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“Off
to one side sits a group of shepherds. They sit silently on the floor, perhaps perplexed, perhaps in awe, no doubt in amazement. Their night watch had been interrupted by an explosion of light from heaven and a symphony of angels. 'God goes to those who have time to hear him' -- and so on this cloudless night he went to simple shepherds.” - Max Lucado |
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Dear Friends and Schoolmates,
Today's old Austrian carol is being
revisited from
2006.
BONUS #1 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AepbftF7B5c - As Lately We Watched - Wild Voices Choir, Christmas Midnight Service at Afghan Church, Mumbai, December 24th, 2007
BONUS #2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvVjGn_En5E - As Lately We Watched - Ocarinaアンサンブル五重奏, 2010
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From http://www.gourd.com/115L.HTML:
... As Lately We Watched (Austrian) -- Both melody and lyrics are traditional, dating from the 19th century....
WOW. "Ya, think, DiNozzo?!?" Sheesh.....
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REMINDER:
From
Me
('65) of NC - 12/02/11 - "December Themes":
Speaking of
music, I can either start rerunning old themes for the rest of the month, or
y'all can request some personal favorites. We are particularly lacking in
Hanukkah music (I think I only have two!); any help you can render there would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS:
Happy Birthday today to
William D. Dangler ('57) of VA
AND
Howard
Williamson (Hampton HS - '63) of VA!
Happy Birthday tomorrow to
Eugene Peters ('57) AND
the late
Gene Peters ('57)
(deceased - 07/24/09) AND
Melody Clendenin DeBerry
(Warwick HS - '66) of VA!
Happy Birthday this week to:
06 - Frances Scheinman Berkman ('57);
07 -
Jay Styles ('68) of VA AND
Janice Pratt McGrew (Hampton HS - '67) of VA
AND
Tim Parsons ('73) of VA;
09 - Shirley Smith Langston ('57);
10 -
John Murden ('60) of VA AND
Glen Davenport ('63) of VA!
http://www.nnhs65.com/Happy-Birthday.html
Many Happy
Returns, One and All!
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TODAY IN THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES:
From http://www.civilwarinteractive.com/This%20Day/thisday1204.htm:
| Wednesday, Dec. 4,
1861 BRAVE BRECKINRIDGE BLUNTLY BOOTED One of the most brilliant political careers in United States history came to an untimely end today. John Cabell Breckinridge was 40 years old and a U.S. Senator representing Kentucky. This was a step down, as he had already been Vice President, under Buchanan, at the earliest age allowed by the Constitution, 35. Breckinridge was adamantly opposed to secession, and had worked tirelessly to prevent it, even remaining in Washington over the hot, humid summer to participate in the special session of Congress called to deal with the problem. Today the Senate voted, 36-0, to expel him from his seat. He was still a Kentuckian first, and when fighting broke out there last month he had accepted the post of commander of the (Confederate) 1st Kentucky Brigade. This unit would soon become known as the “Orphan Brigade”. Thursday, Dec. 4, 1862 JOHNSTON JUGGLES JOINT JURISDICTION Gen. Joseph Eggleston had been one of the premier Confederate generals in the Eastern theater in the earliest days of the War. He had fought from Manassas (Bull Run) through every major battle up to Seven Pines, when he had been wounded. What hurt his career more than bullets were his continual difficulties with Jefferson Davis, and he had, after recuperating from his injuries, been reassigned to command in the West. He official took over his duties today as overall commander of the most critical part of the Confederate defenses. His area of responsibility covered Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and parts of North Carolina, Georgia, and Louisiana. His main task was to ride herd on Bragg in Tennessee and Pemberton at Vicksburg, Miss. Friday, Dec. 4, 1863 LONGSTREET LEAVES, LAMENTS LABORS LOST Gen. James Longstreet and his corps had been detached from the Army of Northern Virginia and send West in a desperate move to shore up the defenses of Confederate Tennessee. It had been a valiant effort, but in the end it had been too little, too late. Their last assault had been on the ramparts of Fort Sanders at Knoxville, which they had taken but could not hold. With Grant's reinforcements on the way, Longstreet was now establishing winter quarters farther east and north, at a place called Greeneville. This was, in terms of travel time, about equidistant from potential battle sites in the west or in Virginia, enabling the force to be shifted to whichever area needed them most. Sunday, Dec. 4, 1864 RAILROAD WRECKERS RUDELY ROUSTED “Infrastructure interdiction” was not a military term in use at the time, but that was what Federal troops were engaged in around Waynesborough, Ga. today. They thought they were just tearing up railroad tracks, a tactic both sides had learned could wreak just as much harm on the enemy as outright battle could, with much less danger of the railroad tracks fighting back. Confederate Cavalry commander Joseph Wheeler took a dim view of this demolition, and launched an attack. The track-tearer-uppers had been provided with a guard force, and they repulsed the initial attack long enough for the cavalry (Federal) to ride to the rescue. Wheelers Confederates and Kilpatrick’s Federal horsemen battled back and forth for most of the day, charging and countercharging. Kilpatrick’s men finally shifted to dismounted tactics and the riders in gray were repulsed. |
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From
Jerry ('65) and
Judy Phillips ('66) Allen of VA -
12/02/11 - "Where's The Line to See Jesus?":
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Yes! It's time to revisit this one.
Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to
Jesus!
J & J
Where's The Line to
See Jesus
About the Song Thank you, Sweetie-Pies!
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From My Niece, Shari, of VA -
12/03/11 - "Please sign-animal torture":
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http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/514/117/236/ - Stop Dr.
Christos Kioni From Burning Chickens Alive!
YOWZERONI!
Thank you, Shari!
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From Stacy Dorn Davis ('64) of
VA - 12/03/11 - "Christmas":
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"Let's approach Christmas with an expectant hush, rather than a
last-minute rush."
If I decorate my house perfectly
with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not
show love to my family, I'm just another decorator.
Thank you so much,
Stacy!
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CROCHET PATTERNS:
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http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/mr-mrs-frosty -
Tammy C. Hildebrand's Mr. and Mrs. Frosty http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/holly-table-runner - Holly Table Runner http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/crochet-holly-stocking-0 - Marilyn Coleman's Holly Stocking http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/country-christmas - Country Christmas Placemat and Coaster http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/pinwheels-table-tree - Mary Jane Protus' Pinwheels for Table & Tree |
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FINALLY:
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From
http://www.ajokeaday.com - 12/03/11: |
| A man calls home to his wife and says, "Honey, I have been asked to
go fishing at a big lake up in Canada with my boss and several of his
friends. We'll be gone for a week. This is a good opportunity for me to
get that promotion I've been wanting, so would you please pack me enough
clothes for a week and set out my rod and tackle box. We're leaving from
the office and I will swing by the house to pick my things up. Oh! And
please pack my new blue silk pajamas." The wife thinks this sounds a little fishy but being a good wife she does exactly what her husband asked. The following weekend he comes home a little tired but otherwise looking good. The wife welcomes him home and asks if he caught many fish. He says, "Yes! Lots of Walleye, some Blue gill, and a few Pike. But why didn't you pack my new blue silk pajamas like I asked you to do?" The wife replies; "I did, they were in your tackle box." |
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DATES TO REMEMBER:
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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. Thursday, January 5, 2012 - 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. 4. 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. |
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BLOG: http://nnhs.wordpress.com/ - updated 03/13/11 |
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schedule to support
Thank you so much!
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As Lately We Watched
As lately we
watch'd o'er our fields thro' the night,
A star there was seen of such glorious light.
All thro' the night, angels did sing
Carols so sweet of the birth of a King.
A King of such beauty was ne'er before seen,
And Mary His mother so like a queen.
Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn,
For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born.
His throne is a manger, His court is a loft,
But troops of bright angels, in lays sweet and soft,
Him they proclaim, our Christ by name,
And earth, sky and air straight are filled with his fame.
Then shepherds, be joyful; salute your new King,
Let hills and vales ring to the song that ye sing.
Blessed be the hour, welcome the morn,
For Christ our dear Saviour on earth now is born
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"As Lately We
Watched" midi courtesy of
http://delongfarms.com/m_frame.html - 12/01/06
"As Lately We Watched" lyrics courtesy of
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/%7Eai251/xcarol.html - 12/02/06
"Let There Be Light" Image courtesy
of
http://jsmagic.net/xmasgraphicsnativity/page4.html - 12/01/05
Shepherds Silhouette clip art used to
form Divider Lines courtesy
of
http://www.twoheartsdesign.com/images/clipart/catholic/christmas/nativity/nativity2.html
- 12/01/05
Animated Tiny
Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of
Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of
VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!
Hampton High School's Crab clip art courtesy of
http://www.geocities.com/agent99bm/
- 10/02/05
Replaced courtesy of
http://www.hamptonhigh1964.com - 02/17/09
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!
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!!
NNHS65 Home Page Banner created by
my #5 Son, Nathaniel Harty (Hillsboro HS, IL - '97) of IL - 06/06/02
Thanks, Nathaniel!
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