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06/24/06
- NNHS Newsletter
"If I go away |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
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This was supposed to have been yesterday's Newsletter, but... wellll.........
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From
Joe Drewry ('58) of VA -
06/21/06 (but only just discovered) - "Keep
Big Al
(Foster - '58 - of VA) in your thoughts and prayers":
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Please share the contents of this email with other classmate
friends that do not have email.
First, I want to caution all that Allen & Susan appreciate cards and
notes of support, but do not need phone calls or visits during this time.
Cards to Allen should be addressed to his home:
Allen & Susan Foster
104 Calumet Turn
Yorktown, VA 23693
After a month-long stay at Sentara Norfolk, Allen was home for a few
days. He was at the top of the heart-transplant list and was waiting for
a match.
He then began having severe pain that was diagnosed as gall-bladder.
He has been readmitted to Sentara, is in the critical care unit, and
removal of the gall-bladder is being planned.
Obviously, his heart situation adds significant risk to the
gall-bladder surgery. Further evaluation of the heart transplant plans
will need to be done following the gall-bladder procedure.
The gall-bladder condition makes an already serious situation even more
difficult.
I will keep you informed of the situation as I learn of any changes.
Contact info:
Email: jwdvt@aol.com
Joseph W. Drewry OHHHH!!! I am so very sorry to hear this news, Joe! Allen is such a sweetie-pie, and we all wish him the very best! |
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SLIGHT BACKLOGS (BUT NOT THE OLDER BACKLOGS...):
From Eric Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75) of VA - 06/18/06 - "More on 1965 TV
(continued from a previous
Newsletter...)":
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The CBS eye you marked as 1950s actually was used for a long time up into the late 60s. The color version had a blue background and the CBS letters in the middle were yellow. | ||
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RIDICULOUS RULES AND SECRET CODES:
From Me ('65) of NC - 06/22/06:
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thing is, I invent Ridiculous Rules and Secret Codes, and then ludicrously
expect you to know them intuitively. Often, I can scarcely remember
them myself, let alone the reasons behind their creation. Sometimes there
was originally a logical explanation for them, but more often than not, it's
simply because I'm weird.
The next few recently received notes are
wildly illustrative of this nonsense - I mean, "principle". Let's hope
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From Elizabeth Buchan (Wife of
Bob
Buchan - '61) of VA - 06/16/06 "
Kathy Agee
Glenny":
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interested in Kathy Agee Glenny's obituary that appeared in the June
14th Daily Press..... Elizabeth Buchan (Bob Buchan '61) Thank you so much! I actually spotted this one early that morning (Often I do not!), and added it to her Memorial Newsletter, and then caught the guest book entries later: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-06-06-NNHS-Katherine-Agee-Glenny.html I really appreciate your telling me! Kathy was such a nice girl. Jo Ann Stewart said she can still hear her laugh - and then I listened, and I could, too! (My
note to Elizabeth was returned as AOL hates me so, and I'm recently certain
she never received it, so I repeated it here.) http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/NNHS-Newsletters-2006.html On the Memorial Newsletters listed thereon, I've added their NNHS Class where applicable, and also the date of the last updates. Guest Book entries and images and other items frequently arrive after publication of the Newsletter, so when I add them, I do so directly there, without further mention in the normal Newsletter. Thanks again, Elizabeth!
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From Fred Mays ('60) of VA - 06/20/06:
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Carol:
I don't like to be the bearer of bad news; however, I have noticed in the Daily Press several N.N.H.S. graduates from long ago who have expired recently. For starters, Lorene Allmond Page, class of 1933. We worked together years ago in the shipyard. She was 91 years old...no children....only one brother survives, Otis Allmond. All children in this family went to N.H.H.S. She died on Friday, June 2, 2006. OOOPS. I missed this one altogether. Next is Otho Oscar Givens, Class of 1931. He was 92 and almost 93. His son, Martin Givens, is our neighbor. I attended this funeral last Thursday, June 15th. He was a charter member of Hilton Christian Church. I included this announcement within one of the regular Newsletters. Next is Robert E. Tatem. He was in the class of 1939. I worked with him at the shipyard also....years ago. He was almost 86 years old. OOOPS. I missed this one, too. Next is Mary Nobles Blakemore, class of 1930. One of her sons, Colin Byron Blakemore graduated with my wife, Patty in 1961. There is another son, Porter Randall Blakemore ('64). I did not know him. http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-20-06-NNHS-Mary-Nobles-Blakemore.html The last one was in the paper today (as was Mrs. Blakemore's obit.)....this is Virginia W. Meck...oops, it does not say she went to N.N.H.S.; however, all four of her children graduated from N.N.H.S. She is survived by Elizabeth Meck Barnard, class of 1961...then there is John Meck, Jr., class of 1965...Then Mrs. Meck had TWO SETS of TWINS....Bobby and Billy and then Sharon and Sheryl. I remember this family well as they lived on Cedar Avenue and we lived on Sycamore Ave....They possibly lived on Ash Avenue. Mr. Meck was Major John H. Meck, Sr. of the Newport News Police Department.
