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I Scream At the Bear

My family did not visit New York City but instead played in the Catskills. I SCREAM AT THE BEAR I scream, at the bear signage, for ice cream. The tea cups are flying - fun in the dying, with laughter and cones. The zoo in the Catskills skilled with school children, the haven - a private sanctuary in thar hills. Fun for the whole family, broken down, sold for its bones, auctioned and spread. Today, you can stay in the giraffe mansion and hike the original miles or explore many, many more. The Catskills, once upon a time, booming - now its a ghost town with baby boomer memories. 3/24/2022

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 3/28/2022 1:39:00 AM

Pity you have lost such a memory. I'm sorry for not reading you before because I had some eye problem. Hugs.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/28/2022 9:08:00 AM

Oh no! So sorry to hear that! Always glad to hear from you.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/26/2022 9:34:00 PM

Hi Kim, never been there! The past, in any location , seems more beautiful to me. That’s just how it is for me. A great write. Thanks for being a reader and true friend For so long. And accepting me for who I am...me! The true Mark of a Christian. Pamgie

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/28/2022 9:11:00 AM

Absolutely! Blessings to you!

Debra L Brown

Date: 3/26/2022 6:12:00 PM

Interesting write Kim, it's sad to see the zoo in the Catskills being lost to history I enjoyed the imaginary. Excellent write. Blessings ~ Debra

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/26/2022 7:21:00 PM

A walk through the past for me. :)

Joe Dimino

Date: 3/26/2022 8:15:00 AM

Excellent write; lots of imagery. In the 60's, I often took a bus ride from NYC to Syracuse -- still in my memory are the Catskills, especially during the colorful Fall, always thinking, nothing more beautiful.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/26/2022 7:29:00 PM

Also I remember seeing Jerry Lewis name on the marquee at The Brown’s Hotel.

Kim Rodrigues
Date: 3/26/2022 7:26:00 PM

In the 60’s and 70’s headed from the Hudson Valley to Buffalo to visit lots of family. Always crossed the Catskills. April of ‘75 was indeed interesting as we headed for a wedding and hit a huge snowstorm. My mom was due with my baby sister in May. Trucks were turned over and we made it just before the the thruway closed down.