Steve Leger

I hadn't visited the forum in a while.  So while breezing through I noticed no one had posted anything for a while.  So there...it is done.  Hope all is well with everyone.

Steve Leger

First, I do like the improvements to the board

Second, and most important, thanks to all those from this class that served in the armed forces.  For sure, it wasn't an easy time to serve when we were of age.  I don't think I had any close personal friends that lost their lives (although I am not real sure of that) but I do recall several from SMHS that did lose their lives.  And darn the ol memory, but I remember there was one guy, I think a class or two before me that I ran cross-country and track with that did perish in the war of our times--a faded memory now.  And there were some I went to college with that didn't make it either.  Anyway, shaking off the cobb webs of father time, let's remember them.  It was also a strange time to go away to college.  I know I got all caught up in the times myself, not all of which I would do again with some perspective to it.  But to my classmates that served, my hat is off to you.  For some it was involuntary service, but service nonetheless.  But for others it was a call to duty.  To all of those classmates, as I look back from a 40 year perspective, my hat is off to all of you.  Time does give one a different perspective on so many things.  And there is no way to explain it other than to experience it.  The politics of the times sure didn't allow for many of us to properly appreciate the service of others.  This a good holiday to appreciate that military service is an honorable thing and, because history,  human frailty and imperfection hasn't changed or ended, will be with us for many generations to come.  May the memories of those who perished live on, and those who were wounded and served be appreciated.  Thank you all.  In fact, quite the opposite of conflict being less of a danger now, I am afraid the long book of history is still being written and many dangers are still ahead of us, our children and grandchildren. 

Now, having said all that, let's also have a great day of getting together with family and friends and cherish our peace.  Let the steaks grill, the children play, the laughs and memories spill forth.  That is what makes it all worth while.  Have a great holiday---Then back to work!  Enjoy it, my many friends.

Dorothy Carpenter (Twine)

I'm sorry I've been away from the site for so long. Like everyone, we've been busy living life. Of late, I've had some terrible health issues that will be addressed this summer or in September.  Arthritis & Lupus has progressed with age but the loss of the major use of my left side has got to be fixed.

I can still ride the Harley (amazing isn't it?) Walking at times will require the cane but not often as I'm determined to not land back in the wheelchair. Just as stubborn as always. 

Funny how things turn out. When I hear from most of you, I find myself surprised you are mostly all still working. I've been officially retired since 2005 but las worked in the office in 1994 due to disability. Since that time I've been stay at home wife, mother, & grandmother along with promoting health care products. That is done at my own time so getting up everyday to head for the office at Boeing doesn't bother me at all.  It's like summer breaks from school everyday. 

Like most of you though, I'm turning 60. Does that scare any of you? It does me and yet I don't know why. I've done a lot of things since school days. Worked, found love & married and then had a family. After 17 years being with him, we divorced. I found the real of my life who shows me daily what real love is. Since then I've travelled, wrote songs & poetry that was published. Made videos, gave speeches & truly enjoyed a lot of life many gifts. Lost friends, made new ones and kept my closest friends even closer. Found God, lost faith & found it again. For some reason, I'm feeling like I need to share this now. Maybe it's the seriousness of my condition that tells me I should.   I've not lost my faith again, I keep thinking just how fast my life has gone so far and decided to reflect on the past. 

I hope that I'm in far better condition by the time the next reunion time. I surely want to see as many of you then. My brother said to me yesterday on the phone that he couldn't believe I was turning sixty in August & that he saw me as only being in my 30's or 40's. Good grief, our daughter is almost 40 but that's how fast it goes. Along with gray hair, wrinkles and fight to keep off the pounds~life seems pretty much the same at times. Economy is bad so worry about our investments are a daily watch. We have been blessed when it comes to not wanting for much as we seem to have everything we could possible want. Life has been full of a lot of things but my memories of Santa Maria are fresh as ever.

With that, I will close. Long message~I know. Just wanted to type it while I'm able as the surgery will be risky. My spine starting in the neck all the way down is a mess. We've tried everything else but nothing will fix it unless I have this done. Turning 60 truly shakes my core as I know that it's the other side of the mountain I've climbed. The other side was taken for granted (big mistake) as like most, I always thought there would be plenty tomorrows to fix the damage. Glad I was only a social drinker & drugs were not my thing. Could have eaten better & exercised more. Never fried on the beach (huge mistake.)

Well, I'm going to close with a "Birthday wish" to all of you in one. Please stay in touch as there are just so many tomorrows for us & everyday is a blessing.

