 Springers
Sound Off! --
In response
to Kimberly's Column, "
Vultures in Florida ":
Boy Kimberly, you nailed WallyWorld (my nickname
for the Mart). I cringe when my car gets near the place.
There are so many other choices when it comes to groceries
and anything else WallyWorld has to offer.
BUT, the very few times when I visited the place,
my Mom and I drove out of our way to the Ashland Wally.
Ashland was really smart in their dealings with them.
If you didn't already know Wal-Mart was in Ashland,
you certainly wouldn't see it by just driving by. It's
waaaaaay off the road and there is NOT ONE big ole
honking WM sign on Route 1 or on Rt. 54 (basically
the only way to get there.) Plus I think they made
a deal that a pretty good percentage of the people
they hired had to be from that area.
And I have to admit, the place is very clean, and
organized, and the employees seem happy to be there.
But all in all, I still prefer Target, Food Lion and
sometimes Ukrops.
- DonnaJenkins81
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In
response to Jack's Editorial, "
Kamikaze Vacation":
Please forgive this intrusion from a lowly Confederate
(L-D, Class of '77) but I read with joy your piece
on Sailor Bob.
We may have been rivals on the football field, but
we are bonded in our adoration of Sailor Bob.
Did anything ever come of your idea of the T-shirts?
Is there any memorabilia available anywhere?
Many thanks for hunting the old salt up. I think about
the TV crap my kids are addicted to, and it makes me
ache for the good old days.
Merry Christmas!
- Tad Stanley (Lee-Davis, Class of
'77)
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In
response to Harry Shelton's Op-Ed, "Memories
of Central Gardens ":
I had the pleasure of
attending the 2006 "Wall of Fame" Dinner.
The event was wonderful. It brought
back old memories. Good to see teachers
and coaches from back in the day. I
wish the event could be added to the
Springer Connection, to show off pictures
like past reunions.
Harry Shelton spoke
so well of the Springer Connection
during his speech. Hopefully, pictures
of the Honorees as a group will be
available for purchase, whether
on the internet,T-Shirts, Video, or
DVD. Perhaps have items available at
the 2007 "Wall of Fame".
Let part of the funds go towards the
event.
Hopefully, with the Springer
Connection promoting the event, more
retired teachers and coaches will attend
next year.
- DeborahShelton74
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In
response to Denise's Op-Ed, "Snow
White meets the Evil Queen":
ARRRRGGGG!! That makes
me angry, just reading your story.
Your poor daughter. I like to think
I give people the benefit, but that
woman truly needs to have the apple
from the story shoved straight down
her throat!!
Hope it goes better next
time.
- DonnaJenkins81
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In
response to Jack's Editorial, "
Kamikaze Vacation":
Jack -first
of all thank you for the great reunion
notice for the Class of '66.
Next,
I enjoyed your documentary of the motorcycle
adventure - sorry we couldn't be at
the Blast from the Past last year -
but thanks for the very interresting
and enjoyable reading!
- PeggyBrown66
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In
response to Jack's Editorial, "
Kamikaze Vacation":
I think it's a "jackpot" of
an idea to have a ohysical therapist
at rest stops along the interstate!
Sounds like a heck of an adventure...
- LyndaNewton73
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In response
to Jack's Editorial, "
Kamikaze Vacation":
Wow! What a great story about Jack's Most
Wonderful Adventure.
Having traveled up from Florida to the Second Annual
Blast From The Past in the jump seat of Jack's pick-up
truck I can certainly attest that wherever Jack goes
adventure will surely follow.
One question remains: Where's
Waldo?
- DeniseFeldman75
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In response to
Donna's Column, "
Going, Going ... Gray" :
Donna,
My wife has carte blanche at the salon. I am certainly
not spending it on myself. But then, I have had a bad
hair day every day since I was 23. In my family, no
one takes you seriously unless you are bald.
Remember, old age and treachery always
beat youth and skill.
- RustyHarrington81
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In response to
Donna's Column, "
I'll Think About That Tomorrow":
Hey Donna, You should
try books on tape. I've been hooked
on
them for a few years now and use them
in the car, while working in the house
and in the yard. My Mom just bought
me a portable CD player so I can listen
to them and get more titles at my public
library!
- VickiCovey73
PS - I've been getting caught up on
your columns. They are entertaining
and so true. Keep up the good work.
