Friday, June 4, 2010
In Dick Kenworthy's Memory
Members of the Paseo class of 1958 and 1959 gathered at Jim Jackson's home to remember moments of the past with Dick Kenworthy. He was remembered fondly as a great athlete and a true friend. People gathered from across the country to share the moment.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Roger Stuby died May 28, 2010
Roger Stuby's obit was in the paper today - he died on May 28 and the funeral is Fri. at Floral Hills. There is not much info in the paper about family, etc. You might want to post it on the blog (?) Thanks, Sharon Robertson
ROGER E. STUBY
Roger E. Stuby, 69, of KCMO, died May 28, 2010. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, at the chapel. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
Published in Kansas City Star on June 1, 2010
Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=roger-e-stuby&pid=143249515#ixzz0pcS6S9bo
ROGER E. STUBY
Roger E. Stuby, 69, of KCMO, died May 28, 2010. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday, June 4, at Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel, 7000 Blue Ridge Blvd. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Friends may call from 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, at the chapel. D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
Published in Kansas City Star on June 1, 2010
Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=roger-e-stuby&pid=143249515#ixzz0pcS6S9bo
Monday, May 24, 2010
A note from Rodney Weiher
Bob,
How are you? Things are well here in the belly of the beast--Washington, DC.
Could you put a note on the Paseo blog:
Looking at Twila's outstanding art work, I wonder if she's keeping in mind the big Art heist at The Modern Art Museum in Paris last week or so and upping her insurance or at least hiring a watch-dog. Great work on an international scale from a home town gal! I wonder what she's gong to do with the Sunflower.
How are you? Things are well here in the belly of the beast--Washington, DC.
Could you put a note on the Paseo blog:
Looking at Twila's outstanding art work, I wonder if she's keeping in mind the big Art heist at The Modern Art Museum in Paris last week or so and upping her insurance or at least hiring a watch-dog. Great work on an international scale from a home town gal! I wonder what she's gong to do with the Sunflower.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Something to consider from Roger Rains
Bob....Pass this on to the other Pirates if you like....Roger
The recent problems experienced by Goldman Sachs highlight just how far the financial system has lapsed from the days of gentlemanly capitalism. Change in itself is neither good nor bad – it is an inevitable feature of human life and it must be managed. Change on Wall Street has by and large been managed poorly by being left to the most self-interested forces.
This quote from Adam Smith should be etched into the brains of every Wall Street CEO and included in the oath of office of every new member of Congress. The quote is from Adam Smith, who is best known as the author of the bible of capitalism, The Wealth of Nations, but who wrote an equally important book two decades earlier entitled The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Smith wrote the following:
"This disposition to admire, and almost to worship, the rich and the powerful, and to despise, or, at least, to neglect, persons of poor and mean condition, though necessary both to establish and to maintain the distinction of ranks and the order of society, is, at the same time, the great and most universal cause of the corruption of our moral sentiments."
What Adam Smith pointed out more than two hundred years ago is equally true today – our society, fed by the media, worships wealth at the expense of other values that are far more important to a cohesive and healthy society. The entire mission of The Wealth of Nations was to try to recognize man for what he is – a social animal who is reliant on the good opinions of his neighbors – and to develop the optimal economic system to harness that human essence for the good of all mankind. Smith believed that system was a free market, and history has by and large proven him correct. But the United States has strayed from a free market model to a system that privatizes gains and socializes losses.
The recent problems experienced by Goldman Sachs highlight just how far the financial system has lapsed from the days of gentlemanly capitalism. Change in itself is neither good nor bad – it is an inevitable feature of human life and it must be managed. Change on Wall Street has by and large been managed poorly by being left to the most self-interested forces.
This quote from Adam Smith should be etched into the brains of every Wall Street CEO and included in the oath of office of every new member of Congress. The quote is from Adam Smith, who is best known as the author of the bible of capitalism, The Wealth of Nations, but who wrote an equally important book two decades earlier entitled The Theory of Moral Sentiments. Smith wrote the following:
"This disposition to admire, and almost to worship, the rich and the powerful, and to despise, or, at least, to neglect, persons of poor and mean condition, though necessary both to establish and to maintain the distinction of ranks and the order of society, is, at the same time, the great and most universal cause of the corruption of our moral sentiments."
What Adam Smith pointed out more than two hundred years ago is equally true today – our society, fed by the media, worships wealth at the expense of other values that are far more important to a cohesive and healthy society. The entire mission of The Wealth of Nations was to try to recognize man for what he is – a social animal who is reliant on the good opinions of his neighbors – and to develop the optimal economic system to harness that human essence for the good of all mankind. Smith believed that system was a free market, and history has by and large proven him correct. But the United States has strayed from a free market model to a system that privatizes gains and socializes losses.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Twila's Art
Twila (Arnett) Moody has taken up oil painting and is sharing some of her art with us. Now that she has time for extra curricular activities, she enjoys golf and painting.
She is obviously doing well with her painting.
Twila's first painting for her son and daughter in law.
Tuscany scene for her daughter and son in law.
painted for Sally Dewey.
painted for Claudine
a repeat painted for her daughter
painted for a friend in Tuscon
Sedona scene painted for Bob & Lana Chapman
painted for Twila's kitchen
painted for Twila's niece in California
painted for John & Sandy Claflin in Kentucky
Painted for Twila's Cousin in Missouri.
She is obviously doing well with her painting.
Twila's first painting for her son and daughter in law.
Tuscany scene for her daughter and son in law.
painted for Sally Dewey.
painted for Claudine
a repeat painted for her daughter
painted for a friend in Tuscon
Sedona scene painted for Bob & Lana Chapman
painted for Twila's kitchen
painted for Twila's niece in California
painted for John & Sandy Claflin in Kentucky
Painted for Twila's Cousin in Missouri.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Obituary
Richard Lee (Dick) Kenworthy
KENWORTHY Richard Lee (Dick) Kenworthy, 69, of Kansas City, MO, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 22, 2010 to go to a Better Place.
Memorial Services will be 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2010, Ridgeview Christian Church, 8640 Sni-A-Bar Rd., KCMO 64129. Burial will be at a later date in Red Oak, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations In Memory of Dick Kenworthy to the American Liver Foundation, contact (800) 223-0179 x231.
Dick was born on April 1, 1941 in Red Oak, Iowa, to Roscoe B. & Loella (Robison) Kenworthy. He played Pro Baseball for the Chicago White Sox in the 1960's; plus received the MVP trophy in 1966, from the Indianapolis Indians. Dick was also a Star Athlete for Paseo HS in KC Class of 1959.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Loella (Robison) Kenworthy; & brother, Danny Kenworthy. His survivors include his 3 sons: Kurt Lee Kenworthy, Kyle Kenworthy, & Mark Allen Hedges; his father, Roscoe B. Kenworthy; & 3 brothers: Paul Kenworthy, Timmy Kenworthy, & Chris Kenworthy; grandson, Kane Kenworthy; & numerous nieces, and nephews. He will be Remembered and Loved Forever. Arr. Marts Memorial Services, (816) 561-8181.
Published in Kansas City Star on May 2, 2010
KENWORTHY Richard Lee (Dick) Kenworthy, 69, of Kansas City, MO, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 22, 2010 to go to a Better Place.
Memorial Services will be 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2010, Ridgeview Christian Church, 8640 Sni-A-Bar Rd., KCMO 64129. Burial will be at a later date in Red Oak, Iowa. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations In Memory of Dick Kenworthy to the American Liver Foundation, contact (800) 223-0179 x231.
Dick was born on April 1, 1941 in Red Oak, Iowa, to Roscoe B. & Loella (Robison) Kenworthy. He played Pro Baseball for the Chicago White Sox in the 1960's; plus received the MVP trophy in 1966, from the Indianapolis Indians. Dick was also a Star Athlete for Paseo HS in KC Class of 1959.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Loella (Robison) Kenworthy; & brother, Danny Kenworthy. His survivors include his 3 sons: Kurt Lee Kenworthy, Kyle Kenworthy, & Mark Allen Hedges; his father, Roscoe B. Kenworthy; & 3 brothers: Paul Kenworthy, Timmy Kenworthy, & Chris Kenworthy; grandson, Kane Kenworthy; & numerous nieces, and nephews. He will be Remembered and Loved Forever. Arr. Marts Memorial Services, (816) 561-8181.
Published in Kansas City Star on May 2, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Dick Kenworthy
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Lee Kenworthy (born April 1, 1941) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1962, 1964-1968). Listed at 5' 9", 170 lb., Kenworthy batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Red Oak, Iowa, United States.
Kenworthy was signed by the White Sox in 1961 out of the University of Missouri. He was assigned immediately to Class-A Clinton C-Sox, where he hit 22 home runs, a season team-record since then. Although Kenworthy finally caught on in the majors, he had to endure five more failed tryouts with Chicago, serving as a backup for Don Buford and Pete Ward.
In a six-season career, Kenworthy was a .215 hitter (54-for-251) with four home runs and 13 RBI in 125 games, including 12 runs, six doubles and one triple.
Richard (Dick) Kenworthy passed away on April 22, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., June 5, 2010. More details will be available in The Kansas City Star Obituary Section on Sunday, May 2, 2010. His father is Roscoe Kenworthy also of Kansas City, MO.
Information provided by Charles A. Fisher.
Richard Lee Kenworthy (born April 1, 1941) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox (1962, 1964-1968). Listed at 5' 9", 170 lb., Kenworthy batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Red Oak, Iowa, United States.
Kenworthy was signed by the White Sox in 1961 out of the University of Missouri. He was assigned immediately to Class-A Clinton C-Sox, where he hit 22 home runs, a season team-record since then. Although Kenworthy finally caught on in the majors, he had to endure five more failed tryouts with Chicago, serving as a backup for Don Buford and Pete Ward.
In a six-season career, Kenworthy was a .215 hitter (54-for-251) with four home runs and 13 RBI in 125 games, including 12 runs, six doubles and one triple.
Richard (Dick) Kenworthy passed away on April 22, 2010 in Kansas City, Missouri. A Memorial Service will be held on Sat., June 5, 2010. More details will be available in The Kansas City Star Obituary Section on Sunday, May 2, 2010. His father is Roscoe Kenworthy also of Kansas City, MO.
Information provided by Charles A. Fisher.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Life, Death and Memories
This is copied from my own blog. I hope you don't mind my thoughts.
Generally, we live each day much like any other without looking up and seeing the big picture. But, on occasion, we will be reminded of our human frailty and be forced to consider our place in life.
This past week one of my high school classmates passed away. He was one of our finest athletes and one of our idols. Dick Kenworthy was a prime example of health and energy and athleticism that we all aspired to. His smile and his energy set the example of youth and vigor for us all. His death as well as the death of Richard Copaken one year ago have driven home the impermanence of life. Richard Copaken was one of our brightest classmates and had so much enthusiasm and energy and intelligence that we all seemed dim in his presence. Now with both of these fine examples of our generation gone, our class seems enervated and smaller.
Times like these make us reflect on life and death. Some of us know through our faith that there is more beyond the portals of life. Some of us are unsure and hope there is light beyond the curtain. And some of us assume that there is only life and nothing beyond. No matter what our beliefs, we all cling to the here and now with a tenacious grip on what we know for sure. We cling to each moment and each breath and each memory and hope for just one more adventure in this world of ours. The years have left us with many experiences and memories and knowledge that we hope will survive in the elemental spark this is us deep inside. We see our parents, our classmates, our friends and relatives pass away from our world and we hope that their spark lingers on after they shed their frail bodies. We hope and we wonder while we appreciate each day just a little bit more.
As life passes on, we still remain in the memories of those who remain. Dick and Richard still live in my memory as vibrant and energetic youths from long ago. They will always be there and that's a good thought.
Generally, we live each day much like any other without looking up and seeing the big picture. But, on occasion, we will be reminded of our human frailty and be forced to consider our place in life.
This past week one of my high school classmates passed away. He was one of our finest athletes and one of our idols. Dick Kenworthy was a prime example of health and energy and athleticism that we all aspired to. His smile and his energy set the example of youth and vigor for us all. His death as well as the death of Richard Copaken one year ago have driven home the impermanence of life. Richard Copaken was one of our brightest classmates and had so much enthusiasm and energy and intelligence that we all seemed dim in his presence. Now with both of these fine examples of our generation gone, our class seems enervated and smaller.
