Billie Jean Baldwin

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Robinson, IL

altogether 18 years (seemed longer)

7 grandchildren! Ashley, Tyler, Amanda, Ryan, Brandon, Summer, and Troy Jr (TJ).

Raised 3 children, BS degree from University of Maryland, career in ins

I loved "gab fess" with my girlfriends, loved to talk about boys (okay, I'll admit that now), and ride horses with Ann Jollie (Blake). Once I ended up on a Shetland pony that ran for the nearest low branch - yes, I ended up on the ground! Ann was my best friend since kindergarten. Kathy McLatchie has joined our trio a long time ago, but has grown to best friend status, too!

Most of my adult life has been in Maryland. There was a short couple of years that I ended up in Stuart, FL during the 4 hurricanes, in Scottsdale, AZ during a flashflood, Little Rock, AR, during tornadoes, and now in southern Florida awaiting the next hurricane :)

No. Dad passed away, in '97, Mom remarried and lived in Coconut Grove, FL with a renowned psychologist - Ed Wagner (developed a hand sign international test). She passed away in 2014. My sister, Deb, married Tony Stumbris. Both are retired from the McHenry County School system as teachers. Deb taught Spanish, as did Mom at CLCHS. Both alive and kicking! We see each other as often as possible.

Once every few years.

No

Would like to in person, but Facebook keeps me in touch with a good number of our classmates.

Of course! Travel, do some backpacking, biking - going to a group trip (Miami Ski Club) in the Spring 2020 to Luxembourg/France/Germany bike and barge trip!

Loved to go to the school dances, Homecoming, going to the games - both football and basketball. Liked sports, tennis, seeing my friends, going to CL's beach to sunbathe, horseback ride with Ann Jollie (Blake), loved to talk on the phone.

Being in the right place, at the right time...

Suspense movies, mini trips, music at the beach.

Yes, Grand Canyon, Germany, England, France, Italy, the Islands, Mexico, Canada, Iceland.numerous states.

Traveled in various countries to trace family heritage with my Mom - who is young for her age. Had a great and very memorable trip. Saw Stonehenge, nearby in a field a young bull was in our path - I saw Mom's red rain poncho was billowing in the breeze. I made sure she took it off and I slipped it inside my parka to "fool the bull" -- we were able to laugh about it later.

For 2011, Door County, WI looks like a strong possibility for a weekend getaway with Ann Blake and Kathie McLatchie. Later, I'd like to check on a friend in Colorado.

Snorkeling underground river in Mexico with my daughter and granddaughter. Cool cruise with 3 generations of first born women. Stayed at a dude ranch in Oregon and rode horses, swam in a pool that was literally a natural hot spring (very nice!), tubing down the fast-flowing river that ran along the property of the ranch. Antelope Canyon this year was so awesome!

Yes

Of course.

Yes

Yep.

Yes

Only my hairdresser would know! Tho' I am now considering going natural, if I dare!

I was on Capitol Hill as a quiet demonstrator to object to Pelosi's healthcare reform bill that no one had adequate time to read before voting it in. I'm against big government, bailouts to AIG and banks, and taxes. When did I become political??? (9/11 really woke me up.) Moving forward to 2020, I am astonished that we are facing a socialist future if we are not careful. We have never seen such blatant news coverage that is no longer objective, real coverage. It is all tainted by politics. Our government branches that should be neutral are not trustworthy. God help us if we are gobbled up in world globalism :(

Crab melt and rum runner. I haven't had these in years! I'll settle for crabs and a beer!!!

Margarita on the rocks, no salt on the rim

I like to play,not watch.

Oldies, but Goodies!!!!! oh no! How did we get this age?!

Yes

Music, hanging with friends, bikeriding and enjoying the view.

Traveling and staying active. Loving life.

Laugh and don't take yourself too seriously! While you are at it, make someone's day!!!!