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Jan 1, 2003 at 23:13:35	David & Rosemary

With Ellie we now have 89 members we know where they live. Jacque said I had to have 90 or else!! How many of you sixty something people ever been to "Chucky Cheese"? Talk about a experience. We took two Grandkids, one in the third grade and one in kindergarten. I thought we were going to eat! They have pizza that would make tombstone taste like. ..real tombstone. No beer! The place is a casino. You give the guy money. He gives you tokens. You stick the tokens in a bunch of different machines and you win tickets. With the tickets you win prizes. With 300 tickets, that you could have paid $30 for, you can win $1.50 worth of cheap toys. Kids loved it. Life is great. Very Happy New Year To You All. Lets start getting ready for Reno. Send Vera Money. Rosemary and I will be there or bust. That sounds good "Reno or Bust". ....Love DG & RO

Jan 2, 2003 at 11:32:00	BillyC

Hi Everyone, I am back from the Pyramids. Got back last night about 10:00 pm. WOW. What a trip. Egypt is everything you would think about it and more. They say getting there is half the fun. One of my sons lives in Stamford, CT. Our flight to Cairo left out of JFK, so I decided to fly from Cinti to New York through LaGuardia as it is much closer to him than JFK, and we decided to take the shuttle bus from LaGuardia to JFK. The DL and I took the bus along with about a dozen other brave fools. We got part way there. One of the others was going to the Long Island Rail Depot, so we had to make a side trip along the way. After the depot, we were on our way back to the highway to JFK, and had a flat tire. The driver said we could either take a cab or wait for the next bus, if it came by the Depot. We waited for 15 minutes, no taxis, no more buses. We saw a city bus go by with JFK as a destination, the driver said we could take one of those, too. So we went over to wait for the next bus. This driver said he didn't go to the passenger terminals. Back to the old bus, all the others have already taken taxi's. We talked to the driver awhile, when the next bus came by. Took that one. Got there three hours before our flight time. What a relief. We got to Air France, and checked in. No reservations. The travel agent forgot to send them our ticket numbers and they canceled our reservations. Ticket agent was a trainee and couldn't get us loaded back into the computer. It took two hours to get back in and our seats on the plane. So we got off on our trip with a lot a adventures as we got started. We got to Cairo at 8:30 pm on 12/21. OK. We didn't get visas for Egypt before we left, they wanted $125.00 for them from the travel agent. The guy who met us for the travel agent got them for us at the airport for $40.0

Jan 2, 2003 at 11:35:53	BillyC

Ooops, got bit by the length monster again. Fortunately didn't lose much. Great work Dave, I'm glad we finally got in touch with Ellie. Got to get to work a little, I closed the motel for 11 days for our trip. Got to turn the heat on, it's still a little cold in here.

Jan 3, 2003 at 14:20:11	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Will I just got a email from member number 90. Now Jacque say I have to get 100! Wait, I jumped the track. Number 90 is David Folsom. He said, "Several people have called recently with the message that you are the keeper of the class of 1956 Corcoran high school." My mom always said I needed a keeper now I are one. No David I'm the.. What did Barb G call herself..Oh! Webmaster. I'm the class Webmaster. I like that. I'll add that to my resume. I'm almost old enough to get me a real job at McDonalds. I don't know who called first so I can't award points. I think it was Big J, but I won't mention her by name. OK, I need ten more or she will pluck my feathers. Come on people, I need help.

Jan 4, 2003 at 11:10:54	JimG

In answer to Dave's question about Chucky Cheese. We have one in Visalia and we almost know all the characters there by first name. We have had many birthday parties there with our grandkids. ::::The do sell beer at this one but at 4.50 a glass not too many people buy it. It doesn't make since to have beer at a kids place anyway.::::JimG::

Jan 4, 2003 at 12:36:21	Betty & Sid Grant

HI, THIS BEAUTIFUL FOGGY MORNING IN VISALIA. WE'RE MAILING IN OUR RESERVATION TODAY FOR RENO. WE'RE REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE. WE'RE ALSO LOOKING FOR THE GOLF LINK, WE'LL KEEP SEARCHING. HOPE EVERYONE HAD A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR. I NOTICED SOMEONE WAS LIVING IN WHITE CITY, OR. WE JUST GOT BACK FROM THERE. SID HAD 3 SISTER IN THAT AREA.

Jan 4, 2003 at 16:39:13	BillyC

Hey, I used to take my boys to Chucky Cheese's back in the early 80's. They have been here, went out of business, and are back again. Actually I'm drinking Grape juice from a Chucky Cheeses' red glass right now, at least the boys accused the DL of taking the glasses from there, a great place. The boys went from the video games there to video games at home on the Atari machines, to video games on the PC, to Information Technology at work. The little one makes only $175.00 per hour now playing with computers at Pitney Bowes. So there is some advantage to games at Chucky's, if you wait long enough. The DL and I celebrated Christmas on a cruise boat on the Nile. It was neat, but the Belly Dancer didn't show up - I was disappointed. Hey, Dave, I saw what looked like a couple of guys you were talking about, but I didn't have anything for them to take. Weather was cool and dry, much better than Ohio where it was cold and wet when we left. It is nice to see other people putting stuff on this site. It's possible that some of us older folks just have more free time. There seems to be a lot more yes's on the member list now. That's great. See you all in Reno.

Jan 5, 2003 at 22:27:00	Jacque P

There have been 603 visitors to the site since November 24th and approximately 50 messages left in the guest book! 1/12th !!!!!!! If it wasn't for Billy C's travel logs we'd have few comments! I sure hope everyone who is saving their comments are going to be "big talkers" when we get to Reno! Anyone looking for a special classmate on the lost list? If you know something let me know by Tuesday AM (1/7/03) My daughter is going to tryout some special software for 1 day. If you have hints on where they lived after Corcoran it helps her track them. Send me an email....she is going to stay after work and run a list. jt

Jan 6, 2003 at 22:55:30	BillyC (ColdIndiana)

I agree with you Jacque!! There could be many more comments listed here by some of our silent classmates. But I can understand their hesitation to write their comments. Believe it or not, it was not until I was in Turkey from 1974 to 1976 that I became as talkative as I am now. From 1956 til then, I was not too talkative, mostly because of the security training I received at the National Security Agency, and my natural reticence to talk from my early years. Dr. Thiess doesn't realize what he has released on the world after his courses there. Oh Yeah, the Ohio State Buckeyes are NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!! I graduated from OSU in December 1971 on my birthday. That fall they had the worst team in the past 50 years. Oh Well, If I had requested Season tickets that year, my name might have come up two years ago after 28 years on the waiting list. Oh well, it's a long drive to Columbus from here. We only get the Bengals here. I wouldn't go see them if they paid me. Anyway, it really doesn't hurt to write a few words here in the guestbook. It's almost as easy as reading, with your fingers. BillyC

Jan 8, 2003 at 19:01:01	Elinore Ross North Fort Myers

I'm so glad to be in touch with all of you and all the memories again.(David Gilbert told me to say this!)I would like to hear from anyone who would like to contact me by US mail to North Fort Myers FL.

Jan 8, 2003 at 20:12:58	BillyC ((OOOH, it's getting colder here))

Hooray, We can reach out and touch a new person.

Jan 8, 2003 at 22:27:50	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hey People, If you want Ellie's phone number and address, send me an email. I feel we have a bunch of new class members coming just around the corner. What a group! Zane has a cattle ranch on Montana. How about Wyman raising race horses out in the middle of West Texas? We purchased two tickets to Reno yesterday!!

Jan 9, 2003 at 11:12:39	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hi Yesterday we picked up two new members. No. 91 is Wyman Scarborough of Texas. No. 92 is Derek Rea of Alameda. Both are over sixty years old! My goodness some people can put the years on. Thank You Jacqueline.

Jan 9, 2003 at 23:57:54	Patty (Shepherd) Elrod

Hi Everyone. It's wonderful to be able to read all your messages in the Chat Room. Darold & I had so-o-o-o planned to be able to go to Reno, and started to make all reservations, when one of our son's set the time for a Wedding at that time. And one of our Grand-Daughters has her Graduation a couple weeks prior in Illinois. So, our priorities had to be changed. We will be thinking about ALL of you in Reno and hopefully this will be the only Reunion we will miss from now on. Hopefully, there will be lots of pictures show up on the PHOTO SECTION when you guys get back. Miss All You Guys. Love, Patty::P.S. I talked to my Cousin in Corcoran, Freddie Gresham, a couple times this past few weeks and he let me know how things have changed there from our days. Sure sounds different, but still hope to get back there some day.

Jan 10, 2003 at 13:00:15	Bill Rose

Sure good to hear comments from all the old classmates. My wife and I were sure planning on Reno....but it doesn't look like it will happen. We are real envolved in motorcycles, Honda Goldwing, and our State is having their State Rally @ Branson, MO the same week as the reunion. We have plans to go to CA in the month of May, but we can't leave MO until May 9th. We are riding our Goldwing to CA and spending most of our time with my sister, Florence, near Pismo Beach. Hope we can connect with some of you then. Have a great Reunion...::Bill

Jan 10, 2003 at 19:34:57	Jacque

Talk about moving mountains for the Reunion in Reno! May 4th was going to be the day for my grandaughter & class to make their first communion.....got it rescheduled on the 18th of May. Where there's a will there's a way! jt

Jan 12, 2003 at 08:16:46	JimG

Hello everyone,::::I was reading Patty's comments and didn't realize that Fred Gresham was her cousin. Lew Florence and I watched his Grandkids playing football for Tulare Union. They were both first string which won the valley championship two years in a row. They had a great couple of years. As it turns out Fred bought and lives in the home I lived in at 1515 South Wigdal. ::::JimG::::

Jan 12, 2003 at 08:43:34	JimG

Hi again,::::The wind blowing through the hair (?) on a Goldwing is far greater than you can imagine unless you have been there!::::. . . By JimG::::We will have to catch Bill in Pismo later . . . Maybe at the coffee shop in Morro Bay!::::

Jan 12, 2003 at 09:13:35	JimG

I was reading the Panther Tales and saw where Wayne set a new school record in the shotput as a freshman. The new record he set was 5 feet, five inches. Pray tell will somebody tell me what the old distance was!::::JimG::::PS . . . Maybe it was a typo? Naugh

Jan 12, 2003 at 17:39:15	Patty Elrod

Hi All,::Sure do enjoy this Chat Room. Was so neat to read Jim's message about my cousin, Fred Gresham, buying the house he lived in. Small world, isn't it!!!!! Hope everyone is doing okey and also hope all of you are having better weather than we are here in Southeast Kansas. Just got through having 10 inches of SNOW here. Believe me, that's one of the last things us Insurance people look forward to. Have a great week. Patty

Jan 14, 2003 at 12:31:09	Jacque

Jim G & Bill My offer still stands, I'll meet you at the Coffee Pot in Morro Bay when you are in the area. Bill I told your sister I'd meet her for lunch on a non golfing day (not mine, hers) but havent done it yet. The offer for lunch or breakfast is open to ANY classmate who is in the area....it's fun meeting again.

Jan 14, 2003 at 22:10:52	wayne crow

Hi Classmates, time to check back in and see what i have missed. Wow! too much to take it all in. Well i aam up to my ass in snow here at Donnerlake but that is why I am here instead of Pallm Desert. I skied today at Sugar ::'Bowl and it was very good. I am sorry that some of you are not coming to Reno( Patti and Bill ) will we ever get to see you again? I heard from Melvin Jones and he is inviting Jim Reilly and Leonard Thigpen who live in the area. The more the merrier. I will be here in the snow until March and then pat and I are going off to New Zealand with a home exchange . Hello to all of the lost souls that are respoonding to DAve and Jacques efforts to find people. Hi Ellie and Calvin and Derek and Wyman. Hope to see all of you in Reno. Wayne

Jan 15, 2003 at 09:10:27	JimG

Dave,::::Tell me something . . . are those Big Brother eyes following me around?::::JimG::

Jan 15, 2003 at 09:13:23	JimG

Hi everyone,::::It was my turn to spend a couple of hours at the Social Security office. Now I am a bonified senior citizen!::::JimG::

Jan 15, 2003 at 15:13:12	Bill Rose

Jacque....you have a date at the "Coffee Pot" in Morro Bay...Don't know where its located, but Morro isn't that big. Will be there the week of May 18th...

Jan 15, 2003 at 22:36:17	BillyC (ReallyColdIndiana)

Hey Jim, I went to the Social Security Office on Monday. I told them I would be that golden age in December. They tried to get me to make an appointment. I told them to go jump off a bridge, I had spent enough time there already. 20 years was long enough. My source will retire sometime this year, I may have to come up with a new source before then. I'm afraid many of our classmates will be going to their SS office this year. I spoke with Ellie last Friday. She said was a computerphobe, like many others, but would be delighted to hear from any of us who would write to her, or give her a call on the phone.

Jan 16, 2003 at 09:57:41	Dave (Baton Rouge)

In this age of internet miracles, it doesn't make much sense to go to the Social Security office and stand in line. Rosemary or I have never been to a Social Security office. Try https://s00dace.ssa.gov/pro/isba3/wwwrmain.shtml to apply for Social Security. There are also 800 phone numbers you can use to apply. I was looking forward to seeing Bill and Patty. I guess we will have to wander up to Branson, MO. someday maybe and see the snake and monkey shows. I've never been to Bronson, but have been to Gatlinburg, TN. many times. Lots of snakes and monkeys. Snakes and monkeys are high class dog and pony shows.

Jan 17, 2003 at 08:09:19	JimG

Dave,::::I guess I just would rather talk to people instead of a computer. It kind of reminds me of my daughter when our electricity went off and she wasn't going to get out of bed the next morning because she did't have electricity for her curling iron. Long time ago.::::JimG

Jan 17, 2003 at 08:16:54	JimG

Dave,::::I forgot to add that was refering to the government setting up social security. We had a lot of questions to ask. I'm not sure they all got answered anyway . . . Maybe you're right! The next time I will try it via email.::::I'm not quite sure how old I will be then . . . ::::JimG::

Jan 17, 2003 at 13:42:17	Bill Rose

For anyone that has never been to Branson, MO, let me say that you have missed a great vacation spot. After I retired from the Postal Service in 95, I drove a tour bus all over the USA for seven years. I've seen many tourist traps and lots of hospitality. Many places, I have returned to, with my wife, for additional visits. Believe me, Branson is one of the best with their Ozark hospitality.::Still, my most favorite spot is Quebec City, PQ, Canada.::Anyone visiting Branson, give me a call so we can get together.

Jan 17, 2003 at 21:40:16	Wayne Crow

Hey, I just read some back items and found Jim G said that I set a new school record for a freshman in the shot put of 5'5". Wow that was some big put!!! The ring is 6' so I quess I made it out of the ring. I did get better later. Bill, some day I will get to Branson. Jacque I will see you at the Coffeepot but not till after the reunion. Patti I wish you could come but I know family iis top of the list. What else? I will go over to Reno next week so I will go to the Peppermill and check ouut the slots and food. It has been in the hihg 50's and way to early for spring up here. Keep on writing these little gems of old dwisdkom for all of us to read. Each one brings back memories good and some sad but they are still ours. I hoope you are all well. WC

Jan 17, 2003 at 22:33:44	Dave

Today we found Classmate No. 93, James Ordonez, retired from the USPS ten years ago. Lives in Fresno with his wife Georgia. More to come! Fermin sent me another photo of that group of classmates taken in the 7th or 8th grade. Now I have one from Rosemary,Julia and Fermin. They are not the same photo. Fermin thinks its his 7th grade class. We don't have a 1951 Harvester to check. Go to the snapshots 1 page and click on Question. Tell me what the occasion is.

Jan 18, 2003 at 13:42:00	Dave

How about member No. 94? Give up. OK its Rufus Ortaga. Lives in Fresno. Six more and they will have to find this place on their own.

Jan 19, 2003 at 22:06:27	Jacque (Sunny/warm/SLO)

David.....you know if we reach 100, it would be fun to try for at least another 10....I know I"d better duck quick before you sling something all the way from Baton Rouge. Wonder how many of the 94 will arrive in Reno....2 have already sent their regrets.

Jan 20, 2003 at 15:09:18	Jacque &Bob the cat (jqthmsn)

Those eyes are a draw for my cat, he hears the computer and in he comes, sits right in front of the screen and bats at the cursor, goes crazy when I roll the eyes and loves to watch the panther. I'm getting old! In days of old I would have shoved the cat off the desk and chased him out of the room, now I let him sit and bat at the eyes for a good minute.David senta class list from the 81 reunion, 34 valid addresses now it's 94 and counting. We all need to give David a big HUG for putting in the time and energy not only to find everyone but also to keep this website interesting.

Jan 21, 2003 at 10:48:50	Dave

Added a new page today. The link is off the 2003 reunion page. The title is "We Are Going List". Its time Rosemary and I to make reservations at the hotel and pay Vera for the dinner and expenses. My problem now is the dinner choice. No crawfish, catfish, hushpuppies, french fries or anything. I'll use the dart board method.

Jan 22, 2003 at 19:27:06	BillyC (ReallyReallyColdIndiana(3Deg F))

Well, the Buckeyes are National Champs, and the Raiders are going to the Super Bowl. I hope the Raiders win.

Jan 22, 2003 at 22:47:46	JimG

Hi everyone,::::Just got word that Wayne C was changing his email address to Waypatcrow@aol.com . . . I guess the eyes must have made him do it.::::JimG

Jan 24, 2003 at 02:30:29	Derry Rea (somewhere in Alameda)

I guess I don't know anyone here. All my friends were Billy or Bobby and all I can find are Bills and Bobs. There were some Henrys, Waynes, Jerrys, and Jimmys. I haven't grown up. But I guess the rest of the world has.

Jan 24, 2003 at 09:35:24	BillyC (ColdIndiana)

We were supposed to go to -6 degrees last night, but the cloud fairy came by and kept it to +3 degrees. Welcome aboard Derry, it is good that new people show up. It keeps us old guys honest. BillyC

Jan 25, 2003 at 01:47:24	Derek Rea (Check the roster)

I've been reading the past entries in this fun place. and I've found a problem. When I first came to Corcoran the enrry fee to the theater was 9 cents. it was raised to 14 cents after the War.

Jan 25, 2003 at 02:06:38	Tom Nevarez

here is my email address to put in the email address

Jan 25, 2003 at 08:31:39	JimG

That is very true that when some one calls me Jimmy I know that is a school friend from the word go. Of course when I was called James Louis then I also knew I was in trouble.::::JimG::

Jan 26, 2003 at 07:32:35	BRAD

HELLO CLASSMATES. GOOD TO SEE THE NEW NAMES. HELLO DEREK AND TOMMY. I WOULD REMIND ALL OF YOU TO LOOK AT THE "MISSING CLASSMATES LIST" TO SEE IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOCATE ANY OF THEM. TWO WEEKS AGO ON JAN. 12, 03, THE IDEA CAME TO ME TO START PRAYING FOR ALL MY CLASSMATES. I CARRY THE CLASS LIST WITH ME EVERY DAY. I DON'T THINK I HAVE MISSED A DAY SINCE THEN. IT OCCURED TO ME A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO THAT THAT DATE IS THE DAY I WAS "BORN AGAIN" JAN 12, 1964. 39 YEARS AGO. I AM PRAYING FOR THE MISSING ONES TOO. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU IN RENO. LOVE BRAD

Jan 26, 2003 at 15:02:32	Dave

My cat Sally Fang read what Jacque said about Bob the Cat and this pair of...of...pair.. will eyes, I guess. I call the something else. This pair of eyes. Now, she likes to set on the key board and watch. She swats at them, then runs around to the back to see if they are back there. I click on mail and then new message. This gives me something the eyes can't see through and they will be peaking around the edge at the last place you were at. I'm using it as I write this. Then I can spell check before pasting it in the "Add page" If you are wondering what I'm doing. I'm killing time. Its somewhere in the high thirties outside and raining. I'm not going out there. The game doesn't start for 3 hrs. Poor BillyC and the weather where he lives. Will someone has to live there; might as will be Billy. Ellie told me they had frost in Fort Myers the other morning. That's cold. She said the ink wouldn't come out of the pen. The first house my son had in Tampa didn't even have a heater! You want to see something. Go to the top of your screen, click on View,then click on source, scroll halfway down until you see the name Kurt Gregg. This is what this page really looks like. The Kurt is at the bottom of the page and everything else is to make the pair of...eyes work.

Jan 26, 2003 at 20:31:57	Jacque & Bob

Happy to see someone else has enter the "crazy cat zone". Today it was in the mid 70's, so nice infact I quit pruning the roses, took the book that I'm trying to finish (John Adams) and sat on the deck. The panther on the top of this page is another cat pleaser. jt

Jan 26, 2003 at 21:00:01	BillyC (Snowy&FrozenIndiana)

Well guys, We only had about 5 inches of snow this morning, it was about 24Degrees at 4:00am when the temp started dropping. It's supposed to be -3 in the morning, schools in the country are closed for tomorrow. City schools are open unless it really gets messy. The DL gets to drive to school in the mess. I get to set here at the motel and watch the trucks drive by on Hwy 52. The Bucks are up 35-15. Looks bad for the Raiders. Bye. See You in Reno. BC

Jan 27, 2003 at 10:48:53	BillyC (FrozenIndidana)

I think the weather guys missed it again last night, it was -12 instead if -3, my water lines are ice this morning. At least the heat is still working, I think the heater in the pump room gave up the ghost last night, something like the Raiders. I also have a electric motor connecter in my boiler was making rattling noises this morning. Oh the problems of an older motel in Indiana.

Jan 27, 2003 at 14:41:26	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Wow! We've had 5000 visitors to the home page since this site started more than 18 months ago. Better yet, January 2003 is the busiest month ever! In January there were 44,197 request for pages. The second highest was 33,983 in October 2002. It is a lot of work for me to hold up each page so you can look at it, but I guess it comes with the job. Thank You.

Jan 27, 2003 at 17:52:57	BillyC (WarmingUpIndiana)

Shortly after I finished this morning we had our first guest, he just wanted to get a little sleep. About 15 minutes after that, No 2 came in, got a room, called 5 minutes later, No Water, Toilet wasn't working. HMMM - -12 degrees - pipes probably frozen. Called plumber. No 2 left because of no water. Plumber came, put good heater in pump house, water back on shortly - about 5 minutes. Heater in pump house gave up its hard work. Replaced with new heater -almost all is well. Also found bad faucet, and had bad electric motor on one pump for heaters in 1/3 of rooms. Replaced that, all is working. I love really cold winters. Temps are slowly rising. expectly low in low 20's tonight, which is higher than now. Tomorrow Middle 30's, day after in the 40's - almost spring like, almost 50 by the weekend. Wow.

Jan 27, 2003 at 18:46:42	Jacque (Hot in California!)

Hey Billy what does a plumber cost in Indiana? In SLO the charge is $85 per hour!....it's higher in other parts of California. Today I made reservations, sent Elvira a check, and hired a house sitter/ animal sitter ( for Ace, Bob, & Zip) so David you can add a big fat yes! by my name. still working on some additional misplaced classmates. LETS ALL LOOK AT THE CAN'T FIND LIST ONE MORE TIME....IF YOU KNOW WHERE THEY LIVED 15 OR 20 YEARS AGO LET US KNOW IT HELPS IN THE SEARCH.

Jan 27, 2003 at 22:32:02	JimG

Dave,::::I was looking for the view at the top of the screen, but this DL (Dragon Laptop) does not seem to have it at the top of the screen . . . who knows!::::Talk to you guys later, going to the missing list to see who is missing still.::::JimG::

Jan 28, 2003 at 07:45:08	BillyC (WarmingUpIndiana)

Yesterday at this time it was -11, now it is 24 going up to 37. Jackie, it is about $67.00/hr here, even in the snow and outside. Yesterday we just put a heater in the pumproom, but I also had an electric motor go bad to so they had to change that too. It wasn't too bad, only one service call. When I went to McDonald's for breakfast, it didn't even need my gloves. It's getting almost balmy here now.

Jan 28, 2003 at 16:04:39	DAVID (BATON ROUGE)

WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT STATE MARY JO JOHNSON WAS BORN IN. IF YOU KNOW PLEASE SPEAK UP. That's "state" like one of the United States, not mental or physical!

Jan 28, 2003 at 23:59:19	Jacque

How many of you remember when we use to get "mass" vaccinations in grammer school. Smallpox was the worst! Mine didn't take because my first one gave me a slight case of smallpox. I was always jealous of the bumps everyone got on their arms and how they showed them off. I'm sure they weren't as bad as I remember but it seemed like the whole shool was lined up at the same time, they gave you several different shots as the same time and it "seemed" like it was a yearly thing. It scared the heck out of me and I'm sure I cried each time, then they didn't believe in spoiling the child like they do in the Dr.'s office now.

Jan 29, 2003 at 13:45:11	(Barbara Goodrich) Weaver

I thought I added something to the chat room a few weeks ago, but apparently I haven't concurred this task. Hope to see many of you at the reunion in May. ::::Looking forward to old time (and looking for my Harvester to bring.)::::See you then.::::Barb.::

Jan 29, 2003 at 21:52:30	wayne crow

Dear Classmates, Today our good friend Stanley Verdell Florence met with a surgeon in Bakersfield to discuss the impending removal of most of his left lung due to a discovery of cancer in the major lobe. I have talked to Stan and he is being very strong about this. You may not know but 15 years ago lhe had cancer in the other lung and had a successful removal of the infecfted lobes. He also has had a heart attack in the last 6 years or so. You can say that he has had many chances to give lup but he hasn't. I know he would like all of us to keep him in our prayers and thoughts as he and Joan go through this trying time. He says that nothing will keep him away from the REno Reunion in May so lets all hold him to that . His address is 3408 Cedar Canyon Bakersfields Ca 93306. Today is also his 65th BD. What a way to spend that special day. I can remember the day that he checked in to our first grade class and we have been best friends ever since. Pray for him.

Jan 30, 2003 at 03:31:23	BRAD

HI WAYNE, THANK YOU FOR SHARING ABOUT STAN. I WILL CERTANLY PRAY FOR HIM DAILY. ALSO, CLASSMATES, WE LOCATED MARY JO JOHNSON IN WASH. STATE THROUGH HER SISTER BETTY. LOVE BRAD

Jan 31, 2003 at 14:52:30	David Gilbet

Stan Florence, We totally expect to see you and Joan at the reunion along with a lot of others. If you don't show, you are in a bunch of trouble. Tom Nevarez! Please email me. We need your email and home address. Check out who will be at the reunion. Click on "We Are Going List!" at the bottom of the reunion instruction page. The search engines love to pull up this page. It is pulled up on a search two or three times a day. Don't write anything you don't want the world to know.

