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Comments: Tales from the Class of '62 - I keep up with Don Bundy who is also into metal detecting. Somehow he married Betty Brown (also of '62) and they now live in Escondido, CA. Here is his uplifting report from last Friday's visit to the beach: "Daughter & four grandkids all at the beach, Betty playing with one in the sand and yours truly is MD'ing close by. About 20+ minutes a couple of girls (middle school age) come up to me and tell me that their Dad has lost his White Gold Wedding Band in the sand about 300 yards up the beach and would I come and look for it. He (the Dad) had already gone and bought a rake at the store and had raked a rather large area with negative results. I said sure and followed them up the beach to where the husband & wife are standing by their blanket and surfboard and things. We greet and I ask 'about where do you think it is?'. He tells me that as he was taking his wet suit off he removed his wedding band to hand to his wife and into the sand it went. Looking at the raked area, blanket, and small pile of trash that he had raked up I began searching the general area. To shorten the story a bit I first got a signal on a penny, then a quarter and this family is on pins and needles. Next I hit two bottle caps and threw them on the blanket and told them not to give up. I had circled the blanket in a rather large area and was starting to go around again when I got THE hit, dug in the sand with my sand scoop and there is his ring in the bottom of the scoop. The mid 30's couple both started crying. He took the ring out of the scoop and put it on his finger then gave me a big hug, as did his wife. I told him that I was so glad that we had found it. He could not say enough thank-you's between the quivering lip and chin. Funny thing is I never got his name, nor he mine. The absolute joy and happiness of the moment was enough and all that was needed. Funny how circumstances happen: I was hunting at the other end of the beach at just the right time, for his 2 daughters to walk up, ask me to come, for me to follow them back to their blanket area and for him and his wife's sorrow and grief to turn to pure joy in about 25 minutes. Those 25 minutes made my whole day. No names given, no rewards, nothing but happiness and tears. And thats the rest of the story."
Comments: There is no grass growing under the feet of young Jim Bailey ('64) who has set up the next SOC luncheon. Check out the invitation on the Events page. Thanks, Jim! 
Comments: At least our ladies lost to a country that makes good cars.
Comments: Oh well .. better luck 4 years from now. 
Comments: Go USA girls soccer team!
Comments: Just sat down after putting all STUFF away from the luncheon and I am reflecting back on the event. We just have the absolute GREATEST group of friends. Some of y'all think I just run around doing stuff and do not get to sit down and enjoy. But I get the biggest enjoyment when I look around and see all of y'all having so much fun visiting with each other. We really are a very caring group of friends. So glad so many of the '62 group joined us. Remember, any one can plan a luncheon.....you just have to find the restaurant, make sure they have a room big enough for 35+ as we do not like to sit in our seats......we jump up and down and visit (plus we are rather loud and need our own room), need separate tickets, you keep the list of how many are coming so you can tell the restaurant, posts on the websites and give Lynell the details so she can post under soc63.com - events. Jim Bailey is planning the August luncheon..............keep posted for details later. It was so much fun.
Comments: Took time away from the Lynell is Swell campaign to attend the SOC luncheon at Peaches' lovely house. Many, many thanks to the hardworking hostesses and hosts who did so much work in preparing the excellent food and drinks! That cold iced tea was most welcome on this hot day! And the food was extra yummy. With apologies to those I missed, the pictures are now up on the Images page. Forgot to take one of myself, so you'll have to trust me when I say I'm starting to look presidential. Or not.
Comments: It was a rough week at work last week. But reading this site the last 3 days has made me laugh!! I like JS's slogan - Lynell is Swell. How catchy. If we don't take our country back from all the free spending politicians soon, there won't be anything left to take back! Give "em heck Lynell.
Comments: Sam, the Rs would have nothing to do with me. Neither would the Ds. My two fave Presidents were Truman and Ford. People should work for what they have, and if they can't, Uncle Sam could help out, depending on the circumstances. Our country is in a mess. I like the idea of the APP ticket.
Comments: The American People Party has a nice ring to it. APP...hmmm. Your biggest corporate contributor, of course, would be IPhone. Americans, whatever your problems are, there's an APP for that. Vote Lynell and give 'em Hell!
