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11/13/10 -
NNHS Newsletter -
“Every heart that has beat strongly and
cheerfully has left a hopeful
- Robert
Louis Stevenson |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Oh, goody - another birthday observation!
BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DduA5SIkb_U - Robert Louis Stevenson
HOMEWORK:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Louis_Stevenson
http://people.brandeis.edu/~teuber/stevensonbio.html
http://www.robert-louis-stevenson.org/
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Glenda Stewart Martin Faires ('68) of
GA
AND
Timothy of DC (son of
Kathy Cooper - '70 - of VA)!
Happy Birthday this week to:
15 -
the late
Bobbie
Whitehurst Canady ('57) of VA
(deceased 11/16/07)
AND
My Niece, Shari, of VA;
16 -
the late
George-Morewitz
('57) (deceased 06/09/08);
17 - Ronald Creech ('57);
18 -
Joe Drewry ('58) of VA
AND
Jane Coltrane Leonard ('64) of
VA
AND
Ann Allen ('65) of NC!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Many Happy
Returns, One and All!
THIS DAY IN WWII:
November 13, 1941 - The aircraft carrier HMS Ark Royal was torpedoed by U 81, sinking the following day.
November 13, 1942 - Naval Battle of Guadalcanal – U.S. and Japanese ships engaged in an intense, close-quarters surface naval engagement during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
November 13, 1942 - U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed a
measure lowering the minimum draft age from 21 to 18.
November 13, 2001 -
War on Terrorism: In the first such act since
World
War II,
US President
George W. Bush signed an
executive order allowing
military tribunals against foreigners suspected of connections to terrorist
acts or planned acts (any foreigners captured with connections to the terrorist
attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001) on the
United States. It was the first time since World War II that a president had
taken such action.
THIS DAY IN 1965:
Saturday, November 13, 1965 - The SS Yarmouth Castle burned and sank 60 miles off Nassau with the loss of 90 lives. |
From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of
VA -
08/05/10 - "Vote for Grace (REPEATED)":
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This is my daughter Laura's dog in a contest to be on the cover of a bag
of dog food. Vote every day for Grace. Thanks.
Oh, Laura is your
daughter, Norris!
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Grace has been named the September 2010 People's Choice! BUT - She's falling considerably behind a dog in California named Dollar! http://www.adogslife.net/photo_gallery_contests.php?t=2 The last time I checked Grace had 4163 votes and Dollar had 6787 votes. We cannot allow this to happen! Doncha wanna go shopping and spot Grace's image on a bag of dog food and know that YOU played a large part in placing her there?!? It only takes about two seconds to cast your allotted daily vote)!!!![]() |
Carol:
Here's a bit of little-known trivia about Danny's.
During the late 1960s and early 70's, Danny's delights were once an
integral part of visits to NNS by Admiral (Hyman
G.) Rickover (or - THE Admiral, as he was usually called by
at NNS, back then).
To conduct inspections of work in progress, he most often arrived
around 6 to 7 PM; after putting in a full day at his office in DC.
He flew (commercial) into PHF and was usually met by a shipyard
station wagon and driver. That is, after he once refused to get into
a s/y limo.
Upon his arrival at the yard, he went straight to the local Naval
Reactors office, which was in the same building as what was then
called the Atomic Power Division. Awaiting him there were several
nervous shipyard officials and engineers...and a big platter of
Danny's delights. It was always a three-course 'meal' - various
selections of Danny's signature sandwiches, NY cheesecake and huge
pickles.
THE Admiral would make his selections first, then disappear into the
local NR top dog's private office. As others (which on a few
occasions included me), grabbed sandwiches, he yelled out for this
or that person to come in and brief him. Those sessions were rarely
pleasant. Or lengthy. But loud enough for the already nervous to
overhear. Not good for the digestion.
As soon as THE Admiral finished his food, he popped out of that
office, ready to tour ships under construction or visit other areas
in the s/y where 'his' work was being done. Different people at NNS
had already been assigned to brief him 'on the spot' at each place
on each night's visit list. They were all present, and had to grab a
sandwich and eat rapidly...although on more than one occasion, they
didn't get to finish.
When THE Admiral was ready to go touring, everyone had to drop their
food and follow along. At each point of inspection, one of the group
would brief THE Admiral - and usually get berated for this or that
real or imagined imperfection.
Once each person endured that little drama, they were free to drop
out of the group. Those 'tours' lasted hours and ranged all over the
NNS waterfront. Everyone walked. THE Admiral, a man in his 70's at
the time, maintained a torrid pace.
Whenever I was one of the presenters, we rapidly strode the short
distance to a full scale mock-up that was used to help design the
NIMITZ-Class propulsion plant. When done there, I was free to go
home...or back to the office, where I could leisurely some of
Danny's delicacies. Usually a piece (maybe two) of cheesecake.
Topped off by one of those big pickles. My stomach was only in its
mid-30's 'way back then...and apparently made of cast iron!
