Drive-In Intermission
Yes, drive-ins still exist in some parts.61 total reviews
Comment from Dorothy Farrell
Hi Sis, I really like this five line piece of writing. It is poetic, and sounds convincing although you call it General poetry. When I saw the picture, before I opened up your page, I was asking myself "Do they still have open air drive-ins in US? You answered my question! I do remember racing to get to the swing before whoever it was I was with - a long time ago. Good read and great picture. Hope you have a good Christmas! Regards Dorothy
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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Hi Sis, I really like this five line piece of writing. It is poetic, and sounds convincing although you call it General poetry. When I saw the picture, before I opened up your page, I was asking myself "Do they still have open air drive-ins in US? You answered my question! I do remember racing to get to the swing before whoever it was I was with - a long time ago. Good read and great picture. Hope you have a good Christmas! Regards Dorothy
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Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Yes, Dorothy! While drive-ins in the US are few and far between, I am fortunate that I have the Solano Drive-In thirty minutes from home. I am glad my poem sparked your memories of racing to the swing. Thank you for your review.
Comment from An Awakened Heart
Excellent piece It really reminds me of my childhood. We take imagination where we ma, and live it wholeheartedly in the environment we grow up in.
I like the line " Through groves of talking metal trees". Excellent imagery.
Thank you.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Excellent piece It really reminds me of my childhood. We take imagination where we ma, and live it wholeheartedly in the environment we grow up in.
I like the line " Through groves of talking metal trees". Excellent imagery.
Thank you.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thank you, An Awakened Heart, for your review of my poem and compliments on its imagery. I wanted my poem to evoke the imagination I had at such a magical place. Thanks again.
Comment from Zue65
What an excellent poem. It may be short but it packs a lot of message about life in the jungle city, and I enjoyed reading your poem. The words chosen reinforced the imagery of your poem.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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What an excellent poem. It may be short but it packs a lot of message about life in the jungle city, and I enjoyed reading your poem. The words chosen reinforced the imagery of your poem.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Thank you, nassus1957, for your review. I am glad my poem packed a lot of message and imagery. Thanks for enjoying it.
Comment from Asem.inspirations
Hello Andre: Wow, drive ins! I have never been to a drive in. I've seen them on TV but I guess I was under the impression that they existed many, many years ago. I do love your poem though. I love the choice of words used to describe the scene of the drive in: Asphalt sand dunes, groves of talking metal trees, and the lone playground swings. These words really give your poem the jazziness that it is.
I didn't think there were any around bur especially in New York but I googled the below information. To my surprise there are still about 28 here in NY. This would be something I might really enjoy doing. I may look to watch a movie this way just for the experience. Thank you for sharing this information. It made me curious
New York Drive-Ins - Although New York state was one of the first 10 states to host a drive-in theater (the first one opened in NY in 1938 on Long Island), the Empire State was still a late bloomer for drive-ins. Generally, across America, the peak years for drive-in theaters were the late 1950's. However, New York did not reach its peak number of drive-in theaters until 1963 when it boasted about 150 drive-ins in the state. Since then though, only about 81% of the drive-ins in the state have closed. And while that may seem like a very large number, the average is well over 90% for the rest of the country. Today, New York state still has 28 remaining drive-ins in operation which is the largest number of any state (Pennsylvania is second with 27)
Below are just a few - Open Drive-ins
Bay Drive-in
State Route 26
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Four Brothers Drive-in Theater
4957 New York 22
Amenia, NY 12501
Finger Lakes Drive-in
1064 Clark Street Road
Aurelius, NY 13021
Hollywood Drive-in
9254 Averill Park Road
Averill Park, NY 12018
Vintage Drive-in
1520 West Henrietta Road
Avon, NY 14414
Malta Drive-in
2785 Route 9
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Elmira Drive-in
2431 Route 352
Big Flats, NY 14903
Ozoner 29 Drive-in
837 Route 29
Broadalbin, NY 12025
HiWay Drive-in
10769 Route 9W
Coxsackie, NY 12051
Delvan Twin Drive-in
11771 State Route 16
Delvan, NY 14042
Glen Drive-in
975 Route 9
Glen Falls, NY 12804
Jericho Drive-in
21 Jericho Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2017
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Hello Andre: Wow, drive ins! I have never been to a drive in. I've seen them on TV but I guess I was under the impression that they existed many, many years ago. I do love your poem though. I love the choice of words used to describe the scene of the drive in: Asphalt sand dunes, groves of talking metal trees, and the lone playground swings. These words really give your poem the jazziness that it is.
