Oh my, it has been awhile since I have looked in on this site. What an amazing Winter for those of you still in the County. I hope you love to snowmobile and or ski. We actually have had plenty of snow here in Southern Maine as well and it is not melting fast enough for me.
Valerie, I haven't heard your name in such a long time! You mention band and of course I remember you and your husbands family. You played trombone, right? I don't know if you remember that I played alto sax (though playing is a stretch) I didn't apply a lot of effort in those days. I still have great memories of band however. I always regretted quitting my Junior year for a place on the Flag and Drill Team. Oh well! My daughter and I will be heading to Concord NH this weekend for a dance competition at Chubbs Theater. She is 16 and does competition dance. I am hoping they are only calling for rain in NH as we may have a possible snow/mix storm here in the Portland area.
Happy Spring 81ers!
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If we don't drown first with all the rain, melting snow and clogged storm drains.....
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Valerie, It is almost like living in Maine again we got about 5" of snow here my son Matthew who is 8 years old and I went skiing again yesterday it was fantastic. Don't dispair snow will be gone soon and the skeeters and black flies will be back.
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Raymond, We used to live off Baboosic Road when we first moved to Merrimack 20 years ago! Now we live off Back River (my son wants me to add that it was off Joppa Road) almost on the town line. Back River was closed for paving...much needed...from Dunkin Donuts to the Bedford line for 4 months...what a major pain having to go around. We just got dumped on again with 10 more inches of snow. I'm so sick of shoveling, but the kids in the neighborhood are loving it. They've been on vacation this last week and with all the snow from two more storms, the sliding is great.
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I forgot to add how disappointed I was with the superbowl this year but it's only football, WHAT! DID I SAY ONLY FOOTBALL?!!!
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Hey small world is it not?,
Valerie...My wife and I used to live not far from you we live on West street off of Bean Road off Babossic Lake road in Merrimack before moving to Tampa, Fl. Now we reside in Mass close to Mount Monadanock area, I took my 8 year old son skiing the other day. Well I skied he snow boarded. It was the first time I skied in 21 years and only fell down once good thing one more spill and I probably would have broke my hip(thats and old folks joke). Mr. Wilson thanks for continuing to keep new news on the sight, McCain has my endoresment also, just seems the Dems can't come up with a solid candidate. Message here for Mr. B Colton, I bored and stroked my Road King, Threw in some performance cams and ported the heads... ever see a 800 lb. cop bike do a wheelie? Well American idol is almost over that means the TV is now mine got to go.
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Must be getting old to get this nostalgic. I came across this site yesterday and decided to take the plunge and post. It was fun reading all the old postings and looking at the reunion photos. Some of you haven't changed a bit!
I married David-for those reading who were in the band, he's Doug and Dan's older brother, but contrary to the family trend,can't carry a tune in a bucket- in 1985. We live in southern NH and have an 8 year old son, Nick. I never imagined I'd be chasing an 8 year old at 45, but such is life. After college and teaching jr high home ec a few years, I got 3 cookbooks published. Now, I'm just Mom, and that's fine. Haven't touched a musical instrument since college, but Nick seems to have a natural ability that I hope he will explore as he gets older. David is the general manager of the Office Depot in Nashua, NH and enjoys it most days. My brother Dan lives in NYC and works for Reuters as a software designer. He is divorced, no kids, doesn't play his trumpet anymore and spoils Nick rotten when he comes to visit. Brother in law Doug lives about an hour from us so we see him often. He has two grown kids, a grandson and two grown step kids. Sadly, he has lost much of his functional vision to macular degeneration and will be legally blind with in the year. He looks EACTLY the same as he always did. Dan is a retired air force major and lives in VA just outside DC. His kids are in high school now. His son is a very talented baritone player and has made VA all state band twice so far. He's still as charming as ever and still plays drums regularly. For those who remember my mother in law Ruth, she passed away in 2007 after a long illness. Her passing was very hard David, but was a blessing after her long suffering.
Our condolances to any who have lost a loved one. It is hard to see our folks age...of course, we haven't changed at all, right?
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Howdy Folks,
Looks like Hilary may be pushed aside by Obama. In either case it would be a cold day in hell before either one of them get my vote! However, if osama bin laden was running against one of them I may reconsider.
Speaking of the cold I hear they're getting a lot of snow up home. Hope all are well, Republicans, democrates, and the like.
Just got back from my sons 13th birthday party in down town Seattle at "Gameworks". I still don't understand why we don't just have a cake, ice cream, and some family members over? I wish my wife thought as much about saving money as she does birthday party festivities. I was in hopes after Tim grew out of Chukie Cheese it would be the end of that type of birthday party but no!
