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Suzanne, I'll bet you were miserable. The big game going on and you couln't watch it. You should have told me I would have watched it for you. I turned it on and watched a little of it and then got insterested in something else. Even OP managed to stay up until halftime. I went to bed at about 8 o'clock. Suzanne I hope the people at the wedding knows what kind of sacrifice you made for them. Talk about above and beyond. Doris now that you talk about you brothers I think I remember at least one of them. My brother G. J. finished Cathedral in 1946. He just died recently. I remembered they lived across the street from you, that's what brought them to mind. Didn't Winne Mae Monteleon live next door to you? I think we are the same age. Gene Cella and Brumby Sessions went to Cathedral for awhile. I don't remember when they went to Lafayete High but I do know they finished there. Any of you remember Karl Lutgring and Andre Dubuse. Well I don't know about Karl but Andre ended up quiet a accomplished writer. He died a few year ago as a result of Diabetes. I think he had both of his legs amputated. You know folks we have such good memories. I think we lived in the best of all times. Happy New Year.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 15:41:17 (EST)

Thanks to O.P., I can write from California where I have been reading all of the messages without remembering the password, etc. He sent it to us!!! I was wondering if any of you remember taking Ball Room Dancing at the Townhouse or a house near it. I know that Stewart and I did and the dance instructor followed us home and my mother was so upset to think that he did. I'm so sorry that we won't be there Tuesday. Have a good time and take pictures. Happy New Year to all of you reading the letters.
Brenda
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 15:12:10 (EST)

Doris, it sounds like Charles is related to all of Lafayette. Is the Aimee Voorhies you talked about the lady who lived on Lamar Street? If she is, then Charles is related to my Ex. We'll have to look into that. WELL, I was wild last night. I had a wedding at 7 o'clock so for the first half I had to listen to the LSU game on the radio. It was very hard to keep my cool and not yell. Flynn should have been the quarterback all season. I'm trying to find a picture of the old Town House.
Suzanne
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 13:02:48 (EST)

Rickey, I have two of those books called "Images De Lafayette". I looked in both of them last night hoping to find a picture of the Townhouse that I was talking about, but couldn't find it. I did find a picture of your Dad and Gerald's dad taken in 1937 at your dad's cleaner's. By the way you resemble your dad. Also a picture of my brother and Ruth Butcher when they were king and queen of Lafayette High's may festival in 1942. The only thing the book calls him "Jimmy Hebert" instead of Jimmy Landry. In both books there are pictures of Charles' mom, Rose Aimee Moss Provost. Both were when she was a little girl. One of her family at the house I was talking about across from Cathedral and another of her with three other siblings in a cart being pulled by a goat.
Doris
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 08:34:27 (EST)

by the way while I'm at it, HAPPY NEW YEAR. May all of us have a happy and HEALTHY New Year. Every year is a little more insteresting. Thanks again OP for all you do. You have added pleasure to our 'old age". Those of you who have given a "yes" to the dinner on Jan.3rd don't forget. Put it down on your calander. It starts a 6 o'clock at Don's Downtown. Those of you who have asked me to call you and remind you I will on Jan. 3rd.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 08:16:42 (EST)

OP just looke at the photos you sent of the Townhouse. It kinda looks like the one in the oil Center. I don't know about the pool. I think the one in the Oil Center had a tennis court in the back. It stands right next to the Lafayette Auditorium. There was a theater right next to it. It was the Dollar Cinima. It's gone now. How about this one. How many if any were in the Children's Carnival. I think I was one of them. I was a page. It was held in the old boys gym on the SLI campus. I know the girls probably took part in it but i think the guys were mostly from the public schools, like Hamilton. Mrs. Gloria Knox was in a whole bunch of things. She was big in the Louisiana Oil Exposition and the Townhouse things. I guess that was her thing. Bill Patton was her son. Suzanne didn't she live in the back of your house on Souvenier Gate. Seems to me that is where she lived. Brumby Sennions use to live on Oleander St. That is in back of Suzanne house also. OP I have a pictorial of the Lafayette History. When we are together I will let you "borrow" it. Maybe you can do a quiz or something on the computer. It is the one Dan Guilliot put out for the Lafayette Parish Courhouse. If need be I will send it by mail to you. Let me know.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 08:13:08 (EST)

Believe it or not, I remember the old Town House Building on Buchannan St.. Suzanne knows that my Mom had a lot of dealings with them (and Mrs. Gloria Knox) with the Mardi Gras Costumes. But I never set foot in it myself. Gerald, I'm looking at the satellite photo on http://maps.google.com and I can't quite pick out the old Town House building where you say it is today. I think I see it, but I need a "ground truth" photo to make sure. So your job, if you accept it, is to go get a ground truth photo of that place and email it to me. Now that you are a pro at emailing photos that ought to be easy for you. We could do a little Lafayette History section on the web site too, if someone has some of the old photos. I googled "Lafayette Townhouse" the other day and found a page of photos from some girl (college type I think) of the townhouse pool, but it looked like it was the one off of South College. Was there on there at one time? Here is the link http://www.s-e-u-l.org/SEUL/townhouse.html
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 06:10:21 (EST)

Doris, sorry you won't be coming Tuesday evening. We will miss you. Betty hope you feel better. Don's called me the other day and all arrangements have been made. We are in the BIG ROOM at Don's. Just ask for either me or Class of 55 when you get there or just say there is a party in the big room. It will be nice seeing you all again.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 05:50:24 (EST)

Doris, sorry you won't be coming Tuesday evening. We will miss you. Betty hope you feel better. Don's called me the other day and all arrangements have been made. We are in the BIG ROOM
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 05:49:13 (EST)

Sorry, but we won't be able to make the dinner Tues after all. Sorry to hear you are sick Betty, hope you are feeling better soon. Our neighbors in the back of us are from LSU and they are hooping and hollering right now. When the score was 27-3 Charles went to bed. He said it wasn't even good anymore. Miami was playing too bad.
Doris
USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 23:25:04 (EST)

Doris, I am sure it isn't too late to drop Rickey a note. I'm sure he has already included you and Charles. I got sick this afternoon -----fever to 102-----just my luck. I hope I get over this by Tuesday night. I had chills along with the high fever -----aspirin has knocked the fever down. Those northern germs that Nick and Eliz. and Rach carried down here are hard for my resistance to fight. Nick went home this morning and Rachael is my "doctor." I gave her a doctor's kit for Christmas and she loves to give me shots----as well as play with her "beeper". Its been a behive of activity around here. Hope to see all of you next week. Go Tigers!!!!!!!!!!! Suzanne you must be jumping around like a jumping bean.
Betty
USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 23:12:18 (EST)

Betty, it was in an old two story house. Ask Patsy she said she has a picture. Yes, I remember the Towne House pool. I went a few times with Jeanette.
Doris
USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 21:27:26 (EST)

