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02/06/06 - NNHS Newsletter
Maj. Gen. James Ewell Brown
Stuart, C. S. A. "He was superbly mounted and his side arms gleamed in the morning sun like burnished silver. A long black ostrich plume waved gracefully from a black slouch hat cocked up on one side, held with a golden clasp..... He is the prettiest and most graceful rider I ever saw. I could not help but notice with what natural ease and comely elegance he sat his steed as it bounded over the field..... He and his horse appeared to be one and the same machine." - George Neese of Maj. Gen. J. E. B. Stuart, C. S. A., June, 1863 |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
It's true. I'm back again. And it wasn't even my fault, really. Well, perhaps in a roundabout way it was..... But I'm so excited to be reconnected, I'll just save that story for tomorrow, and breathe a long sigh of relief tonight. |
MISSED BIRTHDAYS:
01 - Paul Dobie
('66) of CO (currently in Afghanistan)
02 - Porter Phillips Booker ('57)
02 - Thelma Spade Roberts ('57) of VA - 1939 (deceased - 08/26/05)
02 - Alan Nesbitt ('64) of NC - 1946
03 - Maynard Thweatt ('57)
05 - Dickie Krause ('57) of VA - 1938 (deceased - 12/27/99)
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
This is
probably the biggest clue that my AWOL status was beyond my choice.
Had it been planned, I would have issued these happy birthday wishes in
advance. A Happy Belated Birthday to all of y'all! |
I want to release this Newsletter without any further delays, so this is but a fraction of what I have. Do stay tuned! |
MORE (but not all) OF THE THINGS I RIPPED OUT OF FRIDAY'S NEWSLETTER:
From Kathy Pilgrim Clark ('63) of VA -
01/27/06 - "Theatres":
We are having fun, Kathy - thanks! Their two new computers - plus a violin - arrived by FedEx on Monday afternoon at 4:30. Then they ran out to find a computer desk or two. When they returned, there was some massive furniture rearranging, and that's when the "fun" began.... But we'll save it for later. Thanks, Kathy! |
SOME
(but not all) OF THE "NEW" ITEMS SCHEDULED
TO APPEAR ON 01/31/06:
From Joan Ownby Mathieson ('58) of VA - 01/29/06:
I had to laugh reading about
Dr. Nelms saying you would be
a good breeder..... He was a trip. I would always get a big dose of his
humor every time I was at his office. I could tell you stories ! ! !
But unfortunately that kind of "woman talk" might offend some of your
readers! Here's a mild one I don't think the guys would mind...... Once when I was on the table I told Dr. Nelms that I was having pain in my lower back and he told me to turn over..... which I did. He examined my back and didn't seem to see a problem evidently...... because he pulled down the sheet covering my bare bottom...... gave me a hard slap on the butt..... and said, "If you'd get rid off some of that, your back wouldn't be hurting!" ha ha Yes...... he was something!
Amen to that! What a great story!!!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/our-physicians-and-dentists.html |
From Patsy Blackard Hallett
('65) of VA - 01/29/06:
Carol, Just sitting here reading one of your many newsy letters and saw ![]() I think I remember at least one May parade in Newport News - I'm thinking it was Memorial Day. I just remember trudging over one of the downtown bridges with that heavy wool uniform on, in the heat, and thinking I was gonna die before we finished. It was only one time; maybe J.P. had a little compassion for us! I really enjoy catching up with everyone's remembrances. Has anyone made mention of
Sammy's, that little
hole-in-the-wall store on Chestnut Avenue? Why, yes, as it turns out, I mentioned that one myself! Thanks for joining me! http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-S-Z.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/sammys.html
Thank
you, Patsy!
