PHS ARCHIVES: 2002
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To the person who just posted and decided not to follow the rules by not signing their message (so I have no way to refer to you), the answer to your question may have a lot to do with Dungeons & Dragons!
Happy 2003. --'96QT ; )
How did Mandark come up with his/her name? a.likes men in the dark? b.does not like men in the dark? c.is afraid of the dark? d.watches way too many "Dexter" cartoons!! e.I don't know the answer, only Mandark does, and probably will never tell.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
--An 88 Class Member
Lizzy: I was told it was Ms. Welsh, if that is true.
In the Class of '96, who was Mr. Claus and came onto the auditorium stage saying to the audience, "Everybody say, 'Ho, ho, ho!'" rapper-style! A. Bowie Retzlaff B. Mike Johnson C. Jason Rolling D. Steve Zellinger
--'96QT
Here's a trivia question in honor of the Holiday season, courtesy of Lizzy...What was one of the most popular gifts from Mr. & Mrs. Claus at PHS in the late 80's? A) mini-wreaths for locker deodorizing B) PHS t-shirts C) nose plugs for swim class D) rulers for measuring the height of bangs E) extra ice cream bars on movie day
Hey QT...who was the Spanish teacher that left? I'm thinking I must have lost track of who it was...because none of the ones I remember (and I remember more than one from "after my time") would have flipped out that badly. At least...I don't think so! ~Lizzy
Sure, there are many birthdays in December, but...Never question how '96QT knows what she knows! : ) Actually, my Informant, Simon, once told me about a person who was invited to this board but only browses it...and that person's birthday is in December. I wanted to be nice and wish that person a happy day! Are you that person? --'96QT
There are many birthdays in December, how do you know they are non-posting??
Okay, I will answer the Question of the Week, since no one else is! I am looking forward to taking in a game of basketball, though it is difficult to forecast whether or not I will get that prime rib. : ) I know I was offered it last January, but was too full then. You know, MT/TM, I won't hold you to it, but it has been fun holding it over your head for the past year!
Happy birthday to a non-posting member of the message board. I know it is some time in December here.
New Year's is looking to be fun! Happy holidays, Everyone!
--'96QT : )
LIZZY and RT88: Excellent memories there, yes the answer to Room Trivia part III was B. Keep up the good work all.
RT88: Pretty evasive there in the response!! But that is okay, yep guessing is half the fun here. Keeps things more interesting.
Hey you know we all may just be developing a multiple personality's with our alias's!!
--An 88 Class Member
MT/TM: Thanks for the e-mail. Sorry to hear about what you wrote about. Was it a student?--An on-purpose or accident type of thing? How awful. Anyway, if you drift back here one of these days, I am sure you will see this...otherwise, maybe we'll all bump into each other somewhere over the holidays. Take care.
--'96QT
RT88: You are right...half of the fun of this site is not knowing who everyone is. The other half of the fun is figuring out who everyone is! Can you at least tell us if you are male or female?--That really doesn't give much info but is just nice to know.
LIZZY: The "great minds" at PHS told me that the correct answer to my trivia question is "A." Supposedly, one day the Spanish teacher got upset, told the kids they were all brats, went to the office, and left...forever. Mr. Heath had to come down to watch the class for the rest of the hour/day. Since no current district teachers knew Spanish, they found one that knew German, and all the Spanish classes (even Spanish 3), became German 1. Crazy; huh?
--'96QT
I'll also say B for TTIII.
88CM - I'd have to travel less than a day for a 15th. I won't say by plane or car or space shuttle, since I don't want anyone to find out who the hell I am. Isn't that all part of the fun?? :)
RT88
As for the foreign language trivia...my understanding of the politics of that situation was that they had trouble finding a Spanish teacher. Somehow, though, they located a willing teacher of German instead. Knowing the schoolboard, though, it wouldn't surprise me if "D" was correct. And "A" actually happened to my nephew, but it was his German teacher who flaked.
For Trivia Time III, I'd guess B. You threw me off by starting from different rooms...and you skipped my homeroom! (Which is understandable considering it was the LD room and the teacher changed three times in my four years) ~Lizzy '90
TRIVIA: Spanish is no longer offered at Phillips High; it has been replaced by German. What is the reason for this?
A. The then current Spanish teacher could not handle the stress of the students and one day decided to leave in the middle of class and quit on the spot.
B. The then current Spanish teacher was poisoned during Espanol Cooking Day. Bad Guacamole dip!
C. The Spanish were offended by the high schoolers poor pronunciation of their language, and petitioned the school to get rid of the class at once.
D. The high school decided that since we have more students of German descent than Spanish descent, German should be offered instead.
E. The then current Spanish teacher had an affair with a high school boy, Juan, and they had to run away when their love child, Juanita, was born.
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. --'96QT : )
Hi All: I hope everyone has a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!!
--An 88 Class Member
TRIVIA TIME PART III (Room trivia with a twist): Okay lets try this one:
As you walked around the inner block in "Class of 88's four year high school experience", the rooms were in the following order (the list may skip a room now and then but after allowing for skips which of the following is in the correct order):
A. Zellinger, French, Lightner, Mrs. V, Library, Giese, Wirth, French, Peterson B. Library, Mrs. V., Wirth, Nelson, Peterson, French, Zellinger, Lightner, Giese C. Wirth, Nelson, Peterson, French, Hein, Zellinger, Giese, Library or D. None of the above
--An 88 Class Member
SNO: A work in progress is fine with me. Spinal surgery, that is major stuff. I hope all is going well for you!
--An 88 Class Member
88CM: How embarrassing is this?? I went back and re-read that question--for some reason I had read it as tables not desks, so I had confused myself (I think it may be the meds). But you're right, I DID have GEO w/Mrs. Roberts. WOW!!
I got your email re: your snail mail addy--I had spinal surgery so it's hard for me to do the puter or writing thing for long periods of time... but your letter is a work in progress!!
OK, bring on the trivia!! I'm ready for it...I'm even trying to think of something--I think I'm repressing all of my memories from then.. ha ha..
DENALI~ GOOD LUCK on your move.. I know you probably won't get this for awhile since you're packed up & traveling..but if you get the opportunity to peek in on this, just know others are thinking of you & hoping your travels go well, and you find yourself safely at your destination. Hope to see you soon on here... :)
SNO~
Mr. Zeman is a new teacher (for Driver's Ed.), so you have to use your thinking skills as to whose room he has. Tricky, tricky; huh? --'96QT
Who's Mr. Zeman??
Wow! A little activity back here again! Woo-hoo!!
Sno: Hope the recovery from surgery is going well.
Butler: Glad to see you are here and never gone. Did you hear anything about the saucy notes Hot-Tea & I wrote your bro a few weeks ago? Maybe he doesn't even remember, but he did keep the evidence. Hopefully he remembered to clean out his pockets...or hopefully he does his own laundry. So funny, we were!
Avery: If you are still here, I was wondering if you every carved your name into a teacher's desk/table, which would now reside in the middle school? It's an OLD desk, so it could be from way back in the '80's! If so, your engraving work is still alive.
To see if you know Jack, check out this site, too: http://home.pacbell.net/diana_do/knowjack.htm
Classroom Trivia: The room that is now controlled by Mr. Zeman used to be: A. Mr. Jasurda's B. Mr. Wirth's C. Mr. Nelson's D. Mrs. Laurila's E. A & C F. A & D
--'96QT ; )
SNO: Now that the question is answered. Didn't you have Geometry with Mrs. Roberts?
--An 88 Class Member
BUTLER: Great work! Yes the answer is D. Mrs. Roberts. Yep of those choices hers was the only one with a window. Here I thought the thought provoking extra credit question on the bulletin board was going to be the give away!
Good to know you are still here, even if not always posting.
Looks like the trivia seems to get some action on this board. I suppose I will have to keep trying to come up with questions. It isn't always real easy though. I think of one like the ones on the rooms and then have trouble remembering every room, in order to give accurate choices!! It has been almost 15 years ya know.
--An 88 Class Member
Room trivia round two....I'm thinking the answer is D) Mrs. Roberts, it's the only one that had a window as far as I can remember.
Seldom posting of late, but never gone...
-Butler
SNO: Okay I will e-mail you my snail mail address--Oh and lets see I bet you did have at least one class in the room mentioned in the last trivia question. I would be surprised if you didn't, knowing that you and I took a lot of the same classes.
--An 88 Class Member
WOW.. where was I during the 80's?!?!? Either I don't remember anything from back then or I didn't have classes in either one of those classrooms.. weird, huh?? BUt I know I NEVER owned a SWATCH!! LOL
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to ALL!!!
88CM: Still working on your email-had surgery & having some difficulties still. I'm aiming to get it out this year! The COUNTDOWN is ON!! OR I could MAIL it (that would be a SHOCK, wouldn't it??? ) YOu need to email me your addy then.
MORE TRIVIA: One more trivia question on rooms. Okay this room had two chalk boards, desks not tables, a bulletin board that at times carried a thought provoking extra credit question, and at least one window; Whose room was it? A. Mr. Wirth's (History/Law Related room) B. Ms. Giese/Mrs. Foytek's (Math room) C. Mrs. V's (Spanish and English room) D. Mrs. Roberts (Math) or E. None of the above.
--An 88 Class Member
'96 Hot-Tea gave me this clipping from a magazine, and we thought we should post it on here:
Top Five Ways to Tell if You Grew Up in the '80s....
5. You wanted to be on Star Search.
4. You had big hair and wore fluorescent-colored clothes.
3. You wouldn't leave the house without your Swatch.
2. You can name every member of The Brat Pack.
1. Prince's "1999" once seemed very far way!
--'96 Hot-Tea & '96QT ; )
Okay, I think I finally figured out how sometimes people get multiple posts of the same thing on this board, although I wasn't setting out to find out how that happened. I goofed and hit submit comments while off line--realized I was offline and logged on, then hit submit, and got a double post. Sorry about that.
-An 88 Class Member
MANDARK: Yes it was D, You, Denali, and RT88 all did a good job on that one.
--An 88 Class Member
MANDARK: Yes it was D, You, Denali, and RT88 all did a good job on that one.
--An 88 Class Member
88, is it "D"?
mandark
Well, when I wasn't looking for the forward, I found it, so here it is!...--'96QT
Subject: George Carlin's view on aging
Do you realize that the only time in our lives when we like to get old is when we're kids?
If you're less than 10 years old, you're so excited about aging that you think in fractions."How old are you?" "I'm four and a half!" You're never thirty-six and a half. You're four and a half, going on five! That's the key.
You get into your teens, now they can't hold you back. You jump to the next number, or even a few ahead. "How old are you?" "I'm gonna be 16!" You could be 13, but hey, you're gonna be 16!
And then the greatest day of your life . . . you become 21. Even the words sound like a ceremony . . .YOU BECOME 21. . .YESSSS!!!
But then you turn 30. Oooohh, what happened there? Makes you sound like bad milk. He TURNED, we had to throw him out. There's no fun now, you're just a sour-dumpling. What's wrong? What's changed?
You BECOME 21, you TURN 30, then you're PUSHING 40.
Whoa! Put on the brakes, it's all slipping away. Before you know it, you REACH 50 . . . and your dreams are gone.
But wait!!! You MAKE it to 60. You didn't think you would!
So you BECOME 21, TURN 30, PUSH 40, REACH 50 and MAKE it to 60.
You've built up so much speed that you HIT 70! After that it's a day-by-day thing; you HIT Wednesday!
You get into your 80's and every day is a complete cycle; you HIT lunch; you TURN 4:30; you REACH bedtime.
And it doesn't end there. Into the 90s, you start going backwards, "I was JUST 92." Then a strange thing happens. If you make it over 100, you become a little kid again. "I'm 100 and a half!"
May you all make it to a healthy 100 and a half!! : )
St. Pat, if you are still around here, "Happy Birthday" a few hours late. I had a forward to send to you pertaining to this day, but I cannot find it at this late hour. Perhaps I will just try to post it on here one of these days. Anyway, I hope you had a good one. --'96QT
RT88 and DENALI: Congrats! You are 100 percent correct. Great Memories!
Yes, 4 years in one of the best rooms, I agree with that.
DENALI: You'll have to sneak onto someones computer now and then to update us all. Bet you can't wait to be back to WI!
RT88: If there was a class reunion would you have to travel far? What state have you been hiding out in? Seems like we all are quite spread out accross the country, and some of us even out of the country.
--An 88 Class Member
Yes, it has to be "D" an 88 cm and I spent 4 years in there-one of the best rooms in the building-right??
I didn't run into anyone while we were in Philly. We did make it to the "Santa Claus" movie. Same place, smaller walls?? lol! We let the kids run wild, felt so safe.
Hey, did you see "Should Disney employees wear tights??" I'll try to find it and forward-funny!!! I wouldn't try to leave if they did. (You'll understand when you see it)TTFN~Denali ps. we sold the house should be back in WI around Feb. (Staying here til Dec, driving out, visiting friends in Phoenix for Jan, stay in MO for a while, WI in Feb.? So if you don't hear from me, I'm packing, the computer is packed, I'm crazy, I'm vactioning, I'm driving, I'm visiting, I'm shopping, or all of the above!!!!!!! :-)
I'm pretty sure it was D.
-RT88
TRIVIA TIME: Okay this trivia question should be able to be answered by a few years worth of PHS students (probably more so those from the 80's). Lets test your memory:
This room had tables, not desks, it had at least two black boards, there was normally a pet in the room, was it: A. Mrs. Giese/Foytek's room B. Mrs. Anderson's room (art room) C. Mr. Chinock's room, D. Mr. Hein's room, E. Mr. Heath's Room or F. None of the above.
--An 88 Class Member
Hmm, Well if I were locked inside Disney World it would have happened due to an intricately layed plan in order to obtain that very thing, which in and of itself was no easy feat: The first couple hours and periodically later, would be spent dodging the security and cleanup staff. Imagine that, the whole theme park to one's own self. It would be magnificent, no lines, no waiting. After hours of nonstop fun in the Haunted Mansion, on Peter Pan's Flight, in Pirates of the Caribbean, and on Cinderella's Carousel it would be time to hot wire a Monorail for a rip roaring drive (I always wondered just how fast they could go) over to Epcot, and then to MGM studios for a ride on the Great Movie Ride before heading back to the Magic Kingdom itself, just long enough to snatch a pirate ship from the Pirates of the Caribbean and row away before sunrise through the Seven Seas Lagoon, relaxing periodically as the waves rocked the ship, as the Castle's image burned into my mind as I slowly glided back to reality.
--An 88 Class Member
Hi all,
Well instead of just going here and reading the posts I guess I should actually post again. I wonder how often everyone goes and has to "just check the page" without actually posting!!
From the looks of things it sounds like we would indeed have some interest in a 15 year reunion.
RT88 and Mandark, glad to see you back, neither of you had posted for some time, thought you both left the page for good.
--An 88 Class Member
Since Disney World is the "happiest place on earth" why would I WANT to get out!?!?! 'nonymous
I'm still wondering about the 15 Yr reunion as well.. I need advance warning!! Sno~
Good question, Mandark...Where is everyone? As 88CM said, that should be the Coffee Talk Question.
The Miller Time costume party was fun last night. Great representation of classes from the '80's & '90's. '96 Hot-Tea and I were princesses...before and after we dressed up! ; )
--'96QT
Coffee talk question:
Of course I'd let them date and/or marry someone like I "was". Because down deep, I'm the same person - just a little calmer. You may grow up, but you never REALLY change.
Just my $.02.
Does anyone know if they're planning a 15-year reunion for '88??
- RT88
Wow, I'm hearing crickets on this page. Seems like it's down to about 3 people.
I don't remember the last time I posted.
Where is everyone?
--Mandark
Yep, score of 6 to zero. They didn't even score that until the last few minutes of the last quarter. At least we get to keep the eagle in our trophy case this year.--Someone in Fifield carved an eagle that Park Falls and Phillips will compete for every year....That sort of adds an interesting element to the rivalry. The floats were all very nice this year, even the freshmen float, which is historically no good. The seniors had a bit of an '80's theme when they played "We're not gonna take it anymore" on their float.
Denali & Sno, you two are comical! Are you both finally going to confess to one another who you are? I know you have both written to me asking who the other one is, but then when I say, "You have to let me tell that person who you are then," the whole deal gets scrapped! I think some people enjoy the mystery; I, however, like to know who I am talking with!
I'm not sure where some of our normal web page guests have went to, but let's just hope they come back so this page doesn't die. I keep thinking I could invite some of my friends, but as I have said before, I like coming here as the lone "little kid" to play with the "big kids" on the "upper playground."
Night everyone. --'96QT
EVERYONE: So did anyone get to see the Homecoming parade and game!!!! I didn't make it to the game but Phillips won, beat the Cardinals 6-0. Say I was thinking why in the world do we have Homecoming parades and the like for football alone? Don't you think the other sports deserve all that fan fare as well?
DENALI, Yes frozen, Philly got a bit of snow, but it is only a bit and won't last. Keep me posted on your Philly visit.
SNO, Okay, I am holding you to that you know. Talk to you soon.
--An 88 Class Member (88CM)
Denali~your identity escapes me as well.. we could mess with each other's mind further or we could just reveal ourselves to each other, huh??? Be careful & have a great trip...I haven't been to P-town for a while, maybe if we have a reunion next summer I'll try. Where you moving to??? And you're right, these days are better than THOSE OLDEN DAYS, I dont' have to sneak, lie or worry about getting caught past my curfew & getting my A## reamed for it. My GOD, it's great to be a growed-up!! (Denali, email me directly if you'd like to reveal,.. kinda like you show me yours, I'll show you mine..LOL.. silly, huh???)
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! I'll be out of the area for a bit so thought I'd throw this out now..
88, I will write to you soon. Been out & about, and will be out for a bit again. But I WILL write to you soon.. swear it!1 96~ I did find the addy I was looking for.. 'preciate the call to assist me though... SNO~~~
Hey, what's going on? are you guys frozen already or what? Sorry, I know I haven't been on here for awhile either. Anyways, what's new? We'll be in Philly area on Nov 1-11, just a quick visit before "the big move." Who knows when that will actually be though.
