11/05/07 - NNHS Newsletter - Samhain

Dear Friends and Schoolmates,  

   This is another autumn event which repeats annually.  This marks our second observation of it:  You'll find the reasons why - plus your homework assignments - here:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/11-05-06-NNHS-Samhain.html

BIRTHDAYS - TODAY AND UPCOMING:

   We have a Happy Birthday Two-Fer today!     Patsy Blackard Hallett ('65) of VA AND my third grandson,       Tommy Harty of OH, who is turning eight years old today! Wish we could be there for your baptism, Sweetie!

http://www.mormon.org/mormonorg/eng/basic-beliefs/the-commandments/baptism-and-confirmation

   More Birthday Two-Fers follow tomorrow:  Marion Timberlake Gitchel ('57) AND        Pam Smith Arnold ('65) of VA!    Pam Larmer Traugott ('62) of VA will be celebrating on the 7th!

   WOWZERONI-RINI - There's a rare Four-Fer on the 8th: Lawson (Buddy) Sparrow ('53) of VA, Woody Hudson ('57),     Joe Madagan ('57) of FL AND David McCoy ('67) of VA !  On the 9th, Hilton Henderson ('57) will be lighting the candles!
    WOWZERONI-RINI-ROONI - There's an even rarer Five-Fer of sorts on the 10th: The United States Marine Corps - 1775, Tamsie Warren Ellis ('57),  David Wittan ('57),    Angie Ray Smith ('64) of VA, AND    Steve Pullen ('65) of VA!

   Many Happy Returns to you all!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html

  From Al Farber ('64) of GA - 11/01/07 - "Guns over Woman":
    Ten Reasons SOME  Men Prefer Guns Over Women....  

# 10 - You can trade an old 44 for a New 22..      
#9 - You can keep one gun at home and have another for when you are on the road... 
#8 - If you admire a friends gun and tell him so, he will let you try it out a few times....  
#7 - Your primary gun does not mind if you keep another gun for a backup....
#6 - Your gun will stay with you even if you run out of Ammo... 
#5 - A gun does not  take up a lot of closet space.... 
#4 - Guns function normally every day of the month...  
#3  - A Gun does not ask, "Do these new grips make me look Fat?"... 
#2 -  A Gun does not mind if you go to sleep after you use it... 

#1 - YOU can BUY a SILENCER for a GUN
   I Have BOTH...      
Typhoons Forever  al  

   WILD GIGGLES! Thanks, Al!

From My Friend, Peggy Fussell Porter (North Sanpete High, UT - '81) of NC  - 11/02/07 - "RE: GOOD NEWS from the Harty Family!":

CONGRATULATIONS!

   Thanks, Peggy! We're all quite excited!

      From David Whitley ('67) of VA - 11/02/07 - "RE: GOOD NEWS from the Harty Family!":

Well HOORAY! for you & all the rest of your family! Congrats & best wishes for poor little sick mom; I know she is miserable.

love, d
   Thank you, Gorgeous! I spoke to them all last night.   Diana (Lyons Harty - Portsmouth High, NH / Eastlake High, CA - '05) had spent one really bad day and one pretty good day this week, so we'll continue with our hopes and prayers for her, because I can still remember some of those times from the olden days, and they're not all that fun!

    From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/02/07 - "RE: GOOD NEWS from the Harty Family!":

   Thanks, Shari! It'll be fun to have another little baby nearby!

  From Bill Lee (Warwick HS - '54) of NC - 11/02/07 - "1946 S/Y Aerial Picture ":

Some comments about picture sent to you by   Norm Covert ('61 - of MD): http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/11-01-07-NNHS-All-Saints-Day.html From the bottom-right, the major ships in that picture that I can positively identify are as follows:

While AMERICA was the West Point,        Dave Spriggs' ('64 - of VA) aunt     (Shirley Linkous Girt Callaway of TX) boarded her in 1945 and sang to wounded troops coming home in 1945 (as mentioned in your web site). http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/wgh.html
		Saturday, September 7, 1946

The photo you displayed on your latest message also appeared in the October 1946 issue of the Shipyard Bulletin. The caption says it was taken on September 7, 1946. Apparently, it was a color image, for the same picture (a bit fuzzy, tho) also appears on the back of the ship's 1946 annual report.

   WOWZERONI!!! Thanks so much for the clarifications and history, Bill!

      From Dave Arnold ('65) of VA and      My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/02/07 - and    Judy Phillips Allen ('66) of VA - 11/05/07 -"Christmas card list":

Carol,

Our car club has verified this program to send holiday greetings to our recovering troops at Walter Reed Medical Center.  I'd like to make this information available to all the Typhoon faithful, many of whom have spent a holiday recovering.  Thanks.

A Great Idea!!!   One more card surly won't hurt.
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:

         A Recovering American soldier
         c/o Walter Reed Army Medical  Center
         6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
         Washington, D.C. 20307-5001

PLEASE feel free to pass this along!

