Rock N Roll Never Dies

--by hiloecho, posted May 2, 2007

After 11 years of being "lucky to live Hawaii" my wife and I are moving to Florida to take care of my Mother. It's a real treat for my wife, who is a local girl who has never been to the mainland.

To minimize expenses we decided to mail the essentials from Hawaii to Florida -- the cheapest solution we could come up with. This also meant parting with things that we have held onto. Things like my cassette tape collection, along with my vinyl record collection. I'm guessing that I probably had about 300+ cassette tapes, mostly 60-70's rock and around 100 or so vinyl LP's, many bootlegs and a lot of great cover art.

I called our local radio station and told my friend DC, the morning jock, that I'd like to donate them to a listener who would appreciate them and give them a good home. He put it on the air, said that the first caller would get the cassettes and within minutes, a listener named "Spike" was over joyed to get them!

The following day DC gave away my vinyl collection and I'm glad they will have a home where they will be listened to.

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Posted by hiloecho
May 2, 2007
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Readers Comments

writingmomma wrote: your loss is anothers gain, and they will probably bring as much joy to others and they brought to you

AURELIA wrote: Hiloecho, Wonderful idea, and they will be treasured by others now. I hope your new adventure in Florida will be a happy move for all. Enjoy your Mother and have patience with your wife as she will have to adjust to a new way of life and sharing you with your mom!~Aurelia

pacots wrote: What a wonderful thing you did, I bet that collection meant a lot to you.Someone else will sure benefit by them.

afriendlysmile wrote: Hi hiloecho
Wow that was awesome thing you did you did,must have taken years to collect.

Best of luck to you and your wife on your new life in Florida,mum will be really pleased.

afriendlysmile:)

lovebug wrote: With your giving heart, and good heart of a wife willing to move to a distant place to help your mother, life can only be good for both of you. Best of luck

monabr wrote: Kindness never dies either. It is an energy that is put out into the universe and multiplies. Thank you for contributing

ADEMI wrote: GOOD HEART THERE MUCH MORE WITH YOUR MUM'S CONSIDERATION. KEEP THE FIRE BURNING

anneclark wrote: What a wonderful story. I live in Florida and I will be so happy to have you in our state.
Smiles,
Anne

princess291 wrote: hey its nice to hear someone give something out of the kindness of teir heart as everything seems to be about money nower days.,jade

Metta wrote: That's really nice of you to do! Hope you all have a nice move to Florida and best wishes!

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