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CPort

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I love this story!  I hear that its not a bad jail to be in. I knew a couple of supervisors from south Ms that  got busted back in the 90's that served their time there.:wave:they're families would go down for the weekends etc. They were very well though of and had the money too.

I love this story!  I hear that its not a bad jail to be in. I knew a couple of supervisors from south Ms that  got busted back in the 90&#039;s that served their time there.:wave:they&#039;re families would go down for the weekends etc. They were very well though of and had the money too.

Mango

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He reminds me of past pictures of Elvis. Thanks for sharing. It's been funn coming to this forum seeing your old photos and commentaries from the days of yore. :clap:
 
I'm glad Kurt added this forum so these don't get lost amidst other threads. 
Keep em coming people. :cool:

He reminds me of past pictures of Elvis. Thanks for sharing. It&#039;s been funn coming to this forum seeing your old photos and commentaries from the days of yore. :clap: 
 
I&#039;m glad Kurt added this forum so these don&#039;t get lost amidst other threads. 
Keep em coming people. :cool:

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[quote="kurt, post: 410101"]He had some nice pin ups.[/quote]
 
 
[COLOR=blue]I noticed that.:lol: Thanks for sharing these Romeo. :clap:[/COLOR]

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="kurt">He had some nice pin ups.</blockquote> 
 
I noticed that.:lol: Thanks for sharing these Romeo. :clap:

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I can't wait for the next one(s)!!! Love these pics and stories!!! :clap::clap:

I can&#039;t wait for the next one(s)!!! Love these pics and stories!!! :clap::clap:

Romeosmydog

Daddy hated being compared to Elvis.  After all, Elvis sang rock-n-roll (the devil's music).  Daddy liked to sing with Pops McCormick and Marti Robbins.

Daddy hated being compared to Elvis.  After all, Elvis sang rock-n-roll (the devil&#039;s music).  Daddy liked to sing with Pops McCormick and Marti Robbins.

[quote="Romeosmydog, post: 409909"]...then spent some time here, in Eglin Federal Penitentiary for runnin' Shine.
They let him play his guitar and finish high-school.
[IMG]http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb239/romeosmydog/prisonblues.jpg[/IMG][/quote]
In classic form, Daddy went AWOL again Thursday morning at 1:00 AM.  We were suppose to bring him home to spend his final days surrounded by the children and grandchildren he loved so dearly.  So, just as we all prepared for him to come, he slipped out of this world in the middle of the night.  He went to heaven to see his parents, but I hope that he wasn't planning on making a surprise entrance...after all everybody knows that you can't sneak up on Romeo.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Romeosmydog">...then spent some time here, in Eglin Federal Penitentiary for runnin&#039; Shine. 
They let him play his guitar and finish high-school. 
<img src="http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb239/romeosmydog/prisonblues.jpg" alt="" /></blockquote>In classic form, Daddy went AWOL again Thursday morning at 1:00 AM. We were suppose to bring him home to spend his final days surrounded by the children and grandchildren he loved so dearly. So, just as we all prepared for him to come, he slipped out of this world in the middle of the night. He went to heaven to see his parents, but I hope that he wasn&#039;t planning on making a surprise entrance...after all everybody knows that you can&#039;t sneak up on Romeo.

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[quote="Romeosmydog, post: 410137"]Daddy hated being compared to Elvis. After all, Elvis sang rock-n-roll (the devil's music). Daddy liked to sing with Pops McCormick and Marti Robbins.[/quote]
 He was worried about devil's music with pin ups like that on his jail cell walls?:biggrin:
He sounds like quite a wonderful character!:wub:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Romeosmydog">Daddy hated being compared to Elvis. After all, Elvis sang rock-n-roll (the devil&#039;s music). Daddy liked to sing with Pops McCormick and Marti Robbins.</blockquote> He was worried about devil&#039;s music with pin ups like that on his jail cell walls?😀 
He sounds like quite a wonderful character!:wub:

gardening1970

Sending thoughts and prayers to your family.  I've enjoyed hearing a little about your dad here.  It's wonderful that you have these photos and memories.

Sending thoughts and prayers to your family.  I&#039;ve enjoyed hearing a little about your dad here.  It&#039;s wonderful that you have these photos and memories.

DuneAHH

[quote="Romeosmydog, post: 438028"]In classic form, Daddy went AWOL again Thursday morning at 1:00 AM.  We were suppose to bring him home to spend his final days surrounded by the children and grandchildren he loved so dearly.  So, just as we all prepared for him to come, he slipped out of this world in the middle of the night.  He went to heaven to see his parents, but I hope that he wasn't planning on making a surprise entrance...after all everybody knows that you can't sneak up on Romeo.[/quote]

Sending hugs your way, you beautiful amazing gull!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Romeosmydog">In classic form, Daddy went AWOL again Thursday morning at 1:00 AM. We were suppose to bring him home to spend his final days surrounded by the children and grandchildren he loved so dearly. So, just as we all prepared for him to come, he slipped out of this world in the middle of the night. He went to heaven to see his parents, but I hope that he wasn&#039;t planning on making a surprise entrance...after all everybody knows that you can&#039;t sneak up on Romeo.</blockquote> 
Sending hugs your way, you beautiful amazing gull!

[COLOR=blue]Sending thoughts and prayers your way.....[/COLOR]

Sending thoughts and prayers your way.....

Bobby J

Romeo,
Your dad will be greatly missed.  His stories will live forever!  Keep your chin up kiddo and know I am here if you need a shoulder to lean on.
Love ya!

Romeo, 
Your dad will be greatly missed. His stories will live forever! Keep your chin up kiddo and know I am here if you need a shoulder to lean on. 
Love ya!

diamonddazzler

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Romeo,
So sorry to hear bout your dad. He is no longer in pain and his body is healed and new. Thanks for sharing great memories about him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Call me if you want to hang and talk while the boys play. Keep your chin up kiddo! ;-)

Romeo, 
So sorry to hear bout your dad. He is no longer in pain and his body is healed and new. Thanks for sharing great memories about him. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Call me if you want to hang and talk while the boys play. Keep your chin up kiddo! ;-)

beachyteachy

Miss Critter

Romeo, your dad's not awol because you know exactly where he is - adding to all that heaven is with his music and his wit. 
 
But I do know how hard it is to lose your dad. You and yours are in my prayers.

Romeo, your dad&#039;s not awol because you know exactly where he is - adding to all that heaven is with his music and his wit. 
 
But I do know how hard it is to lose your dad. You and yours are in my prayers.

You have beautiful pictures and stories, and you obviously came by them honestly.  I'm sorry your daddy slipped away, but he seems to have left some of the best of himself here...what a wonderful legacy.

You have beautiful pictures and stories, and you obviously came by them honestly.  I&#039;m sorry your daddy slipped away, but he seems to have left some of the best of himself here...what a wonderful legacy.

kathydwells

Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname

Romeo, I am so sorry for the loss of your daddy. I am wishing you and your family Peace and Comfort in the days ahead.

...then spent some time here, in Eglin Federal Penitetiary for runnin' Shine.
They let him play his guitar and finish high-school.
[IMG]http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb239/romeosmydog/prisonblues.jpg[/IMG]

...then spent some time here, in Eglin Federal Penitetiary for runnin&#039; Shine. 
They let him play his guitar and finish high-school. 
<img src="http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb239/romeosmydog/prisonblues.jpg" alt="" />

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