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| July 2009 Birthday Festivities Attendees surround the 1967 'Our Class Gift'
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Sixtieth Birthday Festivities
Becoming SIXTY was, is, or will be a 'piece of cake'.
We had a great time the entire weekend!
July 24, 2009. Friday evening was fun. Classsmates had evening attendance choices. Some attended the Aeros' baseball game, then others went down to the Lock 3 for the 'Bon Jovi' free music concert . The majority of classmates came straight to The Tangier Restaurant. After eating, drinking, listening to music, and getting reacquainted, most didn't leave until the wee hours of the next morning. We all had a very enjoyable evening. We were happy to have in attendance some classmates that were on the 'lost' list join in to celebrate. It's never too late to get off of that list.
July 25, 2009. Saturday morning we assembled in front of Buchtel High School for pictures. Rain and scattered thunderstorms threatened our plans. The rain came while we were intransit to the school. By the time we got out of our vehicles, the sun was out in full force.
We were able to get group pictures on and around our class gift . We took pleasure in the fact that we were permitted to once again climb the steps into the building. Yep! We were able to tour the entire building. We went down hallways, and entered the office. We ventured up to the gym on the second floor, and by the cafeteria, and the auditorium on the first. While we were in the gymnasium, we climbed the bleachers and tried to imagine how we felt over forty years ago. The same bleachers. The same windows. Never appreciated how much sun actually filtered through them. We were permitted to 'borrow' athletic trophies from 1967 for our festivities. Our old alma mater song placard that we looked at 'back then' is still on the wall. There are newer gargoyle looking Griffin statutes located near the main office. Several of us took pictures near them. It was probably the last time many of us will ever enter the doors of BHS as we remembered. The school will be razed, and rebuilt as a combination middle and high school in the near future.
We left Buchtel, gave hugs and 'see ya' soons' to some, and told others we hope to see them at the next Reunion, the 45th in 2012.
Our Celebration Festivities were held at the Ohio Sportsmen's Park, in Copley, Ohio. As many of you know, we planned our fiftieth birthday celebration there also. That particular day, the rains came along with thunderstorms, and destructive winds, etc. Our party location was cancelled, and the festivities were moved to Dave and Peg Shriber's home in Bath.
We had a wonderful time at this year's festivities. Our company to each other and the food was excellent. The Old Carolina BBQ Company came out to the site with complete setups including the grill. It was fired up and all we did was sit back relax, had whatever the 'byob' was and/or shared with others. The committee provided playing cards, and board games, 'poker for dummies', karaoke, baseball, and charades. Not one game was played!! We were too busy talking, taking pictures, munching on goodies, wine-tastings, beer drinking, drinking sodas and punch, and just having a great time for our birthdays. But then, the food was ready. WOW! We were offered the most tender, and meaty ribs, moist bbq'd chicken, great baked and green beans, creamy cole slaw, and warm, soft buns. At first we thought a large bee had entered the premises, but soon discovered it was all of us 'humming' to the taste of good food!
We then had a short program. Special thoughts and prayers for our sick and shut in, and those recently having deaths in their families. We had 'get-well and 'thinking of you' cards to mail to those classmates. Each of us signed the cards that will be mailed out in a few days. Questions and comments for our 45th Reunion in 2012 were addressed. There is a 'mini-poll' for you to cast your vote. Please participate in this. It's on the first page of the website on the 'Celebrate Life' page. Please, your thoughts and comments are and will be greatly appreciated.
After singing 'Happy Birthday' to each other, we actually sat down and ate our black and white creamy frosted cake. We then went back to what we were doing earlier, relaxing, talking, drinking, etc. Too quick, it was time for good-byes and 'see ya' soon' again.
We sincerely hope that everyone had an enjoyable time. The committee tried to comply with the email suggestions and comments we received after the Reunion in 2007, and earlier this year in response to a questionnaire.
The following people that are not on the committee deserve a special little hug for their consideration. You know what you did, and it was appreciated. Thank You to Carol Z., Rob G., Dave H., also to Jim F., Tim H., Jim M., Bill O.,Sue C., Lamont, Nikki, and, Tyrone.
Check out the 'Birthday Festivities' albums in the Photo Album section. If you have any photos, please upload them to our site. We'd all love to see any pictures from the parties, and any of our past reunions.
A big THANKS to the spouse and/or the significant other, and YOU our classmate.
PLEASE CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR MORE PICTURES. THANKS FOR YOUR PATIENCE...BEVERLY
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