Aberdeen Class of "68"

No Excuses, Just Busy.

2009-02-28T16:35:00.002-06:00

Dear Classmates,

I'm sorry I haven't been very attentive to the web site lately but I've been working like crazy. I will try to devote a few more hours to the site. I'm about 150 e-mails behind, sorry.

Dave Gordon
dgordon45@yahoo.com

Twas the night before Christmas Poem

2008-12-10T22:49:00.010-06:00

"Twas the night before Christmas"

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.
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The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.
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When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.
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The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tinny reindeer.
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With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!
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"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"
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As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.
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And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.
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He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.
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His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.
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The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!
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He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.
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He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!
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He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good-night!"
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"Twas the night before Christmas" was also called
“A Visit from St. Nicholas"
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Clement Clarke Moore (1779 - 1863) wrote the poem Twas the night before Christmas also called “A Visit from St. Nicholas" in 1822. It is now the tradition in many American families to read the poem every Christmas Eve. The poem Twas the night before Christmas has redefined our image of Christmas and Santa Claus. Prior to the creation of the story of Twas the night before Christmas St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, had never been associated with a sleigh or reindeers! The author of the poem Twas the night before Christmas was a reticent man and it is believed that a family friend, Miss H. Butler, sent a copy of the poem to the New York Sentinel who published the poem. The condition of publication was that the author of Twas the night before Christmas was to remain anonymous. The first publication date was 23rd December 1823 and it was an immediate success. It was not until 1844 that Clement Clarke Moore claimed ownership when the work was included in a book of his poetry. Clement Clarke Moore came from a prominent family and his father Benjamin Moore was the Bishop of New York who was famous for officiating at the inauguration of George Washington. The tradition of reading Twas the night before Christmas poem on Christmas Eve is now a Worldwide institution.

Men Are Like!!! (Funny)

2008-10-04T11:17:00.005-05:00

A friend sent this to me and I decided to share it with you.

For all those men who say, Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free. Here's an update for you: Nowadays, 80% of women are against marriage, WHY? 'Because women realize it's not worth buying an entire pig just to get a little sausage'.

Men are like....
1. Men are like Laxatives . They irritate the crap out of you.
2. Men are like. Bananas . The older they get, the less firm they are.
3. Men are like Weather . Nothing can be done to change them.
4. Men are like Blenders .You need One, but you're not quite sure why.
5. Men are like Chocolate Bars .. Sweet, smooth, & they usually head right for your hips.
6. Men are like Commercials . You can't believe a word they say.
7. Men are like Department Stores ... Their clothes are always 1/2 off!
8. Men are like Government Bonds .... They take soooooooo long to mature.
9. Men are like Mascara . They usually run at the first sign of emotion.
10. Men are like Popcorn . They satisfy you, but only for a little while.
11. Men are like Snowstorms . You never know when they're coming, how many inches you'll
get or how long it will last.
12. Men are like Lava Lamps . Fun to look at, but not very bright.
13. Men are like Parking Spots All the good ones are taken, the rest are handicapped

Now send this to all the remarkable women you know, as well as to any understanding good-natured, fun kinda guys you might be lucky enough to know !!!!!!!!!!

The Class of "68" Photos

2008-07-20T16:40:00.008-05:00

Our Class Photos

Class of "68" Party

2008-07-15T16:31:00.030-05:00

June 14, 2008

OH! What a group of friends

and Oh, What a PARTY!!!

Some came and talked football.

Others came and talked
Bull!

I recognise the face!

Who was that?
Is that who I think it is?
Don't they look GOOD!
Coach, we'll miss you.

Pick up your name tags.
Even the families had fun!
Tim and Kent in a conference.
Nona and Betty Following the crowd.

Hoot, our President for Life, making sure everyone has a good time.

The Bar was the best place to visit.

The couch was the most comfortable place to sit.

Conversations were lively

Some were serious,

Some were funny,
and some were hilarious
Everyone outside for pictures

Photographers
and cheering section,

Dinner is served.

Smile Dennis, he's about to take our picture!

Did someone say DANCE?

Open your eyes Marilyn, it's only a picture!

Whooose is Driving?
We're Driving! Whooose got the keys!!!!!!

Keeping time with the Music.
Keep dancing!
And we danced until the music stopped!

The Pictures of the Pool Party are only for the ones who attended!!!

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And a great party comes to a close all too soon!

2008-07-13T22:33:00.003-05:00

Two kitchen specialist Tommy and Joe

Does any one remembers the Playmores

And The Conversations Continue

2008-07-13T22:21:00.003-05:00

In the dark? Don't worry they're married!

Lovely Ladies and Handsome Men

2008-07-13T22:16:00.003-05:00

I Remember When

2008-07-13T22:09:00.001-05:00

Paul and Dookie (Donnie Thompson)
Betty, Melinda, and Ann
Betty, Melinda, and Ann
Betty, Connie, Melinda, and Ann

Paul and Our President Hoot

And Darkness Decends

2008-07-13T20:22:00.000-05:00

Conversation continues and memories return.

Do you remember,
long ago,
the night,

we almost got cought having a party just like this!

The Party Continues

2008-07-13T20:20:00.001-05:00

Nancy, Dee, Sherry, Bobby and Jackie

Adult Beverage Time

Ray, Carol and Ann

THE Well Fed Group

Melinda and Paul

Party at Nancy's House

2008-07-13T20:18:00.009-05:00

Ray, Lee Cooper (Behind Ray's Head), Dee, Kay, and Kenny. Can anyone find Joe "Waldo" Furr in this picture?

Circle of Friends, Is THAT YOU???
Our Hostess Nancy and Joe
A Better Photo of Our Hostess Nancy examining evidence of our past!

Trying to GUARD the coolers. Security was the first ones to "Pop-a-top".