Story from Steve Petz.
When I was 11 years old in 1954, Phil and Elsie took me on the train to Hamilton for 6 weeks.
Phil took me to wrestling matches every Tuesday night at Ivor Wynn Stadium. Phil was really into wrestling. I was afraid to tell him about Santa Clause or the Easter Bunny. I didn’t want to burst his balloon.
Bill and Doris took me shopping for a pair of shoes. Doris had me try on several pairs of sandals. Finally, Bill said “ D00RRIISS, can’t you see he doesn’t like JESUS BOOTS.
They were very generous to me — A PETZ FAMILY THING. Much better at giving then receiving.