Seattle is a busy place we went to 7th and Pike which is near a building I worked on 11-years ago at 6th and Pine. I'm not sure how many of you have heard of the grunge music thing started in Seattle but it's readily appearent as I hear the grunge music playing on the sidewalk as you pass businesses and the seemingly endless variety of grungy looking hair and clothing. Its like an anti-fashion statement I just don't get!
I don't know how many of us remember being 13 but it was an interesting experience I had being around eight teenagers around 13 years of age. The energy, the noise, and yes the annoying behavior....I really don't know how teachers survive it year-in and year-out so kudos to the teachers and here's to surviving our own wonderful introductory years to being a teenager.
I know for many of you having a 13-year old is old news but its quite a revelation for me as I don't like being reminded of just how old I'm getting.
I want you to know that no matter how I sound, no matter how cynical I get, I still pray to God that I can revell in life and the wonder of having the gifts of son's in my life. I sincerely hope I can live up to the challenges of raising them right in a world that seems to change on an hourly basis.
Therefore I am humbled and honored to be a father and its's possibly all the justification I need to carry on.
Take care all and try to find a Republican candidate to support. McCain has my endorsement.
T. Wilson
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Howdy Folks,
Its our turn now.
When is the country going to realize that we are the furture and we are the leaders of it?
Not the older generation and not what I call the XYZ generation. Its us, born between 1960 & 1970 and yes it is up to us.
Its our time to tell the young and the old that we will be bearing the responsibility for both the past and the furture.
When are they gonna get it?
T. Wilson
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2008! It's hard to believe how quickly the years pass! Happy New Year to all. Hope it's a successful one for all of you
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Happy 2008 everyone- just want to say I ran into Warren Carlsen in Skowhegen at the Heritage House where we went to have a nice dinner with friends to celebrate the New year- and he guessed it was me (and not Mary)! Pretty good I think- especially since I didn't know who he was right away!!! Always fun running into an old classmate though :-)
On another note- I am so sorry to hear about your loss, Jennifer. It is so hard to lose a loved one, especially a parent. It makes me realize I need to get up there more to see mine, that's for sure, especially as they aren't getting any younge and are experiencing some health issues...
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Howdy Folks,
Here's to a great 2008!
Happy New Year All.
TW
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Howdy Folks,
Although my family might not agree, my proudest moments were my marriage, the births of my children, and providing a home for all of us.
Since as long as I can remember I've been building things so I consider my life's title to be "Builder" which personally means so much more to me.
To explain, building is the act of creating and building gives me the opportunity to create something that is placed into service of humanity, to country, to something greater than myself.
What now seems so long ago, in shop class I always excelled at making projects and I always made more than one to give to family members.
As a child, while constructing my neighborhoods first two story club house or as an adult chomping at the bit for my next great construction experience I've always been driven to build and to do it properly.
The determination, the strife, the challenges, the weather, the problems, the headaches, the heartaches, the physical pain. I driven headlong into it all.
Now as I gaze across my career's time span, the people, the projects, and the places I'm only begining to understand that it's been my love not my knowledge or my ego that has carried me here.
Todd Wilson, Builder.
Building America
http://www.stevefarber.com/
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Jennifer,We are all going to miss you dad he was a very good person to be with.It going be very sad don't see him on the Mapleton Lions Club and see him outside at his home.Jennifer and you mom take care we are thinking about you and your family.
Joseph York
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Jennifer, sorry to hear about your dad. My best to you and your family
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Nov 01, 2007 7:40PM
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Hi class of 81 I would like to let you know of the passing of a good man.Mr Jerry Desmond Sr.Our prays are with Jennifer and her family .
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Congratulations to classmate Denise Carter on the birth of her baby boy Tucker James born at 2:15 a.m. October 29, 2007.!!
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Hey there folks,
Been enjoying great weather this year? I hope so. The family and I just got back from a wonderful vacation in Collingwood, Ontario right on Lake Huron nice place great fishing, great people. We also stopped in Niagra on the Canadian side, that place has changed alot since the last time I went 12 years ago. My boys had a blast there lots to see and do. My oldest is 8 and plays football and am proud to say his team here in MA in there division is undefeated. Well folks have a most excellant fall and winter where ever you may be. AND GO PATS GO!!!
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Sue, sorry to hear about your father in law passing. He was the only dentist I had until I got married. Nice man.
Saw your mom at my Dad's B-day party she looks great!
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Aug 14, 2007 11:54AM
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I'm looking for an email address for Lisa Plummer. She graduated in 1981. Does anyone know how I can find it? We were good friends and I'd love to hear from her again. Thanks so much.
