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Dearest classmates (non posters), I love to see my kids... I do everyday. But would really like to see someone else's family on "the Blog" now! So you silent readers "partaking of others efforts", please post - I know you're out there, as I was once one of you. It's easy, if I could figure it out, I know you can... Just ask your youngest child to help you, since they were born in the "computer age" they will know how... :-)

Hello All!

Hey Jason, I love to see you do the chicken dance, but felt that a change was needed.. Keep doing it bud, you look good! Well, by my calculations if 1.7 of us “new posters” post a picture and tell what we’ve been doing each week till July 28th, we will all be caught up and can really party in July! I know its cool to have the surprise effect at the time we see each other then, but wouldn’t it be better to be able to really connect and have all the preliminaries out of the way.... Thank you Dave, Michelle and Tobi for getting this all started here on “the blog”... Well, where do I start? Life has been an experience I guess. Didn’t turn out like I thought it would, but I have 2 great kids and love life... I went to BYU ( a mistake) for a year and did exactly what I said I wouldn’t do... Get married - AND before all of you, i think! What was I thinking???? Cathy, you could have sent some cold air down from Edmonton to cool me off and get me thinking right!! Anyways, Melissa was down in Provo at the time and was going to a dental assisting school, so I joined her.. Marcia was born 16 years ago and John about 2 years later. They really are great and I am very proud of them.. We moved from SLC to Phoenix about 13 yrs ago and I have been here since.. I got divorced in 2004. I just passed the anniversary of living in the US longer than I had lived in Canada...love both places, but maybe someday I’ll join some you back in The Prairies, own a little farm and ride my dad’s horses... But for now, I’m here till the kids are out of school... Which isn’t much longer... I have worked in the dental field most of the 20 years since high school, but did get my real estate license and worked in New Home sales for a bit.. Liked the job, but the hours were so terrible I returned to the same job I had been at before - the people I work with are like a family to me, so it was like coming home. I still have my license and do some real estate on the side - so it is a fun balance. I have a dated a very good guy for the last two years and time will tell what is in store for us. Well, that’s about it. You can check out some old school photos and some of my family at http://s166.photobucket.com/albums/u117/marydavies_2007/. Let’s keep the posting going, so whoever feels so inclined please do so soon! Love you all. Oh, and hey, Happy St. Patricks Day!! Mary

Celebration Time

OK dave,

If I've done my math right, we should have been doing this dance at the same time - of course you don't do it quite so spasmodically. It's kind of a mix between the robot, the scarecrow and one me and my drinking buddies call "the stiff one-leg". Sadly, there isn't enough JD in this whole country to pull the latter off.

Happy Birthday!

I am retiring...

I just thought I'd let you all know that I have officially retired from my task of "finding people." While generally successful, I would like to give everyone the opportunity to either enjoy all of our company at this reunion or turn us down flat! So... If any of you have any clues, connections, or creative ways of finding people - the task is yours. Here is what I know: Nancee Wilson - Chiropractor - may be in the Portland area. Likely has a different last name. Have contacted college she graduated from - they do not have any updated information.Have googled several versions of Nancee - Chiropractor - Portland. No success. She was from Raymond - may still have connections there Renee Maasakkers - mom lives in Magrath but hasn't answered the phone the numerous times I've called - you guys and your darn telemarketing blocks. I have an "unknown" number. I believe Renee lives in Lethbridge. Ray (Doug) Smith - possibly Lethbridge, but there are about 17 R. Smiths in Lethbridge and I did not have the heart to be "blocked call" from all of them! Simmone Creighton - no idea Leanne Hart - no idea Kevin Engbrecht - I googled him and found very little that narrowed it down. I then googled myself and discovered that I am a Sasquatch fanatic & photographer in Manitoba and I have written several articles on the subject. I should probably stop googling. Colin Yeh - I contacted the U of A and they forwarded a letter on. Haven't heard back. The Tangs (who he may have lived with) in Lethbridge had no idea what I was talking about when I called them searching for him. I googled him also - one good lead - not him. Or that's what he said, anyway! So, if you know someone's cousin who may have an address, or know the ex-girlfirend who may be able to contact....the search is yours. I have a field trip to go on!

Just thought I'd say hi...

