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	09/23/09 - NNHS Newsletter - Easier Said Than Done “But change is something that is much easier to talk about than it is to implement. The familiarity of the status quo serves as a powerful opiate against much needed change. Discomfort is the unfortunate prerequisite for any change. Thus, change without discomfort is the status quo in drag.” - Byron Williams, March 3, 2008

Dear Friends and Schoolmates, 

   Today's Newsletter first appeared exactly four years ago today:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-23-05-NNHS-Easier-Said-Than-Done.html

   Let's just think of it as "new and improved", rather than simply "rerun".

BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48V3YH9DgOA - Easier Said Than Done - The Essex, 1963
 

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

   Happy 18th Birthday today to       My Oldest Grandson, Andrew Harty (Collinsville HS, IL - '10) of IL!

          Eighteenth?!? Andrew, how can this be?!?

   Happy Birthday tomorrow to    Mary Anne Mays Davis ('58) of VA!

   Happy Birthday this week to:

25 - James Comer ('57) AND Jimmy Stroup ('57) AND   Don Wilson (John Marshall HS - '64) of VA AND   Jerry Allen ('65) of VA;

26 -   Tommy Scott ('61) of VA;

27 -  Judy McCall Nesbitt ('65) of NC;

28 -     Richard Dawes (NNHS / HHS - '62) of VA!

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

   Many Happy Returns, One and All!

      From Dimples Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC - 09/22/09 - "Autumn Leaves":

Yes, Autumn leaves, but it leaves us with the memory of another summer that left way too soon.... filled with memories... hopefully more good than bad ! 

   AMEN! And happy tears as well as sad.....

Perhaps if     Paul Dobie ('66 - of CO) owns the house is is already in he could sell lottery tickets to sell it and to raise the money he needs for the 38K....it's a thought !  It's a shame that those that fight for this Country have to pay twice !  You do the math....I am too blonde !

Dimples

   LOUDER AMEN!! Thanks, Dimples!

  From Tony Koskinas ('68) of NC - 09/22/09 - "RE:     Paul Dobie ('66) of CO":

Hey Carol -

I was just informed of the dilemma my buddy Paul Dobie is in and I want to see what I can do to help him.

Do you have Paul's email address or his phone number?

I work for MetLife Home Loans in NC and I specialize in VA financing throughout the US.  

Paul and I go way back -

Please pass along my email and Toll Free number to Paul.

If you have Paul's contact information I will contact him immediately.

Hugs & Kisses,


Tony Koskinas
Mortgage Consultant
  You're a prince among men, Tony Love! Thank you so much!    

        From My Daughter, Adrienne (Harty - Hillsboro HS, IL / American School, IL - of IL) - 09/22/09 - "Dancing Baby":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljzpaeqnEKE - Ava's Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)

   This little baby girl is a hoot - and we could all use some levity about now! Thanks so much, Adrienne!

        From My #2 Son, Brent Harty (Hillsboro HS, IL - '90) of TX - 09/19/09 - "recent pics - BOLC III Graduation" and  09/21/09 - "picture comments":

Mom

Here are some pics from yesterday's graduation and then my graduation celebration lunch with Bethany...

love bh

Friday, September 18, 2009 - Ft. Bliss, TX				Saturday, September 19, 2009
				FROM TOP: Joe (age 6); Tom (almost 10); Jimmy (age 4); Eme (almost 8); and Jacob (age 12)

Basically for the three in front of flags, that was right after Basic Officer Leader Course III graduation.  BOLC III was the branch specific training.  That is where we were taught more in-depth principles of being a quality officer.  Also we learned a great deal about the Patriot weapon system, as well as little about the Avenger and Stinger weapon systems (which are on their way out of the Air and Missile Defense weapons systems in Air Defense Artillery).  So finally, I am done with trainings officially for a while and will get to serve with my first unit.  Recently I found out I will be assigned to 2-43 Battalion of the 11th ADA Brigade (the Imperial Brigade) - stationed at Ft. Bliss, TX.  I will not know what battery (same as a company) I will be in till I sign in for duty in about a week.

