07/16/11
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Steve ,you're safe there.I am only one of many who feel their lives are better for having known you.The only regret I have is all the years we weren't in touch,Too busy,living too fast,working too hard-BULL! wrong priorities!I am speaking only for myself,but I know I could have done a better job of maintaining ties.For that ,I am truly sorry.However,what is,is,so on we go,hopefully wiser for our mistakes.We had a special time and place in our era,largely because of folks like Evets Retsof! I love you,Man! Glad your my friend!
07/15/11
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Deb and I live about two blocks from the Waxahachie Cemetery. The other day on one of our walks I read a tombstone (yes I know I have strange hobbies) that was a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson. I can't recall it exactly but it was a statement that said I hope that I have had a good influence on at least one person in my life. That one person says they are a better person for having known me. I was friends with Bobby and his older brother Billy for years, both gone to Heaven as such young men. I am a better person for having known and spent time with the Simmons brothers. I will tell them face to face one day.. By the way, lines from one of my poems is on my niece's stone at Restland. Indeed I am humbled that Teri chose to include my words. Say hello to Esther for me and Deb and I hope we see you guys soon. Perhaps at the 65th birthday party in September?
07/15/11
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Steve, As you know, Harriett was a classmate with Bobby, and I also had the pleasure of knowing him for many years. I am a better person for having known Bobby Simmons. He was a kind and generous gentleman. It was certainly our loss when he passed away.
07/14/11
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A great guy from the class of 1960, Bobby Simmons, talked me into coming up to his place of work and applying. He had worked at Polar Bear Ice Cream on Lancaster Road for two years and assured me I would be hired if I came up. I was nervous about getting a real job. I had always worked for my Dad during school. I applied and was offered the job. I thought it would be a cool place to work and for a kid, it paid well. But there were two conflicts. Always conflicts. If I went to work I would not be available on Friday night to date my girl. And working would definitely interfere with my SOC baseball my senior season. So I made my first bad decision. I passed on the job. Then I broke up with the girl, got cut from the baseball team and never worked a day at Polar Bear. Still regret that decision. Memories.
07/06/11
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Need a correction to the Birthday Invitation. Jim H. Bailey's email address is jbailey5@sbcglobal.net. Sorry for the typo.
I've already had comments regarding how can we serve a complimentary margarita in a restaurant that doesn't serve alcohol. Well, you rent a margarita machine. It's all legal!
07/06/11
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Steve,
Those summer days at Bushman were some of the best of my life. We had no idea we were poor, and we had no idea that life may not always be great. If I remember correctly, regardless of what season it was, we were never bored. The world that God had given us was just so full of great things to do. What in the world would we have done without dirt clods, goatheads, trees, creeks, etc.? Thank you for the reminder of what a wonderful life it has been. You have been a true friend.
07/05/11
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The elementary schools provided a summer program when we were kids, say first through sixth grade. A school teacher would be in charge of a small program for any children who wanted to attend. A storage building held baseball equipment, paddle tennis equipment, horseshoes, crafts and other assorted things that kids could play with and enjoy. It opened every week day at 1 and stayed open until about 7. Usually the same group of kids would gather at WW Bushman and wait for Mr. Walling to open up. Mr. Walling was more like a retired teacher, about 60ish, which seemed awfully old then, but he was easy going and made it fun for all of us who gathered there daily. One hot summer day a sudden Texas thunderstorm came up and Mr. Walling wanted to lock up and leave as he should. Instead our buddy, the late Dickie Goose Tatum procured a bat and ball and the Foster boys, Bruce Bratton and Mr. Walling's number one nemisis, Goose, played baseball in the storm. Every single one of us got soaked to the bone and had more fun than a kid ought to have running and diving and catching balls in a driving rain.Mr. Walling was kind enough to let us into the Bushman locker room and while a bunch of boys waited in their drawers, I took the clothes up to the laundromat on Fordham Road and dried them out. What an adventure! All on a summer afternoon when kids today would be bored out of their skulls if you suggested such an outing. I salute good people like Mr. Walling who spent several summers with a bunch of poor loud mouth kids. I appreciate my life long friend Bruce Bratton who it seems was always in on our shenanigans. And I raise my glass to the late great Dickie Goose Tatum. Tomorrow is his birthday and I for one will think of him and wish him a happy one, wherever you are Goose. Memories.
