I found a Picture of Me From Exactly 40 Years Ago

[@arbutuswatcher]

That was a nice trip down memory lane. You've come a long way Steve, and I think it's safe to say, your mom would be proud of her youngest boy, & all of his accomplishments along the way. Here's to the next 40-years, and many more memories to make! Merry Christmas, & have a Safe & Happy New Year. :)

[@56Spookdog]

My mom was very good at identifying person/place/location/date in the photo albums I’m so glad she did it.

[@KristopherBel]

@@beadyeye2312 what a great gift 🎁

[@jayrock2112]

Mom's are the best

[@josephcote6120]

When my wife's grandma passed we found two big suitcases in her house packed with photographs. Some as far back as when she was a little kid in Oklahoma in the 1920 up to when she passed in 1989. Wife's mom and her three uncles spent a good number of days looking through those pictures, only marks were where some photos had the date they were printed on them. And it was tough. Most of them they couldn't figure out, or maybe a guess like "That looks like the Colorado house's back yard." A lot of that could have been avoided, but that's not how grandma rolled.

[@ChaiLatte13]

That's awesome Bill. I always tell people to write the names of people in the photo even if it's obvious to you now, it won't be to those alive in a few decades.

[@56Spookdog]

@@beadyeye2312 I think my mom picked it from my grandmothers we have some photos dating back to the 1800s mom started doing it in 1950 when mom and dad got married, they are wonderful and jog so many memories.

[@JSonder143]

My grandmother had a closet full of photo albums. Everyone always sat and went through the photo albums dating back to the 50’s. When she passed my aunts went through the albums and mailed every photo to each family member that they were in.

[@paulh2981]

I love the subject of this video. Especially on Christmas. Heartwarming. After my dad passed away, my sister and I were removing personal items before the estate sale. One of them was a framed photo of my grandmother (dad's mom) gave my dad of him at around age 1 or so, at his first haircut, with a lock of his hair taped to the photo. I was carrying too much and accidentally dropped it. The frame came apart but the photo wasn't damaged, however I saw something that had been slipped into the frame behind the photo. It was a letter my dad wrote to his mom when he was 8 and she was working several hundred miles away (It was during WW2 and there was a worker shortage) telling her what he wanted for Christmas. I wondered if my dad ever knew that letter was in there.

[@janetschmitt6760]

That brings back memories of my budget busting AMC Pacer. I didn't earn much as a file clerk at an insurance claims office, and that car, while great to drive, was constantly needing all the failing Ford parts replaced. After bumming rides for nearly a month, and having paid for a fuel pump, and various other parts as solutions to the reoccurring problem of the engine just cutting out while going down the road, restarting impossible, I wound up calling KDKA radio’s Call For Action help line to get the mechanics to fix my car. It worked! Turns out, it was rust inside the gas tank clogging up the filters. It was amazing how quickly the problem was solved after the station stepped in for me. It was tough being a young woman dealing with mechanics back then. Thanks to your mum for today's story, and, Merry Christmas 🎄.

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Love the t-shirt! Always nice to see those old pictures that we've all forgotten about. Stay safe Steve!

[@darksu6947]

Never forgetti mom's spaghetti

[@tayzonday]

I was six months and thirteen days old when you took that photo. I own AKG K240 II headphones today. I didn’t realize the model was such a classic.

[@phillycheesetake]

Wait, you're 40?

[@veronly2]

Holy shit what’s up Tay thanks for your existence and what you do!

[@RetroArcStudios]

yo look who dropped in! had no idea you followed this channel. Love your works. any plans to drop a new vid soon?

[@Jultsu]

God damn getting deja-vu seeing you on this channel as well!

[@leighanneboles6609]

Thanks for sharing your memories Steve! (As a private duty nurse, I worked every holiday for 10 years straight) It's great to look back at those old photos.

[@johnme7049]

Steve, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. My deepest condolences. If you mentioned it before I had missed it. May fond memories guide you to peace.

[@kendebusk2540]

Excellent! I worked for a couple years at a small AM radio station from '71-'76 with time off for a couple years military service (I got drafted!) during the tail of the Vietnam War. I did learn a lot not just about radio but about balancing going to school on GI Bill benefits of $270/month in 1975 and working one shift each weekend day at the station. Independence is the lesson you and I both learned from radio.

[@MJCLAXDEN]

That was a lovely homage to your Mom! Moms rock! She'd be so proud of you! Mom's have a way of making keepsakes out of things we think of as insignificant at the time.

