It was terrific to see everyone.  If you were not there, we talked about you.  Heh heh.  Show up next time  so you can defend yourself.  This means you, JS.

Janelle, maybe I was a little harsh.  In today's world, Butch would have served a little jail time or been fired or the very least, have a ruined reputation.  He was sexually involved with one of his students and in my opinion doesn't deserve much respect.  In his video he says teachers see the kids more than anyone and have influence over them...ahem!  He is right.....this video would not have happened if he had been reprimanded as he should have been.  I also think that the now Mrs Arnold was reprimanded for camaraderie with young boys at SOC too.  So the Arnolds found each other.  Karen's son is very talented and I am glad to get to see his work in that video.  I know she is so proud of him.  BTW I have many miles on me too and stoop!

Took another look at one tub.  it seems kinda gritty.  I hope this project doesn't turn into a nightmare.

It's 90 degrees in the house.  We have the windows open to dissipate the aroma of bathtub paint.  Don't do this in the summertime, that's my advice.  Reminds me of early childhood, minus the youthful knees, etc., etc., etc.  The tubs look beeyoutiful!

Lynell - that's a really neat article about Chris Arnold.  Hope you don't mind, I posted the link on our '66 site too.  But I gave you credit.   

My family and our neighbors had the same policy about never darkening the door of Herman's Hardware. You're right, Jack. I remember toilets and sinks outside the front door. Tacky! I guess it was a "special coffee" emporium. I also heard that it was a gambling place.

Lynell, was that the place that had all the plumbing supplies out in front? I was never in there. My Dad told me NEVER to shop for anything there. Never explained why, just I was not to go there. Someone told me later that it was a bootlegger's place. That would explain my Granddad's visits. He was known to have a sip or three in the afternoon.  Pop walked everywhere and I saw him a couple of times lingering in that area.

Herman's Hardware on So. Lancaster at Kiest Blvd. had a similar reputation to that of the Far East Cafe. Herman closed Sundays, but cars jammed into the parking spots near there in the afternoon. I always wondered what was up with that, but figured the adults were inside enjoying "special coffee."

WOW, I am so impressed and found that artile so interesting. I recognized all the  murals. Thanks so much you two for sharing.

Thanks for the memories, Barry.  The Chinese Restaurant, the Far East Cafe, was classic.  It was so old, there were still signs on the wall from when Oak Cliff was Wet.  We frequented it often; other customers were rare.  Occasionally, someone would come in, whisper something to the waitress -- also a holdover from the 50's -- then leave with a mysterious package that looked nothing like Chinese take-out; once, it was a pillow.  We were convinced they were selling drugs.  Wong, the ancient cook, constantly watched Channel 13.  The food was awesome.  The noodle company that was next door is now on W Commerce near Vilbig.  I didn't know Butch had remarried.  I knew Karen (Dollar) had -- since she became Karen Dollar White -- but hadn't heard about Butch.  Karen and Butch's son, Chris, is an artist and created some of the murals on the sides of buildings downtown, like the little boy pulling the wagon.

Thank you Barry for the memories of Karl.  Wasn't sure I was going to be able to stop laughing.  He and his brothers were always pulling pranks throughout his life.  Not sure he ever really grew up.  He had that "kid" in him that I think we all would like to let out sometime.