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Mark Schweickart

Okay, okay, I suppose I should know it is easy enough to find out where to watch a blast from our collective past like this. Sorry to have feigned ignorance, but then again, I do come back to the "why."  I think I'll pass on subjecting myself to a show that was hard enough to take as a kid all those many years ago. Was it, "High ho, Silver" or "Oh no, Silver, not you again"? Although I must admit, I did like the intro with the William Tell Overature. Am I remembering that correctly? I think so. 

Michael McLeod

Mark: You mispelled overture, green horn, and as if that wasn't sacrilgeous enough, you misquote my childhood hero. It was a hearty  "high-YO, Silver," not some pansy-ass "high ho!" 

lol.  your memory serves you well otherwise. that's the hoofbeats of the William Tell overture you'll hear galloping along when you tune in next time to thrill to the exploits of the masked man and his loyal sidekick tonto.

Meanwhile steer clear of the ho's, bro, and look me up if you are ever come cloppin' down Florida way. 

David Mitchell

Just got my new copy of "The Eagle Review", a fancy first class magazine about our school. Wow - lots of successful alumni. Pretty glitzy publication if you ask me.

And if you look on page 19 you will see a familiar face in Army Camouflage. Looks awfully distinguished in grey hair.

Michael McLeod

NEXT TIME I SEE ROBBIE THE ROBOT I'M GONNA KICK HIM IN THE CONSOLE.

FROM TODAY'S NY TIMES:

OpenAI on Wednesday disclosed six new instances in which artificial intelligence systems hid mistakes, made up data and moved files onto the open internet without permission, amid an ongoing industrywide debate about A.I. safety.

The San Francisco company revealed what it said was the “unexpected or concerning” behavior of its A.I. models as part of a new framework for reporting “misalignment,” which is when the goals or actions of A.I. systems diverge from human intentions and values.

John Jackson

Mike, nothing will be done.  Trump is vehemently opposed to any regulation because the stock market is totally dependent on the AI bubble - the stocks of the AI companies and their suppliers (like Nvidia).  Any realistic prospect of regulation could have severe effects on the market.

And, spineless as ever, Speaker Mike Johnson just sent the House members home until after the midterms rather than deal with this or the Epstein “matter”.

John Jackson

My wife Carol’s uncle, Don Kelley, passed away this week at the age of 97.  He was terrifically successful in his Columbus commercial real estate career but he always found time to devote his time and energy (and wealth) to help the less fortunate.  I first met Don when, as part of a Watterson YCS activity, he took Mike Yarborough and me on a tour of recently built low income housing projects in Columbus.  I had just recently met Carol but had no idea that Don was her uncle, so imagine my surprise when he asked Mike and me, “Do either of you happen to know my niece Carol Plank?”.

I don’t think I’ve met a man with as good a heart as Don or who more embodied the core Christian value of concern for the poor.  Nothing sums up his life better than this line from his obituary “Dad’s parting words to his children and grandchildren were “Be generous.”  

https://www.dispatch.com/obituaries/pwoo1563917

David Mitchell

Thanks for the Obit John. Sounds lke a guy I wish I had known - both professionally and personally.

David Mitchell

Just a favorite song to break the silence.

Loved the movie - Horse Whisperer.  Love the singer - a very under rated singer Allison Moorer

Joseph D. McCarthy

Well since were on a break I thought I could quickly step in and say a few things.  Few being more than a couple for those who failed math.

I enjoyed the pre-reunion gala, it was great seeing all who showed up.  Best though was the reunion.

On my last days in Columbus I received a text from the guy that was checking on our house.  He added three photographs, not to the quality of Jim's photos, but to the point.  They were notices by the city's water department that during the month of August we used over 20,000 gallons of water.  Turns out that TWO toilets continued to flush just after we departed for Columbus.  Quick call to a contractor and they shut the water to the two toilets.  When we returned home they installed new toilets, OUCH.

For those at the reunion I did not have a red rash on the right side of my face.  Shorly after returning a Dermatoligist (Doctor) removed the B. cell carcinoma completly.removed.  Jim do you know that these newer Doctors don't know about "Zorro."  They gave me an almost straight scar.

More of the few to follow. O'h I've just been told we're going out to eat NOW.

Michael Boulware

Joe, So sorry about your water bill and running toilets. It appears that homes hate to be left empty and seek revenge when abandoned. One thing for sure, our reunion was improved with your presence. It is always good to see you. 

David Mitchell

You don't have to be a baseball fan to appreciate this. 

Instead of the usual Manager strolling out to the mound to "relieve" the pitcher, Justin Verlander is relieved for his final time by his little daughter. The beautiful end to a Hall of Fame carreer. 

