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Lost love to a convent? Or the mob at La Costa Resort?
Well we originally planned for an open host party friday night but it was unilaterally canceled so I hosted Friday Night which allowed guests to freely mingle and that turned out to be the best part of the reunion. It was a contest of wills pitting me against the rest of the reunion committee and as usual I won but you stayed home as did a few others resenting my efforts and on defying the committee. I was called back home as 60 year old plumbing choose that moment to break. But it saved me, what $20 for a box lunch and a chance to visit my alma mater on Sunday. Those that went to all the functions told me the mingle was the funnest part of the weekend. I do extraordinary things because I care and sometimes have big things to tell but I never lie.— May 13, 2020 10:53 p.m.
Serious as a heart attack
Fantastic fellow alumnus Ken, hope you are able to quadruple that record too!— July 21, 2014 10:21 a.m.
Bikers gather to pay tribute to one of their own
I am sadden to hear this. I didn't know Hugh, he was a quite one but not into the computers and science so our paths never crossed except at the old San Dieguito High. I never met him on the dirt bike trails either so I didn't know he was a biker. There was an accident near that same spot about 30 years ago as I recall. It seems the pedestrian had been smoking MJ. I wonder if a drug test will be made or released for those pedestrians. I had started taking note and found many accidents so related but upon inquiry, learned it is not policy. When I took Drivers Ed one mutual acquaintance could not step off the curb to go to the car, he had to walk down to the wheelchair ramp and told me he knew it was only six inches but it seemed like the grand canyon to him. Mr. MacIntyre would not let him drive for a few days and if you can believe it he asked me if I had any idea why.... If pedestrians had taken guns and played Russian Roulette with Hugh, the PC crowd would be all over it. If they were stoned, it will all go away, the loss of Hugh will be forgotten and it will be just another "because they're dangerous" motorcycle accident! One more thing. If Officer Bettencourt is related to an old family friend Det. Charles, I would love to hear from him.— February 4, 2014 6:12 p.m.
Lost love to a convent? Or the mob at La Costa Resort?
Hey! I happy to say I enjoyed meeting old classmates last evening to work on plans for our 40th. reunion. I took Peter's sister to the meeting and was told in no uncertain terms, that he was not pleased about the phony post under his name. There was no cat in the hat, there was no green eggs and I certainly wouldn't eat ham that has turned green, would you? Apparently phony maxwell would and then sue Dr. Suess for giving bad medical advice. My writing style (or lack of it) is predicated on the reader's ability to discern humor, satire. cynicsm, sarcasm and facetious rhetoric that I use to puncuate serious matters. I make no appologies to the willfully illiterate. Go San Dieguito! FaceBook's "San Dieguito High Class of 1973 Page" has 40th. Reunion Details. Cheers, Rick http://sandiegoreader.com/users/photos/2013/jul/2…— July 23, 2013 11:34 a.m.
Lost love to a convent? Or the mob at La Costa Resort?
Hi Ken: I like the article but felt compelled to come to the defense of my almost life long friend Peter Maxwell. I don't believe that is Peter for a moment. He maybe a lefty and I am always right but he is a better and smarter man than to tell these fibs. I do believe this is a poser that has tried to pretend to be part of the old gang. I caught this pretender and exposed him in our group after he threatened physical violence. Then he stated these same lies at that time but as you know, I have always been open and honest and I have invited you to read my post, I mean after all that is what they are there for. I expect to meet Peter and his sister this evening in fact. She would probably brain him if she thought he had written this. Ken I have always tried to be friendly and helpful to everybody. I was invited into the Gay and Lesbian community on outreach. I have conservative views but they do not allow me to be a hater and I feel the real Peter knows this. Now there is one thing that might be halfway true. About being a Xenophobe. I love animals but will not fellowship someone that practices beastiality.... Me, I am a lover and I know what real love is and that is why I have waited for it all my life. I have a shining example in my folks who will be celebrating their 60th. about the time of our reunion. I have definite instincts about what love, life and marriage are all about and that irks the whey out of some. I do like the idea of a slightly crazy persona, maybe it would keep me from having to repeat so much.... Cheers, Rick— July 22, 2013 11:55 a.m.