Memories of Willowdale: A Journey down Memory Lane

🏘️Growing up in Willowdale meant living in a neighborhood with a vast empty space, surrounded by farms and limited development.

🚌Taking the bus home was an adventure, as we were often chased and teased by the farm residents along the way.

👞The last street in Willowdale was a gauntlet, where residents would gather, donning sharp shoes and chewing nails.

❄️The controversy surrounding a gigantic snowman we built in the neighborhood still lingers in our memories.

🚲Our main mode of transportation was bikes, as we would take turns sitting on handlebars and travel long distances to meet.

What was the neighborhood like in Willowdale during your childhood?

—Willowdale was a neighborhood characterized by vast empty spaces, surrounded by farms. Development was limited, and the neighborhood had a unique charm.

Did you have any interesting encounters while taking the bus home?

—Yes, we often encountered residents from the neighboring farms who would chase and tease us as we got off the bus, making for some adventurous and memorable moments.

Tell us more about the controversial snowman. What happened?

—We built a gigantic snowman in the neighborhood, which sparked controversy among the residents. It became a hot topic of discussion and memories of that incident still linger to this day.

How did you get around in the neighborhood?

—Bikes were our main mode of transportation. We would travel long distances by taking turns sitting on each other's handlebars, creating many unforgettable moments and adventures.

What are some of the nostalgic memories you have from growing up in Willowdale?

—We have countless nostalgic memories, from the stark surroundings and farm neighbors to the exciting bus rides and unforgettable encounters with the Willowdale residents. These memories are a treasure from our childhood.

00:01Growing up in Willowdale was characterized by vast empty spaces and limited development.

00:12The last street in Willowdale was a gauntlet, filled with residents donning sharp shoes and chewing nails who would chase and tease us as we got off the bus.

01:36One of the controversies that still lingers in our memories is the gigantic snowman we built in the neighborhood.

02:12Our main mode of transportation in Willowdale was bikes, and we would travel long distances taking turns sitting on handlebars.

03:25After being kicked out of the band, I received a phone call to come back and rejoin.

04:51Panzers was one of the places we performed and enjoyed delicious fries with gravy.

05:46Returning to the church in Willowdale brought back vivid memories of our gigs and adventures in the area.

06:58Panthers, the restaurant, was a spot where we spent our earnings and enjoyed memorable moments together.