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Name: RaiderKARL'72@theCOLISEUM Website: Inspirational Poetry Contest Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: the Shadow of the Coliseum Time: 1999-12-23 10:07:51 Comments: The autumn wind is a Pirate, blustering in from the sea. With a blistering song he sweeps along swaggering voiceferously. His face is weather beaten. He wears a hooded sash. With a silver hat about his head and a bristley black mustache. He growls as he storms the country, a villian big and bold! And the trees all shake and quiver and quake, as he robs them of their gold. The Autumn wind is a RAIDER, pillaging just for fun. He'll knock you round and upside down, and laugh when he's conquered and won ! |
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Name: Cindy 1984 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-23 07:31:12 Comments: I enjoyed your comments on the " Golden Rule " Petra. of course I had to quickly read thru all the other entries to see what triggered this entry. I have never in my 34 years of life heard anyone say Christmas was nothing to Celebrate. Cabal .... I was totally bumb founded by your comment about Christmas and also about " Our Savior " Christmas is not celebrated because of death but because of BIRTH. The Christmas Season brings out the best in people, it is atleast one time of the year when most people give of themselves for the benefit of others.... You have the right to believe the way you wish, I just think it is sad that you choose to remove the thought of Christ from Christmas and celebrate yourself and others... Have a Very Merry Christmas Everyone and A Safe and Happy New Year !!! |
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Name: Cathy (Robinson) Yax '75 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sarasota, FL Time: 1999-12-23 07:02:40 Comments: The wise men following the STAR seen in the eastern sky came to the place of humble birth and heard a baby's cry. There was a straw-filled manger bed, unseemly for a KING receiving precious, royal gifts the Magi came to bring. Who would have thought that MARY's BABE had come to save all men, to pay a debt that we might have the gift of life in heav'n? Destined to make a sacrifice--to die that we might live--He gave us the most PRECIOUS GIFT that anyone could give. There never was such singing, or a star that shone as bright as when OUR SAVIOUR came to earth on that first CHRISTMAS night. May your Christmas be a beautiful celebration of the hope Jesus brought into the world... a wonderful reminder that His light still shines bright in the lives of all who believe.. Blessings to You at Christmas. MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL YOU WOLVES AND WOLFETTES! |
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Name: Petra80 Website: Just My Perspective Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: I'm not sure anymore, but I know where I'm at :o) Time: 1999-12-23 06:24:45 Comments: It's the Holidays and I have but one gift to give.... Words. In this, the sharing season, I would like to give you these.... "Do Unto Others As You Would Have Others Do Unto You." This one little sentence is so very powerful and it is a wonderful source of inspiration. Some version of what we know as the "Golden Rule" exists in nearly every religion and is considered the best guideline for human behavior there could ever be. If everyone would learn to practice it in their daily lives and would treat others the same way they would want to be treated themselves, hatred would be abolished, there would be no more wars, crime, prejudices or hunger, and the world would become a much better place to be. There are so many that don't realize that the value of our lives is best measured not by the worldly possessions we've acquired, but rather by the wisdom we share, the hope we inspire, the tears we wipe, and the hearts we touch. The happiness and lasting contentment we get in our lives are not to be found in what "we have," but rather in what "we are." Everything we do affects not only our own life, but it touches others, too. There is much pleasure to be found in the power of kindness. It is one of the most difficult things to give away but it is almost always returned to us. When we bring sunshine into the lives of others, we're warmed by it ourselves. When we spill a little happiness, it splashes on us. It makes us feel good inside because showing kindness to others is what will bring enjoyment and happiness back to us. We can all help to promote the Golden Rule in many different ways. The best place to start is by being an example through applying unselfish love in our own lives. Kindness does not need to cost money. It can be spontaneous and in fact, can be random. Our lives are fed by kind words and gracious behavior. We are nourished when we make the lives of others more enjoyable by something as simple as a smile and a wave, a helpful gesture, an offer of assistance, offering a "thank you" or an "excuse me," or other such simple courtesies. If every day, we take some time to do even little things, then each new day can be the very best we'll ever live. May all the "Kindness" and "Joy" that you so unselfishly give away to others come back to you a "Hundred-Fold" someday! Please let us remember what Christmas is really about. Happy Holidays everyone… Peace out all! Petra :o) |
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Name: Melissa Stearns 84 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Jonesboro, Georgia Time: 1999-12-23 03:43:42 Comments: HI Class of '84. I am wanting to find old friends of mine and looking for John Putnam. I left Wildflecken in '83 and have lost contact with alot of people and would like to come in contact again with them. If anyone remembers me please e-mail me I would love to hear from you. |
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Name: cabal Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Seattle Time: 1999-12-23 01:22:19 Comments: Just wanted to wish you all luck for the New Years. Stay away from major cities and have fun underground. As for Christmas, if you believe in that kind of thing...please stop because nobody really knows when Christ died and it would be a lot nicer if you celebrated yourselves, families and friends without the need for religious excuse. I wish you all love, especially the 95ers. Kim, Ramona, John, John, Steve, Najeeb, Brian, hell, all of the rest as there are many that I remember but am too lazy to write their names. |
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Name: eli Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: fayetteville n.c. Time: 1999-12-22 17:40:40 Comments: Hey guys! Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays!! And stay safe during new years....lovies eli |
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Name: Bob Manwaring '76 Website: DaBomb and I!!! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Anchorage, AK Time: 1999-12-22 12:01:42 Comments: Fellow Wolves, I'd like to take a moment to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This coming year has something in store for all of us and it's going to be quite the event! I hope you're able to join us. A quick note to the mysterious "Wolfette," you need to hold on to that "Wolf" of yours. He sounds like quite a guy!!! Best wishes! |
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Name: RaidersWOLF'72 Website: CantWaitTilNextYear in the NFL Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: RaiderLAND in the RaiderNATION Time: 1999-12-22 09:40:20 Comments: I agree ... keep us posted Wolf and Wolfette. And leave that Captain Morgans alone Wolfette ... youre much too pretty and smart to be playing with that kind of fire. Sorry I was so mean to you both formerly. Its just that ... well ... I was born mean. Ask the Navy. Ask the Marine Corps too. On a separate note ... I hope everyone heard that Navy beat Army a couple of weeks ago. And Rodger Staubach was at the game and he said that in all his professional and academy football career, the only time in his life he was truly afraid was during the Army Navy game. I learned long ago that fear is good for you ... you play better when you have fear ... and fear helps you feel that youre truly alive. Best wishes, Wolf and Wolfette, and thanks to you both for all that you have done for Wurzburg High School and for us who went there. ||* Anchors aweigh *|| Im off to San Diego to attend the Raiders vs Chargers game there, and to support the Raiders. I have been a Raider since January 14, 1968. I have been a Wurzburg Wolf since September 2, 1969. I am forever both. |
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Name: Wolfette Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-22 09:33:31 Comments: Actually Cindy '84, if this event were to ever occur, it would be Peter, Paul & Mary's "Wedding Song" that would be playing. But it's way too soon to start planning anything like that, guys. Ya'll calm down, okay? |
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Name: Dianna Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-22 09:02:05 Comments: Hello Wolves: Hey Wolf and Wolfette---way to go Wolf. Congrats! Keep us posted. Hey classes of 78-79; where the heck are ya. Let's all keep in touch. I have recently heard from Cornell, Esther---thanks you two--wonderful to hear from you. Chat with you all soon! Dianna |
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Name: Cindy 1984 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-22 08:04:27 Comments: Wow Wolf that is a big wish to ask of Santa. I bet Wolfette has a very BIG SMILE on her I am sure " Cute little face " It is sounding more like Wedding Bells at the moment rather than Christmas Bells.. This is really sweet !! Romantic !! spontanious !! Whatever it is, I like it. Wolf when this event finally happens will " Cat Stevens " be playing ????? |
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Name: De' Wanza P. (HOLMES) Haynes C/O 93 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Lake Ridge, VA (20 miles from D.C.) Time: 1999-12-21 12:36:33 Comments: Hello WOLVES! Where are the classes from 89-93? Come on guys I would love to hear from you as well as others. I'm signing in again. I want to wish all the fellow wolves a MERRY XMAS/HAPPY HOLIDAYS! I hope to see you guys next year at the class reunion. BYE!!! De' Wanza |
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Name: Wolfette Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-21 10:17:17 Comments: Dear Wolf... again, as always, you make me smile !!!!! |
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Name: Wolf Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-21 09:40:44 Comments: Dear Santa, It's been a while since I've written you and asked for anything. I appreciate what you've given me in the past. I've been a very content Wolf. I do have a Christmas wish this year though. I'd like to ask you for a "special" gift that may take a while for you to get to me. That's okay as I can wait for this gift. If you can help me, I'd like to make you a promise in return. If you can give me this "special" gift, I will promise to take care of that gift. I will promise to hold that gift close to my heart always. I will promise to cherish every minute I am able to spend with that "special" gift. I will show that gift all of the love that I am capable of giving. I know this is a big Christmas wish but that's all I want for this and all future Christmas's. I guess I'm just combining all of my future Christmas wishes into one sort of major "special" gift! Thank you, Santa, for doing what you can and for the love you've shown me throughout my life. I'd like to pass on some of my love in return. Wolf ;) |
