Jan 1, 2008 at 23:55:40 Barbara (Ventura)
I hope all of you had a very happy new year. May 2008 be even better. A very HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of our classmates, where ever you may be. See you in September at Pismo.
 
Jan 2, 2008 at 15:37:01 Jacqueline (SLO)
Love the "creators" of the Sunday Drive piece...think I've met them more than once in the last 69+ years. Friday John & I join the 50 yr group...there have been a few times when I almost served him ground glass with his meals, so far he has survived. This year has quite a few milestones for the Thomson's, 50 yrs in January, John turns 70 in Febuary, I will be 70 at the end of June and our oldest Julie will be 50 on November 3. We've decided to have a fiesta in the early fall when the weather is the best and celebrate all of the above plus a few more. Today we are getting ready for the storm that we are SUPPOSE to get tomorrow. It is predicted to bring 4+ inches of rain and last until next Tuesday...I won't believe it until it's filled the rain gauge. Happy New Year to all...........jt
 
Jan 2, 2008 at 17:14:15 wcrow (Lincoln / Truckee)
Happy New Year to all of you good friends. I just returned from Donner where the next storm is due tomorrow and may bring 5 feet of new snow!! That is good news. I gave my 3 grandsons 8,11,14 snow boarding lessons for Christmas and they really took to it. I was cruising down the hill and moved left to avoid a fast skier when I hit the soft snow and crossed the tips of my skis. Well, I went head first down into the soft snow, with helmet, flipped over,lost both skiis. Two boys stopped and asked 'are you ok man". I said let me just check all the parts and I will let you know. I put on the skis and made it down to the lodge for a medicinal shot of whiskey and then took some more runs. I just have to ski until next year when the price drops to $5 for 70 yr. old geezers. I am back here in Lincoln and will start my move to my new house. I have all of Jan to move a mile away. I really should carry some of the things over just to get off some weight that Santa brought to me. Well, I hope all is well with our gang. I am planning a trip to Central America in June with the adventure travel group that I like. Route of the Maya is the trip name. Love to all wc
 
Jan 2, 2008 at 21:21:47 David (Baton Rouge)
Need to see if there is any football on tonight. Don't think I can go to sleep if there's not. Anyway, I recorded the 7th rank team beating the 14th and should be able to sleep through it again. This morning they were declaring the 7th ranked team the greatest... Wish they had enough greatness to play this years lowly 2nd rank team next season.
 
Jan 3, 2008 at 12:25:54 Betty G (Visalia)
Good Morning,::Hope everyone enjoyed their hoildays.::We went on a cruise in November for our sons 50th birthday.::70 seems to be the magic number. We are striving for that goal, one day at a time.::We spent a week in Las Vegas in December. We attended the National Finals Rodeo for the first time. Sid was a team roper a few years ago. He lost a thumb and finally decided to call it quits. ::Sid's sister, Betty Grant Ransom, did write a book. It was her life story. Their life in Oklahoma and their move to Corcoran. She collected material for ever, with the thought in the back of her mind to write a book. She joined a Writing Club a few years ago. Her book was published two years ago. CHILDREN OF THE DUST, it was published by Texas Tech University. It can be purchased at Borders Book Store. She has won awards, done many book signings, speaks at many functions and enjoys all the opportunities it has brought to her. All of this she accomplished in her mid-70's. ::So all who are turning 70 soon, just do what you have always wanted to do, it is never to late.::::Happy New Year to all,::Betty G
 
Jan 3, 2008 at 17:00:41 ellie (ffffrozen FFFFFl.)
I'm telling you it's bloody cold here!!!!! Even for this Canuck. I should have saved a parka and a touque. It set records here last nite and we had to cover the tomatoes and flowers. Well, we're 6 weeks after knee replacement and we're still speaking. Amazing! Don't do it I warn you. I guess if he hadn't had Neuropathy it would have been a walk---. But it ain't over yet. We're trying the Cleveland Clinic in Naples. We had a quiet holiday season. CouldnAnd't do much. We have to stay close to home for awhile. Good luck to you in your new digs Wayne. And David, You're getting way out of control but you sound great. Just buzzing off to fabulous places. Happy New Year everyone!
 
Jan 3, 2008 at 18:21:49 Betty G (Visalia)
Correction, Sid's sister, the author of the book is Betty Grant Henshaw. I gave the first name of her husband. David just corrected me. Like I told him, my first mistake this year.::::Thanks::Betty G
 
Jan 10, 2008 at 16:03:26 Henry Spencer (Nokesville)
Wow! Hard to believe that it's been a whole week with no comments on the air. David: congratulations on the big 70. Also, looks like the pundits should listen to the old timers-- you said that LSU would be a winner "especially since they played a more difficult schedule than OSU". With age comes great wisdom (in some cases). How's the garage doing - in the rain? Come on guys- how about some chatter. I notice that there are a lot of e-mail addresses of the old crew, but only a few even get on the air. It sure would be nice to hear from some of the others not usually heard .::::Ellie: We'll be heading south in the middle of March for a cruise with the grandchildren and may be able to stop by for an hour or two to see you and the other half. Will let you know more later. ::::see you'all soon.. Hank
 
Jan 11, 2008 at 10:53:53 JimG (Tulare)
Hank . . . I just figured when Betty spoke everybody listened . . . Isn't that right Sid! Also I totally agree with Iacocca's feelings. Wonder where we would be if he had run for president. Hank it sounds like you and the family are going to have a great time.
 
Jan 11, 2008 at 11:04:46 Carolyn Pierce Dickard (Fayetteville, AR)
Hello Everyone::Some of you may remember my brother,Joe. He and his wife::celebrated their 50th anniversary also. Bobby Springer,::who lives in Kansas, and his wife came down to help us ::celebrate. Thought some of you all might remember Joe and ::Bobby. Sure enjoy reading about everyone!
 
Jan 11, 2008 at 13:41:46 wcrow (lincoln/truckee)
Hey there Carolyn Pierce, yes I remember you and your brother. Welcome to the class site. Say hello to bobby Springer and any other classmate you are in touch with. Why not make a trip out here for the next get together in Pismo? we still know how to have some fun. After 12' of snow has fallen up in the mountains and 6' at the ski runs I am off on Monday to test fate again. Soon to be 70, on Cinco de Mayo, which the whole country now celebrates, I feel good to be doing these things which some say are just for younguns. Happy trails to all of you. wc
 
Jan 12, 2008 at 22:00:45 Jim Gonsalves (Tulare)
Welcome Carolyn . . . Yes we remember both Bobby and Joe. As a matter of fact I sure would like to see everyone at Pisno also. Bob and I use to live on the same block on Wigdal St. in Corcoran. We use to play on the same little league team and always played lots of catch and hitting fly balls. I would like to have his phone number and address if possible. JimG

Jan 17, 2008 at 12:00:53 Betty (Visalia)
Good Morning All,::A very foggy day in Visalia, this I do not like. Expecting sun later according to the weather man and he is never wrong, you know.::We had a great meeting on Monday evening at Brad & Beverly's. Firmed up the class reunion info., you will be receiving soon. Jim & Arlene, David Gilbert, vacationing in our area, Barbara Goodrich, Tom & Shirley, Sid & myself. We also had guests, Louie & Charlene Florence. After the meeting we went to dinner and Dorothy McDonald joined us there. It was good to see everyone.::Tom & Shirley has done a great job putting the reunion plans together for us. So get out your doninoes, pratice your pool shots and dust off your golf clubs and get ready for Sept 14, 15 & 16.::Carolyn, so good to hear from you and we do remember Bob Springer, Sid also played baseball with him. He is in the infamous baseball picture that Roy Beach brought to the reunion a few yrs ago. We hope everyone can join us this for this reunion. Tell Ann we would also like to see her again.::::Betty::
 
Jan 21, 2008 at 08:26:50 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, GOOD TO SEE YOU HAVE JOINED US CAROLYN. WELCOME HOME. AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE, GOD PUT US ALL TOGETHER FOR A PURPOSE AND THAT IS SO WE COULD SUPPORT EACH OTHER ON OUR JOURNEY TO HEAVEN. THAT IS OUR DESTINATION, ISN'T IT? IF ANYONE IS NOT RECONCILED WITH GOD, BETTER TO DO IT NOW WHILE WE HAVE A CHOICE TO ASK FORGIVENESS RATHER THAN TO WAIT UNTIL WE GO TO MEET HIM AND HAVE NO OPTIONS. FROM 70, LIFE IS SHORT AT BEST. I WANT TO SEE ALL OF YOU AT OUR 100 YEAR REUNION, AS WELL AS THE ONES IN BETWEEN. LOVE AND ALL GOD'S BLESSINGS, BRAD
 
Jan 21, 2008 at 12:00:06 JimG (Tulare)
Hello everyone,::::I talked to Bob Springer yesterday about good old baseball times . . . After he graduated from Corcoran he joined the Air Force and made it a career. He is retired and lives in Kansas now. He said he has been married 42 years and heading for more. Has 2 grandchildren high school age and he has a job just keeping up with their sports. It was a short chat and we will talk again when we have a chance. He did say he stayed at Pismo in 04 and then drove through Corcoran on that trip.::
 
Jan 21, 2008 at 12:03:50 Jim (Tulare)
Small correction . . . Bob said they have 2 boys and 4 grandchildren. You know how that goes. jg::::::
 
Jan 21, 2008 at 18:40:23 David (Baton Rouge)
Hi, This morning I got a phones call from Carolyn Dickard requesting I delete Bob Springer's address from the forum. I’ve copied the address for anyone that request it and deleted her item. Also I'm in Taft and have the car pointed toward Las Vegas. Shirley Gibson Dunehew has put together a schedule for the up-coming reunion and I will get it on the web soon after I get home. Shirley has put together a real winner. See ya come September. David
 
Jan 23, 2008 at 00:13:54 wcrow (Lincoln)
Well, I finally finished the move into my new and final house. I can now unpack boxes and get rid of unnecessary items that have been packed and carried around for just too long a time. I have to do this as this home is smaller and I must get used to less is better. Just in time to help out a son and daughter in law. The DL is starting a business of pet grooming via travelling van. The new van is in South Bend, Indiana and needs to be picked up and driven back to calif. I leave tomorrow with daughter Kristy as co-pilot to fly there and drive the van back I can only think of the movie Fargoe. The weather report says snow and freezing temps for the next week. Why did this happen to me in Jan and not May? Trying to be a good Dad and Grandfather is starting to get harder each day. Well, watch the news for any story about a lost old man in the winter storms along highway 80 heading west with a Mobile Poodle Spa. I bet I get stopped by police and checked out to see if I am smuggling aliens or dope. wc
 
Jan 23, 2008 at 13:40:18 JimG (Tulare)
Way to go GP (Wayne's new tag for Grandpa) . . . My grandson says "that's what Grandpa's are for . . . taking care of them whatever the need be." Wayne just pretend you are going down a run at Donner and start hollering "going left or going right" when passing cars on your west coast run. Have a safe trip.
 
