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Bob and Connie,
So nice to see you both on the forum and hearing your stories. Connie I hope things will work out for Therese soon, bless her heart! Keep us posted, I think of her often.

My brother just left today to return to CA, he came up to help out with my folks. It was good for my dad to have him here while we are all adjusting to my mom being in an Assisted Alzheimers Facility. Like you said Connie, you really have to do things while you have the opportunity. Live each day as if it were your lsst.

While my brother was here he was in terrible pain, he ended up havig to go to the VA Hospital in Spokane, WA
where he found he had a ruptured disc in his neck. He hopes to be able to get it taken care of at the VA in Loma Linda. He wants to avoid surgery, he's heard all my horor stories of my neck surgery.

He also was telling us a story about a teacher he had name Mr. Dixon, does anyone remember him?

Nice to see some new faces on here, hope everyone is doing well.

Just about time for the big Las Vegas mini reunion, should be lots of fun.

Everyone take care,
Lynne

05/30/09 06:45 AM

#2367

Robert Broeker

Thank you Lynn,

Like I said to connie, I dont post much but I am soooo glad this site is here, it give's me a little time to look back and have a smile. the reunion last year was really great, but living in Georgia make's a bit difficult to make others, I sure hope the get together this year is great one also.

I hope your brother get's his back fix, I have a lower vertibrea out of place and need to have it fixed but keep putting it off, I know some of the VA hospitals in other states are pretty good but the one in Atlanta I do not trust any farther than I can throw a pick up truck..LOL

Keep up the good work on this site.
...bob...

05/31/09 09:30 AM

#2368

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the reply, my brother ruptured a disc in his neck. He went back home to CA so he hopes to be able to get into Loma Linda soon to see what they are going to do. First he has to go thru all the hoops at the regular VA physician in Sun City, so it may take sometime. He's pretty miserable and is living on pain meds right now, so we hope they will do something soon.

It's really hard sometimes to keep posting on the site, some times you really do run out of stuff to talk about. My life has been so wrapped up in care giving of my mom, I felt I was starting to be a real downer on the site.

I'm glad you popped in to keep us going.

Hope everyong is well.
Lynne

05/31/09 01:22 PM

#2369

Robert Broeker

Hey Lynn,

Completely under stand about the care giving, we had went through that with my wife's parents.

My mother-in-law had alzhiemers (spelling??)lol amoung other health problems, she was 87 when she died in 1996 and my father-in-law just gave up when she past, 10 weeks later he was gone at the age of 92, they were married 62 years.

Well we should be hearing about all the fun at the L.V. get tether pretty soon, hope all had a fun time.

Weather is good,sooo,I think I'll jump on the bike and take a little ride. :>)

Have a good day...bob...

05/31/09 04:42 PM

#2370

Hi everyone,
Marianna's brother passed away. Not sure about the date, but just in the past few days. I think she could use some of our thoughts and prayers. This is what our forum is all about....taking care of our own.

See some of you on Friday....shall be fun

Carol

05/31/09 04:44 PM

#2371

Marianna's Birthday is the 3rd. It is not listed on the front page so I am telling everyone...Happy Birthday Marianna early....

05/31/09 08:49 PM

#2372

Maurene BuSteed (Andrade)

Where has everyone been? We miss all the chatter and funny stories.
Looking forward to seeing many of you at the party this weekend. I'm rooming with Genevieve Vasco Jackson. That should be a hoot.

06/01/09 07:27 PM

#2373

Hi Marianna, our prayers are with you, sorry to hear of your loss.

Happy Birthday to all that have Birthdays in June.

Hope all of you have a wonderful time in Vegas, wish we could have made it, bring back some great pictures.

Maurene

06/02/09 06:44 PM

#2374

I have not been on the site for a while, but it looks like no one else has either. Where have you all been? I have been on facebook. I have started with farm town and I have to tend my farm every day. What with planting and hiring myself out to harvest for other farmers. I have been really busy. Anyone want to join me at farm town? I amd starting to get the hang of it and now I am hooked.

06/02/09 07:36 PM

#2375

Peggy Steiner (Miller)

Marianna,
My dearest friend - HAPPY BIRTHDAY.
See you Friday - travel safe dear friend.

