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Amen, fantastic evening with everyone at our Fall Fling. And yes, super BIG THANKS and HUGS to our sweetJohnny for finding the perfect place and organizing the cash bar and appetizers. Looking forward to our next Spring Fling! I will be posting pictures hopefully today.

Please continue to keep Susan Howard and her husband, Bryon Rose, in your prayers. Per Susan's update I received Sunday, "Bryon was moved Saturday night to Critical Care. He now has pulmonary edema. He had his 4th dialysis treatment on Saturday and will have one more tomorrow while we are waiting for his kidney biopsy they did on Friday. Those results will be available tomorrow afternoon. After that we will know which way to go.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. I feel the love of my friends and family surrounding me.

It was good for Bryon to have the kids here. He perked up the first day, but not so much yesterday and today."

Hugs, J

10/19/15 04:05 PM

#7457

Patricia Williamson (Williams)

Fall Fling pictures are posted under

Mini-reunions Spring/Fall Flings tab

Attendees at Fall Fling - Oct. 17, 2015

Last Name	First Name
Allen	Sharon & Robert Hoppens
Baxter	Sandra & Robert Marshall
Baxter	Sandra's sister
Bolton	Linda & John Roffall
Brand	Ronna
Cannon	Frankie & Leron Wells
Carapezza	Lynell
Croom	Scotty & Lola
Crowe	Jackie
Derrick	Robert & Kay
Hansel	Dennis & Meredith
Hilsher '65	Jimmy & Michele
Jordan	Teddie & Fran Webster
Lindstrom '65	Sharron & Allan Speer '63
Moseley	Gary & Sarrah
Porter	Barbara
Prewitt	Lynn & Pat Wilcox '65
Roff	Llynn
Schlesinger	Sandi
Sheffield	Johnny & Becky
Smith	Jimmie Lee
Taylor	Jim & Jan
Thiessen	Tonda
Wann	Beau & Diane Cunningham '72
Webster	Linda '65
Williamson	Pat
Wolfe	Marilynn & Gary Jorden '65
Wren	Lynn & Charlie Burkhardt
York	Larry

10/19/15 06:09 PM

#7458

Beau Wann, Jr.

Yes, I agree about earlier meetings...we use to have a WABEC luncheon about every month, then interest faded...I still hold a WABEC meeting everyday around lunchtime...those of you that missed our party Oct 3, started about noon or 11 which ever came first...I start falling asleep about 4 or 5 pm, and dont like to drive at night...cant see...and I understand that's a prerecquisite for driving...being able to see...see?

When driving at night, I'm like the musical group, "ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL", only I aint singing, cept maybe the blues....

10/19/15 06:42 PM

#7459

I agree with everyone who has already written about the mini fall reunion. It was so nicely done and I had a lovely time. It's just fun to see everybody again. Thanks Johnny and Jackie and whoever else for doing all the work ahead of time, so we could all have such a good time. I think our class is pretty amazing to have stayed together as long as we have!!!! Thanks again!

Patty Williamson Williams

10/20/15 07:05 PM

#7460

Rather than my normal line of BS, I guess you can say that this is an announcement. Based on the success of our Spring and Fall Fling get togethers, and the continuing decline in interest and attendance at our monthly Fudd's meetings, and in consultation with Jackie, we have decided to discontinue the Fudd's events.

The Fudd's gatherings were proposed by Fran and I back in December of 2008, shortly after our beloved Jackie started this website and the reconnecting of our class. If you like you can refer to page 27-28 of this Forum, posting number 670, and see the genesis of that idea. At that time we were all reconnecting, and while we had our 45th reunion coming up in less than a year, none of us wanted to wait that long to start seeing each other. It was successful just for that simple reason. As time, and life, have gone on that purpose has been filled and now a get together every six months is more appropriate. Also, as has been recently mentioned, seven years later and a night time, weekday gathering at rush hour is not as good a fit for many of us as it once was. This is especially true since many of us don't see as well at night as we once did, and with Houston's continued growth and the exponential increase in traffic and construction that has come with it. Daytime and weekend gatherings just seem to make more sense now. I'm not saying we are getting old, just that we have manured, that's all.

Having said that, if any of us learn of a visit from an out of town classmate, or any other event of class interest, whatever time or day best suits you, I encourage you to pick a time and place to gather, post it on this Forum, and we can gather and celebrate those events.

As always, if anyone has suggestions or other ideas we would be pleased to hear them.