[@markspencerlogan]

You reminded me of when I was stationed at the former Empire Air Force Station (now part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes property with an FAA radar on site). There were land lines that communicated data to higher headquarters that would occasionally be interrupted by severe weather and we would have to reconnect via a patch panel. When one re-established contact, one would get a recording from a switching station that said “This is Roscommon Michigan; half way between Hell and Paradise “.

[@corssecurity]

Merry Christmas Steve. Hope you are having a great day and have better things to do than talk to us. Thank you for posting. Especially those of us who are working. My condolences on your mother's posting. Being the youngest usually means hand me downs. Could be worse. You could have five older sisters.

[@jerryodell1168]

That picture was taken when I was 40 years old. My wife and I listened to the nearby stations and WJR Detroit when we lived in Melvin, Michigan in the thumb of Michigan. Melvin was so small then, people would count the number of people, number of dogs and cats, and the two giant work horses in a field across from our house when saying how many lived there. They were proud of the fact there was a very good golf course east of the village. People from Detroit area and from Canada would visit just to play golf there.

[@jamesbael6255]

Your people committed census fraud. Welcome to jail.

[@writerinfact1768]

The smallest place I ever lived counted the number of people, dogs, cats, and chickens - there was an egg farm at the top of the hill. And 2 stop signs, one at each end of "town."

[@Redbaron3314733]

Beautiful story Steve. We're the same age and I hope this story inspires some younger listeners to sit down with their parents and go through those old photo albums because time slips away before you know it. Merry Christmas!

[@jphickory522]

Bless your Mom for caring and organizing your family history. Merry Christmas

[@corringhamdepot4434]

I still remember the feeling the first time I opened my cupboard in the self catering kitchen at college, and found it was empty, because I hadn't done any shopping. That's getting on for nearly 50 years ago now. That's also where I first learnt how to make a meal out of whatever odd bits happened to be left in the cupboard. 🙂

[@groermaik]

Hundo, unfolded, under the drivers side front wheel of the Tucker '48, on the left side top of the main cabinet. 28.

[@just_another_Joe]

Great story, Steve. Thinking back, on that same day, I was within my first year of being in the Marine Corps. It was the first of many years being away from my family during Christmas. Was definitely missing them, but I got by. Merry Christmas, Steve!

[@robertcampain612]

I always learn something from your videos. I appreciate the insight that you impart! Thank you! Merry Christmas, Steve!!

[@dianemilligan3839]

I used to love listening to the radio when I was a young teenager. Met several disc jockeys over the years, even one with his wife and children. We became good friends at the time. Great memories! ❤

[@ADHJkvsNgsMBbTQe]

Memories worth saving. A priceless Christmas present - a mother’s love and admiration presented as a time capsule in the form of those albums. Thank you for sharing.

[@inanyminute8607]

I think every mom has the intentions to organize the family photos. Kudos to your mom for getting it done. I’m trying to figure out how many different formats our photos are on. Wishing I had printed them off instead of keeping them on disc etc.

[@groermaik]

Great memory. Happy Christmas! When I worked at WION, we'd do a morning Christmas party show. The town would come in, bring goodies and drinks. Christmas music, gifts, jokes and much laughter. Ahh...memories.

[@Dont_Tread_On_Me]

Merry Christmas Steve!

[@DovieRuthAuthor]

Thanks for sharing, Steve. My mother passed in July so I’m also going through a house full of old photos and memorabilia. Blessings to you and yours.

[@AeroGuy07]

Merry Christmas Steve! It's been too cold for me to plow my driveway. The hard times in my life have taught me more than the easy times, but they also taught me to appreciate the easy times more.

[@jhutt3486]

Merry Christmas. Thanks for the good content

[@bluelady214]

Merry Christmas, Steve, and followers.

[@lynncrossway1488]

Great story!! I have a friend who's grandson (19) has the perfect voice and personality for radio I'm going to show him this as motivation!! Also I have a close friend who owns an independent radio station in NE Florida!! Maybe he'll intern to learn!! Keep the stories coming!! Merry Christmas Steve!! 👍😎🍻

[@lynncrossway1488]

Ps I used to do commercials for a local Chrysler dealer years ago

[@richardburke6902]

Hey Steve. Thanks for sharing your 40 year old picture. I am of the opinion that we learn something in every stage of life and that all our experiences (whether positive or negative) have brought us to where we are today.

[@hollynn212]

merry christmas man, made me think of my mom and some memories from my childhood. i miss my mom and think of her often. In 1982 i was negative 1 year old lol. i was the yougest by a decent stretch my, the sibling closet to me is almost 9 years older. Alot has changed since the 80s and 90ssome things better sone things not so much, but sometimes I wish i could go back and experience it again knowing how much those times would meant to me in the future. And for anyone who still has thei mom in their life to make sure you tell her you love her and dont take for granted that theyll be there tomorrow because one day in the future there wont be.