Lori Marr
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Howdy Folks,
I just wanted to say ....Go Barbara Morgan. Go Endeavor.
T. Wilson
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/shuttle/main/index.html
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Willard,
I remember that bike well it was my first bike since then I've gone through too many to count, from the Triumph chopper the first bike I built and traded Darren Walton for a couple of Kawasaki 400s for. To the motocross bikes I wrecked and the 3 HD's my latest an FLHRP. Still biking after all these years. I know we all miss Darren his death was a tragedy. Dale loved to bike too. Hey thanks for the reply.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you, Danny. Sorry to hear the news about your dad.
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Danny so sorry to hear about your Dad. My best to you and your family.
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Ray you were the first person I bought a dirt bike from. I remember it like it was yesterday! "Yamaha 80"
what a ride, until my brother wrapped it around a telephone pole!!!
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Willard its been years, put some info in, glad to hear from you!
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Jul 06, 2007 7:44PM
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The B-52's are playing at the Cape Cod Melody Tent Aug.11 and in Cohasette Ma Aug. 12 playing some of their originals and stuff from their up-coming album.
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Roseann, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I remember what a wonderful man he was. My best to you and your family.
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My sincere sympathy goes out to Roseann McConnel and her family on the passing of her dad, Peter.
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Hey there all you folks in the great north woods,
Just thought I would send a message from the land of liberals and tax-o-plenty. I will be posting a new photo on the sight soon of my family and I with my latest addition. A Harley Police Road King, yes Brian C. an HD. I will be once again able to go to Loudon but first I will take a trip to Colebrook NH for the blessing of the bikes the friday of bike week. Just to let everyone know I ran into one of our classmates at a Walmart in Rindge, NH...Robin (Dean) Rattray what a small world They only live two towns over from where we live it was nice to see someone from up there you once went to school with. I know John Wolff lives not far from me also but I haven't bumped into him yet but Walmart is quite central to the area and having to young kids I find myself taking several trips there per week. Hope everyone in PI and surrounding areas are doing well. Sorry to here about Mr. Dean too, he was a good man.
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Hey, is anyone else having problems getting to the sad#1 website? I have been trying for weeks only to get "Page cannot be found". Know anything about this andy or is it just my PC? :o) Hope everyone is having a nice Spring...finially.
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Apr 06, 2007 3:41PM
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Hi Class of 81 I just wanted to let you know that Mr Dean has pass away my he rest in peace.Perley Dean was a good man.
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Kenny,
I seem to remember you played hockey. Did we play on the same team?
T. Wilson
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Hi everyone,
Kenny sorry to here of the passing of your Dad he was a tough unforgetable man my heart goes out to you and your family. There are so many memories from growing up as neighbors and friends. He loved golf, his Cadillacs, and could really rock on the drums. He was a good father and respected member of the community. Kenny I lost your cell number when I trashed yet another cell phone, they are not very water resistant you know. If you bump into anyone I might know up there tell them I said Hey.
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Torry,
My condolences. Your Mom was one of the nicest ladies.
In middle school growing into a teenager was a struggle for me and your mother was one of those people who knew how to get through to me in a kind and positive way.
She was the same age as my father so I suspect they went to highschool together along with my Mom. I'm surprised that I only knew her as Mrs. Boyles. I never knew her first name was Ardis.
I forget many things but I always remember a person's kindness. I am truely sorry for your loss.
T. Wilson
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Torry, so sorry to hear about your mom. My best to your family
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Thanks Carma! My mother's passing was quite sudden! I'm sure many of you "Cunningham students" remember Mrs. Boyles well as the "Librarian"!
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Condolences go out to Torry and the recent passing of her mom. My thoughts are with all fellow students who have recently lost a parent or loved one.
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Thanks to everyone for your thoughts regarding my fathers passing. I appreciate it.
John
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Howdy Folks,
Just wanted everyone to know I miss the 80's. We (my friends and I) had a lot of fun. Listening to 80's music helps me remember. The 80's music has a lot of great energy that you could dance to. I challenge anyone to try not to dance while listening to INXS 'Suicide Blonde'.
I heard something today from a man from India. He said where there is conflict there can also be peace. Don't tell the democrates it might interrupt their naysaying whine. Andy you may have to sensor this!
Lately, I've become facinated with the history surrounding the Pilgrims. What bravery it took to leave all that you know and venture to a new world. I really admire that original thought and action.
Take Care.
T. Wilson
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my sympathy to ken and his family.
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Ken Dufour's Dad passed away this morning at a local health care facilty. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Kenny and the entire Dufour family.
