St. Pat & MT/TM (where the heck is he these days?), it's time you call me "old," & I will deserve it! Not only was I out on a Friday night, but I was at the Harbor. Can you believe it? It is fast becoming one of my hangouts. EEK! : ) Next scheduled time out: January 5th.

I know the answer to An '88 Class Member's trivia, but I will wait to answer to see if anyone else gets it first.

Have a splendid 2002!

--'96QT : )

I was wondering who all would choose B for the answer to the trivia on what to do if the Pub was going to no longer be in existence. Good Optomistic Response, 87. So is the whole gang on here with you on your thoughts?

TRIVIA TIME: Speaking of Miller Time...It's name represents:

A. The name of a type of Beer B. The last name of the owners of the bar C. They are trying to promote it as a place where Mill workers are to go D. Both A and B E. All of the above or F. None of the above

Hmm, if I could live at any time in history, I think I would choose again to be born in 1970. Although certain aspects of other times are intriguing when taken as a whole with the medical advances, technology, modern day conveniences and the like, I think this era is quite acceptable. Hey I can't help it that I like creature comforts!!!

I hope everyone had a super Christmas, and that you all have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year.

--An 88 Class Member

No problem. Darin's is now The DugOut. Yep, Miller Time used to be Crane Chase, and in between there it was Dobson's for a short time.--'96QT

QT96-My mistake. I thought Miller Time was what used to be Darrin's on W. I didn't realize that Miller Time is what used to be Crane Chase Tavern, "back in the day". So what the hell is Darrin's on W now?~Avery

Avery, Actually the "seedy outpost" you refer to, (which is the '90's beloved Miller Time), is actually located on County F, not County W. Had you ever went there, you might have stumbled upon '96QT a time or two, though not too recently. I saw the contest advertised, as well, as I was looking for some new year entertainment. I was very disappointed in their choice of activities for day, even for them! Ringing in 2000 over there was great, but it'll never be the same again. Oh well. Avery, any word on Rudolph?--You have to let me know.

'96 Hot-Tea and I always thought that we would want to live in the 50's, (poodle skirts, pony tails, & good tunes), until someone pointed out the fact that girls didn't have a lot of say back then, and suddenly I don't see myself in that decade! ; )

--'96QT

Nah, I think I'd like to go back to the 60s.

Do all the drugs you want and listen to rock-and-roll in its heyday (imagine seeing Hendrix or Led Zepplin live in concert).

Then in the 70s, "love the one your with", i.e. fuck anyone you want in the 70s before the era of herpes and AIDS.

Then in the 80s, finally get serious about life just in time to take advantage of Reagan-omics: "Trickle-down", supply-side, "the-rich-get-really-rich-and-the-poor-get-poorer" and "don't-worry-about-the-deficit-spending-and-tax-cuts-now-fuck-the-younger-generations" attitude.

Then in the 90's start bitching about Social Security and electing politicians who stuff a bunch of money into it (actually just enough to last until about 2030) so that there's $ in it just about to the time you die; so you can spend your "hard-earned" money on obnoxious cars, SUVs, luxury cruises, and internet stocks.

And today (and for the next 30 years), the boomers get to suck Social Security dry and let the younger generation worry about the problem later.

Yeah, I think the 60s were the time to live. Damn, I wish I was a Baby Boomer!

--Mandark

Coffee Talk is an easy one. Wouldn't everyone want to live in the era between ABBA & Nirvana? Take me to the 80s baby!~Avery

Just spotted a promo in this weeks edition of the BEE. Cancel your plans for New Years Eve and head to Miller Time in Phillips! Yep that's right, this seedy outpost on County W will be hosting its first annual "Frozen Wet T-Shirt Contest"! Oh my, I'm sure the Classiest Gals in Price County will be all over this one ($100 first prize with free drinks for contestants from 11pm to 1am). This is one of those train wreck type of events (turns your stomach but you just can't help yourself from taking a peek). Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend but I think we all would love to hear a report from any of you that are fortunate enough to attend or participate in this gala. ~Avery

St. Pat, As another thought, do you really want to say "strap on" in your posting? Do you really want to show that you have knowledge of anything that is "strap on?" I guess only a true man can make mention of that and still feel confident in himself! Later, '96QT : )

The answer to 88's question would probably be B. Once QT said remodeling and closed in the same breath as Stoney Pub, my heart quivered (at least I think it was my heart). QT, I hate to disappoint you, but the teams from back in that era won't be wearing the tight, form-fitting shorts that revealed so much (or so little). We liked to call them "ballcrushers." They also showed what religion we all were, too. January 12th will be exciting because of the level of basketball, but QT, you won't get much to scope because their shorts will be so baggy. Time to "strap on" some X-ray vision glasses. Fellas, may be back next weekend for a day or so. Dry or melted? --- St. Pat

Trivia Time with a twist:

This hypothetical question should give all something to ponder:

If "The Pub" ever closes MT/TM, 87, BO DUKE, MANDARK, BUTLER, AVERY, and all:

A. Will become severely depressed causing them to sleep all day, (which will become their only escape), hoping for visions of hot sauce cheese and chips in their dreams.