Feb 2, 2003 at 06:59:32	BRAD

HELLO CLASSMATES,the reunion is getting closer. It is getting exciting. When we were at the reunion in Bakersfield in 91, as Wayne was asking for someone to volunteer to head up the next reunion, the idea came to me that I would like to organize the reunion in 2056 ( the 100 yr ).The idea was born. You say we won't be here then, you are right. It won't be down here, it will be in heaven. Since then, I have been working on ideas. If anyone is interested in helping, I have some ideas. E-mail me and I will share them. That will be an exciting reunion. Love Brad

Feb 2, 2003 at 22:40:42	BRAD

IT WAS 2001, NOT 91. I DON'T KNOW HOW I COULD HAVE EVER MADE A MISTAKE LIKE THAT. LOVE BRAD

Feb 3, 2003 at 09:48:42	BillyC (WarmSpringlikeIndiana)

Wow. I got up yesterday morning and did not even need a jacket to go outside. It was 57 around noon, and supposed to be around 60 today, but it's an Indian Spring, cold weather again tomorrow, only in 30's, and lower later this week. I guess it's better than a steady diet of teens and 20's weather.

Feb 3, 2003 at 20:31:10	Dave (Baton Rouge)

OK, Back to the hunt. Thanks to Brad, we have member number 95 on the list. Mary Jo Johnson (England) lives in Federal Way WA. Also,if anyone got their reservations for the Peppermill Hotel via email, you may not have got the Special Corcoran Deal. Check if your name is on the "We Are Going List" Tomorrow, maybe, I'll email everyone about the reunion.

Feb 4, 2003 at 17:57:09	BillyC (Backinfreezeragain)

It was nice and warm yesterday. I put 480 lbs of salt in my water softener, and my car in the mud next to the pump room. Couldn't get it out. This morning was 29, went back and tried the car, no luck. Got a shovel and dug a path for the wheels to come out, much firmer this morning, did I say it was really really cold? Anyway I got the car out of the mud. Next time I'll wait til the ground is frozen again to put the salt in. I'm glad I can still put 480 lbs of anything in anywhere at 64.

Feb 5, 2003 at 09:51:11	BillyC (BlueIndiana)

This morning was 12 degrees, not too bad, going up to at least 27, so it's back to normal, as long as it's not -12 again. Sun is shining bright, no snow, no rain. It's a wonderful day, and the 35 mph wind is down to next to nothing. Talked to the girl in Reno, got my room reservation done, all I need now is my airline stuff once I decide when to go. We have a fishing tournament scheduled for May 2nd and 3rd, I'm not sure if I want my son to take that on all by himself, so I may have to forego flying into LA and driving by and seeing my cousins and others on the way to Reno. What a bummer.

Feb 5, 2003 at 11:49:33	J.Polzin

Billy you are missing a perfect opportunity to start a Journal. From your entries here I can see that you would enjoy that. I have a friend who has kept a Journal that is more than a diary since 1959. It has even help me win a few arguments with the Big Guy because she makes notes on everyone she came in contact with that day. We all rely on her to "remember" the events. You must have additional material to draw from with visitors to your motel....if you kept notes for 5 years you could write a book and retire! I wish I had recorded all of the sayings the Big Guy (my DL) came up with in the past 45 years.....no one would believe it! Glad to hear you've made your reservations.

Feb 5, 2003 at 23:09:43	Dave Gilbert

I received this email from Anna Clark: I was hoping Hank could attend the reunion this year but due to an illness we won't be able to be there. Hank had a blood clot in his leg and then in his lung, as a result he is still seriously ill. He won't be returning to work due to this illness and will officially retire in October 2003. I regret having to send you this news, it's very hard on all of us. Hopefully, he'll recover to the point that he'll be able to do some of the things in his retirement that he's always looked forward to doing.

Feb 6, 2003 at 20:24:39	Dave Gilbert

Hey all you all. Today, Thanks to Barbara, we added Harold Hagler to our list of classmates. Harold is number 96.

Feb 8, 2003 at 04:34:08	BRAD

HELLO CLASSMATES, DOES ANYONE HAVE A PICTURE OF OUR KINDERGARDEN CLASS? ALL MY OLD PICTURES GOT LOST YEARS AGO WHEN THE ROOF LEAKED ON THE OLD BARN. I HOPE SOMEONE HAS TAKEN BETTER CARE THAN I. LOVE BRAD

Feb 8, 2003 at 20:08:10	BillyC (

Hi Guys and Gals, I just got an e-mail from Anna Clark. I sent them one after seeing Dave's post. She said she got several e-mails from people from here that she accidentally deleted before she got the chance to read. So if you sent them something and didn't here from Anna, you were one of that group, send it again. I'm sure she will answer. It was on 2 degrees here again last night, I had hoped it was over, but it's not. I usually starts warming up a little this month, but later on, I guess. Well, anyway,I didn't have to go out until later on. I had a drunk come in yesterday, and we couldn't get a response from him, so later on called the sheriff's office in case he was in trouble. Nope, he was just soundly asleep. Better safe than sorry.

Feb 10, 2003 at 13:56:25	Betty Wolf

Hello to all of you. It has been some time since I have written,since I didn`t go to school there nearly as long as most of you I don`t feel I have much to add, But I do enjoy reading all of your comments and of course even tho I don`t remember too many I do remember lots of the names and enjoy being a part of it. I am sorry we won`t be at the reunion but I just can`t get my husband to go, but its ok as I am expecting to read lots of comments and see many pictures.Brad I am interested in your idea of a reunion in 2056 and you can count on me to help out I will be emailing you more on this a little later, think we still have plenty of time. God bless all of you. Betty(Blankenship) Wolf

Feb 12, 2003 at 10:42:09	David Gilbert

Found an email that was sent to Vera on 11/16/01. It's a list of all class members with known addresses. The list had only 57 members. Today we have 96. That's good! I want to thank all ya'll that helped with our list. Now, we be's off to Biloxi, Mississippi to insert some revenue into the poor local economy. Bought cheap gas yesterday for $1.50 / gal. Can't imagine the cost in California.

Feb 12, 2003 at 18:48:33	BillyC (WeirdWeaInd)

Yesterday I woke up to 12 degree weather with snow pouring down, by noon it was sunny and almost warm. We had a cold front blow by last night with 45mph winds blowing. It was 15 Degrees this morning, but sunny. Went home this morning to film the DL's Chinese New Years Program. On the way I saw some really weird things out on a golf driving range, that was covered by snow. I thought there had been a snowball fight out there - NO - they were just snow rollers, caused by the wind. They were kind of cute.

Feb 12, 2003 at 19:11:51	Loren Vincent

Hi All,::I just got thru reading the comments on our web page.::It is good that we have that many "Old" classmates listed.::Good work on finding that many.::We were planing on going to the reunion but I got the opportunity to go on a work and Witness trip through our Church. It is a trip to Australia. We are going down under to work on the kitchen of the Nazerene College there. So far we have 28 folks going.::I hope that you all have a great time and post a lot of photos on the web so we can see them.::Social Security is not that hard to get on. I have been on S.S. for 3 years. When I retired at the ripe old age of 62:: I signed up for S.S. ::If any one wants to e-mail me please feel free to do so. I would love to hear from all of you.::Loren Vincent::"Class of '56"

Feb 12, 2003 at 21:16:57	Jacque Polzin

David, gas in California varies but in this town today the highest was $1.87. $197/ $2.07 at the Chevron Station and two blocks down it was $1.67/$1.77/ & $1.87 at the Arco. In fresno it can be 20cents cheaper on the same day,go figure! If I could get gas that cheap I'd be filling the machines in Reno or Las Vegas. I remember cruising in Fresno when gas was 17 1/2 cents a gallon. Those were the days.

Feb 13, 2003 at 10:18:03	BillyC

Well, the price of gas here in Ohio and Indiana is quite volatile, at least in Ohio. Here in Indiana, it doesn't change that much except goes higher. In Ohio most gas is about $1.7499 for regular people, except some are $1.55. A couple of weeks ago it was anywhere from $1.29 to $1.49 for regular. It has had a 30 cent hike in one day, then down 20 cents the next. Now it is fixed, for a least a few hours anyway. It acts like the temperature. Yesterday and today it was 10 Deg in the mornings, up to 25 in the afternoon. Today it is suppose to be in the low 30's, and in the 40's and 50's on Saturday and Sunday, then back in the freezer next week. I almost liked it better in Korea when it was -35 to -40 the whole winter.

Feb 13, 2003 at 21:47:26	Dave Gilbert

With the help of Jacque and Jerry, we added Odell Wyatt to our membership list. Odell brings the total to 97. Also, we can welcome No. 98 Tom Nevarez to our pride.

Feb 15, 2003 at 10:52:36	JimG (Arlenejimjag)

I have a question for all the classmates. How many grandchildren are attending Corcoran High? Or maybe finished there and going to college. Or . . .::::I know we all had fun growing up there!::::JimG

Feb 17, 2003 at 16:23:58	BillyC

Well, The Big Storm didn't pass us by, but it didn't smack as bad as other places. My oldest son, Dave, Flew in from Tucson, last Thursday. It was raining there while he was there from Boston. I told him thanks, as he was bringing the weather with him. He was supposed to stay until yesterday, but he left Saturday instead becaue of the weather. He made it back to Boston before it got too bad. Saturday night when the DL checked on her brood, they were playing games online on their computers. WE got our parking lot plowed this afternoon. I has finally stopped snowing, but we only got about six inches over 3 days, not as bad as the east coast. It's supposed to be in the 50's soon. Can't wait.

Feb 18, 2003 at 22:06:37	BillyC

Talked to Dave this afternoon via IM. He had 20 in of snow there in Boston, the same rain he had in Tucson. It followed him, he brought it here too.

Feb 19, 2003 at 20:23:02	BillyC

While my son, Dave, was almost stranded here this past weekend, I was discussing Reno with him, and the DL decided that it wouldn't be a good idea for him to take off to take my place for Reno, and said she would ask her sister, who takes our place when we go off running around in the Summer galavanting around the globe. She has to leave for Taiwan as her husband has some sort of cancer that is going to be removed. We'll know later on after the operation. But one way or another, I'll be there. I think the DL is mad because I don't want to go with her during her Spring break for her college class reunion. I told her that I didn't want to go because there was only going to be old people there. Now she's really in a dudgeon. Oh well.

Feb 19, 2003 at 20:39:26	Dave

Hey Billy, with all the talk about the cold weather in Southern Ohio / Indiana, I thought I would tell you that the flowers blooming in Louisiana. Better yet, Elinore said she put on her swim suite and went swimming at beach today. It was 70º here and 80º in North Fort Myers. So..why do you think so many people are living in the cold rust belt? When I lived outside Philadelphia every morning in the winter I said to myself. "What in the __ are you doing in this place?" And yes in the summer I said "Wow! I love this place." Almost every place in the world has its good points and bad points. However, if you ever had to give the world a enema, I've been to some places where you can stick the hose in.

Feb 19, 2003 at 22:46:43	BillyC

Actually Dave, Cincinnati Winters and I go way back. I was coming to work here on 1/30/78, which was a Monday. The Thursday before that the blizzard of '78 hit. I was living in Columbus and it took me three days to get my car out of the snow. It took me 9 hours to drive down here to Cincinnati, a normal 2 hour drive. The next year was the same, then it went to 1998 til the next bad winter. Now this year. The DL wants to move either to Callifornia or to Taiwan. I told her California was almost okay, but Florida would be better, but no I didn't want to go to Taiwan to live. Louisana wouldn't be bad either. I have friends near Slidell. Oh well, Whatever will be, will be. I hope someone will take my place here in May.

Feb 20, 2003 at 08:04:31	BRAD

DAVID, YOU GET THE "GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION AWARD" FOR THE DAY. BRAD

Feb 21, 2003 at 09:08:02	JimG

Hey Brad,::::When was the last time it snowed around here? When you get a couple of inches of snow here in California WATCH OUT! All the driver's think they are all of a sudden practicing for the olympic bobsled run. It must of been about 5 or 7 years ago that it snowed. The big thing was everyone lost a lot of their queen palm and sego palms. Nurseries loved it.::::JimG::::::

Feb 21, 2003 at 13:37:12	David Gilbert

Sorry about my graphic description Brad. It was one of many quotes my physic professor at COS was always saying. Also, when describing a book he would say, "The paper is too slick to be of any good use." Jim, our oldest grandchild is in the fourth grade, but I did have two sons that went to grammar school in Corcoran. Sadly, I had one son who attend Hanford High School, but only a half year. Thinking back, when he graduated from the 8th grade, Kay Maroot gave him his diploma. All three of our kids went to the grade school that was located between our houses in Hanford.

Feb 22, 2003 at 05:58:30	BRAD

HELLO CLASSMATES, DAVE, I WAS NOT OFFENDED BY YOUR GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION, I THOUGHT IT WAS CUTE. WE GOT A GOOD CHUCKEL OUT OF IT. I HAD THAT SAME PHYSICS PROFESSOR, BUT I DON'T REMEMBER THAT ONE. I DO REMEMBER THAT THE SLICK PAGES IN THE SEARS CATALOG WERE NO GOOD. JIM, I THINK IT WAS THE WINTER 99-00, THOUGH I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING TO TIE IT TO. THERE WERE A LOT OF FENDER BENDERS THAT DAY AND THE PALM TREES DIDN'T LIKE IT. NO ONE RESPONDED TO MY INQUIRY ABOUT PICTURES OF OUR KINDERGARDEN CLASS WITH MS. GORDON. MAYBE THAT'S TOO FAR BACK TO REMEMBER.LOVE BRAD

Feb 23, 2003 at 23:03:23	BillyC

Hi Everyone, Here I am again. Hey, Dave, I've been to one or two of those enematic places, too. Probably at least the same Korea as you. I still remember the smell of that place, and it reminds me of an enema. About those Kindergarten pictures - I don't think there were any. My mom gave me all of the pictures from school a couple of months before I got married, and there were no Kindergarten pictures, but then again I didn't get any 2nd grade pictures, just a 1st grade class picture, and a bunch of single pictures. I had those until I retired from Social Security, then I put them somewhere, and can't remember where. I put away some stuff out of my wallet before we went Egypt, and when we got back, I haven't been able to locate them either. I hate that.

Feb 23, 2003 at 23:26:25	BRAD

HELLO CLASSMATES, STAN IS BACK IN THE HOSPITAL. HE GOT PNEUMONIA. HE IS SEDATED AND ON A RESPERATOR. HE NEEDS OUR PRAYERS. I WAS PRAYED FOR IN HIS PLACE TONIGHT AT CHURCH. I TALKED WITH JOAN THIS EVENING, SHE THINKS HE IS DOING BETTER. LOVE BRAD

Feb 26, 2003 at 13:28:52	Dave (BR, LA.)

Well, that was fun. I moved the site to one with 150MB of space. Everything went smooth except..I forgot to record the number on the counter. I think it was around 5800. That's where I reset it to. The big item was the guest book. It just flat didn't want to move. After about a day of begging the it gave in after I said I would turn its power off. We are starting with a new page. The last entries are in the archives.

Feb 26, 2003 at 16:19:45	BillyC (BR, IN)

OH Shoot. I wanted to have the firs post on the new page. I tried this morning and it wouldn't let me in to this page. OH well. I expected something was up. It is still cold here, it usually starts warming up by now, but we're still in the Freezer. The last two years I haven't had to have the parking lot plowed from the snow, Five times already this year, it seems "El Nino" is back.

Feb 26, 2003 at 21:35:22	Janet Howe Wolf

Reply message to Rosemary Gilbert - Rosemary, Glenda Howe is my mother. If you would like to send an e-mail to me @ jusgoofin@yahoo.com I would be happy to pass your message on to Mom. Thanks!

Feb 26, 2003 at 22:23:37	David Gilbert

WOW! Would you look at this. I think we done found Glenda Chipman. This is great. I love this place. Thank you Janet.

Feb 26, 2003 at 23:12:53	Bill Rose

Good work on the move, Dave. Sure glad that we have a talent such as you when it comes to keeping up the computer. I just hack away and haven't any idea of what makes everything work. The only good thing I have is a very good typing ability, thanks to the Air Force and my days as a cryptographer. Just keep up the great work.

Feb 27, 2003 at 01:22:53	Patty Elrod

Reading all the notes has been such a Blessing. So glad to hear there are so many on the list. What a "Brownie Point" for Dave. He has done such a great job. We had still tried to work something out for the Reunion, even though it was clashing with several Family Ordeals, but we seem to have lost this year to make it work. Darold was not released from his Back Surgery last Monday as the bolts are not sealing properly so we have several months still of treatment. We are still gonna hang in there for the next Class Reunion though. We know you'll all have a wonderful time & hope to see "Bunches" of photos. Keep in touch through the Guest Book & maybe we'll be in some of your States for a personal visit some time. Patty(Shepherd)Elrod

Feb 28, 2003 at 18:59:26	David Gilbert

Hi Patty, Sorry to hear the news. We know its tough. I had said I wasn't going to the reunion, unless Rosemary was up to it. I want to tell everyone that she is doing fine and we will be in Reno in May. Sometime after the reunion I've got to go to Arkansas and put our armadillo ranch on the market. Possum on the half shell just isn't selling this year. Maybe we can meet up in Bronson, MO. Bill Rose and Betty Evans can meet us. We can take Bill's motorcycle for a spin and open it up. Jim G said he would come to any events we have. Bill Rose.. your mention of the Air Force reminded me of the times we had in Japan. BillyC.. Korea is the worst place I've ever been and deserves the biggest hose. The diesel fuel to the generators and stoves would freeze in the lines. Inchon harbor is the only place I've been where the ocean was froze when it hit the beach.

Feb 28, 2003 at 22:25:51	BillyC

Hey, Dave. I agree about Korea at that time. They saved a lot of money on diapers there, with the kids' pants split in the crotch. There were 4 space heaters in my quonset, of which only 1 worked, it was 8 degrees in there. At least the Binjo was heated to at least 40 degrees. Later on I actually met a guy who spent time there in the 70's who loved it. Maybe they weren't making cars out of 55 gallon drums then. On the island where I spent the summer, there was a honey pit next to the main gate on our compound, and in the three months I was there, only one GI fell in coming back from the village. That's what fire hoses are for.

Mar 1, 2003 at 12:29:26	BETTY & SID GRANT

KEEP US POSTED ON THE TRIP TO BRONSON. WE HAVE NEVER BEEN THERE AND WOULD LOVE TO GO. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE IN RENO. HOPING TO SEE MORE NAMES ADDED TO THE LIST AS WE ARE APPROACHING THE DEADLINE.

Mar 1, 2003 at 14:59:30	David Gilbert

Hi Betty, Rosemary says nobody ever been to Bronson, Missouri. My mistake, it's Branson, Missouri. We'll talk about a trip at the reunion. Bill Rose is the Branson expert. The 7th of April is the last day you can get the class discount at the Peppermill Hotel. I'll send everyone an email next Friday with a reminder. Vera is going to notify the ones without email.

Mar 1, 2003 at 21:48:00	JimG (Arlenejimjag)

Dave,::::Tell me how close Tunaca is to Branson, MO. If we meet in Branson we should be close to Tunaca. You need to bring photos of that place to the reunion. ::::This new site is working fine on our computer.::::Betty, Sid::::It sounds like you guys are ready to go to Branson. Keep us posted.::::JimG::::

Mar 1, 2003 at 22:05:29	JimG

Jacque . . . where are you. Haven't seen anything on this guest book lately. You guys are probably soaking up the SLO weather. Or maybe at the coffee shop in Morro Bay.::::JimG::

Mar 1, 2003 at 23:01:06	Dave Gilbert (Baton Rouge, LA.)

Hi Jim, I'm not sure, but I think driving from Tunica, MS. to Branson, MO. would take 5 hr. 53 min. to travel the 338.38 miles with an average speed of 57.515014 miles/hour. This would require eight road changes thru four states. In California terms, it about the same as driving from San Diego to Fresno! Branson is 209.81 from Chanute, Ks., 207.19 miles from Columbia, MO., 115.61 miles from Elk Creek, MO., 676.12 miles from Baton Rouge, LA. and 1740.66 miles from Tulare, CA. But don't quote me on this.

Mar 2, 2003 at 10:21:30	Bill Rose

Getting from Branson MO to Tunica MS....It's like you can't get there from here.....As Dave said, it's a lot of road changes and very doubtful you could average 57 mph. Now if you were flying....You could fly from the Branson/Springfield Airport to Memphis TN and then rent a car in Memphis. Tunica is about an hour SW of Memphis....But why would you want to go to Tunica....Nothing there but gambling casinos....Very little other entertainment. California people would be disappointed after Las Vegas or even Reno.

Mar 4, 2003 at 00:54:40	Jacque** I'm back!!

Hi to everyone,Jim, I have been to the Coffee Pot for a cup of coffee twice in February.The weather is good but not as hot as in January. My friend Lu Chi Fa is still selling his books. He visits classrooms all over the state and his book is now required reading for a class at Cal Poly as well as one at the Junior College (Cuesta College). My offer still stands, meet me at the coffee pot in Morro Bay and if you buy Gordon's (Lu Chi Fa) book, I'll treat you to breakfast or lunch. got to go, hope to see all of you in may.

Mar 5, 2003 at 23:05:28	David Gilbert

Daniel Adney is member No 99. He lives in San Angelo, TX. and is retired from the army. Thanks Dan, I enjoyed our talk. We have lots of memories together.

Mar 5, 2003 at 23:42:44	David Gilbert

Received the following email from Joan Florence:::Hi Dave & Rosemary::Thanks for the phone call the other day. It made me feel better. I haven't been checking my e-mail very often and when I turned it on yesterday I had 675 messages! It's mostly junk, but I'm tryinig to work my way through and find the important ones like yours. I'll give you an update and try to put something on the web site soon. The surgery was on the other side this time, and isn't a recurrence, but an entirely different kind of cancer. The surgery went fine this time and he was home for a week and doing well when he got pneumonia. He has been in ICU since 2/17. The pneumonia is pretty much gone, but his remaining lungs (about 48% left) are having a big problem healing and working properly. He is on a ventilator and totally sedated. The doctor says he should recover, and they're just trying to wean him off everything gradually, as he heals. ::If you want to post this on the web site, go ahead, and maybe I'll have some good news to add before long.::Joan

Mar 6, 2003 at 10:04:56	JimG

Hi everyone,::::I promise I will not ask Dave about getting somewhere again. I felt like I was in mathmatics class again. However, I now know how to get to Tunaca (sounds fishy to me) so I guess it should be spelled Tunica. Branson the spot to stay!::::JimG::::

Mar 9, 2003 at 07:28:23	BRAD GILTON

HI CLASSMATES, YESTERDAY I HAD A MEMORY OF AN EVENT IN THE SECOND GRADE. DURING CHRISTMAS VACATION, OUR FAMILY WENT TO OKLAHOMA TO VISIT GRANDMA AND GRANDPA. WHILE WE WERE THERE, DAD TOOK US TO SEE THE COUNTRY. WE WENT TO A PLACE WHERE MY DAD SAID THE WATER IN A LITTLE CREEK RUNS UPHILL. IT APPEARED TO BE RUNING UP HILL. ( IT WAS AN OPTICAL ILLUSION.) THEY FAILED TO EXPLAIN ALL OF THAT TO US. SOME TIME LATTER, THE TEACHER ASKED "HAS ANYONE EVER SEEN WATER RUN UPHILL" TO WHICH I IMMEDIATELY RAISED MY HAND. YOU ALL LAUGHED AT ME. I WAS SERIOUS. I REALLY DID SEE IT, BUT NO ONE BELIVED IT. IT WAS MANY YEARS LATTER THAT I DISCOVERED WHAT AN OPTICAL ILLUSION WAS AND RELATED IT TO MY SITUATION IN THE SECOND GRADE. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN IT. ANYWAY, I STILL GET A LAUGH WHEN I THINK ABOUT IT. WE HAVE A UNIQUE CLASS, AND I LOVE ALL OF YOU. BRAD

Mar 9, 2003 at 09:03:09	David Gilbert

Vera has come up with the address of Charles Toledo. Charlie is the BIG member No. 100 and lives in Escalon, CA. Way to go Vera! I love it. OK, Jacque thats a hundred. Can I quit now?

Mar 9, 2003 at 17:16:00	Jacque

You can take a rest, but lets see if we can get a few bonus members. Surely some of our classmates can look at the list and give us a few hints. David, you have gone way above and beyond.....but isn't it fun finding a lost friend. I talked to Ellie, Rosemary and you the other day....that was special. Two years ago, I didn't know where you lived or what you had been doing all these years. Now I have close friends again!

Mar 9, 2003 at 23:58:59	BillyC

Hi from Frigid Indiana again. It is supposed to be 12 degrees tonight, it was in the 60's and sunny Saturday, tomorrow the high is supposed to be 28, and the high next Saturday will be in the 60's again, maybe 70. I think it's great we can get phonenumbers now on the members' list. We're at 100 now, and rising. Were we the first class in high school to exceed 100? I have bad news for everyone. The DL has learned about our reunion from my oldest son, now she is threatening to go with me. I'm really scared. I just got through talking her out of retiring this year, even though she has a real bummer of a new principal at school this year. It was really hard, but I convinced her that her retirement pay would be higher than mine if she could just hold on one more year. That's if Governor Taft's budget cutting doesn't do her salary a big blow, but I think that is happening all over the states now. OH well, things could get worse.

Mar 10, 2003 at 00:00:43	BillyC

Oh heck, I wanted that last one to show up at midnight, I missed it a bit.

Mar 11, 2003 at 00:29:25	Jacque & Bob the cat

David, Bob wants to know what happen to the eyeballs?? now we have to sit here and type something or just sit and watch the panther. Billy, why not bring the DL? We are going to be disappointed if we don't get to meet the famous lady, especially since we know so much about her. I'll bet she loves to gamble! I'm going to pass through Corcoran (on purpose) between the 21st & the 25th...anyone want a picture or discription of something or some place? Bob says the Panther is boring compaired to the eyes, all it does is run in place. bye

Mar 11, 2003 at 20:39:55	David Gilbert

Hey Jacque, I can think of a number of reasons why I took the eyes off. The No. 1 reason was...They gave Ellie trouble. I'm working on a solution for Bob the Cat. With the help of Sally Fang, I'm building a Cat House of Pleasure. I finished the foundation for my new shop / warehouse today and rain is forecast the next three days. During that time, I should be able to relocate the phone line and breaker box for the new guest suite and get the Cat House of Pleasure operational.

