December 8, 2008
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Stories That Will Live in Infamy
A year ago today, I wrote “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” after seeing all of Lisa’s Christmas decorations (Jin, you need to do the right thing…return the snowman…no questions asked), and then visiting my Aunt and Uncle for dinner. Well, exactly a year has passed. They’re both in their 80′s and look the same. I wonder what their secret is??
2007 2008
One of the reasons I love going there so much is the stories. They remember so much of their lives and love to regale me with stories from the old days. I told them that I should start recording their stories on video and they laughed, but I still took a few videos with my camera. While this may not mean much to anyone outside my family and it may not be the next viral video on YouTube, I find it endearing. The first story is actually pretty funny. It involves a drunk train conductor and some young girls hitting on my uncle (who was even a stud back then) when he worked in a hotel after coming home from the war. The second story involves my aunt scouting for Nazi & Japanese war planes in Iron Mountain, Michigan (of all places) during WWII when she was in high school. The third story is a retelling of a joke they used to play on their (less favorite) nephew. Since today is the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor (“A date that will live in infamy“), I thought it appropriate to post some “war stories” from those days. Enjoy!Oh, and check out my self portrait of the sunset, while driving past the Irvine Spectrum to my Aunt & Uncle’s house! (And this one in October.) At least I was going the speed limit!
Comments (26)
the atmosphere is really great in western countries :)
wish you a merry x’mas ;)
Aunt Lulu!! Aww she seems awesome! *hugs*
WEll if you want the snowman, come and get him. His nose is on the way to africa to feed the poor and his limbs are still scattered around the freezer. :) Mwahaha! :P
I love the x-mas tree! I still think you have an amazing family!
Lmao sweety the right speed limit? thats 2 mph’s over!!!!
3rd comment! :D
4th comment!
You look almost the same too.
I don’t understand how you take pics while driving at the same time.
Who needs to read a book when you got your aunt and uncle, right.
Olala, I didn’t realized it’s almost Christmas again. What’s your plan this year?
FYI, I still have your Christmas card from last year.
ya, day be da yoopers alright! but you are so correct in recording such things – especially while they are still strong and healthy – those stories can’t be replaced – i wish i had some of those from a couple of relatives of mine who were good story tellers. keep mining dat copper – i mean gold. peace, Al
I LOVED the video on your blog. It was the
1st thing I saw this morning & I was smiling & laughing the whole
time. I love hearing Grandma & Grandpa tell their stories. I’m
so glad you video taped that. One of these days I’m going to go over there
& tape her making meatballs & sauce! I have got to learn to do
that!
@siukrisssss - I think the atmosphere is great in Eastern countries too. Wanna trade?
@Loltothepower - Aunty Lulu sends her love Jin. And geez, I even gave you a head start by tagging you, and the best you could do was 2nd, 3rd and 4th! Keep practicing kiddo!
@Dezinerdreams - Key word, almost.
@niez_cho - I’ve actually gotten pretty good at it! http://weblog.xanga.com/CareyGLY/621568036/welcome-aboard-the-queer-boat.html
@ewisluke - I still have yours too! What a treat! I hope Santa is good to you, despite being chimney-less!
@pukemeister - You should taste her pasties!
Thank you for sharing your family with us Carey. History is a great teacher. I can see why you love them so much.
@CareyGLY - oh, i love a good pasty!
Nice of you to share some family chit-chat time with us….so so nice to have someone you love to grow old together!
Wow they look young for being in their 80s. And their house looks so festive!
always love a speed demon! lol
@ZSA_MD - My pleasure! Thanks!
@curry69curry - Thanks Gary.
@Rm2046 - I know, they look amazing. I hope I look that good when I’m in my 80′s. I’m 43 now, but am told I look younger, so let’s hope the trend continues!
@dupe_1 - well, if I get any more tickets, I’ll be a speed demon without a license!
haha funny you should mention that…i received my first speeding ticket three weeks ago lol
your aunt and uncle seem like great people that anyone could just sit down and talk with. they are also very ready for christmas.
that is a beautiful sunset in your self portrait. and you look very good too. :D
Carey, that was AWESOME! I enjoyed the stories and the laughter it brought to you and your aunt and uncle while they told the stories! Simply precious!!
Their Christmas tree is beautiful, as is your sunset. I loved the video. It’s always amusing to me that a couple that’s lived together for many years knows each other’s stories as well as they know their own. They often assist in telling them. How cute.
@razzlebash - Thanks. They are great people!
@lv2skrp - Thanks Michele. Hope to see you Thursday.
@fratmom - That’s true. They’ve been married 60+ years, so they definitely know each others stories! Thanks
i love the xmas tree. it so… happpy and hallmarkish lol
@Sc12EeN17aM3 - We’re putting mine up on Sunday. You should come help!
those 2 pics look like they were taken on the same day!
@rudyhou - Thanks Rudy! Merry Christmas.