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Comments: Lynell: I'm up for a Canada trip if Johnnie doesn't want to go. Joan and I rode the bike up there 3 years ago and it is a great place if you can avoid the rude French speaking Canadians. We even got to meet the Prime Minister. We're such celebrities.
Comments: Understated, monotonal singing? John, if you like that, you'd really enjoy a road trip with me to, say, Canada. David and Dru could sit in back with their iPods.
Comments: One of the hazards of watching too much TV is that you run the risk of suffering from "commercial overload". As an example, how many times have you seen the zany Hyundai ads featuring a guy and a girl singing Christmas carols as the scenes change around them every two seconds. Those drive me crazy! BUT ... The two in the commercial (Jack and Nataly) really comprise a musical duo that is a big hit on YouTube. They call themselves Pomplamoose. I find Nataly's understated, monotonal delivery to be kind of engaging as in this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9KMgg7T_sg
Comments: Hey Larry! Good to see you posting too. Yep, that Clyde could run couldn't he? I remember chasing him down the street on Vanette Lane. I was carrying a broom to bang him with it. He narrowly escaped, but I can't remember why I was chasing him..haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Those are the fun memories! Merry Christmas to you too.
Comments: I couldn't believe it ... last night I found myself rooting for Jud!? Let me back up ... rooting for that guy on "Survivor: Nicaragua" who goes by "Fabio" but his real name is Jud Birza. Of the five contestants left in the finale, Dru and I felt like Fabio was the most deserving and were pulling for him to emerge victorious. Contestant Holly was deserving, too - but when Jud won the final three immunity challenges, that pretty much sealed the deal. I really felt sorry for Jane who got thrown under the bus by her own alliance group. It was the first time I recall ever seeing someone told to their face "You're getting voted out tonight". At least she won the $100,000 prize.
Comments: Phil Allen and McKinney area is really growing. Regarding your question . . . . from my personal observations, 30% of the population are Yankees and people from the Midwest, 25% are tree huggers from California, 40% are illegal aliens, and the balance are native Texans. Good to hear from Clyde, he once tore me up in a race during our middle school days, really fast for a white boy - seems like Clyde and Henry were always surrounded by good looking women. John, been keeping up with your "findings", just waiting for you to hit it big and I can move in with you and Dru. And to all of you good people, a very Merry Christmas and continued health into the new year!
Comments: Clyde, thank you for your update! Congrats on the grand child and thanks for the compliment, but I don't think I am younger!! Or, were you talking about me? haaaaaaaaaaaaaa!! If you get to Houston to visit....I would love to see you and your family. I am in Houston part time. Are you still running with lightening speed? Merry Christmas!
Comments: Visited my niece,sister-in-law great nephews in Dallas yesterday. I say Dallas actually Allen Texas. I couldn't believe the traffic and growth! We ate in Mckinney, not the Mckinney Texas I remember. Who are all these people?
Comments: He's making a list. Checking it twice. http://www.noradsanta.org/en/index.html
Comments: Thanks Lynel, I hope everyone likes the pumpkin mousse as well as we did. BTW my daughter took Monica's cornbread dressing to her co. party @ Firewheel mall. She said it was a huge hit, none was left, and everyone wanted the recipe. Yeah I think I did good with Monica...I think it's called "marrying up"
Comments: Vanette lane and the younger lady with the golden voice. So many wonderful memories. I am on the East coast in Virginia. Working on our 30th anniversary. One son in Houston with my grandson and an independent daughter in Connecicutt. In good health and hoping never to see snow again. Hey, life is great.
Comments: Clyde......how great to hear from you..Vanette Lane!!! Where are you? Are you married, have kids, Grand kids??? It is so fun to hear from you!! Thank you for the update on Henry!! XXXXXOOOO
Comments: Sharon, Shoveling snow at the moment. I caught up with Henry a few months ago. He is getting better, but gets tired easily. I will try not to get lost and maybe get caught up with everyone. Will the snow is not going to let up, back to the shovel. Clyde
Comments: Clyde, where have you been? Thanks for the update on Henry. Maybe we'll get both of you back for the 50th. That would be great.
Comments: Clyde, welcome! It's nice to see your name on here. Please come back often. Thank you for the update on Henry.
Comments: Sharon, I spoke with Henry a few minutes ago. He is out of the hospital, resting and doing well. His vioce is strong. He is in the phone book. Reading comments and saw so many familar names. With all the memoies, I feel 18 again. Hope everyone is well and still causing heck.
Comments: Went metal detecting at McDade Park this morning with my pal Wayne and associate Rudy. After my meager find of only 6 coins, I packed up the Miata and headed for home. Along the way Rudy attempted to console me: "Look at it this way, John", Rudy observed. "It isn't about did you find a ring ... or did you find silver ... or even how many coins you dug. It's about the feel of the blustry wind whistling around your earphones. It's about the crimson leaves of Fall dancing around your feet. It's about the camaraderie you share with that guy detecting 200 yards away on the other side of the park who found 4 targets for every 1 you found. It's about ..." I pulled the Miata over at FM 1488 and kicked Rudolph out in front of the Valero station. Wayne's find of 28 coins: http://people.consolidated.net/swsw/12-15-10_finds_wm.jpg My anemic haul: http://people.consolidated.net/swsw/12-15-10_finds_js.jpg
Comments: Thanks Martha and Cynthia. I wish I could have attended but had a prior engagement. Looks like fun was had by all
Comments: Oh, my, yes! Barry, I am so sorry about Joan's latest break....she cannot get a break can she? Is she on Calcium?? Hope so. BTW, I think the squirrels were thanking you for your kindness toward their kind...it was joy!