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In
response to Kimberly's Op-Ed column, "Clothng
and the outbreak of puberty":
Good column Kim and so
true! I'm glad I have a boy and only
have to worry about whether his jockeys
show or not!
- VickiCovey73
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In response
to Donna's Column, "
Going, Going ... Gray":
Donna, maybe I should
start coloring my hair now that I am
the not-so-thrilled owner of my
first 2 gray hairs! I can relate to
the issues with children's clothes,
as my article points out.
- kimberlylawson87
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In response
to Jack's Editorial, "
After buying a motorcycle":
Jack, Did you see anyone
from the Boozefighters motercycle club?
-
SteveShifflett73
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In response to
Donna's Column, "
Excuse Me, Ms. SUV-lady":
Well said, Donna. Why
does our generation increasingly reject
traditional social guidelines like
simple courtesy and tact. You described
your highway tormentor well. May she
have a revelation and come back to
the fold of well-behaved folks, or
may she encounter unspeakable misfortune.
Now I feel better.
- WalterWright84
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General
Comment:
See Daddy, I DO read
your column...luv ya
Christina Adkins
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In
response to Kimberly's Op-Ed column, " eBaying
at the Moon":
Hey Kimberly, Welcome
to Homeroom!!
I feel for you in your eBay mess.
I love eBay, but get a little nervous
when my package arrives. I think
I've
just been lucky. You never know.
I always check the sellers feedback.
Usually I don't bid on anything less
than 99% possitive, then I still
read
the negatives just to see what they
say and what if any response is given
by the seller.
I feel sorry for them if you ever
to get to give them a piece of your
mind!
Get 'em girl!!
- DonnaJenkins81
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In
response to Jack's Editorial, " Black
and Blue at 50":
Personally, Jack I know
exactly what you mean. I turn 51 in
November and we ain't getting any younger.
My
problem is I have a 50 year old body
with a 20 year old mind. I haven't
learned to slow down yet and
do I feel it the next day. Oh well,
you have to take each day as it comes
and appreciate all that's in store.
Thanks
for all your hard work on keeping
this wonderful web page available
to
us
all who have at some point walked
the halls at HSHS. Or should I say
crawl
the halls. Take care.
- jimharper73
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In
response to Jack's Editorial, " Black
and Blue at 50":
Hey Jack, I'm moving
down there within the next year and
the reason I was going is to get away
from those type of people. I live in
the 'burbs of Boston and just about
everyone here is like that and I hate
it. People are nosey and arrogant and
think their poop does'nt stink. They
just
aggravate the heck out of me. Its like
everyone
is always looking for a fight. These
folks are know it alls too.
I'm coming
down there to get away from that.
I hope these situations are rare, as
i've heard people down
there are so laid back, and the motto
is live and let live.
I really enjoyed
your column and maybe I'll meet
you someday. One thing I need to tell
you
is I'm a huge RED SOX, PATS, BRUINS,
and CELTS fan. So I hope there's others
down there too.
Kathy (unknown)
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, " Black
and Blue at 50":
Jack take a week off let everything heal.
Then start 50 over again.
- KipCoughlan72
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Black and Blue at 50":
Can we say Medicare?
If your next 50 years continue on this
path, you're gonna kill me with taxes!!!
- ElizabethSanders96
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General
Comment:
Okie-dokie,
maybe I missed something in the forums,
but, umm...*tilts her head*..do we
have a listing of the haves, have nots
yet for the year book project? (still
wondering where all of mine when since
I'm a pack rat and still can't find
them) though I do have a 1988, which
I may be willing to part with (still
mullin' over that one).
Best wishes
and a Great site. Now only to get
all those slackers from www.classmates.com
(I'm a member temporarily) and reunions.com
to move their hind parts over to
this
wonderful site! *smiles*
Also, Jack, a
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY! *SMILES*
- BonnieBuchanan89
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In response to
Donna's Column, " I
Like it Like That":
Donna, Loved your list, 'cept the self-serve
line @BJ's. Shouldn't I get a discount for doing the
clerk's work?
- BobCulley75
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Baby Boomers and Hip-Hop Shorts":
Whatever shorts, I always wonder about
the shorts and, er, older gentleman and black socks
with shoes on and no shirt walking down the beach. Please,
let's be the generation that doesn't go there!
- LyndaNewton73
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Baby Boomers and Hip-Hop Shorts":
Hey Jack,
Hey Jack, just as long as you don't wear white socks
and black sandals with those shorts, you'll be OK!
