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JUNE 20 - "On wheels"

JULY 18 - "Oh that neighbor"

AUGUST 15 - "Something from nothing"

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#294

From: "CRM 2797" <crm2797@...>
Date: Tue Jun 5, 2007 12:31 pm
Subject: RE: Upcoming topics- Senior Memoirs at B&N

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Good Morning!

I hope this finds everyone well!!  I had to turn my Calendar in yesterday. 
Sorry for any inconvenience this incurs.  The Topic for July is "My Summer
Vacation..." and I will move your chosen topic for July to September.  Thank you
in advance for understanding.

Take Care.
Linda


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The  topic for upcoming months are as follows:

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JULY 18 - "Oh that neighbor"

AUGUST 15 - "Something from nothing"

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#295

From: "zoeforney" <zoeforney@...>
Date: Wed Jun 6, 2007 4:11 pm
Subject: Topics, Topics! Getcher Red Hot Topics Rightcheer!

zoeforney

Don't worry about B&N's calendar.

And July's Topic is not going to be changed to September.

~zips lips and grins~

#296

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Date: Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:28 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 6/20/2007, 10:30 am

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Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 6/20/2007, 10:30 am

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From: Elaine Procida <etpci527@...>
Date: Wed Jun 20, 2007 5:07 pm
Subject: Elaine's recent trip to Mackinac Island (Love, Beauty, Nature & Fun)

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LOVE, BEAUTY, NATURE and FUN

Elaine Procida

June 4^th to 10^th 2007

I know exactly when the tour changed to something special. It was the second day, and we had arrived at the dock where we were to board Shepler�s Hydroplane boat for our trip to Mackinac Island. We had about 1� hours in which to get some lunch and check out the local shopping before boarding the boat. When we left the bus we were all mentioning how the weather had turned so chilly and windy. Since we had only been allowed our overnight bag the previous night, most did not have a jacket.

After getting something to eat, I saw some of our people in a shop and decided to go in and join them. I saw they were looking at some warmly lined windbreakers. I liked what I saw as they were attractive with alternating colors such as blue with white trim, brown with tan trim (my favorite) and various other combinations with the name Mackinac Island, Michigan on the front. When I saw the price of $19.99, I purchased one and then the others did likewise. As we exited the store smiling wearing our bright, new windbreakers we met others and when they saw what we had, they all wanted one. We laughed and took pictures of our different colored windbreakers as we bonded and the tone of the trip was set. Since I was the first to purchase the jacket, I was sort of looked on as the �leader.�

When we boarded the boat to Mackinac Island I went below but then I changed my mind and said I was going to the open top deck I learned (very fast) what a Hydroplane is like and after a couple of minutes, ran back down dripping wet from the water the boat kicks up, giving the others a good laugh at my predicament. I loved the ride and would go back just to take that boat ride again. Then, we reached the Island.

As soon as we arrived I had the feeling that this place was different. It just felt like we were stepping back into another time and place. Of course, the clap, clap, clapping of the horses up and down the streets set the tone (& smell). We boarded our carriage and were on our way to the famous, beautiful Grand Hotel, which opened its doors in 1887. I think the best way to describe the experience is �fairy tale extravagant.� From the towel that is place alongside the bed in the evening (to step on with bare feet) to the four course luxury meals, I felt like I was back in the �old south� days of plantation life. But the real charm of the islands is the beauty: the homes, the flowers, the landscaping and the view of Lake Huron. The hotel also had music and entertainment in different rooms. But what comes to my mind the most is �walking.� It was a delight to explore the island on foot with beauty and nature to feast my eyes on as I walked. I would have gone even further but I often found myself walking through lonely areas alone.

We spend two nights at the Grand Hotel and then were off to our second stop, which was Frankenmuth. While I had some idea what Mackinac Island would be like, I had no idea what to expect from Frankenmuth. I found the two to be delightfully different. The main difference for me was where the Grand Hotel gave the impression that more was better and no concern was given to being wasteful, Frankenmuth which was built and maintained by people of German heritage, was �everything you need but not one bit extra.� For example, where the maid at the Grand Hotel came into the room in the evening to remove any towel that looked like it had been used, turn down the bed spread and leave a piece of chocolate, The Bavarian Lodge gave you a set of towels and encouraged them being used more than one time. What really made me smile was only one small bar of soap and small bottle of shampoo, no pen next to the phone, small clock and, my favorite, only one package of sugar for my coffee. But, if you were to ask me which I preferred, I would say the Bavarian Lodge. I hate waste and Bavarian Lodge is my style.

