Don't think we know each other Roger. Sam Maves here. I was born in 75. Yep, still home, my parents still live on Demeter, my sister lives in Lena, brother in Cedarville. Today I wore a Mrs. Mike's t-shirt, just because. The last two times I was there, I felt like even though everything there is familiar, I hadn't been there before. Must be my sobriety....
Thanks for posting. I was born in Freeport. Been in Montana since 2003. You pretty much nailed it for me. I still buy mrs. mikes and have em shipped. Krape Park, oh boy. Growing up on Demeter Drive, I was there a lot. Worked at the Country Club, it was my first job. Swam in the pool in the basement at "The Castle" when I was little, Frank is still missed. I get homesick sometimes. Have only been back for funerals, and that sucks. It is a good place to be from.
@camdensdaddy Makes me wonder if I know you. Roger Hayes here. I left Freeport in 1973 to attend SIU-Carbondale. Since then I've only returned for visits. In fact I awoke yesterday in Freeport. After all these years it's still home.
Having lived abroad for several years, it's nice to have access to a well made video to which I can refer to my foreign friends. It gives them a nice slice of Freeport life!
My name's Ben Coleman. Born at Freeport Hospital, Raised in Mount Carroll, and now work at the world headquarters of a large box store in Bentonville, Arkansas. But I plan to come back in a few weeks to see some extended family.
Cool vid but you missed the twin caves and the bong tree in Krape Park. Best darn city park around...until they recently made it a concrete park. Sooooo much parking. Gotta like the disc golf course though.
Look again, Woofy. The twin caves are there in the Krape Park section. I've played the disc-golf course at the park, too. Maybe we should play a round next time I'm in town. Roger
I understand that the Freeport Journal Standard article mentioned my two friends who contributed photos for this video, but not me, the one who recorded the song. I also grew up in Freeport and graduated (in the upper 90% of my class) from FHS. Roger Hayes
Ellipsis1771: Yep. Sherry is my Aunt. Been out of touch for a long time. I believe she moved from Cedarville, but really don't know.
camdensdaddy 1 year ago
I know a Sherry Maves. Is she a relative?
Ellipsis1771 1 year ago
Don't think we know each other Roger. Sam Maves here. I was born in 75. Yep, still home, my parents still live on Demeter, my sister lives in Lena, brother in Cedarville. Today I wore a Mrs. Mike's t-shirt, just because. The last two times I was there, I felt like even though everything there is familiar, I hadn't been there before. Must be my sobriety....
camdensdaddy 1 year ago
Thanks for posting. I was born in Freeport. Been in Montana since 2003. You pretty much nailed it for me. I still buy mrs. mikes and have em shipped. Krape Park, oh boy. Growing up on Demeter Drive, I was there a lot. Worked at the Country Club, it was my first job. Swam in the pool in the basement at "The Castle" when I was little, Frank is still missed. I get homesick sometimes. Have only been back for funerals, and that sucks. It is a good place to be from.
camdensdaddy 1 year ago
@camdensdaddy Makes me wonder if I know you. Roger Hayes here. I left Freeport in 1973 to attend SIU-Carbondale. Since then I've only returned for visits. In fact I awoke yesterday in Freeport. After all these years it's still home.
Ellipsis1771 1 year ago
ahh yes my beloved town of Freeport. Its the Halfway house for Chicago convicts.
jelneutron3 2 years ago
great.
i'm gonna miss this strange depressing but unusually peaceful place.
msfreak8 3 years ago
I loved it so much, thank you!
danaroads1 3 years ago
If anybody's homesick, lemme know and I'll send some crack and steal something from you. Trust me, it'll be just like being here.
terrabus1 3 years ago
This place is really depressing
marccreate 3 years ago
Having lived abroad for several years, it's nice to have access to a well made video to which I can refer to my foreign friends. It gives them a nice slice of Freeport life!
Thank you:)
llncll 3 years ago
You forgot to take pictures of our oh-so-wonderful ghetto!
Haha nice vid.
andrew12398 3 years ago
I REMEMBER UNION DAIRY!
My name's Ben Coleman. Born at Freeport Hospital, Raised in Mount Carroll, and now work at the world headquarters of a large box store in Bentonville, Arkansas. But I plan to come back in a few weeks to see some extended family.
Hiei2k7 3 years ago
My name is Darren Archer, I lived in Freeport and Cedarville as a kid.
I still come out every once in a while to visit family and look at all of the things pictured.
darrenshy 3 years ago
Thanks, Darren. Always nice to find a homey.
Ellipsis1771 3 years ago
Thez pics. were really pretty!
I really liked the ones on the waterfalls!
I loved it!
iDance95 3 years ago
Cool vid but you missed the twin caves and the bong tree in Krape Park. Best darn city park around...until they recently made it a concrete park. Sooooo much parking. Gotta like the disc golf course though.
woofysworld 4 years ago
Look again, Woofy. The twin caves are there in the Krape Park section. I've played the disc-golf course at the park, too. Maybe we should play a round next time I'm in town. Roger
Ellipsis1771 3 years ago
Makes me homesick...great video and song!
amandasoosoo 4 years ago
I understand that the Freeport Journal Standard article mentioned my two friends who contributed photos for this video, but not me, the one who recorded the song. I also grew up in Freeport and graduated (in the upper 90% of my class) from FHS. Roger Hayes
Ellipsis1771 4 years ago
this was great...thanks
bionautiks 4 years ago
Olga Gize Carlile mentioned your video in the March 24, 2008 edition of The Journal Standard. Love it!! Ann in Freeport
josiejad 4 years ago
Thanks, Ann That's cool about the video making the Journal Standard! Hello to all in Freeport.
Ellipsis1771 4 years ago
Beautiful voice and music carries us through professional photographs of an era gone by but not forgotten.
---Kathy
rockkahorse 4 years ago
Thanks, Kathy. You look familiar. =)
Ellipsis1771 4 years ago