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Jan 01, 2007 8:57PM
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Hi Class of 81 Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2007.Just drop in to let you know that the Vikings and the Wildcats will be playing with the girls on the 3rd and the boys on the 4th.Iam sure the gym will be rocking.
Well take care and all the best from a 83er
GO CAT'S
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Hello everyone,
Hope everyone had a Merry Christmas, between moving,Christmas, and getting ready for my wife to head over to Iraq again things have been busy here.
Sorry to hear about John's Father, Condolences to him and his family in these times
Todd, you're not alone in thinking we're under assault for having christian beliefs. I like you believe that those they call the "secular-progressives" would love to wipe the mention of God, or Christ from everywhere in Gov't. or in public. I believe it goes back to the "seperation of church and state" ruling by the USSC years ago and how Bogus that was, but that's a whole different matter *L*.
I make it a point to say "Merry Christmas", not "Happy Holidays" just to make people remember he is the reason for the season.
OK...I'll come off the soapbox now.
everyone have a Happy New Year, and good tidings for 2007.
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Your welcome Margo. Hope you have a great New Year.
T. Wilson
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John,
My families condolences. Your father did great work!
T. Wilson
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So sorry, John, to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Condolences to John Summerson in the passing of his dad.
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Merry Christmas, class of '81!
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Merry Christmas everyone. Todd thanks for the site. My Dad gave me an Aroostook County CD at Thanksgiving when I was up. I think this is part of it.
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Howdy Folks,
Hope everyone in your family is doing well this Holiday Season (which includes Christmas, a celebration of the birth of Christ). Just kidding about the Christ part of Christmas. Too many corporations (people) around here are trying to white wash Christ out of Christmas in an attempt to rid themselves of any religious symbolism. I get so tired of the rhetoric and deception.
Its so conviluted here that last year during Christmas the main local television stations played stories depicting the Crucifixion of Christ during the Christmas holiday?
More recently a Rabbi threatened to sue the port authority that runs the airport because he wanted 6-foot menorah's displayed with the Christmas trees in the airport. To the dismay of many the port authority took the trees down until the threat of a lawsuit was dropped.
I don't know what everyone else thinks but I feel under assault for having christian beliefs and more withdrawn from the mainstream then ever. I know we cannot go back but weren't things more normal in the past when there seemed to be more tolerance and respect for a person's religious beliefs?
That's all I have to say about that. In any case please don't let my skepticism dampen your holiday season. I don't really know why I have to think about these things?
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I haven't been home for the holidays since 1990. Its been too long.
Todd
Check out this site for more pictures of home: http://www.hiperfax.com/vid/
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Hi wishing everyone a merry Christmas and good fortune in the new year. Carma I told my father about the passing of your dad and he remembers him well. My father now resides somewhere in South Carolina. I remember him always chasing us out of the fairgrounds. I feel your loss I lost my mother 12 years ago and still miss her.
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Todd, I remember Mark..where did he move to? The family home in Mapleton will be going on the market in Jan. It will seem strange not going there whenever I go home to visit. I recently had to go to Biddeford Hospital and the Dr. Who I met said he remembered me, but I didnt ask him from where...I got home and looked on my pill bottle and his name is Scott Farrell. Remember him? Does anyone know if Scott became a Dr.? It doesnt say in his profile. Happy Holidays Everyone!
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Carma,
My father's is from Mapleton. I spent a lot of time there at my Grandparents house and with my Cousin Mark Weaver and we probably had at least a couple of occasions where we should have been apprehended!
I remember working with your Dad on a couple of projects I worked on while I was employed by the City of Presque Isle while in college. I recall your father as a good man.
Happy Holidays all.
T. Wilson
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Just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving. My family is spending it in Newport at my parents camp. Can't wait.
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Thank You, Todd. Dad worked for the City of P.I. as a Heavy Equipment operator for 20 years and then worked as Security at the Fairgrounds and also was in the Racing business with my mother. He was also Constable of Mapleton for 15-20 years so maybe he stopped you at one point? LOL J/k
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Carma,
I'm sorry to here about your Dad. Can you tell me where he worked in Presque Isle? I think I worked with him at one time but I'm not sure.
T. Wilson
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Kim..Thanks so much for your post! I have been going up home once a month for over a year and am so sad to watch him pass in such a slow way but he isnt suffering anymore so it is a relief at the same time. Thank god for memories and pictures!
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If you click on links at the top of the page it will bring you to Main Street. Then if you look down the right side you'll see photos click on that and choose Paul Cyr's photo's. You will see more beautiful N. Maine life.
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Brian, Great pictures beautiful scenery I miss the open country and wooded areas of northern Maine. Looks like the sport flying is getting popular there.