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Name: RaidersWOLF'72 Website: CantWaitTilNextYear in the NFL Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: RaiderLAND in the RaiderNATION Time: 1999-12-21 09:10:55 Comments: Sunday, December 19, 1999. Oakland Coliseum, 1:00 p.m. on the West Coast. OAKLAND RAIDERS 45, Tampa Bay Bucs -0-. Sort of reminded me of the Wurzburg Wolves varsity football team of 1969 - 1970. Sort of! |
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Name: Shawnie Harris Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-12-20 08:00:29 Comments: Thanks Dimond Dave for sending me the link. Hello to all Wurzburg Wolves, but mostly to the class of 1989, the best. I am looking forward to the 2K reunion, in Las Vegas. I can't wait to see all of you again. |
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Name: Dianna Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-20 07:08:37 Comments: Hello Again It has been so wonderful to hear from some of my former buds from WAHS. Thank you Bob M. for everything you have given to us. Cornell--I was thankful to hear from you. Petra--wonderful story about the butterfly and that is the truth. God is wonderful, merciful, and gracious; however, He is most powerful. Have a blessed Christmas and New Year to all of the old and new WOLVES. LOVE TO YOU ALL IN CHRIST Dianna |
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Name: Doug Darrell Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Washington D.C. Time: 1999-12-19 19:19:28 Comments: hello everybody out there. I am glad to find a way to get into contact with everyone I know and those I don't know. Yes, I have been going through a rough year so far. It has been really hectic for me. About a year ago I was involved in a near fatal car accident. They gave about 24 hours to live and I am lucky to be alive at this time. My lung was puntured, my left arm will not hang straight and I cant lift my arms over my shoulders, my brain looks like a squished raisen, but I am still doing well. I thank god that I am alive. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or just wants to speak with me. I can be reached via email at dougdarrell@hotmail.com. |
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Name: Kathy Kostis Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Salem, Alabama Time: 1999-12-19 15:11:31 Comments: Can't believe I found this site. Been wondering about all the fellow Wolves. The Class of '67 needs more representation! Would love to hear from anyone from that era. Lived in Schweinfurt and made that daily trip to Wurzburg. Cherish those memories!!! |
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Name: Rick Williams 74 Website: Referred by: Yahoo! From: Sherman Texas Time: 1999-12-19 14:16:38 Comments: It was a real suprise to find this site. You did a great job,Bob. My condolences to the families of Coach Sellars and Herb, I have fond memories of both of them. My diploma, yearbooks and pictures were stolen several years ago, and an ureliable source told me that WAHS was shut down in the early 80s.I am glad to see the pack is still running. |
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Name: Greg Manwaring Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-19 08:02:39 Comments: I just wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas/Happy Hannukah, as my family and I are off to Wurzburg tomorrow! I will try to enjoy myself there for each one of you! I'll report back to you all in the new year! By the way- Mr. Kleeman has decided to travel on New Years Eve- don't ask me why, but I hope he doesn't experience any problems! Greg |
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Name: Elisa Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Palm Harbor, FL Time: 1999-12-19 08:02:09 Comments: Petra, Great butterfly story! |
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Name: Angela 80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-19 06:21:56 Comments: I haven't signed on in a couple of weeks, it's been excruciatingly busy around here. We are getting ready to go Monticello, GA for a week for Christmas. No computer there, so I just wanted to wish everyday a Merry Christmas. Please remember the reason for the season. Meet you in the new Millenium. |
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Name: Jenet Redfern Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Virginia Time: 1999-12-19 03:06:36 Comments: Just visiting Virginia from Ft. Bragg. Amazing what 4 1/2 hours worth of miles away from Ft. Bragg feels like: so very refreshing. :) Merry Christmas everyone. I pray you all find peace throughout this next year, and seek it ernestly. God continues to bless us. Much love, Jet '94 |
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Name: Janet Mathieu Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Greene, Maine Time: 1999-12-18 18:26:01 Comments: UPDATE: Cassandra was released from the hospital on Dec. 1st. I have to give her all her medication at home til the 23rd. She will be back to school on the 3rd. Jacob will be 2 months old on the 24th. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!! |
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Name: melanie davis Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: rockford, ill Time: 1999-12-18 14:00:23 Comments: I was glad to hear about this from an old friend. I hope tobe able to spend my ten year reunion with all of you. If anyone wants to e-mail me do so. I would love to hear from you all. |
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Name: Georgia (Davis) Conover Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Tallahassee, Florida Time: 1999-12-17 19:56:51 Comments: I am thrilled to find this page. My 10 year anniversary is the year 2000, and I always thought I wouldn't get a reunion. I am pleasantly surprised. And please, anyone who knows me from my high school years...send e-mail. |
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Name: Petra80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-17 17:02:54 Comments: I got this and just felt a need to share it: STRUGGLES; A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared and he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to force its body through that little hole. Then it seemed to stop making progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could and it could go no further. The man decided to help the butterfly, so he took a pair of scissors and snipped off the remaining bit of the cocoon. The butterfly then emerged easily, but it had a swollen body and small, shriveled wings. The man continued to watch the butterfly because he expected that, at any moment, the wings would enlarge and expand to be able to support the body, which would contract in time. Neither happened! In fact, the butterfly spent the rest of its life crawling around with a swollen body and shriveled wings. It never was able to fly. What the man in his kindness and haste did not understand was that the restricting cocoon and the struggle required for the butterfly to get through the tiny opening were God's way of forcing fluid from the body of the butterfly into its wings, so that it would be ready for flight once it achieved its freedom from the cocoon. Sometimes struggles are exactly what we need in our life. If God allowed us to go through our life without any obstacles, it would cripple us. We would not be as strong as what we could have been. And we could never fly. |
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Name: Haitia Adams Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Columbia, South Carolina Time: 1999-12-16 13:26:37 Comments: This is to my Algebra 1 teacher, Mr. Bob Manwaring... Hey! 'Member me? Well, I've moved from Schweinfurt, I'm in South Caroina right now.. Tell all c/o 2000 to get it together.. It's a privelage to be attending an american high school in germany. Stateside is nothing better, I don't care where in America you go.... Wurzburg brings back alot of memories.. you all stay cool, and take care.. Haitia.. c/o 2000!!! |
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Name: Rajan Dass '86 Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-12-16 09:10:54 Comments: Hello all...this has been a great year and has been nice to see some many old names I recognize from 84-86. I visit this site often..and it keeps getting better. |
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Name: Robert Nieto Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Texas Time: 1999-12-15 19:54:43 Comments: Does anyone know where Anna Erickson or Andy Erickson might be?Has anyone heard from them? Please contact me. Thanks.Rmnieto@juno.com |
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Name: Dawn Yeager (Coon) 87' Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sacramento, CA Time: 1999-12-15 19:19:39 Comments: Hello Bibi!! How's the "We love to fly and it shows?" treating you? I see you write in here more than you write me so I'll contact you here ok? =) I'm still looking for Suzannne Gordon 85'If anyone knows her whereabouts please let me know. Thanks....... Take care!! |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-15 18:30:22 Comments: (as I tip back the bottle of Captain Morgan®) ... here's to clear thoughts, Herman.... but as you can tell from all the writings, wherever, clear thoughts are NOT REQUIRED!! |
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Name: HermanLewis80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-15 18:22:52 Comments: Blues, brews and views. That's what this site is about! I agree with Petra regarding people hiding behind some clever name (that includes you too, John Gruden!). True Wolves don't need to lurk in the shadows. Sometimes the generation gap will confuse the shallow but that's no reason to get parental. As far as the ladies, I wish I was as clever and spontaneous as they are (I sure do think I am after a few biers!) There; I finally had a clear thought. Happy Holidays everybody! Hope to see all of you in W2K....Vegas style! |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sleepy Hollow Time: 1999-12-15 16:40:27 Comments: Oh God you guys... I'm sooooo tired!!!! This move is killing me. Hey I got a couple of questions in my mailbox, and somehow managed to delete them. Something about a stratocaster and another one I didn't even have a chance to read yet. So if the 2 of you who sent those, could send them again... I'll try to get to them this week-end, hopefully. Anyway, I'll be back to my usual self soon, I promise. Bye for now................ |
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Name: Cindy (Cool) Gilbert Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Michigan Time: 1999-12-15 15:11:27 Comments: Hey, all you fellow Wolves. For your information, anyone looking for David Bolshazy? I know where he is. Was wondering about other fellow classmates? Where are you and are you going to the reunion? Keep in touch. |
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Name: Cindy 1983 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Las Vegas Time: 1999-12-15 07:58:02 Comments: Thank you Tyleia for sharing that bit of military brat info with us. It brought back a lot of memories for me. Have a happy holiday! |
