College, Marriage & Moving Out West | Neighbor Al's Life Story | The 1960s

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  • @jeffg.679
    @jeffg.679 9 місяців тому +28

    The gift of story telling and listening is so necessary. Thank you Al for your willingness to tell your stories.
    Thank you Diego for your respect of this gentle-man.

  • @theforestpassage7344
    @theforestpassage7344 9 місяців тому +12

    I love all the videos when neighbor Al visits!!

  • @mikecook2714
    @mikecook2714 8 місяців тому +4

    How awesome is this life story !

  • @7ayush7
    @7ayush7 9 місяців тому +9

    Damn! Neighbor AL ... your life journey is incredible.. cant wait to hear more from 70s, 80s and later decades ... Health and Happiness to you. Also Diego Thanks for making this man immortal with this series .. This is beautiful.

  • @Veronicamarie1000
    @Veronicamarie1000 9 місяців тому +3

    My younger brother was born July 25, 1965 in Heidelberg, Germany. That was so cool seeing the date on that bottle.

  • @blazecdn
    @blazecdn 9 місяців тому +12

    hey man, this series is really something special. captivating to say the least. thank you for being such a great friend to your neighbor Al

    • @judyschepp8748
      @judyschepp8748 9 місяців тому

      I AGREE 100%!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH AL FOR SHARING AND YOU TOO DIEGO FOR FILMING. LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE STORIES❤❤❤😊😊

  • @randystover3285
    @randystover3285 9 місяців тому +8

    What an amazing and absolutely inspirational and meaningful life Al has led. I love hearing the stories and many adventures. I always wondered what Al studied in college. You can tell from his in depth conversations that he is a deep analytical thinker.......of course, an engineer.
    I have traveled in almost every US state in several foreign countries. People set their goals to foreign destinations and work their whole life to go to that one place. I always tell people there is so much to see in our own back yard here in America. Start local, then broaden your horizons.
    DIEGO, you really need to go to Yellowstone, it is absolutely amazing.
    ❤❤

  • @Delusionalcry
    @Delusionalcry 9 місяців тому +8

    Thank you for sharing your lives. I love Al's home it's beautiful, but to be honest I couldn't do snow. I'm a 66 year old Australian grandmother who lives in Cambodia by myself due to unattainable rents and lack of housing in Australia. So I teach English now. I had 2 friends who were drafted and went to the Viet war they were destroyed forever, 😢 No good came from it then and no good is still being felt in the region to this day.

  • @chantaln6843
    @chantaln6843 9 місяців тому +3

    I feel so lucky to have found this story.
    It’s a blessing to have this videography 😊

  • @stevendraper8278
    @stevendraper8278 8 місяців тому +3

    Al is a wonderful guy and blessed to have such a great friend in you

  • @JasonMcLemore
    @JasonMcLemore 9 місяців тому +5

    The documentation on Al's life is just so in depth and thorough. I love hearing his stories. He was a rather dapper fella back in his younger days. His stories and photos give me a sense of anemoia.

  • @jacksmith3541
    @jacksmith3541 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks Diego for bringing Al's story to youtube nation. How cool Al is for gathering the pictures and sharing his life with you to share with his family and the world. Your road side wood haul brought be to your channel and I'm so happy Al is your amazing neighbor. It's a real treasure Al's mother documented his early life so well as well as he has so many pictures of his early adult life too. I can hardly wait to see more. How amazing Al was an accomplished engineer and had the confidence to so early too.... but he's continued engineering things his entire life it seems. Al's got an amazing positive spirit and has lived a very full life of adventures. Go Al Go!!

  • @pattyperez6351
    @pattyperez6351 9 місяців тому +6

    I am truly enjoying these videos of Al! Also, appreciate the time he has taken to gather the story and to sit and talk abt it. The fact that you have this platform to showcase him is amazing! I find the stories of ppl's lives intriguing and how life in a different era compared to today, has significantly changed... THANK YOU BOTH for all the hard work and effort you brought to us to share!❤

  • @sydgerald
    @sydgerald 9 місяців тому +9

    I had to stop everything I was doing and watch this. I loved the previous videos, thank you for keeping Al company. As he was going through his pictures, I smiled, although it's sad knowing some of his friends passed away very young.
    Thank you for uploading this video, all the best from Chile.

  • @DaveK84
    @DaveK84 9 місяців тому +2

    Great to hear from people like Al, less and less of these people around, good to hear their story and preserve it on UA-cam.

  • @johnehlendt3362
    @johnehlendt3362 9 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for capturing Al's life stories and sharing with us. What a legend! Love watching your content, Diego. I see many similarities between you both.

