Thanks David - you guys were super!! I hope you don't stop either. What a treat for us all. I think your wife has officially earned a place. I hope we will see more of you both around here. Wendy
Hello all, didn't we have an absolutely wonderful time!! Peggy and Leonette are already concoxing up things to do for our 45th Reunion. Never a dull moment around them. At least the dragons are glittered!! I am thinking about getting ten ladies to learn how to clog in order for us to perform for the next reunion and it may take that long to choreograph and teach the songs you pick out to do routines to. I promise I will start slow....very slow!!! It would be so much fun to be able to do that. Just sign up on the blog if you are daring....rita
Peggy, now I remember why you were against the glitter. It seems we talked about using glitter when we first looked at those dragons. Do you really think there was that much glitter to clean up or was it just the hotel? They should have discounted the price of clean up because they were so slow in getting food out for those who were near the end of the line. Even with the few problems I still think the reunion was a success -- it was good to see everyone and I look forward to the 45th. Oh! that sounds OLD! Thanks again for all you and Leonette did to make it successful. I want one of the directories.
I am way up in North Carolina--but I just wanted to say that I am still in such a good mood. Our reunion was so successful. Thank you to every one who did so much to help it all come together. I do hope we stay in contact. Thanks especially to Leonette and Pege. Love, Marsha
I can still 'party', but it seems to take me about a week to recover. I am also still enjoying the fun from the weekend. I have watched some of the You-tube videos. Thanks to all those who posted the videos and took pictures. My fellow teachers were all anxious to hear about the reunion when I got back to school on Monday. Some of them are so young that I don't think they can imagine being out of high school for 40 years, much less living to celebrate it.
I felt like I was 16 again. I am so glad someone came up with the idea for the Guv'nors to perform. reunkiting us means much more than anyone can imagine. Sheryl had so much fun. Made some new friends and got to play with the band. She had said before we came that when we were in school at SFA she would go to the places that I played and sit on the side and wait for a break so we could talk. She thought it would be the same at the reunion,...NOT. All the great people she met and hose tambourines fixed that -- the Guv'vettes were formed at our last practice and she had a blast...along with Judy and Rhonda and Susan. The whole weekend was the best.
We appreciated Sheryl helping us hang up the t-shirts above the auction table! She was very kind to assist us when we were decorating. Thanks Sheryl! I am having fun with our three GRAND-kiddos up here in North Carolina. The trees are starting to change and it is one of the most beautiful places on this earth--up here in the mountains. We enjoyed the band. You all were terrrific! :)
Cassie Henderson Wilson on October 20, 2007 1:35 AM
It was hard to come back to work and my everyday world here because my heart and my head are still somewhere back in the 60's. That was one fine party (well, 2 fine parties), and it seemed to just keep on every time we ran into anyone again. Why didn't I realize how neat everyone was back then? I'm sorry I didn't get to talk to everyone there, though. Another big round of applause for the reunion committee and all the hard work they did, and for the Guv'nors who came out of retirement just for us and did it so beautifully!
Yes, Cassie it was great and like you I, too, have been back in the '60s this week. The committee had such fun planning the reunion and reminiscing about our high school days. I just wish all our classmates could have been there to share this special time with us. The Guv'nors playing just added to the nostalgia -- the kids today have no idea what they are missing. We are a diverse group as Wendy said, but the diversity just added to the reunion. It is too bad we didn't realize just how special everyone was back then. Keep in touch with us, and if you are ever in Nac let us know and we'll do lunch or a coffee break. Thanks for helping with the decorating.
I would like to dance with most anyone,well, maybe not... My husband broke his ankle several years ago, and that put an end to our dancing. We used to really enjoy it. I did have one dance at the reunion, with Sandra Drewery. I didn't mind dancing with a 'girl', and I don't think anyone even noticed. If you are reading this Sandra, thanks for asking. I was a little winded afterward. Pam,Patsy and I discussed the fact that we might need portable oxygen tanks in five years. Maybe we could look into the price, and have those instead of helium for balloons???
