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11/15/08 - NNHS Newsletter - Dizzy

“All the dreamers in all the world are dizzy in the noodle."

- Edie Adams
(b. 16 Apr 1927)

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,

Today's theme is being repeated from two years ago today:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/11-15-06-NNHS-Dizzy.html

BONUS - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWPzVhW9mcQ - Dizzy - Tommy Roe - set to a cool cartoon

THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:

Happy Birthday today to the late Bobbie Whitehurst Canady ('57) of VA (deceased 11/16/07) AND My Niece, Shari, of VA!

Happy Birthday tomorrow to the late George-Morewitz ('57) (deceased 06/09/08);

Happy Birthday this week to:

17 - Ronald Creech ('57);

18 - Joe Drewry ('58) of VA AND Jane Coltrane Leonard ('64) of VA AND Ann Allen ('65) of FL;

21 - the late Rose Woodard Davis Ficocello Groff ('65) (deceased 10/14/84)!

Many Happy Returns to you all!

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

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AS PROMISED (well, begun, anyway...):

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/reunion-page.html

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/REUNION-PICTURES-2008-63.html

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/10-17-08-SOCK-HOP-pictures.html - brand new page

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From Elaine Wilkinson Bracken ('61) of VA - 11/11/08 - "VICKS VAPORUB - INTERESTING":

Haven't tried this, but will the next time we have coughing. S&S

During a lecture on Essential Oils, they told us how the foot soles can absorb oils. Their example: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can 'taste' it.

Some of us have used Vicks VapoRub for years for everything from chapped lips to sore toes and many body parts in between. But I've never heard of this. And don't laugh, it works 100% of the time, although the scientists who discovered it aren't sure why. To stop night time coughing in a child (or adult as we found out personally), put Vicks VapoRub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly.

Just happened to tune in A.M. Radio and picked up this guy talking about why cough medicines in kids often do more harm than good, due to the chemical makeup of these strong drugs so, I listened. It was a surprise finding and found to be more effective than prescribed medicines for children at bedtime, in addition to have a soothing and calming effect on sick children who then went on to sleep soundly.

My wife tried it on herself when she had a very deep constant and persistent cough a few weeks ago and it worked! She said that it felt like a warm blanket had enveloped her, coughing stopped in a few minutes and believe me, this was a deep, ( incredibly annoying!) every few seconds uncontrollable cough, and she slept cough-free for hours every night that she used it.

If you have grandchildren, pass this on. If you end up sick, try it yourself and you will be absolutely amazed at how it works.

WOWZERS! Thank you, Elaine!

From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 11/11/08 - "Negotiating with a Dentist":

Gotta watch those Brits........ giggle

This is a couple of minutes long --- but the "punch" line is at the very end -- so listen carefully to the end! Great British humor! FUNNY!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB9c2ocJOx4

YOWZERONI-GIGGLES!!! Okay, I must say I didn't see that one coming! Thanks, Norris!

From F.A. Saunders (Hampton HS - '64) of VA - 11/12/08 - "Heads Up":

The newest virus circulating is the UPS Delivery Failure. You will receive an email from UPS Packet Service along with a packet number. NOTE: The word packet is mis-spelled on this line. It will say that they were un-able to deliver a package sent to you on such and such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days.

Snopes confirms that it is real:
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp

YIKESARONI!!! Thanks, F.A.!

From Bill Hobbs ('66) of Northern VA - 11/12/08 - "Who woulda thought?":

New Law Authorizes Veterans’ Salutes during National Anthem

http://www.dva.wa.gov/PDF%20files/salute.pdf

WELL, that's interesting! Am I the only one puzzled here?!? Thanks, Bill!

From Norris Perry (Warwick HS - '59) of VA - 11/13/08 - "Thanksgiving....a video":

We have so much to be thankful for not only on November 27 but every day.

Please take 2.5 minutes to watch the attached video and pass it along.

A little early but well worth it.

http://www.cpmsglife.org/tg/2006tdm1.html

This is so beautiful! Thanks again, Norris!

