tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post2660936425624929442..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: Pen PalsArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-20297199260927355952010-03-22T06:56:09.549-05:002010-03-22T06:56:09.549-05:00Sniffles and Smiles,
Good thing he wasn't seri...Sniffles and Smiles,<br />Good thing he wasn't serious about hurting me for I am sure he could have caught me if he had tried. My running must have shocked him.<br /><br />GQ,<br />Look to Mondays post.<br /><br />Peter,<br />Aw, you always say the nicest things. Thanks.<br /><br />Reader Wil,<br />Somehow, perhaps with too much time on their hands, they let their imaginations make more of a situation. That was scary for you and good thinking on your sisters behalf. Sometimes you just can't be nice.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-23210235125105741562010-03-22T03:09:50.498-05:002010-03-22T03:09:50.498-05:00Patti, what a scary adventure! I had an almost sim...Patti, what a scary adventure! I had an almost similar experience. A couple of years ago I wrote to a prisoner in Bangkok. A boy of 23 who was in prison for smuggling drugs. Nevertheless he was released and wanted to come to Holland and marry me and when I said that this was out of the question he wanted me to adopt him as my son. I told him not to come to Holland and I threatened him to call the police as soon as he stood on my doorstep. He still sent some letters, but my sister answered them, telling that I had moved to an old people's home and was not able to write anymore. After that he wrote once more, but the letter was returned.Reader Wilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06384603525251159272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-51228265685531236742010-03-22T00:50:18.855-05:002010-03-22T00:50:18.855-05:00Send me a cake with a metal file and a rope clever...Send me a cake with a metal file and a rope cleverly concealed in it... and I'll bring you flowers! Actually, if I could cross this vast stretch of water, I'd gladly bring you flowers anyway and a hug to go with them! Thanks for brightening our lives with your wonderful blog and memories.<br />Peter, Laura, and Ginger the catPeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078608554226394069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-24564149888163454632010-03-22T00:37:28.678-05:002010-03-22T00:37:28.678-05:00I can't wait to hear Jack's offer.I can't wait to hear Jack's offer.Grayquillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118855928142920785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-36451983629380043492010-03-21T16:11:41.445-05:002010-03-21T16:11:41.445-05:00Oh, dear!! How horrible!! The only pen pals I'...Oh, dear!! How horrible!! The only pen pals I've ever had were people I knew...so I guess that doesn't qualify...So glad you were so quick on your feet...Really scary! Love you, Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-14600830921091078972010-03-21T15:05:37.263-05:002010-03-21T15:05:37.263-05:00Amber Star
I do remember onion skin paper though m...Amber Star<br />I do remember onion skin paper though my parents didn't think my letters deserved the expense and nothing I had to say couldn't wait. Only when my brother was statiioned in Englend was the onion skin brought out.<br /><br />sm<br />Thank you so much for stopping by.The whole concept has pretty much disappeared with all our electronics. Emails have replaced the carefully thought out letter and snail mail.<br /><br />Patty,<br />Sure glad it turned out OK for her. Sometimes a good woman can turn a man around and some of them actually are innocent.<br /><br />OOLOH<br />Oh to be 19 and naive again. I used to trust anyone now I am jaded by my experience and those we read about. Not sure it is an improvement.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-50122504336805376992010-03-20T21:07:04.180-05:002010-03-20T21:07:04.180-05:00No. I never have had a Pen Pal....The closest thin...No. I never have had a Pen Pal....The closest thing to it is Blogging and I do email some to a number of bloggers who have become friends---long distance ones, it's true, but still, friends. I must admit, I don't think I ever would have written to anyone in prison, at 19, or 29 or, well....ever. And I think it is exactly for the reasons you talk about in this post. You are a lot braver than I ever was or could be, I think. And,<br />you certainly have had a lot of fadcinating experiences in your life, Patti....And I'm so glad you share them with all of us!OldLady Of The Hillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02458879772193114892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-41961467842385422802010-03-20T15:26:39.558-05:002010-03-20T15:26:39.558-05:00Never had a pen pal, never wanted one. I know one...Never had a pen pal, never wanted one. I know one woman here in our town, the age of one of our daughters, started writing to men in prison, through her church group. She ended up marrying him. What he was in for I never knew. I had heard his first wife and children were killed in a car accident, so perhaps it was his fault and he had to serve some time, I don't know. Happy week-end, our sun has now disappeared, looks like it might rain.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106461789118388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-92108654874701314112010-03-20T14:02:59.450-05:002010-03-20T14:02:59.450-05:00never had a pen pal