Times like these make us reflect on life and death. Some of us know through our faith that there is more beyond the portals of life. Some of us are unsure and hope there is light beyond the curtain. And some of us assume that there is only life and nothing beyond. No matter what our beliefs, we all cling to the here and now with a tenacious grip on what we know for sure. We cling to each moment and each breath and each memory and hope for just one more adventure in this world of ours. The years have left us with many experiences and memories and knowledge that we hope will survive in the elemental spark this is us deep inside. We see our parents, our classmates, our friends and relatives pass away from our world and we hope that their spark lingers on after they shed their frail bodies. We hope and we wonder while we appreciate each day just a little bit more.
As life passes on, we still remain in the memories of those who remain. Dick and Richard still live in my memory as vibrant and energetic youths from long ago. They will always be there and that's a good thought.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Memories & thoughts about Dick Kenworthy
It is my understanding that the Memorial Service for Dick Kenworthy will be on SAT., JUNE 5th. The KC Star Obit section will carry this on SUN., MAY 2, 2010. I knew Dick from the moment he moved to Kansas City from Grant, Iowa in 1953. We were @ Frances Willard in the 7th grade together and on to Paseo. Dick's dad Roscoe is a strong man and I had a nice visit with him this morning and also with Curt, Dick's older son. We just have to be thankful for one another while we are here and let each other know that we love and care for each other always.
Chuck Fisher.
______________________________
To all concerning Dick Kenworthy;
There will be a Memorial Service for Dick in Kansas City on June 5th. Details to follow. Apparently there are parallel notifications in Chicago & Indianapolis, where Dick played baseball & lived for some time, that will take place in the next few days. The obituary message for KC Star will be on May 2.
According to his Sister-In-Law Nancy Kenworthy, Dick was in Hospice & was with his three brothers at the time of his death.
May God be with Dick & his family at this time.
Regards, Gerry Steven
______________________________
Subject: Re: Dick Kenworthy
Hello Classmates.....My life time friend Dick has indeed died. He's brother Paul called me to let me now yesterday. Dick had been feeling bad for a couple of months and had recently tried recuperating in a rest home.
I talked to him frequently and it was obvious after he came home that he was not improving. He never complained and stayed optimistic and hopeful when I talked to him. We discussed how much fun it would be to ride bikes together and workout at my house, "just like our old football days" he said.
He died peacefully surrounded by his four Brother's and his father. He died in his mother's bed about 6:00 PM Thursday night. April 22, 2010.
Dick wanted to be cremated and his family is carrying out his wishes He will be buried quietly by his family next to his mother.
There will be a memorial event June 5. Paul will keep me informed and I will pass on any information I get regarding there wishes.
Dick was a great friend.
The first time I became aware of Dick was at our first freshman football practice. Coach Gauldin had set up a winding course for us to run individually for time. It was designed to give him a look at what he,d have to work with over the next four years. Most of us had finished when this little toe headed guy came to the start line. He ran the course and fell down three times, however, he still beat the second best time by a good margin. I knew then we were watching someone very special. As I said in my personal profile for the reunion, it was an honor to play along side him. As a line backer I never worried about making an aggressive move at the runner when Dick was in the deep secondary. He never missed a tackle and he could run down anybody that got behind him.
I lost track of Dick in my 20s as I went West and he went to Chicago and Indy. He tracked me down in my 30s and we met for a drink at Lenny's. We went at it in our conversation, as if we had last seen each other the night before. We stayed close from then on.
To me Dick was just a truly nice guy and a ton of fun.
Goodbye my old friend....Roger
______________________________
On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Glenn McCoy wrote:
Rodger, Janey, Claudine,
Thanks for bringing us, all be it sad, news about Dick – so glad I had the opportunity to talk with him at the reunion – as Rodger mentioned after spending most of our formative years competing together in all three high school sports and in the summers in baseball, it was very easy to “pick up” after 50 years!
Glenn
______________________________
Some or most of you know that Dick Kenworthy lost one of his brothers some years ago. Danny Kenworthy took ill (heart attack) quite suddenly and passed away in front of his dad Roscoe. So, there are now only three of the five boys living, and in order, Paul, Tim and Christopher. Dick's mom also passed away a few years ago. We must remember Roscoe and do whatever we can to help him now and in the future.
Personally, I kept in touch with Dick for many of the years since we all crossed that stage in 1959 and claimed our Paseo High Diplomas. He was a one of a kind friend, and I shall really be missing him. I traveled with him to Iowa many years ago and he showed me where his family originated and where he was born. I drove with his mom and dad and Danny to Iowa when Dick was in training for the White Sox, and at that time we also stayed the night in Grant, Iowa with some of the family.
In fact, Dick just celebrated his 69th birthday on April 1st!
Chuck Fisher.
______________________________
As one of the old Frances Willard/Paseo gang (and member of the Knights of Pythias baseball team), who hadn't seen Dick for the last 50 years, this still saddens me greatly. What a great athlete and friend of our youth gone at too young an age.
Prayers for his family.
Jack T. Pitzer
______________________________
Thanks for the information. Also Chuck Fisher's e-mail is beneficial. I am seeing names in the e-mails not seen in decades.
Being in a Hospice gives me some insight on Dick, but also begs for a lot of questions. But more important, I do appreciate the information in the e-mails.
Regards to all, even to those e-mail addresses with names I do not recognize.
Allen Gordon
______________________________
Chuck Fisher.
______________________________
To all concerning Dick Kenworthy;
There will be a Memorial Service for Dick in Kansas City on June 5th. Details to follow. Apparently there are parallel notifications in Chicago & Indianapolis, where Dick played baseball & lived for some time, that will take place in the next few days. The obituary message for KC Star will be on May 2.
According to his Sister-In-Law Nancy Kenworthy, Dick was in Hospice & was with his three brothers at the time of his death.
May God be with Dick & his family at this time.
Regards, Gerry Steven
______________________________
Subject: Re: Dick Kenworthy
Hello Classmates.....My life time friend Dick has indeed died. He's brother Paul called me to let me now yesterday. Dick had been feeling bad for a couple of months and had recently tried recuperating in a rest home.
I talked to him frequently and it was obvious after he came home that he was not improving. He never complained and stayed optimistic and hopeful when I talked to him. We discussed how much fun it would be to ride bikes together and workout at my house, "just like our old football days" he said.
He died peacefully surrounded by his four Brother's and his father. He died in his mother's bed about 6:00 PM Thursday night. April 22, 2010.
Dick wanted to be cremated and his family is carrying out his wishes He will be buried quietly by his family next to his mother.
There will be a memorial event June 5. Paul will keep me informed and I will pass on any information I get regarding there wishes.
Dick was a great friend.
The first time I became aware of Dick was at our first freshman football practice. Coach Gauldin had set up a winding course for us to run individually for time. It was designed to give him a look at what he,d have to work with over the next four years. Most of us had finished when this little toe headed guy came to the start line. He ran the course and fell down three times, however, he still beat the second best time by a good margin. I knew then we were watching someone very special. As I said in my personal profile for the reunion, it was an honor to play along side him. As a line backer I never worried about making an aggressive move at the runner when Dick was in the deep secondary. He never missed a tackle and he could run down anybody that got behind him.
I lost track of Dick in my 20s as I went West and he went to Chicago and Indy. He tracked me down in my 30s and we met for a drink at Lenny's. We went at it in our conversation, as if we had last seen each other the night before. We stayed close from then on.
To me Dick was just a truly nice guy and a ton of fun.
Goodbye my old friend....Roger
______________________________
On Sun, Apr 25, 2010 at 10:15 AM, Glenn McCoy
Rodger, Janey, Claudine,
Thanks for bringing us, all be it sad, news about Dick – so glad I had the opportunity to talk with him at the reunion – as Rodger mentioned after spending most of our formative years competing together in all three high school sports and in the summers in baseball, it was very easy to “pick up” after 50 years!
Glenn
______________________________
Some or most of you know that Dick Kenworthy lost one of his brothers some years ago. Danny Kenworthy took ill (heart attack) quite suddenly and passed away in front of his dad Roscoe. So, there are now only three of the five boys living, and in order, Paul, Tim and Christopher. Dick's mom also passed away a few years ago. We must remember Roscoe and do whatever we can to help him now and in the future.
Personally, I kept in touch with Dick for many of the years since we all crossed that stage in 1959 and claimed our Paseo High Diplomas. He was a one of a kind friend, and I shall really be missing him. I traveled with him to Iowa many years ago and he showed me where his family originated and where he was born. I drove with his mom and dad and Danny to Iowa when Dick was in training for the White Sox, and at that time we also stayed the night in Grant, Iowa with some of the family.
In fact, Dick just celebrated his 69th birthday on April 1st!
Chuck Fisher.
______________________________
As one of the old Frances Willard/Paseo gang (and member of the Knights of Pythias baseball team), who hadn't seen Dick for the last 50 years, this still saddens me greatly. What a great athlete and friend of our youth gone at too young an age.
Prayers for his family.
Jack T. Pitzer
______________________________
Thanks for the information. Also Chuck Fisher's e-mail is beneficial. I am seeing names in the e-mails not seen in decades.
Being in a Hospice gives me some insight on Dick, but also begs for a lot of questions. But more important, I do appreciate the information in the e-mails.
Regards to all, even to those e-mail addresses with names I do not recognize.
Allen Gordon
______________________________
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Dick Kenworthy Has Died
Another of our classmates has passed on. Dick Kenworthy died on Friday, April 23, 2010 at his home. I'm sure you all have memories of Dick. If anyone has a particular memory they wish to share, please send it in so that we can put in on the blog.
More details as they become available.
Friday, April 9, 2010
March Madness
Harriet, they were only beaten by 6 so I think they covered the spread. You could have had the villa in Monaco, if only you had called.
But BB is over, so I suggest you jump on the Giants bandwagon, cause they are as yet undefeated.
But BB is over, so I suggest you jump on the Giants bandwagon, cause they are as yet undefeated.
So now it's April
I survived March basketball madness. As those of you who read the sports section know, Stanford women (my team!) played in the Final Four in San Antonio this past weekend.
The four games leading to the Final Four were fun, and a the team looked great.
In San Antonio, Stanford beat the University of Oklahoma but lost to the University of Connecticut. (Good thing I didn't have Rex place a bet for me!) The championship game was ugly, but Stanford came close, and I'm not terribly disappointed with losing since UConn was heavily favored to win; maybe I should have had Rex check the point spread!
At least Stanford did better than the Nebraska women and the KU men!
Other than basketball, San Antonio is a wonderful city, the wild flowers north of the city were spectacular, and I always enjoy hanging out with my basketball-crazy friends.
I returned to California with a nasty head cold, but comforted with the thought that Stanford plays UConn again next December. We'll avenge our loss then.
The four games leading to the Final Four were fun, and a the team looked great.
In San Antonio, Stanford beat the University of Oklahoma but lost to the University of Connecticut. (Good thing I didn't have Rex place a bet for me!) The championship game was ugly, but Stanford came close, and I'm not terribly disappointed with losing since UConn was heavily favored to win; maybe I should have had Rex check the point spread!
At least Stanford did better than the Nebraska women and the KU men!
Other than basketball, San Antonio is a wonderful city, the wild flowers north of the city were spectacular, and I always enjoy hanging out with my basketball-crazy friends.
I returned to California with a nasty head cold, but comforted with the thought that Stanford plays UConn again next December. We'll avenge our loss then.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
A video from Tom Conkright
Here's a little YouTube thing I put together--about 120 slides and two songs sung by two of our granddaughters at the reception we had for our 50th wedding anniversary.
Thanks
Tom Conkright
Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=ElgBEiMFkT8
Thanks
Tom Conkright
Try this: http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=ElgBEiMFkT8
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
It's March!
I'm just back from LA where I attended the women's Pac-10 basketball tournament. My team (Stanford, of course) won. Next up, the NCAA's begin this Saturday. I hit a rough patch to begin the year, but it's hard to be despondent in March. Go Stanford!
For those of you in the Midwest, it's Nebraska to follow on the women's side, and KU for the men, of course. I'm still a big KU fan as well.
Remember when Paseo went to a state tournament in St. Louis?
For those of you in the Midwest, it's Nebraska to follow on the women's side, and KU for the men, of course. I'm still a big KU fan as well.
Remember when Paseo went to a state tournament in St. Louis?
Monday, March 8, 2010
A note from Claudine
Hi Classmates:
I just finished a book that I think you all would enjoy reading, assuming you have not already done so.
A couple of weeks ago, Sally sent me a gift book "Deaths On Pleasant Street:The Ghastly Enigma of Colonel Swope and Doctor Hyde" by Giles Fowler, published by Truman University.
