From lindholmsi at yahoo.com Mon Jan 11 20:49:21 2010 From: lindholmsi at yahoo.com (JULIE LINDHOLM) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:49:21 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson In-Reply-To: <71599.15224.qm@web112408.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <71599.15224.qm@web112408.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <686591.89752.qm@web112005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> HI ALL You might be interested, or maybe already know...? Greg Mortenson is a? Tanzania-grown Montana kid (51 yrs old now),? his dad co-founded the Kili Christian Medical College, and his mom founded the Moshi International school.??? He has founded (many) children?schools in pakistan & afghanistan, and his book "three cups of tea" is standard?military and college reading (probably you read it Steve?) I'm maybe last to know. but i'm just beginning to read his book - and i'm always interested in the adventures of MK's Steve if you see him tell him?HURRAY for his work for us.? you never know! - Julie -------------- next part -------------- HTML attachment scrubbed and removed From msharp01 at ameritech.net Mon Jan 11 21:22:22 2010 From: msharp01 at ameritech.net (Mark Sharp) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:22:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson In-Reply-To: <686591.89752.qm@web112005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <832581.14983.qm@web180113.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> I'm reading three cups of tea as well.? i believe there is another book recently out about more in his work in Pakistan and Afghanistan.? What do you think?? I have to say that I am very impressed by the man. Speaking of impressed by men, I saw the movie Invictus over the weekend.? I realize it is a dramatization, though of a true story, but Nelson Mandela was a pretty inspirational character as well.? Besides, the movie has rugby in it. Mark --- On Mon, 1/11/10, JULIE LINDHOLM wrote: From: JULIE LINDHOLM Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson To: "RVA class of '80" Date: Monday, January 11, 2010, 9:49 PM HI ALL ? You might be interested, or maybe already know...? Greg Mortenson is a? Tanzania-grown Montana kid (51 yrs old now),? his dad co-founded the Kili Christian Medical College, and his mom founded the Moshi International school.??? ? He has founded (many) children?schools in pakistan & afghanistan, and his book "three cups of tea" is standard?military and college reading (probably you read it Steve?) ? I'm maybe last to know. but i'm just beginning to read his book - and i'm always interested in the adventures of MK's ? Steve if you see him tell him?HURRAY for his work for us.? you never know! ? - Julie -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ ClassOf80 mailing list ClassOf80 at rvaalumni.org http://www.rvaalumni.org/mailman/listinfo/classof80 -------------- next part -------------- HTML attachment scrubbed and removed From jgarmes at msn.com Mon Jan 11 21:10:27 2010 From: jgarmes at msn.com (John & Gini Armes) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:10:27 -0700 Subject: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson In-Reply-To: <686591.89752.qm@web112005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> References: <71599.15224.qm@web112408.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> <686591.89752.qm@web112005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Really enjoyed the book. Gini From brown.deanna at yahoo.com Tue Jan 12 06:25:22 2010 From: brown.deanna at yahoo.com (Deanna Brown) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:25:22 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ClassOf80] books and movies Message-ID: <197016.16328.qm@web45613.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> Always love a book recommendation! Thanks Julie. That one is on my list. I got one for Christmas that was delightful for those of us who grew up in East Africa: Baking Cakes in Kigali?by Gaile Parkin. The message isn't uber-deep, but it is a fun read, and reminds us of the long term effects of genocide on a society while still being humorous and hopeful. Can't wait to see Invictus - my 15 year old said,"but it isn't a sport movie, it's a political movie" To which I responded, "but it has RUGBY in it!"? Happy new year to you all. Deanna -------------- next part -------------- HTML attachment scrubbed and removed From cisbell at aimint.net Tue Jan 12 18:21:11 2010 From: cisbell at aimint.net (Cynthia Isbell) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:21:11 -0500 Subject: [ClassOf80] ClassOf80 Digest, Vol 72, Issue 1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Invictus--great movie! really enjoyed it Cynthia From lindholmsi at yahoo.com Tue Jan 12 18:44:35 2010 From: lindholmsi at yahoo.com (JULIE LINDHOLM) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:44:35 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ClassOf80] blast In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <960345.27819.qm@web112005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> The most fun i've had?at a movie in a long time is?3D?Avatar -? human creativity is delightful.???? (?3D Wonderland with J. Depp will be good fun too.) the graphics are definitely based in amazon flora and i promise you'll walk out?feeling you could leap from trees and fly on dragons... i wonder if i'll see patients 3D on telemed in this lifetime... i dont even like?2d yet -?too slow still -?like skype. Thanks for the recommend for Invictus - it looks very good in trailers!? Julie? ? ________________________________ From: Cynthia Isbell To: classof80 at rvaalumni.org Sent: Tue, January 12, 2010 6:21:11 PM Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] ClassOf80 Digest, Vol 72, Issue 1 Invictus--great movie!? really enjoyed it Cynthia _______________________________________________ ClassOf80 mailing list ClassOf80 at rvaalumni.org http://www.rvaalumni.org/mailman/listinfo/classof80 -------------- next part -------------- HTML attachment scrubbed and removed From gijoe1lt at hotmail.com Tue Jan 12 20:45:35 2010 From: gijoe1lt at hotmail.com (Stephen FH) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:45:35 -0600 Subject: [ClassOf80] ClassOf80 Digest, Vol 72, Issue 1 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hey Julie: Not to sure I will run into Greg because if hes in Afghanastan he's more than probably hanging around Kabul or Bagram doing his good works. And maybe Jenn will get that book so I can read it. Greg: Does your sis live in Canyon Lake? Hope ya'lls year has been a blessing and hope ya'll are staying WARM. steve > From: classof80-request at rvaalumni.org > Subject: ClassOf80 Digest, Vol 72, Issue 1 > To: classof80 at rvaalumni.org > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:03 -0700 > > Send ClassOf80 mailing list submissions to > classof80 at rvaalumni.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.rvaalumni.org/mailman/listinfo/classof80 > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > classof80-request at rvaalumni.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > classof80-owner at rvaalumni.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of ClassOf80 digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Greg Mortenson (JULIE LINDHOLM) > 2. Re: Greg Mortenson (Mark Sharp) > 3. Re: Greg Mortenson (John & Gini Armes) > 4. books and movies (Deanna Brown) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:49:21 -0800 (PST) > From: JULIE LINDHOLM > To: RVA class of '80 > Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson > Message-ID: <686591.89752.qm at web112005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > HI ALL > > You might be interested, or maybe already know...? > Greg Mortenson is a? Tanzania-grown Montana kid (51 yrs old now),? > his dad co-founded the Kili Christian Medical College, > and his mom founded the Moshi International school.??? > > He has founded (many) children?schools in pakistan & afghanistan, and his book > "three cups of tea" is standard?military and college reading (probably you read it Steve?) > > I'm maybe last to know. > but i'm just beginning to read his book - > and i'm always interested in the adventures of MK's > > Steve if you see him tell him?HURRAY for his work for us.? > you never know! > > - Julie > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > HTML attachment scrubbed and removed > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:22:22 -0800 (PST) > From: Mark Sharp > To: RVA class of '80 > Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson > Message-ID: <832581.14983.qm at web180113.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I'm reading three cups of tea as well.? i believe there is another book recently out about more in his work in Pakistan and Afghanistan.? What do you think?? I have to say that I am very impressed by the man. > > Speaking of impressed by men, I saw the movie Invictus over the weekend.? I realize it is a dramatization, though of a true story, but Nelson Mandela was a pretty inspirational character as well.? Besides, the movie has rugby in it. > > Mark > > --- On Mon, 1/11/10, JULIE LINDHOLM wrote: > > From: JULIE LINDHOLM > Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson > To: "RVA class of '80" > Date: Monday, January 11, 2010, 9:49 PM > > > HI ALL > ? > You might be interested, or maybe already know...? > Greg Mortenson is a? Tanzania-grown Montana kid (51 yrs old now),? > his dad co-founded the Kili Christian Medical College, > and his mom founded the Moshi International school.??? > ? > He has founded (many) children?schools in pakistan & afghanistan, and his book > "three cups of tea" is standard?military and college reading (probably you read it Steve?) > ? > I'm maybe last to know. > but i'm just beginning to read his book - > and i'm always interested in the adventures of MK's > ? > Steve if you see him tell him?HURRAY for his work for us.? > you never know! > ? > - Julie > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > ClassOf80 mailing list > ClassOf80 at rvaalumni.org > http://www.rvaalumni.org/mailman/listinfo/classof80 > -------------- next part -------------- > HTML attachment scrubbed and removed > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:10:27 -0700 > From: John & Gini Armes > To: RVA class of '80 > Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > Really enjoyed the book. Gini > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:25:22 -0800 (PST) > From: Deanna Brown > To: RVA > Subject: [ClassOf80] books and movies > Message-ID: <197016.16328.qm at web45613.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Always love a book recommendation! Thanks Julie. That one is on my list. I got one for Christmas that was delightful for those of us who grew up in East Africa: Baking Cakes in Kigali?by Gaile Parkin. The message isn't uber-deep, but it is a fun read, and reminds us of the long term effects of genocide on a society while still being humorous and hopeful. > Can't wait to see Invictus - my 15 year old said,"but it isn't a sport movie, it's a political movie" To which I responded, "but it has RUGBY in it!"? > Happy new year to you all. 