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11/19/11 - NNHS Newsletter - Just When I Needed You Most | ||
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“Come
back to me in dreams; that I may give Pulse for pulse, breath for breath: Speak low, lean low, As long ago, my love, how long ago.”
- Christina
Rossetti |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
I really like this sad song!
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YfYNdXZ3RY - Just When I Needed You Most - Randy Vanwarmer
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeeMDGq1FMI - Just When I Needed You Most - Dolly Parton with backup from Alison Krause
BONUS #3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22CrTnzFrak&feature=related - Just When I Needed You Most - Tim McGraw
From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_When_I_Needed_You_Most:
"Just When I Needed You Most" is the title of a 1979 song by
the American
singer-songwriter
Randy VanWarmer. VanWarmer and former
Hot Chocolate member
Tony Wilson co-wrote the track, which was produced by Del Newman and
appears on the singer's 1979 album,
Warmer. It also appears on Tony Wilson's album "Catch
One", produced in 1979 by Ron Albert and Howard Albert for Fat
Albert Productions, Inc. Released as a single in early 1979, "Just When I Needed You Most" spent two weeks atop the US Billboard adult contemporary chart in May of that year.[1] In June, the song reached its peak position of #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart; it eventually stayed in the Top 40 for 14 weeks and was certified a Gold record by the RIAA.[2] In addition, the song reached #71 on the Billboard country music chart.[1] In September 1979, the song made the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart, peaking at #8.[3] VanWarmer stated that he wrote the song after he had broken up with a girlfriend when he was 18 years old.[1] The song was originally intended as the B-side to "Your Light", but record company executives preferred "Just When I Needed You Most" and made it the A-side of the single instead. VanWarmer believed that the "hook" which made the song stand out was an autoharp instrumental break between the second and third verses of the song, which was performed by musician John Sebastian.[1] |
THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday this week to:
Sandra Ray ('61) of VA AND24 -
25 -
Donnie Satisky ('56) of OR
AND
Michael Sisk ('63) of CA;
26 -
Betsy Goodson Covert (June '37) of MD
AND
Donna Price Devers ('66) of NC
AND
Diana Price Carter ('66) of WV!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Many Happy
Returns, One and All!
TODAY IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES:
From http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday1119.htm:
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1861 DAVIS DECLAIMS DRAMATIC DATA Perhaps politicians should not be held liable by history for speeches they make on occasions like openings of sessions of Congress, but Jefferson Davis delivered a stirring tirade today in Richmond. In what amounted to a State of the Union address, the President discussed the recent harvest and food supply (good), the financial system (“hopeful” was his description), and recent Federal military operations (“barbarous” was the mildest term employed). He looked forward to improvements in the transportation system, complicated by the fact that railroads in different states were of different gauges. Finally, he said, “Liberty is always won where there exists the unconquerable will to be free.” Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1862 SNEAKY SAILOR SLIPS SAN JACINTO SEIZURE Captain Raphael Semmes had made quite a name for himself as a commerce raider for the Confederacy in the waters of the Atlantic. From whaling ships in the icy North to cargo of all sorts farther south, if it flew a Federal flag and fell under his guns, he usually sent it to the bottom of the sea, after thoughtfully removing the crew. Every Union vessel knew to watch for the CSS Alabama, and great was the glee of Commander William Ronkendorff when his USS San Jacinto had caught up with her in Martinique. Unwilling to annoy the French by attacking in their waters, Ronkendorff stood offshore in blockade, waiting for Alabama to sail. But even in Martinique sometimes the gales of November came early. Under cover of the foul weather, Semmes and the Alabama got out today and escaped under Ronkendorff’s nose. