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Finally I've blogged (no comparison to the works by you and by Don Ray) some recollections about teachers and a few fellow students at George Washington Elementary in Burbank complete with run-on sentences and lack of coherent paragraph breaks http://severemiddleage.blogspot.com/2012/03/washington-school-days-1954-1961.html (and copying this to Heather Tobin who put me in touch with her dear late mother who taught Second Grade).

Looking forward to '67 Reunion this July but saddened by how many have passed away so far.. Beverly sends her love but will miss the upcoming gathering.

The Flag comes up again July 2-4 at the former venue of Concord Jazz Festival (Dave Brubeck Park in Concord) with no admission or parking charge, fireworks, and festival seating for up to 7500 each evening. And my Uncle Sam part is move an appearance than a performance.

The Things I Owe My Parents

Received this today in an email from my sister - lol!

THE THINGS I OWE MY PARENTS:

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1. My Parents taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.. I just finished cleaning."

2. My Parents taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My Parents taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!"

4. My Parents taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My Parents taught me MORE LOGIC ..
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck, you're not going to the store with me."

6. My Parents taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

7. My Parents taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My Parents taught me about the science of OSMOSIS .
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My Parents taught me about CONTORTIONISM.
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My Parents taught me about STAMINA .
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My Parents taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My Parents taught me about HYPOCRISY.
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times. Don't exaggerate!"

13. My Parents taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out.."

14. My Parents taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION .
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My Parents taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My Parents taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My Parents taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My Parents taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going to get stuck that way."

19. My Parents taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think I know when you are cold?"

20. My Parents taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes, don't come running to me."

21. My Parents taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT .
"If you don't eat your vegetables, you'll never grow up."

22. My Parents taught me GENETICS.
"You're just like your father."

23. My Parents taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

24. My Parents taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. My Parents taught me about JUSTICE .
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"

Linda and Bill Tie the Knot!

Congratulations to the Newlyweds!


BHS '67


BHS '66

How'sYour Golf?

Dan Harris BHS '67 recently golfing with frineds in Costa Mesa.


Matt Kapko, Dan Harris, Rick Kapko and Adam Kapko at Mesa Verde Country Club.

~ Photo from Facebook ~

Where Are They Now??

Remember Jay 'Chris' Peterson, BHS Class '67, Yell Leader? Emailed him to find out whatsup and received this wonderful update which he said I could share! Thanks Jay ~

Hi Cathy,

Your photography is wonderful. Sure helps to have a great subject and your sun sets and sun rises are just the thing. Hope all is well with you as we are doing great as retirees. Now that our home is complete we have time to do some sightseeing and traveling. Unfortunately I doubt we can make the reunion this year. I will be headed to So Cali in April to visit our daughter and a cousin that turned 80 this year and is my mentor for many things. After getting my address book hacked last May I reduced my Facebook account to just my name. If you completely delete your account Facebook has the right to see your photos and address if they wish so the wise thing to do is remove all information and keep it active. My situation is the third time I have seen this happen so I found the need to leave this social network. Anyone that is interested in my activities already has my email address and contacts me personally. Thanks for keeping me informed and I appreciate your invitation to the reunion.

I have been involved in a lifetime passion of mine.....salmon and steelhead fishing. I leave today for a 2 day trip to the Olympic Peninsula to fish on a protected river within an Indian reservation. Prospects for great fishing are super good.



I also have been working on my 1930 Model A Tudor sedan street rod. I finally have the dream garage to work on my projects and now my hobby of building this car gets undivided attention.



Sherri and I are delighted with our new home and life in Northwest Washington.



Kudos to you for a great blog for all of us Bulldogs. Thanks for keeping me in the loop.

Cheers,
Jay Peterson

And here are a couple of more from the past...

FEBRUARY 18, 2012 UPDATE

From Jay today...

Thought you would like to see my 17 lb. steelhead I caught 2 days ago on the Quinalt River on the Olympic Peninsula. This big boy got to go back and share his genetics. Four others will be shared with friends and appreciated for their fine flavor and healthy meat. Take care. Jay

Where Are They Now???

Remember Fran Serafin? He went to Miller, Muir and BHS, Class '67



Today Fran is enjoying life in Apple Valley, California!



From Fran:
"I would like to add that I've had to recently move because I got tired of throwing back all of the newspapers that kept landing in my yard instead of my neighbor: BILL GATES !!"

Bob's Video

Thanks to John Rocke for this fun video!

Some of you may have already seen this, it’s been “around.” But, this is a bit of meaningful nostalgia to those of us who grew up in Burbank, or wherever there was a “Bob’s.”

Enjoy…