Posted by: Richard Smith | September 14, 2010

Classmates Run into Each Other in Florida After 48 Years

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The frost is in the air,
football dominates every weekend, and
the geese are heading south -
it’s time to start blogging again.

OK – I admit it – I took a few months off, but I haven’t been sitting around.

Ten notable things I’ve done since my last blog
(in no special order)

  1. Talked with friends (LAUGHED – and heard some RARE EVENT stories)
  2. Helped out during the birth of latest grandson (of course he’s wonderful)
  3. Swam in Lake Michigan ( Went late at night – water was 75+ degrees)
  4. Rode a 4-Wheeler (Hit a stump – got thrown off – IT  HURT)
  5. Visited the house where I grew up (Remember the “good old days” ?)
  6. Attended Class Reunion (Had a great time! – Noticed they’re a lot older)
  7. Visited France & Italy – (Never did either before – But I’d go again)
  8. Visited Branson (helped a dear friend and family)
  9. Saw a Parade Featuring “Montague’s Beach Chair Brigade
    CLICK  2  SEE VIDEO
  10. Celebrated the 99th Birthday of the Dearest Lady I know (my Mother-in-Law)

NOW FOR THE LATEST RARE EVENT STORY

One of my classmates (I’ll call him Jerry) tells me how he ran into a mutual classmate some 48 years after graduation.

At the time each was in Florida (1500 miles from their homes in Michigan). The day they met “Unexpectedly” they were at the same flea market. One was sitting at a table. When the other thought he recognized him – he went over and asked – if he was from Montague – and the guy responded, “Yes”. Turns Out – They had graduated in a small class of 79 students in 1960!

Had they seen each other in the intervening 48 years? Maybe once at a reunion – but neither could remember if they had. How can two people, who can hardly recognize each other, meet and connect at a remote market 1500 miles from home?

Let’s just say – It’s one of life’s Rare Events  !!!

A Tip of my Hat – To “Jerry” for letting me tell this story.

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