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Name: Dianna Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Wichita, Kansas Time: 1999-12-15 04:20:06 Comments: Hello Wolves: Hey Petra, thanks for stopping by to say hi. Yes, I remember you---are you still as onery as you were back then. Glad to hear that you remember me too! I, too am looking for a few former buds--Carlton Forbes, Cindy Rice, and Dorothy Bailey. I e-mailed the lot, but no response. Probably too busy or don't remember me. Either way--hello to all of you. Hey Schmidtman---good to hear from you too. Thanks! Wishing all of you the safest and blessed of Holidays. Bee Back Soon! Dianna |
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Name: Me again Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-14 17:56:20 Comments: I just saw the size of that message. Sorry for any eyesight damage caused to anyone. I hope someone enjoys it none the less. |
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Name: Tyleia '96 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-14 17:32:10 Comments: OK OK I know it's long, but the list (you know you a military brat if...) is something I found, enjoyed and relate too and wanted to share it with the rest of you. TJW |
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Name: Tyleia '96 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: NY Time: 1999-12-14 17:30:04 Comments: You know you are a military brat if you... ...actually like the clothes at the BX and don't mind that 100 other people are wearing the same thing. ...all your former very best friends are as long gone as your last move. ...always wish you were back at the last place you were stationed even 20 years later. ...answer the question "where are you from" with "I'm kinda from all over the place." ...are able to imitate others' speech patterns easily. ...are amazed at people who have lived somewhere more than three years. ...are amazed at people who have never left their hometown. ...are amazed at people who have who have never seen foreign currency. ...are amazed at people who think Frankfurt is some kind of hotdog. ...are asked "where did you learn to speak English so well". ...are asked is it hard always moving around when you don't know anything different. ...are brought to tears by military music. ...are going to a grocery store but call it a commissary. ...are initially confused when asked where you are from, but quickly respond everywhere. ...ask when they mean when someone asks where you are from. ...at 22 you are trying to find someone in the military to marry so you can get a new I.D. card. ...avoid visiting the doctor because you don't trust civilian hospitals. ...bagged groceries at the commissary on payday. ...bought US savings stamps. ...can ask for a beer in most European languages. ...can bounce a quarter off your bedsheets and have hospital corner on your bed. ...can call up actual memories of a country while you're in Geography class. ...can identify ranks and duty station by the stickers on the car's bumper. ...can not speak the language of the country in which you were born. ...can recite all of the AFRTS commercials along with the television. ...can remember ordering a Big Mac, fries, and a beer. ...can still convert foreign currency in your head. ...can talk to anyone and everyone from anywhere and everywhere. ...can't convince a stateside cousin that your Japanese kimono doll REALLY came from Japan. ...can't drink Budweiser without being coerced. ...conceal your father's rank because once people find out he has stars they'll never treat you the same. ...craved to have a class six-ration card. ...didn't save things so you wouldn't go over the weight allowance of the next move. ...didn't see a TV till you were almost a teenager. ...do not understand why many of your friends are afraid to be in an airplane. ...don't believe it when someone tells you they never left their hometown. ...don't feel quite right seeing military personnel younger than you. ...don't really know how to answer the question "what is your home town". ...don't remember the names of your childhood friends. ...draw a quick map of the world to show someone where you last lived. ...enjoy seeing guys in fatigues on city streets. ...ever got sick eating chocolate field rations. ...every room you've ever had was stark white and you couldn't put nail holes in the walls. ...everyone complains about your name being the most scratched out in their address book. ...everywhere you go, you think you see someone you went to school with. ...expect someone else to do your housework but can't afford it. ...feared turning 21 because they would take your ID card away. ...feel like you should be visiting the states rather than living in them. ...feel more at home on a military base than in town even though you've been a civilian for 26 years. ...feel more comfortable living near a military base and get bummed-out when a base gets closed. ...felt like a part of history that was happening around you. ...find that you can easily amuse yourself for hours at airports, train or bus stations. ...find yourself with friends throughout the world. ...get frustrated when other talk about going to their hometown to see old friends, teachers, etc. ...get nostalgic when seeing O.D. Green. ...get the itch to move every 3-4 years and forever feel like the outsider in the civilian world. ...give someone a break because they are in the military. ...go into culture shock upon returning to the states. ...got beer from the Limonade man at the kiosk. ...got dressed up and played pranks at Fasching. ...got grounded or restricted to quarters or put on KP duty. ...got in trouble on the train to Berlin for taking a picture. ...graduated from a high school you only attended for a year. ...had a dad who bought you a used SAM to play with. ...had a father who was always telling to "police the area". ...had a pup-tent in your yard until your parents found out what was going on in there. ...had a supply of K-Rations that you traded with your friends. ...had Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in a mess hall ...had your introductory speech prepared and memorized for your first day at a new school . ...had your school lunches planned and served by people wearing sergeant or private stripes. ...have a collection of bunch of beer caps from everywhere. ...have a very best lifelong friend who you have known them for less than a few years. ...have been asked just where in NY APO is. ...have been hit on at the young age of 13 by men in uniform. ...have driven four hours to Munich for the taste of a poorly done Big Mac. ...have to explain that being born in Germany does not make you German. ...have to explain why your SSN is from an APO and your home of record and state of residence doesn't match. ...have forgotten how to speak more languages than most people ever learn. ...have USAA as your insurance company. ...haven't seen your best friend since the last time Dad was transferred. ...hear the sound of freedom when military aircraft fly by while civilians complain about the noise. ...know exactly how horrible AFN commercials are. ...inexplicably have the urge to move to a new place every year for no reason at all. ...keep bumping into people all over the world who know friends that you haven't seen in years. ...kept evac-backpacks by the front door with clothing and passports incase "IT" happened. ...knew the rank and name of the kid next door's father before meeting the kid next door. ...know how great it is to be able to return to base and your little slice of America. ...know how to pack a footlocker. ...know kilometers better than miles and Celsius better than Fahrenheit. ...know that Radio Luxembourg was the number one way to keep up with the latest rock and roll hits. ...know the words and tune to military march songs. ...know what "the land of the big PX is." ...know what a jump tower is and after a few beers - thought it made good sense to climb one. ...know what Ami geh heim or knittle in die buxe means. ...know what the "land of the round door knobs is". ...know what the relative value of a pfenningwon or yen is compared to the U.S. Dollar. ...knowing about a variety of cultures. ...left school frequently for bomb scares. ...like institutional-style cooking and enjoyed going to the Mess Hall. ...liked going shopping with mom for an hour and a half drive because the BIG PX sold Canoe. ...listened to Armed Forces and VOA radio for the 1st 10 years of your life. ...made better grades in geography because you'd been to the places you were studying. ...meet another military brat sometime somewhere and are instantly bonded. ...miss shopping at AAFES or the PX. ...most of you Scout camping equipment had US instead of BSA stamped on it. ...most of your siblings were born in various foreign lands. ...munched hot brotchen & gummies on the way to school. ...name schools in three countries on two continents when asked what high school you attended. ...never quite finished decorating your place because you knew you'd be moving soon. ...notice Tom Cruise in uniform, outside with no hat and having a non-regulation haircut in Top Gun. ...painted a picture on the Berlin Wall before it fell. ...panic when you can't find your I.D. or passport. ...played American Football at the schwim bad to impress the German girls. ...polished your father's boots and brass for his upcoming inspection. ...put your hand over your heart at 5 p.m. knowing the flag was coming down... somewhere. ...realize that the latest fashion in the states is not the same clothes you bought on base. ...refer to being in the U.S. as in the world. ...remember following your favorite film as it made the rounds on the AAFES theater circuit. ...remember being able to watch the Super Bowl or World Series live on TV at 2 am. ...remember Chris Noel's dedication show on Armed Forces radio during the Vietnam War. ...remember hanging out at the AYA. ...remember the Sat. afternoon tank rides at FT Hood. ...say think opsec to your friend so they will keep it secure then realize it won't make sense to them ...start a major portion of your conversations with "when I was in... ...stand up and recite the national anthem at the start of movies. ...still do yard detail! ...still get the urge to pack up and move about every 22 months. ...still look for you ID card after you've grown up. ...stopped saying I used to live in Japan because people kept asking you if you spoke Chinese. ...talk to someone with an accent and pick it up yourself. ...tell everyone you are from a town that you haven't lived in since you were 4 years old. ...the oldest friend you have is from your senior year of high school. ...the term "combat loaded" refers to how the movers load the van. ...think locals have such a limited perspective. ...think of your childhood neighbors Fathers and Mothers by their rank. ...think the US seems like a foreign country. ...think you see old classmates on every corner, whether you are in Brussels, Bangkok, or Boise. ...thought all doctors issued all purpose capsules for every ache and pain. ...thought all pens had "US Government" printed on them. ...thought aspirin came in 5,000 count bottles. ...thought everyone slept under green or blue wool blankets that had "US" on them. ...thought that a firing range made a great playground. ...thought that the Quartermaster was the real Santa Claus. ...thought vacations meant going stateside to visit the grandparents. ...told civilian friends stateside where you lived and they complimented your English. ...try to remember to drive on the right side of the road. ...try to take out your ID card when you enter a grocery store. ...use words like "hit the