Peggy

06/02/09 11:41 PM

#2376

Hi Classmates,
Phyllis you are right, the forum seems to be rather quiet. We all had talked about how sad it would be to see our forum stop after our Big Wonderful 40 Year Reunion. I hope that won't happen, I don't have much to say tonight but thought I'd write just to try to keep the forum going.

So, now this is a challange to everyone out there that takes the time to read, but doesn't take the time to write. Please just add a little blurb now and then to let us all know how you are doing and that you are still out there.

All of you lucky Pirates attending the Mini Reunion this weekend, have a wonderful time. Send us lots of photos when you get home.

I will be attending my step-granddaughters high school graduation and my grandson's 5th birthday party which by the way will be the PIRATE THEME!! How about that?

God Bless
Lynne

06/03/09 10:42 AM

#2377

Hi everyone,
I received a note from Dorothy Smaller a few days ago. She going thru some really rough times right now with her husband, computer, car and everything else. I feel bad for her. Her husband is going fast and I am really concerned for her being up there all by herself

Mark she told me to tell you she does live in a log house. I guess you must have ask at one time.

We can only keep her in out thought and wish her some good times....

Carol

06/03/09 07:36 PM

#2378

Happy Birthday to Marianna. I was sorry to hear about your brother. You have been in my prayers.

06/03/09 07:57 PM

#2379

Happy Birthday Marianna....Looking forward to seeing you this weekend...Hope you had a nice day....You are in my thoughts.....

Carol

06/03/09 09:17 PM

#2380

Peggy Steiner (Miller)

Vegas Party Attendees
If anyone has any questions and needs to reach me please call 702-301-0974 - Stu and I will be staying at the hotel also.

Looking forward to seeing all of you this week-end

Peggy

06/03/09 09:50 PM

#2381

whoo hoo, can't want to get to Vegas and see you all.

06/03/09 11:48 PM

#2382

Mirtha Camacho (Rayburn)

Happy Birthday to Mariana

Happy Belated Birthday to Donna Boudreau and Congratulations on her "Retirement" in the very near future.

I'm with Phyllis. Looking forward to the Vegas gathering. Another opportunity to spend some time reuniting as well as getting to know some of my fellow classmates that I didn't really know during our school days.

Just a few more hours, before the Parties on for the Paramount Pirates Class of 68 that could make it to this one. Kudos to several people from our class, that have continued in their efforts to keep our class connected with our reunions,party at Lorene's, gatherings such as this one and our forum.

06/04/09 07:29 PM

#2383

Don Deyne

See ya'll (well some ya'll) tomorrow.

06/04/09 08:51 PM

#2384

Hey you guys make us proud and have a wonderful Pirate time. Be safe in your journey!

PS: Marianna, I am very sorry about the loss of your brother, sorry I didn't see that before on the forum.

CAN'T WAIT to hear about your fun guys!!! Hopefully, I can make the next one.

06/04/09 09:29 PM

#2385

Here is the list of those attending the Vegas Party...I went back and found it. I forgot who was going to be there...see you all tomorrow night....Drive safe, fly safe

