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Comments: There's always a "catch". I checked a couple of years ago to see if anyone owed me money. To my surprise, Gifford-Hill owes me (and my first wife) $136. I contacted them and was told that I needed my first wife's signature or Power of Attorney. Now, how bad do I really want my half of the money? Needless to say, they still have the money.
Comments: After viewing the "fun things" I discovered that I was owed $4.00 by Honda Corporation. Some of you might want to check and see if the State owes you any money. You may be in for a surprise. I was shocked by how much things are worth due to inflation. I always like grocery shopping in Mexico because everything is so cheap. A four or five pound bag of black beans was only about $.14 cents a bag. Rice, drugs are also cheaper. It is amazing how they can sell their merchandise so much cheaper than here.
Comments: I just added something to the Fun Things page, although I'm not sure how much fun it really is. To find out what your first car would cost today, click the govt's Inflation Calculator. Stand by to be shocked.
Comments: Kathleen, sometimes ya have to hold your mouth right to get the software for this website to work. I had to talk to two techs, and one of them knew what he was doing. The other, I'm not so sure! They've outsourced their customer service, and they read from a script. Aaargh! Anyway, I deleted several sets of pictures by accident in the process. I think they're all back now. The name tags help a lot. I know some people don't like them, but they're great for figuring out the names of people that I should remember but don't always.
Comments: Thanks Lynell, I am sorry you had so much trouble posting the pics. I appreciate you listing the names. Some of the people I should have recognized but I didn't and the others were from another class.
Comments: Kathleen, I went back put labels on the photos, so that should help. Had all manner of issues publishing these pictures. Computers, grrr! It was nice to see the new faces! And thank goodness for name tags.
Comments: there were several new faces from the class of 64.
Comments: If you know who any of the classmates in the following pictures please identify: in Picture 2 the lady in the black and white dress, picture 4 the lady with white hair and white dress, picture 12 the classmate in the red dress, picture 21 black dress, picture 22 blond with the red dress, picture 26 both classmates.
Comments: Ginger, That is indeed Jewell and she looks wonderful. I remember watching Jewell helping her husband into a wheel chair in the parking lot at La Madeline not too long ago. Seeing her so happy now makes me feel good.
Comments: Nice slideshow, Lynell. You did good..! Was that Jewel in the black blouse with flowers on the front..? 
Comments: Thanks for posting the photos. A very good turnout and some new faces.
Comments: Lynell or someone who attended the luncheon today, could you list the classmates who attended the luncheon. I am having trouble identifying who everyone is. If I saw a list of those present maybe I could figure out who they are. Thanks,
Comments: Between the bad backlighting and the shaky photographer, I didn't get many good pictures today at the luncheon. However, those I did get are now on the Images page. Just click the link and then click Slideshow. I inadvertently deleted the link to last month's luncheon in Crockett, and now I seem to be locked out of our website. I'll deal with this manana. Right now, I'm gonna go jump in the pool! It was great to see everyone today. Thank you, hostesses!
Comments: What a fun luncheon today! Thank you, Phyllis and Mary Kay and Peaches! It was great to see everyone. I'll download my pictures and see if any of them are any good.
Comments: His brother was the one that knew Joe, and he came along. Ross is a really fun guy! We had a blast and we worked Marty hard!
Comments: Wow, Phil. I'll say! I met Marty's brother at the recent '66 get--together. Nice fellow, just like his big bro.
Comments: Small World I was sitting across from a guy I was talking to while in NYC for a BBQ event with Baker's Ribs and we kept looking at each other quizzically. His name was Marty and he said what is your last name? I told him and he started laughing. It was Marty Smith SOC class 63. He had come with his brother to help with the BBQ event in Madison Square Park. Small world!
Comments: Kathleen, you are so right about people not wanting to leave Austin. My 46-year-old nephew graduated from UT in the mid-80's, plays in a couple of bands, and still lives in the same apartment! I haven't been to San Marcus in years, but always liked going there. I wonder if they still have the glass-bottom boats.
