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Linda - Happy Birthday somewhat late. Sept 15 is a major deadline for my tax business and have been working night and day to meet the deadline on Monday.

You are right, God is good!

Marcia

09/13/13 06:44 PM

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Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Marcia...thanks so much. I really don't feel or act older, but probably look older. I guess it happens to everyone sooner or later. Hope things go smoothly for you soon. Take care of yourself...Linda Lu

09/14/13 03:09 PM

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Darla Qualls (Dennison)

OK Sharon, don't faint!!! First I'm so happy you are doing our next reunion and already thinking about it. I know the last reunion, keeping this web page updated and keeping us all in the loop about everyone throughout the year is a lot of work but we all appreciate your hard work. I think Chicago or Kansas City would be a great place to have our next one but I also like coming back to Fort Madison, so guess I'm really not much help.

We've had a busy year traveling all over and I love it. Australia and New Zealand are beautiful. Feb. I took my granddaughter, Taylor to New York for her 18th birthday. We had a ball. She started college this year and the twins, Dani and Cassidy started high school. Where does the time go?

The end of July, Doug had a huge surprise birthday party for me and what a surprise it was. The Family was all here as well as 4 of my high school friends, Sharon Nabulsi, Sandy Brown, Meiling Shackelton and of course Janet Vaughn. It was great having everyone here.

I know whatever you plan will be great as it is just fun to see everyone again, no matter where we are.

Darla

09/18/13 10:04 PM

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Pat Holmes (Bradley)

Thank you for the many Birthday wishes. It is good to have reached 70 years old. It is really hard to believe.

09/21/13 10:59 PM

#311

Hi Everyone:

It is really great to read the message forum and also to get responses about the upcoming 55th, did I say 55th? That cannot be possible! Anyhow I have suggestions all over the board from Branson, to Lake of the Ozarks, to Chicago or Kansas City to New Orleans but most want to come back home to FM. I will continue to monitor the responses for the next few months and wonder if there is anyone in any one of those cities mentioned above that would like to take the bull by the horns and help host one and plan the weekend. I can still do the emails from here to everyone from our website. If not I feel like it will be right here in good old Fort Madison. I am not sure how many of you know that Kay McWhorter Hoenig passed away this last year as did one of our favorite teachers Bill Jerome. I know Dodie Jerome would love to hear from any of you and her address is 331 Avenue E., Fort Madison, Iowa 52627.

Well, that is about it so keep those cards and letters coming in with all your suggestions.

As ever, Sharon

09/22/13 02:03 PM

#312

I have been so busy with Sept 15 tax filing deadlines I haven't had a chance to respond to the "where to have the 55th reunion". Ft Madison is the home I grew up in, got married, had babies, got divorced and left. My parents passed away many years ago but it is still "home". I can visit their graves and my sister who lives in Burlington when I visit. It is nice to drive around the town and remember good and bad times but memories are good to have. Going home to Ft Madison also reenforces why I left!

I will attend the reunion no matter where it is held but my preference is "home" in Fort Madison.

Many of us have reached the 7th decade of our lives and it is a new beginning in another stage of life. I am enjoying being 70 except for an achy pain here or there. I am as active as I was in my 60's. Still working full time with my tax practice, traveling as a sales rep for our software company and enjoying my new puppy, Muffin, a 4 1/2 mo Boston Terrier. No retirement in my future!

I am already planning my after April 15th tax deadline getaway. I am going to Montego Bay, Jamaica for a week's vacation at the Ritz Carleton. It is a lovely place to just relax. I love to travel and hope to do more.

Keep the Message Forum going. I love to read the messages.

