HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DIANE!...

Once again I have had a wonderful afternoon of talking and laughing with folks from the Class of '68!! Just good folks.

We did miss those of you that didn't make it.

Those who came: Delores Tucker Heinz, Ralph Huff, Don Chandler, Kathy Wheless Little (Danny), Nancy Tucker Griffiths, Judy Stewart Findley (Ed), Beverly Bramlett Burgess (Donnie), Gary Grice (Sherron), David Landers (Linda), Kay Wheless Smith (Mike), TommyAdkins (Pauline), Ray Wheless, Linda Wheless Young (Carl), Joy Turner Brudon, Connie Morgan White. We enjoyed having Sonja Armor spend some time with us also.

We are sending a get well card from our class to Mrs. Myrtice Carey who's health has really declined.

Ray told us about going to the visitation for Mr. Pryor. So glad that Mr. Pryor and Betty Jo Veal Pryor came to our 40th. reunion... (as well as the others that came)

Love to all.

10/14/13 07:15 PM

#3011

CHAIRS ---- a blue and a red folding chairs were left here yesterday. They are out under a covered area. The owner can pick them up anytime.

I heard from several that had a distance to travel yesterday that they got home safely. That is always good to hear!

10/14/13 10:54 PM

#3012

First of all, thank you for the happy birthday wishes. It was a quiet but beautiful day. I bought groceries, got a prescription filled, and then capped it off with a nice dinner out. The weather was so nice we asked for a table outside, knowing that winter will be here before we know it so we need to relish these nice days.

I have loved looking at the pictures from the get together! I could tell who everyone was, except for Delores. I had to call Connie and ask about her, but I'm sure I had not seen her since June of 1968, and she would not know me either. How great she could come. It would have been so good to see her, and of course, everyone else. It was also good to see Mrs. Armour. We wish we could have come. Dick left for Atlanta today for the week, but as close as the timing was, we just couldn't get there. I have a root canal tomorrow, and you know I didn't want to miss that! Sure hope we can get there next time.

Better go. Take care my friends. Oh, and Linda! I'm glad to hear you've had a fun trimester. Tell me, what's the secret to your youth? You look great!

10/15/13 01:58 PM

#3013

Donald Chandler

GREETINGS, MATES!...

It was a real treat to get together with all of you again on Sunday. And thanks again, Connie, for being such a wonderful hostess and making your home available to all your rowdy classmates. I think the funniest line of the day came from Gary's boss, Sherron, who was looking at the class photos of all of us dressed in our caps and gowns and proclaimed, "WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE?"... I'm still laughing about that one... :-)

Have a great week, my friends!... see ya down the road...

10/15/13 08:34 PM

#3014

Linda Wheless (Young)

It was a beautiful and fun Sunday afternoon at Connie's home those of you that couldn't make it we missed you and hope theree will be another time Connie puts a lot of thought and love into making us feel welcome Thanks

Connie

10/21/13 07:17 PM

#3015

Today I was beaten up by a woman…I was in the elevator when this busty lady got in. I was staring at her chest when she said, “Would you please press 1?”

So I did.

I don’t remember much afterwards….Recovery time 4 – 6 weeks.

Later.

10/21/13 07:36 PM

#3016

.....Gary, you can't help yourself, can you? I guess it was just a coincidence that I was listening to a thing about Dolly Parton on TV when I read this. You are a mess.

10/23/13 10:03 AM

#3017

Donald Chandler

I was following news reports of the OBAMACARE WEBSITE failure and it brought to mind a great quote from a great American humorist named Will Rogers who once said, "I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat."... :-)

10/26/13 08:25 PM

#3018

Another favorite:

Sea Fever by John Masefield

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.

I must go down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.

I must go down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way, where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover,
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.

10/27/13 06:07 PM

#3019

Humor is instrumental

11/02/13 06:28 PM

#3020

Chocolate is salad

11/05/13 02:55 PM

#3021

I've enjoyed the posts on here...

Fall has arrived and it is a beautiful one in Georgia. (although I personally prefer warm weather) Flannel sheets and electric blanket put on the bed today.

I hope that each of you and your family are doing well... I think of my "old" friends often and with love..

11/06/13 09:17 AM

#3022

Happy Birthday Benny! I trust all is well with you and you will enjoy a day of great celebration!

And now, a little wisdom and wit.

If God wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates. ~Jay Leno~

The problem with political jokes is they get elected. ~Henry Cate, VII~

We hang the petty thieves and appoint the great ones to public office ~Aesop~

If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in these State of the Union speeches, there wouldn't be any inducement to go to heaven. ~Will Rogers~

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river. ~Nikita Khrushchev~

When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it. ~Clarence Darrow~

Why pay money to have your family tree traced; go into politics and your opponents will do it for you. ~Author unknown~

Politicians are people who, when they see light at the end of the tunnel, go out and buy some more tunnel. ~John Quinton~

Politics is the gentle art of getting votes from the poor and campaign funds from the rich, by promising to protect each from the other. ~Oscar Ameringer~

I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them. ~Adlai Stevenson, campaign speech, 1952~

A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country. ~ Tex Guinan~

I have come to the conclusion that politics is too serious a matter to be left to the politicians. ~Charles de Gaulle~

Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks. ~Doug Larson~

There ought to be one day -- just one -- when there is open season on senators. ~Will Rogers~

And to paraphrase that great politician, Nancy Pelosi - You have to elect 'em to see what's in 'em. ~Gary Grice~

Later.

