Milan Jackson

You almost could have purchased the BHS Indian. :)

Terry (Max) Maxwell

Rod... good to know that you are flexible, but it sounds like the rest of us are getting bent over! :)  Just kidding... I plan to go along and document to whole trip.  You know everyone will want to see pictures.  I did teach photography as part of the graphic arts curriculum back in the day, so I'm well qualified. 

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Absolutely Max.  We will need a photographer of your talent.  This way we won't have to keep switching off to take the pictures.  Now remember, this is just desert land in Vegas.  When you're not shooting, you will have to just find somewhere to hang out.  I imagine there is a movie house, a nice restaurant, or you could hang with Steve and I.  But I'm sure we'll be in our room watching TV,resting, or soaking our arms for the next days game.  Hey, maybe we could talk Jack into coming along to be our gaffer.

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Ed,

Milan has mentioned the Phoenix.  You should be very familiar with this Bird, which is actually a Myth.  My couisin lived in Atlanta, GA. and their symbol was the Phoenix.  But why the Phoenix.  Being a huge Civil War Historian, you should know this.  Think of the word Burning and the saying, "The South Shall Rise Again".  That's a hint.

Victor Jackson

I think we should put a chain on that strong cigar box

Jack Habich

Some great ideas of how to spend this money and get this Phoenix to crash have been put forth.

Jack Habich

Milan,

The purchase of the BHS Indian as a speculative move is being considered.  BHS got what for it, $1,700?  If we could get the current group of investor/owners  to now let it go for $2,000, we could scrap the web site and do a leveraged buyout.  We could then sell it to Rod Hayes for $2,500 cash, plus freight. 

Jack Habich

Ed,

Question.  If you are an out-of-stater driving through Alabama, through a dry county, and you have unopened liquor in the vehicle, is that a violation of the law in that county? 

If you are a resident of a dry county, I assume it is a violation.

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Patti Miller Popejoy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ed Stanfield

jack,

In Alabama, the law is that if you have an open container of alcohol, you are required to finish it before you throw the can/bottle out the window!

Actually if you are in a dry county with an open container, you are not paying attention... not a good idea at all

Rod, I ain't got a clue other than there is a Phoenix Alabama, as many a soldier fromFt. Benning can attest..

Helen Nicolaysen (Thompson)

It's wonderful that the Class of 64 pitched in and voluntarily donated money to the class treasury in order for this site to remain active.  I'd love to see the money be used for the 50th Class Reunion.  Sue Ermantraut and Jack Keefe did a great job contributing many hours assisting and coordinating several successful Class Reunions, therefore believe that the $100 contribution in Sue's memory was well deserved.  Thanks go to Steve, Sandy and Jack for your great support and managemental decisions when they were needed the most. Give yourselves a big hand of applause!      

Jack Habich

Ed,

But what if the container is sealed airtight?  If somebody is traveling through the county to bring a bottle of wine to Aunt Millie in FL, is that a violation? 

Ed Stanfield

Jack,

No that would not be a violation... First of all, you are just travelling thru Alabama, not a resident, secondly it is only one bottle, not a few cases... and finally, many many counties in Alabama are now wet. The problem back in the old days was the alcohol was being brought in from Tennessee and no Alabama taxes had been paid on it... follow the money! Alabama likker taxed properly in an ABC (Alabama Beverage Control) store in a wet county and then taken to a dry county is a different deal... again, it's the taxes..

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Jack,

Ya'll might be surprised about that Indian.  If my grandsons live where they do now, they would go to High School at L. D. Bell.  They are called the Blue Raiders, and guess what?  An Indian is the Mascot. Oh , and Jack, it's too late to get my application in for Q-School.  So, I'm checking out flights and hotel rates to Vegas next year for Jetton, Max, Myself, and You, just in case the class wants us to represent them out there.

Ed,

Here is the story behind the Phoenix.  Mythology says there was a great bird of extravagant, beautiful plumage.  As the story goes, the bird lived hundreds of years.  Near the end of life, it would build a nest, of which would burn the bird and the nest to ashes.  From the ashes a new, young bird, in it's original image would be born.  Back in the late 1800's, Atlanta GA. took the Phoenix as it's official symbol, to represent it's rebirth from the ashes after it burned down during the Civil War.

Ed Stanfield

Rod,

I did not know that story, but then it is pretty hard to find a southerner, much less a Georgean in Atlanta!

There is a saying in the Southeast that one cannot even go to hell without goin thru Atlanta

Jack,

I think the idea of a memorial urinal is a very good one. They are durable and so generations of young students could literally "take one on us" In addition, if you checked, I'll bet you would not find a single memorial urinal anywhere in the Twin Cities. We would have the only one... trendsetters, if you will

Jack Habich

Ed,

Thanks for the tip on the urinal.  It wouldn't die of Elm disease and has a watering device already attached.  Maintenance is provided every evening.  With a proper plaque, our dedication would be remembered daily for a couple of generations or more.  With schools desperate for revenue, it could set a trend that could spread like wildfire, and the Class of '64 would be seen nationwide as the innovators and leaders we really are.

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Sandy Jeakins Sizemore !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Annie Bailen !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

Happy Birthday Karen Weber Francavia !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Milan Jackson

 Happy Birthday Victor Jackson !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda Bristow (Elias)

Up a little late tonight.   Trying to kill time so I can get some sleep.   It appears you guys are having a good time with this website.   Glad to see it.

With your help, perhaps we could try to collect $5 from people in our class by Thanksgiving and find a family that needs food for Christmas.  We could jointly do some good without it hurting anyone, hopefully.   What do you all think: Jack, Rod, Ed, Milam, Victor, Steve, and you too Helen!!!!!!!

Hope all is well with everyone and your families.

Happy Halloween from this Texas SPOOK!

Love y'all,

Linda Bristow Elias

Rodney (Rod) Hayes

Linda,

I think that is a wonderful idea.  I'm in.

Milan Jackson

 I am here to help where I can. Money is beyond my capabilities. (laugh)

Victor Jackson

Thank you Thank you! AH 16 again or 6 something ?

Steve Jetton

Linda,

 Good to hear from you, and as a major donor  for this web site, it's about time you left a message.  Your idea is a good one, we've discussed this and the best way to handle it.  Naturally, it needs to be kept seperate from the class treasury fund, which is earmarked for web site and reunion expenses. Why don't you post a message with your address and  those so inclined can send you a check for $5?  Upon completion of the drive, you could donate the proceeds to a family in need, on behalf of the Class of '64.  I’m in.