Rocky

OMG, Mr.Z, you must be Joe K'ing! I humbly apologize for having so offended you. There, does that help? Now, wasn't Mr. Frank M (who now hales from Sam Walton country) the 9th Corpse elder?

For all of you in NC, I got to shake hands with Johnny Edwards (US Senator from NC, Dem) this evening. He spoke at a political dinner event this evening. You Tar Heels know too well, no doubt that he is prepping to run for President. Myself, I think John Kerry from Mass. has more of a presidential presence. I've met both, and if I had to bet now, I'd put money on Kerry over Edwards, and probably over Gore (if he wants another run at it, or Leiberman, but Leiberman would be a strong candidate). Anyway, I remember various times my mother telling me that when I had told someone my age, (late 30s, early 40s, for example) how it made her feel old. Well, at this dinner, I was at the media table in the back, and a "young" couple came up to me to talk. Now, I already know many of the active Dems in AZ anyway, but did not recognize these two. The gal asks me something about who I am and if I remember her, Bishop Cornwell's older daughter (anyone who was a wow or corpse in AZ at anytime in the 1970s, 80s, or maybe into the 90s probably knows who Bishop C. is. For those who do not, his is listed in the directory pages on the Cortright fellowship web site (see drop down menu at the top of the page for a link). Well, I first came back to AZ after "getting into the Word" while overseas, in 1976 or 1977. She was just a kid. Apparently, she grew up, spent at least a year at the Way C of E, met a guy, married him and ended up (now is) 37 years old (of course, 1977 is 25 years ago), and has three kids, one a teenager already. Well, her husband works for a large corporation that does business with the State of Arizona and therefore he does some political associating. Anyway, the former Miss Cornwell is doing very well and both seem quite happy together and content no longer being in twi. I almost feel guilty saying she's a fox, as if time stood still and she's still a minor. But she's not, and I'm not guilty and it just was interesting and nice to see an old acquaintance.

I really had only been hitting the post reply button here... after all, how can you be two places at once, when you're not anywhere at all. (I'm checking the thread name on replies from now on...I hope)

I suppose there's still hope fer ya... now, Simon Z, that's another story.

... in June that year. and Buck... why do you ask?

I musta hit the wrong button... did not mean to start a new thread... sorry. It was a goofy tangent anyway. Buck... yes, I was, through the first in-res year and into the interim year. I think simon and Tom and Ex knew me, but not in the biblical way.

not sure about then, but now, given that some of us are pushin 50, it could be a Peter Pan spirit (I WON'T GROW UP, DAMN IT!)

It seems our sista Sunesis has shown the understanding that comes from rivers flowing together -- friends with our demons, indeed. Simon, what happened to the Gilmores? Adam Sandler made a movie about them, I think? TT, LOA or DOA? No, I think MOA is probably it, and what you wanted to tell those sweet thangs that Ex heard funnin themselves... "Move On A" ova he-ah! Buck, of course God told ya to wake her up, but your physiological response probably made you forget why for a moment.... TT - I agree, it was Nathan but the ancient Aramaic texts say "You DUH man!" Carry on chillen'...

Good thing it hasn't happened to the rest of us!!!!!!!!!?? wow. Sara (Sally) had said that Michael had gone kinda off the deep end, spending time in Israel proclaiming the apocalype or something like that. He's not the way I remember him. (clean shaven!)

hahahahaha.... drop and gimme 20 (dollars?) Sally's name was Rood, but she became Sarah Myers (changed back after divorce, I think she said on the old trancechat), an AirForce nurse, and mother of 4 daughters... the oldest of which I believe is now grown. Could that be Sunesis? Mebbe. Hey, they finally signed Indian gaming compacts again here in AZ... now all the voluntary taxpayers can play one arm bandit for the next 23 years in peace... And then let Simon reroof their mobile homes.

Mister P-Mosh, I hope by now you realize how many of us share so much in common with you. Keep on sharing, on whatever subject, and don't worry if people don't agree with you. Fact is, regardless of your view, there will be those who will relate. Take care.

why, did it happen to you today? are you sure it wasn't me? hahahahaha! It's been probably 5 years since I've even seen a way bumper sticker...