deck", "visit the head" and "pogey bait". ...used the federal warnings on your I.D. card to convince your cousins that you were a military agent. ...waited every Saturday at noon for the alert sirens to go off. ...went in to hysterics when your grandparents thought of selling their house. ...went out and found everybody leaving on Manuevers. ...went to school in a converted POW camp. ...were born in a US occupied country and moved every 3 years. ...were more interested in your new friend's father's rank than what color your friend was. ...were pleased to find upon returning stateside that the locals spoke American. ...when after 20 years as a secretary you still think of yourself as a yeoman. ...when battleship grey makes you feel warm and fuzzy. ...when you can shine your military kid's brass better then he can. ...when you come to the US and turn on the TV and notice that the shows are in English. ...when you first log-in to this www site and get the goose bumps. ...when you see a homeless person and somehow feel spiritually related ...when your civilian boss has to ask you more than once not to say Yes sir and No sir. ...woke up to F-4's zooming overhead. ...wonder if dad signed a hand receipt when you were born. ...wondered who your new best friend would be as you enroll in yet another school. ...you make things up about where you are from avoid the headaches of telling the whole long story. ...you are confused when your fiancé' talks about watching trees grow large in front of the house. ...you can recite which aircraft were in service in which era. ...you graduate from 12th grade and it's your 13th school . ...you had your own punch card at the local Class VI store since you were 16 ...you have climbed down to Survival Beach and back up. ...you use Script or MPC's instead of green backs. ...you went on week-long field trips to England, France and Italy. ...you'd been to every Gasthaus in Germany, both East and West before you were 18. ...your SSN, home of record, state of residence, and place of birth are far from matching. ..know transfer meant pack your toys and say see ya later. ..were in your late teens before you realized flashlight batteries came in any color but OD. ..you and your friends played army in an abandoned concentration camp. |
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Name: Robert Nieto Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Texas Time: 1999-12-14 11:19:45 Comments: Wow,I see alot of names of people I knew.I still stay in contact with Scott Glick,and see him once in awhile.Alot of people thought I was crazy back then-which I was.I am now married,with 3 beautiful kids.Who I might add have never missed the A&B honor roll from day one in school.I own my own trucking company.Scott,thinks it looks like a Condo,I can't beleive he builds houses,and I drive trucks.I was sad to learn of the passing of "Coach Sellers" I remember alot of things which he told me.Much of it did not make sense back then but as I look back and see where I am today it does.I wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday. |
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Name: Wolf Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-14 11:11:01 Comments: Wolfette..."I need to feel my arms around you, feel my arms surround you, like sea around a shore." Words and music by Cat Stevens, desire by Wolf! |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-14 03:54:39 Comments: Hi guys :o)!!! Thanks for the nice remark, Ronda. Just a quick note to apologize for not having posted anything new yet in "Views"... I'm still trying to get moved and I just haven't found time to sit down and write anything. Hope all are doing well. I'm hoping to be done enough to join the chat room this Sunday... Bis Spater, dann, ja? |
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Name: ronda smith Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: california Time: 1999-12-13 21:10:38 Comments: hello everyone, just stopped by to wish all a very happy holiday!!!! and see the latest "views"--you go Petra!!!! have a Merry Christmas all!!! |
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Name: Eric Ross '85 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-13 08:36:40 Comments: Would love to participate in the chat room some time, but don't seem to have that option. I'm told there is a chat room button on the website, but it is not showing itself to me. Am I going crazy or is this one of those "insufficient Memory" things? Can I access through AOL? Is there a chatroom name I'm looking for. Hope all are well. |
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Name: Shelly Roberts Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Tucson Az Time: 1999-12-12 17:08:32 Comments: Hey just wanted to say hello and let my friends know my new e-mail address and that it's just me again. Everyone have a nice Christmas and have a nice New Year 2000. Shelly c/s of "89" |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: The House of crack Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Cloud 47 Time: 1999-12-12 14:08:20 Comments: John, thanks :o). The sad thing is, I'm not on crack. It's really almost too scary to think what I would be like, if I ever did get stupid enough to try the stuff. Bob, I sent my invitation to Rolf. Do I get a cookie for that, now? |
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Name: John Laverty Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Winter Park, Fl. Time: 1999-12-12 11:25:27 Comments: Petra you are the BOMB!!!!! Stay off the crack though. |
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Name: Bob Manwaring '76 Website: DaBomb and I Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Anchorage, AK Time: 1999-12-11 10:46:27 Comments: Fellow Wolves...I recently received an email message from Rolf Biggers, Class of '75. He stated that he's thought about attending the reunion, but doesn't know how to fit it into his "busy" schedule! He goes on to state "If you send me some info on it anyway, I probably won't be able to resist attending...so don't do that...HA!" I think we should all, as a collective force, email Rolf and encourage him to attend! If you'd like to help get Rolf to the reunion, please send him an email at rolf@bmaworld.com Let's show Rolf that the Wolf Pack won't be complete without him!!! Also, I added something new to the web site today. If you'd like, you can add a short biography by clicking on the "Add Bio" button and you can view the bio's submitted by clicking on the "View Bio's" button. I'm sure we'll get some interesting entries, knowing this crowd!!! Whatever your story may be, feel free to leave it!!! I'll catch some of you Sunday night at 8pm EST in the Chat Room! Happy Holidays! |
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Name: Chris Stevens Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: flat on the floor Time: 1999-12-11 01:22:02 Comments: I just spent an hour catching up on "The Book." Muzzles, co-ed sleep overs, dominatrix, poor Steve keeping up with FOUR ladies, howling, sultry poems; all thats missing is the gravity boots and feathers! Pass the meds my head hurts. Wolves always did do it better. |
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Name: heinz Website: former USMCA Wildflecken Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-12-11 00:30:34 Comments: Anybody looking for info on the "flecken, wildchicken," or whatever the USMCA and WTA Wildflecken was called, try this: http://www.rhoenline.de/wta |
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Name: Bibi Website: Queen of the Skies Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dixie (until tomorrow) Time: 1999-12-10 13:51:10 Comments: Oh Steve,you truly flatter me,are trying to make "fall for you",because,I am swooning!!! In all honesty though,I thought the idea of me and Petra in matching muzzles would be kinda cute,then I reconsidered "too dominatrix"!!!! Hey Cindy,thank you,too kind!!!! Hi ya Bob,the King of all WebSites,and Karl,you are such an "original" (that was meant in a good way)!!!!!! I'll miss you guys,cuz'it's back to The Big Apple in the morning,but I will be back!!! Please,don't let that scare you too much!!!!Hey Raider,were ya thinking with this one???Hee!!! I am doing my best to go easy on you!!!!! Bye All!!! Happy Days!!!!Steve,meet me at McDonalds PlayLAnd!!!! |
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Name: Steve '85 Website: JingleBrothers.com Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Los Angeles Time: 1999-12-10 12:53:03 Comments: Eric Ross!! Good to hear from you man. We definitely must hook up and i get up to Tahoe at least once a year. Couple of buddies living up there that you might enjoying throwing a few down with.... anyway, i'll e-mail you..... all other wolves: who would dare stifle/muzzle the GREAT AND POWERFUL DELTA QUEEN? When Bibi stops talking(!!!!) it'll indeed be a sad day. Peace out peeps. |
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Name: STUART BABBIT Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Time: 1999-12-10 04:51:57 Comments: HI THERE JUST WANTED TO SAY HI TO EVERYONE,IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I HAVE SEEN MOST OF THE 88-89 CLASS,I NOW LIVE IN JEFFERSONVILLE,IN JUST NORTH OF LOUISVILLE,KY.GLAD TO HAVE FOUND THIS PAGE,HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL SOON! |
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Name: Bob Manwaring '76 Website: DaBomb and I Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Anchorage, AK Time: 1999-12-09 20:41:49 Comments: In response to Old Gray Wolf's posting #183...I myself love to hear my woman "howl!!!" I definately don't see a muzzle in our future!!! And, if you're coming to Vegas, you may want to pack some ear plugs!!! :) Howl on, baby!!! |
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Name: Eric Ross '85 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Lake Tahoe, Nevada Time: 1999-12-09 19:13:00 Comments: Where to start? Found my old yearbook the other day and started wondering, "where are they now?" A short electronic journey led me here. So many memories to attach to the list of names. Plan to get hold of you all. If you attended Wurzburg when I did, 1981-1985, I'd love to hear from you. Saw an ad to have class rings fixed up. Reminded me of Steve McGhee sticking his in a half eaten MARS bar, and then forgetting it in the PX Snack Shop. Hope everyone is well and look forward to catching up on old times. Eric |
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Name: JRenner Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-09 17:08:31 Comments: Just a note and update. The Renners left Wburg in July, have sort of retired in Broken Arrow OK, near Tulsa. To catch up...Jennifer and husband Ronnie and 3 beautiful children are in Tulsa. ron-n-jenn@worldnet.att.net Jessica's husband is in the Navy and they and their two are in Va Beach at theweers@aol.com Jess is in school at ODU. Jeremy, wife Jeanna and baby Jillian are in New Albany IN. Jere teaches 3rd grade in Louisville. therenners@aol.com We would love to hear from any former students. Se you this summer |
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Name: Edmon Medina '89 Website: House of Stuff and things Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: the dark side Time: 1999-12-09 14:54:58 Comments: Well hello out there!! Anyone here??? Hello??? Well I just thought I would drop in and say hello. I am a little bored at work... TTFN Eddie |