but always wished to have onenever had a pen pal<br />but always wished to have onesmhttp://realityviews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-67224744495797485422010-03-20T12:32:33.214-05:002010-03-20T12:32:33.214-05:00I don't remember having a pen pal, but I did w...I don't remember having a pen pal, but I did write air mail letters to someone...not family. I felt very grown up using the onion skin paper and, I think writing Por Avion on the envelope. It may have been printed on there for all I can remember about it.<br /><br />You were super lucky to be able to get away from your convict pen pal. I won't tell you how goofy that was, because you already know now. I'm glad he didn't hurt you.Amber Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-91169455451925433952010-03-20T10:42:52.077-05:002010-03-20T10:42:52.077-05:00Jewels,
Did not know that you worked for one also...Jewels, <br />Did not know that you worked for one also.<br />See ya for lunch or rather, tea for you.<br /><br />nitwit1<br />Obviously the displays were designed by men.<br />All though I can see where condoms could be an easy shoplift if left out. A little harder to walk out with a box of tampax under your shirt.<br /><br />kenju,<br />Ah, thanks for not leaving me alone out here. I think that falls under the "No good deed goes unpunished" catagory.<br /><br /><br />GQ<br />See kenju's comment, those convicts do over look the parts about being involved. Poor ole Jack is for another post. He made the strangest offer I have ever gotten. I really cn pick em. That night, Jack was a prince.<br /><br />Linda Starr,<br />Thanks, I will be careful of that. A trusting nature can get you in a heap of trouble.<br /><br />lostworld,<br />Writing to a guy definately makes it more interesting. <br />Poor Herb, he really was only toting one rose however.Guess prison pay isn't so good. <br />It was his not taking "no" for an answer that got me hot footing it.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-13145893835491569372010-03-20T09:08:37.841-05:002010-03-20T09:08:37.841-05:00What happened with Herb was just a delayed inciden...What happened with Herb was just a delayed incident..(initially supposed to be the Marine). I had a penpal too ..however we had met once. She was my neighbours niece. We wrote quite a few letters to each other until we became adolescents & began to bore each other;) Shucks..I should've written to a guy instead. Now I remember she had a brother:(<br /><br />But I couldnt help laugh imagining you running out on Herb waiting with roses!lostworldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04911417180097437196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-74578000579787902502010-03-20T07:58:39.591-05:002010-03-20T07:58:39.591-05:00Oh my, just don't give yuor address on the int...Oh my, just don't give yuor address on the internet. what a good pen pal I find you indeed, you have the most wonderful stories.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-78995997031772901982010-03-20T00:16:13.831-05:002010-03-20T00:16:13.831-05:00Did I hear you right? You F O R G O T to tell him ...Did I hear you right? You F O R G O T to tell him about your boyfriend in Ohio? I see from your story, you are still in denial about this situation.<br />Oh, no! A guy doing time…please say it isn’t so. And, he skipped that part about you having a boyfriend…really? Who would of Thunk?<br />Yikes…this post is getting more stressful with each passing paragraph. I don’t know if I can finish it.<br />Whew…I am finally to the end and you are okay – thank you!<br />I can only try to imagine the stress a innocent 19 year old went through. I am proud of Jack, and good for him.<br />Herb…I hope he found someone. <br />And, Arkansas Patti she must have been a track star. <br />You never cease to surprise meGrayquillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118855928142920785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-2258747972685070302010-03-19T22:06:10.469-05:002010-03-19T22:06:10.469-05:00I had a neat one for a few years; a girl from Hamb...I had a neat one for a few years; a girl from Hamburg, Germany, named Christa. <br /><br />Then I, too, wrote to a convict (through a program started by a group we belonged to), and got scared to death when he started talking about us having a life together after he got out. He knew I was married! I cut him off quickly and he finally quit writing.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-5001623990262552692010-03-19T21:45:04.740-05:002010-03-19T21:45:04.740-05:00WOW you really had a way with men the prisoner, th...WOW you really had a way with men the prisoner, the stalking cop,...waiting for next installment... <br /><br />I remember when I entered the workforce as a single pharmacist, I soon learned the percentage of leering DOMs (dirty old men) could smell out a single girl miles away. I was so glad I had a prescription counter/window or other barrier between them and me.<br /><br />These were the days when the men's prophylactics were kept behind the RX counter. When I had night duty the gentlemen would come in, see me and leave to purchase elsewhere. It did not embarrass me but sure did them. The DOMs however tried to embarrass me; I would get even by lecturing them on the advantages and features of each brand, making sure I did not recommend any particular one. I knew if i did the DOMs would ask me how I knew in a wicked tone of voice.