Memories and laughs
By GreatMartin
@GreatMartin (23670)
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
May 30, 2020 10:02pm CST
I've kept a diary since I was 10 and every once in awhile, trying to remember something, I'll look into it for information. Also, I have taken a lot of pictures over the years--was a selfie guy before I even knew what selfie meant--and have spent many hours scanning the pictures in my albums to put them on my computer.
The other day I came across this picture of my failed attempt to water ski in the Mississippi and I wasn't quite sure about when in 1979 it was taken so I got my 1979 diary and started going through the pages. Obviously it didn't happen in the beginning because it seems Memphis had a lot of snow (well a lot for Memphis) and some pretty cold day.
Flipping through the pages I saw I went to see Diana Ross, The Village People plus had dinner at the Cafe St. Clair's and another night at one of my favorite restaurants Palazinno's--both of which I am sure do not exist anymore. Another night went to see the movie "Main Event" with Streisand but still hadn't seen anything about Mississippi and then there it was, June 17, "Went to Lake Enid on the Mississippi and attempted to water ski--not a success." Is there a Lake Enid IN the Mississippi? (Yes, Chuck, I know Chuck, "Google it!" Argh!)
I look at that picture and start laughing out loud because I was at one of the worst times of my life with losing my business, having to leave Memphis and I remember having that fun day! It also reminds me that I've had a lot of good times--and good friends--in my life and still do!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2 Jun 20
@LadyDuck Friends are those who can laugh at you and there is no pain!
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1 Jun 20
My friends were laughing so hard I started laughing too!

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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1 Jun 20
As long as there are birds, lizards, butterflies, manatees, lighting bugs, etc., and, oh yes, people I'll enjoy life!!
I really should try water skiing again---but not today!

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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1 Jun 20
They really are so much fun to read years later--now I wish I had been more detailed!

@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
31 May 20
I kept a diary when I was younger, I still have one, but now I’m actually having more fun I don’t write in it as much
. I love taking photos too, they’re a great way to look back and remember great times.
. I love taking photos too, they’re a great way to look back and remember great times.1 person likes this

@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
5 Jun 20
@Dragonairy1 OOOOOPPPPPPPSSSSSS! I meant my big mistake was NOT putting that information on them! (Though after your experience maybe I was smart!!)

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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1 Jun 20
One big mistake I made when I took pictures years ago was putting when, where, how, why, who on the back of the photos!

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@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
5 Jun 20
@GreatMartin I used to do that then stack them on top of each other, all the dye transferred to the other photos
what happened to yours?
what happened to yours?1 person likes this

@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
2 Jun 20
And lived to tell about it!



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@unsulliedcatt (278)
• Philippines
31 May 20
You seemed to have an adventurous life back then
that’s exactly what I wanted to do...
that’s exactly what I wanted to do...1 person likes this
@Lavanya15 (12888)
• Chennai, India
31 May 20
Wow it's really good Habit to write Daily every day.. Hear is possible to store our each day experience..
Have a Nice Day
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
1 Jun 20
It's the joy you get in later years reading them that makes it all worthwhile--even the really bad things don't seem to have been THAT bad!!











