Island Changes

Since we're doing Google earth shots, here's an island close to home (mine :-) ) that has changed since we were kids. Come to think of it Pagan changed too.

From the Battle of Guam

Rufus and his Carabao

A neighbor who Rufus didn't like very much came over to his hut in Mangilao one day. The neighbor asked Rufus if he could borrow his carabao. Rufus not wanting to lend his carabao to the neighbor he didn't like told him, "I would love to loan you my carabao but only yesterday my brother came from Tamuning to use it to carry his mangos to the market in Hagåtña. The carabao sadly is not here."

The neighbor was disappointed. But he thanked Rufus and began to walk away.

Just as he got a few steps away, Rufus' carabao, which was behind his hut all the time, let out a trembling snort.

The neighbor turned to Rufus and said, "I thought you told me that your carabao was not here.

Rufus turned to the neighbor and said, "My friend, who are you going to believe? Me or the carabao?

Name that island

Jill Bolte Taylor: My stroke of insight

One morning, a blood vessel in Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's brain exploded. As a brain scientist, she realized she had a ringside seat to her own stroke. She watched as her brain functions shut down one by one: motion, speech, memory, self-awareness ... Rating: 5-stars / Length 18:44 / Watch the video

Guam Reunion last summer...

...up in seattle.
near the end of all the stills and
the 'C&K' music! - there's actual footage of the jaquette's,
hills and watkins saying 'HAFA ADAI' if any1's interested...
VIEW TO THE END!

Mark J is getting in touch with some or our old Friends

Mark has email addresses for Percy Espinosa, the Saison familly and the Hill Brothers, Jay and Rusty. Mr. Hill was our principal at GW for a time. He also might know where Val Watkins is as well.

Hi old friends, welcome to the Dean Circle Blog!!!

From Roxy... South Seas in the 50s

From Roxy... Town House in the 50s

Space...The Final Frontier

In a view from the International Space Station facing north, the green glow of aurora borealis stretches over the Gulf of Alaska. The photograph was taken by a crew member of space shuttle Endeavour, which left the station Monday morning. The circular cloud pattern below the lights indicates a low pressure area.

This is first for Alaska--got to see the Aurora from a different perspective...

Sarah

BREAKING NEWS, DRL TO VISIT VEGAS BABY!!!

It has been reported by the Reno 911 Sheriffs Department that DRL will be visiting Las Vegas in late July.




In other News.........., Oh, there is no other news.

The Wrath of LBJ

Ever notice that prominent American political figures stopped getting shot after LBJ left public office. I'm sure it's just a coincidence. Everyone knows JFK, RFK and MLK died at the hands of some crazed lone assassin; our own government tells us so. After all, there was a lot of mind-altering drug use in those days.

Blast from the Past - Picture of the Day

Can you name these women?

Speaking of Goat Meat

In searching my memory banks I'm having a hard time remembering any dairy farms or cattle ranches on the island. What I do recall is my parents later talking about the scarcity of beef and how we got our red meat fix via New Zealand lamb. If I'm right, milk was also in short supply and usually came in the powdered variety. This could all be speculation on my part (or the result of a big belly) so if someone could help me out here...

Last Dean's Circle Reunion

Enjoy it while you can folks because according to a new study this may be the last reunion many of us will be able to FIND. Scientists have discovered that having a big belly in your 40's boosts ones risk of having dementia later on in life. My doggy likes it when I rub his belly.

A good old fashioned 70s hippy song

For Those Flying to Vegas

Fiesta Menu

This is what I have for the menu so far; bbq chicken, ribs, red rice, potato salad, and chicken kelaguen. This is what I will be doing and if anyone has any suggestions or would like to make something just chime in. Nothing low fat or low carb, or low anything here just some good ol fiesta fare. Shoot now I gotta go eat something I made myself hungry!

DC T-Shirt Payments

Hey, I set up my PayPal account to accept every ones payments for the t-shirt orders. I sent email invoices to most of you that have ordered.

If I missed you and you did not receive the invoice by email PLEASE LET ME KNOW! Some of you posted orders on blogs other than the T-SHIRT posts so I may have missed some.

Thanks ya all!

Formal Night

After "Old School" Houli Rags Vegas Baby Contest we should have a Formal. And what more fitting for an Island Formal than the Filipino tuxedo - the Barong. Remember those things? I use to hate when my Mom made me wear one. But you have to admit they sure were handy. A barong, some pants, throw in some leather sandals and BAM - fit for any occasion.

KUAM's Top 10 Stories of 2007

Synchronicity

Synchronicity is simply defined as a meaningful coincidence. Like deja vu, it is a phenomenon most of us have had at one time or another. In the interest of science I think we should share our synchronistic experiences with the group. Anyone? Ric?