- DonnaJenkins81
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General Comment
Jack, I see the Phi Beta Tau Sign. How about getting
in touch with the sororities and posting old pic's.
How about an area for those who used to belong.
- CherylDay78
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
RVs return to Capistrano":
Hey Jack,
Welcome to the world of aging! I said I would never
be one of those old peaheads with all the pill bottles.
I'm up to three a day and it started with a "check-up"!!
- luannesmith73
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
RVs return to Capistrano":
Hey Jack,
Funny Stuff! I had a friend that put
1/2 an alka seltzer on his dog's tongue, he went nuts
and made the same face as yours I'm sure!
- donnajenkins81
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In response to
Donna's Op-Ed Columnl, "
Prudes and PG-13":
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Hoo Haa to Ted
Donna, keep him around and Olivia will survive, though
she will not think that for a while.
My daughter is 20 and my son is 16 and when there was
an issue about a movie, we usually went and got it and
decided what we would do from there -- you know, watch
it with them and explain along or something. Cathy is
better at that than I am but we wound up with two great
kids, it is all worth it in the end.
- rickhargan71
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Message from Larry
Williams, now at WVa:
|
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Larry
Williams in action for the Springers, 2002
Now at U West Virginia |
Just want to let y'all know that I'm thinkin'
about my Highland Springs Springer family, and tell
Coach Burton to keep up the good work....
T o the teachers that taught me, thank you and I love
you... bye
Larry Williams Jr.
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Class of 1973 Reunion Report":
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 6:51 AM
Jack,
Your class looks great.
Hi to everyone, especially Harry, Reggie,
Sharon, Ellen, Tommy, and Steve.
Great job.
- kipcoughlan72
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In response
to Jack's Editorial, "
Class of 1973 Reunion Report":
Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 6:51 AM
Jack,
Loved the column & the pictures too. I'm sure many
folks will like seeing each person you're talking about
& learning about their lives today.
- vickicovey73
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General Comment
Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 4:44
PM
This website is great. Every Springer has the opportunity
to bring back the days of high school they loved so
much.
I would just like to give those that are getting ready
to have reunions some fun advice - our Class of '84
did at our reunion. During football
season, go to a home football game and reserve a section
for all of your classmates to sit. We had a blast!
Better yet, how about a doing a Homecoming float again!
Those were the days!
- MissyHall84
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Class of 1973 Reunion Report":
Jack,
I think people are still talking about what a fantastic
job the reunion committee did so that all of us could
enjoy the reunion. And a special thanks to you Jack
and Dan for making it possible for all of us to re-live
the reunion again and again!
Thanks!
- LyndaNewton73
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Class of 1973 Reunion Report":
Jack,
I loved your comentary on the 30th reunion for the
Class of '73. Although I am not from the Class of '73,
or any class close to it, it made me smile to read it.
The enthusiasim that comes through in your article is
catching. I can almost picture what it was like to be
there.
I think your idea of a 31st reunion is a great idea.
Who says reunions have to be in 5 or 10 year increments?
Why not a reunion every year? These are people you spent
the most important years of your life with and they
have seen you at your best and your worst. I think a
group of people like that deserve the opportunity to
get together and party more than every 5 or 10 years.
The party doesn't have to end just because highschool
does. Let the party rock on!
- KimberlyLawson87
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
What I Learned in Thirty Years --":
Jack,
after reading over your list my favorite was number
12, because after reading over the list I would have
to say, "My sentiments exactly!"
- LyndaNewton73
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On the Messageboard:
Have you thought of the possibilty of
maybe having a page limit or time limit on subjects?
Last night after Denise Feldman let me know I could
find part of the answer to my question on another page
I decided to start looking at other pages and also wanted
to respond to a question asked months ago.
After an hour and a half of searching
I couldnt find the topic. I did find the response to
something else that Denise let people know about, using
the search at the top. I tried this and still didnt
have much luck.
So maybe after a certain lenght of time
if a topic hasnt been discussed just drop it. Likewise
the trivia page and another page have gotten so long
it seems simpler to drop a few pages. If somebody wants
to bring up an old topic they can simply start it over
for some fresh conversation.
Just a thought. Any opinions?
