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Greg Hackney

Thanks, I sat next to Billy Everett. We threw our hats up and I threw mine close and recovered mine.

John Adcock

I saw Butch Brothers from tne class of '66 today at our monthly dinner at Luby's.    He in formed us that our classmate, his sister Cynthia Brothers passed away April of 2014..... 

Greg Hackney

And no one took pictures for proof of life, sts.

John Adcock

Yeah, Greg..... I always forget to take pictures...... I'm too busy mingling and talking.... I need someone to help me remember to take pictures....... I would love to have had a pictuee of me and Carolyn before she moves away....

Jimmy Johnston

I'm sure by now most all of you have heard about the tragic events that transpired over Memorial Day weekend on the Blanco River in Wimberly, Texas.  There were 8 folks that lost their life in that unfortunate tragedy.  All of them I personally knew as they were from Corpus Christi, Texas where I live.  Please say a prayer for their families.  The McComb family lost three family members including two small children all gone in a matter of minutes.

Alice Day (Smith)

Jimmy, I sure will, and have already. Water is a force we should never challenge. Blessing to you. 

Margaret Dubois (Ammons)

Jimmy-my youngest son is a fire fighter in Wimberley and I was there that weekend.  He was active in the rescue efforts.  It is so sad about the McComb family.  Of course, they are in our prayers-family and friends of them.

Jimmy Johnston

I can't for the life of me understand why they did not or could not get out of harms way.  I grieve over the loss of the small children such a tragedy.  Thanks for the reply.  I am good friends with McComb Family and they are devastated.  This is something you will never get over.

Greg Hackney

JJ recently I had that conversation with my brother Gary. We were raised to know when the weather here, hurricanes, possibly threatened, ya get to higher ground. Some folks weren't schooled as much. Maybe it might be that others will take care of ya. Reality says otherwise. My heart is healthy, but knows! Maybe they'll be the future ambassadors of prevention for others !

Jimmy Johnston

Greg,

Such a tragic way too learn that you "Don't Mess with Texas" or challenge mother nature.

The "Worm" or better known as "Tennessee"

Greg Hackney

Definitely. Today I discovered after living out here for ten+ years that I needed to place some elevated parking spots for my vehicles. The storm surge has already begun for the new thing in the Gulf, I-91! I've had high tides and mostly green grass, sts, but to raise up two vehicles is new for me, but no chance of death with this.

Greg Hackney

August correct? We'll take pics next time too!

Barbara Ludeman (Frazier)

It has been a while since I have posted anything here.  So, here I am to say "hi".

Here in Columbia, SC, it has been pretty hot, lately.  Humidity hasn't been too bad.  My thoughts and prayers are with those back home dealing with the flooding and loss of lives and homes, etc.

I think it is great that some of you can get together on a regular basis.  I look forward to making it to one of them myself when I can get back to Lake Jackson for a visit.  We recently had a person quit in the office that I work so we are short-handed.  Not sure when I'll be able to get away for a couple weeks.  My hubby, Tom, doesn't like to fly so it hardly seems worth it to drive all the way to Texas for only a couple of days.

I looked back at the messages that have been posted here this year.  It really brings back memories to read the posts Carol entered.  I remember a some of the popular songs from back then and a few of the country songs.  Back then I primarily listened to the FM radio station that was located on Willow Drive or the radio station we received from Houston that played classical music.  I guess I was a little backward or weird or something.  These days I like to listen to KLove radio in my car driving to and from work.  At work I love to listen to a variety of music on Pandora or to KLove in the background on my computer.  I can turn it down low enough for me to hear it without disturbing anyone else in the office.

Well, enough about me.  It is sad to read about those who have passed away - classmates or parents of classmates.  I guess we are getting to "that age".  I pray for comfort and grace for all those who have lost loved ones and for grace and guidance for all of us to make the best of our time with our loved ones - parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors, etc.  It is so easy to get caught up in day to day things and not take or make the time to smell the roses and visit with one another.

Gee, I think I have gone on long enough, for now.

Good night and sweet dreams to all!

