I flunked 6th grade in '70 and made it up at a summer school 100 miles away and stayed with my GP's in a small town. I walked all over that town when schoolday was over. I learned so much and saw so many things that were about to disappear forever.
I don’t smoke pipes but I sure enjoy yr stories. Yes, changes. And how we circle around to where we started . I think about when we were babies we had to be fed,we didn’t have much hair, we didn’t have any teeth, and then when we get much older we have less hair and sometimes we need to be fed and taken care of, and we don’t have any teeth! Thank you for your video. You have a great weekend. Happy Fathers Day!
1969: I'm about 4 years older than you; I had my first "job" as a dishwasher at a local greasy-spoon diner. Had to quit to go back to school. 1970: Spent the summer as a camp counselor, and discovered it didn't pay enough for college. So back to more jobs. September 1970 I was a college freshman - that's a life-changing experience!
We are almost exactly the same age and it's weird how similar our teenage years were. Being 15 in the summer was boring. No driver's license, not working, no way to get around except by bike or walking unless you had older friends who could drive and back then most of them usually didn't have a car at their disposal. Puberty was in full swing and girls were a total obsession. When I retired several years ago I didn't do a thing for six months and I was bored stiff, bought a motorcycle and got bored by that and finally I went back to work to keep from going crazy. I worked for eight years after that and finally hung it up for good and slowly adjusted to keeping busy with hobbies and other things. But I can tell you that if I could go back to 1970 I'd do it in a hear beat., especially if I could know what I know now. Have a good one. Great video. See you at seven if you're doing a live feed. Think I'll smoke some Jack Knife Plug tonight.
Yes, I knew at the time I was in a temporary lag, but part of me enjoyed it and the other part was looking forward to advancing. All those mixed emotions at that age, it's a wonder we stayed sane.
when you retire you're never bored. for one thing time just seems to go so much quicker. by the time you're up, showered, dressed, eaten breakfast, maybe done one or two jobs/errands you had planned, it's already dinner time and you're thinking 'I only got out of bed 5 minutes ago; where did all the time go?'
LOL, that was the last summer I had to myself. Unfortunately, there seems to be no good combination of rest and work. We're always looking for something better.
Wonderful story discussing the similarities of the two phases. I'm just a few years younger than you but feeling a similar push & pull towards retirement. I think my mind and body are ready but all the necessary circumstances are not firmly in place. I keep telling myself to enjoy the next 3 - 5 years since I'm on the final leg of this 40+ year work race. But my heart and soul have already slowed down and are now looking for the bleachers I'm afraid. Interesting process for sure. Best, Gary
John, Good story and video! I remember The Summer of 70. The Summer of '80 wasn't much better. To boot O did not have a girlfriend at the time.🙄. You and I are a decade apart. I have really gone on for Haunted Bookshop lately. Guess it helps that my soon 5o be wife likes it better than OJK😊. Also came across a tin of ten yr. old Bayou Night. That REALLY hit the spot for me. So I ordered half a pound. Hope you wnd your family Ausve a great weekend !!!
Thanks for your story John! I was 5 years old in 1970. So to young to have a girlfriend. But I will retire in 3 years, so I can relate to that! All the best to you!
Matches, Awesome to see you. I like you're video. Have a good weekend. Beautiful pipe. Haunted bookshop is really growing on me. I like barley also. An extremely satisfying blend. God Bless.
@@Matches860 , I most definitely will. I watch you're reviews and try the blends you reccomend. I look forward to it. I look up to you and really appreciate the stories and knowledge you give. Thank You John.
Thanks for sharing my friend. Thankfully you have some insight from earlier days to maybe help with current things. Have a great week and happy piping brother.
i can relate to what you are talking about though im not anywhere near retirement. i remember that 15th summer 21 years ago before i started driving and working. my last 3 years have been pretty directionless. while i have mostly enjoyed life its also been boring at times but ive picked a direction and im getting ready to run full speed tword it. dont know how its going to play out or if its going to work for me. we'll see. good luck to you and thanks for the video.