- jayshurley80
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Taxes and Bikini Waxes --":
I have to agree with you on the school
lunch deal. As a Natural/Organic Mgr. for Ukrop's, I
am at least encouraged to see high school folks shopping
my department and choosing healthier snacks. I attend
as many school health fairs a month as I can to let
parents know there are healthier choices and let their
families taste some of them. After all, we are living
longer. Don't we all want to spend less time at the
Doctor's office and more time posting on the message
board?
As for the bikini wax, wasn't childbirth
painful enough?
- LyndaNewton73
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Late March Potpourri --":
Okay. I am tired of hearing about the
basketball team winning a state championship. Don't
get me wrong. I am proud, but there are others out there
who have done better than just a State Championship
and they need to be recognized. The Boys' 4 x 2oo meter
relay team. These guys placed 5th in the Nation(The
USA). That,in my book, is greater than some #1 in Virginia.
- Jason Smith95
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, "
Late March Potpourri --":
That was amazing camping in March, you
get the badge of courage and thanks for visiting southern
Chesterfield County where some of us Springers miagrated
to. If you had let us know we could have brought you
an electric blanket to your campsite. P.S. on the road
kill did it at least look like the opossum made it to
the other side of the road?
- LyndaNewton73
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In response to Donna's
column, " Joe
Shmoe" --
Yo Donna! What 's up with this? This guy
was right here in Va. Beach VA. and he is TOO MUCH.
TOO BAD all these women live in a PIPE DREAM looking
for LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES. Like someone's pocket.
HA! HA!
I hope you get this today so you can
ZAP me back SOON. talk at ya then
- TerryGunn81
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"Nessie"
debut-
I realize this is not a reunion picture.
(Click it for a larger version)
It is a newspaper clipping of Nessie's debut September
5, 1980. I don't know if you're interested in it or
not - but I saw the "Nessie" topic on
the message boards & thought I'd forward it for
your use if you'd like.
Nessie's debut was September 5, 1980 at the football
game against Prince George.
The picture is titled "The Monster in the Kilt"
and the caption reads "Nessie, the new mascot for
Highland Springs High School, was introduced to the
community at a football game against Prince George at
the school last night. He respresents the Loch Ness
monster, in keeping with the school's new Scottish motif.
Mark Wacker, the Student Government Association president,
wore the Nessie costume and talked with Tricia Trippet,
the head varsity cheerleader, also in Highland dress,
before the monster's first formal appearance. The introduction
of Nessie solves a mystery posed by numerous posters
which have appeared recently in Highland Springs."
- anitaelsner81
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In response
to Jack (in general)
Jack, I just found out about this site
and wanted to let you know that I have enjoyed reading
your articles. I don't always agree with you but they
are great. Keep up the good work!
- CarolShore68
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In response to
Donna' s Counterpoint, " Christmas
is the BEST Holiday --":
This is some funny stuff. God bless you
guys. Tell Donna "Whazzup!!!!!"
- Tonya Lazenby81
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, " Scrooge
arrives early this year --":
Well Jack, it seems I have to agree with
you on most of the stuff you said, but I can't imagine
being Jewish or any other religion. I would have been
kicked out. So I'm pretty sure my religion is Capitalism
and I do love the holidays, commercialized and all.
The other thing is my Mom is still around and I don't
see her enough, but from one who knew your Mom -- she
was a shining star.
- jerryhoward73
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, " Lighting
up is getting harder in South Florida --":
Well Jack, I'm going to give you my opinion
on smoking in restaurants and breast-feeding. The problem
is we have been programed to think breast-feeding is
to be done in private but that all came about in the
late fifties when people started to move around the
country more and the new formulas for babies were invented.
Look around now and see how many babies you see drinking
from bottles in public , I see lots.
Now smoking in restaurants -- as you know, I smoke,
I don't make it a habit of smoking in a restaurant,
I think I should have that right if I feel the need
to do it. Just like the woman should have every right
to breast-feed her child there when the need arrives.
There should be smoking areas in a restaurant. So when
I see someone who cries about it, I can go light up
to piss them off.
I'll be willing to bet that you agree with the people
suing McDonald's because their kids are fat, when in
fact it's the parents fault, they don't or will not
take the responsibility for their own kids. That's a
big problem in this sue happy country we live in today.
As for me I like it here with all it's faults . Still
friends after all the years and miles right . These
are only my opinions and we all have the right to disagree.
- jerryhoward73
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In response to
Donna' s Counterpoint, " Christmas
is the BEST Holiday --":
Donna,
It is so crazy around Christmas at my house that when
everyone starts to go a little insane I pull out my
favorite Christmas movie "National Lampoons Christmas
Vacation", and make my family watch it with me.