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Brian Colton sent in some great fall pictures of the county. I put them in the photo album (you'll have to scroll way down to get to the right section). Thanks Brian!
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Raymond, Sorry to hear about Dale, I too remember him.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Carma Cote Ouellette and her family on the passing of her father this week. If anyone had anything to do with race horses or spent time at the Northern Maine Fairgrounds/stables he was always a familiar and friendy face.
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so sorry to hear of your loss, I think I remember Dale. My best to you and your family
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Hi everyone,
The news hit me around suppertime today that my cousin Dale Soucier had died. We grew up together like brothers but over the years drifted apart. I beleive he struggled with alot of issues and saw no way out. I hope that people remember him and his family in their time of mourning. I am trying myself to understand why, but I really don't think anyone will ever know.
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Todd just wanted to let you know your not the only one getting hate mail all mine was received on Sept 25. I guess people have nothing better to do. I don't read my e-mails very often so was surprised when that was there.
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does anyone have any pictures from the reunion?
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Hi everyone!! The reunion was great. I wish more could have made it. It will be great planning the 30th. Todd we welcome your ideas. I agree about feeling old. My daughter is a junior this year. Things are busy as usual. I get the strange emails as well. I would like to know who is sending them. Never a name of course. cowards. Take care eveyone. Love,Leah
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me, too...I got four of them
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yes i got the same email also
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Hi everyone-
I got some strange email from the website that looks like spam or something- hopefully not virus related! anyone else get it?
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Hi everyone-
I got some strange email from the website that looks like spam or something- hopefully not virus related! anyone else get it?
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Howdy all,
"People always tell me their life's story. Love they've lost their taste of glory.
He sat next to me at the counter in the diner said I used to be wall street but this is much finer.
He had a leather look on a steel horse harley a dark eyed girlfriend he called charlie.
He looked a little lost walking out the door. I think I knew what he was looking for.
Freedom sweet freedom.
I gased her up climbed back in my cab. To my wife I'm a husband to my kids I'm a dad. To the credit company I'm just another sucker. To the IRS a long haul trucker.
Some say that freedom's the power to do what one pleases. You can live like the devil but hold on to Jesus."
Kenny Chesney
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Howdy all,
Tim is entering the sixth grade and Ben is starting the first grade this year looks like I'll be really old when their both out of college!
Torry, I'm serious about being on the planning commitee for our thirtyith reunion and would like to start planning it starting in 2007. Four years should be enough notice for those who want to attend!
I don't believe its fair for one group of people to shoulder all the responsibility and work.
It may be early but this will be my first reunion and I want it to be the best.
T. Wilson
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I feel old, too, Torry!!! It doesn't seem like 25 years ago we were in high school. My son is a junior and my daughter is leaving for college in 2 weeks (boo hoo). Hard to believe. They're both really excited, though, so that makes it easier to be an old lady!
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I feel OLD! My son started 9th grade at PIHS this week!?! He is playing his first Varsity Sport - Golf and loving every minute of his first high school experience! Let's hope this enthusiasm keeps up for the next 4 years...
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Howdy Folks,
How much does it cost to rent the club house? I think it would be a great idea to have a barbeque caterer for our thirtith reunion. I think Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers or a band with their sound would be appropriate. What do you think.
I'll help plan the next event and fund a portion of it. If I'm going to have a reunion ever I can help make it happen. I have some favors that are long over due up in that neck of the woods so if you don't mind I'll be on the next committee. I need some notice for the next planning meeting I can set up a video conference. Let me know.
Keep in touch.
T. Wilson
T. Wilson
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Andy,
The yearbook pictures were a great idea. Must have taken some time. I looked so young! Thanks.
T. Wilson
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Anyone have any pictures from the reunion?
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My husband and I had a great time at the 25th reunion. It was really nice to see everyone again. Thanks to those that traveled to get here, and the locals that attended. Can't wait for the 30th!
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It was nice to see those who could attend, I had a good time. Loudon is less than 2 hours from my house so Dufour has no excuse not to call. I had alot to do and only a short time there wish I could have seen a few more of the class. Again thanks to those who set it up and to those who showed up.
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My wife and I had a great time at the reunion. Thanks to all who pulled it together, rented the club house and donated the munchies. I can't wait for the 30th!
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We won't be able to make it up for the 25th. either. I hope everyone who attends has a great time! Please take pictures and post on here for us all.
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7/1/06 is out of the question. Have fun.
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Jun 27, 2006 7:41PM
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Just wanted to let you classmates know that
Leigh & Kay Cote's mother Gloria passed away
on May 26, 2006.