B. Determination, perseverance, and industriousness out of NEED will take over propelling them to form a partnership, move back to Philly, purchase the now vacant pub and bring it back to its glory days of the past.

C. With the glue that held everyone together gone, the message board will be devastated, no more pub, no more conversing, too depressed to even reminisce.

D. WAIT A MINUTE, NO PUB--We can't even begin to imagine that!

--An 88 Class Member

Would you like; Melted or dry cheese? Hot sauce and sour cream on the side? Two of my favorite phrases at the pub while sipping a frosty one, watching a bowl game on the corner television and sitting next to Denny, Gloria, and Clancy. Whoooa! ~Avery

Avery:

The concert I went to was Air Kraft in Amery with Pat Welsh & Jerry Litvinoff--the first time I ever got drunk. I didn't want to drink but Pat said he was going to beat the shit out of me if I didn't finish at least one beer before we got there. By the time we got there, my beer was piss warm, but Pat still made me drink it--he was seriously going to kick my ass.

The concert was great--I found a place behind the speakers (actually standing on the stage).

The ride home was a fucking nightmare--going about 110 down County Rd N in Kennan with Jerry behind the wheel just shithoused w/ Pat egging him to go a little faster.

Bo Duke--impressive Geoff Lake reference. Don't know what's more impressive--the fact you knew that or that you spelled his name (correctly) with a "G". By the way, Geoff played the keyboards and wrote most of the songs.

--Mandark

Hey, An 88 Class Member & All, I am back! It has almost been a month! And what a month it has been...busy, busy, BUSY! The busiest.

Well, '96 Hot-Tea & I just got back from a Christmas shopping spree in Eau Claire, where the Blugolds reign supreme. It was funny when I saw a sticker in a gum ball-type machine that said "My Bad."--I thought of some of you guys. Needless to say, I didn't try to win it! ; )

My big question of the day is, "Who is coming up so we can get this party started?" as Pink would similarly sing. My posse and I will be out on Saturday, December 22nd. Hot spots that just might be "sizzling" are the bowling alley in Phillips, Miller Time, Harbor View, The Dug Out, Meister's, or the streets of our dear Philly.--It really depends what the local attractions, (besides me & Hot-Tea, of course!), are that night. ; ) Anyone else going to be out then?

Hey, Bo Duke, when you mentioned Dean Grube....were you speaking of our Dean Grube or his father? Ours would be the one who graduated in '96, obviously.

Denali, how is your sister-in-law doing these days?--I hope all is well.

For whoever wrote at 9:57:53 a.m. today, you might like to know that it is no longer Kreiling...she's back to Lamping now.

"Hey" to the silent watcher on this page. My informant filled me in that you are here, so with that bit of info, you can probably figure out who I am.--I knew that he/she was going to tell you about our piece of the web. Shhh! I won't tell if you don't tell.

Cheerio for now! --'96QT : )

More Trivia Time:

The "Cherries" had a "secret helper" once in awhile. What event did the "secret helper" aid the "Cherries" in:

A. Hanging Mrs. Roberts Jacket from the ceiling B. Polishing the chalk so that it wouldn't work properly on the chalkboard C. Hiding Erasers D. B and C E. All of the above or E. None of the above

--An 88 Class Member

It's not important to have snow for Christmas. It's important to have plenty of beer available at the Stoney Pub for Christmas. It's important to have hot sauce/cheese and chips at the Pub for Christmas. It's important to keep the door and window slightly cracked to keep all the smoke out of the Pub for Christmas. It's important to see all the boys at the Pub for Christmas. It's important to hear Bill Elliott say, "Dry or melted?" at the Pub for Christmas. It's important to check out Sue Hlasny and Darlene Kreiling at the Pub for Christmas. It's important to listen to Turk Gura and Lorry Hanish at the Pub for Christmas. It's important to order a full order of fries at the Pub for Christmas.

It's not important to have snow on the ground at Christmas...just as long as there is hot-sauce-cheese-and-chips at the PUB!!! St. Pat

Coming soon to VH1 BEHIND THE MUSIC; BURST, THE UNTOLD STORY

~Avery

Wouldn't be a true holiday without a stop in Phillips. I'm in~Avery.

All this holiday talk reminds of one of the funniest things I've seen in our beloved home town. About ten years ago I was at the Armory for one of the very first annual Winter Festival dances. There was a cover band playing whose name I can't remember, but which isn't important because they weren't that talented & probably broke up by now. Anyway, the lead singer takes the stage looks over the audience and wails into the mic HELLO PHILLIPS! As if he was a headliner at a big arena show. Who did he think he was Brett Michaels @ Alpine Valley? Hillarious, you had to be there to really appreciate it.

