1. Don't Drop Anchor Here (Part V)


    Date: 10/3/2015, Categories: Love Stories, Author: flytoomuch, Rating: 7, Source: LushStories

    neighbors from down the street was loudly arguing that the Rolling Stones were “evil” while someone debated him. Other partygoers were waiting for the number one most popular song to be announced. Finally after much teasing and delay from Kasem (a signature delay before he announced the number one song) it turned out to be “Mama Told Me Not to Come” by Three Dog Night. At that point the broadcast got wrapped up. No episode of "AT40" was ever complete without Kasem's trademark signoff. "Keep your feet on the ground, and keep reaching for the stars." This final farewell affirmation was spoken with a soft distinctive lilt to the disc jockey’s voice. Kasem’s signature voice was spoken over the music that would outlast even the show's biggest No. 1 hits: the program's closing theme song, "Shuckatoom," written by James R. Kirk. The music then softened and AT40 faded into local programming, signifying a six-day and 20-hour wait until Casey Kasem would return to do it all over again with a new list of hits. Teens of that era will well recall how long that wait would feel sometimes. As the show ended Ronnie turned to Rob and her friends Tammy and Pamela who were standing nearby. “I really like that fellow. He has a nice program and a nice friendly voice.” Rob nodded in agreement. Dave Palmer was walking close by and interjected. “Yeah well I heard he’s not really American. It’s not right for some immigrant guy to be telling us what American music should be.” Ronnie was used to the ...
    bigotry in her neighborhood and easily deflected Dave towards some people he would have more in common with. She turned back and saw young Rob staring at her husband’s car. They walked over to the driveway and Rob touched his hands to the hood. “Cool car.” Robert was gazing at the blue convertible with that look teenage boys get when looking at cars—or women—that they truly desire. Ronnie giggled a soft feminine giggle. “I never knew you liked cars honey?” Her face beamed and she continued. “Well I guess all boys like cars.” Robert frowned. He didn’t like being teased and called a “boy” by Veronica. He did like being called “honey” however. Ronnie sensed her lover was perturbed. Women have emotional radar that most men lack. She put her hand reassuringly on Robert’s arm and gave his bicep a soft loving squeeze. “Yeah Carl bought it from a guy at work. It’s the ’67 Mustang. The guy wanted to buy the new BOSS Mustang so Carl got a good deal on this one.” Rob smiled and his mind drifted wistfully. “Yeah I wish I could have a car like this one day.” Neither of them had any idea that young Rob would never get to own his Mustang, let alone a classic ’67 convertible. Ronnie did her best to reassure her handsome next-door neighbor. “Don’t worry. You will.” After a short intimate time together they both realized they needed to return to the party or become “noticed”. The July Fourth backyard garden gathering was turning into a great success, but Ronnie still had more fireworks in store ...
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