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Gregory Teifert

Charles Hayward

Arny's new diet is oatmeal. We'll let him look at the scones through the glass at the counter.

C.

Janis Tarling (Lorenzen)

yeah, the looking glass only. GOOD ADVISE!! Things sure will be different, but please hang in there, we would like to keep you around awhile longer as I am sure Josephine would. What would the class of '66 be without YOU?  You can only dream about Norma's now

Patrick Chaney

Jan, Arny can go to Norma's just fine.... as long as he sticks to the oatmeal.....!

Diane Tuttle (Coughenour)

I recently saw in the Portsmouth Herald that another one of our classmates passed. Linda Brunette Gorman died on Jan. 8th unexpectedly at her home. I was so sorry to read this.

Patrick Chaney

Thanks for posting this to let us all know, Diane.  Sad news indeed, may she ever rest in peace!!

Dixie McLean

Another classmate, too young to die! Wishing Linda's family, and us remaining Traip66ers, the best of health! It's priceless. Take care, all!

Janis Tarling (Lorenzen)

I am so sorry to here about Gordon! It was great that Libby brought him to our 50 th reunion. Gordon was in a lot of my classes, so I got to know him over the years. You will be miss Gordon and remembered.

Susan Andrews

Thanks for posting the pictures of the recent classmate breakfast at Norma's. Sure wish I lived closer, I'd be there too. Glad to see those smiing faces, particularly after reading the sad recent posts about our departed classmates Gordon Millett & Susan Riley. Amazing how we get smarter as we get older... everyday is a gift, my friends, hope you make the most of them all. (P.S. I know where Gail got that handbag... Gotta fit in more of those adventures too.) Hope you all are enjoying spring! Heard you had some warm weather yesterday in New England too! Happy day! Susan

Jerilee Connor (Zezula)

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful summer. New England gardens are doing much better this year with the regular rain.

If anyone is a history buff, I'd like to recommend a good book.  It's called Boomtown Portsmouth, The World War II Transformation of a Quiet New England Seaport, by Rodney Watterson.  It is available on Amazon, (Kindle and print) and at RiverRun Books in Portsmouth. While it is a prequel to our time, it certainly gives our lives perspective especially if your family was connected to the shipyard in any way.  It was written by the husband of a friend of mine, so I am a little biased. It is dry, but very well researched....probably something Arny would enjoy

On to August!

Jeri (Connor) Zezula

Dixie McLean

Good timing, Jeri! I'm about to walk downtown to Portsmouth Health Food Center. Will stop at RiverRun, too. Sounds like a perfect fit for me, with both Portsmouth and Kittery being my hometowns. 

Patrick Chaney

Thanks for this info, Jeri!

Janis Tarling (Lorenzen)

As most of my class members knew my father, Bud, he passed away Sunday August the 6th peacefully at 99 years of age. I am thankful I had him as long as I did. Antidepressants are a great thing for crabby old men and it sure made him fun again!! I can hear him laughing now. We both shared the same sense of humor and a lot more. I will be planning a celebration of his life along with my mother's in late September or early October . He requested both be done together, " more economical , his words exactly!! Of course . Will continue to be the obedient daughter! Right?!

Ramona Lavigne (Dow)

So sorry for your loss, Janis.  How blessed you were to have him in your life so long!

Patrick Chaney

So sorry for your loss, Jan.  May he ever Rest in Peace.

Thomas Prince

Sorry to hear about your dad.  You were fortunate to have him (and he to have you) for so many years.  I liked your note about him.  Sending my best you.  Tom

Dixie McLean

Heartwarming story, Janis! Nice to hear of a long life ending peacefully in good humor with an appreciative daughter. 

Laura Melhorn (Conant)

Just tried to send you an email Jan and got it back.  My condolences my friend....hugs, Laura

Diane Tuttle (Coughenour)

Janis I am so sorry to hear about your dad. It's very hard to lose a member of your family. Good memories help a grieving heart.

Marsha Philbrick (Melhorn)

so sorry janis . Been there . One day at a time and remember all the fun times . Marsha

Patrick Chaney

Just so you know, I just spoke with Joe Libby; he is fine, safe, and dry as are we.  Two or three more days of heavy rain but i believe we'll make it through without the need for an ark.  Take care all.

Janis Tarling (Lorenzen)

Pat, glad u and joe r ok!! Thought of both of u!! Glad u posted this. Luv Jan

Dixie McLean

Saw you were safe on FB, had been wondering. Good to know Joe is safe, too. Best wishes for a good aftermath following Harvey the Horrible!

Gregg Gardner

Glad you guys are ok and safe. 

Arnold Putnam

Glad to hear that you and Joe are okay.  Let's hope this rain stops soon...