I'd love to come home for X-mas, but it's not going to happen this year. This makes a for sure lock for next year. I'm hoping to know who 96QT is by then,,,,,,

Hey Mandark,,, remember last X-mas hanging out with Dean Grube??

Bo Duke

Here is the question you ask either guardian: "If I ask the other guardian which button will save QT's life, which one will he/she say?" No matter what the answer, simply pick the other button.

I rule.

--Ace

Society and the prejudices of others have conspired to make my trek home brief. I will only be in Philly the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Let's meet at the Harbor. I read in Zagats that "the Harbor was again voted the best place in town to see and be seen. Perhaps you are a chick just trying to catch a rough game of pool with some local mutants. Or a good ol' boy who has lost his way and longs to rub flannel elbows with some deer hunters. The Harbor is just the place for you."

Crazy Mary

An 88 Class Member: The answer is: C, I, E, D, (Yoo-Rah, Rah), F, H, B, & A (And then more yoo-rah, rah stuff!) Yeah, Loggers! Would you give them a hint about how to get me out of that jar?!

How about we answer the new question at the top: Currently, I like the Michael Jordan Hanes commercial, (hey, I had to mention it!) Otherwise, the one with Fergie and her daugther is cute...where she explains this wonderful fairy tale to her and then tells her that just in case prince charming never comes or leaves her, she needs to learn about financial stuff. What are some other good ones?

--'96QT

TRIVIA TIME: How about this:

Put these lines of the school song in chronological order:

A. And the glory of Phillips High
B. To defend our Alma Mater
C. Oh, Phillips we love you ever
D. You're the best we've ever seen!
E. You'll always play your hardest,
F. Carry away all honors,
H. As you fight with all your might
I. You're the grandest (__________) team

-An 88 Class Member

I tend to judge athletes by their talent level, not on their appearence. Leave it to a woman to say something like 96 Hot Tea did. However, no disrespect to 96QT as she is a fan of Michael Jordon, the best basketball player who has ever stepped on the court.

Bo Duke

Hey Ya'll!

'96 Hot-Tea here. Being a poor Price County girl I cannot afford luxuries like computers. Probably a good thing - this site looks quite addicting! I must rely on my pal '96QT to provide me with computer stimulation. I don't recall seeing any of you at the '96 reunion, although I did see '87's brother, who happens to be my birthday buddy. You missed a good time! Glad to see all the trivia! I myself love 80's movies & music. Takes me back to my childhood! Someone mentioned The Breakfast Club - 3 of its stars were also in another movie together. Can anyone name it and them? Bo Duke - Why do you hate the Yankees? Is it because Jeter's hotter than you? Bet he can drink you and your buddy Captain Morgan under the table! Ha Ha!! Be good to each other!

'96 Hot-Tea

Smiles! You guessed! I'm the spoiled rotten one, but you could easily take my place in any absence!! Just checking in to see who the knew comers are. The time thing gave me away?~Denali

Or are you Denali?! That would be my other guess. --'96QT

Hey, November 8, 2001 @ 11:08 PM, we might have a problem here...I am the Smurfette of this board. : ) No, I am just kidding....Geez, I might have a bit of Sassette in me, too!!--I wouldn't deny that. Are you a regular to this board or a new-comer? I need a code name to refer to you as. If you are new, welcome to our happy little "village!" I hope you have a smurfy time here! --'96QT : )

Smurfette of course, guess who??

AVERY: I know what you mean! This message board tends to do that sometimes...it is worse than the stock market....really up and busy one week and then down with hardly any activity the next week. I think that '87 must be having an eventful week, because he usually has something to say to keep things going!

An 88 Class Member: Nice question.--Suddenly I am a genie in a bottle..."ya gotta rub me the right way!" ('96 Hot-Tea and I have a little dance number that goes with that song!) Why don't you answer this trivia, Avery?--Get me out of that jar. However, if '87 & MT/TM are the guardians, I might be stuck in that jar forever! ; )

Is anybody going to answer these questions that are being posed? Let's see, I liked Princess Leia, Yoda, & R2D2...Plus we cannot forget the cute Ewoks! Here's a new question....which smurf are you most like? "La la lala la la, la la la la la"...Great theme song!

--'96QT : )

WHERE DID EVERYONE GO? I FEEL LIKE I BROKE WIND AND EVERYONE LEFT THE ROOM.~AVERY

EVERYONE:

How about this Logic/Brain Teaser Question:

Picture this:

96QT is trapped in a glass container. Outside of the container are two buttons, one on the left, and one on the right. One button will release 96QT and reveal her identity, the other will kill 96QT instantaneously and forever keep her identity a mystery to everyone.

There are two guardians--One guaradian always lies, and the other guardian always tells the truth. Each guardian knows the other guardians nature.

You are allowed to ask only one guardian only one question.

What is the one question that you can ask the guardian that will allow you to SAVE 96QT's life?