We spend two nights at Bavarian Lodge and the high light for me was the entertainment each evening. The morning of the second day I was having breakfast and sitting alone at a table. The waitress asked if it would be okay for someone to sit with me as they were full, and I said sure. So this older man who was dressed more like a teenager sit down and said hello. I was not sure what to make of him as he was dressed kind of strange and I had the feeling I had seen him before someplace. He told me he was an entertainer and I did not think too much of that but it turned out he was actually a well known accordion player and singer named Dick Contino and I do remember seeing him on television. He gave a very good performance. Of course, I told the others I had �breakfast� with him and that enhanced my importance further. (smile)

Another adventure I have to mention: The group went by bus to Bronner�s Christmas Wonderland, which is billed as the world�s largest Christmas store. We were to spend two hours there and while it was a very large, interesting place, I did not have any interest in staying more than 15 minutes and then decided to walk back to the Bavarian Lodge. It was about two miles and I made it back with no problem and then went up to my room to use the bathroom. When I got off the elevator I knew how many doors down my room was and I noticed the door was open so assumed the maid was in there as she was. I went in and said �this is my room and I am just going to use the bathroom.� She gave me a scowl and walked out and I went into the bathroom. Coming out, I went into the bedroom and�. It was not my room. I got out of there real fast. What had happened was I was correct in the number of doors down but that was a different elevator at the other end of the hall. Anyhow, the people had a good laugh when I told them about it.

We also had a wine tasting party in which I managed to get drunk without drinking (I have a picture to prove it) and a pretzel making party in which we made our own soft pretzel and got to eat it too. Of course, I have pictures of this too complete with a mesh cap on my head.

After the two days at Frankenmuth, it was time to board the bus for the journey home with a stop on the way at the Henry Ford History museum where we saw famous old cars, planes and trains. All in all I enjoyed the trip very much. While the long bus ride was tiring at times, the all around pleasures of the trip made up for it. I especially enjoyed the way the people all bonded and the feeling of �family� that was there. I think the most important things in life are Love, beauty, nature and fun and this trip had all four.

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#299

From: vonbargenr@...
Date: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:03 pm
Subject: On Wheels - Essex Motor Car link

vonbargenr

Oldtimer gallery. Cars. Essex.

This picture shows a 1929 Essex as described by Lucille in her memoir this morning. You can see other Essex cars by clicking on the Essex link below. It appears that the Essex was built by the Hudson Motor Car from 1919 until 1933 ... they were then the Essex Terraplane. This became the Hudson Terraplane. The Hudson, a fine automobile, was built into the 1950's. when it merged with Nash-Kelvinator. A history of the Hudson Corporation can be viewed at:

Hudson history

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#300

From: Bernard Rudin <brudin9@...>
Date: Thu Jun 21, 2007 1:46 am
Subject: Re: On Wheels - Essex Motor Car link

brudin9

Bob,
That is a fascinating story. The first car my father ever bought was a 1932 Essex, purchased in 1941. He had it for several months but struggled to learn how to drive so gave it to my sister and her husband who then sold it because he was off to war and gas was rationed and too expensive for them. But they bought a Hudson Terraplane in 1946 whose only problem was a radio that kept malfunctioning, not uncommon for car radios in those days.Thanks for enabling me to recall all that stuff. Now if only I could remember what I had for dinner yesterday..... Bernie

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Hudson history

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#301

From: vonbargenr@...
Date: Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:49 pm
Subject: My June reading

vonbargenr

ON WHEELS circa 1974

Traffic signals are a vital element in traffic control. As once rural roads become more congested due to new housing construction, the need to add “red lights” to intersections in the township should be self evident. Busy crossroads controlled only by stop signs are dangerous and challenging. We expect that the county and state will have the insight to plan and implement the installation of traffic lights. But this does not always happen. There are times when citizens must advocate for a needed traffic light. This was the case in Mount Laurel Township when the increased flow of automobiles through the intersection of Church Street, Church Road and Union Mill Road became hazardous.

The Ramblewood Civic Association petitioned the State for a traffic signal. After much delay and a significant amount of arm twisting, the bureaucrats in Trenton agree to send their representative to an association meeting. During the meeting an officer of the association explained the problem at the intersection. He cautioned that unless a light was installed soon there would be serious ramifications. He explained that two major roads crossed, and another high traffic route entered, to form a “five points” that was raising the heart rates of motorists brave enough to attempt passage.

The New Jersey State official then rose and proceeded to relate that the intersection did not qualify for a traffic light. He cited a bunch of gobbly gook that was topped with the statement, “… and my research shows that there have been no deaths at the intersection.”

