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Beau Wann, Jr.

     Thank you Bennie, I knew someone would know.    

Beau Wann, Jr.

     Ok, we're having the spring fling here in the chalps on the wannderosa.  Ok, now we're not...ok now we are...ok, now we're not....such is the life of a bi-polar bear....I'm surprised I've lived this long, and you all should thank your lucky stars of not having to live with me.    So as of this moment, WE ARE HAVING THE SPRING FLING HERE.... Diane will be ramroding and supervising the activities.

       We're planning on at least 50 people because we had 50 plus at each of the last SFs here.   there will be more to follow about menu and date etc.  If any would rather talk on the wireless to us, call 713-560-0676 and one of our operators will be standing by to speak with you. That operator would be Diane of course.  You can call me, but why would you ?  I'm as much in the dark as a log of mushrooms, and not near as pretty or smart.

     Sure is a dang good thing I have Diane to rely upon, cause I'm a lost puppy on the freeway of life nowdays.  Although she's been gone since Saturday, or was it Friday, no matter, she's been gone longer than the 12th of never.   She's been helping  our friends and classmates, Richard and Paige, with an upcoming garage sale this weekend.  I dont know the address, but it's on Cheshire, Richards parents house, whereever that is.   I hear tell they have lots O stuff and then some for your perusing pleasure.  Anyway, Diane is due back home sometime this nafteroon, thank goodness. 

    I've dried the same batch of clothes since friday about half dozen times.  I forget to take them out, so they sit and get wrinkled in time, then I have to wet a towel and throw it in among the wrinkley thingys and dry them all over again...then repeat...then repeat...It's not like I dont wash and dry and fold and put away, last week I did 3 loads before she got home.  Oh well,  it's not like I dont have a manangerie of critters to take care of and other stuff too also tambien.

     It's raining here ! ! !   There's a real shocker. I  was beginning to think we lived in Southern California, and as we all know "It never rains in California".   Er, well it was raining and foggy. Seems to have brightened up some and stopped raining.  Still havent gotten even a quarter of an inch, but every little bit heps and we'll take what we can get, yumpin yiminee!

    Hmmmm, I wasnt gonna dissertate this much, yeah right, it's me remember, Chatty Charlie.  What?  Did I hear a "DING" from the dryer?   Well ok, this time I'm gonna take the clothes out whether theyre ready or not, it's only been 3 days.

    Keep the sun at your six and "ride boldly ride..."

your frien and resident old dog,  Cephus R. Busy esq

Johnny Sheffield

 Good morning class of 1964:

 I would like to invite you to the red,white,and bike fundraiser

Bike ride that will take place in Waller texas

This year on Sunday March 22nd 8am.

The money raise is used to buy bicycles for the children

Of wounded and Kia veterans. Our class of 1964 have once

Again been asked to help by staffing a rest stop to serve 

Food and refreshments to the bike riders. Last year, teddy, 

Fran,ronna,Johnny and Linda Rofful and myself participated

In handing out food and drinks to the riders. If you have 4 or 5 hours

That day, we hope that you will be able to join us for such a 

Wonderful cause. It is always special to meet some of the children

And there families. 

More details will follow on location of our designated rest stop

For our class to manned.

If you would like to help , please contact teddy jordan 

Tel no 713-882-2849 or Johnny Sheffield 979-203-7209

Look forward to seeing you all. 

Richard Meek '65

Good morning everyone I just want to add a little clarification to Beau's message of yesterday. We are having an Estate Sale at my parent's home tomorrow and Saturday from 9:00 to 5:00. You are all invited. There are treasures you will want to take home. So come prepared. You won't be able to resist. Paige and I would have taken it home but that would have required buying a new house.So put it on your calendar to go to               1707 Cheshire Lane tomorrow(to get the best selections) or Saturday. Take some of those treasures howme with you. Heck we wouldn't mind it you bought the whole kit and kaboodle!

We're glad to hear that Spring Fling will once again be held at Harold Manor in Chappell Hill. Looking forward to seeing yall! I tried to get Sir Harold to take all these treasures but he said the Manor was full. So that means the rest of you won't have to compete with Sir Wann at the Estate Sale.

Teddie Jordan

For some fun reading, and something I just stumbled across go back and look at the past Forum pages, at least the spring, summer and early fall of 2014, approximately pages 258-264. Our class was approaching the time for our 50th reunion and I had forgotten how much it had all of our minds and thoughts and memories coming to the surface. Fun stuff! 

Robert Derrick

Wow Teddie. That's reading memories of memories. I think.

