Hi everyone...hope this finds you all well & that you've all recovered from our crazy, sleep-deprived weekend!! I know many of us...myself included...aren't as young as we think we are & tried to keep the pace we did when we were in high school & it came back to bite us...with a big, fat cold!! Anyway, I hope everyone is feeling better!! :)
Regarding my title...let me explain. There was lots of talk at the reunion about Facebook...the online social networking site. Many people asked if I was a member & to be honest, I had heard about it but never paid any attention. I knew it was like MySpace & didn't really have any interest...that stuff is for kids! Well, it's all Jon Bowerman's fault...he sent me an invitation to check it out & I did. I'm really glad I did! Many of us that were at the reunion have kept the party going on Facebook. It is so much fun & such a great way to keep in contact. It's different than email and very addicting. I check Facebook more often than I check my email. So, I guess what I am trying to say is...if you haven't checked it out...do it & join the rest of us nitwits at our never-ending 20th Reunion!!
ATTENTION!! ANYONE WHO WANTS A CLASS OF '88 T-SHIRT WHO DIDN'T GET ONE ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!! Contact Michael Hunt at sport-tees@columbus.rr.com. He is still taking orders, if you are interested. He also mentioned having hoodie sweatshirts, too!!
Also, Kris Burkey is the photographer that was there taking pictures on Saturday night. She has a website http://www.memoriestolastforever.smugmug.com where she has posted all of the pictures that she took that night. Check them out...she really got some great shots & they are all for sale along with CD's &/or DVD's of all the one's she took. Please contact her directly if you are interested. Her email is memoriestolastforever@yahoo.com.
Again it was great to see everyone last weekend! We're already looking forward to the 25th!! Keep in touch! Talk to you on Facebook...I'll be there...thanks to Jon :) !!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
WHAT A WEEKEND!!!
OMG!! We had soooo much FUN! It was such a Blast!!
On behalf of the Class of '88 20th Reunion Committee, we would like to thank all of you that came to the Reunion this weekend. Thanks to all of you, it was a tremendous success & we think we can honestly say that a great time was had by all! All of the feedback so far has been very positive & we've had lots of people wondering when the next one is...honestly people...we need to catch our breath first before we start talking about the next one! But, rest assured...there will be a next one & it will be even better than this one...if that's possible!!
It was so good to see everyone & if I do say so...Everyone Looks Awesome!! We are all growing old (did I say that?!) very gracefully!! For the most part, everyone looks the same & just as good as we did 20 years ago!
We had about 230 people join us at Meghan MacMurphy's! Quite the crowd but everyone was so excited to see everyone that no one noticed that we were right on top of each other! Most everyone hung around for most of the night & a handful of us even closed the bar @ 2 a.m.! Just like the old days...but not as easy to bounce back as it used to be!! A special thank you goes out to Michael Hunt for making T-shirts for our Reunion. They are awesome & a great way to commemorate the event! They were a Big Hit & thanks to Katie..every last one was sold!
Saturday was just as successful as we had about 200 people or so. Many different faces joined us on Saturday that weren't there on Friday, so it was just as exciting as the night before! Saturday wasn't as casual as the Happy Hour & everyone looked great in their somewhat formal attire!
Towards the middle of the evening, Katie presented her awards to 1st check received to Karen (Millane) Whitney, Last Minute Charlie to Lisa Thornhill, Amy (Sachs) Yam (same letters in 1st name as in her last name), farthest travelled went to Emmy Hart from Washington and 1st Email response went to Michael Hunt & High School Sweethearts...just to name a few! We were also able to get a class picture with everyone that attended & that was interesting...to say the least!
We had a 50/50 Raffle both nights however the "Pot" was never claimed on Friday night...SO...we added $188 to the Saturday night total to make a grand total Jackpot of $299! The lucky winner was...drum roll, please...Mark Spadafore!! Congratulations, Mark!! :)
The food was great according to those that ate...we had reports from some that they were having such a good time catching up with everyone that they forgot to eat & were starving when it was time to leave!
It was a fantastic weekend & one that won't soon be forgotten. I hope you all enjoy the attached slideshow http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=242520254/a=147006436_147006436/fromupload=true/imagecount=124/videocount=0/t_=147006436. (**password is classof88). I hope that those of you who couldn't make it, it helps you to feel like you were there...cuz God knows you were all with us in spirit & we missed you & look forward to seeing you at the next one!!
Please feel free to attach your comments for all to read...we would love to hear your feedback! Thanks again to all of you who joined us!! We loved seeing you all!