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The 25th reunion is on Sat. 07/01/2006 at Presque Isle Snowmobile Club. Doors open at 6:00PM. I hope as many of you can make it. This is only one night event. If you have any question please call me.#207-227-8411
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Reunion Meeting - Monday night 6/26/06 at Coppers 7:00.If youhave any questions please call Ken Dufour at 207-227-8411
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Congratulations Cindy on the birth of Angie's baby. You must be so proud and I am sure she must be a beautiful baby girl.
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How many of us are planning on attending the reunion? Any idea?
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Hey I forgot to ask I have two young boys 5 and 7 I am going up there but no longer have any family in the area to watch them so my wife does not want to go unless they can come with us to the function or if someone responsible could watch them for a couple hours.
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UHHG!!!!!!!!!!
Not the froe picture of me, Damn strait that is scary. I told my wife the school lost all those.
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Thanks, Visitor - nice catch. I made the change. I'll blame it on the yearbook being wrong:) If there are any other mistakes (and there probably are) just let me know!
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Jun 04, 2006 4:27PM
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Andy, under Lori Sixberry's name is actually Robin Putnam. :o)
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Well, I finally scanned in all of the yearbook senior pictures. I must say, it was kind of scary at times; have you seen what we used to look like? So now when you click on a classmate in the class list (or on this message board) you will see their senior picture. I also made a page with all of the photos here. I put them all on one page, so it may take a couple of minutes to load if you're on a dial-up. You can also click on someone's picture there to get their info.
Nice going, Torry, with the reunion progress. Keep us posted...
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We are looking at July 1st at the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club for the 25th Reunion "Get-Together". Mark your calenders. It will be BYOB and BAS (Bring A Snack).
We will post the next meeing time.
Torry
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Hi everyone,
I was thrilled to hear that there is a plan for a 25th! I would love to help you all with the planning. Let me know when and where and I'll be there.
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If we can do the reunion July 4th weekend, that would be perfect.
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Condolences go out to Sandra Getchell-Pictou and Carol Getchell-Harrington on the recent passing of their father Perry.
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I,m still planning on attending but will be away on business the weekend of the July 24 so please plan a date soon. Ken I'll call you in a few days I still plan on going up there memorial weekend to visit my mom's grave and see a few relatives, maybe we can get together rip the sleeves off our flannel shirts and pound down some cold brew and swear at the black flies....Sound fun?, you bet yah.
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OK - let's have a planning meeting! When & Where?
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Torry lets get started on the reunion.I would be happy to help out.
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Apr 25, 2006 10:59PM
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congate to lisa brigmans son joey a new baby boy 8lbs and 5 oz born 933pm april 25 2006 and my son also gary
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Reunion Survey Results so far: We have received 52 responses. 36 Classmates say they will attend, 11 don't know yet and only 5 say they cannot attend.
So that means we had better get busy and start planning. Most said they would like a 25th reunion to be held in July or they don't really care when this summer. I have talked to Susan Shaw Johnston and Leah Lamoreau Girardin and they are willing to help me. We are considering something one night at the PI Snowmobile club - very casual. How does that sound?
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Any new developments as to the reunion?
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hey there everyone in presque isle. Its been a ong time since i have been home i have lived in alaska, idaho, and minnesota, and am now residing in florida. I have 3 boys ages 21, 19, and 14. Their names are chris, justin and sean. I have traveled around the world and am now in real estate. Want to know when the 25th reunion will be as I plan to attend. thanks
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Thank you K Dufour for your response good to here from you to bad the other folks don't keep in touch. Thanks for leaving me your cell # now I can haunt you for the rest of your exsistance. I plan on flying to PI on memorial week end if I can renew my aviation medical. High blood pressure forced me to not renew last year.
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Dont you have an older sister as well around the same age as my sister Debbie or is that a faulty memory? Trudy looks amazing and when I seen her on the television it was like going back 30 years!!
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Yes - that's Trudy! You should see her daughter (Morgan) she looks just like her!
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Torry, Is that your sister Trudy I see on the Adelphia Channel down here in Southern Maine?? She hasnt changed in looks since she was a teen to me. Either that or she has a twin. LOL
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Andy, I, for one, appreciate your willingness to moderate and make this site an enjoyable one. Thanks to all of the moderators (and contributors).
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I've been hearing from people who are concerned that we "censor" this board, allowing only certain opinions. It's true that we occasionally need to delete messages that appear to be intended to inflame some contributors/readers. I just want to clarify that we only delete things when they are rude, offensive, mean-spirited, or inflamatory. We do NOT delete messages just because the opinion of the poster may not match our own! Feel free to write about any topic you want (keeping in mind the audience of this board) with any opinion you want.
