Tall Texas Teen Tales

About the Book

As a poor kid growing up, it was a challenge to have fun and not cost much, if anything. This book is specifically designed to let everybody know that fun doesn’t have a price tag on it if an imagination and a warped sense of humor is part of the equation. Anybody can have a ton of fun, and make lifelong memories without getting into too much trouble. O.K. some of these stories are stretched to the borders of reality, but.................so what? Put yourself in the 60’s and remember some of the stuff you pulled. As we go through the elementary school years, then junior high and high school, the fun gets more sophisticated. This will not be done though without having the “goofy and stupid” element ever present. If the warped sense of humor offends you in anyway, please accept this apology, and consider the source. The magic of the 1960’s along with a small West Texas group of kids is an experience. Please consider the times compared to today’s technology, and society. Back then, parents were to be loved, respected and feared, Nowadays, nobody knows the difference from beating a kid, and spanking a kid. What a shame. Also, there is a section about some of the cars back then. the 50’s and 60’s was the absolute pinnacle of power and beautiful design. Without the 60’s, the muscle cars of the 70’s would not have been born. Without the 60’s, our music of the 70’s and future decades would not have the roots to grow. Hippies, draft dodgers, moon walks, and the whole culture of youth changed drastically then. Teens came out of their controlled environment and grew in many directions. Some good, some not so good. many of the top performers were over-dosing on drugs. But, somehow, we made it through the 60’s no worse for the wear. On the lighter side of growing up, you can now enjoy this era. Either by reading about it first hand, or bringing your own memories and comparing them. Either way, it will be fun, a lot of fun. GET READY TO LAUGH!!!

About the Author

John Chas. Gibson has wrote for two papers as a sports editor. the Ector County News in Odessa, Texas, and the San Marcos, Texas News Letter were short lived but wet the whistle for writing. Gibson's first book published by AuthorHouse, was "the Evolution of the Bible" under the pen name of Jay Charles on Dec. 27, 2006. It is a book that delved into the historical facts of man-made religion. This book is on the lighter side of life, and is designed to make you laugh, and be part of the magical 60's. Gibson spent from 1957, until 1969 in Big Spring, Texas. Then, Went to Dallas, Texas and became the youngest Manager of a 7-11 store anywhere around there. Joined the U.S. Coast guard, and after four years of active duty on a 210' Cutter, and Captain of the Port, Marine Inspection duty, he was an E-5 Bosen. A Boatswain-mate gets to shoot the guns, handle the small boats, land helicopters aboard ship. (an LS0). Also, fly in seaplanes and protect our boarders by the seas. Fly in helocopters, Go out to sea during storms and Hurricanes to save people and vessels. Shore Patrol duty's and many more duty's are involved also.What fun. After serving our country, Gibson went into the small business sector. First bought and sold a small grocery store in Odessa, Texas. Mr. G's Grocery. Then, bought in as a partner of Odessa Vacuum Cleaner Company. There, he learned how to be a Bowjacker. Sold out there and went to Work for Jones Pontiac. Sold cars, and even went in partnership of Norrid Moter Company. While still in Odessa, John then got married, and for a more stable income, went to work for Ron Folk at Basco Chemical and Supply. Became Sales manager and partner there also, but wanted his own business again. He has bought and sold businesses, is a business adviser and consultant. Gibson has given numerous seminars, trade-shows, certification classes. Now, after remarrying, and living life as a mid-sixty year old, it is time to have fun again, and write the adventures of a West Texas redneck kid of the sixties. Enjoy, and get ready to laugh.