And once you have the answer to that question from the guardian--What button must you choose to save 96QT's life and thus reveal her identity?

--An 88 Class Member

I'm back! I was in beloved Phillips the past few days. No cheese & chips from the pub, just a soggy sub from AMOCO.

Yes, said to say, but Betty is not in the vitamin jar. Too bad as most of us males always preferred her over Wilma. Kinda like Mariane over Ginger.

Nothing rymes with month.

Later ~Avery

Yep, I saw the trailer, definitely a must see on my part. They said it is going to be released in May. Speaking of the Star Wars Saga, which character was most liked by you, or the most like you, and why?

--An 88 Class Member

What a World Series!!! Diamondbacks are the best!! I was there to see it all!! Something I'll remember for the rest of my life.

Another brain teaser: If you went to Cinema North with 4 buds, and sat next to each other, how many combinations are there for the number of ways the 4 of you could sit in these seats?

Of course "Runaway" from Bon Jovi would still be playing.

Bo Duke

WOW, what a world! I haven't been on here for a LONG time and it's way too much for me to read! My brain hurts just thinking about it and my aching back, ohh I'm too old! Nothing rhymes with month, there's a few more words that work like that, but my short term memory won't let my long term memory recall them. Gotta go pay bills, do laundry, go to bed. Remember when Friday night was a party at 508 or Johnny's? Life is good! ~Denali Hey, QT, thanks for the Halloween joke-funny!!

AVERY,

I am still contemplating the MONTH question. However the vitamins contain the following members of the Stone Age family Fred, Wilma, Barney, Dino, Pebbles, Bamm Bamm, and the car. So the missing one is Betty.

--An 88 Class Member

'QT96 - yup, Pierre SD it is.

Naming all the states; Could have done it years ago in Frosh. US History and nailed all the Capitals to boot.

Come to think of it, I could of nailed a lot of things back then if I knew what I know now.

~Avery

Avery: Due to a bit of cheating, (I looked at a map my dad gave me when I was little), the correct answer is Pierre, South Dakota. Right? That reminds me of one time on Friends, (just like "one time at Miller Time"...that was for '96 Hot-Tea), anyway, they had a game to see if you could list all the states from memory...It is trickier to do than you think! --'96QT

Trivia; Which Flintsone Character is not manufactured in a Flintstone Chewable? Fred, Barney, Wilma, or Betty ~Avery

Here you go '88 Class Memeber; Name a word in the English Language that rhymes with MONTH.

That one is a little misleading so here is another that you can solve via elimination; Which US State and its capital do not share any common letters in their names? (e.g. Madison Wisconsin both have the letters i,s,o, and n in their names) ~Avery

Someday when we all meet in "Philly," we will have to hold our first semi-annual PAWA (Phillips Alumni Website Addicts) meeting! It will be complete with hot sauce cheese and chips (and prime rib for at least one of the attendees), lots of trivia & stories, and good cheer. By that time we will all be jobless, due to our lack of attention to our work duties with our attention focused here on the message board...MT/TM will be living in a VAN down by the river; '87 will no longer be hiding on Slowey's grandma's porch, but he will be taking up shelter there; Bo Duke will be burning his World Series tickets for heat; Butler will wish that he had sold my ID to the highest bidder; etc. You get the picture. I will be the first to raise my hand and admit, without guilt, "Hello, I am '96QT, and I am a Phillips Alumni Website Addict! I can no longer control my fingers or my web browser."

News Flash: Saturday (tomorrow) on NBC @ 5:30: Jordan vs. Iverson Don't forget to watch!--I'll be watching Jordan without a friend named Jordan.--I, too, have had experience with MT/TM, (um, doesn't telling someone "no do not go there" make them "go there?"), and he often likes to latch onto things that aren't clues while overlooking certain other things that definitely are clues. Then again, when he writes four sentences and mentions '96QT once in each of those sentences, he just melts away all my frustrations. --'96QT ; )

Bo Duke,

Cute, NEW DOOR into one word.

How about this ONE WORD.

--An 88 Class Member

Time for another quick brain teaser.

Rearrange the following letters to form one word: NEW DOOR (there is a solution)

Good luck, and I hate the Yankees.

Bo Duke

St. Pat here. Here's a good one. You all remember this, don't you?

