I remember my gramma telling me about painting on stockings... i'm kind of glad we don't have the pressure of needing to wear stockings today!! i hate the darn things.
Hey my Dear Peter, I love that version of "When the Saints" I'll check it out on YouTube if there's the full version of it! I'm still loving your videos! I got up extra early this morning to watch as many as I can! Take care my friend! Nnek@ ;o) xxx
Talking to Mom one time, who was born in 1934, I commented that all 5 of her brothers were heavy smokers. She looked at me like - HUH?? - and said "Of course they did. We were at war and they were all in the Army, silly!" And I haven`t heard "The Bee Knees" since my aunt died!
Great story Peter! I think life may be simply backwards, we should be old first, and then become young. The naked lady on the pack of camels, brings back very fond memories. Ciao
Talking to Mom one time, who was born in 1934, I commented that all 5 of her brothers were heavy smokers. She looked at me like - HUH?? - and said "Of course they did. We were at war and they were all in the Army, silly!" And I haven`t heard "The Bee Knees" since my aunt died!
My mum died a year ago & I talk to her all the time.Nice to know I'm not alone!You're so lovely.My grandfathers both died when I was tiny.If I could choose a grand dad,you'd be it.So kind,so gentle,so wise,so funny.
Dear Peter, I've read about your videos in the paper, and this is the first one I've seen - it's brilliant! You are really clever, the way you've put the video together, and it's wonderful to hear you chatting away. I will be looking out for more from you, and will check out your other videos. Well done, keep it up! Jules x
Time always wins, but the life modules expended while watching your video blogs is always time well spent. I look forward to your next entry and... might I suggest Tom Waits for your musical consideration...
Oh, the things we humans do to fit in and look cool! I loved the version of "When the Saints Come Marching In" that you posted at the end. I'm torn between wanting to hear more of the music and wanting to hear more from you. Thanks for giving us a bit of both.
My older sisters were teens when the war was on, and I remember them talking about liquid stockings, and Lucky Strikes went to war packaged in an Olive Drab Tin. Were you blushing when talking about the girls being "grateful" for receiving stockings from the Yanks?
When we see these videos we all hope that if we reach 70-something we'll someday be as old, wise, nice, and what is more "with it" as Pete. I'm 27, and I'm damned sure I haven't been "with it" since 1987!
as always great to see you and great hearing your stories. I remember seeing a little house on the prarie show with the painted stockings lol. It's so sweet you still continue talking to your mom although you always did have a big heart and endless love. Great music! Take care!
My grandmother would often tell us of painting stockings during the war. Hadn't heard the one about gravy. I have to wonder if dogs could smell the concoction.
BTW-you are not showing signs of senility. It's great that you still commune with Mum. She probably told you she would always be there for you.
I remember the Chesterfield Jingle from the radio; "Hope says it and Crosby too, Como and Godfrey followthru Lester and Allen, they all tell you, Sound off for Chesterfield, sound of, try a pack of chesterfield, do it, today." Man those ciggerette adds were persuasive to remeber them like 60 some odd years after they were made.
Peter love your vid as always. BTW as for talking to your mom, that is not a sign of becoming senile. I am a lot younger than you and both my parents died a while ago. I do have a quiet chat with my mom more than my dad. I know that they are both there looking out for me. Take care and great visuals btw in the intro.
he he he liquid stocking... he he he Somehow, I can remember my grandma telling tales of her sister standing on the bed while she used black grease pencil to make the "line" down the legs and then go to a fabulous party. Too funny to think that if it rained the "stockings" would be streaked. Personally, I wonder how many guys would have noticed...
YEP! I was right! These videos go GREAT with Sunday morning coffee and cake. And a breakfast burrito. And a cigarette. And another cigarette. And another cup of coffee. And another piece of cake...
I know you barely have time to read all the responses, but I am a 50+ writer living in the DC area in US and I am hooked on the beauty and charm of your blogs. Thank You for being there tp brighten my life!
I'm in a medical field and have had to look at many dead people. I've seen smokers lungs. If you see lungs from smokers, how black and sooty they are, it would be enuff to stop people from smoking. Your lungs never get "cleaner". They start out pink and just get worse.
ditto on the expression you used: "BEES KNEES." I'll bet you know a lot of little words that were popular that have fallen out of use. You bring back the past so that we can appreciate where we are, or should be, & have a more solid foundation for the future, Peter.
LOLZ.. i really wouldnt wanna gree with wat u said cos i tink ill go to hell for tat..and when i say this..seriously old dude NO OFFENCE>.seriously!!..its juz a question .. like.. when r u gonna pass? ...erm..sorry!!