Looking back at high school years, yes, I think I'd let my children date someone like me, their father on the other hand...no way!! haha!! I'd just hope they'd take what we're teaching them now and listen!! Like Sno, (I still can't figure out who you are, you know me though, right??) we're giving them a different life!! A little of both worlds~~ Life is too short not to have fun and enjoy!!
I know we'll be in Phillips on Nov 2, for an early turkey day at the older sis-in-laws, but after that it'll be hit or miss. Maybe a night out?? I don't even know where to go anymore!!!!!! Let me know if anyone will be around that evening, and maybe we could "sneak" out like the olden days!! (Just have to make sure Grandma can watch the kids) OK, it's not at all like then!! :-) It's better! Take care, Denali
SNO: Feel free to send me an e-mail and I'll try to help. --'96QT
Hey 88 or 96~ is there a way either one of you could locate an address for someone that lives in P-Town for me?? It's urgent & misplaced the address for this person. Please email me to let me know if you can help. I would really appreciate it.. thanks all.SNO
OK, So I just re-read my post & realized when my cat walked across the keyboard, she misspelled "was" as wasaqt..well, she was checking out what I was doing I guess & adding her own pawprints on it. SNO~
WOW!! This question is far tougher than the fruit one for petey's sake.... I KNOW what I was like growing up, and WHY!! I believe that I've given my child a better homelife already to give her a better foundation for decisions, values, morals, standards, etc. I don't feel that there will be the same need to "REBEL" & there is open communication already.. not like my homelife wasaqT. SO, If there is someone that is of interest I will let my child make their own decisions, but be there for support, guidance, and definitely a shoulder to cry on if needed.. WOW!! How'd you like that one?? Sounded just like out of one of those parenting books, huh??? HA HA Sno~~
Yes, definitely an easier coffee talk question.
If I had a child that wanted to go out with someone whom was like I was then, the answer would be yes to date, if they were each of the correct age to be dating.
Marriage well yes they would be considered to be Very Good marriage material.
However, I think they should have a few years of being single first, learning how to live and handle life, then commitment would be an extremely good thing.
But, that doesn't necessarily mean marriage. As Marriage contains a whole bunch of other issues which would need to be considered, separate from the being with the person for the rest of your life part of it, as that you can have without the piece of paper, but that is a whole other topic!!
--An 88 Class Member
Fulfilled. Satisfied. Satiated. I can still taste the juices. Okay, I could go on, but I need to suppress the banana-side of my personality a bit! Obviously, what I am talking about is that I had a prime rib dinner tonight. Nothing can describe that first bite of prime rib smothered in au jus sauce. Yummy!
Now here is the talk of all Coffee Talk questions! Everyone better answer this one...It could get interesting. My answer would be a simple "yes," because I was an angel....My halo didn't get a bit crooked until after high school, mostly. Even now I am a good girl. : )
–‘96QT
MTTM: Congratulations on your answers! You got a 3 pointer there.
--An 88 Class Member
Ok, so according to the FRUIT QUIZ, I'm a banana... Hmmmm.. the produce section failed me. HA HA!! Thanks QT, I wouldn't have come up with that on my own without your link.. :) To spare others from turning to jelly or sauce from racking their brains, maybe we need to change the question????? SNO~
'96-HOT-TEA is the only person who has answered the fruit question. I am afraid the guys can't get past the word "fruit" in the question, and the girls might be afraid to admit they are a "cherry" or something, for fear it will be interpreted wrong! I know SNO was browsing the produce aisle, and 88CM needs help identifying a fruit vs. a vegetable...Ha, ha, remember you love me! Anyway, a friend gave me a web site that just might help us all out. In seven multiple choice questions, a quiz will tell you which of about six fruit you are! I took the quiz, (and due to my exact answers not being listed on all the questions), I took the quiz twice and am two different pieces of fruit: Banana--You are funny and never let anything get in the way of a joke. You make your friends laugh. Your natural enemy is a lemon. Strawberry--You are caring and romantic. You are loyal to your friends. Your friends can trust you. You are well-loved. Both of those descriptions do fit me. I guess that makes me Minute Maid's Banana Strawberry fruit juice or a smoothie or something! Here's the link, if anyone is still unaware of their true fruitfulness! http://www.webkin.co.uk/poll/fruit_quiz.html
MT/TM: Cocky, cocky, cocky, "thank you very much!" No, good recall on those trivia questions. Do you see that the prime rib clock is now in double digits? : ) I will be warming up my taste buds with a nice prime rib dinner in a few days, actually. I hope life is treating you well.
--'96QT
Sno: Thanks for the belated birthday wishes. It is nice to have a stranger at least wish me a happy birthday when half my friends that I actually know forgot!
--'96 Hot-Tea
Ms. Carly would be the bonus answer (ps i think Mr. Basset and his "robot" had a crush on her!! I know I did!!) mttm
thank you very much
MTTM: Congrats!! You are indeed 100 percent correct! But hey now, what about the Bonus part of the question?? I would think you would of wanted to go for a perfect score. (By the way, it is nice to see you are back.)
--An 88 Class Member (88CM)
MT/TM: Okay, I know you EXPECT me to jump up and down and scream at the top of my lungs, "WELCOME BACK TO THE BOARD!" I know you EXPECT me to get all excited that you are here. Well, there was the scream; you'll have to imagine the jumping for joy. Now where is your older buddy?
EVERYONE: When is our Reunion Page Reunion going to occur? Here are the Miller Time DJ dates. We must plan something!....
October 5: Zoo's Tunes (ZT) October 26: Night Patrol (NP) November 2: NP November 27 (Day before Thanksgiving): NP December 7: ZT December 14: NP December 31: ZT
--'96QT ; )
that would be b. peanut butter sand. and A. literally thank you very much
mttm
Oh whew, never want to offend, just amuse. Well, maybe that'll spark some comments??? Sno~
No, Sno, I wasn't offended by the jokes. I just know that this board is occasionally very "sensitive" on some issues. And I am wanting the guys to get back here and post! --'96QT
88~ Regarding all the trivia, I can't help you on those. I didn't "drift" in until later on...
And I didn't mean to offend with the men jokes.. I came across them & they made me laugh.. after all, I've heard enough of the blonde ones :) Sno~
TRIVIA TIME (BONUS QUESTION):
In the trivia questions listed below (parts I and II) there is a guidance counselor mentioned, what was the guidance counselor's name then?
I only remember the event and the answer to the Part I and Part II questions, but for the life of me I don't remember the Lady counselor's name. I do think it was a unique sir name though.
Anyone?
An 88 Class Member (88CM)
TRIVIA TIME PART II:
After we gave her our written directions she:
A. Literally took our words and made the item in the EXACT way that we described in our directions.
B. Had each of us come up to the front of the class and demonstrate one of our classmates set of directions EXACTLY.
C. NEVER did a thing with it.
D. GRADED us on our work
--An 88 Class Member (88CM)
TRIVIA TIME PART I:
When we were in the fifth or sixth grade one of the guidance counselors came to our classes and tried to teach us how important it was for us to give proper instructions--to say what we mean and to mean what we say. This was demonstrated by having us write directions on how to:
A. Fold a paper airplane B. Make a Peanut Butter sandwich C. Fold a book cover D. Make a basket or E. None of the above
--An 88 Class Member (88cm)
I don't think it is safe to pick on either blondes or men on here, and please don't pick on blonde men! ; ) Shoot, I do have a joke, though, from way back when, that would really fit in here. I don't know if I have posted it before. It comes from the early 90's. "Why is a blonde's belly button sometimes red & swollen?" "Because there are blonde guys, too!" --'96QT, (suffering from a cold...dang kids!) : )
IT'S "LET'S PICK ON MEN INSTEAD OF BLONDES" TIME . .
1. What do you call a handcuffed man? Trustworthy.
2. What does it mean when a man is in your bed gasping for breath and calling your name? You didn't hold the pillow down long enough.
3. Why do only 10% of men make it to heaven? Because if they all went, it would be Hell.
4. Why do men like smart women? Opposites attract.
5. How are husbands like lawn mowers? They're hard to get started, they emit noxious odors, and half the time they don't work.
6. How do men define a "50/50" relationship? We cook-they eat; we clean-they dirty; we iron-they wrinkle.
7. How do men exercise on the beach? By sucking in their stomachs every time they see a bikini.
8. How do you get a man to stop biting his nails? Make him wear shoes.
9. How does a man show he's planning for the future? He buys two cases of beer instead of one.
10. How many men does it take to screw in a light bulb? ONE .........He just holds it up there and waits for the world to revolve around him.
11. What did God say after creating man? I can do so much better.
12. What's a man's idea of honesty in a relationship? Telling you his real name.
13. What's the best way to force a man to do sit ups? Put the remote control between his toes.
14. What's the smartest thing a man can say? "My wife says..."
15. Why are all dumb blonde jokes one liners? So men can understand them.
16. Why did God create man before woman? Because you're always supposed to have a rough draft before creating your masterpiece.
17. Why do female black widow spiders kill the males after mating? To stop the snoring before it starts.
18. Why do jocks play on artificial turf? To keep them from grazing.
19. Why do men need instant replay on TV sports? Because after 30 seconds they forget what happened.
20. Why does it take 100 million sperm to fertilize one egg? Because not one will stop and ask for directions.
21. Why is psychoanalysis a lot quicker for men than for women? When it's time to go back to his childhood, he's already there.
Hey 88.. wasn't sure if they were skipping to 20 yrs or what.. out here they don't do a 15 yr, so when it was mentioned I was surprised.. If you find out, you must let me know ASAP so I can be sure to plan my escape early enough to insure my safe arrival there. I am really kind of excited at the prospect of seeing all those I haven't seen in OH MY GOSH, 15 YEARS!! It's insane to think about, isn't it????
QT~ I never assume on here that the "anon" comments may be from the prior poster.. we've all learned that may not hold true.. right??? Hope the BDAY outing was FAB!!
HOT TEA~ Happy Belated too, by the way.
As to the fruity answer.. I found myself wandering aimlessly up & down the produce dept. the other day "searching for myself",.. but alas, no answer.. I STILL do not know what kind of fruit I am.. I even asked someone that worked there..but only got this really ODD look, which could mean either "wow, you're something else" or "damn, leave me alone, you freak".. so, I need an extension on the answering of that question... (I'll get back with it soon.) Sno~
'96QT & I just got back from a great night out. Happy birthday to me! Glad to see so many of you showed up! But Butler's bro made up for it, as did so many others. As to what type of fruit I am, the first thing that comes to mind is that I am grapes, because I ain't got melons! --'96 Hot Tea
Sno: I assume we are having a reunion this next year, it would be 15 so I assume we will. I have been doing some thinking about that lately and have been working on something for it.
--An 88 Class Member (88CM)
SNO: I posted the joke...Glad you enjoyed it. I didn't sign it because I had just posted a message, and I thought everyone would realize it was from me...Next time I'll try to remember to sign the jokes, too! : )
I had a few interesting dreams last night. One of those dreams has a connection to the board, so I will share: I think that since St. Pat hasn't been to the board lately, I had this dream. I dreamt that Channel 13 had a broadcast on that he died in a car accident. (Sorry, St. Pat...But it was just a nightmare...not a premonition or anything!) Anyway, I was crying to 88CM how I would never get e-mails or read posts from him again, and I wouldn't be able to send him a birthday message. And since he died, the board was now dead! A few days later we are all sitting in Mr. Jasurda's class.--Why, I do not know. (I think it was Mr. Nelson's class when you 80's kids were there.) Anyway, along the far edge by the wall was St. Pat in the back chair, in front of him was MT/TM, and in front of him was Avery. Avery was standing up combing his newly feathered hair! In the row next to St. Pat was 88CM, and I was kiddy-corner from 88CM. I leaned over and said, "Look, is that St. Pat?" 88CM told me it was, and I was so happy that he wasn't dead and the message board was saved. (See, St. Pat...I really didn't kill you off!) Someone needs to tell St. Pat to get back over here and post before my dreams get any wackier.
Tonight is the night to party. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO '96 HOT-TEA! : )
--'96QT
What is it?
Schwartznegger has a big one, Michael J. Fox has a small one, Madonna doesn't have one, The Pope has one but doesn't use it, Clinton uses his all the time, Mickey Mouse has an unusual one, George Burns' was hot, Liberace never used his on women, Jerry Seinfeld is very, very proud of his, We never saw Lucy use Desi's
What is it?
Oh funny, funny joke.. that's going to carry me through the weekend.. thank you to whomever posted it.. 'preciate it lots!! Sno~
DENALI: I saw your relative today...She is your aunt; right? (I mentioned you, and she was shocked that it is such a small world!) Well, you know where that means I was today! Everything went well. I hope you're having good experiences, as well! : ) --'96QT
Joke of the Day: A father and son went hunting together for the first time. The father said, "Stay here and be very QUIET. I'll be across the field."
A few minutes later, the father heard a blood curdling scream and ran back to his son. "What's wrong?" the father asked. "I told you to be quiet."
The son answered, "Look, I was quiet when the snake slithered across my feet. I was quiet when the bear breathed down my neck. I didn't move a muscle when the skunk climbed over my shoulder. I closed my eyes and held my breath when the wasp stung me. I didn't cough when I swallowed the gnat. I didn't cuss or scratch when the poison oak started itching. But when the two chipmunks crawled up my pant legs and said, 'Should we eat them here or take them with us?' Well, I guess I just panicked, . . ."
AVERY!!--Glad to see you are back! The mechanical bull was just at Harbor View for one night...thank goodness! It was there because the rodeo was in town due to the fair. I think that all of you guys should come back to Phillips to have a night on the town in total '80's gear. : )
--'96QT
96QT-I think the 80s are coming back in to vogue. Did you see Nikki McKibbin or Ryan Star?, talk about '80s fashion! I'm going to start wearing stone washed jeans and unlaced nike shoes with the tongue hanging out. May even grow my hair out so that I can part it in the middle and feather it back(yes I still have enough to do this).
Mechanical bull at Harbor? Now this I've got to see. How very Urban Cowboy (so early '80s that its pretty much late '70s). Thats about right, something that was part of the pop culture 20 some years ago has finally hit Phillips.
~Avery
Well, that's more like it.. a REAL thought provoking question.. I guess I'll have to think about it a bit & get back to ya on this one....hmmmmm...fruit, huh?? Sno~
I don't remember bull-riding "back in the day" either. Hmmm... maybe I just didn't fully appreciate the small town offerings.. nah, it was just that I didn't pay much attention. Now that I'm out here, I often find myself wondering about the little towns out there now.. weird, huh??
Oh by the way, 88; not likely an escape will be able to be fit in the rest of this year. Maybe next summer.. Are we having a reunion this coming year though?? If so, I may just have to fit that in to my schedule then...
Hey, when are we getting a new question for the coffee talk???? I need a new thought-provoking question thrown at me. Sno~
Yes, 88CM, fall is approaching and so is the new school year at Phillips High Alumni. So where is everyone?
'96 Hot-Tea & I will be out celebrating her 25th on Saturday night. First stop will be at Harbor at 9:30-ish. After we are there for awhile we will continue the night at Miller Time, (yes, there will supposedly be a DJ!)...If anyone wants to join us, that would be great. If anyone wants to avoid us, you know where NOT to hang out that night! : )
88CM, I will be nice and forgo the comment about you all aging. Remember I am quickly approaching the quarter-of-a-century mark! ; )
Denali, I think that the bull riding event could have happened in the '80's. It seems like that decade is quickly being re-visited. I see kids walking around with strange colored hair, and just the other day I saw an ad for Chuck Taylors...! Yikes!
--'96QT
Well lets see it is almost Fall time now, so I suppose the message board will have a bit more activity??? Not as many summer happenings to keep everyone away.
DENALI, "In my day", that sounds like we are getting old!! (96QT don't even think of commenting on that one).
--An 88 Class Member AKA 88CM
Happy Labor Day weekend everyone! I hear the fair was a big hit, way to go, Phillips! Mechanical bull, girls showing some skin...In my day, NONE of this would have been allowed, Right? 88CM? lol TTFN~ Denali
Hey Everyone, Check out this website www.phonetic.com You can put in your phone number and it will give you every combination of words that can be derived from it. Sort of neat!
--An 88 Class Member
Okay I have wondered about this for some time...Does anyone know what exactly "Euphusu" means? Was it derived from a phrase or word in another language, a made up name for the group by the group member, or what?
Also pertaining to the local News listing on the popcorn wagon--It has been sold, and the lot on which it was parked has been sold as well. That is all I know on that topic, I guess we will have to just wait and see what may spring up on the empty lot!
--An 88 Class Member
Avery: Remember how months ago you wrote about the classy scene that was going to be at Miller Time with the frozen/wet t-shirt contest? Well, such "class" has now been brought to Harbor when a lot of the girls (none from Phillips) were asked to show some skin to win when they rode the mechanical bull at Harbor. Yeah, really classy.
Otherwise, Euphusu was GREAT! The drummer, along with all the band members, did a fine job. The fair was also fun.
Anyone want to hold our Reunion Page Reunion on September 14th? I think Hot-Tea and I will be out that night. Just a suggestion.
--'96QT
Spoken like a true older sibling, close friend, or Euphusu drummer! Yeah, I've heard of Euphusu...That is why I mentioned it on here the other day. My question is, when you say the drummer "used to play with Nirvana," I think it is more like the drummer "used to drum to Nirvana songs while listening to his Nirvana CDs," but hey, that's close enough. After a stop at the fair tomorrow night, we'll be making our appearance at Harbor to party with the Nirvana-esque drummer. The mechanical bull should make for an interesting night. Any cowboys gonna be there? Either way, it should be a good time. --'96QT
Anyone heard of the band Euphusu who is playing at the Harbor? The drummer is great! He used to play with Nirvana!
oh, gotta love the computer! I don't know if it was Laddy, but I remember him giving Mr. Zellinger a lot of problems!! But I remember some type of problem from all of them??? ~Denali p.s. my Dad calls it "Fred Smith's Disease" cuz he can't remember what it's called, lol p.s.s. 96, loved the "boots" story
No matter how much I say I hated PHS, it was a very nice high school. Now living in a big city, I see the difference!! That's why I want my kids back in WI, and the small town atmoshpere. :-) Denali
No matter how much I say I hated PHS, it was a very nice high school. Now living in a big city, I see the difference!! That's why I want my kids back in WI, and the small town atmoshpere. :-) Denali
MANDARK and DENALI,
Okay you both picked Laddy, hmm, here I post the question believing the answer is not Laddy (I put Laddy in as an option cause I thought it sounded like something he might say). But since you both have chosen Laddy for the answer perhaps there could of been two incidents of this happening with two different people doing it? Or maybe I am having an Alzheimer's moment at 32!!! Oh and Mandark--Yes I believe you were in that particular class as well.
