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In 1997 I was contacted by
the Manx Museum on the Isle Of Man. I seems that my Great-grandfather
published the 1st atlas of The Isle of Man in 1868. They wanted to know if
I was the Great-grandson of James Woods. Well they had my name and my
number so it seems that I am that person. I have been researching my
family history since then. My Great-grandfather has a biographer named
Alan. He works for the Manx Museum in Douglas. I have been in contact with
Alan for many years so this summer my wife Judy and I had the opportunity
to travel for two weeks to England to see my sister and her family. During
our trip there we spent 4 days on The Isle of Man. Alan acted as our
guide. The Island is one of the most unusual places I have ever been. The
air is so free of toxins and pollutants. Right away you can feel the
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Writing
GARRISON MUSIC
was something that I had been thinking about for sometime. My experiences with
THE GARRISON helped to shape who I am and what kind of person I have become.
This song is for those who I grew up with; it is about my friends.
Going to Scott’s house after school was the thing we did.
He was “The Fonz” for many of us. Usually you would see someone during class and
the message was passed on to meet there. At Scott’s we would munch on something,
listen to music and talk about life and the meaning of it all. There were these
notebooks; the kind with the wire running down the sides. They were always lying
around to write random thoughts in or start a new story , then pass around for
others to add to. I had started a story once and after a few read what I had
written the consensus was it was too boring and it was scratched. I kept trying
though.
I first met Nick in 9th grade. He and Bruce
Basford were into playing on their acoustics. I hadn’t started playing yet, but
knew that I wanted to be part of this. There was a dance and they were slated
to play. I had heard them practice, as part of their set they were going do a
few love songs by the BEE GEES. As they were playing, Nick had to stop. He
either forgot the words or something. I don’t think they finished. Nick has
never been the same about playing out since then.
Sometime in the 10th grade Nick got a Fender
Telecaster. It was painted blue paisley. It was the most beautiful thing I had
ever seen. It sounded so cool.
Marc and I shared a love for women. We always were
checking them out and thinking about them. He dated Sue….I dated her best friend
from Cleveland, Judy. What a summer that was! Uncle Albert, sailing, cigars and
Put-in-Bay. Cedar Point, Miss Heart of Ohio judges room!!! My Dad flying across
Cedar Point’s parking lot coming to pick us up after we overslept and missed him
the first time.
Most of all I remember thinking that we had each other and
all the time in the world. I was a lucky guy to have friends like these guys;
brothers for life.
“Garrison Music, Garrison Movies, Just a memory in the
making. “
Chip Woods
GARRISON MUSIC
Lets meet at Scotts house after
school
Hanging with him just feels so cool
You look for Blackford in science class
We’ll get together and have a blast!!
I saw Shannon after lunch
He’s telling Kim and they’ll be there too.
GARRISON MUSIC..GARRISON MOVIES
IT’S JUST A MEMORY IN THE MAKING
We’ll play some tunes Get something to eat
Write in the notebooks, that’s kinda neat
I got an idea for a bran new story
This time I promise it won’t be so boring….
GARRISON MUSIC..GARRISON MOVIES
IT’S JUST A MEMORY IN THE MAKING
I heard Nick gotta new guitar
If he keeps playin, he’ll be a star!!
He and Basford are the band for the dance.
Yeah, singing love songs is part of their plan.
GARRISON MUSIC..GARRISON MOVIES
IT’S JUST A MEMORY IN THE MAKING
GARRISON MUSIC..GARRISON MOVIES
IT’S JUST A MEMORY IN THE MAKING
BRIDGE We’ve got time here
All
the time we need
We’ve got time here
All the time we please
We’re gonna go to the drive in movie
Marc will take Sue I’m taking Judy
We’re gonna go see easy Rider
Hopper looks great ridin that Harley
Sometimes I just can’t believe
Being to together is just what I need..
GARRISON MUSIC..GARRISON MOVIES
IT’S JUST A MEMORY IN THE MAKING
GARRISON MUSIC..GARRISON MOVIES
IT’S JUST A MEMORY IN THE MAKING
GARRISON MUSIC..GARRISON MOVIES
IT’S
JUST A MEMORY IN THE MAKING
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