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More chins that a Chinese phone book!!! I absolutely cried, I laughed so hard. You are too, too much Bruce. You got Fred good with his Peter Pan remark. But remember Bruce, Fred has gone beyond the Peter Pan, He wears extra strength Depends.

Al, we may have met our match when Bruce arrives. I have a feeling if we sit near each other, one of us may end up with a stroke from the humor. I could use a few good strokes!! (Golf Course you perverts!)

Whoever asked for Fred to fly up here must realize that "Carribean Fred" will not pay extra for his luggage carrying his money bags.

08/18/10 03:33 PM

#710

hey youguys, thanks bruce for the time and info, we should be alright then,she said after 7:30, it's hard for a large crowd. i'm glad sally and marcia are comming-what fun. we may have the biggest turnout ever for a "mini" reunion. i'm trying to get a few more from here-but no matter what we will have fun and we will laugh. keep it comming. nancy, you guys are so,so nuts.

08/21/10 02:25 PM

#711

Randall Smith

We had a great time in Flint Mich visiting with Cliff and Sharon Black. No Mini reunion but a lot of cars and crusin and great talking with Cliff.

Were on our way to see Janet (Rudy) and Dick Williams in the Carolinas. Just came home to change Cars, not sure why. Buick is running awsome.

We will be back the 11 for the party.

08/22/10 04:31 PM

#712

hey randy, have janet sign in for rrhs website-she's not on it, and it would make larry really HAPPY. ask her-have a good time, see you the 11. nancy

08/23/10 04:22 PM

#713

Alan Greenleaf

Bruce - For sure, the women of 63 are a fine bunch. I wonder of they think the same of us? We can only hope for lowered expectations! That's the secret of happiness, you know!

08/23/10 06:28 PM

#714

alan, we love you guys more now than we did in "63"-you all are so more much fun to talk to. see you and sherry on the 11th

08/26/10 11:11 AM

#715

I just got back from Texas and stopped by to see Fred. I took a couple of his latest photos and here is the 1st...

John

08/26/10 11:13 AM

#716

Well, needless to say, he wasn't pleased that I took the previous photo since he hadn't preened the fleas off and he got mad at me..........

So Fred, sorry but everyone asked me to get a true picture of you!!!

John

08/26/10 11:30 AM

#717

Fred Thomas

Just got back from our Caribbean cruise and the neighbors said that there was some big gorilla looking guy jumping from tree to tree shouting my name. They didn't know whether to call animal control or the men in white coats. Luckily he scampered away on all fours.

I'll post some photos later. When we went snorkling I took a picture of a parrot fish that looks like John Dawson.

08/26/10 01:43 PM

#718

Linda Peate Powrie

Has anyone talked to Janet Soros Ravenstine? She should be able to come to our mini reunion. Would love to see her as well. Sounds like John & Fred had an ape of a time! You big gorillas you!! Are you coming up Fred? Those gates don't just swing one way you know! You can go out of them too!!! OK, gotta do some ironing. Yes I still iron & actually enjoy it. I like seeing my husband in clothes that are nice & pressed. Just a freaky side of me I guess! Later. L.

08/26/10 02:38 PM

#719

hey lyn, i'll ask her

08/26/10 05:40 PM

#720

That was a nice try Fred, but I do not swim in the ocean; For me, the pool will do. If you saw a parrotlike image, maybe that was a mirror you looked into that ended up in the ocean from Hurricane Katrina? Admit it, you tried to sneak away but I got my photos of you. The 1st one you were napping.

John

08/29/10 05:59 PM

#721

okay- so far janet soros emailed me and she's comming, as is mimi,marty mcclure, pretty sure carol walling is and also phyllis smith and husband tim o'connell. this is going to be a pretty big group. what fun., oh, and linda mannis is comming also. wow!

08/30/10 05:30 PM

#722

Linda Peate Powrie

Hey, Nance, thanks for calling Janet Soros. I have no idea where she lives now, but I know around that area. Alan, I have to tell you that you guys are so much more fun now because in high school, it was all about sports, and who you could take out, & nobody thought about just being themselves & hanging out w/just girls & guys. You had to give someone your football necklace or whatever. Me, I just got an Air Force ring from Fred & knew I'd marry him by the time I went to college. So, he was my knight who came into my life when I thought I'd never get a necklace from a guy! He went in the A.F. when he was 17. Was a young senior in hi. school. So we have NO expectations from anyone. I have a voice that still sounds like I'm 2 yrs. old & wrinkles & age spots & cellulite. It's only Sue Gammel that's fighting age. I seem to be too tired to do so!!! And Fred's idea of a walk is strolling down the street w/a cigarette. So, we all bumble along happily thru Medicare and Social Security. And I could care less whose rich, poor, fat, skinny, just right, whatever because it just doesn't matter. I just love that I've made it this far in one piece!! Stress is still a factor taking care of all the old folks because they just complain about everything, but we still can leave when we want to! And I figure I'll be living there one day not too far down the road!

