M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints

AsylumGuido · 09-29-2020, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

*yawn*

Of course you did. Let me know how your moon walk goes tomorrow.

Yup. I worked in food service there actually for three summers. I forgot about that first year. Was only there for a month. I was a runner keeping the food stands stocked on the third floor the first year and changing out kegs. I was a floor walker (runner supervisor) on the third floor the next year and head floor walker year three. That final year (1980) was the first year of the Super Derby. Never came close to a horse then, but it was still interesting watching the people. Eddie Debartolo owned the track back then. He also owned the 49er's at the time. I now drive by that track all the time. Just about three miles up I-220 from our house. I saw an obituary from the man the ran the commissary (where all the food and beer was stocked) there in the Spring. He had to have been 90 when he died. I thought he was so old back then. LOL!

Sorry, but I never could moon walk. I've tried but can't get the moves down.

burningmetal · 09-29-2020, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yup. I worked in food service there actually for three summers. I forgot about that first year. Was only there for a month. I was a runner keeping the food stands stocked on the third floor the first year and changing out kegs. I was a floor walker (runner supervisor) on the third floor the next year and head floor walker year three. That final year (1980) was the first year of the Super Derby. Never came close to a horse then, but it was still interesting watching the people. Eddie Debartolo owned the track back then. He also owned the 49er's at the time. I now drive by that track all the time. Just about three miles up I-220 from our house. I saw an obituary from the man the ran the commissary (where all the food and beer was stocked) there in the Spring. He had to have been 90 when he died. I thought he was so old back then. LOL!

Sorry, but I never could moon walk. I've tried but can't get the moves down.

You can do anything you imagine, 'Guido. I'm sure you'll figure it out.

AsylumGuido · 09-29-2020, 11:15 PM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

You can do anything you imagine, 'Guido. I'm sure you'll figure it out.

I've been lucky to experience a lot in my first 63 years, burning. Hope to experience much more in the next 63. I have always looked to expand my horizons. I've been working since I was 16 at one thing or another.

burningmetal · 09-29-2020, 11:46 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

I've been lucky to experience a lot in my first 63 years, burning. Hope to experience much more in the next 63. I have always looked to expand my horizons. I've been working since I was 16 at one thing or another.

That's great, 'Guido, it really is. I'd tell you my life story, too, except that it wouldn't have anything to do with... anything. And I'm certain no one would care.

AsylumGuido · 09-30-2020, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

That's great, 'Guido, it really is. I'd tell you my life story, too, except that it wouldn't have anything to do with... anything. And I'm certain no one would care.

I'm sure no one would care to hear about your life.

Just kidding. I'm sure you had to have done something interesting at one point or another. Anyway, last night got me to want to dig through my old shirt collection for the "I Survived Super Derby I" t-shirt. We could probably make a few bucks off of it in the store. Thanks for reminding me!

rezburna · 09-30-2020, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

That's great, 'Guido, it really is. I'd tell you my life story, too, except that it wouldn't have anything to do with... anything. And I'm certain no one would care.

I’m interested. Please, oblige me.

burningmetal · 09-30-2020, 09:20 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I’m interested. Please, oblige me.

Thanks for your interest. But my life is not the subject matter of the thread, and I'm not seeking points for the interesting parts of my life history. Of course, if someone were genuinely curious to get to know me, for any reason, they are welcome to private message me at any time with a question. But I rather doubt that would happen, since people don't generally come to public forums to talk about each other's personal history.

TheOak · 10-05-2020, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by burningmetal

Thanks for your interest. But my life is not the subject matter of the thread, and I'm not seeking points for the interesting parts of my life history. Of course, if someone were genuinely curious to get to know me, for any reason, they are welcome to private message me at any time with a question. But I rather doubt that would happen, since people don't generally come to public forums to talk about each other's personal history.

I don't underestimate the value of knowing more about the person I am talking to than I know about the subject matter. I find the personal understanding key to furthering conversations.

Example: I have friends that are died in wool Republicans as well as Democrats and come from generations of the same. I handle political discussions very differently with someone that is clinging to an idea rather than an ideal, I find chipping away at ideals to be counter productive and generally leads to an argument about something other than an isolated topic.

I have non-white friends that I can have very deep and raw racial discussions with because they know that I do not see race and have no agenda to push other than peace.

I know that some of our members played defensive secondary or were receivers and I give more credibility to their opinions than someone that has spent their whole life looking at stats. I know that recovering alcoholics generally have addictive personalities and will stick to something longer than most would, I have learned to walk away at a certain point so that I do not feed their needs.

I know SaintsFan's grandmother used to teach guitar and hounded him about wrist position on the fret hand. Now every time that I am playing I look down, and though I have never met his wonderful grandmother, she effects my play style.

Even if someone shows no interest, there are advantages to sharing for understanding. After all, most of us have been talking to each other for years now.