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Name: Dave Schmidtman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sarasota, FL Time: 1999-12-09 14:32:32 Comments: Fellow Wolves ! Have been able to catch up with a bunch of former 78 / 79 / 80 wolves over the last week since discovering the site. Would still like to hear where some of the other "79" Wolves have ended up. Has anyone heard from Kris Kunkle or Patti Wilhite. Former Schweinfurt compadres. How about ol Carlton Forbes or Rich Corona. By the way what is the deal with the Chat room on Sundays? What is the general topics of discussion? Anyone on my era been back to the school over the last few years? Would like to know if all still seems the same after 20 plus years. Man are we really getting that old. To everyone that wrote back have a great Holiday season and I look forward to staying in touch. |
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Name: Rolf Biggers '75 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Amherst, New Hampshire Time: 1999-12-09 14:20:29 Comments: Just discovered our site.......I can't believe this has been here and I didn't know about it. Boy am I pi**ed (piqued, spiked, #@%^!)......whatever, but I am, because I wasn't, but now I'm better. Bob M, you sure did a great job....lots of memories for lots of people. It's good to be back as a "child of the universe". Anyone know how to contact any of these wolves: Jay Walling, Phil Hart, Johann "Fuzzy" Furr, Robbie Black, ..to name a few? Season's Greetings to All! WAHS '72-'74. |
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Name: Cindy 84' Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-09 12:04:08 Comments: Seasons Greetings Everyone !!!!!! Well the last time I read this guestbook there wasn't much to laugh at but now we have the " Old Gray Wolf " growling and snarling just a bit. He sorta reminds me of the Famous Raiders Wolf when he was on the war path during the Wolf and Wolfette scandle. Please don't take offence Raiders Fan. You had a change of heart and fellow wolves love you know.... Gray Wolf....... Petra and Bibi don't need muzzles. I think you just need to learn " How " to live again. Click on Petra's Views, and I am sure she would be happy to give you few pointers..... " SMILE " |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-09 11:25:17 Comments: Well Hi Diana.... welcome to the loop!! Beware!! Just kidding. I don't know if you remember me. We lived in Building 132 together. I was on the Left side (as was my maidsroom) and I think you and Jack lived in the Center, yes? I was known, to most, as "Pete" in those days. Also, I lived in Augusta KS. for a while.... My orthodontist was in Wichita... Small, small world. |
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Name: DIANNA Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: WICHITA, KANSAS Time: 1999-12-09 10:27:30 Comments: HELLO WOLVES MY NAME IS DIANNA HATHAWAY, AND I JUST WANTED TO TOUCH BASE WITH FORMER FRIENDS FROM GOOD OL' WAHS. I GRADUATED IN 1978 AND KNEW QUITE A FEW WOLVES PRIOR TO AND AFTER 78. I LIVE IN WICHITA KANSAS AND MY LAST NAME WAS JACOBS. I AM JACK JACOBS SISTER. SOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE IS DOING PRETTY WELL AND LOOKS LIKE THE REUNIION IS GOING TO BE A BLAST. I WANT TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY BLESSED HOLIDAY SEASON AND MAY WE ALL REMEMBER THE REASON FOR THE SEASON. MY LOVE AND BEST WISHES TO ALL. DIANNA (JACOBS) HATHAWAY CLASS OF 78 WICHITA KANSAS |
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Name: RaidersWOLF72 Website: Heartbreak Hotel NFL Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: RaiderLand in the RaiderNation Time: 1999-12-09 08:49:28 Comments: Bibi, your Bibi-onics are getting very literary and thats good because now I understand you. Nice job there. Old Gray Wolf, if you knew this cast of characters like I know this cast of characters, you would laugh, not cry wolf. By the way, Websters Dictionary of the American Language has only been around since the 18th Century. Noah Webster was just putting together a survey of contemporary language usage of what had originally been British speech but which had evolved into North American colloquialisms, which we in the U.S.A. now call "English," even though its NOT ENGLISH. [LARRY TAUBE ESQ CORRECT ME IF IM WRONG ON THAT SIL VOUS PLAIT.] Brian, we're having lots of fun and covering lots of ground in the chat room. Like Bob said, Sunday nights around about dinner time, depending on whether you live on the L-East Coast or the B-west Coast (the w is silent). Herman Lewis '80, why worry about having a clear thought to add to the guest book? That hasnt stopped anyone else! Just ask anyone. And on that note, Wolfette, dear sweet thing, see what I was trying to tell you about howling in the night under the full moon? The Other Wolves can hear too. And any good wolf can sniff you out, especially with that expensive perfume youre wearing ! You have beautiful eyes Wolfette. And a lovely smile. And a cute nose. Und a sveet cherman akzent a little bit jah. On a separate note, I have been told by more than one person to leave my Oakland RAIDERS leather jacket at home, and instead to be true to my school and wear my Wurzburg High School letter jacket instead, especially on Purple Pride Day. OK OK. I get it. Now where did I put that phone number to Balfour again? See you all in July. Its not that far away anymore. |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-09 08:45:13 Comments: Hey Bibi... it just goes to show ya, some people are just upset when their names aren't mentioned in those personal messages. Jealousy rears it's ugly head, yet again. It just annoys me that these people don't even have enough backbone to sign their names, therefore making it not worth my time to even care how they feel. What a world...... what a world..... |
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Name: Bibi Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dixie Time: 1999-12-09 08:28:22 Comments: If I remember correctly,Bob once wrote that we could leave virtually any type of message that we wanted to,as long as it was tasteful and not completely "off the wall"!!! So,my question is,"what is with putting a muzzle on Bob's women"!!!??? But you know what,I shouldn't even bother,because this happens very couple of weeks!! By that I mean,we're having a great time leaving mail for each other,funny,insightful,whatever,then someone comes along and makes "comments"!!! Sad!!!! |
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Name: oldgraywolf Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: wombofamerica Time: 1999-12-09 08:00:15 Comments: websters defines guest as a stranger or one to whom hospitality is extended, and book as something regarded as a source of enlightenment or instruction. where did we lose our way people? get a life! get each others phone numbers or email addresses! if you have a private message, click the private message line! bobby my man, you did a good thing here, but put a muzzle on your women! |
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Name: Bibi Website: SHE HAS RETURNED!!!! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: The Peach from the Big Apple!! Time: 1999-12-08 20:53:38 Comments: GREETINGS ALL!!!!I have returned!!! As you can already tell!! HI Petra,Bob,Karl and Larry!!! And of course my "other co-horts in crimes and misdemeanors!!! In case you were wondering,(yeah right),I have been in the Big Apple,you see,Bibi is now part of the Delta Family and as you have probably guessed by now,I'm a Flight Attendant!!! And please,I have heard ALL the jokes!!! Wink,Wink!!! So guys,what's the latest?? Any new juice,or scandalous revelations???? Well my friends,long day,need sleep!!!!!Wrecking Havoc from coast to coast!!! The Pup is back,if only for a while!!! HOWL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Name: Brian '87 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-08 17:58:32 Comments: Petra, I guess you are at that stage between 35 and 40 where it's OK to admit it, it's refreshing to know that women actually have birthdays other than 30, 30, 30, 30, 30, and 35, 35, 35, etc. But don't worry, you know that if you graduated in the 80's than you can't be TOO old. I'm not knocking our grayer wolves out there, I have much respect for those that came before, even if some of them are Raiders fans. Just wanted to drop a quick reply, I hope everyone is doing well, I'm a chat room virgin, maybe I'll try to take the plunge this Sunday. "B" |
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Name: Vickie Jones Hickman Website: Referred by: Viewing another Guestbook From: Texas Time: 1999-12-08 17:39:44 Comments: Hello Class of 1974. Cant wait until the day comes. And the class of 74 gets together. Its been years SMILE. Alot of years, has passed. I have spoken to some of the class mates.And some are a phone call away. Take care see all real soon. Vickie Jones Hickman |
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Name: HermanLewis80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-07 19:56:29 Comments: Just got caught up on the last 50 or so entries and I don't have one clear thought to add. Damn. |
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Name: Terry Robinson 67 Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Columbus, Ohio Time: 1999-12-07 17:05:02 Comments: I have read the comments on all the "Good Times" everyone had at Wurzburg. Read how Mike lost his virginity there....who didn't :) Ken Saville and myself both lost ours in Amsterdam to a prostitute for $3.00....I think that was 30 guilders back then.... :) Loved the great beer and the friendships that will always be a part of my life through my memory. Looking forward to next year at the reunion!!! See all you great guys and gals there!!! Terry |
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Name: Angela 80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-07 05:40:44 Comments: Thanks for the adopt a platoon link. Please check out this link everyone, and support this just a little bit. This spring my husband's battalion will go to Kuwait for 4 months. We are working very hard to prepare families here at Ft. Hood for a lengthy deployment. Right now our battalion is 60% married with children, 40% single soldier. We don't get to use what used to be called "field mail" where we send care packages on a military aircraft that we didn't have to pay postage for. Now in order to get mail to our loved ones, it's good ole United States Postal system. these soldiers will all have the famous APO address. Anyway, adopting a platoon, or soldier, for any deployment is greatly appreciated, you have no idea what it does for morale. The temperatures during their deployment will be in 130's to 140's. They are not living in fixed facilities. They are living in tents where any air conditioning takes the temperature down to a whopping 115-120 degrees. The will have access to a standard gut truck, or PX on wheels that will supply only bare essentials, personal hygiene items, etc. Chocolate will melt within seconds. They cannot drink the water, it causes dysentary. My husband was there for a week in Oct, about 6 of the 10 who accompanied him made the mistake of brushing their teeth with the water, and they were sick for 3 days. Everything must be bottled water. They fill water buffaloes with ice, and by the time they shower, that is almost boiling water due to the heat. They will get one hot meal a day provided by a Kuwait contractor, needless to say it won't be good home cookin, the other two meals are MRE, or meals ready to eat, equivalent to to C-rations only worse. The wind turns over Apache helicopters, it so strong. There is sand everywhere, in everything they eat, wear, etc. The soldiers will get 10 minutes a week to access their e-mail account. There will be approxmately 10 computers for over 1000 soldiers to share for 4 months. They married soldiers will have access to video teleconferencing, because of a link that will be established from Kuwait to home station, but single soldiers whose loved ones can't make it to Ft. Hood to schedule a conference won't have the same capability. With all that said, as miserable as it sounds, you've never seen a more excited group of young men ready to go live in these conditions. They know that this is an important mission, and the conditions don't outweigh the significance of the mission. Please support adopt a platoon, and if you want to support the 1/9 CAV task force as they prepare to deploy, contact me. We will be planning a major bash for their departure and return. Donations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for reading this. |