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From Dee Hodges Bartram ('66) of VA - 01/29/06:
Certainly, Dee! Oh, Jay....... |
From Paul
Dobie ('66) of CO (currently in Afghanistan) - 01/29/06:
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Hello Carol. Just a note to let you know I am still alive and doing well in Afghanistan. I have a birthday coming up on 1 Feb … SUPER!!! Unfortunately, we missed it, and to make it worse, it didn't even show on the birthday page as I thought it had. I am soooo sorry, Paul! I do hope your birthday was special and memorable! |
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I expect to
end my experience here in June and maybe really try and retire…not sure I
can though.
Sweetie, I believe you've tried that before - at least once! Retirement doesn't seem to "take" on you very well...... Your Newsletter continues to be a great way of staying in touch with reality. Hmmmm - that's a very interesting way of phrasing it, Paul. I thought you were the reality, and we were the nostalgic reverie..... Thanks again for putting such hard work into maintaining the website.
You're most welcome. It's my honor
and privilege. |
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I
provided a candid shot of me talking with my Commander on our project site
taken yesterday. Take care and stay healthy ... regards to all… Paul W. Dobie KTR (AFSBn-AF EN) Facility Engineer Army Materiel Command Bagram, Afghanistan 09354 |
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Saturday, January 28, 2006 Paul Dobie in Bagram, Afghanistan |
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Thanks so much, Paul! It's always a joy to hear from you! Take good care of yourself, Sweetie. You scare the bee-bees out of me! Oh - I'll be posting your newest image on the News-2006 link - ummmm, just as soon as I make it.......: |
From Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA - 01/29/06 - "Planning a Vacation?"
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From Ron Miller ('59) of NC - 01/30/06:
I thought I had the answer to this, Ronnie, but I can find no such verification - although, like you, I believe it to be true. "Anyone? Anyone?"
Thanks, Ron!
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From Jimmy Hines ('64) of Northern VA -
01/30/06:
...and thank you for your kind words... Jimmy Certainly, Sweetie! Thank you! |
From Richard Dawes (NNHS/HHS - '62) of VA - "NN image":
Carol I found this .gif of Newport News (1891) while researching the history of my home in Providence Forge. It is a great site to zoom around in. Just set your "zoom in" and click on the area of the map in the upper right. Take Care Richard Dawes http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/map_item.pl?data=/home/www/data/gmd/gmd388/g3884/ g3884n/pm009570.sid&itemLink=D?gmd:3:./temp/~ammem_tSXm::@@@mdb&title=Perspective +map+of+Newport+News,+Va.,+county+seat+of+Warwick+County+1891.&style=gmd&legend= Dicky, this is simply fabulous! I had so much fun playing with it, that as soon as I could pull myself away
from it, I sent your note on to
He does, of course - so much so that he's had a framed 36" x 24" copy of it hanging in his living room for years. DUH! Thanks again, Dicky! I'm going to be posting post this link on Odds and Ends for the rest of us: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/oddsends.html |
From Kathy Pilgrim Clark ('63) of VA -
01/30/06 - "Songs of our Generation ~~":
Carol,
These titles will fit right in with your music program. For some reason, I never hear the tune but I do see the name so I know what's been thought of for each newsletter. KC For all of us who do remember the original songs--these are pretty good!! It was fun being a baby boomer...till now. Some of the artists of the '60s are revising their hits with new lyrics to accommodate aging baby boomers. They include:
The Bee Gees - How Can You Mend a Broken Hip Bobby Darin - Splish, Splash, I Was Havin' a Flash Ringo Starr - I Get By With a Little Help from Depends Roberta Flack - The First Time Ever I Forgot Your Face Johnny Nash - I Can't See Clearly Now Paul Simon - Fifty Ways to Lose Your Liver Commodores - Once, Twice, Three Times to the Bathroom Marvin Gaye - I Heard it Through the GrapeNuts Procol Harem - A Whiter Shade of Hair Leo Sayer - You Make Me Feel Like Napping The Temptations - Papa's Got a Kidney Stone Abba - Denture Queen Tony Orlando - Knock 3 Times on the Ceiling if you Hear Me Fall Helen Reddy - I am Woman, Hear me Snore Willie Nelson - On the Throne Again Leslie Gore - It's My Procedure and I'll Cry if I Want To But I'm so sorry you're not hearing anything. That's fine if it's by choice, but otherwise you're missing a major portion of our fun. Try visiting http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download to download a free copy of Quick Time. |
From Marguerite Colonna Peck - (June l937) of VA - 01/30/06:
You will not believe
this...but I look forward to all the news of students at
NNHS even though I graduated in
l937. I worked for the Superintendent of Schools for 21 years. Every time
they wanted suggestions for naming a school I, of course, tried for
another NNHS. Finally, when the school was to be turned over to the Navy,
my then Superintendent (Oliver Greenwood)
said he wanted me to "get my fill of NNHS" and gave me the afternoon off
to go down and roam the halls and get whatever memorabilia I
wanted. Memories flooded my mind as tears filled my eyes. I will always
be grateful for that last afternoon.
