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My Tom Mix decoder ring was completely befuddled by this...so I turned to the Internet...and voila...the code was broken....and now I can read my grandkids text messages!
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Sunday, December 27, 2015
Keeping Up
My Tom Mix decoder ring was completely befuddled by this...so I turned to the Internet...and voila...the code was broken....and now I can read my grandkids text messages!
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Merry Christmas Everyone!
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--At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you're not eating cereal.
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--Your address book has mostly names that start with Dr.
--You tell your kids their history book is wrong. You should know. You were there.
--Getting "lucky" means you found your car in the parking lot.
--It takes two tries to get up from the couch.
--It takes twice as long - to look half as good.
--You give up all your bad habits and still don't feel good.
--You have too much room in the house and not enough room in the medicine cabinet.
--When happy hour is a nap.
-From the internet.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Boffo Performance
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| WYTHEVILLE COMMUNITY CHOIR |
Possibly the best Community Choir in Virginia, the Wytheville musicians continued thrilling audiences Tuesday evening at their annual Christmas Concert.
One of the reviews of the event stated that:
"I am still glowing from such a wonderful concert. I've never had goosebumps pull on my arms like they did on Glory, Glory. It was a night to remember!"
"I am still glowing from such a wonderful concert. I've never had goosebumps pull on my arms like they did on Glory, Glory. It was a night to remember!"
Look closely at the photo above and you will see CHS 54's own Don Nance.
Congratulations to Don and the entire Wytheville Community
Choir!
-Ed
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Blue Screen of Death
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| Blue Screen of Death |
But, it happens to us all sooner or later.
My turn came last week.
Without going into detail, and admitting my own temporary (I hope) lack of judgement...no, make that stupidity... or, at best, lapse of caution....was responsible.
However, in my defense, it was the "Perfect Storm."
Bottom line is: NEVER, EVER ALLOW ANYONE ACCESS TO YOUR COMPUTER (VIA THE INTERNET) UNLESS YOU ARE POSITIVE YOU KNOW WHO THEY ARE.....AND YOU HAVE SPECIFICALLY ASKED THEM FOR TECHNICAL HELP!
In my case, I happened to be working with my Internet provider, VERIZON, trying to solve a previous "problem." (I pay extra for technical help when needed by allowing their tech "geeks" to access my computer, and they work on the problem remotely.,) I've had to ask for help a number of times recently.)
And, on the specific "Day of Infamy"..I had been working with them not more than an hour before...when I got the Blue Screen of Death....with the message to call my provider immediately to solve the problem.
Without bothering to search for my friendly Geek's phone number..the Blue Screen (conveniently) had their number (or what I assumed was Verizon's number) on the screen......which I called.
BIG MISTAKE.!
By the time I realized I had NOT connected with my one of my friendly Geeks, but the SCAM DEVIL himself, ....it was too late.
My computer was TOAST!
Literally.
Not sure what new desktop computers cost these days, but I'm about to find out.
-Ed
(This post was written on my old woodburning computer purchased, I believe from Toys are Us....back when the Internet was called, Arpanet....or maybe it was called "The Worldwide Web,"..whatever....)
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Sylvia Reese Plyler Passes
We were very sad to learn that our classmate, Sylvia Reese Plyler recently passed away.
