Oh yes it can. Our class reunion was held this past Saturday, July 27th. Alas I was unable to go to the Friday dinner nor Saturday morning breakfast but I did meet with others for a tour of the old home town that afternoon.
As we walked down Merrick Rd (the main street) we played "what the hell use to be here?" There were so many changes since we were kids/teenagers.
We also toured the small but nice historical museum. Later we had a dinner/dance consisting of all the classes that graduated in the '70's.
I know some people don't like reunions but I do. I love the energy that bubbles through everyone. I love how they smile and hug each other and how it's accentuated by squeals of surprise and delight. I love how they get up and dance, in couples or in groups so everyone can participate. I love how joy seems to permeate the air. You can almost feel its effervescence and breath it in. I mean really, that's fun. How can anyone not like all of that?
The only thing I don't like is they end. You sit there the next day and say damn I should have gotten so and so's number and/or I wish I had talked to certain people more. Well you get the idea. But it's still good. And if I'm around for the fiftieth, I'll be there shakin' it on the dance floor (or at least trying to) and hugging my classmates.
Do you like reunions? Which ones have you gone to. Do you feel there's a certain year to stop having them or to stop going to them?
Some of my classmates
Can you tell Blogger wasn't cooperating with me on these pics. They're suppose to be side by side.
Note: I fractured my hand after I had come home from the reunion. (No, I wasn't drunk! I'd been real good and had one drink for the whole night) So, in the coming weeks, my posts will probably consist of more pictures or things I can copy and paste. Sorry.
I just went to my 30th reunion and was so glad I did.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good time was had by all! (except for your poor hand)
Eh, what happened to my hand was afterwards so it didn't cramp my style. Glad you had fun at your reunion.
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It looks like you had a blast, Donna! I went to my 30th last year and it was awesome seeing everyone again. On the way in, my husband asked, "is there anyone here that you've slept with?" I laughed and said, "of course not...well...maybe." It made for some interesting introductions:-)
ReplyDeleteBetween you and Patty going to your 30th, I'm feeling a bit older. lol
DeleteI can't believe your husband asked you that. That's a riot. I bet it was interesting at times.
Thanks for popping in.
I was one of those MIA high school graduates for YEARS. Nobody knew what had happened to me. Finally, I ran into a high school classmate...who just happened to be on both Facebook and the reunion committee. I ended up attending my 20th reunion, and I had a really good time! We were all the same people in personality, but older and wiser versions. And all the cliquish stuff was just gone.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a terrific experience. Thanks for sharing! (You look great! Really? 40 years?)
I found the same, that all the cliquish stuff was gone. People I was just kind of friendly with were now giving me hugs and were excited to see me.
DeleteThanks for sharing and for the compliment. :)
I can't get over how much you haven't changed! You look wonderful. Sorry I wasn't able to join all of you at the reunion. Looks like it was fun.
ReplyDeleteHey Gloria missed you! I'm also sorry you didn't make it. Would have loved to have seen you.
DeleteI don't know about not changing but thanks for the compliment.
Hope all is well with you. Thanks for coming by.
I went to my thirtieth a few years ago and it was great. There were almost 750 in my graduating class, so the nearly 300 that came made for some great conversations. It was hard to get everyone in the picture, though.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you had a good time but I'm sorry about your hand. Are you sure you didn't injure it doing some wild disco moves??
I'm really happy you enjoyed your class reunion, Donna, and have fond memories of your high school class. :)
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