I just wanted to say that your videos are great..we can feel your warmth and it really is something refreshing in this site...thanks a lot for everything Peter...we love u =)
Fantastic Peter. I recognize it as an honor and priviledge to listen to your stories. As a so called young African American limited in his scope of experience and contact with older gentlemen such as yourself. I have a rare opportunity to peer into your genius. It is a pleasure sir!
I just started watching your videos and I am very glad that I found them. I love listening to your stories...they remind me of my grandfather's. You are an inspiration to everybody to show that people aren't limited just because of their age. I hope you continue telling your stories to us. We are lucky to have such intelligence and interesting stories such as yours on YouTube!
Thanks for saying hello. I look foward to seeing your next installment.Just wanted to let you know that I have an MFA in painting and my husband and I are craftspeople handcrafting wood jewelry boxes that we sell all over the US. You are a wonderful human being and we wish you good health.Keep 'em coming!
Well, I'm old enough to remember " leg make-up" and the problem was always getting it on evenly. Many is the time I was in floods of tears because itwas streaky. I never put the " seam ". It got all over one's clothes. Lucky Strike changed color during the war as the green dye was needed. The ad was " Lucky Strike green has gone to war, you will
now see Lucky Strike in its new white package , yes, Lucky Strike Green HAS gone to war." I've made possible mistakes here in the exact wording.
But why are you still rushing against time now that you have a Director account? It can be of any length as long as it is under 100MB, which you can get upto 45 minutes @ 320kbps, which should be fine quality for webcam (record video at 256 and voice at 64). Or upto 20~ minutes at 512kbps for more quality.
Oh Peter, those painted on stockings were also not waterproof! And can you imagine trying to pencil a line up the back of your own leg, and getting it straight? No easy task! You bring back so very many memories for me. Thank you. Keep 'em coming!
During the war, when stockings were at a premium, so women used to simply draw a line up the back of their legs (stockings had a seam up the back). My Mum was in school and if she got a run or a hole in her black school tights (rather than stockings), she used to used to shoeblack to make it look like there were no hole in them.
Just asked Mum about the liquid stocking stuff. Apparently, she tried it once and didn't like it. She got a laugh ovet the idea that some women resorted to using gravy mix!
Damn, you'd think women would've preferred to just go without, rather than use gravy mixes. Thanks for sharing what your Mum said...what a tough time for women to be fashionable in.
Great music and vlog of course. I think its kind of related to age and blues but remember Chuck Berry has just turned 80yo, I wish he would make a channel on here, telling us his stories as well.
Thank you so much for doing these blogs! As you can see, we appreciate it (well, the majority). Love to hear more of your memories, Peter. Keep up the good work.
^ shut up you pillock! You dont have the testicular fortitude to accept you're a sad loser who writes negative remarks to make up for his pathetic little life! I hope you remove his comment geriatric as he is using it as a cheap way to advertise his crappy videos!
I saw the post to which you are referring yesterday, but now that it's been deleted, it looks as though you're being rude to a normal poster! It might help to address the poster by name when you're justifiably telling him off! :)
Come see the light as I tear into your carcass as only a true charismatic legend like myself could.. Thats right I have created a video response to this video. AND I KNOW YOU DON'T HAVE THE TESTICULAR FORTITUDE TO ACCEPT IT SO ALL MUST CLICK MY NAME TO VIEW
Come see the light all faithful youtubians.. come hither
Wonderful intro and, as always, wonderful video. Thanks so much. I wonder if the gravy browning you mentioned was similar to the Kitchen Bouquet my mother used. I can't imagine painting my legs with that. Of course, nowadays women, and some men, use spray-on tanning liquids. Not much different, I suppose, but longer lasting.
Customarily, New Orleans funeral music has a solemn and slow beat as the procession heads to the grave, and a lively one on the way back. Dr. John's version at the end of your clip is in a pre-burial cadence; the popular lively version would be post-burial.
I am so glad that I stumbled across your video! I really enjoyed the stories. This is the stuff you can't find in a book. Thanks! I wish I could get my Grandma to do it.. she talked once about putting her stories all down on tape. Great idea :)
Peter! Always a great show. Much insight. A window into the not too distant past. You're like my grandfather who would tell stories to us as children. You serve as a welcome bridge. Keep the stories rolling.
I love your videos, it took a while to catch up, but it was worth it. I feel that I know your history even better than my fathers. I dont know that much about his childhood. I want to change it, thank you for your inspiration. Dan
Oh goody. I was so glad to see you today. I've been looking every day to hear from you, I feel like a junkie. I love the nylons part. Great to see you.
nice :D love you buddy :) hehe, don't be afraid to make the video a little longer? anyway i cannot wait until we hear about you and your friend camping :D that should be fun, thanks :)!