07/04/11
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65th Birthday Party for the SOC Class of 1964 WHEN: September 17, 2011 WHERE: The Victoria, 13435 Bee St., Farmers Branch, TX www.the-victoria-restaurant.com Directions: Go north on I35. Take Vally View exit from I35 (just north of 635). Go east on Valley View about .2 miles. Turn left on Bee St (.1 miles past Denton Drive). The Victoria is on the left (about 1 1/2 blocks down). Parking available behind building and along street. TIME: 6:30 P.M. until 11:00 P.M. COST $15.00 per person Enjoy a fajita dinner, soft drinks/coffee/tea, and birthday cake. Each paid person will receive coupons for 2 complimentary margaritas. The restaurant does not serve alcohol but you may BYOB. Limited seating - 120 maximum MUST RSVP TO RESERVE SEAT RSVP to: jimbailey5@sbcglobal.net or shannon1946@sbcglobal.net RSVP NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 10, 2011. PLEASE PAY IN ADVANCE. MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: SOC '64 REUNION MAIL CHECKS TO: Jim Bailey 2312 Silver Holly Richardson, TX 75082 For those wishing overnight accommodations, here are a few suggestions: LaQuinta, 13235 N. Stemmons, 972-620-7333 Days Inn, 13313 N. Stemmons, 972-488-0800 Marriott Courtyard Dallas LBJ at Josey, 2930 Forest Lane, 972-620-8000
06/30/11
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Great going, Steve. Glad all is OK. And I'm with Venita - I'd love for you to have a B&B. One of our classmates, Diane McLean, owns a B&B at Canyon Lake called Biscuit Hill. You can check out their website. I have not been but it looks wonderful!
06/29/11
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Steve,
Let us know when you open that bed & breadfast!!! glad to see you back in Texas. Keep up the good health and God Bless you..
Love reading your post.. keep us posted!!!
06/28/11
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All good on the heart work. Still alive and well and, other than being elderly, doing just fine. Thanks for all the kind words and especially for you prayer partners who mentioned me to the Lord. Deb and I moved into one of our dream homes this week so the salmon fishing is going to have to wait a few months. Yep, we moved into a plantation home in Waxahachie. So big we use walkie talkies to find each other. Actually we have a daughter in law and three little grand kids living with us for a few months while our son is deployed again to the middle east. When they go home we may make this place into a bed and breakfast. Deb loves to decorate and I love to cook. And there are already two B and B's in our block. Of course I am hoping this place isn't haunted since I've seen too many scary movies in my day. If we go missing one day just board the place up.God is still on His throne, we are still alive and life is good. Thoreau said I came to the end of my life and was saddened not by the fact that my life was ending. But by the fact that I had never lived at all. Take care my friends and God bless you. Come see us soon.
| Peachs Sweezy Walker | Email |
06/25/11
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SOC Summer Luncheon - Saturday, July 16, 2011 - 11:30 am - 2:30 pm at Peaches Walker's home. Food will be provided by hostesses. Please go to soc63.com - Events Page for more details. Must RSVP.
