Over The Hill Gang , Old Farts with Young Cars

[OrangeVert]

Originally Posted by race29

Praying for your mother in law, you and your family. My father in law was told they suspected he had lung cancer about this time last year. He was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer in October. After several months of testing and waiting he started treatment in Nov. He was prayed over and we believed for a complete recovery. He did the limited treatment allowed due to a heart condition. He went Tuesday for a follow up and the xrays look good and the doctor just shakes her head she can't believe it. Don't lose faith and stay strong! From all this we did learn life is short and we must enjoy it and thankful for every day.

+1, race29. Speaking of which, it was great meeting you at RICOA & Havoc's last weekend. What a great time!!!

[race29]

Originally Posted by OrangeVert

+1, race29. Speaking of which, it was great meeting you at RICOA & Havoc's last weekend. What a great time!!!

Enjoyed meeting you as well. We are in Weare NH on weekends so maybe we can catch up for an ice cream or a cruise.

[Mr Twisty]

Originally Posted by dianeokie

I know this is a rough time for your family. I went through some pretty rough times last year which made me realize how short life is. I'm trying to knock some things off my bucket list and enjoy myself a little more. I decided I needed a better sense of humor.

Take time to stop and smell the roses...and never can tell, your mother in law may mentally heal herself or give herself more time if she's not so stressed about treatment. Thoughts and prayers coming your way!

These old farts oughta be able to help you with the humor

[lightning]

MC69 posted something the other day that got me thinkin' (I know, I know, that's hard to believe, but it's true) about something I did some time ago. I'm gonna tell you about it. Then yall can do with it what ya want.

Both my parents have passed on. Some years ago, quite a while before they passed away I got out my video camera, drove clear out to Colo. to visit for the special purpose of doing a video interview with each of my parents individually. I set the camera up on a tripod and got it running, then sat down away from the camera so I didn't have to mess with it during the "interview". I asked each of them some of the following questions and any others that came to mind while we were talking. I learned things that my dad had done during WWII that I didn't even know about before. I learned things about his childhood that I may never have known had I not done this. The same goes for my mother. I made copies of the interviews, put them in several digital formats and stored them in different places. That way if one gets destroyed or damaged somehow there are other copies to fall back on. My children and my grand-children will find these video interviews invaluable in time. They will be able to get to know their grandparents and great-grandparents in a way that mere words can't convey. Here are some of the questions I asked. Make up your own list and improvise as the interview continues.

1 Where and when were you born? Name the members of your immediate family.

2 What is your earliest memory?

3 What do you remember about grade school or elementary school?

4 What are some of your memories of junior high and high school?

5 What are some special family activities or vacations you had as a child? as an adult?

6 Did you attend college after high school? If so, what do you remember about it?

7 Tell me about your courtship and marriage. How did you and mom (dad) meet?

8 Describe your work experiences throughout your life.

9 Tell me about your children and their personalities. Describe any special memories, problems, or joys you have had with them.

10- What memories do you have of historical events that you have lived through that had an impression on you?


Good luck - Lightning

[Ladybugsmom]

That is a GREAT idea!

[lightning]

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

That is a GREAT idea!

Use for your mom-in-law. She'll appreciate the interest you show in her life. You'll gain insights you never had before!

[race29]

Originally Posted by lightning

MC69 posted something the other day that got me thinkin' (I know, I know, that's hard to believe, but it's true) about something I did some time ago. I'm gonna tell you about it. Then yall can do with it what ya want.

Both my parents have passed on. Some years ago, quite a while before they passed away I got out my video camera, drove clear out to Colo. to visit for the special purpose of doing a video interview with each of my parents individually. I set the camera up on a tripod and got it running, then sat down away from the camera so I didn't have to mess with it during the "interview". I asked each of them some of the following questions and any others that came to mind while we were talking. I learned things that my dad had done during WWII that I didn't even know about before. I learned things about his childhood that I may never have known had I not done this. The same goes for my mother. I made copies of the interviews, put them in several digital formats and stored them in different places. That way if one gets destroyed or damaged somehow there are other copies to fall back on. My children and my grand-children will find these video interviews invaluable in time. They will be able to get to know their grandparents and great-grandparents in a way that mere words can't convey. Here are some of the questions I asked. Make up your own list and improvise as the interview continues.

1 Where and when were you born? Name the members of your immediate family.

2 What is your earliest memory?

3 What do you remember about grade school or elementary school?

4 What are some of your memories of junior high and high school?

5 What are some special family activities or vacations you had as a child? as an adult?

6 Did you attend college after high school? If so, what do you remember about it?

7 Tell me about your courtship and marriage. How did you and mom (dad) meet?

8 Describe your work experiences throughout your life.

9 Tell me about your children and their personalities. Describe any special memories, problems, or joys you have had with them.

10- What memories do you have of historical events that you have lived through that had an impression on you?


Good luck - Lightning

That's a great idea. I found some journals from grandparents to grandchildren and thought that was cool...except the inlaws are older and have bad arthritis so the writing isn't working out. I like the video camera idea.Thanks! Memories are precious.

[lightning]

Originally Posted by race29

That's a great idea. I found some journals from grandparents to grandchildren and thought that was cool...except the inlaws are older and have bad arthritis so the writing isn't working out. I like the video camera idea.Thanks! Memories are precious.

The journals are a good idea too. Digital or other storage formats (remember Super 8 movie film???) change pretty fast so you have to keep making new copies in the new format. But the words printed on paper - that will always be readable. You might even want to transcribe the words spoken on the video to paper. Print it on acid-free paper and put each page in an acid-free plastic sleeve. (Available at scrapbooking places). I like the video idea, it lets the coming generations SEE hand gestures, facial expressions, how the voice sounded etc. I have a friend who has incorporated into the videos that she made a singing performance that her mother had done many years before. It had originally been filmed on regular 8mm film with sound. I don't know how she transferred it to digital. I do know that there are some small companies that can do that sort of thing for you.

I can't take credit for this idea - it came from the genealogy arm of my church. And then other people have expanded on it. There are probably a billion things you could do to make this idea a little different or make it to fit your own circumstances.

[lightning]

It's picture Friday. So, here is a pic of me next to my first Camaro. It was a hybrid version - self propelled or push from behind...........

[dianeokie]

It was Friday, but I just now got settled to post. This was from last weekend. I had sooo much fun at Chateau Elan. I'll have some from my trip here to Oklahoma for next Friday's pic posting. Hope y'all had a GREAT one, I know I did. Home in Oklahoma, new friends and old friends, good food, pretty scenery, dip in the pool with the 102 degree heat...family coming in...I'm so lucky!

[rjdapilmoto]

Nice pic! What statue is that in the background?

[Ladybugsmom]

Originally Posted by lightning

It's picture Friday. So, here is a pic of me next to my first Camaro. It was a hybrid version - self propelled or push from behind...........

How cute! I had a very similar first Camaro!!

[dianeokie]

Originally Posted by rjdapilmoto

Nice pic! What statue is that in the background?

Honestly not sure, Chateau Élan, wine girl?

[CC Performance]

Pretty saucy pic.... all the way around...LOL


Hope you all are having a wonderful safe holiday weekend