My Dad is about 8 years older than you, and he flew bombers out of England in WWII. I'm sure he would enjoy hearing your stories, but alas, he refuses to touch a computer.
Your story reminded me of one my Grandmother used to tell me about the war days. When stockings were hard to find, she once put "bluing" on her legs to try to simulate hosiery. It was all well and good, but in Texas in the summer it is very hot. And when she began to perspire...well her most embarrassing moment ensued.
Peter, you're right that smoking was everywhere then. Our gang smoked Lucky's (starting at age 12) and did tap them out like you said. I guess that style was international! The only good thing about the "paint on" stockings was that those ladies did not have to hassle with the garter belt, altough they probably wore a girdle anyway - as even thin people did then . . .
Like a lot of people I started smoking when I was a kid but Quit when my partner got pregnant, that was 14 years ago when I was 25 . Did you manage to quit and if so at what age and was it easy for you?
Great post as always. I did not know that women painted on nylons that long ago. I thought that was a fairly new fad. Goes to show how much I can learn from your stories. Very insightful, luckily my days of wearing nylons are long gone, I hope! Taking care if two boys does not require that sort of dress. The closest I come is putting on a pair of white socks every once in a while:)
Thank you for another great story. It must have been embarrasing indeed for those poor girls ... thank you for telling about it :D Untill next clip ... goodbye!
whats the name of he song that plays at the begining? :p
legmog 1 year ago
I remember my gramma telling me about painting on stockings... i'm kind of glad we don't have the pressure of needing to wear stockings today!! i hate the darn things.
Great video Peter!!!!
a2r2h4 3 years ago
I really appricate listening to your stories.
Much better than a lot of the junk on youtube these days.
Thank you!
zizizzi 4 years ago 2
Hey my Dear Peter, I love that version of "When the Saints" I'll check it out on YouTube if there's the full version of it! I'm still loving your videos! I got up extra early this morning to watch as many as I can! Take care my friend! Nnek@ ;o) xxx
Nneka1963 4 years ago
Oh, you are the "Bees Knees", Peter.
whogoes 4 years ago
I am continually surprised by your musical tastes, Peter! Dr. John?? You just ~rock~ !
Ragedolly 4 years ago
this is my favorite video you have done!!!!
CherryPaton 4 years ago
My grandmother used the liquid stockings as well back in the 40's.
peppermintbandit 4 years ago
Gravy paint! Oh my gosh!! Never heard of it. Thanks for sharing I liked it...syd
pray4syd 5 years ago
Talking to Mom one time, who was born in 1934, I commented that all 5 of her brothers were heavy smokers. She looked at me like - HUH?? - and said "Of course they did. We were at war and they were all in the Army, silly!" And I haven`t heard "The Bee Knees" since my aunt died!
sigridida 5 years ago
Great story Peter! I think life may be simply backwards, we should be old first, and then become young. The naked lady on the pack of camels, brings back very fond memories. Ciao
dckgozenya11 5 years ago
Amazing that in those days smoking underage was much more relaxed and accepted. Very interesting video Peter. Thank u so much.
dazcouz 5 years ago
Talking to Mom one time, who was born in 1934, I commented that all 5 of her brothers were heavy smokers. She looked at me like - HUH?? - and said "Of course they did. We were at war and they were all in the Army, silly!" And I haven`t heard "The Bee Knees" since my aunt died!
sigridida 5 years ago
That song is good!
RockIzHard 5 years ago
Nice song at the end. Thanks for the nylon story.. that was amusing!
finniksa 5 years ago
Thanks for the great stories.
vidular 5 years ago
great video blog as usual peter ,keep them coming,
Maria
mimiraffo 5 years ago
Pete, give me a break, don't hog the tube too much, at 70 I have another quite different story to tell.
Cheers
David.
DavyTop 5 years ago
You're just jelous of Peter.
RockIzHard 5 years ago
Un saludo desde Buenos Aires, Argentina!
Soledad21 5 years ago
This is great!
blueperiod 5 years ago
cool guy
hellkaz 5 years ago
hey your picture is in a magazine from argentina called "viva"
raros77 5 years ago
Great videos, thanks!
ninjainthestreets 5 years ago
I really enjoy your videos and stories. please keep it up and Thanks!
