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02/27/15 01:14 AM #4846    

 

Victor Jackson

DR BAILEN! Did we all have him? Speak up!


02/27/15 11:57 PM #4847    

Jim Pierce

I had Dr. Bailen too. I sold him my weights when I went to the Air Force. He was my Doctor. When I was 16 I asked him when sould I start going to another Doctor. He said "When you have your first period."

By the way I left Sam's Club at the end of 2014. I'm with Hy-Vee now. The store opens March 10. I'll be in the wine and spirits Department. I'll be doing the wine samples. Hope you can stop by to see me. The store is AWESOME!!!!


02/28/15 09:00 AM #4848    

 

Mary Giermann (Brucker)

Jim, i owe you $2.00, went t to pay my debt but you were gone from Sam's. I will fine you on the streets of Bloomington.  Interest loan rate at .0000002 percent included in debt.  See you at Hy-Vee before age 75.

marymoose


02/28/15 06:11 PM #4849    

Michael (Mike) Franks

Jim Pierce:

Wine? Will they sell the good stuff? Annie Green Springs, Boone's Farm, Mad dog 20/20? You remember. All of those weed enhansers? If you have clout, make sure the carry plenty of Leinenkugel's! (Not the fruity crap)  I'll settle for Samual Adam's, Goose Island, or various IPA's.


03/02/15 08:38 AM #4850    

Jim Pierce

Mary, Forget the $2:00. I didn't even miss it. But stop by and say hi.

Mike, Your pallet must be all screwed up by now if you're still drinking that rut-gut crap!!! Just messing with you. I didn't see you at the reunion, so stop by Hy-Vee and I'll introduce you to some fine wines.

That goes to all my classmates. Miss you all.

 


03/02/15 03:09 PM #4851    

 

Steve Frankeberger

To the ROD and JET and everyone else.

Seems that you spend to much time researching old stuff and forgot to go to the movies.  Someone told me that there was a line in the movie "BACK TO THE FUTURE"  stating that the Cubs would win the World Series in 2015.


03/02/15 06:57 PM #4852    

Michael (Mike) Franks

Just wandering if I'm the only reader in the Class of '64. Maxed out on the thriller genre, looking for new authors. Baldacci, Flynn, Thor, Taylor, Finder, Sandford, Coes, Fury, Meltzer, read them all. Looking for that diamond in the rough. Suggestions?  Not ready to jump into the romance or si-fi genre, but addicted and need a fix!

Love reading! Appreciate the B/N Public Libraries. Thank you teachers!


03/03/15 10:11 AM #4853    

 

Dianne Shaffer (Troxel)

Mike I love those authors too and just read a really good one by John Hart called Iron House.  I too am a reader.  Not too much of a TV watcher.  I hope you enjoy this one.  Happy Reading!

 


03/04/15 05:19 PM #4854    

 

Janet (Jan) Hitzner (Fries)

Hi Mike,

 

My husband and I are also avid readers.  Some of the authors that Den  likes are:

Louis Lamour

Robert Ludlum

Clive Cussler

Iris Johansen

Sandra Brown

Dick Frances

 

Enjoy

 

Jan Fries


03/04/15 05:58 PM #4855    

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Mike Franks:

I have a book for you to read!  Where should I mail it?

Linda Elias


03/05/15 08:57 PM #4856    

 

Steve Jetton

Steve F ..... you are right but I think that will be one of the predictions they get wrong.  As a life long Cub fan I have finally come to realization that they will never get there due to some cosmic force that mortal humans are unable to understand but whose existance we can surely sense.  This is bigger than the Goat.  I also have come to the realization that when one's family raises you as a Cubs fan .... that's a form of child abuse. 

In the event that I am wrong, unlikely as that may be, I should mention that the Volo Auto Museum up north in Volo, Illinois will give their DeLorean to a lucky winner.  Anyone visiting the museum this year is automatically entered in the contest.  If the Cubs don't win the series, the contest winner gets a hoverboard. 

A hoverboard, come to think of, would be pretty darn cool.  Think how impressed the neighborhood kids would be to see you out on that thing.

 

 


03/06/15 03:07 PM #4857    

 

Steve Jetton

Okay, I’ve written this see that I am a windbag. Sorry.  I did donate to the drive to keep this website going, I believe a quarter or whatever change was jingling in my pocket.  So …. 

Mikie (am I making you think of your aunt Gertrude?), when I was reading the online news this morning I ran across a book review of Erik Larson’s new one about the sinking of the Lusitania called Dead Wake.  The event was 100 years ago, coincidentally.  Or wait a minute, maybe not a coincidence.  In any case, made me recall your post the other day about looking for new stuff to read.  Everything I’ve read by Larson has been good; you’ve pretty much not wanted to put it down.  The Devil in the White City is probably the best.

Carl Hiaasen is a hoot.  Writes these comic crime novels situated in Florida.  I read Bad Monkey last year.  Must’ve been decent because I don’t waste my time finishing a book I don’t like.

Michael Connelly, the Harry Bosch stuff.  First in a series of a dozen or so was The Black Echo.

Gone Girl was a book that hooks most readers.  Better than the movie (which was good).

I would say – at risk of sounding like a literary critic – that everybody ought to read Huck Finn at least two or three times.  A fun read and some say THE Great American Novel.

Pretty much of all of Charles Dickens is enjoyable if you don’t mind a long book.  S**t, now I’m probably losing my credibility and sounding like a teacher or critic.  I think David Cooperfield is the best but that’s a debate.   Back in high school I am sure I resorted to the Classics comic book, because due to faulty wiring in my brain I thought anytime sometime gave me an assignment or told me that I should do something, they really meant “no damn way this is right.”  Matter of fact, some things never change.