He concluded that based on what he knew; he would not recommend a light because it would restrict the flow on Church Road, the primary thoroughfare in the mind of the state traffic wizards. He then stated that he would answer questions.

I sat and fumed at this lunacy. Finally, I raised my hand to ask a question. My wife, sensing my anger, implored me to stay seated. I ignored her and rose to ask the bureaucrat, “When you drove here from Trenton did you drive though that intersection to get here?” He said that he did and experienced no problem. I then asked, “Will you go though that intersection again when you leave here to go home?” He said that he would. I then told him, “Please delay your departure for a few minutes. This will allow me time to call a friend with a very large truck. We can arrange to crush you in your car when you pass though the intersection …and then the state will have the fatality needed to obtain the traffic signal”. My wife gasped and frantically pulled me down into my seat.

The traffic light was installed! Union Mill Road was made one way exiting the intersection and it became safe to travel through the area. There are times when you just have to bring significance to the lives and duties of our faithful civil servants!

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#302

From: clydol@...
Date: Thu Jun 21, 2007 12:08 pm
Subject: Re: Elaine's recent trip to Mackinac Island (Love, Beauty, Nature & Fun)

clydol@...

Elaine,

I loved your memoir of your trip. It sounded like so much fun. See you next month!

Dolores

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From: Elaine Procida <etpci527@...>

LOVE, BEAUTY, NATURE and FUN

Elaine Procida

June 4^th to 10^th 2007

I know exactly when the tour changed to something special. It was the second day, and we had arrived at the dock where we were to board Shepler�s Hydroplane boat for our trip to Mackinac Island. We had about 1� hours in which to get some lunch and check out the local shopping before boarding the boat. When we left the bus we were all mentioning how the weather had turned so chilly and windy.   Since we had only been allowed our overnight bag the previous night, most did not have a jacket.

After getting something to eat, I saw some of our people in a shop and decided to go in and join them. I saw they were looking at some warmly lined windbreakers. I liked what I saw as they were attractive with alternating colors such as blue with white trim, brown with tan trim (my favorite) and various other combinations with the name Mackinac Island, Michigan on the front. When I saw the price of $19.99, I purchased one and then the others did likewise. As we exited the store smiling wearing our bright, new windbreakers we met others and when they saw what we had, they all wanted one. We laughed and took pictures of our different colored windbreakers as we bonded and the tone of the trip was set. Since I was the first to purchase the jacket, I was sort of looked on as the �leader.�

When we boarded the boat to Mackinac Island I went below but then I changed my mind and said I was going to the open top deck   I learned (very fast) what a Hydroplane is like and after a couple of minutes, ran back down dripping wet from the water the boat kicks up, giving the others a good laugh at my predicament. I loved the ride and would go back just to take that boat ride again. Then, we reached the Island.

As soon as we arrived I had the feeling that this place was different. It just felt like we were stepping back into another time and place. Of course, the clap, clap, clapping of the horses up and down the streets set the tone (& smell). We boarded our carriage and were on our way to the famous, beautiful Grand Hotel, which opened its doors in 1887. I think the best way to describe the experience is �fairy tale extravagant.� From the towel that is place alongside the bed in the evening (to step on with bare feet) to the four course luxury meals, I felt like I was back in the �old south� days of plantation life. But the real charm of the islands is the beauty: the homes, the flowers, the landscaping and the view of Lake Huron. The hotel also had music and entertainment in different rooms. But what comes to my mind the most is �walking.� It was a delight to explore the island on foot with beauty and nature to feast my eyes on as I walked. I would have gone even further but I often found myself walking through lonely areas alone.

We spend two nights at the Grand Hotel and then were off to our second stop, which was Frankenmuth. While I had some idea what Mackinac Island would be like, I had no idea what to expect from Frankenmuth. I found the two to be delightfully different. The main difference for me was where the Grand Hotel gave the impression that more was better and no concern was given to being wasteful, Frankenmuth which was built and maintained by people of German heritage, was �everything you need but not one bit extra.� For example, where the maid at the Grand Hotel came into the room in the evening to remove any towel that looked like it had been used, turn down the bed spread and leave a piece of chocolate, The Bavarian Lodge gave you a set of towels and encouraged them being used more than one time. What really made me smile wa s only one small bar of soap and small bottle of shampoo, no pen next to the phone, small clock and, my favorite, only one package of sugar for my coffee. But, if you were to ask me which I preferred, I would say the Bavarian Lodge. I hate waste and Bavarian Lodge is my style.