[@wimpow]

Thanks for sharing, Steve. Brings back memories. Completely different memories, but somehow similar memories.

[@jilbertb]

Too funny, I worked at WABX too! B4 your time obviously, 1978, I was a "monitor" - I listened to 'RIF, wrote the songs and commercials down and ran them into the Program Dir. Fun times!

[@teresajones9367]

Merry Christmas Steve, to you and those of your heart. I hope the weather changes for the better there. Cheers from Vancouver BC 😊😊

[@gkvogt]

Merry Christmas Steve. Memories help us to get through the tough times.

[@amelierenoncule]

Pleasant, enjoyable & Instructive, mon ami. God bless.

[@DePaul31]

Merry Christmas Steve. Thanks for all you do to keep us informed!

[@spitfire_2]

Great photo, Steve! I’m glad you found it.

[@mikegillmore8175]

Thank you, Steve , for bringing a couple of similar times to my remembrance. There are stories there that I should record for my children and grandchildren. BTW, I worked at KTVA-TV 11 in Anchorage after I separated from the Army. At KTVA, it was like working at WKRP. Was WLEW like that, too.

[@pivvittle6003]

What a fun story 🙂 LOVE THE SHIRT! Merry Christmas ❄️🎄

[@neeterdave]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you and yours!🎁☃️

[@gailwatson4927]

How cool is that. I am glad your mom kept them.

[@spacemissing]

I'm 63 now. If I went back 30 years I would be in a much better position financially and in numerous other ways.

[@roberthodgins8856]

Merry Christmas Steve. Be safe in this weather.

[@marknesselhaus4376]

Merry Christmas Steve and to your family. First off I love the T-Shirt although I go back even further than those items ;-) Oh yes, looking at old photos of myself kind of evokes the same memories and feelings. The main thing is that 40 years ago for me meant that I had a head of hair 🙂

[@richardlarson2969]

That's a cool story. Also, condolences about your mom. I can relate to exactly what you are saying when you talk about how your lifes pathway had some common threads and how experiences built on one another to get you where you are today. It was the same for me. I did some grunt jobs but in doing so I gained experience that made me much more successful in jobs later in life. It was because I had that knowledge and experiences that I could excel. It does kind of make a person think that things happen for a reason.

[@bugalaman]

Fantastic story, Steve. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.

[@AFloridaSon]

I always love your stories, Steve. It's good when there's visuals. I hope your Christmas is going good.

[@BarneyLeith]

Great to hear something of your story, Steve. Thanks for sharing.

[@PierreaSweedieCat]

Merry and Happy to you, too Steve! LLAP!

[@zmarko]

As a radio guy myself, I love old radio stories. Great story, Steve. My condolences on the passing of your mother. Have a safe and happy new year!

[@michaelrubbo7467]

Thank you for this heart-warming sort of Xmas story about your early days. I was a 15 year old in the UP working part time, delivering papers, and going to high school. Like you , it is a time I remember fondly for the lessons it taught me and the time I spent with family. Simple life, happy life.

[@studentaccount4354]

Sorry about your mom. I am one of six girls..not the youngest. Merry Christmas. 💞What a precious gift your mom made a scrapbook of cherished memories.

[@timothymorris1925]

Thank you for sharing Steve.

[@defuller1]

Thanks for sharing your memories, Steve! Merry Christmas!

[@A216090]

Thank you Steve for the memories. It was an awesome addition to my Christmas. Merry Christmas to you and thank you for all you do.

[@hbodiver]

Merry Christmas Steve from Nashville

[@landshass2849]

When you took that picture, my dad was enjoying his 1982 brand new REAR wheel drive Toyota Corolla. Yes 2 years prior to switching to FWD. It Was our first car with a cassette player.

[@jmfranklin]

Nice looking kid!!! My father passed 24 years ago, Jan '99, and my mother passed last Jan '22 (all six of us hate January now). We are still trying to go through photos that my parents had in boxes. My brother is digitalizing them now and we are trying to figure out who every one is...

[@ncdogg425]

Merry Christmas

[@libertybaptistchurch9122]

Brings back memories of my first radio job in 1971. Spent one winter in Kapuskasing, Ontario, Canada. It's so far north that General Motors did (and still does) their cold weather testing there.

[@steveseattle140]

What a great story! Thanks Steve

[@Telcomvic]

Merry Christmas. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@josueveguilla9069]

Merry Christmas to you, too, Steve Lehto 🎄

[@crystalb410]

Merry Christmas! 🎄 I look forward to your videos every day.