Jan 24, 2008 at 11:39:38 Betty (Visalia)
Good morning,::A beautiful day in sunny Calif and the sun is really shining today. We have had a nice rain to clean the air and we can really see the mountains today with lots of snow.::Wayne I have heard about those little old men that drive around in vans. I just hope they have not put the signage on yet. That would be hard to explain. Have a safe trip.::::Betty G
 
Jan 25, 2008 at 08:31:57 David (Baton Rouge)
Something I haven't talked about for a long time is biographies. It would be nice to add some more to our member list. Also, I can update the existing ones. Better yet, I'll just write one for you using my own imagination. Just send me an email.
 
Jan 25, 2008 at 10:36:15 Hank Spencer (Nokesville,Va)
Heaven help us all! With an imagination running loose. HS
 
Jan 25, 2008 at 17:44:24 David (Baton Rouge)
There have been changes to some of the Event pages: 1966, 1976, 1981, 1991 and 2008. Check out the 2008 and send money to reserve a room. See you there.
 
Jan 26, 2008 at 04:08:38 Patty (Chanute, Ks)
David your changes are "FANTASTIC" of the Event Pages. You are so good at all of this. Please keep your imagination working. Patty
 
Jan 28, 2008 at 20:44:16 wcrow (Lincoln/truckee)
I made it!! Wow,,after driving thru Indiana, Iowa, Neb Wyoming, Utah, Nev I finally made it back to California. The weather was cold, windy,, snowy..the roads were icey and the van was top heavy..10 ft. high a ford 350 painted to look like a mobile pet shower should..."Paws*atively Pets?..I did get some looks out there in middle America..Some harrowing pant staining moments with big rigs passing us at high speeds plus winds blowing like hell in Wyoming. All middle America must be off on vacation as all the farms were dark. I did earn some good points with my son for doing this. I saved him about $1300 in delivery costs. I am looking forward to Pismo this summer. Making reservations now . luv to all wc
 
Jan 30, 2008 at 19:48:14 David (Baton Rouge)
Reported from a major antiques show: Old coffin handles selling for $800 to $1,200 each. They all sold and my imagination is in overdrive wondering how they will be used.
 
Jan 30, 2008 at 19:49:37 David (Baton Rouge)
Wonder where I could dig some up.
 
Feb 4, 2008 at 00:00:05 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
We've "dug up" 3 different coffins and buried them just a quickly. If you report it to anyone then the dig up more ground to make sure it isn't an old burial grounds for either Indians or settlers. Then they want to make sure of the age of the deceased to make sure you haven't been planting people. the 3 were not Indians, we had a pretty good idea who they were and decided rather than stir up trouble we'd keep quite. I have a friend with an old wooden coffin. She says it's a "spare" and has tons of fun at her Halloween parties. You never know where it will be and what use she'll get out of it for the party. She says her grandmother said it was customary to keep one in reserve incase of sudden death and no way to town ( pre car & phone days I think.) We have a promise of a few clear days ahead, Hope it's true, I'm getting tired of rain. Talk about 6 degrees of separation, my daughter Jonelle works with a person who's husband is related to Henry Clark's wife Anna. Small world.
 
Feb 5, 2008 at 19:56:29 David (Baton Rouge)
BarbG called to say that the reunion letter to Johnny Caudillo was returned marked address unknown. Anybody know his whereabouts.
 
Feb 5, 2008 at 22:15:30 Jacqueline
I check my own research material and came up with his correct name John H Caudillo, says he has 3 bakersfield addresses, one is current but it doesn't say how current. I will check with my sources and see if I can't get a new address. I did check and he has not died according to SS information. will try for information on Wednesday, after I get ashes.
 
Feb 8, 2008 at 17:51:57 wcrow
I just returned from a snow bound house at Donner Lake. 6'snow on the back deck. I drove away. I have little people like grandsons and nephews who will be charged 2 hours of shoveling each to use the place. I need to buy two more shovels. skiing was fantastic at North Star Resort. stay well dear friends. wc
 
Feb 9, 2008 at 08:47:07 David (Baton Rouge)
The first of this month, I sent out email invitations for the next reunion to everyone with an email address on the address page. Also, Barbara Weaver mailed invitations to everyone without a listed email address. If you didn't get an invitation, please email me using the DHGilb email address that is at the top of the Member page.
 
Feb 14, 2008 at 10:21:35 BRAD (VISALIA)
ALL YOU SWEETHEARTS, HAVE A HAPPY VALENTINES DAY. LOVE, BRAD
 
Feb 14, 2008 at 14:02:01 David (Baton Rouge)
Why Thank You Very Much Brad. You're Sweet Too.
 
Feb 18, 2008 at 00:00:42 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD EVENING FRIENDS, DID ANY OF YOU SEE SEAN HANITY ON FOX THIS EVENING? HE HAD A MAN ON HIS SHOW WHO WENT TO HELL FOR 23 MINUTES. THAT MAN WAS BILL WIESE. YOU CAN READ HIS STORY AT www.freecdtracts.com . IF YOU LOOK ON THE LEFT SIDE, SCROLL DOWN TO ENGLISH, CLICK ON PDF AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO READ THE STORY. HEAVEN AND HELL ARE REAL PLACES, AND I DON'T WANT ANY OF US TO MISS HEAVEN. JESUS SAYS THE RIGHTEOUS ARE THE ONES WHO GO TO HEAVEN, SEE MATTHEW 25:46. OUR GOD IS SO AWESOME AND MORE. HE PREPARED A PLACE FOR US THAT IS FAR GREATER THAN WHERE WE ARE NOW. TO GOD BE GLORY FOREVER, AMEN. WITH GOD'S GREATEST BLESSINGS, LOVE, BRAD
 
Feb 20, 2008 at 13:34:05 Carolyn Pierce Dickard (Fayetteville, AR)
Hi Betty and Sid Sid, I got your sister's book. I enjoyed it so much. My brother is going to read it next. Thanks for telling us about it.
 
Feb 20, 2008 at 14:52:30 David (Baton Rouge)
I forgot to include all the information I had about the meals for this summers reunion. I have corrected my memory laps and revised the reunion page. It's not just chicken and fish. It's Chicken Marsala and Halibut. Talked to BarbG and she also missed it with the letters. Sorry, Dave
 
Feb 25, 2008 at 21:31:22 David (Baton Rouge)
My buddy Wayne mistakenly sent me a picture of his mountain home. To teach him a lesson, I've placed it on his page off the member page. From an engineering standpoint he needs to get the same amount of snow on both sides of the roof. This would keep it from rolling down the hill.
 
Feb 26, 2008 at 09:48:36 Jim (Tulare)
Wayne . . . You need to have a shoveling party. However, what a beautiful sight for skiers. I bet the grand kids can hardly wait to go up again snowboarding and by the way they got rid of their shovels.::
 
Feb 26, 2008 at 11:59:12 ellie (fl.)
Let me be the first Canadian to put you straight regarding Canadian humour eh? 1. You got to get good parka mukluks, and touque then yu need a strong snow shovel to make your way out to the moonroom, then you get some dry firewood for da stove, she be mightly cold eh!! And when you've had enough of that crap you move to Florida!!
 
Mar 2, 2008 at 11:41:41 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING ALL MY GOOD FRIENDS, PSALMS 8:9 SAYS,"O LORD, OUR LORD, THE MAJESTY OF YOUR NAME FILLS THE EARTH!" HOW AWESOME IS OUR GOD. CAN YOU SEE IT? CAN YOU FEEL IT? HAVE A BLESSED DAY. LOVE, BRAD
 
Mar 4, 2008 at 05:52:24 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, I FINALLY GOT IT. AT 70 PLUS OR MINUS, WHICH ALL OF US ARE, I GOT AN IDEA HOW LONG ETERNITY IS. SINCE THE FARTHEST SYSTEM IN SPACE, THAT WE HAVE IDENTIFIED, IS 14 BILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY, AND ONE LIGHT YEAR IS 5.88 TRILLION YEARS, WE COULD TRAVEL THAT DISTANCE SEVERAL TIMES AND STILL HAVE TIME TO DO ALL THE THINGS WE WANT TO DO. WE CAN HAVE A CLASS REUNION EVERY YEAR. WE CAN VISIT ALL OUR FRIENDS FOR AS LONG AS WE WISH, TRAVEL TO ALL THE PLACES WE WANT TO SEE AND STILL HAVE PLENTY IF TIME LEFT. OUR GOD IS AWESOME. ISN'T IT GREAT THAT WE GET TO KNOW HIM NOW BEFORE WE START THAT ETERNAL JOURNEY? HAVE A GREAT AND BLESSED DAY. LOVE, BRAD
 
Mar 4, 2008 at 12:32:19 David (Baton Rouge)
Speaking of awesome, I went to buy gas for the car and had to bit the bullet on my normal purchase $20. I put in $25 worth. Also, while on the awesome subject, while Barb and I were staying with my sister in Taft, we went to see the local Oil Museum. The most awesome subject there was the story of the "Lakeview Gusher". The morning of March 15, 1910, when the well came in with a roar from a depth of 2,225 feet and blew the crown block off the top of the derrick with an estimated initial flow of 125,000 barrels a day. It was a roaring column of sand and oil twenty feet in diameter and two-hundred feet high. On September 10, 1911, the well finally died. Lakeview No. 1 produced 9.4 million barrels during the 544 days it flowed. In today prices 9,400,000 barrels x $100/barrel = $940,000,000. Now that's real AWESOME. I added two new pictures of my soon to be garage to my page off the member page.
 
