03/21/07 - NNHS Newsletter All by Myself "Unless we love and are loved, each of us is alone, each of us is deeply lonely." - Mortimer Adler (28 Dec 1902 - 28 June 2001)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,   

   I chanced across some great Frank Sinatra midi files, and this seem to be the logical sequel to Monday's "On My Own" theme.  I hope you enjoy it, too.

BIRTHDAYS - PRESENT AND UPCOMING:

   Happy Birthday Wishes to:

21 - Bob Morgan ('56) of MA - 1938
22 -  Cookie Phillips ('64) of VA - 1946
23 -   Richard Marshall ('66) of VA - 1948
24 -   Olivia House Brickey ('65) of VA - 1947
25 -   Billy Williams ('57)
25 -   Joan McKenna Ward ('60) - 1942
25 -   Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA - 1948
26 -   Gene Collins Glave ('60) of SC

   Today is also my MIDDLE CHILD'S 30th Birthday!  WHAT IS THAT ALL ABOUT?!?  Oh, I mean, Happy Birthday, Joshua (Harty - Hillsboro HS, IL - '95 - of IL!

Many Happy Returns, One and All!

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

   By the way, I've been horribly screwing up the birthday announcements all week.  I may have finished "amending history" by now, but if you found your birthday was not listed previously when it should have been, well, uh, GULP, I'm so very sorry! 

PAGE HITS:

  From Bobby Callis ('64) of WV - 03/17/07:

Hi, Carol,

..... Also on a different subject, you got my birthday and    Bobby Bloxom's ('64) switched. His is the 18th and mine is the 20th of February.

Thanks for the great job you do for all Typhoons.

   You know, Bobby, I was afraid that by not writing down that "Bobby-Bobby-Bobby" birthday story when you told it to me on 09/30/06 that I'd confuse it, and sure enough, I was right!  Oh, dear!    I'm sorry about that!  Well, I've changed it at last - quite belatedly, I must say, but it's done.

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

   On the other hand, I still haven't finished writing the Newsletters for 02/14 and 02/16 (not to mention 02/07!), so when I finally do, it'll appear as though I had my facts straight all along!     

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/NNHS-Newsletters-2007.html

       02/07/07 - IN PROCESS

       02/14/07 - IN PROCESS

       02/16/07 - IN PROCESS

   Thanks, Sweetie!

  From Wayne Stokes ('65) of VA - 03/19/07:

I wish that I had had this on Friday or Saturday to send to you.  It looks like your kind of email.

 

Hope the Leprechaun dances his jig for you!
 

   YOWZERONI-RINI-ROONI!!! 

   The little leprechaun is dancing his heart out, Wayne Honey, so I hope he was able to magically mend your broken bridge! Thanks for sending him my way; I could stand a little bit o' the Luck o' the Irish meself!

From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 03/19/07 - "Tuesday thinks":

   WILD GIGGLES!!!  This is a hoot!

   Thanks for all three of these, Shari!

  From Tom Flax ('64) of VA - 03/19/07 - "What I've learned from Noah's Ark":

		HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY !!! Everything I need to know, I learned from Noah's Ark.

  
ONE: Don't miss the boat.

TWO: Remember that we are all in the same boat.

THREE: Plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the Ark.

FOUR: Stay fit. When you're 60 years old, someone may ask you to do something really big.

FIVE: Don't listen to critics; just get on with the job that needs to be done.

SIX: Build your future on high ground.

SEVEN: For safety's sake, travel in pairs.

EIGHT: Speed isn't always an advantage. The snails were on board with the cheetahs.

NINE: When you're stressed, float awhile.

TEN: Remember, the Ark was built by amateurs; the Titanic by professionals.

ELEVEN: No matter the storm, when you are with God, there's always a rainbow waiting.

   I really like this, Tommy - thanks!

From My Friend, Maurine (ummm, some HS somewhere in ID or UT..... - '65), of NC - 03/20/07 - "music that will bring back memories.....mmw":

For wonderful memory music click the year you want to hear and enjoy!!!!!!!;-) at this website...:

http://www.tropicalglen.com

Maurine

"Though we take things as we find them, we can always leave them better."
- Emily Bissell

   WOWZERONI!!!  How cool is this?!?  I'm adding this to my Cluckmeat web page, too!

   Thanks, Maurine!

