A Luv Story of Old Trucks, Fast Cars and Rock n Roll

By Roger Curley
June 29, 2025

Our Luv Story

We both live in the beautiful countryside of the Bayou state not far apart but did not know one another. I had a mailbox across the road in front of my house that had gotten knocked over and decided to not replace it but to get me a PO Box at the local post office. One day shortly thereafter, I met this gentleman that was easy to chat with and we talked for 20 to 30 minutes about common interest. After I left, I thought what a good conversation.

Much to my unknowing, I caught his eye. Rodney said he thought, “She is the kind of woman I want”! We did not know one another’s name, so he had to ask the Post Master to find mine out. He then started the task of finding out my phone number and giving me a call. We chatted a couple of hours this time and agreed on a date the next night.

When he arrived I was working on an old wore out electric heater (It was January) that should of been thrown away years before, but yes, I am sometimes a little bit too frugal. We laughed and he attempted the fix the heater and then we both agreed it should be discarded. Too late to go get a bit to eat, I offered him a grilled cheese and bowl of Ramen noodle soup. (one of my favorite cold night meals to this day). We ate and talked for a number of hours.

After he went home, I thought how nice he was and that I really enjoyed his company. My daughter told me he would never want to come back after he had to work on a heater and get noodles and sandwich. I reminded her that was me! The next morning, I sent a text telling him what a nice evening I had with him. He then asked to come back that night and I agreed with a snap.

Since that night we saw one another everyday he wasn’t gone off to work. I was retired and he was semi-retired, we decided we did not like the days apart, so he completely retired and came home. We have not been apart since.

Rodney and I share a love for old trucks, fast cars and rock n roll. Each date, he would select a song to express his feelings for me. It was so special and still is since he plays songs to speak his thoughts and love for me. He truly is a rare find and I love him.

Our love is special to both of us. We know we are soul mates even though it took us many years to find one another and plan on being right by one another’s side forever and a day.