Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Dave, you nailed it. I do not have and never have had a cell or smart phone, but I am reasonably computer literate for an oldster. My 9-year-old granddaughter is much more savvy than I am about technology and I totally depend on my son to keep things working on my computer. Having become somewhat accomplished with Photoshop, email and all the other minimal tasks that allow me to use this technology, I am now part of the computer generation. But if it weren't for the 5-year-olds, how would we survive? My life has always been dedicated to art, something I'm much more comfortable with. So let me share this little passage that sums it all up...

James (Jim) Rookus

MEL ..... THAT''S A GOOD ONE ! ! !  I'VE NEVER SEEN ANY OF HIS PAINTINGS EITHER !

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

JIm,

That is the point. Have you ever visualized a piece of music or listened to a painting? I have. And it is magical. Give it a try, it is a life changing experience.

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

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Richard (Dick) Ross

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Dick Ross, I'm never sure what to expect when I log onto Raiders 64, but I was abolutely delighted to see your post. I've never been a golfer, but reading about your "dream" thrills me. That is what my life in art has been. What resonates to me from your words is...follow your passion. Like many of our classmates, I remember you but never really got to know you. So it comes as a wonderful surprise to hear about your love for golf. It makes me wonder what passions others have that keep them engaged. Be well my friend and I sincerely thank you for jumping in here.

James (Jim) Rookus

Dick.... So great to be fulfilling a pasion later in life and getting so much enjoyment out of it !  

I just did something for the first time in 55 years, I played the piano for a group at church for singing old hymns.  When I play either piano or organ it is for my own enjoyment (or amusement) and a source of meditation so I play with expression that is usually off the regular beat and rhythm, so when playing for singing, have to stay on count, so I get sweaty nervous and usually get lost !  THEREFORE I don't do it.  SO I forced myself to do so since no one else was available and to my amasement it went pretty good!  Always a first time for everything.  Maybe a 
"MIRACLE".

Sandy.... I guess I'm a JOLLY McMUFFIN !

AND CONGRATS TO MY WIFE AND ME ......  SATURDAY'S ARRIVAL OF OUR 2nd GREAT GRAND CHILD .....  JOSIE MAY TAYLOR

MY # 3 SON THE PROUD GRANDPA.... hope he don't hold her upside down too long, that could stunt her for life !  HELP MARVIN !!!   

NOTE:  AT 79  I HAVE MORE HAIR THAN MY 50 YR OLD SON !

James (Jim) Rookus

H A P P Y 

B I R T H D A Y 

STEVE JETTON

H O P E  Y O U  H A V E 

A  G R E A T  D A Y ! ! !

David Long

HUMOR or TRUTH?

David Long

Here's one Mr. Drew would appreciate:

There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator.

Only a fraction of people will find this funny. 

Ray Bledsoe

You know Dave, he may have said this, but his humor was so dry most of us would have missed it. 🙄 

James (Jim) Rookus

Yes Dave & Ray ..... Dry as a sandstorm .... took reading it 3 times to see it !

David Long

Welcome to the 1st day of Spring!

First day of spring in Chicago!

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Dave,

Yes to Spring in Chicago. I also woke up this morning to see that blanket of snow. It was beautiful. Not what one expects on March 20. But hang in there, the trees will be blooming in a week or so, and the leaves will be emerging shortly thereafter.

Is anyone else following March Madness? It is one of my favorite sporting events.

David Brock

No snow in St. Louis, but a light frost.  Fosythia, Red Bud and Bradford Pear trees are blooming.  It won't be long, and we'll be out mowing.

James (Jim) Rookus

IN WEST MICHIGAN at least NO SNOW .... But COLD ... WINDY... and SUNNY !

We spent day taking our grandson out for birthday shopping and dinner for his 13th birthday !

He chose a Chinese buffet...  first one I've been to since before covid !  ATE TOO MUCH ...  TWO of these plates plus soup and deserts !  I'll pay for it next time on the scale !

David Long

Thought For Today....

David Long

I'm in with a bracket in MM.  Major bets with the family, $3 entry fee.  My bracket is broken already!

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Dave, sorry your bracket is broken. You're lucky it only cost $3. This is the fifth year in a row I've been betting on the Men's and Women's games with a friend. We call it the Reese's Cup because the loser pays off with a bag of Reese's Peanutbutter Cups. I always get 3 bags just in case I lose both brackets. That way I'll still have one for myself. Problem is I won both tournaments last year and ended up with 5 bags. I'll let you know if I need any help eating them. It may help take your mind off bacon for awhile. : )

Last year's trophy...

David Long

Mel,

A truly wonderful trophy!  I am available to help scarf down a part of you prize! 

To go along with that trophy, here's a thought for today......

David Long

Sunday, March 23, 2025

And how are all you Raiders, today?  I'm now finished with Federal and moving on to Illinois State Taxes.  It's a relief having the bulk of the work done with 23 Days Left until filing deadline.

Just a thought, but have you checked on insurance rates lately?  We're switching auto insurance and saving about $700 annually.  If you haven't compared rates in a while, you may find it beneficial to do so.

Thought for today?

David Long

I'm going to keep trying until I at least get a chuckle from the class......

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Dave,

CHUCKLE!!

You have at least one. May I offer another?

James (Jim) Rookus

DAVE & MEL.....  You both hit the nail on the HEAD !!!

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Poor Dave. Only one "chuckle". That seems understandable given the current events we are enduring. Even so, it's nice to see that Jim R. hasn't lost his sense of humor. Sandy has often posted funny stuff on Raiders64. Maybe we need more of that. So, taking a page from Dave's playbook, anyone else have something to make us laugh?