tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post5855651837170516975..comments2023-11-02T05:47:25.073-04:00Comments on FRANKly and ERNESTly Speaking: 50 years ago today....Frankie Furter and Erniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06667365633354170385noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-24168421993014945302013-11-25T15:27:36.956-05:002013-11-25T15:27:36.956-05:00Some historic events are just seared into our memo...Some historic events are just seared into our memories, it's like a flash bulb went off and took a photo, and in that white glaring second everything came into focus and was just burned there. <br /><br />I was three when JFK was assassinated so I don't have a strong recollection like this, but there have been other events that are clearly marked.<br /><br />It was a horrible day in our nation's history.LetterstoAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13670264470223548503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-66952405866216642012013-11-23T02:53:35.517-05:002013-11-23T02:53:35.517-05:00So interesting to read this post. I am just a litt...So interesting to read this post. I am just a little to young to remember the assassination, although many friends in the UK, just a year or two older than me, do remember when they heard.<br />Gail. WFT Nobbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315143664245246248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-28742389509688219012013-11-22T23:31:20.247-05:002013-11-22T23:31:20.247-05:00Moms said she wasn't born yet, butts I don'...Moms said she wasn't born yet, butts I don't thinks I believe her cause she's like ANCIENT!!! butts, she has grown up with remembering this amazin' man and President. Gma was especially heartbroken because like JFK, she was Irish Catholic, and seein the furst Irish Catholic President was a true honor, and seein' him assassinated was a true horror.<br /><br />I just knew I was right abouts the confessions!!! BOL<br />Kisses,<br />Ruby ♥Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10174917571557571096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-9138418121752874652013-11-22T21:05:39.599-05:002013-11-22T21:05:39.599-05:00We know our mommy is old , butt she says she wasnt...We know our mommy is old , butt she says she wasnt born yet during JFK times. She remembers learning about it in school - it was devastating to learn about it and see the videos about it. As fur the bra thing,that was classic.Lassiter Chase and Benjaminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18134055278875093255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-72858442868511874192013-11-22T19:20:34.616-05:002013-11-22T19:20:34.616-05:00Mom says she remembers too.
Your Pals,
Murphy &a...Mom says she remembers too.<br /><br />Your Pals,<br /><br />Murphy & StanleyMurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288455369911071072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-76483582594808145542013-11-22T18:51:50.053-05:002013-11-22T18:51:50.053-05:00What a lovely post. After 50 years, it still seems...What a lovely post. After 50 years, it still seems like a nightmare that I hope to one day wake up from-it still doesn't seem possible, you know? <br /><br />One of my friends and I had both watched the National Geographic Special about the President's last 24 hours-it was quite well done, and both of us said at the same time: If only it had rained that day! The special noted that the President's limo had a bubble top that would have been up if it were raining-and it had rained that morning and then the skies cleared...Boccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06528799483113787664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-75842662509692407622013-11-22T16:44:11.113-05:002013-11-22T16:44:11.113-05:00Howdy Mates, our mum was only around 4 at the time...Howdy Mates, our mum was only around 4 at the time and does not remember this event but every time she sees it on television it still sends shock and shivers all over her. So terrible and still so shocking to see. <br />Mr Frankie, you wore a bra???? OMD. <br />No worries, and love, Stella and Rory<br />STELLA and RORY from Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08254168437901406521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-88646671229898348742013-11-22T16:43:31.505-05:002013-11-22T16:43:31.505-05:00I just noticed I said "we" all through m...I just noticed I said "we" all through my comment. I have a twin sister. . . it is a habit to see everything in terms of "WE."Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576983330099114074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-36547459167998669562013-11-22T16:42:18.684-05:002013-11-22T16:42:18.684-05:00Frankie and Ernie's Mom. Yes, we remember the ...Frankie and Ernie's Mom. Yes, we remember the day the President was assassinated even though we were only in elementary school. The tragedy was not lost on us despite our age. We knew the world would never look the same again. We were also watching when Lee Harvey Oswald was shot by Jack Ruby. These are events that shape us as a nation. For that reason alone they must be remembered and observed.<br />Love Noodles' Mommy #2Noodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17576983330099114074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-39153711985622203432013-11-22T16:00:21.729-05:002013-11-22T16:00:21.729-05:00I also remember that day like it were yesterday, o...I also remember that day like it were yesterday, of course I was not as emotionally involved being an Aussie. I was away for the week end with a girl friend (work mate )and her parents, lying in Bed (being spoilt) listening to the radio and having breakfast, I remember that my first reaction was of fear, not knowing any of the details, we immediatley thought of the cold war, and prayed that it would not lead to another world war, can remember seeing Mrs Kennedy crawling along the back of the car, blood stained images of her at the hospital, but the images of John at his fathers funeral still brings tears to my eyes, It was not only America who lost a Great Man that day, Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168497212738019954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-72837571723887830192013-11-22T14:22:13.487-05:002013-11-22T14:22:13.487-05:00What a nice tribute.