Mar 12, 2003 at 08:47:55	JimG

Dave,::::I saw a movie the other day about a retired engineer from a university who was also an inventor and during the cold war era in 1960s he secretly built a bomb shelter . . . are you sure the room you are building as a guest room is really a bomb shelter in disguise? Can't remember the name of the movie. Somebody help with the name of the movie!::::JimG::::

Mar 12, 2003 at 09:04:58	BRAD

HI DANIEL ADNEY, WELCOME. ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS THAT COMES TO MIND IS IN THE SECOND GRADE, YOU AND DAVID WERE YHE FIRST TO GO BAREFOOT IN THE SPRING. I ASKED MY MOM, SHE SAID NO, SO I LEFT MY SHOES IN THE PIPE YARD ON THE WAY TO SCHOOL. I'M SURE I DIDN'T FOOL HER. I ALSO REMEMBER THE GOODRICHES RUNNING THEIR DAIRY COWS IN THE OPEN FIELDS SOUTH OF SCHOOL IN SPRING WHEN THE GRASS WAS TALL. SO MUCH FOR NOSTALGIA. LOVE BRAD

Mar 12, 2003 at 22:24:31	David Gilbert

Boy! Barefoot and Dairy Cows bring back a lot of gooey memories. They just don't mix. Also barefoot and goatheads ring a bell. Corcoran has to be the World Capital for goatheads. Most people I've met have never heard of goatheads. We undoubtedly have more goathead memories than any group of people in the entire world. I remember being on a bike in a field North of Barb G's and ran into the mother patch of all goatheads. I got a flat tire and yes, I didn't have shoe on. Even the dog wouldn't come and get me. They should change the name from the Corcoran Panthers to the Corcoran Goatheads.

Mar 13, 2003 at 08:32:09	BillyC

Goatheads?? I don't think I can ever remember the "Stickers" referred as "Goatheads". But I do remember them nasty things. The only other place I can remember anything like them was in Ft Walton Beach, FL. But they were easier to spot, as those things grew on weeds that grew up instead of out, and there weren't as many as the goatheads, but boy, were they nasty. The stickers were longer, thinner, and much sharper. Fortunately, I wasn't going around barefoot by then. Goatheads were worse.

Mar 13, 2003 at 16:37:38	Norman Kane

I ran across your web site and am very impressed at the work that was put into it. It is something that the class of '56 canbe proud of. I graduated in '58 and wish I had the time and ability to get something like this going for that class. I have enjoyed especially looking at some of the old panther yales articles and seeing names that I have not seen orheard of in many years. Keep up the goog work on the site and I WILL return to keep up on the new postings.

Mar 13, 2003 at 20:20:37	BillyC (Spring in Indiana)

Hi NE, Welcome to our site, come visit NEtime you like. I found your picture on page 25 of the 56 Harvester. Does your class have any kind of get togethers? Dale Thayer in your class was a very good friend of mine.

Mar 15, 2003 at 23:45:50	BillyC

Hi folks, I got a message from classmates.com, Mary Dallas Mathis was listed as a class member, sent her an e-mail with this Web address on it, Maybe she will respond to us sometime.

Mar 16, 2003 at 06:27:19	BRAD

NATHANIEL AND MAURICE, I DON'T SEE YOUR NAMES ON THE "GOING" LIST. I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU IN THE FIFTH GRADE, MR. JOHNSON'S CLASS. IT SEEMED AS THOUGH, TO A 10 YEAY OLD, THAT HE GAVE YOU GUYS MORE ATTENTION THAN HE GAVE THE REST OF US. IF IT WAS TRUE, I AM SORRY. I WANT YOU TO KNOW I LOVE YOU AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN RENO. AND, NO I DON'T WANT TO PLAY DOMINOS WITH YOU. LOVE BRAD

Mar 17, 2003 at 08:30:06	BRAD

HELLO CLASSMATES, I TALKED WITH JOAN FLORENCE LAST NIGHT. SHE SAID STAN IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL. AND IS STILL SEDATED. IT HAS BEEN 5 WEEKS SINCE HE WENT BACK AFTER CONTRACTING PENUMONIA FOLLOWING SURGERY. HE NEEDS OUR PRAYERS. PLEASE PRAY FOR HIM. LOVE BRAD

Mar 18, 2003 at 14:19:31	Jacque

David, I never thought I'd say I visited a cathouse on a regular basis. Bob is in Love! He can be at the other end of the house and hear me turn on my computer. He's been cranky for days because I've been cooking Maybelle meals (45). I'm leaving Friday for what I thought was 3 days but has turned into 5. I'm looking forward to Reno, Nathaniel & Maurice, I'm like Brad, I'll be disappointed if I don't see you there. Praying for Verdell/Stan and keeping good thoughts.

Mar 20, 2003 at 07:21:56	David Gilbert

We have the addresses of three class member thanks to Emilio Rodriguez. James Meek and Manuel Zepeda in Corcoran and Robert Ruiz in Hanford.

Mar 20, 2003 at 09:05:33	JimG

Dave,::::I know you and your family spent some years in the Mid-east and thought you might know how many of our classmates might have been involved there? It reminded me that Calvin Stidham worked over there also. I emailed him to see if he was going to the reunion in Reno. ::::JimG::::

Mar 20, 2003 at 15:22:31	David Gilbert

Hi Jim, I don't think you can spend twenty or more years in the service without going through the Middle East. I know Billy C., Melvin, Daniel and Mike B. are retired from the Arm Services. I know Billy lived in Turkey.

Mar 20, 2003 at 23:50:59	BillyC

Hi Jim & Dave, In 1973 I had an A2C working for me whose father was an E-9 in Officer Personnel at Kelly AFB, TX. Once I was talking to the E-9 about things and told him I had been in Taiwan for 4 years. He told me that the Squadron Commander position was opening in 10/74, so in 01/74 I volunteered to go to Taiwan. The E-9 said there was no one else volunteering for the position, so I would probably get it. On 04/01/74 my Colonel told me they wanted to see me at Personnel as they had an assignment for Turkey waiting for me. I told him, "Nice try, Colonel. But I'm not buying that joke." He said, "I'm not joking, go see them." I laughed all the way over them. They weren't joking. I called the E-9 up in San Antonio, and asked him what was going on with this Turkey thing. He said, "I'm sorry, but this Turkey assignment just came up and you were the only volunteer on the list for an overseas assignment, and they took you because that one opens up in 07/74." So that's how I got to go to Turkey. The same April Fools day, the DL and I were setting on our front porch, and this Asian looking lady and her husband walked by and started talking with us. She was actually an Eskimo, and they had just come back from Turkey, the same base where I was going. They had been there for 5 years, and absolutely loved the place. So instead of going back to Taiwan and having our boys learn Chinese first hand, we went to Turkey, and loved it. That's how I got to go to the Mideast. But fortunately it was the European part of the Mideast. Wow, it's Spring in Indiana.

Mar 25, 2003 at 09:12:27	JimG

Billy C,::::That story reminds me to never volunteer for anything when you don't know what it might be. Sounds like every thing worked out fine as you ended up where the Eskimo came from. I never experienced being overseas and it sounds like a bunch of tales are going to be told at the reunion.::::See everyone there,::JimG

Mar 26, 2003 at 07:17:03	BRAD

HELLO CLASSMATES. I SPOKE WITH JOAN FLORENCE YESTERDAY. SHE ASKED ME TO POST A MESSAGE ON THE SITE FOR HER. STAN IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL. HE IS SEDATED. I THINK THIS IS SEVEN WEEKS NOW. MONDAY THEY DID A PROCEDURE TO GET A BIOPSY FROM HIS LUNGS. HE HAS BEEN HAVING A FEVER AND THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE OF IT. THEY HAVE TRIED TO BRING HIM OUT OF SEDATION, BUT, HE HAS NOT RESPONDED SATISFACTORALLY. JOAN IS SPENDING MOST OF HER TIME WITH HIM. IT IS A VERY TRYING TIME FOR THEM. THEY NEED OUR PRAYERS AND SUPPORT. JACQUE, THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING THE LAST TIME I ASKED FOR PRAYER FOR STAN. TODAY, THEY WILL HAVE THE BIOPSY TEST RESULTS BACK. I AM PRAYING THAT THE DR'S WILL HAVE THE INFORMATION THEY NEED IN ORDER TO PROPERLY MEDICATE STAN AND BRING ABOUT HIS RECOVERY. I AM PRAYING FOR HIS COMPLETE HEALING AND RECOVERY. WILL YOU JOIN ME? LOVE BRAD

Mar 27, 2003 at 06:38:11	BRAD

HELLO CLASSMATES, I LOOKED BACK ON PAST COMMENTS AND FOUND THAT ON 1-29-03 WAYNE INFORMED US ABOUT STAN'S CONDITION AND ASKED US TO PRAY FOR HIM. WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT IT WOULD BE THIS LONG A BATTLE. AND, IT'S NOT OVER. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR HIM. LOVE BRAD

Mar 27, 2003 at 23:03:50	BillyC

Hi Guys and Girls, I installed a new printer on my computer Monday morning, I printed out several pages, black and color, and then the computer crashed and died. I tried several days before putting the new one away and reviving the one it replaced. I didn't get back up til this morning. JimG, I lived a long time before volunteering for anything. When I applied for the Bootstrap Commissioning Program in 1970 to finish my bachelors degree, I had to put down a place to go afterwards, So I put down Florida as my first choice, thinking they would send me to the West coast. I went to Ft Walton Beach, Florida to Eglin AFB. So I thought they treated officers differently, so I volunteered for Taiwan. Spring was shortlived this year, tomorrow night Winter is coming back, at least for the weekend. Oh, Yeah, the Reds open up on Monday - they almost always get bad weather for their openers. BRADG - THANKS FOR SHARING INFO ON STAN FLORENCE WITH US. I'M ALMOST AFRAID TO PRAY FOR HIM, IT SEEMS LIKE EVERYTHING I DID WITH HIM AWAYS ENDED UP GOING WRONG, AT LEAST SINCE THE FIFTH GRADE SOMETHING ALWAYS HAPPENED A LITTLE WIERD. Hey, Jacque, the DL changed her mind about Reno, She's going back to Taiwan on 4/11 for the 40th reunion of her college class, but she is threatening to retire this June so she can keep an eye on me, but she is going to take a week off in May for me to go to Reno so my son, David, doesn't have to take off work to take my place. He was really happy when I told him he didn't have to come and run the motel for me. Oh well, I guess it's enough for a while.

Mar 28, 2003 at 17:41:50	Jacque (In a Hurry!)

Hi Classmates, I talked to Brad G. today and he brought me up to date on Verdell- oops! Stan. He gave me a little more information on Stan's condition. I remember when John was in intensive care and hospitalized for 6 months....the patient gets good care but the spouse is verrrrrry neglected. For those of you who have met Stan's wife and kept up with him through the years I would like to suggest that you drop his wife a note and let her know you are not only thinking of Stan but of her as well. Maybe you might even be able to help her in some way.....it really is hard going it alone. After talking to Brad I can only urge everyone of you to keep both Stan & his wife in your thoughts and prayers EVERY day!!!!

Mar 29, 2003 at 05:56:54	ANONYMOUS (FORSTAN&JOAN)

CLASSMATES, MAYBE IT'S TIME FOR A LOVE SHOWER FOR STAN AND JOAN. EVERYONE COULD SEND A GET WELL CARD WITH A LITTLE PERSONAL NOTE AND A C-NOTE. WOULDN'T IT BE GREAT IF 20 OR 30 RESPONDED. IT WOULD BE A GREAT MORAL BOOSTER AND FINANCIAL BLESSING. DO IT WITH LOVE

Mar 30, 2003 at 12:36:06	Patty Elrod

Anonymous, you had a wonderful, loving idea for Stan & Joan. We sent our card to them today. May God Bless them both and all our Classmates that reply to them as well. Hopefully, there will be an immediate recovery for Stan and much peace for Joan. Our Prayers are with them & the family. Love, Patty

Mar 31, 2003 at 20:23:51	Wayne Crow

Hello classmates and friends. Pat and I just got back from spending March in New Zealand and we had a great time there. I am glad so many of you have kept up with Verdell/Stan's medical condition. I have kept in touch with Joan via email while I was away. I know the many prayers will be answered soon and Stan will start to recover. The list for Reno is growing but there are many names mising from our past reunions. Time to get the last word out to them. Dave you are really doing a great job for all of us with this site. We can't thank you enough but I will try in Reno. I got a call last night from Don Gilkey and he is coming to Reno to join us. He came to San Diego also. I 'need to hear from any golfers that haven't replied. Dave can you change my email from juno to aol on lthe golf reply site? WC

Apr 2, 2003 at 08:30:56	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hey, We've lost contact with Mary Ellen. I haven't heard from her since April a year ago. Her phones been disconnected, I've sent a letter and got no reply but it didn't come back. Anyone got any suggestions? New page (snapshot 8) Lake Sequoia YMCA camp 1951. Also, I stuck a picture of my new storage shed in the back yard on a family page.

Apr 2, 2003 at 23:21:53	wayne crow

Hey Dave I liked the pic of your toolo shed. Wow, it looks like a guy getaway place. Does it have a tv and refrig? I am not getting much action on the golf request but that is just as well. More time to talk and lie and drink. I am off to Fremont to sell our old home. Lots of memories there lbut too much cash to let it sit there as a rental any longer. I sent some emails out to names that are not on the Reno list. Sure hope some more of the regulars sign up. Hello to all of the classmates on the chat line. See you in Reno.

Apr 3, 2003 at 00:28:29	Charlie Toledo

This is my wife's e-mail address. I can't seem to ever remember mine. Looking forward to the reunion in Reno. Hope to see many old friends and classmates. See you in May!

Apr 6, 2003 at 13:07:57	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Sad news. Today we lost one of our oldest friends. Stan /Verdell Florence was a very good friend to all of us. He lost his battle this morning and has passed on. We would like to extend our deepest sympathy to Joan and their children. When we get information on the services we will post it here.

Apr 6, 2003 at 14:05:09	BRAD

CLASSMATES, IT IS WITH A HEAVY HEART THAT I WRITE THIS MORNING. STAN WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD TODAY. WE HAVE INDEED LOST A GOOD FRIEND. ONE OF THE LAST TIMES I SPOKE WITH HIM, I TOLD HIM I LOVED HIM AND HE SAID HE LOVED ME TOO. I'M GRATEFUL FOR THAT MOMENT. HE WON'T BE AT THE NEXT REUNION HERE ON EARTH, BUT I BELIEVE HE WILL BE AT OUR 100 YEAR REUNION. WE'LL MISS YOU STAN, WE'LL SEE YOU AGAIN. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT TIME. OUR HEARTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO JOAN AND THE FAMILY. I KNOW IT IS A DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH AND COURAGE. LOVE BRAD

Apr 6, 2003 at 18:21:57	Sid & Betty Grant

Sorry to get the news today about Stan. He and Joan were a wonderful couple, always so happy. They did a great job on our last class reunion. I think they had made it to all our reunions. Stan will certainly be missed. Our prayers are with Joan and family in this very difficult time. Please keep us posted. Sid & Betty

Apr 7, 2003 at 00:37:25	wayne crow

DEar Classmates, Today has been a very sad day in my life. Verdell has been my good dear friend for 59 years. His family and mine shared so much in common being Texans who were called Okies, having siblings in the same classes, going to the same Church of the Nazarene, being poor but not knowing it. I have many good stories to share about this great friend but I cannot type through these tears so I will save them until later. Joan told us tonight the details of his last day. The family got to be with him at the end. Services will be at the Greenlawn Mortuary at 3700 River Blvd. Bakersfield, Ca 93305, Thursday April 10 at 1:30 p.m. This will be a memorial service. Thanks for the prayers for Verdell these last days. I know he heard them all. We all lost a true friend today. God Bless. WC

Apr 7, 2003 at 03:40:23	Kathryn Florence Woitalla-Lloyd

I AM STAN FLORENCE'S NEICE. MY MOM IS GWEN FLORENCE WOITALLA, CLASS OF 1947. I VISITED WITH MY AUNT JOAN TODAY, AS WELL AS A VISIT FROM MY UNCLE LEW FLORENCE ( CLASS OF 1951 ) AND FLORENCE FAMILY FRIEND JIM GONSALVES;JIM TOLD ME OF THIS WEBSITE. AS YOU HAVE READ, MY UNCLE STAN HAS PASSED FROM THIS WORLD TO A PLACE WHERE THERE IS NO CANCER, DOCTORS, NEEDLES OR RESPIRATORS. WE ARE ALL SADDENED BY HIS PASSING, BUT WE TAKE COMFORT IN THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES HE SO GENEROUSLY LEFT US. HIS MEMORIAL SERVICE IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH @ 1:30.IT WILL BE HELD IN BAKERSFIELD @ GREENLAWN CEMETARY. I AM SPEAKING AT UNCLE STAN'S SERVICE ON BEHALF OF MY MOTHER AND OTHER FLORENCE FAMILY MEMBERS. I WAS HOPING THAT SOME OF MY UNCLE'S CLASSMATES WOULD BE KIND ENOUGH TO SHARE A THOUGHT, A STORY OR KIND WORD CONCERNING THEIR FRIENDSHIP WITH MY UNCLE THAT I CAN THEN SHARE WITH THOSE IN ATTENDANCE AT HIS SERVICE. MY UNCLE STAN WAS A WELL LIKED AND HIGHLY THOUGHT OF MAN, AND I HAVE NO DOUBT THAT MANY OF YOU HAVE A STORY THAT WOULD HELP BRING WARMTH AND JOY TO HIS FAMILY . IF YOU HAVE TIME, I WOULD SO APPRECIATE HEARING FROM YOU, AND I WILL SHARE YOUR " WORDS " AT THE SERVICE. PLEASE CONTACT ME @ rkgj@juno.com.THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR PRAYERS. I KNOW THAT THEY WERE FELT BY MY AUNT JOAN, UNCLE STAN AND THEIR KIDS, KARYN, GREG AND JILL. :: THANKING YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR RESPONSE, :: Kathryn ( Kate ) Florence Woitalla Lloyd

Apr 7, 2003 at 11:31:54	Patty

To Joan and All Loving Classmates.::Our hearts/prayers/thoughts & sympathies are with ALL of you as we deal with this saddened loss of a loving friend, Stan/Verdell, whom so many of us have such wonderful memories.I know God will sustain all, at this time of sorrow. I hope that you will find some comfort in your many special memories and in the thoughts of the happy years you shared with him. May God Bless, Patty & Darold

Apr 8, 2003 at 18:44:39	wayne crow

Dear classmates, I ordered a spray of flowers for the service. They are to be yellow flowers with blue ribbons "In loving memory" Class of 1956" .

Apr 9, 2003 at 15:33:41	Bill Rose

Wayne, Thanks for sending the flowers from the Class of 56. I hope that some of our classmates will be able to attend the services. It's always so very hard to lose someone that brings back so many great memories.

Apr 10, 2003 at 00:05:03	BillyC

Hi Wayne, Thanks from another from the Class of 56. We appreciate you doing this for us. I was looking forward to seeing Stan and all the rest of you next guys month in Reno. Hey Bill Rose, it was 4 years ago to day that you and the tornado visited Cincinnati. Today was much colder, so no tornadoes, it was closer to snowtime. I prefer the cold.

Apr 11, 2003 at 16:43:55	wayne Crow

Dear Clasmates and Friends, I returned today from attending the services for Stan Florence. The service was a beautiful mmemorial to a great and good man. We can all be proud to have him in our class and to know him for so long. Attending from our class were Wayne and Pat Crow, Bill and robyn Streshly, Brad And Bev Gilton, James and Gloria Ordonez, JIn and Arlene Gonsalves, Frank Avitia, Fermin Espinosa, Vera and Gene Ruizand our classmother Dorothy McDonald. Jim Rich attended also. Our flowers were beautiful , all yellow roses and gladiolas, with blue ribbons. The family had posted 5 large boards of poictures showing Stan and his life stages from elementary and secondary school to his married and busines life. He would have been proud to see all he had done. Now it is on to REno and the chance to keep our old friendships together. It seems the list is growing so I am sure we will have a great time. See you there and God Keep us all safe.

Apr 12, 2003 at 06:52:23	David Gilbert

With the passing of Stan, I keep getting the same two sayings going through my head. "You only go around once" and "We're all in the same boat" I'm really looking forward to the reunion and seeing all the Corcoran people. This may be my last. I don't know. For the classmates who have decided to skip the reunion. Life is strange and unknowing. Skip this one and the next may be 2056 with Brad. How many times can you skip? We have skipped two. One because I thought we had more important things to do. The other because we didn't know about it. They are both gone and we can't get them back. Vera will still make reservations for the dinner. You can get just as good or maybe better deal at the hotel. I'm going and I'm going to talk and play "First Liar Hasn't Got A Chance" with Barbara, Jacque, Julia, Ellie, Sue and of course Rosemary. Also, from the War. News Reporters are stupid.

Apr 12, 2003 at 10:58:28	BillyC

I agree with you, Dave. You never know when it's time to go. So, I'm really looking forward to my first reunion, after many years away from everyone. I last saw anyone from Corcoran in 1972. Sue McDaniel came by to see my mom in Santa Clara, and I just happened to be there on leave. She already knew about her illness, but not how advanced it was. A few days later, I was in Corcoran visiting old places and showing the DL where I grew up. I saw Sue's father, and while visiting with Eva Thayer where she was working, I also saw a girl I thought was Vera. But it was her according to her, as she left Corcoran shortly after we graduated. That was my last contact with Corcoran and Corcoranites. I have poured over the pictures of the other graduations, sadly, I don't recognize anyone there. Time has a way of changing appearances. I also agee with you about stupid news reporters. My last quarter at Ohio State in the fall of 1971, I saw something that has stayed with me ever since. I was between classes, sitting in front of the library waiting for my next class. There were war protesters, at least six of them, and a bunch of TV reporters and their cameramen there standing around talking. Waiting for a flag raising ceremony by to ROTC to go on. They waited for class change when there were hundreds of students passing by to start their protest, with the TV cameras rolling, showing hundreds of "protesters". Oh well, that's how they do things for the media. We'll see you all in Reno.

Apr 15, 2003 at 18:56:11	Jacque

Hi Everyone, I think we are all thinking about Verdell and remembering our own special thoughts of past times. I remember the twinkle in his eyes, even in grammer school. Verdell makes the Reunion in Reno with all of you that much more special. I was only able to reconnect with Stan by email these past few years and regret that I never got to see if he still had that twinkle in his eyes. Looking forward to seeing all of you and catching up.

Apr 16, 2003 at 09:41:00	Dave (Baton Rouge)

For all you'll flying into Reno, I noticed the Peppermill Hotel / Casino has a Complimentary Airport Shuttle Service.

Apr 16, 2003 at 23:38:38	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

I hope everyone remembers to bring pictures!!! Kids and grandchildren for starters and any old ones you might find in the recipe box!! Really looking forward to Reno because when I get back I go back to being Nurse Jacque for the rest of the year. John is scheduled for not one but 2 surgeries!!

Apr 18, 2003 at 09:22:48	JimG

Just a short note to let Jacque know that yes Stan still had that twinkle in his eyes. He was a great friend to all of us for many years. Stan loved and always looked forward to the next reunion. So much so that Joan is going to be there for Stan to see all of their great friends and be able to talk about the good old days! It will be great to see her there!::::Jim & Arlene::::

Apr 19, 2003 at 08:12:42	BRAD (BGG721@AOL.COM)

GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES. AS I HAVE BEEN THINKING MUCH ABOUT THE PASSING OF OUR DEAR FRIEND STAN, THE SONG " FROM A DISTANCE" KEEPS RUNNING THROUGH MY MIND. THE WORDS "GOD IS WATCHING YOU... GOD IS WATCHING YOU FROM A DISTANCE". HE KNOWS WHERE EACH OF US ARE. I WANT TO KNOW HIM BETTER. I WANT TO HAVE A MORE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. I WOULD ENCOURAGE EACH OF YOU TO DO THE SAME. LISTEN FOR HIS VOICE AND TALK TO HIM. HAVE A VERY HAPPY AND SPECIAL EASTER. LOVE BRAD

Apr 20, 2003 at 07:34:26	BRAD

GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES, THE ARTIST ON THAT SONG " FROM A DISTANCE" IS BETTE MIDLER. I COULD NOT THINK OF HER YESTERDAY. THAT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING MORE AS THE YEARS GO BY. IT'S EASTER. MANY REASONS FOR GREAT JOY. LOVE BRAD

Apr 22, 2003 at 16:43:00	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Only 12 Days before Reno! I keep making lists of things to bring. Now I have to start weeding out the unnecessary, I went to Europe for 31 days with one carry on suitcase and still had too many clothes. I hope I can remember that when I pack. Looking forward to visiting with EVERYONE!

Apr 22, 2003 at 17:04:38	David Gilbert

Have you ever been in a room and all of a sudden everyone quit talking? My first thought is, "Now what did I do?" That's kind of the way I feel about this page. The last week we had one page of comments instead of the normal three pages. Oh well, just keep in touch. The number of page request are at 30,200 down from down from 33,600 this time last month. That's not bad. So the people are coming and looking. People with 380 different internet addresses have come and looked during the last three months.

Apr 22, 2003 at 19:07:20	Patty

Thought I'd write now, before I forgot::This Happy Note goes out to the whole lot,::::Have lots of get-togethers at the Class Reunion 2003::Share lots of things, have fun & remember to Sight-See.::::So we "Tip Our Hats" to ALL of you there::And sure would have Loved to be able to share,::::Our Prayers will be that at the next one we can go::Now Classmates Of Corcoran, "HAVE A BALL IN RENO".::::Love, Patty & Darold::

Apr 22, 2003 at 23:14:07	Betty & Sid Grant

We are also looking forward to next week. Seems like we had lots of time and all of a sudden it is almost here. We plan to spend a week in Folsom, with our son & his family, on our way to Reno. I pop in to read updates but I do not always have time to write. We do enjoy keeping up with everyone. David you have done a excellent job with our website, we really appreciate it. We are looking for a e-mail address for Roy Beach. We erased his message by mistake. Roy, if you read this or if anyone has it please e-mail it to us. Sid & Betty

Apr 23, 2003 at 12:47:36	wayne crow

Hey Classmates , yes it is getting close to Reno. I checked the weather there and you should all bring long pants and coats. It has been in the low 30's and next week will climb back to the mid 40's. That is not what we had in mind when we chose Reno. I hope we have some last minute signups so we will have the biggest ever. If not we will have a great time because we have the faithful attendees and some new faces from the past to swap lies with. I wish you all a safe trip.

Apr 23, 2003 at 23:49:27	BillyC

OH Darn, now I'm really mad. I waited until today to come home and get my Senior Jacket so I could wear it to Reno. The DL laughed and said, "As if you could still wear it." Anyway, I searched all the boxes in the basement, and couldn't find it. Oh well, I guess I'll have to show up without it. I know I had it here not a couple of years ago, Darn, that makes me made. My Senior Jacket has become just another senior moment. But I do have my '55 and '56 Harvesters - hah - they are still with me. Now where did I put the rest of those pictures? Well, Jacque, I have pictures of me, the DL and the boys together somewhere down in the Caribbean and I will bring those to show you so you can see she really does exist.