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1863 EDWARD EVERETT EMOTES ELABORATELY It was the day of dedication for the new National Military Cemetery at Gettysburg. As was expected on such a solemn occasion, the greatest orator of the day, Edward Everett, was engaged to speak. He delivered a brilliant performance, declaiming for two hours on the history of war from ancient times to now. After he was done, the President of the United States rose to the podium. His voice, often described as thin and reedy, was not a match for Everett’s. Some in the crowd, unable to hear, pushed forward, or complained that Lincoln should speak louder. About the time they got within earshot, Lincoln sat down again. Newspaper reviews the next day were mixed. Lincoln, who had left a gravely ill child and very nervous wife back in Washington, and who was not feeling very well himself, headed at once for the train station and home. Saturday, Nov. 19, 1864 KARMA CONFOUNDS CONFEDERATE COMMANDER Governor Joseph Brown of Georgia had been a thorn in the side of Jefferson Davis, or possibly a pain in another part of the anatomy, since almost the day of the founding of the Confederate States of America. Since under the Confederate constitution each state was a sovereign entity, no governor was really obligated to obey any orders from a central government, and Brown had made full use of this fact. If Jefferson Davis had requested troops, Brown sent few or none at all. Even muskets built in the state had been kept in warehouses “for militia use” rather than sent to the national armies. Now Brown had William Tecumseh Sherman’s 60,000 troops marching across his state destroying everything in its path. He looked around for help, and found none. Even his call for every able-bodied man in the state to come fight was ignored by those who wished to remain able-bodied. |
From Gene Shelton ('64) of VA - 11/18/11/ - "Thanks":
From
Fred Mays ('60) of VA -
11/18/11/ - "Annie Laurie Coleman Soltys":
Carol:
I wrote you that my
cousin, Annie Laurie passed away on the 13th of November as her
sister Virginia called me on Monday night to say she had died
the day before. I mentioned the names of her siblings, only two
of whom are now still living, Fronie (Ether) (Gregg) of
Florida and Virginia Abbott of Richmond, VA...........I
failed to mention her late sister's 5 children who all graduated
from N.N.H.S. as well.....Her late sister is Susie
Coleman Burns.....her children are
Take care, my good
friend.
Fred Mays '60, Newport
News, VA
Thank you
so much, Fred!
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From Jay Styles ('68) of VA -
11/18/11/ - "KISS in Iraq - INCREDIBLE":
Friends,
I have seen this several times before, I watched and listened again. I will not break this one; please send it on. Jay
This is AWESOME; Goosebump
City!!
We've run this a few times before, but as you said, it's always good to
see again! Thanks, Jay Sweetie!
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From Joyce
Lawrence Cahoon ('65) of VA -
11/18/11/ - "John
3:16":
God bless each one of you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!! |
John 3:16 A little boy was selling newspapers on the corner, the people were in and out of the cold. The little boy was so cold that he wasn't trying to sell many papers. He walked up to a policeman and said, 'Mister, you wouldn't happen to know where a poor boy could find a warm place to sleep tonight would you? You see, I sleep in a box up around the corner there and down the alley and it's awful cold in there for tonight. Sure would be nice to have a warm place to stay.' The policeman looked down at the little boy and said, 'You go down the street to that big white house and you knock on the door. When they come out the door you just say John 3:16, and they will let you in.' So he did. He walked up the steps and knocked on the door, and a lady answered. He looked up and said, 'John 3:16.' The lady said, 'Come
on in, Son.' He replied, 'No,
Ma'am, I don't. The first time I ever heard it was last night when the
policeman told me to use it.' If you aren't ashamed
to do this, please follow the directions. |
Thank you, Joyce! ![]() |
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From http://www.SelfGrowth.com - 11/14/11 - "3 Home Improvement Tips":
3 Simple
Ways To Create a Harmonious Home
By Cheryl Miller What is a harmonious
home? |
From http://www.FlyLady.net - 11/18/11 - "Testimonial: It Is Cleaner Doing Less":
Dear FlyLady, I want to thank you for your site. I have been aware of it for years, and have had a morning routine in place since I first found you, but have always 'tweaked' your routines - you know, the tweaks that involve a LOT more work, and then burning out. I just couldn't bring myself to sweep/mop in the 'middles,' or dust for just 10 minutes. If I was going to do it at all, by golly I would do it right! Well the house had gotten to the point of CHAOS, and I really wanted to have friends over, so I went back to your plan and decided to actually follow it this time. I was mad that the house was always dirty, and angry that I felt if I was going to have a clean house it would mean hours of cleaning every day. Sooooo.. You've heard this from hundreds of people I'm sure - last week I got out my timer, and decided to do 10 minutes and no more of each task. Dusting - half of the very dirty living room, done. Changing sheets - I had to really move, but all four beds changed! Garbage - well under 10 minutes. And here was the kicker. I dread floors. 10 minutes sweeping - my whole house basically done! Not the way I would have done it, but done! Mopping - 11 minutes, but done! I had spent an hour working and about 20 minutes taking out/putting away cleaning supplies in-between tasks, and my house sparkled. Seriously. I was blown away. It's hard to believe that my house is cleaner doing less, and I can't see getting burned out on this schedule, lol. I have been doing the de-cluttering as well, and it's stunning how much it changes how the house looks. So thank you. I can see my house being as clean as my mom's by Christmas! I was inspired to say thank you because today I found out that you have made you website time-zone aware. I live in Malaysia, and it's always been a bit of a frustration. Thank you for solving that little matter. A Flybaby in Malaysia |
