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porterfield · 03-30-2007, 07:35 PM

This year is my 20th and I haven't been to a single reunion yet. No desire to "strike it up" with people I went to school with twenty years ago. That's just me.

Bidah · 03-30-2007, 08:21 PM

Went to my wifes a while ago, and boy you are right, they don't change. I could not stand HS, and the people here have not changed. One of them I see fairly often about town, and she is still a nitwit acting like a 14yo.

deepdiver · 03-30-2007, 08:28 PM

I went to my 5 year and experienced the "they don't change" thing. This summer I went to my 20th for various reasons (long story -- I was coerced) and ended up having a great time! Most people had changed quite a bit. Some people hadn't and I found that even people they were close to commented negatively on that fact. I ended up being happy that I went and I am actually looking forward to the planned informal 25th. I got reacquanted with a few people and we have kept in contact and resumed our friendships ignoring the 20 year gap. I'm still glad I skipped my 10th however, I would encourage people to give the 20th and later a chance. People do grow up, mature and get a grip over time. Those who don't will find themselves to be ridiculed by those who have.

**Old School** · 03-30-2007, 08:41 PM

I would rather get kicked in the sack then go to a HS reunion. If I don't talk to them now, why spend a few hours talking about crap that was petty and many moons ago.

I bet she is the only one that shows up.

nickb · 03-30-2007, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cucamelsmd15

My class is overdue for a reunion. Like, 2 years overdue. So the people who are organizing it planned it for Memorial Day weekend. Ive already made plans (in December) to go to the Dragon that weekend.

So, I take it upon myself to email the person organizing it.

My email:

Now, mind you, this girl was a little snot in high school. Her reply:

Well, I can see things havent changed

I didnt really want to go anyway...

I've found they only get "more so". Over time they will forget what A holes they were, but that takes many decades. Lack of energy must take over the internal desire to be an arse!
Good luck,

Nick

gsh341 · 03-30-2007, 10:41 PM

I actually agree with deepdiver.

I went to my 10 year reunion and it was OK, but nothing great. Some people had changed, but not much.

AT my 20 year reunion I had a BLAST!! A whole bunch of the snotty princess types were actually down to earth at last and the geek that everyone made fun of is now a millionaire. I didn't have a dull moment for the whole weekend. Lots of booze and lots to talk about. The crazy part was how many people had kids that were in COLLEGE!! (I can't be THAT old,... can I??)

I ended the whole weekend getting drunk with the captain of the football team (we never talked in school and he now does freelance IT work), the guy that used to beat me up for fun back in grade school (now a Highway Patrol officer) and a couple guys I played softball with (ones a commercial airline pilot and the other is a farmer). We drank until 4am and laughed our butts off.

All in all, a great weekend.

I'd suggest going to your 20 year at least. You can always leave early.

retired · 03-30-2007, 11:10 PM

I recall my 10th especially because one of the football jocks was blotto and made a fool of himself on the dance floor. He did have a beautiful wife tho. He had been an All American at UCLA for Protho (sp). He was in excellent shape.

At the 20th, after being released from the Oakland Raiders as their star center for years, divorced and over 300lbs and grossly out of shape, he got blotto and pulled down the decorations above the dance floor.

I guess somethings never change.

Oh, the geek went to MIT and became a full professor there.

I was the only one to go into le.

If they have one next year, I would go; it would be the 40th. I think it'd be interesting.

cucamelsmd15 · 03-31-2007, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Old School

I bet she is the only one that shows up.

Honestly OS, I wouldnt be surprised at all if its her and her clique of 3 other girls. Shes put alot of people off already...

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Originally Posted by tec

If you want to show the people you made something of yourself, then consider doing what I did, after the graduation, there will probably be a company contacting you to get your info, your bio, since graduating, such as : married , not married, kids, animals, highest ed, current job, etc.
List it in there. Save the headache.

Its funny you should mention that tec. I used to be the science nerd during school, and still am, only now I get paid for it. So, that was brought up in one of the emails we fired back and forth and she said:

Quote:

Well, I can see youre still a science geek. I bet you get paid alot dont you?

Her tone was sarcastic, so I answered in turn "Yep, lots of money"

But, like you said, the vast majority of them still live at home with mommy and daddy, and didnt go to college. I know one of the girls has 5 kids already

FatMatt1981 · 03-31-2007, 12:24 PM

I wouldn't go to a HS reunion if someone kidnapped me to one. The people from this small town most likely are still the losers I see fartin around in our small town. Rotten back then...and are still rotten.
I find it hillarious to see the girls that were "hot" in school...are now fat slobs with a dozen kids and with a slob old man.
The so called "jocks" that were suppose to be super stars....are now bald headed and fat..never made it in anywhere other than workin for their Daddy diggin ditches. The super cool basketball star of the county...sat on the bench his entire college sports career.
Then I run into the dude's that use to pick on me in school....the look on their faces when I'm with my good lookin fiance....and am bigger than they are now. Lt. Day was my nickname since I liked to wear army jackets in school....for the xtra pockets.
One of the jerks was in the gas station when I went in open carryin not long ago...."how ya doing Matt"

One of the fools that was responsible for my years of ridicule. I nodded and went about business....it's amazing how they're all friendly now.

deepdiver · 03-31-2007, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FatMatt1981

One of the jerks was in the gas station when I went in open carryin not long ago...."how ya doing Matt"

One of the fools that was responsible for my years of ridicule. I nodded and went about business....it's amazing how they're all friendly now.

