Tag Archives: Crucible Steel

Back to Beverly Hills

Posted on January 18, 2015 by R. F.

The time has come, the walrus said, to talk of many things.  I do have a moustache, so maybe I am not really plagiarizing as I begin.  The way-back machine is set for January 1970 and the place is Beverly … Continue reading →

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333 Snowdale Drive

Posted on July 19, 2014 by R. F.

  Our new home for a while is at 333 Snowdale Drive, Syracuse. This is actually in an area known as Seneca Knolls and the Seneca river is nearby. In 1962, State Fair Blvd. was the access road to Syracuse … Continue reading →

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Back Home At Last!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by R. F.

Hancock Field, Syracuse, NY At last! official orders had been prepared and we in the 138th TACFRON came back to Syracuse in August of 1962. Of course, we were still on active duty until the end of the month but … Continue reading →

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Transitions and Traditions

Posted on May 12, 2014 by R. F.

As we get into the summer of 1960 we are slowly getting used to living together as a married couple. More complex than we imagined. Marge is getting more adept at cooking and we often go shopping together. The summer … Continue reading →

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The Honeymooners

Posted on May 4, 2014 by R. F.

  A new decade is upon us.To Marge and I, the most significant event is our marriage in May. More on this later. Marge is in her second semester of her junior year. Next year she will not be a … Continue reading →

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204 Cannon St.

Posted on April 15, 2014 by R. F.

After I completed Basic Training, I came back to Syracuse, of course. I stayed for a very short time at James and Lodi. Our old flat had been taken, but the landlady had a little one bedroom place that was … Continue reading →

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Summer 1959

Posted on April 14, 2014 by R. F.

Nothing all that memorable this summer. I started work at Crucible Steel after I graduated. This was entirely new to me, as all I knew about the world of work was the work I did in the resorts. I knew … Continue reading →

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