by matt keenan » Mon Jul 09, 2007 1:03 pm
Hello All: John T. You're absoltely on the money. It was a pleasure to meet your Mom we had a nice chat, and she's a real trooper. What a gorgeous and wonderful day. A special thanks to Don, Chris, Cathy and Bugsy for all the behind the scenes stuff they do to make the picnic the great day it is. Oh yea, Don thanks for those neighborhood pictures you posted around, it gave a nice touch. Cathy, thanks for the those pina collada's, yes I had more than one. And Linda Hall, how about those bubbles, kites, plastic sunglasses and other goodies like the 15th Anniversary Picnic cake, Oh how sweet it is. It was great chatting with those who were there before Jim Benkovic, Purdy, Rickie (Mayor) Mills, Harry, John T and Annie, Betty Kelly, Maria-Elena, Maureen Savage, Pat and Mary Lamaz, Pat Cooke, Noreen Horan, Tom Anderson, Tommy and Mary Heckler, Jim Carolan and Steve and Vivian who were saying hello when I was saying good-bye. And then, to see and chat with those I haven't seen in about 40 years, a blast from the past, like Laura Fitzgerald Anderson, Chris Wagner Metzner, and Tommy Diehl whom we shared some miltary draft stories from 1970. Of course I can't forget Vinnie. My first childhood friend whom I've been trying to get in touch with for years and now can be in touch with all the time. Goosebumps. Hey, Vinnie, next time bring your "bones box" I'm sure you have some great godies in there. How good can it get. Oh yea, Vinnie's brother-in-law Tony Barbato and cousin Johnny Pontillo, it was great to see you guys fit right in and thanks for getting Vinnie there and taking Lind up on her persistent gentle prodding. Almost Lastly, it was good to see our web site creator and his wife Marion, and he already has pictures posted on the home page. Nice job Mike. Sorry, I didn't get a chance to chat with you more, next time, for sure. Almost done here. It was heartwarming to say the least that we had about 9 of us together from the St. Anthony's graduating class of 64. How about that, almost half the class, what a gas that was. Joe Mac, I'm sure you got some interesting candid camera moments, as always and am looking forward to seeing them posted as you always do. I know I must of left some folks out, sorry if I did, it was a little overwhelming but wonderful. Finally, yes I am done, to those who said they would put me in touch with folks who could provide info regarding the dedication of 102 playground in the name of Ed Stack, like football, basketball and softball for guys and gals, please feel free to get the info to me, the sooner the better. Have a great day, stay cool, Happy Trails to you, all, Till we meet again. Love, Peace and Happiness, Matt Keenan