Many of you don't realize that this board is subject to a huge group of "outsiders" who have nothing better to do than try to get people on here riled up and pissed off. Deleting those messages, along with the responses, then leads to our group becoming suspicious that we censor content, which leads to more posts relating to that, and the cycle continues.
For the record, I don't get any big enjoyment out of moderating on here, and I'm sure the other moderators don't either. But somebody's got to do it. It really is a no-win situation.
Some of you may be interested in reading this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/flamer.
So please post away with all of your stories, opinions, and ramblings; just don't get on here and start flames...
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Oops another message - It was great to see alot of "81 classmates supporting the Wildcats! Julie Karnes, Karen Tompkins, Leah Lamoreau... - I probably saw alot more but I was also dealing with my 14-year-old son who is preparing for his debut at PIHS!?!
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I just returned from Bangor - both girls and boys Varsity Basketball Teams won and moved forward to the next round. Congratulations to all of the '81 parents - I can only think of Susie Shaw (mother of Robb Johnston, manager of the girls team),Jerry McGlinn (father of Matt McGlinn, co-captain of the boys team) and Jennifer Desmond (mother of Logan York, player on the boys team) but I'm sure there are others that I've missed - let us know!
T
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Steeler fever you asked...Ugh! we've got sheets out windows, writings on van windows, my father in law actually has a terrible towel for his dog's colar.
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Jan 31, 2006 8:41PM
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It also means hello here in Northern Maine as well.
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Howdy Folks,
That means hello out here in Hawk Country.
Incase you were wondering Brian I think the sun come up just to hear me crow.
I think I saw that Myrtle Beach biker thing on OC and thought it might be an interesting time If I were a biker. Most folks around here go to Stugis, South Dakota which might actually be that much further if you ran though that Canadian way.
Margo, please tell your Dad that the reason he's stuck to the ground is that its -111 degrees F out when the wind is blowing at 70 mpg and the ambient air temperature is -52.
I'm placeing equal bets on the Steelers and the Sea Hawks with no points. Its a very confusing super bowl for me.
Take care all.
Todd Wilson
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Margo,
I can picture your Dad reciting that too. He was such a great teacher.
Is it crazy in PA with Super Bowl fever? I am rooting for the Steelers.
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ain't it the truth, margo, ain't it the truth!
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My Dad passed this on to me today
WHY I LOVE MAINE
It's winter in the State of Maine
And the gentle breezes blow,
Seventy miles an hour,
At fifty-two below!
Oh, how I love the State of Maine
When the snow's up to your butt.
You take a breath of winter air
And your nose, it freezes shut.
Yes, the weather here is wonderful,
So guess I'll hang around.
I could never leave the State of Maine...
'Cause I'm frozen to the ground!!
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hey fellers!
well...another typical january in aroostook county....temperatures bouncing between "@#$%&$? cold" and "jesus, i think i'll take the bike out for a burn"!
the earlier than normal snow gave the sledders a jump start but unfortunately the past 2 weeks of rain has shot that right to hell! suffice it to say....the result of this roller coaster of a weather ride is a nice thick layer of ice everywhere. i swear....i've shoveled more sand this year than snow!
the last motorcycle ride of the year i had to run solo......nobody tough enough to ride in 15 degree weather. go figure? oh well......was fun to participate in the holiday light parade but no trophy again this year, dang it! but....since february was the first ride last year......only a few weeks left and we'll be burning the pavement again!
haven't had a chance to read the postings for quite a while. has anyone heard from todd wilson?......been wondering what he's been up to? (just kiddin, buddy)
has anyone in the class been to bike week at myrtle beach, s.c.? would appreciate any thoughts i.e. is it worth the ride? etc..
does anyone know if charlie roberts is the only member of our class currently serving in the middle east? would like to know if there are others.
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Howdy Folks
Texas Phrases
Saying: The engine's runnin' but ain't nobody driving.
Translation: Not overly-intelligent.
Saying: Tighter than bark on a tree.
Translation: Not very generous.
Saying: Big hat, no cattle.
Translation: All talk and no action.
Saying: We've howdied but we ain't shook yet.
Translation: We've made a brief acquaintance, but not been formally introduced.
Saying: He thinks the sun come up just to hear him crow.
Translation: He has a pretty high opinion of himself.
Saying: As welcome as a skunk at a lawn party.
Translation: (self-explanatory).
Saying: S/He's got tongue enough for 10 rows of teeth.
Translation: Talks a lot.
Saying: It's so dry the trees are bribin' the dogs.
Translation: We really could use a little rain around here
Saying: Just because a chicken has wings don't mean it can fly.
Translation: Appearances can be deceptive.
Saying: This ain't my first rodeo.