Comments: Barry, I'm sorry to hear about Joan's new fracture. I hope osteoporosis hasn't raised its ugly head with her.
Comments: Oh, yes, VERY small world. David and Jacquelyn Collins were in my sister's class at SOC. Jacquelyn was one of my sister's best friends. She attended the Deb Reunion in 2005 and is still as beautiful as ever! I lived on Exeter at one time...I was 6 to 8 years old...and yes, David, Barbara and Candy lived on our street...I didn't know many others since I was such a tyke. I am sorry to hear that Henry is ill....I wish we knew how to contact him...anyone know?
Comments: I agree with Cynthia, Bob, you and your ice cream were missed.
Comments: And the world just keeps going around and around - how small can it be! Thanks Bob - so good to hear from you and that David is doing well these days. We missed you at the annual party and your world winning peach ice cream! Always so good to hear from you.
Comments: What a small world! The Suttons,Jan,Van and Kay,were my neighbors on Marfa St.,back in the day!Always wondered what happened to them.I didn' know the girls that well,but spent quite a bit of time around to block w/Van,Chuck Cooper,Ronnie Punkeney,Don Brunson....memories
Comments: Dare I interlope. Cynthia, the world is indeed very small. David Collins and wife Jacqueline are frequent visitors here at the orchard in the summer usually for ice cream treats. David is retired from the air controller business and they live in a wonderful house on about five acres just north of Mineola off Hwy 69. Jacqueline is still BFF with Kay Sutton and they talk often even though Kay lives in Hollywood and if I recall she is an acting coach. I googled Kay sometime back and the years have been awfully good to her and it probably helps that her husband is a most tallented photographer.
Comments: What a funny story Martha. Yes, Ted was quite the hunk in those days as well as David. I always associated them with Rick and David Nelson on TV somehow. Michael Collins ran into Ted a few years back. He had his own construction company but I understand he is now retired. I think David is as well - he was a little older than Ted but I really do not know much more about either one of them. Had I been there, you know we would all have the scoop.... Now that I have U-Verse - love it - I cannot seem to get off HGTV and DIY....dare I get a hammer! Or a new yard or go house hunting in another country no less. Gosh, is the whole country crazy on house prices or are we just that cheap here? Love Dr. Oz and Castle and most of the investigative news who dun it show IE. 24 hours mystery or such. Reality - ugh - you can have it. DWTS has been great but wearing a little thinner these days. Cooking shows are always interesting as well along with GMA that I watch as I dress for work everyday. Still miss the combo of Charlie Rose and Diane Sawyer with Robin Roberts but it is still good. Always enjoy PBS as well for good programming on numerous subjects including Antique Roadshow and Home shows. Let's face it - I watch tooooooo much TV. Barry - you always have such interesting stories. How nice you can have the squirrels there for entertaining and comfort. Hope your wife gets better soon and can mend all the breaks in time for Christmas.
Comments: I watch HGTV, followed by CBS (Modern Family, Castle and Desperate Housewives). PBS for Antique Roadshow and Masterpiece Mystery. Everything else is here and there. Cynthia, you brought up a name that I haven't heard in a long time, Ted Collins. He drove some kind of hot road Chevy and was a lifeguard at Glendale. Once he came outside the fence and carried me into the the pool area and tossed me in. I was wearing white shorts with blue undies. I learned that day not to wear colored lingerie under white.
Comments: Henry was dating Laura when we were planning our 20th reunion. He brought her to a party at Glen and Suzanne's house and I don't think she was impressed. Maybe we were too rowdy! Henry is one of the best dancers you will ever see. For a man of his size, he can really move around the dance floor. I really hope he gets better so he can join us at our 50th. What's the status on Mary Kay?
Comments: Never a dull moment! Just as Joan's wrist had fully healed, she got a stress fracture in her ankle while on the treadmill. During Thanksgiving week, we were in Port O'Connor and she slipped when getting out of the truck. Now the stress fracture is a clean break. I think it's time to check the warranty that I got when we were married. I guess it's expired after 35 years. On Saturday, she heard 2 dogs barking on the deck. She went out and found that they had Buddy's kids daddy. They were pitching him back and forth. Joan broke them up and took "Big Bob" (you would know why we called him that if you saw him!) inside, wrapped him in a towel and held him until he died. I had gone to a men's breakfast at church and when I got home, she was very sad. The dogs belong to a neighbor and they are always getting out. I think they are Jack Russell Terriers and some mix of other small breeds. I'm just glad I wasn't home. What was really strange was that after I buried Big Bob, we had 5 squirrels running all around the deck, on the roof, in the trees like they were celebrating Big Bob's demise. They did this for about 30 minutes while I sat on the deck. Two of them stopped to eat some pecans on the bench while one sat on my boot. Like I said, never a dull minute. Maybe I should take up geocaching, or whatever it's called.
Comments: Michael, I saw a great interview with Sting last night on Bloomberg TV. BTW, I have all the ingredients for your pumpkin mousse and will take it to our neighbors' house for Christmas dinner. Thanks! |
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