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02/18/08 - NNHS Newsletter -
Stranger on the Shore

“As I gaze upon the sea! All the old romantic legends,
all my dreams, come back to me.”

- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
(27 Feb 1807 - 24 Mar 1882)

Friday, October 27, 2000
Grandview Beach,
Hampton, Virginia
Friday, October 27, 2000
Grandview Beach,
Hampton, Virginia
 

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   
 
 Today's theme is being repeated because of a request from     Joe Madagan ('57) of FL on 02/11/08:

Have you used "Stranger on the Shore" as a theme for one of your newsletters? It was number one on the chart in April 1962 and performed by Mr. Acker Bilk. A fine melody.

   There ya go, Adonis - one of my faves!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/04-27-07-NNHS-Stranger-on-the-Shore.html

   I cannot guarantee the continuity of today's Newsletter, but I can absolutely guarantee that it is incomplete!  There was a great deal of input this weekend, and I'm going to hit some of the high points today and try to ad the rest during the week.


 


  BIRTHDAYS - TODAY AND UPCOMING:
  I hope these dates are correct now; when I originally posted some of them I had inadvertently scrambled the order!  

18 -     Bill Sawyer ('57) - 1939 (deceased 05/16/06) AND    Brooks Bloxom ('64) of NC;
19 -
 Bobby Norris ('62) of VA  AND      Linda Lane Lane ('64) of VA;
20 -
   Bobby Callis ('64) of WV;
22 - Ronald Bass ('57) AND Curt Lauterbach ('65) of VA;
23 - Richard Prince ('57).

   Many Happy Returns to you all!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html



HEALTH UPDATES:

  From Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA - 02/17/08 - "  Jerry ('65) Update":

I just want to thank everyone again for all the prayers and special attention to Jerry and his progress as he fights his illness. Please keep him in your prayers as he begins radiation this Wednesday.  He will have daily doses for four weeks.
 
We had great news from Dr. Kruger on Friday.  He could see no obvious signs of any cancer upon examination and is very optimistic that after radiation and a PET scan, that he will pretty much be finished until a 6 month check up.  Jerry's blood work was VERY OK.  The doc said that the numbers were right in there.  We are very happy with the results of our visit with Dr. K and Dr. Miller on Friday.  We are ready to move on.  Thank God for getting us through and giving us such special friends and a great family.
 
We love you!
J&J

      What fabulous news! Thanks so much, Judy!


      From Sepi Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC - 02/18/08 - "Update on       Herbie (Hice of MI)":

Dear Carol and Typhoon Nation....

I spoke with Herbie's daughter
  Heidi (Hice MacKay of MI) again this morning and Herbie is slowly coming around.  He is still comatose most of the time but has progressed to keeping his eyes open and responding to commands, such as blinking, holding up fingers and moving his head, for about 10 minutes a day; last week it was ten seconds.  Progress is slow but his vital signs are good and his tests show that the chemicals in his brain are slow to function, from the trauma dealt to his body at his age and from being under for such a long time during the actual surgery.  His doctors are pleased with his progress.  His family is impatient to have their dad back to normal.  

There is no sign of stroke or any damage in that area.  Heidi said the hospital staff is working hard to keep him awake a little longer each day, but his hospital stay is still about two months; after that remains anyone's guess.   In addition to worrying about her dad, Heidi has taken Herbie's dog for keeping until he is able to resume such duties.... She says that their dog and Herbie's dog get along fine, but the weather is cold, snowy, and muddy which keeps the dogs inside 90% of the time.  That is adding to her distress.  The dogs get along well, but are noisy and tend to frazzle her nerves slightly more than they are already.  She also expects Herbie to be on the computer more than usual this summer since his activities will be limited for a while after his recovery. 

I told her of all the prayers for her dad and the entire family is grateful, so don't stop praying !   Is it possible that our dear Herbie, knowing the weather conditions outside of his warm bed, could be hibernating until the first kiss of spring awakens him from a well deserved sleep ?  Thinking of it that way somehow makes it easier to deal with...for me, anyway !  She will give him our love and tell him of our prayers when she visits him this evening !

Dimples aka Sepi

   MORE fabulous news! Thank you so much, Dimples!



From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 02/14/08 - "POLITICAL MATCH-UP":

VERY INTERESTING TEST TO SEE HOW THE CANDIDATES MATCH UP TO YOUR CONCERNS. GO TO THIS LINK.

http://www.wqad.com/global/link.asp?L=259460

   Thanks, Norris!