Another great yarn, John. I was sure when I saw that twinkle in your eye when you were reminiscing about the beach that you were about to share pleasant memories of that first girlfriend. Oh the fun times and awkwardness of those early relationships.
I covered all that in a couple other videos, although we did hang out at a local "coffee house" Friday nights that summer as well. Since I started working the following spring, I always sort of remember 1970 as my last big hurrah.
I enjoy these story videos from you. Summers used to be a magical thing as a kid, but part of the magic came from the understanding that school would eventually come back. I can imagine how retirement could stir some mixed emotions. That being said, I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you get into a groove! Also, I tend to enjoy the 50-to-70-degree temperatures the most (Fall is definitely my favorite season). Take care and have a great weekend!
Fear not Matches... when retirement was approaching for me I was worried too. But looking back, I an sure glad I did. It will work itself out. I had a civil service job and retired very young...no regrets. I did continue to work on other stuff. Just let it roll.
Hey John! Loved the story. For some reason as you were telling it I couldn’t help but imagine your younger self as a kid actor in CHIPS, or one of those after school specials! Great job!!!😁
You're a gifted storyteller, John - very eloquent. Perhaps you were a medicine man in a previous life. You often succinctly capture the bitter-sweet humor of life, and your words become genuine soul food. Many thank yous, brother! You could easily sell collections of your life stories on mp3 or mp4, for the piper's smoky enjoyment and contemplation. The proceeds could possibly help fund your blessed stock of HB in retirement - ha. Cheers, and happy weekend to you - Eric
This could have been better if there were a couple folks joining me to drag more out of me. It's difficult to capture all of that in a six-minute video.
Ya know John I never understood why when it came to retirement it was so hard for men to retire. But the closer I get the more I understand the worries and trepidation’s.
I've witnessed a few people in my time that "hung around" a job too long and it's very irritating to others who are giving 100%. I'm in a young man's job, so I really need to bow out before I become a nuisance. Beside's that, I'm ready.
Matches860 well I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for this transition. Doesn’t make it easy even if it’s time. Take care John. Don’t smoke up all your retirement $$. Hahhhaha
Close, that was released in '71. I seem to remember the theme to "Midnight Cowboy" as really defining this time period. A slow, kinda lazy tune that seemed like something between elation and depression LOL.
Just want to say I love your stories. In college I really wanted to be a biologist, but it didn't work out. I took an Anthropology class and the professor just told the best stories of his adventures and I was hooked. Got my degree in Anthropology. Now, 23 years I'm a controls engineer/electrician. Crazy how our lives take twists and turns. I think you will find your retirement is going to be an exciting beginning.
@@timsmith5000 I agree, the twists and turns that can be spooky at the time, help us get to where we need to be. Somehow, we usually fail to recognize that fact.
Wow, is all of that color on the Series III 673 just from smoking it? It seems to have more sheen to it as well. Have you buffed it or added anything to the finish other than just daily use? Thanks!
I love your stories John, makes me think of the stories my dad would tell me, he would be 65 next January so you guys would be about the same age I guess. I miss hearing about his stories about the 70's. About how things were different and how cheap his cigarettes were LOL. He loved those Salem lights man! Oh yeah he went fishing with his friends in 71 and he told me that he put 5 bucks down on a car and brought it home, he said my mom was really pissed off, she was expecting flounder and he brought home a Datson lmao!!! As I said your little stories bring me back to remembering him.:-)
Ha, two years later I bought a Datsun for my first car also. Gas was 35 cents a gallon and a pack of cigs was about 75 cents or a dollar in a machine. Good times!
I flunked 6th grade in '70 and made it up at a summer school 100 miles away and stayed with my GP's in a small town. I walked all over that town when schoolday was over. I learned so much and saw so many things that were about to disappear forever.
