Woodstock, candles and tons of hippies

As a little kid I spent many summers and several winters in Woodstock New York. I was there during  the famous music festival, which was really in Bethel, New York. I was not allowed to go, I was too young, so my parents said. My very cool Jesus look alike uncle went and told me all about it.  Woodstock is a very special place for me. It is one of the few places that bring back vivid memories that are all good. I may be part hippie today because of this amazing place and "groovy" people. Old hippies and baby hippies all over the town still. I am at total peace being there.

There was a small drip candle at the candle store "Candlestock" in town, maybe it was a foot high when I was "little hippie." I loved that candle so much. Watched it grow each year, bigger and bigger. Soon it towered over me. I tried to make my own drip candles. They never reached a good size before I would throw them out losing patience with the mess I had made. I almost burnt my house down with them. My mother was not home and my father never told anyone about it. He just made me paint the entire kitchen to cover the burns. 

This special candle has been growing  for many years.  Now the candle touches the ceiling of the store. I love to go check on it every once in a while to say,  "hi remember me"?

I knew you when you were just a flickering light. 

 

At 4:00 a drum circle started. This drum party was really fun.  People just banged away for hours. Most of the women drummers had very defined and muscular arms. Maybe I will pick this up as a new hobby and give up weights one day. These people were into their drumming. Never picking their heads up for a minute. The sound was intoxicating.

The man in the middle of the drummers (photo below) appeared to be the conductor and then I realized he just liked to  dance and lose himself (if he were not already lost from living through the 60's). Very trippy.

 

There was a serious scene going on. The energy was funky comadina video link. No drinking or drugs that I could see. A natural high? Sounds like an oxymoron to me. This is Woodstock, What else would one expect.

There was a woman in a long purple dress. She had to be at least 80 years old. Dancing around and moving to the beat. She is the original hippie. The hippie of all hippies. Maybe the first one ever to grace the planet. Her long white beard scared me though. Could cause really frightening dreams. I loved her no matter what, unconditional love. She is a true pioneer and a kindred spirit. I wanted to give her a big kiss, but I did not want to freak anyone out, not that I ever could in a place like this.

Great memories.

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[Richie]

Woodstock -- Indeed ** ...... Did u' ever pass by the Band's Big Pink House ?? Now that was a groove place for Levi Helm -- Rick Danko -- Robbie -- Garth == and other assorted musical characters -- up Bethel way -- including Bobby Zimmerman -- and Mr Grossman .. The Weight was played there often .... Come visit my site to see a clip of vintage Danko -- Joplin -- and brother Jerry -- unwinding ... circa -- the Woodstock Musical era -- out on the other Canadian Coast ---- Watch out for the fumes that still linger from those days -- 40 years ago...

Richie

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