Does anyone remember who took the group picture late Saturday night of the Nettie Marshall students? Neither Peggy nor I remember who was taking the picture!
Hey you all--let's not get so busy that we stop writing on our very own Blog!!!!! Someone has made it possible to keep our Class Reunion Site for the next five years--right Peg or Leonette?????? I look forward to getting on the site and seeing who has made a recent comment. Our lives should not be so hectic or boring that we can't still make a comment every now and then or has everyone already stopped checking our '67 Blog???????? Is anyone out there??? :) I for one am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to get reconnected with my friends from school and the opportunity to get to know some of my classmates that I did not actually know that well back in high school. I was pretty shy and most boys did not talk to me unless they wanted to copy my homework. :( Kinda sad--but I have changed over the years and I feel more confident in myself. I am grateful for those of you who have been a part of my life. So let's keep this blog going!!!! What do you say? Sincerely, Marsha Ault
The cds are being redone, so don't give away the second one you received, Judy. They were not nearly what we expected. Once we have them completed we will post an announcement so that those who purchased the original can get (at no cost) the replacement. It should include lots more pictures. We are trying to compile a list of videos purchased so if you bought one let either Peggy or me know ASAP.
I would like a video and a cd. Somehow I missed out on ordering them. Is it too late to order, or can you still get one of each? Our son, Curtis, got his vicarage assignment last Friday. He will be going to Howard's Grove, Wisconsin for a year beginning on November 15. I guess I'll have to buy some warm clothes, maybe this is the excuse I need to buy a fur??? Probably not. I don't know when I would wear it in Texas. Marsha, read a novel for me. I don't seem to have the time to read as much as I would like to. Maybe some day. Everyone take care.
Carolyn, when you do have time to read you need to read Nicholas Sparks' new book, The Choice. It is good. As far as warm clothing goes I wouldn't spend the money on a fur unless you plan to move up to Wisconsin because it will stay in storage all year in Texas. Of course, you could take it out and wear it to the next reunion. Just a few more days and you will have a few days off................Judy
Judy--do you have a copy of Spark's new novel?? I have a book club which meets at my house once a month and we take turns presenting a book for the month for everyone to read. The book for this month is: A Room with a View by E. M. Forster. The last two months I had not read our chosen book--so yesterday I was determined to finish this month's book early. This book was hard for me to get into--but I finished it. :)
Pray for me tomorrow. It is Halloween. I don't know how Halloween is everywhere else, but here the kids are 'nuts'. I will be so glad when Thursday rolls around and it is no longer October. I did have something great this October - the reunion, so maybe it was a good month after all. I will be looking forward to those days off at Thanksgiving, but they will go by so quickly.
Why don't we get the Builtmore for a couple of days next summer and we will all come there. We promise to behave and not break a thing. Man, I would look good in there.
Hey y'all--I am sure my connections in Asheville could get us the Biltmore House for a day or two! :) Since "our" band is on the internet--their fame is sure to help seal the deal. Seriously--you all were so good!
Jimmy & David, I'll check on the Biltmore the end of the month. I love that place and plan on going again when I'm there after Thanksgiving. I'm pretty sure we can't get the main house, but maybe the wine tasting rooms! Now there's an idea. I'll bet you guys would really shine there. I'll try to remember to ask about the glitter, Janice. We wouldn't want to offend. What's the name of that really big inn on top of the hill just outside town, Marsha? The one with the two fireplaces that you could fit a small home in. They always have live music and the view is wonderful. I'll check there too. We'll take the band on the road, and they'll need groupies!