Apr 24, 2003 at 09:11:35	David

We have two new pages of snapshots on the site. Snapshots 9 & 10. Julia has sent me over thirty pictures. There should be enough for a couple of more pages. When I read Wayne's note about the weather in Reno, I figured he was talking about Donner Pass. A check with the weather bureau confirmed he was talking about Reno. They are forecasting a chance of snow every day next week. Ellie, that's a big change from Fort Myers, but not Canada. Billy enjoy your get away from Ohio. Myself..I'm not going outside. No problem.

Apr 24, 2003 at 17:09:04	wayne crow

Billy C's comment about a senior jacket reminds me when I last saw one of them. It was about 1985 and I was in Corcoran visiting my sister and Mother. I was looking out the window when I saw an elderly frail man ( remember we were young and strong then)walking down the street wearing a pale green jacket that looked vaguely familiar. I ran after him and he thought I was chasing him. I asked about lthe jacket and he thoiught I wanted to steal it from him. He began to allmost cry and I was afraid of getting arrested for assaulting a senior citizen of Corcoran. Turned out he was a relative of Mrs. Robinson a faculty member and he got it from her years before. I thought he looked better in it so I let him keep it. Stan was with me at the time and I think he would say this is truthful. Now that I am typing this I am haaving doubts about the place. I think it was when we were planning a reunion. I know this happened but I also remember others being there. Help me out please!!

Apr 25, 2003 at 07:58:30	BRAD

GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES. WHAT TIME DO YOU PLAN TO ARRIVE IN RENO? BEVERLY AND I PLAN TO BE THERE AROUND 2-3 PM ON SUNDAY. LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU. LOVE BRAD

Apr 25, 2003 at 10:33:32	BillyC

Well, here we are again. My newest computer is back up and running. I sent it in for maintenance and stuff. The video card died, and got a new one, everything is hunky-dory. I tried to install my trusty old photo scanner - Not OK, the computer is on Windows XP and the software won't install on it. So I had to order an upgrade CD. Oh Well, I'll take it back home and try on the computer there. I have three boxes of accumulated slides from 57 through the 80's to go through. Then I started taking prints. I guess I won't get this done by next weekend. My flight gets there at 11:30am, so I guess I will be a little early. I have to leave here about 3:30am to get to Indianapolis for the flight. At least it's about $300.00 cheaper than flights from Cincinnati.

Apr 25, 2003 at 14:04:24	Derek Rea

OK I'm all packed. Now, where was I going?

Apr 25, 2003 at 20:00:43	Patty

You guys ALL sound like you're having Fun = and you haven't even left yet!!!!! Just think how GREAT it will be when you're all together again in Reno. Fantastic!!! Love, Patty

Apr 25, 2003 at 20:58:37	wayne crow

I plan to arrive about 2 and I will do a cosco run for Elvira if she needs help. The store is near the hotel. We need to get our hospitality room up and running right away. IT will be cooler than we like but as Dave said, why go outside. This is a big casino!!Men, remember our motto---no ties!!!!!! SAfe travels to all of you.

Apr 26, 2003 at 00:28:10	BillyC

Hey Wayne, I'll be there by then, If you need any grunt labor to help on the cosco run, look me up, I'll be there, Continental Airlines willing. It will be the first time for me on Continental.

Apr 26, 2003 at 08:39:11	JimG

Wayne,::::Did you say we were suppose to sign up for golf or lift tickets. It use to be easier to ski straight than it is to hit a golf ball straight. Maybe I had better check into renting a 4-wheel drive SUV to just get there. I know BillyC would just love to see more snow!::::JimG::::

Apr 26, 2003 at 09:13:52	JimG (Arlenejimjag)

Hello again everyone,::::I was looking at the photos and you know how BillyC was looking for his senior jacket . . . WELL I hope Stretch can find that grass skirt in his basement and wear just one more time for old time sake. ::::JimG::

Apr 26, 2003 at 11:41:53	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Bill ( Billy) in a grass skirt? I've got to look at the pictures.

Apr 27, 2003 at 10:56:38	JimG

Jacque,::::Tell me if that photo in the grass skirt isn't priceless!

Apr 27, 2003 at 12:09:25	BillyC

Hey, JimG, I don't mind visiting snow, I just don't want to live in it or around it. Besides, I can't ski or golf straight. I have trouble walking straight anymore. Last time I tried, I got bursitis in the left hip from walking on an uneven road. I will be glad to get to Reno, my Dad and I had really good luck there once on our way to Boise.

Apr 27, 2003 at 17:17:31	Jacque (Yep, Priceless!!!)

Frankly, I hope he is as much fun as he was when he wore the grass skirt. I think he has aged well! Wished I could say the same about myself.

Apr 27, 2003 at 21:13:20	BillyC (Yep)

Hey Jacque, that's what reunions are for, to see who aged the worst.

Apr 29, 2003 at 20:16:27	BillyC

Oh Heck, I got my software package from HP today to install the photo scanner, but it was only scanner software, not installation software for the scanner. They will send me another disc tomorrow. Maybe I'll get it in time to do my slides to take with me to Reno. Oh yeah, my water pump went out in my well, so I had to turn on the county water so I could brush my teeth, and other things. The plumbers didn't show up today to fix my pump. Maybe tomorrow. I have a fishing tournament this weekend so I will be busy up until I get to the airport.

Apr 30, 2003 at 12:05:26	David Gilbert

Hi, The spam mail people have found me. So... I've changed my email address from ml1245@cox.net to 56panthers@cox.net

Apr 30, 2003 at 13:29:19	BillyC

Let's hear it for the spammers. I just received two scam/spam's from barristers in Nigeria. I got my installation software from HP this morning, the photoscanner is installed, ready to go, after I finished mowing the grass, 3 - 5 hours worth. Can't wait for Reno, but I will.

May 1, 2003 at 14:31:31	wayne Crow

Hello from Donner Lake just 45 miles from Reno! I drove up yesterday (535 miles) and 300 of them were looking at the back side of the snow covered Sieras. It was a great site. I shoveled 6 inches from my driveway and have settled in. A wet storm is due tonight but it may not bring snow. I think the drivers coming up on Sunday will be ok. The roads will be dry for them. I have to go look at the pictures like everyone else and see what I have been missing. Who cares what people look like today. I will remember us as we were. Bon voyage to all. WC

May 2, 2003 at 19:28:31	BillyC

Well now, most of my fishermen are in, two to go, one other. I've already done the hard work - taking there money. Someone else has to clean up after them. I went back home this morning, still couldn't find my senior jacker, but I did find my blue sweater with the Jr year baseball letter. It's kind of moldy as it was in an old plastic clothes basket in the basement which flooded several times over the years. I thing I will leave it home. Well, Dave, you finally found a class picture with me in it. I'm proud of you. I can't get to the 8th grade pictures so I don't know about that one. I'm ready to go, just have to pack my toothbrush, razor, and medications, along with some clothes and I'm ready. Oh yeah, my plane leaves at 6:15am, so I guess I'd better get up earlier, maybe 3:00am in stead of 3:30, as it's over 90 miles to Indy.

May 8, 2003 at 00:25:34	Dave (Baton Rouge)

We are home. Great reunion, Great people, Great friends. Stay tuned, more to come.

May 8, 2003 at 08:57:48	BRAD

WE ARE HOME ALSO. WHAT AN AWSOME EXPERIENCE. I LOVE EVERY ONE OF YOU. ONLY 3 YEARS TO THE NEXT ONE. THAT TIME WILL GO FAST. SEND ANY FEEDBACK OR IDEAS FOR THE 50 YEAR TO JACQUE OR BRAD. WORK HAS STARTED ALREADY. LOVE BRAD

May 8, 2003 at 14:23:28	Derek Rea (Alameda)

What a great bunch of old folks.. I haven't enjoyed so many people all at once for a long time.. I'm amazed at how many old memories I still had about my good friends in Corcoran.. To Vera and all who helped put this thing together "A hearty Well Done".. Hope we can see you all again in Visalia..::::Love you all, Derek and Marci::

May 8, 2003 at 14:36:59	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Hi Everyone::What a wonderful reunion!!! I enjoyed every minute I was there. This morning I checked and I am still 5'10" without my shoes one, which means everyone who thought I shrunk, finally grew up. I've called the convention bureau in Visalia, the school in Corcoran and the Corcoran Chamber of Commerce about 2006.....no harm checking on what "perks" might be available. got to go for now. Love you all!

May 8, 2003 at 14:49:33	Julia Hirsch Wedekind (San Francisco)

Many thanks to all those who worked hard on the reunion and many thanks for welcoming Konrad and me into the group. It was quite a "headset" change, after not having seen you for more than 50 years! How can that be possible? We had a wonderful time....

May 8, 2003 at 16:38:33	Bob Fletcher (Napa)

Great reunion folks -- Thanks for the wonderful welcome. I wanted to share something with you all--I saw a bumper sticker on a car that said --life is a wonderful gift' thats why they call it the present. Thanks again

May 8, 2003 at 17:07:28	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

David.....The pictures of the reunion are OUTSTANDING!!! I'm sure we'll all share as soon as we edit! I had my digital camera in the room but never used it so I have to wait to develop the ones I took.

May 8, 2003 at 20:22:38	BillyC (Brookville/Cincinnati)

Well, I made home today at 5:30 pm, after leaving the Casino at 5:15am this morning, both flights were early for a change, but the traffic was horrible in Indy. Work on the Freeways was really slowing things down at 3:30 pm. What a time in Reno seeing people I haven't seen in 47 years or more. The biggest shock was hearing from Sue that the girl I saw in 1959 wasn't her, someone really pulled the wool over my eyes back then. 44 years of fantasy washed away. Oh well, how do you spell "GULLIBLE"? It was interesting seeing the Harvester from 1952, and finding out Mrs. Hines was my 8th grade teacher, I thought it was some guy. Oh well, maybe in 3 more years, I'll find out more of my memories of those years long long ago is somewhat faulty. Thanks Vera, Mary, and Wayne for a great time.

May 8, 2003 at 20:41:23	Barbara Goodrich Weaver

Arrived home safe and sound. The flight was okay, but really glad to get home. It was a wonderful three days seeing old friends and renewing acquaintenances. And wasn't it wonderful that NO ONE has changed a bit?????? I still think Vera and Ann have paintings hiding in their closets.::::Glad to hear that plans are underway for 2006. Can't wait to attend. Already making plans.::::Thanks Vera for all of your hard work (Gene, too)!!! And as for you, Squeaky. We never would have had so many friends attend but for your persistence. It was so good to see Rosemary looking so great, and to see Joan again.::::Will try to add a comment once in a while, but I'm not into commenting very often.::::Thanks, again, for a wonderful time. I hope that everyone had as much fun as I did.

May 9, 2003 at 13:13:08	Sid & Betty (Visalia)

AS USUAL WE HAD A GREAT TIME. EVERY REUNION SEEM TO HAVE A LITTLE DIFFERENT MEANING. GOOD TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE WE HAD NOT SEEN IN YEARS. GOOD TO MEET SO MANY WONDERFUL SPOUSES & GUEST. WE HAVE NOT MISSED A REUNION AND WE ARE ALWAYS SO EXCITED FOR THE NEXT ONE. ::THANKS TO DAVID FOR BEING BACK ON THE JOB SO SOON. BE SURE TO GET YOUR WEB-PAGE TO DAVID SO WE CAN KEEP TRACK OF EVERYONE. ::DOES ANYONE HAVE A UPDATE ON DOLORES WHITE? WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW SHE IS DOING.::THANKS TO VERA & GENE, OSCAR & MARIE. EVERYTHING WAS A SUCCESS.::A BIG THANKS TO OSCAR FOR TEACHING ME "LET IT RIDE":: ::

May 9, 2003 at 17:10:41	BillyC (Indiana)

Disaster, right here in Indiana. This morning as I was about to record my memory stick to a CD when disaster struck. The first seven pictures loaded up right away, then the last 77 did not. I removed the memory stick and reinserted it and there was nothing left on it - all gone, Oh well, I guess it could be worse, but the memories are still there.

May 9, 2003 at 23:02:18	Wayne Crow (Palm Desert Ca)

I just want to add my thanks to all of the classmates who made the trip to REno so special. If this was the last reunion I ever attend, (I hope not) it would fill me with great memories of special friends forever. Keep in touch with everyone who was there. Stay healthy and happy. WC

May 10, 2003 at 19:41:26	Joan Florence (Bakersfield, CA)

Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the reunion. It was so good to see so many good friends. These get-togethers and the people in the class were important to Stan, and to me as well. I want to thank everyone for all the expressions of concern and kindness shown to us during this ordeal. The flowers at the memorial service were so beautiful. Thanks again.

May 11, 2003 at 08:05:04	BRAD (VISALIA)

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL MOTHERS. I HOPE YOU HAVE THE BEST DAY EVER. MOTHERS NEVER GET THE RECOGNITION THEY DESERVE. BILLY, SUPPOSEDLY, THE PICTURES ARE STILL ON YOUR MEMORY CARD UNTIL YOU TAKE ANOTHER PICTURE ON TOP OF IT. I HOPE YOU RETRIEVE THEM. ONE OF MY CLASSMATE SISTERS MENTIONED TO ME THAT SHE WOULD LIKE TO HELP WITH THE REUNION 2056. I AM SO SORRY, I FORGOT WHO IT WAS. WILL YOU PLEASE FORGIVE ME AND E-MAIL ME? MAIL TO BGG721@AOL.COM. THE EXCITEMENT FROM REUNION RENO STILL LINGERS. WE HAVE A VERY SPECIAL CLASS AND EVERY ONE OF YOU ARE SPECIAL. GOD BLESS. LOVE BRAD

May 11, 2003 at 09:34:38	JimG (Tulare)

Goodmorning classmates,::::We also arrived home safely (once I got the car unlocked)!!! We also had a great time and enjoyed everything. The rooms were great, the hospitality room great, as well as the skyroom for dinner. GREAT JOB VERA AND GANG! Looking forward to number 50! Talk to you soon!::::Jim & Arlene::::

May 11, 2003 at 10:07:14	BillyC (Indiana)

Hi Folks, your right Brad, even though they will not display on my computer, there is a place on the camera screen output that shows how much space is left on the Memory Stick. I've taken 3 more pictures, and a huge space is shown on the indicator. I will contact Sony to see what I can do about it. Thanks for your support. We got the bad storms Friday and Saturday that were playing around farther west from here, but they weren't quite as bad, except for the people affected by them fortunately neither my home or motel is located in flood plains and are not affected by most high water.

May 11, 2003 at 14:01:24	Ellie Ross (Ft. Myers, Florida)

It's Mothers Day and I'm here on Sanibel visiting my son ,Peder, so chance of a lifetime, I thought it would be an opportune time for me to let you all know how wonderful it was to be with the nicest group of people you'd ever want to know!!!! ::I'm happy to be a part of this. Special Thanks to David and Rosemary for keeping me informed. And to Jacquie, What's 50 years; Pals forever. I look forward to being your trusted::helper in 2006. I've also made a pledge to be computerized by then. :::: Good Health to all, Ellie

May 12, 2003 at 15:10:03	Jerry White (Pomona)

Hi Everyone: it was great to see all of you, especially those of you that this was your first reunion, now you know what you have been missing. Dolores was released from the hospital Friday morning. She is convalescing and taking tons of medications,she seems to be improving. Thanks for your concerns. We have been to all of the reunions. Looking forward to the next one. Alvera, Marie, and Wayne you did a great job on setting things up. Dave the web site is great. Later Jerry & Dolores

May 13, 2003 at 15:17:02	Rosemary (Baton Rouge)

Hi One and All,::What a GREAT time Dave and I had at the reunion!!! The problem always seems to be that I don’t have time to talk to everyone or for very long. How can that be when you::have 4 days??? But...It was wonderful while it lasted. Hey Dolores, I’m so glad you are feeling better. Keep us posted. For those of you who were at the reunion ( this goes for the ones who weren’t also), remember Dave asked for a short biography from each of you along with some pictures, which we will return. If you will go to the members page,::scroll down to our name, click on the train, it will take you to our page and give you an idea of the info we would like to have. We can add to it or delete at any time you let us know. Just real general. Now that I have given everyone their homework for the month, I’ll say once more...We had the time of our life at the reunion.::Love Rosemary

May 14, 2003 at 10:39:59	Dave (Baton Rouge)

We have been busy since we got home from Reno. The following pages have been revised. Members, Missing, Graduations, Events, 2003 Reunion, Senior Trip, Family, Snapshots V and the Cat House. New pages are 2006 Reunion, Program for the 1956 commencements, Write up on David and Rosemary and the 7th-8th Grade that comprise 4 pages. Family page 2 has been deleted. All email addresses have been removed except in the addresses page that require a password and one of our. The write up on David and Rosemary is accessed from the member page by clicking on ( what else ) a train. We are waiting for you to send a synopsis on your life so we can add it to the site. Barb G. sent a program for the June 1, 1956 commencements. There were 86 Graduates. That was a big question in Reno. Some of the Graduates, I didn't know.

May 14, 2003 at 13:22:03	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Betty Grant has given us the address and phone number for Marie Balderama Martinez. She lives in Los Angeles. Betty said Marie would like to visit with Mary Ellen Dallas. Mary Ellen where are you?

May 16, 2003 at 11:33:01	Bill Streshly (San Diego)

The '03 reunion was one of the best ever, thanks to Vera (and Gene), Marie, Wayne, Brad, and all of you who lent your good cheer to the festivities. Wayne suggested I send you the poem I read about old friends, so here it is:::::A long-time friendship means the most--:: it's lasted through the years,::Sharing both the good and bad,:: the laughter and the tears.::A long-time friendship keeps on growing:: stronger every day,::Supporting and accepting:: through all life sends its way.::Filled with treasured memories,:: loving, warm, and true--::A long-time friendship is the kind:: that's valued all life through.::::

May 19, 2003 at 07:25:17	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS. BILLY, I HOPE YOU GOT YOUR PICTURES DOWNLOADED. AND, I HOPE EVERYONE ELSE GOT THEIR PICTURES DEVELOPED. I WOULD LIKE TO GET A PICTURE OF THE KINDERGARDEN CLASS FROM SOMEONE. I WILL BE HAPPY TO PAY FOR A PRINT. BILL, THAT IS A GREAT POEM ABOUT FRIENDS. THANKS FOR SHARING IT. MANY THANKS TO VERA AND HER COMMITTEE FOR A GREAT JOB. IT WAS SO GOOD TO SEE ALL THE FIRST TIME ATTENDERS. I HOPE WE HAVE ALL OF THEM AND MORE FOR THE NEXT REUNIONS. LOVE BRAD

May 19, 2003 at 07:29:17	BRAD (VISALIA)

CLASSMATES, I HAD A HARD TIME SIGNING THE GUEST BOOK. I FOUND THAT I HAD TO ACCEPT POP-UPS IN ORDER TO SIGN IN. HOPE THIS WILL BE A HELP TO SOMEONE. LOVE BRAD

May 19, 2003 at 15:09:00	Patty (Chanute, Ks)

WELCOME HOME EVERYBODY !!!! So glad to hear of all the fun and great times you had to reminisce with each other. Am dearly hoping that Darold & I will be at the next Reunion.::The photos I've seen so far are WONDERFUL. But == I don't::know for sure if I would have recognized anybody on the street corner at a glance.Maybe Though! Anyway, so glad that ALL are home safe & sound. Have a Great Summer.Love, Patty

May 19, 2003 at 21:55:09	BillyC (Indiana)

Hi Guys. You never really miss typing with two hands until you have to type with one hand and two fingers. This morning I let my right index finger, or part of it, get too close to a furiously spinning propellor on a model airplane engine. It tool a nip out of my hand about about 1 1/2 inches long, and a lot of blood and sweat later, and a visit to the local immediate care center, about 20 stitches later, I was back together again. A little sadder, but wiser. This is my first time on the keyboard since. A lot slower but still there, about like being in Nellie Lou Eaton's typing class, but I didn't make as many mistakes then as I do now. -- Hey Brad, I haven't had a chance to take my memory stick in for a check yet, You guys here on the guest book will hear about it.

May 21, 2003 at 08:28:00	BRAD (VISALIA)

BILLY, SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR ACCIDENT. HOPE YOU RECOVER SOON. PATTY, I SURE HOPE YOU AND DAROLD MAKE IT TOO. IT WILL BE IN THE FALL OF 2006. PUT A HEDGE AROUND YOUR TIME BETWEEN OCT AND NOV. 2006 IT IS GOING TO BE FUN. JACQUE IS GOING LIKE A WHIRLWIND ALREADY. I,M GOING TO HAVE TO HANG ON TO KEEP UP WITH HER. LOVE BRAD

May 22, 2003 at 10:35:13	Bill Streshly (San Diego)

After the reunion, Robyn and I traveled to Oregon to visit old friends and relatives scattered from Portland to Los Angeles. May turned out to be a month of reminiscence. I hope everyone had as much fun as we had making connections spanning more than a half century (gulp!). I liked Wayne's suggestion that when we visit this website, we always try leave a message to let our classmates know what's happening in our lives. Robyn retired from her career as a first-grade teacher three years ago, and I've cut back to half-time teaching at San Diego State. Like most of you, we're doing things we like to do, and we have no excuses for not staying in contact with old friends. I'm looking forward to reading about what's happeing in your life.::

May 22, 2003 at 19:27:45	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Jacqueline sent a bunch of reunion pictures. Including one of the kindergarten kids. I've started a new page that can be found after the 2003 page. There are many more pictures to come. Stay tuned.

May 25, 2003 at 10:23:53	JimG (Tulare)

Hi everyone,::::Just a short note to say I finally found my laptop! It was covered up as we are remodeling our kitchen with new tile on counters, floors new sinks, etc.:: ::::What a mess! But we should be back to normal pretty soon!::::JimG::

May 26, 2003 at 15:38:43	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Hi to All!! ....Anyone read the hidden message on the trailer??? Review the website top to bottom. David wants to keep us on our toes! My comment is.....sounds Good!

May 26, 2003 at 22:43:00	Jerry Lott (Buda ,Texas)

Enjoyed reading all the comments over the last few months and seeing the pictures of the reunion. So wished Norma and I could have made it there, but Norma has had a hard time this year and hasn`t been able to travel. I am still working full time for one of the hi-tech companies in the Austin area and plan to retire for the third time since I retired from Lockheed.If things go well we plan to start traveling next year and will try to look many of you up. So sorry to here about Stan ,but know he is in a better place now. Like to give a special thanks to Wayne for the thoughfulness of the flowers from the class. Jerry

May 27, 2003 at 00:28:23	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Hey David...when did the counter go back to 28? I see you added a bunch of zero's. What else is new? I guess I'm going to have to take a tour...again. Jerry the reunion was super only problem, I didn't get to "catch up" with everyone....guess that's why we look forward to the next one. My offer is still open to "treat" anyone who stops by to Breakfast or lunch at the Coffee Pot....I don't work there or own it but I really like the owner who wrote a special book....makes you know how lucky we are to have been born in the USA. So let me know when you are in the area. Anyone found the secret message trailer somewhere in the web-site????

May 27, 2003 at 08:04:35	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hi Jerry, Good to see so many new classmate writing in the book. I surly hope the best for Norma and you. Jacque, did you get to see Bill Rose? I have no ideal what's going on with the counter. I don't know what the count was. I stay away from the home page so it doesn't count me. I've reset it to 7800? If anyone knows a better count, let me know. I'm spending time on the new guest room. Right now, I'm putting nailing strips on the brick wall that was the exterior wall of the train shop. The plan is to sheet rock that wall. I have the air and heat installed and wired. Have already scheduled a grand opening to occur on a day between New Year and Christmas of some year. Please read the "Trailer" at the bottom of the Guest Book Page and COMMENT. I think its a great ideal. Include the grand kids.

May 27, 2003 at 17:11:02

Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

David,I didn't get Bill Rose's message until today....I have been getting so much spam and few emails. I deleted his without really seeing it. I just finished sending him an apology. I'm back to Driving John to Appts.& feeling like I did when I was driving the kids everywhere....at least I don't have to tow a horse trailer too. I'm trying to write a little Blurb for the Member Page, My Life has sure been Blah!compared to my classmates! I do look forward to reading everyone's comments...it keeps me connected.

May 27, 2003 at 18:35:43

Vera (Los Banos)

I'm all for a get together between now and the 2006 reunion!::::I can't take all the credit for "making it all happen". It wouldn't have been possible with all the othe members who had a big hand in helping make it such a great success:::Marie, for underwriting the event with her credit card.::Brad, for being our JOYFUL official greeter! I've never seen so much JOY for such an extended length of time. ::Jacquie, for all the lost members she was able to locate.::Wayne and Pat, for taking the time to buy all the snacks, drinks and paper products. For Pat being so thoughtful in helping clean up every evening before leaving. Also helping set up the name tags before the dinner.::Rosemary and Ann, for helping put the name tags together, and all the other ones that I can't think of at this time.::Last and definatly not least, DAVE and ROSEMARY who've done such a tremendous job getting us all to connect!::::I'll be leaving for an exttended visit to Dalls-Fort Worth area to visit my son and his family, wife Rene' and grandaughters, Morgan(5) and Janelle(3 1/2). I'll be gone for 6wks and Gene will join us for 2wks. We should be back by the end of July.::::Stay healthy everyone! Vera::::::::

May 28, 2003 at 17:20:56

BillyC (Br IN)

Hey Vera, Dallas-Ft Worth is a great place to visit. My family stopped there in early 90's to visit with Aunts & Uncles and sorted kids. We went to a water park just off the InterState between Dallas and Ft Worth, Irvine I thing. We had a great time there with a cousin and her kids there. Of course it was hot enough to enjoy that kind of thing there. When it was time to leave, we couldn't find one of her boys. I found him later sitting at the bottom of one of the slides. I asked him what he was doing/. He said he was just watching, When the girls hit the bottom of the slide, the water was knocking their tops off, unfortunately, it didn't happen while I was there, and it was late enough I had to take him back with me so we could leave.

