Glenn Prestwich
Kathy Griffith Goddard
Rick Cook
Dick Shanahan
Sandy Jackson Epoch
Ann Whitney Breihan
Bob Whitaker
Camilla Zankowski Daniels
Dan McCabe
Monday, December 29, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Steppin Wolf Theatre in Chicago
http://blog.steppenwolf.org/
Originally founded by actors from Illinois State University who began the theater in the basement of a north suburban church, the company's star-studded ensemble now numbers some famous film and stage presences--John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Joan Allen, Laurie Metcalf and John Mahoney. Few of them perform regularly with the ensemble anymore, but most return occasionally to perform in a mainstage offering. William Peterson of CSI, has recently joined the cast.
see also The Theatre Scene in Chicago
http://www.theatreinchicago.com/
Originally founded by actors from Illinois State University who began the theater in the basement of a north suburban church, the company's star-studded ensemble now numbers some famous film and stage presences--John Malkovich, Gary Sinise, Joan Allen, Laurie Metcalf and John Mahoney. Few of them perform regularly with the ensemble anymore, but most return occasionally to perform in a mainstage offering. William Peterson of CSI, has recently joined the cast.
see also The Theatre Scene in Chicago
http://www.theatreinchicago.com/
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sandy Jackson Epoch
This is my grandson, Dylan. He is three years old and we are best buds. He is a big reason why I can't stay in San Diego for long periods of time. Shady is a lab/pyrenese mix so the vet tells us. She is a very gentle and loving dog. Sandy
Monday, December 22, 2008
Happy Holidays
Hi to all and a Happy Holiday Season. I hope everyone has a great 2009. I am with my two daughters and grandson for this Holiday Season and plan on staying in Texas at least until late spring. I really don't miss the snow and cold of the NY winters, but wish that we could have snow just for Christmas. It is going to be 75 degrees on Thursday. It's hard to feel the season without the snow. I am hoping to bring my grandson to NY next year to make snow angels. Austin makes it a nice place to be during the holidays. So many bright lights and programs including weekly Christmas strolls through some of the small suburb towns. Salado, Texas (my favorite)is well known for their strolls. People come from all over and spend the weekend in town. The center of town is about five blocks long and is known for building after building of antiques stores. The street and buildings are amazingly decorated with Mr and Mrs Clause greeting the children and beautiful horse drawn carriage rides. I live in a small suburb of Austin called Georgetown. We also have a Christmas stroll in the Town Square and each year they add more and more. This year they added an outdoor movie for the kids (The Grinch who Stole Christmas) and a Manger village educating the kids on the life and times of that era. If any of my classmates make it to Austin, I am sure they will love what the city has to offer. AND that is coming from someone who never, ever thought they would venture to this part of the country.
Again, Have a Great Holiday....
Sandy from Austin Today
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Dick Shanahan
Just a quick note. In Cleveland last week, for usual 2 month checkup. Healthwise, everything fine.
Merry x-mas Happy HH days
Thanks Dick
Merry x-mas Happy HH days
Thanks Dick
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Iced In
Am stranded now for 2 days due to an iced driveway. I've slid into the woods too many times to attempt going down the gentle, but deadly grade. At least I'm getting things done in the house instead of rushing off somewhere. Even have most of my Chrsitmas cards done.
If you are reading this, please send your own news.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Phil Evans
Saddened to hear of the passing of two of my close friends from those early Fayetteville years--- Dave Milan and Tom Ross. Two really good guys. Dave lived up the hill from us on Oakwood and we played a lot of football together in his side yard along with Larry Shipps and other neighborhood kids. Larry's house had the flat driveway across the street, perfect for a lot of basketball too. It was only a year or so ago in one of Dave's emails to me that I found out that we were at MSU together back in the 60's. Tom lived behind us on the other side of a small woods. He, Larry and I would hang out together before we could drive, building go carts, motor bikes, and had a few money-making schemes. Way too early to lose both friends.
Margaret Balinsky Hartman
Go to Memory and Tribute blog to read new post about Margaret Balinsky Hartman by Cheryl Albig
Friday, December 5, 2008
Dick Shanahan
Happy to report that I heard from Dick Shanahan and he let me know that he and his wife Maureen are doing well health wise. Dick is on the transplant list and is keeping in shape until a lung becomes available.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
FM High School Alumni Site
Please Sign Up
Please visit the High School Alumni site and register. There's a lot to look at and see on this site. Click on this link and it will take you there:http://www.fmschools.org/
Please visit the High School Alumni site and register. There's a lot to look at and see on this site. Click on this link and it will take you there:http://www.fmschools.org/
Campy Tellman
The FM Blog has brought me back to those salad days of my (our) youth. On the rare day I drive a car, I listen to XM satellite. I reflect on the music of the 60's and 70's. The music we took for granted has never been repeated. The young people today don't have anything on the order of the Stones, the Beatles, the Eagles, Judy Collins, Janis Joplin etc etc etc.From April '64 every Sunday night was in front of the tv watching Ed Sullivan to see the Beatles or the Dave Clark Five or Herman's Hermits. That music has become classic and brings me back to FM and life in Fayetteville.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Cheryl Albig
I'd like to see more people complete the alumni form at www.fmschools.org. It's just now that I'm learning that Dave Milan attended the same university as Lynn Erickson and I. Coincidentally, with over 40,000 students at MSU, Lynn and I were assigned to the same dorm, same floor, two doors apart. We became roommates our last year, which was a real self-confidence downer for me. We had almost identical homework (both Russian majors), and she would always be in bed by 11:00, while I was up 'til 2:00. I wonder what dorm Dave lived in and if I ever passed him on campus without recognizing him.
Monday, December 1, 2008
December Issue of Finally Magazine
Finally Magazine the online magazine for BabyBoomers http://www.finallymagazine.net/ click on this link and check out the magazine
Friday, November 28, 2008
Black Friday
I have never ventured into a store on this day. Never had the need or the desire.
Hope everyone had a terrific dinner for Thanksgiving. For us it was just John and me. We had dessert with my mother in the afternoon. The dogs got a turkey taste. It was a fine day.
Our relatives are scattered around. Cousins in AZ, OR, VA, Japan, Australia and other relatives in Vermont, Georgia and New Mexico.
Hope everyone had a terrific dinner for Thanksgiving. For us it was just John and me. We had dessert with my mother in the afternoon. The dogs got a turkey taste. It was a fine day.
Our relatives are scattered around. Cousins in AZ, OR, VA, Japan, Australia and other relatives in Vermont, Georgia and New Mexico.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Kirsten Mackey Fleisher
As most of you know, I have spent the greater part of my career teaching kindergarten in Trenton, NJ...one of the Urban Ten in the state. Sure we have our problems with drugs, gangs and the usual inner city chaos, but every day is also a joy. One of the highlights of the Fall is our Thanksgiving "feast." I cook the turkey, stuffing and gravy, and divide the rest of the meal among the students. It is an adventure to see what actually comes in! This year one of our favorite items was "deer meat stew" although there was not even a crumb left of the pumpkin pie! In years past I have made an attempt at some sort of costumes....usually I settle for a hats. This year the girls tossed aside their female version and everyone wore the traditional male version! So much for factual detail! All in all, it was an exhausting but rewarding day...and it really captured the spirit of the holiday. Happy Thanksgiving to all of my FM alums.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Debby Larus Doolittle
Well, this is about my 89 year old Mother. She fell yesterday. The words you do not want to hear. I was just about to start working out when my cell phone rang and I heard those words. "your Mother has fallen and is on the way to the hospital in an ambulance." Turns out she was going out the door to lunch and fell on her right side hitting the front of her head which produced a 3 inch laceration.