What a crock of guacamole... The above sounds something like that OT book and something like what I've heard romance novels are like. AND on the question of being a "political wow," all I can say is that if I were a "political wow, I probably would have won my race for school board 4 years ago. There is a small comfort, but still a comfort, in garnering 10,470 votes, even if still 1,500 short of the needed amount. I am more like a political neurotic or political junkie. However, I did vote for the governor-elect of Arizona and during the campaign was able to get pics of my daughter with the governor-elect that will inspire her educational and community pursuits.

I resized the .jpg for you (and sent it to you by email). Please post the smaller one. tnks.

Simon, didja run out of roof tiles? It wasn't raining today, but was kinda windy... Oldest 9th corps? Frank M.? Easy on the eyes? For election eve, I could post a pic of the youngest candidate for the Arizona House of Representatives (Kyrsten S., age 26)... and she's a knock out... also nice cleaving. Since igotout has to leave his girlfriend home, let him bring his loverly wifey. Maybe she'll serenade us with loverly tunes too.

Before this afternoon's football, I woulda suggested goin to the Rose Bowl... but that's probably out now. And don't forget to go to the Polls this week. But wait! We have to find out from Loy who we should vote for. And if you're of the wrong party, make sure to get out to the polls on Nov 6!

Simon, you must be watching too many Salmon for governor commercials... your post sounds like an adaptation. BTW, today, my daughter became a teenager... [This message was edited by Rocky on October 30, 2002 at 21:12.]

actually, two major things... election season (which is great fun these days) and my sister recently passed away. Nice to see yousers thinkin bout me. Hope R gave me some insight on how I might finally be able to get into the chat room, so I might try this weekend. Hope it goes 7 in Southern Cal...

uh-yah....SZ, of course us "young adults" (translated, brainless anyway) were often "blessed" simply by virtue of talkin ourselves into it... Ah, maybe that's why they say youth is wasted on the young? And, there's the always good - if I knew then what I know now? How many of us needed toothpicks just to keep our eyes open?

Ol' Tommy T, who says I need to prove myself to you the first time? Go D'backs... It's always a crisis in Arizona when it rains. Power lines down, mobile homes damaged... and finally a little rain. Good for the roof bidness I spoze?

And oh, Simon -- GO Diamondbacks. It's already 4 nuttin in the second inning in shaky town.

Well, make sure yer registered to vote... ya get three different flavors of Indian Gambling to vote about in Nov. Props 200, 201, and 202 I think. And if yer gonna vote this comin tuesday, I recommend either Alfredo or Carol Springer as the (depending on which party ya go to) as they are the only two straight talkers (except independent Mahoney (he already made it to the general election ballot) in the lot of gov candidates. Salmon's a holier than thou mormon; bayless will be pretty much like Hull, and Napolitano is, as Alfredo and the New Times suggests, a sell out of sorts. sorry, just a pol junkie...

What time is that Wendling worship hour on CBN? Gosh golly, Jeff looks like a TV preacher. BTW, the lottery aint' gamblin, it's paying a voluntary tax... and simon, you know that iffen more people don't pay some voluntarily, here in AZ they gonna hafta raise taxes... besides, you get to dream about what you'd do with the loot if ya win!

Full time photog? I wish. Maybe someday. Back at the end of April, I got some picks of the immediate past pres working a crowd at the Phx Civic Plaza. That was fun. I also write, get an occasional byline story, and do research. When the AZ Legislature is in session, I write summaries on bills (regular session count exceeds 1,100). I also track election races, from candidate announcements through ballot count, for state legislature, congress (two new seats for AZ this year), and statewide offices. Primary market is lobbyists, government agencies and activist/nonprofit groups, for a daily in-depth report during session and three times/wk news/gossip sheet on life at the Capitol during off-session times. BTW, I know your sadness for sending a kid to college... this last weekend, and today, I know the sadness my mother had when I first went to NAU 30 years ago. I remember her and I driving up to Flag, and me dropping her off at the bus station. As a 17 year old, I didn't grasp the significance of the moment, or the reason why she cried as she got on the bus back to Phx... I know it today. Since I only have one child that's my blood, I imagine it will be even more profound in 6 years. By then, however, Peter the new Wildcat expects to have an engineering B.S. and a J.D. I hope he stays focused. If so, he can do it. Didn't your stepdaughter want to go to law school?

Hey SZ, At least your kiddo will still be in town... living in a dorm? or in an apartment in Tempe? My stepson started classes as a Wildcat in Tucson today. My baby (12 yo daughter) is in a Tempe charter school in 7th grade, telling everyone she's going to go to Brown U (Ivy League school in RI) and Harvard Law School.