James Gill and girlfriend Tammy are coming to New Jersey
As I look forward to our meeting once again, I have thought about all that has gone on with everyone since 1970ish.
My memories of ‘The Mighty Ten’ and during our visits, The Mighty Thirteen, are nothing but good memories.
The pool (that 20 minute rule after eating has turned out to be BS by the way), the football, the wonderful bagels after church (where did we get those?), the peanut butter and jelly toast that Dad so patiently made for everyone on Sunday after church, ‘Hands Across The Water’, Jolly Ranchers from some store
in Carteret, the drive of ‘never-ending excitement’ from Ohio to New Jersey, the Pennsylvania tunnels, Legos (have you seen Legos recently – a little more than what they used to be, eh?), Johnny Cash, Jimmy McSherry, Kenny Gidder, the house that must have been huge but seemed so much a ‘home’ with everyone there – there always seemed to be enough room even with 13 of us…everything so fresh in my mind and so positive.
From that last visit to my upcoming visit, so much has changed. From alcohol to sobriety, freedom to jail, life to death, happiness to sadness, love to hate…so much changed except for one thing; my memories of our visits to see my 10 cousins.
Maybe it is a good thing that I lost touch? I don’t know George but I do know I’m looking forward to a new good memory.
See you soon and feel free to post this on The Mighty Ten site.
(I will certainly get Tammy back for the ‘GhostBuster’ picture…or is that the Big Black Penis picture?)
Remember to stay happy and positive and not to take life too seriously.
Soon,
James F. Gill
Recruiter
Superior Search Group
www.superiorsearchgroup.com
My cousin Jim. My brother Jim is more like it. Should we start calling you “Brother”? or is that name already taken?
They all died way too young damn it! My dad, your dad, aunt Carol even Fredrick Gill the cop who rode a bicycle as a “patrol car” back in the 1930′s in Westfield. Part of a long fullfilling life is enjoying grandchildren, or so I would imagine. My mom had a good taste of it, maybe but would you believe she never met Rebecca or that little boy our sister Bonita is carrying around RIGHT NOW!
You are going to be disappointed my dear brother James. New Jersey has been evacuated by almost all of the Mighty 13. Just Belinda, Barb and me left….from the original crew. Glenns daughter remains as does his grandaughter.
It will be such a short visit, but we will make the most of it. Seeing that you are staying in downtown Westfield, we already have a good jump on things.
Most of all, I look forward to our Giant game together. I have a feast planned, a feast for TWO kings! Just don’t tell me that you have become a vegetarian and we should be fine, unless you have a problem with grilled tuna and steamed little necks….let me know. I could always stir-fry you some pea pods!
We will make them all proud as look down from up there. Continuing a heritage and coming back together…..really looking forward to it Jim !!
Musical talent & artistic abilities seem to run in familes. After reading this post by Jim I’m going to add writing to that list! I enjoyed reading that ALMOST as much as I enjoy your ramblings Geo.