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NNHS Class of 1958 Holiday Dinner, 2005

Place: Hampton Yacht Club

Date: Monday, December 19, 2005

Time: 6:00 PM Social; 7:00 PM Dinner
Contact: Joe Drewry at jwdvt@aol.com

In the category of "WHO CARES?!" I'd like to explain the "mug shot" that appears with any of the junk I write that you may share in the newsletter. (Chandler) Nelms' (Hampton HS - '63) of MD) idea, I thought, was an excellent one and apparently I'm not alone in that position.( By the way and absolutely unconnected to the rest of this nonsense, I also knew Dr. {Nowell D.} Nelms, as a patient, and became a long time (many years) patient of that upstart, now retired, young Dr. Frank Robert that "took over" Dr. Nelms' practice or at least began his career there - the world gets yet even smaller!)

NO KIDDING?!? Cool!

Then I thought on it a little further and came up with what we "talked" about and the why of it. Trying to "see" the person at that time in our lives (high school) may help one remember that person as they were at that time, no doubt. This came up again a letter or two ago, thus this rambling!

However, with the exception of those with the necessary cash and an excellent plastic surgeon, all of us have battled the passing of time and suffered the effects. We don't look like we did 40+ years ago! And for some of us, my group, the "Ugly Duckling" did not turn into a swan!! But, we did change in appearance while rigidly and firmly holding onto our memories of the "good 'ol days".

Wayne Honey, I do believe we had this discussion quite some time ago. You were never an ugly duckling, nor were you ever perceived as such. I was there, and some things I remember quite clearly. It seems to me that I offered irrefutable proof of this to you and Rip Collins ('65 - of TN) back on 07/06/04, and were it not for the embarrassment it might cause several of you gentlemen and the definite danger to my life and limb which would result immediately thereafter, I could produce such evidence. (But I won't; 'course I won't.... GIGGLES!!!!!!)

In all seriousness I am not talking about "looks", never had that good fortune, I'm talking about appearance; how we "look" today. The reason that I provided the photo of me taken in Oct. '04 (as we sat talking before '64's outstanding reunion, you remember) was so folks would get some idea as to my appearance today at age 59. If you recall, I said to you (wrote) that I felt as if I were passing by people weekly that I knew and that knew me and neither of us recognized each other. We don't look the same, and I really don't look the same! Additionally, over the years I have been somewhat "camera shy" and not many photos of yours truly exist. My friends say that's because I don't want law enforcement to know how I look! Really nice friends, don't ya think?

Sorry to ramble, but that's the reason my "mug shot" is current, in hope that someone living locally reading this newsletter will recognize me and come forth so we may enjoy one another's company again and reaffirm our friendship. That's the reason. I'm not trying to be hard to please and nobody really cares anyway! I feel better!!

When you said Crabbers might not spell well because we're so close to Bull Island, my first thought was that you might incur their wrath. Then it occurred to me that even if they know about Carol's wonderful newsletters, can they read them? :) Of course, I'm kidding, but I am talking about the original Bull Islanders, and NOT the many HHS graduates who live in Poquoson. :)

I have not moved to the "Class of '64" even given as much as I admire them!

Nobody's perfect! Your printing of

(Joe) Wingo's ('65 - of NC) support of my position of the "TYPHOON" issue has you putting me in the class of '64! That means we will have to forfeit every basketball win of the "65" season!!

Well, Wayne Honey, if you're going to be picky! There - I fixed it in record time. Now no one will ever know (unless they read this, of course....)

GOTCHA!! I, along with Rip (Collins - '65 - of TN), have been snookered, so don't feel bad about it.

Ah, yes, the old email scams. Well, they keep you humble, right? GIGGLES!!!

This is a website that was sent to me that is very moving. I have a son-in-law who is currently serving in Iraq and will not be home until after Christmas. It is the first Christmas for him to be separated from his family which includes my 5 year old grandson and 22 month old granddaughter. Please remember to pray for our troops and their families at this time of year.

Hi, Carol,
I enjoy your newsletters so much - you are obviously Wonder Woman in disguise!

ABSOLUTELY! There's an incredibly striking physical resemblance as well!

To Joe Drewry ('58) (of VA): Joe, I'm sorry I didn't get in touch with you (again). Things have been rather crazy here. We're moving next weekend, but just to another part of Prince Edward County. I regret that I will not be able to attend the Class Holiday Dinner - I know it would be an exciting experience to see everyone after 47 years!