James Hamilton, M. D.

Back to the Ponds 

Yes, there are several on the grounds of our complex, but this is the largest and is my favorite. 

It was such a beautiful October day that I was compelled to walk the short distance and photograph it again.

Of course, I miss the aspen changing season that has now mostly ended in the mountains of Colorado, but I still like to seek out and photograph the beauty of the areas of which I am able to access at our age 🙂.

Jim

Joseph D. McCarthy

No matter if you are in Colorado or Ohio Jim your photography is terrific.  Now if we could only get Mr. Foster to add one of his pictures.

Donna Kelley (Velazquez)

Great photo of a beautiful pond, Jim!  What part of Columbus is this?

James Hamilton, M. D.

Donna,

Hilliard, Ohio in the very Northeast part of Columbus.

This is one of several ponds in this area, which used to be mostly farms but now is homes, apartments, condos, and commercial buildings. The ponds seem to have survived the explosion of building and provide nice places to commune with nature

Jim

James Hamilton, M. D.

Joe,

Thanks for your comments!

I still wish I could have captured one more aspen autumn but I will see if the maples and oaks will soon turn and supply some good color for this Ohio season.

Jim

Joseph Gentilini

Jim H - beautiful picture you posted.  Thanks.  You may not have the mountains of Colorado, but you still find places that make you feel 'Back Home.'   Joe

Joseph D. McCarthy

Jim did you mean the Norhwest of Columbus.  Just South SouthWest of Dublin.

James Hamilton, M. D.

Joe,

Probably did mean that. I am still trying to get oriented to this area after 50 years away and a fading memory!

Jim

James Hamilton, M. D.

Joe G.

Thanks for your comments on the pond picture.

Yeah, I do miss the mountains of Colorado but it is nice to have some great places to photograph so close here in Ohio.

Jim

Michael Boulware

I was fortunate to have a great friend named Jeff Van Note. If you google him you will see that he was an 18 year starter at center for the Atlanta Falcons and made the pro bowl 6 times. What you don't see was his outstanding character and work ethic. My great wife recognized his kindness when she met him. Don Holland and I recently met Jeff for a golf outing and I am so glad we did before he passed away. I played right next to Jeff for two years and we developed a life long friendship. When Jeff went to try out for the Falcons, they moved him to center and that is where he stayed He played defensive end for Kentucky.  Jeff Van Note changed many lives with his goodness and humility. I will miss him.

Joseph D. McCarthy

Mike.  I'm sorry for your loss.

David Mitchell

Nice story Mike

Joseph Gentilini

Mike, I am also sorry for your loss.  Friends are important for anyone.  joe

Joseph D. McCarthy

Water is not my problem AT THIS TIME.  (Please excuse the typo shouting.)

A bout two weeks ago we started receiving calls on our home line.  They were from Citi Cardd fraud unit.  When I finally attempted to respond an automated (AI is here) voice asked me to wait for the next agent, wait time was estimated as less than five minutes.  Every minute the automated voice would thank me for waiting; then tell me the expected wait time was less than five minutes.  After being on the phone over half an hour I hung up.  The phone calls kept coming every few days.  Finally I attempted to reach someone at CITI Cards; only to be told expected wait time was less than five minutes.  After half an hour I hung up

Days later, having time to waste, I called again.  After 38 minutes I talked to a living and breathing person with a heavy accent.  She asked if I booked a cruise, did I purchase $600 from Apple, did I purchase scuba equipment form Amazon, etc., etc.  I said no. she cancelled my card and would have a new one sent to me, arriving in seven to eight days.  Nothing I could do..

Two days later I realized my September bill was due Oct. 21st.  Back to the phones.  After abot 42 minutes of hearing expected wait time is less than five minutes a living, and I think, breathing person answered.  She asked a bucnh of questions then said the would put a copy in the mail and I should receive it within 7 to 8 days. I asked if they could expedite it, and was told they could not. Hopefully I receive it in time.

Today I received a phone call fro a living person with CITI Card.  She confirmed who I was than asked if I made a puchase with my ne card three days ago, NO.  How about the purchases made two days ago; NO.  How about the three purchases today, NO.  Well shesaid we will have to cancel that card and issue new ones that you should receive in 7 to 8 days.  By the way do you need all three ccard, WHAT.  Well one for you, your wife and Jenifer.  I have no Jennifer.  The agent "what about te email JTYS@gmil -NO.  Did you request an increase to double your limit, NO way.  The agent "we will cancel the replacement cards and  send you new ones that should arrive in 7 to 8 days."

Her final statement "we greatly appreciate your 37 years with "X" card.