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07/04/25 09:04 PM #11738    

 

Marvin Theobald

Judy and I are in East Peoria with front row seats along the Illinois River to watch the fireworks. Military plane flyby at 9:00 and fireworks at 9:30. It is billed as the best fireworks in Illinois. Notice the fireworks launch barges in front of Judy.

Happy Fourth of July!🇺🇸

 


07/04/25 11:09 PM #11739    

Linda Bristow (Elias)

From my upstairs window, I can view two different fireworks ongoing celebration.  The best is from the Sunland Park Race Track!   As long as the fireworks are crackling, the neighborhood dogs are barking like crazy.  Poor things!

Yep......that makes me ready for the 5th!

Linda


07/06/25 03:08 PM #11740    

 

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

I will post a few messages later about how I enjoy the messages on its site.  For now, I'm writing to let everyone know of someone in our class and possibly more about the massive flooding in the Hill Country.  If you haven't seen the unbelievable flooding, it may be the worst ever in Texas. I just saw on the news how the heavy water flow through Georgetown Texas. Necia Hart, and I think her son live in Georgetown.  Hopefully,they are out of harms way, and safe.  


07/06/25 03:13 PM #11741    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

 

HAPPY Belated BIRTHDAYs

Necia Hart Chessman

           AND

Dave Wellman

HOPE YOU BOTH HAD A

WONDERFUL & BLESSED DAY

 

"Both Sat July 5"

 

Marv... Love the shirt !!!


07/06/25 03:25 PM #11742    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

 

2 More HAPPY BIRTHDAYs

          TODAY

Pat Summers Griffith

           AND

Mike Meece

HOPE YOU BOTH HAVE A

WONDERFUL & BLESSED DAY 

               AND

George Drye 1st Heavenly Birthday Tomorrow


07/07/25 08:53 AM #11743    

 

David Long

I got arrested yesterday for stealing a complete set of the encyclopedia Britannica.
I said to the cop - Wait, wait, wait,I can explain everything!

 


07/08/25 08:58 AM #11744    

 

Marvin Theobald

Hope everyone had an enjoyable Fourth of July. The Peoria fireworks were awesome. I try to make sure my patriotism and the love and appreciation of my freedom is on full display on the Fourth. This photo was my way of showing it.


07/08/25 12:05 PM #11745    

 

David Long

Truth be told....

 


07/08/25 12:37 PM #11746    

 

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Marvin,  Loved the pictures of you and Judy at the Peoria Fireworks.  I've alway thought they would be awesome to see but have never gone there.  Your house looks very patriotic with the flags.

Jim, how did Muffin do with the fireworks?  My son has a Boxer who is really scared of loud noices.  They got calming pills for him and then he took him to his theater room, which is almost sound proof and he didn't hear many of the neightbors fireworks.   Other than the fireworks, how is she doing?  

 


07/09/25 12:36 AM #11747    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

LOVE THE FLAGS MARV !!!   I PRESUME YOU HAND LAID ALL THOSE BIG BOLDERS CREATING THE RETENTION WALL BEHIND YOU HOUSE !  GREAT LOOK !!!

SANDY.... SURPRIZINGLY MUFFIN DID FINE .... NOTLHING NOTICABLE ... ALTHOUGH INSIDE AND NOT TOO NEAR ANYTHING TO EXPLOSIVE !

Hope ya'll had a great holiday weekend and many opportunities to enjoy family!


07/09/25 12:43 AM #11748    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Joseph Long  7/8

        AND

Nancy "Ernie" Prillaman  7/9

Hope you have great birthday blessings !

 


07/09/25 12:51 AM #11749    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

How do you like my new rechargeable neck fan !  Anxious to get it outside in the heat and see if it does the job.

Three speeds and ajustable to blow where I want it !  It was really warm in church Sunday and I was really perspiring....  I told Carol I may just take this along next Sunday !  Anyone dare me to try it there ?