Yesterday at Church we were told that in a LDS Church up in Maryland a strange man walked in and molested three little girls and kidnapped a four year old. What a world we live in in this day and time! Children cannot feel safe even in their church building. We all need to be alert to strangers lurking around our neighborhoods and even our churhes. I have 12 grandchildren and I am going to email my daughters and caution them to talk to their children and always know where there kiddos are and who they are with. I miss all of our get togethers before our reunion took place. I hope you all don't forget about our lunches. I volunteered for Janurary. Who volunteered for December?????????????? :) Hope you all have a special Thanksgiving Holiday. We all have alot to be grateful for. Love, Marsha
Thanks for the reminder, Marsha! We all get so busy with our everyday life that we forget to keep in touch. I'd like for us to get together for lunch next week. Tuesday is my birthday, maybe we can do it then. Let's check with the other to see if it will work. ...............................Peggy
Forgive me for being over a month responding to the Reunion, but it has been crazy around the Byrd house lately. It was great and my wife and I throuughly enjoyed it. The reuniting with classmates, and all the events was the best. We have a great class. My thanks and appreciation goes to Peggy, Leonette, and all the Reunion Committee for doing such a great job. We really enjoyed hearing the Governors and they have not missed a beat since High School day. Pam and I really enjoyed Rita and her dancers. Again, the reunion was the best
Larry, I am so glad that you and your wife were able to attend. Personally, I think it was the best reunion that any class could have. It just goes to show that our class was very special. I hope you have a very merry holiday season!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and now it is time to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I can't believe this year has just flown by and left me wondering where the time has gone. Hope the next three weeks go by smoothly and quickly for you and then you will have two weeks off to rest and get ready for the TAKS in February. Take care and enjoy the remainder of your days off.
Did you all see in the newspaper where Teddy Tucker Butt's father passed away? This has been a difficult year for Teddy and her family. I was not able to go to the funeral. Has anyone had the opportunity to speak to her family? I use to have some really great times at Teddy's home. Teddy--if you read this--you are in my thoughts and prayers. Carolyn, Judy, and the rest of you all--Thanks so much for helping to make this year's reunion so enjoyable. I was putting some of my pictures in our family album today and I couldn't help but smile! :) I sincerely hope you each had a great turkey day. Love, Marsha
Peggy and Leonette, thanks for the new festive website. I like it, but of course I'm a kid at heart when it comes to Christmas. My grandchildren think I still believe in Santa, and I do because I always get what I want -- my family together for at least a few hours. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and that this Christmas will be the best one ever.
Thanks Judy, I was not sure if anyone was still checking out the website! I changed it last night, and made a few modifications this morning since I thought it was time for a change. If you have any suggestions on what we need to post just let me know. Merry Christmas to all!
Well, hello to all!! I have not been around lately because I went to Nashville, Tenneesee for the National Clogging Convention at the Opryland Hotel and Resort. It was a great way to spend Thanksgiving!! The Rocketts were there from Radio City Music Hall and they gave an awesome Christmas Show. I tested out on Tuesday and Wednesday for my clogging license and and am very proud to say I passed. It has taken me five years to accomplish this but now it is done. I am now a Certified Clogging Instructor (CCI). We also had the clogging workshop on Thursday thru Saturday where you clog all day on all days and by the time it was time to come home, my foot would hardly hold the excelerator down....could not use cruise because it rained on me all the way home. And I could hardly get out to put gas in my car....I heard on the radio that there were 33 million people on the road Sunday and yep, I was one of them. But, it was worth it. I will have to show you some of the videos. Please come to the Rec Center and dance with us. We will have a float in the parade on Saturday....be sure to yell at us. Hope we can get together soon....
Welcome home. WOW! sounds like the week was packed full but fun. Congratulations on your clogging accomplishments. Aren't the Rocketts just awesome? I love to watch them perform and would love to see their Christmas show. Talk to you later........time for a nap. Luke will be here and ready to roll in the morning and his nana will be sleepy if I don't get off this computer.
