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Mark Young
This reunion was great in so many ways! I loved seeing folks I had not seen for 10 years - or in some cases 50 years. It was fun sharing memories and new stories. A lot of us didn't really know each other back then with such a huge population at Brazosport HS, but it was fun meeting and finding common threads. I wish I had more time to visit more of you.
Another great part of this was going to visit where my Dad's Hertz business/Sinclair station used to be. I think I scared some of the hair salon patrons walking in taking pictures of what used to be. I took my wife, Janet around and she watched me visualize where the nearby Esso/Exon Station, Lake Jackson Bank, Shaddocks grocerty, Browns Auto Supply, and Lake Theater used to be. Took pictures under the Lake sign and had breakfast taco customers wondering what the heck we were doing. lol
We went to my old home at 35 Lake Road and memories flooded in. The current owners haven't changed much of anything and it was awesome getting to see the place and the giant oaks, magnolias. They let us go through the house and want me to send pics of how it was back then. I again realize how truely blessed I was to be able to grow up in such a place in Lake Jackson, Texas.
Then for fun I showed her Surfside Beach, ate at the Red Snapper and drove down the beach a while. She now understands how easy it was to sneak outta class to the beach for a period or two after carefully crafted diversions were made to keep "Shotgun Slade", from catching us.
Great great time yall! Cant wait for the next BHS Class of '69 adventure.
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