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Cathi Hatch Hoffman

Hey gang!  We have a new guest member to our site.  She's Susan Sparkman DeAugustine, Jerry's younger sister.  Share memories of Jerry here, or on his memory page, or if you have some thoughts that are better said privately, please send them to Susan.

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James Mears

Bob, you have my vote. And the secret of your birthplace is safe with me, unless of course they offer me a great deal of money.

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Doug Smith

Bob, I'll be your campaign manager and we'll whip that Obama. Actually , maybe we'd better stay with Obama.

Cheers, DS.   How DID you meet Newt, and what did you talk with him about?

How was Whistler?

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Bob Fetterley

Wow, no Disneyland.......really????

I am very concerned with all these demands on a VP candidate like me, hair transplants and open relationships?

Heck my 1998 tax return was runner up for "Best Fiction"!!!

Daryl West

Another questionable running mate due to an infidelity scandal with an officer of the law!  Wait until this hits ABC news, about the real Bob F!  Nightline will be all over it.  Of course they can disguise Susie so she can tell all!

No doubt, the cover up has to do with what happened to the plantiff during that evening after her crosswalk shift was over.  I'm not so sure if Ms. Crawford would like to relive that nightmare being cornered in the Patrol Room with the captain and only the janitor left to supervise the hallways. Shame! I think a proper resignation could be in order, or at least a dishonorable discharge.  That behavior has no statute of Limitation just ask Obama!  Despicable!  Didn't your Mom tell you "never fish in your own fishbowl"?

As the premiere Captain (Black Badge) of the Parkwood Elementary Patrol, I implore you to confess all the details.

If you would had been on my patrol beat, you would have received a minimum of 20 gigs for unglorius behaviour not fit for an officer.  I once gave Chris Mitchell 2 gigs for crossing a child in traffic and 1 Gig for Jeff Hein being late to his shift.

Which would guarantee no Gold Creek Park swimming pass for you Brother Bob!!   5 gigs and you stay home.  I'm just disappointed that I didn't know about this then, so I could have cannon-balled you properly! 

I sent this into ABC with the thought that Susie C might want to comment.  Susie?

ps. Is anyone else besides Ted B and I going to Sparkmans?

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Doug Smith

Daryl,

How you doing , dude? All due respect to your vaunted position and authority back then, but let me mention that another of our comrades is battling cancer. Chris Mitchell survived your Black Badge reprimand back n the day, but has, just today, had his prostrate removed in an attempt to overcome a much more formidable foe. The surgery went very well, and he is doing fine.

Keep the Faith, Doug S.    (are we being singled out?)

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Rick Klinge

Best wishes to Chris. There are more survivors from this stuff and the medicines and procedures are getting better every day. Speaking from experience, there is life after Chemo.  Doug, please pass along to Chris our support to him. Thanks. 

Daryl West

Doug,

I remember you mentioning Chris at LR's but I didn't realize he had to take it this far, crap!

The way this year is going we should change the name of this feature to "Blessage Forum" or  "Message Bummers"  Last year just sucked and this one is getting off to a bad start again.

Dorothy's aunt passed (Services today),  Sparkman, and now my best college buddies 7 year old was diagnosed with Leukemia this week and is battling surgery and chemo at Children's as we speak.

Sometimes it's hard to keep on the lighter side of life.  $%&^**!!

Always glad to see Rick K responding and sharing his battle.  Blessings to you and Dorothy sends her love.

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Doug Smith

Daryl,

I'm down with your sentiments about all the illnesses. I'm not putting up with it anymore, let's declare an open war against any more of this nonsense. Just take care of your self, and if everyone else does the same, we'll all get through this treachurous time in our lives and live to laugh about it as we are having a few beers together, ten years on. I plan on being around a long time and expect to see the likes of you around, too. Daryl, thanks for your work on this website, too. You do a good job.

That said, I did talk with Tim a couple of days ago. He is doing pretty well, I think. He is finally getting some positive results from his knee and hip surgeries, which he had been struggling with for the past few months. He took some time off work last year so he could concentrate on recuperating at his new second home on Maui. Walking the beach has become a more enjoyable activity for him with the knee and hip ain now mostly gone. Tim, chime in with anything you may want to share and we'll see you soon, buddy.

Best, Doug Smith

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Doug Smith

that would be "knee and hip PAIN". Also want to give a big shout out to Rick K. Thank you for your best wishes to me and I will pass on your words to Chris. My heart and support go out to you for all you've been dealing with, to Rick. I pray for things to stay on a good path for you and if they don't, I will pray for a turn for the better. Stay the course , Rick. We're all behind you!