I've been out of town visiting my daughter in Kingsport, TN. I think we have decided to have December's lunch at Carol's studio on Bremond December 19 at 11:30. All classmates are invited! We will celebrate birthdays too. Mine was Dec 1 and Jimmy's is today. Homer's was just the other day too. We all had a good time on Peggy's birthday at Shelly's Bakery downtown. Jimmy is always so entertaining and I'll swear that he has the memory of an elephant. Guess I'll have to pick a different month to do lunch at my home. Who has the schedule? I think I have almost finished with Christmas decorations. Now I'm just hoping that someone comes to visit and enjoy them. I do love Christmas and all its decorations. Last year I gave away half of my decorations, and this year I realized why. It was just an excuse to buy more!
I can't wait to see Carol's house. She had gone all out on decorating for Halloween so I can't wait to see her Christmas decorations. As for the lunch schedule, I don't remember it but Marsha may. She, like Jimmy, has a better memory. The rest of you may celebrate more birthdays, but after June, I will be in a holding pattern and refuse to do the BIG 60. At 40 I got bifocals, at 50 I had my first hip replacement so I definitely don't want to even think about 60.
I have my tree to decorate, but other than that I'm finished with shopping and decorating. I have held off on the tree because of Luke, but tomorrow night it goes up. I usually have it up no later than the first weekend in December and usually Thanksgiving weekend. The decorations may all be at the top of the tree this year in order to keep little hands from being tempted.
Greg called today and said they are having sleet mixed with snow. Quite a change from our 80 degree weather and a really big change from Hawaii. He said he should know sometime in February where he will be stationed for the next four years. Say a prayer he will not be in Iraq for 15 months -- don't think I'm ready for that again. See you on the 19th at Carol's.
I am looking forward to lunch at Carol's on the 19th. I am going to mark my calendar. I love this time of the year.I mailed three large packages today and have two more to get in the mail. We will have only two of the kiddos home for Christmas this year with three grandkids. But I am grateful someone is coming home!!!!!!!!! See you all on the 19th.
I too want to wish everybody a very Merry Christmas. This time of the year it seems we are all a little kinder and a little more thoughtful as we look about us and find those who are in need of a friend or helping hand. It has been a good year and didn't we have a great reunion??? Have a safe and good New Year. Love, Marsha and Family
Marsha, you are so right! We have so much to be thankful far this Christmas especially having had such a great year of renewed friendships! I can't think of a better year and I pray for peace this coming year and for the safe return of our soldiers! Looking forward to visiting with everyone at Carol's Place!
We had so much fun at Carol's Place!!! We opened all the doors since it was warm and lit the wood in the fireplace anyhow! Carol knows how to decorate, and she is the perfect hostess. :) Thanks you all! I had a really great time with you. Have a merry Christmas. Love, Marsha
Check out the two photos that Sherril sent of our lunch at Carol's studio. Aren't we a festive bunch? Wish more of our classmates could have been there.
We look like a Jolly group!!! :) We were very colorful surrounded by all of Carol's neat Christmas decorations!! I hope all of you have a wonderful New Year celebration. Marsha
May this Old Irish Blessing be true for each of you during the coming year, and may the renewal of friendships begun in 2007 continue in 2008.
May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours,wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!
I'll see the "Lunch Bunch" in January at Marsha's. Happy New Year, Judy
We are going to take out a wall in-between the dinning room and kitchen--so I will have to have the "lunch bunch" over in a couple of months after our remodling. :) What goals have you all set for this new year?!!
Well--our remodeling project is completed--I am very excited about having the "Lunch Bunch" over, but now our Old Lufkin Road is all torn up--so getting to our home is a wee bit difficult. Anyhow I am excited about having my turn to host everybody that would like to get together in a few weeks or so. :) Marsha
Hey Classmates! We have so much fun laughing and visiting with each other each month over lunch. We sure would love if some of you other local mates would join us in the future. Our first topic of discussion this week was "colonoscopies". :) You find out the most interesting things about each other. It is so MUCH FUN. :)
Hey Marsha....I have a new email address. The one I had quit servicing my area. I do not check the blog too often so email me to let me know the date for our next lunch. Love ya'...
