Steve White
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7/9/2016 3:18:35 PM
One of my true stories
So when I was younger and living here in Rhode Island I had an original band. I would say late 70's. We decided to go to California to try out our musical luck there.
We had hardly any money but would meet with the drummer in Canoga Park where he had an apartment when we got there. So I say let's find a wagon that can hold all our gear but we have to get it cheap.
We headed to used car alley which was a street full of used car dealers. We find a pretty beat up wagon, think it was a Chevy but don't really remember. I talk to the guy and tell him I only have 250.00 to spend and want the wagon. He said he wanted 300.00 for it but yeah he would do it,
We're in his office filling out paperwork and he's half paying attention and I tell him we'll be traveling in the new wheels. So he goes oh good where ya goin?
I tell him L.A. and he's just nodding his head a little and all of a sudden says where? L.A.
Damn you got a lot of balls taking that car that far! LOL
The car made it all the way there and then some. So we get to this dudes apartment and we're barely in his door and his wife says, so you know you need to get jobs right? Holy shit! Let me get a little comfortable first!
Well of course we did get jobs and I was then and now a big TV fan and wanted one but didn't have enough money so I started hitting the rental stores.
It took me quite a few as I earned what to say and not say. Like instead of I've been here for two months, I've been here for three years. And instead of I don't have a bank account yet to Oh yeah I have an account at the Bank of America.
So I finally get to this last place and the guy said hold on I just have to check on your bank account so I'm freaking. He calls and they're already closed yay! So he says well the least I have to do is verify you've been at this address for three years.
He goes for the phone and I say oh good luck with that. He ask why? I said well the manager us a alcoholic and is usually pretty drunk by this time but if you want to go ahead, I said if he swears at you just try to understand his situation. LOL
The guy looks at me knows I have the cash and says well you look pretty honest I guess I can make an exception. So I got my TV! Those were the days man, no way to check, no computers.
Anyhow one of the many stories that I will share with you if you liked this one.
The next teaser involves me in San Diego.
Steve
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