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Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, February 20, 2009 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Nobody, huh? It was on Weds. night and I just watched it last night. I just love the Hawaiian locations, but these people are still stuck in the HS drama. It's been 20 years. Let it go, people!

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Friday, February 20, 2009 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I think I taped it -- if I can find it. I've enjoyed the previous seasons -- drama and all. :-)

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 20, 2009 - 1:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I caught it. Well, that one guy said that high school was the best time of his life. Unfortunately, I think many people feel that way.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Friday, February 20, 2009 - 3:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I saw that -- "best time of my life" and all I felt was sad for him.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 20, 2009 - 4:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I taped this and am planning on watching it tonight.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Friday, February 20, 2009 - 4:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
Oh, I loved high school. I remember calling my best friend (from those years) following our 10 year reunion (she couldn't attend) and asking her "Did you like high school?" She was surprised I asked and said "Of course I did...we had so much fun." I told her "I am so relieved....we were evidently in our own blissful bubble and everyone else was miserable!!!!"

Still, were they the best days of my life? No, I have enjoyed most of my life. College was even better than high school, and my 20s were probably the most fun overall. Now is really good, but my best friends are scattered all over the place. While I have other friends, I still think those from my 20s and before are my best. But the good thing about now (my 40s) is that I know myself well, and I find I am more directed in finding my fun. I am more aware that life is short.

I love these reunion shows, though. I enjoy watching people who have a history together. I didn't know it was on, but I will be looking for it now.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Friday, February 20, 2009 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I loved high school, too, but thankfully I'm not one of those people who "peaked" in high school. I've had a life since then. I do look back fondly on those days, but I'm content with my life now, too.

Whenever I watch this show I think about how much fun it would be if they could do MY HS reunion like this (in Hawaii!). Though it's been 35 years since I graduated, and I guess nobody wants to watch us old fogies work out the drama.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Friday, February 20, 2009 - 9:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I loved high school as well. I had some great times. I've gotten in touch with a few of my high school friends on Facebook and it's been a blast to catch up.

Smokey
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07-08-2003

Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 7:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smokey a private message Print Post    
I watched my recording last night. It was ok. I'll probably keep recording it and watch it when I have time.

I've been out of high school for 35 years, too, Babyjaxmom. :-) I have no desire to go back. I have friends who sure love it, though. I am still close with several girls that I've known for most of my life, including high school. I just hate all the little clique things and people being categorized and a lot of the other stuff that goes along with it.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Saturday, February 21, 2009 - 9:02 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
It was my experience that by the time we got to the 20th reunion, all that clique stick was pretty much over. Everyone was just happy to see each other and happy to still be alive (cause some of us didn't make it).

I moved back to the area where I grew up a few years back, to be closer to my elderly mom. Some of the girls I went to high school still get together every now and then. We have GNO's (Girls Night Out aka Gee No Excuses). It's so nice to hang out with people who "get" you. All my friends from my son's school are much younger than me (I got a late start), so sometimes I feel like the history channel when I talk about life in the 60's and 70's. Last summer when I was at a GNO at my friend's house, someone said something about the 70's and it was such a sense of relief not to have to explain. It was a real treat to be with friends of my era!

Lakecat
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10-01-2006

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 7:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lakecat a private message Print Post    
Oh brother-as I read the posts from Babyjaxmom and Smokey-35 yrs since you graduated,I was thinking to myself,"Oh they must be some older ladies",well then when I got to thinking about it,its been 31 yrs since Ive graduated.. Goodness where does the time go?

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 8:16 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Almost 34 years for me and you do wonder where the time goes!

Kellee
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07-07-2004

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 8:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kellee a private message Print Post    
Have to say I am loving the drama already in the show. Between Jenny telling Matt he hurt her by teasing was a great introduction to the spin that she was really the mean all about me girl.

i liked how Jessica spotted it right away that Tom did not have the interest and that he might still be in love with his ex. would have been cliche if she had chased after him.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 8:57 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
So far, I am interested in the divorced couple.

They both seem sort of low key don't they?

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
It was hard to watch his ex-wife with that fake smile plastered on her face. You could just see how much it bothered her.

Bidasea
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08-04-2005

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Bidasea a private message Print Post    
I like the divorced couple also. I think they are really still in love with each other. Did anyone say if they have children together? They were married for at least 11 years. I also want to see if the mean girl gets mean, or if the picked on girl gets revenge..