May 29, 2003 at 00:40:04

wayne crow (palm desert)

Hi Friends, Pat and I just returned from Orlando Fl where we attended tahe NFL retired players convention. It is always a great party to attend and we got to go to the epcot parks and all the others. Nice to see all the old players that can still walk around, play golf with some, It isn't as good as seeing classmates from CUHS. It has reaached 110 here in the desert so we will be leaving soon to go up to Donner Lake for 3 months. We will check in with the site from there on a regular basis. Good health to all of you. WC

Jun 1, 2003 at 23:18:13

BillyC (Brookville IN)

Well, We still are having weird weather. It was sunny all day today, but tonight a record low in the low 40's is expected. It still hasn't warmed up this year. It has rained a lot, and I have already had to cut my grass twice as much as last year and I have four months to go in mowing season. My oldest son is dating another Irish/Asian girl. I told him to watch out, if they ever got serious and had kids, a half Irish, quarter Chinese, quarter Korean kid would be really weird, cute, but weird. My right hand is functional again, the stitches are out, but it is really ugly. The Dr said not to put a bandage on it now, it has to breathe, but it is really, really, ugly. I guess the scab will be gone in a couple of weeks, but the scar will linger on.

Jun 3, 2003 at 06:31:08	BRAD (VISALIA)

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR SOMEONE TO COMMENT ON THE MINI REUNION. IT IS A GOOD IDEA. MAYBE FALL 04. DAVE, WHY DON'T YOU CARRY THE BALL ON THIS ONE.I AM SURE YOU CAN GET LOTS OF HELP FROM THE LOCALS. ANY MORE COMMENTS? BRAD

Jun 3, 2003 at 19:16:35	David Gilbert (Baton Rouge)

I've been talking with Jacque about a class get together at Pismo around November of 2004. A all day picnic in a park would run about 20 buck a head. This is for chicken & beef, salads, bread, beans and some type of punch or drink. Rooms? Maybe everyone get their own? The room rates and fog are at their least in November. Running with the ball? It has to be someone local. Not Jacqueline! I've been call Loco, but never Local. Maybe there isn't any interest. We have had over 200 hit since the trailer was put on and 4 comments. Some Comments Please!

Jun 3, 2003 at 21:49:23	SID & BETTY (VISALIA)

HELLO TO EVERYONE, HOPE ALL IS WELL. SID & I ARE ALL FOR A GET TOGETHER. ANYTIME IN 2004, MAY WORKED OUT WELL FOR THIS REUNION. I WILL BE HAPPY TO CHECK OUT SOME POSSIBILITIES. ::LET ME KNOW IF YOU WANT TO GO WITH IT.

Jun 4, 2003 at 00:48:15	Jacque (SLO)

David....what's with the nigerian email conference??? I clicked in thinking it was a joke and quickly realized it could be some SPAM/give me your bank # so I can deposit my money and you can keep !0% Yea sure! Betty....I'm for a reunion....I ckecked Pismo Chamber to find the slowest time of the year (better rates)...they say late october and all of November. The more reunions the better at this age.

Jun 4, 2003 at 15:24:51	Dave (LoUiSiAna)

Hi Jacque, Your comments about the Nigerian email conferance reminded me a blonde joke I got from Julia. I also got the Nigerian thing from Julia. A blind man enters a Ladies Bar by mistake. He finds his way to a barstool and orders a drink. After sitting there for a while, he yells to the bartender, "Hey, you want to hear a blonde joke?" The bar immediately falls absolutely quiet. In a very deep, husky voice, the woman next to him says, "Before you tell that joke, sir, I think it is just fair - given that you are blind - that you should know five things: 1)The bartender is a blonde girl. 2)The bouncer is a blonde girl. 3)I'm a 6ft tall, 200lb blonde woman with a black belt in karate. 4)The woman sitting next to me is blonde and is a professional weightlifter. 5)The lady to your right is a blonde and is a professional wrestler. Now think about it seriously, Mister. Do you still want to tell that joke? The blind man thinks for a second, shakes his head, and declares, "Nah, not if I'm going to have to explain it five times." Betty, You and Sid grab this get together thing and run. Give me a place and a date and I'll email everyone.

Jun 4, 2003 at 22:08:26	JimG (Tulare)

Hi everyone,::::A Pismo get together sounds just right for us. Can't wait to see everyone again and also maybe some of our classmates that could not make the Reno reunion. Pismo sure is a central point for everyone! SEE YA THERE!::::Jim and Arlene::::

Jun 5, 2003 at 00:46:28	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

How about an informal get together in Nov 04....on a weekend with a caterered BBQ on Saturday in one of the parks around pismo..say start at 11:30 go til 4:30. Reserve the park, get a BBQ crew ( there's about 5 really good ones in the area) sit around and talk all day. Get your own hotel or decide to stay in one particular one. Parks cost about $50 to reserve w/tables. BBQ Caterer's cost $17.50 to abt. $20 ea. They usually serve full meals Beans, Bread, 2or 3 salads, Chicken and/or Beef Coffee & punch or soft drinks. If you want more you could probably get a place to serve a buffet brunch the next day...probably for another $20- $25ea (maybe less) and use that room to get together...or just wing it. I'm off to a Polzin (Polczyn in polish..no I'm not polish...WW2 change the borders)Reunion this weekend... we all have gray hair...must be in the genes.My mom keeps saying she won't live until the next one but here we are again!!!

Jun 7, 2003 at 19:27:27	BRAD (VISALIA)

HI CLASSMATES, PISMO SOUNDS GOOD. JACQUE, HOW ABOUT FRED SWEENY. I REMEMBER HIM FROM THE MORAN SUPPLY/GARY MULLINS DAYS. HE DOES A GOOD JOB AT THE SLO CO FAIR.THE WEATHER COULD BE GOOD IN NOV. IF NOT, WE COULD FIND A PLACE TO GO INSIDE. KEEP THE THOUGHTS GOING. LOVE BRAD

Jun 8, 2003 at 10:51:25	Ray Thomas (Corcoran)

Hi,::My name is Ray Thomas and i am not in your class but i do have a question about one of your Class Members. To start off his name is Durwood Marion Brazell, and he is my grandfather. he passed away in April of 2001. due to a tumor. if you have any information. E.G. pictures. Stories or any thing please feel free to contact me at Batman93212@yahoo.com or Thomasrc@futenma.usmc.mil thank you for your help::::Ray Thomas::Lcpl USMC

Jun 8, 2003 at 18:08:09	GOD (HEAVEN)

WILL THE ROAD YOU ARE ON GET YOU TO MY PLACE? LOVE GOD

Jun 10, 2003 at 15:23:08	Barbara Goodrich Weaver (Ventura)

November 2004 sounds good for a mini-reunion. I hope many can attend (even those unable to be in Reno).::::Keep us informed. Hope to see all of you there.::::Barb.

Jun 11, 2003 at 07:47:29	Rosemary (Baton Rouge)

Hi again,::All is well in Baton Rouge. Three cheers for Brad. He was the first one to send us a bio. To read it, go to member list, scroll down to the moving construction sign and click. We would sure like to add some more of you to the list, so get your pencils out. Enjoy your summer. Love Rosemary

Jun 11, 2003 at 13:44:19	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

Sorry I missed you Jacque. We had a great motorcycle trip but after 30 days we were sure glad to get home. The Nov 04 mini reunion in Pismo sounds great as we try to get out to see Florence, my sister, each year. Keep us posted.

Jun 11, 2003 at 14:06:02	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

Just getting a chance to review the Reunion pics. Very interesting.....but boy would it help to have some last names under those pics. Don't know if it's my memory or that folks have changed so much since 56.

Jun 12, 2003 at 00:34:02	Joan Florence (Bakersfield)

This is the first time I've been on-line in a while. I spent the Memorial Day weekend in Pismo. Lew's wife, Charlyne, went with me. We went to the Strawberry Festival and the weather was great. A mini reunion there sounds good. I just got back last night from Redding. I drove up to visit my daughter for about 5 days. Now I'm ready to stay home for a while. I'm overwhelmed by the number of unfinished projects waiting for me. ::I enjoyed reading the comments from classmates. I was glad to see the one from Jerry Lott. I thought you were lost, Jerry and Norma. I think of you often. Hope Norma is doing better. ::I want to wish a big happy birthday to Bill Streshly today. Also to Pat Crow whose birthday is June 13. ::Joan ::

Jun 12, 2003 at 10:36:59	Dave Gilbert (Baton Rouge)

Hi The strange comments by Ellie yesterday was a mistake caused by a problem I've been having with the site search engine on the homepage. I have deleted Ellie's and Bills comments on the subject and will shut down the site search engine until I can reconfigure it.

Jun 12, 2003 at 12:53:09	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

David....How about filing all comments prior to the reunion....maybe it's my computer but I have a hard time getting to the current comments....it keeps bouncing back to the March & april comments. jt

Jun 12, 2003 at 16:16:17	BillyC (Warm and wet in Indiana)

Well guys, I guess we're getting the rain God forgot to give us last year. November 04 sounds good to me. The DL will probably squat in 6/04, so if we still have this motel then, I'll be free to go. At least she says that the coming school year will be her last. She wants one more year to create havoc for her snotty principal. She is getting tired of trying to keep all of her inner city kidlums in check for much longer. testing 4.

Jun 13, 2003 at 09:01:34	JimG (Tulare)

Hi everyone,::::Read the notes and enjoyed the comments. My computer is working fine on the site except that I must have contacted monkeypox on the home page . . . Hear no, see no, speak no!::::JimG

Jun 13, 2003 at 09:04:35	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

Dave, you continue to do such a great job on this page. It's a real joy to be able to hear from all our classmates throughout the year. THANKS.

Jun 13, 2003 at 15:23:07	Grateful Jacque! (San Luis Obispo)

THANK YOU DAVID!!!!! It's so much easier to get to the new stuff now. Bill(y) Rose about the reunion/pictures....Bob Dunehew (the one married to Shirley Alexander) talked to me for one whole day and didn't know who I was....he grew up & is now a 1/2 inch taller than me! Jerry White looks the most like he did in school. Vera still has the pretty face. Bill Stresly has aged well. David looks like "S------" with gray hair. Wayne's hair isn't blond! You just have to be a good detective. My opinion is that the group at the reunion was a very nice looking bunch!

Jun 13, 2003 at 22:49:54	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

After Dave updated me with some last names on the 03 Reunion photos...I was surprised. From those photos, I thought that Bill Niell had changed the most. Just wasn't the same guy.

Jun 15, 2003 at 15:15:04	wayne crow (paalm desert/truckee)

Well I too like all that has been said about Dave and Rosemary's efforts to keep this site up and running. Reno was a great success and set the tone for more good times together. Pat and I will be in Pismo/San Luis/ Morro bay or whereever in '04. We are moving up to Donner Lake next week as this desert is getting too hot!!! We will stay there until the end of Sept. Jacque, the hair I have lost was blond and what is left is just old age colored. I will keep in touch . Luv you all . WC

Jun 16, 2003 at 17:09:22	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Ok "Boys" & Girls it's time for a challenge! First go to "Members" and check out the icon's in the center box next to Rosemary, David, & Brad's name, click on it and read! How many of you can send your's in before I do....that's the first challenge. How many can be in by the 4th of July and who will send more? Males or Females?..... come on Girls let's get busy it's already 2 to 1. Wayne and William A. you each have to write one....your fame might proceed you but we want one in you own words!!!! Just a hint...I've been working on mine & you all have much more exciting lifes!

Jun 16, 2003 at 17:11:30	Jacque

Lives.......I'm typing too fast again!

Jun 16, 2003 at 20:49:04	BRAD (VISALIA)

WAY TO GO JACQUE. GETTING STARTED IS MORE THAN HALF DONE. WHEN YOU START THINKING BACK ON YOUR LIFE, YOU MAY BE SUPRISED. I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE WHO TAKES THE CHALLENGE AND WHAT IS WRITTEN. I'M SURE THE GUYS WILL WIN. LOVE BRAD

Jun 17, 2003 at 07:34:06	Rosemary (Baton Rouge)

Hey Brad,::Dream on.........R

Jun 18, 2003 at 12:11:31	Derek (Alameda)

Boyz iz better !! (But I like girlz)

Jun 18, 2003 at 12:28:57	BillyC (Warm in Indiana)

I agree, Derek.

Jun 18, 2003 at 16:06:17	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

OK Boyz! Get your Bio's in b/4 July 4th!! The GIRLS are tied with ya now!!! Come one Girls get busy!!!

Jun 19, 2003 at 22:24:28	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

NEW SCORE: Boys - 3; Girls - 2

Jun 20, 2003 at 00:24:24	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Good work Bill...but what happened in 1972 it's not there??? Come on girls get busy!!!!! Am I goiing to have to start phoning you all. Barbara Weaver, send your's in! I Think there are more boys than gor;s sp maybe it should be 2 boys for every girls sent in....do I hear a yes from all you females???? Had lunch with Brad, we're already planning for 06.

Jun 20, 2003 at 23:20:28	Wayne C (Truckee)

Well we made up here safely and boy does it look graeat without 4 feet of snow which was here in May!!Now to start my bio and get into the action with all of you. I will be here at Donner Lake untill Sept so I quess I can get it done. I should be able to do it in less than 5 minutes. I could take apage from Brads' in the beggining as we were on parallel paths when we were heading for Calif in 1937. MOre to come I promise. Take care . WC

Jun 21, 2003 at 16:52:11	Derry (nice in Alameda)

2:1 ?? Jacque you gotta be kiddin', but I love ya anyway

Jun 23, 2003 at 06:30:22	BRAD (VISALIA)

DEAR CLASSMATES, AT THE REUNION, I WAS TOLD THAT BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS WOULD NOT GO INTO A CASINO. I DID. I PUT IN $20 AND LOST IT IN ABOUT 5 MIN. LATER, I PUT IN ANOTHER $20. IT TOO WENT IN ABOUT 5 MIN. I DECIDED, AT THAT POINT, THAT THAT WAS NOT VERY MUCH FUN. IF I OFFENDED ANYONE BY DOING THAT, I AM SORRY. PLEASE FORGIVE ME. CHRISTIANS DON'T LIVE BY A LIST OF DON'TS AND CAN'TS OTHER THAN THE 10 COMMANDMENTS(WHICH WE ALL LIVE BY). WE DO WHAT WE WANT TO. IT'S LIKE A MARRIAGE. WHEN I GOT MARRIED, I STOPPED LOOKING FOR ANOTHER WIFE. NOT BECAUSE I COULDN'T BUT BECAUSE I DIDN'T WANT TO. WHEN YOU CHOOSE TO BE BORN AGAIN, YOUR PRESPECTIVE CHANGES. THE THINGS THAT YOU WERE DOING THAT OFFENDED GOD BECOMES THE THINGS THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO DO. NO ONE ELSE SETS THAT STANDARD. THAT'S BETWEEN YOU AND GOD. I AM SURE ALL OF YOU KNOW THAT. IT'S BEEN ON MY MIND SINCE THE REUNION TO APOLOGIZE FOR MY BEHAVION. NOT BECAUSE IT WAS WRONG FOR ME BUT BECAUSE I MIGHT HAVE OFFENDED SOMEONE...... I WONDER WHO PUT IT ON MY MIND?????? LOVE BRAD

Jun 23, 2003 at 20:26:56	DAVE (BR, LA.)

Hey Brad, Those slots owe you 40 bucks. You gonna forgive them or are you going to keep putting money in until it coughed up your original 40 bucks. Added another page to the 2003 reunion today. A couple of pictures from Wayne and the poem from Strech. Does anyone have just one picture from the Corcoran reunion in 1966? We didn't own a camera in '66! Much less afford film. ( What I remember about the 1st reunion was kids everywhere at the swimming pool. There must have been four kids for every classmate. ) Its hard to believe I was the only one to take pictures at all our reunions and I only did San Francisco and Bakersfield.

Jun 23, 2003 at 22:58:42	BillyC ((Summer is finally here in Indiana))

After many weeks of rain and low temperatures, it is finally almost summer here, at least for a few days. It was 86 today, going over 90 tomorrow and have our first smog alert of the year. Hey Brad, you should have been playing the nickle slots, day 1 I won $16.00, day 2 $21.00, day 3 -$20.00, and the last day I was there I had $2.00 burning a hole in my pocket, and on the third pull, I hit 3 Sevens and won $38.00, and quit. It almost paid for my rental car. If I ever go back, I'm sure they will take it back.

Jun 24, 2003 at 17:16:17	Derek (warm)

Marci left yesterday to go back to Reno attempting to retrieve the money she left at the reunion. Brad, if she gets yours I'll let you know....HaHa::

Jun 28, 2003 at 06:42:31	BRAD (VISALIA)

HI CLASSMATES. DAVE, I LEARNED THE HEAR NO, SEE NO, SPEAK NO ROUTINE. BUT, IF I COULD LEARN THE STEPS AND ACTIONS OF THE RED GUY, I COULD BE A GOOD CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. DEREK, I HOPE MARCI GETS IT ALL BACK AND MORE. I KNOW MINE IS LONG GONE. THANKS FOR THE THOUGHTS. BILLY, YOU ARE JUST BETTER AT IT THAN I. IT WAS SURE GOOD TO SEE ALL THE NEW FACES (AND ALL THE FAMILUAR ONES) AT RENO. THAT'S WHAT WAS WORTH THE TRIP. I AM HOPING THAT BY 2006 WE CAN FIND A FEW MORE AND GET EVERYONE EXCITED ABOUT THE REUNION. AND, IF I'M NOT HERE THAT LONG, I'LL SEE YOU AT THE 2056 REUNION. LOVE BRAD

Jun 28, 2003 at 08:58:50	JimG (Tulare)

Going Back???::::Well Brad I'm not real sure on how much Arlene won and then gave back . . . But when you receive comp rooms for 2 or 3 nights she must have had that card in a lot of machines! They probably sent Rosemary a months worth of comp rooms.::::JimG::

Jun 28, 2003 at 09:08:04	JimG (Tulare)

Dave,::::I aked Arlene if we had any 1966 reunion pictures . . . She said are you kidding . . . We were too busy chasing after our kids! Also I don't think we owned a camera then either. The tap dancer seems to remind me of Patty and when I was taking leasons trying to get my feet going in the right direction at the same time.::::JimG::::

Jun 28, 2003 at 11:40:25	BillyC (Indiana)

Well, I thought we were doing well, last night someone came in for the Franklin County High School 65th reunion. Drove here all the way from Miami, FL. I don't know how many are here but it can't be many. They are older than my maid, who is 78.

Jun 28, 2003 at 22:30:48	BillyC (Bville IN)

I just thought of another thing about reunions. 3 years ago the guy that was running my motel before the DL's sister went to the Franklin Co HS reunion and met his old HS sweetheart there, ran off with her to Florida, and made it only 10 months. At least he had a smile on his face at the funeral.

Jun 29, 2003 at 19:18:30	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES, YESTERDAY I WAS ON CLASSMATES.COM. I SAW RUTH ANN ROOD. SHE IS WAYNE ROOD'S SISTER. IF SOMEONE HAS A GOLD MEMBERSHIP, THEY COULD CONTACT HER OR HAVE HER CONTACT ME AND FIND OUT WHERE WAYNE IS. SHE COULD CONTACT ME @ BGG721@AOL.COM. LAST NIGHT WE WENT TO CORCORAN AND HAD DINNER AT THE CHINEESE RESTAURANT WITH A GROUP OF ABOUT 20 CORCORANITES. WE HAD A GREAT TIME. IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN GOING NEXT TIME, LET ME KNOW. HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE DOING WELL. LOVE BRAD

Jul 1, 2003 at 11:31:25	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Talked to Dan Adeny a little while ago. He has had his knee replacement surgery and is doing fine. He is in the hospital and expects to be released in the near future. We had our first tropical storm of the year yesterday. Got a lot of unneeded rain. Today they are only forcasting a 70% chance of rain. We have mold, frogs and mosquitoes everywhere.

Jul 2, 2003 at 01:11:19	Derek

Thanks Dave, But I have enough flies in my house. I don't need any around my cursor !!!

Jul 2, 2003 at 15:39:18	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Derek..Flies! I would think anyone from the Livermore Laboratories would not mistaken globular shaped coloration electrons in an non-positioning elliptic orbit around a pointy shaped neutron for flies. I have put off taking Mary Ellen's name off the list long enough. I guess its time to do it.

Jul 2, 2003 at 20:26:39	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Classmates...Girls! The Bio's for our classmates has stopped at 5 and the men are winning by 1. Get busy write something....you have LIVED for 47 years since graduation...there has to be at least 10 lines you can send. Derek YOU haven't sent yours and that goes for you too Jim G. Think! Think! Think! mine might not be good but at least I sent it. Hope to read about you soon. David Put some Tears below that plea for their Bio's or should we send Bubba with a bat to collect them?

Jul 2, 2003 at 20:38:18	Jacque(continuing on)

Billy C, Wayne, William A, Jerry & Jerry ( White & Lott), Gene, Melvin, "Bobby" L., Michael B, Henry H, Bob Fletcher, Eddie Harris, Loren.....Derek, I'm being fair! Come on Write something!!!!! If you have a blue mark next to your name you still need to Write Something!!!

Jul 2, 2003 at 22:51:28	Derek

Electrons my @^#% !! Jacque, all good things must age a little. (Look at you)

Jul 2, 2003 at 23:17:14	JimG (Tulare)

What in the world is everyone talking about flies . . . By the way my bio would only take about 3 lines to bring everyone up to date. After you have been in printing for 47 years I'm about to complete my apprenticeship. Also my Masters is being married for 47 years and my Doctorate degree must be trying to write a thesis on how to figure out how to retire . . . WHO KNOWS WHAT IS NEXT! ::::JimG::::::

Jul 2, 2003 at 23:26:17	Wayne C (Truckee, CA)

Hi Friends, Well I am still preparing my bio but I will get to it soon. It is hard to compress a lifetime into 3 minutes or so of lines that others will want to read. I guess that what makes authors successful. I caught my first trout of the summer today, a 14 inch rainbow, and I hope to get many more. Dave, I am sorry about all of the rain but we could use it in Calif. Brad , could you help us with that. I am sorry you lost your $40 but it will be credited to your account in life. It will go to someone who needs it. Pat and I will celebrate the July 4th with a daughter and three grandkids plus my brother Lindon and his wife Sandy here at Donner Lake with a big fireworks at the beach. I hope all of you are safe, healthy, and loving each day as it comes to us.

Jul 3, 2003 at 01:24:15	Jacque (San Luis Obispo de Tolosa)

Jim 3 lines my foot! You have a very nice wife, how many children & grand children, hobbies, sports, habits and what ever else PLUS you are a successful printer and business owner! Get busy and write!! Or I'll just keep bugging you... and Wayne, Derek and the rest! Wayne I envy you trout fishing in the mountains... sounds great. I'm signed up to be "nurse Jacque" John had his hip replaced yesterday and is due home in the next few days. Here we go again.

Jul 3, 2003 at 08:59:14	JimG (Tulare)

Hi everyone,::::Hope everyone has a nice and safe 4th . . . We are going to Pismo for the weekend and will be joined by our daughter, son-in-law and our 2 grandkids. Also Arlene's sister is going with us. The last time James (our grandson) spent the whole day in the water at Avila . . . I guess I better get out my waterwings and boogie board.::::JimG::

Jul 4, 2003 at 08:52:30	BRAD (VISALIA)

HAPPY FOURTH TO ALL CLASSMATES. I'M GONE FOR THREE DAYS AND EVERYONE IS WRITING. PROVES A WATCHED POT NEVER BOILS. WAYNE, I SAW LINDON IN CORCORAN AT THE DINNER. HE TOLD ME HE WAS HEADING YOUR WAY. LIFE IS GOOD. GOD IS AWESOME. LOVE BRAD

Jul 4, 2003 at 19:27:14	Dave (Baton Rouge)

I have some good memories of the firework shows in Corcoran at the school. Go down about 9:00AM and leave a long time after. They have fire works down on the river here tonight. We have never gone because of the crowds. We can hear it and its on TV. This is the second biggest day of the year for fireworks. Christmas being the biggest. I thought this was strange 30 years ago, but have learned to accept it. A number of places in Mississippi don't even celebrate the fourth. The day Vicksburg surrendered. Had some great fireworks from heaven for a few hours around noon today. Thunder and lighting show. OK Derek, I'll remove the ( what did you call them? "@^#% !!" ) going around the pointer so they won't get in your house with the flies. Derek, I can't wait to see you "bio" Also, Check out the cat house.

Jul 4, 2003 at 20:59:57	Derek

Dave You don't have to use the RAID just for me, I was just worried that some of those Louisiana flies might mate with our California flies. But, while you've got that code open, you might check for the typo... About my bio., it's done but the keeper of the photos here is trying to help Jacque get the gals in the lead by not giving me what I need to send to you.

Jul 4, 2003 at 23:08:04	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hey Derek, Just keep this between us and don't tell anyone. Jacque hasn't supplied a photo for her biography yet. So by law, you can't count hers. Typo!! I can't believe we have a typo somewhere on this site.

Jul 5, 2003 at 14:17:44	SID & BETTY GRANT (VISALIA)

HI, HOPE EVERYONE ENJOYED THEIR 4TH. Ours was great, we had kids, grandkids & grandmas. ::Just wanted to let Jim know we too received received comp. rooms. I'm sure they only send those out to winners. I don't believe they would want loosers back, do you?::Our bio is completed, I was trying to download it to email you Dave, but I gave up. Would you please email me your mailing address.::All is well here in Visalia. Sid talked to Nylon yesterday, they were meeting Jerry & Dolores for the 4th.::Brad let us know when you go back to Corcoran, we would like to join everyone.::Take Care.::

Jul 5, 2003 at 19:37:39	BillyC (Br IN/Cinti OH)

I had four rooms of fireworks shooters last night, but God took over for them and blew them away with his own Thunder and Lightning Show, His was a half hour earlier than the puny one. It is scheduled again for dusk tonight, but we have the Thundershower warning signs on our tv screens. I got very little sleep last night. A very weird night - our first sellout of the year. Glad you guys had a good 4th.

Jul 5, 2003 at 19:40:22	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

Just got back from a week in Madison WI. Goldwing Convention, as in Honda Goldwing Motorcycles..13,000 motorcycles at one convention...never did hear how many people but I imagine around 20,000. Anyway, I jump on the computer and see where there is talk about additional bio's that have been submitted, but when I go to the member page.."NO CHANGE". Am I missing something or what?

Jul 7, 2003 at 21:53:36	BillyC (Br/Cinti)

As I was back home Sunday til this afternoon, and I had a e-mail from Classmates, my gold membership expires 7/10. Brad, I sent Ruth Ann Rood an e-mail from there giving her your e-mail address and little background on Wayne. Maybe she will send you something. Anyway, storms overnight have been tearing up the town. Maybe we'll get settled down.

