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03/13/13 - NNHS Newsletter - Bonnie Woodgreen
“There are in
every generation those who shrink from the ultimate sacrifice, but there are
in every generation
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Patrick Pearse, a.k.a.
Padraig Pearse - a leader of the 1916 Rebellion |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
We're still celebrating
this week with Irish songs.
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9heoqDY42Xw - Bonnie Woodgreen
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEPwbRaG92o - Bonny Wood Green - Gretchen Eichberger, 2009
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeZeUy3doxk&NR=1 - Bonnie Woodgreen - John Fisher School Choir - BBC Choir Of the Year, 2008 - Due to the amateur quality of the recordings, rarely do I carry school choirs, but this is an absolutely flawless performance.
HOMEWORK:
From http://www.alliancemusic.com/product.cfm?iProductID=410 - 03/12/09:
"'Bonny Wood Green' is a ballad from World War I, still sung in Irish pubs today. The Irish were unenthusiastic about entering the war on the British side, but once the decision had been made there were surprisingly large numbers of volunteers. The divided loyalties of the Irish soldiers cannot have made their ordeal in the trenches any easier."
http://www.freewebs.com/snake43/whatsnew.htm
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
Betty Spain Uecker ('63) of VA
AND
My Newest Daughter-in-Law,
Kim Woods Harty (Hillsboro HS,
IL / Richard Milburn Academy, FL - '03) of IL!
Happy Birthday this week to:
15 - Joan Williams Eberwine ('57) AND Linda Robinson Gillespie ('71) of VA;
16 -
Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA AND
Jacque Ray Fisher ('66) of NC;
17 –
Barbara Brewer (’69) of VA;
18 -
Johnny Mitchell ('57) of VA AND
Kay Knight Midkiff Evans ('59) of VA AND
Aderon Gibbs ('66) of VA AND
Wade Scott ('66) of MO;
19 -
Cheryl Mays Howard ('66) of VA;
20 -
My Cousin, Stuart
Atkinson (Warsaw HS - '63) of VA AND
Sid Melton ('64) of NY
AND
Terri McAfee Artman ('66) of VA
AND
My Nephew, Kevin Dick (Weber HS,
UT - '82) of NC!
Many Happy Returns to You All!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.htm
THIS DAY IN WWII:
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THIS DAY IN 1963:
| Wednesday, March 13, 1963 - Musician and song writer
Fito
Páez was born Rodolfo Páez Ávalos in
Rosario,
Santa Fe Province,
Argentina. Wednesday, March 13, 1963 - Racing driver Austin Dobson (b. 12 Aug 1912 in Lodsworth, Sussex, England) died in Cuckfield, Sussex, England at the age of 50. |
From
Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA - 03/13/13, 12:20 AM - "birthday":
| Carol, There it is! MY HAPPY BIRTHDAY! This year I am ignoring it because even I can not say the number. I've been quite down about the whole thing, then there it was, in the newsletter, for God and every one to see-MY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Well, you've just made my day, my birthday! Thank you, sweet Carol, Linda May '66
Ahh, you're welcome, dear
Linda May!
Hang in there, Buttercup,
and just remember --- it beats the alternative!
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From
Hunter Todd
('57) of TX - 03/12/13 - "Exciting News from the 46th WorldFest-Houston Intl
Film Festival":
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| The 46th Annual WorldFest-Houston - Fiercely Independent! | ||
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Howdy from Houston!
We
just wanted you to see our brilliant new Landing Page,
created by the amazing talents of Tippit & Moo, our premiere ad
agency for
the
46th WorldFest-Houston Intl Film Festival! Killer Flicks to die for!
Entries are closed for the 2013 WorldFest, but if you have an entry
in the 100 or 200 categories that is ready to mail right now, shoot
us an email to see if your jury is still hard at work and perhaps we
can squeeze it in! All other cats are closed! Late Fees are waived,
but the end is very much in sight!
entry@worldfest.org
Some
wonderful entries from 33 nations this year! 155+ New International
Indie Films! Special Kreative Kudos to our brilliant Webmaster, Thom
Stark!
The
46th WorldFest-Houston - April 12-21, 2013 -
www.worldfest.org
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WOWZERONI! Thank you so very much, Hunter!  |
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From
My Husband, Paul Harty (Bardolph HS, IL - '61) of NC - 03/12/13 -
"Tough airplane & tough men":
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http://398th.org/History/Articles/Remembrances/Ostrom_FortressHome.html
OH, WOW!
Thanks so much, Haul Party!
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From
Me
('65) of NC - 03/12/13 - "We Are Not Perfect":
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From My Friend, Tina, of NC - 03/12/13 - "Favorite TV Show":
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From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA
- 03/11/13 - "Happy St. Patrick's Day! (#4 to 6 in a series of 15)":
I love Maxine!! She always makes me laugh!!
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Thanks,
Joyce!