The murders and/or attempted murders occurred on 1909 and the trials were sensational to say nothing of the hair raising events leading up to them.
I had never heard this grisly tale ,but Sally informs me I am probably the only one spending lots of years in Kansas City who has not, and was a little dubious about just how sensational or interesting this episode of deaths could have been, and who was this author anyway,and who or what was Truman University.
I saved the book for my beach trip last week. All my misgivings about this book were dead wrong. What a great read. I did not want to put it down. It is a two beach afternoons and one leg of a plane ride long. Have a friend read it too, you will want to talk about it.
Happy reading
Claudine
I just finished a book that I think you all would enjoy reading, assuming you have not already done so.
A couple of weeks ago, Sally sent me a gift book "Deaths On Pleasant Street:The Ghastly Enigma of Colonel Swope and Doctor Hyde" by Giles Fowler, published by Truman University.
The murders and/or attempted murders occurred on 1909 and the trials were sensational to say nothing of the hair raising events leading up to them.
I had never heard this grisly tale ,but Sally informs me I am probably the only one spending lots of years in Kansas City who has not, and was a little dubious about just how sensational or interesting this episode of deaths could have been, and who was this author anyway,and who or what was Truman University.
I saved the book for my beach trip last week. All my misgivings about this book were dead wrong. What a great read. I did not want to put it down. It is a two beach afternoons and one leg of a plane ride long. Have a friend read it too, you will want to talk about it.
Happy reading
Claudine
Sunday, March 7, 2010
A LOVE STORY
Posted on Sat, Mar. 06, 2010 10:15 PM
LOVE STORY
After the smoke cleared, they made a life together
By DEBORAH SHOUSE
Special to The Star
Ed and Karen Rowe were set up by a mutual friend. They were both reluctant to go on a blind date, but they hit it off right away.
Ed Rowe, 22, had a fear of blind dates. So he was not enthusiastic when his friend Bonnie insisted he meet her friend Karen. Only after a lot of prodding did he agree.
It was 1962, and Karen Snyder, 20, was attending the University of Kansas nursing school in Kansas City, Kan. Bonnie praised Ed, but Karen initially was not interested. She had seen him once, some months ago. She thought he was handsome, but he smoked.
“I didn’t like the smoking,” Karen says. “But Bonnie was so sweet, and I appreciated her thoughtfulness. There weren’t many men in nursing school, so I finally decided to meet Ed.”
They met in the nurses’ residence hall at KU hospital.
“She was a looker,” Ed says. “I saw her and said, ‘I think we’re going to hit it off.’ ”
Karen thought so, too. They went to the Country Club Plaza to see the movie “Pink Panther.” Afterward, they went out to eat.
“The more we found out about each other, the more connected we felt,” Ed says.
On their second date, Karen told Ed, “If you don’t quit smoking, I’m not going out with you.”
Ed quit cold turkey.
“That was an important step in our relationship,” Karen says.
Within six months, they were talking about a wedding. They picked out an engagement ring, and Ed began to make payments. Before a trip to St. Louis to visit Ed’s brother, Ed secretly picked up the ring. That weekend, after a wonderful evening in Gaslight Square, Ed drove Karen down to the riverside.
“I popped out the ring and popped the question,” he says.
Karen said a delighted “Yes.”
Back home, they talked to Karen’s sister about their wedding plans. She was also engaged, and Karen and Ed suggested a double wedding. The two couples were married Sept. 5, 1965, in Kansas City, Kan.
Today, Karen and Ed live in Olathe. Karen is a retired school nurse, and Ed is retired from insurance. They have three children and six grandchildren. They enjoy doing church work, traveling to see family and eating out. Karen likes quilting and sewing; Ed enjoys golfing and reading. They feel that really listening to each other is a key to their deep relationship.
“Ed is kind and gentle, and he has a great sense of humor,” Karen says. “I love to be with him. We have a wonderful partnership.”
“Karen is loving and caring,” Ed says. “She’s heard all my jokes a hundred times, but she laughs anyway. That is true love.”
Deborah Shouse is a freelance writer. Suggest a Love Story couple by writing to lovestory@kcstar.com.
Posted on Sat, Mar. 06, 2010 10:15 PM
Check the KC Star for article about Ed & Karen Rowe
Hi KC Pirates,
Today's paper, Sun. 3/7, has a feature article in the Star Magazine section about Ed Rowe and his wife, Karen. It is about their romance and life together - feature is called, "love story". If you don't get the paper, you can access it thru the Star's website - Star Magazine section. Both the article and picture are very flattering - way to go Ed!!
Sharon (Reeves) Robertson
Today's paper, Sun. 3/7, has a feature article in the Star Magazine section about Ed Rowe and his wife, Karen. It is about their romance and life together - feature is called, "love story". If you don't get the paper, you can access it thru the Star's website - Star Magazine section. Both the article and picture are very flattering - way to go Ed!!
Sharon (Reeves) Robertson
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
A note for the blog from Claudine
Hello Classmates from the District of Colombia.
Well we are dug out, but be cannot move our car for fear that someone will take the parking place. Many have decided to postpone until spring this job, and so parking spaces are scarce.
Fortunately I can walk or subway to many things. Here is my entertainment report for the last few days.
The revival of "Grease". I give this a C+. Go see the movie again instead. This revival is not very good.
A Single Man. Am I the only one in town who did not realize this broken heart and romance was not about a man and a woman , but about men? I re-read the review three times after returning from the movie, and there was no hint whatsoever that this whole movie was about gay romance, heartbreak, new romance, whatever. Fine, but I would have liked to know ahead of time what I was going to see.
Fish Tank. Awful, Awful and three and one half stars in the Washington Post.
On Net Flicks: The Beguiled. Whew. I had seen it before. but decided to see it again. Some movie!
I also have been to a couple of art exhibits etc. that will not travel, so I will not bore you with them.
Let the blog know, please, what you all are doing to get through this global warming winter.
Claudine
Well we are dug out, but be cannot move our car for fear that someone will take the parking place. Many have decided to postpone until spring this job, and so parking spaces are scarce.
Fortunately I can walk or subway to many things. Here is my entertainment report for the last few days.
The revival of "Grease". I give this a C+. Go see the movie again instead. This revival is not very good.
A Single Man. Am I the only one in town who did not realize this broken heart and romance was not about a man and a woman , but about men? I re-read the review three times after returning from the movie, and there was no hint whatsoever that this whole movie was about gay romance, heartbreak, new romance, whatever. Fine, but I would have liked to know ahead of time what I was going to see.
Fish Tank. Awful, Awful and three and one half stars in the Washington Post.
On Net Flicks: The Beguiled. Whew. I had seen it before. but decided to see it again. Some movie!
I also have been to a couple of art exhibits etc. that will not travel, so I will not bore you with them.
Let the blog know, please, what you all are doing to get through this global warming winter.
Claudine
Monday, February 15, 2010
An open invitation from Bob
I sent out invitations again to a lot of you and added you as authors who can add posts to this blog. Not too many of you have taken me up on this, but you are still very welcome to add your comments and pictures any time you wish. If it gets too complicated to sign in and add your thoughts, just send them to me at rhpflanz@gmail.com and I will add them for you. If any of you who follow the blog can't get permission to enter your comments, just drop me a line and I'll make sure that you are added to the author list. Thanks!
Vacation
Rex, I didn't get any pictures of those skinny things they call dogs down there but I did get one of our bus driver peeing on a wall ! hahahaha!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Latin America
Roy, where are the pictures of sleeping stray dogs on the sidewalks? That plus the Canal crossing were my memories from our trip in December to Central and South America.
Claudine in the snow
Dear Bob, Rex, and Terry.
Thanks (I think) for the updates on your vacations. Sorry about the rains in California, but the warm climates and greenery make me a little jealous and feeling a little sorry for myself.
Timing is everything isn't it? I have reservations to spend a week in Puerta Vallarta on the Beach the first week of March. It will probably be beautiful here in DC that week. We sometimes get some very warm days during March..
Right now we are in the middle of a very bad blizzard that began late yesterday. and are expecting 10 or so more inches of snow on top of the 24 or so that fell over the weekend. It is blowing like the devil and very very cold for this part of the country. Everything is a white blur and everything is closed. The government, which is probably a good thing, schools, grocery stores, shopping malls, museums, restaurants, fast food, coffee shops and even movie theaters. Most everything has been closed since Friday. So even if one could get out there is no place to go. And since we have had no mail deliveries since Friday, the supply of net flicks is running low.
It took us three days working and eight hours to extricate one car and we made a quick, scary trip to the grocery yesterday. What a madhouse. It was as if someone had announced a coming invasion.
They say we may beat the 1899 record.
So, thanks again for your inquiries, and thanks for the reports on your vacations. I did enjoy hearing from you about your trips as well as seeing the photos.
I have some photos of this storm but ,guess what, the photo store hasn't been opened since Friday, and I need them to do anything about photos.
So stay warm out there. And for those of you in winter climes keep a lot of good things in the freezer and a large supply of wine always on hand.
Claudine
Thanks (I think) for the updates on your vacations. Sorry about the rains in California, but the warm climates and greenery make me a little jealous and feeling a little sorry for myself.
Timing is everything isn't it? I have reservations to spend a week in Puerta Vallarta on the Beach the first week of March. It will probably be beautiful here in DC that week. We sometimes get some very warm days during March..
Right now we are in the middle of a very bad blizzard that began late yesterday. and are expecting 10 or so more inches of snow on top of the 24 or so that fell over the weekend. It is blowing like the devil and very very cold for this part of the country. Everything is a white blur and everything is closed. The government, which is probably a good thing, schools, grocery stores, shopping malls, museums, restaurants, fast food, coffee shops and even movie theaters. Most everything has been closed since Friday. So even if one could get out there is no place to go. And since we have had no mail deliveries since Friday, the supply of net flicks is running low.
It took us three days working and eight hours to extricate one car and we made a quick, scary trip to the grocery yesterday. What a madhouse. It was as if someone had announced a coming invasion.
They say we may beat the 1899 record.
So, thanks again for your inquiries, and thanks for the reports on your vacations. I did enjoy hearing from you about your trips as well as seeing the photos.
I have some photos of this storm but ,guess what, the photo store hasn't been opened since Friday, and I need them to do anything about photos.
So stay warm out there. And for those of you in winter climes keep a lot of good things in the freezer and a large supply of wine always on hand.
Claudine
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Roy Terry's vacation
Bob, here are some pictures of our trip to Central America in January. It was 85 degrees and very humid. Made me forget about all this cold up here. Of course it's better to have a few months of cooler weather than it is to live down there! Unbelieveable poverty! If you are not on a cruise, it can also prove to be very dangerous for Americans in those countries!
Roy
Roy
Trips and Weather
First off, Claudine, just sent a note of inquiry about your well-being and then logged on and saw your note about being buried. Reminds me of the one I rode out in '78 in Boston.
Anyhow, Beth and I decided to get away from the prospect of rain in Vegas (really!) and went to San Diego for the weekend, only to jump out of the frying pan and into the fire so to speak. The area had just recovered from torrential rain 10 days before and we got there for an encore.
It looked like it might be clearing, so we drove up to Ocean Beach to eat at Hodad's, a classic hamburger joint about a block off the beach.
Well, we arrived at the tail end of the rain to find the whole downtown commercial area sandbagged to keep the flash flooding out of the businesses. But our timing was great: there are normally long lines down the sidewalk representing a 30 minute wait, but we got right in. OMG - gastric heaven. (the photo is not one I took - the sign now says 'under 99 godzillion sold.'). The shakes are to die for.
We did hit a dry window to trek through the SD Zoo, dodged the rain inside several of the Balboa Park museums, and managed to eat well at other el primo spots recommended by Roadfood.com; I never travel without it.
Did some wine-tasting in Temecula on the way back and still got home in time for the Super Bowl.
My sympathy to those up to their shins in snow!
A note from Bob - deep in the heart of Texas
I read Claudine's note about the weather conditions in our capital and felt bad that I hadn't thought to check on her. I just assumed that she was basking in the warmth somewhere south. I'm sorry, Claudine.
Meanwhile, I'm basking in the warmth. I'm about 5 miles from the Mexican border in south Texas between Brownsville and McCallen. It was 81 degrees yesterday and we went over to enjoy the beach on South Padre Island at San Isabel. Everything is lush and green here and the citrus groves are bursting with fruit. This is the first time I've been here, but I've been missing a good bet. There are thousands of snowbirds here from all over the states and Canada who were keeping this place a secret. The people are warm and friendly and there are many activities for retirees. We have heard the weather reports from up north and feel blessed here. IO know that I will have to drive back through the winterlands soon to return to home, but it has been nice. I understand why Jeanne Boyer has a place at this latitude and why Dave Pennington escapes to Florida each winter. I just didn't realize how much difference the weather makes in your outlook.