 


    From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 02/13/08 - "Mental Health Break - Living in 2008":

 (This is pretty funny... thought you'd enjoy it. I know most of this is true for me!!!)
YOU KNOW YOU ARE LIVING IN 2008 when...
1. You accidentally enter your PIN on the microwave.
2. You haven't played solitaire with real cards in years.
3. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three.
4. You e-mail the person who works at the desk next to you.
5. Your reason for not staying in touch with friends and
family is that they don't have e-mail addresses.
6. You pull up in your own driveway and use your cell phone
to see if anyone is home to help you carry in the groceries.
7. Every commercial on television has a web site at the bottom of the screen
8. Leaving the house without your cell phone, which you didn't even have the first 20 or 30 (or 60) years of your life, is now a cause for panic and you turn around to go and get it.
10. You get up in the morning and go on line before getting your breakfast.
11. You start tilting your head sideways to smile. : )
12. You're reading this and nodding and laughing.
13. Even worse, you know exactly to whom you are going to forward this message.
14. You are too busy to notice there was no #9 on this list.
15. You actually scrolled back up to check that there wasn't a #9 on this list.
 ~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~
 NOW U R LAUGHING at yourself.

   WILD GIGGLES!!! Thanks, Shari!


  From Betty Spain Uecker ('63) of VA - 02/14/08 - "IMPORTANT  WARNING ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! PLEASE READ":

I M P O R T A N T    W A R N I NG ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! PLEASE READ


Anyone-using Internet mail such as Yahoo, Hotmail, Gmail, AOL and so on.

This information arrived this morning, Direct from both Microsoft and Norton.


Please send it to everybody you know who has access to the Internet.

You may receive an apparently harmless e-mail with a Power Point
presentation ' Life is Beautiful'.
If you receive it DO NOT OPEN THE FILE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, and
delete it immediately.

If you open this file, a message will appear on your screen saying:
'It is too late now, your life is no longer beautiful.'


Subsequently you will LOSE EVERYTHING IN YOUR PC, And the person who
sent it to you will gain access to your name, e-mail and password.

This is a new virus which started to circulate on Saturday afternoon.

AOL has already confirmed the severity, and the anti virus software's are not capable of destroying it.


The virus has been created by a hacker who calls himself 'life owner'.


PLEASE SEND A COPY OF THIS E-MAIL TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS,

And ask them to

PASS IT ON IMMEDIATELY!


THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY SNOPES

   Thank you, Betty! Y'all be careful!


      From Wayne Stokes ('65) of VA - 02/14/08:

CBD,
 
..... Now, regarding        Dave's (Spriggs - '64 - 0f VA) "first" PC and the "one rail", either my monitor needs cleaning more than usual, or if you look in the bottom right hand corner, just to the left of that "insignia", there appears to be just a "smidgen" of the other rail visible; ya gotta look real hard! Or, it could be scratches on my glasses or I may even be wearing the wrong pair? But, I see something! Of that I'm absolutely sure, I think?
 
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/02-14-08-NNHS-Happy-Valentines-Day.html 

The article in the "Beacon" about Richard Honeycutt brought back memories from the good 'ol days in North End. Richard lived, I believe, on 51st Street while attending NNHS. I have often wondered what became of him. Some years ago someone told me that he was a chemist with some large company in another state, but they didn't know the company or the state.

 
In the article, the young lady makes mention of becoming a chemist, but nothing from Richard. I do know that he did become a chemist, that is, as well as one could know. I remember him as a very nice, friendly, well liked guy by the rest of us North End wrecking crew members!
 
Along with the others that have thanked Dave for these bits of memories of glorious days gone by, I add my sincere thanks and appreciation for his contributions. He is a most valuable asset; and a nice guy.
 
It's been awhile since I've thanked you for the wonderful work you do on the behalf and for the pleasure of the rest of us: THANK YOU!
 
There is one more thing and this you MUST do: GET WELL< NOW!!>
 
"R"

   Wayne Honey, I held your note back once already, thinking that with time I could supply more of the answers to your questions, but that doesn't seem to be happening very well, so I'm just going to turn it over to the class.

   Richard Honeycutt ('63) is in High Point, NC (or was five years ago, anyway.)  I think you'll find an image or two of him scattered through these pages:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2003.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-17-03.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-18-03-PM.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-18-03-PM.html

   I'm not even going to attempt to print five-year old memories I seem to have but cannot corroborate at the moment.  We'll just wait for some National Smart Person to tell you the Real and True Story! 

   Thanks so much, Wayne Honey!


    From Richard Dawes (NNHS / HHS - '62) of VA - 02/15/08 - "New Drugs for women":

Carol

I thought you could use these new drugs.

