I am happy reading what makes you all happy. Good to see your name again, Jane! Where are the rest of you? Come on, we want to hear from all of you.

I am happy when I am with one or both of my kids. And it doesn't matter what we do. God blessed me with 2 wonderful children! I am happy when I remember the beautiful fall foliage in Vermont. I am happy when reading about/or from one of my classmates. I am happy John Laplante made it through his 1st anniversary and that his health is good. And I'm always happy when I'm reading BLOGGER!!!

This is good - let's not stop now

I'm happy when I wake up every morning and listen to the birds that woke me up. I'm happy just to be happy and happy when I watch happy Gilmore play golf. I'm also happy that we had one heck of a good time at our 30th reunion.

Okay, Richard, I'll give it a try. I'm happy when I hear from old friends. I'm happy when I'm having fun talking or laughing with family or friends. I'm happy when I'm outside--sitting on the grass, sitting by the beach, walking somewhere where there are trees at least, not just donut shops, dry cleaners, pizza places, etc. I'm happy when I'm writing or reading a good book.

Hi Everybody, Yes, Pat I got those same e-mails from Brad, when there were 6 of them I realized what had happened, I hope his computer isn't wrecked.
Okay Richard I'll play. I'm happy when someone gives me a hug just because they are glad to see me (even though it's only been 10 mins.). When my 14 year old asks for my help/advise, or when she says I'm glad you're here/my mom.

"I am happy when my 19 year old son calls me mommy instead of mom, when my 21 year old son just "shows up at home", when I look at the flowers in my garden, when Dave and I fit a nice long walk into our day.


Nice idea, Richard.......

You know, I think it has been pretty normal for people from our class to drop into the blog, said hi and then disappear. My regret with this is that I really like people, I like my old classmates, I love hearing simple words from them (you). Exact meanings are a little hard to get and give, but I really have gotten a lot from what everyone else has posted. It has been great for me to hear from you all and I am sorry that it is cooling off.

Pat got onto the fact pretty early that I am a little twisted. This capacity for awareness may be important to surviving in Preque Isle, I don't know. However, I don't think that any one person's weaknesses, like my own, are where it falls apart. It seems like the more normal your message, the more easy it is to post and say hi, but maybe people feel like simple, normal stuff is ... well too simple.

You all know I like games, so here's one that I hope many will play. Complete this sentence, "I am happy when . . . " The logic behind the game is for others to remember you and what matters to you. I'll go first.

"I am happy when I hear new music that is cool, when my kids sit close and talk to me, when Gerda smiles at me." Is it too simple? I hope you don't think so. I hope you will play.

Hi folks, been away in New Brunswick for a few days trying out our new truck and travel trailer. Suddenly instead of a soccer mom with a 7 passenger van I am a trucker babe! Kouchibouguack Campground (say that three times fast) is beautiful - the ocean was great - not too cold for swimming. We're heading back to New Hampshire for a couple days labor Day weekend. Will be camping at Calumet on Lake Ossipee. It's our favorite place to go. If you're in the neighborhood stop by, we're on site 50.

Did anybody but me get mail with a virus attached from Brad Coyle? I got 6 pieces last week. Norton Anti-virus picked upthe problem and I deleted the messges. Brad said he wasn't sending anything. Apparently it was something sent to him that went through his address book.

Hope everyone is well out there. I have been really bad about keeping up with my personal mail. I owe Karen and Jane mail from way back. Now that school is starting up again and committees in church are up and running for the new season I'll be much more organized. I get much more done when I don't have the time.........

Hi, John. And thanks, Richard. And to all the others who were concerned about my safety in Israel--thank you. It's nice to know you care!

Hi Lori, welcome home!!! We missed you and, as you know, we were all concerned for your safety. And, maybe just a little concerned that you were having more fun than us.

It's less of leap, but I just returned from Montreal. We found a great apartment on the port in Old Montreal where we spent the weekend. It reminded me of living in Greenwich Village where it was always completely nuts with people dining and partying at night until???? and then complete quiet in the streets the next morning.

The only problem was it took 1-1/2 hours at the border. I think we will avoid Sunday afternoon there next time. Be good, have fun everyone!

Hey Lori,,,,

I will say hi. I don't mind. Where do we have the next party???????? Maybe at my house. lol.........

It's me again. Where is everybody? Did I scare you all away?!!!!!