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06/17/07
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"Sherman made the terrible discovery that men make about their fathers
sooner or later... that the man before him was not an aging father but a boy, a boy much like himself, a boy who grew up and had a child of his own and, as best he could, out of a sense of duty and, perhaps love, adopted a role called Being a Father so that his child would have something mythical and infinitely important: a Protector, who would keep a lid on all the chaotic and catastrophic possibilities of life.” - Tom Wolfe (b. 2 Mar 1931 - Richmond, VA) |
Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
A very
Happy Father's Day to all the daddies and
granddaddies in our midst - and indeed to us all, as we remember our own
fathers!
http://nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-20-04-NNHS-Happy-Fathers-Day.html
http://nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-18-06-NNHS-Fathers-Day.html
ALERT:
From Dave Arnold ('65)
of VA - 06/12/07 - "Picnic Cancellation":
I'm so very sorry to hear this, Dave! Surely this can be rescheduled for later in the fall! Meanwhile, have the 17 of y'all who had already set apart this time considered meeting together somewhere else - someone's home, for instance, for a pot luck? Or even in a restaurant?? It seems like such a dreadful shame not to meet at all....
Meanwhile, I've updated
the 60th Birthday page, the front page, and will carry this announcement on
these next few Newsletters:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/60-BIRTHDAY-1965.html
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
BIRTHDAYS - TODAY AND TOMORROW:
Happy Birthday today to Roberta Hilsdon ('70) of GA!
And tomorrow we'll have another TWO-FER!!!
Tim Whitt ('66) of VA and
Mike Leonard ('68) of VA will both be celebrating their birthdays then.
Many Happy Returns to you all!
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html
From
Me
('65) of NC - 05/29/07 - "How I Spent That Tuesday Morning":
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html
Sustaining Underwriters and Emergency Responders - THIS IS THE MORE COMPLETE LIST!
Obviously, this page is in the process of being seriously
and completely revamped, almost on a daily basis. As I am not sure which of y'all wished to remain anonymous, if
you have contributed to either of these funds, please drop me a line (as some of
y'all have) and let me
know your wishes. I'll then replace each "Anonymous" listing with your name
or other wording. Thanks so much!
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 06/12/07 - "Father's Day Facts":
Father's Day
Countries that observe Father's Day on the third Sunday of June include
Argentina, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, France, Hong Kong S.A.R., India,
Pakistan, Ireland, Japan, Macao S.A.R., Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, the
Netherlands, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Turkey,
the United Kingdom, the United States, and Venezuela.
***
A Day for Dad
Sonora Louise Smart Dodd wanted to honour and pay back the love she
received from her father (the Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart who
raised her and her five sisters alone as a single widowed parent whose wife had
died in child birth of their sixth daughter) and started the tradition of
Father's Day in her local area on 19 June 1910.
***
Other Names For Father
Da
Dad
Daddy
Pa
Papa
Pappy
Pop
Pops
Pater
The Old Man
Windbag
Old Fella
Sir
Papa Smurf
Papa Bear
Guvnor
Thanks, Shari!
I certainly hope you're able to
resolve your computer difficulties soon.
From Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/13/07 - "Fathers Day":
Hope all DADs have a Great Day..
If Dad does ....Mom
&
The Kids Will TOO..
.....Happy Day For All.....
Typhoons
Forever...
al
Thanks so much, Al!
Your happy Pict-o-Grams have become a favorite holiday tradition with us!
From
Janice
McCain Rose ('65) of VA -
06/15/07 - "Things Dad will NEVER say...":
Things Dad Will Never Say
10.) Well, how about that! I'm lost. Looks like we'll have to
stop and ask for directions.
9.) You know, pumpkin. Now that you're thirteen, you'll be ready for
unchaperoned car dates. Won't that be fun?
8.) I noticed that all your friends have a certain negative attitude. I like
that!
7.) Here's a credit card and the keys to my new car. Go crazy!
6.) What do you mean you want to play football? Figure skating not good enough
for you, son?
5.) Your Mother and I are going away for the weekend. You might want to consider
throwing a party.
4.) Well, I don't know what's wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey
thingies. You know, that makes it run or something. Just have it towed to a
mechanic and pay whatever he asks.
3.) No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring. Now,
quit your belly aching and let's go to the mall.
2.) What do you want to go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to
spend.