06/24/11
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We have a database of classmates, teachers, & some in other classes that want to be included. Believe it or not, the list has over 740 names including those that are deceased or just missing. We have mailing addresses for most but only have about 1/3 of the total with a working email. In the recent blast regarding the luncheon, 17 email addresses were rejected. If your name is on the list but you DID receive the notice, then it's your second email address and it may not matter. All rejected email addresses have been remove. If you want to update any of your contact information, just click the "Email" line at the top left and send me the info. If you want it NON-PUB, let me know. The recent folks with non-working emails are listed below. Have a great luncheon on 7/16. Jim Andrews, Paul Edward Brewer, Charlotte Delois Button Mills, Brenda Diane Cundiff Crowell, Rebecca Dawson Smith, Charlotte Huse ('66), Cynthia Ann Leach Clark, Venita Lutz, Andy McNiel, Ronald Dean McRorey Gardner, Alta Munden Ashmore, Nelda Dianne Nelms Potter, Dona Parr Crowder, Mary Kay Petrik Gray, Thelma Marie Sanders Rawlings, Sandra Kay Washburn, Patrick Lee Willingham Jumper, Sherry
06/23/11
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May I scattershoot?
So sorry I missed knowing you were having your "wonderful heart" checked out, Steve. Mother was in the hospital last week. Thank God, He took care of you both. Happy and joyful to hear the good news on your grandson.
Linda, love you, dear friend. Glad to see you here.
Sandy, I will be attending the reunion. Will try to get my registration sheet to you soon...and money. Thanks for inviting us. Several more will be attending, but I'll let them contact you personally.
Gotta run. Bedtime for mother.
| Sandy Lynn- Class of '66 | Email |
06/23/11
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I would like to formally invite our seniors from '64 to join the class of '66 for our 45th Reunion! It will be Fri & Sat nights, 9-30 & Oct 1, 2011. I've posted all the info on our website: http://www.soc1966.com If you haven't already checked it out, simply click on the Events pg for details of each night, hotel & an icon to click in order to download a registration form. Both nights will have food, fun & music. Fri night will be an old fashion SOC Hop!! Come have fun with us!!
06/22/11
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Received an email this morning from AlumniClass.com. They were selling South Oak Cliff High School apparel. The ones that said alumni were fine, but someone didn't do their homework on the mascot. To SOCites, there is a huge difference between a bear and a golden bear. All of their mascot items just say "bears." Not the same.
06/15/11
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To Linda Fry Hartley, I have been wanting to take my grandson to the Chickasaw Art Center since they opened it. We do not live that far from Oklahoma, just a short drive so will head that way soon when we get him for a week or two this summer. Steve, so happy the prayers were answered in a positive way for Colton! Blessings to you and yours. Just got back from a graduation cruise for my granddaughter Heather to Montego Bay Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel, beautiful there, but I need a vacation to rest up from this vacation with this 18 year old! 
| Peaches Sweezy Walker | Email |
06/14/11
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A new annual Summertime luncheon is being planned at my house for the month of July. Your Annual Christmas Hostess and Hosts will be putting on the event. We will announce the date next week. Please RSVP (NO maybes or if you can not attend needed). We only need to know if you are coming so we will know how many sandwhiches to prepare. More information next week. If this is a success we will start having a Springtime luncheon (when it is cooler) every year plus Christmas luncheon at my house.
06/13/11
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Steve - how wonderful about your grandson! So happy for you all. PTL May God give you such a wonderful report after your treatments with the doctor and you enjoy a lot of salomon and quality time with those girls.
06/13/11
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Steve,
My prayers are with you . You will be in good hands my brother was at that hospital and they are state of art place. I have a pacemaker too Im guessing this is what you are in for. Not sure when I will have to have new batteries for mine it has been 6yr. an no problems so far... sometime I feel like I need new batteries alright. HaHa!! I thank God everday for the health I have today and everyday is a good day...
