Lori, Sort of like "oh my", or naughty you. It was said commonly in my house when we were growing up and something was a bit naughty or not nice. I have no idea if this was a localism or Polish/Russian, or just a VT/New England thing. Anyone?

Can someone clue me in? What is "Ah Vah"? Sorry I need an explanation! I know what Oi Vey is, but not Ah Vah.

Pat, Don't drink the coffee at church! New Sweden is pretty close to you isn't it? What a weird story for such a sleepy little town.

Dear Use it or Lose It, What are your two choices for the couple of bottles and send me the directions to your house. I have the video camera packed. Sincerely, Unmolested in Michigan PS This is only an offer of video services.

Ah Vah?!?!?! Oh my god, you're funny!!! I said "Ah Vah" a couple of weeks ago and nobody had any idea what I was trying to say. It would take a couple bottles of wine to get me out on the front lawn, but . . . . . .

Roland do you have a address you can give me where we can send you mail when the next event occurs. Right now we have no address for you that is why you didn't hear anything about the 30th reunion. So if you give me one then I will post it on our mailing list. If you would like to send it to me via email then here is my address:
jjll@adelphia.net

In the words of my illustrious neighbor when I lived in Pittsford, VT ..........." Hey, Hey, Its the first of May! Outdoor screwing begins today! " Of course some of you in warmer climes may have started prematurely! Ah Vah! Happy May!

Reunion-wise, there is always a celebration and parade in Spfld. but not every class has an actual reunion get together. Most classes do one every 5 years. For any groups living close to the area its just a matter of getting together and having at it. If memory serves, Ricky told me that our cass tried to do floats pretty regularly but its tough to get everyone on board with the idea. Like most things, the same people do the work (and the play I hope). I figure whoever wants to should and whoever doesn't shouldn't. A simple philosophy but in the case of something like floats and big gatherings, it is a lot of work. John will echo that I imagine. Those folks who have participated year after year might just be tired of it. Those of us who live away, like me, might look forward to the idea of "going home" for a reunion but we don't end up doing the work to put it all together because we aren't there to do it. It's just the way it is.

That's probably more than you were looking for Roland. But I guess I feeling talkative this morning. My coffee must be kicking in !

Don't know, maybe Patti can fill us in. Had to go to court for a friends divorce hearing and custoday etc today. It took 5 hours and I learned alot about the new laws but we won. The judge was extremely fair, explained all to all. I had to testify to some aspects. I was nervous. His wife is a loopy case and I was a bit afraid of what she would do. We even came out with the car!! The lawyer was awesome, quite scarcastic to all including the judge but made all laugh too. Came home to positive emails from clients and they refered my name to their corporate presidents!! Such little things make me feel good. I work hard at keeping peace and keeping communication flowing and its all worth it when I get comments like today. Its a challenge and also fun. Tiring, but fun. Take care ya'll.

It's true, there is a reunion every year. In fact, it is the biggest holiday- universally observed and embraced- in Spfld. Giving candy to the kids along the parade route last year was a personal high. Having three babelicious women sing karaoke with me was icing on the cake.

There's a reunion every year, isn't there?

Reunion? Wasn't aware, sorry. Fill me in please.

Yes, I've experienced plenty earthquakes here in L.A., though we weren't here for that really big one. We were living in Israel at the time. It's really scary when you can't even trust the earth you're standing on. The first time I felt a quake, I thought it was a bomb. I guess that's after all the years of living in Israel. We nail our bookcases to the wall now, so they won't fall over in a quake.

So are you all going to the reunion again?

Morning anyone. We had a small quake early. It woke me up and I though some joker had hit the side of my house or something. I though it was funny the dogs didn't bark as they let me know of anhting that moves. Got up, made usual java, turned on news and it stated we had a 4.5 quake centered on the GA AL line. Hm......... like you guys we don't usually get them. I did experience one when I was living out on the point in Shelburne, thought the furnace was blowing up or something. Guess you might have recogonized its symptoms Lori but here we don't. Oh, the news just said it was a 4.9. Hmmmmmmmmm.