1.) Father's Day? Ah, don't worry about that. It's no big deal!
WILD GIGGLES!!!
Thanks, Janice!
From Bob Allen ('51) of VA - 06/14/07:
Last weekend I went out in my little boat and watched the Hampton Roads sail event...the local newspaper published absolutely NO photos...very strange and unusual. (I'm sending) you some of the best shots I got ...one of a boat from Pennsylvania now decorates my desktop background.
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WOWZERONI!!! These are
gorgeous! Thanks so much,
Bob!
I retired about two years ago and have been trying to find my place in the
"volunteers" world. I replied to an advertisement asking for help at the
Mariners' Museum, where I have been taking
classes since March. The Museum has opened a new Monitor Exhibit and folks are
coming from all over the US to visit. Last Thursday I passed all the exams and
am now a certified "docent" there.
WOWZERS!!!
Congratulations!
Yesterday I was assigned to work with a bunch of
old guys and showed up a few minutes late..."late" to these guys is one hour
before the Museum opens...they had all been there drinking coffee and discussing
the local downfall of Senator Williams the day before...I introduced
myself and immediately the head docent, Dick, asked if I was local, "yes"
NNHS class of 51...whereupon every one of the seated 12 got up shook my hand and
most announced the year of their graduation from NNHS
or said their wife did.. and announced the year. One I recognized as one of my
own classmates, Frank Wheeler, from 1951. It was a warm welcome and they
each wanted to know what happened to my parents, my sisters , brother and so on.
Nice warm welcome from all.
Bob Allen, Class of 1951
Isn't that just a
wonderful, happy feeling?!?
Thanks for sharing that great warm fuzzy with us, Bob!
From Paul Dobie ('66) of CO and DC - 06/14/07:
Carol:
I apologize for not writing more often….I returned home from Afghanistan in Sep
06 after 15-months serving as the Battalion Engineer for the Army Materiel
Command building a site in Bagram, Afghanistan for the Army where they up-armor
military equipment. I am now in Washington DC for the next 6-months working with
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as a Senior Advisor between FEMA and the Corps
of Engineers.
Picture is of
me in London in Oct 06. The beard is now gone! I am single again!! Keep up the great work! Paul Paul W. Dobie, M.ASCE, NSPE |
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Paul Dobie in London |
THERE you are,
Sweetie!
I knew enough time had passed that you should be home, but I wasn't sure where
to find you! Thanks for writing; you do lead an exciting life, I must say!
From
Jennie Sheppard
('62) of NC - 06/15/07:
Hi Carol,
One change to the article I
sent you regarding Lost Colony DNA symposium. It will be at the Farm
Life School in Williamston, NC - Not - Washington, NC as reported in the paper.
Thanks, Jennie
Well, now, that
WOULD make a difference, n'est pas? Thanks, Jennie!
From
Janice
McCain Rose ('65) of VA -
06/15/07 - "You've got to see this":
This is soooooo amazing....it's like listening to an angel....and she's only 6 years old!
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/655931/video/R/CFD_1002/
Enjoy!
This is absolutely
amazing - and incredibly moving as well!
What an adorable child she is - and
she does indeed sing like an angel!
Thanks so much, Janice!
From
Wayne
Stokes ('65) of VA -
06/16/07 - "I see!":
The following is the transcript of an actual
radio conversation in Oct 1995 between a U.S. Navy ship and the British
authorities off the Scottish north coast. The transcript was released by the
M.O.D. on the 10/10/95.
BRITISH: Please divert your course 15 degrees to the south to avoid collision.
U.S. Navy: Recommend YOU divert your course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a
collision.
BRITISH: Negative. YOU will have to divert your course 15 degrees to the south
to avoid a collision.
U.S. Navy: This is the Captain of U.S. Navy ship, I say again, divert YOUR
course.
BRITISH: Negative, I say again, you will have to divert your course.
U.S. Navy: THIS IS THE CAPTAIN OF THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER USS LINCOLN, THE SECOND
LARGEST SHIP IN THE UNITED STATES ATLANTIC FLEET, WE ARE ACCOMPANIED BY THREE
DESTROYERS, THREE CRUISERS AND NUMEROUS SUPPORT VESSELS. DEMAND THAT YOU CHANGE
YOUR COURSE 15 DEGREES NORTH, THAT'S 15 DEGREES NORTH OR COUNTER MEASURES WILL
BE UNDERTAKEN TO ENSURE THE SAFETY OF THIS SHIP.