God Bless
Venita
06/13/11
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For those of you who prayed in the past for our grandson Colton, who was born last July with a heart defect: Last week at Children's Hospital in Dallas surgery revealed that his aorta has began to heal on it's own (we Christians know where the healing is from) and that he may live an entire lifetime with no further heart surgery needed! Praise the Lord God. Thank all of you who prayed and believed. Now, for the old man's heart surgery problem. Your oldest classmate checks in tomorrow for some more heart work at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano so just a few more prayers are requested. You guys are great. If all goes well Deb and I will be back on the road by the middle of July for another six months to a year in the great northwest. Each day of life is a gift to be cherished and enjoyed. In two short months I will be salmon fishing in the Pacific with two of my grand daughters! God bless you all, Steve
| Claudia Kenngott Bevill | Email |
06/09/11
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Heads up please. I don't think I have posted this here before, but if I have, please forgive me. I am currently working on a Deb History project. I have managed to acquire info from the very beginning through 1962. I have communicated with a couple of folks from the 63/forward group, but have nothing to include from those years. I plan to see Miss Thomas soon and would love to have as much as possible to share with her. I will share it all with everyone when it is complete. If you have yearbooks with photos/names of Debs for the years '63-67, please send them to me via email as soon as possible. That's ASAP! Thank you so much for any and all efforts to help with this! Have a beautiful day!
06/07/11
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Linda,What a small world! We'll be up there,in force on weekend of 1 s/t Sunday in August. My familly tries to camp at Cold Springs camp ground.I would be there on Thurs.morn,but cldn't get the days off.Would love to say hello.
06/07/11
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Hey Skip have you checked out the Chickasaw Cultural Center in Sulphur? I work in Ada for the Chickasaw Nation. I relocated 4 years ago from my beloved Texas. Never thought I would live in Oklahoma but here I am.
My oldest daughter is the Attorney General for the Chickasaw Nation and youngest is the Chickasaw Princess Co-ordinator. It is good to be Chickasaw.....
06/06/11
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That's so cool,Steve! Leisa's family on her Dad's side has been meeting at Chickasaw Nat'l. Park ,at Sulphur for 76 years.When she told me about it (camping out in Oklla.,in August,I thought they MUST be nutz! I've missed 1 in 23 years.It's great!Cold springs,rock climbing(easy type),hiking trails,Bald Eagles overheadmand just lots of stuff.Plus,her family took me in .right away , like I was blood-kin.
06/05/11
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Family reunions! Wow, the Foster clan tried to have a big reunion at Dinosaur Park in Glen Rose yesterday. 54 Fosters in one place at one time is a dangerous thing. Actually I guess all went fairly well. The "kids" are now in our 60's and 70's. Our children are 40 somethings with teenagers and babies. And yes, there are more Foster babies on the way. I didn't feel like going down to the river so I just kept the baby and sat under the pavilion and kept tasting the apple cobbler. The years do get away. Half the family blew it off and said who in this family do I want to see? But the rest of us tried and we had a good time. We focused on the ones who came and not the ones who skipped. I loved seeing the new crop of babies including our newest grands. Better to see everyone under the pavilion than the usual way, at a funeral home.
05/31/11
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Kathleen, I'm glad you're coming to enjoy the music I've loved since childhood. Mother and I listened today to a new cd I bought for her of the hymns we sing. Old age does make them more dear to us. They bring such peace during our stressful times.
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Reminder for the SOC friends luncheon: this Saturday, 11:30 at Jake's Burgers on Belt Line Rd in Addison. Come if you can.
05/31/11
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Hey, Cynthia, you beat me to the draw! But thanks so much for posting the info about the Arnolds. I was delighted to see the piece on WFAA today.
05/31/11
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I was surprised and pleased to see a feature on the Channel 8 news last night and this morning about our SOC teachers. Thought you might enjoy taking a look at the clip as well: http://www.wfaa.com/news/education/Retiring-Dallas-teachers-share--122846509.html
05/30/11
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Maybe a recent discovery for you, Kathleen, and that's wonderful. I was raised on gospel music and have felt the love of Jesus Christ since I was a boy. Yep, can sing em all, off key, but just the same. My favorite? "My Jesus I love thee, I know thou are mine. For thee all the folly of sin I resign. My precious Redeemer, my Savior are thou. If ever I loved thee, my Jesus tis now." May be cornpone to some but to me, it's the spirit of my entire being. Let's remember this day all of our fallen heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. My wife's cousin was 19 when he walked down one of Ho Chi Minh's trails in 1968. I'm sure he was anti war and did not really want to be there. But he was there because he thought it was about protecting America and our way of life-freedom. He was a man. His name is on the wall.
