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	05/22/13 - NNHS Newsletter - National Maritime Day “[Mariners] have written one of its most brilliant chapters. They have delivered the goods when and where needed in every theater of operations and across every ocean in the biggest, the most difficult and dangerous job ever undertaken. As time goes on, there will be greater public understanding of our merchant's fleet record during this war [World War II].” - President Franklin D. Roosevelt (30 Jan 1882 - 12 Apr 1945)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,

   Today is National Maritime Day!

BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LIpuMbLX-Q - Jimmy Buffett - Son of a Sailor - Oct. 21, 2004

HOMEWORK:

http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/national-maritime-day

http://www.usmm.org/md/maritprocs.html

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

   Happy Birthday today to Judy Blechman Morenoff ('57)!

   Happy Birthday this week to:

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

YESTERDAY IN WWII:

    From Susie Overton Jones ('63) of VA - 05/21/13 - "missing":
 

Carol, Please remove Linda Lou Williams from the class of 1963's missing list; we found her... living in Newport News... yea! Thank you, Susie Overton Jones    WHOO-HOO! It's always good to find 'em! It's even better to find 'em nearby! Thanks, Susie! I updated your page: http://www.nnhs65.com/reunion-page.html      http://www.nnhs65.com/reunion2008-63-missing.html

   From Butch Ragland ('63) of CO - 05/21/13 - "Prayers for You!":
 

Hi Carol, I wanted to drop a line to let you know you are still in our prayers! You haven't said a great deal about your health lately, but I suspect you are not totally up to par! Please take care of yourself and rest as much as possible! Remember that your Typhoon Family have a great deal of love for both you and Paul! God Bless You and Get Well Soon! Butch Ragland      GASP!!! With all that's going on in your life these last few months, and you're praying for ME?!? I'm stunned and overwhelmed, Butch! Thank you so very much!    You're right, even by my own standards of "normal" (I am ever and always the Wienius Maximus), I'm not there yet, but I think if I stayed in bed much more than I'm doing, I'd be in serious danger of developing bed sores!    I went to a Women's Conference on Saturday, May 11 (and even led the music!), and went to church on Mother's Day (and led the music again!), and then of course had yet another relapse of this nonsense with the coughing, wheezing, and rattling of the chest. I think that was the last time I've been outside my front door. I mostly just lie in bed, watch old movies, sleep, read, crochet, cross stitch (if my eyes are not too rheumy to see what I'm doing), and occasionally meander into to office to do something productive.    We're "posta" go to an outdoor wedding reception Friday night, and I had better be up to it!    Now for the real point of interest, "How YOU doin'?!?"

   From Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA - 05/21/13 - "RULES ARE RULES!":
 

RULES ARE RULES! http://advisoranalyst.com/glablog/tag/sharon-springs-kansas/      YOWZERONI! Thanks so much, Billy!

      From Phil Hammond ('64) of FL - 05/21/13 - " Preparing for Memorial Day....keep it moving":

MEMORIAL DAY

It is the 
VETERAN, 
not the preacher, 
who has given us freedom of religion. 

It is 
the VETERAN, 
not the reporter, 
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is 
the VETERAN, 
not the poet, 
who has given us freedom of speech.
   
It is 
the VETERAN, 
not the campus organizer, 
who has given us freedom to assemble. 

    
It is 
the VETERAN, 
not the lawyer, 
who has given us the right to a fair trial. 


It is 
the VETERAN, 
not the politician, 
who has given us the right to vote. 

It is 
the VETERAN who 
salutes the Flag,

It is 
the VETERAN
who serves 
under the Flag. 

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. 

We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve. 

God Bless them all!!

Makes you proud to be an American.

Thank a serviceman/woman for their sacrifice for our country - I just did.

I did, too - and thank YOU, Phil!

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From My Friend, Jessica, of NC - 05/06/13 - "7 Days of Marriage Wisdom":
 

		WOWZERS! Thanks, Jessica!

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     From Me ('65) of NC - 05/21/13 - "24 Hour Test":
 

		This is one of my Life's Goals!

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From My Friend, Susan, of NC - 05/21/13 - "Big Dreams":  
 

		GREAT ADVICE! Thanks, Susan!

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       From My Daughter, Adrienne Harty (Hillsboro HS, IL / American School, IL) of NC (temporarily of MA) - 05/20/13 - "Skinny Shake":  
 

		Have you tried the Skinny Shake before? It tastes like a Wendy's Frosty! Skinny Shake 3/4 cup Almond Milk about 15 ice cubes 1/2 tsp Vanilla 1-2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 1/3 of a banana Blend.     WOW! A dream come true - a milkshake diet!  Thanks, Webby!

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  From Ruth Reece Horace ('67) of FL - 04/08/13 - "Pets make you smile, ya gotta love em' (#34 of 36)":

		To make you smile..... Happy Pet Day!!!    AWW! Thanks, Ruthie!

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BONUS MARITIME CROCHET PATTERNS:

http://mrsmicawber.blogspot.com/2011/07/sweet-liberty-bracelet-pattern-tutorial.html - Sue's Sweet Liberty Beaded Crochet Bracelet - "Even Lady Liberty would want to wear this Sweet Liberty Beaded Crochet Bracelet! This crochet and bead bracelet pattern is the perfect patriotic accessory for a summer barbecue or fireworks display." - with tutorial!

http://www.mooglyblog.com/free-nautical-crochet-patterns/ - Nautical Crochet Patterns - "The nautical look is back in style, though it’s so classic most would say it never left! ..." - a plethora of freebies!

http://imaginarywardrobe.blogspot.com/2008/08/life-belt.html - Riikkael's Mini Life Belts

http://www.bonanza.com/listings/Nautical-Afghan-Vintage-Crochet-Pattern-PDF-Download/84195775 - Nautical Afghan - $4.99

http://www.luulla.com/product/44139/anchor-diaper-cover-sailor-hat-and-nautical-headband-crochet-pattern - Anchor Diaper Cover, Sailor Hat, and Nautical Headband - $5.50
 

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BONUS MARITIME RECIPES:

http://www.annapolis-valley-vacation.com/maritime-recipes.html - Maritime Recipes - "Here is a collection of Maritime recipes popular in the Annapolis Valley. We, in the Maritimes are sometimes referred to as unique and so we also have some unique recipes. This is a good thing...."
 

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FINALLY:

From www.ajokeaday.com - 05/21/13:

A young and foolish pilot wanted to sound cool on the aviation frequencies. This was his first time approaching a field during the nighttime, so instead of making any official requests to the tower, he said: "Guess who?" The controller switched the field lights off and replied: "Guess where?"

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DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Thursday, June 6, 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, June 12, 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. Friday night will also be open to the Classes of 1962 and 1963. 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; FORM: Registration-Classes-of-1962-and-1964-B.docx