Sunday, October 19, 2008

JoAnne and Gary on South Padre Island

Link to images of JoAnne and Gary - The New GUilberts Class of 64: JoAnne and I are in So. Padre Texas, the Southern most part of the State for the annual Sandcastle contest. There are various divisions, from kids to Masters. We are in the adult group category, and we won first place. Basicly you are given a plot of sand and 6 hours to build something. We built the "basic castle". The Master builders are artists that use the sand for a canvas. For Carolyn in Montana there was one called Global Chill, for the surfers there is one call Surfer Surprise, and a Hide and Seek in the reef with Mermaids. There were about 20 masters from both coasts and all over. Warm wishes to all of you from the sandy South of Texas. JoAnne Earls Robbins and Gary Guilbert Congratulations to the win. ... That is, the win in life as well as sand. P.S. Click on the image for more images. — Jack Posted on 10/19/08; 8:31:10 PM by Jack Mancilla Dept.Get togethers, Newer Images, Comment (0)

Monday, September 29, 2008

LadyWildflower - Carolyn

Link to images of Carolyn and McDuff I hope these pictures get to you ! They were just taken by my x sister in law and friend Jill, mother of my nephews and sired by my very loved brother Warren. They are me ofcourse, my priceless herd dog McDuff and my 2 sheep guard dogs Great Pryeneeeze Rosie and Dobie, my mule Max and horse Honeybun. enjoy - if they do come across...I will send a couple more.. Until later LadyWildflower, Carolyn Posted on 9/29/08; 4:25:23 PM by Jack Mancilla Dept.Mumblings, Newer Images, Comment (0)

A song jumped at me.

PutALittle.MP3 There is nothing else, either help because you wish to help, or don't. If you do not help nothing will change, and that is ok. If you do help, nothing will change much. You will have helped and it will feel good. The donation button is on the left side of this page. When we get together next time, no one will be treated any differently. There is no list of the money givers, or those that do not give money. Friends we are, and friends we will stay. Posted on 9/29/08; 11:41:21 AM by Jack Mancilla Dept.Mumblings, Comment (0)

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Greetings FUHS classmates!

Dean R. Whitney Greetings FUHS classmates! While I suspect that few, if any, of you, will remember me, I wanted to at least make contact and offer my comments after accidentally stumbling upon the Class of '64 site yesterday. I enjoyed reading about the reunions and the email comments from everybody. I have to admit, however, that I did not recognize all of the names. I was saddened to learn that many of our classmates are no longer with us. The two individuals with whom I was most familiar were David Johnston and Pat Kraska. Although David and I weren't really friends, he was always nice to me. I remember him as being an excellent athlete and almost always wearing a smile on his face. Regarding Pat Kraska: about 10 years ago I paid a visit to Fallbrook for purely nostalgic purposes. I was surprised to learn that my former neighbors, the Petersons, still lived in the same house up on Alvarado Street. To make a long story short, I ended up having a nice conversation with Eric Peterson. Eric told me about several people, including Milton Davies, who, at that time, was the Captain of the Fallbrook Fire Department. After leaving Eric's house, I drove straight to the firehouse and had a chat with Milton. During our conversation, I asked him about Pat Kraska. He said, "Oh, you mean Pud?" He then told me that Pat was living on the streets in Fallbrook. I have a story about Pat and what actually happened to him in 1962 and will recount it in my comments to Jack's tribute on the memories page. You won't find any mention of me or my photo in the 1964 yearbook. Shortly before my sophomore year, my step-father received orders for Hawaii. We were scheduled to leave in October, but the departure date kept getting pushed forward. And then the orders were abruptly cancelled. Consequently, I didn't do a lick of work the first semester of that year and lost a bunch of credits.  I did not know that I was short a few credits for graduation until the beginning of my senior year. So, upon completion of the summer class I attended in June and July, I was unceremoniously handed my diploma by a clerk in the administration building. I went from high school directly into the United States Air Force. After being discharged, I spent a little over six years in radio broadcasting. Bored with that, I went back to school and eventually broke into the music business, from which I still earn a very good living. I recently published my first novel, Pinch Hitter, and am currently working on my second book. I'm sorry to say that I haven't maintained contact with my old friends from Fallbrook. I did see David Riddle several times after he left the Air Force, but haven't spoken to him in over 11 or 12 years. I saw my old friend Billy Allen when I was in Fallbrook 10 years ago and spoke to his brother, James, while I was at his house. And, last year, I had a phone conversation with another former neighbor, Richard Damron. I'd love to hear from anyone who still remembers me. Dean Whitney La Mesa, CA www.deanrwhitney.com Posted on 9/14/08; 9:23:35 AM by Jack Mancilla Dept.Announcements, Mumblings, Newer Images, Comment (0)

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Tiny Doug - Not since seventh grade?

Our Tiny Friend - Doug Smith Really Doug? ... This is just a question. ... As you grew up you started very small, but at some time your weight passed its current state. .. I was just curious as to when that happened? Seventh grade? — Jack Hey Everyone, I haven't learned yet how to post to our web page, so I'm sending this out. Bobbi and I are babysitting some of our grandkids Friday night but will be at Kermit's on Saturday. One year ago a began a medically supervised weight loss program in earnest. (Meal replacement and exercise - no surgery!) I lost about 90 lbs. and was able to get off all medication for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, triglycerides and diabetes. I feel great and have also been doing weight training and regular cardio workouts. Here's a picture so you can recognize me. Doug Smith Posted on 7/31/08; 1:49:15 PM by Jack Mancilla Dept.Announcements, Get togethers, Newer Images, Comment (1)