Comments for Pigspittle, Ohio http://magoo45.wordpress.com Or, how I learned to live in a red state Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:04:07 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on I Was a Fliptwister by Pam Watz-Hoadley http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-330 Pam Watz-Hoadley Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:04:07 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-330 No one can believe it when I tell Fliptwister stories and how everyone rode unicycles to school. I was just looking through our Fliptwister photo album (yes, my mom saved everything for us) and the memories shined. All the trips and tumbling in the parades was a life-building experience. My favorite 45 song (to tumble to) was "Love Rollercoaster." Coach M was one of my best life mentors. A totally fun experience of our lives (my other two sisters were also part of this fantastic group). Would love to hear from othe alums! No one can believe it when I tell Fliptwister stories and how everyone rode unicycles to school. I was just looking through our Fliptwister photo album (yes, my mom saved everything for us) and the memories shined. All the trips and tumbling in the parades was a life-building experience. My favorite 45 song (to tumble to) was “Love Rollercoaster.” Coach M was one of my best life mentors. A totally fun experience of our lives (my other two sisters were also part of this fantastic group). Would love to hear from othe alums!

]]> Comment on I Was a Fliptwister by Sherrie Hedden http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-329 Sherrie Hedden Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:54:14 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-329 Hey, I was a Fliptwister too, back in 5th in 6th grades in the early 70's. Fun memories, I rode unicycle, in routines to the song Sweet Georgia Brown, and also was one of he riders with 3 others holding crossed bars, going in circles with the young tumblers doing headstands on a platform. Does anyone remember performing at the grand opening of the Worthington Shopping Mall, and the huge storm that roared through during performance? I had forgotten so much, until reading all these comments. Great memories, Coach M was terrific. I still have my unicycle, and can still ride it. Like riding a bike, you never forget. Fun times. Hey, I was a Fliptwister too, back in 5th in 6th grades in the early 70’s. Fun memories, I rode unicycle, in routines to the song Sweet Georgia Brown, and also was one of he riders with 3 others holding crossed bars, going in circles with the young tumblers doing headstands on a platform. Does anyone remember performing at the grand opening of the Worthington Shopping Mall, and the huge storm that roared through during performance? I had forgotten so much, until reading all these comments. Great memories, Coach M was terrific. I still have my unicycle, and can still ride it. Like riding a bike, you never forget. Fun times.

]]> Comment on I Was a Fliptwister by Tim http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-325 Tim Tue, 25 Aug 2009 23:15:11 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-325 I never had the need coordination then to be a fliptwister. ( The amusing thing is I probably do now, but I stopped at the inline skates) I remember Coach Morrow. I attended Worthington Estates fro about 1/3 of my 5th grade year and my 6th grade. (1973-1974) I never had the need coordination then to be a fliptwister. ( The amusing thing is I probably do now, but I stopped at the inline skates) I remember Coach Morrow. I attended Worthington Estates fro about 1/3 of my 5th grade year and my 6th grade. (1973-1974)

]]> Comment on I Was a Fliptwister by Meg http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-324 Meg Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:09:12 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-324 Maureen! You remember the Heartbeats too! Hilarious in retrospect, isn't it? Great to hear from you. Maureen! You remember the Heartbeats too! Hilarious in retrospect, isn’t it? Great to hear from you.

]]> Comment on I Was a Fliptwister by Maureen Foley Regulinski http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-323 Maureen Foley Regulinski Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:12:50 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-323 I am astonished at the details you remember! I too was a "Black Light Dancer" A performance in the Worthingway Gymnasium still brings tingles of delight when I think about it. Didn't we paint white stripes up our legs at one point? Opting later for socks because they had a better glow factor. It was our last vestige of childhood before moving into the uncharted waters of middle school... I was in awe of the Spanish Fleas. I did my flips and twists on the mini-tramps. Thanks for the sweet childhood memories. I am astonished at the details you remember! I too was a “Black Light Dancer” A performance in the Worthingway Gymnasium still brings tingles of delight when I think about it. Didn’t we paint white stripes up our legs at one point? Opting later for socks because they had a better glow factor. It was our last vestige of childhood before moving into the uncharted waters of middle school… I was in awe of the Spanish Fleas. I did my flips and twists on the mini-tramps. Thanks for the sweet childhood memories.