I came to Lafayette in our freshman year. I don't remember a Townhouse behind J.C. Penny's. All I remember is the one behind Abdalla's----Carleen, Gayle and Suzanne had a graduation luncheon party there in May, 1955 ----do any of you girls have pictures of that event? I do remember that the Townhouse had a swimming pool and it was way out by the airport. Do any of you remember going there ----I went a couple times with a date, but for the life of me can't rememgber who. It was the "Cat's Meow" to belong to the Townhouse. My family couldn't afford it, but it was fun to go to events there. If the Townhouse was once behind J.C.Penny's was it in a house or building????? I like to read all the memories. Betty
Betty
USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 20:00:47 (EST)

Well, Rickey, it is not that we are OLDER than you are it's just that we started dating early. I figured we were probably 13 or 14 when we were going to those parties. By the way Jeff Moss is Charles' first cousin.
Doris
USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 19:12:14 (EST)

One more bit of trivia about the Towne House. In 1976 I had an office at 711 S. Washington St. I remember Jeff Moss and Tim Bradley opened their law practice in what I believe was the old Towne House building that was behind Abdallas and relocated down the street from my office. The year was late 70's or early 80's. They have since gone there seperate ways but the building remains. Anyone wishing to view it for the mini reunion would take Vermilion toward Cathedral and turn right onto Washington and it is at the left just past the bank parking lot. I also remember the Azalea courts just as everyone remembered. But I don't remember eating a WHOLE LOAF of bread! I must have chewed for days.
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 17:03:57 (EST)

The only one I remember is the one on Buchanan behind Abdalla's. You guys must be older than myself. OP should have something from his mother telling the dates of when and where they were. I never went to either one. I have heard good things about the new one in the oil center. The resturant I have heard much like what Suzanne said was pretty but the food was expensive and not too good. He won't make it in Lafayette without good food. There are too many good resturants here. Have anyone of the locals tried the new Bonefish Grill. I understand their food is very good. It is in the high end of the scale moneywise. I guess it's to keep the rifraft out of River Ranch Subdivision. I understand my nephew who has taken over my shop is moving away from the City Club because the City Club wants more space. He will move in the structure that is being built by the Bonefish Grill.These are new memories for the people growing up now. Maybe they will talk about it 50 years from now. Have a Happy New Year and keep safe.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 11:22:34 (EST)

I just talked to Patsy and she confirmed what I had said previously about the Old Townhouse being in a big old house behind Montegomery Wards. I admit, I remember the one in back of Abdalla's, but I am sure this other was way before that. I think it must have been in 1950 or 1951. I know we were very young. Mrs. Cella use to drive us because the guys couldn't drive. Patsy said she has a picture of us on the stairway at a Christmas Party. As for the one behind Abdalla's that is where Carleen and Phil had their wedding reception. Does anyone remember that? And that was in 1958. Henrietta, do you remember where was the building?
Doris
USA - Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 21:04:36 (EST)

I remember the Town House on Buchanan. I think the original owners of the house were the Boustany's. It had a big porch on the front. When the new building was constructed there was a third floor for the gamblers. I heard that many thousands of dollars were won and lost up there (gossip) Mrs. Gloria Knox was a neighbor of ours and they were very involved with the club. She would tell my mother some wild stories about the happenings at the TownHouse.We had dinner there for my birthday in October and it was wonderful but they have lost their chef and it isn't so good. I love the way they renovated the inside. It is very expensive to eat there and we looked into having a luncheon there for a club I belong to and it was way too high. I hope he doesn't price himself out of business. He, meaning Art LeBlanc, the owner.
Suzanne
USA - Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 18:10:04 (EST)

Thanks Larry. Now I remember Evan Hughs and the news. How could I forget. I spoke to Carl Hebert at Albertson's just now. He tells me he is going in for a heart by-pass and to have a heart valve changed. He is going to have it done in Houston this Friday.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 12:24:25 (EST)

Rickey, the name you are trying to remember is Evan Hughes.
Larry
USA - Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 11:19:40 (EST)

Ah! old times. I remember the old Townhouse. It was in back of Abdalla's on Buchanan St. Montgomrey Ward was on Jefferson St. next to the Royal Theater and that was next to J.C.Penny's. Do you remember the things they sent up with the money? That was neat. My grandmother and grandfather lived down the street from the Townhouse. They lived on the corner next to the old telephone building and across from KVOL. I remember when I used to spend the night there I used to go to the studio and watch the early show with Tom Pears and Hugh, gee I've forgotten his last name. I'm having a senior moment. Remember Morgan Linsey's and Woodworth? The lunch counter at Morgan Linsey's. I used to use it for a short cut to get to my grandparents house. Lots of good memories there.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Thursday, December 29, 2005 at 07:20:11 (EST)

I'm sorry, I made a mistake. Charles' grandfather's name was Frank not Alfred. Alfred was Charles' uncle, the oldest of the Moss children of Frank and Aimee Moss.
Doris
USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 21:34:19 (EST)

Oh and Henrietta how can ANYONE forget Jack's and their 10 cent hotdogs!!!!! And Shamrocks!!! Oh my goodness!!!! I don't remember the bakery though. I know Jeanette's dad's filling station was across the street from Shamrock's, well not directly, but still accross the street on the corner.
Doris
USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 21:16:36 (EST)

Henrietta, do you mean the Town House Club that was behind Montgomery Wards? Yes, I remember going to parties there with Gene Cella, Brumby Sessions,and Tommy Quoyser. Remember? Patsy, and Gayle? I think we were probably in the Eighth grade then. Also The Parkerson's are relatives of Charles. In fact the property where the Azalea Courts was,was the property where my mother-in-law grew up. Many,many years ago the family of Alfred Moss lived there in a big old house. Her family. Her mother was Aimee Voorhies from St. Martinsville. And her aunt Ada married a Parkerson.
Doris
USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 21:11:32 (EST)

Noted in the guestbook mention of the Azalea Court which was located across from Cathedral School on St. John Street, owned by the Parkersons. It was probably one of the few hotel/motels in Lafayette, besides the Gordon Hotel. Remember as a young student, visiting the Parkersons and daughter Lenore in their plush apartment upstairs from the Azalea Court office, in the summertime going to the movies with Lenore and meeting her fiance at the time, Bennett Voorhies. Does anyone remember the old Lafayette Townhouse club downtown? Think the current Townhouse Restaurant near Heymann Center is a copy of its architecture/design. On Sundays, Mom played the piano at the old Townhouse (in the 1940's)with my Dad and brothers there. We kids had the run of the place, even playing the nickel slot machines in the back hallway. Also, do you remember Jack's by the courthouse, Shamrock ice cream parlor and Massa's bakery across the street?
Henrietta
Lafayette, LA USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 19:45:24 (EST)

Is it too late to say YES we will be going to the dinner at Don's next Tues?
Doris
USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 12:10:05 (EST)