PossumHollowPlayboy 5 years ago
I even have a vintage feeling from listening in, and i'm only 17 years old. Your videos are great geriatric keep it up.
sameo51 5 years ago
My mum died a year ago & I talk to her all the time.Nice to know I'm not alone!You're so lovely.My grandfathers both died when I was tiny.If I could choose a grand dad,you'd be it.So kind,so gentle,so wise,so funny.
lise2006 5 years ago
I think it's awesome that a senior like yourself is so creative.Kudos to you!
lise2006 5 years ago
Where did you go? 5 days is too long inbetween videos!
xMadeInTheUKx 5 years ago
Never mind, Peter, you're great!!!
anggebliemli 5 years ago
man your so borring i mean ffs uve dun like 27 of these !
mamasung 5 years ago
Dear Peter, I've read about your videos in the paper, and this is the first one I've seen - it's brilliant! You are really clever, the way you've put the video together, and it's wonderful to hear you chatting away. I will be looking out for more from you, and will check out your other videos. Well done, keep it up! Jules x
markealy1 5 years ago
Time always wins, but the life modules expended while watching your video blogs is always time well spent. I look forward to your next entry and... might I suggest Tom Waits for your musical consideration...
Life and laughter,
Paunch Line
Paunchline 5 years ago
Oh, the things we humans do to fit in and look cool! I loved the version of "When the Saints Come Marching In" that you posted at the end. I'm torn between wanting to hear more of the music and wanting to hear more from you. Thanks for giving us a bit of both.
natjanel 5 years ago
Thanks again, man. I'm looking forward to hearing about that camping story! :)
With Love,
Jer
Jer1400 5 years ago
Anyone seen Peter? Its not like him to not make a video for four days...
darkzero63 5 years ago
6 days now and i am checking all the time. i am a geriatric junkie no doubt.
threeheadedbaby 5 years ago
Hi, I like your video clip and have rated it as awesome. Please view my clip of some rare Silent Movie Star cigarette cards, 1924
creamofcardstv 5 years ago
keepem! coming old bean .and as for the nasty responces i think u are wise enough to treat them with the contempt that they deserve
ps ..really enjoy your vids
exposeuk 5 years ago
My older sisters were teens when the war was on, and I remember them talking about liquid stockings, and Lucky Strikes went to war packaged in an Olive Drab Tin. Were you blushing when talking about the girls being "grateful" for receiving stockings from the Yanks?
ladymaddy 5 years ago
When we see these videos we all hope that if we reach 70-something we'll someday be as old, wise, nice, and what is more "with it" as Pete. I'm 27, and I'm damned sure I haven't been "with it" since 1987!
blastedflowers 5 years ago
Oh no! That only leaves twenty nine thousand five hundred & forty three
melody41 5 years ago
Only 29,143? How ever will Peter go on?
gogololichan 5 years ago
at first i liked watching your vidios but now you just make too meny, im sorry but i have got unatractive of your vido's i gots to unsubscribe...
redschool 5 years ago
Learn to spell.
darkzero63 5 years ago
im sorry that i dont know how to spell, its not my falt. its just in my Jeans, so please dont say that to people!
redschool 5 years ago
as always great to see you and great hearing your stories. I remember seeing a little house on the prarie show with the painted stockings lol. It's so sweet you still continue talking to your mom although you always did have a big heart and endless love. Great music! Take care!
soulpatrol2007 5 years ago
My grandmother would often tell us of painting stockings during the war. Hadn't heard the one about gravy. I have to wonder if dogs could smell the concoction.
BTW-you are not showing signs of senility. It's great that you still commune with Mum. She probably told you she would always be there for you.
untbunny 5 years ago
I remember the Chesterfield Jingle from the radio; "Hope says it and Crosby too, Como and Godfrey followthru Lester and Allen, they all tell you, Sound off for Chesterfield, sound of, try a pack of chesterfield, do it, today." Man those ciggerette adds were persuasive to remeber them like 60 some odd years after they were made.
Sicamous 5 years ago
Well done Peter, My grandfather was a spitfire engineer in Manchester,Not with us now - I enjoy listening to you
NAVARAOUTLAW 5 years ago
Peter love your vid as always. BTW as for talking to your mom, that is not a sign of becoming senile. I am a lot younger than you and both my parents died a while ago. I do have a quiet chat with my mom more than my dad. I know that they are both there looking out for me. Take care and great visuals btw in the intro.
thanks
gatebee
gatebee 5 years ago
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this bloke is crap what a retard hes a bloody disgrace
makybewhitefoot 5 years ago
and the people bottling at reading in august weren't?