We spend two nights at Bavarian Lodge and the high light for me was the entertainment each evening. The morning of the second day I was having breakfast and sitting alone at a table. The waitress asked if it would be okay for someone to sit with me as they were full, and I said sure. So this older man who was dressed more like a teenager sit down and said hello. I was not sure what to make of him as he was dressed kind of strange and I had the feeling I had seen him before someplace. He told me he was an entertainer and I did not think too much of that but it turned out he was actually a well known accordion player and singer named Dick Contino and I do remember seeing him on television.   He gave a very good performance. Of course, I told the others I had �breakfast� with him and that enhanced my importance further. (smile)

Another adventure I have to mention: The group went by bus to Bronner�s Christmas Wonderland, which is billed as the world�s largest Christmas store. We were to spend two hours there and while it was a very large, interesting place, I did not have any interest in staying more than 15 minutes and then decided to walk back to the Bavarian Lodge. It was about two miles and I made it back with no problem and then went up to my room to use the bathroom. When I got off the elevator I knew how many doors down my room was and I noticed the door was open so assumed the maid was in there as she was. I went in and said �this is my room and I am just going to use the bathroom.� She gave me a scowl and walked out and I went into the bathroom. Coming out, I went into the bedroom and�. It was not my room. I got out of there real fast. What had happened was I was correct in the number of doors down but that was a different elevator at the other end of the hall. Anyhow, the people had a good laugh when I told them about it.

We also had a wine tasting party in which I managed to get drunk without drinking (I have a picture to prove it) and a pretzel making party in which we made our own soft pretzel and got to eat it too. Of course, I have pictures of this too complete with a mesh cap on my head.

After the two days at Frankenmuth, it was time to board the bus for the journey home with a stop on the way at the Henry Ford History museum where we saw famous old cars, planes and trains. All in all I enjoyed the trip very much. While the long bus ride was tiring at times, the all around pleasures of the trip made up for it. I especially enjoyed the way the people all bonded and the feeling of �family� that was there. I think the most important things in life are Love, beauty, nature and fun and this trip had all four.

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From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Jul 11, 2007 2:26 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 7/18/2007, 10:30 am

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#304

From: "hot_4_art" <hot_4_art@...>
Date: Sun Jul 15, 2007 2:26 am
Subject: Call for Writers

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Call for Science Fiction and or murder/mystery themed short stories
(less then 6000 words but more the 2000 Words ). This call for writers
is being put out by American Fiction the sister publication to
http://www.artsource-newsletter.org .The inaugrual issue will be July
of this year. The ezine will have a different theme very month ,
writers resources, writers directory, chatroom, and music jukebox.
Please visit the site www.americanfiction.org . If your story is picked
you will be included in the writers directory and the story will be
published online. The authors of the published stories will have an
opportunity to be included in the ezines hardcopy annual.

Please send all submission to info@....
Post Script: we are currently looking for writers in the
murder/mystery  genre. Priority will be given to writers in that genre.
Thank You  American Fiction Staff

Thank You and Goodluck

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#305

From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Jul 16, 2007 2:26 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 7/18/2007, 10:30 am

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#306

From: Elaine Procida <etpci527@...>
Date: Wed Jul 18, 2007 2:46 pm
Subject: Re: MONTHLY MEETING, 7/18/2007, 10:30 am

etpci527@...

Hi Everyone:

I hate to miss our monthly group but too sick to come today with a virus and eye infection. Will look forward to reading the writings that are posted here.

Elaine

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From: Pete Hunter <brokenpen99@...>
Date: Wed Jul 18, 2007 9:02 pm
Subject: Re: MONTHLY MEETING, 7/18/2007, 10:30 am

brokenpen99

Hi Elaine;

Sorry to hear you're not well. I know a summer virus can knock you for a loop----they do me.

There were a lot of very funny stories told today It's a shame you were unable to attend. I hope my little story will cheer you up.

First, I know you, like all of us, have been bugged by the relentless onslaught of Telemarketers. I used to get quite peeved having to interrupt whatever I was doing to answer the phone, but not anymore. I turned it into a game by pretending to be any type of loony character that popped into my head.

In that vein, here's the result of just such a phone call I received the other day and the charactor I pretended to be---a senile, 80 year old man living by himself. I hope my attempt to transfer, phonicaly, spoken words into written words doesn't offend anyone.

Title: ARE THEY COMING TO GET ME? by Pete Hunter

Riiiiiig, Riiiiiig, Riiiiiig.

"OK!, I'm coming, I'm coming. Sheeez! Darn Phone."

"Good moening Misah Hunnah. How ah you to-day?" The man on the other end of the line asked in a very pronnounced Asian accent, making it extreemely difficult for me to understand him.

"Where are you calling from?"

