Birthday:
November 1
"MPG - good to hear from you! I have been traveling a bit about once a month in endu pin some other state. I think I may go to MEM next week - if they don't cut it at the last minute, as they have been recently for budget reasons - I know this is not…"
"I hope I'll be here at that time... I will be in LA the week of the 9th. I am going to Fairbanks on Monday of next week for three days. Funny how things work out!"
"Dude!! We still have the olive oil, natch!! This is used for cooking damned near everything in this house. I even had to argue with my Chinese cooking mentor. I will settle for Soy Bean for the chinese only. Come on - FedEx yourself up, my brother.…"
"Allen, I have a class to teach in Anchorage that week, so I can't get up tp FAI. Any chance you could take a day off when you fly through Anchorage - or even a few hours? It sure would be wonderful to see you...Let me know either way. I will try to…"
"HI Ann Marie and Larry,
Great to see the family. It is amazing how much it took me back to the high school years and after in Westchester, seeing those photos. I would be able to see who those kids have for a mother where ever I met them. Beautiful…"
Great to see the family. It is amazing how much it took me back to the high school years and after in Westchester, seeing those photos. I would be able to see who those kids have for a mother where ever I met them. Beautiful…"
"Hey Dude!! How are you? I cannot believe how many people on this site live in FL!!! I opted for other shores, but we are well. Bonnie, who resolutely refuses to join this site--too busy she says, is also well. We still have loads of fun together. We…"
"Hi Nancy! Glad to see yuo here! Coming back to Acnhorage any time soon? We are experiencing spring at last (even though it is a bit early). Paul"
"Great news, my brother. Look forward to being able to communicate more!
Have fun storming the castle, boys!"
Have fun storming the castle, boys!"
"Hello Craig! How have you been? It has been a while since we talked. We are breaking into spring (somewhat early for up here, but everyone is keyed up and hoping), so gardening is starting to go to the forefront of everyone's mind. Hope you are well…"
"Hi Bob, Nice to see your name here. What have you been up to all these years? I have moved from CA to AK ( I always did like extremes) and done a bit or roaming in between, often for work, so it has been fun. Even here in AK, I am very big into…"
"Hi Ann! We ended up selling that car a year or two after we bought it from you. We needed a bigger vehicle because of the kid, so we sold it to someone and told them it needed a new radiator and that he could not drive it more than 15 miles at a…"
"Well, well, Jimmy Lee!! How are you doing? Been a long time since you came to visit with us in Oakland - my guess wiould be 20 years! I've thought about you over the years, wondering waht you were up to. We love Alaska--it's a great place to live.…"
"Hi Andy! Nice to see you here--welcome! There are a lot of 14th Corps on the site (join the group there are about 40 of us in there), and tons of other old friends. What a great place to reconnect. Love to Peggy -
Paul"
Paul"
"Hi Deb, I never throw the good coffee. We jsut use the brewed stuff for amusing and astounding tourists. The espresso we keep where it belongs - in our cups or mouths (some of us can't wait too long). Actually, we are all coffee nuts up here. In a…"
"We also lived with Paul and her two daughters who are intheir 30s now with 15 year old children each! And there was another woman-I think she was some kind of techie or someting. She was a college division alum. Fun in those days, wasn't it? Have…"
"Deb, Summer is June - mid-August. The temps, which we consider hot, are 75F with a few bursts in either direction, but I have never seen it above 88F in Anchorage. It does hit the mid-90s in Fairbanks. In fact, they have one of the largest temp…"
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Love,
Joanie
Sorry it's taken so long for me to get back with you! How wonderful to hear from you too! It looks like you have made a beautiful live together with Bonnie. And who would have thought you would land in Alaska! Good for you! It's a place I have always wanted to see. I'm sure you see many wonders all about you!
As for memories; I have tender recollections of your humor, thoughtfulness, depth, and ability to roll with the punches. I'm certain these things have remained constant along with your radiant smile.
All my best to you, Bonnie, and Renata!
Xristin
Kevin
Stay safe (inside the fire swamp)
For whatever reason, I was subjected to all kinds of verbal harassment, physical bullying and stupid stuff like a kid on a motorcycle roaring up behind me and speeding past me with inches to spare. One kid would see me coming down the hall and slam into me with his shoulder, then yell at me to watch where I was going.
This same kid once slammed into me for no reason during a whiffleball game, and I punched him right in the face. He tried to retaliate with a flurry of blows but none of them landed, and then he walked away. Never bothered me again. Wait, I take that back, he once threw rocks at me while I was trying to deliver newspapers.
There were two other kids I had to fight or challenge to fight before they left me alone. And there were other kids who liked to push me around but were way too big to fight.
One time two high school kids picked me up hitchhiking, recognizing me as the son of their principal. The guy in the passenger's seat, who was sharpening a big hunting knife, told me I could tell my dad that they think he's a real a******. I guess it takes one to know one.
OK, now I'm fillling up your page with my repressed memories! Feel free to delete this to free up some space. Long story short, I'm sure there are mean 8th graders everywhere, and I'm sure Alaska is full of friendly, kind, neighborly people.
I did learn a valuable lesson — when people push you around, push back. Jesus did say turn the other cheek, but he also said sell your shirt and get a sword.
On another note, I would love to see your bonsai trees.
Take care, Karl
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