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Name: Sean Morrissey Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Easton, Maryland Time: 1999-12-06 12:56:13 Comments: Hello to all my former classmates at Wurzburg American High School. Hope that life has been everything that you have hoped for. Most all my goals and aspirations have been fulfilled. Have an exciting job, married and have one great 11 year old son. My Family & I wish all a joyous holiday season. Wurzburg HS 77-79 |
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Name: Wolf Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-06 07:32:30 Comments: Wolfette, hang in there, it's only a week! My thoughts are with you, as always!!! ;) |
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Name: Bob Manwaring '76 Website: Me and DaBomb! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Anchorage, AK Time: 1999-12-06 07:22:18 Comments: Lauren, someone mailed THOSE pictures to me to scan and add to the web site. Are you saying you don't want me to post them? We would definately increase our "hits" to the site! I'm always looking for ways to increase our "EXPOSURE!" |
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Name: Lauren Summerford Howlett '85 Website: you promised to burn THOSE pictures! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: the REAL Virginia Time: 1999-12-06 05:33:17 Comments: Hey, Petra, Chester, Virginia is not the REAL Virginia! It is simply a typical Generican suburb. If you want to pick crabs come on down to the southeastern corner of the state where I live and we'll hook you up. My brother-in-law owns a seafood restaurant/neighborhood watering hole place where crabs RULE! Norfolk and Virginia Beach are home to the world famous Chesapeake Bay blue crabs and we eat 'em 'til we can't stand it or until we start walking sideways whichever comes first. Plus, our winters are pretty mild. It was in the high 70s here this weekend. Couldn't get myself in the mood to decorate for Christmas so I mowed the yard. I'll pose a question now: How are YA'LL spending New Year's Eve? |
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Name: Bob Manwaring '76 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-05 19:53:41 Comments: Neidi a.k.a. the chat room Queen!!! |
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Name: Neidi Mack 86 Website: Traditional English Trifle Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Chicago Time: 1999-12-05 19:49:56 Comments: I must agree with Karl. The chat room tonight had its largest turn out ever, in its entire 3 week history. I hope more of you can join next week at 8 p.m. eastern standard time. Till' next Sunday. |
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Name: RaidersWOLF72 Website: Heartbreak Hotel NFL Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: RAIDERLand in the RAIDERNation Time: 1999-12-05 17:36:12 Comments: WOW! We had a great chat session here on Sunday night around 6 p.m. Pacific Standard Time [9 p.m. Least-Coast Time if youre on the Least-Coast] in this now famous W-burg chat room. We all talked about the good old days, shared memories, and then planned for the future ... July 21 in Vegas! This is gonna be G-R-E-A-T !!! |
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Name: Henry Chiasson Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Shreveport Time: 1999-12-05 10:05:35 Comments: Check out www.infophil.com/Germany/Alumni/WAHS/ and please add your name to this list. I am planning on going to Germany in the Spring. The last time I went (Jan-Feb 99), I stopped at the gate at Leighton Barracks and asked the guard if I could come in for a while and he let me. I went to the high school and they were very nice and let me wander around because there were no classes going on. I also went into my old building and rode around a lot. What an emotional roller coaster. Hi to my brother Mike and all the late 60's crew. |
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Name: Bob Manwaring '76 Website: DaBomb and I Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Anchorage, AK Time: 1999-12-05 09:33:26 Comments: Fellow Wolves...a new button was added to the web site today. It is linked to the "Adopt-a-Platoon" web site. As military brats, you are very aware that there are troops deployed all over the world right now. This is a way for us to recognize those soldiers and their dedication by becoming a pen-pal, or "adopting" a soldier! Who knows, we may even find a lost wolf out there in the process!!! Drop by the site and check it out. Thanks to Angie for the suggestion. Now, on to the reunion...if you are thinking of attending, please make your room reservations as soon as possible. It doesn't cost you anything at this time, you just have to give them a credit card number to hold the room. Make sure you tell them you're with the Wurzburg group. I have to make an adjustment to the room block in March of 2000 and it would be best if most of the room reservations have been taken care of. Reunion registration fees are trickling in and the sooner the better to reserve your spot. If you would like to make a partial payment and make payment in full by July 7th, that's fine. (No payments at the door.) It's first come, first served and we may reach the maximum of 800 attendees, so don't miss out! Hope you're all well and we'll see you soon! |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Say what??!! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Still in Illinois Time: 1999-12-05 09:27:09 Comments: Hey Brian, I'll admit my age anyday... 37 and still kickin' ass!! But then, of course, I'll admit to pretty much anything. I used to live in Chester, VA. from the fall of '80 to the spring of '82. Virginia is a beautiful state, although the winters are sometimes kinda harsh. The nicest thing about that area is all the dives you can go to for all-you-can-eat crab!!!! Man, I miss those days!!!! |
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Name: BRIAN BENNETT Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: CURRENTLY-RICHMOND, VA Time: 1999-12-05 06:28:10 Comments: IF THIS COMES UP TWICE, IT'S NOT ME IT'S THE SYSTEM! I'M BAAACK! I JUST FINISHED THE 25TH MOVE OF MY 31 YEAR LIFE. I ONLY MOVED 200 MILES FROM ROANOKE TO RICHMOND BUT IT TOOK ME 3 MONTHS TO GET THE COMPUTER OUT OF THE BOX. I STILL HAVE A FEW BOXES LEFT, TO QUOTE JOE WALSH, "THEY SAY I'M LAZY BUT IT TAKES ALL MY TIME!" LIFE REALLY HAS BEEN GOOD SO FAR! I'M NOT MARRIED, BUT I'M NOT DIVORCED EITHER. I'LL BE 31 IN JANUARY, MEN CAN ACTUALLY ADMIT THEIR TRUE AGE. I AM IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE, EXCEPT FOR THE SOUVENIER FROM GERMANY THAT I WEAR AROUND MY WAIST EVERYDAY, NOCH EIN BIT BITTE! I TRULY MISS THE MOTHERLAND AND AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING OLD FRIENDS AND MAKING NEW ONES IN VEGAS. I HOPE THAT MORE PEOPLE FROM THE LATE 80'S SHOW UP. IT SEEMS THAT OUR GENERATION IS TO BUSY WORRYING ABOUT THE PRESENT TO THINK ABOUT THE PAST, THAT SUCKS! DROP ME A LINE IF YOU WANT, ELECTRONICALLY OR THE GOOD OLD PHONE SYSTEM, 804-314-4444. TSCHUS, TSCHAU, SPATER, "B" |
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Name: Michael Medina Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Germany.... Time: 1999-12-04 10:26:01 Comments: Well I guess no one remembers me thats OK I guess I wasn't anyone important.. :( I don't remember most of you either. so NA NA...kidding just saying whats up from Germany I goto Wolf town all the time....LATER ALL |
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Name: Robyn E. Cunningham Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Wurzburg Time: 1999-12-03 10:53:52 Comments: Greg, you may not remember me, however, I am SO HAPPY that you have started this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I graduated from Wurzburg in '83 and I have the fondest of memories from WAHS! I want to know how I can send you a current photo. There are so many things I want to say, but I'm overwhelmed by the site and I also don't have much time right this moment. I do plan to stay connected now that I know it's here and I look forward to all of the communications that will come from this. Well, I'll catch you all later. Please write! Especially 1983 folk! |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-03 05:59:41 Comments: Well Neidi, I think I may just hafta join you guys this week. See ya then :o) Petra |
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Name: Bob Manwaring '76 Website: Me and DaBomb! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Anchorage, AK Time: 1999-12-02 19:06:19 Comments: Go Neidi, Go Neidi, Go Neidi... |
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Name: Neidi Mack 86 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: The Fun Land Time: 1999-12-02 17:49:45 Comments: Just wanted to let those from the class of 86, and any others that wish to associate themselves with us, that we have been very successful in holding down the chat room every Sunday starting at 8 p.m Eastern Standard Time. Please join us this Sunday and find out what your other class mates have been up to. |
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Name: Dave Schmidtman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sarasota FL Time: 1999-12-02 14:18:14 Comments: Greg - Who are you kidding. I have seen the pictures of Jack and I think his Basketball days are over. Would like to know of anyone that might be in Florida. I have been in the state since leaving Germany in 79. Got any good leads on the rest of 79 class? |
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Name: Greg Manwaring Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: your memories! Time: 1999-12-02 00:59:39 Comments: Well folks, it looks as though I may be moving to Munchen for the next 5 years! That translates into many trips to Wurzburg, if you know what I mean! I'd be moving in January if I take the job offer, so we'll see. I'll keep you all informed. I talked to the illustrious Mr. Personeous the other night for some essential information regarding the German tax structure. My family would follow in June, once our 4 year old finishes the school year. Schmitdman, Jacobs says he'll wear your butt out on the b-ball court all of these years later- what do you think? By the way Tony "T" Faison ('79) should be moving back down to Orlando sometime early in the new year. |
