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	06/17/07 - NNHS Newsletter
"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!

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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 

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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.

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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.

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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.

1	6	7	11	17
Saturday, June 8, 2008
20	21	25	27	29
Saturday, June 8, 2008

   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 Peyton, Colorado 80831 paul.w.dobie@hq02.usace.army.mil
		October 7, 2006
		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!

1. Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 60th Birthday Party for the Class of 1965 - CANCELLED

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

   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.    They had established minimum numbers for the event to be feasible and failed to meet the minimum.  It could be the time of year, gas prices, end of school, or a number of things. 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: 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 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 at 14314 Wadsworth Drive, Odessa, FL  33556 AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 04/02/07: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-class-of-1960.html

   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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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.

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