It is safe to say that we owe Jackie a tremendous debt of gratitude for every thing she has done for our class. And I think we all realize how blessed we are to have been picked by God to be part of such a special loving and caring group of individuals. Go '64!

10/20/15 10:55 PM

#7461

Beau Wann, Jr.

Ok, let's try this again...I lost the first attempt at a post somewhere off in cyberspace...just as well...Me thinks TJ is right, although I hate change...well, not maybe a couple of dollars in change, but change different...Diane and I will miss going to fudds, but it's for the best...many of you elderly cant see as well anymore...I just cant see at all...you see? Magoo is my name...he was one of the seven dwarfs wasnt he?

Hey TJ, come to the front, TJ...Say Teddy, has your PMR come back???? Mine is back with a vengeance...

ok, you know, we've had problems with snakes, skunks, spiders, and we seem to have cleared those hurdles with hoes, 20gauge, and wasp killer and shovels....I like nature, and outdoor stuff, as long as it stays, OUTDOORS...I have to draw the line somewhere, eh?

Got my Frankenstein boots out of the closet, to go on a bike ride...put the left one on and tried to put the right one on, and there was a...sock? in the toe of the other one...instead of putting my hand down in the boot, wise choice, lucky me, I turned the boot upside down, and out plops a bull frog...I've had a frog in my throat, and frog legs, but a frog in my boot is new...

The boots were in my closet...how in the whirld did it get in the house, in my closet and pick that particular boot to jump in...(just glad it wasnt the T spider) man I would have phreaqued out totally and probably blown the boot to kingdom come....

I got to studying on that, and then it hit me...Diane has been seeing another man! ! ! Stands to reason doesnt it? Some handsome prince probably came to the door, selling vacuum cleaners.... he puts a spell on her, and trys to steal my boots...he tries them on and she comes to her senses, he grabs and kisses her, but because he has done wrong, he turns into a frog...hence the frog in my boots...

Well, he is now sleeping with the fishes...literally, I dumped him in the creek...

I ran all that by Diane, to see if I was in the ballpark with my "handsome prince" theory...I dont think the look I got from her was legal...certainly not in the handbook of married couples...and the "you are insane, absolutely insane" reply...well, she knew that before we got married, so that is all her phault, and is not a plausable argument...although "insane" probably says it best...maybe not "insane"...warped? maybe...

I was studying a sample ballot up here in camelot, and we only get to vote on a few state issues...no mayoral race, no sheriffs race, no council peoples race, just state issues...My beloved says to vote yes on Prop 1, and doesnt know about the others yet...I read prop 1 and all the other props, and methinks they need prep H...

Prop 1, needs to be studied by Mrs Simpson, or any sane english teacher...it has 110 words, and is one sentence...yup, only one period at the end....made me swoon just trying to read it...HEY PAT BRANTLY, JIMMIE LEE, DIAGRAM THAT SENTENCE FOR ME WILL YOU?????? Man, I would love to see that...

I've read the other props, and an insane drunk politician lawyer musta wrote em...maybe we could all meet and try to diagram all the props...I think there are 7, and a total of 7 sentences...so it shouldnt be t oo hard...

ok, time to go...Diane and I sure had a wonderful time at GoodeFudds....thank you all for being the class individuals that you are...I sure lucked out having to repeat the 6th grade 3 times and wound up in your class...

10/21/15 12:28 PM

#7462

Teddie, I understood all of your logic except the "manured" part. I hope that was a typo. We drive into Houston about once every other month to see family or doctors. Ron still likes his Houston doctors. It never seems to be on Tuesday and we usually go to appointments and then turn around and drive back to new braunfels. My nighttime vision is not great and Houston traffic honestly scares me now. We have only been gone five years. I don't remember being that aggressive a driver, but I guess I was since I successfully changed lanes. I am sorry we didn't make the fall get together.

I feel very blessed to be a part of our class. My 3rd grade teacher wanted me to skip 4th grade. My parents said no because that would have put me in my sister's class (63). She was very shy. I would have missed out on our class. Some of us have been together since kindergarten. That is a blessing.

10/21/15 03:29 PM

#7463

Pat that's just my twisted synonym for matured. But it does kinda fit. Spellcheck fought me pretty hard, but I got it in there.