Greg Hackney

BLF, I'll give you the "business" like Eddie Haskell gave it to the Beave, my R.H. humiditty, averaging 50% can stand up to yours okay? And this all is sent with a big HEEHEE. I remember you in your red plaid print dress in el. school. You? If you visit here, wait until November. After hurricane season i.e!

John Adcock

The first Saturday of July is the 4^th of July so we will NOT be having an Alumni Luncheon..... But will pick back up on the first Saturday in August....which will be August 1^st at 1 PM at the Luby's in Lake Jackson.

We will however be meeting on July 10^th at 8PM at the American Legion Hall in Angleton for visiting and dancing....
Lowell and Debbie are there every Friday night from .7:30-11:30
If you haven't been there it is really nice.... the music is good and it's not so loud that you cannot carry on a conversation at the table..... If it works out, we may make this a monthly thing... and it is great exercise. Please let me know if you want to come too, however, there is room to accommodate quite a few people

Greg Hackney

Mostly my replies have a funny type reply to to it. I'm not mean, yet because I've been blessed to be intelligent enough o give a knucklehed what they deserve In My Opinion. Monte where are you boy? Heehee?

Virginia Smock (Brant)

Greg you are funny!   Sometimes it is funny strange, but always funny!  Please dont' stop!

John Adcock

REMINDER!!!!! REMINDER!!!! REMINDER!!!

We will be meeting on Friday August 21st at 8 P. M. 
at the American Legion Hall in Angleton for visiting and dancing...
Lowell and Debbie are there every Friday night from .7:30-11:30
We had a great time last time, so we are doing it again... the music is good 
and it's not so loud that you cannot carry on a conversation at the table...... 
it is great exercise. 
There is room to accommodate quite a few people.
Let's meet and have a great fellowship.

John Adcock

MESSAGE TO BHSers
A few of us have put together a monthly lunch gathering 
on the first Saturday of every month.....
We all had a blast last Saturday......

Alan Weddell

Very well said and oh so true!!

John Adcock

REMINDER!!! REMINDER!!! TO BHSers

We are having our monthly lunch this Saturday, October 3rd...
at 1 PM, at Luby's in Lake Jackson....Luby's has a buffet on Saturdays... ALL DAY and plenty of choices of food
Any BHSers that are out of towners that will be down that weekend, and ALL CLASSES OF BHSers, please feel free to come and join us.We would love to visit with y'all.
Just show up...... no need for reservations.

Kathaleen Snyder (Varnado)

It was posted today 10/01/2015 that Larry "Big Red" Thomas passed away in Vegas. The information comes from Cynthua Glass Edwards ( Roy Edwards former wife). Roy would probably know & there is a picture & write up on Facebook in Freeport Remember When. The post said per Larry's request no obit would be printed-- so sad. He was a nice guy & our star athlete in 69' I can't confirm this but looks as if is coming from good sources. I am going to make some calls . My prayers go out to Larry's entire family-- especially his children & grandchildren. REST IN PEACE LARRY

Carrol Reneau (Jeffers)

Integration began in Brazosport ISD in 1966 and we were in 9th grade at Freeport Junior High. Larry Thomas was a star athlete from the beginning but more importantly, a nice, nice young man. Even at that age he had such class and grace. I know nothing about his family or how he was raised but Larry always had a smile and softly spoken words. I know the Class of 1969 had great respect and affection for who Larry was, not just his athletic ability. At our 40th class reunion so many people asked about him and it would have been richer had Larry attended but we could find no contact information. Sadly, it makes me wonder if Larry did not have such fond memories of us. May God bless and comfort Larry's family.

Keith Chatham

Carrol...........I agree with you about Larry. He was a very nice person in high school and he was very nice to me. I saw him a few times after our graduation and he would always come over to me and say Hello and shake my hand. I am very sorry to hear this news. 

Have fun, I know you will enjoy the cruise!

Keith

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Thanks, Keith.  We all are really looking forward to it! 

Carrol

Greg Hackney

I can't say who thought to get him to run in pads the one day that the coaches were timing guys in 100 yd. dashes on the side near the school and the intersection of 2nd/old hwy 36. He did a 9.9! Power man! He had a stuff-eating grin, too!