Do I have a Valentine's Day surprise for the auto parts store heiress? Well, of course!
1. Stop by Tom Thumb to pick up a lovely corsage 2. It's off to Luby's in time for the early bird special! 3. Back in the love nest, I'll surprise her with a accordian serenade.
Marsha, I'm sorry you have been talking to yourself lately. Dr. Buckingham can do wonders with such ailments and I speak from experience. Rita, send me your new email address for our records and so forth. Also, who does have lunch this month? Mine is next month I think. Nancy will be here then. Homer, I'm wondering if Luby's really impressed Judy. My guess would be - NOT. Peggy, lucky you!!!!
I hadn't checked the blog for awhile and it is neat to see some still do check it out every now and then. :) We had a fun "Lunch Bunch" today at the Jalapeno Tree. We found out that two of our classmates had pet chickens while one brave soul admitted to having a pet pig! Maybe next month some more of you can join us. Patsy (Hayden) drove in today to join us. Hope you all have a great day. Marsha
Didn't we have a good time today? I sent a picture to Greg and Heather so they would know who I am talking about when I mention the "Lunch Bunch." Can't wait to hear their responses. I wonder if Rita and Carol will be successful and convince Leonette to have a booth at the Multi Cultural festival? Glad you are feeling better.
Lunch Bunch--It is my turn to host the luncheon for this month--how about Tues. April 29th or Wed. April 30th? Let me know which day you would prefer. I am really excited to have you all over. We would be so excited if some of you others could join us. Just let us know! Marsha :)
Marsha and Lynda Ault and Cappel on April 18, 2008 9:29 PM
Homer--you guys really miss out not being able to attend our luncheons! The lunch bunch came over to my house today and guest of honor was Lynda!!!!! :) Next month is Peggy's turn. I really enjoy blogging with myself most days on our site. :)
Now it is Lynda: It was really fun to be a part of this crazy lunch bunch. I hope to do it again soon. :) Maybe they can come to my house in Missouri City sometime.
Hey There, Marsha -- just wanted to say hi and thanks for having the lunch bunch crew over. Your friend Amy was most patient to deal with a group of "silly old ladies." I did enjoy making the picture frames and have Luke's picture displayed on mine. Hope you enjoyed your trip to see grandkids. See you don't have to talk to yourself all time...........Talk to you later.........Judy
We had lunch at Marsha's yesterday. Fun!! Check out the new pics in the Current Classmates photo album. Thanks, Marsha. Hope more of you can join us next month at Peggy's.
The American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam War Memorial Wall is on the Giddings High School football today through the weekend. Even though it is not the size of the wall in Washington DC. The walls are still filled with to many names of our generation that lost their live in Vietnam. I found William's name and Sammy's name, and left a small flag for each. I didn't know William, but Sammy and I had been friends since second grade. I shared this with some of my former students who are now third graders. They were telling me that they were going to the opening ceremonies and stay to view the wall. I asked them to find Sammiy's name, and gave them a couple of pictures of him, and some information about him and his death. About 2:30 one of my former students, Danny Triana, came in my room and presented me with a rubbing of Sammy's name. He was very respectful and told me he loved me and hoped that I would like to have the rubbing. I was very touched by his compassion and sensitivity.Later in the afternoon I went to visit the memorial by myself. It was a very moving experience. Like I said I have never visited the real one, so I have no comparison. It is very sobering to see all those names and realize that some were teenagers, most were in their early twenties, but they all died that we could have the freedom we have today.
Thanks, Judy, for the reply to my quarry. Peggy and I do try to keep the site updated, but there seems to be little to talk about. Any input would be greatly appreciated. I was glad to hear from Carolyn and learn of her experience with the Vietnam Memorial Wall. I'm sure Sammy's parents will love to hear about it too. Carol Eaton has a new email address - a computer of her own no less!