I made it to the hospital a little after the ambulance. After standing around for sometime, as one tends to do in the hospital, they eventually paid attention to us. She was taken care of with a CT scan and sutures. Twelve to be exact. I then took her back to her apartment.
I convinced her she would be more comfortable in bed resting. With her Dementia she was having trouble processing all of this.
I saw her this morning and she was doing all right. Now I have to convince her to start using a walker for stability and eating to regain her health.
Unfortunately this puts a damper on Thanksgiving. But I am very thankful she did not break anything especially her hip or arm. So I will have to do a bit more running back and forth to make sure everything is OK. In assisted living they do not do any nursing. Either the family or a private nurse must look after the resident.
I made it to the hospital a little after the ambulance. After standing around for sometime, as one tends to do in the hospital, they eventually paid attention to us. She was taken care of with a CT scan and sutures. Twelve to be exact. I then took her back to her apartment.
I convinced her she would be more comfortable in bed resting. With her Dementia she was having trouble processing all of this.
I saw her this morning and she was doing all right. Now I have to convince her to start using a walker for stability and eating to regain her health.
Unfortunately this puts a damper on Thanksgiving. But I am very thankful she did not break anything especially her hip or arm. So I will have to do a bit more running back and forth to make sure everything is OK. In assisted living they do not do any nursing. Either the family or a private nurse must look after the resident.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sandy Jackson Epoch
Well I am back in Austin and quite busy with my grandson these days. Believe it or not I will be cooking my second ever Thanksgiving dinner (always invited somewhere else). It should be interesting. I hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving and the same to all our classmates. It's been uneventful since Ive been home, but things are changing with the holidays coming up. My daughter, Kirsten, works for a foster care company and I help her alot during the holiday season with holiday gatherings with all the foster kids and their families. She also schedules programs continually to interest more families to foster children. There is a great need in Texas. My daughter, Becky and her boyfriend just adopted a black lab mix and at 4 months is already 45 pounds. Her fat cat is still a little skeptical, but a think she may come around when the puppy start settling down in a couple of years.
Take care and Happy Holidays to you
Sandy Jackson Epoch from Austin today
Take care and Happy Holidays to you
Sandy Jackson Epoch from Austin today
Larry Shipps
About Tom Ross:
Tom was a CPA and a complete foreign car nut. He owned 3 Jaguars and was waxing one of them when he had a heart attack and died. He had two sisters, Peggy (now Marguerite) our age but skipped 5th grade, Kathy (a couple of years younger) and Ralph (10 years younger). Tom was married twice and has three beautiful and brilliant daughters. All three graduated from FM.
Tom was a CPA and a complete foreign car nut. He owned 3 Jaguars and was waxing one of them when he had a heart attack and died. He had two sisters, Peggy (now Marguerite) our age but skipped 5th grade, Kathy (a couple of years younger) and Ralph (10 years younger). Tom was married twice and has three beautiful and brilliant daughters. All three graduated from FM.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Tom Ross
Although not a member of our class at FM, Tom Ross was known by many of us. He passed away this October. His obituary follows:
Thomas S. Ross
October 12, 2008 Thomas Savage Ross, 62, of Chittenango, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday. Tom was born on February 12, 1946, in Spokane, WA to the late Ralph P. and Hertha Trace Ross. He was named after Ensign Thomas Savage who landed in Jamestown, VA, January 8, 1608. Tom spent almost all his life in the Syracuse area, having moved with his family to Fayetteville in 1947, and was a well-known and beloved member of the community. He was past chair of the Board of the Syracuse Brick House. An avid sports car enthusiast, he was an active member of the MG Car Club of CNY and the Jaguar Clubs of North America. He served in the National Guard Reserves in the early 1970s and he was a guitarist who played in several bands and church groups over the years. In addition, Tom operated his own business, Thomas S. Ross, CPA, PC in Fayetteville for many years and was a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants. He had innumerable friends from all walks of life, in Central New York and beyond, and they will all miss him dearly. He will be remembered for his eloquence, wicked wit, and unashamed love of a good (or bad) pun. Tom was a proud graduate of Mt. Hermon Preparatory School (class of 1964) and Bucknell University (class of 1968), and a member of Phi Gamma Delta. Tom is survived by three daughters, Tracy (Christopher) Brassard of Dallas, TX, Taryn Ross of Cambridge, MA and Katherine Ross of Syracuse; a granddaughter, Delaney Brassard; the mothers of his children, Geryle Conway and Liz Ross; two sisters, Marguerite Ross of Fayetteville and Kathryn (John) Wainwright of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Ralph (Angela) Ross of Richmond, VA; as well as several nieces and a nephew. Services and a reception will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 17, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 106 Chapel St., Fayetteville. Burial will take place at Fayetteville Cemetery.
Thomas S. Ross
October 12, 2008 Thomas Savage Ross, 62, of Chittenango, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday. Tom was born on February 12, 1946, in Spokane, WA to the late Ralph P. and Hertha Trace Ross. He was named after Ensign Thomas Savage who landed in Jamestown, VA, January 8, 1608. Tom spent almost all his life in the Syracuse area, having moved with his family to Fayetteville in 1947, and was a well-known and beloved member of the community. He was past chair of the Board of the Syracuse Brick House. An avid sports car enthusiast, he was an active member of the MG Car Club of CNY and the Jaguar Clubs of North America. He served in the National Guard Reserves in the early 1970s and he was a guitarist who played in several bands and church groups over the years. In addition, Tom operated his own business, Thomas S. Ross, CPA, PC in Fayetteville for many years and was a member of the American Society of Certified Public Accountants. He had innumerable friends from all walks of life, in Central New York and beyond, and they will all miss him dearly. He will be remembered for his eloquence, wicked wit, and unashamed love of a good (or bad) pun. Tom was a proud graduate of Mt. Hermon Preparatory School (class of 1964) and Bucknell University (class of 1968), and a member of Phi Gamma Delta. Tom is survived by three daughters, Tracy (Christopher) Brassard of Dallas, TX, Taryn Ross of Cambridge, MA and Katherine Ross of Syracuse; a granddaughter, Delaney Brassard; the mothers of his children, Geryle Conway and Liz Ross; two sisters, Marguerite Ross of Fayetteville and Kathryn (John) Wainwright of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Ralph (Angela) Ross of Richmond, VA; as well as several nieces and a nephew. Services and a reception will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 17, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 106 Chapel St., Fayetteville. Burial will take place at Fayetteville Cemetery.
Lynne Gibson Lovett
I'm so sorry to have been a non-contributor. I looked at the blog in the late summer and spent the better part of a morning reading through it. I so enjoyed reading about everyone, recalling pieces of the old days, and marveling at where life has taken people - it was such a trip down Memory La. I was determined to send you a blurb about me and my family, and now it's 3 months later!