Dicky
=====================================

D A M N I T O L
Take 2 and the rest of the world can go to hell for up to 8 full hours.

E M P T Y N E S T R O G E N
Suppository that eliminates melancholy and loneliness by reminding you of how awful they were as teenagers and how you couldn't wait till they moved out.

ST.  M O M M A'S W O R T
Plant extract that treats mom's depression by rendering preschoolers unconscious for up to two days.

P E P T O B I M B O
Liquid silicone drink for single women. Two full cups swallowed before an evening out increases breast size, decreases intelligence, and prevents conception.

D U M B E R O L
When taken with Peptobimbo, can cause dangerously low IQ, resulting in enjoyment of country music and pickup trucks.

F L I P I T O R
Increases life expectancy of commuters by controlling road rage and the urge to flip off other drivers.

M  E N I C I L L I N
Potent anti-boy-otic for older women. Increases resistance to such lethal lines as, "You make me want to be a better person. "

BUYAGRA
Injectible stimulant taken prior to shopping Increases potency, duration, and credit limit of spending spree.

J A C K A S S P I R I N
Relieves headache caused by a man who can't remember your birthday, anniversary, phone number, or to lift the toilet seat.

A N T I-T A L K S I D E N T
A  spray carried in a purse or wallet to be used on anyone too eager to share their life stories with total strangers in elevators.

N A G A M E N T
When administered to a boyfriend or husband, provides the same irritation level as nagging him.

Now, send these to any woman who needs a good laugh, and any man who can handle it.

   Thank you, Sweetie! Two or three of these do sound extraordinarily useful!


  From Elaine Wilkinson Bracken ('61) of VA - 02/15/08 - "Health insurance blues..":

No Health Insurance! 

A man suffered a serious heart attack and had an open heart bypass surgery. He awakened from the surgery to find himself in the care of nuns at a Catholic Hospital. As he was recovering, a nun asked him questions regarding how he was going to pay for his treatment. She asked if he had health insurance.

He replied, in a raspy voice, "No health insurance."

The nun asked if he had money in the bank.

He replied, "No money in the bank."

The nun asked, "Do you have a relative who could help you?" He said, "I only have a spinster sister, who is a nun."

The nun became agitated and announced loudly, "Nuns are not spinsters! Nuns are married to God."

The patient replied, "Well, in that case...send the bill to my brother-in-law!"

   Thanks, Elaine!


       From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/16/08 - "BEACON - 08 MAR 63":

Articles are attached.

The image of Stuart Nachman in the Senior Spotlight made me go find a current image. Look here: 

http://www.kalfusnachman.com/nachman.htm

D
 

Friday, March 8, 1963 Friday, March 8, 1963 Friday, March 8, 1963 Friday, March 8, 1963 Friday, March 8, 1963
Senior Spotlight - Stuart Nachman ('63) and Susan Perkins ('63) Student Cooperative Associations Convene for Exchange Day Band Presents Annual Concert; Polly White ('63) Places in Test; AND  (Marshall) Conley ('63) Heads New Speech Club Five (sic) Girls Prove Successful in Meet - Donna Pipkin, Jane Coltrain and Gail Watkins (all '64) Miss Margaret Lane
Thanks, David!
Friday, March 8, 1963 Friday, March 8, 1963 Friday, March 8, 1963 Friday, March 8, 1963
Mr. Thomas O. Keesee Roving Reporter - How Males Appeal to COEDS Wilder Burger - Sandi Bateman ('65) and Darrell Boland ('64) Harvey Fenigsohn ('58) Decides to See Different Parts of World First Hand

   These are delightful! I've cross-posted some of these on various pages throughout the site. As I knew would become necessary sooner or later, I've split the Beacon page into individual school years:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Beacons.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Beacons-61-62.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Beacons-62-63.html



ALERT:

  From Dee Hodges Bartram ('66) of VA - 02/16/08 - "Class of 1966":

Hi Carol!

I need a favor.  My computer died in December so I lost all of my addresses.  We have a new one now so I am patiently putting in all e-mail address I have for the Class of 1966.  I have a feeling that some of the addresses are outdated so would you just put a general note into your next news letter to have people e-mail me so I can pull their addresses to double check to see if what I have is correct on the class roster?  Just have them send an e-mail  to dhbartram@cox.net with their name in the body. 

The Subject should be “Class of 1966”.  I don’t care if it stops up this new zinger of a pc I have – need to make sure I have the right addresses on my list.    I really appreciate your help and the help of my classmates.

Dee Hodges Bartram

   YOWZERONI-RINI! I'm so sorry, Dee! We'll be glad to help any way we can!

   All y'all from the Class of 1966, please "phone home"!!!