I hope some of you will relate your winter stories to this blog and let us know what other folks are enjoying or enduring during the winter. Give us all a clue about what you do during the winter of your content.
Your friend and classmate,
Bob Pflanz
Meanwhile, I'm basking in the warmth. I'm about 5 miles from the Mexican border in south Texas between Brownsville and McCallen. It was 81 degrees yesterday and we went over to enjoy the beach on South Padre Island at San Isabel. Everything is lush and green here and the citrus groves are bursting with fruit. This is the first time I've been here, but I've been missing a good bet. There are thousands of snowbirds here from all over the states and Canada who were keeping this place a secret. The people are warm and friendly and there are many activities for retirees. We have heard the weather reports from up north and feel blessed here. IO know that I will have to drive back through the winterlands soon to return to home, but it has been nice. I understand why Jeanne Boyer has a place at this latitude and why Dave Pennington escapes to Florida each winter. I just didn't realize how much difference the weather makes in your outlook.
I hope some of you will relate your winter stories to this blog and let us know what other folks are enjoying or enduring during the winter. Give us all a clue about what you do during the winter of your content.
Your friend and classmate,
Bob Pflanz
2/9/10 A note from Claudine
Greetings classmates:
I am glad the terminology changed from global warming to climate change--never mind no one knows what they are talking about.
We had 26 " Friday and Saturday. We park on the street. One has 26 " covering their cars to start, but that is nothing. The plows keep coming by (I am on a major thru street) and plowing snow up against the cars. It is a 4 to 6 hour job to get your car out. And then once dug out one does not want to move the car lest some interloper drive in and take the cleared out space. Last week somewhere in a snow like this in the mid west a fellow was shot upon pulling into the recently cleared parking place. I would like to say we were all appalled, but we all thought the interloper should have known better and perhaps got what he deserved.
So. the buses are not running, the subways are barely running, most of the streets have not seen a plow, and those that have we are still on our third day of digging out.
And, 6" to 12" more starting tomorrow!
My friends always makes fun of my very full freezers. Well, the groceries have been closed too, but I am creating some creative dishes out of whatever is still recognizable.
Our co-treasurer and friend Harla was the only one other than Sally to call and see if I were still alive. Well, I am, but I wish I were in the South as many of you are.
As for it being a small world (Sharon and others)., here is a story to add to others.
It was 1988 or 1989., Rodney was working with the weather service and on a trip to the regional office in Seattle. I was in California seeing about the upcoming Reagan Library as well as some other business in California. Somehow Rodney and I ended up meeting for dinner in Monterrey and he had brought along the head of the Seattle Administrative office for NOAA a gent named Kelly Sandy a 1961 graduate of Paseo. Kelly had also spent some time at Westport.
Great, we gathered for dinner. Kelly told me he remembered me , but not Rodney from high school--a sore point for Rodney but an upbeat point for me.
But, the best was yet to come. Somehow as part of the dinner conversation we got on the trail of the Stathopoulos brothers, and their connections to Westport and some of the other Westport connections who also intersected with Paseo, however tangentially. Names like Huppy The Pu;;y, The Dink, and Nick the Greek were being thrown around as mutual "acquaintances" or whatever.
Then, there in Monterrey California, our waiter overhearing our conversation came over and said "hey do you guys really know Nick the Greek and Huppy?"
Good grief. What a crazy moment. Almost spooky.
As for nicknames, I hate them. I am Claudine, thank you. And I call Rodney, Rodney. But, then again I call my younger brother " Jimmy" which I know makes him grit his teeth, but that is the way it has always been.
So, deal with it "Janey':.(SMILEY FACE HERE)
Your classmate
Claudine
I am glad the terminology changed from global warming to climate change--never mind no one knows what they are talking about.
We had 26 " Friday and Saturday. We park on the street. One has 26 " covering their cars to start, but that is nothing. The plows keep coming by (I am on a major thru street) and plowing snow up against the cars. It is a 4 to 6 hour job to get your car out. And then once dug out one does not want to move the car lest some interloper drive in and take the cleared out space. Last week somewhere in a snow like this in the mid west a fellow was shot upon pulling into the recently cleared parking place. I would like to say we were all appalled, but we all thought the interloper should have known better and perhaps got what he deserved.
So. the buses are not running, the subways are barely running, most of the streets have not seen a plow, and those that have we are still on our third day of digging out.
And, 6" to 12" more starting tomorrow!
My friends always makes fun of my very full freezers. Well, the groceries have been closed too, but I am creating some creative dishes out of whatever is still recognizable.
Our co-treasurer and friend Harla was the only one other than Sally to call and see if I were still alive. Well, I am, but I wish I were in the South as many of you are.
As for it being a small world (Sharon and others)., here is a story to add to others.
It was 1988 or 1989., Rodney was working with the weather service and on a trip to the regional office in Seattle. I was in California seeing about the upcoming Reagan Library as well as some other business in California. Somehow Rodney and I ended up meeting for dinner in Monterrey and he had brought along the head of the Seattle Administrative office for NOAA a gent named Kelly Sandy a 1961 graduate of Paseo. Kelly had also spent some time at Westport.
Great, we gathered for dinner. Kelly told me he remembered me , but not Rodney from high school--a sore point for Rodney but an upbeat point for me.
But, the best was yet to come. Somehow as part of the dinner conversation we got on the trail of the Stathopoulos brothers, and their connections to Westport and some of the other Westport connections who also intersected with Paseo, however tangentially. Names like Huppy The Pu;;y, The Dink, and Nick the Greek were being thrown around as mutual "acquaintances" or whatever.
Then, there in Monterrey California, our waiter overhearing our conversation came over and said "hey do you guys really know Nick the Greek and Huppy?"
Good grief. What a crazy moment. Almost spooky.
As for nicknames, I hate them. I am Claudine, thank you. And I call Rodney, Rodney. But, then again I call my younger brother " Jimmy" which I know makes him grit his teeth, but that is the way it has always been.
So, deal with it "Janey':.(SMILEY FACE HERE)
Your classmate
Claudine
Monday, February 1, 2010
Ed suggested that you might enjoy this short video
A short video of Kansas City back a few years (not all the way back to our days, but still interesting).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD-hQTEfSqc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD-hQTEfSqc
Friday, January 29, 2010
A memory contributed by Ed Rowe
Ed found this among his souveneirs and sent it along for all of us to enjoy.
The program from our Commencement in 1959.
The program from our Commencement in 1959.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
I'm heading south!!
Yes, even I, the abominable snowman, have had it with the cold weather! I'm headed south for a few weeks to thaw out. I was late to join the annual migration, but it finally called me too. So many of you have already headed south to the warmth that there are just a few hale & hardy souls left here in the Midwest. Don't stop sending in your bits and pieces for the blog - I will still have access to the internet down in the borderlands, among the cactus and prairie flowers. Let us know what new and exciting events are happening in your lives or the lives of your kids and we will pass along the news. I'm headed down near Brownsville, Texas to see the great wall of Texas and vegetate with all the vegetables that grow there. It may not be as exciting as the mountains, but it will be warm. I'll let you know just how warm it is and how exciting it is when I get back. Enjoy the cold!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Blogging - A note from Janey
Hello, Paseo classmates,
Soon after the reunion, Bob Pflanz created a web site for us to blog on and thereby keep in touch.
It has, however, received little use so we (Claudine, Bob and I) would like to promote its use a little. We think other classmates would be interested in your celebrations: birthdays, anniversaries, family additions, etc. as well as trips you’ve taken, great movies or plays you’ve seen or any other significant or interesting events in your life. If you want to contribute, send your comments to Bob at his email address, rhpflanz@gmail.com and he will post it for you.
If you just want to see what others have said please go to http://paseo1959.blogspot.com/. Then mark it as a favorite or save this email somewhere you can find it, so you can go anytime you feel the urge to reconnect.
I, for one, would love to know what nonsense you are up to. If you go to the blog right now, you can watch a one year old kicking a soccer ball around. He is the next Beckett and, of course, my grandson.
Janey
Soon after the reunion, Bob Pflanz created a web site for us to blog on and thereby keep in touch.
It has, however, received little use so we (Claudine, Bob and I) would like to promote its use a little. We think other classmates would be interested in your celebrations: birthdays, anniversaries, family additions, etc. as well as trips you’ve taken, great movies or plays you’ve seen or any other significant or interesting events in your life. If you want to contribute, send your comments to Bob at his email address, rhpflanz@gmail.com and he will post it for you.
If you just want to see what others have said please go to http://paseo1959.blogspot.com/. Then mark it as a favorite or save this email somewhere you can find it, so you can go anytime you feel the urge to reconnect.
I, for one, would love to know what nonsense you are up to. If you go to the blog right now, you can watch a one year old kicking a soccer ball around. He is the next Beckett and, of course, my grandson.
Janey
Check this out - From Larry Cameron
This YouTube slideshow is one you might enjoy-- of Overland Park / Kansas City area in the 70's and earlier.
When it loads, touch on the little red "x" on the right to clear the music info so you can see the subtitles at the bottom of the pictures.
Lower right hand corner has links to other KC videos. The 3 part on the history of KC is pretty interesting as are the ones on the Ruskin tornado. Also some links to the 18th & Vine Jazz district and some of it's stars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD-hQTEfSqc
When it loads, touch on the little red "x" on the right to clear the music info so you can see the subtitles at the bottom of the pictures.
Lower right hand corner has links to other KC videos. The 3 part on the history of KC is pretty interesting as are the ones on the Ruskin tornado. Also some links to the 18th & Vine Jazz district and some of it's stars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wD-hQTEfSqc
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Some thoughts from Ed Rowe
Subject: FOR THOSE WHO LOVE AMBIGUITY & THE IDIOSYNCRASIES OF ENGLISH
1. DON'T SWEAT THE PETTY THINGS AND DON'T PET THE SWEATY THINGS.
2. ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, FLOOR.
3. ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION..
4. IF MAN EVOLVED FROM MONKEYS AND APES, WHY DO WE STILL HAVE MONKEYS AND APES?
6. I WENT TO A BOOKSTORE AND ASKED THE SALESWOMAN, "WHERE'S THE SELF- HELP SECTION?" SHE SAID IF SHE TOLD ME, IT WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE.
7. WHAT IF THERE WERE NO HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS?
8. IF A DEAF CHILD SIGNS SWEAR WORDS, DOES HIS MOTHER WASH HIS HANDS WITH SOAP?
9. IF SOMEONE WITH MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES THREATENS TO KILL HIMSELF, IS IT CONSIDERED A HOSTAGE SITUATION?
10. IS THERE ANOTHER WORD FOR SYNONYM?
11. WHERE DO FOREST RANGERS GO TO "GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?"
12. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU SEE AN ENDANGERED ANIMAL EATING AN ENDANGERED PLANT?
13. IF A PARSLEY FARMER IS SUED, CAN THEY GARNISH HIS WAGES?
14. WOULD A FLY WITHOUT WINGS BE CALLED A WALK?
15. WHY DO THEY LOCK GAS STATION BATHROOMS? ARE THEY AFRAID SOMEONE WILL CLEAN THEM?
16. IF A TURTLE DOESN'T HAVE A SHELL, IS HE HOMELESS OR NAKED?
17. CAN VEGETARIANS EAT ANIMAL CRACKERS?
18. IF THE POLICE ARREST A MIME, DO THEY TELL HIM HE HAS THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT?
19. WHY DO THEY PUT BRAILLE ON THE DRIVE-THROUGH BANK MACHINES?
20.. HOW DO THEY GET DEER TO CROSS THE ROAD ONLY AT THOSE YELLOW ROAD SIGNS?
21. WHAT WAS THE BEST THING BEFORE SLICED BREAD?
22. ONE NICE THING ABOUT EGOTISTS: THEY DON'T TALK ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE.
23. DOES THE LITTLE MERMAID WEAR AN ALGEBRA?
24. DO INFANTS ENJOY INFANCY AS MUCH AS ADULTS ENJOY ADULTERY?
25. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CIVIL WAR?
