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Comments: REMEMBER THE ALAMO!!! Happy March 6th.
Comments: Following up on some sadder news previously mentioned - David Hamm sent me the obit for his older brother, Johnnie, from SOC '64, who died of congestive heart failure on 2/27:
http://www.legacy.com/insidebayarea/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=124890005 David & I joined the Coast Guard together, after Johnnie 'recruited' us while he was home on leave in '65-66. Johnnie was stationed on a CG cutter (ship) in Alameda, CA, & met his wife there. They attended the ceremony when David & I graduated from CG bootcamp, also on the same base in Alameda, & treated us to a home-cooked supper that night. Johnnie was discharged around '68 & remained out there, becoming another ‘displaced Texan’. Kathy & I send our sincere condolences to David & his family during this very sad time as they cope with Johnnie's passing.
Comments: Kathy, glad you're planning to attend our get-together in June!! Hope many others will do the same. David-the-music-man Doc, really hope you & Shirley will come again. Last year we lost 4 dear classmates, don't pass up this chance to see your friends!! We never know what tomorrow may bring. On a lighter note, Jacquielynn Floyd in the Dallas Morning News had a great nostalgia article this morning. It's in the Metro section. She talks about things she misses! Like Bronco Bowl, Icky Twerp, etc! Made me start thinking of all the many things I miss about growing up in Oak Cliff. Each of us and our little group that we hung out with had different top 10 things we did and places we loved to go. I'm asking each of you to tell us your TOP 10 things you have great memories of from your youth!! We can talk about it here, but Please send me an email with your TOP 10. No words needed, just a TOP 10 List. I will collect all of them and create a master list. I'll have it typed up and we can distribute and talk about it at the get-together. I bet we get a lot of different things because each grade sch, Jr High and area had specific things. So C'mon gang, list your Top 10 here and then send me via email your list!!! What size font shall I type it in? 14? Maybe 18?? 
Comments: My son, John calls me at work two nights ago at 2300, and said,Guess what, Dad? The Cowboys just released TO! I could not believe it.I get home the next morning and discovered Good Bye Graffiti, all over his SUV.Gutsi move, Jerry! Someone will have to step up.Maybe there is something going on we don't know about yet.WOW!
Comments: Snooty people in Highland Park? Maybe back in the 50's or 60's, but I can tell you that is not the case now. Our daughter Marsha,son-in-law Jeff and grand kids live in University Park. For the past 6 years, Marsha and Jeff both teach and tutor at HPHS. Jeff has been an assistant head coach for the football team. They have never been happier to be there. We have met hundreds of parents, teachers and coaches and find they are the most courteous and caring people Sarah and I have had the pleasure of meeting. The kids are extraordinary and extremely focused on everything they do. Contrary to popular belief, not even half of the residents are multi-millionaires. Most families have parents that both work just for the privilege of living there. No place is a perfect utopia, but we are proud of this part of Dallas where our kids love and live and pray our grand kids will graduate from HPHS.
Comments: JD, I can agree with you on the comments you made about our class from Oak Cliff compared to Highland Park classes. We have fun and enjoy one another. My wife graduated from Highland Park in '67. We've gone to a few of her reunions. The last one, we vowed never to return. They were snotty and extremely boring. Not one bit of the close intimacy our class enjoys. Other classes and schools could learn a lesson on how to have a great reunion by observing our class.
Comments: Happy Jack...NM was wonderful for the brief visit. Absolutely loved taking the grandkids on adventures in the mountains. Unfortunately, business wasn't good and I couldn't afford to be on a permanent vacation! Not yet! Look forward to seeing everyone in June.
Comments: Now that T.O. Owens is gone, what do I do with all this popcorn?
Comments: Happy Jack, you should call Hank Haney. I thought Cold Cash Dagley and the Botox Kid had unique swings, until I watched Haney work with Charles Barkley on the golf channel. I understand why Tiger Woods has him as his coach.
Comments: Hi Kathy! How'd you find New Mexico?? Rick; Thanks!! Did she show any interest?? Please email me her address so I can follow up with a visit. JD, Since I don't play the game, can I have your beer money?? Pool Guy keeps saying he will teach me, but Cable Guy said I should learn from someone who knows what they are talking about and can do what they say.
Comments: Sandy Mc, I'm back from NM...give me a call or e-mail and we'll catch up. Barbara Duncan Brooks! So glad to see you posted! Haven't heard from you in years...guess they have flown by!
Comments: Mr. McGoo, I have already given my putter (Scottie Cameron)(you'll see it in June) to The Botox Kid through my will, my Muzano's you can gladly have...but you both will have to come to WI and carry my casket...or you get nothing. Now having said that...I am on a diet so you can handle the weight...LOL Donna & Linda...thank you as I appreciate your kind and flattering comments (but my dimples are now just wrinkles and my hair may not be blonde...but it is light in color)...but my goal was to simply explain my theory on how we remain friends over all these years...well except Mr. McGoo...he really can be serious...just not in a crowded room. LOL I agree...Donna, nice to see you post...do more of it. In fact, I would really like to see everyone that follows this GB to sign on just once so we can see how successful our connection to each other really is. My guess is that we have many more viewers than we know. Take care everyone.
Comments: Donna R. Pratley, It's good to see you posting!
Comments: Hay Jack, I gave my Dentist the info you sent. I hope you get "The" business from her, because she caused me a lot of pain. just kidding, she's a good Dent.
Comments: OH, you caught me, Linda! Toady's should be today's. I have dyslexic fingers. (Not the greatest speller either, but I can spell today's) I try and remember to use the nice spell check feature, but sometimes (you think??) I forget. Send me your email and I will send you info about people who can read mis-spelled words with no problem. I'm not sure I believe it, but it says that about 2% of the public can read the words if all the letters are present, no matter what order they are in. I'm missing it, Richard, so give me the joke. |
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