I'm still reading and checking up on ya'll every now and then. I like reading your conversations with yourselves. Are you going to have the lunch bunch get-togethers during the summer? I get out of school June 5th and would love to see you all again. Plus I'm dying to have a Butcher Boys hamburger. You folks that still live in Nacogdoches cannot imagine the deprivation those of us who live elsewhere suffer. Janice
Yes, Janice, we are going to meet in June and the rest of the summer months. We'll be sure and let you know when. If anyone else wants to join us, we would love it so just let us know. We met at Peggy's home yesterday for some of Tony's delicious quiche. Peggy's a lucky girl. Check out the Current Classmates photo album for some pictures of yesterday.
Leonette--you gave me credit for Sherril's flip flops under our lunch bunch photos from Peggy's!!!!! I think Sherril's flip flops would have won if we were having a most creative contest!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) We sure hope to have a lot more of you all coming this summer to our "LUNCH BUNCH" activities. We have so much fun. I think it is sobbering to us to realize that this is our last year in our 50's. I am so grateful to be reconnected with you all. Guys--please don't let our activities scare you away--I am sure the monthly host can think up some manly activity if we know you are planning to join us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Nacogdoches High School Class of 1968 will be holding our 40th Reunion on Saturday, October 4, 2008, at 6:00-12:00am at the Piney Woods Country Club. We would like to extend an invitation to the Class of 1967 to join us. We are giving our class members exclusivity until August 1. At that time we will start accepting registrations from both the Class of 67 and the Class of 69. You can go to our website, www.nhs1968.com, and receive more information. The cost is $35 per person before September 20 and $40 per person afterwards. The Guv'nors will be playing and we hope to have a reunion that rivals the great reunion that you guys had last October. Again, go to our website for more info, or contact me at tglenncooper@aol.com. Glenn Cooper NHS Class of 1968
I like the new look! Thanks, Peggy and Leonette, You girls have done such a great job with this website.
When I saw the new look I thought of Greg. He got the family moved to Eagle River, Alaska which is about 10 minutes from Anchorage. His description of the place sounds beautiful -- bears, moose in his backyard, eagles, a mountain overlook from his living room, and at the edge of his backyard -- the Eagle River. I can't wait to visit Heather this next year -- who knows I may even "Summer" there. On July 6, he reported to Fort Riley Kansas. During the next two months he will be training as part of 7-10 member team who will work with the Iraqi Police. The tenative deployment date to Iraq is September 5. If all goes as planned we will be going to see him in August, and then again in September when he deploys. As I have said before this isn't my choice as a career, but from the time he was a little boy he has always wanted to be in the military or a policeman and now he is both. I am just looking forward to September 2009 when he comes home, and pray they will bring the troops home before then.
Again, thanks for the new look. When is the next Lunch Bunch gathering.
Wendy
I am thinking about getting ten ladies to learn how to clog in order for us to perform for the next reunion and it may take that long to choreograph and teach the songs you pick out to do routines to. I promise I will start slow....very slow!!! It would be so much fun to be able to do that. Just sign up on the blog if you are daring....rita
Peggy, now I remember why you were against the glitter. It seems we talked about using glitter when we first looked at those dragons. Do you really think there was that much glitter to clean up or was it just the hotel? They should have discounted the price of clean up because they were so slow in getting food out for those who were near the end of the line. Even with the few problems I still think the reunion was a success -- it was good to see everyone and I look forward to the 45th. Oh! that sounds OLD! Thanks again for all you and Leonette did to make it successful. I want one of the directories.
We enjoyed the band. You all were terrrific! :)
Another big round of applause for the reunion committee and all the hard work they did, and for the Guv'nors who came out of retirement just for us and did it so beautifully!
The cds are being redone, so don't give away the second one you received, Judy. They were not nearly what we expected. Once we have them completed we will post an announcement so that those who purchased the original can get (at no cost) the replacement. It should include lots more pictures. We are trying to compile a list of videos purchased so if you bought one let either Peggy or me know ASAP.