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-20-06-NNHS-Virginia-W-Meck.html
Well, this is all for now...it is
interesting that two members of the class of 1961 lost their mothers and
are both in the paper the same day.
Take care, Fred Mays of Newport News
You were writing this note as I was writing those three Memorial Newsletters, Fred. This involves a long
convoluted rule, as to how we handle death notices. I'm too wrung
out to even attempt such an explanation right now, so I'll continue it
later - but I must warn you. It still won't make much sense......
P.S. Along with you Carol, I have such an
appreciation for
Dave Spriggs ('64 - of VA)
and all that he does to make this website so interesting. Both of you are
tops in my book.Thank you! There's just no one like David. I do believe he's the most remarkable and talented man I've ever known. Thanks again, Fred!
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From
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 06/21/06 - "Three Memorial
Newsletters":
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You don't have to include this in the newsletter but I couldn't pull up any of the memorials today. Oh, but of course! What happens to one may be happening to many! Mine were all working, but there have been several problems in the last few days. I'm not sure how many people have experienced them, but I've had trouble with electricity outages due to the storm, cable outages do to who knows what, and the 00freehost server was done for several hours as well. The weirdest one I had was when Yahoo itself was up, but access to email was down! It may be me but I've not had trouble before with this. I get the little box that says I have to view this with ActiveX (like always) and when I click on the ok my whole website shuts down!! I get the Microsoft error box etc. SIGH
I'm clueless - no surprise there! Except, miraculously I'm
no longer troubled by that odious ActiveX box. We jumped through 18
hoops to make it disappear, but still it remained. Then all of a
sudden, one day it was just gone!
Anyway, I know about Mrs. Meck; who were the others? http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-20-06-NNHS-Mary-Nobles-Blakemore.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-20-06-NNHS-Virginia-W-Meck.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-20-06-NNHS-Pearl-H-Griggs.html Love ya, Sarah Let me know if you're
still having difficulty, Sarah Sugah - and thanks!
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From Karrin Williams Frankie (Warwick HS - '61) of VA) - 06/21/06:
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Just wanted to let you know that Elizabeth Meck (’61 NNHS) lost her mother on 17 Jun. I don’t have any other info and know she has several sisters and brothers but not sure if they graduated from NNHS. Karrin Williams Frankie Thank you, Karrin. I have not yet updated that Newsletter (or Mrs. Blakemore's) with the scans of her children's portraits, but I'll try to get to it soon: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/06-20-06-NNHS-Virginia-W-Meck.html
Thanks again!
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/21/06 - "Send in the Clowns - Attribution":
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Collins' rendition of "Send In The Clowns." It is her voice that you hear in
your head when the song title is mentioned. However, the song was part of "A Little Night Music", music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. http://www.nodanw.com/shows_l/little_night_music.htm D
Thank you, David!
But here's my Secret Code for the music. When I know the lyricist and/or composer, their names will appear directly under the song title, preceded by a hyphen, and including the date of composition (when I can find that information without standing on my head). The name of the recording artist whose version I am trying to evoke (if any) will follow in parentheses, also including the release date, when I can find it. But we all know my desire
(okay, obsession!) for thorough attribution, so I added that
information to the source section at the bottom of that newsletter as soon
as you sent it, so that it will be included in the archive. Thanks
again, Brown Eyes!
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From
Joe Madagan ('57)
of FL - 06/21/06: |
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Greetings:
The white rose is nestled among "Blue Daze" which
thrives here in the sub-tropic climate.