So here goes: Our home is in Cape Elizabeth, Maine - but we've had an apartment in Jersey City, NJ for the past year and a half due to my husband, EJ, consulting with a hospital system in the area. We've loved the juxtaposed city mouse/country mouse life, though I must say I have felt like I don't "live" anywhere (except in my car). We have amazing views of Manhattan, the Hudson, Ellis Isl. and the Statue of Liberty from our 15th floor apartment. We have loved time spent in NYC and being in close proximity to our daughter, Meghan, and her family in Norwalk CT and my brother in Bucks County, PA. we're nearing the end of that gig and will be full-time Mainers again in February.
Meghan gave birth to her second child, Timothy, in October. I spent a couple of weeks with them after Timothy's arrival and love my role of mother/grandmother. Meg's daughter, Mary Kate, who is 29 months, calls me "GG" (for Grammy and Gib - my husband has always called me "Gib"). She's a wonderful and loving big sister, taking her job of showing Timmy how to suck his thumb very seriously. I cannot believe how much I love grandmothering these two little bugs.
All our family is coming to Maine for Thanksgiving - Meghan and her gang, Daniel from the west coast with his GF, who we hope will soon be an in-law; Timothy and his fiancee, both living in Portland (ME); and Ernie (became our "son" at age 17) and also lives here; my brother and his wife, Gayle, who is Joyce Powell's older sister. Thanks to this family connection, I do enjoy time with Joyce (and her husband, Peter) every year or so. Who would have ever thought 42 years ago that we'd be "family"!
So those are the recent highlights of my life. I'm looking forward to rejoining my Maine community and resuming my volunteer work in Haiti and the multicultural community in Portland.
If any of you find your way to Maine, I'd love to hear from you and get together.
Best wishes to everyone,
Lynne Gibson
So here goes: Our home is in Cape Elizabeth, Maine - but we've had an apartment in Jersey City, NJ for the past year and a half due to my husband, EJ, consulting with a hospital system in the area. We've loved the juxtaposed city mouse/country mouse life, though I must say I have felt like I don't "live" anywhere (except in my car). We have amazing views of Manhattan, the Hudson, Ellis Isl. and the Statue of Liberty from our 15th floor apartment. We have loved time spent in NYC and being in close proximity to our daughter, Meghan, and her family in Norwalk CT and my brother in Bucks County, PA. we're nearing the end of that gig and will be full-time Mainers again in February.
Meghan gave birth to her second child, Timothy, in October. I spent a couple of weeks with them after Timothy's arrival and love my role of mother/grandmother. Meg's daughter, Mary Kate, who is 29 months, calls me "GG" (for Grammy and Gib - my husband has always called me "Gib"). She's a wonderful and loving big sister, taking her job of showing Timmy how to suck his thumb very seriously. I cannot believe how much I love grandmothering these two little bugs.
All our family is coming to Maine for Thanksgiving - Meghan and her gang, Daniel from the west coast with his GF, who we hope will soon be an in-law; Timothy and his fiancee, both living in Portland (ME); and Ernie (became our "son" at age 17) and also lives here; my brother and his wife, Gayle, who is Joyce Powell's older sister. Thanks to this family connection, I do enjoy time with Joyce (and her husband, Peter) every year or so. Who would have ever thought 42 years ago that we'd be "family"!
So those are the recent highlights of my life. I'm looking forward to rejoining my Maine community and resuming my volunteer work in Haiti and the multicultural community in Portland.
If any of you find your way to Maine, I'd love to hear from you and get together.
Best wishes to everyone,
Lynne Gibson
Larry Shipps
Greg, Dyke, Timmy ('65) and I buried a very close friend three weeks ago. Tom Ross was a long time friend of ours (for me from third grade on). He did not go to high school at FM (his parents made him go to Mt Hermon) but he had been and remained a very good friend and many in our class knew him. It was also very sad to hear about Dave Milan. He lived accross the street from me on Oakwood street from 1st grade on. We had reconnected at the reunions. Your website has really been a service... it has helped us follow one another's lives. Unfortunately at our age the news is sometimes sad. But thank you for passing it all on for us. Leslie and I have sold our house in Cazenovia and will spend more time in Keene Valley although will keep an apartment in Caz as I still need to be there for a couple of weeks per month. Thanks again Debby. Larry
Campy Tellman
It was very sad to hear about Dave Milan. He was a good guy and although I have't seen him since high school, the passing of a peer is another reminder that life is short.My wife Lisa and I have been busy in business and pleasure. She owns Curves in our coastal town and this fall we have changed the exercise machines so they are now interactive. Computer interfaced so clients can monitor their progress.Our sailboat project is coming slowly. We are upgrading all systems and new sails so we can travel in safety and comfort. We hope to spend Christmas '10 in the US Virgin Islands.Winter in North Carolina is cool and dry and so it is the best time of year for motorcycling. We're located on the southern Outer Banks and with little traffic to be concerned with the motorcycle gets a good workout regularly.We have had a wedding of Lisa's daughter in Syracuse in early October and her son will marry inTampa next summer. Then nephews and children will all be hitched!I continue teaching ESL to elementary children. Most of my students are from Mexico but some are from Burma and India. They are very respectful and thankful for an opportunity at a better life. It is rewarding to help these children and see them grow.I hope everyone has a great holiday season!
Camp Tellman
Camp Tellman
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Friday, November 14, 2008
Kevin Fitch
I was set back by the loss of David Milan who was such a kind person.I knew him from about third or fourth grade on. He was in our class with Bob W. and Larry Shipps and Larry English and Phillip Evans.It prompted me to look at our Oak Leaves yearbook and brought back so many memories so long ago.
I am caught up in my family of Sheila and our three kids and 5 grandchildren all of whom have had a better year than their dad or grandvfather. All of our kids have had good things ; a new daughter for my older son and his wife who received his CPA and a nice promotion in a new hospital group.My son- in- law bought another related business to his map company in Billings. He is doing better than ever loving their third child, a son born in April .
We visited Big Sky and Yellowstone in June with the 5 of them and time went by too fast. Our younger son 25 is doing fine with his two year career of representing conveyer belt systems mostly to the food industry in Illinois and likes it. Sheila 's mom is around 83 and has fallen recently; she remains a delight but misses her husband a great deal. My prayer life has grown several fold; I am in a few bible studies and my life experiences relate to scriptures both good and bad. If I could have information as to how to contact Art Egy it would be good to talk to my work buddy from 40 years ago. Thanks for all you have done.
Kevin
I am caught up in my family of Sheila and our three kids and 5 grandchildren all of whom have had a better year than their dad or grandvfather. All of our kids have had good things ; a new daughter for my older son and his wife who received his CPA and a nice promotion in a new hospital group.My son- in- law bought another related business to his map company in Billings. He is doing better than ever loving their third child, a son born in April .
We visited Big Sky and Yellowstone in June with the 5 of them and time went by too fast. Our younger son 25 is doing fine with his two year career of representing conveyer belt systems mostly to the food industry in Illinois and likes it. Sheila 's mom is around 83 and has fallen recently; she remains a delight but misses her husband a great deal. My prayer life has grown several fold; I am in a few bible studies and my life experiences relate to scriptures both good and bad. If I could have information as to how to contact Art Egy it would be good to talk to my work buddy from 40 years ago. Thanks for all you have done.
