The Ralph Diaries~ JANUARY 31 1967- San Antonio- Tuesday- Went to school and basketball practice. I finally got to run some offense. Took some clothes to the cleaners. Ate at the malt shop. 1968- San Antonio- Wednesday- Mr. Mullins took me to school. Had Student Council meeting today, I am Freshman Class Representative. Went to basketball practice. Mom took me to Atlantic Mills, bought some pants and tennis shoes. 1969- Chicago- Friday- Klaus took me to school. Mom drove me to Villa Park to take my drivers license test, but it was too crowded. Mom let me drive to Zayre. Got my W-2 in the mail. 1971- Lubbock- Sunday- Tim and I went to 10:30 mass. Washed and worked on my 57 Chevy. Went to 7-11, down the street, then to Der Weinerschnitzel, where I got a free Polish sandwich. 1973- Lubbock- Wednesday- Went to classes, Texas Tech. Ran the 12-minute run in P.E. Steele Camp called. He and Diane Milliken came over to my place. They are old friends from San Antonio. Theyre going to Tech. I hadnt seen Diane in 7 years. She looked great! (note: Funny story. Diane was the first girl I ever kissed, last day of 6th grade. Diane was selected to be the South Plains Maid of Cotton in 1974, a big beauty contest in our area. I was a part-time cab driver, going to Tech. I had to go pick up two blind people at the Lubbock airport and had to go inside and find them. This just happened to be at the same time that Diane was getting her big sendoff to the State beauty contest, in Dallas, and was on a little stage, in the airport, with photographers flashbulbs going off. I walked by, with two blind people holding my arms, headed for my cab, and our eyes met. She just smiled, but she was already smiling. A scene right out of Harry Chapins Taxi song...) (Sad epilogue: Ive recently found Diane on Facebook. She doesnt even remember our kiss... sigh...wait, thats the perfect ending.) 1974- Lubbock- Thursday- Worked at Piggly wiggly, 2-10 PM. 1975- Lubbock- Friday- Went to school, Tech. Drove cab tonight. Mike Vinson rode with me. We picked up Jack Sheridan, slightly pickled, and watched him fall into his shrubs, by his front porch. 1976- Lubbock- Saturday- Went by to see parents. Dad loaned me $150. Drove cab tonight. 1977- Lubbock- Monday- Katherine Hollingsworths birthday. Went over to her house, had birthday cake with her family. 1983- Lubbock- Monday- Worked at University store. Tom Petty in town tonight, but I didnt go. 1985- Lubbock- Thursday- Worked at University store. Tonight, went to see Los Lobos. They were good, played some Ritchie Valens songs. Tried to talk to the singer, but he snubbed me. 1987- Lubbock- Saturday- Worked at University store. Partied at Studebakers tonight, then after-hours party with the employees, all night long. 1992- Lubbock- Friday- Worked at University store. Tonight, promoted Mr. Big at West L.A.. Load-in was at 1:00PM, soundcheck at 5:00 PM. Great show, made $582. Paid the band $3000. Their lead singer claimed someone stole $100 out of his pants, in the dressing room, so we gave him $100. 1993- Lubbock- Sunday- Went to church, noon mass. Polly and I watched the Super Bowl at home. Cowboys beat the Buffalo Bills, 52-17 ! 1994- Amarillo- Monday- Drove up to Amarillo, worked at my store up here. Quiet Riot in town tonight, but didnt go. 1997- Ransom Canyon- Friday- Worked at 82nd st. store. Jimmie Dale Gilmore in town tonight. 2007- Lubbock- Wednesday- Exercised, hot-tubbed. Met Mike Vinson for lunch at Maharaja, Indian food. Went by the warehouse. Went by post office, mailed out W-2s, then went to work. Got emails from Jay Boy Adams, Tim, Jim and Lisa. Talked to Jerri Sue King, on computer, first time Ive heard from her in ages (my 7th grade girlfriend, in S.A.). Also emailed my Godmother. Came home for dinner, then worked late. Got an email from mom, seems she has a health problem, with her esophagus. 2009- Lubbock- Saturday- Still dealing with my cold. Worked on my taxes. Went by store and paid Hilda for Birthday Bash tickets. Hinder is the headliner. Took Polly out to dinner at Texas Land and Cattle, it was very good. I had steak and lobster. Watched Saturday Night Live, with Steve Martin as host. Ive tried to remain a fan through the years, but it really sucked tonight. They need new writers. 2010- Lubbock- Sunday- Polly and I went to church at 11:00. Both kids spent last night away. Besides, I think Joey is Lutheran now. Whatever, as long as he goes to church. Called the parents, Mom was out, so just talked to Dad. He sounded lonely, but OK. Went up to the store to pay Hilda for The Used concert. Polly and I watched the Pro Bowl football game. Ive been defending it for a while, but it really is kind of a joke. The players dont even try, just go through the motions. We ended up switching back and forth to the Grammys, which was pretty good. 2011- Lubbock- Monday- Worked out, played with the dog. Went to work at 1:00. Talked to a girl about the townhouse. She may not be able to get out of her current lease. Aarons mom, a CPA, printed out my W-2 forms for my employees. Paid my 940, 941, TWC taxes. Went by bank and post office. Cold front blew in this afternoon, supposed to get really bad tonight. 2012- Lubbock- Tuesday- Had lunch with Rodney. We went to Gators Bayou. At work, we found 4 credit cards laying in the parking lot, folded in half. I called the ladys number and she didnt know her car had been broken into. She came by, was very grateful. Put in a $13,500 Ebay bid on a $17,000 Expedition in Arlington. Well see what happens. Watched some TV with Polly, while the dog next-door barked until 10:24 PM. Think my next step will be to ask the neighbor if he will put his hell-hound in, after dark. 2013- Ransom Canyon- Thursday- Called Eric Sims for lunch, but he couldnt make it. Went by the warehouse, dropped off some stuff, ate lunch at Sonic, went to work. Cancelled our U-Verse at the old house, picked up the equipment to send back. Polly and I had dinner at Shrimp Galley. Joey called, hes at the townhouse. Went by bank and Office Depot. Found out that Drew Price, Debbies brother, from San Antonio, died last week. He was a great basketball player. 2014- Ransom Canyon- Friday- Met County Line Electric at the warehouse at 9:30, then back home. Back to the warehouse at 2:00, he was about halfway done. Had to call Roto Rooter for the back rent house. Had a late lunch at Mama Fus. Joey came by the store, we shot a little video clip of us, in my office, and sent it to Polly, just to bug her. Back to the warehouse at 10:30, to lock it up.
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