--An 88 Class Member
88
I believe the answer was "A". I think I was there. Good stuff for sure.
--Mandark
Anyone going to the fair this weekend? Or anyone going to listen to Euphusu at Harbor View? I'll have to talk '96 Hot-Tea into attending these functions! --'96QT
DENALI, Nope, nice try though, not Laddy. Happy Birthday late. I hope it was a fun one. --An 88 Class Member
SNO: The "Boots" forward you sent was perfect. I can relate, especially in a month or two here!
DENALI: Happy birthday! You need to e-mail me and tell me when it is. You know I have asked you!!!
Anyone coming to the great county fair over the 21st to 25th?
--'96QT : )
Happy Belated Bday, Denali!!!! Hope it was a good one :) Sno~
Was it Laddy? I think we had the same class/maybe not?? It was SO long ago!! I just got the latest on the Heath story, ok... and who is the Jill and Kevin '93? Not much new here, take care, and no, I didn't have problems with it, just wondering if anyone was awake?? TTFN Denali ps. you missed my bday-WAAAAA!!!!
SNO, Yes "Simple Persuasion". Let me know when the "escape" is going to happen.
ALL, Yep, the board has slowed, but that seems to be what happens in the summer. I will try to post a little more often. I think we all need something to spark some lively conversation.
TRIVIA TIME: (I doubt this is going to be the spark needed, but here is some trivia anyway)
What student was putting his feet on the desks, much to Mr. Zellinger's dismay, prompting Mr. Zelinger to ask "Do you do that at home", and this student answered "Yes" leaveing Mr. Zellinger dumbfounded. This student was:
A. Laddy Hlavacek B. Dan Kedzerski C. Jay Reinke D. Kieth Simpson E. None of the above.
--An 88 Class Member
I think it is working. I have been wondering where everyone is and waiting to post until someone else had something interesting to say. I thought the boys would be back soon....Also, these past few weeks have been SUPER busy. --'96QT
Have you been having problems with it, Denali? I've been wondering why no one has posted lately. Sno~
Does this thing still work????~Denali
'96~ I agree on "dragging" a certain someone with us...I'm sure that someone could be persuaded (no begging, just simple persuasion!!) When I get an opportunity to come out there, I will definitely let you know. It's been so busy here lately, don't know when I could escape :)
SNO: A night out would definitely be fun. We'd have to drag another certain board member out with us, of course! : )
Has anyone seen "Austin Powers?" This is the first of the three that I have seen. I hate to admit it, but even though it was nearly pointless, it was quite humorous at times.
--'96QT : )
'96~ Thanks a bunch. 'preciate it lots. Someday I'll get back there & we'll have to get together & have a "cold one" since you seem to be well connected with the "hot spots" in town. I know I'll never make it back for an unofficial reunion of sorts; but when I do make it back, I think a night out would be fun. Somehow the thought of coming back there makes me want to drink. Must be all those nights at "the dam", Solberg Lake, or the gravel pits coming back to haunt me. Now that I'm "legal" I'd rather have a bar stool instead of a "shorty" in the back of the school bus (it's true that drinking beer through a straw goes straight to your head)HA HA!!
OOPS, revealed waaaaayy toooooo much info there. Guess I'd better crawl back into the cave I've been hiding in & get back to work.
Have a great weekend all. Sno~~
SNO: Go check your e-mail account. The info requested is there!! --'96QT
96~ That would be great. I had sent letters to his Mom & sis in the past, but never heard back. I had lost track of him quite a few years ago. Smiles had talked to him since but had also misfiled his info. I would greatly appreciate it.. just email whatever you can. I 'preciate it. Thanks much!!
SNO: I could probably find out the Brian info for you. I know that he got married in the Chicago area. --'96QT
HOLY GRAPES!! Brian got married??? I've been trying to track him down for YEARS!! Where in the world is he hiding these days??? Sno~
Rough weekend, MANDARK?--I see you spelled your codename wrong. Oh, I am just giving you a rough time; I know it was a typo. Thanks for the POSITIVE posting! : )
I had a great weekend AGAIN! I will probably be so bored when the summer is over, because I have been so busy these days that I don't know how the winter months will be able to keep up with all this. Guess what, MT/TM?--I just might score myself a prime rib dinner this week, if all goes well. Don't worry, there will be plenty of room for another one come January!
As for the Coffee Talk ?, I LOVE Phillips. "Life in a Northern Town" has been excellent. I guess there are a few things that I miss, such as a more diverse group of friends and more things to do. But growing up in Phillips makes a person get creative, and creative can be a lot of fun! I don't think that always having a place to go is all that it is cracked up to be, because the big city kids get sick of going to those places just as much as we would get tired of what we had/have to do in Phillips. Also, I definitely like that we were not "just another number." Everyone knew everyone, and that was ALMOST always cool. : ) --'96QT
Another question of the week... I am glad that I grew up in Phillips, would not of wanted to grow up in a larger city. Phillips was a nice size, it allowed us to actually have classes with every member of our class (only a couple exceptions), thus getting to know everyone in some manner. You had the small town atmosphere, yet could go to other places to experience the larger city atmosphere, thus being able to appreciate aspects both.
Appreciation of the cleverness or at times uncleverness of the pranks and activities that occurred could be thoroughly understood by all in school--as eveyone "knew" everyone.
Phillips was/is a good place, (although not perfect it does have its points) where else then in a small town can one experience the trustworthiness that is disappearing in many areas--The Bee left on the counter unattended, just drop in the right amount or even make your own change, take a paper and go. The person in the country selling vegetables, leaves them unattended with a little bucket to add up the cost take the right amount and leave. The donation jars on the counters for fireworks and the like, unchained. The I can set my "whatever item it may be" down, walk away from it to do something,and odds are it will still be there when I get back. The small town directions "you know where so and so lives, well make a right about two houses down from them, left at so and so's and you will be there". Where the item is too large for the mailbox, but hey I will just leave it at the door instead.
--An 88 Class Member
'88--nice work. It was one of the funniest scenes in my four years of high school. You really had to be there. Rachel was pulling the gum out of her mouth, literally like 2 feet from Mr. C's head as he "lectured" the class on the disrespect of chewing gum in class. I have no idea how he could not see her doing it. Classic.
--Mandardk
You know, the "bee" question could be considered related to Phillips...since The Bee is the local <ahemcoughgasp> news chronicle. I'll admit it's a stretch, but the answer, nonetheless, is phillipian. (gotta love English, the truly living language!) ~Lizzy
Speaking of smiling, where is SMILES? SNO, I also know what song '88CM is referring to! : )
As for our mini-reunion, guess what? I just got booked up for next weekend, (July 20th), as well. We really need to pick a date later in August or something. Otherwise, I guess July 27th would work, but then that would mean I was out every weekend in July, and that is almost too much! After having a fun time with a few people three years younger than us last night, Hot-Tea & I have decided we are getting too old. Okay, not quite, but WOW! It was fun, though. Unfortunately our bartender at Bar # 1 was quite red from sunburn and losing his mind from exhaustion and other "elements!" : )
--'96QT
'88, HA HA.. I know EXACTLY what you're referring to. However, I thought it was closer to the "middle" of the countdown. Actually all that music makes me "smile", but some more than others. Sno~
MANDARK: Since I was not in your science class, I am only able to make a guess at your trivia question--is the correct answer C?
SNO: A few nights ago I was watching VH1 and part of the countdown to the 100 best "one hit wonders" and I think you would be interested in knowing that number 2 or 3 on the list would have brought a large smile to your face. (If you are confused by this, let me know and I will explain better in one of our e-mails)
--An 88 Class Member
MANDARK: My schedule is wide open for the mini-reunion, as well. EXCEPT, I could not go out on August 3rd, most likely, but all other weekends look good. Just tell me when and I will be there! Someone just needs to set a date already and tell the others on here! --'96QT
Avery, MT/TM, St. Pat, and whoever else I saw the other week in Merrill. Too bad everyone had to bail so early...I guess the old days are truly behind us when we start leaving parties at 9 p.m. to get the kids tucked in. Still great seeing everyone.
When is the Phillips mini-reunion that we discussed? My calendar is wide open for the rest of the summer.
By the way, still haven't seen an answer to the trivia question below...
--Mandark
Avery, MT/TM, St. Pat, and whoever else I saw the other week in Merrill. Too bad everyone had to bail so early...I guess the old days are truly behind us when we start leaving parties at 9 p.m. to get the kids tucked in. Still great seeing everyone.
When is the Phillips mini-reunion that we discussed? My calendar is wide open for the rest of the summer.
By the way, still haven't seen an answer to the trivia question below...
--Mandark
I remember watching the "original" Downburst from Westboro (visiting family there, before my folks moved to Phillips)...the sky was that awful greenish-black to the north of us. Westboro pretty much got a run-of-the-mill thunderstorm...but it did blow our plates and things off the picnic table. ~Lizzy
Hey! I didn't expect to see you back quite yet, St. Pat! It is unreal to hear some of the antics you guys used to pull! It reminds me of my friend who, when a group of us were walking downtown one day, wanted to change the "o" to a "u" on the Timber Inn sign which reads, "Free Cont. Breakfast." You young guys have some real imaginative minds!
Anyway, I have had a fun July so far. Went out Thursday and Friday night; had a blast. Have had guests over....one of which was my cousin...the one who got a little too friendly with the toad in the Concrete Park! Anyway, next Saturday will be more of the same...only better, probably. And the weather has been excellent!
--'96QT
St. Pat is back again. My favorite fourth of July memory would probably be hanging out with a couple other "posters" here on the mean streets of Phillips and taking the "O" out of Price County Telephone Company. You do the math to figure out which "O" we dropped into Lake Duroy. Afterward, I do believe the aforementioned scoundrels went to Kennan to celebrate the fourth of July there. Now that's livin'!
Happy 4th of July Everyone!!! Hope it's a safe & fun-filled one for all. Best wishes, Sno~
Welcome, 'Nonymous....Thanks for finally choosing a codename! : ) I remember curling up in a fetal position during the Downburst...Okay, I guess I don't remember that! But since my mom was pregnant with me at the time, and she survived the storm, I survived it, too. Hey, it counts!! My most recent 4th of July memory is of the Look Around Boys challenge and the runners being sighted! Otherwise, I just have fun hanging out in town with friends and family. It looks like this 4th will be extra fun! I hope to see some of you out and about! Wherever you all are, have fun and be safe! --'96QT ; )
Memories of Downburst....how about downburst itself (THE STORM). I remember sitting in the living room looking out the window while lightening was striking and the wind was blowing over various and sundry farm implements. Grandma made us hit the basement when a tree limb almost came thru our picture window. Ah, good times, good memories. -'nonymous (yes, I'm "new")
Mandark: Yes, this is the Discovery Channel! Imagine, playing in the background, "You & me, baby, ain't nothin' but mammals, so let's do it like they do on the Discovery Channel," just for effect. Good answer, and you are probably correct, but I was looking for the BEE! I guess that the bee lays eggs, and the ones that get fertilized are females, but the ones that the male does not fertilize are males....Therefore, those eggs are born as male bees...so male bees don't have fathers!
As, for PMS trivia, they changed it a few years ago to PhMS (for all you obnoxious males). : )
Take care, Everyone. --'96QT ; )
Randon post-er: I never used the name Mandark in high school, or anywhere for that matter. I only use the name on this site because people here lose their minds if you don't post with a code name.
Female Gall-making wasps do not mate before laying their eggs. Therefore, the eggs when hatched truly do not have "fathers". Now enough of the damn bugs...what is this, the Discovery Channel?!? From this point forward, let's keep the trivia about Phillips, PHS, PMS (that's "Phillips Middle School" for all you menstruating females), PES, or the "twin cities" (Kennan & Catawba).
Here's some trivia for you:
In Mr. Chinnock's freshman science class, what was Rachel Whitton doing as Mr. Chinnock was using her desk to write a detention slip for Jeff Anderson's gum chewing in class:
A) Giving Mr. C "rabbit ears" behind his back.
B) Laughing uncontrollably.
C) Pulling and stretching the gum she had in her mouth.
D) Slowly removing her blouse (OK, it wasn't this one, but I couldn't resist the visual)
--Mandark
illigitimi non carborundum
Ah, perhaps it was Lizzy who was posting, as I see you just posted again! Am I right? --'96QT
Today's posting person...You need a codename, Dear, so I can refer to you easier. If you are new to the board, you are forgiven! : ) Are you new? Yes, a certain "child" of the insect is formed in an asexual process. --'96QT
Anyone out there able to translate into Latin...or have connections to someone (like an old seminarian?) who can?!? My father used to offer a saying in Latin (from his catholic school days, apparently) that he would then redeliver in English (because we never had the sense to pay attention to the Latin!): Don't let the bastards get you down. All I remember is that the word for bastards is "ilegitimus" or some such. HELP! ~Lizzy
An insect that reproduces asexually? Are they exclusively asexual, QT?
Isn't it terrible that I ought to know who Mandark is...and yet I haven't a clue other than that it is almost certainly someone I knew at PHS and who I ought to still associate with the name. Assuming, of course, that the person whose nom de plume is Mandark here is the same as the one I knew to use that name in high school.
MANDARK: Nice to see you are back. This site has been like the stock market again lately...Heating up and then falling like mad. Anyway, the insect guess is incorrect. Here is a clue: Since these insects do not have any sexual activity, you are probably glad you are not one of them! : ) See, the insect you speak of actually has a father, but it dies right away. The insect in my question does NOT have a father, dead or alive. Tricky; huh?! I bet Freud would be sad that you did not choose a zucchini as your vegetable representative. I think I will need a panel to help me pick the "Post of the Month" each month. Any volunteers? And can I choose my own to have posted?--You have to admit that some of my postings are exceptional! ; ) Anyway, good suggestion. Another good suggestion was that we should all get together, except I am not too sure about the idea of jumping in the lake. Are we having a summer PHS reunion page reunion or are we just going to talk about it for another year and never do it? Any thoughts on that one? --'96QT
MANDARK: Excellent response to the trivia question pertaining to how Mrs. Kielsmeier resolved to determine who threw the egg. --An 88 Class Member
Insect: Praying Mantis--the female eats the male right after she fucks his brains out and he shoots his little insect load.
Vegetable: I think I would be a cucumber...paging Dr. Freud...
Trivia: I think the answer is "B"
General Comment: This site is heating up!! The summer is here!! Let's all get drunk and naked and jump in Long Lake at midnight...oh wait, I already did that...
--Mandark
p.s. I think we should start something new called "Post of the Month", to be chosen by our favorite PHS cyber-geek, QT'96. The honor should go to the funniest, most unique, or weirdest comment of the month. Any thoughts?
DENALI, Got your forward, and as I was reading it, I had to smile, at the mention of Shrinky Dinks--I was in a store the other day, and actually spotted some!! I didn't even know that they made them anymore. (I admit, I just had to stop to look at them--didn't get any, although the thought did momentarily run through my head!!)
--An 88 Class Member
TRIVIA TIME:
How did Mrs. Kielsmeier aim to determine who threw an egg at the wall during one of the English classes that she was teaching?
A. She threatened the class with having to write a 20 page paper about the lifecycle of a chicken, conception to adulthood.
B. She had everyone write a page to be graded pertaining to the prior days events--hoping someone would nark on the egg thrower.
C. She gave the entire class detention, and F's for the day.
D. She was too overwhelmed to do anything but hold her head in her hands and cry.
--An 88 Class Member
vegetables, eh? I'm probably white enough to be cauliflower. Certainly not stringy enough to be celery. Maybe cabbage at the moment...my head is growing dense and heavy due to the late hour here in the Eastern time zone. From the sounds of things, 96QT could be a potato...she's got eyes all over.
Compared to Woody, Donald, Moose, and "The Rock", KZ was eye candy...especially under the influence of high school hormones. I might not consider him good looking now, but, hey, when I was young and foolish, I was young and foolish. And he was definitely better than Foytek. ~Lizzy
OOPS!! Not enough to eat TWO salads.. don't know what just happened. I think my puter has hiccups!!
All this talk of vegetables makes me want to eat a salad now!! ha ha Sno~
All this talk of vegetables makes me want to eat a salad now!! ha ha Sno~
Wow, a guy takes a sabbatical and the whole place is jumping. People even posting on the weekends! Truly amazing. -Butler
After giving this much creative thought, I have decided that I am either peas in a pod or a radish. I was going to say I am four peas in a pod with each pea representing each of my unique personalities! : ) But I think I will settle on being most like a radish, because they are hot (SIZZLE!), and since they are so small people could be caught off-guard by the surprising punch they pack! There is no other vegetable quite like the radish! ; ) --'96QT
Ohhhh Man, missed another GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY to untilize my jester's skills in P-Town. Didn't see the post about the circus until today--too late to skip out on my clownin' duties here!!! Guess I'll have to save it for the next reunion. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to any of the previous get-togethers...heard they had their own entertainment anyway!!! Sno~
Other than the fact that a jug of vinegar and a bottle of Solarcaine are my new best friends, Lumberman's Day was nice. Yep, silly me forgot the sunscreen for yet another year and am reaping the positive and negative aspects of a moderate sunburn. SIZZLE! Actually, looking at the color of my skin reminds me of how I like my prime rib done. 208 days & counting...This is the longest year!
Welcome T3T...Thanks for choosing a codename. As we always like to know, what year did you graduate?