Ok I've been lurkin' for awhile and I thought I'd finally post and say hi to all! I have to admit, I'm a little jealous. This blog, and the internet in general, have made this reunion way easier to plan. Shannon and I had a rough time and this is way more fun!! I'm still here in Magrath - my whole life mostly - but 16.5 of that married. Here's the link for my photos. http://s168.photobucket.com/albums/u187/nae1969/ I have 2 boys and 2 girls (I like things even), the oldest is in Grade 10 the youngest is in preschool. I work in the good old MHS. I spend most of my time in Grade 8 with all those hormone driven teens - I don't remember things being that bad in Jr. High. Maybe it's just old age and selective memory. One of these days I'll post an imovie for you all to see. For those of you who haven't been in the school for awhile, it has changed alot. Starting with the fact (and you'll love this Dave) the entire school is wired in Mac. We have 4 labs and every teacher has a laptop. Everything is done via the computer. It's great hearing about all of you.

Where's the picnic?

Everyone seems to agree, no teachers at the dinner. We'll just invite them to the picnic. I guess because they're a part of my daily life I didn't really think that it would be a little awkward at the dinner, but I can totally see how it would be now. Thanks for everyone's input. Michelle brought up a good point about the picnic. If we have it behind the school our kids can still participate in the kids races and play at the park. It is fun to see everyone who's around for the weekend walking around after the parade. However, I agree with Tobi. I would rather have the picnic at Angie's where it is a little more private. Maybe we could meet in Angie's backyard after the kids races. That would give those that want to walk around a bit and visit the time to do so. If we did it at Angie's I could make my famous (to my family) loose meat sandwiches and everyone else bring potluck salad & desert, or we could just have everyone bring thier own picnic for thier own family. What does everyone think? Maryse

38 years old.......

Drianne mentioned that she was already 38. Sorry, Drianne I somehow thought your birthday was in April??? I really don't know why. That got me thinking about everyone's birthdays. I'm pretty sure that Jason turned 38 in December. (am I right??) Anyone else already 38? I think that there are several March birthdays: Dave, Rich, Dana, Keith??? I cant remember! I can't believe that I have forgotten when everyone's birthdays are. I listed some of the birthdays that I remember, but then thought that some may not want their bday posted so if you don't want to post it here then email me at: melissa@hoyboyz.com and tell me your birthday and if you mind if I pass it along to anyone else that would like a list of everyone's b-days. Anyway, Happy Birthday to everyone with a birthday coming up this month. Melissa

Teachers at dinner?

I was talking to Mrs. Haynes this morning and she commented how she would really like see all of us this summer. What do you guys think of asking the teachers to join us for our dinner? These would include Mr. & Mrs. Haynes, Ririe, Lowry, Pilling, Blackmer, Rollingson, Rasmussen, Taylor, West, Malmberg(Ririe). Mr. Simon is teaching band again and I know he would love to see his old band students. He still tells stories of Kent & Dave. I think that Mr. Emerson is still local and would probably like to come. (Remember him Teresa?) Let me know what you think. Maryse

GOLF, DINNER, AND EVERYTHING INBETWEEN

Hey everyone, the plan for golf and dinner on Friday is set. GOLF: Hopefully golf can begin around 1:30/2:00 - it will be played best ball, groups of four, only nine holes. Obviously there will be a large range of skills - please don't be intimidated by that, just come and have fun as that is what it is supposed to be. If you are really terrible then you will be on Lisa's team. You need to email Michelle if you are interested - dudleygang@aol.com DINNER: If you can only come to one thing then choose the dinner. Will be at the Lethbridge Lodge - wasn't my first choice but will be the easiest to accomodate everyone's needs. Dinner will be at 6:30, people are encouraged to arrive early to mix and mingle. There will be a cash bar for drinks. Menu and price are not yet determined. Dave is putting together a slide show, if you have anything you want to include contact him - dsannes@gmail.com. Spouses/partners are welcome to the dinner, although a handful of us are not bringing ours. PLEASE email or call me to let me know if you and yours are coming and also if you special dietary needs - sixmcleods@shaw.ca or 331-3294. Money for golf and dinner can be paid when you arrive at each. Hope everyone can make it. Tobi