Hey where is everyone? Has everyone left town? We are have a blast in El Dorado. My son is such a good cook that I think I will end up putting on all my weight again. Just kidding but he is a terrific cook. He reminds me of myself except I can't cook at all. Looking forward to getting back home. It nice to leave home but it better to be coming back home. When I get back I have to plan on the dinner at Don's. DON'T FORGET. I'm sure a good time will be had by all. See you there.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 10:49:12 (EST)

Doris, have you and Charles made up ya'll mind if ya'll are coming on Jan. 3rd? The last I heard is that you were still undecided. Would love to see the two of you again. I just got a note from J.J. that he and Lita are coming. It will be almost as many as the reunion. I will have to call Don's and let them know we will need the whole room for the dinner. I spoke to Marshall yesterday and he said the I think it was the deaf center is doing the same thing with a whole lot of people getting to see him. He said with all the people he knows this is the only way he will get to see everybody. Anyway I'm looking for to the 3rd.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Monday, December 26, 2005 at 06:10:32 (EST)

Merry Christmas everyone. We had a wonderful Christmas this year with our soldier boy back home with us. Have a wonderful Happy Holy New Year. Doris and Charles.
Doris
USA - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 22:26:44 (EST)

Joyeux Noel from the Millers.
LARRY MILLER <larmil@bellsouth.net>
lafayette, la USA - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 12:25:50 (EST)

Merry CHRISTmas from The Reaux's.
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 10:11:03 (EST)

Why don't everyone check in to the web page just we can see how many of our class really reads the page. Even you guys who just read the page. If you don't want to write on it just send us you name. It would be nice to know just who is reading the page. That way we could see how many of ya'll are getting the messages. MERRY CHRISTMAS11111111
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 09:56:16 (EST)

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!
Suzanne
USA - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 08:50:08 (EST)

Can't outdo O.P.'s greeting, but I'd like to wish all of you very warm wishes for a wonderful Christmas and nothing but blessings in 2006. We are leaving this morning for California so we'll miss that exciting reunion in January. Sorry not to see Marshall, nor all of the rest of you. Merry Christmas!
Brenda
USA - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 08:42:45 (EST)

Merry Christmas to you and yours!
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 05:22:59 (EST)

Merry Christmas to all and may God bless your house.
J. J. Erny <judgeerny@mobiletel .com>
Larose, LA USA - Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 18:05:39 (EST)

Merry Christmas to all and may God bless you house.
J. J. Erny <judgeerny@mobiletel.com>
Larose, LA USA - Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 18:04:05 (EST)

MERRY CHRISTMAS, MERRY CHRISTMAS, MERRY CHRISTMAS, AND A HOLY AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!! Betty and Billy
Betty
USA - Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 12:10:44 (EST)

While I am in the Christmas Spirit and listening to Christmaa Music let me wish all of you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HOLY NEW YEAR. May all your wishes come true and all the good things you do receive the merit they deserve. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 09:14:43 (EST)

To add to the secularism of Christmas, I thought I'd let you and your grandchildren enjoy this Christmas card: http://www.reuters.hu/card_dom/index_content.html
Brenda
USA - Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 08:03:13 (EST)

Rickey, isn't retirement great!!! You have all this free time!! he he he
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Friday, December 23, 2005 at 10:48:48 (EST)

If anyone would like a reminder for Jan 3rd let me know and I will call and remind you about the dinner at Don's. I already have 3or4 people who have asked me to call them and remind them. I will be glad to do so.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Friday, December 23, 2005 at 10:30:36 (EST)

J.J. I tried to call you but got no answer so I figured your phone was out of order. Anyway Marshall is coming in for Christmas and we are planning a dinner "dutch treat" at Don's Downtown for 6 PM that evening. We have a bunch of people coming and would like you and Lita to make it. There will be most of the people from the reunion both girls and boys. If ya'll can make it let me know. I have to let Don's know about how many will attend so they can set up tables. It is strictly a happening, very casual, nothing special. Marshall didn't come to the reunion so I think everyone want to see him. Please come and take a break from all you "work". A judge shouldn't have to work that hard.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Friday, December 23, 2005 at 06:37:59 (EST)

Greetings. Lita and I have been pretty well isolated on Grand Isle. I am the plumber, carpenter, cabinet maker, janitor and painter. I do not do roofs. The house on Grand Isle is down to studs and ceiling joists. We have one bathroom working and we have water and recently got electricity. You can not hire any one to work. The ones that are available are available because they are charge too much and have priced themselves out of the market. It will be March or April until we finish. But only then if we are lucky. Both of my sons had extensive damage to their houses on Grand Isle and have to do their own work. My oldest bought a damaged camp and is working in it. He will rent it and get great tax breaks. We have been living in our camper. I am sore. It has been a long time since I have worked this hard. Lita an I surfaced on the 20th to celebrate or 46th anniversary. Neither one of us thought that it would have lasted this long. In fact, neither one of us thought that we would have lived this long. We are in Larose for Christmas and all are pledged to be there except my youngest. He is off shore. Lafayette Sanatarium. I was born there and had my tonsil taken out. I avoided hospitals until I was an adult. Now I seem to be their sole support. What is going on on the third?
J. J. Erny <judgeerny@mobiletel.com>
Larose, LA USA - Friday, December 23, 2005 at 02:02:59 (EST)

The Lafayette Sanitarium was THE HOSPITAL in Lafayette. Didn't your sisters work there, Marshall? My first three children were born there. The Lafayette Medical Group had an office building on the corner in front of the hospital. I know Carleen remembers because she spent a long time recouperating from her accident in that hospital. The new hospital (Lafayette General) was opened around 1963 or 64 but I think that the doctors offices had moved to Coolege Blvd. a few years before that. Most of the old doctors have either retired or have died. We don't have physicians like that any more. Some of their sons have become doctors and practice here. I don't remember the Azalia Courts.
Suzanne
USA - Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 21:49:54 (EST)

OK I have another one for ya'll. The Azalia Court across from Cathedral. I can remember we used to go there and get treats like candy and other things when the candy store wasn't open. I can also remember another occasion when Gerald bet someone he could eat an entire loaf of bread. He won but had to go the the courts to buy some Tums to settle his stomac. I was there all during our school years. How about the Lafayette Sanatouium (?) across the street from school. Now it's Lafayette General. I remember I had my appendix taken out there by Dr. Don Willimas when I was in the 5th grade. It was where the ball players went to get their physicals. I remember Billy Trotter went ther with a broken arm during football pratice. Brumby Sessions went there when he broke his nose during a baseball practice. He had a bad hop by the ball and it hit him in the nose. Lots of memories. I told Barbara that we really are getting old when we start talking about those old times. I think OP is right when he says that you can tell you are getting old when Happy Hour means a nap.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 16:51:52 (EST)

Today, Shirley got a letter in the mail from her Mt. Carmel School in Abbeville. They are having a raffle to raise money for the Sisters of Mt. Carmel who were displaced from the N.O. area. I linked it on the front page for you all to see, in case you all wanted to participate.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 16:20:59 (EST)