11/06/13 07:25 PM

#3023

I think I've posted this before, but at the October gathering here someone left 2 folding chairs - one red and one blue. If you know who that might have been, please call them, or call me and I'll call them. They are sitting outside under a shelter and you can be pick up anytime.

Happy "hump day" all...

11/11/13 11:41 AM

#3024

I just wanted to stop by on this Veteran's day to thank EACH of you who has served in the US Armed Forces. Whatever your experiences have been, and wherever you had them, it was for your country. I had a conversation recently with a good friend up here who forgot for a moment that I was the wife of a military retiree. She made some casual comment about military folks not knowing the "real world", because of the benefits they receive. She was talking specifically about commissary privileges. Well! I gently reminded her that my son was deployed when his wife had their 3rd child, and she was caring for a newborn and 2 toddlers while he was serving the country. No, he wasn't drafted I told my friend, but because he went willingly, her son could stay home with his family. She's a good and nice person, but even good, nice people get it wrong sometime and need to be reminded of some things. I mean after all, if anyone knows the "real world" it's someone who has witnessed death, been afraid they themselves could die at any moment, or has seen life in countries where there is NO freedom, it is a veteran. I hope no one resents a young military family being able to save 20 cents on a box of cereal. Class of '68 vets, thank you!

11/11/13 12:01 PM

#3025

I wanted to sign in especially today to say how much I appreciate those from our OCHS, class of 1968 (and their families) who gave of their time and lives to serve in our military for our country. I pray that ALL people will understand this and NEVER FORGET!!! Thank you, thank you! I know that I am able to be sitting here right now, in a warm home that I am blessed to call mine, able to type a note on a computer.. because of the countless number of people who have served / are serving to defend this country and freedoms we enjoy. I just do not know adequate words to express the gratitude in my heart.

11/12/13 06:17 AM

#3026

Thank you Diane and Connie for your messages of gratitude. It was my honor to serve my country and I thank you for that opportunity. Diane, you are soooooo correct! I frequently receive some comment about my "benefits", usually out of jealousy. I take the opportunity to remind them that they could have chosen the same career path but elected to "stay home". While they accumulated a nest egg and added value to their home, I was transferring every few years and lost money with every move. When I retired, I didn't have much of a nest egg - and still don't - but I do receive a good pension. I would like to thank all of the spouses of veterans for their "service". Their sacrifices are immeasurable, and their service uncompensable. Their share of any "benefits" were truly earned. Thank you to all of our veterans and their spouses for your service to our county. God Bless America!

11/12/13 08:38 PM

#3027

Roy Stamey

Diane and Connie -

You're both the sweethearts you were back in '68! Thank you for remembering the veterans on Veteran's Day. And Gary, I understand your story, and am glad you have a pension. I wish it were larger! I live in a 'military town,' Army and Air Force, and when I see the younger soldiers working night shifts at the convenience stores in order to buy Chrismas for their kids, it pains me. I'm sure they are making more than the $92 a month I made back in the late 60s, but I'm also sure they are making barely enough to live on - especially with young families. They're certainly not being paid what their service is worth.

Yes, those who complain are the ones who missed the boat when it took off for the 'real world.'

God bless American and the rest of the human race as well.

Roy

11/13/13 09:24 AM

#3028

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'

Author Unknown~

11/19/13 06:35 PM

#3029

I am delicious

11/21/13 10:01 PM

#3030

Well, as we've all heard the reminders on tv and radio - tomorrow is the 50th. anniversary of the death of President John Kennedy.... Definitely one of life's events that people "remember what they were doing when they heard the news"...

I was at PE in the old gymn in Lexington... (no doubt, some of you were too)... Someone came to tell Coach Vickers. I remember that he went outside to talk to someone, and when he came back in, tears were running down his face...

11/22/13 10:10 AM

#3031

Yes, Connie! don't we all remember that day, and to think it has been 50 years ago....well, that just cannot be true! My memories of that day were being in Mr. Pryor's room and Mary Hawkins (I think it was her) put her head in the door and said the president had been shot. Afterwards, like you said, we rode on the bus to the old gym, and during PE Linda Wheless's sister, Georgeanne (who was secretary at the BOE office) came to the door and told us that the president was actually dead. I didn't recall about Coach Nix, so I'm glad you added that. Then I remember riding back to the school, and we were all so quiet on the bus. Eighth grade girls...quiet. Probably hasn't happened since. Then I will never forget as we we left to go home, I saw 2 senior boys (whose names I remember, but won't say) clapping and laughing about our president being murdered. Anyway, it really was a day indelibly etched in all our memories. Dick said this morning that then was "Camelot", and now we have more like "Camel Lot".

Speaking of the old gym...Dick and I were also remembering those bus rides there for P.E. Can you believe we did that? Loaded up on the bus, rode to the old gym in Lexington, unloaded, changed into those awful uniforms, ran around a while, changed back into our school clothes, got back on the bus, drove back to school got off the bus, and went to the next class. How long could we have had to exercize...15 minutes, maybe?

Ah, memories. Y'all have a nice weekend, and an especially happy Thanksgiving. Count your many blessings, name them one by one, and it will surprise you what the Lord has done. Someone should set that to music.

Love you, and you, and you, and....

11/22/13 06:36 PM

#3032

The rememberance of President Kennedy's assassination reminds me how short and fragile life is. I don't think I have anyone out to shoot me (now Jim Willis may have a different story since he made light of someone posting a picture of a turkey), but no one is guranteed tomorrow. With that in mind, here's a little wisdom that I appreciate and seek to apply.

Dont wait until its too late

11/25/13 04:29 PM

#3033