Another one of those old lengthy warhorses that I read – and loved - within the past year or so was The Count of Monte Cristo.  An easy read.  I mean, kids read it.  Gotta get to Les Mis but you need to be ready for a commitment when looking at 1500 pages.

Fordlandia.   Can’t remember the author but it’s about Henry Ford setting up a rubber plantation in Brazil to save money on tires.  Fascinating.  If you don’t read the book, look up Fordlandia on the interent.

Doc …. A fictionalized account of Doc Holiday I read last year by an author named Mary Russell.  That got me into looking at other westerns a little bit.

I haven’t found anything great this year so far.  Kim Philby, A Spy Among Friends was pretty interesting though.  About the double agent for the Ruskies, but a sidebar that got me was what a bunch of drunks and renegades those early era British intellegence guys were.  Maybe in the US, too but I don’t know for sure.  Hope it’s gotten better.

Oh, Jeff Shaara writes historical fiction about the Civil War and the World Wars.

Okay, more than enough.  Hope Mike or somebody else stumbles on something they like.  I know reading is a matter of taste but not necessarily my taste.


03/06/15 06:23 PM #4858    

Michael (Mike) Franks

Thanks to everyone! I really appreciate the feedback. I will look into all of your suggestions. I think, more than anything else, I'm just glad that there a lot of readers out there. I would be lost without a book to read!

You are all great classmates.

 


03/06/15 07:45 PM #4859    

Michael (Mike) Franks

Steve:

I did read "Skinny Dip" by Carl Hiaasen. It was a good read. Haven't read any of his other books. Thanks for the help. Hope you're keeping warm.


03/08/15 11:27 AM #4860    

 

Marvin Theobald

2015 Mini-Reunion Schedule

In case you did not notice the Home Page update when you logged on, the 2015 mini-reunion schedule has been posted. Past attendees and those without e-mail will receive a notice card in the mail. All others will be notified by e-mail only.

Regarding the June 27 Pot Luck: I have a waterfront house on an 80 acre lake where the Planning Committee has had some fun meetings. We are adding an extra class gathering this year to give everyone an opportunity to enjoy the lake experience. Besides everyone contributing a dish and their preferred beverages, there will be pontoon boat rides, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, bonfire, and more. Please contact me for more details if you are interested in joining us for this event.

A note regarding Beningo's: The owner of Beningo's is considering retiring this year and cannot, at this time, commit to being open in November. The committee is hopeful that we will be able to meet there, but, we are asking for RSVP's so we can notify those planning to attend of a location change if needed. We will let you know as early as possible if the Beningo plan changes.

Hope to see record turnouts this year.


03/12/15 09:50 PM #4861    

 

David Long

 

Other Authors:   

Michael Connelly (Harry Bosch - LAPD)

Robert Parker  (Spenser; Jesse Stone - and some good westerns)

Dale Brown. (Modern Warfare)

Patrick Robinson. (Submarine service and Navy Seals)

John Gresham. (Legal Thrillers)

Stuart Woods. (Just for Fun)

W.E.B Griffin. (WWII through today and Philadelphia PD)

That should last you a week or so.....

 


03/13/15 12:02 PM #4862    

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Hi in Bloomington:

I'm going to be coming home to Bloomington March 27-30.  (Just a short visit to see my siblings)   I want to be able to see my sister Nancy, alive, just one more time!   Hope to run into some of you all!

Linda


03/14/15 07:57 AM #4863    

 

Allida Frisch (Altemus)

Wish we could but I will be in California during that time visiting my sister. Hope you have a wonderful time with your siblings.


03/14/15 06:26 PM #4864    

Michael (Mike) Franks

Drafted into the US Army, 49 years ago tomrrow, March 15,1966, along with many classmates. and residents of McLean County.  Sent to Ft Polk, La. and beyond.

I remember you all and I'm proud to have served with you!   Those departed, "RIP".   Survivors.....bonded together, forever!


03/18/15 10:41 AM #4865    

 

Ed Stanfield

David, you pretty much hit my reading list, esxept that as a dyed in the wool Southernor, I also enjoy Faulkner

In addition Sharra and son on the Civil War and Shelby Foote Then there is "Company Aich"

and anything you can find on Nathan Bedford Forrest. Chamberlain's memoirs, and Grants as well


03/18/15 02:54 PM #4866    

 

Steve Jetton

Ed, I suspect that Faulkner was "divinely inspired."   Pretty tough sledding at times, though.  I'd be exposed as a bumbling idiot if I tried explain him.  Just finished Jeff Shaara's one about Shiloh a couple weeks ago.  Will move on to Vicksburg.


03/18/15 07:26 PM #4867    

Michael (Mike) Franks

Wow! You guys read some heady classical stuff. I'm into thrillers with a lot of violence, sex, politics, special ops-military, crime, dope, and of course, MURDER!  Better known as "pulp", but sure is fun to read. Tried to read E.A. POE, but that guy must have been stoned when he was writing. The closest I get to classical, is reading, "Dick, Jane, Sally, Spot, Mother and Father", to my granddaughter! (not too many big words) I did read "Candy" years ago, when I was alone. Does that count? I'll stick with Mitch Rapp, Lucas Davenport, and King & Maxwell.


03/19/15 05:15 PM #4868    

 

Judith (Judy) Winquist (Neal)

Survial rope course and 3 zip lines with my two older grandchildren at San Diego Safari Park.  Another thing off my bucket list!!



03/19/15 05:51 PM #4869    

 

Helen Nicolaysen (Thompson)

Looks like you're doing what pleasures you most, spending time with your Beautiful Grandchildren!


03/23/15 11:02 AM #4870    

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Judy:

That looks like fun!  Enjoy them while you can!

Linda


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