James (Jim) Rookus

James (Jim) Rookus

David Long

Tried a new restaurant the other day - after an interesting meal, this was my sentiment, exactly....

David Brock

Dave Long--not having heard anything--I presume your wife is doing well after her E-Bike accident.  Even the little bumps and bruises seem to take forever to heal. 

David Long

David, thanks for asking.  Dorothy is doing well.  The staples and stitches have been removed from her scalp and the healing itch is subsiding.  She remains extremely active with Arts and Environment projects at our parish (getting the alter set up, et al. I've never really paid attention to all the subtle changes that take place behind the scenes until took over as head of the A&A comittee.

David Long

James (Jim) Rookus

Boy Dave !  Those bikes on the sidewalk reminds me of our house in the 80's....  we were the only house with a pool for about 3-4 blocks so when we put the "FLAG" out.... kids knew it was "open swim" and the bikes appeared in no time!  GOOD MEMEORIES !

Glad to hear Dorothy is doing well.... had also wondered about her !

David Brock

Dave--Good to hear Dorothy is on the mend--almost back to normal.  Activities with any group (Church or otherwise) take a lot of help.  Thanks for your efforts.

James (Jim) Rookus

IF you go back and look at Dave Brock's post on 12/31/25 and my post following his,

then you will understand this photo !

THIS CHRISTMAS GIFT was delivered by SANTA a couple days ago in response to

my reply to Dave's posting !

THANK YOU SANTA !!!

James (Jim) Rookus

IF anyone noticed on the national news a report of the 100 vehicle pile up in Grand Rapids Michigan today (Monday AM) ... that occured only 4 miles due south of my home.  That is a route we are driving on often !  Glad we were hybernating today !

David Long

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CHERYL McLAY KEHOE 

AND

STEVE FRANKENBERGER

WISHING YOU BOTH A VERY

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY ! ! !

David Brock

For those who have experienced winter storms in recent weeks--the storm track found its way through St. Louis over the weekend.  Depending on who you believe, the snow totals were between 12 and 18 inches, with temperatures below 20*.   The wind chill factor was obviously much less.  After all, it is January!  We weathered the storm OK, and are now digging out.

James (Jim) Rookus

The BIRDS are enjoying the bird house during our -3 degree weather !

ALSO.... appologies for the previous 3 posts for what was supposed to be ONE birthday greeting !

I tried to deleat 2 but they would NOT deleat !

James (Jim) Rookus

ENOUGH ALREADY !!!

Even with the table on end, the snow won't slide off because its so frozen COLD !!!

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Been off this site for a bit.  We were sorry to hear about Pat Popejoy.  I knew her brother pretty well, and had good conversations at the reunions.  Good hear that Boo is doing much better, even though her journey will be longer.

Sandra - In regard to your question on what we do with all of our decorations that we didn’t put on the tree this year.  We just have them all boxed up. For years we had a 9 to 10 foot tree, which was also wide.  This year we downsized to a 7 footer that was not so wide.  We just had sooo many from the kids, grand kids, and Texas collection things, it just got hard to pick which ones.  Also, Cheryl has been a Precious Moments collector forever.  So, we have many of those. Not to mention the over 200 collection in our wall cabinet.  In our area in Texas, we've had a massive ice and snow storm.  Schools closed for 3 days and lots of closings.  They can't handle this down here.  It's crazy.  We have 5 bird feeders, so it's interesting to keep them full and watch the birds off and on.  I did see old man winter has crashed on the B/N area.  
Sorry to hear about your wife David Long.  Hopefully she's doing better and will be back to normal quickly.  My phone is acting up, so hopefully this will go through.

David Long

The better question might be, "Who Remembers WoolWorths'?

David Long

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Not sure if men can relate to this, but I know women can. 

David Long

Some truth in that for guys, Sandy, at least for guys of a certain age. 
 

Jack Keefe

Classmates --

Watch your mailboxes for big news about the 2026 Social Calendar. It contains timely info about the three mini-reunions and something extra special for this year,

The new wrinkle (pun intended) is the Class of '64's eightieth birthday party to be held August 21. Most of us are turning the big 8-0 this year, indicating the need to celebrate. This will be a free event, including beer and wine (sorry, no mixed drinks). RSVP to Sharon Green Leipold by the end of July. 

Other events include drinks and dinner at The Windjammer; the annual meet-up at Cheeks Bar and Grill; and some holiday time together at Alexander's Steak House. All of these are separate checks, just as before, lest we look like Santa Claus or something. We moved the Alexander's dinner to afternoon, so you can arrive and depart in the daylight. For these mini-reunions, just show up. 

All details, dates and times are in the envelope that's coming your way in the mail. They are fridge-magnet friendly, so hang onto them. Can't wait to party with all of you again!

Your Class of 1964 Social Committee

Liz Spillman Alex

Sharon Green Leipold

Jack Keefe

Sandra Jeakins Sizemore

Pam Hohenstreiter Zweng

James (Jim) Rookus

Hey Raiders 64 ......Where are Ya'll hangin out?

Surely NOT HERE !  As the 2 Dave's and I have been holding down the fort lately .....

I'm missing the regular INTERESTING posts from MARVIN

the ENTERTAINING posts from MELVIN

and the WISDOM FILLED posts from JACK

ALSO the SWEETNESS of SANDY

the FUN LOVING ... SUZI

not to mention the STATISTICAL  ROD

and CONVALESCING  TERRY (BOO)

the ADVENTURE SEEKING  JULIE

the MOOSE HUNTING  MARY

the QUILT STITCHING  REGINA (SUE)

and the WELL VERSED  WENDY of the NW

along with many others of past involvement !
 

LETS HEAR FROM YA'LL !!!
 

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

DAVID GASTON 

February 5th

HOPE YOU HAVE  A BLESSED  & WONDERFUL DAY 

Wendy Stephens (Cullen)

Go Seahawks

James (Jim) Rookus

AMEN WENDY !  OUR CHURCH IS GOING TO BE SEAHAWK CRAZY .... OUR PASTOR GREW UP IN SEATLE AND HIS DAD IN EARLIER YEARS WAS ON THE TEAM !