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Carolyn Hancock (Barnard)

Hey Dan!  Thank you for the happy birthday wish! 

I hope you had a GREAT Birthday and wish you many more wonderful birthdays to come!!!!!

Take care!

Love, Carolyn

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Yes, Dan, there are still many of us who read your "column" but don't see a need to respond just yet.  I loved the picture of you in the Olive Garden and you have a halo over your head.  How appropriate.  We all have been seeing more of the angelic side of you in all of your writings lately.  Your kindness to others.

I was released as choir director  and called to ge chorister. so no stress.  Until, 3 weeks ago, called to teach gospel doctrine class, which I have wanted to do for 30 years.  Now lots of stress again. 2 weeks ago I took the pages out of the Old testament, copied them twice and had two people do an act of Elijah with the priests of Baal.  Great acting and so entertaining.  They didn't miss a beat.

Yesterday, I helped my daughter look for a house in Provo so her oldest son could play on the Aprovo high baseball team.  They moved up from Florida just for this last January and after thesummer back in Tampa, they will be back for the last year.  I would notpick up the whole family to have one play ball during HS.  That shows how dedicated she is.  His father played for BYU with a guy who is now the Provo HS coach and could use him.  The, a house next to the new HS which had been listed for way too much, was listed this morning for much less, so I believe that her returning early (Friday) was just in time for this change.  The spirit guides.

Then last night, my second son's son was in a great tournament of Ultimate Frisbee which I had heard of but didn't know how fast-moving and entertaining it is. I find football and baseball very boring.  He was instrumental in helping the Lehi team win both games.  He used to be short and fat but now is tall and leaner.  He is going to personally coach me in the finer points of how to send a frisbee the full length of the field without any curves.  Amazing.

Too much info.  Better quit.  Have a great day everybody.

Lunn Taylor (Dennis the Menace)

Brian Boggs

I haven't posted to this site but thought the bike trip mentioned last month might be of interest to some.             

Last week my brother and I participated in the Cycle Greater Yellowstone bicycle ride sponsored by the Greater Yellowstone Coalition, an organization promoting the ecosystem and wildlife preservation in the lands surrounding Yellowstone and Teton National Parks. The weeklong, 485-mile ride started in Cody and ended in Lander, WY. To be fair, I didn’t ride it all. I cut an out-and-back century to sixty miles and the last days Sinks Canyon ride from 35 to 25 miles. 

There is nothing like being on a bike to see the small towns, farms and ranches that make up much of our country. From Cody we rode state and county roads to Meeteetse, Thermopolis, Pavillion, Dubois, and then double-backed to Lander. The 347 riders were from every state and we also had about 80 volunteers and CGY employees who organized campsites, staffed rest stops and provided route directions. 

The population of several towns more than doubled when we arrived. We came with food trucks and dining tents, a shower truck and water stations, baggage trucks, Sherpa tent service, ambulance and EMT’s, communication and course monitoring vehicles, SAG wagons, bike mechanics, massage therapists, porta-potties (well-maintained ones), and most important after a long ride, the beer and wine trailer. Each day everything was set up before we arrive, and then disassembled with our departure the next morning.

On the 72-mile ride from Meeteetse to Thermopolis,  we could participate in a number of activities. Some riders hiked to hoodoos at Gooseberry Badlands. Our lunch-stop in Kirby was home to Wyoming Whiskey, an operation started 7 years ago. I took the distillery tour followed by a whiskey tasting. In Thermopolis, advertised as the world’s largest hot springs, my brother and I took a 45-minute bus ride to remote Legend Rock State Archaeological Site to view petroglyphs dating 200 to 2000 years ago. Our nights camp at the Fountain of Youth Hot Springs provided access to several pools a mere 15 feet from our tents.  

For much of our ride, we traveled adjacent to or through the Wind River Indian Reservation, home to Eastern Shoshone since 1868 and later Northern Arapahoe tribes. Their 2.2-million-acre Reservation equals Yellowstone NP in size. In Pavillion, the Eagle Spirit Dancers (Eastern Shoshone) demonstrated  ceremonial dances they competitively perform at regional pow-wows. I found the hoop dance the most interesting  Two women dancers picked-up 3 ft. diameter hoops from the ground with their feet and maneuvered them into intricate patterns around their body, ending with 10 or 12 hoops linked together. It was a rare opportunity to see Native American culture. 