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Name: AUGUSTINE (GUS) ZAVALA Website: Referred by: Net Search From: TEXAS CLASS OF 88 Time: 1999-12-01 20:23:14 Comments: I CAN'T BELEIVE THAT THERE ARE SO MANY FORMER ALUMNI THAT STILL KEEP IN TOUCH. BOB MANWARING DOES A HELL OF A JOB FOR KEEPING UP WITH THIS WEB SITE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. GUS |
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Name: AUGUSTINE (GUS) ZAVALA Website: Referred by: Net Search From: TEXAS CLASS OF 88 Time: 1999-12-01 20:21:54 Comments: I CAN'T BELEIVE THAT THERE ARE SO MANY FORMER ALUMNI THAT STILL KEEP IN TOUCH. BOB MANWARING DOES A HELL OF A JOB FOR KEEPING UP WITH THIS WEB SITE. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. GUS |
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Name: Steve Scott Website: Referred by: From a Friend From: Lafayette, Louisiana Time: 1999-12-01 19:10:36 Comments: Hey fellow wolves! I finally entered the 21st century and got "online". Hope to see you guys in Las Vegas! |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-12-01 18:46:41 Comments: Just Just a a friendly friendly reminder reminder. This site is kinda screwed up. ("NO WAY!!!!" they said, with genuine shock) After signing the guestbook you will almost always encounter the error message. Ignore it!!!! It'll still post. If you're worried that it didn't, hit your "back" button and "copy" your text. Then go to "View current book" refresh the page and I guarantee that 9 times out of 10 your message will have posted. If not, then you can go back in to signing the book and "paste" your text from before. It took me a few times to finally come to that conclusion, so I thought I'd save some of you the trouble and anguish. Peace out ya'all.... Petra :o) |
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Name: Cindy 84' Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: SHOCK Time: 1999-12-01 18:04:55 Comments: Dear Petra I think that Chinese Torture is one of your best!! That was painful for me to read and I dont have that body part..... hahahaha ... That was a good one!!! KEEP SMILING BOYS |
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Name: Cindy 84' Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: SHOCK Time: 1999-12-01 18:03:58 Comments: Dear Petra I think that Chinese Torture is one of your best!! That was painful for me to read and I dont have that body part..... hahahaha ... That was a good one!!! KEEP SMILING BOYS |
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Name: Cindy 84' Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: SHOCK Time: 1999-12-01 18:02:29 Comments: Dear Petra I think that Chinese Torture is one of your best!! That was painful for me to read and I dont have that body part..... hahahaha ... That was a good one!!! KEEP SMILING BOYS |
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Name: Cindy 84' Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: SHOCK Time: 1999-12-01 18:02:52 Comments: Dear Petra I think that Chinese Torture is one of your best!! That was painful for me to read and I dont have that body part..... hahahaha ... That was a good one!!! KEEP SMILING BOYS |
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Name: Dave Schmidtman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sarasota Florida Time: 1999-12-01 17:52:34 Comments: Just stumbled upon the site for the first time today. It has been great to see some old pictures of people that I havn't seen for 20 years or more. Would like to hear from anyone in the class of 78/79/80. Has anyone heard from Kris Kunkle or Rick Clark. Would like to hear from anyone who would like to visit. |
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Name: Dave Schmidtman Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Sarasota Florida Time: 1999-12-01 17:51:33 Comments: Just stumbled upon the site for the first time today. It has been great to see some old pictures of people that I havn't seen for 20 years or more. Would like to hear from anyone in the class of 78/79/80. Has anyone heard from Kris Kunkle or Rick Clark. Would like to hear from anyone who would like to visit. |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: On The Lighter Side Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: A completely alternate reality Time: 1999-12-01 17:25:19 Comments: Chinese torture: A young man is wandering, lost, in a forest when he comes upon a small house. Knocking on the door he is greeted by an ancient Chinese man with a beard. "I'm lost," said the man. "Can you put me up for the night?" "Certainly," the Chinese man said, "but one condition. If you somuch as lay a finger on my daughter I will inflict upon you the three worst Chinese tortures known to man." "OK," said the man, thinking that the daughter must be pretty old he entered the house. Over dinner the daughter came down the stairs. She was young, beautiful and had a fantastic body. She was obviously attracted to the young man as she couldn't keep her eyes off him during the meal. Remembering the old man's warning he ignored her and went up to bed alone. During the night he could bear it no longer and sneaked into her room for a night of passion. He was careful to keep everything quiet so the old man wouldn't hear. And near dawn, he crept back to his room, exhausted but happy. He woke to feel a pressure on his chest. Opening his eyes he found a large rock on his chest with a note on it that read, "Chinese Torture 1: Large rock on chest." "Well, that's pretty mild," he thought. "If that's the best the old man can do then I don't have much to worry about." He lifted boulder off his chest, walked over to the window and threw it out. As he did, he noticed another note on it that read, "Chinese Torture2: Rock tied to left testicle." In a panic he glanced down and saw the rope was already getting close to becoming taut. Figuring that a few broken bones was better than castration, he jumped out of the window after the boulder. As he plummeted towards the ground he saw a large sign on the ground that read, "Chinese Torture 3: Right testicle tied to bed |
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Name: RaidersWOLF'72 Website: Heartbreak Hotel NFL Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: RaiderLand in the RaiderNation Time: 1999-12-01 15:07:05 Comments: OK, everybody, I have had a chance to speed read your entries in the guest book. It seems to me that it should come as no surprise to anyone who has read history in high school and/or college that as our Nation becomes more and more huge and steps into the place of the old empires like the British Empire and French Empire and Roman Empire, it should be no surprise that due to the growth and populations that our Nation is starting to crumble at the seams here and there. Because that always happened in the past throughout history. Schools, inner cities, streets, highways, hospitals, churches ... all having major problems. Sure, we can all get guns and fight each other off and start a huge civil war if that makes us feel safe. More likely, it will take great people like Petra and Bibi and Bob to mobilize voting groups and use the political power to bring about solutions. I believe in gun rights, sure, but I dont believe guns will ever solve anything. Only people can do that. By the way, it is no small coincidence that Petra Bibi and Bob sort of rhymes with Wolfette Wolfie and WOLF HOOOOWLLL!!! [no i didnt say that!] |
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Name: RaidersWOLF Website: BackByPopularDemand Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Raiderland in the RaiderNation Time: 1999-12-01 14:46:10 Comments: Boys and ggggggirlssss out there listening (Wolfman Jack in L.A. used to always say this on the radio), all you wolf cubs, I have not been ignoring you nor the important issues being debated here over religion, self defense, zero tolerance, and public schools. Its just that the entire RaiderNation is in morning now over the death of our 1999 football season. Our kicker missed another critical field goal in our game against K.C. and so we lost another must-win game, and now our football season is over with 5 more games still to go! Woe woe woe ! Raiderfans take their Raiders very seriously. Maybe too seriously. I know some of you with children in the hospital are thinking, who cares about football? Well, I guess its just a Raider thing. Fortunately the Pittsburg Steelers are faring even worse than the Raiders. And for you Dallas fans, the Cowboys are still alive in the playoff race so Im happy for you. Forgetting football for a minute, I hope everyones kids here that are sick get well. There sure seem to be lots of diseases in the world now that we have 6 billion people. Air travel and packed schools probably makes this worse. I had pneumonia in Wurzburg when it was going around the school my sophomore year. It was no fun to have it. But I was lucky cause it went away after 2 weeks and for most of the other kids it was gone in about 3 weeks. Thats the sickest I ever was in my life til I later foolishly played in a tennis tournament with the flu ... but that latter illness didnt last as long as the pneumonia did, even though it knocked me out and I actually feinted twice and couldnt get back up for a long long time. Health is something we all seem to take for granted til its gone one day. I had a meeting with my boss and our European director today here in RaiderLand and they want to send me to Europe on a business trip. I shudder at the though because I always get really sick when I travel, both coming and going ... the double whammy. Since leaving Wurzburg on graduation day, I have been back to London about a half dozen times, Paris twice, Geneva, Tel Aviv, and Jerusalem ... wherever high technology grows. And I hate travelling because I hate the splitting headaches from jetlag and being sick for a week afterwards. Bye now. See you later. |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Gun ownership Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: The target range or off in the woods with my Dad Time: 1999-12-01 06:04:07 Comments: I'm a supporter of the right to bear arms. I was brought up with guns and I know how to handle them. My Dad spent plenty of time with me on the caring of guns, shooting them safely and never, ever, ever taking one for granted. I went to the safety classes provided by the military and have had a lisence to carry one ever since. I've seen what guns can do. Having been brought up mostly in Germany (15 of my first 18 years) I was exposed to alcohol from the time I was born, as well. I was never crazy with either one of these items. I have to wonder if the U.S. wouldn't make such an issue over these things, would it change the "novelty" of them to our children? What I'm trying to say is this.... it just seems that early exposure, with an adult involved, educating our kids of the consequences, of ANY of their actions, would make all the difference in the world. The Government seems to dip their hand into too many things, making them almost "enticing". Kids are a curious bunch and if they don't have someone to talk with or learn from, then they go by the wayside, and their inquisitive minds take over. Alot of the shootings that are going on are being committed by teens from middle class on up. Why is this? Because Mom and Dad are more concerned with a career and making the money to send these kids to college. They are forgetting that our youth needs to be raised first, or they won't live to go to college. |