So the flags were in the room where we graduated (which was in the Air Defense museum here at Bliss.  BG Walker was our speaker.  He is a USMA graduate and a 30 year veteran.  He is assigned to Bliss and working on future weapons of the Army.

... Hopefully that answers your questions...

(I surely appreciate all that you and        Dad (Paul Harty - Bardolph HS, IL - '61 - of IL) have done for me to make that graduation possible.  I most likely would not be here in the US Army today were it not for your heart felt mentoring over the duties we each have to our Nation over the years - and that knowledge you both imparted of the example of our ancestors as such!).

thanks and love, bh

--
Brent Harty
"You may be whatever you resolve to be."  General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
"FIRST TO FIRE!"

http://www.8thmissouricavalry.blogspot.com/
http://5thtexascavalrypartisanrangers.blogspot.com/
http://civilwarhartys.blogspot.com/
http://www.hartyhistory.blogspot.com/

   WOWZERONI! Congratulations, Brent! Thanks for - well, for everything!

   From Jimmy Todd ('63) of the USA - 09/22/09 - "Note":

		Carol, Thanks for the note from    Frank (Gibson - '63 - of VA). I sent a e-mail today. I am attaching an updated picture. Jim
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
The Todds in Wyoming

   WOWZERS! Check out that spectacular Wyoming landscape! Thanks so much, Jimmy! Glad y'all were able to reconnect!

   I've added your new image to the Alumni Page for your class:

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

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

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/alumni-1963-to-1965.html

From Frank Gibson ('63) of VA - 09/22/09 - "RE:    Jimmy Todd ('63 - of the USA)":

Thanks much.  

Frank

   My pleasure, Frank!

    From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 09/22/09 - "Save Fort Monroe":

   A recent picture?!? I thought that all that was left of George Washington School was one of those hideous (but okay, ja, necessary - I s'pose) parking lots or garages or empty spaces which now represent so much of what we used to know and love!  Of course, I like having those images, too, so we can document (and I can recognize) that which once was. A recent picture?!?

   Oh, Ed-na!!!! Pretty please?!?

   Thanks so much, Major Madagan!

NOTE: For those of y'all whose memory span is about the same as mine, Edna and Adrian's sister,    Libby Whitcomb Ellis ('63) of FL, is married to Gene Ellis ('61) of FL who is the brother of Joe's wife,   Eva Ellis Madagan ('61) of FL.

    From Linda May Bond Crayton ('66) of VA - 09/22/09 - "PARANOID !":

Carol,

You must be better because your letters sing of good humor, kindness and INFORMATION.
You go girl!!!

   Thanks, Linda May!

I do agree with you about "Happens to me all the time" but that just means you're progressive! ( I know--but I had to)

   WILD GIGGLES!!! BUSTED! 

     http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flo_(Progressive_Insurance)

     http://www.austin360.com/tv/content/tv/stories/2008/10/1020progressive.html

   And just in time for Halloween - http://www.costumzee.com/how-to-costumes/view/4911/

That's why I know someone out there is trying to "get you". When you're the best, someone always try to take you down.  

But not to worry - You have us and        Dave (Spriggs - '64 - of VA). ( not only smart but looks good enough to eat for lunch - don't ya know)

MORE GIGGLES! Ja, it's those Big, Brown Eyes!   I enter into evidence these shots from Famous Sailors.....    And I rest my case.
		1966 United States Naval Academy	1969 United States Naval Academy
		age 19	age 22

There is a guy out there that has 3000 movies. Do you remember him?
I have a question for him.

LOL
Linda May '66

   Yes'm, I know two such men -     Eric Huffstutler (Bethel HS - '75) of VA and        my #5 Son, Nathaniel Harty (Hillsboro HS, IL - '97) of IL.  I've forwarded that portion of your note to them to alert them to stand by for your question!