   What a wonderful thing to do for so very little effort! Thanks so much, Dave, Shari, and Judy!

      From Sepi Dinwiddie Prichard ('58) of NC - 11/02/07 - "National Caregivers Month":

Carol and NNHS Family,

It's a good time to remind everyone that November is National Caregivers Month.   If you know of someone that is a caregiver, or a family that you just know of, that has a member that needs constant care, just one or two hours a week from those of you that are able will make a huge difference in the lives of those people.  Just a break to allow them to run to the store, go to the barber or beauty shop, or just to get out of the house for a walk, will greatly improve their mental health and outlook on life.  There are also chores that need to be done, so volunteering your time for a little yard work, or installing storm windows, or just minor repairs that caregivers can't do, or don't have time to do, can be of tremendous help to someone that gives around the clock care to a loved one.  I am talking to you able bodied guys here, yes you, that still do these things in your own home.  It is a nice way for a couple to spend their spare time, as a couple.  She can sit and talk, or read the newspaper, to update the receiver on local events, while the husband drives the caregiver to the hardware store, to pick up the necessities to make that minor repair.  Remember to register with your local caregivers organization, so that you can receive proper instructions and also to register so that you are covered by a special insurance rider that is available to all volunteers.  Are you really so busy that you can't find one or two hours a week ?   It is just as good for you as it is for them, you are needed.  Think about it.........It's nice to be needed !

Thanks for your help,

Sepi a.k.a. Dimples

   Thanks so much, Sepi! This requires considerably more effort, but the rewards, of course, are much greater as well!

  From Frances Goodson Wang ('65) of MD to    Henry ('65) and Yvonne Peters (Hampton HS - '64) Hoyle of Northern VA - 11/02/07:

Henry and Yvonne,

Guess what!    Norm Covert ('61 - of MD) is my cousin four times removed.  His mother is a Goodson.  She is 88, living next door to Norm in Frederick, Maryland.  She remembers my grandfather, the father of eleven children.  Norm has given me two pictures of him from his younger days.  This is such a great discovery as I am getting a divorce and to be reminded of my own history and family stories comes at a very important time.  Believe me there are some "hum dingers" in our past.
 

Carol, Norm recognized  Daddy's name in the obit you put on the board.  See, you are spreading good will even when you have to post sad news.  Thanks, Carol.
 

    Frances, on the very day that you sent this, I was wondering how far apart you and Norm lived from one another, and if you'd seen each other yet! I am so delighted to hear this news - thanks so much!

  From Marty Whitmore McCoy ('67) of VA - 11/02/07 - "Birthday":

Just want to let you know David McCoy, VA Class of 67 will be 60 on November 8th.

Thanks for all you do to keep us informed :-)

   Thank you, Marty! I've added David to our listings:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html

  From Pam Larmer Traugott ('62) of VA - 11/02/07 - "Pam Larmer '62 has e-mail change":

Dear Carol: Thank you so much for coming to our 45NNHS reunion. You looked lovely. I have a new e-mail address.......pamplt@comcast.net

The amt of paper you handle must be overwhelming. I enjoy checking in with you and our classmates so very much.

Sincerely

Pam Larmer Traugott '62

   Thanks so much, Pam! I really enjoyed watching you dance - just like old times!

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/brownies-poem.html

   It was good to see everyone one more time.  In all probability, that will be the last reunion I'll be able to attend.

   And yes, ma'am, I do seem to keep busy - glad you're enjoying it!

    I changed your email addy in my files as well as on the 1962 Contact Page:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html

      http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-ALL.html

          http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/contact-1962.html

    From Jennie Sheppard ('62) of NC - 11/03/07 - "NNHS 1962 Class Reunion":

   I'm so sorry I missed seeing you, Jennie! And I agree, the 1962 Reunion Committee did a fabulous job - as always!

From Jennings Bryan ('42) of VA - 11/02/07 - "change of e mail address":

From computer crash, changing computers, and changing carriers, I am back on line.

Please note my new e mail address:

            hjbryan@verizon.net

Jennings

       Thanks, Jennings - and congratulations! I changed your email addy in my files!

  From Kathy Cooper ('70) of VA - 11/02/07 - "Birthday Wishes":

   Thank you, Kathy - you're blessed, indeed! I've added Timothy to our listings:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/Happy-Birthday.html

        From one of my Famous Marines,  Herb Hice of MI, who served in the Pacific Theater during WWII -  11/03/07 - "Dear Carol / Dimples, It's nice to have pets !!!":

Dear Carol / Dimples,

I can't speak for other folks, but I love having Dogs and Cats around me. I know that I am very fortunate not to have any allergies toward animals.

