During the reception, Gary disappeared for a while then rejoined the party. The time came to send the couple off on their honeymoon. Goodbyes, kisses, and waves complete, the best man started the engine of the borrowed car, and ...
I think Gary even surprised himself at the amount of orange smoke which billowed from the engine area when the car was started. (The Army surplus store had been one of Gary's favorite "toy stores". The smoke signaling flare had followed him home one day.) It was amazing how fast the Bride and Groom were able to jump out of the car, and the guests stood around for some time trying to assign blame. I seem to remember one of the groomsmen, Diana's brother-in-law, getting tagged for it at the time.
Anyway, if you ever had a Gary Price practical joke played on you, it likely caused you no small inconvenience, but it's because he loved you, as he loves this dear couple who, unbelievably, are dear friends to this day.
Diana, Rich and Gary in 2010 |
Out of the ordinary memories are far more to be remembered because someone has stepped out of the box to make it.
ReplyDeleteSo true! Gary gave me plenty of those!
DeleteI have heard this story, but had never seen the photo. A job well done, Gary! What was Diana's reaction, I wonder!?
ReplyDeleteI don't know, there was too much smoke in the way to see her! Or maybe it's because I was trying to blend in with the crowd, or hide behind the punch bowl or something. I think some time passed before anyone knew it was Gary. All I know is they still love us, so she have been very forgiving.
ReplyDeleteI remember this "incident" but never saw this picture.
DeleteIt seems as if Rich and Diana could leave quick enough after this :-).
"couldn't" leave quick enough
DeleteWonderful memory. Can Gary talk about it now? My husband can recall long-term memories and I am hopeful his grandchildren can videotape some of his stories.
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers,
Carol
No Carol, Gary rarely speaks...When I had the photos out to do the post, I showed the smokey one to him. He stared at it a long time, with no expression. I talk to him as if he understands. The only thing he said so far today, was "I would!" when I held out a homemade cookie and asked if he would like one. I had to smile, because I guess I'm not asking the right things! One of the reason I'm doing the blog posts about Gary is so that our grandchildren will know him better. Of course I love remembering too.
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