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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jan 3, 2005 12:44:09 GMT -5
^^ Everyone I have done as promised and sent Rick all the pics I took while on this trip. It will be a monumental task for him to post them, but in time I'm sure they'll get posted. Thanks in advance for doing this, Rick. ~Best, Tim
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 3, 2005 22:20:20 GMT -5
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jan 10, 2005 22:49:55 GMT -5
^^ Rick has graciously taken the time to post some of the photos so far on the picture page. Enjoy them. Thanks, Rick. ~Best, Tim
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Post by Rick Henry on Jan 10, 2005 23:52:02 GMT -5
Thank you again Tim for the pictures. I have posted a few and will continue to post the rest over the next few days. I'm back on my whirlwind work schedule. Here's a link to the picture folder: Remember: the user name is: carponline, and the password is: karen75 img44.photobucket.com/albums/v134/carponline/
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Post by Boat2Sail on Jan 11, 2005 10:03:15 GMT -5
Great pictures. Really like the Newville house pic.
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Post by BethMosior on Jan 11, 2005 10:45:37 GMT -5
:oWOW Tim Thanx ever so much for those great photo's &^ ?* you've made my day
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 24, 2005 11:19:12 GMT -5
@@ I didn't realize until I did another read of The Untold Story that Richard actually lived in one or the other of the apartment complexes for almost a year before returning to the Lubec house, after his rehab for quaalude addiction. Interesting.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 29, 2005 22:50:59 GMT -5
I didn't realize until I did another read of The Untold Story that Richard actually lived in one or the other of the apartment complexes for almost a year before returning to the Lubec house, after his rehab for quaalude addiction. Interesting.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Richard also lived in Long Beach, California in 1979 for a short while with one of the Carpenters band members or road crew members. I think it may have been Mark Rudolph - I don't quite remember all the specifics too well. From there he moved into one of the apartment buildings. ;D
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Apr 10, 2005 18:58:52 GMT -5
??$ Everyone, Rick has kindly added even more of the Downey trip pictures to the picture board. Enjoy them. And..thank you, Rick, for taking the time to post these, and the others from Carpenters various concerts, etc. I truly appreciate all you do for those of us here on the forum. You're THE best! $&? %??
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Jul 12, 2006 20:00:09 GMT -5
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Post by Rick Henry on Jul 13, 2006 1:37:33 GMT -5
Hi Tim... Thanks for bringing this thread back up. I really enjoyed reading about your adventure in Downey, California. I haven't driven by there in a long time but I have been in Downey many times. The thing I remember the best on one of my trips was seeing an original mcDonald's that still had the golden arches going across the entire restaurant.
Here's an article written about the endangered Godlen Arches. It was written in 1994 and mentions that the McDonald's in Downey is the oldest original standing McDonald's. I'm not sure if the store is still there or not. I will have to research that. Click Here to read about McDonald's Golden Arches
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 11, 2008 9:56:30 GMT -5
Though I read this article when you posted it first, Rick - I read it again today, and so enjoyed it - imagine - the oldest McDonalds. We saw this McDonalds - I recall making a remark to Ann about the fact that the arches seemed to be original, as they had neon on them, and they pierced the roof, just like the McDonalds of yesteryear actually did her in Springfield, too. There was another burger joint on that main road - around the McDonalds and the Marie Calanders (which has yummy food, btw, as you might recall, we ate there ) - I'm sure I'd read about this place in Carpenter trivia - perhaps this is the joint where K and R went late at night for milkshakes, and chilidogs. I just don't remember the name of it, but it looked like it might be that type of joint. At any rate, now....the Newville house is gone. It's sad to me that it's gone, but I'm pleased that I was able to actually see it, as many of you others have. I know Beaner has seen it, and has been inside of it, right? Randy Schmidt has a piece of the red carpet that was pulled up during the demo - he's using it as a piece of art on his wall - so I'm assuming he verified that it was there when Carpenters actually lived in that house. I think it is sad that it was sold in the first place, and not made into a landmark home or something like that. Just some Tuesday morning thoughts! Tim
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Post by kc1950 on Feb 7, 2009 8:57:07 GMT -5
this was a very moving and very emotional post - excellent job - i really enjoyed reading this - You make Karen's impact on you and the music she shared with us very emotional and very endearing
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Post by kc1950 on Feb 7, 2009 21:39:37 GMT -5
Tim - Great post i really enjoyed you seeing Karen's drum set and T - all the carpenters fans were following you and your emotions when you walked through that - Karen's music and legacy will last forever - can't think of a bigger tribute than that
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Post by beaner on Feb 12, 2009 12:03:55 GMT -5
Though I read this article when you posted it first, Rick - I read it again today, and so enjoyed it - imagine - the oldest McDonalds. We saw this McDonalds - I recall making a remark to Ann about the fact that the arches seemed to be original, as they had neon on them, and they pierced the roof, just like the McDonalds of yesteryear actually did her in Springfield, too. There was another burger joint on that main road - around the McDonalds and the Marie Calanders (which has yummy food, btw, as you might recall, we ate there ) - I'm sure I'd read about this place in Carpenter trivia - perhaps this is the joint where K and R went late at night for milkshakes, and chilidogs. I just don't remember the name of it, but it looked like it might be that type of joint. At any rate, now....the Newville house is gone. It's sad to me that it's gone, but I'm pleased that I was able to actually see it, as many of you others have. I know Beaner has seen it, and has been inside of it, right? Randy Schmidt has a piece of the red carpet that was pulled up during the demo - he's using it as a piece of art on his wall - so I'm assuming he verified that it was there when Carpenters actually lived in that house. I think it is sad that it was sold in the first place, and not made into a landmark home or something like that. Just some Tuesday morning thoughts! Tim Hi Tim, In answer to whether I was inside the Newville house: back in 1984, I did get to see it, walk up to the front door and ring the doorbell and the housekeeper (actually I think it was Ev at that time), spoke with me and I got a peak into the house but did not actually get inside. Darn! For those that didn't hear my story from my visit back then, briefly I was able to see not only the Newville house, but also the following: The Mauseleum in Cypress Lawn cemetery when Karen was still laid to rest there. Both the Close to You and We've Only Just Begun apartment complexes. The Downey Methodist church where Karen's funeral took place and I got to speak with the caretaker who showed me the church and told me of the line of cars that not only were an attraction that day but were simply part of the funeral procession. Their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. I think that's it. If I were ever to make it to CA again, I'd surely see Karen's new resting place as well as the performing arts center. Have a good day everyone! Beaner (Mary Ann)
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