We all have a good laugh and then spend the rest of
the Holidays smiling at each other, "Our secret
joke," on the relatives. Keep Smiling---
- rickhargan71
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, " Scrooge
arrives early this year --":
JACK, JACK ,JACK. If you aren't carefu,l
Santa's gonna give you a short handled plunger for Christmas.
LOL. I know what you mean though, stores start their
Christmas push in September. I'd like to see it start
around December 10-15. Then you wouldn't be tired of
it BY DEC. Hey -- Remember Thalheimers at Christmas?
(I think this was talked about already) Oh well, that
was back in the day. But I sure miss "the day".
- allenmurphy73
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In response to
Jack's Editorial, " Lighting
up is getting harder in South Florida --":
I'm with you Bud, I have Emphysema as
a result of my smoking( I started when I was 6) BUT...
Nobody made me do it, I know they made cigs with elevated
nicotine levels but I still was able to quit .I just
had to really want to bad enough.
As for breast feeding ,I guess I do
tend to look , not the cheap thrill thing but it's
just something you see less of. When we were kids
women used to breast feed their children on the Fairfield
Transit bus all the time. It was a common occurance
then ( like nude bathing in France, they're used to
it) it's nothing out of the ordinary.
- allenmurphy73
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Now, Jack, let's give credit where credit
is due.
Florida was the first state to enact legislation to
ensure that mothers who choose to breast-feed their
babies cannot be harassed for doing so. Florida led
the nation in 1993 by enacting the first comprehensive
breast-feeding legislation in the United States. This
legislation clearly stated that this important and basic
act of nurture must be encouraged in the interests of
maternal and child health, and that a woman has a right
to breast-feed any place she has the right to be, even
if there is some exposure of the breast. Many states
began to copy this legislation, starting the onslaught
of breast-feeding legislation in the U.S.
Both of my children were exclusively breast-fed. Even
though my experience pre-dates the 1993 legislation,
I never once had an issue with this while I was nursing
my children. With just a little practice, it is possible
to do this so discreetly that even those people seated
at the next table will be totally unaware of the presence
of a nursing baby.
In 1994, Florida again led the nation by enacting the
first legislation that looked at the importance of breast-feeding
mothers being supported by their employers when they
return to work.
I returned to full-time work just a couple days after
my first child was born. My son remained at home with
his nanny, who fed him breast milk that I had collected
throughout the previous day while I was working. Even
in the business environment, I received only respect
and admiration from my clients and colleagues when I
excused myself every two hours to collect milk for my
baby to have the following day.
Like many things in life, it's all about choices. What
I hear you saying, Jack, is let's support people's right
to make healthy choices. Nobody will argue that smoking
is a healthy choice. Or that breast-feeding is an unhealthy
choice. It's time that restaurants wake up and smell
the coffee.
- Denise Feldman (Reynolds)75
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Jack, I think perfumes should be banned also. They
make me sick at my stomach and give me headaches. How
appetizing can that be? I think they ought to do a study
on how the chemicals in perfumes and colognes and all
that scented junk does to people. I bet that causes
cancer, too.
I don't care for smoke either while I'm eating, but
let's be fair.
nancyprice74
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In response to
Donna's column, " Scary
Stuff and a good night's sleep --":
Hi Donna!
We have a lot of questions up here too... what is
a sniper, what is anthrax.. and just today the school
sent home a letter about addressing these things with
your children. Here are some of the things they said.
It is important for you to be calm and to model a calm
outlook for your children. Children echo their parents'
moods and feelings, and it will help your children cope
if they see you are calm about ongoing events.
Reassure your children that they are safe and that their
safety is a priority at school. If they know that their
teachers and administrators, as well as their parents,
are working to keep them safe they will feel comforted
and secure.
Maintain your normal routine. Keep the same meal and
bedtimes.
Let your children know it is okay to feel anxious and
they had a link.
Helping Children Cope with Violence and Terror.. Tips
for Parents and Teachers
http://www.nasponline.org/pdf/ViolenceTerrorHO.pdf
Hope this is some help!
C Ya on the board!
- susanpoythress87
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In response to
Jack's editorial, " Pink
Flamingoes are keeping me up at night --":
www.archiemcphee.com
Take it from someone who celebrates summer by running
a flock of 30 pink plastic birds down the slope in
front of her house.