Kevin
Greetings from the following Classmates
Greetings from
Tom Weller in San Diego,CA
Kirsten Mackey Fleisher in Philly, PA
Mike Krall in Lander, Wyoming
Steve Martin in Dennis, FL
Duke Leonard in Iraq
Jack Mapstone in W. Milbourne, FL
Kevin Fitch in St. Charles, IL
Rick Cook in DeWitt, MI
Tom Weller in San Diego,CA
Kirsten Mackey Fleisher in Philly, PA
Mike Krall in Lander, Wyoming
Steve Martin in Dennis, FL
Duke Leonard in Iraq
Jack Mapstone in W. Milbourne, FL
Kevin Fitch in St. Charles, IL
Rick Cook in DeWitt, MI
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Warning Signs of a Stroke
Warning Signs:
If you notice one or more of these signs, don't wait.
Stroke is a medical emergency. Call 9-1-1 or your emergency medical services. Get to a hospital right away!
The American Stroke Association wants you to learn the warning signs of stroke:
Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body
Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding
Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
Sudden, severe headache with no known cause
Be prepared for an emergency.
Keep a list of emergency rescue service numbers next to the telephone and in your pocket, wallet or purse.
Find out which area hospitals are primary stroke centers that have 24-hour emergency stroke care.
Know (in advance) which hospital or medical facility is nearest your home or office.
Take action in an emergency.
Not all the warning signs occur in every stroke. Don't ignore signs of stroke, even if they go away!
Check the time. When did the first warning sign or symptom start? You'll be asked this important question later.
If you have one or more stroke symptoms that last more than a few minutes, don't delay! Immediately call 9-1-1 or the emergency medical service (EMS) number so an ambulance (ideally with advanced life support) can quickly be sent for you.
If you're with someone who may be having stroke symptoms, immediately call 9-1-1 or the EMS. Expect the person to protest — denial is common. Don't take "no" for an answer. Insist on taking prompt action.
For stroke information, call the American Stroke Association at 1-888-4-STROKE or visit their Web site.
Duke Leonard
Had a short email from Duke today. Hadn't heard from him recently. He let me know he had to make an emergency trip back to AZ from Iraq because his wife had a stroke. He stayed for beginning physical therapy and rehab. He's now back at the job in Iraq.
The Mapstones and The Martins
Jack & Renee Mapstone, Gerry and I spent the weekend at St. Augustine, Florida. We had a great time visiting all the historic "stuff" and getting in some good meals. We all took a drink from the Fountain of Youth, I lost 15 years; Jack took an extra swig and turned into a toddler. Life is good here in Florida. I'm still working part time teaching math at a local college. Gerry is now retired and living the "good life". I'm still SCUBA diving for sharks teeth - in fact a neighbor and I are going again this week. The water is getting colder so I'm not sure how many more dives we will get in. I'll be going up to Syracuse for Christmas to spend time with my 4 grandchildren. I hope all is well with everyone.
Steve Martin
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Celebratng Millie's Birthday
My brother Dudley and his wife Syd flew to St. Louis to celebrate our Mother's 89th birthday.
Celebrating Fall in Missouri
My husband John Butler and our puppy Mavis and our other 3 year old Bailey, playing in the leaves over the weekend.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Adopting a Homeless Animal
Adopting your new best friend
Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has found homes for animals who need people. We invite you to become part of that tradition. We are dedicated to matching homeless, adoptable animals with loving, caring families, like yours.And when you adopt your cuddly critter from the Humane Society of Missouri, you and your pet receive a Paw Partner membership, which entitles you to a 10% lifetime savings on services at our Veterinary Medical Centers.Before you begin your search for your new best friend, we invite you think it through. Adopting a pet is a big decision. You’re about to make a long-term commitment, so you want to be sure it’s right for you. Ask yourself, Am I ready for a pet? Is this the right time? Do I have enough time to devote to my new companion? Will I be able to care for a dog or cat with the resources I have?
We also encourage you to do your research and find the pet that’s right for you and your lifestyle and home situation. Once you’ve given some serious thought about what it takes to be a responsible pet owner, take a look at our pet photos and visit any of our adoption centers to find your new best friend.
Since 1870, the Humane Society of Missouri has found homes for animals who need people. We invite you to become part of that tradition. We are dedicated to matching homeless, adoptable animals with loving, caring families, like yours.And when you adopt your cuddly critter from the Humane Society of Missouri, you and your pet receive a Paw Partner membership, which entitles you to a 10% lifetime savings on services at our Veterinary Medical Centers.Before you begin your search for your new best friend, we invite you think it through. Adopting a pet is a big decision. You’re about to make a long-term commitment, so you want to be sure it’s right for you. Ask yourself, Am I ready for a pet? Is this the right time? Do I have enough time to devote to my new companion? Will I be able to care for a dog or cat with the resources I have?
We also encourage you to do your research and find the pet that’s right for you and your lifestyle and home situation. Once you’ve given some serious thought about what it takes to be a responsible pet owner, take a look at our pet photos and visit any of our adoption centers to find your new best friend.
Health Benefits of Drinking Water
Improve Your Energy
Increase Your Mental and Physical Performance
Remove Toxins & Waste Products from your body
Keep Skin Healthy and Glowing
Help You Lose Weight
Reduce Headaches and Dizziness
Allow for proper Digestion
Help to keep you more Alkaline
http://www.betterwayhealth.com/drinking-water.html
Increase Your Mental and Physical Performance
Remove Toxins & Waste Products from your body
Keep Skin Healthy and Glowing
Help You Lose Weight
Reduce Headaches and Dizziness
Allow for proper Digestion
Help to keep you more Alkaline
http://www.betterwayhealth.com/drinking-water.html
Friday, November 7, 2008
Sue Bon Walden
I occasionally check the FM Class of "66 to read about all the things our former classmates are up to. I find it fascinating and entertaining. On Monday I looked and was shocked and saddened that Dave Milan had died. Was this a sudden thing or had he been ill? Please extend my condolences to his wife and family. I didn't know Dave well of course, but it hits harder when a contemporary passes away. I seem to have read that he sent news not all that long ago, a photo of himself and a grandchild I think, and said that he was doing well. I was sorry to hear the news.
Two weeks ago I went to Staunton, VA (the mountains.) My friend, Jean, who is from there, and two other women friends went too. Weird as it may sound, we stayed at a B&B which was very nice, with two bedrooms and a sitting room with one bath. It was sparsely furnished and not as elegant as I expected considering the expense. Jean used to ride a school bus with a couple of Statler brothers - of "Flowers On The Wall" fame. She said they were nasty foul-mouth youths, but apparently had an 'awakening' as they grew more famous and cleaned up their public persona. Jean did undergrad work at Mary Baldwin College, which was directly across the street from where we stayed. On the way up we had a two course lunch at a winery in Gordonsville - $60- wine included, gratuity not. We actually did a lot of wine, food, shopping over the weekend, and meeting Jean's grandchildren, of whom she speaks of often. Steve drove down to take care of our dog here in Williamsburg.