AHHH!
Well, it's very pretty!
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The Gershwin songs bring memories rolling back, and now I regret selling my father's albums to the "Plastic Fantastic" in Ardmore, PA for he was a collector of George Gershwin music.
Ann Southern sang "The Man I Love" and I do not
recall the label. She starred in the movie "Lady Be Good" where she
sang this song. She later became quite popular in several TV roles.
Judy Garland
sang "The Memory of His Kiss" and recorded it, label unknown now. She sang
it in the movie, "Girl Crazy."
Ginger Rogers sang "No, No, They can't take
that away from me" and sang that song in a movie also. I do not recall the
name right now. I am trying too hard at the moment. I will call you at
0200 when I recall the name.
Gertrude Lawrence recorded "Watch Over Me" and
also sang it in "Oh, Kay."
Michael Tilson Thomas is an expert on the works
of Gershwin.
This topic is sure to stimulate other responses. Hope
this helps.
TYPHOON Regards,
Joe Madagan ("57) of FL
Thanks so much, Joe.
I know for a fact that some of the songs you mentioned will be featured in
some upcoming Newsletters. I'm a big Gershwin fan!
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From
Joe Madagan ('57)
of FL - 06/21/06 -
"Magic Shower Songs":
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Hi, TYPHOON:
Recalling George Gershwin's music, and
Dave's (Spriggs - '64 - of VA) discovery of the
1930's hit by Sophie Tucker:
She was known as the "Red Hot Mama" down in New York's "Tin Pan Alley"
where she recorded "You, Just You."
Another way to discover the mystery female vocalist is
to determine the vocalist who recorded with Paul Whiteman, known as
the "King of Jazz" who recorded a lot of Gershwin's music in the 1930's
and 1940's.
The show "Scandal" included two hits by Gershwin,
"Somebody Love Me" and "Stairway to Paradise" which was made into a motion
picture by the same name.
TYPHOON Regards,
Joe Madagan ('57) of FL
Thanks again, Adonis!
Stay tuned!
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From Eric Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75) of VA - 06/21/06 - "Shock Theater TV":
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From Bill Campbell ('54) of VA - 06/21/06 - "Bill in the Army":
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From Elaine Wilkinson Bracken ('61) of VA - 06/22/06:
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Dear Carol,
I have enjoyed all the work you have done to connect us Typhoon together. Elaine, this is such an
honor and delight for me to be doing, I still have to pinch myself sometimes
to realize it's not just another one of my goofy fantasies! Thank
you!
Please add my email and birth date to your list - August 31, 1943. Elaine Wilkinson Bracken, class of '61 of Newport News, VA. Why, certainly! http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1961.html I'm sure I've seen your address somewhere, but would like to see it again in order to send you a check for all your efforts. My address appears pretty much in the very center of the main page of the website (http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com), and is on the flag-draped business card near the bottom of all the Newsletters (which I thought was a cute idea), but more than once I've been asked this question, so it probably wasn't all that cute. GIGGLES!!! But I'd certainly hate to impede the free-flowing of checks - WILDER GIGGLES - so here it is again:
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Oh,
Lady, I would so love to be there next weekend, but as my husband is
freshly unemployed (as in "no income - YIKESARONI-ROONI!!!"),
I have about as much chance of doing that as I do of flying on my broomstick
to the moon. But
it's nice to be wanted! Thanks so much, Elaine!