Doug

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Bob Fetterley

Thinking of Shorecrest brothers and sisters every day.....well except DW, I have to be honest now that I am a candidate.

Newt called and said he was surging??? I told him to make sure no one sees him doing that!

Thinking about heading up to the Carolina Smoke Barbecue for Jerry Sparkman's memorial...I just have to ditch these Secret Service guys

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Cathi Hatch Hoffman

I had hoped to make it up to the Sparkman memorial, but the power situation here at home messed up those plans.  I hope those who were able to attend shared some happy memories and enjoyed some yummy BBQ. 

I hope Chris heals quickly... hate to think of anyone going through that mess.

Just curious how everyone in the NW weathered the snow/ice storms?  We were without power here for 2 1/2 days, but since Dean needs a CPAP machine to sleep, we headed up to my mom's in Shoreline after 30 hours without power.  We were finally able to come home early Sunday morning.  (Thank you pse.com for your real-time outage maps!) We have a few friends close by who are still without power!  Crazy, I tell ya!  

Stay warm, dry and most of all, stay HEALTHY!!!!

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Cindy Wallace Beach

It was a nice gathering for Jerry's celebration.  Dave put on a really nice spread.  Great place to go for yummy barbeque and Dave is a super guy.  It was nice to remember Jerry with family, friends and our classmates.  
I am sure the family got some comfort in the outpouring of affection and the shared memories.  Thanks for straightening out my original post, Cathi.   Hope to see you in happier times.  
 

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Cathi Hatch Hoffman

Maybe we could plan a mini-reunion at Dave's in the near future.  Just the name of his restaurant is mouth-watering!  A bunch of us women have been wanting to do something together, but we would welcome any of the guys who wanted to join us.  Who's up for that?

Hugs to you Cindy... this has to be a hard time for you as well.

Daryl West

Here are some Photo's of Sparkmans Memorial

Jerry and his Famous 427 dual quad Sting Ray

Jim Sparkman and Ted Burris

  Sue Sparkman and Bob F

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Bob Fetterley

I recommend Dave's Carolina Smoke BBQ for any event...he caters as well.

It was fun to hear Laurie Durfee's Seridan Beach stories...she was the Sparkman's neighbor.

I hope Laurie joins the forum

Susan Sparkman DeAugustine

Ted, Bob and Daryl - you guys make me feel like I may have lost one brother, but then I gained three more.

Heartfelt thanks!

Sue

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Doug Smith

I had free use of Jerry's car for a full day back in about 1970 and just driving it was one of the highest highs I've ever experienced.......and I've experienced a few. Jerry was a very gracious guy and I only wish I'd known his whereabouts through the years. I would have gotten in touch with him. He was a lot of fun to be around. Gone too young.

Regards, Doug Smith

Stephanie Sprinkle

Jerry's obituary is in today's Times. In lieu of donations, it requests that we eat at his favorite restaurant, Dave's Carolina BBQ in Bothell. :) Done once and will be done again.

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Leigh Hilbert

Sorry to hear about Sparkman's passing-- Last August Toren and I drove down his street and stopped by Jerry's old house and reminisced about Jerry, his brother & sister and all the wild stories surrounding the house and the boys, as well as Laurie Durfee next door (Her & I went 'steady' for awhile :)

... WhutsUp with this aging, illness  and croaking thing! --- I feel like we are all just getting it all down -- takes this long to know what works and what doesn't, what's fun and healthy and what's not so healthy-- All of a sudden Life is feeling way too short!

... Bob better get into the White house soon so all of us buddies can still be around to vote... except there is no-way I will support him if he tags along with Newt-- Newt is right up there on my list with pitbulls-- world is better without them... I would like to see a Bob & Suzie ticket tho -- 

Keep healthy my friends 

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Cathi Hatch Hoffman

I would vote for the Bob-Susie ticket!!!  After all, we need someone like Bob, who isn't afraid to tackle the bad guys and hold 'em down until the law officials get there and haul 'em off to jail!

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Ted Burris

I caught up with this SCHS '69 graduate. I didn't mean to get as much of me in this picture but it worked out that way. So who is this ? [couldn't be easier!!!].

Stephanie Sprinkle

Well, if he were clean-shaven and a little thinner in the face I'd say it must be Gary Gray.

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Cathi Hatch Hoffman

It's Gary! Of course!!!!  Where did you guys meet up??  He looks great!!!

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Bob Fetterley

Leigh and I learned all we need to know on the Paramount Park playground.

Treat others the way you would like to be treated,

Some kids like soak'em, some kids like tether ball and we should respect their choices.

Oh ya...Newt called.  He wants me to suck up to "the Donald"...I don't think I'm going there.