26. IF ONE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMER DROWNS, DO THE REST DROWN TOO?
27. IF YOU ATE BOTH PASTA AND ANTIPASTO, WOULD YOU STILL BE HUNGRY?
28. IF YOU TRY TO FAIL, AND SUCCEED, WHICH HAVE YOU DONE?
29. WHOSE CRUEL IDEA WAS IT FOR THE WORD 'LISP' TO HAVE 'S' IN IT?
30. WHY ARE HEMORRHOIDS CALLED "HEMORRHOIDS" INSTEAD OF "ASSTEROIDS"?
31. WHY IS IT CALLED TOURIST SEASON IF WE CAN'T SHOOT AT THEM?
32. WHY IS THERE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON SOUR CREAM?
33. IF YOU SPIN AN ORIENTAL PERSON IN A CIRCLE THREE TIMES, DO THEY BECOME DISORIENTED?
34. CAN AN ATHEIST GET INSURANCE AGAINST ACTS OF GOD?
1. DON'T SWEAT THE PETTY THINGS AND DON'T PET THE SWEATY THINGS.
2. ONE TEQUILA, TWO TEQUILA, THREE TEQUILA, FLOOR.
3. ATHEISM IS A NON-PROPHET ORGANIZATION..
4. IF MAN EVOLVED FROM MONKEYS AND APES, WHY DO WE STILL HAVE MONKEYS AND APES?
6. I WENT TO A BOOKSTORE AND ASKED THE SALESWOMAN, "WHERE'S THE SELF- HELP SECTION?" SHE SAID IF SHE TOLD ME, IT WOULD DEFEAT THE PURPOSE.
7. WHAT IF THERE WERE NO HYPOTHETICAL QUESTIONS?
8. IF A DEAF CHILD SIGNS SWEAR WORDS, DOES HIS MOTHER WASH HIS HANDS WITH SOAP?
9. IF SOMEONE WITH MULTIPLE PERSONALITIES THREATENS TO KILL HIMSELF, IS IT CONSIDERED A HOSTAGE SITUATION?
10. IS THERE ANOTHER WORD FOR SYNONYM?
11. WHERE DO FOREST RANGERS GO TO "GET AWAY FROM IT ALL?"
12. WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU SEE AN ENDANGERED ANIMAL EATING AN ENDANGERED PLANT?
13. IF A PARSLEY FARMER IS SUED, CAN THEY GARNISH HIS WAGES?
14. WOULD A FLY WITHOUT WINGS BE CALLED A WALK?
15. WHY DO THEY LOCK GAS STATION BATHROOMS? ARE THEY AFRAID SOMEONE WILL CLEAN THEM?
16. IF A TURTLE DOESN'T HAVE A SHELL, IS HE HOMELESS OR NAKED?
17. CAN VEGETARIANS EAT ANIMAL CRACKERS?
18. IF THE POLICE ARREST A MIME, DO THEY TELL HIM HE HAS THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT?
19. WHY DO THEY PUT BRAILLE ON THE DRIVE-THROUGH BANK MACHINES?
20.. HOW DO THEY GET DEER TO CROSS THE ROAD ONLY AT THOSE YELLOW ROAD SIGNS?
21. WHAT WAS THE BEST THING BEFORE SLICED BREAD?
22. ONE NICE THING ABOUT EGOTISTS: THEY DON'T TALK ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE.
23. DOES THE LITTLE MERMAID WEAR AN ALGEBRA?
24. DO INFANTS ENJOY INFANCY AS MUCH AS ADULTS ENJOY ADULTERY?
25. HOW IS IT POSSIBLE TO HAVE A CIVIL WAR?
26. IF ONE SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMER DROWNS, DO THE REST DROWN TOO?
27. IF YOU ATE BOTH PASTA AND ANTIPASTO, WOULD YOU STILL BE HUNGRY?
28. IF YOU TRY TO FAIL, AND SUCCEED, WHICH HAVE YOU DONE?
29. WHOSE CRUEL IDEA WAS IT FOR THE WORD 'LISP' TO HAVE 'S' IN IT?
30. WHY ARE HEMORRHOIDS CALLED "HEMORRHOIDS" INSTEAD OF "ASSTEROIDS"?
31. WHY IS IT CALLED TOURIST SEASON IF WE CAN'T SHOOT AT THEM?
32. WHY IS THERE AN EXPIRATION DATE ON SOUR CREAM?
33. IF YOU SPIN AN ORIENTAL PERSON IN A CIRCLE THREE TIMES, DO THEY BECOME DISORIENTED?
34. CAN AN ATHEIST GET INSURANCE AGAINST ACTS OF GOD?
A comment from Bill Koste
Comment to Sharon (Reeves) Robertson's Note
Sharon,
You can never tell where or when you might run into someone who went to Paseo.
Seventeen years ago my wife Pat and I moved from southern California to a small community, Farmington New Mexico, population 23,000. Its located on the Northwest Plateau in the "Four Corners Area" of New Mexico To our amazement this small town is also home to three former Pirates: Margret (Hartung) Hunter "54"; Charles Hunter "53"; and a youngster Terry Simcoe "61". Perhaps you might remember Margret's brothers Jon Hartung "57" and Steve Hartung "61".
So indeed its a small world; and just goes to show you that you can find Pirates; deep inland;high in the mountains; and even at Sams Club.
Bill Koste
Sharon,
You can never tell where or when you might run into someone who went to Paseo.
Seventeen years ago my wife Pat and I moved from southern California to a small community, Farmington New Mexico, population 23,000. Its located on the Northwest Plateau in the "Four Corners Area" of New Mexico To our amazement this small town is also home to three former Pirates: Margret (Hartung) Hunter "54"; Charles Hunter "53"; and a youngster Terry Simcoe "61". Perhaps you might remember Margret's brothers Jon Hartung "57" and Steve Hartung "61".
So indeed its a small world; and just goes to show you that you can find Pirates; deep inland;high in the mountains; and even at Sams Club.
Bill Koste
2 comments from Claudine
To Jerry Nickeson
The life you described does not sound tough to me. It sounds like an all year adventure in nice weather.
Good for you.
Claudine
To Paula Johnson Neale
I never could comment on the blog either which is why I gave up and began sending my comments to Bob.
As to your professional link site, I read with great sympathy and understanding your encounter with this networking site.
I am not savvy about such things (this is a very serious understatement) , and will continue to steer very clear lest I inadvertently join up into some kind of kinky club. Imagine someone finding me on the other end of an invitation for "fun or some such. (smiley face here).
Claudine
The life you described does not sound tough to me. It sounds like an all year adventure in nice weather.
Good for you.
Claudine
To Paula Johnson Neale
I never could comment on the blog either which is why I gave up and began sending my comments to Bob.
As to your professional link site, I read with great sympathy and understanding your encounter with this networking site.
I am not savvy about such things (this is a very serious understatement) , and will continue to steer very clear lest I inadvertently join up into some kind of kinky club. Imagine someone finding me on the other end of an invitation for "fun or some such. (smiley face here).
Claudine
Friday, January 22, 2010
Okay, all you name callers out there -
In their recounting of the glory days of grade school, many of my former classmates have referred to me by my nickname at that time of Bobby. It got me to wondering about nicknames and why some fortunate people never got stuck with nicknames like I did. I was Bobby and Ed was Eddie and Ted was Teddy and Bill was Billy and Don was Donnie and Ron was Ronnie and John was Johnny. We even had a Nicky and an Arnie and a Georgie.
Some guys lucked out with names like Roy or Rex or Weldon or Ivan or Dick, but most of us had to live with the superfluous and dreaded “Y” tacked onto the end of our perfectly good and normal names.
I suppose somebody thought it was CUTE to add the Y, but I resent that stigma.
I know some fellows who had to bear the Y throughout their whole lives like Johnny Carson (Eddie McMahon didn't have to). Some fellows went berserk like Billy the kid – they just couldn't handle it. Jimmie Stewart bore the weight throughout his life without a tear but Jamie Farr (from MASH) went bonkers and started wearing women's clothing. Johnny Wayne wouldn't let people call him by any sissy name (he finally resorted to being called Duke). But, watch out for Chucky!
I just want people to know that it wasn't fair – people like Rexy and Royy and Richardy (wait a minute – there was a Ritchie) and Dicky. Even Gregor couldn't escape. So, remember when you call your grandkids cutesy little names that they may come back to haunt you later for all the trials and tribulations you put them through.
Now my grandson, Zachary, is an exception (I call him Zach). He'll not have any inhibitions because of his name!
Some guys lucked out with names like Roy or Rex or Weldon or Ivan or Dick, but most of us had to live with the superfluous and dreaded “Y” tacked onto the end of our perfectly good and normal names.
I suppose somebody thought it was CUTE to add the Y, but I resent that stigma.
I know some fellows who had to bear the Y throughout their whole lives like Johnny Carson (Eddie McMahon didn't have to). Some fellows went berserk like Billy the kid – they just couldn't handle it. Jimmie Stewart bore the weight throughout his life without a tear but Jamie Farr (from MASH) went bonkers and started wearing women's clothing. Johnny Wayne wouldn't let people call him by any sissy name (he finally resorted to being called Duke). But, watch out for Chucky!
I just want people to know that it wasn't fair – people like Rexy and Royy and Richardy (wait a minute – there was a Ritchie) and Dicky. Even Gregor couldn't escape. So, remember when you call your grandkids cutesy little names that they may come back to haunt you later for all the trials and tribulations you put them through.
Now my grandson, Zachary, is an exception (I call him Zach). He'll not have any inhibitions because of his name!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
A note from Jerry Nickeson (somewhere out in the desert)
From Jerry Nickeson, class of 59
Since your desperate for blogs I guess I'll send you mine and bore
everyone!!
I've been retired since July of 1998 and since then Jan and I have been
traveling in our motor home for 11 months of each year. This winter we
left WA State on Dec. 2, 2009 and headed south. We were in WA because
it's cool in the summer on the coast and we have a daughter and grand
kids there. We wanted to beat the snow on Siskyou pass in southern
Oregon this year, last 2 years we have driven over the pass on ice and
snow, so we left early, in Dec. My goal is to spend the winters where
there are Palm Trees so south we go.
Spent a couple weeks in Pahrump NV, a month in Las Vegas, now were in
Quartzsite AZ. OH, you never heard of Quartzsite AZ, it's a small town
of about 2,000 people 130 miles west of Phoenix on I-10. Between Nov and
March about 1 million people in RV's pass through here. Lot's of RV's
and RV stuff, and other junk for sale. Most of the people who pass
through just camp out in the desert on BLM land for free. There are
thousands of RV's scattered out in the desert, it's quite a site to see.
We'll stay in AZ until it get's warm in MO, then go home for a few
weeks, then hit the road again for somewhere unknown at this time. It's
a tough life but it's what we do, and hopefully will be able to keep
doing for a long time.
Happy travels to all of you in MO, try to stay warm!!
Jerry & Jan Nickeson
Since your desperate for blogs I guess I'll send you mine and bore
everyone!!
I've been retired since July of 1998 and since then Jan and I have been
traveling in our motor home for 11 months of each year. This winter we
left WA State on Dec. 2, 2009 and headed south. We were in WA because
it's cool in the summer on the coast and we have a daughter and grand
kids there. We wanted to beat the snow on Siskyou pass in southern
Oregon this year, last 2 years we have driven over the pass on ice and
snow, so we left early, in Dec. My goal is to spend the winters where
there are Palm Trees so south we go.
Spent a couple weeks in Pahrump NV, a month in Las Vegas, now were in
Quartzsite AZ. OH, you never heard of Quartzsite AZ, it's a small town
of about 2,000 people 130 miles west of Phoenix on I-10. Between Nov and
March about 1 million people in RV's pass through here. Lot's of RV's
and RV stuff, and other junk for sale. Most of the people who pass
through just camp out in the desert on BLM land for free. There are
thousands of RV's scattered out in the desert, it's quite a site to see.
We'll stay in AZ until it get's warm in MO, then go home for a few
weeks, then hit the road again for somewhere unknown at this time. It's
a tough life but it's what we do, and hopefully will be able to keep
doing for a long time.
Happy travels to all of you in MO, try to stay warm!!
Jerry & Jan Nickeson
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
A reply from Claudine to Sharon
Sharon:
You may recall that Rodney tried to veto the idea of having 1959 appear anywhere on our shirts not wanting to advertize his age. We all thought it was vain at the time but....(put a smiley face here).
Claudine
You may recall that Rodney tried to veto the idea of having 1959 appear anywhere on our shirts not wanting to advertize his age. We all thought it was vain at the time but....(put a smiley face here).
