Mike Young

I would like to thank Chris, Kathy, Sue, Mary Lou, and Rick for coming to my sister Suzie's funeral.  There are times when our emotions cannot be communicated in words and this is one of those times.  We never know what effect we have on someone else with our words and deeds.  I shall say that your presence made a difference to me - very comforting.  Thank you, again.  Thanks also to Lorrie, Janet, Lucia, Fred, Judy, Tom and Judy for your kind words.  Suzie had dementia for her final years and oftentimes didn't recognize me as her brother.  Most of her friends ceased to visit her because of the lack of recognition.  She also rarely spoke - so little to no communication.  However - she had a boyfriend from childhood and when Joe would walk into the room Suzie's demeanor changed.  She smiled a lot but with Joe, she BEAMED.  Joe was Heaven sent. She remembered her favorite chocolate, too.  Suzie was Principal at Redford St. Mary's where she decreased the dropout rate by about 85%, increased the graduation rate and doubled the percentage of grads going to college.  She was also principal at Roeper's in Birmingham, but her favorite was being principal at Gibson's School for Gifted Children where a student had to be gifted with a hig IQ rather than with rich parents.  I've had many people tell me that Suzie is in their prayers, I tell them not to bother - she needs prayers less than any of us.

On another note - Happy Birthday to Kathy Kehoe, artist extraordinaire and a wonderful friend.

Dave, I hope your recuperation is going well and will be complete.

Merry Unbirthday to the rest of us.

David Unger

Mike,

as  we all get a little older, the loss of a loved one seems to have a greater effect on us.  It is very helpful to remember the good times and celebrate how our loved ones had such a profound influence on the lives of so many.  We all have had that moment when we remember a good thought or piece of advise from someone that changed us.  In his own way, God blessed us when he gave us these great people.

Thanks for your question, my recovery is starting to pick up speed.    Since my formal rehab is done I have started going to a health club 3 days a week to keep improving.  I am very happy to say that it is working.  I am finding that it is getting easier to do more things, like climb a flight of stairs with out having to stop half way up.  I have discovered that exercise in a pool of water is harder than you would think, but it is really good for you.  I feel that I might be about 50% back and the club is helping me speed up the healing process.

Looking forward to a fun summer with lots of outdoor time.  Bless you all.

Dave

Mike Young

A Happiest of Birthdays to everyone's favorite pixie - of course, Mary Strauss, always with a pleasant smile for everyone.  We hope to see you again this August.

Mike Young

Feliz navidad, Lucia.  Thanks for all you've done with this Forum, the mini-reunions over the years, and the 60 year Reunion.  Always a stimulating conversation to be had with you, and a good partner on the links.  Looking forward to seeing you this August.

Tom O'Brien

Lucia, forgive me for not getting this to you on time. You can now whip me with a wet noodle 25 times or until I say stop.

Hope you had a wonderful day and enjoyed all the cake, ice cream and booze you wanted.

Promise next year to be on time.

    You are only young once, but you can be immature for a lifetime. Happy birthday

Tom O'Brien

Robert, So close to the 17th and you are in the right place to celebrate.

Enjoy your day and and enjoy all the spirits.

Best for the year to come.

Janet Flick (Stickel)

Happy Belated Birthdays to Lucia and Rob Sullivan (Radofski).

and.....

Once again, Lucia has paid the yearly fee for this website.  It is now over $150.  So, if you are inclined, please make a donation to:

Tom O'Brien

Happy Birthday to Joyce and Happy Birthday to Pat.

Another day and another year. Wishing the best for both and keep on going.

Stay strong and keep the cake and ice cream coming.

 Pat:  Wishing you a day filled with happiness and a year filled with joy. Happy birthday!”

Joyce:

Robert Radofski (Sullivan)

Thanks for all the birthday wishes. Played in a session for 3 hours and had a few pints of Guinness. And yes, I celebrated St. Paddy's day, but only a 'little' too hard. Played in two sessions for 6 hours and 6 pints of Guinness. So yesterday I played for only 3 hours but had tea only. Almost back to normal now.

Dave, good on you for all the work and positive attitude on your recovery. Keep up the good work, you will feel better and hopefully be back on the green by summer. You are an anspiration to all of us. 

