THE OLD CLUB HOUSE

This is a great idea Michael. I remember building our club house/ fort. We worked so hard, and had so much fun. Susan and Diane kept coming around wanting to be a part of it but we told them "NO GIRLS ALLOWED". They ran to the adults, but after some debate it was decided that we didn't have to include the girls. -CLOSE CALL- I also remember those Christmas gatherings at Marks house. I used to get a running start, do a belly flop, and slide along the wood floor. My belly was smaller then so it was fun. HA HA The one thing that was strange to me about Christmas in the South was the weather. It was so warm, I was always running around in short sleeve shirts outside, and of course NO SNOW. Mark do you remember when you and Randy got one of your dads cigars. We went behind the shed and you two tried a puff or two. I was look out but I chickened out taking a puff after watching your face turn green. I never did find out if that cured you of smoking or not. My friends at home always thought I would miss them around Christmas, but really seeing you guys was a big deal to me, and I was always glad to spend Christmas with you. It really was more about family than gifts. Do you remember when Linda got her ring from Ernie, that huge box that she started opening, working her way down to the ring size box. I guess that was one time when the gift was very important. People everywhere, food unending, laughter, family. I think I was very lucky to be in the Speagle Boys' Club.