Old Man's Corners

[SolarWarden]

My other top 3 Eagles song.

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[Fatman17]

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They always broke our hearts but they were ours and we loved them even the bad times which were a lot of the time.

Now in LA. Air Coryell years were the Best

 

[SolarWarden]

Now in LA. Air Coryell years were the Best

It was a different feel at the stadium during those days where the crowd wore their Charger gold shirts. My dad loved the Coryell Chargers. The 2006-2010 was a great experience too even Drew Breese era. Always favored for SuperBowl appearance but they always "chargered" it up in the end.

 

[Fatman17]

It was a different feel at the stadium during those days where the crowd wore their Charger gold shirts. My dad loved the Coryell Chargers. The 2006-2010 was a great experience too even Drew Breese era. Always favored for SuperBowl appearance but they always "chargered" it up in the end.

Dan Fouts was one of my all time favourite QBs. His dad was a 49ers radio announcer.

 

[SolarWarden]

Dan Fouts was one of my all time favourite QBs. His dad was a 49ers radio announcer.

Thanks to YT I've seen almost all his Coryell era games.

In 1983 the Chargers had two first round picks in the NFL draft and could have drafted Elway or Marino. Hindsight being 20/20 I'd prefer Marino with what the Chargers offense had in 1983. By that time Fouts was old and at the end of his contract but they resigned him. What could have been... so much so some guy made a YT video of it.

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It's like rubbing lemon salt on a wound. This is what we San Diegans mean when we say Chargers chargering

 

[Fatman17]

Thanks to YT I've seen almost all his Coryell era games.

In 1983 the Chargers had two first round picks in the NFL draft and could have drafted Elway or Marino. Hindsight being 20/20 I'd prefer Marino with what the Chargers offense had in 1983. By that time Fouts was old and at the end of his contract but they resigned him. What could have been... so much so some guy made a YT video of it.

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It's like rubbing lemon salt on a wound. This is what we San Diegans mean when we say Chargers chargering

Remember the Holy Roller game. Raiders v Chargers.

 

[Fatman17]

Remember the Holy Roller game. Raiders v Chargers.

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[Meengla]

This show started the whole space movie movement

It surprises my American friends that we grew up watching American shows and movies in Pakistan of the 70 and 80s: Star Trek, Star Trek the Next Generation, Trapper John MD, Planet of the Apes, Six Million Dollar Man, Bionic Woman, Star Wars, The Exorcist, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Nightmare on Elm Street. When 'The Exorcist' came out to cinemas in Karachi shortly after its release in the 70s, I remember the 'Palace' cinema was sold out for several weeks as we attempted to go there. I think similar was the case with 'The Raiders of the Lost Ark'. And when a 3-D movie (something like 'Treasure of the Seven Kingdoms' ??) came out, then it seems the whole city was talking about that and the special eye glasses.

Pakistan Television (the PTV) maybe the only channel available but it showed American movies and shows quite frequently. Cartoons were very popular: Hackle and Jackle crows, Popeye. Too old memories to recall much. And with our English language not up to it, my dad would translate to the whole family sitting around him watching the tv shows as he carefully tiptoed around the more salacious part of the shows. Haha!

Pakistan was quite a western-looking country being in the American camp for at least its first quarter century of its existence.

 

[Fatman17]

It surprises my American friends that we grew up watching American shows and movies in Pakistan of the 70 and 80s: Star Trek, Star Trek the Next Generation, Trapper John MD, Planet of the Apes, Six Million Dollar Man, Bionic Woman, Star Wars, The Exorcist, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Nightmare on Elm Street. When 'The Exorcist' came out to cinemas in Karachi shortly after its release in the 70s, I remember the 'Palace' cinema was sold out for several weeks as we attempted to go there. I think similar was the case with 'The Raiders of the Lost Ark'. And when a 3-D movie (something like 'Treasure of the Seven Kingdoms' ??) came out, then it seems the whole city was talking about that and the special eye glasses.