  • @ChristianDaland
    @ChristianDaland 9 місяців тому +5

    I liked this episode a lot. Looking forward to the 70´ , as this is the decade I was a child, and have lots of memories from. I also did work in Vancouver, about 20 years ago. Beautiful area. Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

  • @HardcoreLegend
    @HardcoreLegend 9 місяців тому +4

    Shout out to the first wife! That was so sweet of her!🫡

  • @X717O
    @X717O 7 місяців тому +2

    waiting for the next 70s 80s, appreciate AL for keeping his beautiful memories:)

  • @johnnydale6515
    @johnnydale6515 8 місяців тому +5

    These are the foot prints of a man that lived his life , thanks to both for sharing from a friend in South African also from the 1950 s

  • @ellaashby5159
    @ellaashby5159 8 місяців тому +2

    I love these videos with Al. What an interesting man. Thank you for the chance to get to know him

  • @reinerschull7794
    @reinerschull7794 9 місяців тому +5

    Thank you for this lovly video.
    I like the way you tell the story of Al. God bless both of you.
    Greetings from germany. ❤

  • @findingpeaceofficial963
    @findingpeaceofficial963 9 місяців тому +5

    Keep up the amazing work Diego. Cheers Al, amazing story. Have the greatest day ever, love and peace.

  • @jamesm0075
    @jamesm0075 2 місяці тому +2

    This guy is fantastic. Your awesome Al.

  • @thomaspepper2201
    @thomaspepper2201 8 місяців тому +2

    Id love to spend some time with Al in the NW. I'm gatering he lives out west on the Olyimic Penn. I'm 70 now and live a simple life as him on the Penn. I'm gathering he is close to 80 or more. Take care Al, love your place and your stories.

  • @lisamadalena
    @lisamadalena 9 місяців тому +2

    Loved listening to Als story thank you for sharing ❤

  • @robertinnj7902
    @robertinnj7902 9 місяців тому +2

    Great life Al is living. Thank you for the insights. The past is always 20/20.

  • @tuukka8803
    @tuukka8803 8 місяців тому +2

    Amazing stuff. I met an old American long haired forever hippie on my travels to Asia. Every time I went by I had to go and meet him. Could just sit there and listen to his endless stories, same vibes as you guys. Take care.

  • @maryg.9118
    @maryg.9118 8 місяців тому +2

    I just learned about this series from watching the Adventure Agents. It’s so interesting to learn about Al’s fascinating life. I can’t wait to see the rest of his story unfold. Thanks to Al for sharing his story and thank you for so beautifully documenting it.

  • @bradwinkel8244
    @bradwinkel8244 8 місяців тому +2

    im from australia and really enjoying this

  • @spacedudey2k
    @spacedudey2k 8 місяців тому +2

    Great story. Al is a gem. What a fantastic neighbor you have. I envy your life Diego.

  • @jamesburson1850
    @jamesburson1850 9 місяців тому +2

    Thanks for a rerum of my own story from the sixties, except for the liquor, women. I have had two wives, one of them for fifty two years, presently one for four years. Thanks Al for sharing your life . Love to know what guides your inner life currently, other than another beer and clever self-dependency.

  • @sonjacrowell9896
    @sonjacrowell9896 8 місяців тому +2

    Al ❤️ You Rock !!!! ❤️😊

  • @sandicoppins
    @sandicoppins 8 місяців тому +3

    Absolutely fascinating. So very interesting. Thank you Al, for sharing your photos, stories and life with us. My parents owned a VW van in 1965 Dad converted it into a camper, so many happy times spent in that. Al is so much like my Dad. He lived in the Waitakere mountain range, west Auckland, New Zealand. Loved this episode so much 😊❤

  • @FranklynMalenia8670
    @FranklynMalenia8670 2 місяці тому

    man, i'm enjoying this series so much of him telling his story. back when things seem to be more affordable, blooming economy, less society f'ups, no social media... these black n white picture presentations from the generation of Al's will very sadly die out kinda soon... hopefully this series will live forever. love to you both

  • @stacyadamsjr891
    @stacyadamsjr891 9 місяців тому +2

    I’m new to your channel love the life story of Al. That man has been through a lot thanks for sharing your story Al

  • @swirlgalaxy
    @swirlgalaxy 9 місяців тому +3

    Howdy Diego!! You have a true blessing at hand with the treasured archives in Al!! I love to lessons & memories that people collect & share!! Big hugs to both of you from Kenny in Ohio!!

  • @RobertSmith-lq4kj
    @RobertSmith-lq4kj 4 місяці тому +1

    The detailed records Al has kept in his life are pretty amazing. Great job with the video as well.

  • @pnwdeerhunter1729
    @pnwdeerhunter1729 3 місяці тому +1

    Wow thanks for sharing your life with us Al. Diego you really have something special with Al. Take good care of him, I wish I had done the same with the elders in my life. I didn’t take that opportunity and I no longer will. I look forward to the next chapter. Diego I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel. You and Al are truly an inspiration to my slump in life. Thank you Both…

  • @robertruetting1482
    @robertruetting1482 4 місяці тому +1

    great store... and great store teller...