--'96QT : )
This place is weird, found you by accident, wow, other PHS grads!! What's new?? t3t
I'm more like a mushroom, I'm always in the dark and everyone feeds me full of shit! "the3timer-t3t"
oops, broccoli hahaha
Let's see I'll say I'm like brocoli, long, and all I have is good on the top, hahaha! cya! Denali
Hmm, let's see, what type of vegetable am I most like... Characteristics of a vegetable are sort of hard to quantify I think I am more of a happy little Dandelion growing in the vegetable garden (somewhat stubborn, persistent, and independent)!!!!
--An 88 Class Member
A88CM: Yes, I was at the reunion. Unfortunately, I don't remember the now-infamous skinny dipping adventure. I had either left by then or was too inebriated to notice. I remember the food was great (kudos, Mike!) and Laura Takala getting yelled at by a biker for sitting on his bike. Heard Dan L. was caught making out with someone's wife. I think some people were playing volleyball.
RT88
RT88: You mentioned that you haven't been back to Philly too often. Did you make it to our ten year reunion? Or did you miss out on the fun? Cause I was thinking if you were there, perhaps you may have some good memories to post. --An 88 Class Member
RT88: Nice try on the insect guess, but you are incorrect. Any other guesses, anyone? --'96QT
RT88: Ooh, a wee bit cocky; aren't we? Well, I like that attitude! Yep, it is enough to have you here. : ) Still thinking which vegetable I am most like...Your comments were quite, um, humorous! --'96QT
My guess on the whole insect thing is a ladybug, because they're ALL ladies.
Sorry, but I really don't remember what I put in google. Isn't it enough just to have me here? :)
RT88
RT88: Aren't you going to tell me what you typed in to Google to find this site. E-mail me, Buddy!
Here's a little trivia/brainteaser thingy like we used to do on here: What insect has a mother but not a father and why?
Lumberman's Day tomorrow!
--'96QT
I'm most like corn because when I get too hot I explode and present my fluffy white innards.
RT88
SNO, I just wanted to let you know that your dreams could be reality! The circus will be in town on June 10th, so if you want to come back and work the circus, here's your opportunity. Ha, ha! MT/TM, stay on task....remember to post your codename, too, even though you're pretty simple to figure out. You did post today; right? We have to teach the new faces here how to post correctly. : ) Later y'all! --'96QT
I can't believe anyone thought KZ was EYE CANDY.. those of us in the back of the room in Adv Alg thought he was stuck in a time warp.. (that could be the reason he kicked me out of class for laughing about the outfit on his first day)... hard to believe the 70's are almost back "in fashion"... Sno~
To the Poster at: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 09:46:46 PM:
Okay, Did you perhaps graduate in 1989?
Post a code name, anything, it is hard to talk directly to you without a reference. It is nice to have new people here, but hard to get them into the conversation without a reference. How about even something like "guess who" or "no name needed" or just something for a reference, it doesn't have to be anything that would give a clue to who you really are. But something that you would use everytime you post.
--An 88 Class Member
I'd stay in Phillips. I'd work with Avery at the Stoney Pub - it would be like the campy 80s flick, "The Three Amigos." I have no problem with not being a professional anymore while moving back to Phillips. To quote Caddyshack, "The world needs ditchdiggers, too, you know." St. Pat Avery, Mandark - great seeing you - sorry had to leave early...had a fantastic time.
If I could do it all over again I wouldn't leave, I would work at The Pub! To paraphrase from one of the all time great '80s movies (Coming to America): I'd start out sweeping floors move up to washing lettuce and hopefully eventually run the enchilada microwave...and thats when the big bucks would start to roll in! ~Avery
Denali: Glad to see you back again...Heard about the computer problems. Grrr! I think that Sue Jackson actually won something in the pageant, but I can't say for sure. Her cute little daughter will grow up to be pretty, too, no doubt. The Midwest will be happy to have you back! --'96QT
Hey, St Pat, Did you know Sue Jackson was in the Mrs WI pageant scene? I don't think she won, but she was a looker! Denali
OH, to do it all over again??? No way! But,,, there must be something. We're leaving a town of 250,000+ with everything we could want, for the MIDWEST! We can't see raising our children anywhere else. Haven't checked in for awhile, fill me in, who's the new poster? RT88? What's new? What about Pete-beat-u-up Heath? Denali
Hey...us 80's chicks did too have an occasional eye-candy sub. I recall Kent Zierer (Brent's older brother) taking over for Mrs. Foytek (Miss Giese) during her maternity leave...my grades in Algebra went up that semester because I was finally paying attention in class!
Whew.. another question to answer... hmmm, since I didn't run away from P-Town to go to college but rather to join the circus.. can't say that would've been too successful there. Sooooooo, I'm thinking getting out was a good thing!! Sno~
RT88: The big sign was put in front of the high school in '93 or '94. I remember it was always a big thing to be allowed to go out during study hall to change the letters...and goof off! What search words did you have to type in on Google to find this site? You can e-mail me if you don't want to say it on the board. ninetysix_qt@hotmail.com This site has a large '88 presence, but that is okay...I don't mind playing with the big kids! It's like being on the "lower end" of the playground at the elementary school and just longing to cross that border to be where the "upper end" kids are! Anyway, I'm sure you'll think of some trivia to post. At least you joined in; I hear some people don't know where to begin so they just silently visit this page. By the way, are you male or female? --'96QT
RT88: Glad to see a new face here. Or I guess I should say read a new post! Welcome. Have you checked out the archives yet? Are you from Philly or the twin cities of Kennan and Catawba? Even if you don't have any trivia to offer, stick around, and chat a bit with us all.
--An 88 Class Member
I google-d my way here. Yes, I'm from PHS class o' 88... don't really have any trivia to offer. I hardly ever get back to Phillips, and when I do, so much has changed that it kinda freaks me out. :) Like the new Plastics HQ and even the big sign in front of the high school. When did they put that in?? But some things never change - there wasn't a lot to do last time I was up, just like the old high school daze. :(
RT88
RT88: Welcome! Are you REALLY new to the board? How exactly did you find this site? Are you from the Class of '88? Who are you? We are all a bunch of Phillips High kids who never entirely grew up...This is our playground, our home away from home, and it's a fun place. So, if you are from PHS, post some trivia or just talk about whatever...join in. If you want, post your e-mail address and/or submit some events. Answer the Coffee Talk Questions, too! Take care. --'96QT
What the heck is going on here? I found this site by accident and it seems pretty darn weird. Who ARE you people? Why are you talking about Phillips? Don't you have anything better to do? I guess I don't either...
RT88
Hey! Just spoke with Hot-Tea a few hours ago; doubtful I will be out at night this weekend unless someone else calls me and wants to go out. Hope everyone else has fun, though. --'96QT
I really think when the page loads this weeks question of the week should have been accompanied by the Van Halen's 1984 song "Hot for Teacher":
Got it bad, got it bad, got it bad, I'm hot for teacher. I got it bad, so bad, I'm hot for teacher.
Just for a little more choreography --An 88 Class Member
96QT: Yes I didn't censor your post. I knew what it sounded like, and thought hey this could be interesting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Didn't want to be too overprotective. Not that I haven't ever tried before ; )
Hey, everyone, 96QT really did handle herself quite well with the whole car door incident, she was sort of trapped there for a bit. Actually if it wasn't so painful, it would have been quite funny, in fact we did chuckle over it afterwards as she iced it. THE INFORMANT SIMON
WARNING: Never go on a road trip with Simon. If you refuse to take my advice, your appendage might get slammed in a sliding minivan door, much like what happened to my appendage (finger) today. What really sucked was that the door was locked, and I had to wait for it to be unlocked before we could open the door and remove my finger...which, luckily, was still attached to my body! OUCH! The middle part of my finger was dented in and it is black and blue, but not too bad anymore...I didn't even break a nail! : ) Actually, it wasn't Simon's fault. It was an accident on both our parts...mixed with my handful of stupidity. I am just learning how to hunt and peck and mouse with my left hand. I think I need a good attorney!
What was amazing was that Simon did not censor my sub posting! For that, all is forgiven!
If you will all be in Phillips this weekend, '96 Hot-Tea and I will be on the look-out. I must call her to see if we are meeting up this Saturday afternoon and/or evening!
--'96QT
I heard stories of Ms. Neumann. You guys were more than hormonally enriched, fellas. Anyway, there was a woman who popped up at the high school in the late eighties every once in a while named Sue Jackson. Good stuff. St. Pat
Avery, Mandark and MT/TM - I think with QT's slip-up concerning "hot sauce on that sub" - she would have been a fine employee at the Bruce Whitaker A & W back in the day. Fellas? Anxiously awaiting hitting Price County this weekend to see you all. Not sure if the Pub will be hit, but plenty of fun will be had. Saturday's forecast is supposed to be fantastic. St. Pat
Ah, I was referring to "hot sauce" as in "hot sauce cheese and chips," of course. Man, I am shutting up now! --'96QT ; )
Hey! Anyone want some hot sauce on that sub?! ; )
We never had any hot subs when I was in school, either...Except for many of the girls taking a liking to Mr. Weber in 7th grade when he subbed. High school brought about "hot" teachers like Schillinger and Bobby Dural.--He would always sit on the counter at the front of the room, swing his feet, and blush at almost anything! The girls ate that up. Heath looked okay, but was already getting too old. I know the '80's girls didn't have anything to look at...in regard to the teachers, anyway.
Speaking of the theater, I just got back from "Star Wars: Attack of the Clones."--Oh, the things I do for those I love! It was okay, but the battle scenes were too long. I did enjoy Anakin a bit and Yoda is always a favorite of mine. When I was little, I remember liking the Ewoks, but of course, they aren't in this episode. Anyone else see it?
--'96QT : )
SNO: You sure have a good memory, how in the world did you remember Ms. Neumann's first name??? Amazing!!!
AVERY: Yes, Ms. Neumann was filling in for Mrs. McCarville (I think formerly Miss Robely (not sure if I spelled that right)). It was for our 8th grade year, but she took over classes for the 7th and 8th grade. I think she was there the whole year. I don't know if Mrs. McCarville ever came back after her leave? I don't think she did. In fact I think Ms. Neumann was only there that one year anyway. Perhaps all you guys' hormonal antics were just too hot for her to handle????? ; )
MT/TM, 87, SOMEBODY, ANYBODY: On another topic does anyone have any idea what size the screen is in feet at the "beloved" show house in Philly?
--An 88 Class Member
Jenny Neumann sub'd for Mrs. McCarville-Language Arts... Dont' ask how I've managed to remember THAT after all these years. Sno~
Rumor has it that little boys start liking subs around the 4th grade level. Rumor has it that it only gets worse from there. Whether getting whistled at, chatted with, asked out at the bar by sisters of boys who like the sub for the brother, or receiving letters of affection, rumor has it that many young subs will get flirted with. Rumor has it that one sub received a note about the sub telling the student to get back on duty, so they went "to the backseat of the car and duty was on." The note also mentioned whipped cream, handcuffs, and protection--a gun, of course!
Yeah, rumor has it....
--No need for me to sign this one!
Was Ms. Newman a Sub or not? I think she was but filled in for someone on maternity leave for a whole year/semester? Either way she was a hottie fresh out of college propped up in front of a bunch of hormonally enriched 7th and 8th grade boys. YOWZA! ~AVERY
Mandark, That was a good one. She could fire up my kiln any day.
St. Pat
No subs.
Mrs. Hause, middle school art teacher.
One time I asked her if she could stay after school and help me work on finger painting. She thought I was serious until I explained that I wanted to use 21 fingers.
I think I got some detention for that one.
--Mandark
Hey, 2:04 PM, who are you? Where's the codename?
Glad to see people are back, anyway. You all have to keep checking back on your home computers this summer because we have a sudden plethora of Coffee Talk Questions that have been submitted, so it should change rather frequently. Keep 'em coming!
I cannot imagine any one of our four valedictorians or salutatorians making such a speech! I guess we were too good. I guess if one of them had a six pack beforehand, I could see him saying it, but not otherwise. He must have snuck that phrase in after it was approved by the administration. Or maybe his comment is why the speeches later had to be approved!
I'll comment on that substitute teacher question later tonight. Right now, this posting is long enough! --'96QT
God, I thought back on this one again and surmised that one should place themselves (at their present age) back in time for a better frame-of-reference. I did so for a couple seconds, and it didn't really change anything. However, the thought of Jazzercise unit with Mrs. Lacina brought back some great memories of the ol' leotard. Wooo.
ST. PAT, Good question. Hmmm. It looks like that era had a lot of commonality...I can only make a guess, I think it is safe to eliminate Dwight, as he was a salutatorian and not a valedictorian. So I would guess A.Brett Jebens. How far off am I?
As far as the question of the week goes, well the girls didn't have a lot to choose from, so I guess the answer would be no. All the teachers were older (much), and the subs well I don't remember any young ones there either. The best looking we had was Mr. Heath.
--An 88 Class Member
BIRDS WITH BROKEN WINGS CANNOT FLY....3-2, whooohoooooo!!!!!!!!
Wow.. this is truly a dangerous question... Hmmmmm, can't say I had a CRUSH on a sub. teacher.. but I did get kicked out of a class for the sememster for laughing at one!!! SNO~~
Been out & about, didn't get a chance to get on the puter in a few.. in response to the last question about what I'd change.. well, I'd have to say I'd definitely learn the CORRECT lyrics to all the fine 80's music to eliminate all the pain & humiliation sustained during karaoke nights, thereby avoiding years of pain, suffering & therapy!!!
Have a great one all!!
Hey DENALI.. sorry, but I'm not who you must think I am :( Unfortunately, your identity still remains unknown to me.
I see this could be an "explosive" question here. Just wait until a few of the boys from the eighties reply.
Here are my answers. 1. No. All subs we had were brutal. 2. Yes. 3. Mrs. Hinke 4. She was hot back in 1978 and had nice legs. 5. No, because I was in third grade.
St. Pat
Trivia Time II - Which valedictorian from PHS stated in his valedictory address to the graduating class, "I'm planning on being a gynecologist because of all the beautiful girls in front of me today..." a) Brett Jebens b) Dwight Parkinson c) James Yauch d) none of the above
Trivia Time:
Which former PHS student once proclaimed that they would like to be a Gynecologist "cause he could really get involved in that work"? A. Laddy Hlavacek B. John Kerner C. Mark Zaves D. Dan Kozak E. Stacy Schmeiser or F. None of the above.
--An 88 Class Member
Hey! News from the great town of Phillips: I thought the boys might like to know that, according to The-Bee's Summer Section, El Pub has a new game room! Also, I read that Mr. Pilch is resigning at the Phillips Middle School.
It has been a busy and fun week, but there's not much to comment on. Just wanted to check in and say I am also glad to see some of you are back. I am looking forward to a summer class reunion webpage reunion. Any thoughts on this? Anyone have the urge to "look around?"
--'96QT
Cool! It looks like everyone has been posting again lately.
SNO: I see you have posted in the last few days, but rumor has it the question of the week was inspired from you, aaahh but I have yet to see your response posted.
--An 88 Class Member
My shorts, my hairstyle, and my virginity.
St. Pat
Great to be back - been off for five weeks. Interesting posts here - somebody's shorts are in a bunch over the event box. Wow. All you need to know about anyone in Phillips is look at the Lions' Club calendar, a few back issues of the BEE, or hang out at the Phillips Cafe for two hours. Very harmless. Myself, I just like to hang at the Pub de Stone and listen to the crew gossip. Speaking of...I need to get there soon!
St. Pat
In response to coffee talk; only thing I would change would be to have joined MTTM, St. Pat, and Mandark on more of their "egg outings".~Avery
Saw TV-13 last night...caught a few seconds of a clip of you know who. Congrats! That was a surprise to see.
The sun is shining! Where is everyone these days?
--'96QT
MMMmmmmm Barbecued Red Wings.... they taste like chicken too!!!
No matter how fast those "little red wings" flap, they can't get out of the way of an avalanche!!~
A bird with wings of red can't be taken down by an avalanche. 88 RULES
So I wasn't the only one a little confused by the shark posting.
--An 88 Class Member
I didn't think shark tasted like chicken to begin with. Shark tastes like...shark. Maybe being hit by an avalanche makes it taste like chicken?
wow, I haven't been here in awhile and I think the anonymous poster wasn't, and won't be in our friendship circle! Mean, mean, go away! Sno~ are you the same person I emailed? You know me, but I don't know you???? I need the other addresses if you are and you have them and you know what I'm talking about! lol! TTFN! Denali
Does shark still taste like chicken after being crushed by an avalanche????
I never considered that the enjoyment of cheese&chips may be subject to "atmospheric" conditions. I'd be willing to be a research subject in the study of whether location influences their superbity! Maybe we could get a grant...free cheese&chips for everyone on the board!! ~Lizzy
If I could do my high school years over again...I wouldn't. If I HAD to do them over again, I would want to do so knowing what I know now. Then all those things that seemed like such a HUGE DEAL ("Oh no, I have a zit!" "That guy looked at me. Does he like me? Do I like him? I must like him, or he wouldn't have looked at me. God, I hope he asks me out!" "There's no way my parents are going to pay $100 for jeans. Now I'll never be cool! <sob>" etcetera) back in high school just wouldn't matter. I could just have a good time...and this time I'd break curfew and go to parties. Heck, my brother got away with it. ~Lizzy
Do you really want me to say the name of this new person on the board? If so, I can tell you who! --'96QT
96 - I don't know....who is that new person suppose to be?
Hmm, If I could go through high school again, what would I change...After carefully considering it, I do not think that I would change anything. Because I believe who we were before, and our experiences good and/or bad create who and what we are today good and/or bad. If I were to change the way I was, or what I did, or anything even slightly who knows (although I can imagine) what ramifications it could have on me today.
--An 88 Class Member
MYSTERY POSTER: I think you are new to the board. Am I right? Are you the new person who I heard was going to be invited over? --'96QT
After being nearly SNOwbound for two weeks last winter, a Seattle man departed for his vacation in Miami Beach, where he was to meet his wife that next day at the conclusion of her business trip to Minneapolis. They were looking forward to pleasant weather and a nice time together.