From My Friend, Judy, of IL - 03/20/07 - "Why you should shut your computer down at night":

When you go to bed at night and forget to shut down your computer, I think you ought to know what actually goes on. It's 2 AM and do you know where your icons are and what they are doing? Click on this site and you will see what happens when you leave the computer on during the night.  Turn up sound! 
 
http://www.xs4all.nl/~jvdkuyp/flash/see.htm 

   WILD GIGGLES!!!  Actually, Judy, I only shut off my computer when the storm warnings approach - and then I do so very begrudgingly.  But I do turn of my monitor at nights (and assorted other times), because my monitor (like its owner) is showing some serious signs of aging!  Thanks, Lady!

  From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 03/20/07 - "Wow..":

"On My Own" took me right back to Providence Performing Arts Theater where I had the privilege of seeing Les Mis several times.  I also saw it in New York with my daughter Becky years ago.  What a wonderful show.  I have the CD...and yes I sing around the house all the time.  My children used to get quite embarrassed because I have been known to sing in the grocery store..."she who sings prays twice".  Did you know that sometimes stroke victims who cannot talk can sing?  Yes it is true...a different part of the brain is engaged.  I have no idea how it works but somebody out there probably knows...

   I'm so glad you enjoyed the song, Jean!   We do seem to have remarkably similar tastes in many things!  You might like to see Lea Salonga singing it "live":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve8ks7vpWYo

   No, I didn't realize that about stroke victims, but I do find it strangely comforting - thanks!

   And speaking of strokes (and brain damage).....

   EEEK!!!  Oh, somebody please just shoot me now!

   There's a long, involved explanation for this which I started to make, Bill, but as it explains nothing - not even to me - I'll dispense with it.  Suffice it to say, I knew it would happen eventually, and it will probably happen again.  It has something to do with a short-circuit in my so called brain, and absolutely nothing to do with you, or my memory of you, or my knowledge of who you really are, or Bill Anderson, or anything whatsoever,  I'll just say with a very red face that I'm deeply sorry.

   Actually, it gets worse.  Before I corrected it, I noticed that wrong name was linked to something which did not pertain to you - or him.  This means I lifted it intact from somewhere.  That in turn means that it exists somewhere else on the site in the same screwed-up form, and I've no idea where that place may be.  GRRRR....

   But - I now have your real name linked to your real web site on the Alumni Page:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html

   Your portrait, by the way, was always labeled correctly - and still is.

   I just checked TYPHOONMART to make certain it was properly linked there, only to discover I never added anything there whatsoever. 

   ARGHHHHH!!!!

   BUT - I do enjoy the CD very much - it's beautiful, very soothing and restful!  In fact, I'm listening to it right now (not that I ever become wildly agitated or anything....)

http://www.billcampbellmusic.com/

http://www.gigmasters.com/music/BillCampbell/

   And so at long last, I have added the CD - along with ordering instructions - to TYPHOONMART.  I also added details for ordering a copy of the PBS American Experience DVD: "The Living Weapon", in which   Norman Covert ('61) of MD, who served as public affairs officer and Command Historian at Fort Detrick (1977-1999), appears.

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

   I can personally highly recommend both of these products to y'all!

   (I have no doubt neglected to add several more items to this list which I had intended, so please send me those reminders......)

    From Jerry Blanchard ('62) of VA - 03/21/07 - "USS New York LPD-21":

		Carol, My wife and I just got back from New Orleans, and a visit with my brother Buzzy (Blanchard - Kecoughtan HS - '68 - of LA). Buzzy works at Avondale shipyard. I have enclosed a picture of the USS New York LPD-21. The picture I have enclosed was taken on Feb. 19, 2007. As you can see, she is not ready to set sail yet. Buz says they are shooting for 9/11/2007 as a launch date. I hope they make it. The picture shown in the last newsletter is of the USS New Orleans LPD 19.
Monday, February 19, 2007
USS New York LPD-21

TYPHOON for life. Jerry Blanchard (Class of 62)

   WOWZERONI, Jerry!  What incredible timing you have!  Thanks so much for the update and the image!

From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 03/21/07 - "Happy Spring! and The Bell":

		http://www.yourdailymedia.com/media/1174306116/Amazing_Violinist talented ``````````````````````````````````````

The Bell

Just up the road from my home is a field with two horses in it. From a distance, each looks like every other horse. But if you stop your car or are walking by, you will notice something quite amazing.

Looking into the eyes of one horse will disclose that he is blind. His owner has chosen not to have him put down, but has made a good home for him.  This alone is amazing.  If nearby and listening, you will hear the sound of a bell.  Looking around for the source of the sound, you will see that it comes from the smaller horse in the field.