AWWWW - what a shame!!!

Carol, it's okay to publish my e-mail address if you want to: bettybadas@yahoo.com. Also, my birthday is December 16 (day after tomorrow!), 1940. I'll be 65 and Medicare- ready!

I added your name, Betty - and a Very Merry Un-Birthday to you!

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

My husband, Doug, is your age. He graduated from Western High School in Kokomo, Indiana in '65. I showed him the Vietnam Era web page with all the music from that time, and he was enthralled - said it is an amazing site.

It's been interesting to read Joe Madagan's ('57) (of FL) remembrances of East End. My family lived in the 800 block of 28th Street until I was 12. I walked to Thomas Jefferson Elementary for 1st through 3rd grades and then to Walter Reed Elementary for 4th through 7th grades. Then we moved to Christopher Shores (haven't seen that neighborhood mentioned here) and the 900 block of 12th Street. Christopher Shores was surrounded by a fence with the only way to enter being via Wickham Avenue. It was comprised of the 800 and 900 blocks of 14th, 13th, 12th, and 11th Streets plus Christopher Place and River Drive. It was surrounded by wonderful Stuart Gardens!

You're right about Christopher Shores, Betty. I remember that lovely neighborhood well. The reason it hasn't been addressed is due to the strange evolution of the web site. When we first added Our Old Apartments in the spring of 2003, we had no idea the page would grow to the size it has now. This accounts for the problems in the discussions on Stuart Homes and Stuart Gardens. There's actually a better description of the entire Stuart Gardens neighborhood on the Stuart Homes page, although Stuart Homes properly refers only to twelve apartment buildings housing twenty-four families at any given time. Had we known from the beginning, we could have had a section called Our Old Neighborhoods, which would have been more useful and precise.

But, back to East End. I had not thought of Mr. Walton, the fishmonger, in forever, but now I can see his truck with the scales, both weight and fish scales, in fact! Does anyone remember the removal of the street car tracks? I must have been only 3 or 4, but I remember waking up on hot summer mornings to the sound of the jack hammers. We lived right across the street from the Derrs - Bobby ('59) and I were the best of friends and played together a lot. As I recall, Bobby was instrumental in the planning of the Class of '58's senior prom..... Does anyone have any information as to where/how he is today?

To Aretie Gallins ('59) Patterson (of Northern VA): Aretie, I remember you from NNHS and enjoy reading your letters. I don't know if you remember me, but my 2nd husband, Dave Atkins, and I built a home in 1968 on Battery Park Road in Smithfield. Didn't you own the property right next to ours? No one had built there by the time we moved on in 1986.

To David Whitley ('67) of VA: Hey, David - didn't I used to eat lunch with you occasionally in the cafeteria at Surry Nuclear Power Station in the 1990's? You sure look like him, and he was a really sweet guy!

Lemme see - tall, dark, gorgeous, funny, sweet, and works at Surry - yeppers, that sounds like him!

Carol, I've taken enough of your time for now. I'll reminisce more later. Thank you for all you do.

Betty Brockwell ('58) McClure

So sorry I spelled it wrong. What is the difference between a Doot-te-doo and a Doot-de-doo? I could not resist after the long discussion about typhoon/typhoons...is it time for a train story?

Carol, By chance I checked the birthday page and did not see my name – still in the mirror, though. Oh, what a relief!!! Anyway, please add me and Dale Mueller ('64 - of VA) - both of us were born on December 22 (not the same year). We have celebrated together with our wives for the last several years. Unfortunately we could not get together this year but we all are celebrating Dale’s big 60 along with a couple of other 60 “oldy but goody” friends including Terry Seay’s wife, Wanda. BTW, Harry Barritt’s ('64) B’day is also 12-22 - same day as Dale’s. Wow - I haven't seen Harry since college. Where is he now? I added all three birthdays to the page for you (well, minus a couple of details......): http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html Pics from Memorial Day 05 at Buckroe Beach – Lobsters have been a tradition for several years now. Again, Thanks for all you do – you are great!! I know. And I am cute, too! Bill Rash

Dale ('64) and Lois Mueller	Terry ('67) and Wanda Seay	Bill Rash ('67) and Friends for Dinner	Dale ('64) and Lois Mueller; Terry ('67) and Wanda Seay
May 30, 2005 - Buckroe Beach, VA
It's cold and wet and rainy and yucky where I am today, but seeing y'all happy and having fun at Buckroe's sunny shores warms my heart. Such fun! Thanks, Bill!