This is her obiturary that appeared in the Charlotte Observer
Sylvia Plyler
Obituary
Sylvia Reese Plyler CHARLOTTE - Sylvia Reese Plyler, age 79, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ earlyMonday morning, December 7, 2015. Mrs. Plyler was born in Greenville, SC, June 13, 1936. She was the baby of eight children of the late James Talmadge Reese and Lona Daniel Reese. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Walter Plyler, who passed away August 22, 2015. Also preceding her were her precious brothers and sisters, Grace Bridges, Margaret Penland, Helen Case, Cecile Helms, Doris Bess, Jimmy Reese and L. C. Reese, whom she loved dearly. Sylvia met the love of her life on a blind date, and they were married 57 years on March 1, 2015. She graduated from "Old Central High School" now known as Central Piedmont Community College. Sylvia started work at Met Life straight out of high school as a temporary secretary for summer vacations; they liked her so much they made a position for her. She excelled in all she did for the company and retired as the Branch Manager after 42 years. Sylvia loved her Lord, and strived to be with Him one day. She was a selfless person always putting others before herself. She was a member of Durham Memorial Baptist Church for 37 years. She was a member of the Joy Sunday School Class. She served her church in numerous ways over the years and always enjoyed it. She was a true and gracious giver. Surviving to cherish her memory and love is her daughter Rhonda (Jimmy) Keistler of Belmont, NC; two granddaughters, Jaime (Charles) McSwain of Gastonia, NC and Casey (Alex) Morris of Gastonia, NC and her great-granddaughter Addison (Addie) Reese McSwain. Also surviving are sisters-in-law, Frances Plyler of Charlotte and Audrey Plyler of San Antonio, TX and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 9th, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Forest Lawn West Funeral and Cremation Service. Services will be held in the Paul Helton Chapel on Thursday, December 10th, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Gene Boatwright officiating. Interment will be in Forest Lawn West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Durham Memorial Baptist Church, 1601 Toddville Road, Charlotte, NC 28214 or to Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. Condolences may be made to Sylvia's family through www.forestlawnwest.com.
Published in Charlotte Observer on Dec. 8, 2015
Wednesday, December 02, 2015
Already?
Tell 'em about it Jerry:
This month's "LDL" (Let's do lunch) will be held on
Tuesday, December 8, 2015, 11:30 AM
at "Jimmies" Restaurant in Mint Hill.
We'd like to see you. Help us spread the word! Invite other classmates to come! Even better, bring someone with you! Just be sure YOU, come!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Wilson Snell
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| Wilson Snell 1958 |
Wilson Snell May 7, 1936 - November 18, 2015
Wilson M. Snell, 79, of Harrisonburg, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at Sentara RMH Medical Center.
Wilson was born in Charlotte, NC, on May 7, 1936, and was a son of the late Maude (Propst) and Wilson Cates Snell.
He retired from Dunham Bush in 2002 where he worked as a sales manager. He was a graduate of Belmont Abby College and had served in the National Guard during Vietnam.
On September 5, 1981, he was united in marriage to Pamela E. (Riefe) Snell, who survives.
Wilson is also survived by two daughters, Virginia Page Barth, Journie Cifelli and husband Rob; a son, Gordon Snell; three grandchildren, Jonathan Morgan Barth, Christopher and Anna Cates Cifelli.
A memorial service will be conducted 2PM Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater, with Pastor Tom Holden officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the family home.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of choice.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.johnsonfs.com.
Condolences may be made to his widow:
Mrs. Pamela Snell
1371 South Dogwood Dr.
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Email wsnell1@verizon.net
WilsonBy Ed Myers
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| Wilson's Boyhood Home |
Wilson was one of my oldest friends. He lived in what the Charlotte Observer called not many years ago "The Oldest Farm House in Mecklenburg County." Or maybe they called the "Last surviving Farm House," whatever, I loved that house. The backyard was about 40 yards from the railroad tracks that run almost parallel to East 7th Street. Weddington Ave was the name of the street. It was a major
"get off and on" point for hobos visiting Charlotte because the trains regularly stopped there for whatever reason. It was a great spot for little boys to get a close up look at trains.
I use that word, "Study" very loosely. I've written here before how we "studied." We spent all afternoon one day trying to discover the meaning of "reasonable facsimile," so we could make a couple of a Ralston Cereal Box Tops to send in for a TOM MIX decoder ring. It took the entire afternoon, but I guess we finally made one or two, because a few weeks later we received the rings.
We both agreed to tally that up to 3 hours of "study."