Attached to her halter is a small bell.  It lets her blind friend know where she is, so he can follow her.  As you stand and watch these two friends, you'll see how she is always checking on him, and that he will listen for her bell and then slowly walk to where she is, trusting that she will not lead him astray.  When she returns to the shelter of the barn each evening, she stops occasionally and looks back, making sure her friend isn't too far behind to hear the bell.

Like the owners of these two horses, God does not throw us away just because we are not perfect or because we have problems or challenges.  God watches over us and even brings others into our lives to help us when we are in need.

Sometimes we are the blind horse being guided by the little ringing bell of those who God places in our lives.  Other times we are the guide horse, helping others see.

Good friends are like this.  You don't always see them, but you know they are always there.

Please listen for my bell and I'll listen for yours.
   Author unknown-- GOD BLESS US

   Thank you again, Shari! This is a beautiful reminder!

  From Barbara Brewer ('69) of VA - 03/21/07 - "Add me to the list, etc.":

I have been delinquent and I apologize.    Bill Hobbs NNHS '66 (of Northern VA) has a birthday coming on the 25th and I would like to wish him a Happy Birthday.  It should also be noted that Kathy Vellines Plank ('72 - of VA) is a proud grandmother of Chloe, dob 3-20-07.  My birthday was on St. Paddy's Day, and in the true Irish tradition, I continue to party.

   YOU'VE been delinquent?!?  This is one one those case when the pot can hardly call the kettle black!  I was wondering why you asked to be added to the list, when "clearly" (to me, anyway!) you've been there for quite some time:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-list.html

   Then I just checked the document on which I keep all the mailing list addies (and then some!), and guess what?!?  You weren't there!

   I've added you back where you belong, with once again no knowledge of how things can simply disappear.

   Yours was actually one of the very few birthdays in 2007 I actually managed to address on time - ACTUAL "on time", at that!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/03-17-07-NNHS-Happy-St-Patricks-Day.html

   So thanks for checking back in with me, Barbara - and warmest congratulations, Kathy!

  From Catherine Slusser Hudson ('64) of VA - 03/21/07 - "Hope you are better now":

Hi Carol.

Glad to hear you are feeling a little better. I sure have missed the old you and all those funny letters. Just in case you are feeling a little stressed after all those bouts with the Seasonal Ills, I thought you might like this little Stress Reliever that a friend sent to me.

Catherine Hudson

Just in case you are having a rough day, here is a stress management technique recommended in all the latest psychological journals.


Just follow the 7 steps below. The funny thing is that it really does work.



1. Picture yourself lying on your belly on a warm rock that hangs out over a crystal clear stream.


2. Picture yourself with both your hands dangling in the cool running water.


3. Birds are sweetly singing in the cool mountain air.


4. No one knows your secret place.


5. You are in total seclusion from that hectic place called the world.


6. The soothing sound of a gentle waterfall fills the air with a cascade of serenity.


7. The water is so crystal clear that you can easily make out the face of the person you are holding underwater.



See? It really does work. You're smiling!

    Thanks so much, Cathy! You're right, you know - I am!

ALERTS:  

1.   From Brenda Amos Williams ('62) of VA - 03/16/07 - "Re: HELLO":

Hi Carol,

Here I am again asking for another favor. Would you please post on your website how much we would love to find our 1962 classmates? I know that lots of folks that read your website, much more than our small 62 website. Our reunion is getting close (September 22) and we really would like to find as many as we can. We had a recent mailing and quite a few came back to us, such as wrong address, moved, etc. so sure would appreciate you putting that up for us.

You know also that you are always invited to attend our reunion. We really would like to invite all the classmates from 1960 to 1965 to attend our Friday night affair. Soon we will have a webpage with all the information and invitation on it.

I appreciate all you do and hope things are doing good for all of you now.

Again, thanks for the help. Keep up the GREAT WORK!

Brenda
Brenda Williams
Typhoon Forever
"Be the change you wish to see in the world". -Ghandi

   Why, certainly, Brenda!   In fact, if you'll send me a list of your "missing", we'll post it and begin to search for them individually.

   Thank you for the invitation!  I'm delighted to see that you've opened your Friday night to include the two classes on either side of you.  It will be a fun time for all, and I'm glad to help you in any way that I can.

