at Lake Bluff School

Story's 6th Grade photography...

Oh, no--

Nathania Wallace left before we thought to snap a picture!!
We still need someone that knows how to do a Powerpoint presention to run the slideshow. Any volunteers?? We liked this spot for our meetings-- lots of space, lots of goodies, and the guys can hang out in the basement & play pool.
Our next get-together will be here, as well, on Saturday, March 31st. Hope you can make it!

Top Ten Favorite Jokes

But I'm only telling one, and it goes like this:

Me: Knock-knock

You: Who's there?

Me: Interrupting cow.

You: Interrupting cow wh...

Me: Moo moo moo moo moo moo moo.


Okay, one more. This one came from Woody Allen in Annie Hall. You probably remember it.

Two women are having lunch together in a restaurant.

The first one says: God, the food here is awful!

And the other one says: Yeah, I know. And such small portions!


Okay. Your turn.

Claud

Reminder:

Reunion meeting at Kathy Nelsen's house in Shorewood this Saturday, February 17th, at 12:30pm.
Everyone is invited. There will be coffee, and since that is Laurel's birthday--
we'll have cake in her honor.
If anyone wants to bring treats, feel free to do so.
If you need the address, you can email Anita, Claudia, Kathy, or pretty much anyone that is involved on the committee....

I'll Be Looking At The Moon, But I'll Be Seeing You

(Soon.)

In Lieu of Our Improvements

I got a request the other day from Greta asking if it was possible to time/date stamp our COMMENTS so that people will know when in the heck some of these conversations took place, and for...you know -- history's sake.

Done.

Excellent idea, Greta!


Claud

New Project at SHS:

Newsbreak

Really just an excuse to say thank you to all you slacker sweethearts who've been checking in with me about my Dad and all.

I just spent a week in Wisconsin. My Dad is all set up now with hospice care and I am so grateful to have been there last week. I have an amazing family and the greatest Dad.

I can't wait for our night at T.J.'s -- God that is going to be fun.

love claud

p.s. will "silent auction" poster please make a copy of that post for "Our Actual Reunion" blog, too? I want to be sure that we all remember it when we think of the actual reunion and what to bring. It's such an excellent idea. Thanks!

Do you have something to donate to the 31st Reunion Silent Auction?

Have you recently come across a piece of SHS memorabilia that you'd like to donate to a new home? Are you a creative soul who would like to share your craft with others? Or, do you have something of interest that others might find useful or enjoy having? If you answered yes to any of the questions above, then we would like to talk to you! How was that for a sales pitch?!
We are seeking donations for the SHS 31st Reunion Silent Auction to be held Saturday evening during the reunion. Donations can include SHS memorabilia, handcrafted items, items from your business, or put your creativity to work and come up with something fun or unique. All proceeds go to the SHS Class of '76 Scholarship Fund.
Please contact Jodie, Patti, Martine, or Thalia if you'd like to make a donation or if you have additional questions.
Thanks!

Here we are

We got together yesterday at the Stone Creek coffee shop, again, to sort out what needs to be done for our upcoming reunion that will take place on July 21st at the Milwaukee River Hilton in Glendale. The most important thing right now is to find all the members of our class, and get a commitment from those that wish to attend. (The Hilton wants the money up front, please.) Look for notices via blog, email, or snailmail. If you don't hear from us-- contact someone, please! Also, start thinking about perhaps donating something to the auction.

Anita, Patti, Kathy, Jodie, Peggy, Greta, Bill, Martine

And What Are YOU Doing, Anyway?

I have links to a couple of sites that describe what a few of us are up to. I'm going to post them here and keep adding as you guys send more.

If you have a website or company website that let's us know what you're doing, where you work, or what you're interested in, send it over and we'll post it here. Thanks!

Andy Brauer: www.andybrauer.com
Daniel Edelstein: www.warblerwatch.com
Monica Geist: http://masterpeice.faithandmusic.com/
Bob Harrison: www.statrixblog.statrix.com
David Haugh: www.ritehite.com/
James Loots: http://lootslaw.com/
Mike Messner: http://stone-design.com/
Dave Meyer: www.dma4families.com
Claudia Nowicki: www.practicalvampireslayer.com
Matt Rossi: www.barkriverracing.com/
Bill Schulte: www.robertsonryan.com/

Holly Tappen: http://www.arts.state.mn.us/exhibit/Tappen.htm
Joan Walsh: www.salon.com

Dan Berghaus: http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/thejudygarlandexperience/

and: http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/BillieHoliday_And_The_Disciples_Of_Swing/

Psst!!

See Super-Slacker Joan Walsh tonight, Monday January 15th, on MSNBC's Scarborough Country -- MSNBC @ 9:00 p.m. EST. Check local listings for times.

Our Actual Reunion Blog Is Now

We now have a blog for all Actual Reunion news and information. You can get to it by clicking on the link over there (look left), or by going to http://ouractualreunion.blogspot.com/.

Just as on this blog, anyone can post a topic by signing in as practicalslayer@yahoo.com and using our password. If you don't have the password, just email claud41c (at) yahoo.com.

Our 2007 Reunion

Some of you have identified the need (again) for one central area in which to post all our reunion plans and ideas.

How about right here?

If you have any announcements, questions or topics for discussion, even if you have posted them somewhere else before, please post them here again so we can have them all in one place.

July 21st is coming up so fast I can almost taste it.

A Degas For All Seasons

This one's for you, Peggy. So sorry to hear about your toe and the flu, too! Awk!

Get well soon, toots!

And the best of all new years to everyone!!

Physical Bond II

Well...in trying to balance sexual representation on our blog, I have lost my original post. My apologies to those who commented.

Cough.

Anyone seen any good movies lately? I loved this one.

Happy Holidays

to all of the bloggers, and those that are just looking,perhaps future bloggers...
and pass it on to those that don't have a computer, yet(Greta!)

Baby It's Cold Outside

Or at least it is here.

Sorry to have been away so long and so mysteriously, I didn't intend to be. My dad has been very ill and I've been pretty busy with things related to that. And the holidays, of course. I will have to go to the recipe blog and post my recipe for the most amazing muffins I'm making as gifts -- they are made with coconut flour and blueberries. And speaking of traditions, Daniel, I go around to 2nd hand stores every year and collect all the coolest, funkiest plates from the '60's that I can find, then make dear little muffins like these to put on the plates and give as gifts every year. This gives me an excuse to give my friends way-cool plates to keep, since just handing them an empty plate can seem odd. My tradition of 2 or 3 years now, I guess. Maddie helped me wrap some up tonight.

Anyway, I just wanted to explain my absence (just as in high school , I guess) and to wish all a great holiday season.

July 21st is going to be here before we know it.

And this is going to be so cool I can hardly stand it.

with love Claudia

p.s. a little Degas for Story! Hope you are better soon!