"A long, long time ago ..."

When your youngest child turns 30, it triggers all manner of thoughts, not the least of which is reminiscing about the "good old days", and that led to this little jog down Memory Lane.

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That's a stupid question if you arrived here because you likely clicked the link from my FB feed, but maybe less stupid if you arrived here through Instagram. If you're reading this because you actively seek out my writing, well, you're just flat out awesome! Either way, the preview of this piece created enough curiousity to push your fingertip to click or tap.

The following makes it's rounds on various social media platforms from time to time. Some love them, some hate them, but for my opinion, they serve to cause a reminiscing grin because they shake off the dust from so many memories. As an almost official Old Fart, these questions force a walk down Memory Lane, a journey that has stops at vague recollections of memorable fun experiences, really awesome people, or wholly satisfying accomplishments. 

Senior Year in 1982

This is funny ... now ... but it was all business back then!

Think about your SENIOR year in High School, if you can remember that long ago.
The longer ago it was, the more fun the answers will be!

Class of: 1982

1. Did you know your current love? Nope, discovered my bestie at Uni, in downtown Kingston!

2. Type of car?  My dad's burnt orange OPEL GT, a sort of baby corvette with flip over lights.

3. What kind of job? A host of part time affairs but the longest one was security at Barrie Raceway.

4. Where did you live? Barrie's "Snob Hill" as the locals referred to it back then.

5. Were you popular? I had boatloads of friends who smiled when I was around, so Yes?

6. Were you in choir/band? Nope, ran with the Jock clique ... still do.

7. Ever get suspended? Nope, that would mean I couldn't play sports, and that would have killed me.

8. If you could would you go back? As enticing that might be, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't. I like now!

9. Still talk to the person that you went to prom with? Yep, she was even my boss recently!

10. Did you skip school? Nope ... see #7!

11. Go to all the football games? Yep, had a front row seat! 5 year starter that led to 5 years in Uni!

12. Favourite subjects? PHE and Science ... exactly what I took in Uni!

13. Do you still have your yearbook? You betcha! Loved them so much, I taught Yearbook in HS!

14. Did you follow your original career path? I fancied medicine briefly, but teaching was in my heart!

15. Do you still have your senior ring? YEP! It's in pretty rough shape but still fits!

16. Who was your favourite teacher? TOUGH! Liked a host of them and they became great friends!

17. What was your style? 100% Jock, through and through. Denim, Grebs, Sweats, Tees ... Jock stuff!

18. Favorite Shoes? Grebs everyday; Converse and Puma on the court/field; Penny loafers for dress.

19. Favourite thing to eat for lunch? What ever my mom had in the fridge, but Cafe fries were a treat!

20. Favorite Band/Singer? Rush, Van Halen, Jackson 5, Kool and the Gang ... still FAVs!

21. High school hair? Flowing shoulder length locks, parted in the middle.

22. What was your favourite perfume / cologne? Halston ... still have a bottle!

23. How old when you graduated? 18 and never been ... scratch that thought!

24. Who do you think will play along and fill this out? Fellow Old Farts from my graduating class!

25. How was this trip down Memory Lane? Frickin' outstanding and FULL of smiles!

Not sure who dreamed this up originally, but thank you for making this old geezer smile!