BRITISH: We are a lighthouse. F**K OFF.
Raymond D. Coffield
WILD GIGGLES!!!
Thanks, Wayne Honey!
I think there's a lesson in humility for us all in there!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 60th Birthday Party for the Class of 1965 - CANCELLED
2. Saturday, August 4, 2007 - Typhoon Informal Reunion - NNHS CLASS OF 1960
3. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, August 31 - September 2, 2007 - NNHS CLASS OF 1967
4. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 7 - 9, 2007 - NNHS CLASS OF 1957
5. Saturday, September 29, 2007 - Evelyn Fryer Fish's Buckroe Beach (Pot Luck) Birthday Party for Everyone - OPEN TO ALL
6. Saturday, October 6, 2007 - Reunion - NNHS CLASSES OF 1941 AND 1942
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. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 12 - 14, 2007 - NNHS CLASS OF 1962; FRIDAY NIGHT OPEN TO NNHS CLASSES OF 1960 - 19658
. Friday and Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1958
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
As these six messages were consuming so much space on each Newsletter, I've decided just to publish the NEXT upcoming reunion on each Newsletter:
The NNHS Class of 1965 will NOT celebrate their 60th Birthdays! I'm sorry to report
that the committee has decided to cancel the birthday
celebration picnic scheduled for Saturday, June 23, 2007. Those of you who have sent payment in advance will have your checks returned shortly by mail. If there is interest in having an event in the fall please contact Dave with your thoughts and a suggested time frame. "We regret taking this action but have no choice under the circumstances." CONTACT: Dave Arnold at dlarnold@cox.net or call him at 757-618-6646. AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 06/12/07: |
The NNHS Class of 1960 will hold a Typhoon Informal Reunion
on Saturday, August 4th, 2007,
at 3:00 PM at the Beach home
of Mary Ann Edwards Elliot, 504 West Ocean View, Norfolk, VA. Afternoon into evening beach party with covered dish dinner
$15.00 per person
CONTACT:
Karen Weinstein
Witte at
kwitte@tampabay.rr.com
or call her at
813-920-9498, or write her A ND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 04/02/07: |
Be sure to tune
in again next time. We'll have a couple of great surprises from
Fred Field ('45) of CA!
Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!
Love to all, Carol
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NNHS CLASS OF '65 WEB SITE:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com
PERSONAL WEB SITE:
http://www.angelfire.com/weird2/cluckmeat
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Carol Buckley
Harty
219 Four Ply Lane
Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305
910-488-9408
My Father's Eyes
- Eric Clapton
Sailing down behind the sun,
Waiting for my prince to come.
Praying for the healing rain
To restore my soul again.
Just a toerag on the run.
How did I get here?
What have I done?
When will all my hopes arise?
How will I know him?
When I look in my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
When I look in my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
Then the light begins to shine
And I hear those ancient lullabies.
And as I watch this seedling grow,
Feel my heart start to overflow.
Where do I find the words to say?
How do I teach him?
What do we play?
Bit by bit, I've realized
That's when I need them,
That's when I need my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
That's when I need my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
Then the jagged edge appears
Through the distant clouds of tears.
I'm like a bridge that was washed away;
My foundations were made of clay.
As my soul slides down to die.
How could I lose him?
What did I try?
Bit by bit, I've realized
That he was here with me;
I looked into my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
I looked into my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
I looked into my father's eyes.
My father's eyes.
"My Father's Eyes" midi courtesy of http://www.johncfish.com/summermusic.htm - 05/26/06
"My Father's Eyes" lyrics courtesy
of
http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/My-Father's-Eyes-lyrics-Eric-Clapton/7B1847A04BDBFF71482568770030D3C7
- 05/26/06
Vintage Father's Day Illustrations courtesy of http://www.fathers.net/fathersday.htm - 06/16/07
"Happy Father's Day" Title clip art courtesy of http://www.patswebgraphics.com/father/father.html - 06/16/07
Native Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars9.html - 06/16/07
Air Force Seal clip art courtesy of http://www1.va.gov/opa/feature/celebrate/milsongs.htm - 07/07/06
Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA -
05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
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