Mar 5, 2008 at 15:02:06 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
Greetings from sunny,warm, dry SLO. Now if the flowerbeds would dry out enough, before the next rain, I could weed. I would be overjoyed. No tall flowering weeds just flowers. I love the spring, except for TAXES. I try to keep my bookwork up during the year but I still go through at least 3 weeks of compiling everything for the accountant. It wouldn't be so bad but we also handle a trust fund so it's double work. I have to drive myself to get it all done...2 more days at most THANK GOD!:: David your travel log about Taft's oil museum was AWESOME John & I are going that way next month and have decided to stop in and brouse. Looking forward to September, it's going to be a busy month.
 
Mar 5, 2008 at 22:46:29 Linda (Corcoaran)
Just found the site and HAD TO say hello.Your all Upper classmen to me but I had a sis and brother that could be in your class I forgot when they gaduated.::Love the pictures my dad was the local plumber forever.All 6 of us graduaed form CHS.:: Enjoy the beach sure beats this snow..:: Linda ::class of 66
 
Mar 7, 2008 at 00:27:54 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
David I looked under your page clicked on the construction site and got the first pictures of your Boat house.....no roof, just the framing and concrete pour where is the last stuff and the new photo's?????
 
Mar 7, 2008 at 10:08:59 David (Baton Rouge)
Well...The first two top images are new. The framing and slab are complete and it's raining today and I've purchased the roof sheathing and going to pick-up the nails and felt overlay shortly and if I finished the "Garage" what would I do and Rome wasn't built in a day and it's not like someone was paying me to do this and so forth....?.. Thanks for the Inquiry !!! LOVE YA All, David
 
Mar 7, 2008 at 10:15:48 David (Baton Rouge)
I forgot the question. When I go to the garage page and I get five different images. Your computer must be broke or the current internet doesn't make it all the way to SLO.
 
Mar 8, 2008 at 06:32:32 BRAD (VISALIA)
HELLO CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, LIFE IS EXCITING. GOD IS GOOD! WE HAVE MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR. AWESOME IS NOT A GOOD ENOUGH WORD TO DESCRIBE OUR GOD. SOMEBODY HELP ME WITH THE MOST DESCRIPTIVE, COMPLEMENTRY AND HONORABLE WORD THAT GIVES GOD OUR HIGHEST PRAISE. HE ALONE IS THE ONE WHO MAKES US RIGHT WITH HIMSELF THROUGH OUR FAITH. HE DESERVES OUR HIGHEST PRAISE. HE IS FAR BEYOND AWESOME. TO HIM BE GLORY FOREVER. BE BLESSED, MY FRIENDS, BE BLESSED. GOD LOVES YOU AND SO DO I, EACH DAY AS I PRAY, I WATCH MY SCREEN SAVER SLIDE SHOW OF PICTURES WHICH INCLUDE THE PICTURES OF OUR LAST REUNION, AND PRAY FOR EACH ONE THAT APPEARS. IT BECOMES A POWER POINT PRESENTATION TO GOD OF THE PEOPLE I LOVE AND CARE FOR. BRAD
 
Mar 14, 2008 at 00:58:53 wcrow (Lincoln, Ca)
Hi to all...Awhile back an unwanted acquaintance came into my life and I think he is here to stay. His name is Arthur Itis and he is a real pain in the neck or ass..depends on the time of day. I have asked him to go away but he justs hangs around and annoys me. I asked him when did we ever meet and he said he was first introduced to me when I was young and strong doing all those hard labor jobs and competing in all the contact sports..He said that I ignored him back then but he knew I would recognize him when it was time to make his presence known. Does anyone know how to get rid of this Mr. Itus? wc
 
Mar 14, 2008 at 07:46:12 David (Baton Rouge)
Oh! That's easy Wayne. You steal your next door neighbors dish towel, tie it around your unwanted guest neck and bury them under your back steps. Or is that to get rid of warts. Anyway give it a try.
 
Mar 14, 2008 at 19:28:25 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
Wayne, welcome to the club... remember no matter what, use it or loose it. I've learned that swimming and walking keep the joints moving and Capsation is a good "liniment". Never thought I'd need long underwear but now wear silk under shirts under my sweaters to keep the joints warm when it is cold & windy. I have it so bad in my left hand that at times I have to wear a brace type glove when I am knitting(I refuse to give up knitting). My problem is that any medication that works isn't good for some other part of the body. Remember good ole Viox. Worked great but killed people too. Just keep moving because waiting around for it to "go away" is a loosing battle. My little sister Marie has had rheumatoid arthritis since her early 50's. I was free for 60+ years and feel lucky.
 
Mar 15, 2008 at 08:08:40 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING ALL MY FRIENDS, LINDA, THANKS FOR DROPING IN. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF. WHAT IS YOUR FAMILY NAME AND OLDER BROTHER AND SISTER'S NAME. WAYNE, MY NEW FOUND FRIEND IS AL EVE. THOUGH THE DR SAYS IT'S NOT ART RITUS, IT'S FROM THE ABUSE OF THE BODY THAT HAS BEEN A PART OF MY LIFE. AL HAS WORKED FOR ME FOR SOME TIME AND DOES A DECENT JOB. MY HEART IS STIRRED WHEN I THINK OF THE APPROACH OF EASTER. I AM GOING TO WATCH THE CRUCIFICATION OF THE CHRIST AGAIN JUST TO SHARPEN MY AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF WHAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US. HOPE YOU WILL JOIN ME. LOVE, BRAD
 
Mar 15, 2008 at 10:06:54 ellie (Fl.)
Arthritis?? Don't sit down. Ibuprofen-800mg. Eat first. Ofcourse, eat first comes before anything.::Where is the world traveler Billy Connelly? We are soon to RV it again. My pet project, Franko, is well again,thank God,like to see him back to normal. The weather is beautiful at this time of year, so we're headed out traveling Fl up to Little Manatee Lake, not far. It's a test run to see how he manages the rig. I'm sure he'll do fine. But there was a day when he couldn't get up the 3 steps to get in. Life is good!
 
Mar 19, 2008 at 14:39:47 David (Baton Rouge)
Jacque, I notice that you keep your joints warm by wearing silk underwear. I tried this once when I was in the Army. You wouldn't believe the problems it caused me.
 
Mar 20, 2008 at 20:12:49 ellie (fl.)
David, may I compliment you on your fine work. Finally you have passed on some very vital information for the country. How refreshing it is to rest assured that we are under the umbrella of the Monarchy. Yes, God save the Queen and all her jewelry.
 
Mar 20, 2008 at 20:28:29 Betty (Brentwood)
Wayne & Jacque...When Arthur Itis moves in you just better go ahead and invite his two cousins, Ben Gay and Jack Daniels to move in with him! [grin] Jacque, I also wear my silk ski tops under sweaters during cold spells. Like you I like to work with my hands......so will do whatever it takes to to keep moving. David....thanks for the Queen Elizabeth update. Glad to know that all is well...and the Queen is ready to take over in November.[smile] I really enjoyed the last update from the INDIGO MOON. What a grand adventure! Greetings to all.~~~~~Betty
 
Mar 22, 2008 at 23:02:18 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
Easter Greetings to all of you. I've been calling all the people I love to wish them a Happy Easter. I would love to call each and everyone of you but then I wouldn't have time for Mass in the morning or to fix the dinner for the 13 other people that are coming tomorrow. So, this will have to do, remember each and everyone of you are special to me.
 
Mar 23, 2008 at 10:32:24 ellie (fl)
Thank you Jacque and the feeling is returned, as well to all. It's rainy and overcast today but we need it. The grass is so green and the spring plants are starting to blossom ie. Gardenias,Hibiscus,etc. A lovely place to be and tomorrow we take off to Lake Manatee north of us for a short trip and change of scenery now that Frank is well. May you all enjoy the blessings of this Easter Holiday season. Ellie & Frank.
 
Mar 27, 2008 at 15:15:26 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
Pretty fancy work Mr. D.H. Gilbert. I do think you need to give yourself a title and state something else like "Directed" or "Produced" or "Edited by" D.H.Gilbert! Just "By" isn't enough. I've noticed you handiwork on a few others too.
 
Mar 29, 2008 at 16:12:19 David (Baton Rouge)
Question? Need the words to the Corcoran Fight Song? The music is from the Notre Dame Fight Song. The class of 1958 think the words are: FIGHT, FIGHT FOR OLD CORCORAN HIGH; WE'LL WIN IF YOU WILL GET IN AND TRY; GIVE YOUR STRENGTH AND GIVE YOUR SOUL; WE WON'T GIVE UP 'TIL YOU REACH THE GOAL; AND IN THE END, WHEN CORCORAN HAS WON; WE WE'LL BE PROUD FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE; CHEERS WILL SEND UP TO THE SKY; ITS VICTORY FOR CORCORAN HIGH. Do you agree? Also, when did you first hear this song.
 