Comments: Wow! What a relief. At least, it wasn't "Left behind" or (even worse) "Left for Dead". I think your campaign is already on a roll.
Comments: I think we're on to something BIG here. Lynell would be an excellent candidate. 1. Adopt a "party" name ... something like "The American People Party". 2. Come up with a catchy slogan like ... "Take Our Country Back!". 3. Distribute cute campaign buttons that say ... "Lynell is Swell". [you know - similar to "I like Ike"] 4. Choose some non-traditional campaign colors ... like Old Gold & White. Frankly, the red, white & blue thing is way overdone by both existing parties and no longer signifies anything. 5. By ALL MEANS avoid debating other candidates [the Rick Perry approach]. Just print your essential two-line message on a business card and drop them from the sky on as many cities as possible. Don't be specific ... just a broad general concept like "Throw the Bums Out - Improve America - Vote Lynell". 6. Begin now to groom David for his future role as "First Gentleman". 7. Promise to turn the White House into a cat rescue sanctuary (we're pushing a new paradigm, remember?) and build a Presidential residence somewhere scenic, like Jackson Hole, Wy. 8. If asked by reporters for your "plan" on any given issue - just calmly state "We'll burn that bridge when we get to it". Lynell, I'm getting excited about the potential for some REAL change. Frankly speaking, could you do any worse than what we've had for the last decade? Of course not.
Comments: Barry, you don't need a retainer. Your teeth look straight enough to me. "Leftnell" was bestowed upon me by one Bosko Haas in about third grade because I write with the correct hand. 
Comments: Barry, maybe you've discovered the "random", "generic" Republican who is 9 points ahead of Obama in a hypothetical election.
Comments: Lynell: Before I sign this manager's contract, I need to clear up something. One of our esteemed fellow graduates often refers to you as Leftnell. I hope this refers to something other than your political leanings. Left handed? Left behind? Left 4 dead? Out in left field? Left coast? As soon as you clear up this matter and I receive my retainer, I will return the signed contract to you.
Comments: Jud: How many copies do you need? Lynell in 2012 Campaign Manager
Comments: Uh...birth certificate? I'm here; therefore, I was born.
Comments: And we need to see your birth certificate.
Comments: LYNELL IN 2012. We need some art work......
Comments: LYNELL: Catchy slogan-I like it. Now that I've spelled your name correctly, what changes are you making in your campaign?
Comments: Mrs. Smith Goes To Washington Intriguing!
Comments: I will not get far in my campaign unless my manager learns how to spell my name. A chicken in every backyard, the duck stops here, and I Like Bikes. Tippee Canoe and Lynell Too.
Comments: I was just trying to throw off the goons from you know who. Now they will be looking for Lynette. Really, it was another senior moment and I was worried about my SS check.
Comments: Who is Lynelle and Lynette????? Politics are a yuck subject! BUT, I will vote for you Lynelle, Lynette or who ever you are! 
Comments: Me, too, Phyllis. 
Comments: Aw, I hate when we discuss politics.
Comments: Lynette: I envision great things ahead! When you get elected, my brother is a banker and would be a great replacement for Bernake. I have a good friend with a large gun collection and he would be perfect to head the Justice Dept or Homeland Security. You might want to look into getting rid of the EPA, Dept of Education, Energy Dept and the FDA since they serve no real purpose other than stifling productivity and driving up prices.
Comments: Barry, you would be one fine campaign manager. And of course one's pet projects are NEVER considered "pork barrel"! 
Comments: Lynelle, you should run in the next presidential election, but not with Johnny. In case you haven't noticed, Johnny has a few latent liberal views. I think Jud or Sam would make a better running mate. If you get on the ticket, I'll be your campaign manager-for free! And, after you are elected, we can discuss a few of my "pet" projects for Port O'Connor, Southlake and Palo Pinto County. These are not to be confused with the current "pork barrel" projects. 
Comments: John, I am sure some corporate entity is receiving something in return for the $3 billion the American taxpayer is giving Afghanistan. In other words, you need to figure out who is profiting by continuing this war and why haven't we brought our troops home__ and end this stupid mess? DYK? The citizens of Minnesota are suffering because they are unable to buy beer due to the state government being shut down. Don't you know that problem is going to be settled quickly? |
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