Richard Maurer

Linda, thanks for the positive feedback.

Jerry Labuda

Very nice Richard.

Greg Cook

Does anyone have other sayings to add?

“Things you say after 60.”

1 – Where the h*** is my phone?

2 – How did I get this bruise?

3 – That isn’t my password either? WTH!?

4 – How do they expect me to read this small print?

5 – Where did I leave my glasses?

6 – I don’t care if it doesn’t look fashionable, it’s comfortable!

7 – Who the heck is calling after 9:30?

8 – Does anyone say please and thank you anymore?

9 – Geez, how do you throw your body out of whack just sleeping wrong?? WTH!

10 – This scale can’t be right!!

11 – WTH is wrong with people nowadays??

12 – Why did I come into this room?

Gordon Reed

12. It sounds like you are in the here-after. What am I here after?

Bob Clark

Bobbi and Richard, thank you for the sweet duets!

Linda Wonn (Carpenter)

Richard, I so enjoyed your music. Thank you!

Greg Cook

“Here’s a few more of ‘Things you say after 60.’”

They have the best early-bird special in town.

Oh, you know the film….it’s the one with you-know-who from that show you like.

Anyone up for a game of canasta?

Oh, I’m not going all the way over there; it’s almost 5 miles!

Where do they find the energy?!

What did I have for breakfast? Hmmm….

Ugh…you call that music??!

Ronald Reagan. Now there’s a President for you.

BTW  - Great performance Richard!

Kathleen Daulton (Dacey)

Bobbi and Richard those little concerts are so very lovely. Thank you for soothing break.  I'm still a Paul McCartney fan.

Richard Maurer

Thanks for the positive comments about our guitar duets.  We love the music and I hope that some of that regard comes across in our playing.  Of course, it is very nice to hear that someone enjoyed the music we play.

Linda Wonn (Carpenter)

Greg Cook

Greg Cook

Age is an issue of mind over matter...If you don't mind it doesn't matter

Tom "Skip" Johnson

Art and Pam Parris and my wife,Joy Mae - Twentynine Palms Inn -  March, 2023

Jerry Labuda

Attention all you golfers or duffers. Fr. Maxilian Kolbe Charities, the charity I work with is once again sponsoring their 11th annual golf tournament on April 17, 2023 to raise funds for other local charities such as CHOC hospital, Boys and Girls clubs Mercy House, and Fisher House and many others. In 2020 they donated $200 to the Class of 65 Legacy Fund from the 3 golfers (Doug Bell, Greg Cook, and myself) that participated in the tournament in 2019. Then Covid19 struck and put an end to the tournament. We started the tournamnt again last year to raise funds for the charities we support. Once again Kolbe Charities will donate $50 to the Legacy Fund for each golfer from Savanna High School that golfs in this tournament up to $1000. This will be a great way to have some fun golfing and also support Kolbe Charities and our Legacy Fund at the same time. It will be a fun and entertaining day with coffee and pastries in the morning, lunch, on the course beverages, contests, and raffles. If you are interested see the attached flyer or email me at NANCYJERRYL@YAHOO.COM or text me at 714-458-5382. Come join the fun.

Mike "Micah Ben-Yehudah" Gallegos

Mike "Micah Ben-Yehudah" Gallegos

Greg Cook

Hey there, fellow survivors of the Class of '65!

Life has thrown us some curveballs, but here we are, still standing strong. This virtual meeting spot is all about celebrating our resilience. So, grab a cup of coffee, kick back, and let's chat!

This place is all about rekindling old connections, sharing stories, and reminding each other of the incredible victories we've achieved. We're a group of experienced, wise, and determined individuals who know that age is just a number.

Here, let's inspire one another. We have a wealth of experiences and lessons learned that can encourage us all to keep pushing, no matter what life throws our way. We're living proof that resilience knows no boundaries!

Jimmy Buffett's passing reminded me that Parrottheads are truly the representative group of our generation. He was one of and showed that having the Parrotthead spirit made life that much easier. RIP

That being said, this video celebrates the challenge of being an empty nester. 

Richard Maurer

Greg, thanks for another good post and encouraging us to maintain and renew connections.  You have certainly tried to keep the dialogue and the humor going on the forum.

Your post also serves to remind us that Jimmy Buffet used his humor and music to connect to so many.  He was unique and made a difference in many ways.

Patricia Thompson (Vollbrecht)

Greg Cook, I just watched The Joys of Being an Empty Nester. Jeff Allen

I sat here laughing out loud. Thanks for the lift today. I needed that.

Michael Elliott

Greg,

Thanks for the hilarious video.  Great fun and laughter is always restorative and healing.  Proof that comedy can be really funny without being dirty.  Thanks also for being the unofficial host of this great posting site for all the classmates.  The only social networking site I have any interest in.

Cheers!

Greg Cook

Thank you, Richard, Patricia, and Mike. They say it takes a village to raise a child, maybe it will take a village of Rebels to keep the conversations alive on this site.

Greg Cook

On September 1, Jimmy Buffett passed away from a rare form of skin cancer (lymphoma). It's been amazing to see the tributes he received. Thousands of Parrotheads filled the streets of Key West in a "second line parade" as a tribute to him. He truly "lived his life like a song"

Jimmy's passing reinforced a couple of important messages to me:

1.As children of the California sun,we should all visit our dermatologist at least once a year. I started a few years ago when my wife spotted a weird spot on my back. Long story short, I feel those visits saved my life. Though most of my spots were benign a couple weren't and had to be removed immediately. (PSA)

2. Jimmy's final words to his daughter Delaney were: "Keep the party going" (Responsibly). We reunited at our 50th reunion beach party, so let's "KEEP THE PARTY GOING"!

Greg Cook

Many of us have been married for a long time. It wasn't until I saw this video that I realized how lucky I am to be married.

Pegi Spence (Sadler)

That was hilarious Greg!  Thank you for posting.  I could so see that happening in several of my friends long term marriages.

Linda Wonn (Carpenter)

Thank you Greg, for once again brightening my day. I am still laughing since Niorm and I have been married 57 years.