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James Hamilton, M. D.

Mike,

Great story! A "MacGyver" (remember that TV series) approach to medicine is somtimes necessary.There are two basic types of nosebleeds (epistaxis), anterior and posterior, which come from different blood supplies. The posterior is the worse and harder to stop. This patient probably suffered from that one.

I once stopped an anterior one with a styptic pencil, but not on an airplane. That was about as MacGyver as I have had to be.

Jim 

David Mitchell

Just now - my front yard - chilli 56 degrees - sunset, 5:44p.m. - May River oyster beds - Bluffton SC. 

Kathleen Wintering (Nagy)

Beautiful Picture, Dave! Kathy W.

Joseph D. McCarthy

Well Dave since you have put almost everyone to sleep with that breathtaking photo I figure the time is ripe to finish my TRAVELOGUE.

When I last left off we had arrived in Elko, NV for the night.  Early (7:30 ish A.M. after breakfast) we departed Elko heading towards Reno on I-80.  Everything was clear, but slightly chilly (this part of Nevada is considered a dessert in the mountains). The scenery is vast and beautiful surrounded by mountains of which we climbed through a few and descended through many.  Outside (East) of Reno we made our last fuel stop before we reached home.  This is when we learned that smoke from grass fires had temporarily shut down I-80 in both directions; but was open by the time we reached the fuel stop.

I-80 passes through Reno just like I-71 passes through Columbus.  The Exception is that you get within a couple hundred feet of major casinos.  Just West of Reno is the California state line, which USUALLY means we only have about four - four and a half Hours till we reach the old homestead.  At this point I noticed that it was raining; then it was snow flurries. We had only gotten about ten miles into California when I noticed an announcement on the LARGE overhead electric sign.  ROAD CLOSED - 13 MILES AHEAD, and something about accident.  With NO alternative roads at that point all I could do was keep driving.  Sure enough we came to a complete halt, except for motorcycles.  For the next 1 1/2 hours we would slowly creep forward, then stop, creep forward, then stop.  Finally we reached the site where two tractor trailers had skidded into each other in the snow while going downhill. Did I mention that from just after Reno yopu are headed downhill until you reach Sacramento CA (a normal hours drive from Reno).

After passing the site of the accident we were able to pickup some speed.  Until we approached the California checkpoint for ALL vehicles.  We don't want you to briing any fruit into our agricultural state so they pay people to stand at the checkpoint and ask: Where are you coming from, Do you have any fruit or vegtables in your vehicle, okay have a nice day.

Next usual problem area is Sacramento and the rest of our trip on I-80.  However, we were able to slide right through everything.  We exited I-80 onto highway 12 leading to Napa, and onto the city of Sonoma.  From there we take highway 116 towards Petaluma (Pet-a-luma); then take a side road around the East/North side of Petaluma to Rohnert Park.  We made it home about 6:12P.M., after a quick stop for dinner.

Then the real fun begins as I completely unload the Expedition.

Glad Dave put everyone asleep with that dreamy picture so I could sneak in the end of my September trip.

Joe

Since being home this month we only had to deal with another raging fire in the county, plus first time complete electric outages and MANDATORY evacuations for many areas all around Sonoma, Marin, and Lake couties.

James Hamilton, M. D.

Dave,  

What a beautiful photograph of that sunset and those silhouetted trees! According to the time and date that you posted it, I was watching the first of a heavy, wet snowfall bombarding us in sub-freezing temperatures. The next day involved lots of shoveling.

Joe,

Your journey travelog was well appreciated and certainty was a great argument to see America by car and experience the sights and local places along the highways and byways of so many states.

Jim

Michael Boulware

My nephew is the new, head baseball coach at Watterson. He is the son of my youngest brother , Dave. Dave Boulware graduated from Eagle high in 1973 and married a wonderful girl from his class (Mary Pat Morris). Their three sons graduated from Watterson and turned out to be fantastic people. Dave and Mary Pat's second son(Jeffery) is a teacher in the Wothington City School District while taking on the responsibilty of being baseball coach. 

This is a combination of gossip and bragging that I thought some of you would want to know.

James Hamilton, M. D.

Mike B.,

It's not bragging, it's family pride and a good thing. Congrats to all their accomplishments. 

And nice to have one of yours following in the footsteps of Ron Shay! 

Jim 

Mary Clare Hummer (Bauer)

Mike,

Watterson obviously produces great people beyond the Class of '66!  I worry about your brother, though. What will he do when Watterson plays Worthington for the state high school Baseball Championship?  

Clare

Joseph D. McCarthy

Mike, I second Jim's thoughts on being proud.

Now Who has relatives that are cheerleaders, male or female, at those schools?

Joe

David Mitchell

Very cool Mike. But am confused. I wouldn't have thought anybody in your family knew what a ball without pointed ends was.

And Clare, damn good question.

