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SNL

11/19/25

Place: Richardson

Comments:
Paul, good to hear you are out walking. You've come a long way baby! It's funny how an old song, an article in the newspaper or something posted on FB can bring memories flooding back of a great time in my childhood. Good memories are a gift from God.

PAUL S

11/18/25

Place: OKC

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This is really turning into "nostalgia during my walk" week for me. Today it was Edelweiss in my ear buds which has dual meaning for me. Obviously, the "Sound of Music" was dominating Dallas while we were at SOC...but there is a second part. My particular recording is by a Hawaiian Group called Ho'Okena which was very popular in Hawai'i when we were stationed there...a double "whammy." Greetings to all. I guess I should add "Aloha hoalohas"

SNL

11/16/25

Place: Richardson

Comments:
Good to hear from yo Paul, sorry it took so long to Unprivate you.

Haven't been on PC for a few hours. Been out racking the darn leaves & acorns from my yard & flowerbeds, they're everywhere. Bumper crop this year.

I can only imagine the agony of being stuffed in a tube for 30 minutes or so. Geez, glad you made it through. Hope your results will be good. Happy Thanksgiving to you & Kathy!!

Paul S

11/16/25

Place: OKC

Comments:
SNL, Can you "unprivate" my previous text. It was not supposed to be private.

TNX

Paul

PAUL S

11/16/25

Place: OKC

Comments:

Had an MRI this AM. At 6'5" and 255 "toothpaste tubes" and I are not on the best of terms. God got me through it, Praise Him! After, I needed a good long walk...no bikes for me Don and Jim! Had my oldies playlist on iPhone and when I heard "All These Things" by Joe Stamply from our senior year, I was overwhelmed with nostalgia, so I had to write and say "hi" to everyone and wish you, "Happy Thanksgiving."

PAUL

SNL

11/15/25

Place: Richardson

Comments:
Jim, always good to hear from you. Glad y'all are enjoying those precious G-dtrs! And yes, they can wear you out and wear you down but it's so much fun you want to do it again! The triplets use dto wear me out after 4-5 days that I just collapsed after they left. But withing days I couldn't wait for them to come back again.

Better stay off the bikes, Don is proof of that!

Thanks, and you're welcome. I'm going to try and make it an enjoyable experience with lots of time for visiting and reminiscing. I know driving has become more difficult for many, so, I want a place where everyone can come in on Saturday (or Friday if they want) and we have a great Saturday afternoon and night. Then they can stay at the location over night and go back home in the daylight on Sunday.

Jim Young

11/15/25

Place: Carthage, Texas

Comments:
Sandy glad to hear Don is making progress. Every time I think I will get out my bike I get nervous about a fall. I enjoy riding but Geneva had a fall on hers. Thankfully she was not seriously injured. Her shoulder still bothers at times.

We are thoroughly enjoying our two Granddaughters. Remi is 3 1/2 years old and Daisy is almost 15 months. They wear us out but are such a joy to be around as well as our Daughter in Law, Stormi.

Thanks to Don Lincoln on your work on the video. Always enjoy watching it. I hope you are enjoying your retirement.

Thanks Sandy for your efforts as always. Looking forward to the 60 th Reunion. And Thanks again for your tireless work.

SNL

11/11/25

Place: Richardson

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Ii don't know either Don! I looked and it only shows one link but as we can see it shows twice. If I delete the one link it shows I'm afraid it will delete both. That's Ok, we can look once, or twice, at the wonderful memorial. Thank you Don!

Don L.

11/11/25

Place: LV, TX

Comments:
SNL - Don't know why the link posted twice below - I entered it only once. Pls feel free to remove one - tks.

Don L.

11/11/25

Place: Lago Vista, TX

Comments:

Greetings, folks – I’m including the YouTube link for this year’s SOC '66 Vets slideshow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sk4tDpY8g3g

We’re still missing military photos from many vets who are still with us. I would appreciate your support in forwarding a copy of your favorite, if you haven’t done so already, so I can include it next time.

May each of you enjoy a peaceful, reflective day of observance in recognition of all who served.

Best wishes - saluting all! – Don

SNL

11/10/25

Place: Richardson

Comments:
Last Thursday, Nov. 6, it was 10 weeks since Don had his terrible bicycle crash. He's doing well, getting better each week and able to get more movement in both arms and hands. Been going to P.T. twice a week but next will be the last P.T.

FYI - Reunion News - I'm going to start looking for a place to have our 60th Reunion. I want to keep it casual, fun and set up for lots of visiting with each other. Nothing fancy. My goal is to find a good place that doesn't break our pocketbooks. Hope to have that done by early next year, maybe by Feb, so we can lock-in a date and price.

SNL

10/29/25

Place: Very Windy in Richardson

Comments:
Time for an update. Tomorrow 10-30-25, will be 9 weeks since Don's bike accident. He's been going to P.T. twice a week since the 4th week. Each week we can see improvement. Most important, he's able to hold his regular coffee mug with a full cup of coffee!!

He's been able to drive to P.T. for several weeks but it's only 2.6 miles down the road from our house.

He still wakes up in the the mornings with pain in his wrist and fingers but it gets better as day goes on. Bottom line, he's doing good, it's just going to be along slow road to full recovery. Considering what happened, just thankful he didn't kill himself or break his neck! Thank you to all our friends who have asked about him and your good wishes and prayers.

SNL

10/13/25

Place: Jeanne Smith's Obit

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I began searching for her obit and I found it. Very disappointed we weren't notified until now. See the direct link below for the Legacy obit.

https://www.resthavenfuneral.com/obituaries/Jeannette-Marie-Smith?obId=43560133

Shortcake reynolds

10/13/25

Place: McKinney

Comments:
That is so sad to hear. She was a great friend. Of course the fact that she always said it was my fault that we skipped school one day. Always felt guilty about that later!

sorry to hear about Don. Bobby said he should get a stationary bike! Our bodies do not recover as fast as they used to. Glad he is getting better.

SNL

10/13/25

Place: Jeanne Smith's Passing

Comments:
It pains me to let you know that our friend and classmate, Jeanne Smith, has passed away. Donnie Fugate recently found out and let me know.

Her husband, Bill, passed away in March of 2024 and not too many months after that Jeanne was diagnosed with cancer. She began treatments at Thanksgiving last year and passed away in June of this year. RIP Jeanne.

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