Mar 31, 2008 at 00:18:53 wcrow (lincoln)
Dave, the lyrics weren't written on the band music that I played and I couldn't hear the students sing when I had the helmut on so I say these words sound good to me. I plan to see Leatherheads with Clooney this weekend and see if the movie is true to the time I played. We did wear leather helmets when I was a sophomore and they were sooo heavy. High top shoes and leather helmets...the tough good old days. and no face masks. wc
 
Mar 31, 2008 at 14:08:07 David (Baton Rouge)
You won't believe this, but I think I may be confused on the school song. I don't think Marsee would touch a Notre Dame fight song. Seems like the music was a song that the name sounds like Zanta Zanta Zanta?? and the words were CORCORAN PANTHERS WIN THIS BALL GAME; FIGHT AND FIGHT AND ALL YOU ALL WILL SEE A VICTORY or something like that. Wayne, I guess the leather helmet was better than no helmet.
 
Mar 31, 2008 at 19:16:53 BarbaraG (Ventura)
That sounds better, except the spelling isn't right (but I can't do much better. Seems like it started with Tzana....) You're right, Marsee wouldn't touch a Notre Dame song. Don't have any old song sheets after 50 years, but will look through the yearbooks. Maybe something will pop up.
 
Apr 1, 2008 at 01:06:32 wcrow (lincoln)
Some old brain cells are firing up. The song was called Minnesota Rouser and the words were like? Corcoran Panthers win this ball game fight and fight and fight and you will seee a victory. Drive that ball right down the field...score a touchdown and then go for more. Can anyone help out here and finish this? We also had words to On Wisconsin..but it was On you Panthers,,On you Panthers, march right down that field..score a touchdown and then go for more...I think Bunny Marsee sat up nights making up words to all the songs that the band played.. which was our school song??? Cells are getting weaker and weaker..bye wc
 
Apr 1, 2008 at 23:34:36 Jacqueline (SLO)
Thank you Wayne, I was affraid to say anything but I only remember the On you Panthers to the University of Wisconsin song.....only because my father's would get the biggest kick out of it..he was a graduate of the UW.....class of 24. He loved it when the Band would practice marching down the street before school and play the song.
 
Apr 3, 2008 at 16:16:16 David (Baton Rouge)
We are coming up on six months to the Pismo reunion. Talked to Shirley yesterday and she has a list of who has paid for the meals, but is not sure about the room reservations. Anyway I've taken what knowledge I have and made a list of who's coming. Go to the Pismo reunion page and there is a link to the who page. If you have more input, let me know. Remember we only have a block of 20 rooms so.. don't drag your feet. You all
 
Apr 4, 2008 at 14:27:32 wcrow
Dave, I have a room confirmation number so I will recheck with the hotel. The Swan Lake video is really amazing to watch. I never saw anything like that when I went to China but maybe I was in the wrong city. I am going to Central America this June so I will probable learn how to do the quick step out of necessity. wc
 
Apr 8, 2008 at 19:40:24 David (Baton Rouge)
Today I took the day off. I went down by the levee. That sounds good. Someone should write a song. I went down by the levee to see the river running high. Wayne and Bill if you remember the stairs you climbed up to Mississippi Queen dock; today there were no stairs. I then decided to go to a place I first heard about when we moved to Natchez in 1975 and have wanted to go there ever since. The Old River Structure. To sum it up in engineering terms: It's a whole bunch of water running through there. The Red River used to run into the Mississippi there, now the Red and 30% of the Mississippi form the Atchafalaya for a run to the Gulf. Problem is all of the big old Mississippi want to run with them. And most experts think it will at first chance. Today I watched the survey crews run levels and engineers looking for cracks in one of the overflow structures.
 
Apr 17, 2008 at 10:53:58 Jim (Tulare)
OK David we need to know the crazy engineers' names of the roads. The hairpin or switchback road reminds me of the 198 from Three Rivers on up to Giant Forest. All these roads must have been thought of by someone wide awake in the middle of the night thinking of what road to build next. By the way the photos on if it fits wear it anyway did not appear on my screen! You know it CAN'T be me (the computer must have malfunctioned). Speaking of the 198 going to the National Parks is being brought up to date -- all the retainer walls and scenic areas as well as the road is really nice! As a Board Member of the Sequoia Natural History Association come and visit the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Also visit our website at www.sequoiahistory.org to view all the beautiful wonders and outdoors of nature plus learn about how we help the parks. Wayne we have lots of trails for your hiking club to enjoy!
 
Apr 19, 2008 at 09:00:50 Jim (Tulare)
Hey David . . . the fat cat pictures appeared; and how many times have we sat down with our kids and grandkids the good old days of growing up in Corcoran!
 
Apr 19, 2008 at 09:05:17 Jim (Tulare)
Hey David . . . (a slight correction of forgetting to add all the words) and how many times have we sat down with our kids and grandkids to tell them about the good old days of growing up in Corcoran!
 
Apr 19, 2008 at 14:28:30 David H. (Baton Rouge)
Jim, I really forgot to up-load the pictures of the cat and forgot to check it after I did. I Assumed I knew what I was doing. Since I'm working on the garage in the morning, I didn't see your note until the next afternoon. I've met a number of Engineers that need their pencils taken away from them. My kids lived in Corcoran and are thankful I went to college and moved. They would never move back. They all think I'm going to move back because of all the memories I have. Maybe I will and maybe I won't. The grandkids.... It's all so boring to them. Read "SURVIVORS". They belong to the "Y" generation.
 
Apr 30, 2008 at 22:38:13 wcrow (lincoln/truckee)
Hurray, hurray, the first of May. outdoor loving starts today!!!. Five more days to the big one..70..Big parade in town on the fourth to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. I will sneak over to watch and have a beer with a chili cheese dog..really live it up. Happy Birthdays to all of you who admit to hitting the big one.wc
 
May 1, 2008 at 13:47:55 BarbaraW (Ventura)
To Wayne (and all of us approaching the Big One), have a very Happy Birthday. Happy May Day to everyone. (Remember when we used to dance around the May Pole at school? Boy, that was a looooooooooooong time ago.) Enjoy Spring!!!
 
May 4, 2008 at 08:35:49 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING FRIENDS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL YOU OLD FOLKS. ON THIS DAY, I WAS 6 MONTHS AWAY FROM DOB 11/4/38. IT'S AMAZING THAT ANY OF US CAN STILL REMEMBER ANYTHING BACK THAT FAR. WAYNE, DID YOU ENJOY YOUR SINKO-D-MAYO PARTY? HOW IS EVERYONE? I PRAY THAT YOU WILL BE WELL AND HAVE GOD'S PEACE. I HOPE YOU WILL FIND SOME TIME FOR WORSHIP AND PRAISE FOR OUR AWE INSPIRING GOD ON THIS BEAUTIFUL SUNDAY. REMEMBER, THIS LIFE'S WALK IS JUST A JOURNEY INTO ETERNITY. LOVE, BRAD
 
May 8, 2008 at 22:25:42 BillyC (In/Oh)
Hi everyone. I'm baack. We spent two months in Taiwan til Mar 25. Left 1/28, spent a week in Bali (could only stay 30 consecutive days in Taiwan w/o a visa) with a group of young people, (23 - 28) beside me and the DL and her elder sister and the tour leader (she had to be at least 30). spent a week on the presidential campaign for the LOSER of the election. before that we spent a week or so in Ireland traveling around with a tour group, even though it was in  December, it was cool and green every where. not cold, just cool. I had a nice visit seeing the old country, being that my ancestors came over in time for the revolutionary war. Even got to got to Galway, where the people came from. Now I'm sitting here watching the rain fall and grass grow taller. I'm scaring the Heck out of the DL now with my diabetic neuropathy, being virtually immobile. well it's nice to be home again, see you all .
 
May 11, 2008 at 13:46:40 Florence Odom and Sonia Rose (Murfreesboro/Columbia)
Sonia is visiting me in Tennessee and we started chatting about your class activities. Are you still planning on a cruise next year? We might be interested in going. Do you know your destination? Florence (Rose) Odom. Sonia has a new e-mail address; 
 
May 11, 2008 at 14:04:21 BRAD (VISALIA)
HELLO EVERYONE, YES, FLORENCE, I DO KNOW MY DESTINATION. (I KNOW WHAT YOUR QUESTION WAS). GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU. HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OF YOU MOTHERS. I HOPE THIS WILL BE YOUR BEST EVER. GOD'S BLESSINGS TO ALL, BRAD
 
May 11, 2008 at 19:48:43 David (Baton Rouge)
Hi Sonia and Florence, The class of 1959 are planning a cruise out of, I think, Long Beach next year for their 50th reunion. All CUHS Panthers are invited. They haven't nailed down dates yet and are waiting for the Cruse Line to make their schedule. Carole Wilson Ragnetti is the PIC. I know the price of gas is going to drop. I made it a point never to buy more than $20 worth of gas. Then revised that to $25. A couple of days ago I couldn't see the meter. So..I placed the nozzle on auto and walk around the car. It was on $30 when I got around the car. I think I'll have to sell the car so I can buy gas.
 
May 13, 2008 at 15:39:59 wayne C
David. How do I turn Willie off?? I listened to it one time and now he starts the webb site for me when I get on. Help!!
 