P.S. I'm not depressed as this may seem. I'm just doing something I should have done long ago~staying in touch.

Dorothy

Steve Leger

Oh, Dorothy, I am so sorry to hear about your health problems.  You mentioned surgery, which I take it will happen this summer.  I do hope and pray for the best for you.  And you can still ride your Harley, so that must help.  Actually, I really want to get a nice touring bike sometime in  the next few years and take a few months or so off and just do an Easy Rider type thing across the country.  One of my bucket list things.  That Lupus sounds like it can be serious.  I just hope they can get it under control.  I don't know much about it.

On the other hand, just about all of us are either into or about to enter into our 7th decade on this earth.  And there isn't any escaping it, even for those how have kept their health in tip top shape, the ol body starts needing more and more maintenance and parts start showing signs of wear and tear.  The mind still feels good, fresh and young, but the body starts to need a little more attention.  Personally, I am happy I have finally given some serious attention to about 1/2 dozen health issues I've been putting off year after year, decade after decade.  I think as we all turn the big 6-0, it is time to start paying closer attention to some.  I've been working on a few things under the hood for a couple of months now.  I am so glad I finally decided it is time to take some of them seriously before some sort of tipping point is reached.  Although they say it is never too late to work on health issues, there comes an age you are either going to start taking care of them or not.  I know, personally, I am already feeling better even now that I am working on a couple of things.  Time to decide which fork in the road we want to take.  I bet you just about everyone here can identify with you, however.  Time to lift the hood, check and change some of the fluids, put it up on the lift and look for problems with the drive train...bla, bla.  I've probably just about used that analogy up.

Well, I don't know who might be having their birthdays around now, but happy birthday to all that do--or any that want to celebrate one no matter.  I do hope everyone is doing well.  I have been blessed lately and the Leger train is running smoothly, on time and on schedule lately.  It is kinda nice when things are good.  Not great, but good.  I hope everyone else is doing well also.  Hang in there Dorothy.  Hey, it all is just a sixties thing--68, that is!

Bev Spuhler (Vietor)

Just read Dorothy and Steve's postings and reviewed prior ones............

Hello Saints.....July 4th is just around the corner and we just had Memorial day.  Want to thank all our class mates who served in the military and the rest of us who are still born and breed proud USA Citzens.  Go Saints, Go Yankees, base ball, apple pie and in God we trust.

Onwards.....Bev Spuhler

Nancy Trebon (Howard)

Today is Father's Day and I am wishing a Happy Father's Day to our own fathers and husbands and or significant others as well. It has been awhile since I wrote anything on the site and just wanted to update the current goings on in my life. Our two sons, happily, spent the day with us. Neither are married, yet, and we all enjoyed our day. Our boys are 29 and 26 just this last May. One is a salesman here in Escondido and the other is in his 3rd year of medical school, but home for the summer.

I can't believe it has been 42 years since we all graduated from high school. As you know I dated and then married Bobby Howard from the Class of '66. In about two weeks, Bob and I are celebrating our 36th wedding Anniversary having married, June 29, 1974. 

As far as my work, my real estate company business has really picked up. My most recent interesting client is from China. He was a referral from another client I had and he travelled to San Diego County just last month. We looked for a home in Carlsbad where he would like to settle when he retires from the American company he has worked for for many years in China. He and his companion, Serena, taught me many new customs that the Chinese have about home buying and it has truly been a pleasurable experience.  Hope to hear from more individuals on this site. It is a great way to keep updated for all of us when time permits.

The attached picture is Bob and I last June (before my broken finger accident) for our 35th wedding anniversary. We took a 10 day cruise of the Hawaiian Islands and wish we were doing the same this year. If you haven't done that cruise it is worth the time and cost and a great way to see all the islands.  Take care -  Nancy Trebon Howard

Jacque Rico (Root)

Hi All,

Hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July.  We flew from Florida to Mountain House and had a mini family reunion  over the 4th with my parents and siblings and as many of our children we could get there.  Fortunately only a few couldn't make it...my oldest son Terry and his wife Robyn are expecting a baby girl ( our 6th grandchild)  the end of Sept. so she couldn't fly, Matia's daughter Rita was appointed (?) as a diplomat and will be leaving shortly for Chile, I think she will be doing something with the Cultural Exchange or something like that. and  one of my younger brother's boys also couldnt' make it.  We had family photos taken at the Concannon (I think) Winery and most everyone took the tour...I'm sad my wine glass broke on the flight home.... For dinner we went to this restuarant where we enjoyed a wonderful meal and got to play Bocci ball for two hours - loads of fun..everyone down to the babies had a chance to play!!!, then on Sunday, we went to the park for the 4th of July concert....since we had to fly out that nite we missed the park fireworks but saw some on our way to the San Francisco airport..so not too shabby....we flew back into Orlando and then drove up to St. Augustine Beach and spent the rest of the week with Doug's sister's, their families and our grandchildren.  Came back toasted and rested for work....Now I'm going to try to get my hands on all the pics taken to put together a scrapbook album for our parents.