Unfortunately, there was some sort of mix up at the boarding gate, and the man was told he would have to wait for a later flight. He tried to appeal to a supervisor but was told the airline was not responsible for the problem and it would do no good to complain.
Upon arrival at the hotel the next day, he discovered that Miami Beach was having a heat wave, and its weather was almost as uncomfortably hot as Seattle's was cold. The desk clerk gave him a message that his wife would arrive as planned. He could hardly wait to get to the pool area to cool off, and quickly sent his wife an e-mail, but due to his haste, he made an error in the address.
His message therefore arrived at the home of an elderly preachers wife who's even older husband had died only the day before. When the grieving widow opened her e-mail, she took one look at the monitor, let out an anguished scream, and fell to the floor dead.
Her family rushed to her room where they saw this message on the screen:
Honey, departed yesterday as you know. Just now got checked in. Some confusion at the gate. Appeal was denied. Received confirmation of your arrival tomorrow. Your loving husband.
P. S. Things are not as we thought. You're going to be surprised at how hot it is down here.
96 - no Denali here
Well, my night was a blast, except for one part...I was almost the cause of a bar fight! This guy who has liked me since 10th grade got mad when this other guy (Hot Guy) was chatting me up and dancing with me. Jealous Guy threw an ice cube at Hot Guy, and then they got in each other's face and went to "take it outside." Luckily, the bar owner broke it up before Hot Guy's face got re-arranged. Unreal! Jealous Guy needs to grow up!--Maybe he would have lost the fight and learned a lesson. How can I have fun with him around?!--It was harmless fun! Oh well, Hot Guy left a bit later, and then I left ten minutes after that, so I guess Jealous Guy did not gain anything from that. He did admit he was a bit jealous. Next time I go out I need to bring a guy friend to shield me from Jealous Guy.
This topic is for the girls, because the guys won't care: Remember the $36.00 jeans I bought at JCPenney in February for about $7.50? Well, I had to get a refund on a shirt they had over-charged me for, and Tim (the sales desk clerk) decided to re-scan all my items. He gave me the jeans for 10% less than what I had bought them for a month earlier, because they were on sale now and he wanted to be a nice guy. WOW!--Jeans for almost $5.00. It's great to be a girl sometimes, I tell you!
Take care! --'96QT : )
TO THE ANONYMOUS POSTER WHO IS DISENCHANTED:
I think that this site is a super place to visit, it keeps everyone up to date and keeps friends in touch.
Perhaps you don't realize or didn't stop to engage your brain and process the thought that someone has given us this "present". They have given it to us free of charge. Someone is either paying for this site and donating their time to manage it, or paying someone to do it for them. It is uncalled for and impolite to be so disrespectful of this person or these people. They do not expect or ask for any monetary donations.
Paraphrase from a Few Good Men: "You should just say thank you and go on your way"
THE INFORMANT
SNO, MT/TM, and EVERYONE WHO LIKES AND HAS DEFENDED THE MESSAGE BOARD,
Exellent comments all.
--An 88 Class Member
I love you people!! Thanks for defending the board. --'96QT ; )
GAME OVER.. take your ball & go home.. love it, MTTM SNo~
mttm says get rid of the psycho!!!!!!If you do not like the message board take your ball and go home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Aren't zebras the "referees" of the animal kingdom, who may at times be caught up in the game (like hockey & football refs sometimes do)& devoured... SNO~
I would guess then that you are Denali? Denali would try to trick me like this just to be funny! Am I right?
Thanks Sno & '88!
--'96QT
88 - Way to go! 96 - maybe, maybe not
Kudos 88, well said. Sno~
Oops I was referring to the posting at Friday, May 03, 2002 01:06:32 PM The person who posted as anonymous and was complaining about the event box!
--An 88 Class Member
Poster at Friday, May 03, 2002 01:06:32 PM:
You state that people view the friendly event box as "mildly annoying", well if it is mildly annoying then why are you having a reaction that is anything but mild.
What people are you speaking of? I have only heard good comments about it.
It has been stated on this site repeatedly that information is submitted to be posted in the event box. Items that have been posted in the event box have NEVER been cruel, mean, or rude. The event box is a cheerful, well wishing, recognition granting place.
I am not sure what event listed has caused you such anguish, however if it pertains to a date with a code name mentioned, and you are worried about your identity being given away. I wouldn't panic, do you know how many people in the world are born in the same month, we only have twelve months to be born in, lots of commonality there.
If you are upset about an event, well I don't know why this would be problem, as all events that I have read have been upright and decent in nature. There haven't been any shameful things listed, only events that one should be proud of.
Further as to the comment about researching being "creepy" and that the event box poster should "find something better to do". As stated above where do you get off thinking that it was all or partly done through research, people submit information, and information can flow freely through word of mouth.
And even if there was some research involved, it most definitely would not be very time consuming, perhaps you don't realize how much public information is out there and how easy it is to access. Perhaps this "creeps" you out. But we live in the United States of America, we have many freedoms here. Freedom of Speech and the right to information is one of them.
I don't know if you think you were singled out or what, but you weren't, people who post on here have been mentioned in the event box, and ones that don't post, or more than likely don't even know of this site have been mentioned here.
It is interesting over at the Bee's website all a lot of people did was complain that the Bee was censoring free speech, that people could not assemble in a peaceful way, and reunite without the interference from the Bee. Well now on this site it seems we have the opposite, someone complaining that we HAVE free speech, and free speech that is of a DECENT and WELL WISHING NATURE. Perhaps you would rather patronize the Bee's site, perhaps you would feel better at home there.
Further if you are concerned with truly being anonymous, perhaps you should think about that before you type your reactions on the site. Remember personality shows through in a persons postings, and it is speaking volumes.
--An 88 Class Member
Denali~ glad to see you found us. I too, once was lost in a snow storm, but now I'm found. My puter went through the same identity crisis, but now I'm up & running. Glad to see you back. Sno~~
Anonymous: some of us are capable of conveying our feelings without any profanity as well. Are you sure you are mature enough to handle a "reunion page" with people that GREW UP?!?!?! I thought by our ages, the bullies would realize swearing at people & bar fights don't really get you anywhere. But just remember we are happy with the way the site looks & is run. So unless you have something positive or constructive to contribute, please respect everyone else's space. Thank you & have a nice day!! SnO~
I'm on your side on this one about the events box, QT. How sad that "anonymous" feels the need to tear down other people's happy moments. Could it be that there isn't anything noteworthy or important going on with this person???? Since these are all voluntarily submitted, the only one that would have a problem with it could possibly be someone with nothing to contribute.. Sno~
Person posting at 1:57: Then are you new to the board?
ANONYMOUS: If you don't like how our message board is ran, don't come here. Everyone else seems to like this place, and no one is forced to visit. If you are listed, e-mail me and I will have it removed by the proper person. Rest assured that all the postings in the event box have not been "researched," but have been submitted by others and forwarded on. This is all public information, anyway, listed at any courthouse or newspaper, I'm sure. The event box, as I understand it, is for positive events. Also, either directly or indirectly I have "met" all these people...either via e-mail or in person.
--'96QT
96 - Wrong on all your guesses
qt (or whoever is responsible for the "event box")
it's fucking creepy (and i'm sure mildly annoying to those listed) that you research (and post) birthdays and other tidbits of info about people you never even met
please find something better to do with your time
anonymous
Really? Are you a regular on this board or someone new? Answer honestly! Are you St. Pat? Avery? I am missing them all! --'96QT
96 - Wrong on your mystery post guess......
DENALI, Hey glad to see the site was important enough to hunt for. We missed ya too, just thought life must of gotten a bit hectic and figured you would be back sooner or later.
--An 88 Class Member
Zebra's...I thought they were horses in striped pajama's!!~Denali p.s. my computer crashed, it took 4ever to find this again, and I lost all addresses! :(
Of course, you all know I love this...Great to see some new postings and that you guys e-mailed me for the site address.
LIZZY: In an e-mail, you asked me when Le Pub will franchise so you can be closer to the hot sauce cheese and chips. I'm afraid the boys would say that franchising is a bad idea, because you need the atmosphere of "Philly" to appreciate the hot sauce cheese and chips at their fullest level. Also, please e-mail me your birthday, to keep our records current!--Same for you, DENALI & SMILES!
Hot places this weekend are DEFINITELY going to be Harbor View & Miller Time, (Did someone say DJ?!) I will drag Hot-Tea out kicking and screaming if I have to...We need to stir up some action, that is for sure!--Hopefully no more ill grandparents or expected snowstorms will stop our fun this weekend! If anyone wants to join us, I am still looking forward to that birthday drink I was promised! ; ) (Maybe we'll check out the bowling alley, too, but that is doubtful this time around.)
MT/TM: Were you the one posting that didn't sign? I think so!
ST. PAT: In reference to my September 24th (archived) posting, why didn't you hit me over the head with a frying pan?! Just recently it has been brought to my attention that he is no longer blond, really. Oh well, he is still nice and all that other stuff in the paragraph. That reminds me, I once had a guy (during college) tell me he would dye his hair blond for me! Another "good" pick-up line (for the girls to use): Girl--"Do you have good insurance?" Guy--"Why?" Girl--"Because I see I just put a dent in your pants!" Anybody have any other funny lines to perk this site up with? The men on this site who, (I have heard), were popular with the ladies back in the day must have some good ones to share...Avery? Anyone? And where are Mandark & Bo these days?
Have a grand weekend, y'all.--I know I will!
--'96QT : )
TO THE UNKNOWN POSTER AT Thursday, May 02, 2002 06:29:11 AM, (Where's your codename-it makes reference easier)
Excellent job!!! Your answer is correct!
--An 88 Class Member
B. JJ Litvinoff and Tom Farley
TRIVIA TIME:
Okay this site needs some pepping up, no trivia lately, so lets give this one a try:
Who was Mr. and Mrs Santa Claus for 88: A. Tim Kilty and Susan Revie B. JJ Litvinoff and Tom Farley C. Brenda Kadlecek and Tim Fraser D. Tracy Zilly and Rodney Milligan or E. None of the above.
--An 88 Class Member
Guess What guys and gals, I was going through my cash today, and a dollar bill with red typing caught my eye. It said "See where I've been track where I go at www.wheresgeorge.com"
So I went there. There you can put in the denomination, series year, and serial number of any United States paper money, and see if anyone else has tracked it, if you are the first to enter it, then you start the tracking for that piece of currency.
You can even put in a comment about the money, it's condition or whatever you wish. Mine traveled from Green Bay to Phillips.
It definitely is an interesting site, a little weird maybe, but uniquely entertaining for a few seconds out of the day.
Happy Tracking!!
--An 88 Class Member
Ok... here we go... after having a HUGE b-day.. I thought I'd try to find humor in turning OLDER... I know there are others that can identify with some of these... you better sit before you laugh so hard it snowballs into convulsions...
1. You and your teeth don't sleep together.
2. Your try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren't wearing any.
3. At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you're not eating cereal.
4. Your back goes out but you stay home.
5. When you wake up looking like your driver's license picture.
6. It takes two tries to get up from the couch.
7. When your idea of a night out is sitting on the patio.
8. When happy hour is a nap.
9. When you're on vacation and your energy runs out before your money does..
10. When you say something to your kids that your mother said to you and you always hated it.
11. When all you want for your birthday is to not be reminded of your age.
12. When you step off a curb and look down one more time to make sure the street is still there.
13. Your idea of weight lifting is standing up.
14. It takes longer to rest than it did to get tired.
15. Your memory is shorter and your complaining lasts longer.
16. Your address book has mostly names that start with Dr.
17. You sit in a rocking chair and can't get it going.
18. The pharmacist has become your new best friend.
19. Getting "lucky" means you found your car in the parking lot.
20. The twinkle in your eye is merely a reflection from the sun on your bifocals.
21. It takes twice as long - to look half as good.
22. Everything hurts, and what doesn't hurt - doesn't work.
23. You look for your glasses for half an hour and they were on your head the whole time.
24. You sink your teeth into a steak - and they stay there.
25. You give up all your bad habits and still don't feel good.
26. You have more patience, but it is actually that you just don't care anymore.
27. You finally get your head together and your body starts falling apart.
WOW!! Can't believe I MISSED the huge HIGLIGHTED question on top.. must've been "snowblind"... hmmmm... I'm sure I can come up with some questions/points to ponder. Sno~
LIZZY: Cool quote --The Informant
Okay, so now that I've taken care of business, what's up in the northwoods and elsewhere? Have found myself feeling nostalgic lately. Scary, isn't it?
And if Skewers actually opens, let me know because I'm buying a lottery ticket. And if it stays in business longer than a year...well, then I don't know what I'd do. Probably the world would end due to the disruption in the space-time continuum or something.
ZEBRA QUESTION
I asked the zebra, Are you black with white stripes? Or white with black stripes? And the zebra asked me, Are you good with bad habits? Or are you bad with good habits? Are you noisy with quiet times? Or are you quiet with noisy times? Are you happy with some sad days? Or are you sad with some happy days? Are you neat with some sloppy ways? Or are you sloppy with some neat ways? And on and on and on and on And on and on he went. I'll never ask a zebra About stripes Again. -Shel Silverstein
Courtesy of Lizzy, '90
SNO, Well the current "Coffee Talk" Question is at the top of the screen. However it is not perhaps as thought provoking as some, anyway, if you have any suggestions for them you can e-mail them to 96QT or you can start one up yourself when this one dies.
--An 88 Class Member
SNO~, Wow, I am glad to see you back, thought we lost ya!! You'll have to DEFINITELY check those archives out. I will have to e-mail ya too. We must keep this site lively.
EVERYONE, Looks like another coffee talk question, hmm always thought of them as just striped, but well at first impulse I guess I would say white with black stripes. Hmm does that sound racist? Would a person of African American descent say black with white stripes?
Speaking of African American descent, did anyone watch the show "The Real Eve"? It was very interesting.
--An 88 Class Member
Hey '96 & 88.. I was perusing the past postings & did not see the latest ( & I'm sure the greatest.. so far) "coffee talk question".... where we at on that (or do we just need to come up with something new???).... I've got something to say just need a direction to go with the thought cuz you can't stop an AVALANCHE once it gets started!!!! sno~
Since I've been "out & about" for a bit, I've missed wishing the other April bday guys "Happy Birthday".. so... Happy Belated Bday!!!! Sno~
Let it snow.. let it snow... let it snow..... "LORD LOVE A DUCK"..sorry but that's all I can come up with for a "sports memory".. must've been that last "silver bullet" induced coma I put myself into... MY GOD, I can't remember the last time I've been back to P-Town.
Since we're all strolling down memory lane, here's one of my all time faves from Mrs. White's reading class... Someone getting locked in the front coat closet, chairs, people, paper airplanes getting thrown out of the windows.. what the hell were we thinking?????
I am sure there are others, but I have to get my 80's cds out & the BIG HAIR BANDS cds to bring me back there.. when I'm done brainstorming, I'll get back with them... Sno~
Me again. Check out Page 11 of "The View," if you are fortunate enough to get it! Go St. Pat!
To answer the Coffee Talk Question, my first wish would be for myself, family, and friends to have a healthful, happy life. Next would be to have lots of money. Last would be that someone would post on this message board and bring it back to life with more than the sparse activity we have had lately.
--'96QT
This just in (from The-Bee): If you are looking for something to do in Phillips this weekend, you might want to check out The Phillips Lanes, according to the ad on Page 5. The direct quote is advertising Hawaiian Night, and it states, "Come & get 'leied!'" Interesting choice of words.
--'96QT ; )
I was this close to calling this web site dead, and then we get two postings today...Awesome! MT/TM, you need to bring up the boyz (& the wivez) this weekend for some fun. Hot-Tea & I are contemplating kicking it up in this great town of ours on Saturday night. (Harbor, for sure, if we go out.)
Okay, you guys, thinking it over, I do think that "The Kleenex Story" might add something to this site at this low time, so you don't have to pull it out of me, '88...I will volunteer....I was around a group of 13-year olds one day, and one of them asked me if I needed a kleenex. I knew I didn't need one, (you know, in the way that sometimes someone offers another person a breath mint because they NEED one)...Anyway, I ignored it. A bit later one of the other 13-year olds used a Kleenex, not knowing it was meant for me. He blew his nose, wiped his face, and then threw it out.--This grossed out some of the other kids. Finally, I asked the kids what the deal was with the kleenex. As it turns out, the original kid who wanted me to use the kleenex had shoved it down his pants and rubbed it in his most private of parts, and then shoved it back into the Kleenex box...for me! Tasty; huh? What a day that was!--Good thing I did not use that kleenex. Luckily that day was NOT combined with a corn day or I would have been in deep!! Are you all laughing yet? : ) Everyone I tell that story to just cannot seem to quit laughing.
Also, MT/TM, it looks like during the summer you'll be forking over the moola for a pitcher at Skewer's and then some months after that you'll be buying me a prime rib! I hope that job of yours is still providing the sweet income! If buying all that leaves you penniless, I at least know where you can get a free pair of shorts!
Have a sunny day! --'96QT ; )
Hey MT/TM, You better watch out or you just may be buying that pitcher. --THE INFORMANT
mt/tm just checking in!!! missing GOD's counrty!!
Hey if Skewers ever opens mt/tm will buy the first pitcher!!!! It is not happening--and as for it putting a dent in the pub---give me a break!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Informant and I took a tour of the old middle school today. It looks pretty nice inside. The old cafeteria will soon be the home of the nutrition site; the gym is now a parking garage; Mr. Dill's office is the living room of an apartment; and most of the classrooms have become parts of eleven apartments, of which nine are already spoken for. My informant informed me about some of the antics that occurred in those walls as we were passing through. Some of our message board people were brought up in the discussions! ; ) --'96QT
Hey all,
Yep, heard the rumor. So what do you all think about the new restaurant opening...think it will put a dent in the hot sauce cheese and chips business at the Pub?????
So where the heck is everyone anyway?
Hey QT you said if no one asks you are not volunteering---What if I volunteer for you???
