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By Lee Whitpan

Every so often, we all find ourselves thinking about some funny experience we once had, and wonder what ever happened to those who took part.

I came home from work last Saturday after getting off early and was looking forward to a well needed nap on the couch in front of the TV for an hour or so.  I let the dogs out knowing they would be happy running around the neighborhood saying hello to everyone after being cooped up for eight hours inside.  I turned the channel to a golf match and turned the volume down to where I could barely hear what was going on.  I unfolded my favorite blanket from the basket at the end of the couch, grabbed a small pillow and settled in.  It did not take long before one of those many unforgettable experiences confronted me.  It was high school football season, 1965.

One of my best friends, and there were many, was lucky enough to own a big 1963 gas guzzling Read the rest of this entry »