Teddie Jordan

And please look at my post from 2014 on page 261, which I had all but forgotten, and see if I missed anyone's name!

Beau Wann, Jr.

     GOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING CHAPPELL HILLLLLLLLLL.....and a frosty morn at that, 34 gredees, had that yestiddy.  

    Nope TJ, dont think you missed a name.  I always wanted to do that, what you did, now I dont have to.  It was a great reread, and all the responses were a good reread.   I dont know how you managed to keep it all straight, and put that much time into it, and like Jimmie Lee said, "musta been layed up with a broken laig"  or woids to that defect.

    Just as our Oak Forest days were heady, so were the early days of this website.   So much has transpired. Heard from folks we hadnt heard from in years, lost folks I never thought would not be around anymore.  Just keep getting older, duh right !   Look in the mirror and not see anyone I recognize.  Boo ! 

    Ok, gotta let the dogs out, again. The munchkin, Izzydoreable, is on the trail of every critter that has set paw in the yard. First she clucks like a chicken, then gobbles like a turkey, then goes into a full bay.  Well, for her it's a bay, not real loud, but bay non the less.  No sweeter music to myne ears than the baying of a hound.  I can even hear that without me gnu ears.

    The SPLING FRING is progressing along nicely.  I do hope folks will show up like the last two times here.  As I've gotten older, it's gotten harder to get around, and want to actually go anywhere.  Barring bad weather, it should be a nice relaxing and funner time.  

       The "boss", my beloved, is working on the particalars of the SF, "party on the hill".   As before, parking will be plentiful and free, and free of the thought of anyone breaking into them and stealing stuff or the veeehicle itself.   We dont allow that nonsense up here.   Plus I'll have a "Ma duce" set up in each guard tower.

    For food, we're thinking and leaning towards homemade chili and tamales.   We make an excellent chili up heah in the chalps.   Probably have folks bring their favorite dip and chips, and maybe a salad and dessert.  We will also have plenty to drink, wine, beer, whiskey, soft drinks, tea and water, however if someone has a favorite drink then by all means, bring it.

       The tea will be homemade, just like my mom use to make, and the water will be bottled, so no danger of tainted water, not that our well water is tainted.  It is clean and clear and has no taste or odor, but we still use lots of bottled water anyhow because the well water contains a lot of calcium.  Dont want to risk a painful stone that's for sure.

     Since the ballpark is closed, cept home plate is still there, we will play football.....nah, just funnin ya, seeing if yall are paying attention.   I guess mostly we'll just talk and catch up on stuff and enjoy the day.

    The boss is thinking about the last Saturday in March.  Palm Sunday is the next weekend and then easter the weekend after that, then the Blue Bonnet festival is the next weekend, so that pretty much takes care of April.  As time goes by, you must remember this, a smile is just a smile, a kiss is just a kiss. The fundamental things apply, as time goes by....now where in the heck did that come from?  A mind is a terrible think!

    If anyone has any special requests, or input, we are always open for those.  Guess it's time to deplane boss...keep the sun at your six and "ride boldly ride..."

    Your frien and resident resident,  Cephus Goes Slowly, esq 

Jimmie Lee Smith (Brawner)

Scotty Croom

returned to gods country this pm..dont miss houston trafficx..its gotten worse...hazy,cloudy until we crossed mobile bay and sun came out...rest day tomorrow...

Jan Barnes '65 (Nimtz)

Jan Barnes Nimtz - Waltrip Class of 1965 has posted on Facebook

With a hole in our hearts today Ed Nimtz & I are sharing the sudden loss of our firstborn son, Brian S. Nimtz, age 52 on Monday, January 20th. Obit and service information can be found on the website of Cypress Fairbanks Funeral Home, 9926 Jones Rd. Houston; also included is a video photo presentation of Brian and our family that I would be pleased for you to view.

Beau Wann, Jr.

      Oh my goodness, Jan, you and Ed and family are in our thoughts and prayers...

Scotty Croom

its hazy and damp in the bay area....but we got our new electric fireplace set up ..keeps living room warm and less heat bill..also got inside of garage covered on lattice work side..plan to add covering over drab side w/nicer colors/decorations and  other items..will send pics as we move forward..plan to come to march  chappell hill event.....

Beau Wann, Jr.

     GOOOOOOOOOOOD MORNING CHAPPELL HILLLLLLLLLL....and all the sips of tea ! !  A frosty 35 degree morn after all's said and done.   Waiting for the day to warm up just a tad before I tackle todays forced project,  making the fence Izzy-beagle proof, yet again.   The little blaggert got out twice yesterday.  Dont know how she managed the first time, but the second time I saw, sort of.

