Alfredo Rossi

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Alfredo Rossi
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Well a little flash back.
I remember this picture so well.
Notice the sweater.
In my hey day this sweater was all of the rage.
Two deer and a poinsetta in the middle.
First let me tell you a mini story of this.
In my teen,things were tough.
Never had any money to buy  anything.
One time I did ask Pop about giving me some money so that I can buy this
great sweater.
Said he,go out and earned some money and you can saved to buy this.
Oh!okay.
So went in town to the Worcester Telegram and Gazzette see if I can sell some
newspaper for them.
Well you did not have to worry about being turn down.
They are always looking for someone.
Can you start this afternoon?Yes,I can.
They gave me a great corner to sell newspaper.
We started out with fifty and sold out fast.
Went back to the office for more,the man was amazed that I sold it so fast.
Got me fifty more and not quite finished in selling.
Even though I stayed a little later in doing so.
Now I am not sure how much that I was getting.
Think that it was a penny or so for one.
I really liked this job,got to meet a lot of people.
The sweater cost me about five dollars or more not sure.
Told my boss to hold the money for me,till I ask for it.
Said fine,he really liked me a lot.
So pleased about this.
Maybe it was my smile or my wonderful bush black hair that I had in those days.
As you can see I was a little heavy then.
I got my sweater and wore it every day,even in warm days.
So proud that I stuck my chest out to display it.
My next project was to get me an outdoor wool flannel shirt this is outerware.
Black and White houndstooth style.
No,I do not have it and wish that I did.
Have a great afternoon.
Mike popped in time for lunch.
Sorry,will answer any question about this if you like.
 

posted on May 31, 2008 9:13 AM ()

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Some things will always be in your mind. Charish these kind of things...thx posting!
comment by itsjustme on June 2, 2008 2:45 AM ()
Fredo, this is the loveliest post!! Wonderful... Great picture along with a grand story... what more can we ask for??
comment by sunlight on June 1, 2008 8:29 PM ()
Great pic. Great sweater. And great story.
comment by mattguru18 on June 1, 2008 4:28 PM ()
hey what a handsome dude, Alfredo. I am Lizzieann on here, Hazel
comment by lizzieann on June 1, 2008 9:54 AM ()
Great story and wonderful picture, fredo.
comment by teacherwoman on June 1, 2008 7:08 AM ()
Great post FredoIt shows a work ethic that rarely seen in this day in age, and you probably was even prouder of that sweater because you earned it!!
comment by redwolftimes on June 1, 2008 4:15 AM ()
He must have really 'liked' you--a penny a paper?? That was more than teh going rate!
I had a sweater just like that!!!!
comment by greatmartin on May 31, 2008 2:44 PM ()
Getting things with your own money, working and saving had such a sense of accomplishment and pride. Too bad our children have the get it now dis-ease. Credit cards, woe is me.
Fun post...thanks for sharing and it is a good looking person wearing a good looking sweater.
comment by anacoana on May 31, 2008 1:41 PM ()
That is really a great picture! Thanks for sharing the story related to it.
AJ
comment by lunarhunk on May 31, 2008 9:19 AM ()

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