Folks,
We arrived this evening about 7:00 from Hong Kong. We had a beautiful trip. Hong Kong is a beautiful city consisting of most high rises. In fact I did not see one single house. It appears that everyone either lives in an apartment or a condo. It is a well developed city with a well managed transit system both on top the ground and under the ground. They have a very modern state of the Art MTR train system that runs underground and also under the sea.
Other than for our travel days, we were only in Hong Kong for two days. We stayed at the City Center Hotel in Kowloon. Other than for taking several excursions on the MTR train, we pretty much spent most of our time in Kowloon. We explored their many beautiful shopping areas. It was fun just walking around and seeing the many different shops and the area. Bernadette loves to shop. She didn’t over do it though. We were able to get everything into the two medium size suit cases that we took along.
I called Steve Salmonson, Stan & Joan’s son, who was also visiting Hong Kong. With our schedules, we were not able to hook up with him like we would have liked to have done.
We will be busy in the morning, so I’m sending this out tonight before going to bed.
Gary
Reply from Larry Millang (66):
Hi Gary long time since we have seen each other. I just got my first computer so am very new at this but am enjoyng all the articles. I was a 1966 graduate from Dunseith I see Larry Hackman and Keith Pladson I believe were also 66 graduates. I left North Dakota in 1982 and lived in Glendale, California 1982-1987 then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada 1987-2007 and returned to Bottineau in September. I am helping take care of my Mom and work at our New Wal-Mart.
Reply from Tom Hagen (51) To Joyce Boardman (53)
Dear Gary, this is for Joyce Boardman Smith who was a friend of ours many long years ago. Do remember playing the “Blackhawk Waltz”???? We had lots of good times singing around the piano at the Boardman house and enjoyed seeing your mom in later years when she came out to Williston to see your aunt Eva Nash a good friend of ours in later years!!!!! We love E-mail letters, Love Tom and Dot
Reply from Don Martel (Principle/teacher):
Hi Gary,
We too enjoy the daily contact with Dunseith that you make possible.
In regards to Gary Morgan, Bill Hosmer and Dick Johnson’s memories of when the Thunderbirds were in Dunseith, I learned some time ago to not trust the memory of anyone over 50 years of age. Maybe the Turtle Mountain Star would have a record of it.
Don
Folks, I’m sure this was published in the “Turtle Mountain Star” in 1961. Do any of you have any articles? Gary
Report on Chuck Munro (Geri Metcalfe 59) following quadruple bypass heart surgery:
Dear Ones, Just a note to tell you that Chuck had his one-month checkup with his surgeon today, an EKG and Chest X-ray and blood work. Dr. Newman was very pleased with his progress, and wants him to “keep up the good work with his diet and exercise program”. She took off of all his heart meds, including blood pressure meds. Everything looks good!! Love, Geri and Chuck
From Brenda Hoffman (68):
Happy Aniversary! Hope you post some anniversary photos when you return. Doesn’t time go by rapidly when you’re with the right person!
Brenda class of 68
Reply from Greg Larson (70):
Gary:
Thanks for the birthday wish. I appreciate all of your work on these emails.
Gregory C. Larson
Attorney at Law
LARSON LATHAM BLISS HUETTL
Reply from Cheryl Larson Dakin (71):
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary and have a wonderful trip.
Cheryl Larson Dakin
Reply from Bobby Slyter (70):
| HAPPY ANNIVERSARY GARY AND BERNADETTE, HAVE A WONDERFUL TRIP TO HONG KONG |
JUST LITTLE OLE ME FROM KANSAS
Reply from David Slyter (70):
Gary and Bernadette: “CONGRATULATIONS” on 30 years of marriage. That is a “Big” milestone. I have seen pictures of you and Bernadette thru this emailing blog and I you guys make for a great looking couple. Have fun in Hong Kong and please hurry back so I and most of the rest of us will not have a melt down while you are gone. These messages are so addicting. ha Have fun Dave Slyter (70)
Reply from Dick Johnson (68):
Gary and Bernadette, Just want to say Happy Anniversary and enjoy your trip! Dick
Fauske family photo & Message from Glenda (Russell 64) Fauske:
Gary and Bernadette, Congratulations! 30 years is a milestone. Russell and I celebrated 30 years this year, too! Attached is the Fauske Family photo. I just got a new scanner, but it must have dust in it?! I’m disappointed with the quality…this is the first one I’ve done on it. I cleaned the glass and wiped the screen clean, but still the dust shows…so you’ll have to keep the picture small. Happy holidays to you! g The Lazy RF Ranch (701) 263-4742 Russell and Glenda Fauske RR 1 Box 139 Dunseith ND 58329
Thank you Glenda for sending this photo at my request. Dust or no dust, this is a wonderful picture of the Fauske Family! One of these days Elwood & Eleanore will join the Senior ranks. One would never guess by looking at this photo that they have been married over 66 years. They were married in October 1942. I had the pleasure of attending their Golden Anniversary celebration at their farm, with my folks in 1992. Bernadette did not make it back to ND that year. It was at their anniversary that we got the very sad news of Orville Hagen’s passing. I will never forget that. Cancer took his fate at a young age. So sad.
Back to the picture. You guys are all looking great! Connie, Beth & Arlinda (Lindy); I have not seen you guys for many years, but I think I’ve labeled you all correct. Please tell me if I have not and I stress that wholeheartedly. I goofed up with that 60′s photo of you guys that Tim Martinson straightened me out on. Gary
Elwood Fauske Family – November 2008
L to R: Carrole, Brian, Connie, Eleanore, Elwood, Beth, Russell & Arlinda (Lindy)
Message from LaRose Ketterling (46):
Gary and Dick
The picture of the guy walking in front of broken windows in the hail storm picture is of my Dad- Richard Ketterling. He was the manager of the Peavey Elevator in Dunseith from 1942-49. He always had his cigarette in a holder even though it looks like a pipe. I remember that storm- all of the windows of our porch facing west were broken.
LaRose Ketterling