PS: NOTE I am wearing an appropriate raider color shirt !


07/10/25 08:33 PM #11750    

 

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

From my previous post, I guess everyone who may have been affected by the flood waters, is OK.  And, as I said, I have always enjoyed everything people post on the site.  It's interesting, funny, enjoyable, and often times educational.  I used to post conveying awhile, but ground myself not taking  the time. As of recently, I have a bit more time.  So, here is a funny I liked.

Little boy asked his grandfather:

Grandpa, can you croak like a frog?

The grandfather replied:  why sure I can.  Why do you ask?

The little boy said:  Bescause grandma said, as soon as you croak like a frog, we're all going on a vacation to Hawaii.

Hey Jim, we have some similar coolers for around the neck.

Unfortunately, at 95 to 98, down here in Texas, they don't cool as much as we'd like. Anything is better than nothing though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


07/10/25 08:34 PM #11751    

 

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

And I could spell pretty well.  


07/11/25 12:09 PM #11752    

 

David Long


07/13/25 08:23 AM #11753    

 

Regina (Sue) Petersen (Koppenhoefer)

I thought I would share one of my favorite photos. It's my daughter MÄ“gan's birthday today.  It was taken at her wedding with her siblings  last September in Austin, TX.

Also, it's nice to see Rod Hayes'  comments again.  I've always enjoyed reading his perspective on issues.

 

 


07/13/25 09:58 AM #11754    

 

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

 


07/13/25 10:50 AM #11755    

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Sandy:

I love the rooster/Corn Flakes joke.  Our site was a perfect place for it too!

Blessings to you!

Linda Elias


07/14/25 06:07 PM #11756    

 

Marvin Theobald

Sue - Fun photo of your family. They look like they have a great friendship as siblings.

Good to see Rod back on site. Let's hear from more of you silent observers.

Sandy - Love the puzzle story and how delicately the neighbor handled it. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever be that confused.

Dave - Very cute cartoon. Goes to show you you can't trust anyone. Dennis the Menace asked his Minister after church if there were realy only ten commandments cause' his Mom had a hundred of 'em.

Jim - I saw a young lady with one of those neck fans at the fireworks show. I suggested she put little baskets under each side to put ice in to cool the air. Let me know how that worksout! I assume you will not be able to resist trying it.

Hopefully none of our classmates have been impacted by the very sad Texas flooding. I used to go "tubing" in that area when I lived in Texas years ago. It is hard to imagine such devastation and loss of life in what was such a peaceful setting.

Below is a contribution to the lighter side of what concerns we have to look forward to as we get older.

 


07/15/25 03:18 PM #11757    

 

David Long

If our classmates are thinking of renewing their vows..... 


07/15/25 04:45 PM #11758    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

 

HAPPY  BIRTHDAYs

Sharrie Peasley Orendorff 7/14

               AND

Dave Holt  7/15

 

HOPE YOU BOTH Have A

WONDERFUL & BLESSED DAY


07/15/25 05:01 PM #11759    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

Great to see ROD HAYES post again .... WELCOME BACK !

SUE.... Family to be proud of !  How many grandkids ?

SANDY .....  That's my kind of puzzle !  Easier to eat than spend hours being frustrated !


07/17/25 09:35 AM #11760    

 

James (Jim) Rookus


 
HAPPY  BIRTHDAY

 

Jim Hastings

             

HOPE YOU Have A

WONDERFUL & BLESSED DAY


07/17/25 10:34 PM #11761    

 

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

This may be worth a chuckle:

MLB player shows up for Sunday services.  After the service, on the way out, the Pastor tells him it was great to see him, and hopefully he'll attend more.  The player said, well, I work a lot on Sundays. The Pastor says, I work almost every Sunday, but I'm in the right field.  The player responds, me too. Doesn't the sun get in your eyes a lot.


07/18/25 12:56 PM #11762    

 

David Long

 

“Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.”

 


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