Dick Garrelts

Yes, the whistle stop was a big deal, Holly. There was a crowd all around. At the time I thought it was kind of rude of the protesters waving signs.  Now it seems pretty mild after watching all those Peace Riots on TV.

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Dick Garrelts

Dick,  Were those deer hit with a County Pickup ? 

Then Hukster football isn't the only reason my taxes keep going up.

Trivia question;  Which Classmate had a horse INSIDE of his car ?

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We'll even count Schick's Post, if he can catch a break from "work".

Dick Kincaid

West Coast Garrelts might get that claim to fame.  He might have received bonus points had the Indian been on it.  Your other questions  answer  is as follows; personal vehicle while on wedding trip, County Patrol car, County water truck  and County spray truck resulting in no damage to vehicles but I can't speak for the deer.  There might be more stories involving our classmates on their summer with the wheat crew.

Frank Schickedanz

Dick G (#1)  -  I'm sort of with you on the Top 5 Picks  -  Merle, Willie, George, Mick (J) & Paul (M) - not necessarily in that order.

When we moved to Kearney in 1967 our house was not finished yet so we had to stay in a Motel for a few weeks (I think was called the Western Motel on Highway 30)  -  we got to eat out every meal and I can assure you that Bicos and Foots Cafe were visited quite frequently  -  We didn't have an Italian place in Canyon (we had just gotten our very 1st Pizza Inn before we moved).  There was a little Cafe on the Main Street in Kearney (I can't remember the name) - I think we had breakfast there every morning - they thought it was funny that we all had to have Peanut Butter for our Pancakes.  We thought it was really cool to get to eat at a restaurant every meal (meanwhile my Mom was a Great Cook but we didn't realize it at the time). 

I am on a plane to Atlanta  -  My Bosses Boss is taking me to the Cowboy / Falcon game tomorrow.  They have been doing some pretty cool thing for me for my last year with Hubbell.  We had a Regional Meeting in Nashville  2  weeks ago and I got to go to the Grand Ole Opry  -  1st time in Nashville  -  won't be my last  -  I told Carol after I got back that we need to go there together and spend a few days.  The Music was Absolutely Great  -  The History of Country Music -  really nice place.  We also had a  few  Beers.  They are telling me I have to put away my electronic devices  so I better go.  Talk to you later.  Go BRONCOS. 

FLS  (Schick) 

Frank Schickedanz

So the COWBOYS   &  the BRONCOS won today.  I was at the COWBOYS Game  in Atlanta and I got to see most of the BRONCOS game  (and I know you will all be shocked at this)  in a Bar in the Atlanta Airport.  On top of that it looks like my Fantasy Team is going to win again (for the 4th time this season).   It will be a better week this week at the Schickedanz house.  Go BRONCOS.  Talk to you later. 

FLS  (Schick)

Dick Garrelts

Frank,  I know we've discussed this before, but for the life of me I can't figure out why you would quit that kind of "work".

Good choices for the voices.  How about Conway ?

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Dick Garrelts

How about those Huksters !!  Another Victory Lap for the Banana Kid !  At this rate you'll wear a path in the yard. 

The Huksters were behind by a Field Goal when I drifted off into blissful slumber.  Thought I'd get the snooze in and be ready for Half-Time Cream Chipped Beef on Toast  ( aka S... on a Shingle in the Mess Hall )  Wiener Dog likes S... gravy any way you fix it.  Imagine his disappointment when he woke me up in the 4th quarter and no S..., no Shingle, and no gravy!  Halloween is over, so no Snickers.  He's not good with disappointment. 

My advice to Coach;  Get a security upgrade for your house.  If you keep winning, your shoes will be worth stealing .... and you'll be at the game!

Joe Mettenbrink

Good to see the Cowboys WIN-(Dick & Frank would be nice in person!) well as BIG RED-even if no touch-downs & cold annoying snow around them-defensive battle most the way & hope the next game is also a WIN-with a least one TG! Warming up here soon-finally again for awhile-later!

Dick Kincaid

Has Charles Manson been replaced by Chris Watts as the new "Face of Evil'?  I listened to the family's impact statements and it was distressing to say the least.  The reality in a maximum security prison is that those that harm small children don't live long lives behind bars.  Not insane just wanted out of a marriage and family responsibilities.