   I've posted your note here on your page:

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

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html

2.     From Dave Arnold ('65) of VA - 03/18/07 - "60th Birthday Party":

   YIPPEE!!!  Certainly, Dave!  I made you a brand new page, and our Wizard of Wonderment,    Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA picked the perfect music for it:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1965.html

   This information is now posted on the main page of the web site, and will be carried in each Newsletter from now until then.

   Thanks, Dave! Sounds like fun!

3.   From Sandra Canepa ('56) of VA) - 03/18/07 - "Buckroe & Crossroads Entertainment Complex":

   Thank you so much, Sandra!  I'm delighted to see there's still hope and that you and your committee are still working so diligently to save this for all of us.

   Now, y'all do your part, too!

REUNION REMINDERS:  

   Reunion information is ALWAYS posted very near the top on the front page, and on the Reunion Page section:

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

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html

   Henceforth, it will be repeated here, lest you forget:
 

The NNHS Class of 1965 will celebrate their 60th Birthdays  on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at Shelter #4 at Newport News Park on Jefferson Avenue in Newport News from 2:00 - 6:00 PM.   This will be an open event with all NNHS classes welcome.  If you haven't yet reached 60, it will afford an opportunity to practice.  If you have, you can act like Jack Benny and move back a few years.  No matter the case, all are welcome.   It's never too early to make plans, so mark your calendar today and we'll follow up shortly with further information.    We look forward to seeing you in June!  CONTACT: Dave Arnold at dlarnold@cox.net or call him at 757-618-6646. AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/18/07: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1965.html
The NNHS Class of 1960 will hold a Typhoon Informal Reunion on Saturday, August 4th, 2007 at the lovely beach home of Mary Ann Edwards Elliot on Willoughby Spit. This will be an afternoon into evening beach party with covered dish dinner. CONTACT: Karen Weinstein Witte 14314 Wadsworth Dr. Odessa, FL  33556 813-920-9498 kwitte@tampabay.rr.com AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 01/12/07: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1960.html	The NNHS Class of 1962 will hold its 45-Year Reunion on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 21, 22 and 23, 2007 at the Point Plaza Suites, 950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601. Suites will be available that will include breakfast on Saturday and Sunday. Visit Brenda's 1962 Web Page:  http://geocities.com/typhoonmom1/ AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 03/17/07: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html
The NNHS Class of 1957  is planning its 50-Year Class Reunion, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 7, 8 and 9, 2007 at the Omni Hotel in Newport News, VA. More details to follow!	The NNHS Class of 1958 is planning its 50th Anniversary Reunion, Friday and Saturday, May 16 -17, 2008. The Noble Gathering More details to follow!

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  From Tom Norris (Hampton HS - '73) of VA - 02/02/07 - "Amazing chalk drawings on the road"
(#18 in a Series of 28):

		Hi Carol ... check out these pictures! They would be good to use one at a time for your newsletter. Take care! Babe More chalk drawings from Julian Beever. Incredible!!!!! Julian is an English artist who's famous for his 3D art on the pavements of England, France, Germany, USA, Australia and Belgium.
Girl in Swimming Pool seen in Reverse from Opposite Side of Drawing

   That they would; they're incredible!  Thanks, Babe!

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   Y'all take care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!  We'll Always Have Buckroe!

All by Myself

- Eric Carmen, 1975

(Frank Sinatra)

When I was young
I never needed anyone
Making love was just for fun
That day is done

Livin' alone
I think about the friends I've known
But when I dial the telephone
Nobody's home

All by myself
Don't wanna' be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna' live
All by myself
Anymore

Never too sure
Sometimes I'm so insecure
The love that's distant and obscure
Remains the cure

All by myself
Don't wanna' be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna' live
All by myself
Anymore

(instrumental)

All by myself
Don't wanna' be
All by myself
Anymore
All by myself
Don't wanna' live
All by myself
Anymore

When I was young
I never needed anyone
And making love was just for fun
Those days are gone

"All by Myself" midi courtesy of http://home.arcor.de/dinoandfriends/frank_midis.htm - 03/20/07

"All by Myself" lyrics courtesy of http://www.mp3lyrics.org/f/frank-sinatra/all-by/ - 03/20/07

John Tobin Digital Image, "...It's all gone...All alone...", courtesy of http://www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=348270 - 03/20/07

Tiny Purple Flowers Divider Line clip art courtesy of one of the 32 pages of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars.html - 08/20/05

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

Page Hit Counter clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 03/07/06

Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05

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