Claudine
A reply from
Sharon:
You may recall that Rodney tried to veto the idea of having 1959 appear anywhere on our shirts not wanting to advertize his age. We all thought it was vain at the time but....(put a smiley face here).
Claudine
You may recall that Rodney tried to veto the idea of having 1959 appear anywhere on our shirts not wanting to advertize his age. We all thought it was vain at the time but....(put a smiley face here).
Claudine
A note from Paula (Johnson) Neale
Dear Bob,
Here is a note for the blog.
One reason I haven’t contributed to the blog is that it seems everyone’s life is much more interesting than mine, but I’ll try to get over that. I really do enjoy reading about everyone’s thoughts and adventures even when they are about everyday things.
Another reason is that I once tried and failed to comment on the hilarious depantsing segment and was irritated about it all. I have a Google profile, I think. At least I have Gmail, so why didn’t it work? Whatever, I’ll send this to Bob as we have been instructed.
And a final note of the “once bitten twice shy” variety about why some of us hesitate to try things online. A couple of days ago, I was trying to find contact information for a former student of mine. I found him listed on Linked in, which is a professional networking site. It was one of those sites where you have to join to get past the first page. That usually stops me in my tracks, as I prefer to avoid more spam as well as identity theft, etc. This time, though, I went ahead. Membership was free, and I had heard of the site. Somehow in the sign-up process, invitations to connect to me went out to everyone in my contact list who was already registered. I thought I said no when asked if I wanted to do that, but then no one ever listens when I say no.
Anyway the next thing I know my children are emailing me wanting to know why I’m looking for a job, and I’m getting responses from people I’ve never heard of agreeing to connect with me. Wish I had used my secondary email address. It would be a lot funnier then.
Best wishes for a happy and fulfilling New Year to all of the Paseo Class of 59.
Paula Johnson Neale
Here is a note for the blog.
One reason I haven’t contributed to the blog is that it seems everyone’s life is much more interesting than mine, but I’ll try to get over that. I really do enjoy reading about everyone’s thoughts and adventures even when they are about everyday things.
Another reason is that I once tried and failed to comment on the hilarious depantsing segment and was irritated about it all. I have a Google profile, I think. At least I have Gmail, so why didn’t it work? Whatever, I’ll send this to Bob as we have been instructed.
And a final note of the “once bitten twice shy” variety about why some of us hesitate to try things online. A couple of days ago, I was trying to find contact information for a former student of mine. I found him listed on Linked in, which is a professional networking site. It was one of those sites where you have to join to get past the first page. That usually stops me in my tracks, as I prefer to avoid more spam as well as identity theft, etc. This time, though, I went ahead. Membership was free, and I had heard of the site. Somehow in the sign-up process, invitations to connect to me went out to everyone in my contact list who was already registered. I thought I said no when asked if I wanted to do that, but then no one ever listens when I say no.
Anyway the next thing I know my children are emailing me wanting to know why I’m looking for a job, and I’m getting responses from people I’ve never heard of agreeing to connect with me. Wish I had used my secondary email address. It would be a lot funnier then.
Best wishes for a happy and fulfilling New Year to all of the Paseo Class of 59.
Paula Johnson Neale
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
A PS note from Claudine
Hello again classmates.
I remembered another one of the movies I have seen recently and so will add it to my review list.
Up In The Air , a B+. I could not remember it because although it is a fun movie to watch it leaves you with nothing--no good feelings ,nothing to think on, just sort of air. George Clooney of course is beautiful. Maybe they should just do a movie of shots of him. That was the best part of this movie.
A PS on vacations as well:
I spent Thanksgiving in Charleston. I love Charleston and it is a wonderful place to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. The weather is very mild and it was sunny, the food is outstanding, and more and more of downtown is restored each time I visit . The Friday shopping streets are swarming with people and it is all very festive. If anyone decides to abandon the traditional family get together, this is the place to go.
We then went on to Asheville to visit the Biltmore Mansion. It was fully decorated for Christmas including 50 Christmas trees and was beautiful to see and tour. I t is worth a trip in itself and I think a must see site. I am not sure why I had never been there.
Next we stopped in Memphis en route to a meeting in Little Rock. Well, Graceland is closed on Tuesdays so we though we would hit it on our way back, but did walk around the grounds. Maybe some other time.
Little Rock is an ugly and nothing place. I hope I am not stepping on any toes here. Our hosts at the Clinton Library , however,were very gracious and we had some lovely evening events at the Library.
We were headed back to Washington with a planned stop by Graceland when I received word of the death of Sally's son, so we headed north and west instead to be with Sally.
When I was in Memphis all the souvenir stores were closed as well as the mansion for their annual inventory. If anyone is there soon I need the black short sleeved tee shirt with "Elvis" written across the front in rhinestones. It was in the window.
Rex, why don't you tell us more about your trip to South America?
And, the rest of you, please share your holiday experiences, trips, news of family whatever. Bob has said it better but any news is welcome and fun.
Claudine
I remembered another one of the movies I have seen recently and so will add it to my review list.
Up In The Air , a B+. I could not remember it because although it is a fun movie to watch it leaves you with nothing--no good feelings ,nothing to think on, just sort of air. George Clooney of course is beautiful. Maybe they should just do a movie of shots of him. That was the best part of this movie.
A PS on vacations as well:
I spent Thanksgiving in Charleston. I love Charleston and it is a wonderful place to spend the Thanksgiving holiday. The weather is very mild and it was sunny, the food is outstanding, and more and more of downtown is restored each time I visit . The Friday shopping streets are swarming with people and it is all very festive. If anyone decides to abandon the traditional family get together, this is the place to go.
We then went on to Asheville to visit the Biltmore Mansion. It was fully decorated for Christmas including 50 Christmas trees and was beautiful to see and tour. I t is worth a trip in itself and I think a must see site. I am not sure why I had never been there.
Next we stopped in Memphis en route to a meeting in Little Rock. Well, Graceland is closed on Tuesdays so we though we would hit it on our way back, but did walk around the grounds. Maybe some other time.
Little Rock is an ugly and nothing place. I hope I am not stepping on any toes here. Our hosts at the Clinton Library , however,were very gracious and we had some lovely evening events at the Library.
We were headed back to Washington with a planned stop by Graceland when I received word of the death of Sally's son, so we headed north and west instead to be with Sally.
When I was in Memphis all the souvenir stores were closed as well as the mansion for their annual inventory. If anyone is there soon I need the black short sleeved tee shirt with "Elvis" written across the front in rhinestones. It was in the window.
Rex, why don't you tell us more about your trip to South America?
And, the rest of you, please share your holiday experiences, trips, news of family whatever. Bob has said it better but any news is welcome and fun.
Claudine
A note from Jeanne (Ennis) Boyer
Janey saying she is not savey sent me into a tail spin. Is that one word or two? Whatever!
I have never blogged either. The fact that Janey is intimitated throws me for a bit of a loop. BUT, if I can send you stuff then I'm game. I just had a wonderful week with my daughter, her husband and the magnificent Graham (7 months old) here in Naples. My back is sore from picking up dead weight off the floor, my throat is sore from singing nursery songs and I'm close to clinical depression since they went back to Phoenix last Sat., but I'll ask them to send you photos and I'll add the words and you can do the magic. Assuming that is OK with you.
Hope all's well with you and your family. Thanks for all you do to keep us in touch. It's wonderful.
Jeanne
I have never blogged either. The fact that Janey is intimitated throws me for a bit of a loop. BUT, if I can send you stuff then I'm game. I just had a wonderful week with my daughter, her husband and the magnificent Graham (7 months old) here in Naples. My back is sore from picking up dead weight off the floor, my throat is sore from singing nursery songs and I'm close to clinical depression since they went back to Phoenix last Sat., but I'll ask them to send you photos and I'll add the words and you can do the magic. Assuming that is OK with you.
Hope all's well with you and your family. Thanks for all you do to keep us in touch. It's wonderful.
Jeanne
A note from Sharon (Reeves) Robertson
Hi Bob,
I am not sure why people are not contributing to the blog - lack of interest? intimidation or fear of rejection?? or what??? I loved Janey's "you-tube" video of her 1-yr-old soccer playing grandson!
Here's a funny (at least to me) story about our trip to Sam's Club a few days ago. As we were leaving the store, there was a young African American guy at the door checking our purchases vs. our bill of sale (as they always do). I had on my Paseo High School sweatshirt - the one ordered before the reunion. It has the name of the school, a graphic of the school and at the bottom it says, "Class of l959". He looked at the shirt and said, "Oh, did you go to Paseo"? When I answered, "yes", he said, "so did I - class of 07". I pointed to the bottom of the shirt and said, "class of l959 - just 48 years before you!" His eyes widened as though he couldn't believe I could still be alive. Joe, my husband, was with me and he said, "yes, we went to the 'old Paseo' and you went to the new one. We used to call it ' the prison on the hill'". The kid laughed - said he had never heard that but it was a good description. Just goes to show you never know how wide our Pirate presence might extend.
One day I wore the shirt to Wayside Waifs (our animal shelter) on one of my volunteer days. It provoked all kinds of interesting discussion - the staff person that day in Cat Adoption managed to tell me that she was 3 years old in 1959 and another volunteer within earshot told me that he was 11 years old in 1959. I am trying to decide whether to wear the shirt in public any more - what do you think??
At any rate, I like the blog - check it almost daily and I hope more people will be inspired to share stories.
Thanks,
Sharon (Reeves) Robertson
I am not sure why people are not contributing to the blog - lack of interest? intimidation or fear of rejection?? or what??? I loved Janey's "you-tube" video of her 1-yr-old soccer playing grandson!
Here's a funny (at least to me) story about our trip to Sam's Club a few days ago. As we were leaving the store, there was a young African American guy at the door checking our purchases vs. our bill of sale (as they always do). I had on my Paseo High School sweatshirt - the one ordered before the reunion. It has the name of the school, a graphic of the school and at the bottom it says, "Class of l959". He looked at the shirt and said, "Oh, did you go to Paseo"? When I answered, "yes", he said, "so did I - class of 07". I pointed to the bottom of the shirt and said, "class of l959 - just 48 years before you!" His eyes widened as though he couldn't believe I could still be alive. Joe, my husband, was with me and he said, "yes, we went to the 'old Paseo' and you went to the new one. We used to call it ' the prison on the hill'". The kid laughed - said he had never heard that but it was a good description. Just goes to show you never know how wide our Pirate presence might extend.
One day I wore the shirt to Wayside Waifs (our animal shelter) on one of my volunteer days. It provoked all kinds of interesting discussion - the staff person that day in Cat Adoption managed to tell me that she was 3 years old in 1959 and another volunteer within earshot told me that he was 11 years old in 1959. I am trying to decide whether to wear the shirt in public any more - what do you think??
At any rate, I like the blog - check it almost daily and I hope more people will be inspired to share stories.
Thanks,
Sharon (Reeves) Robertson
Monday, January 18, 2010
A note from Claudine to all of you
Hello Classmates:
Well Bob, you said all items would be welcome and of interest so here is the big test to see if the trivial pursuits and activities of those of advanced middle age are really of interest to anyone.
My Christmas at the beach was uneventful and unChristmas. No decorations, no music, no Santa Claus, but lots and lots of like minded people. Christmas is for children, their parents and their grandparents. It is a magical and wonderful holiday for those who are so blessed. The rest of us wish to get away from it all and are thankful that today's travel opportunities allow one to do so.
Our winter has been unusually cold. That means for us in the 20's and low 30's for a few days. Not the teens and certainly not below zero. So, I do not complain to folks in the mid west about the cold. Today it was in the high 30's and all the seats at our outdoor breakfast cafe were filled this morning. Everything is relative is it not?
As for the remembrance of religious Christmas music, the District supports two major Choral groups and each does a major Christmas event at the Kennedy Center --200 or so songsters plus a sizeable component from the National Symphony in support----both occurring during the week before Christmas. I always book both as I cannot get enough of Christmas music. The performances consist of only religious music, but for one number or maybe two of Sleigh Bells Ring or whatever. All the classic carols plus some medieval carols and usually quite a bit of French Chrism as music which I find especially beautiful. In any case for the portion of the evening devoted to the classic carols we all know, much of it is sing along and do these folks sing. For better, or in most cases, for worse (myself included here, but it does not dim my enthusiastic contribution). Rex is not alone in missing the religious music of Christmas. Overflowing auditoriums and enthusiastic singers bear witness.