On behalf of the Class of '88 20th Reunion Committee, we would like to thank all of you that came to the Reunion this weekend. Thanks to all of you, it was a tremendous success & we think we can honestly say that a great time was had by all! All of the feedback so far has been very positive & we've had lots of people wondering when the next one is...honestly people...we need to catch our breath first before we start talking about the next one! But, rest assured...there will be a next one & it will be even better than this one...if that's possible!!
It was so good to see everyone & if I do say so...Everyone Looks Awesome!! We are all growing old (did I say that?!) very gracefully!! For the most part, everyone looks the same & just as good as we did 20 years ago!
We had about 230 people join us at Meghan MacMurphy's! Quite the crowd but everyone was so excited to see everyone that no one noticed that we were right on top of each other! Most everyone hung around for most of the night & a handful of us even closed the bar @ 2 a.m.! Just like the old days...but not as easy to bounce back as it used to be!! A special thank you goes out to Michael Hunt for making T-shirts for our Reunion. They are awesome & a great way to commemorate the event! They were a Big Hit & thanks to Katie..every last one was sold!
Saturday was just as successful as we had about 200 people or so. Many different faces joined us on Saturday that weren't there on Friday, so it was just as exciting as the night before! Saturday wasn't as casual as the Happy Hour & everyone looked great in their somewhat formal attire!
Towards the middle of the evening, Katie presented her awards to 1st check received to Karen (Millane) Whitney, Last Minute Charlie to Lisa Thornhill, Amy (Sachs) Yam (same letters in 1st name as in her last name), farthest travelled went to Emmy Hart from Washington and 1st Email response went to Michael Hunt & High School Sweethearts...just to name a few! We were also able to get a class picture with everyone that attended & that was interesting...to say the least!
We had a 50/50 Raffle both nights however the "Pot" was never claimed on Friday night...SO...we added $188 to the Saturday night total to make a grand total Jackpot of $299! The lucky winner was...drum roll, please...Mark Spadafore!! Congratulations, Mark!! :)
The food was great according to those that ate...we had reports from some that they were having such a good time catching up with everyone that they forgot to eat & were starving when it was time to leave!
It was a fantastic weekend & one that won't soon be forgotten. I hope you all enjoy the attached slideshow http://www1.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=242520254/a=147006436_147006436/fromupload=true/imagecount=124/videocount=0/t_=147006436. (**password is classof88). I hope that those of you who couldn't make it, it helps you to feel like you were there...cuz God knows you were all with us in spirit & we missed you & look forward to seeing you at the next one!!
Please feel free to attach your comments for all to read...we would love to hear your feedback! Thanks again to all of you who joined us!! We loved seeing you all!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
T~Minus 7 days & counting...
Wow!! I can't believe we're only a week away! Just a little update...I just came from Traci's & we are so excited about the turnout! We are expecting close to 200 (YES!! 2 freakin' hundred!!) on Friday night @ Meghan MacMurphy's & about 170 for Saturday @ the Empire Room!! Amazing!! NEVER & I mean NEVER in a million years when we started this process did we think we would have such a great turnout...especially the way the responses TRICKLED in in August & early September! Word of mouth has been fabulous!! Thank you to all of you for spreading the word. We are going to have a great weekend!! It is gonna be awesome to see everyone!
OK...now for a little business...the hotel! Those who procrastinated past the deadline to book a room have lost our group rate. They may still have a few rooms available but they are probably smoking rooms. If you still need to book...please ask to speak to Andrew & tell him you are with the LHS Class of '88 & he will see what he can do for you...no promises...but worth a try! It is a busy weekend in Syracuse...Syracuse Home~coming & Dirt~Week at the Fairgrounds...so hotel rooms are going fast! So...chop~chop & book 'em if you haven't yet!
If you need directions...just scroll down 2 posts & they are all there...Best Western, Meghan Mac's & The Empire Room. If you have any other questions...please contact one of us...maybe not Traci...she's very busy counting $ & registering everyone!
See you all next week...Please have a safe trip home, if you are travelling!
OK...now for a little business...the hotel! Those who procrastinated past the deadline to book a room have lost our group rate. They may still have a few rooms available but they are probably smoking rooms. If you still need to book...please ask to speak to Andrew & tell him you are with the LHS Class of '88 & he will see what he can do for you...no promises...but worth a try! It is a busy weekend in Syracuse...Syracuse Home~coming & Dirt~Week at the Fairgrounds...so hotel rooms are going fast! So...chop~chop & book 'em if you haven't yet!
If you need directions...just scroll down 2 posts & they are all there...Best Western, Meghan Mac's & The Empire Room. If you have any other questions...please contact one of us...maybe not Traci...she's very busy counting $ & registering everyone!