"Atyanta"

"You called me up from Atlanta, Georgia to see how I was doing? That's really very nice of you. But, who the heck are you and what do you want."

"My name is Tikashita Mitsusaka and I am with Eath Yeink."

"Whoa! Whoa! Hold on there fellow, your name is Tiki-shasty Miso-sakey and you're linked up with Earth. Are you calling from the planet Atlantis? You know everybody's been looking for that darn thing for years. Everybody here on Earth thought it was a city and sank into the ocean a long, long time ago. WOW! How about that? What'd you guys do, need a city so you beamed the whole thing up to your mother ship and toke it back to your planet, Atlantis? Hey if you're going to hang around Earth for awhile, you better get a green."

"NO! NO! Misa Hunnah, do you have compu-teh?"

"Yeah, I got one of those, but I can do much with it, it befluggels me. Every time I hit a button I mess it up. darn computers. It's driving me crazy. Just the other I ---."

"Misa Hunnah, Misa Hunnah, I can make all you misa-takes go away."

"You want to take me away. Why, what did I do? I'm 80 years old, what would you want with an old buzzard like me? OH! I get it, on your planet 80 years old is still young, gotcha."

"*#)&^@%(<!?>"

"What did you just say, were you talking in Atanatisian like you do back on your planet?"

"No Misa Hunnah, pease, pease, I want to offah you a package deah that give you 1,000 time moeh speed than you evva had. How bout it Misa Hunnah? Oney $9.95 eech month? You sign up to-day?"

"Let me see if I got this straight, if I sign up with you today, We'll take the express to your planet and It will only cost me $9.95. That is a deal but I have a question, is that one way or round trip? I've got to know because I gotta be back by January the 13th; the kids are going to throw me a birthday party.""Misa Hunnah you don't---er---I am not---there is no---the $9.95 isn't for---EEEYYYAAAGGG!!!---*#Z(&/^v@<X!+%?>)*#\+&#%Z<O>=&*@~|X*. Ahem! Misa Hunnah, I have phone call I haffa make. Bye, bye."

"There he goes again, talking in his mother tongue. He ought to brush up on his English though. It's not bad, I understood every word he said."

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Hi Everyone:

I hate to miss our monthly group but too sick to come today with a virus and eye infection. Will look forward to reading the writings that are posted here.

Elaine

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From: Elaine Procida <etpci527@...>
Date: Thu Jul 19, 2007 1:11 pm
Subject: Re: MONTHLY MEETING, 7/18/2007, 10:30 am

etpci527@...

Dear Pete:

This is a riot and I'm sure you have given us a good idea of how to handle these pesty calls. Thanks so much for sharing.

Smile,

Elaine

Pete Hunter <brokenpen99@...> wrote:

Hi Elaine;

Sorry to hear you're not well. I know a summer virus can knock you for a loop----they do me.

There were a lot of very funny stories told today It's a shame you were unable to attend. I hope my little story will cheer you up.

First, I know you, like all of us, have been bugged by the relentless onslaught of Telemarketers. I used to get quite peeved having to interrupt whatever I was doing to answer the phone, but not anymore. I turned it into a game by pretending to be any type of loony character that popped into my head.

In that vein, here's the result of just such a phone call I received the other day and the charactor I pretended to be---a senile, 80 year old man living by himself. I hope my attempt to transfer, phonicaly, spoken words into written words doesn't offend anyone.

Title: ARE THEY COMING TO GET ME? by Pete Hunter

Riiiiiig, Riiiiiig, Riiiiiig.

"OK!, I'm coming, I'm coming. Sheeez! Darn Phone."

"Good moening Misah Hunnah. How ah you to-day?" The man on the other end of the line asked in a very pronnounced Asian accent, making it extreemely difficult for me to understand him.

"Where are you calling from?"

"Atyanta"

"You called me up from Atlanta, Georgia to see how I was doing? That's really very nice of you. But, who the heck are you and what do you want."

"My name is Tikashita Mitsusaka and I am with Eath Yeink."

"Whoa! Whoa! Hold on there fellow, your name is Tiki-shasty Miso-sakey and you're linked up with Earth. Are you calling from the planet Atlantis? You know everybody's been looking for that darn thing for years. Everybody here on Earth thought it was a city and sank into the ocean a long, long time ago. WOW! How about that? What'd you guys do, need a city so you beamed the whole thing up to your mother ship and toke it back to your planet, Atlantis? Hey if you're going to hang around Earth for awhile, you better get a green."

"NO! NO! Misa Hunnah, do you have compu-teh?"

"Yeah, I got one of those, but I can do much with it, it befluggels me. Every time I hit a button I mess it up. darn computers. It's driving me crazy. Just the other I ---."