Since my return from the beach and the New Year celebration I have seen the following movies:
It's Complicated, B+, the children are too perfect, the house is too perfect, the grounds are way too perfect, as is the ownership of this sort of glorious bakery business. The woman Baldwin married has not one redeemable value. It stretches ones imagination to see Baldwin paired with her, especially with the awful child. The son-in-law to be is not believeable--too good to be true, Meryl Streep is super as always, ditto Alec Baldwin, but next time give me a more believable setting and secondary characters.
Everybody's Fine Here, A-. This is the way life turns out. I enjoyed Robert Di Niro very much.
Invictus, A-, a film only those of you who like sappy, feel good films will enjoy as much as I did. Sappy, feel good, uplifting, and you know not nearly true but Morgan Freeman IS Mandela. What an acting job.
Crazy Heart A+. What a job Jeff Bridges does and if you are a fan of old time country western music there is a lot of it. Do not miss.
There are a couple more movies I have seen recently, but for the life of me I cannot remember what they were at this moment.
Tomorrow evening I am going to see Judith Collins. My fear is that she will look and sound old and I do not need any reminders of that. I will let you know.
I replaced my backyard deck adding a pergola/roof and a few columns. What began as something sensible kept growing and upon completion resembles a small Roman ruin in a very small back yard.
Please let us hear from each and every one of you.
These high school (and before) friendships are too precious to just let go of again.
And, if I ever think of my other movies I will send my reviews along.
Claudine
Well Bob, you said all items would be welcome and of interest so here is the big test to see if the trivial pursuits and activities of those of advanced middle age are really of interest to anyone.
My Christmas at the beach was uneventful and unChristmas. No decorations, no music, no Santa Claus, but lots and lots of like minded people. Christmas is for children, their parents and their grandparents. It is a magical and wonderful holiday for those who are so blessed. The rest of us wish to get away from it all and are thankful that today's travel opportunities allow one to do so.
Our winter has been unusually cold. That means for us in the 20's and low 30's for a few days. Not the teens and certainly not below zero. So, I do not complain to folks in the mid west about the cold. Today it was in the high 30's and all the seats at our outdoor breakfast cafe were filled this morning. Everything is relative is it not?
As for the remembrance of religious Christmas music, the District supports two major Choral groups and each does a major Christmas event at the Kennedy Center --200 or so songsters plus a sizeable component from the National Symphony in support----both occurring during the week before Christmas. I always book both as I cannot get enough of Christmas music. The performances consist of only religious music, but for one number or maybe two of Sleigh Bells Ring or whatever. All the classic carols plus some medieval carols and usually quite a bit of French Chrism as music which I find especially beautiful. In any case for the portion of the evening devoted to the classic carols we all know, much of it is sing along and do these folks sing. For better, or in most cases, for worse (myself included here, but it does not dim my enthusiastic contribution). Rex is not alone in missing the religious music of Christmas. Overflowing auditoriums and enthusiastic singers bear witness.
Since my return from the beach and the New Year celebration I have seen the following movies:
It's Complicated, B+, the children are too perfect, the house is too perfect, the grounds are way too perfect, as is the ownership of this sort of glorious bakery business. The woman Baldwin married has not one redeemable value. It stretches ones imagination to see Baldwin paired with her, especially with the awful child. The son-in-law to be is not believeable--too good to be true, Meryl Streep is super as always, ditto Alec Baldwin, but next time give me a more believable setting and secondary characters.
Everybody's Fine Here, A-. This is the way life turns out. I enjoyed Robert Di Niro very much.
Invictus, A-, a film only those of you who like sappy, feel good films will enjoy as much as I did. Sappy, feel good, uplifting, and you know not nearly true but Morgan Freeman IS Mandela. What an acting job.
Crazy Heart A+. What a job Jeff Bridges does and if you are a fan of old time country western music there is a lot of it. Do not miss.
There are a couple more movies I have seen recently, but for the life of me I cannot remember what they were at this moment.
Tomorrow evening I am going to see Judith Collins. My fear is that she will look and sound old and I do not need any reminders of that. I will let you know.
I replaced my backyard deck adding a pergola/roof and a few columns. What began as something sensible kept growing and upon completion resembles a small Roman ruin in a very small back yard.
Please let us hear from each and every one of you.
These high school (and before) friendships are too precious to just let go of again.
And, if I ever think of my other movies I will send my reviews along.
Claudine
A note from Janey
Janey sent a note for those of you interested.
PLEASE NOTE that you can send any kind of note, picture, or video to rhpflanz@gmail.com and it will appear on this blog.
For instance, I would be thrilled to share my one year old grandson’s soccer prowess on the following youtube video, but am not sure how.
It’s at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0z3bGh61wM
Janey
PLEASE NOTE that you can send any kind of note, picture, or video to rhpflanz@gmail.com and it will appear on this blog.
For instance, I would be thrilled to share my one year old grandson’s soccer prowess on the following youtube video, but am not sure how.
It’s at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0z3bGh61wM
Janey
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
January 13, 2010...It has really been cold
It really has been cold and wintry here in Kansas City since Christmas. Now I know everyone was really busy over the holidays and that it takes a while to recuperate as you grow more mature, but It's been long enough now. I know that not all of you have gone south for the winter - there are still a few hardy souls that enjoy the variety of seasons here in the Midwest. So, please send a note to include in this blog to let everyone know what an exciting life you live. I mean, you spent your whole life getting to this point so that you could have all this leisure time to pursue your special interests and hobbies and now it's time to let your friends know just how unique you are.
We are all interested in each of you and want to know more about you. We all check in to the blog on occasion with hopes of finding a new note from someone. You must have special talents or special kids or special grand kids or interesting moments that you've had during your life that you would like to tell us about. It's a new year and life is passing rapidly, so take the few moments to pass along a note about yourself or about some memory of another that you want us to know about.
It's a happy new year.
We are all interested in each of you and want to know more about you. We all check in to the blog on occasion with hopes of finding a new note from someone. You must have special talents or special kids or special grand kids or interesting moments that you've had during your life that you would like to tell us about. It's a new year and life is passing rapidly, so take the few moments to pass along a note about yourself or about some memory of another that you want us to know about.
It's a happy new year.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
It's Christmas Eve.
...and I just got back from a long trip to S.A. and hard to jump right into the Christmas mood. Hearing the winter weather reports about the Midwest makes me only slightly nostalgic, but the timing is at least right. Thanks for all the nice thoughts, everyone, about the Christmas season. I still remember all the religious Christmas songs we'd sing in A Capella and boy's choir. Can't get away with that today.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Dec 23, 2009...A note from Claudine
Hi Bob:
I just finished tuning into the blog and so very much appreciated your last items for the blog. Very thoughtful and very much in tune with my thinking.
I too dread growing old, but feel it every day in my balance, strength and memory. I just have to keep reassuring myself that I have had a very wonderful and fun and full life and if it lasts but one more day, I have so very much to be thankful for.
The reunion was a very special event wasn't it? To be able to walk into a room crowded with people you had not seen for lo these many years and just to be able to pick up where you left off. That is the miracle of high school relationships. Never a beat missed. I can call someone and pick up right in the middle of a conversation, I do not have to explain anything about myself or my place on the earth, or why in the world the receiver would know me or care to talk to me. Just " Hi, I am Paseo of '59 "and it was as if it were 50 years ago.
And.I still love the mid-west best of all. When I was in KC for Sally's son's funeral, the CVS near my Mom's old house was having wine tastings on a Friday afternoon. Wine tastings at your local drugstore? Only in the mid-west. Eat you hearts out you snooty Easterners.
And I love the people there. When I go to the grocery they ask me what recipes I might be trying with my purchased ingredients, to say nothing of wanting to help me or just see if there is anything they can do. I was at the Hen House a couple of weeks ago and the clerk came to find me in the ladies room to give me my forgotten receipt. What can I say? Those of us who have been in the East way too long just shake our heads and thank the good Lord that folks like this still exist. And never mind the calls I make to catalogues answered in the mid west wanting to know if I am digging out OK from the 22 inches of snow we had last Saturday. Who cares but someone answering the phone in Wisconsin?
And so, thanks to all of you who contributed to making the reunion a great one.
Thanks to all of you who keep in touch--stay with it, it is important.
I hope we have a reunion event soon, it would be nice to see everyone again.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. If it cannot be happy keep all the warm and good memories close to your hearts.
I think of you all often with fondness.
The beach is my destination for Christmas Day.
Claudine
I just finished tuning into the blog and so very much appreciated your last items for the blog. Very thoughtful and very much in tune with my thinking.
I too dread growing old, but feel it every day in my balance, strength and memory. I just have to keep reassuring myself that I have had a very wonderful and fun and full life and if it lasts but one more day, I have so very much to be thankful for.
The reunion was a very special event wasn't it? To be able to walk into a room crowded with people you had not seen for lo these many years and just to be able to pick up where you left off. That is the miracle of high school relationships. Never a beat missed. I can call someone and pick up right in the middle of a conversation, I do not have to explain anything about myself or my place on the earth, or why in the world the receiver would know me or care to talk to me. Just " Hi, I am Paseo of '59 "and it was as if it were 50 years ago.
And.I still love the mid-west best of all. When I was in KC for Sally's son's funeral, the CVS near my Mom's old house was having wine tastings on a Friday afternoon. Wine tastings at your local drugstore? Only in the mid-west. Eat you hearts out you snooty Easterners.
And I love the people there. When I go to the grocery they ask me what recipes I might be trying with my purchased ingredients, to say nothing of wanting to help me or just see if there is anything they can do. I was at the Hen House a couple of weeks ago and the clerk came to find me in the ladies room to give me my forgotten receipt. What can I say? Those of us who have been in the East way too long just shake our heads and thank the good Lord that folks like this still exist. And never mind the calls I make to catalogues answered in the mid west wanting to know if I am digging out OK from the 22 inches of snow we had last Saturday. Who cares but someone answering the phone in Wisconsin?
And so, thanks to all of you who contributed to making the reunion a great one.
Thanks to all of you who keep in touch--stay with it, it is important.
I hope we have a reunion event soon, it would be nice to see everyone again.
I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday Season. If it cannot be happy keep all the warm and good memories close to your hearts.
I think of you all often with fondness.
The beach is my destination for Christmas Day.
Claudine
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
A note from Bob Pflanz to all the youngsters
I was reading one of my blog entries from bobpflanz.blogspot.com and thought of all of you guys and girls from the reunion. You brought back to life some moments from my youth and it was great. If you don't mind I'll share my thought with you:
...Age creeps in
Okay, so I am a bit more cautious than when I was a kid!
And I don't take as many reckless chances as I did when I was a teenager. And I'm a bit slower than I was when I was a young man. But, I still feel and think in my mind that I have never really grown up. I still have moments when I want to whoop and holler, maybe just not so loud.
The years flew by, many without my even noticing them. All the dear friends from my youth have gone their own ways for many years, but I still remember each and every one of them as they were long ago. The world has kept on turning and the old problems have disappeared or changed into new problems. Life goes on and friends and relations pass away or move away and my world becomes just a bit sadder and just a bit lonlier. I still enjoy the sunsets and the mountains and the fresh spring air. I still enjoy the smells and the sounds.
Life can be so sweet at moments, and yet there are times like this when I feel age beginning to creep in on me and I cringe because I really don't want to grow up yet.
…...
Thanks to all of you kids, I didn't have to grow completely up – at least for one weekend. Stay happy and healthy and young.
...Age creeps in
Okay, so I am a bit more cautious than when I was a kid!
And I don't take as many reckless chances as I did when I was a teenager. And I'm a bit slower than I was when I was a young man. But, I still feel and think in my mind that I have never really grown up. I still have moments when I want to whoop and holler, maybe just not so loud.
The years flew by, many without my even noticing them. All the dear friends from my youth have gone their own ways for many years, but I still remember each and every one of them as they were long ago. The world has kept on turning and the old problems have disappeared or changed into new problems. Life goes on and friends and relations pass away or move away and my world becomes just a bit sadder and just a bit lonlier. I still enjoy the sunsets and the mountains and the fresh spring air. I still enjoy the smells and the sounds.
Life can be so sweet at moments, and yet there are times like this when I feel age beginning to creep in on me and I cringe because I really don't want to grow up yet.
…...
Thanks to all of you kids, I didn't have to grow completely up – at least for one weekend. Stay happy and healthy and young.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Merry Christmas from Bob Pflanz
Okay, all you swashbuckling old pirates out there!
I was sitting down to write out my Christmas cards and, of course, I thought of all of you. No way I can send each and every one of you a card this year, even though I am thinking of you and wish I could.