All is quiet in the guest book. Everybody must be busy. That was some good PR for UL the other night and it was a really good game. My New Orleans crew is going to the Peach Bowl next week. I wish I could be with them. GO TIGERS.
Suzanne
USA - Thursday, December 22, 2005 at 08:48:11 (EST)

UL getting some good press by hosting the N.O. Bowl! ESPN covering it live!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 22:30:33 (EST)

Looks like fun was had by all at Dan's house. What a beautiful setting of the table. Well the "happening" is growing. At last count we had right at 50 people. I hope the room can hold all those people. My plan is this. We will have drinks and conservation from 6 to 6:30 and then order dinner. That way the waitress can get all the orders adn we can visit some more. My plans have changed and I will go to Arkansas from the day after Christmas to the Friday before New Year's day. So if anyone wants to contact me I'll use the internet at my son's house. Just write to me on my e-mail address.
Ridckey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 08:00:56 (EST)

I don't think any "pressure" should be connected to our mini-reunion! It is my suggestion that if anyone wants to contribute to a "survival fund" for the Sisters, that they do it directly to them. Thanks to Brenda we have their address...500 St. Leo St., Lafayette, LA 70506. That's my recommendation.
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Monday, December 19, 2005 at 12:16:51 (EST)

Just had a thought maybe we could pass the hat the night of the dinner for the nuns. I too would like to help. Because of the religious we all have such a great educationa and they helped form the people we are now. The gathering should be BIG and it will be a great time to help them. Count me in if we do this.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Monday, December 19, 2005 at 06:09:11 (EST)

I saw where Gail Gallagher died ------she wasn't that old because I remember her from high school. Suzanne was she in Yvonne's class????? Mother Dorothy must have been before Mother Dolores because I don't remember her. How great it is that Julian is up to going to Don's for dinner. The Woodlands must be beautiful if all the trees are in full color, Doris. It must look like a painting because that is all you see-------trees everywhere. Camille, Larry's wife, told me that there were nuns living near St. Leo's. I didn't know Sr. Ann Carmel. We should do something for those displaced nuns - good idea, Brenda. We had a nice evening at the Spreafico's last night. I took a few pictures and have sent them to O.P. ----Betty
Betty
USA - Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 20:29:13 (EST)

I just spoke to my sister Martha and she said that her classmates have been helping those Mt. Carmel sisters with money and food and are getting together a Christmas basket to give to them. Maybe after Christmas we can do something for them also.
Brenda
USA - Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 15:27:29 (EST)

Good morning. I just read the messages about the old sisters of Mt. Carmel and if you girls want to invite them to our "happening" you are more than welcome. I just have to know how many. Of course someone will have to pick up their tab for the evening. I think it would be a good time to get to see them and them to see ysll. Just a thought. I'm sre by now everyone is finished with the shopping. Barbara anb I find it easy. All we do is write checks or give cash. Our "little" ones would rather get something for themselvess. At least that is what they tell us. Later
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Sunday, December 18, 2005 at 05:38:53 (EST)

Brenda, I didn't know Mother Dorothy had died. I did see that Sr. Gail Gallagher had died on the same day as Avis. The thought occured to me if they met each other on the way to heaven. I don't know if the trees in Lafayette or in Baton Rouge are as pretty this year as they are over here in the Woodlands. Everytime I go somewhere I have a hard time keeping my eye on the road. The trees here are just simply ablaze with color. The yellows and reds are just simply beautiful. The other day, on a cold, dreary, drizzley day I looked down the street, from my front window, and could have sworn the sun was out streaming through the leaves of three trees. The leaves on the trees were bright yellow. I don't know why some years we have such beautiful Autumn leaves and some years we don't. Someone said the other day it may be an indication of a Cold Winter to come. I am glad to hear Julian is doing better. My daughter,Pam, tried to get him to peform our Renewal of Marriage Vows for our 50th Anniversary, but it was at the time he was so sick.
Doris
USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 22:41:13 (EST)

Out of the clear blue sky (except it's raining), I received two Christmas card from the most unexpected sources. One was from Sister Ann Carmel Segura, O.Carm. Mine must be the only address she has. Anyway, she and 8 other retired sisters evacuated to Lafayette, and live next to Leo-Seton school. They hope to return to N.O. in about a year. She asked for prayers for Mother Dorothy, Sr. Gail Gallagher and Sr. Stella Marie Sellers who have died recently. Her address is: 500 St. Leo St., Lafayette, LA 70506. The other card was from Jim Broussard. O.P., do you remember him from the Newman Club? He said that he had retired and moved back to Lafayette from Los Angeles where he has been living for about 25 years. He is one of the nicest people I've ever known.
Brenda
USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 17:47:21 (EST)

Just a note to let you all knlw that I just spoke to Julian and he is out of the hospital rehab and now is going to Opelousas for Rehab. He and Jan will be at the dinner on Jan 3rd. I am looking forward to seeing him as I know you all are.
Ridckey <RickeyG36@cox>
USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 16:43:36 (EST)

You guys. Who says the memory goes with age Wouldn't you like to be able to talk to some of the brothers that were there at the time. I bet they could tell som tall tales. Unfortunately that time has passed and we missed it. I think Bro. Edwin is the only on around that was there when we were there. He is at DeLaSall and I think we should one day a bunch of go visit him there. We don't have much time left. I tried to get him to come to the Big Reunion but he declined. He is in a wheelchair. He has had a stroke much like Barbara's. His right side I think has been affected. Anybody remembr Chic Webb. What was the girl he was dating while he coached us. I remember she was quiet a looker. She lived somewhere on the north side of town. What is KC something? I thank Bro. Ambrose for teaching me typing. Gerald should tell ua about some of the basketball trips he took with the high school team and the college team I understand they make quiet a story..
Ridckey <RickeyG36@cox>
USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 09:13:21 (EST)

Yep I remember 6 man football behind the school. Wasn't Gerald Gerami's brother one of our studs? Melvin you are probably the only one old enough to remember that? I also remember playing both ways...offense and defense, I was a linebacker! Also practice twice a day in AUGUST..WITH NO WATER! We used to drink Pepto Bismo!! Now by law they have to give them water every 15 mins! They don't make them like they used to! OH! No face masks on helmets either!!! I was one of the first to get one because I broke my nose! A single clearn plastic bar across the front. Then the next year I think it was that face masks were required. Gerald, Larry could kick the ball over the Coulee! I was field goal kicker...we never kick one that I remember and back up extra point kicker...I remember kicking one in a Jamboree!!! Larry must have been sick?
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 08:39:39 (EST)