Last weekend I went to an estate auction at a plantation built in the 1700's in Providence Forge, about a 30 minute drive from here. There were lots of good deals. However, I have a house and Steve's apartment full of good deals. I did buy a pretty hanging corner cupboard, but I have to work on the interior a little, then move framed pictures, etc. before I hang it. The house I have is apparently the "ever popular 'open' plan" which results in fewer walls and corners.
The presidential election: WOW! A historic moment for sure. Although we didn't know him, Obama attended Punaho, a private high school in Honolulu when we were at Hickam AFB. I voted. That's about all I can say. I'm just glad the election is over. I think just about all of our government leaders are crazy!
Well, thanks for letting me go on here. I hope things with you and your family are going well. I look forward to reading more about what everyone is up to. Take care now.
Last weekend I went to an estate auction at a plantation built in the 1700's in Providence Forge, about a 30 minute drive from here. There were lots of good deals. However, I have a house and Steve's apartment full of good deals. I did buy a pretty hanging corner cupboard, but I have to work on the interior a little, then move framed pictures, etc. before I hang it. The house I have is apparently the "ever popular 'open' plan" which results in fewer walls and corners.
The presidential election: WOW! A historic moment for sure. Although we didn't know him, Obama attended Punaho, a private high school in Honolulu when we were at Hickam AFB. I voted. That's about all I can say. I'm just glad the election is over. I think just about all of our government leaders are crazy!
Well, thanks for letting me go on here. I hope things with you and your family are going well. I look forward to reading more about what everyone is up to. Take care now.
Sue (Bon) Walden
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Sandy Jackson Epoch
I was sad to hear about the loss of our classmate, Dave Milan. There are some good memories of him through the blog and that's what makes the blog a great communication tool. I send my heartfelt sympathy to his family.
I have been in San Diego for four weeks, house and dog sitting for my brother, Ted. I feel busier than ever as a retiree. I plan on returning to Austin to help take care of my grandson until my daughter completes her masters in May. Then I hope to return to San Diego for another long visit. I made many friends here and I especially enjoy meetups with Tom Weller, his new wife Barbara, Wayne Trevilpiece and Sue. Wayne, Tom, Barbara and I met at JT's again and hopefully we continue to meet at least a couple times a year. Wayne's wife, Sue is still in Antarctica. I hope our next meet will include both Sue and Wayne. We will be anxious to hear how things are progressing on the construction of their new home.
I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Sandy Jackson Epoch from San Diego today
I have been in San Diego for four weeks, house and dog sitting for my brother, Ted. I feel busier than ever as a retiree. I plan on returning to Austin to help take care of my grandson until my daughter completes her masters in May. Then I hope to return to San Diego for another long visit. I made many friends here and I especially enjoy meetups with Tom Weller, his new wife Barbara, Wayne Trevilpiece and Sue. Wayne, Tom, Barbara and I met at JT's again and hopefully we continue to meet at least a couple times a year. Wayne's wife, Sue is still in Antarctica. I hope our next meet will include both Sue and Wayne. We will be anxious to hear how things are progressing on the construction of their new home.
I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Sandy Jackson Epoch from San Diego today
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Deborah Larus Doolittle
My Voting Experience:
My husband John Butler had to head into KMOX radio especially early this morning to cover the voting, so I was up at 4am. I forced myself to get dressed and leave the house at 5:30 to get to the middle school where I vote. There were a lot of cars and a lot of people. I waited an hour in line to vote. I heard one of the workers say that some people had gotten there at 5am. All went smoothly though and I was out of there by 6:45, exactly an hour later.
John came home to rest up so he could go back to work to cover the results on 3 stations. He waited in line for 45 minutes.
I just received my 5th go vote phone call.
Let me know what you encountered today.
This is the only recent picture of myself.
Cinda Meachem Sutton
.......I am a grandmother again!! (#3) My youngest son Ryan and his wife, Nicole, had a son, Colton Scott Sutton on 9/15/08. He is a great little guy and I'm so lucky to have him right around the corner! Our travel group recently spent a long weekend in Nashville. Lots of fun! A mixture of music and Civil War history....very good time!
And today....the privilege of voting in an historic election! Makes you "proud to be an American!" (Of course, especially if my candidate wins....isn't that always the way?) Makes me think so much of the election of JFK, which we were too young to vote in......imagine that it was considered so incredible to elect a Roman Catholic!!!!
I love reading the blog and hearing how classmates are doing. Much better than the Xmas cards I always meant to send and never did!
Jane Gaitley Collins will be undergoing yet another hip surgery in December, so keep her in your thoughts and prayers. We speak fairly often and had a great vacation with them on a houseboat this past summer. I think I already told you about that. Scott is doing very well, too. I never would have thought he would be doing so well, considering the seriousness of his heart attack.
My family is coming in for the Veteran's Day weekend. It is when we celebrate Thanksgiving. We found it too difficult to travel over Thanksgiving, so this is our family celebration weekend. The one time all year we are all together....4 generations!
Hope things are going O.K. with your Mother. Scott's mother has dementia, too, so I can certainly relate. We moved her from Arizona here to be near us. Scott is the eldest of 6 children,but for a variety of reasons, we are the caretakers. Thank God for assisted living! And I thank God that my mother is still mentally in great shape.
Thanks again for all you do.
Cinda
And today....the privilege of voting in an historic election! Makes you "proud to be an American!" (Of course, especially if my candidate wins....isn't that always the way?) Makes me think so much of the election of JFK, which we were too young to vote in......imagine that it was considered so incredible to elect a Roman Catholic!!!!
I love reading the blog and hearing how classmates are doing. Much better than the Xmas cards I always meant to send and never did!
Jane Gaitley Collins will be undergoing yet another hip surgery in December, so keep her in your thoughts and prayers. We speak fairly often and had a great vacation with them on a houseboat this past summer. I think I already told you about that. Scott is doing very well, too. I never would have thought he would be doing so well, considering the seriousness of his heart attack.
My family is coming in for the Veteran's Day weekend. It is when we celebrate Thanksgiving. We found it too difficult to travel over Thanksgiving, so this is our family celebration weekend. The one time all year we are all together....4 generations!
Hope things are going O.K. with your Mother. Scott's mother has dementia, too, so I can certainly relate. We moved her from Arizona here to be near us. Scott is the eldest of 6 children,but for a variety of reasons, we are the caretakers. Thank God for assisted living! And I thank God that my mother is still mentally in great shape.
Thanks again for all you do.