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From Roberta Hilsdon ('70) of GA - 06/22/06:
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From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 06/22/06 - "NNHS Newsletter -
Send in the
Clowns - Sarah can't read
it":
| Carol: Just since your last newsletter (that I had trouble with) if you remember my email - I am having the same problem and cannot read them. I get the "usual" msg box that says something about reading the newsletter with "ActiveX" which has NOT been a problem before. When I click OK in that little box every program I had open today shut down. The only thing I can think of is maybe I don't have Active X anymore (?) - weird. I have no idea how to fix this because my system hasn't changed that I know of. Is something new included in yours? If you have a clue, a notion, ANY ideas let me know 'cause I don't like to miss the n-ltrs. Sarah Sugah Now, Miss Sarah, you know I'm always clueless, but I strongly suspect the problem is with a setting of some kind on your computer, as no one else has mentioned anything. Perhaps it's as simple to fix as running a virus scan, I dunno. "Anyone? Anyone"
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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From Eric Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75) of VA - 06/22/06 - "TV":
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little snippet from a forum and thought it would stir up some memories for
others. The Mildred Alexander Show… that is one I use to watch and had completely forgotten about! Joe Foulkes doing
the weather on channel 13! - and ads for Tysinger
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From Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 06/22/06:
| Carol: OK, I have found that I can view the newsletters if I just go to the list: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/NNHS-Newsletters-2006.html I click on the n-ltr I want to view and the little box comes up again, I click ok and it goes right to the site. How about that!!! I just cannot click on the direct link to your newsletter w/out my hotmail etc completely shutting down. Ain't life grand??????????????? sarah sugah Boy Howdy!!! "I love it when a plan comes together!"
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/23/06 - "NNHS 64/60 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION":
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agree that the Class of 1964 throws the best parties, and we really were
flattered that so many members of other classes attended our 40-year
Reunion. However, the Committee chose to invite only members of the Class
of 1964 to our 60th Birthday Celebration. But, the good news for all you High School Reunion "Junkies" out there is that you can look forward to our 45-year Reunion in 2009. |
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PLANNING TO ATTEND:
I have
neglected to bug
Jane (Monfalcone Simmons
- '61 - of VA) and
Dee (Hodges
Bartram - '66 - of VA)
- and you,
David (Spriggs
- '64 - of VA) - about
sending me a list of the names of those planning to attend.In previous years, specifically the Class of '64 and '65, the reunion committees learned that more people will sign up, if they know in advance who they will see .... or, perhaps NOT see ..... at the event. You each probably have a data base or spreadsheet containing that information, so extracting such a list is easy ... no need to type each name over again. Then I can post them in a format such as this, and remind people frequently to check it out: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2004-attending.html http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2005-attending.html I can make those pages
quickly, so if y'all will send that information ASAP, it's sure to be a
benefit to you. Thanks!
In fact, just to show you how quickly that can be done, I just made the one for 1966: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2006-attending.html
Now we simply need to fill in those
blanks, and make the other two!
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ALERTS:
From Dee Hodges Bartram ('66) of VA - 06/13/06:
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Carol,
Just a reminder about the cost of the
1966 reunion. It will go from $50 per person to $60 per person July 2nd.
Please let people know about the increase (it was in the original
letter). We have catering and other financial deadlines to meet, as all
reunions do, so we need to have the money as soon as possible from those
that are going to attend.
Thanks!
Thank you,
Dee!
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From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 06/20/06 - "ATTENTION
ALL CLASS
OF 1964 TYPHOONS":
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reserved a block of 15 rooms at the Point Plaza, 950 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.,
Newport News VA, for Saturday night, October 14th, at a special NNHS rate of
$79 (Standard) or $99 (Suite) plus 12.5% tax. You must make your reservation
NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2006. Call
1-757-599-4460 or 1-800-841-1112. In order to receive the special rate, you
must clearly say "NNHS Class of 1964 Birthday Celebration" when making the
reservation. Because of this requirement, it is recommended that you DO NOT
make your reservation over the Internet.
Thank you, David!
Y'all have fun!
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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
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The Super Open Reunion sponsored by the NNHS Class of 1961 in honor of their graduation 45 years ago will be held on Saturday, July 1, 2006 at the Radisson Hotel, Hampton, VA at 6:30 PM. There will be a social hour/dinner, at a cost of $60 per person.
On
Sunday, July 2, 2006,
there will be a Sunday morning brunch, If you attend both events, the combined cost will be $75.