Take care everyone!

Steve Leger

Any way to get a birthday list here?  I keep missing people's birthdays.  Of course, I guess checking out the site a little more frequently might help me also.  Not a bad idea though.  Good luck to all those peeking in.

Steve Leger

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL THAT DROP BY HERE, AND OF COURSE, THOSE THAT HAVEN'T TOO--send out good vibes.  I must admit, I haven't checked in here in a while either.  I hope everyone is doing well going into this holiday season.  Things have certainly changed a lot in the last year for me.  Work has exploded for me (a situation I can endure--but no retirement on the horizon).  I, like most of us have gone from middle aged to young senior status (but now I get to take more discounts).  I think the big 60 shook me a little and have worked on getting in better physical shape (probably the best I have felt in years).  I have a great cadre of friends and professional relationships.  The only downside is my little buddy (my pet cat of 15 years who I inherited from my mother) is struggling with some sort of nuerological disorder.  Amazing how we become attached to those little critters sometimes.  But, in my way of looking at things, they are God's creatures too.  I just have had such fun and gratitude that I was able to establish some long lost connections with a few of you--and could still kick myself that I wasn't able to attend the last reunion well over a year ago, as hard as that is to believe.  I really would have liked to seen so many that, upon reflection, really made a difference and impression on my life.  For those going through troubled waters, I wish you peace and healing.  Happy Thanksgiving to all, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. 

Steve Leger

Sherry Temple (Teachout)

Dear Steve ~ thanks for the warm Thanksgiving greeting and your update. I have not checked the forum much either and just saw this addition.  Guess it is a testimony to our lives being full of activity.  That is a good thing.

Hope you had a Merry Christmas as we embark on another transition to a new year. They seem to roll faster and faster these days.  Yes, 60 seems like an old number to me but I try to keep my mind and body moving and challenged in the hopes that will keep me thinking young although the years say otherwise!!

I am sorry to hear about your cat's ailments.....we never had pets so I can only imagine. I just had four kids that acted like animals a lot but were in fact, human. Hope your cat is better now.

We are hoping you will make the next reunion so you can do all the catching up you missed on the last one.  Blessings for a great new year.

Sherry

Wendy Buss

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well and happy!

I saw this today and thought everyone should watch it before heading out to celebrate the long weekend, or even if you are staying home. THIS is the reson we can enjoy all this!

Please watch and say a prayer for our troops, and send a wish (or more) to send them home safely.

http://www.nragive.com/ringoffreedom/index.html

Edna Montes (Ehleringer)

Hello Everyone,

Here's a special thank you to Steve and Bev and Sher for keeping us on the loop and the scoop of things.   It is so nice to keep in close touch with everyone.  We have enjoyed traveling this sumer throughout the Mediterranean (Turkey, Italy, Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, etc.) and last couple of weeks--Alaska!  The weather's just been perfect!   Love and hugs to each of you, Edna

Steve Leger

Reflections of a 60 year old 68'er:

Taking some down time today.  Watching the women's World Cup Finals.  Man, if you aren't seeing this stuff, you ought to be.  I have never been much of a soccer (football) fan, but this stuff is good.

Watched Darren Clarke win the Open (British) today.  He was the older, gray haired guy on the couse, so, of course, I was routing for him.  Plus, he had gone through adversity in his life.  Then it hit me.  He is 42--an oldtimer.  I am 60, nearly old enough to be his father.  Oh well, cannot do much about it.  Just count my blessings and be a little humble about it all.

:)

Marvon Hadsell

 Just trying to put in my 2 cents worth. I found this website "https://www.facebook.com/groups/111709972258089" .  It's named "Damed right I grew up in Santa Maria". It's great for reminising about the "OLD Days". I know what you are talking about, my knees are killin' me ( I dislocated them when I was in HS). I guess I'm doing better than most. I turn 61 in November and all I'm having problems with is: Diabetes, cataracts, 2 blocked arteries, & teenaged grankids. At one time I weighed in at 288 lbs, now I'm down to 222 lbs. I had my cataracts removed, stents installed, and as for the rest I just "take it one day at a time". I even retired but now I'm back at work, felling good (sure don't "feel 60")!