05/29/11
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Betty, Up until recently Bill Mack did a radio show every Sunday morning on Willie's Place called his Sunday Social. I was never a fan of gospel music, but I came to love that show. This country has a wealth of religious music and Bill Mack often explained the history of the music. I was surprised by how good that music made me feel. I wonder if this new found appreciation for gospel hymns has something to do with age.
05/28/11
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Almost a month since I've posted. I can't believe it. Well, actually I can. Our lives seem to be ever advancing at a rapid speed. In a few short months, we've lost more SOC friends, and many are struggling with health issues. When my days grow weary and strength fades, I find myself returning to the hymns of our youth. "I Need Thee, Oh I Need Thee" is a chorus that floats through the rooms while I work. Yet another day comes and I hear myself singing, "He Was There All the Time." Thank God, He is. I love you all very much. When I'm not posting, please do call me if there is anything I can do for you. 469-454-4054
Mary McCord Bach asked that I post on several places the update on her brother, Bedford. He is now bedridden and requiring 24-hr care. The family is with him constantly, holding on in faith. His birthday is June 1st and it would be so nice if he received cards and best wishes from SOC friends. Here's his address:
Bedford McCord
5719 Wake Forest Hwy Durham, NC 27703
| Tanya & Gary Leverett | Email |
05/24/11
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BEAUTIFUL statement Steve!
05/24/11
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Henry and Tim. Big old handsome guys and both with a good heart. I remember Henry from an older class but especially from football. I think he was the first guy I ever went to school with who was bigger than my father. In the 8th grade! And if he hit you in football it hurt. I tried to dodge being anywhere near him like I would a truck. But I also recall he was a very smart guy and was well mannered and kind....when he wasn't wearing pads. Tim and I knew each other. He was no athlete but he was smart, friendly and sort of the Jim (from the Office TV show) of era. Everybody liked him. He had a smile that was real even if he did have a bit of a Yankee accent. A group of us guys had developed a penchant for leaving the school grounds at noon our senior year. There was just something super cool about breaking the rules. I mean when you are 18, ready to be on your own (you think), rules are just not for you. For the youngsters, not the seniors. So we would sneak out and go to the the Freezette. One day it was Sam Barcus, Ken Cochran, underclassman Johnnie Dubiski and yours truly planning on making the break. Sam had a new old car, something foreign or called a Desoto or some other exotic name. It was a piece with a good radio. We made the run while the bell was ringing. Got the car and crouched down as teachers strolled the outside of the school looking for little hooligans running away. Mr. Eads peered at the car but Sam slipped in the passenger side and got the key in, laying flat. It grinded and would not start. Are you kidding me? And here comes Eads walking straight at us. What to do? We decided to push the car off and see if it would start by popping the clutch. As we gathered around the back bumper, right there with us was big old tall, good natured Tim, crouching all of that big frame, going to help us escape. I recall thinking what's he doing here? He is one of the lilly white good guys. The kind that would apologize for sneezing in class. He still gave us a good push and the rattle trap started, we dived in and left Eads and Tim watching us go. What kind of a good guy is that who will help you in times of your own stupidity? Thanks Tim. And Henry. You guys walked in big shoes and you were super guys. Gone way too early. Hope you left kids and grand kids out there just like you. Memories.
| Tanya and Gary Leverett | Email |
05/21/11
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Those of you who knew Henry Coomes from the class of 63: Kellie Coomes-McFarland sent me this message yesterday afternoon: Henry Coomes service will be Tuesday, May 24th at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Michael Angels Church, 8011 Douglas Avenue in Dallas.