For awesome people like you changes will always be awesome, too, John! Nothing to worry about! 😉👍🏻
I don't know, I really like stability, but as long as I have advanced notice, I can deal with change too.
@@Matches860 😂 and otherwise you still have us!! 😎✌🏻
@@JeanPanzer A most valuable gift I must say!
John just wanted to wish you a happy Fathers day my friend!!! Your Awesome your friend Scottie
I don’t smoke pipes but I sure enjoy yr stories. Yes, changes. And how we circle around to where we started . I think about when we were babies we had to be fed,we didn’t have much hair, we didn’t have any teeth, and then when we get much older we have less hair and sometimes we need to be fed and taken care of, and we don’t have any teeth! Thank you for your video. You have a great weekend. Happy Fathers Day!
1969: I'm about 4 years older than you; I had my first "job" as a dishwasher at a local greasy-spoon diner. Had to quit to go back to school. 1970: Spent the summer as a camp counselor, and discovered it didn't pay enough for college. So back to more jobs. September 1970 I was a college freshman - that's a life-changing experience!
Wow, what a great story! Testing the work waters is a terrific way to get you back in school, I did the same thing in 1973.
We are almost exactly the same age and it's weird how similar our teenage years were. Being 15 in the summer was boring. No driver's license, not working, no way to get around except by bike or walking unless you had older friends who could drive and back then most of them usually didn't have a car at their disposal. Puberty was in full swing and girls were a total obsession. When I retired several years ago I didn't do a thing for six months and I was bored stiff, bought a motorcycle and got bored by that and finally I went back to work to keep from going crazy. I worked for eight years after that and finally hung it up for good and slowly adjusted to keeping busy with hobbies and other things. But I can tell you that if I could go back to 1970 I'd do it in a hear beat., especially if I could know what I know now. Have a good one. Great video. See you at seven if you're doing a live feed. Think I'll smoke some Jack Knife Plug tonight.
Yes, I knew at the time I was in a temporary lag, but part of me enjoyed it and the other part was looking forward to advancing. All those mixed emotions at that age, it's a wonder we stayed sane.
when you retire you're never bored. for one thing time just seems to go so much quicker. by the time you're up, showered, dressed, eaten breakfast, maybe done one or two jobs/errands you had planned, it's already dinner time and you're thinking 'I only got out of bed 5 minutes ago; where did all the time go?'
Were still getting down to the upper 30's overnight here. About 60 in the afternoon but I'm not complaining. Take care John.
All of that going on in 1970 and I was only One ☝️ lol have a fun weekend Brother.💨💨💨✌️☀️
LOL, that was the last summer I had to myself. Unfortunately, there seems to be no good combination of rest and work. We're always looking for something better.
Hey hey we all have some changes.
Nice video!
Greetings,, Kitty.
Greetings from old England. Nostalgia and pipe smoking go together like a Savinelli 673 and Haunted bookshop. Thanks for the video.
Yes Sir!
In 2005 i was 58 and had been teaching for 33 years. NYS offered me early retirerment with a 6 percent bonus to my pension. No regreats in retiring
Hello Matsches,
we have a perfekt day too in Soest! Perfekt to drive withe my bike to tainngi work in the morning...
...the weather is perfekt that you don't youre the car!
Looking back, I'd give anything to have one more summer as a teenager. Great story. I wish you all the best in your future my friend.
Yes, I guess we all would!
Wonderful story discussing the similarities of the two phases. I'm just a few years younger than you but feeling a similar push & pull towards retirement. I think my mind and body are ready but all the necessary circumstances are not firmly in place. I keep telling myself to enjoy the next 3 - 5 years since I'm on the final leg of this 40+ year work race. But my heart and soul have already slowed down and are now looking for the bleachers I'm afraid. Interesting process for sure. Best, Gary
John,
Good story and video! I remember The Summer of 70.
