David Lynn

David Lynn

Is that the Italian Gloria's? What day are you coming up Dennis.

My grandson's great grandfather from his mothers side, died last week. Jared (that's the grandson, 9 yrs old) said " I'm sure glad I saw those photos of Grandpa fishing when he was young, so I can recognize him when I get to heaven."  Keep those photos Kenny.

Dennis Sorensen

Nice Decorations Dave, my question is did you forget what you was doing? 

I have a meeting in SLC on Dec 6, at 1330 and I will be in SLC on Dec 7, in the morning my meeting is from 9:00 to 10;00.  So I could do Dec 6th before or Dec 7 after. 

I am glad to see some of you have the Christmas Spirit.  This is the greatest time of the year.  LETS DO LUNCH SOON. 

David Lynn

Like Letterman, help make the top 10 reasons I didn't finish the lights.

# 10... Lost interest.

#9....Fell of the ladder

#8....Protest against to many decorations

#7....Forgot what I was doing

#6....

Daryl Tucker

Best decorating job ever!!!

Dennis Robertson

How about lunch on the 7th at noon. I thought maybe the T-Bone. Who's in? Maybe with 2 days notice  people would have time to make arrangements in there in their daily plans.

Daryl Tucker

The T-Bone on Friday works for me.

David Lynn

Ok. 

Dennis Sorensen

Sorry guys I have been under the weather for about the last week and haven't look at the forum for a few days.  I went North today but still not feeling very well so I just came straight back when I was done.  I will be up there again next week on Thursday if any of you didn't make lunch today.  Have a great week.  DS

Dennis Robertson

What a great time with Dave and Daryl at lunch today! Laughed till my ribs were sore.   And I have the number 6 reason why Dave didn't finish his lights. #6 To many trips to the bathroom!

Daryl Tucker

I'll second Denny's comments. It was a great time!

Sorry, you're not feeling well Dennis. I hope you get feeling better soon!

Denny didn't mention the surprise we got when James Roundy  walked in with his wife and his mother. Apparently they had taken his mom to get her hair done at Shauna's and she suggested they should come down and see us at the T-Bone. It was great to see him. He hasn't changed that much since his Red Devil days. We told him to log on here and stay in touch.

Between our existential and philosophical discussions, we decided to add a couple of explanations to Dave's Christmas lighting top ten. Here are mine:

#5 Finish the lights? Or, go in and watch the Osmond Family Christmas Special on TV? A man's got to have his priorities.

#4 Half finished light job and a ladder at an awkward angle? Sit back and wait for the neighbors to start bringing over plates of cookies to the injured old man.

#3 There was a little confusion at the company party about which eggnog had the Bacardi in it.

#2 "You say you need someone to complete your foursome? I'll be right there!"

And, the number one reason for why half of Dave's lights are sitting in his flowerbed.

#1 Boy, that eggnog is good!!!

Keith Johnson

I WOULD THINK HE JUST RAN OUT OF BEER.

Shauna Bona (Leetham)

I am so glad James came down to see you guys. He hasn't hardly changed. His Mom is great and she is almost 90. I don't think anyone could make it before Christmas. January is a long month so we can do it on a friday or saturday! Hope everyone is getting ready for Christmas... Richard Rawle,the guy who owned the Rusty Nail died yesterday.  It is hard to lose people in out lifes that have been such a big part of it. I know most of you have a memory of the Nail. how bout writing some fun stories! It was such a fun hangout during high school. Of course Jan and I were always working, but it was fun, fun fun!

Jan Allred (Carter)

I agree Shauna! It was really so much fun and so many good memories! It was a time in my life that I look back on as the best as far as good times and fun friends! Oh yeah and good food! Still the best Pizza salad dressing and garlic bread!

David Lynn

Denny, this is the headstone I made a friend, to go to Poison Spider Mesa. Kinda like your photos. He's an ancient golfer. I have been able to golf with Richard and his son the last couple of years. Sorry to hear he didn't make it. Steve, you'll have to tell the story about the Rusty nail, or maybe we better let dead dogs lie.

