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30th reunion
My 30th high school reunion official party is tomorrow
night. I went to a pre-reunion party tonight. It was a trip seeing people I'd known so well and hadn't seen in so many years. I didn't recognize all that many people--mostly due to failing memory and no year book for a reminder. Also many of the mene looked different with thinning hair and facial hair. I did immediately spot my first "girlfriend", who gave me my first kiss back in 8th grade--An unforgettable experience. That was 35 years ago. She still looks great at 48. Another gal, I've always been fond of, told me I was her first "boyfriend" back in kindergarten--but never told me that until tonight. Unfortunately, some of the women, embarassed about their weight, would not attend. It is a shame because most of the men feel the way I do--happy to see the ladies, and greet them with warm hugs, no matter what. Everyone seems prosperous and healthy. Some survived car accidents and brain tumors, and some simply disappeared. Two mean brothers, bullies both, a few years younger than I were both killed in Texas. The first in a bar, the second sought vengance and met the same fate. |
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Everyone seems prosperous and healthy.
They say that that's who shows up at reunions. The people who don't show are the football stars etc. who feel their present situation will never equal that of their high school years. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
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Bart - that would make us both graduates of the class of 74 : )
Sail Loco - I was captain of the football and the wrestling teams. I had a full scholarship and played in college with a Div II national championship team (until I injured my back playing). I've never had the 'jock' mentality though; perhaps that's why I feel great about going to our reunions. Scout "SAIL LOCO" wrote in message ... Everyone seems prosperous and healthy. They say that that's who shows up at reunions. The people who don't show are the football stars etc. who feel their present situation will never equal that of their high school years. S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster" "Trains are a winter sport" |
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Bart - that would make us both graduates of the class of 74
Puley middle school babies you were when I graduated in 1970... I went to the 25th...there were a few recognizable, but as you said, the guys were the hardest because of the paunch and the bald spots...I live in the same area that I grew up in, and there are relatively few of us left here, so everyone has to come in for reunions...I think I'll go to the 35th next summer... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 7/22/2004 |
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My Grandmother went to every 8th grade reunion until she was the last one
left. Scout "katysails" wrote in message ... Bart - that would make us both graduates of the class of 74 Puley middle school babies you were when I graduated in 1970... I went to the 25th...there were a few recognizable, but as you said, the guys were the hardest because of the paunch and the bald spots...I live in the same area that I grew up in, and there are relatively few of us left here, so everyone has to come in for reunions...I think I'll go to the 35th next summer... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 7/22/2004 |
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My Grandmother went to every 8th grade reunion until she was the last one
left. Scout That's kind of sad....to watch all your friends and classmates slowly wither away and die....I think I'd rather be one of those in the middle of the pack... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 7/22/2004 |
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That's pretty much what she said. It's tough to watch your world wither and
die. There was a poem I read, but can't remember its name, that reminded me of her - the metaphor involved the last apple to fall from its tree as winter moved closer and closer. Scout "katysails" wrote in message ... My Grandmother went to every 8th grade reunion until she was the last one left. Scout That's kind of sad....to watch all your friends and classmates slowly wither away and die....I think I'd rather be one of those in the middle of the pack... -- katysails s/v Chanteuse Kirie Elite 32 http://katysails.tripod.com "Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.726 / Virus Database: 481 - Release Date: 7/22/2004 |
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The guys, surprisingly, were all in shape. The
only one who was a bit heavy was just as he was in school--no change. Replace instead of thin hair and paunch, it was thin hair and goatee's. The goatee's made it difficult to spot people. Than and my failing memory. One friend survived a brain tumor and her memory was as good or better than most. Most of the women looked great too. Perhaps the ones that gained weight were the ones that didn't come to the pre-reunion party. It will be interesting to see who shows up tonight. One girl, now a teacher, told me about meeting one of our former teachers. This former teacher when she realized who my friend was screamed in shock when she found out this little girl she knew was now middle aged! I also did a bit of crew recruiting. One girl, that I knew well, brought her younger brother along. He bulked up since I knew him and he's now my height and size and a perfect fit for Etchells crew. If he works out I'll have to use a woman for foredeck to meet the weight limit--which opens up my options nicely. I'd really like to start racing HOOT next year, but I seem to be having difficulty finding crew that will commit to every race. Am I asking too much? "katysails" wrote Bart - that would make us both graduates of the class of 74 Puley middle school babies you were when I graduated in 1970... I went to the 25th...there were a few recognizable, but as you said, the guys were the hardest because of the paunch and the bald spots...I live in the same area that I grew up in, and there are relatively few of us left here, so everyone has to come in for reunions...I think I'll go to the 35th next summer... -- katysails |
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I can't answer that one, but speaking of HOOT, the drummer for the band, The
Hooters, sat next to me in homeroom, another 74 grad. http://www.daveuosikkinen.com/biography.php Scout "Bart Senior" wrote {snip} I'd really like to start racing HOOT next year, {snip} |
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"Bart Senior" wrote in message news:m4GOc.12780$
Two mean brothers, bullies both, a few years younger than I were both killed in Texas. The first in a bar, the second sought vengance and met the same fate. Thats what us Texans do to bullies and assholes Bart. Just ask Saddam. Joe |
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