Just know that I am so glad that we got together again this last year and that so many of you became such wonderful people after all these years. I truly wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope that this next year is good for you. I look forward to the next time I see you or hear from you. You all remind me of those special years that we all shared.
I was sitting down to write out my Christmas cards and, of course, I thought of all of you. No way I can send each and every one of you a card this year, even though I am thinking of you and wish I could.
Just know that I am so glad that we got together again this last year and that so many of you became such wonderful people after all these years. I truly wish you all a very Merry Christmas and hope that this next year is good for you. I look forward to the next time I see you or hear from you. You all remind me of those special years that we all shared.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
A note from Sharon (Reeves) Robertson
Hi Bob,
Thanks for your last blog entry - we definitely are a generation that has lots for which to be thankful. One of the discouraging aspects is that we are losing so many of our contemporaries - which brings me to this question. Within the last couple of weeks there was an obituary in the paper for a Norman Mason, age 68 - no other info as far as survivors, etc. Have you heard from anyone as to whether this could be our classmate?? We have info about him on our spreadsheet but I hesitate just to call or email - it very well might not be him. If you want to put this on the blog it is ok with me - maybe someone out there knows for sure. Hope you are having a great holiday season - ours is hectic but also lots of fun. Thanks, Sharon (Reeves) Robertson
Thanks for your last blog entry - we definitely are a generation that has lots for which to be thankful. One of the discouraging aspects is that we are losing so many of our contemporaries - which brings me to this question. Within the last couple of weeks there was an obituary in the paper for a Norman Mason, age 68 - no other info as far as survivors, etc. Have you heard from anyone as to whether this could be our classmate?? We have info about him on our spreadsheet but I hesitate just to call or email - it very well might not be him. If you want to put this on the blog it is ok with me - maybe someone out there knows for sure. Hope you are having a great holiday season - ours is hectic but also lots of fun. Thanks, Sharon (Reeves) Robertson
Friday, November 27, 2009
Happy Holidays!
Here it is the day after Thanksgiving and the mad rush has begun. Before we get too much involved in our Christmas planning, I just wanted to take a peaceful, calm moment to wish all of you a Happy Holiday Season. It was a real treat for me to see all of you this year - you stirred up many long lost memories and brought my youth back to me. Now that we are becoming the retired generation, many of the younger people think we are out of step with their world. But after being with all of you, I feel much better about my perspective. We all share a common background and similar memories of a world that has changed and of course our views differ from the youth around us on many subjects. It's nice to know that we are right and they are wrong - but I'm not going to tell them (they can find out for themselves like we did). Enjoy the season knowing that there are many of us out there caring for each other and not completely lost in the hubbub and furor. Peace is nice.
Bob Pflanz
Bob Pflanz
Saturday, November 7, 2009
To Rex, Bill & Don from Rodney
Rex, Bill, and Don
Thanks Rex for posting the trip report and photos. I was a great, fun trip and was nice to have a memory jogger. Unfortunately, having gone to Nelson grade school put me at a slight disadvantage at times. Re the issue of crimes against persons, it was only mental anguish that the Stathopouls twins inflicted on me, which wasn't recognized in those days. We did have BB gun fights but the scores were settled on the spot and no eyes were lost (by the way, how many watch "A Christmas Story" every year for a touch of life in the 40's that fit us all so well?).
Keep up the commentary and maybe we'll meet next year on the sophisticated Capitol Hill.,where just today health "reform" might move a giant step forward to save America from itself.
Best,
Rodney
Thanks Rex for posting the trip report and photos. I was a great, fun trip and was nice to have a memory jogger. Unfortunately, having gone to Nelson grade school put me at a slight disadvantage at times. Re the issue of crimes against persons, it was only mental anguish that the Stathopouls twins inflicted on me, which wasn't recognized in those days. We did have BB gun fights but the scores were settled on the spot and no eyes were lost (by the way, how many watch "A Christmas Story" every year for a touch of life in the 40's that fit us all so well?).
Keep up the commentary and maybe we'll meet next year on the sophisticated Capitol Hill.,where just today health "reform" might move a giant step forward to save America from itself.
Best,
Rodney
To Rex & Bill from Claudine
To Rex and Bill:
Rex, your description of Depansing as viewed by the Nanny State and Eric Holder gets an A plus. It was so well written and so true. Just insert another "crime" and the story becomes news for the next day. I think Depansing may be on the short list. Nice Job:
Bill, you too were very well expressed, but why do I not believe you?
Rodney says the terrible twins, John and Frank, wreaked worse havoc for a few years on the 4800 block of Charlotte. (Their babysitter lived there). If I remember correctly, much of the bad action involved BB Guns. I think the Stathopoulos brothers deny all this.
Rodney is out of town, When he returns,I will encourage him to respond to the issue of Childhood Bullying and why the statute of limitations should be extended into the years when we cannot remember much at all about what actually happened, but the desire to even the score is still there. The stories and the affronts get better as the years go by?
Claudine
Rex, your description of Depansing as viewed by the Nanny State and Eric Holder gets an A plus. It was so well written and so true. Just insert another "crime" and the story becomes news for the next day. I think Depansing may be on the short list. Nice Job:
Bill, you too were very well expressed, but why do I not believe you?
Rodney says the terrible twins, John and Frank, wreaked worse havoc for a few years on the 4800 block of Charlotte. (Their babysitter lived there). If I remember correctly, much of the bad action involved BB Guns. I think the Stathopoulos brothers deny all this.
Rodney is out of town, When he returns,I will encourage him to respond to the issue of Childhood Bullying and why the statute of limitations should be extended into the years when we cannot remember much at all about what actually happened, but the desire to even the score is still there. The stories and the affronts get better as the years go by?
Claudine
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
'Depansing' Legal Update
The Department of Justice today released this statement to the press:
"As the result of yesterday's announcement (Depansing Declared a Federal Crime), the USDOJ has been besieged with e-mails, phone calls, twitters, and telegrams from former victims of 'depansing' incidents.
'Despite the passage of time, in some cases 50+ years, victims still experience embarrassing memories of these vile and sometimes violent acts. Many sleep poorly, haunted by disturbing dreams; others suffer from life-long loss of esteem.
'As a result, The AG announces that the statute of limitations for this hideous crime will not apply. "I have ordered the creation of a special Justice Department task force to track down the felons involved in these attacks", said AG Eric Holder. "We can not allow the passage of time to frustrate justice for the victims."
'Many of these perpetrators hide behind lame excuses, such as alibis, alleged distance from the events, or as part of a group, the time-honored "I was only following orders". Some have even taken to hiding in remote locations, such as NW New Mexico, like Nazi war criminals fleeing to South America. Others have cultivated overgrown facial hair or extra weight as disguise.
"It won't matter", Holder was quoted as saying. "They can run, but not hide, from the long arm of the Justice Department."
"As the result of yesterday's announcement (Depansing Declared a Federal Crime), the USDOJ has been besieged with e-mails, phone calls, twitters, and telegrams from former victims of 'depansing' incidents.
'Despite the passage of time, in some cases 50+ years, victims still experience embarrassing memories of these vile and sometimes violent acts. Many sleep poorly, haunted by disturbing dreams; others suffer from life-long loss of esteem.
'As a result, The AG announces that the statute of limitations for this hideous crime will not apply. "I have ordered the creation of a special Justice Department task force to track down the felons involved in these attacks", said AG Eric Holder. "We can not allow the passage of time to frustrate justice for the victims."
'Many of these perpetrators hide behind lame excuses, such as alibis, alleged distance from the events, or as part of a group, the time-honored "I was only following orders". Some have even taken to hiding in remote locations, such as NW New Mexico, like Nazi war criminals fleeing to South America. Others have cultivated overgrown facial hair or extra weight as disguise.
"It won't matter", Holder was quoted as saying. "They can run, but not hide, from the long arm of the Justice Department."
Monday, November 2, 2009
"Depansing" Declared a Federal Crime
Ever vigilant Attorney General Eric Holder today announced that 'depansing' had been added to the Administration's Nanny initiative as a federal crime.
Depansing becomes an crime in the same shameful category as bullying, extorting lunch money and casting mean looks at youthful peers, which were enacted as federal felonies soon after the President's term began.
"I don't know how we missed this one", said Holder. "It is certainly as harmful to the development of children as any of the previous offenses we were alert enough to outlaw. Perhaps we have been preoccupied with government run, er, I mean, health care reform."
Holder made his remarks flanked be several school-aged children, whose faces were covered with Spiderman masks. "Their shame is palpable", said Holder.
As with all nanny laws, the government not only throws its judicial weight against the perpetrators of these heinous crimes, but pays for psychological therapy for the victims.
"There are hundreds of thousands of former victims of this vicious crime", said Holder. He reminded that the Administration's efforts to extend benefits to former victims, many of them seniors, was hung up in Congress due to opposition from the vast, right wing conspiracy.
Depansing becomes an crime in the same shameful category as bullying, extorting lunch money and casting mean looks at youthful peers, which were enacted as federal felonies soon after the President's term began.
"I don't know how we missed this one", said Holder. "It is certainly as harmful to the development of children as any of the previous offenses we were alert enough to outlaw. Perhaps we have been preoccupied with government run, er, I mean, health care reform."
Holder made his remarks flanked be several school-aged children, whose faces were covered with Spiderman masks. "Their shame is palpable", said Holder.
As with all nanny laws, the government not only throws its judicial weight against the perpetrators of these heinous crimes, but pays for psychological therapy for the victims.
"There are hundreds of thousands of former victims of this vicious crime", said Holder. He reminded that the Administration's efforts to extend benefits to former victims, many of them seniors, was hung up in Congress due to opposition from the vast, right wing conspiracy.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
a note from Bill Koste
Bob: please insert this in the blog under, Cakewalk Comments or Rex Weddle Claim.
I felt it imperative to respond to Rex's scurrilos attack upon my good name in regard to his alleged "depantsing." I present the facts as I recall them.
1. Rex walked home in a northerly direction, and I walked home in the opposite direction; therefore it would have been difficult for me to be involved in this spurious activity. In fact I should remind Rex that he had to travel thru the northern depantsing zone administered by the "big kids";and, if this event really took place they (not I) were the perpetrators.
2. I had no gang as Rex claims; the nearest thing to a gang was when Billy Armstrong, George Howard, and myself called ourselves the "The Three Musketeers" and we skipped out of school a lunch time to get a hotdog at the bowling alley on Prospect.
3. As I recall;however,there was a rumor of a "self-depantsing" taking place and a smallish boy running home "sans trou"' if this was true and Rex was that individual it truly was a call for help, perhaps as a result of losing one to many times in the highly competative, and pressure packed Francis Willard CAKEWALK!!
4.If memory serves me right, Rex always had interesting and somewhat unbelivable tales to tell in the morning "sharing" we all experienced, whether it be in Miss Lorings second grade or Miss Hendricsons third grade, perhaps Rex's blog comment was his way of getting us all into sharing our memories.
Iwould like to thank Bob Pflanz for posting this responce for me. I also would like to thank Bob, Don Kuntz, Dougie Marker, and Don Zurovsky for the great team effort on Miss Lowes "Train Project" ( I still think I would have been the best engineer.)
Bill Koste
I felt it imperative to respond to Rex's scurrilos attack upon my good name in regard to his alleged "depantsing." I present the facts as I recall them.
1. Rex walked home in a northerly direction, and I walked home in the opposite direction; therefore it would have been difficult for me to be involved in this spurious activity. In fact I should remind Rex that he had to travel thru the northern depantsing zone administered by the "big kids";and, if this event really took place they (not I) were the perpetrators.
2. I had no gang as Rex claims; the nearest thing to a gang was when Billy Armstrong, George Howard, and myself called ourselves the "The Three Musketeers" and we skipped out of school a lunch time to get a hotdog at the bowling alley on Prospect.
3. As I recall;however,there was a rumor of a "self-depantsing" taking place and a smallish boy running home "sans trou"' if this was true and Rex was that individual it truly was a call for help, perhaps as a result of losing one to many times in the highly competative, and pressure packed Francis Willard CAKEWALK!!
4.If memory serves me right, Rex always had interesting and somewhat unbelivable tales to tell in the morning "sharing" we all experienced, whether it be in Miss Lorings second grade or Miss Hendricsons third grade, perhaps Rex's blog comment was his way of getting us all into sharing our memories.
Iwould like to thank Bob Pflanz for posting this responce for me. I also would like to thank Bob, Don Kuntz, Dougie Marker, and Don Zurovsky for the great team effort on Miss Lowes "Train Project" ( I still think I would have been the best engineer.)
Bill Koste
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