Just a bit of our usual business....
Please keep your contact information up-to-date so you can receive any news or emails regarding the class. Send any changes to mahwahhighschool1976@yahoo.com and I will note the new info. Thank you!
Our class group is located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/47889678341/
Please feel free to join and start discussions.
There is also the group called
"You know are from Mahwah if.." and is located at https://www.facebook.com/groups/46650173906/
There are over 1200 members in this group and
folks share memories and photos of Mahwah.
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Thank you to those classmates who have contributed to this edition of the class blog. If you have anything you would like to submit in the future, contact me at mahwahhighschool1976@yahoo.com or reply to emails from me from her personal email address. Thanks! It is fun to share photos and stories and anything else you would like to send. Without your contributions there would be no class blog.
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February was the start of the birthday celebrations
for this fun group!
Celebrating their special days were John B. and Walt M.
Lynn opened her home for a nice dinner get-together.
Happy Birthday guys!
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| Mike G, Patty M., Lynn S., John B., Todd C., and Walt M. Photo by Todd's wife Ada. ***** |
These three friends got together when Patty M. came through Mahwah.
How wonderful to see each other and catch up!
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| Patty M., Lynn S., Susie B. ***** |
March brought another birthday celebration.
(Guess whose birthday? Does the tiara/crown give it away?)
Happy Birthday to Lynn S.
These people know how to have a good time.
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| John B., Jeff R., Lynn S., Todd C. and Ada C. Photo by Jeff's wife Anna. |
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| John B., Anna and Jeff R., Lynn S., Ada and Todd C. |
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Thanks to Lynn Q. for sharing the following story -
Thanks to Lynn Q. for sharing the following story -
"In 2015, Lynn and Don
Melanson’s son, Sean, received the derelict remains of a 1957 14’ Whirlwind
Runabout (speedboat), compliments of his uncle. It had been abandoned in a field
in upstate New York and then stored in a basement where it was exposed to 2
hurricanes. Over the course of the next 13 months, Sean restored the boat to
its original condition with ten coats of varnish, newly chromed parts, a ’57
Johnson outboard and lots of TLC. He met his goal of showing it in the Mystic
Seaport Antique and Classic Boat Show on the Mystic River last summer. In turn,
he received the Head Judges Choice Award for his achievement. We are so proud
of him for his hard work and perseverance!"
This is the "Before" picture of the boat.
Sean on his maiden voyage on the Connecticut River
in Deep River, CT
Sean, his dad and sister, Kelley, in the parade
on the Mystic River in Mystic, CT
on the Mystic River in Mystic, CT
Sean showing his boat at the boat show in Mystic
(Awesome job, Sean!)
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Please take a few minutes to read and view some news from our own resident hiking expert,
Joe Cuhaj -
"Here are links to the first two videos in the series based on my book, "Hiking the Gulf Coast". By the way, "Hiking the Gulf Coast" is available online or at your favorite book store and covers hikes from Tampa, FL, to Corpus Christi, TX. Enjoy, won't you?"
Hiking the Gulf Coast Part 1: Alabama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hloo2cj9_aA
Hiking the Gulf Coast Part 2: Louisiana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-b_W4z6N5c
Hiking the Gulf Coast Part 2: Louisiana: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-b_W4z6N5c
ALSO from Joe...
"The schedule for the Alabama Book Festival has been released. I understand the speakers at 11 am in the log cabin are great. 
😊 We'll be discussing outdoor writing, trails in Alabama, and whether White Castle is better than Krystal's. Well, maybe not the latter. It's going to be fun! Hope to see you all there."
😊 We'll be discussing outdoor writing, trails in Alabama, and whether White Castle is better than Krystal's. Well, maybe not the latter. It's going to be fun! Hope to see you all there."
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Cathy S. and her husband Ken just returned from an unforgettable trip to Ireland,...here's her story:
An amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean from Sliabh Liag
A home in the village of Adare.
As in all of the little towns we went through,
everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
I have become an inlaw for the 2nd time, just this past September, when my son, Jacob, married his wonderful bride, Ariel! The day was perfect and we are truly
blessed.
The photo from the wedding, as well as a current typical silly photo of theirs are pictured -
they definitely share the same sense of humor!
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Cathy S. and her husband Ken just returned from an unforgettable trip to Ireland,...here's her story:
"This month, March, Ken and I took an
amazing trip to Ireland where we travelled much of the length of the island,
taking in such varied places. I would say that the countryside areas were our
favorite, as well as the coasts. we spent St. Patrick's day in Limerick at their
parade and then at a local pub. We witnessed the Atlantic Ocean from high atop
the cliffs in Sliabh Liag (Sieve League) in County Donegal to Dublin city and
its outskirts. We got a glimpse of Bono's home from down on the coast and drove
up to Enya's castle gate.
"The people all throughout the country
were wonderful and hospitable
and always made us feel welcome and at home.
Most of our accommodations were booked through Air BnB - if you need suggestions, we've got 'em!
and always made us feel welcome and at home.
Most of our accommodations were booked through Air BnB - if you need suggestions, we've got 'em!
We already know that we'd love to go
back, as there is much to see and do
and being there is truly wonderful!
and being there is truly wonderful!
Fa'ilte...you see it everywhere and it
is for real...you truly will always feel WELCOME!"
An amazing view of the Atlantic Ocean from Sliabh Liag
NOT an uncommon site within the little towns all around Ireland!
As in all of the little towns we went through,
everyone was so friendly and welcoming.
Never tired of seeing these cuties! It was the time of year for babies and
there were tons of sheep and their lambs, as well as cows and their calves.
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Also, some family news from Cathy S.:
The photo from the wedding, as well as a current typical silly photo of theirs are pictured -
they definitely share the same sense of humor!
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If you have a Twitter account and would like to be followed by classmates, just let me know and in the next blog I can make a list. If you have a website, Facebook page or Pinterest account for a business or hobby or fun, feel free to share those and
perhaps we can boost your views and followers.
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If you have a Twitter account and would like to be followed by classmates, just let me know and in the next blog I can make a list. If you have a website, Facebook page or Pinterest account for a business or hobby or fun, feel free to share those and
perhaps we can boost your views and followers.
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Best wishes for a wonderful spring and summer. Hopefully the weather will not be as erratic as winter had been! Stay safe and enjoy the nice days ahead!
The next blog update will be in October. If you have any urgent news that you would like to share with the class email me at my personal email address (by replying to any email I have sent you) and I can get the word out.
Sue
mahwahhighschool1976@yahoo.com
(I apologize for the spacing issues - Blogger has a mind of its own and it is driving me crazy!)
Sue
mahwahhighschool1976@yahoo.com
(I apologize for the spacing issues - Blogger has a mind of its own and it is driving me crazy!)
