* Alumni Sandstorm ~ 12/06/14
   19 days till Christmas
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5 Bombers sent stuff and 1 Bomber Memorial today:
Mike CLOWES ('54), Jim HAMILTON ('63)
Carol CONVERSE ('64), John FLETCHER ('64)
David RIVERS ('65)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Neil GOFF ('50)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Terry DeVINE ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Marsha LAWELL ('60)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Lamont DeJONG ('63)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Linda McKNIGHT ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dawn MASON ('71)

BOMBER LUNCH Today: Class of '60, 11:30, 3 Margaritas
BOMBER LUNCH Today: PDX/Vancouver, Beaches Rest., Vancouver

  COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY (12/06/14):
3pm (CT) ~ SEC Championship - Atlanta, GA ~ CBS Sports

12/06 CINNAMON BEAR - Listen to "Candy Pirates" Today
    http://www.radiolovers.com/pages/cinnamonbear.htm

BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
    Click the event you want to know more about.
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>>From: Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54)

Today is the birthday of two Bombers. One is a guy I knew slightly
back then, and got to know more through Club 40. So, a tip of the
ol' propeller beanie and a "Happy Birthday!" cheer is in order for
Terry DeVINE ('52).

The other is a Bomber Babe of my recent acquaintance, namely
through the Portland lunches. Speaking of which, she might get
serenaded at lunch today with the singing of "Happy Birthday".
Wouldn't count on it, but she can count on a tip of the ol'
propeller beanie. With that, we wish Linda McKNIGHT ('65) a very
Happy Birthday.

-Bob Carlson, aka Mike CLOWES ('54) ~ Mount Angel, OR   hearing
      rumors of increased border patrol activities due to some 
      "legal eagle" from Lost Wages, NV trying to crash a party
      north of here.
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>>From: Jim HAMILTON ('63)

Re: 6-7-8 Club

I've always said there ware two kinds of clubs, clubs that keep
people out and clubs that let people in. On second thought there
are three kinds of clubs, clubs that keep people out, clubs that
let people in and clubs that no one wants to have anything to do
with. A couple of examples are MENSA and National Honor Society
which have minimum standards that keep their numbers down. 
Then there are clubs like the Audubon Society, customer loyalty
"clubs" that run the gamut of Victoria Secret to Starbucks, PBS
and the Gold Medal Class of '63 Marching, Caroling, and Chowder
Society who (or is it whom) is having their Christmas Gala as we
speak, who'll take about anyone. The Chemo "club" along with the
Root Canal club don't exactly have people buying new clothes for
Rush.

All that being said there seems to be a fourth kind of club where
you just kinda "get joined". An example being the 6-7-8 club,
whose members are also members of the aforementioned GMC63MCCS.
Happy Birthday to LaMont DeJONG on the 6th, Jim (Number 32 on your
program and number one in your heart) HOUSE on the 7th and Anita
(The Cradle Robber) CLEAVER Heiling on the 8th. Hope you are up to
your celebrations. 
				-jimbeaux

p.s. Me thinks there might be a fifth kind of club, that everyone
does and doesn't want to join at the same time, that being the
Birthday Club. You don't really want to get older but it sure
beats the alternative.
				-jimbeaux

-Jim HAMILTON ('63)
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>>From: Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64)

Re: '64 in '14 video

Maren and all others wondering about if they will ever receive the
video from our class reunion last summer. I was told from one of
the girls in the class of '63 that it can take a very long time 
to get them, (up to a year) but we WILL! This company is a very
reliable [read: SLOW] one and is very, very busy. I did call them 
I think in October and was told that they were working on them. 

-Carol CONVERSE Maurer (Magic Class of '64) ~ Kennewick
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>>From: John FLETCHER ('64)

Re: Cod Liver Oil

I'm glad someone brought up (no pun intended) cod liver oil. My
Mom put a nice twist to the daily ordeal. She would hide a piece
of candy somewhere in the kitchen. As I was gagging down the vile
potion I would search for my reward. I tried really hard to catch
her hiding the candy, but I never did. Thinking of the "kitchen",
I had to laugh. We lived in a small trailer in North Richland 
and that kitchen must have been the size of a coat closet. Becky
WERSEN Fletcher ('65) and I visited an acquaintance at a mobile
park here in Portland. She lived in a very nice mobile home and I
mentioned "this is opulent compared to the trailer I grew up in".
I was quickly informed of my error: "Harrumph, I live in a MOBILE
ESTATE".

-John FLETCHER ('64) ~ Raining in Portland.
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)

Re: twofer

OK so I'm now getting ready for my flight to Wikiup... I'm a
guy... no hot water... pilot light out so I'm now waiting for the
heater to recover... always something... sure glad Cecelia BENNETT
('65) went over the pass yesterday and is sitting with the girls
('63) all snug and warm... I spent too much time on the water
heater so I really need to go pack... (like I said... I'm a guy)
before I do that ho I need to wish an HB for the next two days...
oh by the way... I too took that yummy yellow vitamin and would
beg for more... so there musta been two flavors... yuk and
yummy... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Lamont DeJONG ('63) and Linda McKNIGHT
('63) on the 6th and the same to Ed BORASKY ('59), Number 32, Jim
HOUSE ('63) and Jerry SPEARS ('64) on the 7th, your special
days!!!!!!!!!

Re: Prayer request

Rosalie LANSING ('63) is with her husband, Chuck, at Harborview...
Chuck had a stroke affecting his left side. Rosalie has her cell
on.

-David RIVERS ('65)
      P.S. Lamont and Carolyn... hope to see you on Lamont's
      birthday in Wikiup!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bomber Memorial

>>Glenda ALLEN Cook ~ Class of 1956 ~ 1938 - 2014 

 Bomber Memorials
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