Tiss the season for good old memory joging. Definitely not golf. Suzanne, I must have been 12 or 13 and returned home at about 14. I remember Daniel and I playing in the show with you and Gayle. I seem to remember the 6 man football and the times we played soccer on the playground. I think the Brothers from France brought that game to us but it did not stick. Again I remember Marshall kicking like a little bowling ball. Larry has me flaborgasted. "1950 Isenberg Hall dedication program" and "K.C.D. President". I have no clue. Please someone help us.
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 07:41:19 (EST)

Oh, I forgot to mention, my older brother Melvin just told me that he played 6 man football for Cathedral and he remembers playing in a game that they beat Lafayette High 99 to 6. He got to play after it was 50 to nothing. This must have been in the 40s, I guess, before the war.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 07:11:13 (EST)

Ok, here is the link to use in an email to send the tribute to the troops: http://mfile.akamai.com/6713/wmv/glennbeck.download.akamai.com/6713/preview/05/12/troopvideo.asx
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 07:04:41 (EST)

Larry I seem to remember 6 man football. I think we played in phy. ed. I remember my football days. I played center and was on defense because that is when we went both offense and defense. Well I was standing after a play not really playing attention when Chomper came and gave me a forearm across the mouth and cracked all my front teeth. Well that wss the end of my football days. I loved the sport but my teeth were worth more than that. Anyway I wasn't very good at it. I guess I just wasn't mean enough. I do remember how you used to boom the football but I don't remember Marshall kicking. Remember Bro. Ambrose and his tape. He would give you a six inch piece of tape to tape up your whole leg. Boy was he tight.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 05:56:22 (EST)

Gerald,in the 1950 Isenberg Hall Dedication Program,there is a picture of you as K.C.D.President.What was the K.C.D.? I can also remember six-man football games played behind the pavillion.Does anyone else Larry
Larry Miller <larmil@bellsouth.net>
Lafayette, La USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 22:16:30 (EST)

That was a beautiful tribute to our boys in the military. I too want to know how to e-mail it to Jared. I can't tell him enough how proud we are of him and all that he and his buddies have done and are doing. Those pictures of the soldiers with the children are so true. Jared talked a lot about the children.
Doris
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 19:30:11 (EST)

That WAS a great tribute to our troups! Thanks OP. Betty, the chariots were cardboard boxes decorated like floats. We could decorate them any was we wanted. Sorry to hear about Julien, I'll call Jan to check on him. By the way Rickey, Daniel lived in the first block of Souvenir Gate, one block from me. Gerald, why don't I remember that you lived with them, how old were you?
Suzanne
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 19:14:46 (EST)

O.P., that tribute to all soldiers was beautifully done. How do I send it to my grandchildren? All of this reminiscing reminds me the I did something new this year and everyone seems to have enjoyed it. I e-mailed all of my children and my brothers and sisters and asked them to tell me about their early memories of Christmas. It was so much fun reading about my siblings memories because it stirred up my own. I was surprised that my children didn't mention any of the things that I thought (hoped) they would, but each had their own memories. Try it; you might enjoy it! Gerald, I believe they say: Mais Heaux! Heaux! Heaux!
Brenda
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 16:27:52 (EST)

Gerald now I remember. The truck rolled on its side and your dad was thrown out and the truck ended up on him.. How terrible. I think it was at the corner of E. Convent and Gen. Gardiner right around the corner from you house wasn't it? If I'm mistaken correct me please. If I remember your dad did deliver for my ded didn't he? Again correct me. I hadn't heard about Julian yet. Thanks for the update. I don't guess he will be at the Jan.3rd. dinner. I will check and see if he is out of the hospital yet. I do remember going the the SP playground behind the Brown News Building to play ball. I think it was baseball or softball. I think we were city champs that year. So many memories so little memory. I'm sure glad the girls memories aren't as bad as ours.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 15:32:04 (EST)

Good tribute to the troops O.P. Thanks. Yep we had a great softball team Gerald...the City of Lafayette Little league. I remember those days really well. I also remember the football days...Larry Miller and I were kickers. Coach Boo Jones and Les Kennedy. Tommy Quoyser had ashma (sp?) and every time he ran over 20 yds the managers had to bring oxygen onto the field! I played guard and full back when we went to the single wing and they needed a blocking back...I remember the older guys coaching...and I remember Glenn coaching all of you in basketball, but not me!!! Oh well...maybe the cobwebs will clear! My the way, I just got word that Julian had a set back recently and had to be re-admitted to Lafayette General. He will begin rehabilitation therapy next week. Add him to your prayer list.
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 15:07:02 (EST)

When I was 12 my dad was in a terrible auto accident driving a Blue's Laundry van. He was hurt so bad that Lafayette did not have the medical capability to save his life. At the 11th hour my family decided to send him to Charity in N.O. and they saved his life. My mom went with my dad and I stayed with Daniel since his mother was my dads sister and we were both only children. After about 2 years I returned home and my dad lived to be 90.
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 14:15:40 (EST)

Gerald your memory is a lot better than mine. I don't remember any of those things. I didn't even know you lived with Daniel. Why? That must have been when your daddy was working for my dad and wasn't being paid enough for him to support his family. The Scroge. Where was I?
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 14:03:17 (EST)

Well Marshall I don't want to match memories with you, but for some reason I can picture you on one of our early basketball teams. Do you remember Bill Duhon? He was our first basketball Coach and a great one. In those days the older boys would participate in helping guide the young athletes. I also remember you being the pitcher on the softball team. You guys remember the touch football team? I think we have a picture somewhere in this web site. Help O.P. Sadie Hawkins is a blur for me and I think I was living with Daniel at the time so maybe no one asked us. Those were the good days. Went dancing last night and have our office Christmas party this afternoon. Do you all know what Santa Clause says when he goes to Breaux Bridge..."Mais, HO-HO".
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 13:57:23 (EST)

Sadie Hawkins Dance -----I think those dances were so much fun was because back then we wouldn't even THINK of picking up the phone and calling a boy. I'll bet a lot of more serious friendships would have occured if the it had been "OK" for girls to make the first move!!!!!!! What do you all think?
Betty
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 12:21:00 (EST)

O.P. That film clip brought tears to my eyes. Betty
Betty
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 12:17:58 (EST)

Back to the Sadie Hawkins Dances -----that was such a "wild" night for females----imagine being able to ask a boy to the dance and not only that----we were able to "Marry" our partner. I don't remember who I married but I do remember that the "ring" was one of those plastic rings that people used to put around their chicken's leg. And you also got a "marriage certificate" ----for years I had a scrap book with that in it, but in one of the military moves (right before the Viet Nam War) a lot of my books, etc. were lost. Do you all remember those chicken rings and the certificate. I didn't move to Lafayette until the 9th grade so I don't know anything about the kitchen at Lafayette High. Suzanne, what kind of chariot races -----on bikes?????
Betty
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 12:11:21 (EST)

Bless all who have served, fought, maimed and died for us to have this wonderfully free country. Betty
Betty
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 12:06:47 (EST)