Hastings101 5 years ago
shut up he's awesome!!!
scottlaurenson 5 years ago
my dad has told me of the drawing of the line down the back of the leg but not the rest of the painting..or the graving browning heh heh
shannister 5 years ago
he he he liquid stocking... he he he Somehow, I can remember my grandma telling tales of her sister standing on the bed while she used black grease pencil to make the "line" down the legs and then go to a fabulous party. Too funny to think that if it rained the "stockings" would be streaked. Personally, I wonder how many guys would have noticed...
PhoenixesRose 5 years ago
Thanks Peter for another great video. keep them coming. Liz, oc, ca
Lizslovelys 5 years ago
You made me love you, I didn't want to do it...and all the time you knew it.
MarionRavenwood 5 years ago
great song at the end
fireatmidnight 5 years ago
Great video! ^_^
DevilDante27 5 years ago
Very nice story dude
I found this by mistake and I like the vids.
RShackrat 5 years ago
Peter is the greatest. I just love hearing his stories of life.
It's relaxing sitting down and listening with a cup of coffee or tea and listening to Peter tell of us of his memories :)
yumihitomi 5 years ago
YEP! I was right! These videos go GREAT with Sunday morning coffee and cake. And a breakfast burrito. And a cigarette. And another cigarette. And another cup of coffee. And another piece of cake...
A pleasure as always.
WhiteBeret1 5 years ago
A lot to have in 10 minutes! ))
uncletoby01 5 years ago
I know you barely have time to read all the responses, but I am a 50+ writer living in the DC area in US and I am hooked on the beauty and charm of your blogs. Thank You for being there tp brighten my life!
cyberlioness 5 years ago
I'm in a medical field and have had to look at many dead people. I've seen smokers lungs. If you see lungs from smokers, how black and sooty they are, it would be enuff to stop people from smoking. Your lungs never get "cleaner". They start out pink and just get worse.
theMello99 5 years ago
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damn when's this dude gonna die?
MrMcDick 5 years ago
your a sick twat, why dont you jus go die in a gutter nobody would care!
Peter you rock
robdanproductions 5 years ago
Brando, Pacino and De Niro are the best.
RobohX360 5 years ago
I also love Humphrey Bogart. The greatest filmstar of all time in my opinion. Nice Video Peter :o)
manicalpiggy 5 years ago
ditto on the expression you used: "BEES KNEES." I'll bet you know a lot of little words that were popular that have fallen out of use. You bring back the past so that we can appreciate where we are, or should be, & have a more solid foundation for the future, Peter.
"cat"
dadhiltonmps 5 years ago
i just subscribed to you peter. i think you blogs are fantastic and love listening to your stories. please keep telling!
meggy191 5 years ago
THIS BLOKE IS CRAP
makybewhitefoot 5 years ago
Then why don't you just piss off
Dugald1962 5 years ago
ha.
i love listening to your stories.
aliceex3 5 years ago
"Bee's Knees", that was great...
MrReese1985 5 years ago
After watching all the amateurish crap on YT its always such a treat to watch G27 a REAL YOUTUBE PROFESSIONAL!!!!
LovinSam 5 years ago
I guess every generation has a fixation on nylons and cigarettes at one point in their lives...
Otacon144 5 years ago
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why dont u just die already
deeznuts420blaze 5 years ago
OI BLAZE, U DIE FIRST U ASSHOLE
trahairylegs 5 years ago
LOLZ.. i really wouldnt wanna gree with wat u said cos i tink ill go to hell for tat..and when i say this..seriously old dude NO OFFENCE>.seriously!!..its juz a question .. like.. when r u gonna pass? ...erm..sorry!!
hoochie123 5 years ago
you make smoking sound cool, I think i'll go buy a pack, and start today
eaeaear 5 years ago
hahahahahahahaha good one hahahahahahahahaha everybody smokeeeeee soooo coooool geriatric does it "tobacco's new spokesperson"
deeznuts420blaze 5 years ago
Excellent....I enjoyed it very much
rippled00 5 years ago
Peter:
I just wanted to say that your videos are great..we can feel your warmth and it really is something refreshing in this site...thanks a lot for everything Peter...we love u =)
carlitos126 5 years ago
You are my favouritist person on YouTube....love it so much. You're like the grandpa I never had :D
ArchangelOfCool 5 years ago
Fantastic Peter. I recognize it as an honor and priviledge to listen to your stories. As a so called young African American limited in his scope of experience and contact with older gentlemen such as yourself. I have a rare opportunity to peer into your genius. It is a pleasure sir!
PeaceGod12 5 years ago
Your commentary is pure pleasure Peter!
