For 40+ years my Dad, my Uncle Don and their childhood friend Ray have been driving from NY, CT and RI to meet-up at one of the most beautiful racetracks, Saratoga, for an early round of golf and a day at the track. How did these three kids from the triple-decker houses of Providence learn to golf? By catching multiple buses to the country club where they caddied. The affinity for horse gambling? Natural inclination :)
It's always a one-day trip up early in the morning and back home late in the night. There's routines and rituals - the same places for lunch (always take-out sandwiches) and dinner every year. They still talk about "the year" when they went to their lunch spot only to find it had closed!
Bob and Ray - If you knew them you'd agree that this picture captures the essence of their 70+ year friendship, independent and connected.
The ritual now spans three generations. This year's trip had a total of 11. Here's two younger generations heading out with the coolers and gear for the day in tow.
While it's true that time marches on and things are always changing, some things do stay the same. That's something Bob, Don and Ray know a little bit about.
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10 comments:
this was the CUTEST post. i love their story. and your writing - sounded like this needs to be featured in a newspaper, it was so good!!
OMG, you are making me cry before noon. I love this, and it is really what life is all about. I wish this sort of thing could go on forever.
This is your best writing ever! Happy new memories of doing the same thing over and over. Love it!
This is your best writing ever! Happy new memories of doing the same thing over and over. Love it!
Lovely...what a beautiful photo essay about this very cool trio. Love that the young guys are going too. I love traditions. xo Terri
I love the friendship of Bob, Don and Ray. They look healthy and joyful and all still in very good shape. I am sure there are some funny stories told.
Wishing the more years of golfing and horse racing
Helen x
What an adorable post. I love your dad, uncle and friend. What is life without lasting friendships and time to make fun memories!
Michele, this is just the greatest! So many traditions go by the wayside. Your Dad, uncle and friend have even passed this down in the family!
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xoxo
Karena
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so endearing. loved your caption of them holding the pole, how true. that last image of your father is priceless
debra
Heartwarming to hear of friendships like that!
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