I agree OP I can't think of a more fitting tribute to the men and women who help keep and protect us around the world. Not just the army of all branches of the military. They deserve some kind of kind thoughts this time of year after the bashing they have been taking by people who really don't know what they are talking about. My hat (if I wore one) is to ALL of my fellow classmates who were brave enough to serve in the military. GLESS YOU GUYS AND GALS AND MAY HIS LIGHT SHINE ON YOU AT THIS TIME OF YEAR.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 11:28:05 (EST)

No matter what your politics are, here is a tribute you all can say Amen to:
A Tribute to the American Military
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 11:19:06 (EST)

Boy Doris you must really be something to get OP to remember anything. I too remember the Sadie Hawkins I was so popular I couldn't get anybody to "chase" me. I fzn but nobody came after me. I guess the"hunks like OP and Gerald got all the girls. Doris I hope the two of you can come to the mini-reunion. I guess everybody had such a good time at the last one that it made this one easier. I sure am looking forward to this one. All we need now is Marshall. I'm sure he will make this one.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 08:57:17 (EST)

OK. here's another memory jogger. Does anyone remember the day camps that were held at Lafayette High in the summer? There wasn't a gym at that time.I think the city sponsored them. I remember having a chariot contest which I never won but it was fun. Like you, Marshall, I haven't thought about this stuff in years. The best memory that I share with my children is the aroma of burning leaves in the fall. We had two huge pecan trees in the front yard and it was my job to rake the leaves into piles and burn them.(can't do that now) I would have three or four piles going at the same time. What fun!!!!!!!!!!!
Suzanne
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 08:57:13 (EST)

THAT must be why I remember it? ha ha!!
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 08:11:31 (EST)

Oh yes, I do, remember the Sadie Hawkins dance, O.P. Where we had to chase the boys to catch them and "marry" them. Maybe you came with me?????
Doris
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 08:03:10 (EST)

Ok, a memory pellet just popped out (might be a false posiive one). But do you guys remember going to a Saddie Hawkins dance at the Lafayette High Gym? I seem to remember that for some silly reason.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 06:58:31 (EST)

You guys must be older the myself because I don't remember any of that. Of course I didn't live close to Lafayette High. All of my time was spent around the Bordens Ice Cream Palor. I lived right across the street form Bordens. I spent most of my time with Dale Gaudet. Of course for awhile OP lived right down the street from me. Boy the stories I could tell about OP house and all the kids in that house. OP and I go back so far that I don't remember ever not knowing him. Marshall Earl Arnaud will be at the dinner. Darrel Girouard will not because he is going out of state on a job. Can you imagine anyone his age still working. He said he is the youngest in the class. The classmates who don't have a memory about our growing us really miss something.
Ridckey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 06:17:05 (EST)

I think I went to the Senior Prom in the Lafayette High gym so there must have been one.
Brenda
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 23:49:22 (EST)

Suzanne I don't know why, but a part of my intermal memory bank does remember the WWII kitchen at Lafayette High! It had completely slipped my memory however until you 'jared' (no pun intended) my memory!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 23:20:26 (EST)

No, I don't remember that. My brothers were in high school at that time, though. My mother didn't do any canning. All she did was can figs and blackberries my Dad would pick for her. I don't remember that, but I am sure my brother would. He graduated from high school in 1945.
Doris
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 22:34:56 (EST)

Yes, Lafayette High had a gym then. Remember, I lived across the street from the High School. Before it was built there was a large building that was used as a kitchen during WW2. I remember my Mom using it to can vegetables. Does anyone remember that? I must have been 5 or 6 but I remember it well. I bet Daniel's Mom used it too. Doris, do you remember?
Suzanne
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 21:36:42 (EST)

Gerald, Oh yes, Lafayette High had a gym. That is the Lafayette Elementary now. Remember when it was a high school? I remember going to a Halloween party in that gym, oh, probably when I was in about the 7th grade. I did a lot of things with my neighbor, Betty LeBlanc, she was a couple of years older than I was and she was going to Lafayette High. In fact, Betty was the one who introduced me to Charles.
Doris
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 20:07:46 (EST)

By the way Rickey, I don't think it's a tribute to me, I think Cajuns just like a party! :-)
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 19:35:59 (EST)

Brenda, interesting gym ------I hope this gets as much publicity as the Zachary House!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry you won't be able to join us Jan 3, 2006. Where is the time going!!!!!!! Its just flying by.
Betty
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 19:34:17 (EST)

You must be having a senior moment Gerald! I don't ever remember being on the basketball team? I might be wrong...does anyone else remember that? I was 5'7" tall most of my life, and I think I am 5'5" now!!!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 19:11:17 (EST)

Wow, The evening of the 3rd of January is growing. Now we are at 38 people and counting. Marshall it'a a tribute to you. Everyone is very glad to take part in having time with you. You can sure feel proud. Bring Celene in you wish. I have reserved the Big Room at Don's Downtown and it will seat 50 people and it looks like we might fill it. This is fun. If anyone out of town would like to attend please contact me. J.J. I haven't heard from you. I don't even know if you are on the internet yet. Hope you feel better.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 18:52:36 (EST)

What a cool looking gym Brenda. I wonder if we will ever see one around here? The pavillion that I remember also had some outdoor basketball goals. I don't think those poor players had a gym of their own. I am not sure if Lafayette High had their gym then, but most probably they did. I wish I had a picture of our first, class basketball team. I remember Marshall and Daniel was on it and we played a game in Breaux Bridge aginst St Bernard. That was the first game I played in. I was living with Daniel at the time and can remember his dad driving us to the game. It's amazing that those memories stay with us for so long.
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 18:00:13 (EST)

Betty, I just spoke to OP and he said you asked how many girls I wanted you to call. You can call anyone you want to. The more the merrier. I have called all the guys in town and all I have spoken to were glad to meet with us. I know Marshall would like to see the gals also. Do whatever you wish to.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 14:24:03 (EST)

Time and place of Mini Reunion is: 6 PM Don's Downtown Evening of Jan 3, 2006
Betty
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 13:42:17 (EST)

OK looks lile the mini-reunion will take place. It will be at Don's downtown at 6 PM. Is this OK with everyone. So far I've gotten a reat response. I am really looking forward to it. Sorry Brenda will not be there. We will miss her. I spoke with Betty and she will be calling you girls and I will take care of the boys with the help of Gerald. Now Marshall all you have to do is show up. It's no surprise OP didn't remember the pavillion. If I remember it had a wooden slate roof. I could be wrong. Marshall you are right it was farther back toward the football field. I can remember good times in that place. Funny the things you remember.
Rickey <RickeyG36>
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 10:38:36 (EST)

Sue, the gym was designed for a parish in Alamogordo, N.M., but the pastor died and the new pastor put it on hold. The board of the B.R. CYO is looking at it now. The cold weather we've been having is a good indicator of what it would be like. It might prove impractical unless the perfect place is found, like in California--then you have to worry about earthquakes. Rickey, I won't be there on Jan. 3 because we are leaving on Christmas day for California to visit our grandchildren over there. We won't be back until the 8th. Sorry to miss you Marshall!!! Take pictures, Betty.
Brenda
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 10:09:59 (EST)