May 13, 2008 at 16:46:28 David (Baton Rouge)
If you got the moooney honey. I got the timmme. If you run out of moooney honey. I'll run out of timmme. Sounds like Willie Likes you. You turned him on! Myself, I turn my ears off. OK, I'll put something else on . Tomorrow or the next day or the day after. Yesterday, I put on Bob Lantz's Bio. Anyone want theirs added, revised or..? Also, yesterday I added some more garage pictures off the link on my Bio. The words come easy with a couple of bottles of beer. Says on the bottle, "NO REFILL". Wonder why? What's their problem.
 
May 15, 2008 at 12:03:06 David (Baton Rouge)
Our internet host changed the address of the Guest Book last night and it took me awhile to figure out what the change was. If you are reading this; it now works. If you have the address of this page stored in your favorite addresses, you can't read this. Sorry for wasting your time.
 
May 22, 2008 at 15:08:28 David (Baton Rouge)
The class of 1959 have their reunion cruise plan. It will be on March 7, 2009 to the Mexican Rivera from Los Angeles and returning to Los Angeles. It will be one week long from Saturday to Saturday. The ports they will visit are Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta. They will go on the Sapphire Princess. They are working on some of the extras and will be getting out a trip sheet with all the details as soon as possible. The travel agency is working it up now. Also, The pictures my girl friend requested have been added to garage page under my bio. Please, don't look at them! They are for my girl friend only.
 
May 22, 2008 at 20:33:18 Hank Spencer (Nokesville,Va)
David: Looks like it was good therapy, but where is the boat? HS
 
May 27, 2008 at 09:18:27 Ellie&frank (anywhere, florida)
We're on the road again, and enjoying the freedom and good weather. It's in the 80's and we're headed to the beach. Packing a lunch and heading out. We are in Lake Manatee for a week or more getting the kinks out of the old bones. :: The Garage looks great David. What's next? Regards to all.
 
Jun 2, 2008 at 20:22:04 David (Baton Rouge)
May today be all that you need it to be. May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight and conquer all your fears. May God manifest Himself today in ways that you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer and your prayers be answered. I pray that faith enters a new height for you, I pray your territory be enlarged and I pray that you step within your destiny in the ministry. I pray for peace, health, happiness and true and undying love for God. Dave "Out Of Character"
 
Jun 2, 2008 at 22:55:38 Leon A. (Hanford Ca.)
Brad It was nice to see you and Louie at the Chinese restaurant in Corcoran. Hope you had a nice visit there. He told me where he lives now but I forget now. Could it be old age? Ha, Ha, I was telling Freda about when I was working for Hobert Dow and you were working for Johnson trucking and you passed me at Allensworth and lost your load on that curve. I went to my reunion last November Mine was the class of 1954/Hope all is well with you and Beverly and GOD BLESS AND Keep.
 
Jun 4, 2008 at 11:21:25 BRAD (Visalia)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES, DAVID, I AM SO ELATED. I RECEIVER YOUR PRAYER (COMMENTS) AND WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT. IT'S LIKE A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS. PRAISE BE TO OUR AWESOME GOD. BRAD
 
Jun 4, 2008 at 11:31:29 BRAD (Visalia)
HELLO LEON ARNOLD, GOOD TO HEAR FROM YOU. IT WAS LEW FLORENCE AND I WHO WERE AT THE CHINESE RESTAURANT IN CORCORAN. WE WERE ON OUR WAY TO A FOOTBALL GAME. IT WAS GOOD TO SEE YOU THAT EVENING. YES, I REMEMBER THE NIGHT I LOST THAT LOAD OF HAY IN ALLENSWORTH. I WAS DRIVING FOR MARVIN CAIN. HE ASKED ME WHAT HAPPENED, AND, I TOLD HIM I HAD PASSED A HOBERT DOW TRUCK. THANKS FOR CALLING HIM FOR ME. HE CAME DOWN AND WE RELOADED THE LOAD. I GOT INTO L.A. AROUND 6:00AM THE NEXT MORNING. GOD BLESS YOU AND FREDA. BRAD & BEVERLY GILTON
 
Jun 12, 2008 at 12:46:01 David (Baton Rouge)
This is a test. Is anyone out there?
 
Jun 12, 2008 at 19:55:09 BRAD (Visalia)
WHAT ARE WE BEING TESTED ON TODAY?
 
Jun 13, 2008 at 00:06:03 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
I'm here but, I think that maybe this is just a message center for about 6 people....I keep wishing a few more people would add their opinions & give us all something new to think about. How's the reunion coming? What's the latest count. WOW week starts the Monday of our reunion at Cal Poly. All the Freshmen check in that Sunday, then they have a special orientation. They're like ants all over SLO getting acquainted with the town, Firestone Grill, Mother's Tavern etc.& walking all over on their scavenger hunts& different "fun" things. Then the next weekend the rest of the school shows up, poly begins on Monday. Nothing new in SLO right now except the weekly pool on what price gas will be on Tuesday. the highest in town today is 4.65 for regular and 4.89 for supreme. Diesel is at 5.25. I forgot to enter this week, missed it by 5 cents last week. Swimming, planning a trip, watching the rhubarb grow & playing with the granddaughters is enough after my latest trip to the Valley...the drive is so.......! Plus there were 2 bad wrecks. Jim according to the papers they have had a few 2.5 earthquakes off of Pismo. Come on over!
 
Jun 13, 2008 at 00:38:25 Betty (Brentwood)
David.....I loved your Art Thief Story. Great play on words. Jacque.....I felt like a kid in a candy shop today when I filled up with DIESEL for only $4.90 a gallon. Yep! Lucky me!!!! Most places it is well over $5.00 a gallon. Some Exeter classmates have been in touch with me. It is fun to get caught up on the day and life of classmates. Take care.~~~~~~~~~Sunshiney tho'ts to all~~~~~~~Betty
 
Jun 13, 2008 at 10:04:57 JimG (Tulare)
Jacque I see you learned to stutter on sending two messages at once. I thought I was the only only one that did that. Also I thought the Art thief was good and also the little girl singing "Somewhere over the . . ." was great, hope she wins!::
 
Jun 13, 2008 at 10:09:08 JimG (Tulare)
David, one other thing I forgot to mention . . . I have been trying the Buffalo Theory for a long time and it hasn't worked yet!
 
Jun 18, 2008 at 00:17:40 wayne C (Lincoln)
Hello friends, Sorry to be so tardy in writing a note to all of you but I have been involved with another matter. On May 8 I went to see my oncologist and told her about the lump behind my ear that had appeared she sent me to ENT and one biopsy later, I learned that my unwanted friend Mel A Noma had returned to cause me some big concern. I have been waiting to get scheduled for removal and exploratory surgery to see if there are more lurking in my neck. The body scans were said to be negative but doctors still advise a look see. so my summer plans are on hold. I am eager to get going but I guess I am low on the ladder. They tell me coordinating two busy surgeons, lab people, and the room takes time...One month!!!! This is certainly a recurrence of the trouble in 2005 where I lost 1/2 inch in height. Pretty soon I will be eye to eye with JimG. I just wanted to explain my silence to all you good people. wc
 
Jun 20, 2008 at 12:59:56 Ellie (Fl.)
We're here but not for long. Leaving for St. Augustine in No. Fl. next week for 5 weeks. Never been there and it'll be different. Of course, all this depends on the Dr. visit first. Frank had a fall in the yard and fractured the very last bone in the skeletal column. It's located above the neck rather in the head itself. It's not all the way through but it is dangerous to everyone except Frank. He's not stopping for this. Dr. may want to put him in a Halo. I doubt if he'll go for it. I'll have to seek 2nd. opinion. Fun and Games. He's a pistol alright. We managed to get him off ladders and he falls anyway.
 
Jun 24, 2008 at 19:02:16 David (Baton Rouge)
Will another mile stone coming up. We are in the last 100 visitors from the counter recording number 40,000.
 
Jun 26, 2008 at 10:04:34 BRAD (Visalia)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, HOW ABOUT THOSE FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS! A NATIONAL TITLE. AMAZING! DAVID, THE 40,000 MARK IS AMAZING TOO. 40,000 THANKS. THIS SITE HAS MADE A TREMENDOUS DIFFERENCE TO THE CONTINUITY OF OUR CLASS. I BELIEVE GOD AND A PURPOSE FOR EVERY ONE OF US WHO EVER CAME TO OUR CLASS. BECAUSE OF THIS SITE, WE HAVE SHARED TOGETHER, PRAYED TOGETHER, AND CARED FOR EACH OTHER LIKE NEVER WOULD HAVE HAPPENED WITHOUT THIS SITE. I BELIEVE SOME WILL BE IN HEAVEN BECAUSE OF THIS SITE. MY PURPOSE AND GOAL IS TO BE AN ENCOURAGER AND SUPPORTER IN ANY WAY I CAN. WHEN GOD IS FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US? GOD BLESS. LOVE BRAD
 
Jun 28, 2008 at 00:58:48 JPT
Today is my birthday, I have been celebrating since Tuesday. I am not one to say no to a party but I am getting tired. One more day....thank God Sunday is a day of rest! Tomorrow the Thomson clan is meeting a 5 pm to take a family portrait. it is a landmark year. We both turned 70, celebrated our 50th anniversary in January & our oldest daughter turns 50 the third of November...that's more than enough to mark the year by a lasting portrait. Now if I can only decide what to wear. After the picture taking we are all going to the M. Inn for dinner, Let them eat steak, I'm going to go for the Halibut! Better yet, Oodles of Boodles and forget the food! Looking forward to seeing everyone in September. Wayne, I've been thinking of you each day during Morning prayers. That darn C stuff is bad, but you are a good fighter and we'll keep good thoughts and pray. You keep a positive attitude. Love ya, jt
 