You might also be able to get your double headed troll
from arhcie mchpee's.
- karensorrell70
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In response to Jack's editorial, "The
Bug Got Me and Other Stuff -- " :
Jack,
I read your piece about the bug that got your computer.
As limiting as it can be at times, that is one reason
I am glad to have the WebTV system. It is resistant
to those types of problems. It consists of a small
box unit that you connect to your TV (and VCR if you
desire) and your phone line. It allows one to have
e-mail and to surf the internet, but that is it. It
does not have a hard drive or disk drive, or memory.
You can't download anything or install any programs.
You can't do anything like Lotus or Word or create
documents. You can, if you desire, hook up a printer
and print something directly off the internet, but
again, it cannot be downloaded. With this system,
there is no memory or hard drive for a virus to attack.
The email is through a website, like Hotmail or Yahoo
is. The address book is saved on the website, not
a computer, so again, viruses can't go through it.
My cousin recently had a virus hit her computer and
it was forwarded to everyone in her address book --
everyone that is except me, therefore, it did not
get forwarded to anyone in my address book.
For anyone who does not need anything more high-tech
than being able to e-mail and surf the net, this is
the system to have. It costs roughly $100 to buy , you
can install it yourself in minutes. While I do have
a computer (a recent hand-me-down from my Mom when she
got a new one), I still prefer to use the WebTV system
for Internet and e-mail, if just to avoid this very
type of problem. My computer is not hooked up to the
internet. My daughter uses it to play her computer games.
And if she gets it all screwed up, not to worry. I can
still check out my favorite website, SpringerConnection.com,
on my WebTV and converse with Springers everywhere!
- kimberlylawson87
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In response to Jack's editorial, "Lauderdale,
Attack Show Dogs and Beanie Baby Millionaires --"
:
Jack,
Poll, then beg some old Springers for your -headed
troll doll to begin your long anticipated collection
of 2-headed Troll dolls. I seem to remember Selden's
selling Springer 2-headed Troll dolls. I probably
had one, now long gone.
- karensorrell70
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In response to Donna's column,
"Get
off the Phone!" :
Amen Donna!! In my opinion, nothing is more rude than
using a cellphone when I am having a conversation with
someone. I agree with you wholeheartedly!!
- norvell73
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In response to Donna's column,
"The
Worst Co-Worker in the World" :
heh heh...
have heard of a co-worker that brought buttered toast
to work in
his suit coat pocket.. no napkin .. nothing around it.
- anonymous
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General Comments:
Hey there - the site looks terrific. I do have a suggestion.
When I try to email a member, I click submit, then have
to manually close the window. I don't know if the email
goes as I don't get any kind of confirmation. I tried
it on myself, so I know it does go (though I wish I
knew for sure that it went to others - I don't want
to keep hitting submit and risk sending out dupes) Thanks!
- AlyceWilliams82
Admin Note: Based on Alyce's
great suggestion, we changed the e-mailing window. It
now gives a Thank You confirmation when your e-mail
has been sent. Thanks for the idea, Alyce!
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WHAT a GREAT site!!
Thanks for doing this!
Hey, class of '75, glad to see you out and about.
Take care!
- Judy Kemp Allard ('75)
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NAME: X-Bud214
I'm not a member of this site or even a alumnus but
I really enjoy your editoral. I think they're pretty
funny and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
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In response to Jack's editorial, "Driver
Insanity, Cabinets and Typhoid Mary " :
Hey Jack,
If you'd watch HGTV instead of Oprah, you'd know how
to build your own kitchen cabinets. That way you can
also work out that frustration caused by crazy drivers
by building these cabinets! And if you get really
good at cabinet-making, we'll bring you on back to
"ole Virginny" and set you up in a shop
of your own!
You know I'm kidding; I love your columns.
P.S. What were you doing in South Boston; it's not
far from where I live.
- BelindaSparks(75)
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Jack,
I thought about your column today as
I was driving on U.S. 1 near my house. At least 100
barricades have been erected around this particular
intersection, accompanied by prominent orange construction
delay signs. This set-up has stalled traffic to a
crawl for nearly a week now.
Oddly enough, the first construction worker has yet
to appear on the scene. We drive by there every day
- morning, noon, and night - and there is absolutely
no construction activity. Just signs, barricades, and
bottlenecks.