I remember the pavillion,too. The aroma of bar-b-q comes to mind. Rickey, I sure do plan to be there in January. It will be good to see you Marshall. Brenda, that building is beautiful. Has anyone been interested in using the plan?
Suzanne
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 09:50:12 (EST)

I remember the pavillion also. I use to cut through the Cathedral yard on my way to mass and back in the summer. I can still see it.
Doris
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 08:27:36 (EST)

Ops that was Rickey asking about the Pavillion not Gerald! WOW it was nothing like Steven's open gym!!! That's beautiful. This was a "pole barn"! Rusty tin roof! As I remember it.
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 08:27:23 (EST)

Yep I remember the open air pavillion at Cathedral Gerald. I also remember it about where the cafeteria now is or even a little further towards the football field. I can still smell them cooking the Bar-B-Q for the Fair!!!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 08:20:20 (EST)

Do ya'll remember the old pavillion on the Cathedral property when we were kids? They used to have the Mayfair's there in the spring. It didn't stand there very long because it was old when we got there and the roof leaked live everthing. I know OP doesn't remember it maybe Gerald will. I think it was where the Cafeteria is now. It was a place to play when it rained.Betty I got your message and will give you a call today sometimes. Sue I haven't heard from you about Jan. 3rd. Hey it's not that far off. I'll have to get moving to get everything settled before my trip to Arkansas. Looks like I'm going to be on the road quiet a bit by the end of the month and the beginning of next month. I'll check my e=mail and the class page from Arkanasas. Let me know something.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 05:39:32 (EST)

Gerald and All, take a look at the really neat "Open Air Gym" that Brenda's son, Stephen, has designed for the CYO. The pictures and info are linked on the front page. I think it would be best for moderate and warm climates.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 05:12:19 (EST)

Rickey, Count Billy and I in for Jan. 3 -----what time?
Betty
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 21:36:01 (EST)

Just got an e-mail from Marshall and it looks like the 3re of January will be our dinner with him. He is looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible. Please let me know so I can make arrangements with Don's Downtown for the seating. I will be out of town from Dec, 29 to Jan 2 so let me know before then. This will be a husband and wife dutch treat. I will get on the phone and call the classmates who don't usually use the internet with us. Hope this turns out to be a great turnout.
Ridckey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 21:21:44 (EST)

You are so right Betty...Venice,FL and Venice, LA are very different. I would say the majority of residents on the Island of Venice, FL are Millionaires!!! NO I do not live on Venice Island...I'm about eight miles away...but my post office box is in Venice.
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice , FL USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 19:48:40 (EST)

Marshall, now we know where your heart is ----Louisiana------because I imagine there is no way you can compare Venice, Fla. to Venice, La. ----although I've never been to Venice, Fla.:)))))
Betty
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 19:41:29 (EST)

I thought the glass backboards would stir up some questions. Rickey's memory is always pretty good, we took typing in our Freshman year, I think. So in the early 50's the gym was being built. That's 55 years ago, wow. They designed it to have stands on both sidelines and behind with a stage in the front. Some smart person asked that a see through backboard be built so that fans sitting facing the stage could see the game without interference. I believe they were the first one's installed in the State for High School. All other teams would come to the gym and marvel at them. Most of the schools had those simi-circle, fan shaped cheap backboards. We were so fortunate to have a palace like that to play in and the brothers took real good care of it. How about picking a date for the mini-reunion Rickey and let us know. Don's downtown would be more appropriate.
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 15:16:54 (EST)

Betty I'll answer your question about Venice,LA...I put in the wrong state! I do that regularly on my snail mail! My worse FOPA was when a Marine clerk put my address as AL instead of LA when I first entered the Military and I had to file an income tax form for AL to get my money back!!!!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 12:24:46 (EST)

Marshall (or maybe I should address this to O.P.)-----how did Venice, La. show up under Marshall's note telling us about his vacation dates?????????
Betty
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 12:06:03 (EST)

Rickey, it has always bothered me that they didn't preserve the Mt. Carmel School, but money is the driving force of everything these days and I guess the poor nuns needed the funds. The diocese should have purchased the property and used it for a retreat center or teenage meeting place---in August they could have used it to house the nuns that were evacuated from in and around New Orleans. At least we can drive by and see the buildings - I'm surprised Perry didn't tear Mt. Carmel down when they built his new church. The Baptist Church has quite a facility in and around our old school. Lafayette has been very slow to save old historic things - particularly the oak trees. Remember those beautiful oaks around Toby's and the White Hut at 4 corners. Now is just an ugly, trashy paved corner parking lot. Meeting the Mt. Carmel group for lunch - gotta run.Betty
Betty
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 12:03:40 (EST)

I MIS-READ Gerald's note ------the word was BACKBOARD ---- NOT BLACKBOARD as I thought------------thanks for all the information. Was it made out glass of very strong plastic? Anyway, you think those are the same ones up there since the fifties?!!!!!!!! Lunch sounds good when Marshall is in Rickey. Just let us know the day and time. Betty
Betty
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 11:53:31 (EST)

WOW! The glass backboards look the same today as they did then, but thank God home Video has improved!!! Still, what great memories!!!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 10:23:15 (EST)

Ok, I have reset the time on the server's clock. So the EST should be correct now. I'll see after I submit this comment.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 09:32:21 (EST)

Oh, I forgot to mention, you can see the "Glass Backboards" on the basketball video linked at the top of this page.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 10:33:21 (EST)

Op is you tiome clock working. I just read your messge to Betty about the backboard and it was much too early for you to be up. Old people like you should get a lot of sleep.I remember how "advanced" the glass backboard was in our new gym. I can still remember watching the gym go up while in typing class with Bro. Ambrose. We were way ahead of our time then. Now we and the girles from Mt. Carmel don't have a school. I wish that had never happened. Take care and watch all the Christmas traffic out there.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 10:06:57 (EST)

Betty, I'm sure Gerald will fill in with his story about the glass "BACKBOARDS" at the Cathedral Gym. I think they would have been called "high tech" back then, but the words "high tech" weren't even invented way back then. So that shows you how much we were ahead of the pack. But here is a picture of a glass backboard basketball goal:

O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 08:33:20 (EST)

I'll be in Lafayette from the 23rd of Dec. thru the 4th of Jan. The 28th is our family re-union, so that's out. Meetings with Ordination class and other groups are still in the planning stage! Would love to see as many of you as possible...so the mini reunion sounds the best...Que sera, sera!!!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, LA USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 06:45:52 (EST)