Eric Bird

I loved the people, pizza and atmosphere of the Rusty Nail.. I would like to think that about every other week I would get a free pizza for having the high score on the pinball machine.  Joe Vane and I played alot  of pinballs, mostly at the bowling alley that my Dad built in the late 40's and then sold in about 1957.  Sorry to see people pass on.  I hope every one has a great Holiday. 

Shauna Bona (Leetham)

Eric I had no idea that your Dad built the Bowling Alley! Know that is another place that we had a lot of fun. It was a few years out of high school when a few of us started bowling. Marty and Dottie owned it then and then Tom James.Dottie tried her damdest to teach me how to bowl. I was so so, but Kathie got really good at it. I was sad when it burned down. They had great hamburgers too! What has happeded to downtown, even Seniors is gone!!!! Does this mean we are getting older, NOOOOOOOOO!

Steven Lynn

David, I would think that Rodger would be the better person to discuss that fine evening as he was the one there and we were otherwise detained...or entertained.  In fact, is this what one would classify as a fable? Which would make you the better qualifed to tell the story!

David Lynn

This is the card I'm sending you all. But only here. Maybe Facebook too.

Marvin Dansie

It was sad to hear that Richard Rawle has passed away. He was definitely one of the more notable characters in Springville during our teenage years. 

Richard not only ran a small business (the Rusty Nail), but was a friend and guardian for many of the misguided teens that frequented his establishment - I know because I was one of those teens. 

Along with the Morgans and a few others, Richard was instrumental in making Springville the most happening place in Utah County during the late sixtys. I always looked forward to Saturday night - going to the Memorial Hall dance and hanging out at the Rusty Nail with my partners in crime. The Rusty Nail had the good side (where you could sit at a table and have great pizza and garlic bread) and the bad side (where you could while away your time and money playing pinball and shooting pool). I enjoyed both (and it didn't hurt a bit that Richard employed some of the cutest gals around). Some of my fondest memories are of those wild and carefree days.

Richard - Thanks for looking out for me - I will always be grateful.

Dennis Sorensen

Its time for trivia again>>>What  is your favorite Christmas tradition?  This could be one you did as a kid or that you do or think you still do know.

One of my favorite traditions was to help decorate the tree, putting on the christmas album usually Bing Crosby putting the lights on the tree was my job and still is and then after we finished decorating the tree we sat around and drank eggnog and enjoyed the beautiful lights.  Now days we do this with as many of the grandkids as we can muster together. We have two full size trees in our home.  One is for the grandkids and the other for the adults.  Christmas is my favorite time of the year, it was also my mothers.

Lets hear about all of your favorite traditions.  Merry Christmas everyone!  Love ya Dennis

Charles (Chuck) Gividen

One of my favorite Christmas traditions as I was growing up was setting up the Christmas tree and decorating it.  I also really liked eating my mothers pumpkin pies that she made.  I remember one time I had some friends over to the house.  We made up a batch of 3 gallons of ice cream.  My mom had just made a bunch of pumpkin pies.  She gave each one of us a whole pie and we heaped the ice cream on top of it.  Boy that was good.  I think about it now and almost gag. 

Another tradition I really liked as a young boy was setting up a little table by the fireplace.  On that table we put a glass of milk and cookies for Santa.  I was always amazed to find the milk and cookies gone.  I could not figure out how Santa could drink all that milk and eat all those cookies that he found as he went from house to house.  I was always excited when I saw Santa's sooty shoe print on the floor by the fireplace.  In fact, one time we saw his footprints in the snow on the roof by the chimney.  Can you imagine that?  I BELIEVE!!  I guess the best memorie that I have of Christmas as I was growing up, and that I have continued on in my own family, is getting together with friends and family and having a great feast on Christmas day.  I will forever be grateful for good friends and family.

Dennis Robertson

I had one of those right place right time events again. Fairview Summit and here are two of my favorites. Peace and Joy be with you all!

Charles (Chuck) Gividen

Dennis, I am amazed at your camera talents and taking the picture at the right time.   Wow, what the pictures.  I like winter with snow.

Does anybody have a phone number or address for James Roundy?

Thanks

Kenneth Strong

Hope all have a GREAT CHRISTMAS and a year better than last year.