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OBITUARY
Doug August 22, 2019
I continue to be amazed at how large homes have gotten to be. We live in a 2500 sq foot home which is very small in my new neighborhood. How much space does one need? When a freshmen at SUNY Oneonta, I was tripled in a room about the size of my office.
Reminds me of a line from a song I have forgotten. Chorus is “a great big mansion and a princess telephone won't save you when the oxygen is gone” I think sang... see more
Doug August 22, 2019
I continue to be amazed at how large homes have gotten to be. We live in a 2500 sq foot home which is very small in my new neighborhood. How much space does one need? When a freshmen at SUNY Oneonta, I was tripled in a room about the size of my office.
Reminds me of a line from a song I have forgotten. Chorus is “a great big mansion and a princess telephone won't save you when the oxygen is gone” I think sang by rev kirpatrick from the Pete Seeger singers on the sloop Clearwater. Sang about 40 years ago. Nothing has changed. Humans doomed, long live the earth,
One cold Christmas day Doug said let's go canoeing. So we put the canoe in the Rondout Creek. There was so much ice that I needed to crack it with my paddle to
proceed. It was fun.
It was Christmas Break, home from College - As usual my first call was to Doug.
We headed to the Eggs' Nest in Stone Ridge, my brother Sal came along. After many beers, it was off to High Falls the site of an old hdroelectric plant.
Doug and I... moreIt was Christmas Break, home from College - As usual my first call was to Doug.
We headed to the Eggs' Nest in Stone Ridge, my brother Sal came along. After many beers, it was off to High Falls the site of an old hdroelectric plant.
Doug and I disregarded the 'Do Not Enter' sign and climbed the fence and made our way over to the dilapidated building. My brother Sal respected "New York State's Tresspass Laws" and ocassionally screamed for us to return; several timess with threats to report my actions to our mother. Doug and I laughed and discussed the punishment for such malfeasance.
No roof allowed the moonlight to be spectacular against the old plaster patched walls. I remember hearing Doug's warning to avoid dark areas on the floor - not known for my footing it was too late. Down the hydrogenerator shaft I fell, luckily hitting the workers' platform - the other side of the shaft would have had deadly consequences.
I recall Doug and my brother shouting Michael, and had no idea who Michael was. My shirt was saturated as it rubbed against my torso in my climb up the workers ladder. Doug quickly grabbed hold of my soaked shirt and rushed me to his car. My brother Sal left by foot (running) to report this incident to the homefront.
Doug was always calm and level headed during emergency situations, defintitely the right friend to have for such an occasion. After wrapping my head with a towel that he pulled from his trunk, we began our journey to Kingston Hospital. Doug informed me of my brother's departure, but I had no idea who Sal was, nor did I know who Doug was.
Doug assumed amnesia and spoke with sincerity and niceness - I was impressed with his thoughtulness with what seemed like meeting him for the first time.
A dozen stitches in the back of my head with overnight observation was a hopsital must. My memory started to reemerge, when the nurse informed me that my mother would not be coming to the hospital, I recalled Sal's threats. My punihment had begun.
Fortunately, it was Doug (my borther) that assumed my needed caretaker responsibility. Doug stayed with me most of the night, assisting hospital staff in keeping me awake with stories from the past (some of which I heard for the first time). less
It was 1975, I had bought Doug’s dad car, a 1967 Chey Biscayne, 3-speed manual transmission. At 16, I only had a learners’ permit. Doug at 15 had nothing just his laugh-which I always enjoyed and truly miss.
We drove to Poughkeepsie to see this... moreIt was 1975, I had bought Doug’s dad car, a 1967 Chey Biscayne, 3-speed manual transmission. At 16, I only had a learners’ permit. Doug at 15 had nothing just his laugh-which I always enjoyed and truly miss.
We drove to Poughkeepsie to see this cat from Asbury Park NJ, debut a new album ‘Born to Run’. We brought beer, Doug stuck a quart bottle of Colt 44 in his pant leg and somehow entered without showing a stiff leg. Doug always had an indiscreet way to solve a problem. The Poughkeepsie Civic Center was almost at capacity and we had centered seats in the 8th row.
Although we were not huge Springsteen fans, this was an incredible show that seemed to never end, after all it was the Boss. Doug’s singing during our return trip in the car was simply awful- but who cared we were electrified. We didn’t get home to about 1 am.
Doug was able to sneak home without any notice. Barbara his mom was always pretty cool, and Ken his Dad often was out to lunch (sorry Steve). Unfortunately, my outcome was different. My mother had no interest in what she referred to as Bruce String Bean’s performance and I was grounded. When hearing her misname the Boss, I explained that Bruce was initially from the Captain Kangaroo Show - in an attempt to receive some leniency. It didn’t work and Doug laughed for days when he recounted my feeble strategy.
