Tom O'Brien

Happy Birthday George.

To the guy that had the shortest commute to grade school. How was it having the biggest front yard and not having to take of it.

Hope your doing well and playing a lot of golf with your brother,

Enjoy your day and the cake and ice cream too.

Tom O'Brien

Another year, another birthday for the Wisch.

Hope you and Sue have a wonderful day and if you're fishing, catch that big one.

Enjoy the day and many more to come. Stay healthy and keep moving.

Keep the cake and ice cream flowing.

Janet Flick (Stickel)

David Unger

To Janet and all Forum members,

Good News First-  Barbara and I will be attending the 60th celebration.  It hardley seems possible since we are so young looking. It sounds great.

As with most things, there is always a but.  I just this morning found out that I will be having a quadrupal bypass surgery on July 25, 2023.  That means about 8 weeks of recovery afterward.  I have also been told no golf until late September.  

So how did I get here.  Well I began to notice some shortness of breath, fatigue, and loss of strength about a year or so ago.  It was a very gradual thing that I just laid off to being in my later 70's.  Lookig back, I should have paid more attention.  I should have listened to my mind that told me I was not really getting "old".  

I was told to expect about 4 to 6 days in the hospital for the surgery and 8 weeks after for recovery.  Not quite what I had in mind for the summer.  I am sure that by the end of August my arms will be in shape to lift a glass ot two.   

         thanks for listening and all the wonderful support you all have given this year.

Dave

Arlene Vachon (Forrester)

Dave, so glad you took action regarding your health! We will all keep you in our prayers for successful surgery.  Too many of our classmates have not survived this long.  Looking forward to seeing you and Barbara at the reunion.  I'm going to sign up for golf - haven't played in at least 3 years, should be a real hoot! God bless my teammates!  
Arlene
 

Mike Young

Dave, so glad you were smart enough to take action.  Many of us males tend to wait too long.  I echo Arlene and Janet's sentiments.  You were blessed with 43 years with Janice Marie, sad that she's gone, but what a special blessing whilst she was around.

Janet, thanks for getting out the word on our Reunion!!  I do have a fairly odd request in regard to our Reunion.  I have a retired U.S. Air Force General looking for Pete Turnbull's records.  We need Pete's Middle initial.  There are an amazing number of Pete Turnbulls in our huge population.  Does anyone know?  Please pass it on.  I know we'd all like to see Pete.  Thank you.  I am looking forward to seeing our class reunited and enjoying some festivities, for a few days.

Tom O'Brien

Happy Birthday to Dennis C.

What a bang-up birthday to come in on the birth of our country.

Wishes for another great year for you and your wife.

Enjoy your cake, ice cream and what else?

I'm sure the group would like to see you in August at the "60"

Tom O'Brien

TO ONE AND ALL.

For all that are in the Royal Oak area or who can be there in August, I'm sure the upcoming August spectacular will be a total hoot.

I.  would love to be there but will not be able to attend.

From what I saw from the 50th celebration the 60th should be even better. Let's face it, everyone can have a 50th, but how many have a 60th?

Get your schedule together and get out with the Shrine spirit.

If nothing else it will be a great time to swap some good stories and see some old (pardon the pun) friends.

Get there for fun and surprises.

Mike Young

A Happest of Birthdays, Denny!!  Every year people shoot off fireworks in celebration, as they should - you're one of the good guys as is Charlotte.

Thanks, O'B for the promotional on our 60 Year Reunion.  It should be a good one.  It looks like we're going to have a pleasant turnout - the more the merrier.  Of course it would be even better if you were to make the trip.  By the by - would you know Pete Turnbull's middle initial?

Tom O'Brien

Sorry, I have no info on Pete,

Why do I remember a few years back someone mentioned he had past away?

It would be nice to find out.

Maybe he is in witness protection.

Mike Young

Tom, I heard the same rumor about Pete's  demise many years ago, but I believe that it was mere speculation.  At least I hope so.

On a completely different subject I received an e-mail from my cousin in-law with a picture of my Uncle Hank playing 18 holes of golf.  So what?  Well, he's 98 years old and, no, those aren't "dog years".  Of course, he got married a couple of years ago and I saw a picture of "Kissing the Bride".  MAMA MIA!!!!

Merry Unbirthday to one and all - hope to see you all (I think here in the South that should be "all y'all".) this August at our 60 Year Reunion

David Unger

Just getting back to my messages.  Barbara and I took a few days off to just unwind.  Thanks for all the messages and prayers.  Arlene, I tried a round of golf in June and it looked like I had never played.  At first I blamed the ball, but then realized it must have been some grass on the club face.  

Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Dave

Mike Young

Dave, knowing how sensitive you are, it was probably the butterflies making such a racket that you couldn't concentrate.  Who could?