"Misa Hunnah, Misa Hunnah, I can make all you misa-takes go away."

"You want to take me away. Why, what did I do? I'm 80 years old, what would you want with an old buzzard like me? OH! I get it, on your planet 80 years old is still young, gotcha."

"*#)&^@%(<!?>"

"What did you just say, were you talking in Atanatisian like you do back on your planet?"

"No Misa Hunnah, pease, pease, I want to offah you a package deah that give you 1,000 time moeh speed than you evva had. How bout it Misa Hunnah? Oney $9.95 eech month? You sign up to-day?"

"Let me see if I got this straight, if I sign up with you today, We'll take the express to your planet and It will only cost me $9.95. That is a deal but I have a question, is that one way or round trip? I've got to know because I gotta be back by January the 13th; the kids are going to throw me a birthday party.""Misa Hunnah you don't---er---I am not---there is no---the $9.95 isn't for---EEEYYYAAAGGG!!!---*#Z(&/^v@<X!+%?>)*#\+&#%Z<O>=&*@~|X*. Ahem! Misa Hunnah, I have phone call I haffa make. Bye, bye."

"There he goes again, talking in his mother tongue. He ought to brush up on his English though. It's not bad, I understood every word he said."

Elaine Procida <etpci527@yahoo.com> wrote:

Hi Everyone:

I hate to miss our monthly group but too sick to come today with a virus and eye infection. Will look forward to reading the writings that are posted here.

Elaine

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#310

From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Aug 8, 2007 2:27 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 8/15/2007, 10:30 am

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From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Aug 13, 2007 2:28 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 8/15/2007, 10:30 am

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#312

From: vonbargenr@...
Date: Wed Sep 5, 2007 3:49 pm
Subject: SENIOR MEMOIRS - TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MONTHS

vonbargenr

SENIOR MEMOIRS - TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MONTHS:

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - OPEN (Use a topic of your choice)
OCTOBER 17, 2007 - "FAMILY MATTERS"
NOVEMBER 21, 2007 - "WRITTEN IN STONE"
*DECEMBER 12, 2007 - "RADIO"

(* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DECEMBER MEETING IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN OUR REGULAR 3rd WEDNESDAY MEETING DATE!!!!!)

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#313

From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Sep 12, 2007 2:26 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 9/19/2007, 10:30 am

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From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:27 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 9/19/2007, 10:30 am

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From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wed Oct 10, 2007 2:26 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 10/17/2007, 10:30 am

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From: Seniormemoirs@yahoogroups.com
Date: Mon Oct 15, 2007 2:25 pm
Subject: MONTHLY MEETING, 10/17/2007, 10:30 am

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#317

From: "Bill Kerr" <frog_15537@...>
Date: Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:30 pm
Subject: Novel in a Month

frog_15537

For those who don't know there is a web site that runs and exercise of
writing a novel in a month, more specifically 50,000 words in a month.

If you did this last year or think you might like to try it this year,
it starts on November 1, 2007 and runs to November 30, 2007.  It can be
a fun exercise and it can really test your writing skills.

To learn more about this go to

http://www.nanowrimo.org/eng/whatisnano

and check it out.

Good luck if you decide to try it.

Bill

#318

From: "Mr HOWARD BENNETT" <iamhoward@...>
Date: Wed Nov 21, 2007 12:06 pm
Subject: Today's Meeting

iamhoward@...

Hi All:

I am sorry that I will not be joining you today. Creed fell and hit his head. While it is not thought to be serious they kept him in the hospital overnight for observation. I decided not to make the long drive alone, especially in view of the fact that one of my sons will be coming home for a visit. I wish you all a great and happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you next month.

Howard

"When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I'm beginning to believe it."
-- Clarence Darrow

I paste my submission for today. It's a little weird, but definitely me.

Written In Stone

I once thought that many things were written in stone, but I was younger, more idealistic and surer of everything. Now it seems that the opposite is truer. I believed that civility was a given. Look at our political process. I never hear anyone campaigning about why he or she should be elected, but why the opponent is a crook, thief, liar, degenerate, coward, or you fill in the pejorative of choice. If one disapproves of the Iraq war he is said to be disapproving of the troops although nothing could be further from the truth. We twist and spin.

As a youth I knew that marriage was written in stone. Those words, "Until death do us part." seemed reasonably clear. In the America of 2007 about half of all marriages end in divorce. Even that statistic is questionable when considering how many couples live together without taking formal vows and later split. Does this indicate that we should do away with part of the marriage ceremony, or like what our beloved president does with laws, have each of the couples attach a signing statement to the license indicating under which circumstances they will ignore which part of the vows they took?