Abbey7 5 years ago
I just started watching your videos and I am very glad that I found them. I love listening to your stories...they remind me of my grandfather's. You are an inspiration to everybody to show that people aren't limited just because of their age. I hope you continue telling your stories to us. We are lucky to have such intelligence and interesting stories such as yours on YouTube!
mariahhhh 5 years ago
I wish I hadnt fallen so far behind in watching your videos. Always a pleasure to watch. Thank you Peter.
YoSliM 5 years ago
Just got your response Peter - how exciting!!!
Thanks for saying hello. I look foward to seeing your next installment.Just wanted to let you know that I have an MFA in painting and my husband and I are craftspeople handcrafting wood jewelry boxes that we sell all over the US. You are a wonderful human being and we wish you good health.Keep 'em coming!
tbruno153 5 years ago
I just recently started to watch his video and they are very intresting.
RShackrat 5 years ago
ROFL I am not sure how I'd feel if a G.I. gave me a pair of stockings.
RiverBirch1967 5 years ago
Whoa, Lucky Strikes! My dad smoked those.
RiverBirch1967 5 years ago
Well, I'm old enough to remember " leg make-up" and the problem was always getting it on evenly. Many is the time I was in floods of tears because itwas streaky. I never put the " seam ". It got all over one's clothes. Lucky Strike changed color during the war as the green dye was needed. The ad was " Lucky Strike green has gone to war, you will
now see Lucky Strike in its new white package , yes, Lucky Strike Green HAS gone to war." I've made possible mistakes here in the exact wording.
xpatlady31 5 years ago
Did it ever go back to the original packaging?
RiverBirch1967 5 years ago
No, it remained in the package it is now. Before the war, it was a kind of
dark, olivy green. The ad they used was catchy which is why I remember it after all these years.
xpatlady31 5 years ago
Great stuff - LOVE what you do!
DingoBluefoot 5 years ago
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holy shyt yur still aye live plz die
stylesclash7 5 years ago
Dude you don't have to watch his vids. This is a free country.
RShackrat 5 years ago
Thanks for another great video Peter, its really fun listening about what you did during the wartimes...Thankyou:)
littleguy2001 5 years ago
stop being greedy he has millions of fans just be patient
owen402005 5 years ago
Peter - I keep posting comments but never see my name.
would love it if you could just say"hi"
I've been following all your posts and LOVE you!
I wrote before to tell you I am a mom in upsate NY and my dad was a captian in WW ll
wish he was still alive to hear your stories!
tbruno153 5 years ago
Great Peter, loved the Dr John song at the end WOW
warabe53 5 years ago
I talk to my Mom every so often too. She will always be controlling my life as well. Been gone for two years now. Thanks Peter.
LairdRB 5 years ago
Brilliant stuff peter- please keep doing what you do.
redstonic 5 years ago
Fantastic as always and that was a very interesting version of The Saints Go Marching In at the end. I very much liked it, thank you for sharing it.
razelle77 5 years ago
Awesome..
But why are you still rushing against time now that you have a Director account? It can be of any length as long as it is under 100MB, which you can get upto 45 minutes @ 320kbps, which should be fine quality for webcam (record video at 256 and voice at 64). Or upto 20~ minutes at 512kbps for more quality.
Scott00 5 years ago
Oh Peter, those painted on stockings were also not waterproof! And can you imagine trying to pencil a line up the back of your own leg, and getting it straight? No easy task! You bring back so very many memories for me. Thank you. Keep 'em coming!
Granni001 5 years ago
Man, I'd never heard of painted-on stockings before.
Fi5hB8 5 years ago
During the war, when stockings were at a premium, so women used to simply draw a line up the back of their legs (stockings had a seam up the back). My Mum was in school and if she got a run or a hole in her black school tights (rather than stockings), she used to used to shoeblack to make it look like there were no hole in them.
Mudhooks 5 years ago
Just asked Mum about the liquid stocking stuff. Apparently, she tried it once and didn't like it. She got a laugh ovet the idea that some women resorted to using gravy mix!
Mudhooks 5 years ago
Damn, you'd think women would've preferred to just go without, rather than use gravy mixes. Thanks for sharing what your Mum said...what a tough time for women to be fashionable in.
Fi5hB8 5 years ago
Great music and vlog of course. I think its kind of related to age and blues but remember Chuck Berry has just turned 80yo, I wish he would make a channel on here, telling us his stories as well.
badhands22 5 years ago
Can we see a picture of your wife?
Misspoison76 5 years ago
Thank you so much for doing these blogs! As you can see, we appreciate it (well, the majority). Love to hear more of your memories, Peter. Keep up the good work.