Translation: I've been around awhile.
Saying: He looks like the dog's been keepin' him under the porch.
Translation: Not the most handsome of men.
Saying: They ate supper before they said grace.
Translation: Living in sin.
Saying: As full of wind as a corn-eating horse.
Translation: Rather prone to boasting.
Saying: You can put your boots in the oven, but that don't make 'em biscuits.
Translation: You can say whatever you want about something, but that doesn't change what it is.
Thought these were funny (suject to the readers opinion).
T. Wilson
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The poll results are looking good! Over 30 people have said that they would come, 10 are undecided and only 5 said that they would not be available (one of those being Charlie Roberts who is in Iraq and will be there through the summer). Be sure to forward the survey to any fellow classmates that you have emails for and ask them to update their information on the website so that we can get info out to people.
Torry
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Howdy Folks,
Andy, I couldn't agree with you more and I've available to state my opppinion at any time and liable to do so without warning!
That being said, how's the pole results looking for a 25th?
Peace be with you all in 2006.
Todd Wilson
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For the record, Todd, I wasn't offended by your comments, and the "push your views down my throat" statement wasn't meant for you personally; more for society in general.
I actually enjoy a good debate about religion and/or politics, and have pretty strong views on both. Of course this isn't really the forum for that...
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Also,
I'm well studied and have ready the koran, the bible new and old on several occasions), the book of Mormon (what was I thinkin), and I understand that we all come from Abraham.
I also have studied Shintoism and Buddism and have visted Shrines and Temples and have participated in their ritualisms.
I don't mind having a strong oppinion because to me it shows character and backbone which is getting to be a rare quality. So I respect oppinions and always try to understand first.
It may not be apparent but I'm the luckiest man alive and this is the best day of my life cause I can be me.
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Howdy Folks,
I forgot to use my standard anti-inflamitory disclaimer stating that the views and oppinions presented aren't necessarily the one's that matter!
I also forgot to mention there's only two types of music. Country and Western!
Sorry to address that oppinion to you Andy it was all in good fun (at least in my oppinion) and not ment to drive anything down anyones throat which seems all to easy to do these days.
No more lectures though cause I have rights.
Sincerely;
Todd Wilson
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Note, by the way, that the proper address for this class website is www.pihs81.com (it should at least start with that), so make sure any bookmarks are set right.
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Gees Todd. That's a pretty strong opinion (there's a surprise). You might be over-sharing a little. If you had said "Allah" instead of "Jesus Christ" in your post you'd probably be on a government watch list by now. I guess you skipped the "Tolerance" class in high school:) I'm more of the opinion that if you feel Jesus is your saviour, fine. If you worship Buddha, fine. Do whatever you want. Just don't push your views down my throat.
Jeff - good idea. Check out the Class List on this site now. I added a couple of columns: one indicates if we have an email address for a classmate (the address might not be correct, but it doesn't bounce). Another column indicates if they've responded to the survey. Look for the "e" and "r" on the left. Right now we've got 252 classmates, 92 email addresses, and 24 responses (something like that anyway). By the way, most of the response so far indicate that people would attend a 25th reunion.
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Howdy Folks,
Survived another Holiday Season. Hope you all had a "Happy Christmas".
I don't know whats happening in your community but there's a continuous debate here as to whether we can call Christmas Christmas because of it's religious conitation and the fact that it may be offensive to some folks?
All I can say to that is if you dont't like Jesus Christ you can go to hell noting that I'm not even a very religious person.
I just wonder if this isn't another ploy by some gay rights advocate to water down society enough so that we except a little more of their spoonfed bullshit into our lives.
So there you have it Andy an oppinion. However, as for the reunion, I'd love to attend as long as I haven't offened anyone to severely.
Todd Wilson
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Hey Andy if you could post a list here of the peoples email addresses that bounced it would be of great help to find those people.
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I hope everyone had a great new years. I know I did celebrating it with friends. I just got the survey for the 25th reunion. I actually had a great time a the 20th and will definitely come to the 25th.
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Okay everyone - we're doing a survey about having the 25th reunion this summer. You should have received an email telling you the website to go to so you can answer a couple of questions about it (whether you'd come, when it should be, things like that). If you didn't receive the email just send me a note (pi81@summitsolutions.net) and I'll give you the address. We need your input - PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR OPINION. And make sure our other classmates know as well (a lot of the email addresses here on the site bounce).
Thanks!
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Wow! PI got hit with alot of snow Dad said 31" I do miss the snow. If we got that here in Pa we be burried for days.
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Merry Christmas to all from Iraq
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Visitor
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Dec 17, 2005 5:45AM
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When is the next reunion?
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