FINALLY:
From http://www.ajokeaday.com - 11/18/11: |
Sitting on the side of the highway waiting to catch speeding drivers, a State Police Officer sees a car puttering along at 22 MPH. He thinks to himself, "This driver is just as dangerous as a speeder!" So he turns on his lights and pulls the driver over. Approaching the car, he notices that there are five old ladies -- two in the front seat and three in the back -- wide eyed and white as ghosts. The driver, obviously confused, says to him, "Officer, I don't understand, I was doing exactly the speed limit! What seems to be the problem?" "Ma'am," the officer replies, you weren't speeding, but you should know that driving slower than the speed limit can also be a danger to other drivers." "Slower than the speed limit? No sir, I was doing the speed limit exactly... Twenty-two miles an hour!" the old woman says a bit proudly. The State Police officer, trying to contain a chuckle explains to her that "22" was the route number, not the speed limit. A bit embarrassed, the woman grinned and thanked the officer for pointing out her error. "But before I let you go, Ma'am, I have to ask... Is everyone in this car OK? These women seem awfully shaken and they haven't muttered a single peep this whole time," the officer asks. "Oh, they'll be all right in a minute, Officer. We just got off Route 119." |
DATES TO REMEMBER:
1. Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 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 friends in that year, go visit
with them. 2. Wednesday, December 14, 2011 - 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. Saturday, January 7, 2012 - 11:00 AM - The NNHS Breakfast Bunch will host a Breakfast Bunch Brunch at the Warwick Restaurant, 12306 Warwick Boulevard, (across from CNU) Newport News, Virginia 23606. "Please come join them for a Dutch Treat Brunch featuring a lot of 'War Stories' and maybe a lie or two. Everyone is welcome so bring your wife, husband, boy friend, girl friend, class mate, school friend or whomever you choose." Please RSVP to Bill Roady at duckbill1@verizon.net or call him at 757-595-0716 so they have a head count. |
PRAYER ROLL: http://www.nnhs65.com/requests-prayers.html - updated 10/22/11 |
BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
Carol Buckley Harty 7020 Lure Court Fayetteville, NC 28311-9309 915-780-3048 |
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Written and recorded
by
Randy VanWarmer,
1979
(30 Mar 1955 - 12 Jan 2004)
You packed in the morning, I stared out the window
And I struggled for something to say
You left in the rain without closing the door
I didn't stand in your way.
But I miss you more than I missed you before
And now where I'll find comfort, God knows
'Cause you left me just when I needed you most
Left me just when I needed you most.
Now most every morning, I stare out the window
And I think about where you might be
I've written you letters that I'd like to send
If you would just send one to me.
'Cause I need you more than I needed before
And now where I'll find comfort, God knows
'Cause you left me just when I needed you most
Left me just when I needed you most.
You packed in the morning, I stared out the window
And I struggled for something to say
You left in the rain without closing the door
I didn't stand in your way.
Now I love you more than I loved you before
And now where I'll find comfort, God knows
'Cause you left me just when I needed you most
Oh yeah, you left me just when I needed you most
You left me just when I needed you most
"Just When I Needed You Most" midi courtesy of http://www.zianet.com/jw_laurie/midipage.html - 11/16/07
"Just When I Needed You Most" lyrics courtesy of http://www.lyricsdownload.com/vanwarmer-randy-just-when-i-needed-you-most-lyrics.html - 11/16/07
scorpio777's PhotoShoped Rendition of "Lost Love" courtesy of
http://www.worth1000.com/cache/contest/contestcache.asp?contest_id=12824 -
11/18/07
(Original Painting can be seen at
http://www.worth1000.com/web/media/177945/yt1.jpg)
Quill Pen clip art divider courtesy of http://resources.bravenet.com/clipart/dividers/22 - 06/14/04
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
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!
Ferguson High
School's
Anchor clip art courtesy of
Steve Silsby (FHS - '72) of
NC - 12/14/05
Thanks, Steve!
Navy Seal clip art courtesy of http://www.onemileup.com/miniSeals.asp - 05/29/06
Sad Face clip art courtesy of http://www.designstop.com/free_stuff/clipart/smiles/smiles1.htm - 08/03/08 (re-saved 02/16/09)