Mike Young

I'm watching the NCAA College Basketball Tournament, thinking about John Mills.  John was a big booster of Oakland University - he and I played a lot of golf at Oakland U's golf course.  He was as good a playing companion as you may imagine.  He went to most of Oakland's home basketball games and many away games, even into Indiana as well as Ohio.  For them to be invited to play in the tournament is a rarity to put it mildly.  The Grizzlies (Oakland's team) just knocked of Kentucky, a perennial powerhouse.  This would not be unlike David and Goliath.  Kentucky has as many as 6 players who may play pro basketball.  Oakland has 2 guys who MIGHT get a try out.  I can just imagine John pumping his fist and smiling like a kid with an ice cream cone.  Thinking of John has put a smile on my face - I hope yours, too.

Janet Flick (Stickel)

Mike,

Thanks for letting us know.  Wonderful news!!!!...... that I would never have known.

Lucia Lenhard (Johnson)

This is the type of memory/post that feels so good. Such a nice touch on a cold and sunny Sunday Morning. Good work, Mr. Young. 

Robert Radofski (Sullivan)

I often think of John standing next to me with his saxophone, and his great laugh, always in good humour. 

Tom O'Brien

Happy Birthday Andrea,

Another year to celebrate, wishing a good day in the Bay area and a good place to celebrate with cake and ice cream.

No, I won't say anything about the 57, black ford convertible.

“It’s birthday time again, and wow! You’re a whole year older now! So clown around and have some fun to make this birthday your best one. Happy birthday

Tom O'Brien

Diggs, sorry for being late on your birthday. Wishing you the best and hope best one ever. But then at our age they are all good.

Hope all is well in the Maine and you made it through the winder. Haven't heard from you in a while. let us know all is good.

Hope the cake and ice cream was good and low cal. Just make it low cal by not swallowing.

  When the little kids ask how old you are at your party, you should go ahead and tell them. While they’re distracted trying to count that high, you can steal a bite of their cake! Happy birthday!”

Tom O'Brien

Well, at least I'm being consistent at being late.

Rick F. wishing you a belated Birthday,

I hope your day was all you hoped for and then some .

Hopefully the cake and ice cream was flowing and everyone put on a few pounds.

Take care and may the next year be one of the best.

• May this birthday be a reflection of your aspirations and accomplishments.

Rick Fournier

Thanks for the birthday wishes TO.  Life is great so I guess God still has a plan for me.  It was grand to celebrate the 50th anniversary of my 29th birthday.  It was just another day full of much busyness.  

Tom O'Brien

Rick, glad your day was filled with good times. As far as God and you go. just remember, if you want to make God laugh, just tell him your plans.

Tom O'Brien

Wishes and a wonderful Birthday to Cheryll.

May your day be full of cake, ice cream and love.

Stay safe and wishes for many more to come

 Congratulations on being even more experienced. I’m not sure what you learned this year, but every experience transforms us into the people we are today. Happy birthday!

Tom O'Brien

Happy Birthday to Jean.

Today is your special day and you should celebrate in the best way you know how. If you don't know how just do what you did in high school. Act crazy.

Enjoy the day and stay dry. Eat plenty of cake and ice cream. After all that you cannot get any sweeter than you were in  "63".

Happy Birthday and many more to come.

   On your birthday, I thought of giving you the cutest gift in the world. But then I realized that is not possible because you yourself are the cutest gift in the world.

David Unger

Tom,

A quick question for you.  Our daughter Tracy is now working at the San Diego Zoo and Barbara and I are coming out to see her.  Might you be able to meet us for lunch on Sunday April 21, Tuesday April 23 or Wednesday April 24?  She was able to get a few days off and my birthday is April 22 and Barbara is on the 25th, so it will give us a few days with Tracy.  We have an airbnb by the ocean in San Diego where we are staying.  

You can either answer this or call me.  My number is 586-612-2851.   Sorry for the short notice.

Dave

David Unger

Last night, after reading the messages posted by Tom O'Brian I sent a message to "Tom" about our upcoming trip to San Diego to see our daughter Tracy.  I just got a call from Tom Hughes.  It was a good suprise and I will get back to him shortly, but I also hope Tom O'Brian sees my other message as well. Good to see people keeping up with the forum.

Dave

Tom O'Brien

Dave, Glad to hear your traveling. sounds like your having a good week next week.

Wed the 24th would be good. Will you come down here and we can meet at the same place, Ruby's at 12:00 noon.

Tom O'Brien

The David Unger.Good speaking with you. Look forward to seeing you next week.

Here are the directions for Ruby's. Barbara may want to look up the sight and check the stores here for shopping.

Carlsbad Premium Outlets

5620 Paseo Del Norte

Carlsbad, CA 92008

See you at 12:00 in front of Ruby's Wed,24th

My Cell  760-607-9377

Janet Flick (Stickel)

Have fun, Dave and Tom.   Hope Tom Hughes can visit you all.