Vegas Baby Fiesta Goat Grill'n Suite Reserved

Okay gang.
Matt, Bonita (sp Chk ?), and Joanna have the suite. Now it is an extra (over the cost of what they would pay for thier other room) $500 + 9% tax + the cost of the fiesta food. When Matt, Joanna and Kelly have the total of the food, we need to send in the funds (Jonny's case that would be a large stone wheel looking money thing used in the islands). We can add it to the HELP fund, put it on the check memo, HELP or FIESTA. I will receipt via email and keep a public running of the total in each fund.

Any questions call me or email me orMatt.

(800)336-1034 ext.33121 my work
(208)589-6470 my cell
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Bus Stop Memories

Ric is either trying to look cool, or it is the old days of drinking at the bus stop.



Either he cant walk home or needs a magazine.

Ric, please close the door and light a match.

Good thing we don't have to fight these guys

The Papaya Dance: Learn it before Vegas

Manila - Prisoners, supermarket workers, even the U.S. Ambassador: none are immune to the "Papaya" dance craze that is inspiring the Philippines to gyrate to its beat.

"It is a silly dance," said Edu Manzano, the TV game show host and former actor responsible for making the "Papaya" a nationwide hit by featuring it on his show.

"I call it silly because it does not take any degree of expertise," said Manzano, who is also the Philippines' anti-piracy czar. Complete story

"Old School" Howlie Rags Vegas Baby Contest!

Cindy's outstanding idea to dress in island wear for our Vegas Baby Guam Fiesta is over the top! But I think I want to add a twist . . . .

Wear your favorite Houli clothes to enter into the official "Old School" Houli Rags Vegas Baby Contest!

Search your closets and boxes in the garage for those old Zorries, Island Shirts, OP shorts, Guam T's, Puca Shells, MooMoo's and reef ripped cut-off denims!

The person with the most authentic Houli, Dean's Circle brat look (red dirt stained and all) wins!

Nothing left from the old days or the just dont fit anymore? No problem, get creative! Put together an outfit that would make the old Circle look proud!!

When Insults Had Class

In the mid- to late-1800s, British Parliament members William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli not only belonged to opposing political parties, they disliked each other intensely. One day, while Gladstone was giving a major speech on some issue near and dear to him, Disraeli was kibitzing throughout the speech, drawing laughter from the Parliament members. Aware of this, Gladstone was getting angrier and angrier until he could no longer hold his temper. Pointing directly at Disraeli, Gladstone angrily exclaimed: "You, Sir, will either die in the hangman's gallows or of some unspeakable disease!" Disraeli was on his feet in an instant and replied: "Only, Sir, if I embrace either your policies or your mistress."

Lunar Cycles Psychos

I just stepped outside to take out the trash and there staring me in the face was a big bright full moon. I guess with all our ranting and raving these last couple of days this should have come as no surprise.

Fiesta Food in Vegas Baby!

It has been suggested and mentioned that there is one one VIP Private Suite at the Tropicana that has a full kitchen available for cooking our fiesta. Over all, I believe this would serve many purposes for our DC Reunion since it will be large enough for gathering up to 20+ people:

1) Give us a place to cook authentic Guamanian dishes we all love and miss in the air conditioning.

2) Common meet and greet area for receiving t-shirts upon arrival at Vegas.

3) Central location for planning, hanging out and socializing.

4) A refrigerator for food and beverages (saving money on eating out and buying drinks)

5) A place to escape if your roommate or goats get tired of you.

This will cost approximately $500 extra, but in the long run cheaper than a meeting room plus the expense of a dinner out for all or a catered meal. I can offer to take it and loose any privacy that would go along with everyone meeting there, coming and going etc. WDYT???

Dear Mr. President

At the risk of stirring up more trouble I'm reposting the previous video that made some others so angry with me. I'm terrible at conflict, always the peace-maker, always the care-taker, and my first response at the sign of attack is to run like hell in the other direction. But I guess at 50 I need to start doing a better job of standing up for myself. Thanks little brother RAC for making me see that.

I didn't make the video, it was posted on Youtube and the artist singing the song is "Pink". I thought it was fitting on the 5th anniversary of the War to help remind us to ask "Where are we for all the sacrifice?" in this war that has lasted longer than World War I, World War II, or the Civil War. I'm a pretty liberal, open minded person who enjoys hearing all view points and respects others rights to have beliefs that are different than my own. I credit my dad and our travels with instilling in me a love of learning and questioning. Just for the record, I love my country, I have a US flag in my front yard, and Service Flag for my stepson hanging in my window. I did encourage Karl to join the Army and I'm very proud of him. I sent many Care packages to him while he was serving in Iraq and I grieve for what he had to go through and witness while he was there. He will be going back in December. To be honest, I'm a busy, working mom and I admit that I'm not all that knowledgeable about all the politics involved. This is personal for me because I love Karl and I want him to be here to be a husband and a dad to his two kids, along with being the proud soldier he always dreamed about being. It's as simple as that.