*THE CLASS OF 2004 Just in case you weren't feeling too old today, this will certainly change things. Each year the staff at Beloit College in Wisconsin puts together a list to try to give the Faculty a sense of the mindset of this year's incoming freshman. Here is this year's list: The people who are starting college this fall across the nation were born in 1982. They have no meaningful recollection of the Reagan Era and probably did not know he had ever been shot. They were prepubescent when the Persian Gulf War was waged. Black Monday, 1987 is as significant to them as the Great Depression. There has been only one Pope. They were 11 when the Soviet Union broke apart and do not remember the Cold War. They have never feared a nuclear war. They are too young to remember the space shuttle blowing up. Tianamen Square means nothing to them. Bottle caps have always been screw off and plastic. Atari predates them, as do vinyl albums. The expression you sound like a broken record means nothing to them. They have never owned a record player. They have likely never played Pac Man and have never heard of Pong. They may have never heard of an 8 track. The Compact Disc was introduced when they were 1 year old. As far as they know, stamps have always cost about 33 cents. They have always had an answering machine. Most have never seen a TV set with only 13 channels, nor have they seen a black and white TV. They have always had cable. There have always been VCRs, but they have no idea what BETA was. They cannot fathom not having a remote control. They don't know what a cloth baby diaper is, or know about the Help me, I've fallen and I can't get up commercial. Feeling old Yet? There's more: They were born the year that Walkman were introduced by Sony. Jay Leno has always been on the Tonight Show. Popcorn has always been cooked in the microwave. They have never seen Larry Bird play. They never took a swim and thought about Jaws. The Vietnam War is as ancient history to them as WWI, WWII and the Civil War. They have no idea that Americans were ever held hostage in Iran. They can't imagine what hard contact lenses are. They don't know who Mork was or where he was from. They never heard: here's the beef? I'd walk a mile for a Camel, or De plane, de plane! They do not care who shot J.R. and have no idea who J.R. was. The Titanic was found? They thought we always knew Michael Jackson has always been white. Kansas, Chicago, Boston, America, and Alabama are places, not rock bands. There has always been MTV. They don't have a clue how to use a typewriter. Do you feel old yet?

The Informant is most like: A. Monica Bing on Friends B. Prue Halliwell on Charmed C. Jerry Maguire in Jerry Maguire D. Mr. Rabbit on Winnie the Pooh (Don't go there either) E. The Mole THE INFORMANT SIMON

Hey! I am officially changing the lyrics to House of Pain's "Jump Around"...Instead of "Jump around! Jump up, jump up, and get down! Jump!," it is now "Look Around, Look Around, Boys, look up, look up, and look down. Look Around!" --'96QT ; )

Thursday, November 01, 2001 - 07:04:32 PM

To answer MT/TM's trivia question of the day, (which I noticed he has not yet answered himself), here is a little trivia: '96QT is most like which of these TV characters, (of which all have also been in movies): A. Rachel Green on Friends B. Phoebe Halliwell on Charmed C. Joey Potter on Dawson's Creek D. Winnie-the-Pooh E. A lovely mixture of all of them

--'96QT : )

Reflections, observations, and insights ----96QT--wow what a dilema---Lumberman's Day vs. Watching Michael#######

We must watch 96QT she is a sly one---when she states she "watched the NBA playoffs with Jordan" did she watch Jordan with a friend named Jordan? I have had experience (no do not go there) with this "person" this is the type of crap she will play/pull! Look around boys!

--I know this would be way to elementary for 96QT but someone check the 96 yearbook and see who had the number 23 on the b-ball team!

---maybe 96 has a gambling problem--bunions?----is a wizard? naah---prefers the orange ball tuckers from the 80s? attended the University of NC? (Northern Catawba maybe)

MT/TMs Question of the day-- Of all movie characters you've seen, which one do you believe is most like you?

Ace is right, it's 58.

St. Pat, great questions!

Answers: Complainer = b) Jill Lacina Auto = f) Bader's comfort.

--Mandark

Did anyone mention how much Bo Duke hates the Yankees?! --'96QT

I carved 2 pumpkins, and I hate the Yankees.

Bo Duke

"Even though a number of people have tried, no one has yet found a way to drink for a living." --Jean Kerr

I went back to Philly, ordered hot sauce/cheese and chips, got a dozen eggs, peppered a house, and hid in Slowey's grandma's front porch from the cops. Then I drove back home this morning...

Ahhh, to be 16 again... St. Pat

Best posting of the day - who isn't a kid at heart... Otherwise, why would we be on this site?

St. Pat

Halloween! What Halloween isn't complete without Jack O' Lanterns (two of them), and scary movies, Vampires and the like.

96QT, Who on here isn't a kid at heart?

--An 88 Class Member

You know what is funny...almost all of you send me e-mails but the general theme is "don't tell the others."--Keep it on the down low. Why is this?! ; ) Bo didn't tell me not to mention it on the board, however; if I did wrong, sorry Bo! You guys are so funny.

Answer to new question on top of the page: I carved a pumpkin, (yeah, I'm a kid at heart; I admit it!)...Looks sort of like Alf meets Zorro or something!

--'96QT : )

Gee, Bo - what's going on here? Sending QT some saucy e-mails? You bad boy, you - wait 'til I let some of the others know...on a different note, at least the series may now go to a Game 7.

St. Pat

MT/TM: So Slowey takes the three-point shot; huh? Well, isn't that just like you to be SO close to the correct answer but then quit there deciding it is good enough. If Bo Duke knew how close you were to figuring me out, he would be outraged at your lack of drive! I think a better visual would have been that Slowey takes one step back and STILL makes the HALF COURT shot, (as the fans jump to their feet with cheers)!