         Thought we lost her for sure the first time, as her high baying voice was coming from a distance and getting fainter.  Diane fired up the Millenium Falcon, and I on ol Silver, "hiyo away" and off we go.   Then as if by magic, "thar she bays", on the driveway by the well.   All I had to do was open the truck door, and she came a flying across the driver seat and lighted in the passenger seat sitting at rigid attention, giving me the  "what took you so long"  Look.    Ahhhhhh,  such is the joy of living at the zoo!

      Hey Scotty ! ! !  Hooray, glad you're going to make the "SPRING FLING". Be so good to see youse youtes. Speaking of which,  Sincromesh your watches to SATURDAY MARCH 28TH for the annual SPRING FLING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!    The reason we picked Saturday, March 28th is because the next weekend is palm sunday, then the next is Easter, then the next is the Bluebonnet Festival in Chappell Hill, and you dont want to get mixed up in that traffic.

         TIME?   WHEN YOU GET HERE!   Last time Tom Gann got here before 9 AM, and the boss promptly put him to work. That'll teach him wont it!   Really, if anyone needs to get here early so they can leave early, no time is too early.  Tha Izz generally gets us up before 6, and I start shuffling about before that,  so the coffee will be already brewed.  You can sit and enjoy a cuppa joe with your choice of dog or cat in your lap.

     This years MENU:  
Homemade chili     Tamales     charro beans     carnitas for pork slidders     BBQ pork/venison sausage     BBQ/roasted chicken quarters   Fritos and shredded cheddar cheese for FRITO PIES...HMMMM YUM.

     We will have fresh ice tea/unsweetened   coffee  bottled water   lemonade    and a cold spot for any that want to bring their favorite wine.  We have wine here, but it is very sweet, the only way I'll drink it, that and mixed with grape juice.  I know, I know, why ruin a good wine?   Donno, just dont like it.   Plenty of ice, but one can certainly bring a bag if you like.  Bucees has the best price on ice, 99 cents for 20 pounds.

      We will also have some beer and very fine sippin whiskey, of all kinds,  bourbon   Scotch   Irish etc.  I know at yalls age, most folks dont drink much of the aforementioned cept maybe wine, which is good for you, in moderation of course.   My sawbones Doc Holliday wants me to drink a glass a day.  Last blood test, my "bad cholesterol was good, and my good cholesterol was bad, go figure.

    Anyone can bring and is encouraged to bring, as we are not providing the  SALAD/SALADS  AND/OR DESSERTS    AND CHIPS AND DIPS AND ANYTHING ELSE ONE THINKS SHOULD B E AROUND FOR A FESTIVE OCCASION.

    We will have the usual restroom facilities, men and womens separate pluse 3 bathrooms in the house.  If anyone feels the need to lay down, ye olde farm house will be open. 

   AN RSVP WOULD BE APPRECIATED, IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.   WE CAN BE REACHED AT THIS WEBSITE OR   katmandu45hw@gmail.com      or you can call or text 713-560-0673 or  713-560-0676    ALL SET?    OK, THE CLOCK IS TICKING.   good luck and God Bless..

Keep the sun at your six and "ride boldly ride..."

your frien and resident wedding planner,  Cephus R me, esq 

Post Script:   methinks the theme of this Fling will be HAWAIIAN, so wear your muu muus and Hawaiian shirts, in other woids, DRESS  COMFORTABLE  

Frank Lynn

My mom passed away recently at the age of 95. She worked at Waltrip High for twenty-five years beginning as an accountant when the school opened. She later became secretary to Joe Tusa and Gordon Cotton. Below is an article about her that appeared in the "Waltrip Tribune". I found it going through her belongings. She always had fond memories of her years there.. 

Teddie Jordan

Sorry to hear that news Frank. As I have mentioned to you before I have very fond memories of her beauty, her sweetness and her grace when I would get to visit with her at Waltrip. And of your dad at Black and at the city pool on Judiway. Blessings to you and to your family.

Johnny Sheffield

Frank, Thanks for sharing the memories of your mom.

Prayers go out to you and your family. 

Johnny

Beau Wann, Jr.

Our condolences Frank.  I remember your mom from going to Tusas office so many times.  She was the only thing good about having to go there.  Beautiful fine lady she !  

    Also remember your dad from woodshop.  I loved the smell of the wood and glue from his classroom.    With the enormous help of your dad,  I made two things in that class, a wall gun rack and a slanted book stand.  Both out of walnut.  I wasnt much of a craftsman back in them good ol days.  

