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Classmates -

We have got the back room at The Bread Basket tomorrow at 9am, Saturday, Oct 12th. Hope to see you there.

10/11/13 04:46 PM

#952

Sorry everyone.....I meant to type Saturday, Oct 12th, for the Bread Basket get together.

11/06/13 11:32 AM

#953

Hey ALL -

Just a reminder that there will be an NHS '68 Breakfast Get-Together . . . .

Saturday - November 9 - 9 a.m. at the BREADBASKET (back room) - Newton

See you there -

Tom C.

11/19/13 12:26 PM

#954

Hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving! And I hope to see you at the next breakfast....Dec 14th at the Bread Basket.....9am.....back room.

11/26/13 07:56 PM

#955

Vickie Yotter (Moore)

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

01/12/14 09:36 AM

#956

May this new year 2014 find you all of in good health, filled with happiness and lots of laughter, and may our friendship continue to grow through the coming years in harmony, love, support, and understanding. Life is good here in Newton, everyday is a blessing. Connie

01/18/14 09:34 AM

#957

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

hey!...... Due to the busy holiday season we cancled dec and jan breakfast....

NOW LETS GET BACK ON TRACK....

BREAKFAST FEBURAY 8th... BACK ROOM (l can't remember the time... some where between 9-9:30... somebody help me out here.....

ANYWAY, MISS YOU GUYS! I APPRECIATED OUR TIME TOGETHER WITH OPPERTUNITY TO HAVE A GOOD LAUGH.. CONNIE

01/19/14 12:51 AM

#958

Has anyone heard how Monica's dad, Bernie Schmidt, is doing? He had a stroke just before Bingo started Wednesday night at the VFW and they rushed him to Wichita by ambulance.

02/14/14 06:42 AM

#959

Paula Gonzalez (Whillock)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMY COLLIER, HAVE A GREAT VALENTINES BIRTHDAY.

Lots of Hugs

Paula

02/14/14 05:07 PM

#960

Terry Bernowich (Schmitz)

Happy Birthday Tom Collier! May you have many more! I hope you have a wonderful day!

02/16/14 11:56 PM

#961

Roger Morton

I actually did it! I retired Dec 31. Here we are a month and a half later and I can't believe that the time has gone so quickly. One small deviation from the plan: it looks like I will have a hip replacement soon. I'm getting a little fatter since I'm not walking every day, but I will be back soon.

02/17/14 06:48 AM

#962

Bravo, Roger! Have you got a system for keeping up with what day of the week it is? All the best, and I'm sure that hip replacement will be fine. (I wonder if they use OEM parts)

02/19/14 09:11 AM

#963

ROGER -

Congratulations on your retirement - I will be sure to post a "RUMBLE" about it. Knees and hips seem to be fairly common medical procedures among our age group - what were we doing to wear them out? Oh well - best wishes on your career in retirement and for a full recovery from the hip surgery. (PS: Be sure to have your wife prod you along to do the exercises/rehab - very important!)

03/04/14 07:26 AM

#964

For anyone that might want to know, I am actually getting paid for acting, now. Not on Broadway, no, and I'm not getting rich and I don't want to be famous, but it covers the gas most of the time, and an occasional fast food feast. www.facebook.com/bill.the.actor and www.plays-well-with-others.com.

03/05/14 10:15 PM

#965

Roger Morton

Thanks for the retirement wishes. I had the hip replacement on Feb 24 and came home on the 27th. It went better than I expected and I'm rehabilitating well.

Terri and I plan to go to the Sweet Adeline regional contest in Tulsa the end of March. Her chorus is the outgoing champion. Then we are coaching a small chorus, coaching 9 and 10-year-olds in public scripture reading and judging some events at Leadership Training for Christ in Rogers Arkansas on Easter weekend. My brother, Mike, is getting married in June at Silver Dollar City, MO. We're planning a genealogy trip through Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Iowa. And finally, to the Sweet Adeline International Contest in Baltimore. So, I have a lot of motivation to follow my exercise instructions!

Bill Boyd, I'm glad you are getting to do what you really love to do!

For those wondering whether to retire: everyone's case is different, but it doesn't take as much savings as you might think. For me, my body and mind made it clear that the time had come. It helps if you can wait for Medicare coverage; health insurance premiums are outrageous! We don't expect to have the desire to travel as much 10-15 years from now, so we're going to take the trips while we have the money and reasonable health. We don't know how many days we have, so I figure, do what you can, while you can, and continually give thanks to the One who gives you the day.