Maybe they are just growing up and maturing. I was surprised at how many people did.

03-30-2007, 08:21 PM	#12
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 691	Went to my wifes a while ago, and boy you are right, they don't change. I could not stand HS, and the people here have not changed. One of them I see fairly often about town, and she is still a nitwit acting like a 14yo. __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

03-30-2007, 08:41 PM	#14
Old School XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,627	I would rather get kicked in the sack then go to a HS reunion. If I don't talk to them now, why spend a few hours talking about crap that was petty and many moons ago. I bet she is the only one that shows up. __________________ Visit www.pistolgear.com for all of your XD needs!

03-30-2007, 10:41 PM	#16
gsh341 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,384	I actually agree with deepdiver. I went to my 10 year reunion and it was OK, but nothing great. Some people had changed, but not much. AT my 20 year reunion I had a BLAST!! A whole bunch of the snotty princess types were actually down to earth at last and the geek that everyone made fun of is now a millionaire. I didn't have a dull moment for the whole weekend. Lots of booze and lots to talk about. The crazy part was how many people had kids that were in COLLEGE!! (I can't be THAT old,... can I??) I ended the whole weekend getting drunk with the captain of the football team (we never talked in school and he now does freelance IT work), the guy that used to beat me up for fun back in grade school (now a Highway Patrol officer) and a couple guys I played softball with (ones a commercial airline pilot and the other is a farmer). We drank until 4am and laughed our butts off. All in all, a great weekend. I'd suggest going to your 20 year at least. You can always leave early. __________________ "For those of us who exercised our privilege to serve our country, I can honestly say we did it proudly and shared a common bond of patriotism that those who were unwilling to answer our country's call will never understand or appreciate." - Dennis Foell

03-31-2007, 12:24 PM	#19
FatMatt1981 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,467	I wouldn't go to a HS reunion if someone kidnapped me to one. The people from this small town most likely are still the losers I see fartin around in our small town. Rotten back then...and are still rotten. I find it hillarious to see the girls that were "hot" in school...are now fat slobs with a dozen kids and with a slob old man. The so called "jocks" that were suppose to be super stars....are now bald headed and fat..never made it in anywhere other than workin for their Daddy diggin ditches. The super cool basketball star of the county...sat on the bench his entire college sports career. Then I run into the dude's that use to pick on me in school....the look on their faces when I'm with my good lookin fiance....and am bigger than they are now. Lt. Day was my nickname since I liked to wear army jackets in school....for the xtra pockets. One of the jerks was in the gas station when I went in open carryin not long ago...."how ya doing Matt" One of the fools that was responsible for my years of ridicule. I nodded and went about business....it's amazing how they're all friendly now. __________________ \"Through strength, we deter tyranny\" ICVM OD XD-40 4\" Black on black XD-9 4\"

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03-30-2007, 07:35 PM	#11
porterfield XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: colorado Posts: 28	This year is my 20th and I haven't been to a single reunion yet. No desire to "strike it up" with people I went to school with twenty years ago. That's just me.

03-30-2007, 08:28 PM	#13
deepdiver XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SE Missouri Posts: 1,585	I went to my 5 year and experienced the "they don't change" thing. This summer I went to my 20th for various reasons (long story -- I was coerced) and ended up having a great time! Most people had changed quite a bit. Some people hadn't and I found that even people they were close to commented negatively on that fact. I ended up being happy that I went and I am actually looking forward to the planned informal 25th. I got reacquanted with a few people and we have kept in contact and resumed our friendships ignoring the 20 year gap. I'm still glad I skipped my 10th however, I would encourage people to give the 20th and later a chance. People do grow up, mature and get a grip over time. Those who don't will find themselves to be ridiculed by those who have.

03-30-2007, 11:10 PM	#17
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,404	I recall my 10th especially because one of the football jocks was blotto and made a fool of himself on the dance floor. He did have a beautiful wife tho. He had been an All American at UCLA for Protho (sp). He was in excellent shape. At the 20th, after being released from the Oakland Raiders as their star center for years, divorced and over 300lbs and grossly out of shape, he got blotto and pulled down the decorations above the dance floor. I guess somethings never change. Oh, the geek went to MIT and became a full professor there. I was the only one to go into le. If they have one next year, I would go; it would be the 40th. I think it'd be interesting.