--An 88 Class Member
Hey, rumor has it that Skewers will be opening this summer...for real! Any thoughts on this one? --'96QT
I'd like to ask all of the teachers out there if they understand what I mean when I say that I hate "corn days." My Informant laughed at this even after I explained it, but I thought that maybe some of you could relate.
'88, If no one asks about the Kleenex, I am not volunteering!
Besides the fact that no one is on this message board these days and we currently have "lake"-front property where there shouldn't be any water, life is good. I hope all is well with everyone.
--'96QT
You know there is no activity on the message board when...You are '96QT and you have a brief dream about MT/TM, St. Pat, & Mandark driving on both sides of your house in a smurf blue truck that turns into a smurf blue station wagon as it drives by. Hmmmm, where is everyone these days? --'96QT : )
Butler...Good call on that one, I am sure, but he still had some good tips about playing pool. I'll have to e-mail you one of these days to tell you more about the discussion...maybe later tonight. --'96QT
The bartender was more likely than not drunk.......
-Butler
Funny stuff, MANDARK...Welcome back to the page! I was out at Harbor View with some friends tonight. I played a pretty mean game of pool...Ha, ha! BUTLER, "the bartender" helped me with some pool shots. It was fun. Later, '96QT : )
Man who stand on hill with mouth open will wait long time for cheese and chips to drop in.
No price to great for cheese and chips.
--Confucious
(I found this quote online. They must have had a "pub" in ancient China --Mandark)
Happy Easter Everyone. --An 88 Class Member
We would break the law and enter the Pub illegally to steal aforementioned cheese and chips.
Hi all,
Say 96 QT has been having some adventures so to speak with some, shall I say creative minds lately. Perhaps someone should ask her to tell her Kleenx story...
--An 88 Class Member
Hey, Mr. Big....With a name like that, welcome to Phillips! Maybe I will go out, afterall?! : ) By the way, are you bragging?!--Then again, "real men" don't have to advertise; isn't that right? --'96QT ; ) AKA Miss Chevious P.S. The sun is shining and the snow is melting!--Woo hoo!
It would be nice to go back to the original question concerning smokiest bar since I am actually planning on visiting this weekend. As for the "Logger" stuff - let's move on. I even showered with those guys - it's nothing special. Mr. Big
Latte/Mocha talk: the TEAM is way more inpo. than the coach. Andy Pilch, was he a coach-NO! He just took up space! If it wasn't for "Air-Mike Johnson" they wouldn't have had a team or any drive for STATE! That's who the fans came to watch!! Black and Orange all the way!!!!!!!!!!
I say AVERY is a guy who thinks he is a very cool dude~~~~~~~~ No fair cuz I know the answer to Denali!!
Hey how about this code name:
DENALI created his/her code name by:
A. The name of a mountain range.
B. The name of a motor vehicle.
C. A combination of his/her children's names DEN and ALI.
D. The name of the company that he/she founded.
E. None of the above.
--An 88 Class Member
Okay, new Coffee Talk answer....The smokiest bar that Hot-Tea & I go to in "Philly" is Miller Time, though I imagine The Dug Out might be worse. The least smokiest place we go to is Harbor View! In the middle is Birch Island and the bowling alley. It took me up until a month ago and Hot-Tea until a week ago for us to fully realize that Birch Island is the old Omar's (that we used to hang out at quite a bit until it was closed down or whatever in between old and new owners...we plan on stopping out there again some day, you know, to look for the "real men!" It was always a good place to play pool.) It seems, however & unfortunately, that there is an inverse relation between the amount of smoke at a bar and the amount of fun we have there! I guess this weekend the "hot spot" might be Harbor, but I have no clue if I am going out. Who will all be up here? In the midst of yet another blizzard, I am signing off for now. --'96QT
Okay curiosity has struck. Pertaining to code names, some are quite obvious, some not so, so for the sake of curiosity:
AVERY created his/her code name by:
A. He/She was so excited to see the message board and in his/her haste to post looked over and saw an AVERY office supply catalog, and the rest is history.
B. He/She thinks that he/she is "A VERY" cool guy/gal.
C. He/She has always secretly wanted to be the cabbage patch kid named AVERY and deeply wants to take on its personality.
D. None of the above are the reasons for the codename. (If D. is the answer could AVERY give us all some insight?)
or E. Letter B and Letter D.
--An 88 Class Member
Team is more important than coach; however, the coach is necessary to supervise activities. Just think if there were no supervision on the buses, especially when PHS used to have cheerleaders and players on the same bus. Or if the soccer team were by themselves - they don't even need cheerleaders to have a good time, from what I'm told.
St. Pat
How about another coffee talk question: smokiest bar / least smoky bar in the Phillips metro area. I may make a trip this weekend to God's Country and would like to know where to boycott. St. Pat
AVERY: I was watching a comedian on Comedy Central tonight and I thought of you and a discussion you had brought up the other week. He said that many clubs are having kids play baseball without striking out. Each kid takes a crack at the ball until they hit it, and then the "game" goes on. It's really just like practicing hitting then! I knew you'd LOVE to hear that one! --'96QT
Thank you, Avery...I am going to tell my dad your last comment. He never believes me when I say that; then again, he never goes to the games, so how would he know?! Hot sauce cheese and chips sound like a good topic....Even better is Dr. Pepper, which I am drinking right now to kill the headache I acquired today! --'96QT
to clarify 'without a coach': Phillips High has not had a good Boys BB coach for about 20 years. ~Avery
Coffe talk is a loaded question. It depends on the situation.
Previous Phillips High basketball teams have made it to state with lenghty spans between trips without a coach. This would be a case for player importance.
On the other side of the coin there are other local schools that have been perennial powers under a coach for an extended number of years with different athletes (e.g. late 80s and early 90s Prentice High girls BB).
~Avery
Enough basketball, says St. Pat. I wanna talk about hot sauce and the price of a super soft shell at the Pub.
St. Pat
Hey, well no offense to the great game played by Rice Lake on Thursday night, but I just watched the most exciting game I have seen in awhile. I was hoping that "Fondy" would win tonight...(They might as well have so that Rice Lake would have lost to the best team.) Unfortunately, even with #13 (Springborn) on the team, they just missed being the champs. The last few minutes of the game was SO exciting!! Anyway, I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I hope all this snow melts fast! --'96QT
Thanks for answering, '88! Hopefully some more responses filter in this week on the Coffee Talk Question. I was going to leave my views unknown until everyone had their say first, but when I decided to watch some b-ball action last night, you will never guess who I saw coaching the Rice Lake b-ball team!--Does anyone remember Mike Johnson from the Class of '87, I believe? Well, he did a fine job of coaching that blue- and gold-colored team all the way to the State Quarterfinal. Unfortunately they lost by six points, but it was a good game....At one time during the fourth quarter they were only down by one point. It was definitely fun to watch. It was also fun to watch Mike....watching his team from the sidelines and getting mentally involved in the action, it looked like he was totally in-tune with his team. A few times, though, his actions made him look like he was jumping without a rope! Has Avery or anyone asked him about that idea?--Maybe they practice that technique in his school's gym classes?! : ) Anyway, my take on it all is really a lot like what '88 had to say. You can have someone on the team who acts as the coach or you could just have a group of very motivated individuals that really don't need the help of a coach. A good team and a good coach, however, are ideal. A team can last without a coach but it doesn't work the other way around. This whole question of whether or not a coach is important got brought up during the PHS guys' trip to State in '98. I think, in that case, the team was what made the grade and the coach just came along for the ride. Anyway, I say congrats to Mike Johnson & his team, wherever he is, for a good effort! : ) --'96QT
Gee that is a loaded coffee talk question if I have ever heard one.
I have always thought that the players are more important than the coach. Now before anyone gets their undies in a bundle, here is my reasoning:
If you have good players, and a lousy coach, a team with the right amount of hutspa, could possibly persist and strive even with a bad coach.
However if you have a great coach, and a bunch of players, that are uncoordinated, and lousy at playing, no matter how much the coach coaches, they are destined not to win many if any games. Although their overall performance may improve.
Of course a winning situation would be great players, and a great coach.
It is my belief though that if a person has what it takes inside of themselves to persist, practice, watch others and learn from others mistakes, that they can sometimes accomplish things without the aid of others. Although it is a harder road, but a possible one.
Players have to be more important than a coach, as without players, a coach would have no team, and no game, but a team can have a game without a coach.
--An 88 Class Member
Lately when the news comes on 96QT consistantly watches the sports. And loves to hear especially the interviews. She is very disappointed with 10 second clips. She seems to think the whole newscast should carry more coverage of the March Madness!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE INFORMANT (AKA SIMON)
So, funny, I was Pa's student assistant my senior year! I had keys to everything! The weight room WAS a gab session, the girls NEVER HAD to shower, and upstairs hockey was about all the physical activity REQUIRED to pass the class! I also had to "supervise" the people who had to "sit out" class in the commons. Ask the person I married, that's where we met, oh, what Pa didn't know couldn't hurt him!!~Denali
Now this is really stupid...I come home and use a good computer, and my message posted twice using the iBook, but when I had looked at the page, it appeared as if it hadn't even posted once. Strange. --'96QT
St. Pat--We never had to Jazzercise, as far as I remember! I agree with '88, I was good at dodging those balls, too, and it always sucked when I finally did throw the balls far enough to get my team out of "jail," and my team seemed not to know how to catch! It was terrible!! Hey, what does the prime rib countdown look like to you guys? I am using an iBook today, and it says -13582 days until I get prime rib. Maybe this Mac piece of crud cannot read Java Script or whatever! Someone, let me know...It should really be about 303 days or something! --'96QT
St. Pat--We never had to Jazzercise, as far as I remember! I agree with '88, I was good at dodging those balls, too, and it always sucked when I finally did throw the balls far enough to get my team out of "jail," and my team seemed not to know how to catch! It was terrible!! Hey, what does the prime rib countdown look like to you guys? I am using an iBook today, and it says -13582 days until I get prime rib. Maybe this Mac piece of crud cannot read Java Script or whatever! Someone, let me know...It should really be about 303 days or something! --'96QT
Wonder what Pa Jones would say about the matter. Girls felt the same way about bombardment that I felt about Judy Lacina's jazzercise/aerobics. Putting me in a singlet and legwarmers (a la Jennifer Beals in Flashdance)while the stereo was playing "Maniac" was akin to Mark Blomberg, Mickey Haessly, and Brent Zierer hurling fastballs at my privates.
St. Pat
Geez don't look at the board during a day and the hot topic of 'Aerial Bombardment' takes off.
I remember that game all too well, I was one of them that was good at dodging, would end up one of or the last one there. That is until I got smart and said screw this, and learned as people were getting hit, it was time for me to make sure I got hit with a ball. To ensure that I was not the last person. The last person on the team had a horrible task of trying to free everyone else. Not my cup of tea.
I would have much rather been playing floor hockey.
--An 88 Class Member
AVERY: I was agreeing with you when I said, "However, I do not agree that this other school has banned it due to competition being a problem." I was just adding an additional comment about the safety factor.
I'll have to tell you guys some cute educational stories one of these days, but as for now, I have other work to do! (That Informant of mine is such a slave driver!) : )
Have a good night everyone!
--'96QT
'96QT-Perhaps I paraphrased a bit but those were the school's words not mine "not fair to all players as the agile and more athletic win". Check it out. That is what is so unbelievable to me. I could see banning it for safety reasons. But emotional reason?... poo poo ~Avery
P.S. What worked really good was when us girls used to bring spritzer bottles to get the ends of our hair wet so it looked like we had showered!!!! By the way, our basic reasoning for not showering was that we didn't want to ruin our hair, especially with all that hairspray of the early '90's! --'96QT
Well, today's postings gave me a few good chuckles. Here are my comments to "Give Me A Break!" (That reminds me of John Stossl's segment on 20/20!) You will not be happy to know, Avery, that when I got to high school they banned aerial bombardment at good old PHS. However, I did get to partake in it in middle school. I know all you guys loved the game, but I grew to hate it, especially the day when someone threw one of the balls so hard at my legs that I fell to the ground and literally could not get up! My legs wouldn't work, and I had to have someone help me off the gym floor where I could rest for the duration of the class hour. That game has a high danger factor! : ) However, I do not agree that this other school has banned it due to competition being a problem. And rope jumping without a rope?--That is a joke. Isn't is just called jumping then? Do you know that while I was in school they banned floor hockey for a few years because my class was too rough?!
In regard to St. Pat's showering comment, I hate to tell you but I know that a lot of the '87-'88-'89 girls and the '94-'95-'96 girls did not shower after gym. Pilch might have thought we all did, but we didn't. Somehow along the way he got convinced that girls can shower without getting their hair wet (which, I guess, is possible), and that indeed we all had showered (though we hadn't), and since then, there hasn't been much shower usage at PhMS or PHS. I think washing up, deodorant, perfume/cologne, and changing your clothes can go a long way in removing the odor problem.
As for the coffee talk question, do you know that they don't even have study hall at PHS anymore? Now they have the quarter block system without study halls.
--'96QT
AVery - okay, as long as it is with the heavy ropes as part of Bucksercises.
St. Pat
St. Pat-
I have heard stories of this most recent generation's preferance for the odorous. There is a book "The Millenials" (author unknown) about this misguided generation. Apparently they are more modest than their predecessors. They also don't appreciate being lumped in with Gen-X as we are too 'brash'.
Anyway, gotta finish lunch and get back to work. Sorry I missed you Sat. I've been playing phone tag with MTTM to check on arrangements for Friday night. If time permits, maybe we can jump rope (without the rope of course) and get a good cardio vibe pumping before we throw back a couple cold ones.
~Avery
Good one, Avery. I am an educator, and I am noticing the same type of erosion of values/competition. No longer are kids allowed to "kick the can" because it is hurtful to the can's self esteem. On a somewhat similar note, kids are not taking part in a very important aspect of physical education: showering. Apparently they are a bit too shy and worried about people making fun of their bodies. They are forgetting the poor souls who sit next to them in the class two hours afterward. Not to mention their mothers/fathers who do the laundry - quite a surprise when you take a 13-year-old's sweaty undies that have been sitting in the hamper for four days. I remember back in the day when Andy Pilch used to require showers. Sure, you checked out everyone else's equipment to find out that they were all pretty much the same. That is, except for a couple guys (who will remain nameless) who were, let's say, "gifted." As for the girls, I am sure they had the same problems/thoughts/fears. That's just adolescence.
St. Pat
Anyone see the latest Real Sports (HBO)? There was a story on some schools that have outlawed dodge ball!! You may remember the popular Phillips version 'Aerial Bombardment'. Is our society getting soft or what?!! The premise behind the ban is that it is not fair to all the players as the more agile and athletic typically win.
HELLO...I always thought one of educations tenants was to prepare kids for the real world. Maybe the next time I lose an order to a competitor I'll tell the customer that it is ok as long as I get the next one so that everything comes out equitable and tidy. I know some of you out there are educators and would love to hear your take on the dodge ball ban.
It gets better, there was also a phys. ed. instructor that had kids jumping rope without a rope!!! Since the primary reason you jump rope is for cardiovascular purposes, this genius thought that kids will feel less inferior without the rope. You see, if you are not as coordinated as others (clumsy like me) you may catch your feet on the rope once in awhile and not feel warm and fuzzy about yourself.
GIVE ME A BREAK!
Later~Avery
The "Good Ole Weight room", an excuse a minute. I used to get admittance to it, to get me and some of my friends out of downstairs Gym activities that we didn't like. Once there, Gym became more of a gab session than a workout! I wonder how many other activities the excuse of the weight room took care of?
--An 88 Class Member
Good to see you are back, Bo. Denali, thanks for the e-mail address the other week. St. Pat, Good going on Saturday. Is Friday the next one I need to watch for?
Coffee Talk: I remember in high school that one of my friends and I wanted to play cards, but we weren't allowed to have cards at the school (except before school in the morning), so we made our own out of paper! Another time another friend tried to convince the study hall teacher that he had open block, but he didn't...I convinced her that he did (being the responsible role model I was, she believed me!), and we went around videotaping the school and our friends for fun.--I still have those tapes! Another time we went to the balcony and ate coffee cake I had made for a friend's birthday. I had such a good class, most of us didn't try to escape the last hour of the day. We just waited it out and had fun at school. Of course, in middle school the big thing was to try to get to the library as often as possible or better yet--go to the high school to use that library or clean the erasers!!--That was the ultimate!
--'96QT : )
I used to love borrowing Steve Baratka's Fairmont to go home during seventh hour. He was so nice to let me use it.
St. Pat
Coffee Talk: Another memory of 7th. period study hall in the commons..... well, I don't remember much....all I remember is getting in the car and driving home. I used to love having a pass to the weight room.
Bo
Sorry I was gone for so long, but it's good to be back.
Coffee Talk: I once saw Bob Kurth shotput the largest Dictionary I've ever seen across the Library.
Bo
Bring back the truckster!!!!! I loved that spare on the front--it was a thing of beauty!!! Big Red was not bad either! Agent Orange!! Brown Sugar!!! But nothing beat the ride to stat cc in the cream sportie!! Good trivia question--on the way back from that trip who had to stick their feet out the window because they stunk so bad? A. Bob Malach B. John O'brein C. Dan Kozak D. Zack Meskill E. None of the above F. Nobody remembers because they were to afraid of getting caught for toilet papering and egging the school
Hey All! I'm back from an unavoidable absence. Glad to see I was missed.
St Pat-LYCEUM!! I almost spewed my coffee on the computer screen. Excellent recall, your memory is a steel trap my man.
FAN CLUB TRIVIA- Yes there was a fan club. It was Dan "brains" Litvinoff. However, it was not as sexy as it may sound.
Later~Avery
Hi all,
Study hall chaos memories pertaining to the new "Coffee Talk" question. Well, let's see, playing cards, being annoyed by a creatively designed "Mr. Big Fat Bug" critter that a friend made up, going to the IMC to get out of study hall, MT/TM nabbing someone's mirror, open block study hall time playing hockey with coins on the tables in the commons, (coins the pucks, pens and pencils the sticks), having the office put on 95.5 and broadcast it into the commons for us, getting out of study hall early 3rd hour to push in the chairs for lunch, thus earning a free malt every Friday, YUM, 7th hour leaving early--Moose didn't figure it out til practically the end of the semester, gathered everyone up and gave us a lecture on why we should not do that--(I think though we basicly ignored the lecture) (We were Seniors--what could he really do anyway). Well there are a few for ya!