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 9:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
Not sure about them having children but I think he said that he had not seen his ex wife for about 8 years. That made me THINK that they have no children.

I noticed the fake smile as well.

He did not seem all that interested in his date.

Very strange.

The best part was when the date said that he belonged with this ex wife. Interesting.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 9:51 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
Smokey, Lakecat and Mamie, I always say to my high school friends, "How the heck did this happen to us?" I don't feel old (most of the time). I have an 8 year old, so I'm always the oldest mommy in the class.

I like the divorced couple, too. I'm hoping they can reconnect. They seem to still care about each other. I'm glad Tom didn't put the moves on Jessica. I couldn't stand the hair hanging in her eyes and she really looks like she's had some major plastic surgery (the lips especially). Just a little too over the top for my taste--and Tom's too, apparently!

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 12:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
Coming upon 34 yrs since graduation for me to - mighty class of 1975!

I went to homecoming/reunions nearly every yr for the 1st 5 or so and then I was so involved in my life going to school, working, & raising a family that I didn't go to another reunion until the big 20.

I was amazed at the number of "little boy" looking guys that had turned out to be handsome men. The most popular guy was still the most handsome, charming, & successful of the bunch (gosh, why didn't I hang onto him when he was my boyfriend - back in 2nd grade lol). A couple of the really good looking athletes were now balding with beer bellies. Most of the women were recognizable even though some had let themselves go. The most shocking guy was a chubby kid that excelled in music & didn't go out for sports. He was now very handsome & buff & was married to one of the most popular girls 2 grades below us.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Sunday, February 22, 2009 - 1:16 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Texasdeb, well first, high five to the class of 75!

Our last reunion was an all-school reunion which was fun because so many of my friends, weren't in my class. But it was the same, the little guy from band, grew up to be one of the best-looking guys I've ever seen!

Txkaykay
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07-27-2006

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 9:53 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Txkaykay a private message Print Post    
Class of 74 here! This summer will be our 35 yr reunion - our class has one every 5 yrs.

Yesitsme
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08-24-2004

Tuesday, February 24, 2009 - 5:41 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Yesitsme a private message Print Post    
You guys made me watch! It made me feel good. I watched and said "This is their 20th reunion?" I graduated in 1978 and I think they look older than me. They probably really don't, but I will continue with my illusions.

I agree about the married couple...interesting that they have been divorced for 8 years and both are single. I wonder if either have had a long term relationship/another marriage in that time.

Poor Jessica. She did heave herself at poor Tom. She definitely is one who is still stuck in the high school years. I thought she looked pretty in the old high school pictures...funny how her perception was so different. I hope she learns how to tone it down a bit for her own sake. I felt sorry for her.

Rosie
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11-12-2003

Saturday, February 28, 2009 - 8:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rosie a private message Print Post    
"buckwheat"?

Oh boy, Dennis is really in trouble. From the previews, it looks like he is going to get thrown out.

Dennis and that other guy were so ridiculous.

Looking forward to next episode to see how Tom handles his ex-wife going on a date.

Lilfair
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07-09-2003

Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 6:31 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Lilfair a private message Print Post    
I watched the first sean and now watching this one.

I guess the reunion is a bit like when siblings get together, they revert back to the habits and interactions from when they were kids...even tho back in their real lives they've grown up.

I liked HS it was a fun time but every decade has been fun for varying reasons and no way should anyone be stuck in the past...it's sad. I keep in touch with a lot of my friends but it doesn't seem like these folks kept in touch at all.

I don't really understand why Dennis and his cohort came in acting like immature high schoolers?

I'm hoping that there is someone in the group that brings everyone up to date as far as maturity goes. But I realize this is a reality show and they survive by the drama that ensues.

Babyjaxmom
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10-20-2002

Sunday, March 01, 2009 - 8:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyjaxmom a private message Print Post    
I don't really understand why Dennis and his cohort came in acting like immature high schoolers?

Cause the producers told them to. It was silly. I think I would have been ready to go to a hotel, too. My bed in the front yard? I don't think so. Also that guy was really, really drunk. I hope the producers step in and remove him before he really hurts someone or himself. He was really offensive.