2008 is coming to a close. I hope everyone had a great Christmas! Do you have any memories of 2008 you'd like to share?

Hello Mark...and everyone else,

It was nice hearing from you. I like the idea of typing a little something from time to time! Not much is going on with me, but I wish our gas price was that low. Right now in Dansville it is around $4.16 and since all I do about every single night is drive somewhere to play softball, and then drive to the bar that sponsors us...$3.57 would be nice!

I have not seen a movie in a really long time! I think the last one I saw was at the little theatre in Rochester. I think it was called "The Orphanage" at it was subtitled, but it was pretty scary so I liked it. I am all about scary movies, that is like all I watch!

I do watch a bit of tv though. I love Monk, Psych, In Plain Sight, The Closer, Saving Grace, and Intervention. Thank God for DVR!

I actually planted some vegetables for the first time this year, and they are growing like crazy...it's so cool. I wish I would have done it before. My friend also gave me a blueberry bush and I have had tons already! As far as your Japanese beetles go, there is something you can buy that is like a bag or something and you put it a ways from your plants, and it attracts the beetles to that instead, and I think it kills them but I'm not sure! I hate those things, if they aren't killing the plants, they are landing in my hair and freaking me out. YUCK!

Anyway, it's been great having the summer off although I am extremely lazy, and I am just praying that I win the lotto so I don't have to go back to work! I should not complain though, I still have a whole other month off! That's a lot more time to play online poker, which I am addicted to...so if anyone plays on full tilt, let me know your screen name and we can play together!

Well I hope everyone is well. Drop me an e-mail, I love to get them, and it will pull me away from the poker (thank got I don't play for real money)!

Hope to hear from you all soon!

Patty

From Mark :

Fellow Class mates. -

Hello from Central Ohio.In an effort to keep in touch, I thought I might send out a note to to let you all know that sadly life goes on. ;-) Thought I'd do something monthly. But will try not to bore you.

For all those who think it is interesting Gas is at a supposed low right now at $3.57, I know, I should stock up, but where am I going to put it?

If your a Sci-Fi fan, I like the X-Files movie, if your a fan it is okay. If not save your money for Mama Mia. A movie I probably won't see.

Of Course WALL-E was good, the kids loved it, being an Apple/Pixar fan, I liked it too.

I didn't see the Incredible Hulk yet. I like the Marvel movies, if it worth the $1.00 when it hits the dollar theater here in the city?

My Apple(fruit) Tree, broke a branch the other day due to so many apples on the branch. Any one have a fix for what looks like Japanese Beetles in my tree? What kind of spray do I spray or am I do late? These bugs have either a shiny brown or green back on them. And I think they are mating.

Upper 80's to Mid 90's in the city, with popup thunderstorms in the evening. Sometimes strong enough to sound the Tornado warnings. But not too often.

Jillian my 1 yr old, is cutting more teeth. So sore bottoms, picky eating habits, and never happy with Dad holding her.
Parker, 4 yr old, just goes 100 mph. Can't find the shutdown switch.
Maran, 6 yr old, loves to play dress up, I think she will be my super model or dancer
Lauran, 8 yr old, is hook on old 80's cartoons she watches on the Internet.
Clark 16 yr old, starts his driving class for his license, and marching band camp starts again this week. Which means football season is around the corner. At least in Central ohio.

As some of us thought at one time or another, Wish Andover would have had a team. That might have been fun.

Anyway, those are my thoughts this month.

feel free to respond to shoot the breeze, if not , I understand.

Keep in touch.

Mark

20th Reunion is today at Todd Sherwoods (next to the fire hall). If you went, post your memories!

The 4th of July is coming up soon. Who is going to be in Andover for the 4th? Are you planning to attend the class re-union on the 5th?

Great news! There is room at the Alumni banquet, so, we will be attending. Add a comment and share your favorite memory!

I called this week to go to the Andover Alumni Banquet and was told it was full! In fact, so many people registered, they don't have room for everyone. I was told they are going to make accomodations for everyone who is registered, but they have no more room.

So, did you attend? Leave a comment and tell us what you thought.

From Toni Lehman: The class of 1988 will be having a 20th reunion picnic on Saturday July 5th. We are hoping for a big turn out since it's a long holiday weekend!!! Start 2:00PM. End 5:00PM. Place: TBA.Price: $20.RSVP on Classmates.com today!!