The Summer of '80 wasn't much better. To boot O did not have a girlfriend at the time.🙄.
You and I are a decade apart.
I have really gone on for
Haunted Bookshop lately. Guess it helps that my soon 5o be wife likes it better than OJK😊. Also came across a tin of ten yr. old Bayou Night. That REALLY hit the spot for me.
So I ordered half a pound.
Hope you wnd your family
Ausve a great weekend !!!
Had I not had that girlfriend, the summer of 70 would have been a real train wreck. My gosh, as it was, that summer seemed to drag by.
Thanks for your story John!
I was 5 years old in 1970. So to young to have a girlfriend.
But I will retire in 3 years, so I can relate to that!
All the best to you!
My very best wishes back to you as well!
John, my very dear friend, the BEST is yet to come!!
I was 22 and just got married. We were married 45 years when she passed. Many good years and memories
Matches,
Awesome to see you. I like you're video. Have a good weekend. Beautiful pipe. Haunted bookshop is really growing on me. I like barley also. An extremely satisfying blend. God Bless.
Keep an eye open, I hope to do a review of C&D's Pegasus, which is a terrific burley blend as well. Thanks for watching!
@@Matches860 , I most definitely will. I watch you're reviews and try the blends you reccomend. I look forward to it. I look up to you and really appreciate the stories and knowledge you give. Thank You John.
Thanks for sharing my friend. Thankfully you have some insight from earlier days to maybe help with current things. Have a great week and happy piping brother.
Yep, just let it happen and enjoy the ride LOL.
@@Matches860 There you go.
i can relate to what you are talking about though im not anywhere near retirement. i remember that 15th summer 21 years ago before i started driving and working. my last 3 years have been pretty directionless. while i have mostly enjoyed life its also been boring at times but ive picked a direction and im getting ready to run full speed tword it. dont know how its going to play out or if its going to work for me. we'll see. good luck to you and thanks for the video.
Best wishes in your pursuit Travis, I got on the hamster wheel in 1971 and never got off. I'm due!
Another great yarn, John. I was sure when I saw that twinkle in your eye when you were reminiscing about the beach that you were about to share pleasant memories of that first girlfriend. Oh the fun times and awkwardness of those early relationships.
I covered all that in a couple other videos, although we did hang out at a local "coffee house" Friday nights that summer as well. Since I started working the following spring, I always sort of remember 1970 as my last big hurrah.
Great vid Matches. Thanks. Have a great week-end.
Great to see you, John! Loved the reminiscing! Hope your wife is doing well. Take care, my friend.
Thanks CP! Wife continues to progress within the limited parameters she's been dealt, but any progress is certainly welcome.
Great video matches!! Just ordered a 673 unfinished myself cant wait!!
Hope you enjoy it MP!
Awesome video John, have a great weekend 👍
I enjoy these story videos from you. Summers used to be a magical thing as a kid, but part of the magic came from the understanding that school would eventually come back. I can imagine how retirement could stir some mixed emotions. That being said, I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you get into a groove! Also, I tend to enjoy the 50-to-70-degree temperatures the most (Fall is definitely my favorite season). Take care and have a great weekend!
You hit the nail on the head there P&C! Your life from birth to mid teens is pretty structured, then the inevitable comes along.
Fear not Matches... when retirement was approaching for me I was worried too. But looking back, I an sure glad I did. It will work itself out. I had a civil service job and retired very young...no regrets. I did continue to work on other stuff. Just let it roll.
That's pretty much where my thinking is at this point CP! Thanks for the input!
My birth year. 💜❤️🖤
Hey John! Loved the story. For some reason as you were telling it I couldn’t help but imagine your younger self as a kid actor in CHIPS, or one of those after school specials! Great job!!!😁
I was about 3 weeks old this time in 1970 ;)
LOL, you were just beginning!
Always a time watching your videos Matches! Take care and have a Happy Fathers Day. Sweet smokes
John...I can fully relate to your sentiments my friend . The circle of life.