I want to meet for breakfast in Newton whenever I get back!

best wishes,

Roger

Oh, and, before I went to the hospital, I lost 20 pounds! How? I haven't the slightest idea.

03/09/14 02:29 PM

#966

Hey ALL -

I just wanted to send a quick apology out to those who get "notifications" by email every time there is a change to the site. You probably received several today - and I was just trying to do a small change to the HOME PAGE - but alas, it kept fighting me. I cannot see if the changes actually take hold sometimes (even in the PREVIEW they offer) until I log out. So each time I close the page you get a "notice" - Sorry.

Tom C.

03/21/14 10:22 AM

#967

Hello all....its seems like a long time since I've written anything, but that doesn't mean I haven't been checking in on you guys.

I'm on my last day of spring break (o'sigh!), and have spent the whole time procrastinating while laying around on the couch or in my recliner with a book in hand. Yep! Doing nothing for 10 whole days. I could be a professional goof-off, maybe write a book on the subject. Loved every minute of it! However, the downside gave me worry that I will be like this after retiring one of these days. But maybe not! Hopefully this old'gal just needed some R&R..

Say! If anyone is looking for a good read: INVASIVE SPECIES by Joseph Wallace is a true terrifying thriller. I read this book in one day, then had nightmares for two nights...great story! Anyone in Newton want it, give me a call and I will drop it off for you or you can come and get it.

Well, rats... here it is 9:20 AM already. I have done nothing, sleep late, and downed a pot of coffee. Life is good! Take care, stay healthy, and exercise... hahahahahaha! If not before, hope to see you at our next breakfast gathering. Hugs Connie

04/20/14 07:08 AM

#968

A guy could take a really long nap on this site. Sorry I haven't been around. On vacation at Atlantic Beach for a week. Miss you guys.

04/26/14 03:22 PM

#969

Tom - Thanks for the Railer Rumblings Shout Out! A week in the hospital is no fun. Got home yesterday and am doing better...hope to keep it that way. Still need to pass a couple of more stones (I wish they were diamonds)...hope they come out easy. Will be on antibiotics for a couple of weeks and I hope that kicks the infection. Thanks again. Love you guy!

05/08/14 06:48 AM

#970

Screening comic short film: Boomerang, tomorrow. I enjoy making movies.

Audition for 2014-2015 Season at Burning Coal Theatre, Raleigh, NC Saturday: Iron Curtain, Romeo & Juliet, Sunday In The Park With George

Video audition due today: Josef Albers (Physical match and improvise lecture on abstract art. He was a pioneer in abstract art in Germany, then moved to U.S.)

MOST IMPORTANT: Mow the back yard. Trim front.

I miss you guys.

05/18/14 09:08 AM

#971

Bill.... from reading all your theatre activities... it makes me want to take a nap.

I only have FOUR more days to drive the bus.... and boy' o boy am I ready. I thank God everyday for a safe trip. I hate driving on 50 Hwy, I've seen so many close encounters with trucks and autos, with many deer here and that includes myself. I hope to drive 1 more year before turning in my bus keys. Next month I renew my drivers Lc. but wonder if I will pass the vision test. So now I have to see my eye doc. before going. Anyway, my summer break will only be a "flash" as my pore calendar already looks like a crossword puzzle filled with numbers and events.

Yippee Dippee! My Golden Years are here or have they already been here and agone?

05/20/14 06:44 AM

#972

Say! if you want a fun thing to do... take a hike down memory lane, check out the photos on the 60th BD Party. What a great looking bunch we are and so blessed to maintain precious friendships through all these years.

Also.... I hate to admit this but on the "RAILER RUMBLINGS" 'Shout out to June' the picture of the plaid-guy on the carhood..... Well! getting older and not wearing my glasses makes things look different sometimes... I truly thought this was guy was John Nicodemus being silly while on vacation.... now who has the last laugh at that one? Sorry John! And thanks June for setting me straight. I love you guys.

05/30/14 10:57 AM

#973

I read Tom's note in Railer Rumblings. Our prayers are with you Glenda on a speedy recovery.

05/30/14 10:58 AM

#974

Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Does anyone know what ever happened to Steve Kennedy? He was so popular and well-liked, it seems like someone would know where he is. At one time, I thought he was in Erie, PA. Hope someone knows. Hard name to research.

Brenda Drake Anderson

05/30/14 11:30 AM

#975