flyhi 24 #26 March 21, 2003 QuoteThey handed out awards for "Most Changed" and "Most Interesting Job". Andrea, be prepared. They may hand out an award for (are you ready for this?) First Grandparent. No matter who gets it, everyone feels old.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #27 March 21, 2003 I think there's a couple girls that I went to school with that are reaching that sometime around now! They had a kid when they were 13, their kid is getting close to 13yrs old... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #28 March 21, 2003 Quote Quote Of the 73 people in my graduating class, at least 50 were in attendance; Wow, so that's what it's like living in a small town, huh? 73? That's big town stuff - my graduating class was half that size. I missed my 10 year, and we didn't have a 20 year (that was last year). Someone put a multiyear reunion together in '99 that my brother went to; he told me all about the cheerleaders who now have four kids, two ex-husbands and rolls of fat. I'm going to the next one... with my world record pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #29 March 21, 2003 Quote I'm going to the next one... with my world record pictures. And The Rack (tm), don't forget The Rack (tm).Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #30 March 21, 2003 I've been to a multi-year high school reunion, and a couple of college ones. I found that the 25th college reunion was a whole lot more fun than the 15th. At the 15th, some people were still trying to fit into the same molds and patterns they held in college. By the 25th, everyone was a lot more relaxed, and it was a lot more fun. WendyThere is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #31 March 21, 2003 Go Mama. Sarasota's not that bad, and it'd be really hard NOT to have a good time. Just go and "party like a skydiver" and give them something to talk about at the next reunion. I went to my 20th in Sarasota (SHS) and had a great time. Patrick -- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #32 March 21, 2003 My 10th-year reunion should be next year (ACK I'M OLD IT IS TO WEEP), and I'm all about going. I'm really curious about what happened with my classmates; I've kept in touch with a lot of them, but I graduated with 500 people. I was a quiet little mouse in high school; it should be entertaining to see people react to me now. Maybe I'll borrow Winsor's "NOBODY KNOWS I'M A LESBIAN" t-shirt. If nothing else, should be a good opportunity to drink in an interesting setting and get hit on. I can't really think of a downside to attending.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveM 0 #33 March 21, 2003 My 30th year reunion is in a couple of weeks (April 5) and I CAN'T wait. I went to my 20th -- fat, married and still smoked at the time. Now I'm single, skinny, a nonsmoker..... and I'm a skydiver. Look out A**HOLES --the boy is BACK Steve M >^..^for me -- SkyDiving is a life sentence -- for it has saved my life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #34 March 21, 2003 Seems like a perfect time to be able to firebomb all the people who picked on you at the same time..... ... did I say that outloud? J/k btw, for anyone out there who might be especially sensitive about firebombs. "Your mother's full of stupidjuice!" My Art Project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #35 March 21, 2003 Quote They may hand out an award for (are you ready for this?) First Grandparent. Good Lord, I have a 14 year old daughter. She had better not give that distinction to me! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #36 March 21, 2003 Went to my 10 year. It was fun, good to see some of the people and learn what they did. Oddly enough, I had nothing in common with the people who were friends during high school, and really enjoyed some of the people I used to dislike. But all in all, I won't go to my 20th, I don't think. I didn't enjoy most of high school, so revisting it isn't big on my life priority list. It was interesting to see all the bald guys with beer guts who thought they were studs back then, though. Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea. -Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #37 March 21, 2003 Quote Maybe I'll borrow Winsor's "NOBODY KNOWS I'M A LESBIAN" t-shirt. You better hope he has another one, cause I traded him that t-shirt last year at WFFC. I love wearing it and watching the reaction on people's faces May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #38 March 21, 2003 Quote Seems like a perfect time to be able to firebomb all the people who picked on you at the same time..... ... did I say that outloud? J/k btw, for anyone out there who might be especially sensitive about firebombs. One the reunion questionaire there is a question that says "What have you been doing lately?" Answer "12 to 25 years - for killing old classmates who taunted me mercilessly during my highschool years. Things look good though. I should be out in time for the reunion. " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #39 March 21, 2003 Here is some answers for the reunion questionaire. Marital status? Married, but looking. Children? 2 that I know of. (great answer for women) College? Ringling Brothers Clown college. Doctorate in Pies. Occupation? I wash the pets down at the vets office and run the dryer. Hobbies/Interests? Stalking Other contributions people? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trent 0 #40 March 21, 2003 I've gone to three --10yrs, 15 yrs and 25 yrs and they were all a lot of fun. I don't get a chance to see old friends except at the reunions so it is good to catch up. The surprising thing I notice is that the people don't really change very much. A lot more wrinkles and a lot less hair, but otherwise the they act very much the same. I think the thing you have to consider before going to a reunion is did you enjoy high school and have fun? If the answer is no, then the reunion won't be any different. I had a great time in high school and had a lot of good friends that I totally lost contact with after graduation because of my 7 yrs in the army. By the time I got back home, they had all moved away. so ....my reunions are fun! Posted by Gemini not Trent ...he isn't old enough to have a 10 yr yet!!!Oh, hello again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,439 #41 March 22, 2003 OK Skymama -- we've all voted, and you're going. Now you have to pick out a wardrobe, and we want pictures. Make sure it's devastatingly good. Wendy W. (who picked out all the gray hairs 10 years ago -- it would take a whole lot longer now ) There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #42 March 22, 2003 http://www.classmates.com/user/index.tf Has anyone but me logged and registered here? It is a great place if you want to be found. My high school had a 10 year - great time - but haven't heard from them since. Make sure and bring pictures of your daughter and skydiving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #43 March 22, 2003 Alumni.net is another good site for finding lost friends... edit - holy popups, batman! Sorry 'bout that; they weren't including those last time I was there... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #44 March 22, 2003 Andrea, TLML and I have attended our 5th, 10th, 20th, 25th and 30th. We had a ball at all of them. Our class was about 165 strong, and at our 30 I think we had about 85 show up. Of course we have it real easy, our high school alumni association is the oldest in Wisconsin and holds their banquet on Memorial Day weekend each year, and each 5-year class holds their reunion immediately thereafter; so no matter where you are, you know when your reunion will be, just not where your class has booked. One call or email to the alumni assoc. clears that up real quick. They also try realy hard to keep track of everone and send out one or two newsletters each year. Guess we're spoiled. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #45 March 22, 2003 I logged onto Classmates.com a few years ago and actually found my first boyfriend. We wrote and he even came and ate at my house with my family, but we've since lost touch again. It was pretty cool to see him though.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zilla 0 #46 March 22, 2003 Two years ago I skipped my 10 year HS reunion. My theory on it was - I never wanted to hang out with any of them when I was actually in high school - I wasn't going to pretend I wanted to 10 years later. Instead I spent that weekend at the DZ . . . . surrounded by the type of friends I could have only dreamed of in highschool Zilla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
