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01/13/24 04:35 PM #3438    

 

Jim Cejka

How cold was it Wisconsin?

 


01/13/24 06:20 PM #3439    

 

Ray Thompson

Just a little follow up for you Jim--18 inches of snow in 2 days & current temp is 10 degrees up Nort Wisconsin


01/13/24 06:30 PM #3440    

 

Garry Sellers

Thanks Marilyn, made me smile!  (Which I needed after 16 days of Covid over Christmas!)  I would add something to your poem:

The Ritz didn’t have 50 shades of any color
Nor was there everything, everywhere all at once to see,
But “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Gigi”
Were Oscar worthy stuff … in the land that made me, me.
 
Stay tuned to the home page in the next couple of days because there will be a new version of "Bet You Didn't Know" focused on the movies!

01/13/24 07:31 PM #3441    

 

Jim Cejka

Ray, I used to live up Nort in dat Phillips place hey. I know dat snow and cold der. Now, down here in South Carolina, we brrrrr and freeze when it gets below 50. And, we did get some snow, I think it was 2, maybe 3 years ago. They closed the schools here this week bcause it was going to rain hard. 


01/14/24 04:12 PM #3442    

 

Marilyn Griffith (Bauer)

Well, Nancy - I threw away my panty house as soon as I walked out of my last teaching gig. 

Speaking of the Ritz Theater (Gary) - I remember Marion "Tootsie "Brigham had a job selling tickets in the little booth. If we got there in time and there weren't anyone else in line, she would sneak us in. Sadly, Marion left us all too soon.

Well, it's the third day of wicked snow and cold here in Madison, WI.  Record breaking. Getting sort of cranky angry

 

 


01/15/24 05:11 PM #3443    

 

Terri Levenhagen (Hoornstra)

Remembering the days of panty hose and mandatory dresses makes me appreciate today's clothing. For men and women, any age, it seems we are dressing more for comfort than for following rigorous fashion dictates and avoiding fashion "no-nos". It was about 1970 when all the women on my teaching staff marched en masse to the principal's office demanding to be able to wear pants/slacks. We were told we could wear pants only as part of a coordinated pantsuit. Everyone bought ONE pantsuit, which were soon replaced by slacks and sweaters, whatever we had! 


01/26/24 10:27 PM #3444    

 

Barbara Blair (Brenzel)

Terri,

I remember when we "office gals" marched into our boss's office and also demanded that we be "allowed" to wear pant suits.''

And thanks, Marilyn, for bringing back sooooo many memories.

Barb


01/31/24 11:30 AM #3445    

 

Garry Sellers

I'm sure you're wondering how Melody Jones Parker is doing after we received news that she may be moving to hospice care.  Here's a wonderful email just received from Mel:

"I'm still here...got an extension from God!  Seriously, my kidney numbers IMPROVED Which is a miracle.  So hospice won't put me on their list, yet.  Don't know why I got more time, God didn't tell me.  But I am clearing my space, making frequent trips to Goodwill; as well as printing some of my writings from the last 50 years that probably no one is interested in readingEmoji  You are on my list of people my son will email after I am gone."

Looks to me like all the well-wishes, prayers and hugs you sent her were heard and felt.  Well done!!!


02/01/24 02:37 PM #3446    

 

Karsten Boerger

Gary

All we needed was a good kicker, and your team would have been toast.

I know you know this, anyway, anything to make you feel better

Karsten


02/01/24 03:10 PM #3447    

 

Jim Cejka

Or a Packer's defensive coordinator. At least we have one now - whoever he is.

 


02/01/24 03:18 PM #3448    

 

Karsten Boerger

Anyway the better team lost. We will be back next year, watch out SFO

Karsten

 


02/01/24 03:25 PM #3449    

 

Nancy Davison (Boerger)

You're all going to be shaking in your boots when the Packers explode out of the starting gate next year, ready to take no prisoners.


02/01/24 04:39 PM #3450    

 

Jim Cejka

You mean Garry will be shaking in his boots - of course, he lives out there on the shaky side, so he's shaking, 49ers or not.

