Frank Schickedanz

Thanks to ALL that made the Rowdy Mini a Success  -  Danny / Dick / Cindy / Gary and everyone else that contributed the food and refreshments  -  it was great.  Thanks to the 2020 Rowdies that gave us the "Forefather" Cheer and acknowledgment.  Hats off to a Great Class of '70  -  We did it again.   Better go to work  -  Talk to you later.

FLS  (Schick)

Ron Smith

Happy birthday to Susie!!! I am available for cake and ice cream and or supper.

Danny Cavenee

Down in the dumps need something to do how about a Cruise . Come aboard the USS Platte River and no worries about the Coronavirus ?  Captain Dick and 1st Mate Dan will have almost every thing under control ? You may want to bring a mask Captain Dick farts alot. Bring your own Paddle and life jacket and lots of Corona some extra for the Captain and 1st mate ! The cruise will push off from the Odessa bridge sand bar and will go no where. See you at the Bridge ?   Platte River Cruise LLC.

Cindy Wilson (Rasmussen)

Too funny 😂 

Gary Martin

Where will the quarantine site be...just in case??

Dick Garrelts

For those who don't appreciate nature as much as I do, you might want to bring ear plugs too.  Fact is, I don't think we can get to the river from here.  Sandpits and the new bridge kind of ruined our access.  We'll probably have to take our chances (Corona or not) at Maria's. 

Happy Birthday, Susie!

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Just in from CDC:  Corona is OK, but if you're traveling, avoid Flat Tire.

Dave Carpenter

Dan & Dick--The cruise sounds like a great idea!  If memory serves, I don't think the next cruise will be the maiden voyage though.  Seems like that cruise happened in the summer of '70 with not so great results for a couple of "unmentioned" classmates!  Something about lack of sunscreen that day? Anyone wanting to share some details or take a guess on this one?    

Dick Garrelts

Dave,   No guesses on the "unmentioned" in 1970, but every summer some of us Odessa kids would get baked like lobsters spearing Carp and Catfish in the river.  We used pitchforks instead of spears and could scoop up the BIG FISH out of the pools when the river was low.  Those BIG Carp were good eatin'.

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Dick Kincaid

It sounds  little like Mayberry with Andy and Opie going fishing.  I learned much later in life that most 'kids' river adventures occured as the sun set in the west.  I'm sure the Surgeon General might have endorsed this strategy to avoid cases of severe sunburn along with proper hydration since the water could be suspect.  Each community had their stretch of the River reserved as an outdoor classroom for social research.  I would venture to guess the expression of   "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas" had a local version of "What happens on the River stays on the River ."

Danny Cavenee

It was a Grand old time on the USS Platte River !  Captain Dick manned the Helm  1st mate Dan was in charge of the Stern. We had a very colorful crew . Captain Hook brought a net full of kippers. Captain Jack Sparrow had a case of Rum and Captain Charlie Allnut came with Maria's monkey Ahoy  Mateys .

Dick Garrelts

OK, Dick K. So you don't buy my BIG FISH story about noodling catfish in the river. Unless you're referring to the misadventure at Klein's cabin ... which is a story for another day and another place. 
 

In case you didn't know we have the World's Best Salesman in our Class.  This guy figured a way to profit during the coroner-virus by getting himself quarantined in Maui - For Free!!   Now let me know how you plan to get your money back on those Opening Day tickets. 
 

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Dick Garrelts

Happy Birthday, Barbie !

Frank Schickedanz

Dick  -  Just so you know I don't have plans to get Quarnetined  -  but if that happens  -  it happens (and damn the Bad Luck if it does).  At least I won't be in Mexico like Blanton.  The other part of that is the Baseball Season Opening Day has been postponed to at least April 12th  -  and probably won't come off then.  If I do happen to be Quarentined in Maui  -  I may have a few extra tickets  -  but being the Sales Guy that I am  -  I'm sure I can sell them to somebody.  

To All  -  I haven't mentioned this but I had a little setback on my Ski Trip  -  nothing real major except I will have to have a little surgery on my knee. I was on a nice run (1st one of the day) on our 2nd day of skiing and a guy on a Snowboard came out of the trees (he could have been a little out of control) and T-Boned me.  With the collison it not only broke my #2 Rib on my left side but it also twisted my right knee and severed my ACL, Tore my MCL in 2 places and tore my Meniscus a little bit.  So now the surgery will take place probably next month and I probably won't be able to drive for about 4 weeks after the surgery.  The Doctor says he can have me up and Skiing for next year.  The most difficult part of that whole injury is the Rib  -  You take it for granted that every time you move you just do it  -  and nearly every time you use your Chest Muscles.  I have had a Lower Cracked Rib before and I knew the pain but this one took the prize for  HURT.  I have most of my mobility back in my upper body and right now I am driving but that will come to a halt because it is my right leg. So much for my Crying.  I'll get over it.

