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CurtEastPoint

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15. Thanks, MM. I SO enjoyed reading that. I'm 5 years younger than you but it all rang true.
Sun Apr 21, 2013, 01:35 PM
Apr 2013

Let's hear the followup soon, OK? Have a good visit.

MineralMan.....this was really great. I graduated high school in 1970 livetohike Apr 2013 #1
Thanks. I'm sure I'll write something about it afterwards. MineralMan Apr 2013 #2
I graduated in '66. I'm interested in what he finds also. In_The_Wind Apr 2013 #3
1963 grad here! Lugnut Apr 2013 #4
You're more than welcome. MineralMan Apr 2013 #5
My 50th was in 2009 and it was a bit depressing tularetom Apr 2013 #6
That's a risk. I don't know how many will come to this MineralMan Apr 2013 #7
The cars one is a thought, isn't it? Zax2me Apr 2013 #8
Cars have improved dramatically, and not just in safety. MineralMan Apr 2013 #9
Odometers back then only had 5 digits. adieu Apr 2013 #41
Yes. And the old cars I owned had often turned over once MineralMan Apr 2013 #43
Our 50th is in September. MrYikes Apr 2013 #10
I hope you'll be attending. It's a once in a lifetime event. MineralMan Apr 2013 #11
My 45th is coming up later this year. SteveG Apr 2013 #12
Thanks. You're in the same graduating year as my brother. MineralMan Apr 2013 #13
MineralMan - I'm the same age and class ('68) as your brother. xtraxritical Apr 2013 #48
Actually, I dropped out of college in 1965. MineralMan Apr 2013 #49
Well glad to know ya! xtraxritical Apr 2013 #57
My 45th this year, too frazzled Apr 2013 #18
culottes - oh yeah xtraxritical Apr 2013 #50
We had about 400 in my class SteveG Apr 2013 #56
Hey MM - WinniSkipper Apr 2013 #14
Me in 1963 and Now MineralMan Apr 2013 #19
Awesome WinniSkipper Apr 2013 #26
That was a great idea. I also added them to the OP. MineralMan Apr 2013 #28
Same guy? Maybe...but guy in the left photo looks WAY smarter. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2013 #36
Too soon old; Too late smart. MineralMan Apr 2013 #40
Nah. I've read your stuff here on DU. You're still wicked smaart! FailureToCommunicate Apr 2013 #42
Some would just say wicked, I'm sure. MineralMan Apr 2013 #44
Thanks, MM. I SO enjoyed reading that. I'm 5 years younger than you but it all rang true. CurtEastPoint Apr 2013 #15
Thank you! MineralMan Apr 2013 #45
Dear MM, True Story: I'm in Florida and missed our reunion ('58 NJ). Anyway my friend and her monmouth3 Apr 2013 #16
LOL! MineralMan Apr 2013 #20
Psychology Today has had articles over the years on HS reunions pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #17
Very Funny! That's for old people, though. MineralMan Apr 2013 #21
Wow, what a flood of memories! rustydog Apr 2013 #22
Thanks for sharing your story! MineralMan Apr 2013 #23
At my first HS reunion I was told, "You can't be here--you're dead!" pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #24
The more time that passes, the less some stuff hurts, MineralMan Apr 2013 #25
I'm 10 years younger Maeve Apr 2013 #27
Thanks for your memories! MineralMan Apr 2013 #29
LMSP kicking...n/t littlemissmartypants Apr 2013 #30
Thanks for the kick. MineralMan Apr 2013 #31
... littlemissmartypants Apr 2013 #33
Class of 61 sarge43 Apr 2013 #32
A hell of a ride, indeed. MineralMan Apr 2013 #37
I look forward to your update! Phentex Apr 2013 #34
I'll be sure to post it. MineralMan Apr 2013 #38
I really enjoyed this post. Thank you for writing it. StrongBad Apr 2013 #35
And thank you for reading it! MineralMan Apr 2013 #39
$10,000 a year, that was the number. If I could have earned that I'd have been set for life 1-Old-Man Apr 2013 #46
Well, at the time, it was a good goal. MineralMan Apr 2013 #47
born 46.... first year boomer oldhippydude Apr 2013 #51
Hi, MM. Have a great time, now and after reunion; elleng Apr 2013 #52
Another member of the Class of '63 checking in... Surya Gayatri Apr 2013 #53
I went to my xxqqqzme Apr 2013 #54
Thanks for the stroll through history! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #55
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