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What is Your Favorite Childhood Memory?

Anonymous032819 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:40:11 GMT

What is one memory from childhood that when you think about it, makes you smile?

I have two.

One is when my dad and I went to Marine World, when it was in Redwood City, Ca before it moved to Vallejo, Ca. It was a small animal park then, and this was in the late 70's or very early 80's, so times were different then.

I got to ride on an elephant, and a camel, saw an orca show, and other shows.

I just remember having fun with my dad that day.

the second one is when we lived in Sacramento. We lived close to the Southern Pacific railyard, where my dad worked.

One summer day when I was about 11 or so, I decided to walk to Old Town, which was only a mile or two away.

I poked around the stores and shops, before I decided to walk to the Capital, which was about two miles away.

I walked up the steps and in the building. I meandered through the halls. Not one adult stopped me to ask me what I was doing there, or to ask me if I was lost, or where my mom and/or dad were. Times were different then. The public could just walk inside the Capital, no big deal.

Back then, I thought nothing of walking a few miles. Now? HA-ha!

So, what are some memories from your childhood that makes you smile?

Re: What is Your Favorite Childhood Memory?

spiderw — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:30:40 GMT

For me picking one is almost impossible. I have so many great childhood and teen memories. I guess if I had to pick one it would be the friends I have made and still have after 65 years and all the fun we have shared.

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kelshar — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:34:42 GMT

@Anonymous032819 I know Marine World! The first time I went there, it was in Redwood City, I went in the mid 80s when I was a kid. Then I remember in the summer of 1987 it moved to Vallejo...back in the days before there were real rides. Memories.

Now I think it's called Discovery Kingdom.

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FastDogWalker2 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:35:01 GMT

Like spider woman, I am fortunate to have many happy memories! The two that stand out the most are summer days spent at my grandmother's lake house in Upstate New York and the many family trips my parents took us on, including the World's Fair in the early '60's in NYC.

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deepwaterdotter — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:38:27 GMT

Riding my bike to the library and the joy of reading books.

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On It — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:48:37 GMT

Going with my Dad to the watermelon patch to pick a fresh one for our summer afternoon snack.

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J Town Girl — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:47:41 GMT

When our family used to go to Hershey Amusement Park in Hershey, PA. In those days you were also able to tour the Hershey Chocolate Plant. I remember at the end of the tour they used to give you Hershey Bars and Hershey Kisses.

I always loved going into Hershey and seeing the Hershey Kisses street-lights. As soon as you arrived in town you could smell that wonderful chocolate scent.

We lived several hours away in western PA but always made a trip to Hershey at least once or twice year.

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AlAnn — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 20:58:36 GMT

My mother's side of the family is very small. We would all get together at our house every Christmas Eve and exchange presents. It was more than just Christmas Eve. I loved shopping and wrapping all my presents the weeks before Christmas. I think of those times often and wish I could go back.

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nana59 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:13:45 GMT

my mom teaching me how to sew....she was an excellent seamstress....

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Mz iMac — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:53:02 GMT

I was around 2 or 3 yrs old. I did something really bad (I forgot what that was), so I ran away from home to avoid the beating.

I ran out the back door & hid under the house (my idea of running away). I heard the police sirens in front of the house & the police talking to my parents in the back kitchen. I was so excited, I climbed from under the house, ran down the alley to the street I lived on, walked up to a policemen & asked if he could take me for a ride.

I remember the above as if it happened yesterday. Always brought a smile to my face cause I don't remember the "aftermath."

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Grand Happy — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:11:13 GMT

I have so many wonderful childhood memories.
I'm one of 7 so I always had someone to play with. We would roller skate for hours, play hide and seek and baseball in our cul-de-sac. Swam in our pool, it was a great time to be a kid.
I can't forget all the times we spent with Mickey Mouse. We carried on that tradition with our son.
Christmas morning running down the stairs in oder of birth to a room full of presents. It goes by so fast!

Re: What is Your Favorite Childhood Memory?

Tessa Mendoza — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:13:45 GMT

I tried to think of one, but couldn't.

This is why I have great compassion for underprivileged kids, kids from divorced homes and those who feel they don't belong.

I worked to better my life and took chances many others might not have the guts to take. It paid off and I am now grateful to say that I have some wonderful memories created in my adulthood.

I always want suffering kids to know that things can get better. It's in their hands.

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AuntG — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:19:06 GMT

Riding in my grandpa's air conditioned car. My dad drove old beaters so a shiny new car was exciting to a kid like me.

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Foxxee — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 01:11:38 GMT

Only one favorite memory?? Too many good ones.

Christmas season.

My German Shepherd and terrier mix.

Riding my bike from Spring through Fall until it was too cold.

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RedTop — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:58:15 GMT

I have lots of childhood memories that make me smile and appreciate who I am.

Tonight I'm remembering a hot summer evening eating with my farm grandparents on the screen porch. Grandma setting a platter of steaming corn on the cob on the table beside one of her fresh made rounds of butter with the flower imprint on the top from her butter press. Due to the heat, Grandma might have cooked a pot of fresh green beans with new potatoes, sliced some red and yellow tomatoes, along with several cucumbers, pulled some green onions from the garden, and set out the meat and biscuits from breakfast, along with the stemmed cut glass bowl of jam or preserves from the refrigerator.

Sunday dinner was always with my maternal grandparents after church. During the summer our local extended family would come over and we'd eat on plywood tables under the big oak tree in the front yard. I can still close my eyes and hear Uncle Westley's deep voice praying before we filled our plates.

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Catty2 — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:18:46 GMT

I have many happy memories. An early one is when I was 2 years old my Dad came home from work with a box. Inside the box was a little black puppy. We named her Smokey and she lived to be 18.

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CatsyCline — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:29:50 GMT

i was about 6 in guess. my Dad worked for a men's clothing store on Worth Ave in Palm Beach, FL. We were going to see my Dad one afternoon but he was still at work. Somehow i got away from my Mom and sister. There was a storefront with shuttered windows but a huge "?" on a Purple door.

i just had to go in. Inside there was a bar, i didn't know what it was but it was very dark, sleek and hushed. A friendly bartender invited me to take a seat at the bar. He made me a drink. He said it was a "Horse's Neck". Ginger ale with a Maraschino Cherry and a swizzle stick. for awhile i sat enjoying my cocktail. i knew what they were because my parents went to the dog track where they served cocktails.

i was there for a good while until my mother came in. she acted all friendly with the bartender but let me have it after we left. the name of the bar was Ta Bu. didnt' see what the big deal was. i guess it was wrong for a little girl to go in a bar but when they put ? on doors you know it arouses curiosity.

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SeaMaiden — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 23:51:44 GMT

One memory is this one. I loved dolls, and begged for a specific doll. Can not remember what doll it was. My Mom said not now....

I came home from school one day, and Mom told me to go make my bed ... I went to my room ....and in the bed , tucked under the covers .....was THE DOLL!

It made me so happy! 🥰

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Desertdi — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:14:56 GMT

The day I left home.....

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SeaMaiden — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 00:16:58 GMT

@Catty2 wrote:
I have many happy memories. An early one is when I was 2 years old my Dad came home from work with a box. Inside the box was a little black puppy. We named her Smokey and she lived to be 18.

@Catty2 Nice memory!❤️