Remembering my Fairport Home.

G'day Everyone!

I remember some of my growing up days of my life when my family lived in Fairport, NY. Fairport, NY was just a small village in a growing community. But it had an air of a country setting and the feeling of farming not so far away. The New York State Canal runs through the town and often provides an excellent fishing spots. I have literally rode my bicycle all over town and know the area if I was asked a question of what was where. That was a long time ago now.

But when it comes to July 4th, people tend to get jealous. My home sat at the 2nd HIGHEST point in Monroe County area. (Unless I'm wrong already) But when you live on the hill, you had a wonderful view of the whole Rochester area. Long before the trees have over taken the view, I would get the paper and know precisely when the fireworks would happen in the area.
I would set up my chair or I would sit on the ground and my two dogs would sit right next to me. With a clip board, binoculars, drink, and my wristwatch I would check off each town as the fire works started. It would be like about two hours before the last *BANG* resounded in the echo and I would *cheer* that another productive season of fireworks has gone excellent.

Some people come to the top of the hill and beg to be let into the yard to watch. But my dogs provide an excellent security. My father would say no. Even to those that begged him with *money*. But I would invite my close friends who enjoyed the times to see the fireworks go off. My dogs trusted my friends more than they'd trust a stranger.

The last time I saw my old home, the trees have grown up and taken the view with them. The village of Fairport is now a town of Fairport. It's no longer a farming community in the country which is now pretty much a suburban community. But still my old home still commends some wonderful views. If I moved back to Rochester, I would very much want to buy my old home I grew up in and enjoy the view again. Who knows?

But the person that owns the house right now, ought to feel fortunate for what he has with his family. Only one thing, while it's nice up there in the summer, it gets a bit damn colder in the winter! :-) Such is life.

So, today I want to celebrate and wish a Happy Birthday to Nicky B. and James B. Major SALUTE to both of you!

Finally, stay tuned to CNN for the Funeral Service of Michael Jackson on Friday. This is going to be a BIG one!

Semper FI!