By the way where are some of the codename signatures, guys?
--An 88 Class Member
Are you sure #30 never mentioned having problems with the ladies? Perhaps that was #54 speaking on behalf of both of them. I'll have to check into that. Now, what is the correct answer to the trivia question? --96QT
Nobody messes with Bader's Store!!!!!! This is WAR!!!!
Just for the record the #30 never said he had problems with the ladies--and as this one remembers #54 was quite a swimmer when it came to solberg!!!!!!
After listening to QT's "date," I have to let you guys know that I have a date tonight with Brooke Burke from the E channel - along with a hot towel and some Jergens lotion. 10 PM "Wild On...Price County."
St. Pat
Good job tonight, St. Pat! I'll be keeping my eye on the action. Time for bed now...this time for sure...I need rest. I just might wind up at the doctor yet. --'96QT
The thought-provoking question about the hot sauce cheese and chips is highly illogical! There would never be a bowl of hot sauce cheese and chips left unattended. Every crumb would be gone and the bowl would be licked clean before anyone left the table. Is this not true?
Time for me to "log-off" for tonight. I have a date with Kyle now...That would be Kyle on MTV's The Real World. He's such a great guy...always on time for our dates (every Tuesday night at 9 PM Central, 10 PM Eastern)! YUUUUUMMMMMMY!--Better than any hot sauce cheese and chips I have ever seen.
--'96QT : )
Hey! MT/TM: All is well in God's Country because I am here...You know that...What a silly question! ; )
I'll take a stab at the '80s trivia, (ooh, stabbing reminds me of prime rib...311 more days and counting!): I narrowed my guesses down to Numbers 30, 44, & 54. However, since I know 30 & 54 and since they have both proclaimed they were never too good with the ladies in high school, #44 wins out. Am I right? Probably not, but I would like to know the answer to this one...My Informant is of no help here. Or did you guys just make up this fan club in your minds?! : )
You all almost lost your resident QT on Sunday night! Okay, maybe it wasn't that close, but I'll have to consult with my favorite health teacher to see how close to death I was. (No, I am not talking about Mr. Jasurda.) I think I might have cooked off a few brain cells because I heated up to a scary 105.4 degrees. I literally was SIZZLING!! ; ) I thought I was going to be rushed to the hospital, but I got cooled down quickly, and I am still recovering. I don't know what I got, but it is no fun.
Where are '88, Avery, Mandark, Bo, & Butler these days? Glad to see Denali, St. Pat, & MT/TM are here.
--'96QT
MT/TM - some other mid school memories for you. The seventh grade nut-hugging shorts, the stage near the baseline, pizza in the old teachers' lounge, the tornado fire-escape slide, the "band room," the annexes, Mrs. Foytek (Jan, not Etola), Mrs. Stone (Moose's first wife), Mrs. Bostrom (the librarian), Mr. Soteber, Mrs. Kozak, Andy Pilch's pyramids and remember the phrase used for assemblies.....? LYCEUM. Yeah, baby.
St. Pat
In Phillips, if one allowed that to happen - with the hot sauce cheese and chips falling to the floor - that would be grounds for a month in the Price County Safety Building.
St. Pat
If you have a bowl of hot sauce cheese and chips sitting on a table and it falls off and hits the floor and nobody is in the room does it make a noise?
More 80s trivia--During the 86-87 basketball season---who had their own fan club--that actually had earrings with his number inprinted on them: A. Mike "crutch" Bader B. Dan "brains" Litvinoff C. Mike "watch the wall" Johnson D. Steve "french toast" Baratka E. Timmer "who permed that hair" Peterson F. Mick "cement mixer" Theis G. Dan "sorry bader but f*** y**" slowey
St. Pat great talking to you on the phone! Do you remember....Mrs. Fox...Mrs. Robly/McCarville....John Dill...Mr. Bassett....Mr. Dauscher....Ms. Neuman..... Big Bananas....Bucksercises...Your Pants are killing me....
MTTM out
96QT, glad you got an eye full! The skating thing was weird! It's all politics! YUCK-TTFN~Denali
You know how I broke my dollar a few weekends ago? Well, this evening St. Pat broke my TV! Just kidding, Buddy. But it was so funny....I was in the bedroom for a long time, and I came into the living room and the TV was on. Who do I see but St. Pat! I thought to myself, "Is that him? Could it be?" Then, when it was confirmed, I screamed, "Oh my goodness, it's ***** *****!"--That wasn't swearing, that was St. Pat's real name. Anyway, I got a bit excited! Reactions in the house were "It is?" and "Who?" I purposely checked out TV tonight, but no such luck, I see. Good luck in the upcoming weeks!
Someone else please post...it is as if I am talking to myself here! --'96QT : )
DENALI: Saw the new baby and the proud mother on the afternoon of the 21st. He is a QT! ; ) If you have an e-mail address for her, could you send it my way?--I never thought to ask her for one.
I'm very disappointed about the figuring skating competition tonight. I wanted Michelle Kwan to win; their methods of judging and totaling the scores totally suck! I can't believe I even watch the Olympics. If you don't follow skating, I guess you wouldn't understand my comment...I follow it, and I didn't even know that this is how they score these events until what happened tonight. The skating, skiing, & luge stuff is my favorite to watch; then again, I like most of the Winter Olympics, but the skating is a must for me to watch. Can't complain about hockey, either, though I didn't watch it this year.
Have a great weekend, Everyone! --'96QT
Happy Birthday to my INFORMANT! Woo-hoo! Another year older!--But I still love ya lots! Even though Hot-Tea & I kid, you are still young! And no matter what age you are, you'll always be special to me. Have a great day & year. --'96QT : )
An 88 Class Member: I haven't been on here today, because I think I was lost in all this snow! What is up with this? Hey, I think I found that web page you wanted from yesterday.
Denali: Glad to get the e-mail and know that EVERYTHING went well! I was thinking of you all!
St. Pat: Thanks for the good luck wishes!
I cannot think of anything clever to write...old age is upon me!--No! Here are two quotes of the day instead:
"Wise men learn by other men's mistakes, fools by their own." --H.G. Bohn
"A man can be short and dumpy and getting bald but if he has fire, women will like him." --Mae West
Interesting; huh?
Hey, Avery: Been having any luck figuring out where to get your next piece of info?--Man, it is all right in front of you!
--'96QT : )
DENALI:
Correct it was indeed Wally. Excellent Job.
Thanks for the Birthday wishes, so you like Curling huh? I have watched it a little bit. It is quite unique! I like the figure skating, guys, gals, and pairs, ice dancing is okay but I like the rest better, the various types of skiing is good too, and the snow board stuff. But skating is my favorite. (United States, Canada, and France normally are the ones for some reason I like the best) I enjoy the winter Olympics more than the summer Olympics.
AVERY: Good guess then, (or strategic elimination), I tried to throw in a couple names that could throw a person off.
96QT, What's up, haven't heard a peep from you on the board yet today! Bet my post at this time of day was a shocker to ya!! Talk to ya later.
--An 88 Class Member
DL-You got it. Probably not the most days ever missed by a single student. But then the others probably didn't graduate in 4 years, let alone graduate with honors.
88 Class Member-Actually was stuck between Mike Klein & Pat B. Went with Pat on a hunch.
Later All! ~Avery
!@&!@#^!^#*^ computer! 88cm you are...too funny with the trivia! Happy Bday! Go and celebrate!~Denali ps...what are your "faves" in the Olympics?? I have a close spot in my heart for "curling!!" :)
U-Rah-Rah! Wally all the way! 88cm you are too funny w/tr
DL: You answered the Trivia correctly too, Excellent, I would have mentioned you in my other post, but, I didn't refresh the screen before I submitted my comments, so I hadn't realized that you had also responded.
--An 88 Class Member
~AVERY: Excellent! Yes, Pat won the perfect attendance award. I remember thinking should I be happy for him or sad? He didn't even have one hooky day in the four years :(
ALL: Here is some more Trivia:
Who was the only male class of 88 classmember to be brave enough to be a cheerleader?
A. Mark Zaves B. Dan Litvinoff C. Tim Kilty D. Wally Pingel or E. Zach Meskill
--An 88 Class Member
88--I think Avery is right, Pat B. was always there, bro!
Avery--I can confirm that the answer is B. I believe the number was 36 full days (almost a quarter of the year, damn). Damn, I miss missing class! I wonder if Mrs. Parkinson could confirm that number?
DL
Jonesy missed the most school - the other two enjoyed high school so much, I don't see them missing.
St. Pat
PS - Birch Island was great Friday night.
88 Class Member-I'll go with Pat.
Who of these three missed the most days their senior year in '88?
A.Dan Slowey B.Dan Litvinoff C.Dan Kedzierski
~Avery
Denali, Glad to hear you are back and all turned out excellent. --An 88 Class Member
TRIVIA TIME:
Okay it has been awhile, and I think it is time for a little more trivia, so everyone dust the cobwebs out and see if you remember this one:
Who won the 100 percent attendance award in the Class of 88:
A. Pat Borenhoeft B. Mike Klein C. Mark Zaves D. Jay Reinke or E. Laura Polacek
--An 88 Class Member
LITVINOFF 3 SLOWEY 0
--Mandark
Thanks, Informant, for the birthday wishes!
Avery: Did you find the piece of info you were looking for? If you did, it wasn't what I thought you were looking for. Let me know.
St. Pat & MT/TM: Thanks for the e-mail birthday wishes. I'll drop you both an e-mail later to tell you a few newsworthy things in my life!
This weekend was fun!
--'96QT
OOPS, that would be GOPHER
St. Pat / MTTM- Sorry I couldn't make it back to Philly this past weekend. Fill me in on all the juicy details I may have missed.
Also, took in the Badger Gofer game at Williams Arena with Son #1. Penny dropped 30 on the Gofers, Badgers came back from 13 point dficit to win 67-62, Beauuuuuuuutiful ~Avery
Happy Birthday 96QT!!! I hope it is super terrific!!! Just think next year you will be a quarter of a century!!! :) XOXO And thanks for the Valentine wishes.--THE INFORMANT
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY to Everyone! A special Valentine's wish to my Informant, who is the best "Informant" a '96QT could have!! : ) Love ya! xoxo --'96QT : )
My mistake...with $2.50 more off, the jeans were $7.49! Who cares; right?! Where is everyone these days? Despite the e-mail I got and the few postings below, this place is looking quite unvisited! --'96QT
Hey! I am counting down the days until Saturday.
As for today, I single-handedly was taking care of our recession! Yep, I did a little shopping. Then again, maybe with the deals I got (one pair of brand new jeans at JCPenney that was normally $36.00 was on clearance for $9.99!), perhaps I was doing the economy more harm than good! But I helped Kmart out a bit when I bought some Valentine's Day roses there for my Grandma!
I'll have to put some thought into the Current Coffee Talk Question.
Not much new for now...Time for me to get some sleep. --'96QT
MT/TM - how's that athletic code shaping up? Hey, don't move for that guy on Friday and meet me in Wausau - have the bride drop you off going north on 51. We'll stop in T-hawk on the way home and Tripoli and Brantwood, too. Have her take care of business with Mom and get her up here on Saturday. I talked to M.E.L. today - via e-mail. St. Pat
You said Hot Sauce/Cheese and chips and a half-pint of drool came out of my mouth. I can't wait - only a few more days to hit Phillips - it has been a long time. It is nice to know that some things never change... St. Pat
Oh yeah! Next weekend, as in February 16th? : ) Does hot sauce cheese and chips go well with birthday cake?! I am so jazzed! --'96QT
mt/tm at this moment is on the phone with the warrior aka st. pat--we are discussing hot sauce cheese and chips!! Next weekend baby!!
88 Member-
I thought the commercials overall were lame. Perhaps a testament to the overall state of the economy. Of course, Britney can do no wrong. As someone in "a New York state of mind", I thought the kneeling Clydesdales commercial was very tacky. It looked more like they were praying. I have subsequently decided to drink only Miller products from here on out.
Crazy Mary
Poster at: Thursday, January 31, 2002 03:15:19 PM, (Where's your code name--It just makes it easier to refer to you), Anyway, about Dill Pickle, couldn't agree with you more. I will never forget the hall lurking, hanging over the railing, and hiding behind corners that he did! He was nuts!
Which reminds me of a possible trivia question: If memory suits me, rumor had it that one student gave Mr. Dill a bloody nose, it was: A. Greg Skomoroski B. Don Zimmerman C. Paul Zilly or D. None of the above.
So did anyone like any of the super bowl commercials? Any favorites?
I liked the one with the Budwieser Clydsdale horses, bowing to the statue of liberty.
And the one where the guy wants to talk to the girl at the bar, and doesn't know what to say, so his buddy tells him, "just say what I say", so the guy proceeds to do just that, and then the bartender comes over and the buddy says to the bartender something to the effect of how much will it cost me, and the guy not paying attention that his buddy isn't talking to him repeats that to the girl, and she decks him!
I think those are two of the most memorable ones (oh and the Blockbuster critters were cute too)
Looks like we have a bunch of birthdays of message board alumni this month. Hope everyone has a good one.
Well I guess I better post this, it is getting a bit lengthy. Guess I must be making up for not posting a lot lately.
--An 88 Class Member
When my Informant said to me the other day, "I'm getting pretty good at whacking it," "it" refers to:
A: An appendage B: A computer monitor C: A pool stick D: A fly-swatter
This weekend was fun. '96 Hot-Tea and I had a SPONTANEOUS night out on the town! First we stopped at Harbor View for two hours, and then finished up at Miller Time (where there was a DJ)! Guess what I did at Harbor?--I broke a dollar...literally! The dollar was folded, so I pulled it tight in my hands to straighten it fast. The only problem is that it must have been creased in the middle a lot during its life, and it ripped exactly down the center! I dropped both the pieces on the bar, as the four people in there burst out laughing. Hot-Tea and I were laughing, too; she said it was better than a magic trick!! The bartender, (that would be Matt), grabbed both halves, one of which had fallen onto the bottles of alcohol behind the bar.--He smiled and said, "So, just a Mountain Dew for you then; huh?" I said, "Yeah, that would be great." Hot-Tea said, "Don't even think of putting a drop of alcohol in there; she doesn't need any!" At Miller Time, one of my drunk friends told me I am the most desirable girl in this town.--Kudos to him for yet another failed pick-up line! Anyway, there was a fair representation of the Class of '88 and a good amount out from the Class of '96. 2 weeks before the next big celebration!
--'96QT : )
Best joke from middle school: John Dill
Best joke from high school: hey, it's the alumni web page...let's do a survey
Coffee Talk: Here are two jokes that come to mind right now....
Do you know why you always see nuns in pairs? --Because the one nun has to make sure that the other nun isn't getting none.
Okay, weak joke with poor English, I know. Here's another:
"Why is a blond's belly button sometimes red and swollen?" --Because there are blond guys, too!
(That last one was told to me by a blond guy...go figure!)
Since no one answered it, Elliott was 10 in E.T.
A lot of message board birthdays in the event box.--This should be a fun month!
--'96QT
mt/tm checking in--st pat it doesn't get any better than that
Cold beer at the Pub: 1.50 a mug Hot sauce/cheese/chips: 4.75 a crock Hanging with Mandark, MT/TM, and Avery - Priceless
St. Pat
Avery, I agree on Anthony Michael Hall. Sixteen Candles was just too funny. "No yanky my wanky, the Donger need food!"
Speaking of "Yanky my Wanky"...here's a little Cinema North Trivia.
During a 1985 showing of "Beverly Hills Cop" with Eddie Murphy, what high school girl had her "hand in her boyfriend's popcorn" while St. Pat was sitting in front of them? a) Carrie Loula b) ??? c) Maria Bristol d) Deenah Walsh e) Jill Johnson f) all of the above
EVERYONE:
Let's see the new "Coffee Talk" question is pertaining to some old jokes. I remember a couple. So here goes:
Number one:
A pastor and his wife decide that for Christmas dinner they are going to have ham. So she goes down to the local butcher shop and asks the butcher what type of ham he has, and which one he would recommend for Christmas dinner.
The Butcher looked her straight in the eye and said "Why that would be God Damn Ham". The minister's wife blushed and looked at the butcher and said "you can't speak that way in front of me, well don't you know I am a pastor's wife!" The butcher looked at the pastor's wife confused and then explained to her "No really, the name of the ham is God Damn Ham, and it is the best ham that I carry".
So with that the pastor's wife ordered one God Damn Ham. She took the ham home and told her husband, the pastor all about her purchase of the God Damn Ham. The pastor at first looked very upset about her wife's language, but then she explained to him that it was indeed the actual name of the ham.
So with that the wife prepared Christmas dinner. At Christmas dinner, the pastor looked at his wife and asked her "Please pass the God Damn Ham", as his wife began to pass the ham to her husband, their son popped up and said, "That's the spirit Dad, Pass the F'ing potatoes!
Number 2:
What did the potato chip say to the battery?
I am fri-to-lay if your Eveready!
--An 88 Class Member
MANDARK: Hmm how about another hint on that palindrome question? It appears all of us are stumped or just not in the mood to think that hard.
96QT and AVERY: Geez, the whole "education/movie" debate has now made it to the board. Amazing! 96QT I agree if they are going to have a movie in school, it should at least be incorporated into the curriculum. At least then there would be some educational benefit to it, and well you know my opinion already on the dollars it costs in education time wasted for a movie to be shown to the whole student body, when it does not pertain to the lessons at hand. However I also remember that it was a fun event and perhaps a reward of sorts, however the reward message was never very clear, if so, as I think 99.9 percent of the students were allowed to attend those events. (I think if the truth be known it was somewhat of a break for the teachers, and administration too!)
