Nice story, John! I noticed right away that was the OSU campus and the big arch and gates on Madison (is it still there?) Like you, I launched my daughter to college, ASU in my case, even though I tried to get her to attend OSU, near family support. We drove her down from Minnesota to Tempe, helped her unpack into her dorm room, went and…
Nice story, John! I noticed right away that was the OSU campus and the big arch and gates on Madison (is it still there?) Like you, I launched my daughter to college, ASU in my case, even though I tried to get her to attend OSU, near family support. We drove her down from Minnesota to Tempe, helped her unpack into her dorm room, went and bought the necessities of modern dorm life at Target (a TV, a small refrigerator, some shelving and room supplies), met her roommate, went out to dinner with her roommate and her mother (the girl's brother happened to be in the final rounds of American Idol, so that was fun conversation), and then, the next day, drove home. I don't remember tearing up, we came back for Parent's weekend six weeks later, so it was not a long goodbye. My daughter doesn't do anything by the books, and so the next 5 or 6 years had many interesting twists and turns. Now she is married with three kids and another on the way. I did tear up at her wedding. That was truly the time I had to let go and give her to her husband, who has turned out great. I admit, launching my daughter was much tougher than my son. I think Dad's just naturally expect the boy to take care of himself, but have always been the protector for their daughters. It is very tough to let go.
Yep Brian you nailed it. So tough to send my daughter off, always wanting to protect her. On the other hand, it was almost a relief to have my son move out before we strangled each other!! Lol
Different situations but both turned out just fine.
Yes, some guys had really nice wood (real wood) paneling. I hear there is a sauna in the building now after a much needed remodel…as I recall, we were lucky to have hot water in the showers. I made lasting friendships with some of the guys on my floor. And because of the unique look of the building, it is often showed on tv during breaks in football telecasts. I even saw a picture of it used on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” once when they lampooned a college story to laugh about.
Great catch.... on my 2nd look, it was Weatherford Hall (where I was going to stay my freshman year until I decided to pledge a fraternity). The gates and arch on Madison on the east side of the campus are gone now. They were there when I was in school, but that was 50 years ago. Time changes everything.
Nice story, John! I noticed right away that was the OSU campus and the big arch and gates on Madison (is it still there?) Like you, I launched my daughter to college, ASU in my case, even though I tried to get her to attend OSU, near family support. We drove her down from Minnesota to Tempe, helped her unpack into her dorm room, went and bought the necessities of modern dorm life at Target (a TV, a small refrigerator, some shelving and room supplies), met her roommate, went out to dinner with her roommate and her mother (the girl's brother happened to be in the final rounds of American Idol, so that was fun conversation), and then, the next day, drove home. I don't remember tearing up, we came back for Parent's weekend six weeks later, so it was not a long goodbye. My daughter doesn't do anything by the books, and so the next 5 or 6 years had many interesting twists and turns. Now she is married with three kids and another on the way. I did tear up at her wedding. That was truly the time I had to let go and give her to her husband, who has turned out great. I admit, launching my daughter was much tougher than my son. I think Dad's just naturally expect the boy to take care of himself, but have always been the protector for their daughters. It is very tough to let go.
Yep Brian you nailed it. So tough to send my daughter off, always wanting to protect her. On the other hand, it was almost a relief to have my son move out before we strangled each other!! Lol
Different situations but both turned out just fine.
Weatherford Hall. So unique, great backdrop for photographs! I lived there my Freshman and Sophomore years…back in the last century.
Wanna feel old? Say last millennium!
Same here! The Weatherford year was great, got to build my own room, literally.
Yes, some guys had really nice wood (real wood) paneling. I hear there is a sauna in the building now after a much needed remodel…as I recall, we were lucky to have hot water in the showers. I made lasting friendships with some of the guys on my floor. And because of the unique look of the building, it is often showed on tv during breaks in football telecasts. I even saw a picture of it used on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update” once when they lampooned a college story to laugh about.
Great catch.... on my 2nd look, it was Weatherford Hall (where I was going to stay my freshman year until I decided to pledge a fraternity). The gates and arch on Madison on the east side of the campus are gone now. They were there when I was in school, but that was 50 years ago. Time changes everything.