I knew that homosexuality, or anything other than heterosexuality, was both wrong and immoral. After all I learned this almost while still in the cradle from parents who incorporated a whole mass of prejudices that they were eager to pass down to their progeny. After all they learned it as children so it had the force of precedent. I was well passed voting age when I finally started to disabuse myself of these teachings. My father was dead, but my mother remained no less sure of her prejudices until she died at eighty-six. Now I believe that we are all sexual beings and our sexuality in any form is one of the gifts we have been given.

How about religion? To marry someone, or even to date someone, of a different religion could lead to disastrous consequences. Excommunication was a given in some churches, shunning in others. In any event, it was probable that the miscreants were headed for hell. My highschool was all male. I remember a class trip on the Delaware when coincidentally there was also a class from Little Flower. I danced with several Catholic girls, assuming that all the girls in that school were Catholic. I could never tell my parents about that part of the trip experience. They would have felt that I was scarred for life.

Today, we are seeing a crisis in organized religion. People are leaving churches because they no longer can buy into their teachings. I am a Unitarian Universalist and my church professes no creed. When I ask a Lutheran friend who shares somewhat similar beliefs how he can recite the Apostles Creed, he replies, "I just leave out some parts." How does one define hypocrite? I call myself a Unitarian Universalist Christian. If I say that I have to explain it. Apparently "Christian" is not etched in stone.

So what is etched or written in stone? How about Philadelphia soft pretzels? You cannot imagine how nervous I am away from the city when the prospect of a real soft pretzel is dim. Even more than cheese steaks the pretzel experience is unique to current and past Philadelphians. My wife, born in western New York, deludes herself thinking that if you have tasted one pretzel you have tasted them all. And, thank God for cheap yellow mustard. None of that fancy Dijon stuff for a true aficionado.

Bad, dry turkey on Thanksgiving is written in stone. We have messed up turkeys so badly to ensure a super abundance of white meat on hideously distended breasts that we almost eliminated the specie. In recent years we have been celebrating the holiday with a grandson, his wife and two boys. Our grandson is the principle chef at large family gatherings. The last several years he experimented with deep frying the turkey. It never cooks according to the timetable, is still dry and you have all that hot oil to manage. Still, even this may not be written in stone. Have you ever tasted a heirloom or heritage turkey?

I leave you with the thought that perhaps the only things still written in stone are the lists of my current prejudices.

#319

From: Elaine Procida <etpci527@...>
Date: Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:19 pm
Subject: Re: Today's Meeting

etpci527@...

Howard.... really enjoyed your essay. Sorry you could not make the meeting but looking forward to next month. I think you should think about sending it in for publication. Since I did not have a chance to read my essay this month, I will read it next month. And.... not have to think of something for "radio." Actually the only radio I can think of is the one of my childhood. It was about two feet high and one foot wide. As I was losing my hearing I would get closer and closer to it to "listen." Until the day I got too close and the radio fell over to the floor with a crash that send my mother running up the steps to see what had happened. I guess the look on my face was enough that my mother, instead of scolding me, just hugged me.

See you next month.

Elaine

Mr HOWARD BENNETT <iamhoward@...> wrote:

Hi All:

I am sorry that I will not be joining you today. Creed fell and hit his head. While it is not thought to be serious they kept him in the hospital overnight for observation. I decided not to make the long drive alone, especially in view of the fact that one of my sons will be coming home for a visit. I wish you all a great and happy Thanksgiving and hope to see you next month.

Howard

"When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President. Now I'm beginning to believe it."
-- Clarence Darrow

I paste my submission for today. It's a little weird, but definitely me.

Written In Stone

I once thought that many things were written in stone, but I was younger, more idealistic and surer of everything. Now it seems that the opposite is truer. I believed that civility was a given. Look at our political process. I never hear anyone campaigning about why he or she should be elected, but why the opponent is a crook, thief, liar, degenerate, coward, or you fill in the pejorative of choice. If one disapproves of the Iraq war he is said to be disapproving of the troops although nothing could be further from the truth. We twist and spin.

As a youth I knew that marriage was written in stone. Those words, "Until death do us part." seemed reasonably clear. In the America of 2007 about half of all marriages end in divorce. Even that statistic is questionable when considering how many couples live together without taking formal vows and later split. Does this indicate that we should do away with part of the marriage ceremony, or like what our beloved president does with laws, have each of the couples attach a signing statement to the license indicating under which circumstances they will ignore which part of the vows they took?