Our son, Curtis, got his vicarage assignment last Friday. He will be going to Howard's Grove, Wisconsin for a year beginning on November 15. I guess I'll have to buy some warm clothes, maybe this is the excuse I need to buy a fur??? Probably not. I don't know when I would wear it in Texas.
Marsha, read a novel for me. I don't seem to have the time to read as much as I would like to. Maybe some day.
Everyone take care.
I will be looking forward to those days off at Thanksgiving, but they will go by so quickly.
Why don't we get the Builtmore for a couple of days next summer and we will all come there. We promise to behave and not break a thing. Man, I would look good in there.
Shoot... we'd all look good at "Stuff Willies" too.
Janice
What's the name of that really big inn on top of the hill just outside town, Marsha? The one with the two fireplaces that you could fit a small home in. They always have live music and the view is wonderful. I'll check there too. We'll take the band on the road, and they'll need groupies!
Yesterday at Church we were told that in a LDS Church up in Maryland a strange man walked in and molested three little girls and kidnapped a four year old. What a world we live in in this day and time! Children cannot feel safe even in their church building. We all need to be alert to strangers lurking around our neighborhoods and even our churhes. I have 12 grandchildren and I am going to email my daughters and caution them to talk to their children and always know where there kiddos are and who they are with.
I miss all of our get togethers before our reunion took place. I hope you all don't forget about our lunches. I volunteered for Janurary. Who volunteered for December?????????????? :) Hope you all have a special Thanksgiving Holiday. We all have alot to be grateful for.
Love, Marsha
...............................Peggy
Peggy
Happy Thanksgiving to you and now it is time to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I can't believe this year has just flown by and left me wondering where the time has gone. Hope the next three weeks go by smoothly and quickly for you and then you will have two weeks off to rest and get ready for the TAKS in February. Take care and enjoy the remainder of your days off.
Judy
Carolyn, Judy, and the rest of you all--Thanks so much for helping to make this year's reunion so enjoyable. I was putting some of my pictures in our family album today and I couldn't help but smile! :)
I sincerely hope you each had a great turkey day. Love, Marsha
Peggy and Leonette, thanks for the new festive website. I like it, but of course I'm a kid at heart when it comes to Christmas. My grandchildren think I still believe in Santa, and I do because I always get what I want -- my family together for at least a few hours. I hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving and that this Christmas will be the best one ever.
Peggy
Well, hello to all!! I have not been around lately because I went to Nashville, Tenneesee for the National Clogging Convention at the Opryland Hotel and Resort. It was a great way to spend Thanksgiving!! The Rocketts were there from Radio City Music Hall and they gave an awesome Christmas Show. I tested out on Tuesday and Wednesday for my clogging license and and am very proud to say I passed. It has taken me five years to accomplish this but now it is done. I am now a Certified Clogging Instructor (CCI). We also had the clogging workshop on Thursday thru Saturday where you clog all day on all days and by the time it was time to come home, my foot would hardly hold the excelerator down....could not use cruise because it rained on me all the way home. And I could hardly get out to put gas in my car....I heard on the radio that there were 33 million people on the road Sunday and yep, I was one of them. But, it was worth it. I will have to show you some of the videos. Please come to the Rec Center and dance with us. We will have a float in the parade on Saturday....be sure to yell at us. Hope we can get together soon....
Guess I'll have to pick a different month to do lunch at my home. Who has the schedule? I think I have almost finished with Christmas decorations. Now I'm just hoping that someone comes to visit and enjoy them. I do love Christmas and all its decorations. Last year I gave away half of my decorations, and this year I realized why. It was just an excuse to buy more!
I can't wait to see Carol's house. She had gone all out on decorating for Halloween so I can't wait to see her Christmas decorations. As for the lunch schedule, I don't remember it but Marsha may. She, like Jimmy, has a better memory. The rest of you may celebrate more birthdays, but after June, I will be in a holding pattern and refuse to do the BIG 60. At 40 I got bifocals, at 50 I had my first hip replacement so I definitely don't want to even think about 60.