09/27/13 08:34 PM

#313

Very nice luncheon today at the Palm's...haven't been to a luncheon since June. Really miss seeing everyone. Was so good to see Carmen, Sharon S..Mary V., Sharon N., Sally, Carole, Mary C., Karan, Betty & Nancy. Hope to make the next get together in October at Vel's Amigos. Sometimes our lives change & we have to adapt to so many changes, some good & some not so good. I struggle with letting go of things I have no control of, but it's getting easier. I guess at times like this you find how much trust & faith you really have. God has carried me thru life so far & I know He won't leave me now & I can't give up on Him either!!! God is good. I'm thankful He loves me.....take care of yourselves and your family. Live each day to the fullest...Linda Lu

10/18/13 11:12 AM

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Fort Madison lost a wonderful teacher, Mr. Bob Fahey passed away in FL, where he & his wife has just moved. Our sympathy goes out to the family...Linda

10/28/13 09:33 PM

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HELLO CLASSMATES...how did the luncheon go last Fri.?? Saw Carole Wilson Sat. night in Nauvoo, at the Pumpkin Walk. Was surprised she was still here, but she told me she's leaving Thurs. for TX. Hope she has a safe trip down and a good winter in a warmer place.

Linda

11/05/13 09:17 AM

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WHY doesn't anyone write on here anymore?? Too busy w/life, not interested in any classmates & what's going on in their lives, too lazy?? I enjoy reading what everyone is doing, and keeping in touch w/classmates & friends. I know very well how easy it is to be busy w/your own life and problems, but I always check to see if someone has written anything new. It makes me sad to see nothing new for months, and just the same ones posting comments. If you check the forum, write a few lines to let others know you're still out there.....I'm finished complaining (at least for a while).

Linda Lu

11/05/13 04:59 PM

#317

Hi Linda Lu and all, Yes, I think everyone is just too busy or don't think they have anything to say. I know I don't have much to write about most of the time. BUT... I did return from Indianapolis after seeing my great granddaughter, Sophia Marie, on her 1st birthday. She had quite a party and entertained us big time. While there...we did a 4 generation picture...a good idea.

I've been busy since working outside putting my flower gardens to bed. I have huge trees that border my property...Sycamores...in particular. Lots of leaf raking. It has ben a beautiful fall here with all our gorgeous trees in town...a lovely sight to behold!

I'm looking forward to our next luncheon as I've been unable to attent the last two. And I know it...as I miss not having that monthly contact.

Hugs, Nancy

11/05/13 05:56 PM

#318

I, too, enjoy reading the messages and so wish I could attend one of your lunches.

I think we all have very busy lives. Now that Oct 15 filing deadline has passed for individual tax returns, it is time to re-group and starting gearing up for Tax Season 2014.

I am back on the seminar traveling, leaving for Houston tomorrow, SFO next week and driving from city to city in So CA thru January 2014 with a few trips to No CA..

My life is very full of work/seminars/traveling. etc. My biggest complaint is not enough time to do anything just for fun. I would love to fly over to Kauai for a few days but no time left with a schedule of planned events. Love my life and wouldn't change it.

Happy Holidays

11/06/13 08:16 AM

#319

YEAHHHH...some results!!! Congratulations Nancy on your celebration. And Marsha, always interesting reading what you're still doing, good for you, so happy you enjoy it all. Might be a little envious.

Patsy called me last night and it's snowing up there already...Inver Heights, MN. Am looking fwd to snow here, I love it!!!

Now that the ball is rolling again, let's keep it going. Love to read about what ever classmates are doing, even if it's minor and they think it's boring. You never know when you might have the same interests as another classmate. Life changes quickly and we all need to share more w/each other and keep in contact. Who's next?

Hope Carole Wilson made it to TX safe and sound & she has a good winter there. See you next spring, girlfriend. Anyone else going south for a while??

Linda Lu (which is not my middle name. Got that nickname our sophomore year in HS, that song was popular then)

11/06/13 12:31 PM

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Linda Hayes (Meyer)

I enjoy reading the messages too.

I usually don't have anything to write about unless you want to hear about my cats chewing the charger cord for my new phone in half.

Going to send in for the ornament in memory of my husband. Hospice has a new one every year. If any of you don't know, these people really come through when you need them. I am still so greatful they were there when Preston was so sick.

