Friday, January 28, 2011

1953 photos received from David G on 20110128

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Thursday, January 27, 2011

News of Joan

The following is forwarded from Gwen.
Lloyd
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From: Gwen Date: Thu, Jan 27, 2011 at 8:26PM Subject: Joan To: lloyd hamlet
Lloyd, I have some bad news about Joan that I think we should share with everyone.They have found a large growing mass in her right lung. She went to the surgeon yesterday and he told her it was cancer. She goes to Wesley Long on Monday to have a brain scan and body scan to see if it has spread there. They are also going to do some kind of breathing test to see how she breathes. He told her it was not an impossible situation but very difficult. He said there would be radiation and chemo. We don't know about surgery yet. We all know that there are miracles in prayer and we need to be praying alot for Joan. I will keep you updated on how things go. I might add that Joan's spirits are very good. I'm sure she would love to get card from everyone. Gwen

Her address is found at
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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Sagebrush Steakhouse Tuesday, January 18 11:30 a.m.

Sagebrush Steakhouse
Tuesday, January 18
11:30 a.m.


Sorry, I missed the Luncheon and I was told no one has any news or pictures for our blog. I understand 22 people were there and going forward we changed the meeting date from Tuesday to Wednesday which will make it even harder for me to make.

If you do have news or pictures, let me know. thanks don

Monday, January 24, 2011

Rock N' Roll Quiz from Ben Witherington

Folks, here is a fun exercise. Select your favorite Musician from a pair and see what Ben Witherington III has to say about your choices. Start off with the quiz at the first link below, then move on to the analysis of each set of  ten selections. Confusing it sounds the way I described it, but just check out the first and second link below and it should be clear(er!).

By the way, Ben Witherington is a world-renowned Theologian,  and I have known him and his parents since  about 1963 beginning in High Point. His Dad (Ben Jr) moved to  Charlotte with BankofAmerica (well a predecessor) and I renewed our friendship through work and in my Sunday School Class. In the meantime, young Ben was getting educated at UNC and then earning a PhD and other degrees elsewhere. He now is on the faculty of a Bible College and travels  around the world lecturing. He and I have been to Panther and UNC games together, and he has many interests as you will see from his analysis of  musicians. He is a good guy and friend.

It begins   .  ..you, by manipulating the rockster machine can import your favorite bands to play for you for a day.  So who would you choose?


Rock N' Roll Quiz


Rock N' Roll Quiz-- the Analysis of the First Ten

Rock N' Roll Quiz-- the Analysis of the Second Ten

Rock N' Roll Quiz-- the Analysis of the Third Ten


Saturday, January 15, 2011

Take Me Back To The Fifties - music

Take Me Back To The Fifties


Subject: one of the best of times..
From Diana . . . and others
For those of you who remember and for those who missed out on the experience of the 50's.
This is one of the best 50's video's I've seen. You will enjoy this. But only if you were in our generation or very close. . . ... And if you were not in this generation -- listen and eat your hearts out. It was one of the best of times..

http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm


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More oldies of the fifties and sixties - cars

http://donredding.smugmug.com/Tr3b-Town-Car-Packa-Buick-and/Oldies-for-sure/20110115-More-Fifties-sixties/15459153_MRpAn#1157435965_GqHpm

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Friday, January 14, 2011

C.J. Browne

Other than Alex Coffin, no other friend was as supportive of my athletic endeavors as CJ. I always loved it when he used his favorite nickname for me of "Pro."  Even without that, he was a good guy . . .don

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Subject: RE: You May Remember This Person -
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:28:19 -0500
From: Gus Galloway
C.J. and I were friends and for a while somewhat close. Of course I remember the football but a couple of other things. His dad was a constable and participated on still raids. Whenever they found a ‘good’ still his dad would keep a couple of half gallons for himself and to give away which he stashed in a closet under the stairs. Once when C J and I were going to W C ( Women’s College) in Greensboro to participate in an all state chorus for a couple of days we went into this closet and poured a little off several jars which we took with us. Just a wonderful memory of the fun of our youth. God Bless, Gus

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Subject: Fwd: You May Remember This Person -
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 06:22:58 -0500
From: Eddie Wilkes


We knew him as C.J. Browne when he attended AHS:
Chesley James Browne, Jr.

YORKTOWN, Va.— Chesley James Browne, Jr., 72, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital after a brief illness.
Mr. Browne was born Feb. 8, 1938, in Central Falls, N.C., to Thelma Mae Keesee Browne and Chesley James Browne, Sr.
He graduated from Asheboro High School, Wingate College, and East Carolina University, where he played football.
He served in the Navy from 1960-1962 and moved to the Peninsula in 1962 and attended a masters program at the College of William and Mary.
He was employed in education and insurance and financial services. As an educator, he worked as a teacher and coach at Newport News High School. Affectionately called “Mr. John Hancock’’ on the Peninsula, he was past president of the Peninsula Life Underwriters Association and remained active in the Peninsula Underwriter Training Council. He was supervisor and assistant general agent for John Hancock Life Insurance Company, CA Swanson Hornsby General Agency, Newport News, Va.
For years, he was a leading agent for both Newport News and Norfolk John Hancock Agencies, and he was a Life and participating member of the Million Dollar Round Table - an insurance industry-wide honor.
His community involvement also included being the past president of the Peninsula Sports Club, Yorktown Rotary Club, where he was an active member, and the Marlbank Recreation Association.
Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary Ann Browne; daughters, Suzanna Edens and husband, Ed of Raleigh, and Amy Teague and husband, Brian of Richmond, Va.; grandchildren, Jamie and Grace Edens, Katie and Connor Teague; sisters, Dru Hudson and husband, Charles, of High Point, and Connie Browne-Edwards and husband, Marshall, of High Point; brother, Barry J. Browne of Asheboro; and other loving nephews.
A graveside service will be held 1 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, in Peninsula Memorial Park, with the Rev. Charles N. Moore officiating.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. at Crooks Memorial United Methodist Church followed by visitation and a reception.
Memorial donations may be made to Crooks Memorial United Methodist Church, 204 Cook Road, Yorktown, VA 23692 or Yorktown Rotary Foundation Education Program, P.O. Box 142, Yorktown, VA 23690-0142; or a charity of your choice.
Peninsula Funeral Home, Newport News, Va., is in charge of arrangements.
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Subject: Fwd: C.J. Browne
Date: Sun, 09 Jan 2011 05:56:09 -0500
From: Eddie Wilkes





Just got word that C.J. died today around 12;30 PM. Don't have any details at this point. Understand he had a heart valve problem, but don't know anything about the particulars....................

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Guy York

Nancy York's husband, Guy, had triple by-pass surgery yesterday. You will want to keep Guy and Nancy in your prayers for a quick recovery.

Ann