It was an unusual - and obviously memorable - part of my shipyard
career. Thanks to THE Admiral...and Danny.
Bill Lee
WOWZERS!
This is THE coolest story! Thank you so very much, Bill!
http://www.nnhs65.com/SITE-MAP.html http://www.nnhs65.com/old-stomping.html |
From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/10/10 - "Jokes & Quotes":
Losing Memory Two elderly couples were enjoying friendly conversation when one of the men asked the other, "Fred, how was the memory clinic you went to last month?" "Outstanding," Fred replied. "They taught us all the latest psychological techniques-visualization, association-it has made a big difference for me." "That's great! What was the name of that clinic?" Fred went blank. He thought and thought but couldn't remember. Then a smile broke across his face and he asked, "What do you call that flower with the long stem and thorns?" "You mean a rose?" "Yes, that's it!" He turned to his wife.... "Rose, what was the name of that clinic?" ------------------------------ THRIFTY TIP: * Drain a few gallons of water from your water heater each year to remove sediment and improve efficiency! Learning how to clean hot water heater sediment is easy: First turn off the power so you don't risk electrical shock or burn out your element. Then turn off the cold water valve to the tank. Attach a garden hose to the tank drain valve and then drain a few gallons of the hot water in the tank through the hose. Then close the drain valve and open the cold water valve and you're ready to use the tank again. ----------------------------- Motto for Life! "It's far better to tell the truth and be rejected, than to hold it back and be accepted." ----------------------------- It has indeed become so for some. When I hear people talk about the information super highway, it will become possible to shop at home, and bank at home, and get your texts at home, and get your entertainment at home, so I often wonder if this doesn't signify the end of any community life. --Neil Postman ------------------------------ Inspirational Quotes Take time to play! Ask for what you want. Laugh. Live loudly. Be avid. Learn a new thing. Be Yourself! - Mary Anne Radmacher Play with life, laugh with life, dance lightly with life, and smile at the riddles of life, knowing that life’s only true lessons are writ small in the margin. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie It is a waste of energy to be angry with a man who behaves badly, just as it is to be angry with a car that won't go. ~Bertrand Russell~
Thanks, Shari!
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From http://www.selfgrowth.com - 11/10/10 - " Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones...":
Proactively Start Your Day With Positive Self-Talk
By Jaqui Duvall
"Sticks and stones may
break my bones but words will never hurt me." This little rhyme was one
I used many times as a child when someone was taunting or teasing me or
calling me names. I was trying to keep myself safe from the words of
another, but the truth is, their words did hurt me. I could pretend
otherwise, but inside it hurt that someone would say anything meant to
intentionally hurt me. |
DATES TO REMEMBER: |
1.
Thursday, December 2, 2010 - 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 fiends in that year, go visit with them.
2. Wednesday, December 8, 2010 - 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. Sunday, December 12, 2010 - Noon to 4:00 PM - Holiday Open House at the Chamberlin Lobby - Go see Brownie!4. Saturday, April 30, 2011 - The NNHS Class will have a Luncheon. Team Leaders are Mickey Marcella (mcmiceli@verizon.net - 757-249-3800), Betty Hamby Neher (bjneher@cox.net - 757-898-5099), and Dr. Harry Simpson (hdsdds@aol.com - 804-694-0346). - CLASS OF 1954 5. Saturday, July 9, 2011 (6:30 PM to 11:30 PM) - The Class of 1971 will hold its 40-Year Reunion at Newport News Marriott at City Center, 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News. For details, contact Richard Rawls at Richard@Rawls.com - CLASS OF 1971 |
PRAYER ROLL
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http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 08/22/10 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 10/21/10 |
Y'all
take good care of each other! TYPHOONS FOREVER! We'll Always Have Buckroe!Love to all, Carol
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Carol Buckley
Harty
915-780-3048
Blow the Wind Southerly
This is an air from northern England. The words are from a fragment in The Bishoprick Garland (1834).
Blow the wind
Southerly,
Southerly, Southerly,
Blow the wind
South o'er the bonnie blue sea.
Blow the wind Southerly,
Southerly, Southerly
Blow bonnie breeze,
My true lover to me.
They told me last night
There were ships in the offing
And I hurried down
To the deep rolling sea.
But my eye could not see it
Wherever might be it,
The bark that is bearing
My lover to me.
"Blow the Wind Southerly" midi (sequenced by Barry Taylor) and lyrics courtesy of http://www.contemplator.com/england/blowind.html - 11/13/10
First Image of Robert Louis Stevenson courtesy of http://tiki.vn/author/Robert-Louis-Stevenson.html?___store=english&___from_store=default - 11/13/10
Second Image of Robert Louis Stevenson courtesy of http://ebooks.adelaide.edu.au/s/stevenson/robert_louis/ - 11/13/10
Brown Carved Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars36.html - 10/10/05
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Animated Coast Guard Flag clip art courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03