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Lynell Garrett Smith 
02/26/21

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Oh, Kenneth, Kenneth, Kenneth. Your youth was such a hoot. How did you ever survive?

Hope your hand has not fallen off. I wouldn’t want to lose standing with you-know-who. Or is it whom?

Lynell Garrett Smith 
02/26/21

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Sharon, I’m sorry about your trouble. This was a once in a lifetime event. Our icemaker croaked 20 years back, so David cut off the attic water supply  We have plastic trays. Thank God David can maneuver them. Amazingly they feed through the ice dispenser door. people are impressed by our square cubes. 

Happy to hear you are well. 

Ken Haas 
02/25/21

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Very sad reading about Dennis and Tommy. However, I remember a happier time..sorta...with both guys. We were driving down Lancaster road, took a right on Ledbetter, and headed in the direction of Glendale Park. Dennis was driving, I was riding shotgun, and Tommy was in the back seat. As we we drove along we saw some girls walking on the sidewalk..Tommy and I hollered at the young ladies, then turned around to see if they were responding. Unfortunately, Dennis also turned around to look .....and that's when we rear ended the car in front of us. We all had a good laugh about it later....Tommy and I more so than Dennis. Good times.

SHARON JUNE REEVES Email
02/24/21

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Went without running water from last Wednesday until late Sunday afternoon.  Had running water all during the deep freeze but my ice maker line burst last Wednesday morning.  I should consider myself lucky since the noise sounded as if it were in the wall behind my shower.  Of course, my wood floors in the kitchen are now buckled and will have to be replaced.  However, not gonna worry about it.  Really hate to hear of our classmates, so sad. 

Peaches Sweezy Walker Email
02/23/21

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received message from Pamela Kaumeyer..........

The family of Dennis Stephens needs our prayers. It is a hard time for his family as his dementia has progressed to the point he has been placed in assisted living. Pamela knows prayers work and pray that prayers will lead to peace at this difficult time........

I am just getting sadder and sadder to hear of so many of our classmates. 

Bill Akins Email
02/23/21

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I hate to hear that about Tommy. I've known him longer than anyone else I went to school with. His parents and mine moved into an "apartment " complex about the same time when were were about 3 years old. Our folks called the place "The Projects". 

Tommy and I were outside playing one day and he hit me in the head with a metal trash can lid. I still have a scar from then encounter.

Prayers said for him and his family.

peaches walker Email
02/22/21

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I just received a text from Barbara Florence Herrington....

Some sad news. Tommy Daniel is very ill and on hospice. He has fibrosis of the lungs complicated by heart disease. Kay (ex wife mother of his 2 daughters) said he was declining fast. 

Please pray for him and his family during this very difficult time.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
02/22/21

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Mike Peters, so nice to hear from you! You can be our official cold weather consultant if you want the job. So many who lived in NYC have moved to Florida. I know you’re not in the Big Apple though. We were plenty miserable in Dalias at 2°. Be glad you missed that!

Mike Peters Email
02/18/21

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Hope everyone is safe and that power has been restored.  ERCOT is poorly managed and was not prepared for the Winter Hit.  They are prepared for the Summer power requirements but they apparently have no clue for managing the sudden Winter requirements.  Their CEO is a lawyer with very little experience managing a power grid.  The demand overwhelmed their suppliers or they way they manage their suppliers.  Good Luck Everyone. At least warmer weather is on the way.   In NY we stay very cold until March.  Only one day above freezing since December

Charlotte Anders Strange Email
02/17/21

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The Arctic? Noooooo! Just Texas enduring a 100 year event. It is cold here in Austin County and will be until Saturday. Then next week? .....in the 70s. 

Hope all you SOCites in Texas are staying warm And have no broken pipes.  Stay safe.  

Lynell Garrett Smith 
02/17/21

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We have been incredibly fortunate with this weird, wacky icy cold spell. However, this house was not built for arctic weather. We were happy to see cold water pipes and one potty thaw out today. So far, no spewing water from the wall!

Our second vaccination appointment was cancelled this week. We are hoping for a new apointment soon  

Everyone please stay safe and as warm as possible. This, too, shall pass. 

Bill Akins Email
02/15/21

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WOW! It is COLD, COLD, COLD here in the MetroMess this morning. My little weather unit says 6 degrees on my covered patio!

And, we apparently have rolling blackouts from the electric grid hitting in some areas. Probably the "kiss of death" to say they haven't affected us so far.

Stay warm SOCites and if you must get out in this, please be safe as well.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
02/08/21

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Martha Speaks, thank you for letting us know about classmate Alvin Jay. So far, 2021 hasn’t been kind to our group.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
02/08/21

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Yessir, Bill. My take exactly. Some flipper must have figured out that we grew up ten minutes from downtown. 75216 is the new Highland Park. That amuses me to no end. 