Jul 8, 2003 at 15:57:12	Jim & Arlene (Tulare)

Sid, Betty::::We were going to the corcoran dinner with Lou, Lindon and wives, but as Sid knows baseball got in the way. I promised to take my Grandson to a Grizzles game in Fresno and that came first . . . Maybe the next dinner we can catch! I heard everyone had a great time.::::JimG::::

Jul 10, 2003 at 10:14:22	BillyC (Br/In)

Hooray, Our string of daily thunder and ligthening storms we've been have since 7/4 will end tonight. The only thing they done to us is make the grass uncuttable, and knock down some old branches from the trees that needed it anyway. I have a biker, a real bicycler, from Boston who is making his way to French Lick, Indiana, who has been on the road for over 60 days, says he has never seen anything like these storms in his life. He's only in his 30's so he hasn't seen much. The typhoons of the FarEast and the Hurricanes on the gulfcoast make these almost trivial. But we have a cold front coming through tonight and a Southern bend in the jetstream that will make them go away. Then I'll have to cut my grass again.

Jul 11, 2003 at 00:08:48	BillyC (Cinti/OH)

Oh, Darn, I didn't win the $245 Million Powerball Lottery, but I did have 1 number right. Maybe next time. Hey,Brad, Ruthann Rood received and read my classmates e-mail on 7/8.

Jul 11, 2003 at 06:53:26	GOD (HEAVEN)

THERE ARE THREE THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE? GOD

Jul 11, 2003 at 07:08:04	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES, HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE WELL. BILLY, THANKS FOR THE INFO ON WAYNE ROOD AND, THANKS FOR PASSING THE MESSAGE FOR ME. I HOPE I HAVEN'T DELETED HER MAIL. I GET A BUNCH OF JUNK MAIL DAILY WHICH I DELETE IF I DON'T RECOGNIZE A NAME. AND, I DON'T LOOK TOO CAREFULLY SOME TIMES. I WENT BACK AND CHECKED MY RECENTLY DELETED MAIL AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING FROM HER. WE'LL WAIT AND SEE. LOVE BRAD

Jul 13, 2003 at 23:58:16	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Statistic has always fascinated me. following is the top referring sites by the number of requests. In other words, How did they get to our site. The two top are, of course, they typed in the address. Next three are popular search engines. The sixth is me. I have an animated cat on our ebay store that is linked to our site. Every time someone opens the door to the store a request is made. The seventh is a mystery to me IAEA is the International Atomic Energy Association! Someone we know must work there, Maybe? Eight is me again. It means someone went from the site control room to the site. Classmates is nine. RO gold card allows her to have a link to her site. The rest is search engines. AltaVista was the biggie once, now they are way down the list:: http://corcoran1956.com/:: http://www.corcoran1956.com/:: http://www.google.com/:: http://search.msn.com/:: http://search.yahoo.com/:: http://www.stores.ebay.com/:: http://www.iaea.org/:: http://corcoran1956.com:2082/:: http://profile.classmates.com/:: http://search.netscape.com/:: http://aolsearch.aol.com/:: http://web.ask.com/:: http://srd.yahoo.com/::Anyway you can't talk about the weather all the time.

Jul 14, 2003 at 07:09:49	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES. HI DAVE, IT SEEMS LIKE THE COUNT IS LOW FOR THE LAST TWO WEEKS. YOU GAVE SOME INTERESTING INFO. I KNOW THE THREE THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW. ACTUALLY, THERE ARE FIVE. 1. WE WERE NOT AN ACCIDENT. GOD PLANNED FOR US TO BE HERE. ALL OF US. THAT IS WHY ALL OF YOU ARE SO IMPORTANT TO ME AS I LEARN ABOUT GOD AND HOW HE WORKS. WE WERE IN IT TOGETHER FOR A PURPOSE. THE KINDERGARDEN PICTURES FROM THE REUNION THAT JACQUE AND WAYNE SENT TO ME ARE SPECIAL. A COPY IS NEXT TO MY COMPUTER. EVERY ONE OF YOU HAD A PART IN SHAPING MY LIFE AND THE SAME IS TRUE FOR YOU. AS MY VALUES CHANGE, I READJUST MY PRIORITIES. FAMILY AND FRIENDS BECOME MORE IMPORTANT. THAT'S WHY I LOVE EACH ONE OF YOU. MORE ON THE FIVE THINGS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW LATER. LOVE BRAD

Jul 14, 2003 at 21:45:45	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

The count is down on my part because I have been sneaking in on the Guest Book page. David & Rosemary, how are you getting along as far as the storms we see on the weather channel every AM? John is doing great! he has graduated to a cane...10 days after surgery. He uses the walker only at night. This nursing job is getting better each day. Now I have to worry about him sneaking off in the Roadster....he hasn't been cleared to drive yet but says So! I'm having to water the trees again....too hot here. Billy we had to pay 1200 to get a palm tree "trimmed"(all the dead stuff 50 feet up) plus a few branches on a pine tree cut off. What happens when a storm hits your area do all the tree trimmers get richer?

Jul 15, 2003 at 14:24:47	BillyC (Brookville/Cincinnati)

Hi Jacque, you wouldn't believe how much they make around here after a storm. The power company does a lot of it, but the private contractors get the most of thework, and it is a bunch. The weirdest one was about 10 years ago, in October before the leaves were off the trees. We had an early snow storm. It sounded like a battle going on outside the house. I heard what I thought was rifle fire going on outside, but it was just the branches snapping from the weight of the snow. I had to make a long detour to work that morning because one of the trees on the way to work that had a huge branch snap off and fell on the power lines cause a big fire up in the trees. It was one of strangest storms we had here in Cincinnati.

Jul 16, 2003 at 20:01:20	Jacque (SLO)

Another hot day... it's 80+ at the beaches. Severe Fire Season warnings for the area....today we had the first between SLO & Morro Bay. After about an hour it dawned on me that there was more planes flying over...went out on the deck and watch them work the fire. I'm at the southern end of the valley and the fire was at the north west end. Looks like everyone must be on vacation...not much on this page. David I see you cleared it again, thanks for both. Someone said they were coming to Pismo for the weekend....next time call! You might get an invitation to stop by. Just look for John Thomson in the phone book or email jt

Jul 17, 2003 at 09:10:34	JimG (Tulare)

Hi everyone,::::Only one thing to say is that it's time to get out of Dodge with all this heat. Heading for Pismo. Jacque how many palm trees do have? I guess the guys that do our 2 aren't too bad in price. How about a trained chimp.::::JimG::

Jul 17, 2003 at 21:15:24	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Jim 1 palm tree 50+ years old tall and skinny...climb is quite high because the yard sits 25 feet above the street and the tree is on the edge. Everything costs in SLO. Pismo has been HOT too in the 80's...doesn't sound like much but add some humidity and it is hot. We have had unusual weather for 2 weeks now. Has anyone talk to Joan Florence lately....this is the time when everyone gets busy and forgets to call. John got the OK to drive 17 days after surgery! He is ahead of the curve...Thank God the MD told him to stay off the boat for at least another 4 weeks or he'd be loading the poles. Now except for helping him with his shoes retrieving his stick that helps him pick things up I'm Free!!! This is much easier than a knee.

Jul 18, 2003 at 18:02:50	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Slow Times! The last dozen to write in the book have been Jacque, Jim, Billy, Dave and Brad. Thirteen if you count his friend. The old gang. I put very funny cat video in the cat room for a while. Finally realized no one ever went in the room. I had it so the video would start when they entered. Maybe the 2MB size was too much. So I figured I would put a chat room in the old cat room a few days ago. So far nobody has gone into the room. You would think there was something sinters in there. I'll leave it on a few more days to see if I get some feedback.

Jul 19, 2003 at 11:14:38	Jacque (Muggy San Luis Obispo)

Chat Room!!!! Looks more like Show & Tell!! I guess I'm going to have to spend more time "reviewing" the site. Thanks David I needed that!! I've still got tears in my eyes.

Jul 20, 2003 at 01:51:25	Derek (beootiful in Alameda)

Dave--I watched your cat movie twice. I don't talk much, but I read everyday.--Derek

Jul 20, 2003 at 16:57:42	Patty (Chanute, Kansas)

Dave,::I thought your Cat House Pictures were awesome. I went into your Chat Room, but can't figure out what to do when I'm in there, except watch the "Little Guy" just Flashing his Trench Coat!! Saying Hi!!!! Brought Darold home today from Wichita Hospital after his Spine & Nerve Surgery and he is doing real great. We have been so Thankful for finding this wonderful doctor, and of course, wishing it had been 6 to 8 months ago, but with his trained hands and Gods help, along with many Prayers, we should now be on the road to recovery. He can't drive for a few weeks yet, so guess I'll be his chauffeur, if his nerves will handle that, cause I don't move in SLOW-MOTION by any means. Guess that's the Dancer still in me. Hi to ALL my Classmates and love reading all your comments. Love, Patty

Jul 20, 2003 at 23:30:36	wayne crow (palm desert/truckee)

Well Pat and I are really messed up. We went from Donner Lake to REdding to visit a pat's sister. It has been 112 here and we are housebound. I am getting up at 5am to head back to the lake and low 80's. I am going to look in the cat room if I can figure it out. Glad there has been just good news on this site. Take care.

Jul 21, 2003 at 06:22:04	BRAD (VISALIA)

HI CLASSMATES, I HAVE BEEN WORKING AT THE COAST THE LAST FEW WEEKS. THE WEATHER IS GREAT THERE. PATTY AND JACQUE, I HAVE JOHN AND DAROLD ON MY PRAYER LIST. GLAD TO HEAR THEY ARE BOTH RECOVERING WELL. GOD IS GOOD. IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO READ ALL MY CLASSMATE'S COMMENTS. DAVE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT I MISSED. DID YOU HAVE SOMETHING NEW IN THE CAT HOUSE? LOVE YOU ALL BRAD

Jul 21, 2003 at 23:41:26	BillyC (Indiana)

Here we go again. The DL and I are off to London this Thursday. We'll be gone from 7/24 to 8/4. We are go to the World Taiwanese Conference again. This time she promised that she will not go to any of the meetings and we will get passes for the bus, underground, and whatever they have there for the first two days, then we go on a tour with the Taiwanese group throughout England and Scotland. At least this year I will be able to speak with most of the natives. Her sister is flying in tomorrow. Then the DL will have to go back to school shortly after we get back. This is one trip that I am looking forward to. More stories after I get back.

Jul 22, 2003 at 12:19:16	Dave & Rosemary (Baton Rouge)

Hi, OK I'm still playing with stuff. The flasher has been taken into custody. My brother sent me a neat site. I have placed a link to it between the two smiling faces on the guest book page. Turn on your speakers for some Rock'in Roberts! This is dedicated to Jacque. Check member page to see why.

Jul 22, 2003 at 15:36:44	Derek (warm in Alameda)

Dave--retirement has affected your mental balance

Jul 23, 2003 at 14:08:49	Dave (Baton Rouge)

I don't think I can agree with you Derek. I was never known to have mental balance. This way :) or (: that way. Lets just say its raining in my cooling tower )"(. Billy, you are in for a surprise if you think you can understand and talk to the natives in London.

Jul 24, 2003 at 23:41:13	The Star Awarder (Downtown Alpaugh)

Blue Stars have been awarded to five members of our class for effort put forth above and beyond their peers. When the call for paper went out to a hundred members, only five responded. Go to the member page to see what in the world is going on.

Jul 26, 2003 at 09:22:55	AWARDEE (BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN ALPAUGH)

DEAR STAR AWARDER, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. YOU HAVE ELEVATED THE PERSONA OF ALPAUGH. THE ORIGONAL CITY OF ANGLES. I KNOW. I GOT MINE THERE.

Jul 26, 2003 at 15:45:10	me too (alpaugh???)

i wanna star

Jul 26, 2003 at 17:03:38	Dave (Baton Rouge)

The girls are loosing this biography race badly. Derek has his "bio" on the member page. He also has been awarded one of those mysterious "BLUE STARS".

Jul 26, 2003 at 18:03:01	Derek (Alameda)

If anyone looks at my page, blame Marci for the missing pictures. I'll put them in when I get them...

Jul 26, 2003 at 19:34:53	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Derek.....THAT IS MORE THAN A PAGE!!!! I am going to have to review that more than once to get the full scope. I'm happy to get to know a little more about your "post Corcoran" life....wish some "girls" would get busy.....It's going to be hard for anyone to "top" your bio presentation. You are the King.

Jul 30, 2003 at 08:51:22	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS. DEREK, SUPER JOB. I AGREE WITH JACQUE. YOU DESERVE A DOUBLE STAR FROM THE AWARDER @ BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN ALPAUGH. ON THE FIVE THINGS THAT EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW, #2 IS: JUST AS ADAM AND EVE WERE SEPARATED FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN, WE ARE SEPARATED FROM GOD BY DISOBEDIENCE (SIN). IT'S NOT THAT WE INTENTIONALLY DID ANYTHING WRONG, WE WERE BORN INTO IT. BUT, GOD HAS A PLAN. MORE (#3) LATER. LOVE BRAD

Jul 30, 2003 at 16:11:51	derry (Alameda)

One picture down, one to go... I'll get there someday. By the way, I haven't heard anything about Pismo lately, is anything happening?? Derek

Jul 30, 2003 at 21:05:34	wcrow (Truckee/Palm Desert)

Damnit! I knew I waited too long to do a bio and now Derek has set the standard so darn high I am put off trying. Say Derek how much do you charge? Oh well it is still a task left for me to do. WE just sold our house in Fremont, Ca where we lived for 19 years and that cuts the ties to the Bay area. From the economic news I think we got out at a good time but it was a good place to live and work. Pat is learning to paint and I am still trying to catch a fish. I hope all of my classmates are well and enjoying life.

Jul 30, 2003 at 23:11:24	Derek (Alameda)

Wayne: I used to think you were the worlds greatest prevaricator (14 in. Rainbow), now I find you're also the worlds greatest procrastinator. Don't blame it on me...

Jul 30, 2003 at 23:42:50	Dave (56panthers@cox.net)

Betty Wolf: Please email at the address above. I know you have your Bio ready, but my email to you at aol was returned.::Derek, surely you didn't learn words like that in Corcoran. You forced me to pickup a heavy dictionary. When I grow up, I hope to be procrastinating prevaricator. Has a nice ring to it.

Aug 4, 2003 at 22:51:25	Dave (Baton Rouge)

OK, I give up. I don't want to be a procrastinating prevaricator. You can start writing in the guest book again. Billy where are you! Jacque? Anybody out there. Come on Brad, say something. JimG? This cat we got named Sally has changed from a outside cat to a desk cat. She, I mean He (changed that too) is trying to help me type. Rosemary has been honored with her 65th birthday and has been granted all the perks that go along with it by the government.

Aug 4, 2003 at 23:28:55	Derek (Dark in Alameda)

Let me give you some advice. Do not ever buy a home that is over 100 years old. About a week ago we found some leaks in the plumbing and being responsible homeowners we called a plumber. As he tried to make repairs the old galvanized pipes began crumbling and we have over the course of this week replaced ALL the water pipes in THIS OLD HOUSE. We were without water for three days and nights. (Put that in your toilet and flush it!!) Now that might have been expected, but friday evening our plumbers decided to change vocations and blew out the electricity to half of the house. We called the electrician who promised to be here monday. Well I'm sitting in the dark writing this epistle (thank heavens for laptops), perhaps he'll be here tomorrow :-(

Aug 4, 2003 at 23:57:12	BillyC (Indiana)

Well guys, just back from Jolly Old England after a trip of 11 days or so. Had to read my e-mail (delete mostly) and had to come here and read and catch up on all you guys ramblings. You're wrong, Dave, you can understand the English now, as long as you pay careful attention and ask them to speak a little slower. We left London this afternoon at 12:30 pm, got to Chicago at 2:30 pm. Left there on our flight back to Cinti at 6:30 pm, at least we left the gate at 6:30 on a 5:40 flight. We took off at 7:35pm, after waiting for the weather somewhere East of Chicago to clear. I got here at 10:29 after a super duper upgrade on a rental car, reserved the smallest one they have, we got a free upgrade to a Ford Explorer. I'm not used to driving big cars, but we made it back home. I have about 100 pictures, now all I have to do is get them transferred to a CD before they get their file names botched up. I got a piece of software that is supposed to bring back my Reno pictures, but first I have to find a boot disk for my computer, I will find out how to do that, and get the new program installed and give it a try. I did not take that memory stick with me on this trip. I will fill you in on the trip after I get some sleep.

Aug 6, 2003 at 07:07:30	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS. I HAD A GREAT LUNCH WITH JACQUE YESTERDAY AT THE COFFEE POT IN MORRO BAY. WE DISCUSSED THE MINI REUNION. A PARK IN MORRO BAY WITH B-B-Q AND COVER FOR AROUND $40 AND POSSIBLY USE OF THE FELLOWSHIP HALL @ HER CHURCH. WE BOTH HAVE CONNECTIONS FOR MOTEL ROOMS THERE THAT WOULD BE VERY REASONABLE. THESE ARE SOME IDEAS. DEREK, I WISH I WAS CLOSER, I WOULD HAVE GOTTEN YOU TEMPORARY WATER AND ELECTRICITY SOMEHOW IN THE SAME DAY. BILLY, I'M GLAD TO HEAR YOU HAD A GOOD TRIP. GET SOME HELP WITH YOUR PICTURES BEFORE YOU LOOSE SOME OF THEM. DAVE, I THOUGHT I WAS WRITING TOO MUCH. ROSEMARY, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY. I'M WAITING FOR THAT GOVERNMENT PERK DAY ALSO. MEDI-CARE, HERE I COME. MORE LATER. LOVE BRAD

Aug 13, 2003 at 01:00:53	derry (lost in the wilderness)

Is there an echo in here ?

Aug 13, 2003 at 21:30:42	BillyC (IN)

I tried to write something last night. In the middle of the thing, the DL called, I answered the phone, and the whole thing was deleted with my internet connection was broken, and I lost all of it. We left Cinti for London on 7/24 a little afternoon, got there at 6:30am the next morning. Went to the Heathrow Marriott for the Taiwanese meeting. We were really early. We went down to London for a bus ride. It was raining. We took a Hop on, Hop off tour around London. Hopped off at Buckingham Palace at 10:45 for the changing of the guard. It was raining, they cancelled the changing of the guard, next one on Sunday. We hopped back on the bus. Hopped off at they Embarkment Pier on the Thames River for a river cruise. It was raining. After the boat ride we went across the street to look for the Sherlock Holmes Pub for lunch. It was raining. After sloshing around for 30 minutes, we finally found it. The fish & chips were good. We went to a Starbucks for a cup of coffee to warm up, as it was cool and raining. Then we hopped back on the Bus and this driver was much more understandable, the DL liked him, and we stayed on for a long ride. It stopped raining. We got off the bus and walked across the bridge to the London Eye, a large ferris wheel. Saw lots of things, had fun. Hopped back on the bus, rode to the underground station for the trip back to the hotel. Day One over. ::

Aug 14, 2003 at 14:45:30	derry

See, there is an echo...

Aug 14, 2003 at 18:38:29	BRAD (VISALIA)

HI CLASSMATES. WE'RE HEADING TO VEGAS FOR OUR FIRST GRAND CHILD WEDDING. OUR OLDEST GRAND SON, ROBERT IS GETTING MARRIED SAT. EVENING. HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE WELL AND HAPPY. LOVE BRAD

Aug 16, 2003 at 09:16:06	GOD (HEAVEN)

HAVE YOU READ MY BEST SELLING BOOK? THERE WILL BE A FINAL EXAM. GOD

Aug 16, 2003 at 21:50:44	Patty (Chanute)

Dave,::So glad that the Photo I sent you went through, and what an awesome place to have put it, as the background to the "Photo Album=Class of '56. It looks so neat there. Hope all is well with all my Classmates. Our weather has been terribly hot here, up to 103, but today just 99 = and I think every bit of it was HUMIDITY!!! Talk to you later.::Love, Patty

Aug 17, 2003 at 21:42:08	David Gilbert (Corcoran, California)

Thanks for your words Patty. As I said in my email, the Corcoran sign is on the intersection of Whitley and the "New" ( 50 years ago ) Central Valley Highway Bi-Pass. Across the street from the sign was my grand parents house from about 1939 to 1951. Thinking of them and their house brought back a lot of memories. There is no sign of a house there now. There is only the end of a private airport. The kids here all started to school last Monday. Seems like the middle of Aug is the wrong time of year for school. The west coast is the only place I've been where school starts in Sept. We moved from Washington state to Maryland and my three kids had fits. They had been robbed out of their summer vacation. The got out of school in June and went back Aug. They still gripe about it. Our sauna bath weather should end in about four weeks

Aug 20, 2003 at 06:40:00	BRAD (VISALIA)

HI CLASSMATES, THANKS TO PATTY AND DAVE FOR THE PICTURE OF THE CORCORAN ENTRANCE SIGN. PATTY, WHEN DID YOU GET THE PICTURE? I WENT BY THERE YESTERDAY AND IT LOOKS THE SAME. I DROVE AROUND TOWN. A LOT OF CHANGES FROM THE 50'S, SOME BETTER, SOME WORSE. IT WAS A YEAR AGO YESTERDAY THAT MOM WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD. BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE BRAD

Aug 20, 2003 at 13:14:44	Patty (Chanute, Ks.)

Hi Brad, ::I was going through one of my Memory Boxes from many-many years ago and there it was. Really can't remember how or when I got it, but it sure brought back loads of memories and I just wanted to share it with all of you. Love, Patty

Aug 21, 2003 at 23:13:14	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

David...I'm very impressed with the new changes...didn't get to look at them all but what I did is great. You are the Master of Web Master's! Seems like we are down to about 5 contributors? Hope it's just because everyone is on Vacation....Come see us in Lovely Avila Beach! Just don't swim too far out! To think I swam way out to a Naval Ship that was anchored off Avila...of course I was only 17 at the time and did it on a dare.. Billy C. Thanks for the Tour of England...seems like only yesterday when I was there. Derek It seems like there is more echo's that comments right now...hope you are well. You too Rosemary! Had Breakfast at the Madonna Inn with Julia & Conrad on 8/11...it's so much fun getting reacquainted with an old friend. John's hip surgery was a success...now he is impatiently waiting for the MD to release him so that he can go fishing...the albacore are here and he is getting cranky!!!! Not too cranky to pick apples and present them to me to make applesauce....27 pt's.!!! I'm going to borrow George's hatchet and chop all the trees in our orchard! bye for now

Aug 21, 2003 at 23:19:37	P.S. Jacque

David.... some schools started here on the 18th of August including Cuesta college and the rest of the school district in the county start next Monday. Cal Poly is the only school that has a September start date. Things have changed in California, at least around here. I just read my note, couple of errors....my fingers don't always do what my brain tells them. jt

Aug 22, 2003 at 21:34:26	BillyC (Indiana)

That was only the first day, Jacque, there is more coming. The DL's ****** brother decided to drop in on us and she dropped him and his son on me. I may have time to finish our trip later. They're really not too bad yet, but I'm afraid they are here for the long haul...it's a long story I'm not prepared to go into. Our London trip, 2nd day, was more of the first day, less rain, more Tower of London, more Tower Bridge, which I always thought was the London Bridge. The most interesting thing I learned was about "Ring Around the Rosey's, Pocket Fuil of Posey's". It came about during the Bubonic Plague in 1455 that killed of about 2/3rd's of London. It was a little thing the kids sang about the plague. More later.

Aug 23, 2003 at 11:16:20	JimG (Tulare)

Goodmorning Corcoran classmates,::::I finally sat down to read the latest comments and thought I had better drop a quick note to say hello again. We were in Pismo a few weeks ago and saw Sid and Betty Grant as they were there for a golf tournament. Betty checked a few possible places out and it all sounded good. We will need to talk to her and whoever else might be checking into locating a place for the Pismo getogether.::::::JimG::

Aug 25, 2003 at 12:44:03	Wayne C (Truckee)

He Friends` time to say a few words to all of you. I have been off line for a few days. My brother Lindon is moving back to Tulare so I will have more chances to get into the area and go to Corcoran more often. I haven't been lthere since my sister's funeral in 1990. Pat and I are still enjoying the good times up here in the Sierras but we will go back to the desert in late SEpt. My neighbor asked me to play in a charity golf at Squaw Valley on MOnday 3 but I know I will loose at least 12 golfball on that course so I will be asking for some charity in return for my lost ones. I will post the returns later. WC

Aug 25, 2003 at 15:57:24	Patty (Chanute, Ks.)

Hi All,::::Just wanted to let you know that I had my first Hard Cry in many-many years!!!! In the mail today I got my "MEDICARE CARD", and it says it is effective Dec.1, 2003 = Which my Birthday isn't even until the 25th for that "Good Ole 65yrs"... Oh Well, I knew it was coming = What A Christmas This Will Be. Love To All, The Ole Lady On The Hill....

Aug 25, 2003 at 17:43:28	Dave (Baton Rouge, LA.)

Patty, my goodness, I would think that someone in the insurance business wouldn't cry over a Medicare card. This is a time to celebrate. If your medical insurance was like mine, you will get the biggest raise of your life in December. Been slow around here. I've had to stay close to the phone for the last two weeks. Jacque said she was going to call. I guess Ace ate the phone. Mistaken it for a orange. No, he thinks oranges are balls. Anyone in the SLO area stop by JT's. She's pushing applesauce. Hey Wayne, I was surprised when I found out Lindon lived in Yuma. Now he can cool off in Tulare. Billy when are you gonna find out if the DL is gonna "SQUAT" I'd like some kind of advance warning. Enough. Dave

Aug 25, 2003 at 18:51:48	Patty (Chanute)

NO NO DAVE,::I already got that raise when I started taking my Social Security out at the age of 62. I was really talking about that age 65 number that had already creeped up so fast. So in fact, that "Good Ole Government" will be taking some of that raise away from me now that I'm going to accept it. ::Talk To Ya Later, Patty

Aug 25, 2003 at 22:30:21	BillyC (INdiana)

Hey Patty, I beat you by two days, I got mine on Saturday, but my birthday is on the 17th. When I was still working, it seemed like the Part B premium was $14.10, now it's in the $50's. Then the last time I was back in my old office, I found out that us guys born in Nov and Dec don't get our age 65 earnings test until 2004 - what a ripoff. Now I'm really mad at my parents for having me in December. Dave, the DL may be forced to squat after this school year. The Cincinnati Public School system is in what Ohio calls Academic Emergency and her school's Foreign Language program may be cut. If not, I've talked her into a couple of more years, since she can get her Social Security Wife's benefits while working at age 65, and her school pension would be a lot higher, plus we get our health insurance for free while she's still working, OH well, We'll see when it happens. Hey, Wayne, I was watching Monday Night Football tonight, they mentioned a coach on the 1959 Cal football team and a third string qb, Joe Kapp, I guess that was your team too, right?