I have my tree to decorate, but other than that I'm finished with shopping and decorating. I have held off on the tree because of Luke, but tomorrow night it goes up. I usually have it up no later than the first weekend in December and usually Thanksgiving weekend. The decorations may all be at the top of the tree this year in order to keep little hands from being tempted.
Greg called today and said they are having sleet mixed with snow. Quite a change from our 80 degree weather and a really big change from Hawaii. He said he should know sometime in February where he will be stationed for the next four years. Say a prayer he will not be in Iraq for 15 months -- don't think I'm ready for that again. See you on the 19th at Carol's.
Marsha
May this Old Irish Blessing be true for each of you during the coming year, and may the renewal of friendships begun in 2007 continue in 2008.
May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be
yours,wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons bring
the best to you and yours!
I'll see the "Lunch Bunch" in January at Marsha's. Happy New Year, Judy
Judy
Well--our remodeling project is completed--I am very excited about having the "Lunch Bunch" over, but now our Old Lufkin Road is all torn up--so getting to our home is a wee bit difficult. Anyhow I am excited about having my turn to host everybody that would like to get together in a few weeks or so. :) Marsha
1. Stop by Tom Thumb to pick up a lovely corsage
2. It's off to Luby's in time for the early bird special!
3. Back in the love nest, I'll surprise her with a accordian serenade.
Sounds steamy, right?
Marsha, I'm sorry you have been talking to yourself lately. Dr. Buckingham can do wonders with such ailments and I speak from experience.
Rita, send me your new email address for our records and so forth. Also, who does have lunch this month? Mine is next month I think. Nancy will be here then.
Homer, I'm wondering if Luby's really impressed Judy. My guess would be - NOT.
Peggy, lucky you!!!!
We had a fun "Lunch Bunch" today at the Jalapeno Tree. We found out that two of our classmates had pet chickens while one brave soul admitted to having a pet pig! Maybe next month some more of you can join us.
Patsy (Hayden) drove in today to join us. Hope you all have a great day. Marsha
Next month is Peggy's turn. I really enjoy blogging with myself most days on our site. :)
Now it is Lynda:
It was really fun to be a part of this crazy lunch bunch.
I hope to do it again soon. :) Maybe they can come to my house in Missouri City sometime.
You and Peggy are doing a great job of keeping it updated. I'm looking forward to being at Peggy's on Thursday -- we always have so much fun.
Wendy's pictures are beautiful. She just gets better with every picture.
Maybe Homer needs to stir up some excitement like he did with the "new" classmate who didn't exist.
Judy
Carol Eaton has a new email address - a computer of her own no less!
Janice
We met at Peggy's home yesterday for some of Tony's delicious quiche. Peggy's a lucky girl.
Check out the Current Classmates photo album for some pictures of yesterday.
Glenn Cooper
NHS Class of 1968
I like the new look! Thanks, Peggy and Leonette, You girls have done such a great job with this website.
When I saw the new look I thought of Greg. He got the family moved to Eagle River, Alaska which is about 10 minutes from Anchorage. His description of the place sounds beautiful -- bears, moose in his backyard, eagles, a mountain overlook from his living room, and at the edge of his backyard -- the Eagle River. I can't wait to visit Heather this next year -- who knows I may even "Summer" there. On July 6, he reported to Fort Riley Kansas. During the next two months he will be training as part of 7-10 member team who will work with the Iraqi Police. The tenative deployment date to Iraq is September 5. If all goes as planned we will be going to see him in August, and then again in September when he deploys. As I have said before this isn't my choice as a career, but from the time he was a little boy he has always wanted to be in the military or a policeman and now he is both. I am just looking forward to September 2009 when he comes home, and pray they will bring the troops home before then.
Again, thanks for the new look. When is the next Lunch Bunch gathering.
Judy