  • @DanniD-s2e
    @DanniD-s2e 8 місяців тому +2

    Thankyou for sharing. Awesome😃

  • @i.aorv.a3637
    @i.aorv.a3637 9 місяців тому +3

    Love the series. In some odd way, I feel that I am understanding more of how the flow of life use to be back during the 20th century as abstract as that is.
    As I'm watching this I'm trying to tune into & imagine the slow but sure changes towards how the quality of life satisfaction and economics of happiness shifting through the decades all the way until present times.
    Through Al's, In this corner of the world, slice of life documentation! Keep up the great work

  • @TheMontyOriginal
    @TheMontyOriginal 7 місяців тому +1

    Hearing Al’s story was amazing! I appreciate his willing to tell it.

  • @pault1964
    @pault1964 9 місяців тому +3

    He has a good memory and photos

  • @pattucker612
    @pattucker612 15 днів тому

    I enjoyed listening to Al’s telling us about the pictures, sounds like he had a good life and still is

  • @agenttex7831
    @agenttex7831 9 місяців тому +4

    So excited to watch this with the family today!

  • @lynnelewis9605
    @lynnelewis9605 9 місяців тому +2

    It's nice when someone tells there history and it sounds he had a active life and went to a lot of place's and I like looking at old photos. X

  • @rhonda5056
    @rhonda5056 7 місяців тому +1

    What a wonderful life...well lived. Thank you for sharing.

  • @johnstanley7455
    @johnstanley7455 8 місяців тому +2

    Thank You Al for sharing your story it is amazing! I would love to hear more, if you dont mind. the 70s, 80, ect.

    • @albutterfield712
      @albutterfield712 7 місяців тому

      We're not even 1/2 done yet. The 70's should be out tomorrow (Sun)

  • @rtoadontheroad
    @rtoadontheroad 9 місяців тому +2

    Al, you have lived a full exciting life!

  • @donnythedealah8511
    @donnythedealah8511 9 місяців тому +2

    Yoooo just discovered all your Al videos and this is absolutely beautiful what you're doing man, honestly can't wait for the next one long live AL!!!! he's such a sweet dude

  • @haleymoore6684
    @haleymoore6684 9 місяців тому +2

    Great stuff😊

  • @TaylorZ2
    @TaylorZ2 9 місяців тому +3

    "there was a lot of girls that screamed" LOL !!!!

  • @dianegagnon8261
    @dianegagnon8261 5 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for your life story Al .thank you Diego for recording this video good bless you both ❤

  • @mb3plantbasedpoppa425
    @mb3plantbasedpoppa425 9 місяців тому +2

    I love watching and listening to your story thanks for sharing your life with us.

  • @nolarocks
    @nolarocks 9 місяців тому +2

    What a treat, guys! Please keep it going!

  • @AdventureNL
    @AdventureNL 9 місяців тому +2

    Love to hear his story. We all have one and his is a tad crazy lol 😂 but retired at 30 damn sign me up 😂… great video can’t wait to see more

  • @cabinman
    @cabinman 9 місяців тому +5

    Al not only looks just like DB Cooper in his pictures but was living in the same area and retired about that same time…

    • @Delusionalcry
      @Delusionalcry 9 місяців тому +1

      Lol who knows. He could be.

  • @bryaneyberg1122
    @bryaneyberg1122 9 місяців тому +2

    Great stories AL

  • @Paul-sd1rh
    @Paul-sd1rh 9 місяців тому +2

    Great video

  • @Constitution1789
    @Constitution1789 9 місяців тому +4

    I'd like to know more about how he retired at 31.

  • @MichaelChristopherson-g4e
    @MichaelChristopherson-g4e 6 місяців тому +1

    Al is pretty cool.

  • @mombele
    @mombele 9 місяців тому +2

    I love this

  • @wendcooper2160
    @wendcooper2160 8 місяців тому +2

    everyone loved impalas... people didn't use seat belts in those days

  • @wendcooper2160
    @wendcooper2160 8 місяців тому +2

    that was a long war...really

  • @empret7704
    @empret7704 9 місяців тому +2

    Cool 😎

  • @TurosamiExotic
    @TurosamiExotic 8 місяців тому +3

    I wonder how somebody that you were married to could just let you go so easily. Sure it wasn't a real marriage, but didn't you guys love each other?
    Sorry but it just got me thinking about my own relationship..
    I hope you are living well Al.

    • @albutterfield712
      @albutterfield712 7 місяців тому +1

      There was love & caring sure, but never the close feeling that we wanted to spend our lives together

  • @haleymoore6684
    @haleymoore6684 9 місяців тому +6

    The 60's was definitely the end of any American dream ... We are no longer free or able to do half the things you did.

