CBD,

 

In the 1/3/13 newsletter my friend,      Joe Wingo ('65 - of NC),-- among other truths-- states that our friendship is stronger now than ever--at least in his opinion. Well, he could have stopped at "..stronger now..", because I feel exactly the same as Joe. Our reconnection has been one of the most valuable things that the "web" has ever brought my way!

 

Of course, he is absolutely right about our quickly approaching 50-year reunion--the years are passing by at a rate I never imagined they could and there is no time to waste. I am proud to call Joe my friend and like him, I too would like to see others from the days of our youth at NNHS. I'm equally as proud to have Joe call me friend! 

 

All of us from '65 are now old enough to truly understand the value of friendship--it is a most precious asset. We must take the opportunity of a 50-year reunion to let others know that those friendships of so many years ago--remain--they have withstood the test of time and beg to be remembered.

 

TC!

   AMEN! Thanks, Wayne Honey - and Joe Sweetie!

You think you've got problems--click on "laugh" and read the nine product reviews. And some of these folks were allowed to have children!!

 

R. Wayne Stokes--The first of three!!

1. Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer saves marriage - "What can I say about the 571B Banana Slicer that hasn't already been said about the wheel, penicillin, or the iPhone? This is one of the greatest inventions of all time. My husband and I would argue constantly over who had to cut the day's banana slices. It's one of those chores NO ONE wants to do! You know, the old ‘I spent the entire day rearing OUR children, maybe YOU can pitch in a little and cut these bananas?’ These are the things that can destroy an entire relationship. It got to the point where our children could sense the tension. That's when I found the 571B Banana Slicer. Our marriage has never been healthier. Thanks 571B Banana Slicer" - Amazon.com user Mrs Toledo

2. White Face Paint brings joy - "My kids didn't want to clean and I needed a quick solution. I bought this face paint and applied it exactly as in the example photo on the package. Then I grabbed a pitchfork and dashed into my kids' rooms yelling 'CLEAN THE HOUSE CLEAN THE HOUSE CLEAN THE HOUSE!' It worked." - Amazon.com user Lisa Krause

3. Wheelmate Laptop Steering Wheel Desk improves student’s grades - "My 16 year old daughter just got her license a few weeks ago. Since then, she's been going out for drives a lot after school. Unfortunately, all the time spent in the car for her has meant less time for homework. Her grades have noticeably slipped, but instead of taking away her car privileges, I bought this steering wheel desk. It's perfect for young drivers with heavy academic loads! Now she can work on her homework and still be out driving, improving her road skills and staying on top of her grades. I couldn't be prouder and would encourage all parents with new drivers to set their kids up with this super-portable work station!" - Amazon.com user K. Ernst

4. BIC Cristal For Her Ball Pen is a favorite - "Finally! For years I've had to rely on pencils to write down recipes (the only thing a lady should be writing, ever). I had despaired of ever being able to write down said recipes in a permanent manner, though my men-folk assured me that I 'shouldn't worry yer pretty little head.' But, AT LAST! BIC, the great liberator, has released a womanly pen that my gentle baby hands can use without fear of unlady-like callouses and bruises. Thank you, BIC!” –Amazon.com user breemeup

5. Inflatable Unicorn Horn helps cats achieve their dreams - “My cat loves this. She has long dreamed of being a single-horned wonder of story and song, and with this product, her dream becomes reality. Now, whenever she runs across the room, rainbows shoot forth from behind her. And watching her catch a mouse, and eviscerating it in front of the family? Priceless. This may have been the best thing I've ever bought. You'd be wise not to share in the pure, unadulterated joy that is having a cat with a unicorn horn.” –Amazon.com user Adam Lynch

6. Philadelphia Mint Jefferson Nickel from 2003 is a handy purchase - “A nickel for $4.55 seems a bit excessive, don't you think? Pretty sure I can get this for something like 9100% less elsewhere. But I want to emphasize that this is a great product. I own several nickels myself, and find that they constantly come in handy.” – Amazon.com user Joshua D. Nathan

7. Canned Unicorn Meat isn't ethical - “Don't order this product if you have a conscience. The unicorns in the industrial unicorn farms live in appalling conditions, in many cases worse than those of the pegasus ranches. All that awaits these poor creatures is the rainbow factory. Be ethical and buy (kosher) dragon meat instead.” –Amazon.com user V. Zhironovsky

8. "How to Avoid Huge Ships" an inspirational read - “I bought How to Avoid Huge Ships as a companion to Captain Trimmer's other excellent titles: How to Avoid a Train, and How to Avoid the Empire State Building. These books are fast-paced, well written and the hard-won knowledge found in them is as inspirational as it is informational. After reading them I haven't been hit by anything bigger than a diesel bus. Thanks, captain!” –Amazon.com user CitizenFitz

9. UFO-02 Detector a scam - “I don't know if this is a scam or if mine was broken, but it doesn't work and I am still getting abducted by UFOs on a regular basis.” -Amazon.com user Cypus