I will admit that some parts of the ride were not fun, like going uphill into a 20 mph wind along the aptly named Wind River, riding in the afternoon in 85 to 95 degree temps, and finishing out a days trip with so-so scenery. But all-in-all, a memorable ride and I have signed up for next year’s CGY starting in Red Lodge, MT.

Karen LeSieur (Seeber)

I saw this information on Facebook.  Thought you would like to know.  Trying to find out what VA Hospital Bobby Tafoya is in.  Will let you know when I find out.

Please say prayers for Bobby.
This man is like a father to me has been for almost 20 years he is the best dad, husband, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend anyone could possibly hope for. He has cancer and is fighting it with all he has, he is a warrior and is so tough but right now he needs prayers and alot of them, please take a minute to pray for Bobby pray for him to have strength, pray for his body to fight this cancer pray for him to get stronger. Bobby has always been by my side I am so blessed to have him in my life he is so funny, sweet, smart and just an all around great great guy.
Please pray with me today and for weeks to come, thank you very much.
🙏💙🙏😢🇺🇸😘 — with Bobby Tafoya.

Karen LeSieur (Seeber)

I received this information today about Bobby Tafoya from friends at Hill AFB:

Karen, you asked where Bobby is: the William E. Christoffersen Veterans Home on Foot Hill Blvd, SLC. Mike Alvey went to see him over the weekend and said he doesn’t appear to have much fight left in him. Could sure use our prayers.

Charlotte Stone

Thanks for the info.  Hope you are well and doing good.  Take care and be safe.

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Hi Everyone,

I decided to call the Veteran's Home in SLC before I left to visit Bobby Tafoya today.  The nurse said his family took him home a week ago, and she had just learned from the family that he passed away yesterday, November 4, 2018.  See, it just goes to show you that you should not put off something you need to do.  Do it now before it is too late.  Even my card that I sent to him last week was too late.

For anyone else out there who is battling cancer, follow the acid-reducing protocol I posted months ago on this site.  also, I have about 8 books now with various therapies that have been successful around the world.  The most recent are:  Tomorrow's Cancer Cures Today, 25 secret therapies from around the world, and The Stenger Cancer-Reversing Protocol, Your persdonal guide to the most powerful natural cancer therapies.  If you are near Ogden, you coan borrow them for a short time.  There is more than one way to skin a cat.  However, doctors will tell you that their way is the only way, because that is how they make a livling.

More and more people are getting cancer because of diet.  We all get cancer but our immune systems usually take care of it.   A large percentage of those people who do get cancer don't die from the cancer, they die from the chemotherapy.  Please be smart.  We want you around for the next reunion.

D. Lynn Taylor

Karen LeSieur (Seeber)

This was in the newspaper 

Robert (Bobby) Tafoya 

April 30, 1943- November 4, 2018

I have religiously checked the obituary section of the newspaper everyday to make sure I was not there, if you are reading this then I made it there.

I was born to John Jr and Isabelle (Sooky) Tafoya of Ogden Utah, on April 30, 1943. I passed away of Carcinoid Cancer, and Lymphoma at the age of 75, on November 4, 2018.

I know that my family and friends were by my side when I drifted off to be with family members that passed before me.

I'm survived by my wife, Bobbie Lynn Tafoya Clearfield, Utah. We had many good times and laughs together and made it thru some very tough times. Bobbie was so good to me, and spoiled the crap out of me.

I loved Bobbie with all heart and she is truly a good woman. My son Robert Lee Tafoya, Ogden Utah, daughter, Destry Ann Parkinson North Ogden Utah, Christina Eddy Hooper Utah; sister June Garcia of Ogden Utah, brother John Anthony and Koniko Tafoya Zurich Switzerland.

Bobby Proudly served in the United States Army, He did a tour in the Vietnam with the First Air Cavalry receiving an honorable discharge for his services. Bobby worked at Regio's restaurant where he met some wonderful people who had a big impact on his life; from there he went to work at Hill Air Force Base and worked for 38 years and retiring on December of 2010.

Bobby Traveled the world while working for the Foreign Military sales at Hill Air Force Base, going to many countries in support of their F-16 Program.

He made many friends from those countries and held their friendship dear to his heart. I will miss all of the wonderful family and friends that I have been blessed with.

