- Shh, my spouse doesn’t know I’m that old.
- I still have a 10:00 pm curfew issued by my parents.
- I would have to get my tooth cleaned.
- I don't have a stamp to mail my reservation.
- Cellulite. freaks. me. OUT!
- Wal-Mart is having a sale that weekend.
- I don't see an early-bird special on the menu.
- I’m afraid my science teacher may be there.
- Terriers give me hives.
- Old people make me nervous.
- I can’t read the invitation. Use LARGE PRINT.
- I'm too old for that.
- I don’t attend any functions not sanctioned by AARP.
- I was too fat, so I went on a diet, and now I have too many wrinkles!
- That's my regular bingo night.
- The only hair I have left is growing out of my ears, nose and chin.
- I'm afraid I might get grabaged.
- I won't know anyone there.
- I haven't even finished my term paper for Government yet.
- I won't recognize anyone.
- I've changed too much.
- Uh ... I'm in witness protection.
- It's duck hunting season in Alaska.
- No one will recognize me.
- My face lift hasn't healed yet.
- I still owe a library fine for Tale of Two Cities.
- My trophy wife is at the gym.
- I can't get a babysitter.
- No one will sit with me.
- I can't get a flight from Makanda.
- I hated high school.
- My mom says I'm STILL grounded.
- I was not popular in high school.
- Steve Jobs invited me to dinner that night.
- I live too far away.
- My dog ate my registration form.
- Reunions are just for cheerleaders and jocks.
- I'm pregnant.
- I'll just sit back and wait for the 50th reunion.
- Now what was your reason again?
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Top 40 Reasons I Can't Go To The 40th High School Reunion
We've had really great feedback from our classmates and friends as we've attempted to reconnect with everyone and get addresses for invitations. Sometimes though, we've just had to laugh at the things some people say in response to our calls and emails. Some can't be printed here -- or anywhere! -- but here are a few of our favorites.
Friday, August 27, 2010
The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same . . .
There probably have been some changes in Carbondale since the last time you were here -- even if it wasn't that long ago. Depending on when you left, you may or may not find the places you remember. And some of you may remember places I never even knew about, since I was away for thirty years!
Here's a list of some of the more noticeable changes to the Carbondale landscape since 1970!
GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Lincoln Junior High School is g-o-n-e, as in knocked down and hauled away!
Booby's has gone out of business.
Kaleidoscope has gone out of business!
Hangar Nine burned down, but is now under construction!
The Baptist Church on the corner of Main St. and Illinois Ave. moved to Giant City Road in a brand new building.
Mugsy McGuire's is no more! A new Walgreen's is under construction in that location.
The Hallmark store in Murdale is gone.
The Kroger on the West Side of town is gone.
Crustado's is gone.
MOVED
Pagliai's Pizza has moved -- to the other side of the old Hangar Nine location -- so now it's right across from the Dairy Queen on the north side of the new Hangar Nine.
The Subway on West Main has moved to the old Hardee's on the other side of the street.
EXPANDED
The Apple Tree gift shop is still in the same location, but there is a new owner, and it's expanded!
NEW
Comfort Inn has built just across the street from the Holiday Inn/Houlihan's (where our dinner will be on Saturday night -- Holiday Inn, not Comfort Inn.)
Buffalo Wild Wings is located on East Main, just past Giant City Road.
South from the intersection of Hwy. 13 and Giant City Road there have been some additions in recent years including - Moe's Southwest Grill, Fujiyama Japanese Steak House (and Sushi too!) and Kohl's.
There's a mini Starbuck's in Kroger on Giant City Road.
In the area around The Mall has turned into a fast food crossroads - restaurants are Steak & Shake, Garfield's in the mall, Applebee's, and Panera (hooray!), Burger King and Moe's Southwest Grill.
The shopping area across from The Mall now has Barnes & Noble with a Starbuck's (hooray!), Best Buy and Dick's Sporting Goods, Aldi's and Chili's Grill & Bar is under construction, as well as longtime residents Walmart, Taco Bell, McDonald's, Arby's, Subway and Long John Silver. There's also Lowe's and Hobby Lobby (hooray!) And there's a T J Maxx under construction in that area too!