Thank you Derek!
You're a gifted storyteller, John - very eloquent. Perhaps you were a medicine man in a previous life. You often succinctly capture the bitter-sweet humor of life, and your words become genuine soul food. Many thank yous, brother! You could easily sell collections of your life stories on mp3 or mp4, for the piper's smoky enjoyment and contemplation. The proceeds could possibly help fund your blessed stock of HB in retirement - ha. Cheers, and happy weekend to you - Eric
This could have been better if there were a couple folks joining me to drag more out of me. It's difficult to capture all of that in a six-minute video.
I totally agree with John’s storytelling. Masterful.
Great video John. The circle of life, starts slow and ends slow. Best of luck on your pending retirement.
Yep, it was also saying goodbye to stability in my life. Thankfully, things didn't happen all at once, except in my mind LOL.
MATCHESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS 860! Indeed very interesting John history does repeat its funny how are mind works... Have a great day see you tonight 😀👍🏻
See ya' tonight!
Great story Matches!
Nice reflection on what was. Change is constant. See you later today & sweet smokes HBS... .
Yes Mark, I agree, but there are different magnitudes I believe, or perhaps times in your life where changes all happen at nearly the same time.
Ya know John I never understood why when it came to retirement it was so hard for men to retire. But the closer I get the more I understand the worries and trepidation’s.
I've witnessed a few people in my time that "hung around" a job too long and it's very irritating to others who are giving 100%. I'm in a young man's job, so I really need to bow out before I become a nuisance. Beside's that, I'm ready.
Matches860 well I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for this transition. Doesn’t make it easy even if it’s time. Take care John. Don’t smoke up all your retirement $$. Hahhhaha
@@pipeheadOR Like other changes in life, you try to prepare, and then you just dive in and work with it. We'll see where it takes me.
I feel a Bowie song would make the perfect soundtrack.... ch ch changes...
Close, that was released in '71. I seem to remember the theme to "Midnight Cowboy" as really defining this time period. A slow, kinda lazy tune that seemed like something between elation and depression LOL.
My dad retired 10 years ago. He said he became busier after retirement. He didn't have any excuses to say no anymore. Good luck on your retirement!
LOL, there's another way to look at it!
Just want to say I love your stories. In college I really wanted to be a biologist, but it didn't work out. I took an Anthropology class and the professor just told the best stories of his adventures and I was hooked. Got my degree in Anthropology. Now, 23 years I'm a controls engineer/electrician. Crazy how our lives take twists and turns. I think you will find your retirement is going to be an exciting beginning.
@@timsmith5000 I agree, the twists and turns that can be spooky at the time, help us get to where we need to be. Somehow, we usually fail to recognize that fact.
Wow, is all of that color on the Series III 673 just from smoking it? It seems to have more sheen to it as well. Have you buffed it or added anything to the finish other than just daily use? Thanks!
I used to put carnuba wax on it, but it only stayed nice for about three days. What you see is just an unfinished pipe.
Hi from France.. Nice to see you again.. Did you try Mc baren amphora Burley?
Have not tried that yet Joel, but I'm on the lookout!
@@Matches860 have a nice weekend
@@joelpenazzo7248 You too, my friend!
I love your stories John, makes me think of the stories my dad would tell me, he would be 65 next January so you guys would be about the same age I guess. I miss hearing about his stories about the 70's. About how things were different and how cheap his cigarettes were LOL. He loved those Salem lights man! Oh yeah he went fishing with his friends in 71 and he told me that he put 5 bucks down on a car and brought it home, he said my mom was really pissed off, she was expecting flounder and he brought home a Datson lmao!!! As I said your little stories bring me back to remembering him.:-)
Ha, two years later I bought a Datsun for my first car also. Gas was 35 cents a gallon and a pack of cigs was about 75 cents or a dollar in a machine. Good times!