Jun 28, 2008 at 03:36:56 BRAD (Visalia)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACQUE AND HAPPY 50TH TO YOU AND JOHN. WAYNE, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALSO. WE ARE TAUGHT TO NOT TELL GOD HOW BIG OUR PROBLEMS ARE, BUT TELL OUR PROBLEMS HOW BIG OUR GOD IS! DAVID, YOU HAVE GIVEN US PLENTY TO THINK ABOUT. WE SHOULD ALL BE BUYING AMERICA OIL. IN THE PAPER YESTERDAY, THE MAYOR OF L.A. DROVE HIS HYDROGEN CAR INTO THE FIRST HYDROGEN FILLING STATION FOR A FILL UP. COULD IT BE THAT WE ARE SEEING THE BEGINNING OF ANOTHER ERA? WE ARE GOING TO VEGAS TODAY TO GET OUR GG. DAUGHTER TO KEEP FOR THREE WEEKS. WON'T WE HAVE FUN. OUR GOD IS AWESOME. LOVE TO ALL, BRAD
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 18:40:17 David (Baton Rouge)
Brad, I wouldn't get within 100yds of a hydrogen filling station. If you think gasoline is flammable try flipping a match into some hydrogen. There is more oil in the Montana and North Dakota than all of the Middle East. More Information We need to send some of the long time Incumbents packing.
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 19:16:53 wayne C (Lincoln)
July 3 has been set finally for the look inside my neck to see if just one lymph node is bad or are there others I will be in touch later thanks for all the good thoughts in my behalf wc
 
Jun 29, 2008 at 22:26:08 JimG (Tulare)
Hi you all . . . Wayne, just do a 28 cutback and run right over that big C and knock him out. We all know you can do it. Dave, I took my grandson and son-in-law to see the Fresno Grizzlies play Las Vegas and they showed the ballgirl showing the boys how to hustle and make a catch off the wall. I love that left fielder just standing there watching how it is done!
 
Jun 30, 2008 at 09:08:51 David (Baton Rouge)
Hey Jim, I think if your stutters are about a minute and a half apart, then it not stutters. It falls more inline with mental laps or minor stroke. Or perhaps your computer doesn't like you!
 
Jun 30, 2008 at 10:04:49 JimG (Tulare)
David . . . I think it happened when dragging the Y to the g and found a RAT in my mouse is why my computer is on the fritz!
 
Jun 30, 2008 at 16:54:48 David (Baton Rouge)
I want to know, have you ever seen the rain? - sounds like - I want a Gnu, have you ever seen Lorraine? What is this all about? See "Lyrics you can understand"
 
Jun 30, 2008 at 23:27:17 JimG (Tulare)
Jacque . . . I hope you know that after that heat wave in San Luis Obispo of 115 two weeks ago that the valley is cooler than SLO. Every store at the coast was out of fans, room air conditioners, etc. However now nobody at the coast complains if it is cold or windy.
 
Jul 1, 2008 at 17:29:18 BarbaraG (Ventura)
That was quite a game with the Bulldogs playing the Bulldogs. Would you believe it??? The Bulldogs won (FSU Bulldogs, that is)!!!!! Go, Red Wave!
 
Jul 1, 2008 at 23:37:29 Jim (Tulare)
Barbara . . . with this computer I double agree with you!
 
Jul 2, 2008 at 09:03:04 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES. YES, I SAW LORAINE AND THE BULLDOGS BEAT THE BULLDOGS. FSU PULLED OFF QUITE AN UPSET. WAYNE, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU FOR TOMORROW. TRIALS REFINE US. AFTER ALL, THIS JOURNEY IS ONLY ABOUT PREPARATION FOR ETERNITY. I READ BETTY GRANT'S BOOK SUNDAY. IT IS A GREAT STORY. IT'S FUN WHEN YOU KNOW MANY OF THE PEOPLE AND PLACES, AND SAW SOME OF THE STORY UNFOLD. HAVE A BLESSED DAY. LOVE, BRAD
 
Jul 2, 2008 at 11:28:29 Arlene (Tulare)
I hope this computer doesn't see double. This should tell the tale on Jim about computer vs. man.
 
Jul 3, 2008 at 14:02:30 BRAD (Visalia)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES, HAPPY FORTH TO ALL. JIM, IF YOU NOTICE, THE SECOND TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT 1 1/2 MINUTES AFTER THE FIRST. MUST BE SOMETHING YOU ARE DOING TO GET BACK TO THE SITE. HOPE ALL OF YOU ARE WELL. EVERYONE SHOULD BE CALLING OUR FRIENDS WHO HAVE NOT SIGNED UP FOR THE REUNION. I LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU THERE. WITH GOD'S LOVE AND BLESSINGS, BRAD
 
Jul 3, 2008 at 19:24:32 David (Baton Rouge)
Here's the straight deal. My server nor myself are able to delete anything in the guest book. So I'm on the hunt for another guest book and it may take awhile. Until then just read every other massage Jim left. I'll get it fixed as soon as I can. Right now our oldest son is here and I would rather be with him instead of this computer. Also, today I purchased my tickets to California and back for September.
 
Jul 6, 2008 at 05:57:06 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES. YESTERDAY, A NAME CAME TO ME FROM THE EIGHTH GRADE. HAS ANYONE HEARD FROM OR KNOW THE WHERE A BOUTS OF JACK SHOEMAKE? I DON'T REMEMBER HOW LONG HE WAS IN OUR CLASS, BUT, I DO REMEMBER HIM. BRAD
 
Jul 6, 2008 at 20:22:10 Wayne C (Lincoln)
Well I am back at home looking like Boris Karloff but who cares. Kaiser Hospital treated me very well and the doctors and staff were excellent. I now await my next visit to take out the staples and tell me the pathology report...doctors said it will be a good one from what they could tell. Thanks to all of my dear friends for the support sent my way. wc
 
Jul 7, 2008 at 23:58:29 Betty Grant (Visalia)
Good afternoon, Hope everyone had a good 4th. We just returned from a week at the coast. Weather was beautiful, so glad we were not there 2 wks earlier for the 112 days. However, I hear we are in for the same in Visalia for the next few days. Wayne, sure glad to see your post. Great news, glad the surgery went well for you. Happy birthday Jacque, lots of those birthdays this year. Hope everyone is geared up for the reunion, it will be here soon. In case you haven't noticed, time is speeding up. Couldn't be we are slowing down. See you in September. Thanks Betty Grant::::::::::::
 
Jul 9, 2008 at 14:27:35 David (Baton Rouge)
As a temporary fix of our forum, I'm going to manage it. All the records will be in my computer. Everything should work alright and the only downside is you won't see what was written, or in Jim's case double wrote, until I've reviewed it. I'll be able to make minor corrections instead of just being able to delete the whole message.
 
Jul 11, 2008 at 21:34:43 JimG (Tulare)
I am telling everyone that it is the COMPUTER and I know that it could NEVER be me . . . However, you will never know because David is going to intercept my notes and fix them! Thanks David . . . Also it sounds great Wayne that the doctors think you will be just fine! Now comes the true test and I am going to Sign Guestbook once and close the blue page by clicking on X and then click Site Index. NO TRICKS DAVID! I am not sure I can take another double double!
 
Jul 13, 2008 at 06:34:09 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, May today be all that you need it to be. May the peace of God and the freshness of the Holy Spirit rest in your thoughts, rule in your dreams tonight and conquer all your fears. May God manifest Himself today in ways that you have never experienced. May your joys be fulfilled, your dreams be closer and your prayers be answered. I pray that faith enters a new height for you, I pray your territory be enlarged and I pray that you step within your destiny in the ministry. I pray for peace, health, happiness and true and undying love for God. THESE WORDS WERE WRITTEN BY DAVE G ON JUNE 2, 2008. THESE WORDS BLESS ME DAILY. THANK YOU DAVE, AND WITH YOUR PERMISSION, I PASS THEM ON TO ALL OF YOU TODAY. OUR GOD IS AN AWESOME GOD, BRAD
 
Jul 13, 2008 at 13:20:48 David (Baton Rouge)
I haven't mentioned the "WPA BOAT" garage construction for a while. Today I finished, to my neighbor delight, all sawing, hammering and paint priming. I have a few bucket of bent nails left over. They were the largest cost over-run on the project and I blame it all on the Carpenters. Since I Be the Carpenter, I have found the culprit and he is me. I have the final painting to go. This job always fell to my Rosemary. But this time I'll be the painter and she can't yell at me. But I know she's watching. Also, I need to build fences, flower beds and a driveway. Four new pictures on the Garage page.
 
Jul 14, 2008 at 08:32:58 BRAD (VISALIA)
GOOD MORNING CLASSMATES AND FRIENDS, IT'S ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY. OUR GOD REIGNS. I AM JUST FINISHING THE NEW BOOK BY JOEL OSTEEN TITLED "BECOME A BETTER YOU" IT IS A GREAT BOOK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT. COSTCO HAS SOLD OUT EACH TOME THEY RESTOCKED. JOEL IS PASTOR OF AMERICA'S LARGEST CHURCH. THEY HAVE 47,000 PEOPLE/ SUNDAY. HIS SERVICES ARE ALSO TELEVISED EVERYWHERE. HIS MESSAGES ARE SUPER POSITIVE. CHECK HIM OUT. LOVE, BRAD
 
Jul 14, 2008 at 15:04:01 David (Baton Rouge)
Brad, I'd recommend you look up Joel Osteen at Google.
 
