Milan Jackson

Without getting political, what do you think of the ban of brown bag lunches in the schools?

Milan Jackson

Sue McGinnis Payne lost her mother this past week too. Bless their family.

Terry (Max) Maxwell

To Marsha and Sue...  I would like to offer my condolences to both of you.  It was tough when I lost my mother 13 years ago and I still miss her.  Cherish the great memories.   Max

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

To Sue and Marsha, I offer my condolences and thoughts of support to both of you. To all the others who have lost their parents and all those who have been kind enough to notice, this Forum has been a wonderful way to share those deeply human connections and caring feelings. I am enormously grateful to all of you who took time to respond when my mother passed a few weeks ago.

Until then I had not noticed that this Forum existed. A few days ago I took the time to go back and review the whole history of it, beginning on Page 1, #1 from 9/29/09. In doing so, there were many sad realities that came through, but more important were all the wonderfully humorous and nostalgic references to our past. And I do mean "OUR" past. It is impossible to see or read anything on this Forum without being brought back to the roots of place, friends and experiences that formed us. The reward of aging seems indebted to the threads of our varied histories. We all have so much to learn from and share with each other. This is a most wonderful tool to do just that.

Jack (the first), Jack (the latest), Annie B. (the recruiter), Marvin (site creator), Milan (recently adopted), and Sue E. (the motivator), MY DEEPEST THANKS for all that you  and many others have done to organize, nurture and promote these communications. They are proving to be invaluable as we all reach new heights (i.e., large numbers on cakes.)

Those who know me of recent, know I have no shortage of opinions and ideas, so I will no doubt become an active player on this site and encourage all the rest of you to do the same. IT IS GOOD FOR ALL OF US.

I just saw a sign that read, "Drinks Well With Others". Don't remember getting a check mark for that one on my report card at Oakland School. After reading Holly's desire for a cold one on a hot summer day, I am wondering, did she?

Milan Jackson

Right after Y Teens we would walk over to the Green Mill for a Green River. It sure seemed bigger back then. :)

Judy Tynan (Danielson)

Oh how I remember the Y-Teen dances, girls on one side, boys on the other. Didn't get asked to dance much but still had a good time and loved the Green Mill, such a classy place, I think the only thing I ever had there was a coke and FF.  Probably cost me 15 cents!!!!!

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Jerry Plumber and me, 1963 BHS Homecoming float (built at Marcia Rodwell's on Sunset Drive)

Jack Habich

Judy, exactly what I thought of when I saw the Green Mill pic......when I had the money, I had a coke and french fries.  Obviously, we did not have extensive nutritional education in those days, and the TV told us Twinkies were wholesome.  The brown bag lunch question also reminded me .....at Bent school, now and then, we would go out for lunch; to Main Street to Martin's (I believe it was called - Regina Martin's father's place), and I would order fries and a coke.

Ed Stanfield

I love reading all this, but y'all all have memories of things that I never experienced with you.. sad...but i wasn't there!

ed

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

Ed, no big deal we were just waiting for you to get here. Seems there was always a little convenience grocery near every school, like a troll waiting to fleece you. At Oakland grade school it was DeMent's. At Washington Junior High it was Snyder's Grocery. At least once a week some of us would skip lunch and go to Snyder's where we could get a large RC Cola and a can of shoestring potatoes for the same price as the school lunch. When we got older and more sophisticated, it was Sandy's for hamburgers. Probably spoiled a lot of good dinners, but what the heck, we had to be back for Thespians rehearsals and other things. Had to keep Mr. Wilson happy. What a life.

Nope, you didn't miss a thing Mr. Ed. Also answers Milan's question about Brown Bag Lunches. Kids, like Jack, are very resourceful.

Victor Jackson

Maine's Dementia Test.  
 

Milan Jackson

I had the cows drinking milk. (laugh)

Jack Habich

Even after looking at Milan's post, I had the cows drinking milk as well.  I quit right there, put down my Harvard Business Review, and went out for a  coffee and a copy of Auto World.

Judy Tynan (Danielson)

Jack, when I went to Bent School, we would go to either Bob Johnson's on Main and Locust or the Madarian Cafe.  Always had FF there too and would always dribble catsup down my front.  Nothing has changed since then,  I still do!!  Too bad we didn't know how good we had it back then but hindsight is 20/20 ya know.

Jack Habich

Judy, was it Bob Johnson's I'm thinking of instead of the "Martin's" I mentioned?  On the west side of the street near Locust and Main?  Would that be the Bob Johnson of Brandtville fame?  Why do I think Gina Martin's dad owned the place I am thinking of?  Maybe he bought it from Bob and kept the name.  Whatever the name of the place, I'm sure I went with you and Karen B. a few times for some fries and a coke.  Not exactly the best fuel for getting an education though.

Milan Jackson

Gina's dad, Jack, owned a restaurant on East Grove St. A block east of Clinton St. Bob Johnson owned a restaurant at 616 N. Main St. That would have been on the west side of the street, between Mulberry and Locust Streets. The same Robert D. Johnson who bought the Brandtville Cafe in the late 50's.

Judy Tynan (Danielson)

Right Milan and yes Jack we all went there along with Karen B.  Bob Johnson of Brandtville is now a silent partner of Bob Dennison of Dennison Ford, Toyota and resides in Bull Head City, Az in the winter.  Got to know him really well when I worked for Bob Dennison and he  is really a great guy.  Haven't heard much about him since he lost his wife a few yrs ago.  

Jack Habich

I must be getting dementia, because I could always rely on my memory.  It was Bob Johnson's then where we went for fries and a coke at lunch.  Why though would I relate Gina Martin's father to this restaurant?  I did not know her father,  can't remember him having a restaurant on East Grove, and obviously don't remember ever being in it. 

Ed Stanfield

My butt is draggin!

10 hour pistol class today... lots of lectures and lots of range time with a super instructor. Dramatic improvement in my shooting...

Jack Habich

Ed, I don't know if you pack for these reunions, but after 10 hours of lessons with a superb instructor, remind me not to p... you off. :)

Milan Jackson

From what we understand, Alan Haggard died in a Veteran's Hospital in the Chicago area yesterday. Alan was from the class of 1963 and was a regular contributor to the message board in the '63 site. He will be missed. God bless his family.

Ed Stanfield

Jack...

Nah, I don't...

But I do shoot... a lot.. and I can generally hit what I am aiming at.. used to shoot competitively

this class was a prerequisite for concealed carry permits that will allow me to carry in Alabama. It is a very rural area and I own property there. I carry mostly for protection against 4 legged critters and snakes...the posionous varieties found in the SouthEast. I always carry a pistol when I am down there, but decided it was time to get legal, the laws being what they are.

I will get a Florida permit which will allow me to legally carry in 39 states including Alabama, Tenn,La, Miss, Ga, and Texas.

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Jeannie Whittinghill Crutcher !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jack Habich

Ed, what about when you visit your sister in KY?  Do you go unarmed?

Mike Eddings

Ed, what kind of snake gun are you using?