Not much activity here today; everyone must be working! Thanks, Bo, for the correspondence...It always brightens my day to have friendly e-mail messages.

--'96QT

What vehicle was taken to said concert in St. Paul? a) a white Ford Fairmont b) an early-model Chevy Blazer c) a white Olds Delta 88 d) a Buick Riviera e) a beige Ford Escort f) whatever Mike Bader was comfortable in

80's trivia... Which high schooler whined to administration concerning a certain crew of guys who showed up a little late to school after attending a .38 Special/BonJovi concert in St. Paul? a)Laura Takala b)Jill Lacina c)Dawn Motsinger d)Nicole Heath e)Susan Revie

St. Pat

mt/tm says screw going to the bucket shoot the three!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now that is the correct answer!! As the JUDGE states case closed!!!

I am so hooked on Jordan that I once gave up going to the Lumberman's Day dance, (which my friends were begging me to go to), just so I could watch the NBA playoffs with Jordan! --'96QT

St. Pat: So, this week you think my informant is female? Interesting. You guys used to think my informant was male. I'll tell you this much, you were correct one of those times! I figured you might think my informant is female since Simon said to eat soup, but guys say that, too.--Sweet guys bring girls soup when they are sick; right, Simon?! ; ) In fact, when I talked with my dad last night, he told me to eat soup, and he is a guy...or at least that is what my mom told me. Eek!--Bad picture forming; new topic!

Anyone see Michael "I am a bit older than the last time I played" Jordan last night? I only got to see it during the sports edition of the news, but I will definitely have to remember to watch his match-up against Iverson on Saturday night. Any thoughts on his return to the court? (By the way, I have something in common with #23, other than the fact that my current age is his number.)

--'96QT

Trivia Time:

If you were tardy and a friend was collecting the attendance slips they sometimes would A. Cross your name off of the list B. Change you from Tardy to Absent C. Leave it as is or D. Any of the above depending on if they were friend or foe --An 88 Class Member

'88 Class Member- You got it, Frank Klawiter.

St. Pat- Ref "show 'em some of these", Actually I think that answer A) comes closes to the correct answer, bad batch of cookies

Later~Avery

If I could go back in time, I'd have to say I'd time my trip into an empty Scott Wirth U.S. History room, so I could have escape unseen with the U.S. History final answer sheet. However, a classmate that I will keep unnamed, but knows who they are, happen to see me go in, and that was about all that needed to happen for about 7/8 of the entire class to have the answers. I had to give her the answers to keep her mouth shut, but she just happen to tell a few friends.

I'd also go back and bitch slap J.B. for dropping a cheat sheet in the hall that Mrs. Laurila found, and turned into Scott Wirth. This of course was the start of the downfall to one of the biggest U.S. history final scams to date. So many people in our class were so quick to start pointing fingers. It was pretty sad.

Bo Duke

Question number one - if I had one year to live, I would have gone outside and helped Lorry Hanish chisel the frozen egg off the windows back in '86. Question number two - I would sprint like a madman and save my piano solo tape which earned me a starred first. Here are what others from this site would probably save:

Mandark:Cheech and Chong tape (ballcrusher jeans...heh, heh)
MT/TM:Basketball shoe collection
Avery:First tin of Cope or FryDaddy
Ace:Pocket protector or red jacket (it's a toss-up)
Bo Duke:antique french fry cutter
QT:that frozen prime rib in her freezer
Informant:her Wabasso signed by Mr. Zellinger

St. Pat

Hey, Everyone! Well, I didn't have time on the 30th to post a message at our little playground here, but I had to be the first to wish everyone a happy Halloween! If all you guys would be in Phillips tonight we could go trick or treating as Snow White (me) and the Seven Dwarfs (you guys)! Just imagine the mountain of candy we would collect. : )

As for all these questions of the day, if I was going to die in a year, I think I would max out all my credit cards with stuff for me, family, & friends (okay, probably not); get a cocker spaniel; go talk to an old friend; and give up my identity to most all of you people! I don't think I would change much of high school at all, except for maybe a few things I won't discuss here.--I'd change more stuff at college, though. If my house burned, (funny choices, by the way), I would have to save the orange shorts, but more so grab all my pictures, my journals, and my grandpa's hat that I inherited...I can't forget my teddy bear. And I'd want my car keys!

Speaking of Bon Jovi, you all would be so impressed with my collection of '80's tunes.--A little Bon Jovi, Top Gun soundtrack, Aerosmith, collections of '80's hits, etc. One of my favorite songs is early 80's, "Centerfold." I love that song!

I should get some rest. I am getting a bit of a sore throat. Simon said, "Eat chicken soup." So, I did; it had a few bones in it, but otherwise it was good.