I have had a birthday recently and being as how I am more Senior than a lot of people, my needs are minimal. My Daughters and Grandkids all knew that I have more socks, shirts, under clothes and gloves Etc. Etc. that I could possibly use. They all knew my warm feelings toward the Michigan Humane Society and The ASPCA. To my surprise, they handed me a thank you letter from the Michigan Humane Society, Which stated that they had donated money to them in MY NAME. I cannot tell you how pleased I was, and to show them I loved the Gift, I blew out all the candles on my Birthday cake and I ate TWO pieces.

My favorite cake is (Pineapple Upside Down Cake) with Coffee. They all loved to celebrate my 37th Birthday for the 46th time. Good thing I was sitting down, because a person can get winded blowing out all those Candles.

End of long story, Herbie

   SUPER-DE-DUPER, Sweetie! I'm so glad you had such a great time - you certainly deserve it!

   I wish I'd been aware of this pet theory forty-eleven years ago! Thanks, Herbie Darlin'!

    From Jean Poole Burton ('64) of RI - 11/03/07 - "Me in Italy...with my friend Karen Hampton (HHS '64) check out those pastries!!!":

WOWZERONI-RINI!!! Thanks, Jean - such treats!
		Wednesday, October 24, 2007
		Karen and Jean

From Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH - 11/03/07 - "Re: 11/03/07 - Only You":

       Thanks, I added your note to that new page - and some music as well:

http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/SITE-MAP.html

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/fun-to-remember.html

   Have a good holiday, Domi!

    From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/03/07 - "100 and still going strong!":

   WOWZERONI-RINI!!! Thanks, Shari!

  From Jim Elliot ('61) of AK - 11/03/07:

Carol, just a note of thanks for the exceptional job you're doing of keeping NNHS alive and well.

I visit your website often. I was saddened by the recent death of my childhood neighbor, friend, and '61 classmate,   Sharron W. Dawes. I sent her and Richard several e-mail messages before Sharron's passing. Although I do not know      Richard (NNHS/HHS - '62) personally, Sharron could not have asked for or had a more devoted, loving spouse than him.

Again, thank you for all the work you put in on behalf of NNHS alumni.
“Sent from my BlackBerry handheld”

       Thank you so much, Jim; your note means a great deal to me!

   I've added your note to Sharron's Memorial Newsletter:

     http://www.nnhs65.00freehost.com/09-12-07-NNHS-Prayers-for-Sharron.html 

   I had the privilege of meeting Richard on October 12 at the '62 Reunion; in fact, we sat at the same table.  He was as charming and gracious - and fun - a man as I've ever met. I quite agree with you; his love for Sharron was obvious.

      From David Whitley ('67) of VA - 11/03/07 - "to paraphrase Mother Teresa (overheard at Starbucks)":

no ... to actually repeat her very words "fie on you sir!, fie, fie, fie!, and may your children eat tiny, teeny little turtle scales, sautéed in bad butter, over your stinking, rotting corpse, pausing only momentarily to curse your memory."

no wait, maybe that wasn't her.

dang

okay, well, I'll think of who that was later & get back with you.

   Oh, dear, was it something I said?!?  GIGGLES!!! Thanks, Gorgeous!

    From My Niece, Shari, of VA - 11/03/07 - "How would you be remembered?":

Kind of creepy yet motivating to be our better selves.    This IS a very sobering thought, Shari - THANKS!

DATES TO REMEMBER:

3. Friday and Saturday, May 16 - 17, 2008 - NNHS CLASS OF 1958

      From one of my Famous Marines,  Herb Hice of MI, who served in the Pacific Theater during WWII -  10/11/07 - "Dear Carol / Dimples, This says it all" - #8 in a Series of 12:

Dear Carol / Dimples, Just to make you smile a little, If you laff, so much the better, Herbie This says it all    GIGGLES!!! Thanks, Herbie Darlin'!

   Now I'm REALLY almost caught up with myself in posting all the many things y'all have sent me recently!  By the next issue, I should be all done - WOO-HOO!!!

  ('J'ever notice how my "vacation breaks" seem to triple my workload when I return?!? )

    Y'all take care of each other!  TYPHOONS FOREVER!  We'll Always Have Buckroe!

                          Love to all, Carol 

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Carol Buckley Harty
219 Four Ply Lane
Fayetteville, NC 29311-9305
910-488-9408

Realms of the Haunting

"Realms of the Haunting" midi courtesy of http://www.geocities.com/Area51/Station/9621/halwen1.htm - 11/04/06

Samhain Title Graphic clip art courtesy of http://www.nucleus.com/~darr/HOLYSMOKE.HTML - 11/04/06

Druid Sigel clip art courtesy of http://www.neopagan.net/ at the suggestion of Domi O'Brien ('64) of NH - 11/04/06
Thanks, Domi!

Animated Fire Divider Line clip art courtesy of
http://www.worldfiredepartments.com/animations/lines.htm - 07/06/04

Animated Tiny Birthday Cake clip art courtesy of Sarah Puckett Kressaty ('65) of VA - 08/31/05
Thanks, Sarah Sugah!

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