LilyWhat a nice tribute.<br />LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-89411430233369858802013-11-22T14:19:29.220-05:002013-11-22T14:19:29.220-05:00Ernie could dead a squirrel IF he wanted to....., ...Ernie could dead a squirrel IF he wanted to....., Roxy<br /><br />SHE was in French, but pretty much the same scenario. Not a day to forget.<br /><br />XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & RoxyBella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-32877796487830039602013-11-22T13:49:22.543-05:002013-11-22T13:49:22.543-05:00I also have similar memories. Sitting in 4th grade...I also have similar memories. Sitting in 4th grade class when our teacher Mrs. Winters stepped out of the room and came back in crying. She told us what had happened. I remember watching all the news coverage and the funeral on TV<br />Mom Linda<br /><br />Pee Es<br />Great job Frankie, showing off Mom's bra, we guessed right!<br />hugs<br />Mr Bailey, Hazel & Greta<br />Idaho PugRanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669402027179060942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-8697453672036918932013-11-22T13:16:01.453-05:002013-11-22T13:16:01.453-05:00What a tragic thing to have happened :( It must ha...What a tragic thing to have happened :( It must have been terrible :( <br />Love Milo :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104886074871894626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-29015372145149880192013-11-22T13:03:16.685-05:002013-11-22T13:03:16.685-05:00I think everyone who was alive that day remembers ...I think everyone who was alive that day remembers exactly where they were when they heard the news. <br />I guessed it was the bra that Frankie was wearing I remember you mentioned it before.<br />Thanks for being a friend<br />Sweet William The ScotSweet William The Scothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230298902594046758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-15051687799103673802013-11-22T12:45:54.066-05:002013-11-22T12:45:54.066-05:00Lana...I was (ironically) sitting in Civics class....Lana...I was (ironically) sitting in Civics class. Truly a sad sad day in our great country.<br /><br />MOL MOL crazy bra toting Doxie!!<br />Hugs madi your bfffMy Mind's Eyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12014097754516123017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-61839480880373816742013-11-22T12:40:47.345-05:002013-11-22T12:40:47.345-05:00It is strange how things like that remain so vivid...It is strange how things like that remain so vivid in your memory.<br />Lynne xSketching with Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270151161020999871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-40357029120616637472013-11-22T12:30:35.675-05:002013-11-22T12:30:35.675-05:00Our mom was in 3rd grade when it happened. The si...Our mom was in 3rd grade when it happened. The silence on the school bus was so eerie. She got home and told her mom what had happened and got in trouble for saying such an awful thing. Gram turned on the TV and realized that mom was telling the truth. It was so sad and the funeral was just heartbreaking. She will never forget!Molly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-49714593344138918022013-11-22T11:02:27.956-05:002013-11-22T11:02:27.956-05:0050 years is a long time......
I wasn't even ...50 years is a long time......<br /><br /><br />I wasn't even born back then!!<br /><br />Ha.<br /><br /><br />Nico&Anya AND Ragdoll Mommy~Life with Ragdollshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815040214258757199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-15157267396163031982013-11-22T10:35:25.520-05:002013-11-22T10:35:25.520-05:00My Dad remembers it so well too. He was on his Na...My Dad remembers it so well too. He was on his Navy ship in the Mediterranean and was sitting in the cafeteria when it was announced. They were locked down for national security and stayed at sea for a long time. He had to serve several extra months of duty because of that. Mom has been to the scene of the JfK shooting in Dallas. Said it was very somber.<br /><br />OMD I remember the bra thingy! BWAR HAR HAR so very funny...and risque too! BOL<br />Grr and Woof,<br />Sarge, Pol CommScooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040806876389168504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-81859954060001758122013-11-22T09:14:25.716-05:002013-11-22T09:14:25.716-05:00OUR mom had almost a similar day at her school als...OUR mom had almost a similar day at her school also, she was in 5th grade also. It sure doesn't seem like that long ago. It was a sad and confusing time for our country.<br />We thoughts that bra thing was probably true.<br />stella rosestellaroselonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353643296569568834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-25391940109754890262013-11-22T08:10:47.589-05:002013-11-22T08:10:47.589-05:00Thanks for this post, it is interesting for me to ...Thanks for this post, it is interesting for me to read what people thought and felt at this day. I learnt more from posts and comments about this day than from all tv-documentations I saw or books I read. It's closer now and I understand a lot of things much better. THX again.<br />You really did the bra-thingy? Please have always a camera on hand, this moments are absoluteley worth to take pictures LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-9974556602053142982013-11-22T08:09:07.888-05:002013-11-22T08:09:07.888-05:0050 years ago, such a sad time. We have watched all...50 years ago, such a sad time. We have watched all the films as it was before our time. Everyone will always remember JFK, a wonderful man. I knew I was right with the bra xxooxxxx<br /><br /><a href="http://www.molliesdogtreats.co.uk" rel="nofollow">Mollie and Alfie</a>Molliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734648156265506471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-56872004630855854732013-11-22T07:55:05.132-05:002013-11-22T07:55:05.132-05:00JFK was a little before my time so I don't rea...JFK was a little before my time so I don't really have that memory even though I have learnt so much about him since.....but for many of us of english/australian descent I think it was also how we all felt when Princes Diana died.Cowspotdoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227650305173077541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78168420644203635.post-36744708074530562362013-11-22T07:49:45.832-05:002013-11-22T07:49:45.832-05:0050 years and it is such a powerful moment in histo...50 years and it is such a powerful moment in history. A sad day for your country. <br />Best wishes MollyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215335582021912308noreply@blogger.com