Pakistan Television (the PTV) maybe the only channel available but it showed American movies and shows quite frequently. Cartoons were very popular: Hackle and Jackle crows, Popeye. Too old memories to recall much. And with our English language not up to it, my dad would translate to the whole family sitting around him watching the tv shows as he carefully tiptoed around the more salacious part of the shows. Haha!

Pakistan was quite a western-looking country being in the American camp for at least its first quarter century of its existence.

Remember the movie Goldfinger and the character Oddjob.
You were a lucky guy as your parents provided in full your university stay in the states. And that's how it really should be but unfortunately all are not that lucky.
My parents cobbled up my airline ticket and one year's tuition and said "son the rest is up to you ". I am eternally grateful to them for providing me the opportunity.
Anyways back to Oddjob.
In those halcyon days the INS now ICE had a much humane attitude towards immigration and foreign students. I got permission to work 20 hours a week as long as I maintained a GPA of 3.0. I managed that quite easily through out my university years with a final GPA of 3.46.
Som of the jobs l performed mostly during the night.
711 working the gas station.
Worked in a HVAC warehouse driving a forklift. Really enjoyed this job and learnt a bit about the HVAC business.
Worked in a French restaurant called Magic Pan and this is where l really learnt to cook dishes and sauces.
Obtained a Class 1 licence and drove a Rig for some time. Unfortunately didn't enjoy it too much.
But l really learned a lot about the American way of life.
Overall it was a very satisfying time spent in the USA.

 

[Meengla]

Remember the movie Goldfinger and the character Oddjob.
You were a lucky guy as your parents provided in full your university stay in the states. And that's how it really should be but unfortunately all are not that lucky.
My parents cobbled up my airline ticket and one year's tuition and said "son the rest is up to you ". I am eternally grateful to them for providing me the opportunity.
Anyways back to Oddjob.
In those halcyon days the INS now ICE had a much humane attitude towards immigration and foreign students. I got permission to work 20 hours a week as long as I maintained a GPA of 3.0. I managed that quite easily through out my university years with a final GPA of 3.46.
Som of the jobs l performed mostly during the night.
711 working the gas station.
Worked in a HVAC warehouse driving a forklift. Really enjoyed this job and learnt a bit about the HVAC business.
Worked in a French restaurant called Magic Pan and this is where l really learnt to cook dishes and sauces.
Obtained a Class 1 licence and drove a Rig for some time. Unfortunately didn't enjoy it too much.
But l really learned a lot about the American way of life.
Overall it was a very satisfying time spent in the USA.

You did a great job taking full advantage of the limited opportunities your parents gave you! Kudos! Nothing like a self-made man with limited resource, especially in a land far away from home. Your employment experiences are valuable resources for you becoming a more 'well rounded' person. I have done my own share of a little bit of blue collar jobs but nothing like your experience. But I do believe that some hardships in life are necessary; the guy in my profile pic suggested embracing 'hardships'.

Oh, I remember 'Goldfinger': The radio in Karachi used to advertise that movie by singing 'Danger Dive Wali movie' [the movie with a dangerous (cliff?) dive]. It was probably in early 70s and I don't recall watching that. However, I do recall a cinema in Karachi with a big front picture of the queen 'Cleopetra' spread out on a couch/throne for the 'Cleopetra' the movie (Liz Taylor). Probably mid to early 70s.

 

[Fatman17]

Has anyone been to a Live concert?

 

[Fatman17]

Has anyone been to a Live concert?

Police at the Cow Palace - SF
Kinks at the Berkeley amphitheatre
Van Morrisson at the Fillmore - SF
Went to a Woodstock type concert in Bakersfield CA. Was a total disaster.
Joe Jackson. Don't remember the name of the auditorium.

 

[Fatman17]

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[Davey Crockett]

Has anyone been to a Live concert?

One. Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Summer outdoor concert in Maryville, TN where I was living. Free tickets.

Played billiards at the bar next to the park. When the concert started, went out and enjoyed a nice walk in the park, saying hello as I walk pass. Standing and listening at times. Especially for this song....

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