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Blessings all, Grace ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 11:00 AM Subject: ClassOf80 Digest, Vol 72, Issue 1 > Send ClassOf80 mailing list submissions to > classof80 at rvaalumni.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://www.rvaalumni.org/mailman/listinfo/classof80 > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > classof80-request at rvaalumni.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > classof80-owner at rvaalumni.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of ClassOf80 digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Greg Mortenson (JULIE LINDHOLM) > 2. Re: Greg Mortenson (Mark Sharp) > 3. Re: Greg Mortenson (John & Gini Armes) > 4. books and movies (Deanna Brown) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:49:21 -0800 (PST) > From: JULIE LINDHOLM > To: RVA class of '80 > Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson > Message-ID: <686591.89752.qm at web112005.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > HI ALL > > You might be interested, or maybe already know...? > Greg Mortenson is a? Tanzania-grown Montana kid (51 yrs old now),? > his dad co-founded the Kili Christian Medical College, > and his mom founded the Moshi International school.??? > > He has founded (many) children?schools in pakistan & afghanistan, and his > book > "three cups of tea" is standard?military and college reading (probably you > read it Steve?) > > I'm maybe last to know. > but i'm just beginning to read his book - > and i'm always interested in the adventures of MK's > > Steve if you see him tell him?HURRAY for his work for us.? > you never know! > > - Julie > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > HTML attachment scrubbed and removed > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:22:22 -0800 (PST) > From: Mark Sharp > To: RVA class of '80 > Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson > Message-ID: <832581.14983.qm at web180113.mail.gq1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > I'm reading three cups of tea as well.? i believe there is another book > recently out about more in his work in Pakistan and Afghanistan.? What do > you think?? I have to say that I am very impressed by the man. > > Speaking of impressed by men, I saw the movie Invictus over the weekend.? > I realize it is a dramatization, though of a true story, but Nelson > Mandela was a pretty inspirational character as well.? Besides, the movie > has rugby in it. > > Mark > > --- On Mon, 1/11/10, JULIE LINDHOLM wrote: > > From: JULIE LINDHOLM > Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson > To: "RVA class of '80" > Date: Monday, January 11, 2010, 9:49 PM > > > HI ALL > ? > You might be interested, or maybe already know...? > Greg Mortenson is a? Tanzania-grown Montana kid (51 yrs old now),? > his dad co-founded the Kili Christian Medical College, > and his mom founded the Moshi International school.??? > ? > He has founded (many) children?schools in pakistan & afghanistan, and his > book > "three cups of tea" is standard?military and college reading (probably you > read it Steve?) > ? > I'm maybe last to know. > but i'm just beginning to read his book - > and i'm always interested in the adventures of MK's > ? > Steve if you see him tell him?HURRAY for his work for us.? > you never know! > ? > - Julie > > > > -----Inline Attachment Follows----- > > _______________________________________________ > ClassOf80 mailing list > ClassOf80 at rvaalumni.org > http://www.rvaalumni.org/mailman/listinfo/classof80 > -------------- next part -------------- > HTML attachment scrubbed and removed > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 21:10:27 -0700 > From: John & Gini Armes > To: RVA class of '80 > Subject: Re: [ClassOf80] Greg Mortenson > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > Really enjoyed the book. Gini > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:25:22 -0800 (PST) > From: Deanna Brown > To: RVA > Subject: [ClassOf80] books and movies > Message-ID: <197016.16328.qm at web45613.mail.sp1.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Always love a book recommendation! Thanks Julie. That one is on my list. I > got one for Christmas that was delightful for those of us who grew up in > East Africa: Baking Cakes in Kigali?by Gaile Parkin. The message isn't > uber-deep, but it is a fun read, and reminds us of the long term effects > of genocide on a society while still being humorous and hopeful. > Can't wait to see Invictus - my 15 year old said,"but it isn't a sport > movie, it's a political movie" To which I responded, "but it has RUGBY in > it!"? > Happy new year to you all. Deanna > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > HTML attachment scrubbed and removed > > ------------------------------ > > _______________________________________________ > ClassOf80 mailing list > ClassOf80 at rvaalumni.org > http://www.rvaalumni.org/mailman/listinfo/classof80 > > > End of ClassOf80 Digest, Vol 72, Issue 1 > **************************************** From nancymaillefer at yahoo.com Wed Jan 13 06:13:38 2010 From: nancymaillefer at yahoo.com (Nancy Maillefer) Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:13:38 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ClassOf80] Carol Viss Message-ID: <518320.79001.qm@web52203.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Had sent the email to Carol Viss who's husband is from Montana.? This was her reply: ? He has a new book out, ?Stones Into Schools?.? ??Three Cups of Tea? is excellent.? Read it last year. ? Carol? Nancy Maillefer -------------- next part -------------- HTML attachment scrubbed and removed