The historic Town Square area is still lively -- places to eat are old and new like The Newell House, Tres Hombres, Global Gourmet, the Longbranch and Thai Taste. There's also an art gallery, Art Lovers Trading Company, next to the Newell House. The Co-Op has moved to the west side of town.
The Co-Op is now located in the Murdale Shopping Center, in the former location of the old Woolworth's of our childhood.
Larry's House of Cakes (from Marion) has opened a new location in the old Crustado's space.
The Carbondale Farmer's Market is still going strong in the Westown Shopping Center parking lot. It's open on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. - noon. If you are looking for people you know, it's the place to see and be seen!
West of Carbondale, at the intersection of Country Club Road and Hwy. 13 is a new Walmart -- yeah, one was not enough! It's technically in Murphysboro, so they sell liquor in the store -- which is still a no-no in C'dale.
The Varsity Theater is home to Stage Company, the live community theater group.
STILL GOING STRONG!
The Dairy Queen
Italian Village
Denny's
710 Bookstore
Quatro's
The Giant City Lodge
Arnold's Market
El Greco
Gatsby's
Midland Inn
Mississippi Flyway
Tom's Place in DeSoto
Tres Hombres
Pinch Penny Pub
Sidetracks
17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro & Marion
Here's a list of some of the more noticeable changes to the Carbondale landscape since 1970!
GONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Lincoln Junior High School is g-o-n-e, as in knocked down and hauled away!
Booby's has gone out of business.
Kaleidoscope has gone out of business!
Hangar Nine burned down, but is now under construction!
The Baptist Church on the corner of Main St. and Illinois Ave. moved to Giant City Road in a brand new building.
Mugsy McGuire's is no more! A new Walgreen's is under construction in that location.
The Hallmark store in Murdale is gone.
The Kroger on the West Side of town is gone.
Crustado's is gone.
MOVED
Pagliai's Pizza has moved -- to the other side of the old Hangar Nine location -- so now it's right across from the Dairy Queen on the north side of the new Hangar Nine.
The Subway on West Main has moved to the old Hardee's on the other side of the street.
EXPANDED
The Apple Tree gift shop is still in the same location, but there is a new owner, and it's expanded!
NEW
Comfort Inn has built just across the street from the Holiday Inn/Houlihan's (where our dinner will be on Saturday night -- Holiday Inn, not Comfort Inn.)
Buffalo Wild Wings is located on East Main, just past Giant City Road.
South from the intersection of Hwy. 13 and Giant City Road there have been some additions in recent years including - Moe's Southwest Grill, Fujiyama Japanese Steak House (and Sushi too!) and Kohl's.
There's a mini Starbuck's in Kroger on Giant City Road.
In the area around The Mall has turned into a fast food crossroads - restaurants are Steak & Shake, Garfield's in the mall, Applebee's, and Panera (hooray!), Burger King and Moe's Southwest Grill.
The shopping area across from The Mall now has Barnes & Noble with a Starbuck's (hooray!), Best Buy and Dick's Sporting Goods, Aldi's and Chili's Grill & Bar is under construction, as well as longtime residents Walmart, Taco Bell, McDonald's, Arby's, Subway and Long John Silver. There's also Lowe's and Hobby Lobby (hooray!) And there's a T J Maxx under construction in that area too!
The historic Town Square area is still lively -- places to eat are old and new like The Newell House, Tres Hombres, Global Gourmet, the Longbranch and Thai Taste. There's also an art gallery, Art Lovers Trading Company, next to the Newell House. The Co-Op has moved to the west side of town.
The Co-Op is now located in the Murdale Shopping Center, in the former location of the old Woolworth's of our childhood.
Larry's House of Cakes (from Marion) has opened a new location in the old Crustado's space.
The Carbondale Farmer's Market is still going strong in the Westown Shopping Center parking lot. It's open on Saturday mornings from 8 a.m. - noon. If you are looking for people you know, it's the place to see and be seen!
West of Carbondale, at the intersection of Country Club Road and Hwy. 13 is a new Walmart -- yeah, one was not enough! It's technically in Murphysboro, so they sell liquor in the store -- which is still a no-no in C'dale.