Later, '96QT

Bon Jovi tape? Barakovitch file? Last Miller lite in the fridge? QT96's clues? Orange shorts? Standing Hampton tape?

Question of the day----Your house, containing everything you own, catches fire; after saving your loved ones and pets, you have time to safely make a final dash to save any one item. What would it be?

88 - I agree, "Breakfast Club" was a fantastic movie - "Sixteen Candles" must be included, as well. The Slowey question intrigues me. I think that if he were wearing a pair of hi-top Nikes, he would take fewer steps to the hole because they were lighter. However, if he were wearing the Converses, he would have them untied and fall even more frequently on his way to the hole - as they are heavier than his Nikes. St. Pat

I have a suggestion for the next coffee talk question: "If you knew you were going to go back in time for a year in high school, what would you do differently?"

Sorry to disrupt the new one, but it really depressed me. I need to check my cholesterol and blood pressure.

St. Pat

PHS Trivia from the 80's: A member of the class of '88 (who wanted to "show 'em some of theeeeese")was turned off dating for a while in 1985 because of the following occurrence: a) a bad batch of cookies b) making out with a girl with bad breath c) heavy perfume that caused him to gag d) the high price of popcorn at the movie theater e) none of the above, but related to b and c

Fellas, you know who I'm talking about here... St. Pat

I'd also hire Hoyer, Slowey, and Brett Jebens to work the counters again...ahhh, life is good.

St. Pat

Word to Simon. Now, on to the question. Too deep of a question. However, I would move back to Philly. Order Stoney Pub and Sandwiches Ltd. every lunch and night. Lobby the owners of Cinema North to bring back $1.50 night on Mondays. Have them play "Beverly Hills Cop" / "Hoosiers" / "DC Cab" / "Revenge of the Nerds" every day of the week. Oh, yes, and "Top Gun" too. Clean up main street of the riff-raff, too.

St. Pat

I would move back to Phillips and live in a cabin down by the river (It beats a van) a short drive from hot sauce cheese and chips and cinema north--bring back jovi, the smell of Lionite and Top Gun(love ya Kelly M.)! AHHHH the simple pleasures of life!!!!

The Book of Questions

Question of the day

If you knew that in one year you would die suddenly, would you change anything about the way you are living?

AVERY, Is the anwer to your trivia question Frank Klawiter?

--An 88 Class Member

The trivia question disappeared? Well here it is again: Who won the Mr. Pretty Legs contest? A. Tim Kilty B. Mickey Theis C. Stacy Schmeiser D. Dan Slowey E. None of the Above

--An 88 Class Member

Someone should give Bo Duke a technical for his lack of strategy in this game.

'96QT's the name; Don't mess with my game. Once you meet me, you'll never be the same! ; )

Speaking of, the Class Reunion Page reunion would be great for Christmas season. First, I will need my much-awaited Skyline prime rib dinner, which will be followed by the unveiling of MT/TM's orange shorts (& accessories). If there happens to be any boys' b-ball action that night, we all need to meet there to take in a game, (just to see if there are any Mike Johnson's on the court this year...Isn't he a PHS basketball legend or something?--That's just what I've heard. The guys will have to bear with me while I run a few of the "sweaty butt," "Mr. Pretty Legs," and "shotgun vs. rifle" contests which we spoke of on this message board months ago but must have been lost during that server problem or deleted "to conserve space" in The Archives.--Then again, the players must be pretty young by now, even for me. I'll merely have to do a comparative analysis of '88, '96, & '02...I think I can't get in trouble if it is for a scientific study! While I am doing that, Avery may want to see if the poms' coach is up to par this year.) After that, I guess we'll have to head to the Pub, (mainly for '87 who seems to have a special attachment to the stone statues). Once '96QT starts to feel a bit out of her element, we'll swing by the Harbor (I'm sure Butler would appreciate that), and then it's off to Miller Time we go, (only if there's a DJ); otherwise, we finish off at the Midway (since '96QT has never been there--Can you believe that, MT/TM?) or 3-mile...whichever place you all prefer; I'm flexible. What do you say, Boyz?--(This statement does not exclude the Girlz!) And this paragraph certainly doesn't exclude my informant, '88, '96 Hot-Tea, or Denali.

--'96QT : )

Trivia: I think it was ‘96's freshman year...Everyone was in homeroom, not listening to the morning announcements, much to the dismay of Mrs. Laurila. A group of people were goofing around, and woops!, the lever on one of the adjustable chairs accidentally broke! This person burst out laughing, put the lever and the screws on the floor next to the chair, and the group of people left in pure innocence. The next day, Mrs. Laurila went off, reprimanding this person, telling he/she that he/she would never amount to anything if he/she continued not to admit to breaking chairs! The entire group involved was supposed to "come clean" about what truly happened, which mainly meant blaming this person for something that truly wasn’t his/her fault. Who was this person? A. Tammie Bleck B. Justin Drljaca C. Shannon Boho D. Josh Sorvala E. Jessica Tom

--'96QT

Now that is the POSITIVE energy I was talking about! Can't you all feel the love? I'm so glad to have both the Stoney Pub Boys posting on here at once! : )

MT/TM, Hey Boy, you just better remember to keep LOOKING AROUND!