<br /><br />Never quite understood why men's personal items were kept off display, but women's needs were in full blown view. Sure was glad when Wal-Mart and other chains put them in the regular lineup of products in personal care sections.NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-77435637289850973042010-03-19T19:16:38.088-05:002010-03-19T19:16:38.088-05:00I use to work nights at an answering service, so I...I use to work nights at an answering service, so I can imagine how much that frightened you! Thank goodness you were clever enough to say someone else was at work with you so you could get out of there! Not being much of a writer, I never had a pen pal. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!SunShinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06491384969589130647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-33104266202153214902010-03-19T18:08:15.985-05:002010-03-19T18:08:15.985-05:00Olga,
Yeah, our 19 year old selves weren't kno...Olga,<br />Yeah, our 19 year old selves weren't known for our good sense. We trusted more and thought less about consequences. Somehow that is not a bad thing.<br /><br />marylee,<br />Wow, that could have been really bad. Evidently who ever he had an affair with had kids. Probably thought you were faking the accent.<br /><br />Linda,<br />I think it was so cool for you to have someone from another country.<br />Yep, we soft hearts seldom think anyone is toxic. Glad to meet another one.<br /><br />Wanda,<br />I am envious of those of you who had a pen pal from another country,<br />Wonder if these days, they match kids up to email or texting through the schools. Something about composing an actual letter though and learning about a stranger was fun.<br /><br />Betsy,<br />Gee, do ya think it is possible? I do believe it set us up for later in life feeling free to put ourselves out there and to communicate freely.<br /><br />Nezzy,<br />Fifth grade seemed to be the popular age for the schools to set up the pen pals.<br /> Possibly not a good idea to write soldiers but when you think you are brightening up the day of a lonely man far from home, it definitely did some good. I'm sure they thought so also.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-65257916944042350942010-03-19T12:51:12.478-05:002010-03-19T12:51:12.478-05:00I started writing pen pals about the fifth grade. ...I started writing pen pals about the fifth grade. So cool to have ones in other countries I thought. In high school my best friend and I started writing soldiers, probably not the best idea in the world. This was during the beginning of the Vietnam era. Nothing ever came of it, but when I think back it was just stupid!<br /><br />God bless and have a fabulous Friday!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-26161238688009559582010-03-19T12:48:01.420-05:002010-03-19T12:48:01.420-05:00You'd better be careful, Patti... One of those...You'd better be careful, Patti... One of those horny bloggers may come to your door with a big grin and flowers in hands..... Ya think?????? ha ha <br /><br />I've heard of women getting involved with guys in prison. Sounds scary!!!!! <br /><br />I did a little pen-paling also when I was young. I've always loved to write --so I agree---this must be why I love blogging so much.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-9496669971839405912010-03-19T12:23:04.929-05:002010-03-19T12:23:04.929-05:00When in grade school I had a pen pal in The Nether...When in grade school I had a pen pal in The Netherlands, but we eventually stopped, don't really remember why. Like you it was through our schools.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-9066508963910050852010-03-19T11:56:41.218-05:002010-03-19T11:56:41.218-05:00I only had one pen pal. I was probably 12, and she...I only had one pen pal. I was probably 12, and she was a girl in Lebanon. We too lost touch.<br /><br />I can empathize with your soft heart. I'm just the kind who would have taken on the guy in the slammer, never thinking he might be horny. Us soft hearts are always out to 'help.'Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63457432644163578612010-03-19T09:00:26.889-05:002010-03-19T09:00:26.889-05:00Yikes! Nope, haven't done that.
When we fi...Yikes! Nope, haven't done that. <br /><br />When we first moved to Wisconsin, the phone # they gave us was apparently one that had belonged to a woman having an affair with a guy. He called almost every night. If one of my kids answered, he'd ask to speak to "your momma." I tried everything--I'd hang up on him, tell him he had the wrong #.... It was such a ridiculous situation...wouldn't you think that he would realize that my southern accent would have been a clue?! <br /><br />Maybe he was just a crank caller and there never was a girlfriend. I don't know. Just know that it was creepy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-25954911624598518392010-03-19T08:50:01.196-05:002010-03-19T08:50:01.196-05:00I never had a pen pal. This story proves you are ...I never had a pen pal. This story proves you are a born writer, though. And a good thing, too, with so many interesting life experiences to share. My adult self was somewhat shocked that you wrote to a man in jail, but my 19 year old self would have been right there for the same reasons.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.com