I just got an e-mail from Marshall and he said he thought that a meal at either Don's would be great. I think Don's downtown would be more central to all of us. It will be a Dutch Treat meal. Any of the girls who would like to attend will also welcomed. This will be a husband and wife affair. Let me know if you are insterested and I will set up the date and time later when I find out if anyone is insterested. Marshall also suggested that we meet at noon to avoid all the Christmas Parties. I don't know when he will be in but I do know he is coming in for Christmas. Of course it will have to fit into his schedule because he is VERY BUSY while he is here. Let me know somnething. I will meet with him either way.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
USA - Wednesday, December 14, 2005 at 01:33:52 (EST)

Gerald, what is a glass blackboard?
Betty
USA - Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 23:07:54 (EST)

Well I just got a e-mail from OP asking me why I hadn't written to the class page. I guess I should do what he asked because he has done so much for me. We spent about 2 hours on the phone working with the computer and straightening a few things out. Finally he got to where he thought I could handle it. What's going on with all you guys. I heard from Marshall and he said he is coming during the Christmas holidays. Maybe the ones in town like Harvey, Donald, and Harvey and anyone else he is reading this can get together with him. He said he would call me if he could fit me into his schedule. The has so many people to visit I am luckey he can make time for me. I feel honored. Thanks Marshall... Let's hear from you all sometimes soon. Bye.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
Lafayette, La USA - Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at 12:24:20 (EST)

Welcome back Suzanne and Rickey. The more the merrier. I have the pictures covered O.P. Don't worry. Just finished playing golf and will attend my grandson's basketball game at St. Puis tonight. Life is good. Last Thursday I watched him play at the Cathedral gym. Have not returned there since graduation, what a thrill to see those glass backboards again.
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Monday, December 12, 2005 at 17:59:24 (EST)

No Brenda, we are not going to LA for Christamas this year. We may plan something for May sometimes around Mother's Day. We may have an event to attend there around that time. If you guys get together at Blacks, or anywere esle, don't forget to take pics and send them to me.
O. P. Ditch <op@@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Monday, December 12, 2005 at 15:26:01 (EST)

O.P. and Marshall, are you going to Lafayette this Christmas? to Blacks? Another mini-reunion? Rickey, nice to have you and Suzanne back on-line.
Brenda
USA - Monday, December 12, 2005 at 15:15:31 (EST)

Hey Rickey G. and Suzanne ----glad that you are back online. Billy and I and Carleen and Phil went to the Casino in Charenton last night. Had a delightful evening. We saw the Dolly Parton show. Its amazing to see that 60ish lady jumping around on stage. She is a tiny woman (except for her __?__s), has a wasp waistline and wears 5" looking heels. It was a great show and the dinner at Mr. Lester's restaurant was very, very good. And to top it off Carleen and I won a little money playing the slots. I didn't win as much as Carleen----she knows how to pick the slot machines----she must have a sixth sense or something.
Betty
USA - Monday, December 12, 2005 at 00:28:01 (EST)

Welcome back Rickey! Good to see you on line again.
O. P. Ditch <op@@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 21:02:44 (EST)

Hey gang. I'm back. I just had my computer refubished and am now ready to converse with you. I sure have missed you guys. Gerald and OP have been rentless in getting me back on the computer. Notice my NEW password. I have added a G behind my name because someone else had my other password. Hope to hear from ya'll soon.
Rickey <RickeyG36@cox.net>
Lafayettye, La USA - Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 19:12:16 (EST)

Suzanne, it's great to have you writing on the website! I know you will be a regular and will add a great deal to it. Send in some family pictures also.
Brenda
USA - Friday, December 09, 2005 at 19:45:44 (EST)

Thanks O.P. We really appreciate what you do and welcome back from your visit to your son/cruise to Mexico. You are definitely a mover and shaker.
Gerald Reaux <ggrpsr@aol.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Friday, December 09, 2005 at 19:39:07 (EST)

I'm doing this again because it didn't come up in the guest book. My email address is .net NOT .com
Suzanne <suzdbernard@cox.net>
lafayette, la USA - Friday, December 09, 2005 at 13:59:37 (EST)

I'm checking to see if this will go to the guestbook.
Suzanne <suzdbernard@cox.com>
Lafayette, La USA - Friday, December 09, 2005 at 13:27:56 (EST)

I just wanted to say what a remarkable and beautiful woman Avis was. Her funeral was a wonderful celebration of her life. Her two daughter's gave a commendation as did her brother Stephen and Jackie Richardson. Father said that Avis had planned it all. We certainly will miss her.
Doris
USA - Friday, December 09, 2005 at 00:06:38 (EST)

Eureka!!! I figured it out!! ok, now have at it guys and dolls. Lets see some communicating!!
O. P. Ditch <op@@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 22:00:10 (EST)

OK, maybe it is fixed????
O. P. Ditch <op@@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 21:58:46 (EST)

Sorry, but I'm having problems with the script that runs this guestbook. It gives an error when you try to submit a comment. I'll get it fixed as soon as I figure out the problem.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA United States - Monday, December 08, 2005 at 07:31:30 (EST)

Try this link for Avis's Obituary: http://www.legacy.com/CommonCobrand/PrintNotice.asp?Cobrand=HOUSTONCHRONICLE&PersonID=15834311 This is without the commercials
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA United States - Monday, December 05, 2005 at 01:31:30 (EST)

Doris sent me the link for Avis' obituary. She was an amazing woman. Its: http://www.legacy.com/HOUSTONCHRONICLE/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=15834311
Betty
USA - Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 14:39:17 (EST)

Ditto on LSU!!!!!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Sunday, December 04, 2005 at 09:42:26 (EST)

LSU is awful tonight!!!!!!! I'm turning it off.
Betty
USA - Saturday, December 03, 2005 at 23:07:49 (EST)

GO NAVY!!!!!
Marshall <larr1710@comcast.net>
Venice, FL USA - Saturday, December 03, 2005 at 19:53:13 (EST)

I was just double checking the messages. I posted a message this afternoon about 2 or 3 that our classmate and dear friend, Avis, died this morning. For some reason it must not have gone through. Please check the Advertiser tomorrow for her obituary. A graveside service will be held here in Lafayette Wednesday. I hope this message goes through. Betty
Betty
USA - Friday, December 02, 2005 at 23:42:03 (EST)

Doris is going to represent the class at Avis' funeral in Houston. I guess we will see the rest of us on Wednesday in Lafayette at the burial and afterward.
Brenda
USA - Friday, December 02, 2005 at 20:05:29 (EST)

Maugie called me about 1:45 this afternoon to tell me that Avis died this morning. She asked me to inform everyone. Funeral services will be in Houston at St. Cecilia Church Tuesday. Wednesday there will be a graveside service at the cemetery on Johnston Street where Paul, her husband, is buried. No one knows the time of that service yet. I imagine it will be in the Advertiser in the morning. This is a sad day because we have all lost a dear friend. Betty
Betty
USA - Friday, December 02, 2005 at 18:41:03 (EST)

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