Posted by Buzzman72 on October 18, 2009 at 12:13:55 from (74.129.194.33):
In Reply to: O/T class reunion posted by s.crum on October 18, 2009 at 07:23:28:
My class was pretty close. Our first reunion was the 10-year, and there was so much posturing by the folks who had achieved quick success that it was sickening. Inquiries were sent about a 15year reunion, but the 10-year had pretty much turned most of us off to reunions.
By the 20-year reunion, a different classmate was in charge. She was living on a farm just off the interstate exit, so she planned a 3-day reunion. Friday night was a campfire at her farm for classmates only--no spouses, no significant others. Lots of alcohol was consumed by lots of folks, and lots of conversations happened. Then Saturday night was the "OFFICIAL" reunion party after the alumni banquet, with spouses welcomed. After Friday night's conversations amongst ourselves reliving our high school days, the spouses actually felt included in the conversations on Saturday night. And Sunday afternoon was a picnic in a local park with a cookout and softball, and included our kids as well.
The 10-year reunion was all about "look at me," while the 20, the way it was done, was more about "How've you been? How're you doing? What's new?" It was more laid back, with nobody rubbing anyone's nose in anything, and we all had lots of fun. We did the same thing for the 25, the 30, and the 35...and we also had a 50th birthday get-together in 2004, as well as a 55th birthday/"double nickel" get together this past June. The one couple who brought their champagne and stemware to the 25th have even mellowed out by now, and we always have a great time.
Of course, there ARE some classmates who hold grudges. One won't come because he's afraid his ex, another classmate, will show up. A few others still hold grudges because they were shy and refused to get involved in activities when we were in school,and now they claim that the rest of us "never had anything to do with them" back then. These are the folks who never went to sock hops, pep rallies, football or basketball games, never met for a burger or pizza, and never socialized at all.
I was picked on all thru grade school and junior high, and it was only during high school that I found a measure of acceptance by my classmates. I COULD hold a grudge, but I choose not to...because I realize that while I was trying to find my way through life as a kid, so were the folks who picked on me. They made mistakes, but so did I. The heaviest thing anyone can carry is a grudge, I've discovered. So I forgive them for what they did to me, as I ask their forgiveness as well.
And when we get togther we have lots of fun, both talking about the old days and catching up on what's gone on since we last got together. Looking forward to our 40th reunion in 2012!
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