See you all next week...Please have a safe trip home, if you are travelling!
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Hey...All you "Last Minute Charlies"...Great News!!!
Guess what?!? If you haven't sent your reservation & money to us yet...we have some great news for you! You have a little extra time to send it to Traci...luckily, we anticipated that we'd have some "last minute Charlie's" & we gave ourselves a little cushion. But please don't hesitate or procrastinate any longer!! It seems that everyone is waiting 'til the bitter last second...the RSVP's jumped by 40 just in the last few days!! Traci had someone stop at her house to drop off a check @ 8:15 tonight & some even left cash in her mailbox this afternoon!! Crazy...but good!! Classmates are falling out of the woodwork to make it to our 20th...we love it!!:)
We had a great meeting today and everything is falling into place...just last minute details to take care of & we're ready to party! This has really been a lot of fun to put together & we've had lots of laughs. We can't wait to see it all come together & have an amazing weekend with all of you reliving old memories & creating new ones!
So!! Let's hear it again!!! YOU HAVE A FEW MORE DAYS TO SEND YOUR $$ TO TRACI! YIPEE!!:) Our new deadline is...OCTOBER 1st. Not a second later...then you're really SOL:( So sorry!
Traci's address is...4933 Merrill Drive, Liverpool, New York 13088...just in case.
And the form that needs to be sent with your check is...
City, State, Zip_____________________________________
Phone number ( ) ___________________________________
Cell number ( )_______________________________________
Email address ________________________
________Total number attending the Happy Hour Gathering at Meghan MacMurphyʼs on Friday, October 10th, ($5.00 per person)
________Total number attending Class of 1988 Reunion at The Empire Room on Saturday, October 11th, ($40.00 per person)
Total amount enclosed $______________________
_____I will not be able to attend, but please add my information to the list for future updates.
Please make check payable to Liverpool High School Class of 1988.
Payment is due Saturday, October 1st
Send payment to:
Traci Buffa
4933 Merrill Drive
Liverpool, NY 13088
We had a great meeting today and everything is falling into place...just last minute details to take care of & we're ready to party! This has really been a lot of fun to put together & we've had lots of laughs. We can't wait to see it all come together & have an amazing weekend with all of you reliving old memories & creating new ones!
So!! Let's hear it again!!! YOU HAVE A FEW MORE DAYS TO SEND YOUR $$ TO TRACI! YIPEE!!:) Our new deadline is...OCTOBER 1st. Not a second later...then you're really SOL:( So sorry!
Traci's address is...4933 Merrill Drive, Liverpool, New York 13088...just in case.
And the form that needs to be sent with your check is...
Please include this form with your check: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Name_________________________________________
Maiden Name___________________________________
Guest Name____________________________________
Street Address__________________________________
City, State, Zip_____________________________________
Phone number ( ) ___________________________________
Cell number ( )_______________________________________
Email address ________________________
________Total number attending the Happy Hour Gathering at Meghan MacMurphyʼs on Friday, October 10th, ($5.00 per person)
________Total number attending Class of 1988 Reunion at The Empire Room on Saturday, October 11th, ($40.00 per person)
Total amount enclosed $______________________
_____I will not be able to attend, but please add my information to the list for future updates.
Please make check payable to Liverpool High School Class of 1988.
Payment is due Saturday, October 1st
Send payment to:
Traci Buffa
4933 Merrill Drive
Liverpool, NY 13088
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Directions to the Empire Room, NYS Fairgrounds & Meghan MacMurphy's
Hi there...as promised...I have directions to The Empire Room, NYS Fairgrounds. The Empire Room is located in the back corner of the Fairgrounds next to the Horitculture Building. If you enter into Gate 2 (I believe)...the main entrance to the Fairgrounds, there will be signs directing you to the Empire Room. Look for the Orange & Blue balloons.
The Empire Expo Center, home of the New York State Fair, is immediately adjacent to Route 690 just West of Syracuse. It is easily accessible from the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90) from the West and East, and from Route 81, North and South. Just follow the signs to the Fairgrounds.
From the West - Buffalo / Rochester Area Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90 East) to Exit 39, then follow Rt. 690 East.
From the East - Albany / Utica Area Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90 West) to Exit 34A, follow Rt. 481 South, then follow Rt. 690 West.
From the North - Watertown Area Take Interstate 81 South into Syracuse to Exit 22. Follow Bear Street (Rt. 298) to Rt. 690 West.
From the South - Binghamton or Cortland Area Take Interstate 81 North into Syracuse, then follow Rt. 690 West
From the East - Albany / Utica Area Take the New York State Thruway (Rt. 90 West) to Exit 34A, follow Rt. 481 South, then follow Rt. 690 West.