09-29-2020, 11:07 PM	#1
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints Originally Posted by burningmetal yawn Of course you did. Let me know how your moon walk goes tomorrow. Yup. I worked in food service there actually for three summers. I forgot about that first year. Was only there for a month. I was a runner keeping the food stands stocked on the third floor the first year and changing out kegs. I was a floor walker (runner supervisor) on the third floor the next year and head floor walker year three. That final year (1980) was the first year of the Super Derby. Never came close to a horse then, but it was still interesting watching the people. Eddie Debartolo owned the track back then. He also owned the 49er's at the time. I now drive by that track all the time. Just about three miles up I-220 from our house. I saw an obituary from the man the ran the commissary (where all the food and beer was stocked) there in the Spring. He had to have been 90 when he died. I thought he was so old back then. LOL! Sorry, but I never could moon walk. I've tried but can't get the moves down.
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09-29-2020, 11:10 PM	#2
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yup. I worked in food service there actually for three summers. I forgot about that first year. Was only there for a month. I was a runner keeping the food stands stocked on the third floor the first year and changing out kegs. I was a floor walker (runner supervisor) on the third floor the next year and head floor walker year three. That final year (1980) was the first year of the Super Derby. Never came close to a horse then, but it was still interesting watching the people. Eddie Debartolo owned the track back then. He also owned the 49er's at the time. I now drive by that track all the time. Just about three miles up I-220 from our house. I saw an obituary from the man the ran the commissary (where all the food and beer was stocked) there in the Spring. He had to have been 90 when he died. I thought he was so old back then. LOL! Sorry, but I never could moon walk. I've tried but can't get the moves down. You can do anything you imagine, 'Guido. I'm sure you'll figure it out. jeanpierre likes this.

09-29-2020, 11:15 PM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints Originally Posted by burningmetal You can do anything you imagine, 'Guido. I'm sure you'll figure it out. I've been lucky to experience a lot in my first 63 years, burning. Hope to experience much more in the next 63. I have always looked to expand my horizons. I've been working since I was 16 at one thing or another.

09-29-2020, 11:46 PM	#4
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints Originally Posted by AsylumGuido I've been lucky to experience a lot in my first 63 years, burning. Hope to experience much more in the next 63. I have always looked to expand my horizons. I've been working since I was 16 at one thing or another. That's great, 'Guido, it really is. I'd tell you my life story, too, except that it wouldn't have anything to do with... anything. And I'm certain no one would care. saintfan, iceshack149, jnormand and 2 others like this.

09-30-2020, 07:38 AM	#5
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints Originally Posted by burningmetal That's great, 'Guido, it really is. I'd tell you my life story, too, except that it wouldn't have anything to do with... anything. And I'm certain no one would care. I'm sure no one would care to hear about your life. Just kidding. I'm sure you had to have done something interesting at one point or another. Anyway, last night got me to want to dig through my old shirt collection for the "I Survived Super Derby I" t-shirt. We could probably make a few bucks off of it in the store. Thanks for reminding me!

09-30-2020, 08:41 AM	#6
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 7,999	Re: M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints Originally Posted by burningmetal That's great, 'Guido, it really is. I'd tell you my life story, too, except that it wouldn't have anything to do with... anything. And I'm certain no one would care. I’m interested. Please, oblige me.

09-30-2020, 09:20 AM	#7
burningmetal 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 3,923 Blog Entries: 3	Re: M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints Originally Posted by rezburna I’m interested. Please, oblige me. Thanks for your interest. But my life is not the subject matter of the thread, and I'm not seeking points for the interesting parts of my life history. Of course, if someone were genuinely curious to get to know me, for any reason, they are welcome to private message me at any time with a question. But I rather doubt that would happen, since people don't generally come to public forums to talk about each other's personal history. jeanpierre likes this.

10-05-2020, 06:57 AM	#8
TheOak 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Cypress Tx. Posts: 19,039	Re: M Jenkins and Michael Thomas killed the Saints Originally Posted by burningmetal Thanks for your interest. But my life is not the subject matter of the thread, and I'm not seeking points for the interesting parts of my life history. Of course, if someone were genuinely curious to get to know me, for any reason, they are welcome to private message me at any time with a question. But I rather doubt that would happen, since people don't generally come to public forums to talk about each other's personal history. I don't underestimate the value of knowing more about the person I am talking to than I know about the subject matter. I find the personal understanding key to furthering conversations. Example: I have friends that are died in wool Republicans as well as Democrats and come from generations of the same. I handle political discussions very differently with someone that is clinging to an idea rather than an ideal, I find chipping away at ideals to be counter productive and generally leads to an argument about something other than an isolated topic. I have non-white friends that I can have very deep and raw racial discussions with because they know that I do not see race and have no agenda to push other than peace. I know that some of our members played defensive secondary or were receivers and I give more credibility to their opinions than someone that has spent their whole life looking at stats. I know that recovering alcoholics generally have addictive personalities and will stick to something longer than most would, I have learned to walk away at a certain point so that I do not feed their needs. I know SaintsFan's grandmother used to teach guitar and hounded him about wrist position on the fret hand. Now every time that I am playing I look down, and though I have never met his wonderful grandmother, she effects my play style. Even if someone shows no interest, there are advantages to sharing for understanding. After all, most of us have been talking to each other for years now.
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