[@robertscranton2358]

Viewed this video 0n 1/1/23.... Interesting how I found it immediately after talking with my wife about graduating 50 years ago. The youngest of "4 boys", your story ang your experiences are not much different than my own and yet at the other end of the country. Thank you for the "walk down memory lane" (first job, out on my own, not money, etc.). 👍👍

[@Mrinspectorpurple]

Great personal story. Enjoyed it. 65 year old here.

[@kpw84u2]

Love the pic and the remembrances... am also going through old pics from way back after the recent passing of my father. It is a therapeutic process.

[@juresichj]

This was lovely. Thank you.

[@jlcougilljr]

Great memory Steve and Merry Christmas to you sir! god bless mothers-they save all those memories

[@averywatlington5263]

Great video, Steve! ))) That's awesome, lol.. It's great that you can laugh about yourself..

[@billmcmahon2211]

As a group home direct care staff, I think I've worked 90% of the holidays since 1988. I worked Christmas eve and Christmas day this year but because we work every other weekend, I'm off for New Years eve and New Years day.

[@LouT1501]

Thanks for sharing your memories. Merry Christmas from Shedd, Oregon. (Our town is named for Captain Frank Shedd of the Union Army, and was founded in 1869.)

[@thomasarmbruster1743]

Still love the 240's. Just got a new pair after wearing the previous two out.

[@angelarthrasher]

Such a great feeling to look back at old pics and reminisce! Was waiting for one of you as a lil lad. Shirt was perfect for the chat today as well !! Merry Christmas!!

[@sylviamckenna8687]

Merry Christmas Sir - I hope you have a wonderful day

[@idristaylor5093]

Ben is inspecting the front left wheel of the Tucker.

[@Absaalookemensch]

You were handsome when you were young. Thankfully you've kept your looks :) Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@maggieg5719]

Steve is still handsome!!!😍

[@Absaalookemensch]

@@maggieg5719 And he's kept his hair too :)

[@terrancecoard388]

Merry Christmas...I had some tough, lean times but they were fleeting and I learned form it. Life is great!

[@loueckert4970]

What a life Steve, thanks for sharing... Merry Christmas to you and to all.

[@68Peeler]

Excellent explanation on growing up and struggling at a young age 👍!!

[@yasharahla-asaisrael255]

yes and thanks, u are a friend and brother to alot of ur viewers

[@andrewharrison1194]

Nice! Merry Christmas Mr Lehto and everyone else. :o)

[@hhholsteiners]

The very moment I left for freshman year in college, my mom converted my bedroom into a locked walk in closet. And I was an only child!

[@TheAmos1]

Merry Christmas really enjoy your videos thank you

[@oldbutnotdead1]

Merry Christmas Steve. Hoping all of your family and friends have a wonderful day and are safe and warm. Also, thanks for wearing that T-Shirt. Now have some ordered for both hubby and I :)

[@MeRia035]

Merry Christmas to you & yours Mr. Lehto 🧡🎄🧡 It's freezing here in Minnesota too ☃️

[@adwenb]

My first time leaving the comfort of home was moving from Sioux Falls, SD to Denver to attend NEI tech school and work full time to afford it. Had just turned 18, grew up quickly.

[@OvelNick]

I used to use Hell, Michigan as a work around to cuss when I was a kid. 😁 'Dang! It's cold as Hell outside Grandma!' Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays!

[@wgmbh1]

You are a great speaker I really appreciate and enjoy your video’s. Merry Christmas Steve

[@chefbillybaroo2056]

Merry Christmas Steve to you and yours, your mom threw good pups…….🎄

[@BrianFullerton]

A Festivus for the rest of us!

[@Embermist69]

Merry Christmas to you and your family Steve. And to everyone else who is reading this, or whatever you may celebrate.

[@frank-ui4bu]

Merry Christmas! I'm really happy you're doing this.

[@ae1tpa92gwtom2]

COOL Story Steve I worked at a station in Maine Also AM 1340 WDME, while in High School, same time frame, was a blast, cheers n Merry Christmas

[@charlesestes7082]

Merry Christmas Steve! You are so right about early experiences. I regret very little, it all had a part in shaping who I am today and I kind of like me. lol

[@charlesestes7082]

We're pretty close in age, I'm 62.

[@georges8348]

Condolences on your loss.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

That’s a great story, Steve. Merry Christmas!

[@petermcmurray2807]

Thank you. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Remembering my learning adventures - Spaghetti came in tomato sauce and tins in England 1962. I Bought this stuff being adventurous long thin sticks no packet instructions like today. Everything was boiled to death from cold in those days. So into cold water, gas high, 30 minutes later I had invented glue totally impossible to remove - pan into the bin .