From Joe Madagan ('57) of FL - 11/13/08 - "Our Old Stomping Grounds - Peninsula Dairy Store.":

Hi, Carol:

After visiting this section of the website, please allow me to provide a bit more accurate detail with regard to the subject:

Peninsula Dairy Store

3500 Jefferson Avenue

Newport News, Virginia

I had hoped that someone in the TYPHOON Nation may have furnished an image of this building with the green tile, and large windows in an art deco style. It was a very impressive building.

In my earlier recollections of this "Old Stomping Ground" my description encompassed their horse stables. The stable was situated north of the dairy store, which took up the entire block of 3500 Jefferson Avenue. The stable was on the corner of 36th Street and Jefferson Avenue, and extended northwards to the railroad tracks just south of the 39th Street Bridge.

In trying to determine when this company went out of business, there seems to be no information on the world wide web or maybe I just do not know how to search, unless it is on Google.

This dairy delivered milk to residences by means of horse drawn wagons. The horses knew the route so well, that the delivery man would leave the wagon with a customers order, place it on the front porch and dash back to the wagon to get set for the next delivery. The wagon kept moving at the same pace while the delivery man jumped on and off carrying the individual orders. It was a site to behold for a youngster growing up in Newport News.

TYPHOON Regards,

Joe Madagan ('57) of FL

WOWZERONI! Thanks so much for this follow-up, Joe! I added it to that page:

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

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/old-stomping.html

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/OOSG-N-R.html

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/peninsula-dairy.html

From http://www.philiphumbert.com - TIPS for Extraordinary Living! - 11/13/08 - "Humor: 21 Natural Highs":

Written & Published by Philip E. Humbert, PhD

These may not fit the usual definition of "humor" but my friend John Donovan sent them this week and I thought his timing was perfect. What do you do for a "natural high" every day? A huge part of living a "World Class Life" is a life filled with joy, thanksgiving and "natural highs." I hope you find these inspiring, and that they motivate you to jot down a few of your own "natural highs." Enjoy!

21 Natural Highs

Think about them one at a time BEFORE going on to the next one...

1. Laughing so hard that your face hurts.
2. No lines at the supermarket, bank or post office
3. Taking a drive on a pretty road.
4. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.
5. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.
6. Hot towels fresh out of the dryer.
7. A good conversation.
8. Lying on a warm, sunny beach.
9. Finding a 20 dollar bill in your coat from last winter.
10. Sharing a sunset with someone special.
11. Running through sprinklers.
12. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.
13. Friends.
14. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you.
15. Waking up and realizing you still have a few hours left to sleep.
16. Playing with a new puppy.
17. Having someone play with your hair.
18. Swinging on swings.
19. Making chocolate chip cookies.
20. Holding hands with someone you care about.
21. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think.

From Joyce Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA - 11/12/08 - "The Curtain Rods - Hell Hath No Fury!!!":

THE CURTAIN RODS

Hell hath no Fury!

She spent the first day packing her belongings into boxes, crates and suitcases..

On the second day, she had the movers come and collect her things.

On the third day, she sat down for the last time at their beautiful dining room table by candlelight, put on some soft background music and feasted on a pound of shrimp, a jar of caviar and a bottle of Chardonnay.

When she had finished, she went into each and every room and deposited a few half-eaten shrimp dipped in caviar, into the hollow of the curtain rods.

She then cleaned up the kitchen and left.

When the husband returned with his new girlfriend, all was bliss for the first few days. Then slowly, the house began to smell. They tried everything; cleaning, mopping and airing the place out.

Vents were checked for dead rodents and carpets Rugs were steam cleaned.. Air fresheners were hung everywhere. Exterminators were brought in to set off gas canisters, during which they had to move out for a few days, and in the end they even paid to replace the expensive wool carpeting.

Nothing worked. People stopped coming over to visit. Repairmen refused to work in the house. The maid quit.

Finally, they could not take the stench any longer and decided to move.

A month later, even though they had cut their price in half, they could not find a buyer for their stinky house. Word got out and eventually even the local Realtors refused to return their calls.

Finally, they had to borrow a huge sum of money from the bank to purchase a new place.

The ex-wife called the man and asked how things were going. He told her the saga of the rotting house. She listened politely and said that she missed her old home terribly, and would be willing to reduce her divorce settlement in exchange for getting the house back.