We are
finalizing our plans for the reunion. If any classmates from other
classes
Please
mail reservations and payment for the July 1 and July 2 events at
the Radisson
CONTACT Jane Monfalcone Simmons
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The Great Open Reunion
sponsored
by the NNHS Class
of 1966
in honor of their graduation 40 years ago will be held on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM at RJ’s Restaurant, 12743 Jefferson Avenue, NN, VA. On Saturday, September 30, 2006, meet at 11:00 AM at Newport News High School (now Huntington Hall) for a tour of the high school and gym. Parking is available next to the gym on Huntington Avenue. On Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 7:00 PM to midnight, the grand affair will be held at Point Plaza Hotel, 950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA, 757-599-4460. CONTACT Dee Hodges Bartram at dhbartram@cox.net. AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 06/24/06: |
The 60th Birthday Celebration for Members of the NNHS Class of 1964 will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2006, 7:00 - 11:00 PM at Spirit Events, 12672 Patrick Henry Drive, Newport News, VA 23602. INFORMAL "SOCK HOP" (WEEJUNS AND BLEEDING MADRAS, IF YA GOT 'EM), CATERED FOOD, ADULT BEVERAGES, MUSIC, DANCING, BIRTHDAY CAKE We all agree that the Class of
1964 throws the best parties, and we really were flattered that so many
members of other classes attended our 40-year Reunion. However, the
Committee chose to invite only members of the Class of 1964 to our 60th
Birthday Celebration. CONTACT Dave Spriggs at nnhs64@cox.netAND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 06/23/06: |
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The
Grand 50-year Reunion of the NNHS Class of 1956 will be held on Friday, October 20, 2006 at the James River Country Club, Newport News, VA from 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM. Cost is $56.00 per person, reservations required by Aug. 1.
On
Saturday, October
21, 2006
at 7:00 PM, a casual get-together will be held in a Hospitality
Room, Country Inn & Suites on Route 17, Newport News, for all
classmates
CONTACT Judy Leggette Elliott at
jandcelliott@aol.com
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"Dinner" Planning Meetings for The Class of 1962! They would love to have as many of their classmates as possible to participate in the future as they plan the details of their upcoming 45-Year Reunion!! Please plan to join them at their next meeting. If you did not receive an announcement, they do not have your address. Please email Pat Floyd Pride at patnnhs@cox.net or Brenda Amos Williams at typhoonmom@juno.com for directions, and so that you can stay in touch.
Visit Brenda's 1962 Web Page: AND CHECK THIS WEB PAGE FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION - 05/10/06:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-62-planning-mtgs.html
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From
Joe Madagan ('57)
of FL - 06/17/06 -
"From the Garden" (#4 in a
series
of 6):
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Hi, Carol:
OH!!!
What a lovely color! These are beautiful!!! Thank you so much, Joe!
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Y'all take care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER!
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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Things We Said Today
- John Lennon and Paul McCartney
(The Beatles, 1964)
You say you will
love me
If I have to go
You'll be thinking of me
somehow I will know
Someday when I'm lonely
wishing you weren't so far away
Then I will remember
Things we said today
You said you'll be mine, girl
'til the end of time
These days such a kind girl
seems so hard to find
Someday when we're dreaming
deep in love, not a lot to say
Then we will remember
Things we said today
Me I'm just the lucky kind
Love to hear you say that love is love
And though we may be blind
Love is here to stay and that's enough
To make you mine, girl
be the only one
loves me all the time, girl
we'll go on and on
Some day when we're dreaming
deep in love not a lot to say
Then we will remember
Things we said today
Me I'm just the lucky kind
Love to hear you say that love is love
And though we may be blind
Love is here to stay and that's enough
To make you mine, girl
believe only one
loves me all the time, girl
we'll go on and on
Some day when we're dreaming
deep in love not a lot to say
Then we will remember
Things we said today
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"Things We Said Today" midi courtesy of
http://rock.mididb.com/beatles/
-
06/22/06
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 10/29/05
Thanks, Dave!
"Things We Said Today" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.iqm.ro/beatles/lyrics/pcantbuym.html
also at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 10/29/05
Thanks again, Dave!
NOTE: This page was unavailable at
press time, so the lyrics are actually courtesy
of
http://www.stevesbeatles.com/songs/things_we_said_today.asp
- 06/22/06
Three Pinkish Hearts clip art courtesy of http://members.tripod.com/~emelinda/index-12.html - 10/21/04
Hearts Vine Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars11.html - 01/30/06
Bruin clip art courtesy of Eric
Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75) of VA - 03/22/06
Thanks, Eric!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of
Herbert Hice of MI
- one of my
Famous Marines
who served in the
South Pacific during WWII.
Thanks, Herbie!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!
Animated Witch on Broomstick courtesy of http://www.halloween-clipart.com/CA49jKR5/witch1-1.html - 06/24/06