Joe, You are just such a wild and crazy guy. I remember crosssing the California state line yeas ago - somewhere way down south near Needles, CA, and when the border guards asked us about getting rid of any fruit or plants we were carrying, I though they were joking. At that very hot location, they aso warned that we had to have very fresh tires, and that bicycelists were not permitted to cross that long hot stretch of road in warm weather - the heat would "cook" their tires - and not a human being, or gas station for almost a full tank. The countryside looked like the back side of the moon for hours.I'm sure its a lot prettier where you crossed. 

Mary Margaret Clark (Schultheis)

Michael Boulware

Clare, I did not make myself very clear. My brother will have no problem. His son  is a Worthington teacher, but is the head baseball coach at Watterson.

Mary Clare Hummer (Bauer)

So glad to hear that, Mike. We always had to choose sides at our house when Watterson played St. Charles and sometimes it was not pretty!! Speaking of our house, as of Friday, the Hummer Hacienda on Oakland Park has sold. For the first time since 1955, mail will not be addressed & delivered to anyone named Hummer. My oldest brother, Ted, bought it from my parents in the late 70's and raised a nest of five Watterson Eagles to continue the Hummer legacy there as well.  They, in turn, are now sending more Hummers to the halls of Watterson. I'm feeling a bit nostalgic as Ted downsizes. When I was over to take a final tour, I was struck by how small the rooms and the yard seemed. They have definitely shrunk since childhood!! I wondered if any other family homes were still in the family. I know the Clark Castle down the street is still in their family although without the Clark name. Anyone else still have ties to the memories I have of where you lived?  
Happy Thanksgiving, friends. 
Clare

Peggy Southworth (Townley)

Mary Clare - my sister and I share the home in which we were raised.   We are both widows.   Mom and Dad built this house in 1957 or 1958.  Nobody else has lived here.   In fact, when I lost my Texas home to flood in May, 2016, I moved back here with Patti.   I have the same bedroom I had when I was 9!  Mom and Dad always kept up the house and we do also.   It's very comfortable and full of memories.  Love it.  

Fred Clem

Mike,

By the way, isn't brother Dave the statistician for the BWHS baseball team?

Fred

Frank Ganley

Mike B, Dizzy Dean said it ain't braggin if it's fact

Kathleen O'Reilly (Britt)

My 93 year old mom still lives in my childhood home at 154 DeSantis Drive. She is happy there and still goes down to the basement to do laundry. I have had 2 nieces graduate from Watterson. My niece, Moira, is a senior this year and plays  softball  for Watterson now and will continue to play in college. Lots of good memories on DeSantis Drive and at Watterson.

David Mitchell

WOW ! 

Kathy O'reilly ! ! !

Where have you been all this time?  

Do you remember what you used to call me up about in 3rd or 4th grade?

James Hamilton, M. D.

Hey, Mike McL., I just read that White Castle is building its largest restaurant yet in your backyard (Disney World). Better stock up on some statins!

Jim 

Michael McLeod

Jim

Saw that. 

As a townie I generally stay clear of the tourist corridor but for a white castle fix......

Mary Margaret Clark (Schultheis)

I am posting this video I took last week at IC's all-school Mass.  The music was presented by several 7th and 8th grade girls who were inspired by their past participation in a Catholic youth summer camp and school retreat called Damascus.  The girls took it upon themselves to request permission to be responsible for preparing the music for the Mass. They got together at one of the student's homes to practice these praise and worship songs and were accompanied on the piano by one of the 8th grade students.  

Seven of my grandkids have attended this summer camp and the spiritual awakening the kids experience from attending this week long Catholic camp, along with the bonding and friendships they forged has been amazing to witness.  Good things continue to happen at IC and within the central Ohio community.  https://cysc.com/

Janie Albright (Blank)

MM can you repost Toni's address at the care center where she lives now? I cannot find it and I'm sure this time of year many of us want to send her a card. Thanks! 
 

And Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! 

Janie :)

PS I promise to put it in my contacts this time! 

John Maxwell

Mary Margaret Clark (Schultheis)

Thank you, Janie, for your timely request for Toni's address and phone #. Toni was back in the hospital for an overnight stay last weekend.  She just learned yesterday that her kidneys are failing and so she will need to go on dialysis.  Mary Kay saw her last night and felt that Toni was having a very difficult time both emotionally and physically.  MK picked me up this morning and we drove out to see her and were relieved to see that Toni seemed to have rebounded from last night and was doing a little better today.  I am sure cards, or a phone call, would be instrumental in lifting up her spirits, especially over the holidays.   Here is her address and phone #:   

Capri Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center   975 Graphic Way   Lewis Center, Ohio  43235                        Phone # 380-204-6732

Kathleen Wintering (Nagy)

 2019 HAPPY THANKSGIVING to  the class of 1966!   Kathy Wintering Nagy