeah, hanging around on the church lawn, smoking weed, drinking, pills, trippin, without a care in the world. That was the downtown crew, they were mostly a few years older than me, but I grew up with some of those boys. Not a lot of high achievers in that group, but I dare say that some went on to become responsible citizens.

Is this where you got your start w/Haiku?

 

[Son of Robert]

Is this where you got your start w/Haiku?
[/QUOTE

I paused in the grass
and I saw my other self
whispering I flew

the clouds embraced me
and covered my eyes with dew
I returned revived

I have met Buddha
we talked and swam in the sea
fish marvelled at us

To breathe is to live
thought is the greatest blessing
May you find your peace

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Due to formatting
Your Haiku's not visible
Liked them nonetheless

Alternatively
Someone else might have replied
"Was here now there then"

Gondolas moving
In the restaurant's painting
Kept it to myself

 

[David 76]

Most city nicknamed are based on an industry that is long gone.
New Haven was named after trees that also left.
CT: Dooooooomed?

 

[Son of Robert]

Rt 66. Just west of Staeth Road but on opposite side. Where that house has nauticle crap on the front lawn.

The house with the Big Anchor, yes we're all familiar. 66 from EH to Marlborough is all going to go, won't be a tree in sight.

 

[Son of Robert]

Way back I remember biking to "the vidocks" and jumping off into Dickinson Creek.

The viaduct. It was a decent jump, around 28 feet or so. I went there a lot in my youth. Would walk 4 miles or so down the railroad tracks with my German Shepherd and hang out there a good part of many days. Really great fun and some wildness too.

They filled it in now with great hunks of stone and chainlinked it off. It is an abomination now. TFB.

 

[Get a Job]

Enjoy the Silver City Bowl!
I went through the nicknames for various CT cities, my daughter looked at me - cities have nicknames, no one she knows uses them. They don’t teach them anymore.

Bridgeport - Park City
Bristol - Clock City
Danbury - Hat City
East Hampton - Belltown
Hartford - Insurance City
Manchester - Silk City
Meriden - Silver City
New Britain - Hardware City
New Haven - Elm City
New London - Whaling City
Norwich - Rose City
Waterbury - Brass City
Willimantic - Thread City
And there are others

I thought Storrs is Hardware City