Carol

1. Peggy & Stuart Miller - CONFIRMED
2. Billie Hundley-Miller & Bob Miller - CONFIRMED
3. Marianna Brown Schechter & Stan Schechter - CONFIRMED
4. Darla Ford - CONFIRMED
5. Pat Kuester Bowen - CONFIRMED
6. Fred Tortolini - CONFIRMED
7. Bill & Ramona Bailey - CONFIRMED
8. Mark Overstreet - CONFIRMED
9. Don & Geneva (Jacobs) Deyne - CONFIRMED
10. Mike Monteleone - CONFIRMED
11. Janice Brown-Guaschino - CONFIRMED
12. Stella Cash Olsen - CONFIRMED
13. Gene & Linda Muren - CONFIRMED
14. Ray Olsen & Pam - CONFIRMED
15. Phyllis (Willhite)Aldana - CONFIRMED
16. Carol (Eniem) & Chuck Scott - CONFIRMED
17. Art Salazar & Cheryle Chapman - CONFIRMED
18. Linda Hernanedez-Garcia - CONFIRMED
19. Mirtha (Camacho) Rayburn & Lon - CONFIRMED
20. Robin Scott - CONFIRMED
21. Carol (Maddex) Smith & Jim Smith - CONFIRMED
22. Gloria (Dena) Morales - CONFIRMED
23. Ceclia (Hernandez) Dena - CONFIRMED
24. Joetta Turpen-Lester - CONFIRMED
25. Marsha (Miller) & Dennis Jaehnig - CONFIRMED
26. Linda Bolton - CONFIRMED
27. Genevieve Vasco-Jackson - CONFIRMED
28. Mystery Classmate - don't ask can't tell - IT'S STILL A SECRET
29. Donna Boudreau Quintana - CONFIRMED
30. Delores Sauscedo Buirge - CONFIRMED
31. Tom Fordham - CONFIRMED
32. Sarah Alcarez - CONFIRMED
33. Manny Alcarez - CONFIRMED (Class of '67)
34. Margie Holcomb - CONFIRMED(Class of '65)
35. Jane Headley-Schrock - CONFIRMED
36. Brenda Davis-Edwards - CONFIRMED
37. Gary & Lorie Buice - CONFIRMED
38. John Herbig - CONFIRMED
39. Johnny Maxwell - CONFIRMED
40. Robert Troncosco - CONFIRMED
41. Nona Schermerhorn-Yard - CONFIRMED
42. Pam Rasmussen-Balkan - CONFIRMED

06/04/09 11:19 PM	#2386
Raymond Olsen Hello Fellow Classmates, Well Pam and I are in wonderful downtown Las Vegas and we just returned to the fifth wheel (staying @ Main St. Station Hotel RV Park) from the miracle mile area and seeing all the casino's, lights, people and in general wonderful weather. Can't wait to hear from you all in the day Friday. Call @ 801-718-8504 to say hello. See ya soon! Ray Olsen

06/05/09 08:11 AM

#2387

Lorene BuSteed (Householder)

Hi Ray,
Glad you had a safe trip and made it to sunny Las Vegas.
As you know I am still in sunny Idaho, I am going to miss all of you, but hope I can make the next one.
Have a great time and take lots of photos for us.
Love you my friend
Lynne

06/05/09 08:00 PM

#2388

Mike Lampman

Aloha to everyone. I wanted to check in before I leave for the day to wish everyone a safe trip to and from Las Vegas. And to have a great time at the reunion. I am so pleased to see the great signup. Great job and a high five to everyone on the planning committee. I'll be raising my wine glass, more than once, to all of you over dinner tomorrow night wishing I could have been there. I'm having dinner at a restaurant on the shoreline with a drop dead awesome ocean view with sounds of the crashing waves. As I look at the sparkling moon on the water after the phenominal sunset, I'll be thinking of you guys. HAVE A GREAT TIME ONE AND ALL!!!!! a hui ho.....

06/05/09 11:40 PM

#2389

Mike, I agree! Everyone have a safe and wonderful trip to the city of lights. Take lots of pictures to share with the rest of us. Although Mike, it sounds like you are going to have a wonderful view yourself - enjoy!

Ray, what a great idea to take your fifth wheel. Have fun my friend and enjoy yourself.

Lynne enjoy the birthday parties and I hope you are feeling better after the accident. It was great talking to you this afternoon.

Tomorrow night I will be taking my mom to play bingo at a local intermediate school. This was something she and my dad loved to do. $$$$ go to school items that are much needed.

Classmates, hold the month of October. Fender Museum is going to have some amazing events and talents during the whole month. I am not at liberty to say at this moment publicly, but hold your hats, it's going to be BIG!!! I was at a Board meeting on Thursday morning. There is going to be a lot of dancing going on too with a dance floor. One event will be held at the Ontario Convention Center, it going to be too big for Corona.

Fender Museum event scheduled for June 20. It's going to be a carnival, with rides, music,fireworks, games, lots of stuff that will be given/raffled away. Lots of food, beer and wine too. This event will start from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. This venue will be held at the Fender Museum on Main/Harrison Street in Corona just off the 91 Freeway. Bring the grandkids or just come and enjoy the sounds. Bring blankets to sit on the grass or chairs if you prefer. Don't forget to bring a light jacket as it can get cool in the evening. I will be at this event.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Always,

Lorene

06/06/09 10:14 AM

#2390