Jul 14, 2008 at 22:45:36 BRAD (VISALIA)
HELLO CLASSMATES, HI DAVE, I LOOKED AT GOOGLE. I'M MORE IMPRESSED. IN NINE YEARS FROM AROUND 10,000 TO 47,000. TWICE THE NUMBER OF #2 WILLOW CREEK COMMUNITY CHURCH IN ILL. WHICH HAS 23,500 IN ATTENDANCE. ON TV IN 100 COUNTRIES. QUIT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR A 30 YEAR OLD. BLESSINGS, BRAD
 
Jul 17, 2008 at 16:37:09 David (Baton Rouge)
We both saw the same thing but interrupted it differently. The term Prosperity Gospel comes to my mind. The 40 year old preacher lives in a home valued at 1 1/4 million dollars in 2001. His sermon titles give clues as to the focus of his ministry. Enlarge your vision; Holding onto your dreams; Financial prosperity; How valuable you are in god's eyes; Faith to change your world; Believe god for the greater works; Do all you can do to make your dreams come true; Living a life of excellence........ Of all the religion I've observed, only the USA has non-denominational Christian ministries seeking to physically rather than mentally enrich you. Where is the charity and helping your fellow man? Read what Jesus say's about Prosperity in Revelation 3:17.
 
Jul 17, 2008 at 20:02:54 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
AMEN! David. I read the same thing, the same way. Bless You for thinking it through.
 
Jul 18, 2008 at 15:13:30 David (Baton Rouge)
OK! The guestbook is up and running like it use to. You can double enter messages now Jim.
 
Jul 20, 2008 at 13:18:32 Henry Spencer (Nokesville)
David- That garage looks great! Love those manicured facia and eves. A true masterpiece!.. Boy- have I ever been busy. Had a heart cath last month becuse of a shortness of breath once. Luckily he only found a little plaque on one artery and two small arteries in the apex which were some closed. Hooray for Crestor and asprin along with beta-blockers. I guess I finally joined the ranks of the vascularly challenged. Been pretty busy though, the East coast has had its share of rain earlier this year so the grass has grown mightily as has the 90% humidity and 90+ temps. We just got back from Lancaster, Pa. last night after a Saturday trip to the Sight and Sound theater. It was a Christian production of "In the Beginning". Brad would have loved this thing. Besides the word, the engineering and production with live animals was truly awesome to say the least. We have the plane tickes for Sept. and the check for food is on the way. Hope to see all there on the 14th. Hank
 
Jul 22, 2008 at 23:45:39 Jim (Tulare)
Take that David on not doubling up anymore!
 
Jul 23, 2008 at 11:37:17 ellie&frank (fl.)
Hi everyone! we are on Flagler Beach on the east coast of Florida. It's hot and humid but the beach is beautiful and the park is right on the water. We've been away over a month traveling along the coast like gypsies. Going home on the 1st. of aug. Having a month at home before heading out again. Crazy life Love it. Regards to all.
 
Jul 24, 2008 at 09:47:48 ellie&frank (fl.)
Please will someone help me to forward the toilet thing. David told me a long time ago but my notes are at home and I don't remember. Is it Dementia?? Thank you for your help.
 
Jul 24, 2008 at 10:07:38 ellie&frank (fl.)
I got it!!!!! Everything is OK.
 
Jul 24, 2008 at 10:42:30 Ellie (fl.)
Well, it didn't work. So I'll try again.
 
Jul 24, 2008 at 11:42:50 Henry Spencer (Nokesville)
Ellie: It got to us. HS
 
Jul 24, 2008 at 12:52:28 David (Baton Rouge)
Ellie, I think this Dementia guy was one of those Roman Emperor. He wouldn't know ____ about Toilettes!
 
Jul 24, 2008 at 17:03:35 Ellie (fl.)
very funny! Could you please tell me how to do it?? David?
 
Jul 25, 2008 at 06:48:19 Ellie (fl.)
Thank you David. I got it and now I know how to do it. I'm not a professional computerist as you may know and I appreciate your call. Stay well.
 
Jul 25, 2008 at 14:09:25 Betty Grant (Visalia)
Good Morning to all, Today is Sid's 71st birthday and he is spending it cutting weeds in the back yard. But I know that is a good thing that he is still able to cut weeds. Maybe I will take him to dinner if he does a good job. I feel a little disappointed in our website. Everyone has their own beliefs and opinions re: religion and politics, that is our right and privilege to do so. Maybe these issues should not be debated on our class website. I hope everyone has their reservation in and is planning a trip to the coast in Sept. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Wayne, how are you doing? We need to hear from you.::::Thanks Betty
 
Jul 25, 2008 at 21:26:36 Patty Elrod (Chanute)
Hi Everyone!!! It has been some time since I have typed a message, but I couldn't not tell you of the wonderful phone call I received from David. We had to have talked 30 to 45 minutes and did some wonderful reminiscing. Thank You David for calling me. Hope I am on more often but it is wonderful reading about all my Classmates any way. Good Luck & Great Health To All. Patty
 
Jul 26, 2008 at 00:44:35 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
Happy Birthday to Sid! I've shared his family story with several of my friends and the one thing that they all agree upon is the wonderful family unity & love there is in the saga of the Grant Family. I agree completely with you Betty and would like to see all religious talk kept to personal conversations in e-mails & off the class site. None of us likes to be preached to or told that if we don't change our religious belief we will not reach heaven when we leave this life. I for one take a vow never to try to convert any of you to the Catholic Church. I would like to see this site return to a reunion of friends and classmates who talk about their school days, brag about their grandchildren, fill us in on their lives between school & now........and maybe lie a little about their golf game, the size of the fish they caught or the size of the horns of the deer, elk, etc they shot. Plus any and all descriptions of trips they take w/ pictures. jacque
 
Jul 28, 2008 at 20:22:53 JimG (Tulare)
Hey Betty tell Sid congratulations on being 71 and still doing yard work . . . Also Sid every year you have a better chance at shooting your age on the golf course.
 
Jul 28, 2008 at 20:50:03 ellie&frank (fl.)
My Frank is doing yard work and He'll be 79 in August. And he loves it. Florida is major gardening. He spends all day outside working in the garden when we're home. He's up on a ladder pruning trees and I have to ring a bell for him to come in for meals. He's some fellow. I have my own Tarzan.
 
Jul 29, 2008 at 15:45:06 David (Baton Rouge)
The last time Jim added a message he didn't put it on twice. I figured, "That's Great Jim has Finally Learned to Add a Message Without Making a Mistake!" Now I realize his last entry was an Accident. Without Jim, I'd have nothing to do. Thank You Jim. Today the garage is "FINISHED" and has been turned over to the client. A picture has been added to the garage page off my bio page. Tomorrow work starts on the new backyard fence. It required redesign because the old fence was removed to gain access to the garage. It's needed to keep out raccoons, alligators and possum. Rosemary's 70th birthday is Saturday.
 
Jul 29, 2008 at 21:06:24 JimG (Tulare)
Dave I am soooooooooo glad that you have something to do now that the garage is finished!!!!!!!!!
 
Jul 30, 2008 at 17:13:38 Jim (Tulare)
I am sending this message with ALOS (Arlene looking over shoulder) . . . Hah, I bet I still get two messages.
 
Jul 30, 2008 at 17:22:07 ArleneG (Tulare)
Welllllllllll . . . doesn't that just frost ya twice as much!
 
Aug 5, 2008 at 20:05:59 Wayne C (Lincoln)
Hello Good Friends...well here is what is happening to me now. Docs advise me to under take treatment with Interferon Alpha A....this is supposed to give me a better chance of not having another relapse within the 3 year period that is statistically supposed to happen. well what am I do to ..one month of intravenous 5xs week then 11 months of shots which I can give myself. I was first told that I had to come to the clinic to get the shots which meant I would be house bound for one year and I told them to forget that!!! I agreed to the revised plan and will start maybe next week. I want to be off the IVs so I can come to Pismo. It will be close for that. Any body have experience with this?? How will I feel. Shitty I guess. I will give you update when I know. love you all wc
 
Aug 12, 2008 at 16:01:44 David (Baton Rouge)
Got a phone call from Shirley D today stating we have about 30 people coming to the next reunion. I’m in Florida and will have to wait until I get home to add names to the “Who’s coming list”. But looks like we have Nate, Joan, Transito, and others coming. Hope everyone is doing fine. I’ll see you soon. David
 
Aug 12, 2008 at 16:56:24 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
If any of you are here early on Sunday September 14th, there is an I Madonnari, Italian Street Painting Festival in the San Luis Obispo Mission Plaza on September 14. This is their 17th anniversary. Each year the artists seem to surpass the artists from the previous year. It's worth seeing if you're in town. hopefully the fog will be gone and we'll have our October weather, which is the best of the year.
 
Aug 13, 2008 at 21:28:44 Betty Grant (Visalia)
Good afternoon. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their summer. It is quickly coming to an end. We are having a few over 100 days but it has been a very nice summer. Shirley Dunehew has ask if anyone will NOT be coming to the dinner, but will be attending other events, to give her a call. She needs a count to plan the food. She only has a count from dinner reservations. Hope everyone is making their plans to be in Pismo in September. Tommy and Shirley has planned a great party for us. Wayne, glad to hear from you. Sounds like a miracle drug to me. I'm sure out of our class of 56, we must have a Dr. in the house. Wishing you well and hoping to see you there.  Betty Grant
 
Aug 14, 2008 at 09:01:16 ellie (fl.)
Dear Wayne, I am so glad something is working for you. As always I'm very interested in medical advances and therefore if you'd be kind enough to share your experiences, I'm sure there are those who would like to know what is available in general. Knowledge is the best defense in Life and especially in the medical field.
 