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BONUS IRISH CROCHET PATTERNS:
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http://www.allfreecrochet.com/St-Patricks-Day-Crochet/Crochet-Shamrock-and-Four-Leaf-Clover/ml/1 -
Eva Ferrebee's
Shamrock and Four
Leaf Clover
- "Learn how to make a Crochet Shamrock and Four Leaf Clover this St. Patrick's
Day. Crochet shamrock patterns are easy to make especially when you follow this
quick video tutorial. Decorate your home with garland, make a barrette or
embellish a hat. It's the luck o' the Irish!"
http://sarahndipities.blogspot.com/2013/02/things-to-make-crochet-shamrock-garland.html
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Sarah's Shamrock
Garland
- "Bring some luck into your home with this Crocheted Shamrock Garland Pattern.
This free crochet shamrock pattern can easily be varied with different shades of
green yarn. Show a little bit of Irish love this St. Patrick's day with this
simple decoration." |
BONUS IRISH RECIPES:
| http://www.irishabroad.com/culture/kitchen/elizabeth.asp - Elizabeth McNally's Irish Recipes - "Elizabeth McNally is a Virginia (USA) based author, photographer and creator of Wee Kitchen. A second generation Irish-American, Elizabeth has traveled to Ireland more than thirty times over the past twenty years. On her website, Elizabeth shares photographs, recipes and stories inspired by her travels to visit loved ones in Ireland. A self-trained lover of baking from the age of twelve, Elizabeth enjoys looking for ways to bring a new twist to traditional Irish recipes while maintaining their heritage. Elizabeth's photographs and recipes have been featured on Cooking Club of America, Foodgawker.com and RefrigeratorSoup.com " |
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These are hysterical,
Bill - thanks!
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FINALLY:
| From
www.ajokeaday.com
- 03/12/13: A man moved to a mountain top to get rid of the hustle and be alone. One day he heard a knock at the door and no one was there, but then he looked down and there sat a snail and it said, "It is quite cold out here. Can I come in?" The man shouted, "NO! Why don’t you all understand I want to be alone?" and he kicked the snail down the mountain. One year later there was a knock at the door and no one was there, and then he looked down and there again sat a snail and it said, "What did you do that for?" |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
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1.
Thursday, April 4, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1955 holds Lunch
Bunch gatherings on the first Thursday of every month at
Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above
Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News at 11:00 AM. The luncheon
is not limited to just the Class of '55; if you have friends
in that year, go visit with them.
2. Wednesday, April 10, 2013 - The NNHS Class of June 1942 meets at noon on the second Wednesday of every other month for a Dutch treat lunch at the James River Country Club, 1500 Country Club Road. PLEASE JOIN THEM. Give or take a few years makes no difference. Good conversation, food and atmosphere. For details, call Jennings Bryan at 803-7701 for reservations. 3. Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, 2013 - The NNHS Class of 1963 will hold their 50-Year Reunion at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Hampton on the Water. SEE: The website which has been set up for their class at www.nnhs1963.com; CONTACT: Frank Gibson, frankgibson@cox.net, Joyce Williams Nettles, joywnet@cox.net, or Susie Overton Jones, tnsjones@charter.net |
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PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 03/02/13 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Bonnie Woodgreen
Down by the green bushes of Bonnie Woodgreen
Where me and my true love so oftimes have been
As the days they rolled onward so happy were we
Ah, but never she thought that a soldier I'd be.
It was early one morning as the lambs they did play
'Twas off to Kells Barracks, I there made my way
To enlist in the army and fight for my King
And I bid my farewell to Bonnie Woodgreen.
Our ship at Larne Harbour sat ready to sail
And mothers were weeping and sisters looked pale
There was singing and dancing all happy and gay
Ah, but little they thought of the lads far away.
It was 'way out in Flanders at the back of the line
They were talking of sweethearts they all left behind
When one Irish soldier says, "I have a queen,
And she works in John Ross' of Bonnie Woodgreen."
It was early one morning while facing the foe
A shot from the enemy this young lad laid low
He called for his comrades, it was a sad scene
"Say good-bye to my Nellie and Bonnie Woodgreen."
So if ever to Ulster you chance for to stray
There's a neat little fact'ry near Ballynafeigh(?)
Where there's weavers and winders all rosy and clean
And they all wear white aprons in Bonnie Woodgreen. .
"Bonnie Woodgreen" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook/ireland.htm - 03/10/09
Image of Irish Prayer courtesy of http://karatetraining.org/weblog/?m=200703 - 03/12/09
Gold Scroll Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars15.html - 03/12/09
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Hillsboro High School's Topper (Band
Version) clip art courtesy of
http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html
- 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Marine Corps Seal clip art
courtesy of the late
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines who served in the South
Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!!
Animated
Rolling on the Floor
Laughing Smiley clip art courtesy of Jerry ('65) and Judy Phillips ('66) Allen
of VA - 08/13/10
Thanks, Sweetie-Pies!
Coast Guard Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/SealsEmblems/USCG.htm - 10/03/07
Animated
Dancing Snoopy courtesy of Billy Turner ('65) of TX - 11/26/08
Thanks, Billy Turner!
Animated Laughing Jerry courtesy
of Cookie Phillips Tyndall ('64) of VA - 06/14/06
Thanks, Cookie!
Animated Wildly Laughing Dog courtesy of Eva Ellis Madagan ('61) of FL -
11/24/07
Thanks, Eva!