I also attended
John W. Daniel
and I worked a summer job for Charles E. Hoster
(director of sports at that time) and his office was in the basement of
Daniel...Born and raised in Newport News...I have "never left my heart"
anywhere else. I read with great interest all the news from grads of
NNHS.
Marguerite
(Colonna) Peck - June l937
Oh, my goodness, Marguerite! I really had a case of the weepies when I read your note! How often have I wondered how we could possibly be appealing to such a large and diverse group! Thank you so much for sharing this! I hope you enjoyed that portion of our wonderful Magical Mystery Tour in October: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/REUNION-PICTURES-2005.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Magical-Mystery-Tour-05.html
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 01/30/06
- "Why I love the south":
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
Love to all, Carol
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Jine the Cavalry!
We're the boys who went around
McClellian,
Went around McClellian, went around around McClellian!
We're the boys who went around McClellian,
Bully boys, hey! Bully boys, ho!
chorus:
If you want to have a good time, jine the cavalry!
Jine the cavalry! Jine the cavalry!
If you want to catch the Devil, if you want to have fun,
If you want to smell Hell, jine the cavalry!
We're the boys who crossed the Potomicum,
Crossed the Potomicum, crossed the Potomicum!
We're the boys who crossed the Potomicum,
Bully boys, hey! Bully boys, ho!
chorus
Then we went into Pennsylvania,
Into Pennsylvania, into Pennsylvania!
Then we went into Pennsylvania,
Bully boys, hey! Bully boys, ho!
chorus
The big fat Dutch gals hand around the breadium,
Hand around the breadium, hand around the breadium!
The big fat Dutch gals hand around the breadium,
Bully boys, hey! Bully boys, ho!
chorus
Ol' Joe Hooker, won't you come out of The Wilderness?
Come out of The Wilderness, come out of The Wilderness?
Ol' Joe Hooker, won't you come out of The Wilderness?
Bully boys, hey! Bully boys, ho!
chorus
"Jine the
Cavalry" midi courtesy of
http://mariah.stonemarche.org/livhis/music.htm
and extracted by my # 5 son,
Nathaniel Harty of IL - 01/18/05
Thanks, Nathaniel!
"Jine the Cavalry" lyrics courtesy of http://mariah.stonemarche.org/livhis/cavalry.htm - 01/17/05
First J. E. B. Stuart Image courtesy of http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/General_JEB_Stuart.htm - 01/18/05
Second J. E. B. Stuart Image courtesy of http://www.sonofthesouth.net/leefoundation/General_JEB_Stuart.htm - 12/11/02
Large Confederate Divider Bar clip art courtesy of http://www.tennessee-scv.org/Camp1513/clipart6.htm - 01/18/05
Small Confederate Divider Bar clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/garebel942/clipart.html - 01/18/05
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Animated
Laughter clip art courtesy of Janice McCain Rose ('65) of VA - 01/24/06
Thanks, Janice!