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Kelly Montgomery
October 17, 2014 at 8:15 pm



Jim Earnest
October 17, 2014 at 8:20 pm

Every time I have ever heard Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves, I think of you. That has always been a defining song for you. Great memories for me in those early 1970’s. God bless you Eddie!



chromedust
October 17, 2014 at 8:23 pm

I LOVE that Mr. Earnest!!! And I remember when you had the band play it at Winslow!!! I was so excited!!! Thanks for reading Born In The Wagon!!!



Cindy
October 17, 2014 at 8:40 pm

I loved reading this post. Happy endings are the best! I’m wondering though, do you still have the clogs?



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    Oh how I wish I had those clogs Cindy!!! I’d have them displayed under plexiglass!!! Happy endings are the best!!! And a blessing!!! Thank your for reading Born In The Wagon!!! And your support!!! xoxo

Carla Willis
October 17, 2014 at 8:45 pm

Yes, I know every word of that song….love this and you!! ♥



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    Thank you Carla!!! Knew Wagon would make you smile!!! Love you!!!

Carla Hayden
October 17, 2014 at 8:59 pm

I’m enjoying reading and sharing your blog. We have many mutual friends from “down on the farm”, but I don’t believe we’ve ever actually met. I was PCHS class of 1979, but I didn’t get there until March of 1976. And, yes, I know every word!



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 9:09 pm

    Hi Carla!!! I see your name all the time and am so thrilled to officially say “Hi”, flattered and grateful your reading and sharing. Farm Stories has been a labor of love and I’m just so happy over the response I’ve had. Thank you for your support towards that!!! I’m also smiling you know every word!!! xoxo

Kat Cockerham
October 17, 2014 at 9:00 pm

A torch song for the ages and a man who crawled out of the wagon and made it to the top. Who can’t love that?!?



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    LOL Kat!!! Still find myself crawling outta that wagon from time to time… Making it even more fabulous!!! Thank you for your continued support and love!!! Your the best!!! xoxo

Cindy
October 17, 2014 at 9:06 pm

Eddie, it’s probably just as well you no longer have the clogs. They are sort of hard to walk in. You could fall down.



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 9:14 pm

    Clearly Cindy I’m not the only one with a sharp memory… I never let knock knees or being pigeoned-toed stop me…. xo

Beth
October 17, 2014 at 9:19 pm

on the subway 2 weeks ago; saw a young man wearing black clogs, a great black skirt, and a black hat. I smiled to myself and thought, “an Eddie wannabe.” So glad you found your way out of Indiana and are sharing your stories!



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 9:22 pm

    For better or worse I’m beginning to believe there’s only one Eddie…. Thank you for supporting Farm Stories Beth!!! Means so much too me!!!!

Mona Lisa Saare Ruckriegel
October 17, 2014 at 9:36 pm

Everytime I hear this song I sing as loud as I can and it makes me think of you instantaneously. But I had this 45 along with several others of Chers before I met you, I was a teenager in my purple bedroom upstairs and I could play it as loud as I wanted. My dad always said it was catchy….Lol. But now I hear it is you I think of always…xoxoxo



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 10:03 pm

    Loving thinking about you listening to Cher in a purple bedroom Mona Baby!!! Just somehow seems so right!!! Thank you for reading Born In The Wagon and all your support and love!!! xoxoxo

Linda Griffin
October 17, 2014 at 9:46 pm

Made me smile, for sure! :o)



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Thanks for smiling and reading Linda!!!

Terenda Wyant
October 17, 2014 at 9:47 pm

Yes, I do know all the words and when the music is on I sing even though I can’t sing! LOL



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    Terenda would love to hear you singing Gypsies…. In red of course!!! Thank you for reading and supporting!!! Means so much to me!!!! xo

Cindy Grable
October 17, 2014 at 9:48 pm

This new story made my day!! Thank God for happy endings!!xoxo



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Thank God for happy endings is right!!! I’m so thrilled Wagon made you smile…. Your reading and support makes me smile and be grateful… Thank you Cindy!!! xoxo

Bruce Barton
October 17, 2014 at 10:42 pm

“When my turn came to play ‘my music’ I suddenly sensed that my 45 might not be welcome. I felt the mood among the adults shift and change. And there it was – the disapproving look that I saw so often. Reverend Bierce came over to me and said sternly “That music isn’t appropriate.” I took the record off the player, got my coat and left. Off I went to Ma-Maw’s where I could play that song to my heart’s content.”