Joe Mettenbrink

Yes-very troubling and tragic indeed Dick-especially so close to TG Day & all-everyone have a blessed one-plan to be in the BIG O with friends this holiday & rest of year!

Dick Garrelts

Starkweather was another of a seared conscience.  We watched his paddy wagon pass through Odessa during recess. 

No doubt we'll see more of these things.  Nobody has the right to make you feel bad, and they don't give Participant Ribbons for real life.

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Danny Cavenee

My young grandson asked me the other day how old I was I replied  I'm not sure ?   He said Grampa look at your underwear mine says I'm 4 to 6 .

Cindy Wilson (Rasmussen)

Danny, Now that’s Funny 😄🤣🤣

Joann Stengel (Tumbleson)

Kathi Geiser (Wright)

Hope each of you have an awesome Thanksgiving!  I'll be cooking up a storm for my son and friends on Thursday and my brother and family Friday evening.  Saturday I have an 80th birthday party to attend, that makes me feel YOUNG!  

I talked to a lady looking for a place to live here,  she was from Paradise CA.  Made me super grateful for what I have!  

Danny Cavenee

      Thanksgiving we have guidance from above. We're most thankful for family and friends. So add up your blessings and now finally DIG IN !  The last piece of pie is gone how did it disappear ?

Anna Sobotka (Schroeder)

                HAPPY THANKSGIVING               

Sue Wise (Divan)

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!  Hope you all survived Black Thursday/Friday!  I prefer to stay inside, watch football and eat more pie!  I was up really early this morning so logged in to catch up with everyone!  You guys have been busy posting up a storm!  Good job trying to catch the '69er's!  Think I'll do multiple posts.  Sure wish I had two screens to make this easier.  Might have to open up the iPad!

Sue Wise (Divan)

I enjoyed the talk about Eddie Florang!  I do remember him.  I always thought he was cute, a lot ornery and always smiling!  If I remember correctly, he married Carol who was a pediatric nurse at Kearney Clinic.  They had two sons, one is a chiropractor in town and the other (Jesse) just received his doctorate but I can't remember what it was in.  I worked with Jesse at YRTC while he was in college.  He started int he rec dept and ended as an LMHP in one of the living units.  Not sure where he works now!  He married Ashli Stadler, Janelle Pacha Stadler's ('69) daughter.  They moved back to Kearney from Omaha about a year after Janelle's stroke.  Super nice people!

Sue Wise (Divan)

Next subject:  we do need to plan our coffee before everyone gets too busy with their holiday plans.  I have no preference on day so let's here everyone else's choices!  I will try to make anything work!  Start posting your preferences and we will get this show on the road!

Sue Wise (Divan)

Last post:  I am almost finished with my Christmas shopping!  I haven't done this for many years!  I always used to be done before Thanksgivng except for one or two little things but this year I just have Chase, the 21 year old grandson, to start and finish.  About the last 7 or so years, my Mom asked each of us to purchase gifts for our families, bring the purchases to her house, display them, collect the check to pay us back and then wrap them!  Since she moved to town, I always take them back home to wrap them; I already have the wrapping mess going and can close the door on it and finish later.  She has a huge collection of wrapping paper so I always take several rolls (trying to get rid of it now vs. later) to get the job done!  This make life so much less stressful for her!  Unfortunately, it is more stressful for me and I usually overshop and have a hard time staying on budget!  This year it was much less stressful and I am on budget!  Not sure why or what I did differently!  How's everyone else doing?  What are your Christmas traditions?

Keep posting! 

Dick Garrelts

I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving and a safe Black Friday shopping experience.   We were out of state and in a different time zone (to say the least) but I still managed to snooze during the Hukster game.  I won't bore you with the details.

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Dick Garrelts

Before the trip, Mimi wanted to buy some black jeans to give her a more slender appearance.  Trying to be a nice guy, I offered to buy her the entire outfit.   .... you'd think I would learn.

Dick Garrelts

That being said,  I think I'll let Susie do my Christmas shopping.

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Dick Garrelts

Danny,  I hope your grandkid has the good sense not to look at your underwear.