The Varsity Theater is home to Stage Company, the live community theater group.
STILL GOING STRONG!
The Dairy Queen
Italian Village
Denny's
710 Bookstore
Quatro's
The Giant City Lodge
Arnold's Market
El Greco
Gatsby's
Midland Inn
Mississippi Flyway
Tom's Place in DeSoto
Tres Hombres
Pinch Penny Pub
Sidetracks
17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro & Marion
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Will We See You In September?
You bet we will, if your name is on this list!
150 152 155 paid reservations as of 9-18-10:
Britt Aaron - 2
Scott Abernathy – 1
Bill Aikman – 2
Bruce Ashby – 1
Kathy Johnson Baggett – 1
Jan Bahr Ferry – 1
Steve & Bonnie Crawshaw Bailey – 2
Regina Barringer Engbring – 1
Tom Bates – 2
Robin Baysinger Siegfried – 2
Mike & Nikki Benton Perschbacher – 2
Laura Bigler Blankenship – 2
Kathy Blank Smith – 2
Rita Boaz Sullivan – 1
Lee Brackett – 2
Dana Breeden Smith – 2
Janie Brewner Greene – 1
Debbie Brown Doyle – 1
Marsha Brown Wilson – 1
Janet Burger Vaught – 2
Jackie Camphor Abbott - 1
Jane Chapman Compton – 1
Chanda Child – 1
Charles Cochran – 2
David Cox – 2
John Crouch – 2
Leon Dangbar – 1
Brenda Davis Yahnke – 1
Pam DeFrank Blayney – 1
Linda Dover - 1
Mike Drew - 2
Allison Fite Phillips – 2
Karen Freitag – 1
Pat Frost Budzinski - 2
Kathy Geilhausen Zinn – 2
Tim Gibson – 2
Gary Goss – 2
Doris Green Walker – 1
Janet Harriss Robinson – 2
Jane Heern Evans - 1
Judy Heern Billot – 2
Diane Henderson – 1
Rick Herbert – 1
Butch Hicks – 1
Andy Hoke - 2
Jeff Holder – 1
Elizabeth Huffman – 1
Steve Iubelt – 2
Jeannene Jenkins – 2
Bruce Johnson – 2
Ralph Kaufman - 1
Patti Kell Coate – 1
Sandy Kopolowitz – 2
Sue Lager Burt – 2
Charles Larry – 2
Stan Lounsbury – 2
Nancy Martin Gonzenbach – 2
Melanie Mason Jabr – 2
Terry McBride – 1
Richard McClary – 1
Cathy McGowan Bless – 2
Vicki Meadows Carter – 2
Wendy Meyer Thomas – 2
Rodney Miles – 1
Becky Moorehead Hoag – 1
Sue Morgan Roberts – 2
Charlie Morrill – 2
Dianna Holbrook Morrison - 1
Teresa O’Hara Bell – 2
Cora Odaniell Sedlacek – 2
Anthony O'Neal Hawthorne - 2
Tom Pankey – 2
Georgia Popp Sanchez - 1
Steve Ragsdale – 1
Karen Reiman Deustch - 1
Kristie Reiman Mayer – 1
Matt Rendleman – 2
Rodney Rich – 1
Bill Richardt – 2
Marilyn Roemer Querciagrossa – 2
Wendy Sasse Carr – 1
Art Schoolcraft – 2
Donna Searcy Blades – 2
Martha Searcy – 1
Judy Serra – 1
Tim Sims – 2
Barbara Slaughter Tipton - 1
Jill Spackman Skornia – 2
Emily Stafford – 1
Roy Stephens – 1
Karen Stoelzle Midden – 2
Shewanda Suggs-Abdullah - 1
Kem Taylor Harold – 1
George Tervalon – 1
Doris Throgmorton Robinson – 1
Sharon Vancil Sims – 2
Rene VanHorn Tuthill – 2
Jim Vogler – 2
Ellen Webb Johansen – 1
Birdie Wiley - 1
Fred Wood - 2
Britt Aaron - 2
Scott Abernathy – 1
Bill Aikman – 2
Bruce Ashby – 1
Kathy Johnson Baggett – 1
Jan Bahr Ferry – 1
Steve & Bonnie Crawshaw Bailey – 2
Regina Barringer Engbring – 1
Tom Bates – 2
Robin Baysinger Siegfried – 2
Mike & Nikki Benton Perschbacher – 2
Laura Bigler Blankenship – 2
Kathy Blank Smith – 2