Knowing his ex-wife had no idea how bad the smell was, he agreed on a price that was about 1/10th of what the house had been worth, but only if she were to sign the papers that very day.

She agreed and within the hour his lawyers delivered the paperwork. A week later the man and his girlfriend stood smiling as they watched the moving company pack everything to take to their new home.... including the curtain rods.

I LOVE A HAPPY ENDING, DON'T YOU????

Joyce Cahoon

Joyce, you are soooo baaaad!!! Thanks, Lady!

From Ruth Ann Reece Horace ('67) of FL - 10/31/08 - "++++ MAXINE +++++" (#10 in a Series of 15):

..... More from the gal everyone loves and admires.....

Whatever pops into her mind, Maxine says. Ordinarily, folks might be offended. But instead, millions of Americans have identified with the crabby, irreverent Maxine, the popular Hallmark character that lambastes everything from holidays to aging, and does not hesitate to tell it like it is - or as she sees it.....

Thanks, Ruthie!

HOLIDAY REUNION NEWS:

The NNHS Class of 1958 Gathering and Dinner will be held Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at 6:00 PM at Al Fresco Ristorante, 11710 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23606. CONTACT: Joe Drewry (jwdvt@aol.com, 757-244-4443, ext 4)

DATES TO REMEMBER:

1. Thursday, December 4, 2007, 11:00 AM - Class of 1955 Lunch Bunch - Steve & John's Steak House on Jefferson Avenue just above Denbigh Boulevard in Newport News, VA - OPEN TO ALL WITH FRIENDS IN CLASS OF 1955

2. April 23, 24, & 25, 2009 - Class of 1954 will hold their 55th-Year Reunion. For details contact Dr. Harry Simpson at 804-694-0346 or email him at hdsdds@aol.com - CLASS OF 1954

PRAYER ROLL:
http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 11/06/08

NNHS BLOG:
http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 11/10/08

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

Love to all, Carol

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Dizzy

- Tommy Roe, 1969

Dizzy, I’m so dizzy my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool it never ends
And it’s You girl makin’ it spin
You're making me dizzy

First time that I saw You girl, I knew that I just had to make You mine
But it’s so hard to talk to You with fellows hangin’ round You all the time
I want You for my sweet pet, but You keep playing hard to get
I’m going round in circles all the time

Dizzy, I’m so dizzy my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool it never ends
And it’s You girl makin’ it spin
You're making me dizzy

I finally got to talk to You and I told You just exactly how I felt
Then I held You close to me and kissed You and my heart began to melt
Girl You've got control on me,cuz I’m so dizzy I can't see
I need to call a doctor for some help

Dizzy, I’m so dizzy my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool it never ends
And it’s You girl makin’ it spin
You're making me dizzy
my head is spinning
Like a whirlpool it never ends
And it’s You girl making it spin
You're making me dizzy
you're making me dizzy

"Dizzy" midi courtesy of http://hits.mididb.com/19580222/Roe_Tommy/ - 11/12/06

"Dizzy" lyrics courtesy of http://www.lyricsbox.com/tommy-roe-lyrics-dizzy-xxjkhdz.html - 11/12/06

"Dizzy" clip art courtesy of http://tell.fll.purdue.edu/JapanProj//FLClipart/Medical.html - 11/12/06

Animated Smile Row Divider Line clip art courtesy of http://www.wtv-zone.com/nevr2l82/bars7.html - 11/13/06

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

Animated Coast Guard Flag courtesy of http://www.angelfire.com/ny4/KevsGifsGalore/Patriotic.html - 06/18/03

Page Hit Counter clip art courtesy of http://www.bravenet.com - 03/07/06

Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/ - 10/02/05

Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06

Animated Silly Bear (designed by AF Artist - Ryan Hagen) courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 10/04/05

Marine Corps Seal clip art courtesy of the late Herbert Hice of MI - one of my Famous Marines who served in the South Pacific during WWII.
Thanks again, Herbie!
Army Seal clip art courtesy of Al Farber ('64) of GA - 05/24/06
Thanks, Al!

Animated Ringing Christmas Bell clip art (designed by Art Holden) courtesy of http://www.animationfactory.com - 12/08/05

Animated "NEW" clip art courtesy of http://gifsnow.com/ - 03/07/06

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