Tom O'Brien

A Happy Birthday to Chris. Wishes for a great day and better  year to come.

Enjoy the reunion and have a wonderful day on the links.

This is the day you have your cake and eat it to, along with  the ice cream,

Take care

Tom O'Brien

Lorrie,

Another year and another Happy Birthday to you.

After the past years this is sure to be the best. We get better, (not older) and things look better.

Hope you are well and keep giving em hell

Enjoy the day, year and cake and ice cream.

Tom O'Brien

Another Happy Birthday to Andy.

Wishing to best for a healthy and happy year, Keep pumping and stay strong in the rest of 23 and good fortune for 24.

Enjoy the whole cake and all the ice cream you can handle.

Tom O'Brien

Dave,

I wanted to reply about your upcoming surgery till now.

As we used to say in the military, 3 days in the wake-up.

It's been 36 years since I had mine and I remember it very clearly.(I don't remember what I did yesterday) but I remember September 1987.

You will, also but after the fact. Please keep in mind it is going to be harder on Barbara because you will be asleep, she will be waiting for the results. 

When you're finished and wake up, if you're like me, you realize as tough as you always thought you were, you weren't. God is still the toughest and you will have learned humility.

A number of people have gone through this procedure and as I was told, if you have a good outlook on the procedure you will come out fine.

Keep these things in mind.  1. Avoid potholes while in the car, you will feel the bump, when you start playing golf again, be sure to hit the ball first and not the ground, you will feel that bump and stand up straight. The pulling of the incision will make you slouch.

Best of luck and welcome to the club buddy, I'll be thinking of you Wednesday.

Janet Flick (Stickel)

Dave,

I am thinking of you and saying prayers for a successful surgery this Tuesday.  Prayers for Barbara too.  I hope you can feel the support you have from your Shrine classmates.

Hugs, Janet

David Unger

These past few months have been hard on all the family.  Hearing from so many friends and associates has been such a GIGANTIC help.  It seems like each of our problems has always had some added glitch that just makes it a little harder.  

Well, guess what.  Last Friday afternoon, the surgeons office called and told me that due to a very large number of emergency cases they had to reschedule many procedure.  The prolonged hot weather has triggered so many problems that the cardiac section of the hospital was going to have to work all weekend and into next week on these cases.  BUMMER FOR US, but at the same time if it were me in need, I sure would want to get the help I needed.

FYI- When we talked, Chris Frye told me that I was cheating.  Instead of having a huge incision and long recovery, I am going to have a minimal invasive surgery.  They told me it would be six small holes in my chest and they would be able to do everything through those holes.  Only 4 to 7 days in the hospital, 1 month recovery and light duty at home, and 1 month of physical therapy.  fortunately, I believe I got the right surgeon who is giving me a very good option.  I will find out sometime next week about the new date.

When I know what is happening I will let you know.

Dave

Fred George

OK, I'll be there!  Hotel reservation completed a few minutes ago!

Fred

Kathy Chaivre (Brown)

Dave and Barbara, 

I don't post often.  However Dave  ,you are  a part of us.   Whether we were close friends in our small school or not -- we knew you. and you impacted our lives.  When we offer our prayers or  good thoughts, please know it is not just words.  We do remember.  We love you in a way not quite explainable, but  you are a part of who we became.  Whenever your surgery is, know we are with you and your family  ( sone of us are angels now )  we will be watching and praying for you all.  God bless . And thank you. You gave us much in the years we knew you.

Janet Flick (Stickel)

Yea, Fred!!!  

Will your wife be with you?  Do you want to play golf??

Fred George

No wife, no golf, just me!  But I'll be there for the Friday gathering through the Mass on Sunday!

Fred

Mike Young

Dave, we all hope that your surgery goes well, and we want to have the happy update posthaste.  We hope that Barbara is handling the accompanying stress.  My surgeon told me that he coud make my scar look like a duelling scar - he didn't.  Perhaps you'll come out better. 

Fred, glad that you'll be present at our Reunion in person rather than lurking. 

Kathy, your insights and sensitivity are so well expressed, we're glad that you are speaking so well for us all.  You should share your thoughts, opinions and feelings much more often.

David Unger

There was a reason I waited this long to have my blockages show up.  The surgeon I have does the minimal invasive procedure.  He told me that I will have 6 small holes in my chest and they can do everything through them.  The after procedure stay in the hospital should be 4 to 7 days.  I will have about a month at home to heal, then about a month of physical therapy.  

I got very lucky with my surgeon.  He is one of the doctors in the area that does this type of surgery.  This sounds like it is going to be so much easier than the old style surgery.  When we found this out, it sure helped us to prepare for what is to come.  No call yet so I still do not have a date.  The waiting and this hot weather are getting old.  I will keep you posted.

Dave