]]> Comment on I had a heart attack by Meg http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/i-had-a-heart-attack/#comment-322 Meg Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:02 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/?p=255#comment-322 Good news for you, Michael: heart attacks don't present as back pain for men (typically). Women have really different warning signs--back pain, jaw pain, etc. Men usually just have the big chest pain and pain down the left arm. Good news for you, Michael: heart attacks don’t present as back pain for men (typically). Women have really different warning signs–back pain, jaw pain, etc. Men usually just have the big chest pain and pain down the left arm.

]]> Comment on I had a heart attack by Mike http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2009/01/11/i-had-a-heart-attack/#comment-321 Mike Wed, 06 May 2009 02:17:23 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/?p=255#comment-321 Wow Meg, close call old friend! You make me think twice about those back pains I had this morning. Wow Meg, close call old friend! You make me think twice about those back pains I had this morning.

]]> Comment on Goop by Julia Franklin Linn http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/goop/#comment-320 Julia Franklin Linn Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:39:06 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/goop/#comment-320 Hi Meg- I remember seeing your Dad in the neighborhood and he was always nice to me. I was best friends with Diane Richards (Budendorf) down the street from you and I used to cut through your side yard to get home in the evenings. I enjoyed reading about your memories...you're a wonderful writer! It has really been a pleasure reconnecting with you on facebook. Take Care! Hi Meg-

I remember seeing your Dad in the neighborhood and he was always nice to me. I was best friends with Diane Richards (Budendorf) down the street from you and I used to cut through your side yard to get home in the evenings.

I enjoyed reading about your memories…you’re a wonderful writer! It has really been a pleasure reconnecting with you on facebook. Take Care!

]]> Comment on I Was a Fliptwister by Julia Franklin Linn http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-319 Julia Franklin Linn Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:23:38 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2007/12/17/i-was-a-fliptwister/#comment-319 I loved, loved, loved Fliptwisters! I started in 1969 I believe under the watchful eye of Coach Ron Morrow. I was a Spanish Flea and I rode the short and tall unicycles and tumbled. I think I still have my original red and white t-shirt! I remember going in early before school and for an hour or so after school as well (I do remember having to get home to watch Dark Shadows). We performed all over the community to pop music of the day....especially The Partridge Family. I just told Meg that Coach Morrow is in Clearwater, FL now (at least last time I checked) and his daughter Melinda lives across the street from me in Dunedin, FL. I didn't know he was here until I was in Dillard's some years back with my then 9 year old daughter. He came up to me and said, "I remember you when you looked like your daughter". He remembered my name and everything! It was fun talking about the Fliptwister days :) I loved, loved, loved Fliptwisters! I started in 1969 I believe under the watchful eye of Coach Ron Morrow. I was a Spanish Flea and I rode the short and tall unicycles and tumbled. I think I still have my original red and white t-shirt! I remember going in early before school and for an hour or so after school as well (I do remember having to get home to watch Dark Shadows). We performed all over the community to pop music of the day….especially The Partridge Family. I just told Meg that Coach Morrow is in Clearwater, FL now (at least last time I checked) and his daughter Melinda lives across the street from me in Dunedin, FL. I didn’t know he was here until I was in Dillard’s some years back with my then 9 year old daughter. He came up to me and said, “I remember you when you looked like your daughter”. He remembered my name and everything! It was fun talking about the Fliptwister days :)

]]> Comment on Goop by Thomas Adams http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/goop/#comment-318 Thomas Adams Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:53:26 +0000 http://magoo45.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/goop/#comment-318 Hello Meg Angie's death left me looking for something and I ended up at your blog (I am a facebook friend with Angie). I have been laughing and crying reading your excellant writing. In 1977 your dad and my dad (Adams the Druggist in uptown Worthington) conspired to add me to the Lacrosse team. I am so glad they did. Although I never amounted to anything a player I am so happy that I got the chance to participte. I remember Angie's kindness and sense of justice. I think she could see through me and liked me anyway. My thoughts and prayers are with you this week. Thomas Adams Hello Meg

Angie’s death left me looking for something and I ended up at your blog (I am a facebook friend with Angie). I have been laughing and crying reading your excellant writing. In 1977 your dad and my dad (Adams the Druggist in uptown Worthington) conspired to add me to the Lacrosse team. I am so glad they did. Although I never amounted to anything a player I am so happy that I got the chance to participte.

I remember Angie’s kindness and sense of justice. I think she could see through me and liked me anyway.

My thoughts and prayers are with you this week.

Thomas Adams

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