Cinda
Monday, November 3, 2008
Condolences for Dave Milan
From
Mike Krall
Duncan Hamilton
Glenn Prestwich
Bob Jacobson
Anita Cottrell
Dan Sheedy
Kirsten Mackey Fleisher
Teri Guhin Ayer
Charlene Owen Maguire
Maria Pulos Levy
Cinda Meachem Sutton
Mike Krall
Duncan Hamilton
Glenn Prestwich
Bob Jacobson
Anita Cottrell
Dan Sheedy
Kirsten Mackey Fleisher
Teri Guhin Ayer
Charlene Owen Maguire
Maria Pulos Levy
Cinda Meachem Sutton
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Saturday, November 1, 2008
The Saddest News of ALL
I don't know what to say. Our classmate Dave Milan has passed away. His wife, Kristi just let me know. I am deeply saddened by this news.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Greetings from the following Classmates
Michael Gillman
Mike Krall
Linda Craig Cummings
Pat Narrow Rapple
Mike Krall
Linda Craig Cummings
Pat Narrow Rapple
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Linda Craig Cummings
As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
My beautiful 34 year old daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer. She found a lump which one doctor wasn't concerned about. Her regular OB-GYN recommended a biopsy which showed precancerous cells. Because there is no family history of breast cancer, the doctors thought that when they removed the lump that it would be benign. It wasn't. She underwent a second surgery to see if the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes and to try to get clear margins around where the lump was removed. Fortunately, the lymph nodes were clear but the doctors didn't get clear margins. She was given the choice of another re-excision to try to get clear margins or a bilateral mastectomy. She chose the bilateral mastectomy because of the type of cancer it was. It is a cancer that can be very invasive but we were fortunate that it hadn't spread to other parts of her body. We are four weeks post-op and she is doing really well and has returned to work. She meets with the medical oncologist this week regarding follow-up treatment. The cancer is Her2 positive so she may need to have a 90 minute drip of Herceptin once a week for the next year. Not as bad as chemo but evidently will really tire her. I am glad that she is living with me and that I am able to help her through this. I have been really busy taking care of my grandchildren -a three year old and a seven year old in addition to working. Our friends have been a blessing and many angels have helped us through this. We will be doing two cancer walks - one in April in Naples and a 39 mile walk in Colorado the end of June. (Yikes - 39 miles - I definitely will be training for that one!)So, breast cancer has no age limits. Seventy percent of the women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. Don't ignore any lumps and have regular check-ups and mammograms. It is important.
This has been an interesting journey.
Linda
My beautiful 34 year old daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer this summer. She found a lump which one doctor wasn't concerned about. Her regular OB-GYN recommended a biopsy which showed precancerous cells. Because there is no family history of breast cancer, the doctors thought that when they removed the lump that it would be benign. It wasn't. She underwent a second surgery to see if the cancer had spread to the lymph nodes and to try to get clear margins around where the lump was removed. Fortunately, the lymph nodes were clear but the doctors didn't get clear margins. She was given the choice of another re-excision to try to get clear margins or a bilateral mastectomy. She chose the bilateral mastectomy because of the type of cancer it was. It is a cancer that can be very invasive but we were fortunate that it hadn't spread to other parts of her body. We are four weeks post-op and she is doing really well and has returned to work. She meets with the medical oncologist this week regarding follow-up treatment. The cancer is Her2 positive so she may need to have a 90 minute drip of Herceptin once a week for the next year. Not as bad as chemo but evidently will really tire her. I am glad that she is living with me and that I am able to help her through this. I have been really busy taking care of my grandchildren -a three year old and a seven year old in addition to working. Our friends have been a blessing and many angels have helped us through this. We will be doing two cancer walks - one in April in Naples and a 39 mile walk in Colorado the end of June. (Yikes - 39 miles - I definitely will be training for that one!)So, breast cancer has no age limits. Seventy percent of the women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history. Don't ignore any lumps and have regular check-ups and mammograms. It is important.
This has been an interesting journey.
Linda
Linda Craig Cummings
The man in the center of all these women is my Dad who will turn 88 in February. He is holding my granddaughter Morgan. On the left is my sister-in-law Kathy and below her my niece Michelle who is in her third year of vet school. I am in the back wearing blue and my daughter is below me. This picture was taken after her first surgery and before the second.
We had lunch at the Turtle Club in Naples which is one of our favorite restaurants. We usually choose seating on the beach but my Dad cannot walk on sand. So we eat outside and look at the Gulf of Mexico.
Linda
We had lunch at the Turtle Club in Naples which is one of our favorite restaurants. We usually choose seating on the beach but my Dad cannot walk on sand. So we eat outside and look at the Gulf of Mexico.
Linda
Friday, October 24, 2008
Dan Sheedy
My innermost thoughts on the upcoming election would not be printable. I have never been so disgusted with the networks and the print media. Their shamelessly biased "reporting" has completely tainted our election process. The childish behavior of the Hollywood crowd on behalf of their favorite has completely turned me against all but a small handful of them. It's not just that I disagree with their agenda. Disagreement over political issues is part of our way of life. But when did disrespect and ridicule of a sitting president during a time of war and national economic crisis become an acceptable form of legitimate dissent? Likewise, the use of unkind mimicry and outright insults denigrates our political process.
Any idiot can make glowing political promises (and one has been doing exactly that).
But when it comes time to actually pay for those generous programs, that same idiot
and his cohorts will be looking to you & I to foot the bill.
The gullibility and immaturity of the American people never cease to astonish me.
Any idiot can make glowing political promises (and one has been doing exactly that).
But when it comes time to actually pay for those generous programs, that same idiot
and his cohorts will be looking to you & I to foot the bill.
The gullibility and immaturity of the American people never cease to astonish me.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Political Stuff
I sent out the last reminder email asking for political thoughts. I put that in the subject line originally to be an attention getter of sorts. I did get a few responses. I generally like to keep politics out of things, especially this class blog, BUT, how can one not mention what is going on day after day. It seems like 4 years have gone by with all this campaigning. I'm still on the fence about it all. One thing that is abundantly clear, is that Bush, led us down the wrong path. I remember him landing on that air craft carrier like the conquering hero. It was impressive for about 5 minutes. Now we've had 5 years almost of war in the middle east. We've barely recovered from the Vietnam war, then Desert Storm and now this scene. It's really hard to make sense of what has happened to our country. Not a lot of great times to look back on.
Big Weekend for Me
My mother's birthday is Saturday, the 25th. She turns 89. My brother Dudley and his wife, Sydney, arrive tomorrow from Atlanta. Since my mother has Dementia, I've told her everyday for the last 2 weeks that her son was coming to celebrate her birthday. She's happy about it every time I tell her.
So far it's been a big, troublesome, expensive week for me. My puppy Mavis had to go to the Vet and we found she had a UTI and is now on antibiotics. Yesterday, I took my other Dal, Savana, to the vet because she was hiding, panting and being aggressive. A clear indication she was in some kind of distress. She had blood work, X-rays, and a couple other tests. All proved to be normal. Couldn't get a diagnosis. It was like being on an episode of "House." She is now on antibiotics for an UT infection as well. She's also taking some pain meds and an anti inflammatory. She still won't let me get near her. She raises her gums and growls and then cries. It has not been a fun time for me at all.
In between everything, I've been trying to straighten and clean the house. Thank goodness my brother is staying in a nearby hotel so I don't have to get the house in guest ready status, just presentable status.
Saturday, we'll have some kind of party for my mother with a small cake. My husband, John Butler, is back in Syracuse, actually Pulaski area, on his annual hunting trip with our Lab Bailey. They went hunting today and had a wonderful time. It rained here in MO and was dark and gloomy. Perfect weather to fork over $$ in abundance to the animal doctor.
You know, this is actually what a blog is supposed to be == an on line journal. I've chosen to include pictures to make the posts more interesting, especially to me and to those of you who are not well versed in blogging.