Doug, I will always think of you when I hear Bruce String Bean’s Born to Run.
Doug - my brother, I will miss you dearly.
Years ago I remember the two Hallam brothers (Doug & Steve) and the two Forlini brothers (Mike & Sal) sledding down the unplowed, back half of Duck Pond Road after an ice storm. Must have been near quarter mile ride, all hill.
Like with biking Doug... moreYears ago I remember the two Hallam brothers (Doug & Steve) and the two Forlini brothers (Mike & Sal) sledding down the unplowed, back half of Duck Pond Road after an ice storm. Must have been near quarter mile ride, all hill.
Like with biking Doug loved sledding. I remember not wanting to go with him one day because it was too cold. Wish now I could go back and go sledding with my brother. less
Since as early as I can remember Doug loved music. I remember he loved Creedance Clearwater Revival. I think of the song "Fortunate Son". He also liked Jack White. Here is Jack White and his searing guitar on SNL ("Over and Over")....... moreSince as early as I can remember Doug loved music. I remember he loved Creedance Clearwater Revival. I think of the song "Fortunate Son". He also liked Jack White. Here is Jack White and his searing guitar on SNL ("Over and Over")....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQI_x-eQgEwless
“Over and Over and Over” from Jack White's new album BOARDING HOUSE REACH available now. http://smarturl.it/BoardingHouseReach?IQid=ooosnl
JACK WHITE 2018 TOUR
4/19: Little Caesars Arena - Detroit, MI (SOLD OUT)
4/20: Eagles Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI (S...
Doug March 24, 2019
Ain’t capitalism great? If we make jets that crash we can double our production. The software equivalent is write more defects. We are making a killing selling the fix for your bad code Doug. Just keep writing that crap we will... moreDoug March 24, 2019
Ain’t capitalism great? If we make jets that crash we can double our production. The software equivalent is write more defects. We are making a killing selling the fix for your bad code Doug. Just keep writing that crap we will fix it next month.
Well the only thing I know is that I don’t know but I have a cure. I some green leafy stuff and went to local vinyl shop and I blew ten dollars. I am a big spender. Watch this //\\ four vinyl albums scratches and all:
Well the only thing I know is that I don’t know but I have a cure. I some green leafy stuff and went to local vinyl shop and I blew ten dollars. I am a big spender. Watch this //\\ four vinyl albums scratches and all:
1) Paul butterfield blues band. In so so shape but old original and cool as hell.
2) Peter Green – old original guitarist from Fleetwood mac when they were a blues band. Should be good but Peter is hit and miss. Drugs I think.
3) Strange days by the doors. Beat up but for 2 bucks I could not resist.
4) Leo Kottke – kings of the twelve string
So fuck Mueller, politics and the talking heads. Still interested to hear what Felix has to say. less
As the son of tRump, does don Jr have divine rights? Now that the senate intel committee subpoenaed him are we gonna find out?
Going slow but we will get there. The times has discovered that in tRump world B stand for bankrupt not... moreDoug May 9, 2019
As the son of tRump, does don Jr have divine rights? Now that the senate intel committee subpoenaed him are we gonna find out?
Going slow but we will get there. The times has discovered that in tRump world B stand for bankrupt not billionaire. Even though the times reported from the 80’s, trump has been in bed with Russia for that long. Money laundering for sure just need proof. less
I suppose it all started with Jimmy Carter and the 55 mph speed limit. If you don’t obey the speed limit it is a natural progression to money laundering and treason.
Speaking of obey leads me to abide which leads me to the Big... moreDoug May 15, 2019
I suppose it all started with Jimmy Carter and the 55 mph speed limit. If you don’t obey the speed limit it is a natural progression to money laundering and treason.
Speaking of obey leads me to abide which leads me to the Big Lebowski which leads me to thinking today maybe that kind of day. less
How about a power to the people day? I propose all anti Trump people pick a day and pull all their money out of the market for a few days as a statement to our president that the people are in control and not him.
How about a power to the people day? I propose all anti Trump people pick a day and pull all their money out of the market for a few days as a statement to our president that the people are in control and not him.
Just a thought as somehow I am losing faith in the govt. less
It is a very exciting day as our street is getting slurry seal. I hear Graz saying “ I thought slurry seal is what they spray the frat house with after the sisters visit”. But no it is “an asphalt seal that is very economical... moreDoug May 22, 2019
It is a very exciting day as our street is getting slurry seal. I hear Graz saying “ I thought slurry seal is what they spray the frat house with after the sisters visit”. But no it is “an asphalt seal that is very economical that prolongs the life of the pavement….”. Clearly pavers do not have strong marketing skills.
Had to clear everything off the street including the two basketball hoops. Everyone parked around the corner. less