Hey my forever friend....I don't remember getting an "ALL HANDS" message....emphasis on remember! I am getting Amphitheater Posts and check in daily....I apologize that I don't participate more. Kudos to you and all those that keep this site going!!!!! Love and HUGS to ALL. Lee Baker

Before things get TOOOOO crazy, I just wanted to wish everyone a peaceful, happy holiday season. This is the time to look forward without too many distractions and ENJOY those near and far in your lives. So, from me to you.....MERRY CHRISTMAS and hopes for a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Posted on: Aug 18, 2024 at 1:33 AM

Posted on: Aug 11, 2024 at 11:20 AM

Well the "mini reunion" is getting closer and I for one am getting VERY excited! While weed whacking I was thinking how to spread my time around to touch base and get caught up with everyone I really want to connect with. Well, it just aint gonna happen! So, I decided who is the most important to me....nope, that won't work because you are ALL important to me in one way or another. I could go on and on but the answer is always the same....just not enough time, so I'm just gonna wing it. Hopefully this will be the start of something wonderful . So bear with me thru the hugs (and maybe some tears) and get ready 'cause here I come!
THANK YOU to all of you that put this together.....Len & Mary. Cheryl & Brook. Then there's Roger and Ann (for putting up with Rog). Just kidding! THANK YOU to everyone involved!!!

Mary, you post the best pictures and always look so happy! I love that you and Dick seem to enjoy EVERYDAY....Keep smilin'

Posted on: Jun 07, 2024 at 4:45 AM

Thank you for your empathy for those of us who would like to be there and it just doesn't work. I'll be in California (a niece's wedding in La Jolla) in early October plus babysitting of grandchildren around that time (transition from summer to school year schedules). I just couldn't see squeezing in a trip for this event, as special as it promises to be.

WHOOOHOOOO...this time it's a WIN!!!! Good luck my friend, this time MORE people will come to their senses and vote ACE ALLEN!

So sad/glad that the passing of Steve has brought so many of our classmate together.   I wish I ahd known Steve better and had met his wife, Debbie.  He was loved by so many and that is truely a special gift.  May his memories live on and be remembered with a smile.

Posted on: Sep 16, 2023 at 2:22 PM

You KNOW how I feel about you! THANK you for allowing me into your life dear friend. Enjoy EVERYDAY!! HUGS, Lee

Posted on: Sep 16, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Hi Debi, sorry for the LATE B-day wishes....I seem to be running a bit slower these days. Hope life is treating you well and you are enjoying everyday!! HUGS to you, Lee

Posted on: Sep 16, 2023 at 2:18 PM

Hey Gil, just checking in. I usually read and catch up on this site maybe 2-3 times a week....I am usually so overwhelmed that I can't respond! But, it is fun hearing what Paly Peeps are up too, even if I don't always agree with some of the views. Now to say HELLO to you! Have you had your recent surgery? PLMK how things are going....I DO care. Hope life continues to treat you fairly (as fairly as possible) and you and your lovely wife ENJOY each day (as best as possible). At least we are not in the "memories" section, as so many of our classmates. HUGS, Lee

Posted on: Aug 18, 2023 at 1:33 AM

Happy B-day to you on the 18th. We share the same day of celebration, although, I like to celebrate EVERYDAY. Hope this finds you and the family well. HUGS, Lee

Kathy, SO GREAT to hear from you. Trust me I understand being "booked" when it comes to family.....BUT, isn't it great that we HAVE family ?! Anywhoooooooooooooooo, give a call or e-mail bnlbaker@twc.com anytime and hopefully we can connect in the near future. Take care and I hope life continues to make you happy....except for the RA....wow, what a bummer! Are meds helping? It's a tradeoff. Due to years of anti-inflam's I now have kidney issues. Oh well, at least I'm still here! I work a lot on denial! Much love and hugs, Lee

Happy B-day sweet lady.....we REALLY need to connect....whenever you are ready

Posted on: Jul 27, 2023 at 12:39 PM

Thanks for the "nudge" dear Roger. It is definitely time to catch up and participate. I love this site and hope you keep it going. I know it is not an easy job, but you do it so well!! I should just check in daily to see the haps, but I don't get on the computer every day. YEP, I am that out of touch with technology. Still don't have a smart phone (do have a flip phone...one that both my husband and I share), BUT we don't text. Still have a land line. For now this works for us. You can call ANYTIME. Over the years I have connected with several classmates and would LOVE to connect with more. San Diego is a beautiful place and anyone is welcome to come a knockin'. Bake and I are usually home. The pandemic kind of spoiled me for large crowds and "stupid" people. Guess I am getting grumpy in my old age. LOL
At lasst I wrote, I was getting ready for my 4th back surgery. I can't tell you how THRILLED I am with the results!! My x-rays are truly a site to behold...I am very proud of them.. I have a LOT of titanium holding me together.....BUT, after a long recovery and a NOT a very patient patient, this is the beat I have felt in YEARS!! Now if my hands would just cooperate. I am now an "arthritis making machine"....but so goes life. I will be 72 yrs. old in August and I am grateful of EVERYDAY !!

Thanks again to everyone that keeps this site going....Chessa, you are amazing. I wish I could participate with a word now and again and I will try to be better about it.