It's become a running joke in our car. Today, when
we crawled through this intersection devoid of workers,
yet another time, I was wondering aloud who in their
infinite wisdom had scheduled all of these barricades
and signs to go up when there was no work being done.
My teenage son, who has an answer for everything, said,
"That's obvious! They had enough money in the budget
for the barricades but not enough for the workers!"
I thought you'd get a chuckle out of that, Jack.
- denisefeldman75
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In response
to Donna's column, "There
Goes the Neighborhood" :
"Go for it!"
- nancyprice74
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In response
to Jack's editorial, "Clean
Pot Holders and Shiny Tools" :
Jack, Tell me now, what neighbor is
going to borrow a pot holder?
- nancyprice74
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Hey Jack,
You can't use those potholders for the same reason
you don't use the living room!
- norvell73
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Hoo Boy --- When Jack steps in it,
he then puts his foot in his mouth.......
In response
to Jack's editorial, "What
time is Oprah on?",
call it "Hormone Wars -- Episode II - The Women
Strike Back" >>>>>>
Sounds like fighting words to me,
JACK_ _ _ ! (
I think those blanks were the Profanity Filter kicking
in -- Admin)
- nancyprice74
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Jack, this
is way off!!
1. I don't do housework - I pay someone else to do
it.
2. I have no interest in getting out of the house now
that I am divorced!
3. I fall asleep upon trying to watch sports on T.V.
4. I "pluck" my chin whiskers - always have!
5. Better than no hair at all!
6. You're right about the sweat pants minus the underwear!
7. No, forget the boat. I want my own private pier.
8. People don't ask me for nothing much less my autograph!
9. I'm leaving tomorrow for the beach - no elk hunting!
10. Not as easy for me to do as it is for you.
Get a life, Jack! (Ha! Ha!)
Maybe you should start watching
Dr. Phil -
- brendaprice73
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Hey Jack,
I am not an expert on male hormones by any means, but
I did read a study recently that you might want to keep
in mind if you are starting to weep while watching Oprah.
It seems that scientists in Canada have advised men
to reconsider their beer consumption
based on results of research that indicates the presence
of female hormones in beer.
The theory is that drinking beer makes
men turn into women.
To test the theory, 100 men were given six pints of
beer each within a one-hour period. It was then observed
that 100% of the men gained weight, talked excessively
without making sense, became overly emotional, couldn't
drive, failed to think rationally, argued over nothing,
and refused to apologize when wrong.
No further testing is planned.
- denisefeldman75
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See? You CAN have your say! Let
'im have it -- especially when it seems he is just
begging for it -- Admin
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A fellow Springer sent me this page, and I must say,
I have been goofing off at work for the past hour!!!
This is really great, I'm having fun so far. Who's in
charge of it, who designed it, and do you need or want
any writers for HS school/town stories? Keep up the
good work!!
- donnajenkins81
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Now, Jack, we can't have you losing any sleep over
this. Being a Floridian myself, I recognize this syndrome.
You are ornamentally-challenged, my friend. And looking
in all the wrong places to remedy your situation.
K-Mart. Wal-Mart. Are you still shopping in line?
That's so twentieth century. Shop ONline, not IN line.
My shopping site of choice is www.quixtar.com . You'll
be delighted to know that they have more than enough
pink plastic flamingos to go around. I headed over to
Catalog City, one of the Quixtar Partner Stores and
ran a search on "pink flamingos". Not only
do they have your Pink Flamingo Yard Ornaments (2 for
$9.95), but you can live out all your pink flamingo
fantasies with a Pink Flamingo Mailbox, a Pink Flamingo
Tie, a Pink Flamingo Crystal Pin (wear THAT at the next
reunion), and Pink Flamingo Christmas Ornaments. Add
to that posters and greeting cards featuring those lovely
pink birds and you will be good to go. Don't pass up
the What Makes Flamingos Pink? book or The Pink Flamingo
Murders (set of 4 cassettes, the book on tape variety).
You'll need to register to use the site, just like
at Springer Connection. Registration is free, sign on
as a client (use referral #858445, key OPP).
And stop standing in line, Jack.
- denisefeldman75
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OMG - you (2) have really out done yourselves!
I'm so impressed I could hardly wait to post this
message of congrats. I hope every Springer comes here
to play.
- maryluthompson71
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I like, I like, I like!!!
- lydiawatson75
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Jack and Dan,
I like the new website. Good Job!