Comments: Barry, my son didn't complain after two weeks he turned in his resignation. It is pretty hard to find a job in Austin. There are too many students and their wives all have degrees. Everyone who lives in Austin always hates to leave when their degrees are completed. Austin and San Antonio are much more expensive than Dallas especially housing. Georgetown is a pleasant place and they have Sun City, a retirement community for those of you who might want to live in Hill Country. I like San Marcos myself. I like the malls and the university in S.M. San Marcos is between Austin and San Antonio. The people i know who have retired there really like it. Nothing like staying on the subject.
Comments: Barry, my son didn't complain after two weeks he turned in his resignation. It is pretty hard to find a job in Austin. There are too many students and their wives all have degrees. Everyone who lives in Austin always hates to leave when their degrees are completed. Austin and San Antonio are much more expensive than Dallas especially housing. Georgetown is a pleasant place and they have Sun City, a retirement community for those of you who might want to live in Hill Country. I like San Marcus myself. I like the malls and the university. San Marcus is between Austin and San Antonio. The people i know who have retired there really like it. Nothing like staying on the subject.
Comments: Kathleen: Bryan actually had the Summer job in Southlake. He went close to UT, but it was actually Southwestern University in Georgetown where he majored in Biology with a minor in math and economics. He is obviously smarter than his Dad. Guess he got it from his Mom. They ARE probably looking for that missing uniform. Did your son complain about the assignment?
Comments: Thanks Camille for your recommendation. Your site looks interesting. I am glad they deliver organic vegetables. Sharon, I ordered a large order from Schwan's and they are suppose to deliver on Friday. I will let you know if the food is good. I mostly ordered their casseroles. For some reason I thought Schwan's only sold ice cream. Barry your son's job in Austin sure beats my son's. He went to work for the state parks as a ranger and his first assignment was Hippy Hollow. Texas only nudist park and when he left he kept his ranger uniform. I wonder if the state misses it. p.s. Did you son receive a degree from U.T.?
Comments: When our son was in high school, he delivered for Pea Pod during one summer. It was for Tom Thumb in Southlake. I think it was too expensive and they no longer offer the service. I think we have a Pea Pod container in the attic. Maybe I could start up a new business! Gosh, you don't suppose that my son contributed to their demise by not returning that container? Barry
Comments: Kathleen, I have never tried them, but below is a link to a grocery delivery company. http://www.lonestarshoppers.com/dallas.asp
Comments: Randalls in Austin delivered. They had vans that said PeaPod on the side. The name of their delivery service. Always wondered how much that would cost..? Dallas has to have more than Austin..you'd think..?
Comments: Both are doing well, in spite of having gone to Adamson. It was fun bringing up memories from those days, and catching up on a lot of names from the past. Both are still working, by choice.
Comments: I only remember Cecil...how is he? Isn't it fun to make connections with long past friends!!
Comments: For all you Harrell Budd and Boude Storey alumni: Just had a great lunch with David Hultsman and Cecil Jones here in Houston. Both are looking great.
Comments: Before moving to Oak Cliff in '56, we lived in East Dallas near Exall Park (Live Oak St. & Hall). Our corner grocer was Merino's. You could buy an RC Cola for a nickel and take the bottle back for 2 cents. The smell of the meat permeated everything in the tiny store, but the bologna sandwiches were great.
Comments: It seems there were a lot of independent grocers when we were growing up. They were little community stores that you could walk too. They were the predecessors to the super market. I remember my grandmother would just call in her order. She trusted the grocer to bring her his best fruit, meat etc...Later on, my mother would often send me to Mr. Sledge's Grocery Store to buy a loaf of bread, milk and bologna.. The last time I was in a community grocer store was the Medrano store in Little Mexico, which also then served as their campaign headquarters. Recently, I drove by the old house which served as the Medrano store and it was boarded up. Made me sad. |
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