Marvon 

Steve Leger

Amen brother Marvon.  I was just put on bp meds and cholesterol meds for the first time.  Never really had a problem, but the last time the bp was a little high, so the doc decided just to be safe and see if we can keep me going for a while longer.  I think 60 is kinda like the 100,000 mile service.  A few more aches and pain than 10 or so years ago--the hair is almost completely gray or white, but I generally feel good and am copasetic about things.  I will have to check out that facebook page.  I have never signed into facebook before.

60, eh?  Seventh decade of existence.  Would've thought it?

Jacque Rico (Root)

Hi All,

Funny I don't feel 60, other than my knees hurting from playing softball ball in my early 20's I'm pretty healthy.  I give praise to my Lord every day.

I especially give praise to Him because my husband Doug was diagnosed with breast cancer on 7/22...just happened to feel a lump in his right breast, we headed to our Drs the following Monday and by Friday he had surgery. A breast masectomy and two lymph nodes.  Because male breast cancer is rare the oncologist recommended he still go thru chemo and radiation..he'll be cured...and then after will go on tamoxifin for 5 years.  He started Chem this past Friday and should finish up treatment by the end of December/beginning of January.  He's not looking forward to losing his hair, I'm not looking forward to his throwing up....I still remember how sick I was during my pregancies-thru two trimesters...I only had to smell food, didn't matter what and I was sick....

Please keep us in your prayers.  Jac

Steve Leger

Geesh, I haven't been on in a while, but I am sorry for your husband, Jacque.  They are doing more and more amazing things in treating cancer nowadays.  I hope and pray he gets better and that you are comforted.  I had a brush with the stuff about 10 years ago myself.  Hang in there.

Steve

Jacque Rico (Root)

Thank you Steve for your comments.  We are just focusing on getting him thru all this one day at a time.  Jac

Bill Ingram

Well you might like to know she could not teach me went to kindergarten did not know anything like colors #s Just a clean slate they thought I was slow. Not so much but everyone says she was a great teacher must have been cause people really loved her and would come to visit long after they left her class but she was a good artist and some of her paintings are quite special to me!

Steve Leger

Did I miss something?  Did someone weed and delete some messages here?  Oh well, I might be having a senior moment--or days...months...years?  Where was I going with this...anyone?

A little more serious though, has anyone heard how Jacque's husband is doing?  I sure hope and pray they are fine.

and, in case my seniorality overcomes me again, ya'll have a 

Merry Christmas

(I'll try to check in again around the 1st--I'll have to think about why though)

Steve Leger

Gee, I haven't been on in a while...pretty quiet.  I understand though.  With the pick up in the oil and gas industry I am back to the go, go.  Much preferable to sitting around contemplating the navel as I was a couple of years ago or so.  Man, this was a mean downturn.  I still remember the late 70s and early 80s.  That was mean, but this one has been pretty bad. Hope all are doing okay.  For the first time in a while, I am sitting back relaxing and listening to some ol classic rock from the 60s/70s.  Pretty fun.

Bye!

Esteban

Steve Leger

Just doing my "now and then" breeze through of the class forum.  Hope all that do the same and those that do not are all doing well.  Life has settled into a steady state again.  Good, but not spectacular, filled by lots of routine, but not quite boring.  All is well, but not much to write home about.  Know what I'm saying?

BTW, I saw where one or more of us posted pictures from grade school.  Anybody else remember ol Main Street?  My family moved here when I was in 4th grade.  I believe (and I am shaking off some mighty old memories here) Ms. Olson taught 4th, Logan taught 5th, and Wilson taught 6th. Anyway, that's the way the brain nerves are firing at the moment.  It would be great to see some photos of the long ago destroyed school and playgrounds.  That be all for the moment.

S

Scott Feller

Happy Birthday Greg!

Steve Leger

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR AND HOLIDAYS TO ALL

I guess we are all "geezers" now....

Edna Montes (Ehleringer)

Happy New Year to everyone!  Steve, you never cease to amaze me--love to read all your notes to all of us.  It keeps us smiling and thankful for such wonderful classmates.  Hope to see you all at the reunion!   Jackie, my love and prayers for your husband's recovery.  I know what it's like having gone through it three years ago.  Edna Montes Ehleringer