Aug 15, 2008 at 00:05:40 Jacqueline ( SLO )
Congratulations Bradley Gilton, you made the editorial page today in San Luis Obispo Your letter to the editor was good news in more ways than one. Most times it takes years before you get a letter printed. Tomorrow our Granddaughter Kendall (10mo.) has surgery at Valley Children's Hospital. We have been told that it should be routine but 10 months is a bit young for any type of surgery. If things go smoothly John & I will be leaving for about 3 1/2 weeks, getting home just in time for the reunion. See you then.
 
Aug 15, 2008 at 20:35:44 Jim/Sid on Golf (Tulare/Visalia)
Attention to all you golfers . . . We need you to call either Sid Grant at 559-733-1281 or Jim Gonsalves at 559-688-0044 home or cell phone 559-280-5633 to sign up for golf for the upcoming reunion. We need to set Tee-times for Tuesday, Sept. 16 hopefully for around 10 a.m. We are thinking of Black Lakes at this time. Last Pismo get together we played Avila Beech course. The more the merrier. Hopefully we will have nothing but laughs and a good time. Don't forget to call. Also don't forget we have had mixed foursomes at all the other golf outings. So come on ladies and gents give us a call!::
 
Aug 15, 2008 at 23:07:41 David (Tampa, FL)
This afternoon after getting back from Fort Myers and Miami, I called BarbG and Wayne. When I called Barb I was cut off. I called her back and completed the call. Later I called Wayne and about the time we finished talking I was cut off. I didn't call back. I mention this to my son and was told they, environmentalists, didn't like cell phone calls along the river because it disturbs the eagles! What! You got to be kidding! Monday I'm heading for home were there are no eagles to disturb.
 
Aug 17, 2008 at 11:37:53 JimG (Tulare)
David . . . I didn't do the double codes and then I thought you might have used a special code to fix the eagles!
 
Aug 18, 2008 at 19:37:06 David (Baton Rouge)
Looks like a monkey got into our site and laid some crap on a message board. I thought I had solved that problem. Apparently  this one was able to read. Anyway his welcome to the site has been revoked. Sure looked like he was using Jim's computer that is said to do the Texas two step. Found Florida very wet. Visited Henry Ford and Thomas Edison's Winter home in Fort Myers. Home in Miami built by James Deering in 1916 for a cost of 20 something million. The 1927 Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables. Miami Beach was an eye full, until it started to rain. Sunday, I went with two Grandkids to Busch Gardens to see the animals.
 
Aug 21, 2008 at 19:30:08 David (Baton Rouge)
I had told Tommy's Shirley I would try to make a movie to be played at our next reunion one we could dance to. I made one that was 40 something MB. Then started to find a DVD that would play it. Haven't found one. The format required is HIGHMAT audio-image video. If anyone has a DVD that plays that format, Let me know. I own three VHS and three DVD and three TV ands I live alone. None of them will work. Also, I could purchase a digital movie camera and use it as a DVD, but that's a lot of money. Now I need to call Shirley and give her the news. I cut the movie I was working on in half and put it on the Forum page titled CUHS56.
 
Aug 22, 2008 at 06:40:16 ellie (fl.)
How about this idea?? A laptop computer and a camera!! You'll be in Hog Heaven! Oops, pardon me, Brad.
 
Aug 22, 2008 at 17:27:17 Hank Spencer (Nokesville)
David - I though the pictures were absolutely great, They just fit in so well-to see all those faces again. Thanks. Hank
 
Aug 25, 2008 at 18:55:07 David (Baton Rouge)
Will Ellie, I found Hog-Heaven. Turned up at Wal-Marts. A computer DVD Recorder. Now I can play the stuff on the TV using a DVD player. Please stop sending your storms up here. I haven't been able to go out for two days.
 
Aug 26, 2008 at 19:14:07 David (Baton Rouge)
Having problems with the pill selling monkeys again. As a temporary fix of our forum, I'm going to manage it. All the records will be in my computer. Everything should work alright and the only downside is you won't see what was written until I've reviewed it.
 
Aug 27, 2008 at 11:01:45 ellie (Jupiter, Fl.)
We're at Jonathan Dickinson St. Park. Beautiful, beaches are true tropical and Jupiter is on the East Coast so we're breaking out the fishing gear and the fishing cart with big sand wheels. It cuts through sand and carries all our gear. At our age, there's no more carrying. Now, Good going David, you did it. Now is the beginning of the rest of your life in the fast lane. I suggest that you consider the camera. With your traveling you may enjoy taking pictures of various places. Even a disposable camera can be developed as a disc that you can play on your laptop, then add to the website. Noting that Gustav is heading near you, when are you coming down? Do think about an air card, it will make you cordless. Takes less time to spend money than to make it. Live it up!!!
 
Aug 31, 2008 at 13:01:57 David (Baton Rouge)
This morning the air was dead still. There was not a bird to be seen or heard anywhere. Now it is almost noon the wind is starting to stir a little. I've decided to sleep in the middle bedroom. Thinking it is stronger structurally than my bedroom or the guest room. Both having huge trees hanging over them. Anyway I expect to be without power at some time tonight, tomorrow or the day-after. Hopefully either myself or my son will have power. During the last 22 years I lived here we were without power twice for over a week. I just hope the railroad tracks don't get washed out West of here. I plan to ride the Sunset Limited Sept. 10 from New Orleans to Los Angeles. It use to go from Orlando to Las Angeles. They? Haven't repaired the tracks damaged by Katrina between New Orleans and Orlando yet.
 
Sep 2, 2008 at 10:59:46 BarbaraG (Ventura)
I talked with Dave yesterday. Much, much rain; lots of wind and downed trees everywhere (one in his front yard and one in the back.) He had lost power and was considering staying the night with Dennis. Dave, it's a good thing that hou finished the garage. We're all waiting to hear tales about the storm at the reunion. See you then.
 
Sep 3, 2008 at 20:55:59 JimG (Tulare)
Hey you golfers . . . Sid is waiting to hear from you for the reunion so we can make some tee times. Give us a call or email.
 
Sep 5, 2008 at 16:24:32 Sid and JimG (Visalia/Tulare)
Golfers . . . The plan is to play Black Lakes just southeast of Pismo heading towards Nipomo. The starting time is 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16. So far we have Melvin J, Bill S, Sid G, Ferman E, Jim G, and the ladies include Elaine J, Betty G, Arlene G . . . call Sid or Jim to add to the list . . . the more the merrier! ::::
 
Sep 7, 2008 at 20:21:16 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
Ok David, when does your train trip (adventure) begin? How are you holding up lots of rain or just average? Have the birds left? No rain here, some fog that burns off by 10 am at the latest. Nice days and evenings. I hope it continues to be nice next week. Usually October has the best weather of the year. We are back from our Wild West Adventure, John found out he needs to stay below 3000 ft. We went over the Bear Tooth Pass to Red Lodge MT at 10,940ft after spending 4 days in Yellowstone and the altitude was a killer for him....almost. I didn't realize how high some of the western states are, every place we went was over 2500 ft almost until we hit 101 at Nipomo (of course we had to go to Jockos on the way home). Looking forward to seeing all of you next week.
 
Sep 7, 2008 at 20:47:56 JimG (Tulare)
Hello classmates and also golfers . . . give Sid or myself a call to signup. Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10:30 and 10:37 at Blacklake.
 
Sep 8, 2008 at 19:28:57 wcrow (lincoln)
Dear Friends. I will have to miss the Pismo party. First time I will have missed a class event but my body will not let me come. This chemo is a near death thing and I am not sure I will finish it. Have fun and I will see you next time. wc
 
Sep 25, 2008 at 13:07:26 David (Baton Rouge)
This is lots of fun.
 
Sep 26, 2008 at 00:21:25 Bill Streshly (Corcoran)
Is this site dead?
 
Sep 28, 2008 at 19:02:44 Betty Grant (Visalia)
Good afternoon Just wanted to say we had another great class reunion. They seem to get better with age. We enjoyed our time with everyone from Sunday afternoon until we left on Wednesday. Such a special group of people. Thanks again to Tom and Shirley for doing such a great job and a well stocked hospitality room where we spent many hours and never ran out of things to talk about Hopefully our website is up and running. I have not seen any comments since the reunion. David where are you? Thanks Betty Grant
 
Sep 28, 2008 at 20:02:44 David (Baton Rouge)
Sorry I let this go for so long, but I had to delete all of Jims doubles doubles before going back in business. I left California Friday the 26th and got home this afternoon.
 
Sep 29, 2008 at 10:34:22 Hank Spencer (Nokesville)
Well, this is a pretty good start- Bill is still alive! Just got back from the north state on Saturday morning. Had one of those "lets not have this happen again" flights. We ran into the bad weather in the west and they didn't let our connecting flight come in to Denver--we sat an extra couple of hours. Unlike the West- we have everything green here, including the algae and moss. We were thinking of Wayne when we shot through Sacramento. Glad to know that you are giving it the best you can, Wayne. Now to catch up on all the stuff that has to be done in the next couple of days. Best wishes to you all--HS
 
Sep 30, 2008 at 12:55:44 David (Baton Rouge)
All you all, I have pictures of the hurricane Gustav at Hurricane ! Will start on Pismo Beach soon.
 
Oct 1, 2008 at 00:47:17 Jacqueline (San Luis Obispo)
OK David, first I come up with a blue screen, now the things I just wrote disappear, but I am still on the add to guest book page. I was saying that we just got back from Pismo, the weather is wonderful, 75 at 7:30pm. John says it's at least the second best day of the year. I have been using goodle maps to look up a few places I'm going in the bay area and decided to google my own home. The last time I looked they had me at the top of a 10 unit modular home park that is near by. I wrote them a note and explained where we live because the road had several branches with the same name. Now the have me on the other side of our property about where our neighbor has built a building to cover the sea trains where he has stored all of his law cases. anyone else have any trouble when searching out addresses on Google Maps? jt