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Name: Lisa '94 Website: Pantyhose is a down payment Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-30 19:45:48 Comments: Cindy and Petra- not to mix religion and politics...but Westworth- the school the Granddaughter attended...after some research..was the sight of the recent Church Shootings in the suburb of Ft Worth. Not too far after that, the BX was required to carry school uniforms FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. They fear that with all the school shootings occuring- perhaps making all their students look the same could be another form of a safety net. Instead of assigning teachers and school administrators to be Public Watchdogs- they just make everyone look alike.(Since the parents don't seem to be tending their rose gardens for thorns..) No Jewelry or any other accesories to set anyone apart. While that DOES have it's own Social as well as Fashion Arguments..I stumbled upon something else of interest. George W Bush...Governor of our Fine State (And I do support him...)- expressed extreme remorse of the shootings at Westworth. He publically stated he couldn't BELIEVE that something like this could happen in the state of Texas. After some investigation- we found out that the shooter purchased his weapon at a huge fair called Trader's Village (literally two minutes from my house) the SAME DAY as the shooting. George W actually signed off on a Bill LEGALIZING the possession of a loaded weapon INSIDE a Religious Building UNLESS there was a "Posted Note stating otherwise." This is also the same man that has been a vocal opponent of the three day waiting period to acquire a weapon.(Big Texas thing - you have to have a Truck, a Dog, a Girl with Big Hair, and a gun) While trying to refrain from rolling my eyes at how ludicrous the church-gun bill was, I don't think a sign could have deterred the shooter. It's not like he's going to say- "OH DEAR, THERE'S A SIGN SAYING I CAN'T BRING THIS IN HERE." But, a three day waiting period might have prevented the deaths- as well as pacified the minds. While I agree this isn't an issue about what students wear to school making a difference at random shootings, the city of Ft Worth looked at it that way. I agree with you that our state and government leaders need to take ownership and accountability for their actions. See ya in Vegas!! |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-30 18:19:54 Comments: HA HA I think the only issue, when I went to school in Wurzburg (and I spent almost all 4 years of highschool there), was whether or not you were and officers kid or an enlisteds kid. Of course for me, with my "Billy-Bad-Ass" attitude back then, it didn't really matter much. As it turns out, it wasn't so much my attitude as it was my personality that didn't care who's kid you were. If I liked you, I liked you, but not because of where you came from. |
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Name: Cindy 84' Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-30 15:50:38 Comments: Hello Petra, I agree with you reguarding the religion issue if taken to far at school "yes" it would cause nothing but problems and probably hit the 6:oo news as well. I was shocked as well over the issue of purchasing the cross necklace. " What harm is it going to cause " NONE When we were still in school I don't believe it was ever a big issue if it was at all. Today I listen to parents and even some high school age kids discuss how the " Christians " will sit on one side of the class and the "Satanist" will sit on the other. What has happend to our society? Maybe we need moms to stay home... As long as there is a Dad at home to bring home the bacon. But that is a touchy subject with many people so I don't dare go there. I look forward to meeting you in Vegas as well as all the others who comments I have had the privlege of reading........ hahaha " most of the time " |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-30 06:03:29 Comments: Cindy '84. I agree with you to some extent. I guess if you're adamant about religion in schools then you have the option of the various denomination parochial schools. If you can afford that. My kids go to "no tolerance schools" as well, and that's fine. I was referring to "government" in general, whether it be state or federal. We are all under the same constitution though, right? I, myself, send my kids to religious education classes provided by my church. I was just amazed at the comment made by Lisa about the purchase of the cross necklace. We can't be blind to the fact that there are school districts out there that go above and beyond..... if you know what I mean. And I believe that quelching our religious beliefs to that extent is asking for trouble. |
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Name: Cindy 84' Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-29 17:05:15 Comments: My children used to be in the Keller School District which is in Tarrant Co. a suburb of Ft. Worth. What they had was called a Zero Tollerance Policy to help eliminate problems in the schools. I have to admitt I thought it was somewhat restricting at first not to mention dictating but I saw the difference it made over all in the school and now I approve of it. Unless things have changed considerably never did they not allow a child of young adult to wear jewelry that was in good taste of crosses to school. This policy was basicly to not allow dress of violance, drugs, sex and so forth. My children wore "CTR" and other children wore other things that related to their religion, there never was a problem. We now live in Missouri and I find basicly the same rules where zero tolerance is concerned and the issue is all about violance and volgarity school kids of all ages wear what ever is clean and descent and Items showing a love for God is very descent and it is allowed atleast it is here. It is not our Government that dictates over our schools is is the state I believe and from there I believe the indiviual school districts take over in each city. The only way to make a difference is to get involved and take a stand. I agree that in early government our so called Leaders did want to act in accordance with what God would want but I dont believe that all of our Leaders today are all bad. I believe that even today we are still a nation under God with Liberty and Justice for All." Although sometimes it does seem to go in the opposite direction" |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: This is just my opinion, ok? Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: The very top of a SoapBox Time: 1999-11-29 15:58:04 Comments: To Lisa '94 (and everyone else out there)..... and we have the nerve to wonder why the world, not to mention this country specifically, is going to hell in a handbasket!!!! Did you all know that most of the things in our constitution were written due to the religious beliefs at the time? People were very spiritual at that time and were actually driven by the Bible. Therefore our forefathers based the majority of the constitution on what the Good Book said was right. Gee, I guess THAT didn't work, huh? The whole seperation of church and state was that the government couldn't DICTATE our religious beliefs. Seems that that's what they've done though, doesn't it? |
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Name: Rebecca Kane Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: currently live in Missouri Time: 1999-11-29 14:20:03 Comments: Attended WHS in 1973-1975 and lived in Kitzengen. What a great expereince for us all. Am looking forward to renewing some long neglected friendships. |
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Name: Lisa '94 Website: 32 pairs of black shoes Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-29 14:13:46 Comments: To Petra '80...I was in the BX at Carswell AFB in Ft Worth and a woman wanted to purchase her granddaughter a necklace with a cross on it for her birthday. The mother of the girl CASUALLY stated..."Don't - they aren't allowed to wear crosses in school. It'll get confiscated..." |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Deep thoughts.... NOT!!! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-29 04:57:22 Comments: (Sing to the tune of "The Kiss")..... Where oh where is our Larry Dear….. Something took him away from here….. He’s gone beyond us….. And we just have to beg….. So we can see our Larry come back to our book. |
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Name: Bibi Website: The Packer Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Dixie Time: 1999-11-28 22:14:05 Comments: Hi Mary!!!! Well,to answer your question I was from the Class of "87"!!! Yahoo!!!! All I can say is,"Great Times and even Greater Friends"!! Anyway,did you enjoy "catching up" on your reading?? Obviously there has been some interesting messages left and definitely some colorful banter as well,I'm putting that mildly by the way!!!Never a dull moment with this group,that's for sure!!!Anywho,it was nice "talking" with you and maybe we'll run into each other on these pages again!!! Take Care!!P.S. LARRY,COME BACK!!!! |
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Name: Mary Hefty '81 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Still homeless Time: 1999-11-28 19:00:22 Comments: Man oh man, it has taken me a while to catch up on the Guestbook! And I had to speedread (right, like I ever took that course) because I'm at work. Which is the only time I get to read the website because I don't have a computer at home (yeah, yeah, I know, I know), and I've been so busy in my new job that all I ever do is work! Gross! Anyway, have had many laughs, thank you all who write in the Guestbook! Bibi, what class were you from? (Remember, I was speedreading so may have missed some of the details.) Larry, puhlease please please PLEASE don't stop writing to us all via the Guestbook!! Oh, and while reading about your journey in the bullet boat to the Bahamas (remember you told us about that boat when we met in SFO?), I was yet again green with envy (and swearing at you under my breath). Pure jealousy! Bob, WONDERFUL job on the Sellers gym memorial...looks great! And so does the Web site, by the way. I tried to call you...would you like me to send the passes to you via Goldstreak? (Sorry about this everyone, but Bob has quit emailing me so I have to tend to personal business publicly.) For those of you who remember my brother Mark, class of '79, please email him and nag him (and his wife Tina) into joining us at the reunion 2000, ok? His email address is tina@omnicast.net . Have a great week! Love, Mary class of '81 is # 1 P.S. Petra...see, a few of us do look at the Guestbook on the weekends. |
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Name: Petra '80 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Time: 1999-11-28 17:51:12 Comments: God, this guestbook is so empty on the weekends, how about something very profound?Dear God, Why didn't you save the school children in Littleton, Colorado? Sincerely, Concerned Student AND THE REPLY... Dear Concerned Student: I am not allowed in schools. Sincerely, God |
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Name: Lisa c/o 94 Website: Referred by: Just Surfed On In From: Cow Town, Tx Time: 1999-11-28 17:38:05 Comments: CONGRATULATIONS - to JENET REDFERN for surviving boot camp -the reserves are getting one great new soldier and to ED BURKE III for graduating from Flight School!! Go Air Force!! |
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Name: Bob Manwaring '76 Website: Me and one cute WAHS grad!!! Referred by: Just Surfed On In From |