Alumni Sandstorm ~ 11/26/19
	So Happy It's Tuesday
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6 Bombers sent stuff:
Pete BEAULIEU ('62), Jo MILES ('64)
Linda REINING ('64), Susie DILL ('64)
David RIVERS ('65), Pam EHINGER ('67)
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BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Roberta ADKINS ('52)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: John FLETCHER ('64)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Eleanor ATTWOOD ('65)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: CB LIH ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Dianne HOLLOWAY ('67)
BOMBER BIRTHDAY Today: Jill WALSER ('81)

BOMBER CALENDAR: Richland Bombers Calendar
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>>From: Pete BEAULIEU ('62)

To: Ray STEIN ('64)

Re: Apple Cup Daze

Response to Mr. Stein (Nov. 25), and apologies to Robert
Frost and "The Road Not Taken"

Two quadrupeds converged in a cleared wood,
And sorry I could not bet on both,
And be one rooter, long I stood,
Then looked down 'pon the one as we all should,
As when it "COUG-ed" in the undergrowth;

Then cheered the other, much more fair,
And having for sure the better claim,
Because t'was a DAWG came from its lair,
Though as for that the barking there,
Had worn down the fans about the same.

And both that afternoon on equal display,
On plastic turf no step had trodden black,
Oh, I tossed the COUG to clueless Ray!
Yet knowing how fray leads on to fray,
I wondered if he would ever write back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh,
Somewhere fouls and interceptions hence:
Two quadrupeds converged in a wood, and I-
I bet on the DAWG less fumbled by,
And that explains Ray's new deference.

-Pete BEAULIEU ('62) ~ Shoreline, WA
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>>From: Jo MILES ('64)

Re: Sandstorm to gmail address

Once a week for the past few months I don't see a Sandstorm
in my usual gmail inbox. So I go to the trash bin, click "not
spam" and presto it appears! Until about another week, and
then the process repeats itself. Got the routine down pretty
well now.

To: David RIVERS ('65) 

I, too, miss you and your cheerful demeanor and confident
laughter. Am looking forward to having you back in the
sunshine soon. Mills.

-Jo MILES ('64)
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>>From: Linda REINING ('64)

Re: David RIVERS (’65)

I think a lot of us can relate to Terry DAVIS Knox (’65)
saying he misses hearing from David---I know I miss all his
witticisms (is that a word?), his birthday greetings to all
of us, his amazing memory of all things “Bomber/Richland”---
am pretty sure “they broke the mold” when David was born---
doubt there is anyone in “Bomber-land” who even comes close
to the friendship this guy generates. Get better soon, David.
We all miss you and are praying you are soon back with us.

-Linda REINING ('64) ~ Kuna, ID   
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>>From: Susie DILL Atlee ('64)

To: Ray STEIN ('64)

Loved the poem... keep 'em coming! Go COUGS!

To: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)

Thanks for the heads-up that David RIVERS' ('65) birthday 
is this week. I will wish him "Happy Birthday" on FB. I
definitely miss his entertaining missives here and all his
posts on FB. Sending prayers and positive thoughts his way.
If you speak with him, please let him know Bomber Nation is
thinking of him...

-Susie DILL Atlee ('64)
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>>From: David RIVERS ('65)

Re: Thank you

I am so very blessed to have all of you in my life. I want to
thank all of you for your prayers, thoughts, and love. Thank
you Terry DAVIS Knox ('65) for the wishes in the SS and to
those who have sent cards and love. It has been over a year
since the PTSD re-entered my life with a vengeance. I kept it
at bay for nearly 40 years through medication. At some point
it overpowered even the strongest medication and I have had
no relief since. This post is not about me. It is about the
hundreds and thousands of Veterans and others who suffer. I
cannot describe the effects only to say that I seldom go out
except to the VA and AA from the gripping fear and anxiety.
Over 20 Veterans a day take their lives from this ailment.
God only knows the number of non-combat sufferers who take
their lives. I have been blessed to stay sober through this
ordeal and will celebrate 33 years of sobriety in January if
God wills it. Pray for all those out their who have not found
a way out. I am sorry I am still unable to take phone calls.
Thank you for your love, prayers, and affection. I love you
all.

-David RIVERS ('65)
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SmartPhone
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>>From: Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)

To: Terry DAVIS Knox ('65)

Thank you Terry for the update on Dave RIVERS ('65). I for 
one have missed his entries to the Sandstorm!

David, I hope you have a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Wednesday! I hope
you can enjoy the feast on THANKSGIVING. 

Get Better David, All BOMBERS LOVE & MISS YOU!

Bombers Rule
-Pam EHINGER (Blue Ribbon Class of '67)
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That's it for today. Please send more.
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