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07-OCT-2006

October 7, 2006

We first met in a New York City elementary school about fifty years ago. FIFTY YEARS AGO.
We all went through junior and senior high school together before taking different roads in life.
This reunion has been a miracle of traveling back in time; back to where our parents came from.
All of our parents came from the south. They each moved to New York in search of a better life.
Now we are here, visiting South Carolina, to get a glimpse of our heritage.
While here we are rediscovering a mighty kinship between us,
that is still strong, although we have not seen each other for many decades.

This picture was after we spent the day touring Charleston.
You see us preparing to order a meal of Gullah Cuisine in Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
It is marvelously refreshing to be around such long time good friends.
More pictures HERE

(The Gullah link will open in a new browser window)

SPECIAL NOTE: MOM and DAD, I think you can recognize everyone here. They all send a hearty hello.


You are invited to visit my blog: AS I SEE IT

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BleuEvanescence04-Jan-2012 05:26
The smiles speak volume...
Guest 26-Oct-2007 06:04
nice looking bunch!
Greg Harp10-Oct-2006 00:55
Terrific shot.
JW09-Oct-2006 20:31
It's nice for us youngsters to hear about the old days! (I wish!)

Super picture - they look a cool set!
Kathy Pedersen09-Oct-2006 03:20
Friends shall never be forgotten, you all look so happy!
Guest 09-Oct-2006 02:54
old friends are often the best friends.
Char09-Oct-2006 02:51
Great picture Dave! It looks like everybody is having a wonderful time. How super that you could get together after all that time.
Jola Dziubinska08-Oct-2006 22:43
Wonderful reflection on the past days, Dave, indeed. Great company.
J. Scott Coile08-Oct-2006 21:22
Reflecting on the past ;) I'm gonna add this one Dave!
Coleen Perilloux Landry08-Oct-2006 17:57
How wonderful. And, the Gullah cuisine cannot be beat.
Robin Reid08-Oct-2006 14:36
What a moving and reflective expeerience you are having. I'd love to meet them all. Thanks for sharing.
Faye White08-Oct-2006 13:53
a great looking group! smiles all around
Cindi Smith08-Oct-2006 13:20
A very fine image of all you men! Everyone looks so genuine and the smiles are fantastic. I'm so happy you all found each other again. Never lose touch!! Looks like you are all having a great time.
Guest 08-Oct-2006 13:12
I would be interested in knowing how you found each other after such a long period of time
Jen Bixler08-Oct-2006 11:42
I have chills as I read your words. Amazing that everyone is from the South and the meaning behind this adventure. And great to see your smile. Thanks for sharing, Dave.
Sheila08-Oct-2006 08:47
Handsome lot!
Some wonderful reminiscing going on there. Tall tales and true.
Gary Winters08-Oct-2006 06:25
I'm envious. And I can't even imagine all the stories and tall tales that will be told!
Susan Leigh08-Oct-2006 06:20
Nice one David, all in good company..and having loads of fun by those smiles.
laine8208-Oct-2006 06:11
A room full of handsom men is what I see :>) How good that you are still able to get together for such an important event. It may be 50yrs but I imagine it feels like yesterday !
Guest 08-Oct-2006 05:44
nice and happy bunch.