From the North - Watertown Area Take Interstate 81 South into Syracuse to Exit 22. Follow Bear Street (Rt. 298) to Rt. 690 West.
From the South - Binghamton or Cortland Area Take Interstate 81 North into Syracuse, then follow Rt. 690 West
Meghan MacMurphy's Pub & Restaurant is located on 7990 Oswego Road (Rte. 57) next to Suburban Hardware & across from Seneca Mall. If you are headed North on 57, it is located on your right. If you are headed South on 57...you guessed it...it's on your left.Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Directions to the Best Western
Hi everyone...we've had some inquiries about directions to the Best Western where we have a block of rooms so I copied the directions & map directly from their website. Their website is bwliverpool.com if you would like to check out their site to see what they have to offer.
Directions:
From: Interstate 81 North Take Exit 25, turn right on 7th North Street and travel about one mile to Electronics Parkway and turn right (at T-intersection), go to the 2nd light, take a left to Best Western Liverpool Grace Inn and Suites.
From: Interstate 90 East/West Take Exit 37, turn right after the toll, stay to the right and make left at 1st traffic light to Best Western Liverpool Grace Inn and Suites
From: Interstate 81 South Take Exit 25, turn right on 7th North Street and travel about one mile to Electronics Parkway and turn right (at T-intersection), go to the 2nd light, take a left to Best Western Liverpool Grace Inn and Suites.
Important: Map and directions are for information purposes only. While we hope to provide the best mapping information for Best Western hotels, some mapping details may not be as accurate as we would like. Please contact hotel directly to obtain the most current and complete location information and driving directions.
From: Interstate 81 North Take Exit 25, turn right on 7th North Street and travel about one mile to Electronics Parkway and turn right (at T-intersection), go to the 2nd light, take a left to Best Western Liverpool Grace Inn and Suites.
From: Interstate 90 East/West Take Exit 37, turn right after the toll, stay to the right and make left at 1st traffic light to Best Western Liverpool Grace Inn and Suites
From: Interstate 81 South Take Exit 25, turn right on 7th North Street and travel about one mile to Electronics Parkway and turn right (at T-intersection), go to the 2nd light, take a left to Best Western Liverpool Grace Inn and Suites.
Important: Map and directions are for information purposes only. While we hope to provide the best mapping information for Best Western hotels, some mapping details may not be as accurate as we would like. Please contact hotel directly to obtain the most current and complete location information and driving directions.
I am putting together directions to Meghan MacMurphy's on Route 57 & directions to The Empire Room also. I will post those as soon as they are ready....
We're getting close & we're getting excited to see everything fall into place. If anyone has any questions about the weekend...please don't hesitate to contact one of us. Our email addresses are over to your right in the Orange column.
Stay tuned for more directions to follow...
Sunday, September 7, 2008
TIME IS RUNNING OUT...!!
Hi everyone...Time is running out to send your reservations & money to Traci. If you haven't already done so, please get them to her by the 15th of September...that's next Monday. Just want to remind everyone again...we will be unable to accept money at the door on the night of the events. In case you don't have it right in front of you, Traci's address is 4933 Merrill Drive Liverpool, NY 13088. Please make your checks out to LHS Class of 1988. Strangely enough, there has been a little confusion on the price of the events. Happy Hour Friday night is $5 per person & the Reunion Saturday@ the Empire Room is $40 per person...so if you are planning on both events & you are bringing a guest the total on your check will be $90. If you are planning to go stag...the total is $45.
I would also like to remind all of you that if you are planning to stay at the Best Western where we have blocked off rooms, reservations must be made by Sept. 20th to receive our special group rate...after the 20th the rates return to the going rate. To make reservations...please call the Best Western @ 315-701-4400.
5 more weeks & we'll all be picking up right where we left off...reconnecting with old friends, maybe rekindling old flames, or sparking some new flames, or just mingling & making new friends & creating new memories. Whatever your reason for coming to our 20th Reunion...we're excited to see everyone & look forward to a great weekend with all of you!!
I would also like to remind all of you that if you are planning to stay at the Best Western where we have blocked off rooms, reservations must be made by Sept. 20th to receive our special group rate...after the 20th the rates return to the going rate. To make reservations...please call the Best Western @ 315-701-4400.
5 more weeks & we'll all be picking up right where we left off...reconnecting with old friends, maybe rekindling old flames, or sparking some new flames, or just mingling & making new friends & creating new memories. Whatever your reason for coming to our 20th Reunion...we're excited to see everyone & look forward to a great weekend with all of you!!
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