Aug 26, 2003 at 00:03:24	Patty (Chanute)

Hey Billy,::We got to hang in there till 2004 so that we can get that added percentage that we "Well Earned & Deserve!!! And yes,::December 2004 still sounds a LONG way off yet. Patty

Aug 26, 2003 at 05:55:39	BRAD (VISALIA)

HI GANG, I HAVE MY INTERVIEW WITH SS ON THE 4TH OF SEPT. MY BD IS 11/4. ARE YOU TELLING ME THAT MEDICARE COULD BE EFFECTIVE IN NOVEMBER? I HOPE SO. I DO KNOW THAT I WILL HAVE TO WAIT 2 MONTHS AFTER THAT TO BE FULL RETIREMENT AGE. PATTY, I DON'T KNOW IF I WILL CRY OR NOT, BUT I WILL BE HAPPY. YES, WE HAVE ALL EARNED IT. I LOVE ALL OF YOU. BRAD PS 65 WON'T BE THAT BAD

Aug 26, 2003 at 09:33:51	BillyC (Indiana)

Hey Brad, you bought the cookie too, your medicare will be effective 11/01/03, but Full Retirement Age is 01/04 - you too are FRApped.

Aug 27, 2003 at 20:19:15	Wayne C (Truckee)

Its about time the rest of you own up to the old 65. Talk about the big ripoff, my little SS check which I started at 62 is reduced by 60 percent because I chose to be a teacher and have a Cal treaachers retirement plan. I barely get enough to cover Medicare premiums which go up mmore eachyear than the SS goes up so I am going in the hole each year. All I can do is gripe about it. I worked enough to be fully covered by SS but the Feds don't see it that way. Billy, I missed the comment on Monday night football, but Joe Kapp was our QB and took us to the Rose Bowl where Iowa kicked the crap out of us. I am going to a team reunion Sept 6 at Cal. They like to trot us onto the field every 10 years and say "here is our last Rose Bowl team, what's left of them" Boy,I pray another team will go so we can be spared that experience after this next time.I wish you all good health and happiness.WC

Aug 29, 2003 at 16:33:44	JimG (Tulare)

Hi everyone,::::I don't know if any one is watching the World Track Championships . . . There is another White tearing up the track and reminds me of Jerry during his era. However, this is a gal called Kerri White, man can she lift them up and put 'em down. Looks like she will be the next Marian Jones. It must be the name White. We'll I'm not to sure about that as my Mom's maiden name was White. That ought to scare Jerry.::::JimG

Aug 29, 2003 at 18:38:05	BillyC (B'ville. In)

Hi, Wayne, Actually the guys were speaking about a coach that year who is still coaching with one of the two teams playing that night. I can't remember his name, or which team he was coaching, I just noted the mention of Kapp. My wife is in the same position as you, her pension from Ohio will keep her from getting on my SSA record, and severely reduce her benefits if she gets enough QC's to be insured. But she is in a serious fight with her principal to keep her job, he seems to think American teachers are better at teaching Chinese than Chinese teachers. He hired a new Chinese teacher this year who is American, but who hasn't shown up for the first two weeks of school. I think it really is a clash of personalities more than anything else, but it may keep the DL from working much longer. Who Knows? Educational personalities are beyond me.

Aug 29, 2003 at 22:26:53	wayne c (truckee)

Well with the name of White I can answer Jim and Bill C. The coach mentioned as still coaching must have been Mike White who coaches for Kansas City because he is great friends with the Dick Vermeil, the head coach as they worked together at Stanford. Now Jim, the Kellie White who won two gold medals in Paris is the daughter of Willie White who beat Jerry White in the 100 in the state meet of 56. I knew Willie from Cal . He was our top sprinter.That is all the White connections I know. Pat and I did a 6 mile roundtrip hike today up the mountain to a lovely alpine lake where the fish did not bite but Pat painted while I napped. I didn't make any big money playing football but at least I can still walk. Many of my friends who played cannot walk or lift their grandkids. I can do both and I am very happy for it.

Sep 2, 2003 at 07:47:58	BRAD (VISALIA)

GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES. IT'S ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY THAT GOD HAS GIVEN US. JULIA, THANKS FOR SHARING THAT 57 CHEVY SITE. IT IS GREAT. WAYNE, I HAVE GOTTEN A LOT OF MILAGE BRAGGING ABOUT YOU AND JERRY AND YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS. JERRY AND YOU COULD HAVE MADE A LOT OF MONEY HAD YOU BEEN BORN 40 YEARS LATER. YOU WOULD HAVE ,HOWEVER, MISSED BEING WITH ALL OF US. LOVE BRAD

Sep 2, 2003 at 11:30:47	BillyC (Brookville, IN)

I agree, Brad. Most of us got a lot of mileage out of going to school with Wayne and Jerry. Not to mention a few others. Since I was in New Haven in 57, 59,and 62, on football weekends I got to watch all of the New York Giants' games on TV in the dorm. It was always fun watching Lyndon Crow do his thing for the Giants - He was really great, and I let everyone watching with me I went to the same school as he did, along with his little brother. And who can forget Gabriel Terronez, the fighter, who almost made it to World Champ as a welterweight? He was only a year or two behind us. And then there was Grambling U's White Tiger, one of the Gregory boys. For such a small school, we turned out some really noteworthy guys in the sports world, and the whole class of 56.

Sep 2, 2003 at 20:03:39	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hi, I been reading what has been entries about some well known people that came out of Corcoran. One that would of, could of, should of, was in the class ahead of us. Bob Keyes. Bob was Ronald Reagan's right hand man when Reagan was Governor of California. I have heard that if Bob had not passed on; he would have had a Cabinet post in Washington. Maybe? Wayne, with your knowledge of the Whites. How does our old mentor Margaret fit in? ( Jim's Mom ) I love fifty-seven Chevy's. I had a '57 Chevy for over ten years. I drove it to the San Francisco reunion in 1976. We drove in from Mississippi. Checked into the St. Francis Hotel and the valets started fighting over who was going to get the keys. One finally got in. I guess he didn't know what engine I had in it, but I could hear the tires squealing all the way up the circular ramp in the parking garage. Thank You Julia for the '57 link.

Sep 3, 2003 at 18:13:00	BillyC (Brookville, In)

Well, I finally really feel my age creeping up on me. Many times I've seen reports on TV about "Old Codgers" feet slipping off the brakes, and hitting the acceleratior. I now know that it is not silly but reality. Today I was driving up to Muncie to visit the American Model Association's museum there. I was stopping to have lunch when my right foot sort of went to sleep. As I was approaching my parking spot, my foot slipped off the brake and landed on the accelerator. I'm really glad that the spot wasn't close to the restaurent's windows, or I would have ended up inside. I barely grazed a corner of the building and bush. My left front fender is slightly scraped, and the wheel well is sort of mashed, but still drivable. I probably did enough damage to total the car the way it works today. Hey Dave, when GM replaced the 57 Chevy, they shipped the moulds and stuff to Turkey. They were still making new ones there in 1974. It seemed like all the Taxis there were 57 Chevy's.

Sep 4, 2003 at 20:26:30	Patty (Chanute, Ks)

Hey Billy,::Sure hope you had STATE FARM INSURANCE!! Tee-Hee!! But either way, Thank Goodness you were not hurt, we can always fix those autos, but the insured sometimes takes much longer.::That's sometimes a hard way to go out to eat, isn't it? ::Love, Patty

Sep 4, 2003 at 20:56:50	Bob Fletcher ( Napa)

Wayne C.I was surprised to see that your Social Security was effected by your teachers retirement plan. I am also effected by this ripoff. I retired from the federal Gov-- US Navy- But I also had Social Security benefits and like you I started to draw at age 62. I get a kick out of what the feds call it-- Windfall profits-- I did see Edd Harris after our Reno reunion and told him how much he missed . As for me it was a pleasure to see all the class mates after 47 years and I still cant believe I am 65.

Sep 4, 2003 at 22:20:13	BillyC (B'ville, IN)

Hi Patty, My insurance is with USAA, and they took care of me after I phoned them this morning. The estimate is about $1800.00, with a $500.00 deductible. I was kind of shocked, but I guess that's the way things are. Anyway, this is the first claim I've made with them since 1972, actually it is my first accident since 1959 (I dented my MGA's grill, with no damage to the other car). I'm just glad no one was in front of me to get hurt. I think it was God's way of telling me I have enough model airplanes already.

Sep 6, 2003 at 17:49:56	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hi People, We added Sid and Betty's Biography to the member page. I guess I'll put out a letter prodding everyone to get on the stick and bare themselves to the world. Billy, I often think of all the times I have said, "They should have a open season on old men. You can take three a year. Ear tags are 25 cents each. No shooting above the belt." Now I are one. I love Medicare. With both of us 65, our insurance premium is 80% less for better coverage.

Sep 8, 2003 at 22:15:38	BRAD (VISALIA)

HI CLASSMATES, I'M ON MY WAY TO MEDICARE. NOV 1,I WILL BE ABLE TO USE MY CARD. DAVE WHAT SUPLIMENTAL INS DO YOU HAVE? WE ARE LOOKING AT AARP, MAYBE THE "F" PLAN. WILL SOME OF YOU OLD GUYS GIVE ME SOME ADVICE? I'M LIKE YOU BOB, I CAN'T BELIEVE I'LL BE 65 IN NOV. LOVE BRAD

Sep 8, 2003 at 22:25:00	Patty (Chanute, Ks)

Hey Guys,::::Go see your STATE FARM AGENTS for a Medicare Supplement. Their Plan F is a good one.::Darold & I would love to write each one of you in our Agency, but you'd have to move to Kansas!!!!! Love, Patty

Sep 11, 2003 at 21:23:18	Dave (Baton Rouge)

9/11! The date has a whole new meaning. I think if any politician who wants to talk about the terrible job the USA is doing in the Middle East needs to find another job. Enough said, next thing you know I'll be talking religion. These two subjects shouldn't be discussed.::Now why did I start writing here before I wondered into Nonaland? Oh! Nylon and PJ sent me three CD's with !!!67 pictures!!! from the Reno Reunion. I added another page to the 2003 reunion and put on the first five. (62 to go) Melvin, you need to tell me who the lady is talking to Elaine in one of the first pictures.

Sep 18, 2003 at 22:28:24	wcrow (Truckee)

WEll classmates it is time to pack up and head back to Palm Desert. Pat and I hate to leave here so early but we are going to Connecticut to see our son and watch the real Fall colors start to turn. I hope all is well with each of you as we move into the favorite time of the year FALL. That is a good metaphor for all of us at this time of our lives. Look for the beautiful colors in our lives each day. I am still thinking about a bio but can't get it going yet. WC

Sep 19, 2003 at 23:21:23	BillyC (Indiana)

Have a nice trip to Connecticut, Wayne. Hope Isabel does'nt affect you too much. I really was amazed at the colors there in the fall in 1957 my first year with real trees that lost their leaves except for cottonwoods in Corcoran. The girls were nice too.

Sep 20, 2003 at 15:12:48	Jacque (San Luis Obispo)

Billy....what do you mean only cottonwoods loose there leaves in Corcoran? We had 7 large Sycamore trees in the front & down one side of the yard. Being the oldest it was one of my "jobs" to rake the leaves(got 25cents per week-only if I did all my jobs-might have collected the whole amt once!). We had so many leaves by the end of the fall the 3 piles in the lot next door were huge. Infact I use to climb one of the trees higher than the eve's of the roof & jump into the pile....never broke a bone. I remember inviting people over to help me rake leaves....didn't get many responses & no one returned a 2nd time. My father finally bought a "sweeper", looked like a push mower with a basket but it pushed the leaves into the basket. Only problem....it took longer to pick up the leaves than it did to rake! Now I rake avacado leaves! Worst mistake was to plant them close to the house, they loose leaves all year long! John is deer hunting, he should stay home & hunt in the orchard 2 bucks & 5 does are munching the apples! Wayne, I waiting with anticipation to "read" your bio...want to know if you fly fish when you are in the Sierra's. Billy S.. a writer of books and no bio? I'll send a picture & complete mine when you do. Julia, you're good with words..show them how it's done! Barbara, I'll bet you have one already, don't you go to Job's Daughters Nat'l meetings? they must have a directory with a bio in it.

Sep 21, 2003 at 09:30:40	JimG (Tulare)

Jacque,::::We have a street in Tulare that has a spot waiting for you. It is a prestine area with large older homes on it . . . the name of the street is Sycamore and it is lined with the sycamore trees both sides from one end to the other. They could use your experience in showing the residence how to rake all the leaves. Also when Wayne writes his bio I will write mine . . . sounds pretty safe to me! Did enjoy reading Betty and Sid's. They live just about 5 miles away from our home in Tulare. Now I am going to open Nylon and PJ's photos.::::JimG::::

Sep 21, 2003 at 09:46:50	JimG (Tulare)

Dave,::::New Photos look great! Keep 'em coming.::::JimG::::

Sep 21, 2003 at 10:16:08	JimG (Tulare)

Hi again,::::One quick note . . . Took my Grandson to the Corcoran football game last Friday and showed him where I grew up on Wigdal and showed him other houses where we all grew up. By the way if any of you have not seen the football and track facility they built there after we all left you would be quite surprised! Very nice and clean . . . Come to think about it everyone that goes to the next reunion will get to see it!::::JimG::::

Sep 21, 2003 at 23:47:55	BillyC (Indy)

Hi Jacque, You know, I never knew about any trees in Corcoran except the pine trees in the McDaniel's front yard, and the cottonwoods. And we always just piled them up next to the street, and burned them. It must of been because you lived North of Whitley. On Hall we didn't have no sycamores. I didn't even know sycamores were even trees until I got to Cincinnati. We had an Apricot, an Olive, and an Orange tree at our house on Patterson. Of course, we were so poor growing up, that we only lived in rental places, sometimes even a house. I always thought most people lived in rental houses. That's what I told the DL when we first got to the States. I think the first house we bought in Cincinnati was the first one I ever owned. Of course, that was only one of the things I learned after I left Corcoran. Boy, was I really surprised when I learned I was the only Baptist Irishman in New Haven - I didn't even know I was Irish until I got to New Haven, I was accused of being Black Irish. I only learned about meatless Fridays when I joined the Air Force and the mess halls served only fish on Fridays. I really had my eyes opened a lot after I left home for the Air Force.

Sep 25, 2003 at 00:06:46	Julia (San Francisco)

David and Rosemary, you've done a great job with the website!::::::Glad you liked the '57 Chevy. I'll admit to being partial to my 1959 Retractable Ford Hardtop --which I've been driving since the fall of 1958. Everyone loves to go cruising with the top down and rock and roll music blaring on the old,scratchy PhilcoFord radio--especially European visitors of all ages.::::'Twas great to see Jacque -- and glad that John is on the mend.::Cheers!

Sep 25, 2003 at 09:26:53	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Some good news, Got an email from Anna Clark. She Said, "Hank is doing much better than anyone expected and has chosen to return to work. He's on light duty; but when you work for FUSD, you're always on light duty.:) He feels better working and since I can't retire for another couple of years, he decided to wait for me." (FUSD=Fresno Unified School District) Julia you must get stopped a lot by people wanting to know if the car is for sale. That Ford has appreciated more than 100%. I think 100% is the original price with two zeros added to the end. Our last big toy is a 1958 juke box that plays 120 45 rpm records. I'm sure its designed was based on a '57 Chevy.

Sep 28, 2003 at 22:24:08	wcrow (palm desert)

Hi clasmates, Pat and I got back to the desert just in time to go again!! We went upn to /big Bear and attended a great jazz festival with Bill and Robyn Streshly. It brought back memories of the first jazzz group we heard in CUHS. Remember the jazz group started by Toopie {spelling is wrong}. We remember Tony Zuniga, Bill Hamby, Lyle Clark, Jim Hardcastle, Was there anyone else? It was a great time for us. Jackie, I have tried fly fishing but I prefer to catch trout as flies are harder and I don't like the taste.My bio is a work in progress but it will need to be edited to protect my clean image. When I take out all of those pages it is pretty boring. I will create some new story lines. Luv to all of you.

Sep 30, 2003 at 01:01:57	Jacque

Ok Wayne, you got me. My reply is I gave up catching fly's when I learned to "tie" them (not the bug smarty but with hair,hide,feathers etc.). When I first got married, my husband caught a trout after we had been fishing for hours. He cleaned it & found out it was eating small grasshoppers.....sooooo for the next hour I went grasshopper catching (as the devoted wife). That's when I threw the spinning reel away & started learning about fishing with flies. Now don't get smart again, I'm talking about catching fish(trout,steelhead,dorado,salmon) with a fly pole and appropriate fly. Not about flies in clothing or the bug kind. RE: Your Bio. A little spice would be nice for a change...we all look forward to the day we can say WOW! What a life! If not about our own... then someone we've known forever. I've just returned from the Valley, you can see the air! As usual I came home coughing and hacking. I still love the Valley but it doesn't love me.

Oct 3, 2003 at 09:14:04	JimG (Tulare)

Fly Fishing . . . ::::A long time ago when we were camping as a young family we took a trip to Yellowstone . . . and of course you had to try fly fishing because you could not use bait on a regular line. Sooooo we found out that if you put a float on the end of the line with a long leader with a wholly bully (not the song)fly it was a cinch. Everyday we would go to the tackle shop and buy new flys. We were catching 18" and bigger trout and you should see a picture of this horrible look on one of my daughter when she didn't want to touch it to take it off the hook. The only bad thing about this spot was it was a catch and release area. I guess we need Jacque to show us how to catch grasshoppers and go back to regular fishing.::::JimG

Oct 5, 2003 at 08:49:06	BRAD (VISALIA)

DEAR CLASSMATES, FOR THE LAST SEVEN WEEKS, WE HAVE BEEN SPENDING MUCH TIME AT THE HOSPITAL WITH JACK FOSSETT, MY STEP DAD. HE WENT IN WITH A BROKEN ARM WHICH RESULTED FROM A CANCEROUS TUMOR ON HIS UPPER ARM. YESTERDAY, AT THE AGE OF 93, HE WENT TO BE WITH THE LORD. I KNOW SOME OF YOU WILL REMEMBER HIM. I LOST A GREAT FRIEND, MENTOR, ADVISOR, AND DAD. HE HAS BEEN LONESOME SINCE MOM LEFT LAST YEAR. I HOPE ALL OF YOU AND YOURS ARE WELL. LOVE BRAD

Oct 5, 2003 at 13:35:36	Bill Streshly (San Diego)

Hello, Classmates. Robyn and I just got back from watching one of our grandsons play in a freshman football game. Grandparenthood is a marvelous thing, isn't it? Much more fun than raising that first generation. I enjoy reading the messages in our Panthers Guestbook. Stan Florence once remarked that as a group his classmates from Corcoran were the most genuine friends he had ever known. I agree. I'm looking forward to our next get-together.

Oct 5, 2003 at 18:15:55	Patty (Chanute)

Hi All,::Darold & I just returned from our State Farm Convention in Las Vegas. Had a real great time and as always, there are constant changes there. I tried to look up Sue (Ginsburg) Ballen. Checked with Information & called the only Ballen in the phone book and they didn't recognize any one in their family that had been a Sue Ginsburg. So batted zero there.::Brad, our Love and Prayers go out to you and your family on the loss of your Step-Dad. And all you Fishing-People, sure would love to have you come to Chanute and fish in our pond. I'd even furnish all the bait, Flys and all. Love, Patty

Oct 7, 2003 at 18:25:48	wcrow (palm desert)

Brad, I am sorry to hear about Jack Fosset. I remember him as a good church of the Nazarene leader who spent many hours with us little guys on trips to Mooney Grove and other places. He was a good friend to my Mom. Fall is coming to the desert and that means only 95 degrees but at leaast it cools down to 65 at night. Pat and I are off to Connecticut to "go leaf peeping" but really to visit our son Mike and his family. Stay well all of you. WC

Oct 7, 2003 at 22:42:31	Dave (Baton Rouge, LA.)

I sent out forty-one emails to our class members. I had three "return to sender, address unknown". David Folsom, Mike Baker and John Wesley Jones. I'll snail-mail the same letter out to those without email when I get aroundtuit. The way its going, we should get our 10,000th hit on the site in the near future. Sooo..What? I think milestones are more fun a 25 than 65. Peace

Oct 8, 2003 at 00:36:27	BRAD (VISALIA)

THANK YOU PATTY AND WAYNE. THE SERVICE WILL BE 10:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING AT THE TULARE NAZARENE CHURCH. ALL OF YOU ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND. THE GOOD THING IS THAT WE WILL SEE HIM AGAIN. LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO ALL OF YOU, BRAD

Oct 15, 2003 at 08:24:16	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES, I HAVE A VERY SIMPLE WEB SITE (I'M LEARNING) WHERE IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED YOU CAN FIND INFORMATION ON THE CLASS REUNION IN 2056 AND THE FIVE THINGS GOD SAYS EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW. ONE OF THESE DAYS, I WILL HAVE A GOOD WEB SITE WITH ALL THE BELLS AND WHISTLES BUT FOR NOW I'LL HAVE TO DO WITH THE FREE ONE PROVIDED BY AOL. THE ADDRESS IS:http://hometown.aol.com/bgg721/myhomepage/index.html NOW, DON'T LAUGH, I'LL FIX IT UP AS I LEARN HOW. LOVE BRAD

Oct 18, 2003 at 05:44:22	David (Baton Rouge)

There is a new book on the market that could be of interest to some of you. The King of California: J.G. Boswell and the Making of a Secret American Empire by Mark Arax & Rick Wartzman. "both of the LA Times" My brother has read it and say many Corcoran people are mentioned. I'll give it a shot when I've get the guest room and the detached outdoors room finished between New Years and Christmas of some year.

Oct 25, 2003 at 23:37:29	wcrow (palm deseert)

HI Friends, WE are back from a great trip to Connecticut where Mother Nature put on a display of Fall colors that was spectacular. All up thru Conn, Mass, and into Vermont the hills were ablaze with color. It was fun and I recommend the trip to all of you who can only remember some yellow sycamores and cottonwoods. How are the Panthers doing this year in football?

Oct 26, 2003 at 09:31:13	JimG (Tulare)

Wayne,::::You should not have asked about Panther football this year. I have gone to two Corcoran games this year and Yeeow was all you could say. Granite Hills (new Porterville school) and the score was about 60-0. There QB was 6'4" and 250 and fast . . . Went to 2nd game againt CVC (Central Valley Christian) with Lew and Lindon and the score was 21-0 after 2 minutes of play. Lindon fell off his chair backwards (true) the score got worse. It ended up 66-6. The one highlight to that is that Don Gilkey's grandson plays for CVC. He plays fullback and linebacker. Went to CVC game last Friday and the score was 48-0 at halftime. Good team. Oh well maybe next week for the Panthers.::::JimG::

Oct 26, 2003 at 09:50:03	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, DAVE, THANKS FOR THE INFO ON BOSWELL'S BOOK. I HAVE READ TWO LONG ARTICLES FROM THE PAPER WRITTEN ON THEM. MANY OF US PLAYED A PART IN THEIR FAMLIES OR HAD FAMILY WHO DID. WAYNE, I HAVE BEEN THERE. IT IS AWESOME. YOU KNOW YOU HAVE SEEN THE "FALL" WHEN YOU SEE IT THERE. YESTERDAY, BEVERLY AND I SPENT THE DAY IN CORCORAN GOING THROUGH BOXES, CABINETS AND CLOSETS AT MOM AND JACKS HOUSE. ONE THING I FOUND OF INTEREST WAS A PICTURE AND ARTICLE FROM A CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA NEWS PAPER ABOUT MY MOM'S FIFTY YEAR CLASS REUNION. HER CLASS WAS '34. THERE WERE 81 GRADS AND THERE WERE 28 + 18 SPOUSES IN ATTENDANCE. NOT TOO BAD , I WOULD THINK. I, HOWEVER, BELIEVE WE WILL HAVE A FAR GREATER NUMBER BECAUSE WE HAVE INCLUDED CLASSMATES (OF WHICH I AM ONE) TO OUR LIST OF INVITED MEMBERS WHO DID NOT FOR SOME REASOM, MAKE IT TO THE END. NOT MUCH HAS BEEN SAID ABOUT IT RECENTLY, BUT IT IS IN THE MAKING. I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT DAY. I HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE PLANNING TO BE THERE AND ENCOURAGEING OTHERS TO BE THERE AS WELL. I HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE WELL. BY THE WAY, I SETTLED ON THE PLAN "F" FROM BLUE CROSS MAINLY BECAUSE WE ALREADY HAVE A POLICY WITH THEM AND IT WILL BE ANOTHER YEAR BEFORE BEVERLY IS READY FOR A SUPPLIMENTAL POLICY. LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO ALL OF YOU. BRAD

Oct 28, 2003 at 22:29:57	wcrow (palm desert)

Classmates! did you kno wthat Bill Streshly has a home that is in danger in Big BEar Lake, Ca??? I talked to him about it but there is nothing he can do but wait and pray for the fires to end. I have been up there recently and the roads are so narrow and curving that it would be hard to get out in a hurry so you just stay home and watch. Do wew have any other mates in danger of losing homes? WC

Oct 29, 2003 at 05:21:37	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hi, You can get a good look at what's going on with the fires in California by looking at the satellite images at. http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Current/ I would say Barb G is getting more than her share of smoke. The smoke can be seen hundreds of miles out in the Pacific.

Nov 2, 2003 at 16:52:44	Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)

Hi everyone! Wayne at the reuinon you announced a suggested yearly donation of ??? (was it $30 or $10 or what) for the reunion fund to be mailed to Vera? Bill(y) S. I've been thinking about you and your home at Arrowhead...how about a report? Billy C.....where have you been hiding? Actually where have we all been hiding. Now that it's cooled down maybe we can all get back to checking in and maybe some new names will appear as well. Who knows we might even have a few more bio's added before Christmas. That would be amazing!