I didn't think there were any around bur especially in New York but I googled the below information. To my surprise there are still about 28 here in NY. This would be something I might really enjoy doing. I may look to watch a movie this way just for the experience. Thank you for sharing this information. It made me curious
New York Drive-Ins - Although New York state was one of the first 10 states to host a drive-in theater (the first one opened in NY in 1938 on Long Island), the Empire State was still a late bloomer for drive-ins. Generally, across America, the peak years for drive-in theaters were the late 1950's. However, New York did not reach its peak number of drive-in theaters until 1963 when it boasted about 150 drive-ins in the state. Since then though, only about 81% of the drive-ins in the state have closed. And while that may seem like a very large number, the average is well over 90% for the rest of the country. Today, New York state still has 28 remaining drive-ins in operation which is the largest number of any state (Pennsylvania is second with 27)
Below are just a few - Open Drive-ins
Bay Drive-in
State Route 26
Alexandria Bay, NY 13607
Four Brothers Drive-in Theater
4957 New York 22
Amenia, NY 12501
Finger Lakes Drive-in
1064 Clark Street Road
Aurelius, NY 13021
Hollywood Drive-in
9254 Averill Park Road
Averill Park, NY 12018
Vintage Drive-in
1520 West Henrietta Road
Avon, NY 14414
Malta Drive-in
2785 Route 9
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Elmira Drive-in
2431 Route 352
Big Flats, NY 14903
Ozoner 29 Drive-in
837 Route 29
Broadalbin, NY 12025
HiWay Drive-in
10769 Route 9W
Coxsackie, NY 12051
Delvan Twin Drive-in
11771 State Route 16
Delvan, NY 14042
Glen Drive-in
975 Route 9
Glen Falls, NY 12804
Jericho Drive-in
21 Jericho Road
Glenmont, NY 12077
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2017
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Wow, Tier, 28 drive-ins in New York State? You better get busy. I am overjoyed to discover that an active drive-in in Concord, California is thirty minutes from my home and I plan to go there soon. Thank you for your review and for complimenting my word choice. I had a lot of fun sharing this poem I wrote twenty-five years ago, and will have even more fun when I go to a drive-in for the first time in forty years. Thanks also for being a great friend and reviewer this past year. I appreciate your loving and enthusiastic support. I wish you and all a happy and productive New Year.
Comment from Thal1959
You're bringing back memories, Andre. Unfortunately, too many drive-ins would show coming attractions of porno or at least hard "R" films and end up getting shut down from complaints by people who live close to the drive-in. Still - they are where I first saw Mary Poppins, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and the original Planet of the Apes.
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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You're bringing back memories, Andre. Unfortunately, too many drive-ins would show coming attractions of porno or at least hard "R" films and end up getting shut down from complaints by people who live close to the drive-in. Still - they are where I first saw Mary Poppins, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, and the original Planet of the Apes.
Comment Written 27-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 28-Dec-2017
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Wow, Thal1959, what drive-in memories. I don't remember what I saw, but I remember the playground in front of the screen. The Solano Drive-In is thirty minutes from my home. They are playing "Coco" with "Star Wars" tonight. Thank you for your review.
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It is always my pleasure, Andre.
Comment from Neonewman
Brilliant! I loved everything about this masterfully crafted piece you have delivered. What amazing memories this piece has brought back to this old man. Thank you for that.
God bless
Steve
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Brilliant! I loved everything about this masterfully crafted piece you have delivered. What amazing memories this piece has brought back to this old man. Thank you for that.
God bless
Steve
Comment Written 26-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Yes, Steve, I got teary-eyed when I searched for a picture to post with my poem and found photos of the demolished drive-ins of my youth. I am glad I shared my memories with you. Thank you for your generous, six star review. God bless you, too.
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My pleasure my friend.
Comment from flylikeaneagle
Sis Cat: what fun! Wonderful times with your friends and family.
You can swing, watch shows and create memories. Thanks
for memory lanes. Now, kids can watch movies on their techy
tools. Have a blessed New Year. flylikeaneagle - nancy
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Sis Cat: what fun! Wonderful times with your friends and family.
You can swing, watch shows and create memories. Thanks
for memory lanes. Now, kids can watch movies on their techy
tools. Have a blessed New Year. flylikeaneagle - nancy
Comment Written 26-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Oh, thank you, Nancy, for your cheerful review. My heart aches when I reflect upon these memories that tech tools can't make.
Comment from Boogienights
Drive-in's were awesome! Your poem captures that time and place perfectly, and the image you paired with it brings back memories. We live in Minnesota where cold and snow contributed to the two drive in's we had shutting down. I still remember watching " Night of the living dead " there and being scared to death on the way home when my sister drove through a cemetery! Thanks for sharing, this was great.
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Drive-in's were awesome! Your poem captures that time and place perfectly, and the image you paired with it brings back memories. We live in Minnesota where cold and snow contributed to the two drive in's we had shutting down. I still remember watching " Night of the living dead " there and being scared to death on the way home when my sister drove through a cemetery! Thanks for sharing, this was great.
Comment Written 26-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Wow, Boogienights, you should write a poem about your drive through a cemetery after watching "Night of the Living Dead." I am cheered that my poem brought back happy and scary memories. Thank you for your review.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Your words + picture create a great, nostalgic read. I know there are a few drive-ins in Texas. Your words are descriptive that a picture comes to mind. But your picture is great, too. Thanks for sharing a great memory. Jan
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Your words + picture create a great, nostalgic read. I know there are a few drive-ins in Texas. Your words are descriptive that a picture comes to mind. But your picture is great, too. Thanks for sharing a great memory. Jan
Comment Written 26-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Oh, you most welcome, Jan. I was feeling sad when I looked at a photo of my childhood drive-in being demolished in 1996 but cheered to learn that drive-ins still exist half an hour's drive from where I live in California today. Thank you for your review.
Comment from Zinnia48
This simple poem brings back very fond memories of the Skyview Drive in in Belleville, Il! For awhile there was even a pony circle and a couple of slides. You capture a whole time and culture with just a few well chosen words.. Thank you! Caroline
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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This simple poem brings back very fond memories of the Skyview Drive in in Belleville, Il! For awhile there was even a pony circle and a couple of slides. You capture a whole time and culture with just a few well chosen words.. Thank you! Caroline
Comment Written 26-Dec-2017
reply by the author on 26-Dec-2017
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Yes, yes, yes, Caroline, there are so many memories associated with drive-ins. I am glad my simple poem brought back fond memories to you. Thank you for your review.