Bobby was preceded in death by my mother and father, sisters: Fawn Rachel (Sissy) Terkelson, Susan (Susie) Shider; brother, John Paul, Thomas Franklin (Tommy), Patrick (Ricky) Tafoya Charlee Jean Beal; Troy Eddy son-in-law.

I will miss the fishing and hunting with family and friends, and miss the fun of boating with the grand kids. They will never know how much I loved them, they are my heart.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 12, 2018, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 514 24th Street, Ogden.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, November 11, 2018, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden.

Military honors accorded. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you consider donation to the Vietnam Veterans of Utah. Cremation entrusted to Myers Mortuary.

Condolences may be sent to:

www.myers-mortuary.com

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Karen and her husband and I went to the funeral today.  I have some pictures to post but can't seem to get it done.  Who can do it for me if I text them to their phone? 

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Pete Belliston

Sure Lynn. Email them to me at petebelliston@hotmail.com or text them to 435 414-1203. I'll put them on.

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Pete just let me know that the pictures of Bobby Tafoya's funeral procession are under photos. I think I will use the motorcycles at my funeral too.  Haven't you always wanted to ride in a glassed-in hurst so you can wave to all of your fans on the way to the cemetary?  How fun. 

Karen LeSieur indicated she was sorry to have mossed the 55th reunion, but is looking forward to helping on the 60th one. Who else wants to sign up now so we don't have to put it all together in the last 4 months again?

How many will sigh up to be around for the 60th?

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Looks like I had better start proofreading things before I hit "SEND".

D Lynn Taylor

Pete Belliston

THANKS DAN!

That website had many obituaries we didn't have on the website as well several for classmates we hadn't even heard had passed away. I've added them all to the website. 

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Dan,

The biggest problem with our class is that a huge percentage is not computer savy.  That was the issue we found in trying to contact classmates for the 55th reunion. We spent literally possibly a hundred hours with the help of several people trying to find and contact people. This was mostly to no avail. Whereas those in graduating classes several years later are almost all computer users.  We are the last of the "old group" of dinosaurs.  Those of us who did stay updated because of employment requirements are the lucky few.  I have three older sisters who are still alive but refuse to use a computer.  They feel it is threatening.

My take on total number in our group who attended BLHS would have to have been over 350.  I remember at one time my ranking half way through senior class was in a total of 325 at that time.  Then consider the number of dropouts could  have been at least 25 but possibly up to another 100 persons.  A possibility for getting the number would be to go through the three yearbooks, counting up the pictures in our class.  But then, there were some who did not get their pictures taken for various reasons. They were out in the parking lot that day, or whatever.  Good luck on this one.

Lynn

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Regarding the comments of David G. Calderwood, I totally agree.  Just look at the statistics when Romney ran for President.  He quoted a figure of 47 million on food stamps.  Unreal.  They all expect someone else to cover their bills. Why are so many on government support?  Keep in mind that many  (millions?) are on other types of support and haven't been given food stamps yet.  But, with the last 4 years of Obama it could easily be 60 million.  What happened to the concept of personal responsibility?    There are so many sick because they chose hamburgers and fries over home-cooked meals.  It's easier but certainly not safer as time has shown. Plus when they are sick and can't work, they feel the government should take care of them. Big Pharma and the Food industry don't worry about our health, just the bottom line, and it will only get worse.And the liberals with all their lies, just want to win at all costs.  They are not worried about the future.  You certainly can't carry on a calm discussion with them.  Their idea of discussion is bullying and badgering.  Have I said enough yet?  Probably too much.  Go to "political cartoons" to see the hilarious truth.

Lynn

Here is the truth that they won't tell us about.  Socialist Venezuela destroyed by Socialism, and so many others. Enjoy.

Pete Belliston

Dan -

Very interesting traditions. And, yes please point me to the Mark Levin interview.

Thanks, Pete

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Dan,

That is brilliant. Thanks for sharing. I knew that there had to be a really smart person out there who could summarize the difference between Capitalism and Socialism and let us know.  I am so tired of hearing that Socialism is what we need.  Hell no!  Progressives is the wrong term.  Capitalism is progressive not Socialism. It is interesting that those who advocate redistribution of wealth, especially those who have some never think of their wealth being given away to everybody else, just the rest of the country or world but not theirs.  And frequently, they were given their wealth or it came very easily.  Let's take their wealth first, redistribute it, and then see what they say.

