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I was 23 in ’85. I had just gotten out of the Navy and was living in Providence, Rhode Island:
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We had been living in Maine, near the shipyard that built my ship (hard to believe that it’s 23 years old now).
We had the only new vehicle I’ve ever owned, this 1984 Toyota 4×4 truck:
I drove this truck across the country three times. Up and down both coasts more times than I remember right now. Canada. Mexico.
Wish I still had it.
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21 years old:
Petty Officer 3rd Class NWC, Gas Turbines Systems Engineer (mechanical).
Yup. Once I was a jet engine mechanic.
Now, I’m a school bus driver elementary school educator. I’m a newspaper distributor on the weekends too.
I generally like my life… It’s been interesting.
heh.
It could be worse.
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Toyota made vehicles seem to last forever. I had a Toyota pick up truck that was still running long after rust had eaten through most of the side.
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New vehicles are wonderful…sounds like you got a whole lot of fun out of the miles you put on the Toyota. You didn’t have to cross out educator…it takes a whole community to educate.
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The beard hadda go when it got frost on it….
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you’re one cool cat!!!! …. personally I love beards!…… 🙂
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Always love to see you! It could definitely be worse, my friend. You are always moving forward, and you usually seem generally happy, and that’s what counts 🙂
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Yep, you could be a homeless drunk living on the street, or a victim of the sunami that hit the Solomons last week.it washed away whole villages, and there people…. but there you are safe and sound it your apartment, with good food to eat, and a roof over your head! Being thankful and counting your blessings is a great way to stay cheerful!!It certainly wards off depression!
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sh*t eatin grin and the devil in your eye in the last pic. how come?
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Ultra sassy first picture. 🙂 Some young men I know still dress like that on occassion. FYI- I was born in 1985 :-p You were a handsome young man.
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You always look good in hats!
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you’ve definetly lived it up yo
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nice pictures. 🙂
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You have lived such an interesting life.. so many adventures, so many experiences.. I love hearing about it all.. And reading that you take on each day fresh and new, game for experience and adventure..
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Hi Cat
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You can’t beat that Toyota quality. I love your older pictures. But I love your new ones, too.
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Hi Cat! Just wondering if you are okay.This is one of the longest breaks you have had. I hope you aren’t sick or something???
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them was tough trucks by golly! :~)
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i can’t imagine kissing a man without a beard!!! i love my husband’s beard. take care,
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all work is honest, so says f scott, anyway.
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