Wilson was always to first to be picked for our sandlot football games because he was the biggest kid in our neighborhood. He was also chosen as our gang's boxing champion. I think he won most of his matches, but he would have won them all if we had been able to ever get him "mad" at his opponent.
But he never did. I don't remember his ever "getting mad" at anyone.
By the time we got to Central, most of "our gang" had caught up, size wise, with Wilson so you probably don't remember him as being particularly "big."
But those of us who knew him well also knew of his "big heart."
Rest in Peace, Wilson.
-Ed
Sunday, November 22, 2015
The Freedom Breakfast
By Obie Oakley
At the 20th annual Carolinas Freedom Foundation’s Freedom Breakfast, the
organization paid special tribute to the veterans of the Vietnam Era. In partnership with
the Department of Defense, a ceremony was conducted over the Veterans Day weekend to present 50th Vietnam Anniversary Commemorative lapel pins to
those who served in
the military on active duty during that decade and to receive a heartfelt “Thank You”
from a grateful Nation.
The event was attended by over 500 community leaders and
elected officials from the Charlotte Area including NC Governor Pat McCrory.
The DoD realized that these men and women were never accorded the proper respect for their service to the Nation. In fact, they were reviled and sometimes ridiculed but certainly never received the welcome home they so richly deserved. To help make amends for this lack of sensitivity, a program was established to form partnerships throughout the country to extend this long overdue recognition.
As the Executive Director, Osborne (Obie) Oakley called to all in audience to all
who served in the military between 1955 and 1975 to come up to be recognized. To the
amazement of everyone, over 70 veterans walked forward and filled not only the area in
front of the stage but the stage itself. Foundation board members walked among those assembled to make individual presentations.
Oakley then extended on behalf of a grateful Nation its sincere
Thank You.
Needless to say, it was an emotional moment that came 50 years later than it should
have.
-OO
And a big salute from CHS54 goes out to Obie for all the work he does for our men in uniform!
Obie said that the Freedom Breakfast was not the only event in a very emotonal morning.....
"... we also honored an 8 year old kid from Ohio who found $20 in a Cracker Barrel parking lot and gave it away to a man in uniform to help other Gold Star kids. The story went viral (Steve Hartman CBS on the road) and resulted in the collecting of over $250,000. We also honored the local chapter of Purple Heart veterans.. Downside of the weekend...had to cancel the Salute to Veterans Parade. Very heavy rains. Too bad for we always have around 2,000 marchers participating."
-Ed
organization paid special tribute to the veterans of the Vietnam Era. In partnership with
the Department of Defense, a ceremony was conducted over the Veterans Day weekend to present 50th Vietnam Anniversary Commemorative lapel pins to
those who served inthe military on active duty during that decade and to receive a heartfelt “Thank You”
from a grateful Nation.
The event was attended by over 500 community leaders and
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| Obie Oakley |
who served in the military between 1955 and 1975 to come up to be recognized. To the
amazement of everyone, over 70 veterans walked forward and filled not only the area in
front of the stage but the stage itself. Foundation board members walked among those assembled to make individual presentations.
Oakley then extended on behalf of a grateful Nation its sincere
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| Gov. McCrory and Obie |
Needless to say, it was an emotional moment that came 50 years later than it should
have.
-OO
And a big salute from CHS54 goes out to Obie for all the work he does for our men in uniform!
Obie said that the Freedom Breakfast was not the only event in a very emotonal morning.....
"... we also honored an 8 year old kid from Ohio who found $20 in a Cracker Barrel parking lot and gave it away to a man in uniform to help other Gold Star kids. The story went viral (Steve Hartman CBS on the road) and resulted in the collecting of over $250,000. We also honored the local chapter of Purple Heart veterans.. Downside of the weekend...had to cancel the Salute to Veterans Parade. Very heavy rains. Too bad for we always have around 2,000 marchers participating."
-Ed
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