Between the Packers and the Lions, the 49things (and Mr. Irrelevant) were irrelevant through 7  quarters (3 1/2 x 2), 


02/01/24 07:06 PM #3451    

 

Garry Sellers

Karsten - The Lion's kicker would have been fine if he'd been given a chance to kick instead of going for it TWICE on 4th down!  Not likely he was going to miss all three chances.  But your coach proved he was really macho, not smart, but a real stud!  And the 49ers hadn't stopped a run all day, so naturally Mr. Stud Muffin called two pass plays!  We Left Coast misplants are beholding to your Midwest hospitality!

02/02/24 09:12 PM #3452    

 

Karsten Boerger

Garry,

The Detroit coaching was terrible and thus they lost the game. But they will also be back next year

Karsten

 

 


02/08/24 06:48 PM #3453    

 

Jim Cejka

Hope The CCC (Custer California Contingent) is all ok out there. If they are, they can be thankful - and shower and flush for a year or so without feeling guilty.



02/12/24 05:10 PM #3454    

 

Jim Cejka

Love conquers all (and 49ers)- even in Super Bowl games.

 


02/22/24 09:59 PM #3455    

 

Garry Sellers

The country lost one of its true Vietnam war heros last week in the passing of General "Russ" McCarthy, husband of our classmate Patricia McCarthy.  Those of you who attended the 50th and/or 60th Custer Reunions may have met Russ, a friendly and modest man whose decorations and awards include the some of the highest in the land.  But more than his service to his country, he was Patricia's life partner.  I'm sure you'll join me in sending Pat your comforting hugs, prayers and well wishes.  Pat is a strong lady and we'll be there for her when she's ready to deal with life without Russ.
There's an excellent story about General McCarthy's life story and passing in the San Antonio newspaper but I'll be darned if I can get passed their subscription page.  If you can figure it out, let us know.
If you can't get passed the paper's blocking, here's background information about General McCarthy from the Military Hall of Honor:
 
We love you Pat, and are here when/if you need us.

02/23/24 01:49 PM #3456    

 

Terri Levenhagen (Hoornstra)

Oh, dear Patricia - so sorry to hear this news. Both Jon and I, but especially Jon, enjoyed meeting Russ at the reunion, and I know Jon stayed in touch with him afterward, and had great admiration for him. Please accept my sincere condolences and some hugs across the miles, from California!


02/23/24 07:00 PM #3457    

 

Jim Cejka

Patti,

So many poets and people have said it so much better than I ever could, but you have my sympathy and my heart.

 

 


02/28/24 02:54 PM #3458    

 

Marilyn Griffith (Bauer)

Gary,

I don't know if this helps re: Ted Giencke, because this is was too easy to find, but here is what I found on the the web

Ted William Giencke:

Saint Cloud, MN

 

 

Marilyn Bauer


02/29/24 01:22 PM #3459    

 

Garry Sellers

Thanks Marilyn, don't know how you found that info on Ted but I have suspected all along that you're a spy ... just can't figure for who!  I've taken Ted's contact information out of your post because anybody can read the Message Forum.  Don't want his wife or kids having somebody try to take advantage of them.  I've place a call to the Sun City number and left a message.

03/05/24 11:56 PM #3460    

 

Bonnie Buck (Walter)

As I was quite behind in reading our website (sorry Garry), it took a while for me to catch up.  Garry I also attended an Evangelical United Brethern church, but mine was on Center Street.

Pat - it is so hard to lose a life partner, please accept my heartfelt sympathy.

Whoever wrote that long poem, it was thoroughly enjoyable!  Thanks Marilyn.  Garry, your addition fit perfectly.

Mel - glad you are still with us with that great fighting spirit.

As part of the California Contingent, I'm happy to say that my roof leaks are all repaired and walls are finally repainted, and I didn't have to shovel the rain.  wink

 


03/06/24 11:55 AM #3461    

 

Jim Cejka

Another Californian heard from.

Hey California - I heard a rumor that come the next gubernatorial election you people are not going to pay attention to party affiliations or platforms, but vote for anyone named NOAH. 

Any truth to that rumor?


03/18/24 11:30 AM #3462    

 

Kenneth Pallaske

Winter has returned to Michigan. Greetings!

Pat, my sincerest condolences at the loss of your husband.

I hope it is well with all of you. I know many of us are pushing 80 (in June for me), or have already crossed that threshhold. Is anyone older?

Gar(r)y. I want to thank your for your dedication to this site. Of course, not having anythiong else to do.....helps. I listened to the In Memory song again. A real tear jerker. 

God bless you, classmates. And may you have a long life.

 


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