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Teddie Jordan

 I was looking through some old memories today and found this small article from the Leader, reporting on our Black Jr. High 8th grade B team football game! There is a photo of the entire team in the Black Jr. High tab on this website. Has been over 60 years ago! 😁

Frank Lynn

Thank you Jenny, Johnny, Teddie, Jimmy Lee and Beau for your messages of condolence and shared memories.  They are truly appreciated.

Beau Wann, Jr.

    Good morrow myne fyne Waltripynes !    Hey TJ, some good headlines eh?  I know those names!   Wow, 8-0. 60 yd gallop for a TD. (what a grand feeling that must have been for Johnny R)   Guess we got a 2pt conversion.  Most times a 2pter is harder to make than a TD. A huge congratulations to the 8th grade Bteam.  "Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end..." They should make a song about that sort of thing dontchew think!

    I have suspended all outside activity today due to high winds.  I went outside this morning at 3 AM (redundancy is good) shortly after the first of two fronts came in. Wind howling at 23 mph!   The next one is due sometime today.  Anyway, went outside to the pool area to turn  the glass top tables over before Ms Motha Nature had a chance. Dont know how I'd clean glass out of the bottom of the pool, now hopefully wont have to. 

     Why at 3 AM?   Just the way my  mind works for some reason.  I'd gone to bed at 9, or Little Miss wanted me to go to bed then so she could sleep warm and safe in the crook of my left arm.  Something the wind was banging about woke us up at 3, so out I went to assess the situation.  What was so amazing about my early sojourn into the darkness, was the fact I snuck past the guards, Dixie and Izzy, twice, without waking them up.   Some watch dogs they turned out to be eh!

     Well, 2-20-2020 has come and gone and we're still here.  I heard that was the end of the whirld!  It was that end of that day, cause we'll never see it again that's for sure.  Now I guess 2-21-2121 will be the next end of the whirld....oh deah!   Dont know how the folks that keep coming up with the date for the end of the whrild, actually come up with that particular date, but if they were good God Fearing folk (GGFF), they would know that God said that no one knows, not even God, when the end times are upon us.  So, "In God we trust"...

    THE CLOCK IS TICKING....!!!!!   We've only heard from one couple that say they will attend the Party on the Hill, and they're bringing dessert.  If they bring nothing  but themselves, that's dessert enough.  Looking back, Scotty and Sharon say they will be here, and that's all I know of.  Dont know if the 6 of us can eat 10 dozen tamales and 10 gallons of chili, but gonna give it that ol 8th grade B-team try for sure.   "Look, it's Scotty on the fake end around, what a block by Jordan to free the scottman,  Wann pitches out to Sam, who heaves it downfield to Scotty waiting in the endzone...THEY SCORE ! ! ! "  

     Ok, time to deplane and put a stop to this nonsense.  Keep the sun at your six and "ride boldly ride..."
Your frien and resident "Wind singer"   Cephus R. Party Planner esq. 

Scotty Croom

yes,beau we plan to be there..also bringing dessert---sharon's fruit salad....came by sat. pm/honked /flew on by..got caught between hempstead and waller by road work...left htown mon am in rain...stayed wet until rayne,but started again as we headed east...

Beau Wann, Jr.

     Good Sunday morning to all !   So far we've had only a few responses from attendees at the partyon the hill.   Teddy and Fran, Scotty and Sharon, Susan Howard Bowman and Sam, Wayne Lake, Frank Lynn, Bradley Seales, Me and Diane, so I guess it will be a small party.  We really need to know approx numbers so we can plan accordionly.

        The last two POTHs there were around 50 folks each time.  If we hear nothing from anyone else that will be attending by the 20th, we will plan for 15 people, cancel the porta cans and tables and chairs because we have enough bathrooms to handle 15 people and also enough tables and chairs on hand. 

    Having said all that, would it be better for everyone to just have the get together at the BBQ joint we had it at last?   That way no one needs to rsvp, just show up or no.  Well anyway, time is drawing nigh. 

Thank you for your support, and we'll keep a light on for youse!

your frien and resident Beagle Bub, Cephus T Magillicutty esq.

Ronna Brand

Beau and Diane, I am planning to attend your Spring party on the hill.  I will be bringing a dish -not sure what,yet.  Thanks for hosting and I look forward to seeing you all then!  Ronna

James Hilsher '65

Beaux,I plan on being there for sure.larry and Debbie York are in Israel now but I thank they plan on coming.linda Webster said she plans on coming unless some health issue comes up.