By the way, are there those of you out there who like the program "House?" It's one of the few TV shows I can tolerate this season. I've been watching "The Starter Wife." Have lost interest in the CSI dynasty. Caruso is a joke. NCIS is now all the same. CSI NY is all right and is the original CSI. But with Grisom leaving as well as the others, it won't be the same show.
I've also lost interest in Law and Order Criminal Intent. It's gotten too weird. I actually like the Hedi Klum show Project Runway.
So far it's been a big, troublesome, expensive week for me. My puppy Mavis had to go to the Vet and we found she had a UTI and is now on antibiotics. Yesterday, I took my other Dal, Savana, to the vet because she was hiding, panting and being aggressive. A clear indication she was in some kind of distress. She had blood work, X-rays, and a couple other tests. All proved to be normal. Couldn't get a diagnosis. It was like being on an episode of "House." She is now on antibiotics for an UT infection as well. She's also taking some pain meds and an anti inflammatory. She still won't let me get near her. She raises her gums and growls and then cries. It has not been a fun time for me at all.
In between everything, I've been trying to straighten and clean the house. Thank goodness my brother is staying in a nearby hotel so I don't have to get the house in guest ready status, just presentable status.
Saturday, we'll have some kind of party for my mother with a small cake. My husband, John Butler, is back in Syracuse, actually Pulaski area, on his annual hunting trip with our Lab Bailey. They went hunting today and had a wonderful time. It rained here in MO and was dark and gloomy. Perfect weather to fork over $$ in abundance to the animal doctor.
You know, this is actually what a blog is supposed to be == an on line journal. I've chosen to include pictures to make the posts more interesting, especially to me and to those of you who are not well versed in blogging.
By the way, are there those of you out there who like the program "House?" It's one of the few TV shows I can tolerate this season. I've been watching "The Starter Wife." Have lost interest in the CSI dynasty. Caruso is a joke. NCIS is now all the same. CSI NY is all right and is the original CSI. But with Grisom leaving as well as the others, it won't be the same show.
I've also lost interest in Law and Order Criminal Intent. It's gotten too weird. I actually like the Hedi Klum show Project Runway.
Greetings this week
Greetings from
Jim Myers
Dan Sheedy
Mike Krall
Flip Benham
Mike Gillman
Jamie Steele
Charlene Owens Maguire
Jack Mapstone
Jim Myers
Dan Sheedy
Mike Krall
Flip Benham
Mike Gillman
Jamie Steele
Charlene Owens Maguire
Jack Mapstone
Monday, October 20, 2008
Jim Myers continued
Frank just left Phoenix on Saturday. He was here this past week for his annual Men’s Seniors Baseball Tournament. He drove down with some buddies from Oakland and stayed in a hotel that houses several of the teams each year. Marsha and I met him for brunch last Sunday and spent a couple of pleasant hours walking around a lake in Scottsdale with him. We had hoped to entertain him for dinner at our home on Saturday night, but his team was eliminated early and his friends wanted to head back home early Saturday.
As for Wayne, we have been in touch by e-mail and phone, but we haven’t seen the Trivelpiece family since they visited us here in Phoenix more than a year ago. They were here in mid-May 2007, not too long before the San Diego area fires that burned their home down. Sue is currently in Antarctica, so Wayne is Mr. Mom. I invited him to bring the girls here for a weekend, but haven’t heard from him in a couple of weeks.
Here are some shots from their 2007 visit:
As for Wayne, we have been in touch by e-mail and phone, but we haven’t seen the Trivelpiece family since they visited us here in Phoenix more than a year ago. They were here in mid-May 2007, not too long before the San Diego area fires that burned their home down. Sue is currently in Antarctica, so Wayne is Mr. Mom. I invited him to bring the girls here for a weekend, but haven’t heard from him in a couple of weeks.
Here are some shots from their 2007 visit:
Jack Mapstone
In answer to my query of thoughts on the election. This is what Jack Mapstone sent back:
'Old White Men' have been in control sufficiently long enough. I'm not saying we relinquish control completely, but share it by enlisting different perspectives.
'Old White Men' have been in control sufficiently long enough. I'm not saying we relinquish control completely, but share it by enlisting different perspectives.
Jim Myers continued
Marsha’s consulting work in the field of health care information technology has been taking off nicely, and my long-time side business as a professional voice and TV talent has also been growing steadily as a full-time occupation, despite the current economic debacle. Here’s an update that I’ve been sending to potential clients:
It’s been a busy summer and early fall, including some marketing consulting and radio production work for a fledgling wireless internet provider in Tempe, AZ called Slingshot,™ narrating multiple new videos for both General Dynamics and OmniVision Technologies, and considerable e-learning voiceover work for both Corpedia Education and Pearson Digital Learning. I also had a chance to host a recent webcast on new data security products for IBM, and have just completed hosting a TV infomercial with real estate guru Dean Graziosi.
Finally, I’m both pleased and a bit surprised to say that CSK Auto (Checker Auto Parts), where I worked as Creative Director until Sept. 2007, actually brought me back in July as their regular weekly price/item radio announcer. We recorded 9 weeks of new national spots during the summer months, and we have just completed another 3-week flight for the holidays. What goes around comes around, as they say. Anyway, in these days of economic chaos, I can’t complain.
I hope as your business continues this year and into 2009 that you’ll keep me in mind as both a talent and a production resource. I am readily available, now have my own voice recording system at home, and can often turn projects around same-day. If you have a minute, please check out my web site at the link below. (Revisions are in progress, so please forgive any construction artifacts you may encounter!)
Deb, that’s about all I can come up with for now, except to say that, like many of us in the class of ’66, Marsha and I have been “re-evaluating” our retirement plans in light of the current economy. I expect, given that our health is thankfully very good and we’re both fairly energetic types, we’ll probably work until the day when no one will hire either one of us any more! Wouldn’t it have been nice to know about all this back when we were all about 25!
Best…
Jim Myers
Jim Myers
Hi, Deb…
Sorry it’s taken me a while to get back to you, but the good news is we’ve been busy! In mid-September Marsha and I celebrated my 60th by renting a big house at Sandbridge Beach (just south of VA Beach) and holding a small family reunion that included her son Tom Davis and his family, my daughter Colleen, son Ed and their families, and even short visits from both of our former spouses. The weather was great, everyone got along fine, and, although a bit hectic on the first weekend when we had 16 people at the dinner table (including 7 grandchildren ages 3-11), a good time was had by all. Here are a couple of photos:
Sorry it’s taken me a while to get back to you, but the good news is we’ve been busy! In mid-September Marsha and I celebrated my 60th by renting a big house at Sandbridge Beach (just south of VA Beach) and holding a small family reunion that included her son Tom Davis and his family, my daughter Colleen, son Ed and their families, and even short visits from both of our former spouses. The weather was great, everyone got along fine, and, although a bit hectic on the first weekend when we had 16 people at the dinner table (including 7 grandchildren ages 3-11), a good time was had by all. Here are a couple of photos:
Charlene Owens Maguire
Too many thoughts, too little time. Hello back to you. Overloaded with things to do. Happy Halloween, Charlene
To all the regular blog readers
To the regular, daily readers of the blog, I just want to thank you. I have a site meter so I can tell what part of the country someone is from but not exactly who. Contributions have pretty much stopped. People must be caught up in other things like the election and the sinking economy. Understandable. Wayne's email was the last one I've received recently.
