Topic: KOSTELANETZ (Read 5105 times)

Jeanne · « **Reply #90 on:** April 21, 2018, 05:46:54 PM »

Hello, everyone.

Jeanne · « **Reply #91 on:** April 21, 2018, 05:47:15 PM »

Sorry to hear about your cousin, Larry.

Jeanne · « **Reply #92 on:** April 21, 2018, 05:48:46 PM »

Quote from: FJL on April 21, 2018, 02:07:20 PM

Quote from: bk on April 21, 2018, 01:12:24 PM
I forgot to mention that I got a really nice letter from the Screen Actors Guild yesterday - saying that now that I'm seventy, I no longer have to pay dues, unless I at some point earn over a certain amount of money. That is the way a union should behave.

I learned the truth at Seventy
Now membership in SAG is free
They help me as i scrimp and save
The way a union should behave.

Speaking of which, has anyone seen Janis Ian perform lately?

I didn't know she was still performing.

Jeanne · « **Reply #93 on:** April 21, 2018, 05:49:39 PM »

Smiles, too, that BK no longer has to pay those union dues.

Jeanne · « **Reply #94 on:** April 21, 2018, 05:50:09 PM »

I have no news.

TTFN.

vixmom · « **Reply #95 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:13:26 PM »

My sympathies to Elmore on the loss of his cousin

vixmom · « **Reply #96 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:14:39 PM »

Vibes for Laura's birding buddy

vixmom · « **Reply #97 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:14:48 PM »

Vibes for Cecil

vixmom · « **Reply #98 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:16:16 PM »

I got up early this morning, went to BJs and bought three 5 lb bags of meatballs and headed over to the soup kitchen

vixmom · « **Reply #99 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:16:31 PM »

We served 100 today

vixmom · « **Reply #100 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:17:02 PM »

Then i went to church and set up the altar

vixmom · « **Reply #101 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:17:21 PM »

Did a few errands and was home by 2

vixmom · « **Reply #102 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:17:51 PM »

Vixdad took me to the Texas Roadhouse for my first meal if the day

vixmom · « **Reply #103 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:18:50 PM »

Then since the day was fine and the temperature in the high 50's we went for a drive

vixmom · « **Reply #104 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:19:05 PM »

Then we went for ice cream

vixmom · « **Reply #105 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:19:41 PM »

But I started sneezing and my throat started bothering me again

vixmom · « **Reply #106 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:20:37 PM »

We stopped at Walgreens on the way home and I got some Sambucol tablets and Zicam spray

vixmom · « **Reply #107 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:20:47 PM »

I hope they work

vixmom · « **Reply #108 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:21:32 PM »

I am a communion server tomorrow and no one wants a sneezing server

vixmom · « **Reply #109 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:22:14 PM »

Continued prayers and vibes for our TCB, I hope he returns soon

vixmom · « **Reply #110 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:22:49 PM »

Did I miss Jacks Adventures in Reunionland?

vixmom · « **Reply #111 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:23:19 PM »

Vibes for Ron's mom, has anyone had any updates?

Jrand73 · « **Reply #112 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:25:28 PM »

Condolences to DR ELMORE.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #113 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:28:08 PM »

Well I have to TELL you! It has been a whirlwind couple of days.

Friday night was of course the REUNION itself. It went very well, and it was nice to see everyone.

Here is a photo of myself and my friend Charlene from the event.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #114 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:31:14 PM »

There were NO fist fights or drunken strip teases, so we had to content ourselves with lively conversation and quizzical "who the hell are you" looks.

The Memorial Slide Show was a big success....and the Class Slideshow received many kind comments. The dance music was played low so that conversation could continue....although Homecoming Queen RH who has spent a lot of time out in the sun threatened to do her special routine....she was talked out of it.

In the background of this photo is my brother Mike and his wife Faith...Mike and I graduated in the same class.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #115 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:35:17 PM »

This morning we went to the viewing of my cousin's son who died on Thursday of a massive heart attack at age 47.

We then went to the tours of the Academy Building and old gymnasium...the Academy Building was the first school in town built in 1861. It was also a stop on the Underground Railroad. We had classes in it when we were in Jr. High School.

The gym was old high school gym we used during Jr. High School....and I wandered out on the stage where I did some of my earliest acting.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #116 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:38:55 PM »

Tonight was the Alumni Dinner honoring the class of 1968....and it was okay..... The meal was prepared by the school cooks and served on cafeteria trays....and was....school cafeteria food.

Our memorial slide show was shown....but the music did NOT play - so it was an interminable 6.5 minutes of photos and names. I was mortified!

The Class Slide Show was okay....with a speech by Mr. Hambone, although he actually did a pretty nice job and made some funny jokes.

Of course ALL THROUGHOUT the night - the alumni committee was asking for donations for their scholarship program and to help do what they do, including caring and restoring the Academy Building mentioned above.

And then came the absolute WORST PART OF THE EVENING.

Jane · « **Reply #117 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:39:06 PM »

DR Jrand, condolences on the loss of your cousin

Jane · « **Reply #118 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:39:31 PM »

I am enjoying the reunion photos and stories.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #119 on:** April 21, 2018, 07:44:28 PM »

After droning on and on and then re-electing themselves to their lofty positions and giving away a very SMALL scholarship.....a few of the biddies on the committee announced there would be a drawing for a few prizes.

They drew names and someone won a nice home made quilt and there were a couple of other things that were won.

After listening to them, I was ready to open my wallet to donate to the Alumni Fund...and then IT happened. Biddy Number One announced the drawing for the GRAND PRIZE - a gift donated by a local jewelry store. This of course caused some excitement in the audience.

The old Biddy pulled a slip of paper from the bowl and announced the name of Biddy Number Two - president of the Alumni Association. She announced to the grumbling multitude...."Oh yes, I rigged this because Stephanie works so hard and has done so much...she deserves it....yes SHE DESERVES IT."

There was general disgruntlement in the crowd. And I closed my wallet!

That woman from the jewelry store GAVE them that gift to GIVE to someone in attendance not to EACH OTHER.

My first stop Monday morning will be in the jewelry store to let the owner know what happened.

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