THE INFORMANT
AVERY: Since he no longer posts to this website, I will now be speaking for MT/TM, (maybe that statement will get a reaction from MT/TM & he might actually post something POSITIVE again)! Anyway, I think that the educational aspect of the "E.T." trip was that you were getting rewarded for being a good student...you know, a positive reinforcement thing. Recently, I debated the whole movie issue vs. educational value thing with my Informant. I think the school should incorporate the positive benefit (the movie) with school work (such as writing an essay about the movie or researching some aspect of it, etc.).--You with me on this one, St. Pat?
BUTLER: Announced to a bar full of people who I am recently? '96 Hot-Tea mentioned you were rather vocal about it at Christmastime. I guess you only told one person, but still.... Oh well. You should have had her give me a call to come on down by you all.
Hot-Tea says the answer to Trivia # 2 is $1,000.00; St. Elmo's Fire is correct. The actors are also correct. Anyone know how old Elliott was?
Hope all is well with everyone. As always, life is great here!
--'96QT, (USPTS President & Princess)
A few comments;
E.T. - Classic. I remember we got to take the afternoon off in 6th or 7th grade to go down to the Cinema north for a special showing. I'm still trying to figure out just what was educational about this two block field trip. MTTM help me out, your the man when it comes to positive youth development.
Can't Buy Me Love - Another Classic. Takes place in Tucson or Phoenix, whichever has the airplane scrap yard.
Brekfast Club - I believe the characters in both movies were Emilo Estevez, Alley Sheedy, and Judd Nelson. I would aslso recomend any '80s movie with Anthony Michael Hall.
Later~Avery
Trivia # 1: How old was Elliott in the movie, "E.T."? Old enough to file child enticement charges against ET.........
Trivia # 2: How much money does Ronny give Cindy to be his "girl" in "Can't Buy Me Love?" $500
Trivia # 3: What three "Breakfast Club" stars were in another movie together? Name that movie. St. Elmo's Fire
-Butler, absent but not gone
'96QT here. '96 Hot-Tea had given me a list of things to post when this site was in one of its down times, and it looks like this is it. As you all know, she can't "afford luxuries like computers;" (in fact, I peer pressured her into reading some of this site and giving me some stuff to post), so I will type this in for her:
Trivia # 1: How old was Elliott in the movie, "E.T."?
Trivia # 2: How much money does Ronny give Cindy to be his "girl" in "Can't Buy Me Love?"
Trivia # 3: What three "Breakfast Club" stars were in another movie together? Name that movie.
--'96 Hot Tea
"Yoo, Rah, Rah! Don't be sad, don't be dreary, just be glad that life is cheery! Go USPTS!" Wow, I just got back from USPTS camp where I was not only named the president of the national organization but I was also named Princess of the Year. (Mandark, glad you missed me!--My positive vibes must be shining onto you!) I just can't wait to meet you all and tell you all about "one time at USPTS camp." Oh, the fun times we have when we get together to cheer and praise the bright new year. "Life is good! Life is grand! Together, USPTS will take a stand!"
Seriously, I have been busy recently; I will be even busier tomorrow, but I was thinking about a PHS message board contribution today, so here it is:
According to the observations of this soon-to-be 24-year old, you know you are old when:
10. You look at someone driving a vehicle down the street and you say aloud, "Is he old enough to be driving?"
9. You are saying things to yourself, aloud.
8. You provide answers to your own questions.
7. You think, "The kids in high school are just not as big-looking as they used to be when I was in school." (It must just be that their parents are not feeding them as much as years past.)
6. Your older siblings start watching Lifetime movies and see no scariness about this. (He, he!)
5. You have to hang out at the Harbor.
4. Worse yet, you hang out at the Stoney Pub. (Ha, ha!)
3. You don't know the players on your hometown teams anymore, unless they have a last name that is common to the area. Instead, now you know the coaches, because you graduated with them!
2. You know that the movies, music, TV shows, etc. from your era were the best ever; this new stuff is just trash! (Okay, at least I am not there yet!)
1. You have nothing better to do than to come to this website and talk with high school alumni!
Love, The Message Board Princess, '96QT ; )
What's going on here? No posts since the 17th?!? The the web-princess on vacation or something? Maybe a USPTS meeting in Madision?
--Mandark
Correct, QT.
How about a word quiz.
This is a palindrome (a sentece or group of words that reads the same backward or forward):
What do you call bumps on a variety of dried grass?
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
--Ace
ACE: 10 teens can slurp down 40 ice-cream sodas in one hour. --'96QT
Sounds like things are really happenin' down at old PHS!
Here's something to chew on:
If six teenagers can slurp down 12 ice-cream sodas in half an hour, how long will it take 10 teenagers to finish off 40 sodas?
--Ace
Okay, I know I am posting three in a row, (though on different days), but I must make mention of this! (And, as some of you know, I am the chatty one, anyway!) I just got back from the high school, and there are changes! I don't know when this all happened, but first I notice banners hanging from the ceiling in the commons (no big deal), but then I see that Mr. Wirth's room is now on the other side of the the school (in Mr. Zellinger's old room), and the lockers are now all one color! I'll have to see if they are new lockers; perhaps that is the case, but it is no longer the blue, orange, green, and yellow halls! How boring can you get with all of them being a whitish color with grayish flecks of paint?! They may have even renumbered the lockers to start with 100, but I am not sure on that. Just thought you'd all like to know about the happenings at PHS. --'96QT
Quote of the day: This was given to me by '96 Hot-Tea, "You don't flirt when he looks good. You flirt when you do." So true!
Favorite quotes from LAST Saturday night, in no particular order, (this might bring a bit of the good cheer to those of you who could not join us all): 1. "I thought the real men hang out at Birch Island." Confused reply, "Yeah, well, they usually do." 2. "He's going to Afghanistan tomorrow and...." 3. "Do you want a dollar? Do you? I'm giving this dollar to you girls." 4. "I think that girl behind you just tapped you." Reply, "Girl? What girl? Where?" 5. "You SO could have gotten some." 6. "Let her touch you; that's right. Just let her keep doing what you are letting her do." 7. "Maybe he is wearing an earring in both ears. No, only in the right. Why is he wearing it in the right?!" 8. "I have to keep checking to make sure my earring doesn't fall out of my pants!" 9. "I'm having so much fun now; this is great!" 10. "Do they serve prime rib here?" 11. "We're not very good at it; it takes us a long time. We just like to smack the balls around for awhile." (This was referring to pool, you perverts!) 12. "What does "Look Around, Boys" mean, anyway?! That has bothered me for so long!" 13. "Where are you going after this?" Reply, "To the bowling alley to find '96QT." 14. "Face it, you lost to a girl!"
Time to go meet up with some friends now....
--'96QT : )
Someone didn't sign again today! Whoever that is: Survivor Rules. Ethan rocks. I loved that sweet soccer player! He was so nice to those little kids in that one episode, and he just seems to be a good person. Hot-Tea likes him for his hair (& I think his personality, too); I love him for his personality. Finally, someone I wanted to win from the start has won! Were you happy with the outcome, Bo? The quotes of the night from the reunion show had to be Brandon saying he was a raving b#tch and Clarence saying when he ate the beans he hadn't seen white people more mad since O.J. got acquitted!
--'96QT
AVERY:I fully understand your fear about being run over by 96QT--I have experienced her driving skills first hand!
96QT: Now before you throw a fit, I was only kidding, your driving is excellent!! By the way you are correct on your response to the Miller Time trivia question--Good Job!!
DENALI: Philly is awaiting your trip "home". I hope the whole trip goes well for you. I will be thinking about you and your family.
--An 88 Class Member
Yes, Avery, a date has been set!--Alumni tournament, 2003. I hear that since some of the players will have practiced before then, I am allowed to attend that one. The only problem with the countdown is that each time I look at it, it makes me hungry! Also, tackle football still happens in the summer at Bostrom Park...We used to sit out at Hot-Tea's place and watch the action.
Anyone check out the Personals each week in The-Bee? It is an ongoing love fest between these people. This week someone writes, "I'm sorry, didn't see you until it was too late to turn. I went past and wondered if I should turn around and risk looking stupid, well I did and waited in the car for you. I sure hope I didn't hurt your feelings, you have been so patient with me and for that I love you even more. Some day I hope and pray that I'll be brave enough to hold your face in my hands, look in your eyes and tell you how much you mean to me. I'm very lucky to have your love. I really don't deserve it. Love you forever & always." Interesting; huh? Small town life doesn't get any better than that!
I love The-Bee for telling me the alumni b-ball tournament was HELD this weekend. Would have been nice had they told me about it before the actual event. UH!
--'96QT
That would be 5,280 feet.
Simple multiplication renders 26,400,000 feet left until Salt Lake City.
--Ace
I know the history on the orange shorts and prime rib, but, what's with the countdown? Has a date been set? Reminds me of the countdown of miles left before the torch reaches Salt Lake that is in the paper each day. That one is down to about 5,000 miles. (hey Ace, how many feet in a mile? come on quick, think dammit!)
Salt Lake reminds me of the brewery that came up with a special ale just for the Olympics, POLYGAMY PORTER - "Why have just one?"
~Avery
Bo-Sorry to have missed you last weekend. I was in Phillips last week but headed back home Friday P.M. (after 'QT96 nearly ran me over!). Sounds like Harbor and The Bowling Alley were the places to see others and be seen.
St. Pat-I'll see what I can wrangle together for a trip to Philly in a month. I still have to meet MTTM's significant other.
Does anyone still play tackle football at Bostrom Park? Now there is a classic hometown Philly memory. Love to do it again but I would probably pull, strain, or break something.
~Avery
Bo - heard you guys tossed back a few at the bowling alley. You're right, the family let me know they saw you guys. Haven't been there in a while - wondering if the guys' john still smells like beer, piss, and old bowling shoes. Probably. Trying to get back to God's country - for all the other fellas who may make a trip over. I will be there over February 15 or so - Presidents' Day weekend. I know it's a month off, but I haven't been back since the Bleck wedding at the armory - late September, I think. I may enlist into the meal plan at the Stoney Pub that weekend. Hope all is going well.
St. Pat
Hey all, been a while since I last posted, but since I visited the 'ol stompin' grounds last week, I figured I'd drop by.
Saturday was pretty dead in town, but did get to see a few of St. Pat's familia up at the bowling alley. As well as MT/TM. Good to see you again. Hey Mandark, why didn't we call Avery to roll a few frames with us??
I guess I should have visited Harbor,,,, maybe I could have gotten a glimpse of QT96. Oh well, for me, there's always X-mas.
Bo Duke
I didn't make a new year's resolution other than to make 2002 the best year yet, and so far it has been! I bet a few people on here might have made the resolution to meet '96QT in 2002.
Rumor has it that a few of you miss the Downburst race. Well, if you get some pairs of runners lined up, I'll make you a challenging race that weekend. As MT/TM & St. Pat know, my little challenges can be quite fun and interesting. It would be a challenge, though, as always. The blue team starts at Point A, red team at Point B, etc. Whoever collects all the clues first and makes it to the finish line first, wins! Kind of like an Amazing Race thing. What do ya say?! You guys know I'll do it if you just ask.
--'96QT : )
My New Year's resolution was to get to the Stoney Pub once every month starting in January. I will not be able to make it, unfortunately. That means I will just have to go twice in February. What do you think, boys? St. Pat
96QT is still going (sort of like the Energizer Bunny) telling me all about her weekend.
ST. PAT: You don't have to worry about 96QT she is quite the flirt and that is where she draws the line.
--THE INFORMANT
By the way, I didn't know that engaged or married men can't work their appendages anymore...That is something for me to keep in mind...Moral of the story: Stay away from marriage! ; ) St. Pat, if you knew me, you'd know it's just ALL talk. --'96QT
St. Pat, Chill, Buddy, I know he is getting married soon....I was just joking around...trying to give you all a good chuckle. Trust me, with all the razzing I got on Saturday night, MT/TM deserves it! Afghanistan, anyone? --'96QT : )
Qt, you can't do that to MT/TM - regarding his appendages...he's getting married soon. Not a good idea.
St. Pat
Hey, Boyz! MT/TM, what is going on here, Buddy? I know my presence may have affected some of your appendages on Saturday night, but I didn't think those appendages would be your fingers.--How come you haven't "logged on" yet?! ; )
St. Pat & All, This weekend was a blast, but Saturday night was the night to hang out, and as that turns out, the bowling alley was a bust but Harbor was really hopping. St. Pat, you did miss a great time, but the year is young, and I have a fun event I am planning for in a month, so come on up...more details later.
Unfortunately, I wasn't told about any alumni tournament, so I will have to wait until next year for that type of excitement.--I guess one of the players was worried that he would NOT perform well that night, and as rumor has it, his scoring wasn't up to par!
I hope the weather is nice in Afghanistan right now! ; )
Avery, it was just too good with you crossing in front of me. I slowed for you, though, not the other way around. Perhaps you were just blinded by the QT-ness of myself and my car! It's happened to other men before...renders some of them speechless, too!!!
By the way, I can keep up with any '80's guys, it's just that I was using my "'90's charm" and staying off of here until I was missed, which I knew wouldn't take until later than Monday! (Actually, I was busy until now.)
Later, Boyz! --'96QT
Guys (and QT), hope all of you had a good time this weekend at the alumni bb tournament. Heard there were some of you out on Friday night, and it is almost a rule that you go out on Saturday. QT - figured you would have "logged in" by now. Have a few too many to keep up with the guys on Saturday night at the bowling alley? Anyway, let me know about the goings-on and what I missed. I'm sure it was a "sausage fest" for a while at the bars, but there could still be some laughs. It was rumored that QT was going to be in the middle of such hijinx. Avery - great call on the Wooden Shoes - smelt...hmmm. Gotta bring my pole this spring with the little guy and catch me some!
St. Pat
I really blew it this time. I was parked on the side street next to the old Birchland Building. I got out of my vehicle and had to really scamper while crossing the street to Copps because QT96 was bearing down on me. Fleeing for my life, I was unable to get a good look at QT96 or her vehicle. Sorry all~Avery
Ahh yes the beloved crusties at Totem Pole. The Totem Pole out front was just a folic symbol designed to lure those, with a weekness for the flesh, inside. Nothing like a cold 40oz and the latest issue of Biggin's.
ST. Pat- Great list but missing a key registry establishment....WOODEN SHOE!.....Great Juke Box & all the smelt you and your lovely can throw back for under $5!
~Avery
I forgot to mention, rumor has it that purchasing those "good, used nudie magazines" at Strok's is not the wisest idea. Since the '80's men have been all over those already, I hear some of the pages are stuck together! Not the best buy in the "greater Phillips metropolitan area."
AVERY, Dear, Avery: If only you would have been a bit more observant at 1 p.m. today, you would have been the new king of this message board! What am I talking about? Well, the next time that you cross the street in front of a car, you ought to actually look at the car, (after all, you are pretty trusting that all cars will stop for you!), and maybe you would have noticed that you crossed about five to ten feet in front of '96QT's car...with '96QT in it! Don't feel too bad, a very similar situation happened to MT/TM in the summer of 2000. We're you checking the gift registry at IGA?! I was headed toward The Totem Pole (a.k.a. Strok's), but I wasn't looking for nudie magazines, ST. PAT. This will definitely keep me giggling until I can tell '96 Hot-Tea about it tomorrow night when we are out and about! (My informant has already been notified.) By the way, Avery, I can't believe you are selling your other vehicle and are driving a Ford now, come on.--Ah, it looked pretty new and nice...I'm just giving you a rough time.
Later, Gators! --'96QT : )
Crazy Mary, we have some advice for you about getting hitched. Stop at the pub soon so we can hook up and talk. I concur with you that the Stoney Pub is a fantastic idea for gift registry; however, I can think of other places in the greater Phillips metropolitan area at which you may register with more success (help me out on this one, Mandark and Avery...): Here is my list of top ten places (regardless of era) to register for a Phillips-area couple-to-be: 1) Strok's Trading Post - good, used nudie magazines 2) Diamond's Parlor - excellent bubble-gum ice cream and video games 3) Ben Franklin - the Matuszewski days, what more can I say? 4) Samal's - you can't get warmer "long-handles" anywhere else 5) Anderson's / Marti's Barber Shops - they both drop the comb in your lab on purpose 6) Darin's on W/Boar's Head/Meister's - pick your poison 7) Bonnie's - The Haystack, need I say more, Mandark? 8) Schilling's Meat Market - like they used to say, "You just can't beat our meat." 9) A & W - You never know about Bruce's special sauce, though. 10)Ye Olde Bait Shop (across from the Freight House) - bait and buck lure, two scents the ladies will enjoy. Honorable Mention: Cinema North - could always listen to the hottest 80s music and reach into your friend's lap for popcorn...heh, heh. Westside-North - you may have been able to catch certain clientele topless or bottomless, or in a leopard-print bikini back in the 80s. Sandwiches Ltd. - deep-fried mushrooms!
St. Pat (It was the list I submitted the first time I was to get married...)
Notice to all the ladies on the board: I am officially off the market. I'm following in the footsteps of all those 80s heroes of mine like Mandark, St Pat, Avery, et al....and getting married. We will be registered at Copps IGA and Stoney Pub.
Crazy Mary
Lots of responses from everybody lately. Sorry I haven't "logged on," pardon the Phillips mascot pun there. Anyway, MTTM, I would love to go to the pub on Saturday night, but I can't really swing it. I am booked solid for January weekends and the first two weekends in Feb. Good talking to you the other day. Mandark and Avery - hope all is well to the west of us. QT and crew, sorry to disappoint, but most of us will not be around the 5th, but I bet that you'll still find enough fun. St. Pat
PS - I would like to grow up in the same era I did. Nothing changing. Otherwise, I'd have never met guys from the late 80s like MT/TM, Mandark, and Avery. I just wish I had a little bit more knowledge, gumption, and appreciation of girls from Phillips HS who wore tightly-knit sweaters coupled with form-fitting Lee jeans. Oh, how I miss the mid-80s.
--hey st pat can you visit the pub on saturday night--it is time to start role modeling the true northern wisconsin way to live for little mike--do it for the boy--do it for the boy--he is going to be in his formative years and he needs to start appreciating God's Country! MTTM
ps 96er is way behind the times--birch island is the new hangout of choice for the real men--