  • @wendcooper2160
    @wendcooper2160 8 місяців тому +1

    he had a lot of pictures to prove his adventures were real... The worst thing about the Vietnam War is when the soldiers came home regardless of what shape they were in... They were treated terrible people showed no respect to our soldiers... most of the wounded was left to fiend for them selves...a lot of homeless disabled solders...it wasn't until the ninties that they really started getting help...the ones that really needed it...that was destroyed a lot of men soldiers that is...lot of men went to Canada to live to avoid going to the war...

  • @joshlanglois2140
    @joshlanglois2140 6 місяців тому +1

    Montreal respect approved

  • @shannondishman5105
    @shannondishman5105 Місяць тому

    Love it

  • @zapolistinkerman7588
    @zapolistinkerman7588 9 місяців тому +9

    Al, never be shamful for who you are. The draft in my opinion was unnecessary, as well as the "war of Vietnam". My step dads's brother was KIA in Vietnam when he was supposed to be on R&R due to an injury. Bobby Gene Simpson. No harm in my eyes from you avoiding something that YOU did not believe in....This was before I was born.

    • @albutterfield712
      @albutterfield712 9 місяців тому +6

      Thanks. I do feel bad about the way veterans were treated when they returned - by other people and especially by the gov't

    • @janetc4306
      @janetc4306 8 місяців тому

      When the men came back from Vietnam, they were treated horrible. People boycotted the war and the veterans. There Was no welcome home for the veterans, that's why Al feels bad that he didn't go. He knows he never had to sacrifice like they did.

  • @raten2791
    @raten2791 9 місяців тому +2

    Hope you and your cabin werent damaged by that explosion in your neighborhood.

  • @OrionMcKay1
    @OrionMcKay1 9 місяців тому +3

    I really dig this episode but what happened to the airplane ride and all the money. Long Live DBC.

  • @ParkourChildhood
    @ParkourChildhood 9 місяців тому +2

    why do i wanna see him talk on ukraine and russia, would be refreshing

  • @RCShufty
    @RCShufty 5 місяців тому

    Al was able to retire at 30 because he's DB Cooper.

  • @i1469
    @i1469 9 місяців тому +1

    how about another workout video?

  • @GalvTexGuy
    @GalvTexGuy 9 місяців тому +3

    As a draft eligible male, who convinced a girl to marry him and who coerced his boss to write a bogus letter to avoid being drafted, did Al give any thought at the time that American servicemen, who didn’t or couldn’t get deferments, were dying in Vietnam? I get the feeling he never really gave it much thought. He was too busy traveling, partying and cruising around in his Porsche. Unsubscribed.

    • @DiegoTriesHard
      @DiegoTriesHard  9 місяців тому +17

      Such contempt you have for a man unwilling to kill people he didn't know. Hurts my soul.

    • @cabinman
      @cabinman 9 місяців тому +9

      I’m pretty sure the fact that servicemen were dying in droves probably helped persuade him that going to Nam was not a good idea. Plus the fact that the war was all for naught anyway. Got us nowhere and only fueled worldly hatred toward us. Most of us have relatives who either died there or died slowly from it later.
      I can’t blame anyone for wanting to avoid that war. At least he was very respectful to those who served.

    • @Delusionalcry
      @Delusionalcry 9 місяців тому +6

      He obviously gave it a great deal of thought. Like he said if his country was being attacked he would've defended it. I'm living in Cambodia atleast 1 person a week is still loosing life or limbs from landmines planted by USA under Nixon in a neutral country to stop the vuet cong. More conscripts should've said No to a worthless war that's still destroying people .

    • @cstew8355
      @cstew8355 9 місяців тому +1

      What a petty individual! I bet you took the vaccinations to! 😂. I think the guy was smart if you ask me getting one on over on the slave masters! Anyone who went into the war due to be drafted or under their own steam is a coward why didn’t they say NO (the most powerful word in any language) a army veteran isn’t a hero if you leave your home land to kill people you are not a hero you are a soulless killer and you will pay for it… good luck to Al..

    • @cabinman
      @cabinman 9 місяців тому +6

      @@Delusionalcry yes, in fact if the people had more power to avoid unnecessary wars it would help hold the government in check. I live in Tennessee and we’re known as the Volunteer State for the large percentage of volunteers in all the wars, but we know a bum deal when we see it and I feel like The People need more power to question to the government particularly when it has to do with your own right to life…just like having the right to protect your life on a day to day basis.
      All that mess over there ended up doing zero good. It was the government’s war, not the people’s war.

  • @timelife5811
    @timelife5811 9 місяців тому +1

    to tell such gorgeous stories you should at least take the menu with you when leaving restaurants)...