As some of you know, I ran my car through the garage this summer. Everything is all fixed now and I have a new car.

Ralph Lewis, who I brought to the reunion, and I are not together any more. That is a long story which I don't want to discuss.

My youngest daughter remarried her first husband and we all had a good time at that wedding. There's my year.

Linda Meyer

11/06/13 08:31 PM

#321

Linda...you wrote a whole year's worth of info. That was great. Enjoyed it all. Hope you write more!!!

Always felt guilty for not supporting you more, when you were dealing w/Preston's illness. I knew he was sick, just didn't realize how serious it all was. Was disconnected, not close or near, or in town. No one has any idea what loved ones go through when spouses are ill...until you go through something similar yourself. I apologize for not being more involved during your time of stress, Didn't call or send a card.

I can say I've enjoyed getting to know you better through our monthly lunches. It's fun when we all get together. Brings back so many memories. I remember sitting right behind you in History w/Mr Repplinger in that awesome ancient old Jr. High building. Remember every Thurs. they served chocolate cake?? Not sure how or why I remember that detail.

Wonder what you or anyone else remembers.....One of the other Linda's in the class

11/07/13 10:40 AM

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Linda Hayes (Meyer)

Thanks for replying to my post Linda.

Thanksgving and Christmas are coming up and I am sure nearly all of us will be busy with that.

Hope you all have nice holidays.

11/12/13 09:28 PM

#323

Happy.....11-12-13.....Day everyone!!!

11/14/13 11:19 AM

#324

Hi ! Can anyone tell me " when & where " we are meeting this month ? Thanks!

Hugs,Nancy

11/14/13 11:27 AM

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Karan Kreighbaum (Faul)

Nancy... Next luncheon is the 22nd (instead of the last Friday in the month... because of Thanksgiving). We're meeting at Sub-Arena at 11:30. Sure hope to see you there.

11/14/13 12:07 PM

#326

Sharon Tincher (Scholl-Nabulsi)

Thanks ever so much Karan...I plan on going...miss everyone...hugs,Nancy

11/16/13 11:02 AM

#327

NOW IT IS MY TURN TO WRITE! BEEN A BUSY SUMMER AND FALL FOR MOUDY AND ME AND WE ARE NOW AT OUR CONDO IN MARCO ISLAND FLORIDA! WE ARE GOING TO VIRGINIA NEXT WEEK TO SEE ONE OF OUR GRANDDAUGHTERS IN A PLAY AND THEN THAT FAMILY IS DRIVING US TO PENNSYLVANIA TO MOUDY' S DAUGHTERS FOR THANKSGIVING AND ALL OF HIS CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN WILL BE WITH US FOR THANKSGIVING AND THEN BACK HOME TO FM! I AM ACTUALLY MISSING HOME. YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY "THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME."

I HOPE EVERYONE READING THIS SAYS A HUGE PRAYER FOR LARRY AND LINDA SCHRADER AS LARRY IS NOT DOING WELL. TALKED TO LINDA THIS MORNING AND SHE SAID THAT THEY HAVE STOPPED ALL TREATMENT AND SHE TOOK LARRY TO THE EMEREGENCY ROOM AND CALLED ALL HER CHILDREN TO THE HOSPITAL. GOD BLESS BOTH OF THEM SO PLEASE SAY PRAYERS!

SO LONG FOR NOW AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL OF YOU!

11/16/13 03:51 PM

#328

Karan Kreighbaum (Faul)

My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and her husband and their family.

11/16/13 06:42 PM

#329

Yes...I ,m also praying for our Lord to bring comfort to Larry and Linda as they try to put themselves in the hands our Lord . May they have the peace that can only come from him.

sincerely,Nancy

11/17/13 07:50 AM

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Sheila Bailey (Lamphier)

God bless Linda and family thoughts with you. Sheila

11/17/13 12:13 PM

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