Rita Boaz Sullivan – 1
Lee Brackett – 2
Dana Breeden Smith – 2
Janie Brewner Greene – 1
Debbie Brown Doyle – 1
Marsha Brown Wilson – 1
Janet Burger Vaught – 2
Jackie Camphor Abbott - 1
Jane Chapman Compton – 1
Chanda Child – 1
Charles Cochran – 2
David Cox – 2
John Crouch – 2
Leon Dangbar – 1
Brenda Davis Yahnke – 1
Pam DeFrank Blayney – 1
Linda Dover - 1
Mike Drew - 2
Allison Fite Phillips – 2
Karen Freitag – 1
Pat Frost Budzinski - 2
Kathy Geilhausen Zinn – 2
Tim Gibson – 2
Gary Goss – 2
Doris Green Walker – 1
Janet Harriss Robinson – 2
Jane Heern Evans - 1
Judy Heern Billot – 2
Diane Henderson – 1
Rick Herbert – 1
Butch Hicks – 1
Andy Hoke - 2
Jeff Holder – 1
Elizabeth Huffman – 1
Steve Iubelt – 2
Jeannene Jenkins – 2
Bruce Johnson – 2
Ralph Kaufman - 1
Patti Kell Coate – 1
Sandy Kopolowitz – 2
Sue Lager Burt – 2
Charles Larry – 2
Stan Lounsbury – 2
Nancy Martin Gonzenbach – 2
Melanie Mason Jabr – 2
Terry McBride – 1
Richard McClary – 1
Cathy McGowan Bless – 2
Vicki Meadows Carter – 2
Wendy Meyer Thomas – 2
Rodney Miles – 1
Becky Moorehead Hoag – 1
Sue Morgan Roberts – 2
Charlie Morrill – 2
Dianna Holbrook Morrison - 1
Teresa O’Hara Bell – 2
Cora Odaniell Sedlacek – 2
Anthony O'Neal Hawthorne - 2
Tom Pankey – 2
Georgia Popp Sanchez - 1
Steve Ragsdale – 1
Karen Reiman Deustch - 1
Kristie Reiman Mayer – 1
Matt Rendleman – 2
Rodney Rich – 1
Bill Richardt – 2
Marilyn Roemer Querciagrossa – 2
Wendy Sasse Carr – 1
Art Schoolcraft – 2
Donna Searcy Blades – 2
Martha Searcy – 1
Judy Serra – 1
Tim Sims – 2
Barbara Slaughter Tipton - 1
Jill Spackman Skornia – 2
Emily Stafford – 1
Roy Stephens – 1
Karen Stoelzle Midden – 2
Shewanda Suggs-Abdullah - 1
Kem Taylor Harold – 1
George Tervalon – 1
Doris Throgmorton Robinson – 1
Sharon Vancil Sims – 2
Rene VanHorn Tuthill – 2
Jim Vogler – 2
Ellen Webb Johansen – 1
Birdie Wiley - 1
Fred Wood - 2
Monday, August 9, 2010
How Many Class of '70 Grads Does It Take To Stuff An Invitation Into An Envelope?
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| Nancy took pictures |
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| An even dozen! |
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| Girls at one end of the table |
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| Rodney drove Miles just to help |
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| Guys at the other end of the table |
Who are these people and what are they talking about?
Here's a good idea! Dust off your yearbooks and take a trip down memory lane before the reunion.
The pictures will help bring faces and places back into focus.
On the other hand, the words written by friends will often leave you wondering what the heck they were talking about!
We keep these yearbooks handy when we're working on reunion projects and you can bet we'll recognize each and every one of you the minute you walk in.
... unless you've changed in the past forty years.
No? I didn't think so. We haven't either! ;)
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