1. They will quickly see that it doesn't go very far.

2.  They will see that those who are creating jobs with their creativity would no longer have the money to create more jobs so the economy would go down hill.  Want proof?  Just look at where the progressives have been in charge.  Detroit, California, etc.  Where are the cities and state going bankrucpt?  Detroit, and many cities in California.  Plenty of evidence:  Why don't they see their system does not work?  Why are the three centers along the Wasatch Front becoming so successful?  Creativity and Capitalism.  This is where the jobs are.

D. Lynn Taylor

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Hello everybody,

I just talked with Mike Liptrot and we are already discussing the next reunion so get ready.  Karen Leseiur Seever said at Bobby's funeral that she wants to help.  So, since so much work went into trying to find people for the last reunion, we decided that we won't be spending lots of resources in that direction. Karen and Shana had done the same thing for the 50th.  So, this time, we will:

1.  Plan the date way in advance so fewer will have a confilct.  We need input to finalize the date by this coming summer.

2.  Ask for more involvement in the planning and production.

3.  Have more time for input from the class members.

So, it has been two and a half years.  What say ye Scotties?  What do you want?  If it will be inside, the time of year won't matter so much.  Some commented the last time that we should have it at BLHS.  Great idea except the time will be limited, and the custodial fees, since they or someone else has to be present, will build rather quickly.  We could start there for eats and program and then move elsewhere for conversation.  Just an idea.  Did you like the park venue?  If so, we should avoid the dog days of summer.  Go on your cruise then.

Other ideas?  Let's hear from you now, not in two years.

D. Lynn Taylor

Gary Acker

Dennis Lynn Taylor

Dan,

I didn't realize there are two feeds on this site.  One has all of your Birthday wishes (which we do appreciate) and then this one.  So, yes, we do read your "stuff" and enjoy it. i'm glad the baking soda works for you.  It should enable the body to feel more energy and have a clearer mind.  Lots of aches and pains leave as well.  The weight loss indicates your body is functioning better also.  That is good. You will live longer and with much less pain.  Keep us posted on your progress.

I sent Kim Richards a birthday card and he actually called me to talk for a couple of hours.  He is doing well but avoids groups of any size.  I guess the bombs landing close to his tent in RVN turned him into a recluse. I never had to endure that, because I was sent to England for 3 years.  So my 2 oldest sons were born there while I was in the bishopric.

I am really enjoying being back in the mountains again. I missed them so much. And I don't have to go 900 miles for my grandson's baptism next month in Provo.  Have fun on your trip to Nevada.

Lynn

David Foutz

Thanks Dan, I'll have to try some of those. Very funny.

Karen Peterson (Belliston)

Dan, I'm still laughing at your Retired Husband post. I read the Forum messages but don't write very often. Hope to see y'all at an upcoming reunion. Have a happy summer and keep breathing! 

Karen Peterson (Belliston)

I think people read the forum, they just aren't in the mood to carry on a conversation. I will give your question some thought (what would you advise someone just starting out?) but that's all. It is an interesting question tho. And, by the way, I too marvel at God's creations, such as corn, onions, and all fruit and vegetable coverings. How crazy a coconut is!

I hope you are feeling better by now!

Daniel Hutchinson

I suppose I'm about the most patient man in the world.  This is something I posted in December of 2015, and it's still the same.  I suppose Karen finally spelled it out -- I'm a little slow -- 'people aren't interested in engaging in conversation'.  I guess that means people just aren't interested period.  Sad day for ol' Dan


"Now if some of you don't start giving some feedback or asking some questions, I'm going to stop posting my stories -- I know some have said they read them and enjoy them, but unless you say - "I read it", or "go to hell" or something, how will I know?"

David Foutz

Just so you know Dan, I try to read every post that I get an email notification for. I  thought of responding to you the other day because you seemed upset at the lack of responces to yours and other posts as you are now. I'm sorry that I did not take a few minutes out of my day to respond. It seems that blogs are popular now so what I thought of suggesting to you would be to use this forum as you have previously, but consider it your own personal blog. I am not an extremely social person on the media as some are, but I will try to acknowledge and possibly comment once in a while, but I will not tell you to go to hell. As I have read your posts, it seems to me that you  have lived in many places and done many interesting things that a lot of us have not. Thank you for taking the time to keep some of us informed and humored. Take care and be well.