Danny  -  I probably should have been on Your Corona Cruise.  Better get to work  -  I have to be able to pay for my Free Trip to Maui.  Talk to you later.

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Dave Carpenter

Happy belated birthday Barbie!

Schick - Sorry to hear about your ski accident. Good luck with the knee surgery!  You probably should contact one of the many attorneys in our class to see if that snowboarder is liable! 

Garrelts #1 - Your noodling in the river explains why Maria's had a fish basket on her menu!  

I think many classmates probably have many untold stories from the river or the local sandpits!  Those adventures could fill up the Message Forum for sure! 

Danny Cavenee

I Have some bad news for anyone who was planning a trip to Amsterdam . You may want to wait a few weeks. They just shut off the green lights in the RED light district ?

Dick Kincaid

Don't worry Mr. C.,  I'm sure they had a coronavirus plan in place of take out personal service only.  We can rest assured the 'Brain Trust' in DC will solve all of our problems with both the virus and economy.  I'll be waiting for my check in the next couple of weeks to help stimulate the economy, or should I just invest in toilet paper futures.  In many parts of the World they seldom used toilet paper.  Proper personal hygiene consists of a bowl of water for your fingers on the left hand.  Maybe this also explains why left handed individuals are discriminated against when they use the 'wrong hand' to handle everyday items.   #1,  I found it easier to fish with dynamite and a cane pole, somewhat similar to Forrest Gump's box of chocolates, you never knew what you would get.

Dick Garrelts

If the left digit method doesn't appeal to you, consider there are two sides to each square. Or you could cut up that Hukster-wear into small pieces.  Seems appropriate. You won't be wearing it to the Spring Game anyway. I'm not sure if it was canceled because of the virus or if the players wouldn't make parole in time. 
 

FYI. Dick K. is officially an old guy. Congratulations Grandpa!

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Dick Garrelts

Dave,  I never ate at Maria's. Those gallon jars of tripe and pig's feet sitting on the bar kind of ruined my appetite. And that filthy monkey didn't help either. 

I'd better go wash up....

Frank Schickedanz

Dave  -  1st of all I was so stunned that I didn't get a name  &  the guy that hit me was probably 20 years old and a College Student  -  and as we know that while you're in College you most likely don't have a "Pot to piss in or a Window to throw it out of"  -  just to coin a phrase  -  even at age 68 I still don't have the Pot or the Window.  The River  &  The Pits  -  brings back quite a few memories  -  like you said it could probably fill a page or 2 on the Forrum.

Danny  -  So if there are Green Lights instead of Red Lights  -  shouldn't that mean that you just keep on going, and going, and going ?? Like the Eveready Battery Bunny when you put the batteries in backwards  -  he just keeps coming, and coming, and coming ....  You catch my drift.

Dick  -  We found out yesterday that the Governor of Hawaii has closed travel into that Great State until the CoronaVirus has slowed down  -  I am trying to help with it and went to Sam's yesterday and purchased 20 cases of Corona  -  they looked at me like I was crazy because we have a new deal that we can't congregate as a party of more than 10 people  -  I told them that I have a lot of friends that are Alcoholics and this was just a start.  Well -  I guess I had better get back to doing nothing  -  all my customers have policies in place that prohibit Professional Sales Calls.  Damn The Bad Luck.  Talk to you later.

FLS  (Schick) 

Dick Garrelts

Frank,  When they tell you to "Drink Responsibly" that means "Don't spill it!"   Good to know you aren't hoarding, just wondering how long 20 cases will last.

That whole green light/red light conversation reminds me of the education I got at KHS.  Back then social distancing was referred to as the "10 foot pole" rule.  It came in handy in Amsterdam when I finally got to apply that rule to somebody else ... to one in particular, "not even with your 10 foot pole!"

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Dick Garrelts

Happy Birthday, Glen.

Spring sprung on March 19, 2 days earlier than normal.  Must be part of the Global Warming conspiracy. But since everybody is stuck indoors, it will be a good time consuming activity to stand a broom, an egg on end, or try to stack 3 golf balls.

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Cindy Wilson (Rasmussen)

Dick, I'm surprised you didn't mention the "70" that you just posted.  😂😂  Congrats 

Glen Tatum

Thanks Dick. Always happy to be around for another year. Don't know how many more of those I can look forward to. This year was drve thru food and TV movies. Hope we all get better news soon. Stay safe. 

Anna Sobotka (Schroeder)

      I hope everyone in the class of ( KHS 1970) is hanging in there durning this difficult time.  

      This is a good time to touch base with family and old friends we haven't talked to in a while !!!!!!  ( or a long time)

       When all is said. we're ALL FAMILY !!!!!    Take care and be HAPPY !!

Dick Garrelts

The situation isn't totally bleak for some people. They tell us to expect a Baby Boom. 

On the other hand, they also predict a higher Divorce Rate.  So far, so good, but a question came to mind when Mimi asked me to sharpen the knives.  So far, so good, but I don't know how long I can stall.

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