StevenJeNova 5 years ago
cool larry rivers picture at the start! -i love his work-
kereru 5 years ago
I talk to people I haven't see n years myself-- even those who've passed on-- it's the only way left to do that.
I never smoked-- I'm allergic to both cigs and alcohol (the strange thing is, I developed the cig allergy shortly after my mother quit smoking).
kirneh001 5 years ago
Nice work keep it up
poddoo 5 years ago
Since smoking wasn't yet considered dangerous, were parents okay with knowing that their children smoked?
browneidegirl 5 years ago
^ shut up you pillock! You dont have the testicular fortitude to accept you're a sad loser who writes negative remarks to make up for his pathetic little life! I hope you remove his comment geriatric as he is using it as a cheap way to advertise his crappy videos!
tbag1234 5 years ago
I saw the post to which you are referring yesterday, but now that it's been deleted, it looks as though you're being rude to a normal poster! It might help to address the poster by name when you're justifiably telling him off! :)
browneidegirl 5 years ago
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mudlap 5 years ago
u fucking dick, the videos are always great, remove your comment!
OWRBtheo 5 years ago
My God your insulting a 70+ year old man my God your a prick.
MattMystrieo 5 years ago
Video stopped after 51 seconds ! Sabotage ?
quietman18 5 years ago
That happends to me on loads of videos glad to know it isen't just me.
MattMystrieo 5 years ago
Wonderful intro and, as always, wonderful video. Thanks so much. I wonder if the gravy browning you mentioned was similar to the Kitchen Bouquet my mother used. I can't imagine painting my legs with that. Of course, nowadays women, and some men, use spray-on tanning liquids. Not much different, I suppose, but longer lasting.
GrammaMe 5 years ago
Customarily, New Orleans funeral music has a solemn and slow beat as the procession heads to the grave, and a lively one on the way back. Dr. John's version at the end of your clip is in a pre-burial cadence; the popular lively version would be post-burial.
DukeStreetBill 5 years ago
I am so glad that I stumbled across your video! I really enjoyed the stories. This is the stuff you can't find in a book. Thanks! I wish I could get my Grandma to do it.. she talked once about putting her stories all down on tape. Great idea :)
Calythia 5 years ago
Peter- you are adorable! Always love your adventures! Always worth my time.
It's so important for people to learn all aspects of history. You are a living historical document!
(paint-on stockings?!? gravy brownings?!? LOL!)
Until next time! XOXOX!
ShortbusMooner 5 years ago
Peter! Always a great show. Much insight. A window into the not too distant past. You're like my grandfather who would tell stories to us as children. You serve as a welcome bridge. Keep the stories rolling.
"cat"
dadhiltonmps 5 years ago
Thank you; I'm subscribing.
iqfrenzy 5 years ago
This was something new to me.. very very interesting!
Two thumbs up (5 stars)
I liked watching this and i must see all the other parts too.
hulchuyou 5 years ago
Thanks again Peter.
greenhornet123 5 years ago
Another great Video Peter.
Just out of interest, do you still smoke?
Cheers.
Sam
samelf 5 years ago
Peter, your videos are like another kind of addiction. Not quiet as dangerous as smoking but rather addictive !
To affliate to my previous speakers: THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN !
loungecouturemichael 5 years ago
Got a kick out of the cigarette story.
coralgarden 5 years ago
When in August?
threeheadedbaby 5 years ago
Peter...what everybody else said!! thank you!!
JOYOUSONEX 5 years ago
Hi Peter
I am from Denmark
I love your videos, it took a while to catch up, but it was worth it. I feel that I know your history even better than my fathers. I dont know that much about his childhood. I want to change it, thank you for your inspiration. Dan
SimplyUS 5 years ago
Oh goody. I was so glad to see you today. I've been looking every day to hear from you, I feel like a junkie. I love the nylons part. Great to see you.
threeheadedbaby 5 years ago
Very nice, Peter! I lived in New Orleans for several years - and loved the Jazz Festival and late night music gigs.
Cheers!
Jamie Babineaux
USA
kbabin1 5 years ago
Keep up the good work Peter, i subscribe to your blog, and think that your blogs are very informative of how times used to be like in the UK
MRbishere 5 years ago
nice :D love you buddy :) hehe, don't be afraid to make the video a little longer? anyway i cannot wait until we hear about you and your friend camping :D that should be fun, thanks :)!
BraDRoBBo 5 years ago
As always Peter, smashing! Thank you!