       From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 02/16/08 and 02/17/08 - "Old Peninsula Filling Stations":

NOW: THEN: NOW:
This is the old Pure Oil Co. station at about 4400 Warwick Boulevard. For a comparison, here is an image of a former Pure station in Lexington, VA. Here is the old brick gas station in Hilton. I can't recall what brand it was, perhaps Esso/Exxon.

 

 

 

Here is a web site showing old Pure stations in VA. They were not identical, but they all had a unique look,
which we still associate with that brand.

http://www.agilitynut.com/gas/vapure.html

Now, have a look at this site:  http://www.gassigns.org/

   SUPER-DE-DUPER, Brown Eyes!!! We now have a brand new fun page:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-peninsula-gas-stations.html - brand new page!


PRAYER ROLL (arranged alphabetically, but not necessarily complete):

1.   Jerry Allen ('65) of VA - begins radiation for cancer - 02/20/08

2. My Friend Judy of IL -  shoulder replacement surgery - 04/22/08

3. Clyde Bryant ('58) of PA - heart replacement surgery - 12/13/07

4.      Me ('65) of NC - recent escalation of shortness of breath, heart and blood pressure problems plus the usual .....

5. Emily (daughter of My Niece Shari) of VA - continuing problems with advancing scoliosis

6.       Herb Hice of MI - triple bypass surgery plus carotid artery cleanup - @ 01/25/08

7. Patsy Lewis Hancock ('57) of VA - suffered second massive heart attack - 01/31/08

8.       John London (Warwick HS - '57) of VA - lumbar surgery to fix a spinal stenosis [ laminectomy]; will also involve fusion of vertebrae - 02/05/08

9. Pam Pennington Cherry ('58) of VA - congestive heart failure; cardiac ablation procedure - 02/06/08


DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Friday and Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1958


    From Jerry Blanchard ('62) of VA - 01/12/08 - "Gas Stations Of Yesteryear-------------------------this IS REAL Americana" (#17 in a Series of 37):

Carol, do not know if you would like to show these or not. Just brings back a lot memories from yesteryear. Hope you like them. 

Jerry Blanchard (62) of Va.

Gas Stations Of  Yesteryear

Back when life was much simpler and gas was 18-25 cents a gallon!!

(or there about) and as low as 17 cents during gas wars.

 



Old American Gas Stations from all around the country  
Some are abandoned, some are restored and many are still in use.  

This next picture looks to be more of a collection of stuff as it's all different sizes & colors, and too close together.
 

Yeah . . .  I remember!

 And with a fill-up you got the gas pumped for you, your windshield cleaned, oil and fluids checked, tires checked,
a free map, if you wanted it, and greeted in ENGLISH !!!

Yeah! I remember!!!

Enjoy Your Days & Love Your Life.... Because...."Life is a journey to be savored."

  Thanks, Jerry, I remember them quite fondly, too!


   Remember, there's much more to come - next time!

   Y'all enjoy your holiday - and take care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!  We'll Always Have Buckroe!

                          Love to all, Carol

==============================================

NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com

PERSONAL WEB SITE: http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat

==============================================

Carol Buckley Harty
219 Four Ply Lane
Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305
910-488-9408


Stranger on the Shore

Music by Acker Bilk, 1962
Words by Robert Mellin
 

Here I stand, watching the tide go out
So all alone and blue
Just dreaming dreams of you

I watched your ship
As it sailed out to sea
Taking all my dreams
And taking all of me

The sighing of the waves
The wailing of the wind
The tears in my eyes burn
Pleading, "My love, return"

Why, oh, why must I go on like this?
Shall I just be a lonely
Stranger on the Shore?

The sighing of the waves
The wailing of the wind
The tears in my eyes burn
Pleading, "My love, return"
Why, oh, why must I go on like this?
Shall I just be a lonely
Stranger on the shore?


"Stranger on the Shore" midi courtesy of Lisa's Nostalgic Cafe - http://members.tripod.com/lisawebworld1/midi.html,
located through the genius of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 04/23/07
Thanks so much, Dave!

"Stranger on the Shore" lyrics courtesy of http://www.smickandsmodoo.com/lyrics/stranger.htm,
also
located through the genius of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 04/23/07
Again, thank you so much, Dave!

Grandview Beach Images courtesy of - uh - ME - 10/27/00

Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of Herbert Hice of MI - one of my Famous Marines who served in the South Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!

 Blue Celtic Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars1.html - 05/16/06

Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!

Animated USMC Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03

Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06

Animated Yehaa Typhoon clip art also courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 08/18/05
Thanks again, Al!

Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06

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