05/20/11
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I spoke to Carol (Watson) Borkowski last night. Her husband and also our classmate, Tim, passed away Jan. 30 from a year-long battle with esophageal cancer. I saw Tim a couple of years ago at the SOC gathering hosted by Danny Willard at Richard Galvan's restaurant in Frisco. Tim had been in town to visit his mother, who is 89, and lives in Garland. Carol lives in Chicago and is doing fine. They have one son who lives nearby and another son who lives in Austin.
05/19/11
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There were three of us cool dudes who knew pro sports better than 90 percent of the rest of the class. Or at least we thought we did. Mike Livingston, Mike Parrish and I would get together and play Hang the Dutchman (this was before Political correctness changed the name of the game). All the names in the game had to be pro ball players. We had an exclusive group going when one day there was a new boy introduced in class. William McCracken, call me Bill, was formally introduced in class. He had a head like a box of saltine crackers, was so skinny his belt was tied up like a rope gathered around his thin waist and he definitely didn't dress like the rest of us. No Sears and Roebuck jeans on that boy. He had a voice that sounded like a radio announcer and when he talked it was about three times too loud. And he talked like an adult. But it was his laugh that intrigued all of us hoodlums. His laughter sounded like a machine gun, rapid and with open mouth. Livingston did a great impression of the McCracken cackle and we all laughed at his impression for years. I think I would still laugh at it if Mike uses at a reunion one day! . Sports from that nerd? No way. But he knew the sports names and then one day he told us he played golf. And he played it very well. I don't suppose I had ever met anyone who played golf by the time I was a seventh grader. Golf was for old rich men. Of course thirteen year old Bill McCracken thought that was exactly who he was. A rich old man. One of the true characters of the class of 64. Memories.
05/19/11
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Shannon, That sounds interesting! Thsat will be 2 weeks before our big 45th Reunion & by that time I could use a break!! If I'm not dragging too much by then, I'd like to attend! I'll watch here for more details!
05/18/11
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SAVE THE DATE! September 17, 2011 for the Class of '64 65th Birthday Luncheon at Mercado Juarez, 1901 Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX. It will be a beef and fajita buffet. Time will be 11 a.m.to 2 p.m. More details will follow later.
05/14/11
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Never was much good at any particular sport. Tried everything, but even if I made the team, virtually no playing time. Then in 1966 went to England and was introduced to "football." Turned out that I was pretty good at it even though I had never played before. The really cool thing was that when I came back to the states and was at Fort Meade (NSA), the 1st Army team knew who I was and came looking for me. Continued to play until I was 34. Every once in a while, things do come together.
05/14/11
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Did you ever "not make it."? You know, you got all excited about trying out for something as a kid. You knew down deep you weren't Mike Livingston or Pat Dunlap and that it was likely you might be one of the faceless wonders who only gets to try out. The first time I was "cut" was the 8th grade. I wanted so badly to make the OW Holmes Tiger basketball team. I knew how to dribble. How to shoot. How to defend. At first there were about twenty guys brave enough to come out and dare to get on the court with Livingston, Loden, Ronnie Young, Mike Imhoof. I worked hard, running up and down that hallway after school. Going through the drills. Even felt like I practiced well against the starters. My parents and my older brother were sure I would make the team. The final cuts were announced and there was my name. Gone. The dream ended. I've seen it with my kids too. Both our daughters failed to make the drill team at DeSoto High. I was glad they tried but it hurt when they were cut. You never forget it. We can't all be stars, kid. Memories.
05/06/11
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Steve, what a tribute and sweet writing about the SOC Men's Luncheon and all the "young men" you referred too. The classes from 1955 to 1965 meet at Benavides Mexican Restraunt there in Lancaster every third month and it's been a howling success I hear from Gary and his brother David who attend them. Being guys only, they don't have to watch their words with the ladies not around, so the guys and enjoy just hanging with the boys! Glad you enjoyed your lunch and Gary says he hopes to see you and Jeff Bryant at the next one August 3, 2011. He also wanted to thank you for the sweet compliment and said always a pleasure!