Bill Braswell Email
02/08/21

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Barry.  Wife just finished chemo and had most of the typical side effects. She just finished her 5th radiation treatment, 15 more to go.  I feel for anyone that has, will or currently is going through this.  Much success with the treatment outcome.

Lynell, think I will take a rain check on thinking about moving back into the "hood".  Life is good in the Caddo Lake Swamp.

But I did take a peek at the zip you mentioned and yes, shocked. Just a few years ago the bread truck needed a tail gunner while driving down Overton Road and now prices are in the 200's and one on Bonnie View a touch over 400K   Did have a nice little trip down memory lane[crazy]

Martha Speaks Email
02/08/21

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I'm sad to report that Alvin Jay from the SOC class of 63 went to be with the Lord yesterday. Alvin's wife of 56 years is Sandra Moore Jay from the SOC class of 64. Please pray for Sandy and all of Al's loved ones.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
02/06/21

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Barry, I’m sorry to hear about the chemo woes. Hope you feel great again soon. 

Yeah, I grew up in that ritzy stretch between the Frios. Ha. The house actually looks better than when we lived there. These people can afford to water the grass. 

It‘s kinda shocking to see the flipped houses in the old ‘hood though. Just Google real estate for sale 75216. You might want to buy that house where you grew up. 

Barry Gibbs 
02/05/21

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Lynelle:
You must be speaking of housing prices on your side of the tracks. I lived in the poor side of town, Fruitdale, an things are still pretty depressed. 

Barry Gibbs 
02/05/21

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As Southworth reported, I am undergoing chemo. Fourth round on the 19th. I have lost my hair and don’t need to shave. It’s really Quick and easy to wash and dry my hair! I’ll not more about the prognosis next week. I love spending time on the ‘63 site. 

John Elliott Email
02/05/21

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Just checking in on '63 classmates. Mike, the "Once Upon a Time a Long Time Ago" was very nice. Thanks for posting it.

Judy Cross Land Email
02/03/21

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My apologies to Jack for misspelling his last name. I caught it too late to edit it.

Judy Cross Email
02/03/21

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It is a sad reminder of our own mortality when we lose those friends our age. Ike and Jack were special people. Both sweet guys and friends. With a blush I confess Jack Crowley was my first full blown crush. Rest In Peace my friends..

Ken Haas 
02/01/21

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Thanks, John, for the links to Ike's and Jack's obituaries. I considered both of these guys to be friends. To add a historical footnote: After high school, Jack introduced Mr Ken Haas to one of his girlfriend's (Candy Florence) friends, Miss Beverly Duvall. The rest is history.

John Southworth 
01/30/21

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Link to Ike Walker's obituary:

https://www.allanfullerfuneralhome.com/obituary/charles-ike-walker

Link to Jack Cowley's obituary:

Jack Cowley | Obituary | Rockwall Herald Banner


Lynell Garrett Smith 
01/27/21

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Just for sport, go to realtor.com and look for real estate for sale in 75216. Property values seem to have increased since our era.

Phil Pelch  
01/26/21

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So sorry to hear of passing of Ike and Jack! Jack was my chemistry lab partner and we had so much fun. Ike was my home room bud 3 years with Mr. Mount. Fun guy! Our days are growing shorter. God bless their families

peaches walker Email
01/26/21

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Barbara Florence posted on facebook today........

Sad news this morning, Jack Cowley passed away in his sleep peacefully Sunday, January 24, 2021. Jack graduated in 1963 and is survived by six daughters. There are many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be missed by his family and friends. At this time, plans for a memorial service are pending.

I am so deeply saddened to hear of Jack's passing. I really enjoyed some long conversations with him a few years ago. He will be missed.

Charlotte Anders S 
01/26/21

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Gosh, I need to check in more often.
I am saddened to learn of the recent deaths of our three classmates.
I remember how funny Ikey was. Your story , Ken, is hilarious. What good memories we have growing up at the best time ever. Mike, thank you for the video. It’ caused a lump in my throat too. We are very fortunate generation to have lived in such a simple era.
My husband and I will have our second vaccine February 3. And as Bill. said , it will be a huge relief and a sort of release. My eye doc said today that there is small evidence of herd immunity now. I pray he is correct.
I hope all reading this is safe and well❣️

Lynell Garrett Smith 
01/26/21

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Ken, what a classic Ike story. Thank you. 

Lynell Garrett Smith 
01/26/21

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I don’t know any of the particulars, but I learned today that another beloved classmate, Jack Cowley, has passed away. What a sad year this is. 
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