3/8/2013 (1735)

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Folks,
 
It is hard to believe that I am packing around an Iphone 4. It is a hand me down from Bernadette. She recently purchased  A Samsung Galaxy Note II with a two year plan from our phone company.
 
To keep my same number I had the Iphone unlocked so I could use my existing SIM card. The unlocking part went OK, but a couple of days after I had the phone my $10.00 load had expired. I had made fee calls too. Come to find out the 3G feature was turned on. When out and about I can normally find YI-FI, so I don’t need 3G or 4G. I really like the Iphone keyboard for texting. It sure beats using the number pad on my other phone.
 
Gary
 
 
Dennis Espe (’56 & Former DJH Teacher)
Message from Peggy Sime Espe (’60):  Dunseith, ND
 
Dennis has been living w/Parkinson’s for the last 20+ years and he and his doctors finally decided that it was time and that he was a good candidate to have the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure.  So, on February 26 he found himself @ Regions Hospital in St Paul, MN w/Dr McIver ready for the big day.  The first surgery went well and was followed by a second surgery on March 1 which was the placement of the generator (a pacemaker type of device).  He is back home doing great and anxiously waiting for the device to be turned on and programmed on April 3 with his Parkinson doctor in Bismarck.  Thank you to all who have kept us in your thoughts and prayers and for the many wonderful cards and phone calls.
How wonderful for Dennis.  By the sound of things the worst of this whole procedure is over. Please keep us posted Peggy.
Gary
 
Photo of Arla Hall and Mrs. Carris (Edna) Vandal
Posted by Neola Kofoid Garbe:  Bottineau & Minot, ND
 
Hi,
 
On November 19, 2006, I went to the Good Samaritan to hear Hills and Plains Country Gospel.  When I was leaving after the program was over, I happened to see Mrs. Hall.  I see her often when I’m in Bottineau, so it was no surprise to see her that day, either.  However, I happened to have my camera with me that day, and it was a good time to take her picture.  Mrs. Vandal lives at Good Sam and happened to be leaving the cafeteria at that time.  I have one picture of just Mrs. Hall, and this one with both ladies in it.  Many of you know Mrs. Vandal, too, so I’m sending this one.
 
I’ve already told Mrs. Hall to reserve July 2 for our (Class of ’57) 50 Year Reunion at the Norway House, so I hope she attends. 
 
Neola
 
 
 
 
Natalie Darling Ulberg:  Minot, ND

Hi Gary:

This picture and article are from when my dad was the band director at Rolette High School in the early 60’s.  As the article mentions dad also had music programs in Dunseith and Wolford at the time. 

Please feel free to post the picture.  I have some old Rolette/Dunseith area pictures, items, some old new clippings that I’d like to forward as I come across them.  Some of it is way before my time but is fun to look at. 

Natalie Ulberg

 
Lutefisk Soup
Reply from Allen Richard (’65):  Midland, MI
 

Lutefisk soup— Where can I get it?  LOL
 
Allen
 
 
The Lutefisk and Lefse Songs
Posted by Dale Pritchard (’63):  Leesville, LA.

Gary,

The reference to Lutefisk Soup reminded me that I have a little song about Lutefisk and another about Lefse.  Now you can all sing while you work!  I’m sure you all recognize the tunes.  Lefse is OK but I’ve never had a desire to even to try Lutefisk!

Dale Pritchard

“O Lutefisk”

To The Tune Of “Oh, Christmas Tree”

 

O Lutefisk… O Lutefisk…  How fragrant your aroma.

O Lutefisk… O Lutefisk…  You put me in a coma.

You smell so strong.  You look like glue.

You taste just like an overshoe.

But Lutefisk, come Saturday, I think I’ll eat you anyway.

 

O Lutefisk… O Lutefisk…  I put you by the doorway.

I wanted you to ripen up…   Just like they do in Norway.

A dog came by and sprinkled you…

I hit him with my army shoe,

O Lutefisk… Now I suppose…   I’ll eat you as I hold my nose.

 

O Lutefisk… O Lutefisk…  How well I do remember.

On Christmas Eve…  How we’d receive…  Our big treat of December.

It wasn’t turkey or fried ham…  It wasn’t even pickled Spam.

My mother knew there was no risk…  In serving Lutefisk.

 

O Lutefisk… O Lutefisk…   Now everyone discovers.

That Lutefisk and Lefse makes…  Norwegians better lovers.

Now all the world can have a ball…

You’re better than that Geritol.

O Lutefisk… With Brennevin,

You make me feel like Errol Flynn.

 

The Lefse Song

To The Tune Of “Camptown Races”

 

Norsky ladies sing this song.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

Bake the Lefse all day long.  All the Uff Da day.

Bake it till it’s almost brown.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

Makes you jump just like a clown.  All the Uff Da day.

 

**  CHORUS

**  Gonna bake all night, gonna bake all day.

**  I’ll spend my money on spuds and flour.

**  To have an Uff Da day.

 

Went downtown for some Lefse.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

The weather was so cold and brisk.  All da Uff Da day.

Used my Lefse for a mackinaw.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

Greatest jacket I ever saw.  Lefse saved the day.

 

CHORUS

 

Went to town in my model “T”.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

Tire went flat and I said “Poor Me!”  It was an Uff Da day.

Used my Lefse for a tire patch.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

Now I gotta bake me another batch.  All the Uff Da day.

 

CHORUS

 

Last Winter, I lost my underwear.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

But this Norwegian didn’t care. All the Uff Da day.

Sewed some Lefse into BVDs.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

Fixed me up so I wouldn’t freeze.  It was an Uff Da day.

 

CHORUS

 

They asked me how to spell relief.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

I told them Lefse saves me grief.  All the Uff Da day.

Don’t use Rolaids or Di-Gel.  Uff Da.  Uff Da.

Give me Lefse and I’ll get well.  Any old Uff Da day.

 

CHORUS