'87, I would take that challenge against Mandark...I think I would have a good shot at it since I was clever enough to correctly identify Bo Duke. Just go ask the Dukester about it! I rock!

The one bit of '80's trivia I could certainly answer has been answered before I had a chance to respond! Mauer was the typing teacher; I remember seeing all those typewriters in the room when I was a little girl. Once I got to high school we had computers with keyboards and Mr. Nelson & Mrs. Laurila taught Keyboarding I & II.

--'96QT ; )

LIZZY: They are back to "frigid Friday nights" ever since the "Lights on the Loggers" occurred, which means they got enough money to light the new field for once! Where in Southern Wisconsin is your husband from? Not to offend our Northern Wisconsin men, and not saying that your husband should not respect our little town, but I do tend to believe that WI men born and bred south of an imaginary line drawn somewhere a few hundred miles below Marshfield seem to have more substance than most (not all) others, so I'm sure we can all overlook his distaste for Sandwiches! : )

As for my past week, it has been fun and eventful. I was at a wedding and have done a bunch of other cool things, plus, I have eaten two prime rib dinners this week!--Not a bad deal! None were provided by MT/TM; however, you won't hear me complaining about my dinner companions on either of those two nights!

--'96QT ; )

Lizzy: Hmm your husband doesn't care for the food at Sandwiches--as compared to what? To a gourmet meal, or to a McDonalds or a Hardees or some other fast food place? Oh well we all have different tastes. I don't think he's too worried about losing you over a difference of opinion on Sandwiches! Tell him though to give the Northwoods another chance, we do have our own little class of charm here.

--An 88 Class Member

My goodness...I stay away for a few weeks, and the place just explodes! At least it doesn't look like I missed much. Just figured I'd stick my head in and see who's around...sounds like there are some new "faces".

Life is good here in MI (lower, not upper). The farm is taking shape, the llamas are on their way in a month, and the new job is progressing. However, bars here are few and far between, and there is no hot sauce cheese and chips! That, and way too much of the cheese comes from New Jersey.

Alas...I am looking forward to coming to WI for the weekend, but won't make it as far north as Phillips. That's an extra-long trip and it'll probably be a while before my southern-WI hubby can be coerced up there again. Can you believe he insulted the food at Sandwiches? Is that grounds for divorce? j/k

Stay warm! Are they still playing football games on Saturday afternoons, or are they back to frigid Friday nights? Hey, at least it was a good ruse to go out parking...as long as you checked the score before heading home!

From the land of the trolls...Lizzy '90

I see we have a new question above, so I guess a Homecoming Trivia question may be in order:

If memory serves me correctly one of the class of 88's floats for one of the four years--took a tumble into a ditch on its way from where it was being built. Which year was it? A. Freshman B. Sophomore C. Junior or D. Senior

--An 88 Class Member

Hey! Ya wanna break into the old middle school this weekend? I drove by and took a look for you; (oh, how I want to be an accessory to this crime)! : ) It looks more secure these days with the renovations '88 spoke of. However, if the shorter one stands on top of the taller one's shoulders, perhaps you two could get inside through those upper, left-hand side, front broken windows. Bring a rope so that the shorter one can hoist up the taller one afterwards. Or, before you go through all that, maybe you should try the front door first!...Then I'll try to find the time to visit you both in jail!

By the way, I am so impressed with the activity here lately. Picture this if you will: The Year, 2061, (yes, '87, you'll still be alive...think positive!); The Place, PHS Class Reunion Message Board...& our favorite nursing homes! We'll still all be coming back to this page, now unable to drive our vehicles unless we sit on a few books and use some high-powered binoculars to see. AN 88 CLASS MEMBER will still be doling out the trivia, BUTLER will still think he has "just three people to go to figure out who '96QT is," '87's bones will settle and it just won't be as easy to dunk those baskets, THE INFORMANT still won't have a clue, MANDARK will be playing Dungeons & Dragons, AVERY will be tuned into "The Mickey Mouse Club" reruns thinking they are singing about him, DENALI will be "very wealthy and very happy," MT/TM will wheel on over to '96QT's room to FINALLY buy her the prime rib dinner he promised her...he'll be wearing the orange shorts because (unlike some) '96QT keeps her promises, & '96 HOT TEA will be having wheelchair races down the hall with '96QT. '96QT, of course, will still be a sassy little flirt/tease! And life will still be good.

--'96QT : )

The answer to the band room trivia has got to be Jack or Tom if anyone. Paul was in the back with the percusion and Debbiew was up fron with the flutes, I don't remember Julie. I'm thinking Tom.

- Butler

Thursday, September 27, 2001