- nancyprice74
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Thanks to those who have worked so hard on this website
for a job well done. This new website is great and very
user-friendly for those of us who grew up in the "olden
days", before home computers were invented and
had to learn about them a little later in life. Keep
up the good work....it is appreciated!
- craighamblin73
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This website just keeps getting better!! I hope at
least one of you does this for money because you should.
Keep up the good work and thanks!!
- norvell73
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The web site looks great. You have done a wonderful
job. Thank you for doing so much for all of us "Springers".
- vickicovey73
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Hi Jack!!, Thanks for creating this website.. I'm sure
your new nickname can be Daddy Bell, 'cause you are
reaching out to touch many.. I have felt way out of
touch since I live in Texas and don't go home to Va.
much.. So add my name, which is still the same along
with my e-mail. I graduated in 1978.. Maybe with this
website the info about reunioins can be put out with
alot of advance notice for those who live out-of-state...
Thanks Again, Cheryl Durham Class of 1978
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I would love to be a member of this website. Looks
like lots of people from the 70's. I would love to hear
from anyone who happens to remember me. I live away
from Sandston now, all the way in Pittsburgh Pa., but
hey....I never got away from Black & Gold. Steelers
& even my kids high school are all Black & Gold.
Susan Shaw Lewerth, Class of '75
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Really enjoyed reading your memories of HS and look
forward to future updates. I still live in the area
and am trying to get emails for fellow classmates I
see from time to time. Thanks for all your efforts!
Nancy DeMarco Hall, Class of '73
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I hope the site gets well known because I would love
to get in touch with several of my old friends that
I can't locate now. Cathy King Linebrink, Class of `81
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Hi Jack! Great web site! Thank you so much for your
initiative and hard work. Please add my name to class
of ’71. I am looking forward to making contact
with old friends. Sincerely, Lynne Rehrer Herlihy
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Hi, I think this is a great idea-I've lost contact
with just about everyone I was in school with! I'm also
in the Classmates.com site. You can add my e-mail address
to this list.
- Bonnie Pleasants Pate, Class of '72
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Hi Jack! Great web site! Thank you so much for your
initiative and hard work. Please add my name to class
of ’71. I am looking forward to making contact
with old friends.
- Sincerely, Lynne Rehrer Herlihy
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Hi Jack, Great web site! Thank you so much for your
efforts. Please add my name to class of ’71. My
name was Denise D’Arville, now Samuels. Hope to
see some familiar faces soon.
- Sincerely, Denise D'Arville Samuels
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I'm glad someone FINALLY got their act together and
created a Springer website! (Being computer illiterate,
I knew it couldn't be ME!) It will be great to be able
to contact other classmates directly - and the price
is right - FREE! I was more than a little dissapointed
to discover a fee was required to contact classmates
who had taken the time to sign-up with the larger reunion
bulletin boards. I think this site will definitely be
a big help when I start working on the next reunion.
(Yes, there will be another one!) I appreciate the time
and effort you have put into this project. I look forward
to watching it grow as the word of it's existence spreads.
Keep up the good work and I'll do whatever possible
to help you out.
- Kindest Regards, Karen Burley
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Jack,
Thanks for designing this site, what a wonderful idea!
Please add my email address to the site: Charlotte R.
Luck (now Baker)
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Suggestion: It would be nice if there was a master
list of names you could go to to see who is in there
instead of checking out each letter. How many names
do you have in there so far? - Nancy (Price) Howard
Answer: A valid idea Nancy BUT, I’m afraid that
would be twice the amount of work for me to update TWO
lists and on top of that I would have to put them in
alphabetical order (YECK!) and that is not one of my
favorite things to do. How many names? I’m not
sure yet. At some point I would have quit counting and
lost track anyway, so I figured I would save myself
the guilt and not count from the beginning. - Jack
Second Answer: The new site will allow Springers
to find each other by First Name, Last Name at Graduation,
or Graduation Year - admin -
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Go ahead and put me on the Springer site. I emailed
Gray McCalley so you might hear from him.
- Velpo Robertson
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Hi Jack.....I think this website is a really good idea
and thank you for being the one to come up with it.
I personally have lost contact with most of the people
I knew in school. I just went into the classmates.com
last week probably for the first time in two years and
didn't know there were so many people included. Thanks
for the email and you can include me in the site. I
look forward to checking back and seeing the progress.
- J. Craig Hamblin
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