When this happens and there is no news from classmates I put in relevant items to people our age. I have sent out many emails to class members and made some phone calls but to no avail.
Just wanted to let you know, there's nothing I can do about classmate news right now. I hope it will change.
Thanks,
Debby
When this happens and there is no news from classmates I put in relevant items to people our age. I have sent out many emails to class members and made some phone calls but to no avail.
Just wanted to let you know, there's nothing I can do about classmate news right now. I hope it will change.
Thanks,
Debby
Friday, October 17, 2008
Wayne Travelpiece
Hi Debby,
After all the time and hard work you have put into this FM Blog, the least I can do is respond to your plea for a little news from the home front....
It's been a tough year from many of us with the down turn in the economy and all the repercussions associated with that. I have to say I won't be sad to see the last 12 months fade into the history books. We're fast approaching the date of the loss of our home in the San Diego wildfires on Oct 21, 2007. I would have been hard to have imagined just how disruptive losing everything would be to our lives. However, in the end, it doesn't pay to dwell on it and frankly, now, except for the personal art work, photographic library and a few other odds and ends, it is almost "freeing" in a way to have so little baggage all of a sudden. In addition, whenever I do get a little down I think of Dick Shanahan and what he and his family are facing. Give me a wildfire any day! Sue, my wife and co-worker has just headed off to Antarctica for the next two months. At the moment, she's paying the price of having an exciting job in one of the world's great natural laboratories, as she's bed ridden on a ship in Drake's Passage. Another two days of hell and she'll be dropped ashore on King George Island where she'll set up our penguin research study that will continue until March. I hope to attach a few photos of the "office" to the end of this email and with luck, others of you can see where I've spent 2-6 months a year for the last 33 years. While Sue's away, I'm single-parenting our two daughters, Sara 16 and Amy 11. Luckily they are basically great kids and need little parental nagging, but still it is a crazy two months for me trying to coordinate all of their activities and still get my own work done.
Life would be far easier if it weren't for the fact that we are also about to begin construction of our new home. The plans are finally finished and we are awaiting permits, with luck we will be breaking ground in November. It's been a while since we all gathered for our 40th and I'm looking forward to the 45th. Since then, I have visited with several old friends from our class. We all spent a long weekend as guests of Jim Myers and his wife Marsha in Phoenix, AZ We got in some good hiking a great food and drink while staying in their beautiful home. Gary and Pamela Revercomb finally made it to CA last fall and we had a nice visit. In fact they were the last guests to stay in our old guest house before the fires swept through two weeks later. I also got together with Tom Weller and Sandy Jackson (Epoch) for drinks this past summer at a bar in San Diego owned by her brother, Ted (class of 65, I think). There aren't many of us all the way out west, but we're trying to keep in touch.Well enough for now. Thanks again Debby for all your work on this great blog and for giving us all a place to keep in touch. I'm looking forward to getting our home rebuilt and THEN will extend an open invite to any and all of you to please come on out west for a visit.
Cheers,
Wayne
After all the time and hard work you have put into this FM Blog, the least I can do is respond to your plea for a little news from the home front....
It's been a tough year from many of us with the down turn in the economy and all the repercussions associated with that. I have to say I won't be sad to see the last 12 months fade into the history books. We're fast approaching the date of the loss of our home in the San Diego wildfires on Oct 21, 2007. I would have been hard to have imagined just how disruptive losing everything would be to our lives. However, in the end, it doesn't pay to dwell on it and frankly, now, except for the personal art work, photographic library and a few other odds and ends, it is almost "freeing" in a way to have so little baggage all of a sudden. In addition, whenever I do get a little down I think of Dick Shanahan and what he and his family are facing. Give me a wildfire any day! Sue, my wife and co-worker has just headed off to Antarctica for the next two months. At the moment, she's paying the price of having an exciting job in one of the world's great natural laboratories, as she's bed ridden on a ship in Drake's Passage. Another two days of hell and she'll be dropped ashore on King George Island where she'll set up our penguin research study that will continue until March. I hope to attach a few photos of the "office" to the end of this email and with luck, others of you can see where I've spent 2-6 months a year for the last 33 years. While Sue's away, I'm single-parenting our two daughters, Sara 16 and Amy 11. Luckily they are basically great kids and need little parental nagging, but still it is a crazy two months for me trying to coordinate all of their activities and still get my own work done.
Life would be far easier if it weren't for the fact that we are also about to begin construction of our new home. The plans are finally finished and we are awaiting permits, with luck we will be breaking ground in November. It's been a while since we all gathered for our 40th and I'm looking forward to the 45th. Since then, I have visited with several old friends from our class. We all spent a long weekend as guests of Jim Myers and his wife Marsha in Phoenix, AZ We got in some good hiking a great food and drink while staying in their beautiful home. Gary and Pamela Revercomb finally made it to CA last fall and we had a nice visit. In fact they were the last guests to stay in our old guest house before the fires swept through two weeks later. I also got together with Tom Weller and Sandy Jackson (Epoch) for drinks this past summer at a bar in San Diego owned by her brother, Ted (class of 65, I think). There aren't many of us all the way out west, but we're trying to keep in touch.Well enough for now. Thanks again Debby for all your work on this great blog and for giving us all a place to keep in touch. I'm looking forward to getting our home rebuilt and THEN will extend an open invite to any and all of you to please come on out west for a visit.
Cheers,
Wayne
Thursday, October 16, 2008
10 Commandments for a healthy yard
See Audubon Birdscapes for helpful information: click on link
http://blog.audubon.org/cs/blogs/birdscapes/
http://blog.audubon.org/cs/blogs/birdscapes/
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Camilla Zankowski Daniels
GREAT NEWS! I became a grandmother, Sunday, October 12, 2008 to a little girl named Ilsa Rose Daniels. She came into the world weighing 8# 7oz.- 19 1/4 ". She has her father's dark hair and her mother's wonderful disposition, (thank God). My son Ben is already wrapped around her little finger. My daughter-in-law, Gina is fine and is resting and napping. She deserves all the pampering people can give her. Chip, Leslie and Robert all became grandparents long before I. So I join another sororilty.
Camilla Zankowski Daniels
Camilla Zankowski Daniels
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Vivian Bender Munson
My husband, Don, and I wrote an e-book about his/our experience with cancer. It's accessible online at VivianMunsonEsq.net. We were going to name it Just Proud To Be Here, but chose a more descriptive title, Prostate Cancer? You Go On With Your Life. It provides "perspectives of one sweet, optimistic wife and her absolutely hard-core old man." Readers have found it helpful. Please send your comments to dvmunson@mac.com. Thanks
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Mike Stackfleth
Great news. I made contact with Mike Stackfleth in Orlando, Florida. He and his wife, Chris Kosciolek Stackfleth, have 3 daughters. Chris is kindergarten teacher and Mike has a cutting edge presentation company.
Hi to David Carner
Hi to David Carner and his wife Jan of Binghamton, New York. I called David to get an email address and spoke with his wife Jan. David is in Raleigh, NC visiting his daughter. Hope to hear directly from David when he returns.