I knew that homosexuality, or anything other than heterosexuality, was both wrong and immoral. After all I learned this almost while still in the cradle from parents who incorporated a whole mass of prejudices that they were eager to pass down to their progeny. After all they learned it as children so it had the force of precedent. I was well passed voting age when I finally started to disabuse myself of these teachings. My father was dead, but my mother remained no less sure of her prejudices until she died at eighty-six. Now I believe that we are all sexual beings and our sexuality in any form is one of the gifts we have been given.

How about religion? To marry someone, or even to date someone, of a different religion could lead to disastrous consequences. Excommunication was a given in some churches, shunning in others. In any event, it was probable that the miscreants were headed for hell. My highschool was all male. I remember a class trip on the Delaware when coincidentally there was also a class from Little Flower. I danced with several Catholic girls, assuming that all the girls in that school were Catholic. I could never tell my parents about that part of the trip experience. They would have felt that I was scarred for life.

Today, we are seeing a crisis in organized religion. People are leaving churches because they no longer can buy into their teachings. I am a Unitarian Universalist and my church professes no creed. When I ask a Lutheran friend who shares somewhat similar beliefs how he can recite the Apostles Creed, he replies, "I just leave out some parts." How does one define hypocrite? I call myself a Unitarian Universalist Christian. If I say that I have to explain it. Apparently "Christian" is not etched in stone.

So what is etched or written in stone? How about Philadelphia soft pretzels? You cannot imagine how nervous I am away from the city when the prospect of a real soft pretzel is dim. Even more than cheese steaks the pretzel experience is unique to current and past Philadelphians. My wife, born in western New York, deludes herself thinking that if you have tasted one pretzel you have tasted them all. And, thank God for cheap yellow mustard. None of that fancy Dijon stuff for a true aficionado.

Bad, dry turkey on Thanksgiving is written in stone. We have messed up turkeys so badly to ensure a super abundance of white meat on hideously distended breasts that we almost eliminated the specie. In recent years we have been celebrating the holiday with a grandson, his wife and two boys. Our grandson is the principle chef at large family gatherings. The last several years he experimented with deep frying the turkey. It never cooks according to the timetable, is still dry and you have all that hot oil to manage. Still, even this may not be written in stone. Have you ever tasted a heirloom or heritage turkey?

I leave you with the thought that perhaps the only things still written in stone are the lists of my current prejudices.

#320

From: "zoeforney" <zoeforney@...>
Date: Thu Nov 22, 2007 2:33 pm
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving to all of you

zoeforney

Thank you all for letting me share in your memories every month.  I
treasure the laughs and tears, details and common ground of our time
together.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Zoe

#321

From: Cliff Bohnson <cliff@...>
Date: Thu Nov 22, 2007 3:24 pm
Subject: Happy Thanksgiving!

cbohnson

It was a [good] surprise to see so many at the meeting yesterday - some
of us had thought that the timing might have been bad, being the day
before Thanksgiving.

Howard - I was elected to read your piece aloud. Zoe made the comment
that it was interesting that we could hear your "voice," even though it
was being read aloud by me. Then one of the ladies suggested that it
might be interesting to do a "who wrote this?" session sometime, where
we would all hand our readings in, and Zoe or Bob would hand them out to
various people to read, and then we would all try to guess who had
written which piece. Sounds like an idea!

We all wish Creed well - it's good that it seems to have been
not-too-serious a fall. Hope to see him on the SECOND Wednesday of December!

Zoe - Have a wonderful month in Vermont - we'll miss you. And,
personally, I'll miss Tommy! After many years of working with kids his
age, I enjoyed watching his 12-year-old "NOW" itch!

And to all of you - HAVE A HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

Cliff B.

#322

From: Elaine Procida <etpci527@...>
Date: Mon Dec 10, 2007 3:53 pm
Subject: Re: SENIOR MEMOIRS - TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MONTHS

etpci527@...

Hi Everyone:

Just remembered that our meeting is this Wednesday (the 12th) and not the following week. Hope everyone else has it marked for the correct day on this calendar. I had it for the following week. See you Wednesday.

Elaine

vonbargenr@... wrote:

SENIOR MEMOIRS - TOPICS FOR UPCOMING MONTHS:

SEPTEMBER 19, 2007 - OPEN (Use a topic of your choice)
OCTOBER 17, 2007 - "FAMILY MATTERS"
NOVEMBER 21, 2007 - "WRITTEN IN STONE"
*DECEMBER 12, 2007 - "RADIO"

(* PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DECEMBER MEETING IS ONE WEEK EARLIER THAN OUR REGULAR 3rd WEDNESDAY MEETING DATE!!!!!)

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