Many times in my own life Eddie I felt the exact feeling you write about. I have leaned to walk away from anyone or thing that makes me feel that I don’t matter or what I do isn’t appropriate. I was told long ago to understand that “life is all about me”. A difficult process to learn as it seemed like a selfish concept. I learned to accept that yes indeed it’s all about me and how I weave myself through this life. To bring out my full potential I just gotta be me!

Thank you dear Eddie for helping me in this process, you are a terrific teacher!

“When the student is ready, the teacher shows up” – Buddha



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 10:54 pm

    Bruce,
    I’m so happy you were touched by Born In The Wagon…. Sometimes walking away is difficult but can certainly make you stronger…. Thank you for all your support with Farm Stories!!!

kathy hayden
October 17, 2014 at 11:01 pm

I remember hearing you sing Gypsies, tramps and Thieves…….many times and you have the voice (and the heart and soul) of an Angel. Once you were singing it was on OUR infamous day of riding dirt bikes thru fences, (clear throat, clear throat, now WHO did that)?! and after Papaw came out and fixed the fence we went into the camper to listen to music and OF COURSE one of the songs was Gypsies, Tramps and Thieves. That was one of the most fun that I have ever had days……I was with my bestest guy friend and sat on your lap while we had “Fake” microphones and sang it and some other Cher songs together. I don’t know if you remember that day as clearly as I do, but I do because, like I said it was one of the best days of my life. Your story telling brought back that day to me, again, as it has ran thru my head soooo many times, and have tears running down my, now not so young, cheeks. You sure know how to bring a story to life and make the one reading it feel like they are there. Thank you Eddie for making me young again….if only for a little while. I love you so very much!!! Keep up the great work!! XOXO <3 🙂



    chromedust
    October 17, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    If I recall we managed to pull 3 fence posts out that day and we were lucky the barbed wire was so old…. LOL… Unforgettable times with an unforgettable girl…. Thank you for remembering and supporting my dream of Farm Stories!!!! It means the world to me!!! xoxo

Joy
October 17, 2014 at 11:36 pm

Eddie
With each piece I read I feel like I’m
Getting to know you better.,
I don’t have a lot to say…. But I am grateful that you trusted enough in yourself to take this journey and even more grateful that our lives have taken a turn to allow our paths to intersect….
xo…



chromedust
October 17, 2014 at 11:47 pm

Thats beautiful to say “Thank You Joy”.,
I used to tell my mom I know I ended up being way more than you bargained for….
I’m so grateful for your support reading and giving your voice… It truly means do much to me!!!! xoxo



Debbie Honeycutt
October 18, 2014 at 12:19 am

I love the sound of the tambourines in that song. She paints a picture with her words. I too had a set of those big black headphones…magical.



    chromedust
    October 18, 2014 at 12:37 am

    Those headphones were the BEST Debbie!!! You were engulfed in glorious sound!!! Thank you for reading and support Farm Stories!!!
    xoxoxo

Kathy Dispenza
October 18, 2014 at 1:42 am

Talking about playing that at your wedding –I remember the band playing that song and it brought back your wedding and that wonderful night!! What fun we had!! Thanks for bringing the memory back!! Love you, my friend!!



    chromedust
    October 18, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    Best night of my life!!! So happy your were there to share it with me Kathy!!! Thank you so much for reading and supporting Farm Stories… Love you!!! xo

Kathy Dispenza
October 18, 2014 at 1:44 am

Talking about playing that song at your wedding brought back all my great memories of that night!! What a great wedding and what fun we had at the reception!!! Thanks for bringing back the memories!!! Love you, my friend!!



Kathy Dispenza
October 18, 2014 at 1:51 am

Sorry for the doubles!!, It told me my first one didn’t protein!!