10/21/15 04:58 PM

#7464

Lloyd Pond

Ferrell and I hired the heavy lifting part of our latest house move adventure to 3 Men Movers. They did a great job! When they were finished unloading at the new old place, who should walk up with a thank you gift from the moving company but fellow Waltripian, Tom Britton. He lives in Round Rock but is still working. Small world isn't it? The new old place is one story, Ferrell says she,couldn't take all the stair climbing. The house is just slightly smaller. The house is similar to the houses close to T. C. Jester between the RR tracks and Pinemont. The Great adventure continues

10/22/15 12:56 PM

#7465

Gerry Burkhardt

WOW!!! LLoyd, Ferrell AND Tommy Briton! What a treat to see all three of you together!

10/22/15 04:34 PM

#7466

Great picture Lloyd and good to hear from you. All three of you look good. Y'all sure don't let any grass grow under you on that moving, but sounds like you found the perfect place. Turns out we used Three Men for the heavy stuff when we moved 4 1/2 years ago and I was totally impressed, and recommended that same crew to Fran's sister Judy when she moved a month later. Was really impressed with how they wrapped everything in plastic to keep it intact and protect it, never had seen that done but makes a lot of sense.

10/23/15 11:21 AM

#7467

Lloyd congrats on another move for you and Ferrell!! Y'all are busy folks and I agree with Ferrell, one story much better. And who knew that Tom would be involved, nice surprise! Great picture of all of you and thanks for posting. We want to hear more from you. Hugs J

10/23/15 11:44 AM

#7468

Continued prayers for Susan Howard and her husband, Bryon Rose.

She appreciates all your love and prayers. She is going through a very emotional time and because of the results of Bryon's kidney biopsy and Bryon's 'life plan," he will not continue dialysis since it would provide no quality of life for him. All his family support his decision. His children have all returned home for now.

He will be moved today from Critical Care to a skilled nursing facilty, hopefully, closer to home. Then transition again to hospice when he needs it.

God Bless and give them strength, comfort and peace.

Hugs, J

10/24/15 02:28 PM

#7469

Today's update - Bryon is still in hospital; he was not moved to nursing facility because he has shown some improvement, but not much with his kidneys. Not doing dialysis right now, but may do it on an "as needed" for 3 weeks just to see how he responds. Susan has been on antibiotics for an upper respiratory infection, her cough is better. Please lift them both up in prayers. Hugs, J

10/24/15 02:37 PM

#7470

Heavy rains and winds have started here in Houston! Went to Kroger earlier this morning and water supply was already wiped out. Each checkout counter was open and each were 8 to 9 customers deep.

Praying that we don't have the flooding they expect, but you know Houston, doesn't take much. Pray all in Texas stay safe and sound. Hugs, J

10/25/15 06:33 PM

#7471

10/25/15 06:38 PM

#7472

Well I've almost gotten the hang of posting a photo. The brunette on the right is my granddaughter Laura. She will be 20 in December. My younger daughter had this beautiful baby when she was just about to turn 18. Laura and her family have reconnected with us. Beth chose to have a closed adoption so we had not seen Laura in person since she was two days old. She is a college sophomore in Colorado, but her family is in Houston. Just wanted to share.

10/26/15 08:47 AM

#7473

Pat, what a wonderful blessing that you have been able to reconnect with your beautiful granddaughter. We can only imagine how powerful and emotional that moment must have been.

10/26/15 08:55 AM

#7474

Jackie,

Congratulations on this Forum reaching the milestone of 300 pages. That means that at 25 posts per page over the last eight years since you created and gifted us with this website, there have been over 7,500 posts!

Many of those have been wonderful stories of our collective memories of those fun days of old. Others have been announcements, updates and news, sad and joyful, deaths, and births of grandchildren, and the living of our lives past and present. All of them rich contributions to the reconnecting of our class that you began.

Thank you!

PS- When I get a little extra time I enjoy going back and reading a random page of past postings. I am always entertained and glad that I did.

10/27/15 09:04 PM

#7475

Pat, I'm so happy for you after all these years that you've been reunited with your gorgeous granddaughter, Laura. You do favor, especially your smiles. A tremendous Blessing for sure. Hugs, J

Teddie, WOW love those calculations! Yes, everyone has gone above and beyond contributing to the message forum. And we still want to hear from more!! Hugs J

10/27/15 09:10 PM

#7476

Info from Jimmy Hilsher -- thank you Jimmy.

Please keep our dear classmate, Wayne Lake, in your prayers. Wayne is in Methodist Hospital and will have surgery tomorrow. As we understand, his surgery is to repair a leaking heart valve. Jimmy will be there with Wayne's wife, Lora, and as soon as they can give me an update, I'll let you know.

God Bless Wayne!

Hugs,

10/27/15 10:12 PM

#7477