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cellboy ([personal profile] cellboy) wrote2007-11-13 12:53 pm

Your a Friend of Dorthy's? I thought so.

This morning I got a visit from one of our past residents that moved out of my building in May. He is 86 yrs old and moved to a senior facility. Apparently there was a mix up in closing his utility bill(PG&E). In fact he was still paying it up to November. I called the utility company for him, got his account credited, so all worked well.

But here is the cute thing. This Pearl Harbor Veteran, takes boat cruises twice a year with his best friend Bob, who is also a Vet. They served in Pearl Harbor together. They are both in their mid 80's and still traveling! I suspected something about both of them.

To make this long story short, I asked Mike if he enjoys his new senior community. He said yes. He lives across from the National Cemetery. And next door is the Marine Station. He said, and I quote "Every morning the Marines, are out exercising. About 100 or more of them. And it is a pleasure to see them all in there skimpy shorts. All their bulging muscles, and thighs." He just came out to me.
My mouth dropped. I asked, "Do you have a telescope?". He said, "You don't need one. They are only across the street, and what a view", with a blushing twinkle in his eye. I responded, "I didn't know that your a friend of Dorothy." He said "Yes I am." I said "I am too." He said "I know."

I must say that was cute. For those that are age discriminatory, there is to be something said from that generation. There is a lot to be learned. Some of the past stories of coming out, politics, sexual escapades are intriguing. Goes to show, that life, and mankind, has not changed that much.

Intriguing tidbit gossip: Did you know that after the foundations of the United Nations was constructed, it was used as a cruising mecca for gay men after bar hours? Apparently it was crawling with men everywhere. That's where one of my 90yr old friends used to hang out. Oy! Don't things ever change?

[identity profile] lvmybehrs.livejournal.com 2007-11-14 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
That is an adorable story. It truly is a shame how some of the elders in our community are treated.

And you are so right...so much history, so much knowledge its a shame some don't ever get the opportunity to hear some of the stories.

Thanks for sharing.

[identity profile] cellboy.livejournal.com 2007-11-14 03:50 pm (UTC)(link)
Thanks. I would love to see pictures of him as a young man. I bet he broke a lot of hearts :o)

[identity profile] lvmybehrs.livejournal.com 2007-11-14 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
You should have asked for an 8 x 10...I know I always have one handy. ;-)

[identity profile] joebehrsandiego.livejournal.com 2007-11-14 02:15 am (UTC)(link)
What a sweet story; thank you for sharing it!

[identity profile] cellboy.livejournal.com 2007-11-14 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
He actually is a very sweet man. And I think quite a cutie in his day. He has asked me several times to come over and look at his new place. Hummm. I think he has a little crush on me which I think is also very cute.