TrianaE 5 years ago
Thanks again
CymaNova 5 years ago
Ah! There you are. I was begining to worry when we didn't see you for a few days. I agree with Biddle22, I could listen to/watch you forever :).
Webwych 5 years ago
thanks for the blog, seems ages since the last one! Nice to have you back!
N4TH4NJ4Y 5 years ago
Very good,as always.
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ad270186 5 years ago
one of the best videos, you seem happy to remember your childhood, great video
SickForTheCure 5 years ago
That was worth waiting for Peter!!!! Great intro and nice editing, it flowed well.
solorguy 5 years ago
absolutely ... there is no difference between the living and the dead.
w0rldpeace 5 years ago
As always, enjoyed your vid. Thanks.
ff5166 5 years ago
Peter, you're great as usual.
anggebliemli 5 years ago
Excellent blog, sir. Enjoyable to watch as always! Take care.
terihatcherfan 5 years ago
Don't feel like you have to restrict your videos to a time limit, Peter. Honestly, go for as long as you feel like. I'll watch you forever.
Biddle22 5 years ago
I like your stories Peter.
Gravy?! Yikes!!
Biddle22 5 years ago
My Dad is about 8 years older than you, and he flew bombers out of England in WWII. I'm sure he would enjoy hearing your stories, but alas, he refuses to touch a computer.
Your story reminded me of one my Grandmother used to tell me about the war days. When stockings were hard to find, she once put "bluing" on her legs to try to simulate hosiery. It was all well and good, but in Texas in the summer it is very hot. And when she began to perspire...well her most embarrassing moment ensued.
jayess 5 years ago
Peter, you're right that smoking was everywhere then. Our gang smoked Lucky's (starting at age 12) and did tap them out like you said. I guess that style was international! The only good thing about the "paint on" stockings was that those ladies did not have to hassle with the garter belt, altough they probably wore a girdle anyway - as even thin people did then . . .
Peter
mycre 5 years ago
Until next time, sir. Goodbye.
elvaago 5 years ago
Thank you once again.
jmillerav 5 years ago
Enjoyed this one very much and was delighted to see the smile on your face as you spoke about your mother. Thanks again for sharing with us Peter.
swamprat500 5 years ago
Excellent story as always Peter :D
stihlman37 5 years ago
Like a lot of people I started smoking when I was a kid but Quit when my partner got pregnant, that was 14 years ago when I was 25 . Did you manage to quit and if so at what age and was it easy for you?
Spitfire67 5 years ago
Yay Peter rules!
Mikel4321 5 years ago
"Grateful". :D
maxruehl 5 years ago
I love your videos :]
katiedoll16 5 years ago
Great post as always. I did not know that women painted on nylons that long ago. I thought that was a fairly new fad. Goes to show how much I can learn from your stories. Very insightful, luckily my days of wearing nylons are long gone, I hope! Taking care if two boys does not require that sort of dress. The closest I come is putting on a pair of white socks every once in a while:)
rustymoch 5 years ago
xoxox
AuntLissa53 5 years ago
It's amazing how you find a piece of music for every title, good job *thumbs up*
DrFr4g 5 years ago
Very nice peter
Beaver1 5 years ago
nice choice of music. and another great tail.
yxxxx 5 years ago
also your moviemaker skills are improving a well put together first bit
yxxxx 5 years ago
Peter you continue to amaze me with your great stories and music. I am only 12 years your junior and I am enthralled.
Riley in Virginia - U.S.
RAW1939 5 years ago
Peter,
I love you. Your the grandpa for me!
I love your stories, please stay healthy :)
I want you around a long time.
My daughter is 5 and she loves you too!
She says theres grandpa # 3 when can we visit him! LOL!
We all love you man!
Hans / a.k.a. hanserd
hanserd 5 years ago
Thank you so much, Peter, for your stories AND the music. It is all very much appreciated!
wcfields4ever 5 years ago
Another great video, Sir! Love the music as always. (you really are good at choosing great music, I'm always impressed). Like the sweater, too. ;-)
Have you stopped smoking? It's hard to stop, I know from my own experience, so I'd love to know more.
You made my day, as usual. Thanks!!!
nienna from oregon usa
nienna67 5 years ago
Thank you for another great story. It must have been embarrasing indeed for those poor girls ... thank you for telling about it :D Untill next clip ... goodbye!
Roozje44 5 years ago
I like your stories very much :)
Margarita from France
Mikka2007 5 years ago
"L.S. MFT" "L.S. MFT" Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco!! Nice video Peter. See ya around.
guyyouseeonstreet 5 years ago
Hi Peter I just love your videos!
sparten0025 5 years ago