08/30/10 07:30 PM

#723

hi linda, janet still lives in rr,so it will, be good to see some of these guys-we sure should have fun-we'll have to think of some more "shower" tales for john since he seemed to like them so much. now aday its about social security, medicare, and grandkids.doesn't matter what you were in high school-i just saw this movie, i guess it's been out awhile-NEVER BEEN KISSED with drew barrymore-about the popular kids and the geeks-good movie-very true-which is sad. now who cares, everyone can be friends and enjoy each others tales about there lives over the years. can't wait to see you girls again-i think there's going to be close to 30 people comming, if they all show up-should have lots of laughs, bring your camera. i hope your voice is getting alittle better-when i had my throat surgery {3 times} my voice was like that to. i sent the weekend with phyllis smith and husband tim and carol walling at phyllis camp ground-what fun. the picture i have up on my post is with us. see you soon. love,nancy

09/01/10 12:32 PM

#724

Fred Thomas

Don't ask Janet Soros or Al Greenleaf anything at the reunion about me because they know too many of my secrets. Al can tell you about the time I stole a girl from him once though.

As for "coming of age" movies, I like"Pretty in Pink". I really identified with Andrew McCarthy (Blane).

09/01/10 02:45 PM

#725

fred, pretty in pink is a great movie, we wish you could come on 9-11, the "boys" would all be so excited to see you again, and of course us "girls"too. nancy

09/01/10 04:52 PM

#726

Alan Greenleaf

Fred, you got it wrong! I was Andrew McCarthy, and YOU were Harry Dean Stanton there!

And THAT was back when you looked GOOD!

09/01/10 06:00 PM

#727

Linda Peate Powrie

Hil Nanc: My voice is just a tad better, but people still can't hear me. I try not to talk as much, which is hard! But I am seeing Dr. Sept. 20 or so, so I will once again ask him. He keeps saying not to worry at this point. But it is very frustrating trying to be heard in a conversation. And to strangers or answering the phone at work, I have to apologize & tell them I've had surgery, then they become very patient. Otherwise, they can sometimes be nasty. So I disarm them right off! So glad you set this whole thing up and Larry Gilbert & Toots are coming as well. They rearranged their plans to be there. That's great. What a nice thing to look forward to. Take care. Love, L And hi guys--Al, Fred, Bruce, Randy and Where is John nowadays? He hasn't written for awhile.

09/01/10 07:18 PM

#728

hi lyn, your voice will come back, it just takes time. our group is growing, so we should have a great time. john's probably still recovering from the "shower" talks we had and is getting ready to tell us more about the "big" black football player-i wonder what else he could tell us about him. he sure had some good football stories about the other team players. i hope he sets his clock to 6p.m., so he's not late for 911. see you girls soon. love,nancy p.s. gary mason and jerry gouch are also comming.

09/02/10 02:29 PM

#729

For those concerned...I am still here. Had a lot going on lately; Walking 957 miles at the Cleveland Zoo took a lot out of me, but I had my great grandson with me so my feathers were out proudly. I think the Ohio turnpike is a shorter distance to walk end to end, than walking the entire zoo. They should sell or rent oxygen or those two-wheel scooters!!

Al you do look like Andrew McCarthy!! Well maybe 2 of them. As for Fred I displayed his photos above...He is now on vacation to New York to climb the Empire State Building!!!

So the Gouch-man is coming!! Great. Last time I saw him was when he pulled me over for speeding. Not anymore, I go the legal Over-the-Hill speed, 22 miles per hour. I love backing up the Cleveland Rush Hour traffic now that I am retired!! This winter I plan on buying an old rusty dump truck, loaded with salt and a spreader. That way when people try to pass me I let the salt rip across their lanes. I am calling us the "Gray Panthers".

Nancy I am really stocking up with many more anecdotes and memories to laugh at. I will also have a sign up booth for the Gray Panthers.

09/02/10 07:17 PM

#730

john, walking the whole zoo ,especially when you walk up the wooden ramp to the 3d level,in this heat is so hard to do.i did it last year with my grandkids and it was almost as hot then too. glad your still around-we were worried we haven't heard from you. see you the 11-get you laughing face ready, with your good stories. nancy

09/03/10 07:16 AM

#731

Larry Gilbert

Well, I missed September when it started (summer has gone by WAY TOO FAST).... and I didn't get the birthday list posted until this morning. George Prymmer turned 65 yesterday, September 2 - so if those of you who read this will send him belated birthday greetings, I would appreciate it. Thanks!

09/03/10 08:59 AM

#732

Bruce McKelvey

Glad to see everyone is "Pumped" for the "Good Side " of 9/11. Tuesday morning I climb aboard that thin aluminum membrane and race thru the skys at 500 MPH at 36,000 feet, eat my bag of peanuts,change planes in Tulsa, a stop in St. Louis ..and slide into Cleveland at 8:30 PM. I love to fly, just as long as the guy next to me is not trying to light his Tennis Shoes...The Lizard will never be the same after 9/11....LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL !!!!

09/03/10 03:04 PM

#733