Deborah Hansen
October 18, 2014 at 1:55 am

Glorious post – poignant, moving and inspiring.



    chromedust
    October 18, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Debbie,

    It’s overwhelming seeing your beautiful response…. From someone who was my friend back in the beginning…. Thank you so much for reading and supporting Farm Stories….. It means so much to me!!!! xoxoxo

cheryl Erwin
October 18, 2014 at 2:21 am

Love that song and yes know every word. I remember when you played it at school for us the first time. I just wish i knew all the struggles you were having,always so happy at school. I would have hugged you daily and told you you are loved. Be your self always. Love you.



    chromedust
    October 18, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    Thank you for a supporting Farm Stories Cheryl…. It’s wonderful knowing that some songs and friendships endure a lifetime…. Love you…. xoxo

angie white robling
October 18, 2014 at 6:36 am

I too love this song, & also loved the line, “stop trying to be perfect & focus on being happy” , everyone should live by this motto, I am so pumped reading your stories, can’t wait to read the book, great job again Eddie!!



    chromedust
    October 18, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    Angie your support means so much too me….. Trying to be perfect for others is impossible….. Being happy is glorious for everyone…. xoxo

Carl Woodall
October 18, 2014 at 3:21 pm

Eddie,

I’m really loving your stories. I see myself in them so much sometimes. I like the quote from Jeff to stop trying to be perfect and just be happy. I wish someone had told me that 40 years ago. It might have saved me some hurt and struggle. It’s what I’m working on right now so better late that never. Keep the stories coming and looking forward to the book when it comes out. Take care of yourself.

Carl



chromedust
October 18, 2014 at 4:59 pm

Thank you so much Carl….. It’s never too late to embrace ourselves and be happy!!! Life can be hard but the good news is we’re still here!!! Your support and your voice means so much to me!!!!



Kim blue
October 18, 2014 at 6:29 pm

Love your stories & happy endings xoxo



    chromedust
    October 18, 2014 at 7:41 pm

    I’m overwhelmed and grateful Kim…. Thank you for your support, words and positive energy!!!! xoxo

Rhonda Loft
October 19, 2014 at 2:34 am

So beautifully written. I love that song as well and when we heard it at the wedding all I could do was smile. Having just read this I realize it meant more than a smile. What a fantastic circle. Xoxoxo



    chromedust
    October 19, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    I remember Doug telling me how much he enjoyed and how unusual hearing Gypsies at a wedding….Smiles all around!!! Thank you so much Rhonda for reading and supporting Farm Stories!!! xoxo

Kathy Wilhite
October 19, 2014 at 3:41 am

SMILING



    chromedust
    October 19, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    Thank you for smiling, reading and supporting Farm Stories Kathy!!!! Means so much to me!!! xo

Janet Borelli
October 19, 2014 at 11:22 pm

This brought tears to my eyes. Be happy – always – be YOU and be happy!



chromedust
October 19, 2014 at 11:27 pm

I’m so touched you connected to Born In The Wagon… Your support means so much to me…. Thank you Janet!!!



Melinda schlottman
October 19, 2014 at 11:42 pm

Oh Rev Bierce. He could put on the stern face for sure. Your stories are wonderful.



chromedust
October 19, 2014 at 11:57 pm

Indeed he could Melinda….. Remember his daughter Marty? I LOVED her!!! Always so funny and free… Beautiful energy!!! I’m so Happy you are enjoying Farm Stories…. Your support means so much to me!!!!



Lynn Berger
October 20, 2014 at 1:40 am

I loved Cher growing up. As a young teen I tried so hard to mimic her look,etc. And I do remember gypsies,tramps and thieves, was it really that long ago?!? What you said about not just being tolerated and surrounding yourself with those who celebrate you,I totally get that!!! I think Ive finally gotten there myself and I know that gut deep joy when you’ve realized you are there! Job well done,Eddie ! Thank you !



    chromedust
    October 20, 2014 at 3:46 am

    I’m so happy you have made that journey for yourself Lynn….. We all deserve to be celebrated for our authentic self…. Tossing Glitter for you!!!
    Thank you for reading and supporting Farm Stories….. It is a great feeling of satisfaction knowing my voice can touch someone and make them smile!!!

Janet Borelli
October 20, 2014 at 3:18 am

I felt drawn back to read this story once again. It truly moved me. I just want to share it with everybody I know



chromedust
October 20, 2014 at 3:47 am

This makes me so happy Janet!!! Please share!!!! xoxox