05/04/11
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Today I had the privilege and enjoyment of attending the SOC Men's Lunch at noon in Lancaster, Texas. It was the first such lunch I had been able to go to and I have to say I didn't know what to expect meeting with 60 strangers who had little in common except we were all South Dallas boys from the 1950's and 60's. It was fun to meet some of the SOC legends that I had actually used in newspaper columns down through the years of my writing. T.C. Stone- the baddest dude to ever threaten the halls of SOC Hi. Larry Libby, who stills look like he could run with Emmit Smith. Larry Perry, football and academic hero, Viet Nam hero and always one of my favorite sports stars from SOC. And there were business stars, Jerry Shelby, Bobby Moffatt, our favorite actor Paul Speaks. Big talker Ronnie Jennings, just like he was at 17, talking and people listening. Reminding me of Mickey Rooney. Football star and overall gentleman, Gary Leaveritt. Jimmy Carroll. Bob Bender. Jim O'Briant. Men whose names I didn't know but we met and I look forward to seeing again. Another of these Men's Lunches will be in August and I want some of my 64 peers to put it on your calender. It is a nice way to spend a mid week lunch and you never know who you might meet there. On a sad note, Guy Reece, the first SOC football star to make it to the NFL, attended the last lunch several months ago and has since passed away. We are just a bunch of old men now, grateful for every day of life and once in a while it's nice to see the men who were once boys of days gone by. Memories.
04/30/11
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Linda, thank you for sharing the sweet details of your Mom's life. I am so sorry for your loss. Would love seeing her in that outfit. I know she was a delight. What precious memories she has left you. God bless you, and all your family.
04/30/11
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Finally attended a SOC luncheon today. I've missed the last couple of gatherings. Was great to see Skip Benson; Mollie Dickerson Baker was there for the first time, along with her sister, who graduated in '67. Another 64'er was Shirley Glenn Lam, along with Lonnie Harmon, Judy Blackburn, Judy Walker Crouch, Betty Gibbs, Ray Pottkotter and his wife, Jean Anthony and husband James, Martha Speaks, Glenna Pillow Blackstone, Vickie McGowan Malley, and Susan Crume Young. If I've left anyone out, I apologize. The mind isn't what it used to be. We had a great time, as always. If you weren't there, you were missed!
04/30/11
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Susan Sunde, if you're still reading here - last address we have for Tommy Windham is in Benton AR. You can email me if you want the information.
04/29/11
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Linda,My mom and step-dad(only dad I ever knew) met at ...guess? Bob Wills' Ranch House! Small World!
04/29/11
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Thank you Steve for getting back to me with the info. I have already put it out on Facebook to the ones who were clammering to purchase the book, just did not remember where to order it from and they are happy campers now. The book I purchased from you is read several times over when I go to see the grandson, he wants the baseball book out and we read and talk about things in between chapters. He loves his baseball card of your son and has it on his desk in his room. Usually before a game he pats Steve Jr picture before he leaves and says, I'll do a triple for you today", he did just that Monday night! I think Steve Jr's baseball card brings him luck, at least Ethan thinks so!
04/28/11
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Very kind of you to ask, Tanya. I have had two books published. Steve Jr. and I co wrote Lessons from Little League and Life and it is still available online at sunshinemountainpress.com. You can also order it through the Eastbay Sporting Good cataloug. Again, thanks for asking and the best to you and your family, Steve
04/27/11
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NOTE to Steve Foster. Steve please write the names of the books you and your son co-wrote in here or email me and also email me where to go on line and purchase them. Friends in the SOC group would like to have the information, one in particular asked me for the info so I am placing it in here in hopes you will read this and get back to me. Thanks !
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