   Thanks again, Lady - I can always use some high quality giggling!

       From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 09/22/09 - "Group Photo - 22 Sep 2009 Meeting Marriott":

		Attached is the photo taken with my camera. I look forward to seeing all the others. Dave    OHHH! Y'all always have such fun! I've posted this on your reunion news page: http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html      http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion2009-64.html    Thanks, Brown Eyes!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 6:51 PM
FRONT ROW: Tom Flax, Jane Coltrain Leonard, and Linda Lane Lane; MIDDLE ROW: Cookie Phillips Tyndall, Sue Miller Dearnley, Sandi Williams Patrick, and Faith Strickland Groom; BACK ROW: Charles Forrest, Judy Weckelman McPherson, and Dave Spriggs (all '64 of VA)

  From My #2 Daughter-in-Law, Bethany Winona Harty (Siuslaw HS, OR - '94) of TX - 09/22/09 - "I scrapbooked!!!":

		-- Bethany Harty www.bethanyhartyfamily.blogspot.com www.elegantwordart2.blogspot.com    You DID it - WOWZERS! It's beautiful, too!  Congratulations, Sweet Bethany - and thanks for showing us!
"True Love" Brent and Bethany Harty
Friday, September 18, 2009 Ft. Bliss, El Paso, TX

ABBREVIATED ALERTS:

2.        From Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 07/02/09 - "NNHS 64/45 REUNION PAGE UPDATES":

From ArcaMax Jokes - 09/22/09:

The Life of a Cat

Day 283 Of My Captivity.

My captors continue to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects. They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal. The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild satisfaction I get from ruining the occasional piece of furniture. Tomorrow I may eat another house plant.

Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while they were walking almost succeeded; must try this at the top of the stairs. In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair; must try this on their bed.

Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body, in attempt to make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little cat I was. Hmmm, not working according to plan.

There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in solitary throughout the event. However, I could hear the noise and smell the food. More importantly I overheard that my confinement was due to MY power of "allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is obviously a half-wit. The bird on the other hand has got to be an informant, and speaks with them regularly. I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can wait, it is only a matter of time...

*************

The Life of a Dog

8:00 am - Oh Boy! Dog food! My favorite!

9:30 am - Oh Boy! A car ride! My favorite!

9:40 am - Oh Boy! A walk! My favorite!

10:30 am - Oh Boy! A car ride! My favorite!

11:30 am - Oh Boy! Dog food! My favorite!

12:00 noon - Oh Boy! The kids! My favorite!

1:00 pm - Oh Boy! The yard! My favorite!

4:00 pm - Oh Boy! The kids! My favorite!

5:00 pm - Oh Boy! Dog food! My favorite!

5:30 pm - Oh Boy! Mom! My favorite!

6:00 pm - Oh Boy! Playing ball! My favorite!

6:30 pm - Oh Boy! Sleeping in master's bed! My favorite!

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

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Easier Said Than Done

Written by by Larry Huff and William Linton

"Easier Said Than Done" midi and lyrics courtesy of http://www.just-oldies.com/1963/easier_said_than_done.htm
at the suggestion of Dave Spriggs ('64) of VA - 09/03/05
Thanks, Dave! 

Image of Flying Running Girl courtesy of http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/images/300/girl_runner.jpg - 09/05/05

World of Hearts Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars12.html - 09/05/05

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

Collinsville High School Logo courtesy of http://www.kahoks.org/chs/ - 09/22/07

Justice Scale clip art courtesy of Cheryl White Wilson (JMHS - '64) of VA - 10/13/05
Thanks, Cheryl!

Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06 (still missing...)
Thanks, Al!
Replaced by Norm Covert ('61) of MD - 02/09/09
Thanks, Norm!

Hillsboro High School's Topper (Band Version) clip art courtesy of http://www.hillsboroschools.net/schools/hhs/activities/music2/Band/bio.html - 06/07/08
Thanks, Mark!

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