Nov 2, 2003 at 21:43:56	BillyC (B'ville, IN)

Hey, everyone. How's it going? Jacque, I'm still here, once or twice a day. Just haven't had anything weird to write about. We're back in the slow season at the motel, so I still have a lot of time to myself and my model airplanes. My sons will be home for Turkey day, as the DL and I will be off to Spain, Morocco, and Portugal during her ::Xmas break. She wanted to go to Austria, Yugoslavia, and a few other of those Slavic places, but I told her it was cold enough here. We'll be gone for 19 days beginning the 19th of December, coming back on the 6th of January. We'll close this place down again for the holidays (except for one hunter who starts the 3rd weekend in Nov thru the 3rd weekend in Dec). Hey, Wayne, I'm glad you got to go to CT for the Red and Yellow Leaf time. Except for the snowfall on the day before we left in Dec 57, that was the most unique thing I had the chance to experience at Yale, that any my first college football game by myself. I went down to the ticket office the day of the Yale/Harvard game and bought a ticket on the 45 yard line. The parking lot was a museum place of old, fancy Buicks, Cadillacs, Jaguars, and all sorts of unique cars I had ever seen in one place. They were having one heck of a tail-gate party, too bad they didn't get to see the game. Sometime in the next few weeks, I may get my story told to add to the other Bio's, but I'm not promising to tell all, it would be too embarrassing if the DL ever read it. I just got my old goat letter from SSA, telling me beginning in 02/04 I can earn as much as I want - That'll be the day. I also got my Golden Buckeye card that will give me 20% of on my prescriptions. The cost of my meds per month is over $400.00 per month, of which I pay about $35.00. I will get the 1.2% increase in my Social S

Nov 3, 2003 at 16:50:06	BillyC (B'ville IN)

Ooops, there I go again, too long winded. What didn't appear after it got cut off wasn't important (which means I don't remember what I wrote). Anyway, I write too much, I guess. That's why I don't post more here, Jacque.

Nov 6, 2003 at 23:22:32	Betty Grant (Visalia)

Hello to Everyone::I was catching up on all the latest info. I never thought we would all be writing about our experiences with Social Security. At least no one can lie about their age.::We have scheduled our Coast Mini Reunion for Nov. 1 & 2, 2004. We have reserved a bank of rooms w/hospitality room at the Spyglass in Pismo Beach. Nate will do bar-b-que at the beach park. It will be very very casual. We will follow up with more info. Be sure to reserve the dates. If anyone has any suggestions, please let us know. I'm sure everyone is making plans for Thanksgiving so have a good one.::Betty G

Nov 7, 2003 at 15:16:04	Bill Rose (Columbia, MO)

Betty, My sister, Florence Rose (Odom), class of 55, lives in Nipomo and would be glad to assist you in planning for the Nov 04 mini reunion. Her e-mail is NIOTA1@msn.com. Since she is so close to Pismo, use her.

Nov 7, 2003 at 22:59:58	wcrow (palm desert)

Hey Sid and Betty that is a great choice of dates for us. WE decided to stay at Donner Lake next year thru Oct and enjoy the Fall up in the Sierras. No reason to come down here to the desert untill Nov as the golf courses are still under repair in Oct. It will work out just fine to go the coastal route. Classmates !!! get all of those old brown spots on the head and body checked out. I just got the news of a #2 Melanoma on my bald head and have had big patch removed but must go back on Dec 2 to remove some more around the edges said the doctor. My ears go up 1/4 inch with each time he sews so I may get a full face lift out of this. I had one on my back 8 yeares ago and all is ok so I am not worried much. Happy Holiday Season to all of the classmates and friends from Wayne and Pat Crow.

Nov 9, 2003 at 14:18:33	Barbara Goodrich Weaver (Ventura)

Hi to all:::::Like everyone else, I, too, begin collecting Social Security this year. It must be catching.::::I knew the fire was close, but with so much smoke I wasn't aware just how close. Sandi and I drove by our old house (just 3 miles from our current ones) and saw that the fire had burned to the bottom of "South Mountain", about five miles away. Really glad it stopped when it did.::::Bill, how did your place at Big Bear do? Things seem to happen in threes around here. I had a flood in my side yard (a pipe burst underground). Now my furnace will not stay lighted and I've found that I have a leak under the kitchen sink. Never a dull moment as we all know.::::I'm looking forward to November 1 and 2 next year. Will put in for the days off as soon as possible (my Director is retiring after the first of the year, so will have to wait for a new "boss". (Like everyone else, the meds cost too much without insurance.)::::Still trying to figure out what in my life has been exciting enough to write about, after reading all of you biographies. Someday.................::::Bye, for now.

Nov 12, 2003 at 19:28:21	Dave (of Baton Rouge)

The class is planning a picnic in Pismo the 1st and 2nd of November next year at the Spyglass Motel. If you want to help, contact Betty Grant. You need to keep this in mind if you keep a busy schedule. There is a new page to the site about the picnic in the Events section called 2004. Questions? My email address is 56panthers at cox.net

Nov 16, 2003 at 10:20:19	JimG (Tulare)

Pismo,::::Sounds like a great time on the horizon. Sid, Betty . . . good choice! Looking forward to get together. Also to any Cal alumni can you believe 729 yards of offense in ONE game.::Wow! ::::JimG::

Nov 17, 2003 at 23:04:04	wcrow (paalm desert)

Hey Jim and anyone who cares. The Cal team got over 700 yards of offense and erased the record of 620 yards held by the Cal team of 1958 against Utah!! Bill and I were players on that Cal team so another of our records goes into history. I didn't know it was still a record. I think Bill and I still hold the Sigma Chi Frosh record for chug-a-lug beer contest but I can't remember how many. I know I used to make money on side bets about how fast Bill could down a full beermug. WE were awesome! Have a good Holiday Season everyone. WC

Nov 20, 2003 at 17:35:04	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Mañana la carta siguiente saldrá a los 54 compañeros de clase sin correo electrónico. Its been over 6 months since the Reno reunion and its way past time to inform the::classmates that couldn't make it; about what a great time we had. Also, we want to thank::Vera and Marie for the job they did. Also Wayne for his guidance. :: We have lots of pictures on the site. If you don't recognize someone; just remember::everyone looks just like they did in Kindergarten. Except most have lost weight since::school.:: We had a number of good friends from other classes there. We had some classmate we::hadn't seen for years. Good reunion and as usual never enough time to just sit and talk.:: It was decided at the reunion that everyone should write a short biography. The "Bio" will::be given a page on the class site with a link from the members name on the member::page. We don't have a set format and the "Bio" can be changed at your request. There are::a number of examples already on the members page.:: It was decided that the next reunion, 2006 the 50th, will be Visalia. Brad and Jacque are::Co-Chairmen.:: A picnic along the central coast is being planned by Sid and Betty Grant. A block of::rooms have been reserved at the Spyglass Motel in Pismo for November 1 & 2 of 2004.::We will have one of Nat Marshall's famous Bar-B-Q picnic's in a park nearby. Reservation::can be made at the motel by calling 1 800 824-2612.

Nov 20, 2003 at 17:38:24	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Continued Members I Think Attended the Reno Reunion:::Frank and Jane Avitia, Roy and Barbara Beach, Sue Ginsburg Ballen, Oscar and Marie::Martinez Banales, Bill Connally, Wayne and Pat Crow, Bob and Shirley Alexander::Dunehew, Jewel Perry Edmonds, Robert Fletcher, Joan Terry Florence, David and::Rosemary Oldham Gilbert, Bev and Brad Gilton, Jim and Arlene Gonsalves, Sid and Betty::Archibald Grant, Melvin and Elaine Jones, Nat and Georgia Marshall, Dorothy McDonald,::Tom and Virginia Nevarez, Bill and Sandy Niell, James and Georgia Ordonez, Derek and::Marcia Rea, Elinore Taub Ross, Emilio Rodriguez, Gene and Elvira Ramairz Ruiz, Nylon::and TJ Scott, Gene and Sharon Sills, Ann Parraz Silva, Bill and Robyn Streshly, Johnelle::and Jacqueline Polzin Thomson, Charlie and Becky Toledo, Barbara Goodrich Weaver,::Konrad and Julia Hirsch Wedekind, Jerry and Dolores White.::Friends from other Classes I Think Attended the Reno Reunion:::Bruce Flaherty, Patsy and Wayne Shannon, Bruce and Carolyn Gilbert Holmes, Billie::Lemay, Albert and Betty Zuniga, Don and Moonyeen Gilkey, James and Nancy Riley,::Wayne and Pat Shannon, Betty Lemay, Bill and Delores Lemay and Leonard Thigpin.::Keep in Touch::David and Rosemary Gilbert::www.corcoran1956.com::

Nov 24, 2003 at 06:23:53	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES, THIS WEEK IS THANKSGIVING. WE ALL HAVE SO MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR. THE PERSON WHO HAS A ROOF OVER THEIR HEAD AND A MEAL TO EAT EACH DAY IS AMONG THE TOP 20% IN THE NATION. 80% IN THE WORLD DON'T HAVE THAT. I KNOW ALL OF US HAVE MORE THAN THE BARE NECESSITIES. THEREFORE, WE HAVE MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR. I PRAY THAT YOU WILL HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING AMD RECOGNIZE THE FAVOR WE ENJOY. LOVE BRAD

Nov 26, 2003 at 19:46:12	Barbara (Ventura)

Just a quick note to wish all of you a Happy Turkey Day. Yes, Brad, we should all be thankful that we are as blessed as we are. Hope to see all of you in Pismo in November 2004.

Nov 30, 2003 at 10:54:48	Dave & Rosemary (Tampa)

We have spent a good Thanksgiving with our family in Florida. Watched the LSU and Florida games. Poor LSU doesn't know what team they play next until Saturday. The team they are playing knows who they are playing Saturday. Plan on going to the flea market in Webster, FL. tomorrow and fly home Tuesday

Nov 30, 2003 at 11:00:24	Dave & Rosemary (Tampa)

I mean, They don't know who they are playing next Saturday until Tuesday.

Nov 30, 2003 at 11:24:14	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

Enjoyed a nice weekend right here in Columbia. Watched Missouri defeat Iowa State and now we are also waiting for our "Bowl Assignment". Right now it looks like it might be Arkansas in the Independence Bowl at Shreveport, LA.::Hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving Day.

Nov 30, 2003 at 22:43:35	w crow (palm desert)

High Classmates, Pat and I are thankful to be home safely after a week in Hawaii for what was to be a get together with son Kevin and family. Since the WUSA , women's soccer league, has folded and Kevin will be out of a job in Dec he decided he couldn't come along. WE understood but had our tickets and place already arranged so we just had to go. It was beautiful as always and relaxing but we missed the grandkids and the beach fun. WE are staying home now to spend the rest of the holidays here in the desert. Happy holidays to all of you. WC

Nov 30, 2003 at 23:27:32	BillyC (Indiana/Ohio)

Hi Everyone. Both of our sons came home to spend the holidays with us, so we had a great Turkey day. This year my Buckeye's came up a little short this year, but the Bengals really came through today, when I had given up on them. The DL and I will be going on our annual trip to somewhere over there during her Xmas break - Spain, Morocco, and Portugal, even after her latest fight with her principal. I don't know if she'll make it through this year, but she says she will stay on to give him trouble next year. We'll have to see about that. Tomorrow Medicare begins. I'm really glad, thinking of the alternative.

Dec 1, 2003 at 09:46:06	JimG (Tulare)

Hello classmates,::::All I want to know is where are all the California fans! All we knew back then was USC, UCLA, Cal, Stanford . . . Poor Stanford was clobbered by ND but USC came through. Who knows maybe LSU will play USC. Can you imagine that. It won't happen but it would spike up some fun with Dave/Rosemary. ::::JimG::::

Dec 2, 2003 at 17:15:00	Derek (Alameda)

Friends... I've been remiss in writing for sometime now, but it's been a few bad months. My wife of 38 years passed away this past Saturday. I'm so happy we got to meet/re-meet all of you who were at Reno. I guess I won't be seeing you again, but I'll keep you and the memories of you deep in my heart. Marci was looking forward, maybe more than me, to the Pismo excursion... I'll continue to monitor this site and keep up with your goings on. I love you all...Derek

Dec 2, 2003 at 21:14:44	BRAD (VISALIA)

DEREK, I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MARCY. WHAT HAPPENED? THIS DOESN'T SEEM POSSIBLE. YOU WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS. PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH. LOVE BRAD

Dec 3, 2003 at 19:40:20	Dave & Rosemary (Baton Rouge)

Hi Derek, Words can't express how sorry we are to hear about your loss. We feel so fortunate that we had a chance to meet and visit with Marci. She was such a delight and made us feel so comfortable with her. We can only imagine how lost you must be. We would love to hear from you and will keep you in our prayers. All your old Corcoran classmates expect to see you in Pismo next November. All of our love, Rosemary and Dave

Dec 4, 2003 at 05:35:41	Derek (Alameda)

Brad, Dave, Rosemary... All my friends here. Marci's death was a sudden and totally unexpected event, but she passed doing what she loved most...SHOPPING...She passed quickly with no discomfort, thank heaven!! I'm sorry if my comments in my previous message led you to think I didn't want to see you again. That is far from the truth... I just don't know if I'll be able to attend future functions. Again, I'm so happy we got together at Reno. This whole re-discovering of my childhood friends has been a most joyous experience for me, I surely do not want to lose you now... Derry::::

Dec 4, 2003 at 17:30:41	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Thanks to Sid and Betty, we have a new page on the site. The 1986 reunion. There are pictures and names. I'm not sure if I have the names of the attendees correct. Tell me If I'm wrong. I'm reading the book about JG Boswell and Corcoran. So far it is interesting.

Dec 5, 2003 at 15:07:16	Jacque (SLO)

David...Interesting is putting it mildly. I lived almost across the street from WW Boswell & Kate (they lived @ the corner of Estes & Hanna). Billy jr live on the other side of Bob Staley (2 houses from mine) and kicked the door down late at night at least once a week. In the mid 40's,J.G.II came home from college during the holidays and everyone in the neighborhood knew when the whole family was there. I am reading the book too. I thought I'd get to read more with John in the hospital but that was a pipe dream. Derek (Derry) reminded me that I must admit that the Boyz WON the bio contest..... I didn't realize that the girls hate to admit so much time has passed since they left High School. So for the record, I lost the challenge THE BOYZ WON!!!!!!!

Dec 7, 2003 at 11:54:10	JimG (Tulare)

Dave, Rosemary::::Can you believe that. LSU won Big, USC won big and . . . Oklahoma lost really Big. I guess my little note could and should happen that LSU and USC should be at the Sugar Bowl for No. 1 game. I guess we'll have to be some cotton stalks against some crawfish. We'll see what politics comes into play in the real football world.::::JimG::

Dec 7, 2003 at 17:36:32	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Sorry USC! Maybe next year.

Dec 7, 2003 at 17:51:07	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

You guys should try playing in the "REAL" league...THE BIG TWELVE.

Dec 7, 2003 at 20:21:43	BillyC (In/oh)

Big 12? Or is it big 2, little 10. I don't know. Something like the Big 10, which is really 11. But does it really matter, with a blue field in Boise?

Dec 7, 2003 at 21:00:44	JimG (Tulare)

Dave,::::What do you mean next year . . . I didn't spell bet correctly so you know it is going to be tough to win those crawfish.::::JimG

Dec 8, 2003 at 08:24:45	JimG (Tulare)

What!::::How can the No. 1 team not play for the championship! Oh well like Dave said maybe next year!::::JimG

Dec 8, 2003 at 19:45:40	Dave (BR, LA.)

What a bunch of cry babies. Jim, I saw the USC coach saying the same thing and I was embarrassed by what he was saying. You would think USC never signed onto this process. I thought they put this whole thing together so the two best teams played for the championship and not the two most popular teams. USC was the No 1 popular team in the nation, but because they played a easy schedule they were No 3 on the list of best rated teams. USC lost it last Saturday because Notre Dame lost and Hawaii lost. If you under stand all that tell me why tickets are selling for $1000 a seat here and no telling how much in Pasadena. Pretty smart these people. Hey, What if USC played in the Rose Bowl and LSU played in the Suger Bowl. The money will flow and thats what its all about. I had tickets to the last game SC played here. They were ranked No 1 in the nation (popular rank). LSU was leading by 10 going into the 4th quarter when they gave Charles White the ball on every play for the rest of the game. SC won by 4. We have cotton stalks and crawdads here so that wouldn't be much of a bet. What is really good here is Catfish and Boiled Shrimp.

Dec 8, 2003 at 20:52:20	wcrow (palm desert)

Will the world ever forgive Cal for beating USC, the no.1 team in the nation,? It really should be USC and LSU for the title.

Dec 9, 2003 at 08:29:32	JimG (Tulare)

Wayne::::Amen! Cal was the culprit. I know Lindon was at the game to be honored with other alumni players at half time or before the game. Do you know what it was about? Didn't show it on TV. Dave . . . we could have bet on some beef or oranges or something.::::JimG::

Dec 10, 2003 at 19:51:06	Bill Rose (Columbia MO)

Like I said before, take the human element out and the computers will select the best team as they know the toughest league, THE BIG TWELVE. How many teams from the PAC 10 going to bowl games compared to the number from the BIG 12. SC better worry about getting past Michigan.

Dec 13, 2003 at 20:07:15	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hi, I just got a email from Patty that included three pictures. It is cold there and they have had six to eight inches of snow. I put the pictures on the family page. I finished reading the JG Boswell book a few days ago. A lot of people we know are mentioned. Should be required reading for the class. I have good, bad and indifferent feelings about the book and would have a heck of a time explaining my feelings.

Dec 15, 2003 at 20:39:18	Betty Grant (Visalia)

We have been away for awhile and just getting back to the computer. ::Derek, so sorry to hear about Marci. She was a very nice lady that was very interesting to talk to and we enjoyed her very much. We were all very lucky to get to meet her. You should never put off things you want to do, you never know. Keep in touch. Our prayer and thoughts are with you. We will have to work out a plan, we want to see you again.::Hope everyone has Nov 1st and 2nd on their calendar for 2004, the mini reunion will be very beach casual.::We wish eveyrone a Very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.::::::

Dec 16, 2003 at 08:48:45	BRAD (VISALIA)

GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, SUNDAY MORNING I TOOK BEVERLY TO MEET GORDON AT THE COFFEE POT IN MORRO BAY. THE TWO OF THEM GOT ALONG REAL WELL. SHE WAS IMPRESSED. JACQUE, SORRY WE DIDN'T CALL YOU. IT WAS AN IMPROMPTU THING. JIM G, WE WENT THROUGH KAWEAH DRIVE LAST NIGHT AND I SEE THE PARTY IS OVER, OR IS IT JUST TOO EARLY? TALKED TO CARL FUGATE LAST WEEK. HE LIVES NEAR SACRAMENTO. HE SAID HE LOGS ON TO THIS WEB SITE. HE HAD NOTHING BUT PRAISE. ALL FOR NOW. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. LOVE BRAD

Dec 16, 2003 at 09:09:34	JimG (Tulare)

Brad you are right . . . the Candy Lane Christmas decorations as a street group stopped 2 years ago. There are a few homes still decorating, we have some lights that take me a half a day to put up (used to take me two weeks before) of course I had many displays and 25,000 or so lights in my yard at one time. I think everyone got worn out with all the activities and traffic. I did give my displays to my daughter's family in Visalia at their new home. Its located at West and Whitendale in the Spano subdivision. We just set it up last Saturday . . . Looks great especially in THEIR yard. Drive by!::::JimG::

Dec 16, 2003 at 09:15:33	JimG (Tulare)

Dave you must have darkened the gray background on the home screen, the yellow stands out much better. Either that or my computer is finally showing it better OR MAYBE my eyes are working better this morning. Looks good!::::JimG::

Dec 16, 2003 at 13:01:12	Dave (BR, LA.)

¿Hey Jim?, Are you talking about the background made up of a bunch of images of the "GOLD" '56 Harvester on the home page?? I think maybe you should get Arlene to help you. Its unusual for a woman to be color blind. I don't know where I used a gray background.

Dec 17, 2003 at 09:20:00	JimG (Tulare)

Dave,::::OK, Ok maybe I should have said Light Blue background with Gold Lettering . . . ::::JimG

Dec 17, 2003 at 22:11:36	Dave (BR. LA.)

OK, I have just revised the home page. The lettering is blue and I have made the images to the 1956 annual a brighter gold. Jim, If it doesn't look blue and gold to you, try adjusting your screen. Thank you all for the comments on the site and all the help. We have had over 10,000 hits and it is a success. I did a search for Corcoran High School and the class site came up first. Mike the Tiger Loves Sooners.

Dec 18, 2003 at 09:08:07	BillyC (In/Oh)

Well, Guys and girls, we off on our annual Xmas Xcursion - Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. I've never seen these places up close and personal before. I hope it's not too cold in any of these places. It is cold enough here right now, on One to Two inches of snow on the grounf. I'll let you know if there is anything interesting to see.

Dec 19, 2003 at 10:04:47	Carolyn Sue Pierce Dickard (Fayetteville, AR)

Hello Everyon! Wishing everyone a Blessed Christmas!::What fun to read the messages!

Dec 19, 2003 at 15:21:13	Patty (Chanute, Ks)

Just Wishing All Of You Peace And Lots Of Happiness Throughout The Holiday Seasons And For The Coming Of The New Year Of 2004. Christmas Has Always Been A Special Day In Our House, Along With All Our Kids & Pets Being Together, I "Unfortunally" Turn Another Year Older On Christmas Day. Wish There Was Some Way To Stop That Part Of It Though!!!! Hope All Of You Will Be Blessed This Coming Year.::Lots Of Love, Patty & Darold::::

Dec 20, 2003 at 09:28:32	JimG (Tulare)

Xmas B'day . . . Merry Christmas Patty and have a Happy Birthday. We have a lot of Birthdays around Christmas in our household. Dec. 5, Dec. 20, Dec. 23. ::::JimG::

Dec 20, 2003 at 09:32:52	JimG (Tulare)

By the way Merry Christmas to all of OUR classmates . . . of course I'm including Arlene the adopted classmate when I say our classmates! ::::Jim and Arlene::

Dec 20, 2003 at 15:42:53	BRAD (VISALIA)

HELLO CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, WISHING ALL A FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS AS WE REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. GOOD TO SEE YOU ON LINE CAROLYN. IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME. I HOPE EVERYONE IS WELL. GOD BLESS, LOVE BRAD

Dec 20, 2003 at 19:46:29	Patty (Chanute, Ks.)

Jim, Thank You for my Birthday Greeting and what a coincidence of what we have in common. As well as our Graduating Year, we too have many December Birthdays, on almost the same days. Dec.4: Our middle son, Dec. 20: Our oldest son & of course mine on Dec.25th. Happy Birthday to the rest of your Family. Patty

Dec 21, 2003 at 09:44:29	Dave (Baton Rouge)

December birthdays: Mine is the 15th, our oldest boy is the 20th and youngest boy is the 26th. My sisters is the 16th! Rosemary's sister and dad are the 10th! Her mothers is the 13th!! Also, our son-in-law has a 29th birthday!! Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to everyone. Rosemary and David

Dec 21, 2003 at 11:17:54	Bill Rose (Columbia, MO)

Talk about December birthdays, My first three sons were born in December; 12/16/59; 12/15/60; 12/18/61. My 4th son was two weeks premature and born on 11/30/62. Now that's a lot of gifts in the month of December.::::Anyway......MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY CLASSMATES AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Dec 24, 2003 at 18:39:57	Barbara Goodrich Weaver (Ventura)

A very Happy Birthday to Patty and all of the other December celebrants. I, too, belong to that group, as I became a truly official senior citizen yesterday, and await my first social security check.::::I didn't realize that we had so many born in December. Guess that gives us move to be thankful about at Christmas time.::::I'm going to make my reservations for Pismo this next week. I look forward to seeing everyone again (plus those we missed in Reno).::::A very happy holiday season to the Class of '56 (and this includes all of the "adopted" sisters/brothers). We're all one big happy family. Best wishes for a very happy new year.

Dec 25, 2003 at 09:59:34	BRAD (VISALIA)

GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS. IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY. WE ARE AT MY DAUGHTER VICCI'S HOUSE IN ADALANTO. I HEAR THE KIDS GETTING UP. SOON WE WILL BE OPENING GIFTS AND HAVING A GREAT TIME. I HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE WELL. DEREK, I KNOW THIS WILL BE HARD FOR YOU. OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE TO ALL. BRAD P.S., HERE THEY COME. BG

Dec 25, 2003 at 11:02:31	JimG (Tulare)

Brad,::::I finally found out where Tunica, Mississippi was from Dave and Rosemary and now you come up with being in Adalanto . . . I guess you will have to tell me where that is. Merry Christmas to your family.::::JimG::::

Dec 25, 2003 at 22:28:29	Ellie (No. Ft. Myers, Fl.)

Wishing all of you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!:::: Ellie is now online. And you thought it wouldn't happen.

Dec 26, 2003 at 02:25:58	Derek (Alameda)

Ellie!!!! Wow, I never thought you'd get online. I'm so happy to hear from you...I was so happy to see you at Reno...Please keep in touch...Derek

Dec 27, 2003 at 10:01:19	Ellie (No. Ft. Myers, Fl.)

Good morning all you lovely people! I must say this is true freedome to be joining you like this. I love it, just to be in touch with you. Today is a beautiful day in southern Fl. The sun is very bright and around 65 degrees going to 75.::::Thank you Derek for your kind message.::And to Jacque, well, it's the beginning of somthing big- Big!::David, it jut occured to me that you might want short messages at this site. Let me know what the rules are.::::My daughter is here from Toronto and I hear the bus leaving so gotta get a move on. Shopping. Looking forward to November 04 and seeing you all. Ellie

Dec 27, 2003 at 10:51:48	BRAD (VISALIA)

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS AND CLASSMATES. JIM, ADALANTO IS NEAR VICTORVILLE, CA. NEAR THE OLD GEORGE AF BASE. THE BASE IS NOW OPERATED AS A COMMERCIAL AIRPORT BY THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE. MY SON IN LAW, WES, WORKS THERE AS AN ELECTRICITION. WE CAME HOME YESTERDAY OVER THE SNOW COVERED TEHACHAPI MOUNTIANS. ELLIE, CONGRATULATIONS. YOU MADE IT. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU. LOVE BRAD

Dec 27, 2003 at 13:59:17	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Hi Ellie, The rules / guideline are on the guestbook page. ( The page preceding this one. ) I need your email address. Email me @ 56panthers at cox.net ( substitute @ for at to keep the spammers away ) Then I'll email you back on how to get everyone's email address, address and phone number. Glad you can make it.

Dec 27, 2003 at 17:24:08	Dave (BR, LA)

Ok, we have Ellie's e-mail address on the list.

Dec 27, 2003 at 20:11:11	Dave Again (Baton Rouge)

Can't get my act together today. Jacque sent me a couple of pictures of the "famous" Bob the Cat. I have added them to the site on the cat page off the guest book.

Dec 29, 2003 at 09:16:39	JimG (Tulare)

Ellie,::::Glad to hear from you and have a Happy New Year!::::JimG::

Dec 29, 2003 at 17:32:37	Dave (Baton Rouge)

Janice McDonald Rempel name was added to the "In Memory of" list. She passed away this::month leaving a husband, three children and seven grandchildren.

Dec 31, 2003 at 20:11:36	BRAD (VISALIA)

HI CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, \|\|\|\|\| HAPPY NEW YEAR \|\|\|\|\|. I'M HOPING THAT NEXT YEAR WILL BE OUR BEST EVER. LOVE BRAD