In Honor of Private Mayo, US Army,Killed 3/5/07 in Iraqi Freedom

The bracelet on the left is one that I wore in the 70's in honor of Bobby Neeld, a Colonel in the US Airforce whose aircraft was lost in bad weather in Vietnam Jan 4. 1969. I've researched the Internet and Lt Col Neeld is still listed as MIA.

The bracelet on the right is one I am wearing now in memory of PVT Barry Mayo, US Army, a buddy of my stepson Karl, who was killed March 5th, 2007, in Baqubah, Iraq when an IED detonated near his unit. Karl was riding in the Humvee behind the one hit. Two other soldiers along with Barry were killed. Mr Bush should ask Private Mayo's mom if she thinks that our past 5 years in Iraq have been "worth it".

Swim buddies...

I went for a swim with my Manta buddies last night. Saw Barracuda and a Turtle too.

VICTORY

On this date - the 5th anniversary of the Iraq war - I find it fitting to announce we have officially won.

Up to now there have been only 29,320 U.S. troops seriously wounded in the line of duty. Compare this to the 29,982 page views to this web site and you'll see we win by 662.

Great job everyone. Because of our efforts our troops can now pack up their shit and head back home. Our country owes us a tremendous debt. We are truly the unsung heroes in this global struggle against evil. God bless American boggers.

P.S. We will soon be accepting applications for Operation Smash Iran. Blog on my brothers and sisters!!!

DC T-Shirts

Many of you have asked about the so called "late orders" for t-shirts. . . . . . No worries, I am keeping the blog on t-shirts open for at least another week if not two weeks to get all orders in. After I get an over all and size vrs. style count I will post the prices and ask all of you that have ordered shirts to send me your $$mula$$ so I can order them.

Anyone still not ordered yet or want to ALTER their order, just go back and post your orders and or changes on the older t-shirt blog. I will post when it is time to send the money. Thanks to all who ordered and especially Mark J who made the beautiful logo.

POTW

The Make-a-Wish foundation hosted an annual kite thing last weekend.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Cute ad

Here's one of my all time favorites

Why I Boycott Carl's Jr.

Although this ad is a spoof it pretty accurately portrays the latest trend in Carl's Jr. commercials. Needless to say I no longer patronize their restaurants.

New Features

I've added a Google search box just below the logo on the right. Type in whatever you're looking for and it will search everything ever written to this blog... including comments.

Also, if you click the logo from any screen it will bring you back to the first/main/home page (here).

An Alternative Universe

I've been fascinated by the cosmos ever since my first telescope on Guam and the trips to the planetarium at UOG. Through the years I've swallowed hook line and sinker everything mainstream cosmology has purported as fact concerning our Universe... that is until recently. It turns out that if you want to know how the Universe really works you have to ask an electrical engineer.

A while back I stumbled upon some works regarding the electric universe model and plasma cosmology. These simple theories began to emerged almost a hundred years ago but have been mostly ignored in the face of the gravitational/inertia model. The irony is that plasma cosmology can be replicated in the laboratory were as the gravitational/inertia model is almost purely theoretical. Gravitational theory has also required the invention of a number of hypothetical forces such as dark matter and dark energy to fill in holes that otherwise remain unanswered. Conversely, some of the evidence of an electric universe is visible to the naked eye.

So that’s my two cents. Sorry for the rant but I had to vent after watching a 2-hour special on the History channel about the Universe. It's frustrating to listen to a bunch of otherwise really smart people pull a bunch of crap out of thin air that makes no sense at all. Maybe it's just me but I tend to believe the most accurate solutions are generally the simplest ones.

If anyone is interested I’ve added a nice link regarding this topic here: PlasmaCosmology.net

Foreign Affairs

The company I work for is sponsoring several hundred Singaporeans for a long term training event. Strangely, the men are having a difficult time here in the romance department. Apparently American women aren't that interested in "entertaining" our foreign visitors. And this I find disheartening. Just how hard is it to give up a little “foreign relations” in the name of international free trade? But then again, this is Utah we're taking about.

Oddly enough, I haven't heard the same complaints from our female guests.

The Purpose of Life

Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung once wrote that we spend the first part of our adult lives procreating and the second part preparing for death. At our age, whether we want to admit it or not, most of us are entering into that second phase.

I believe a part of that second phase includes an honest assessment of our life's purpose. Given the great diversity of this group, I thought it might be interesting to compare notes at this point.

For me I believe life is a school. The lessons are mostly subtle but can also be quite painful, happy, rewarding or sad. And at times they may seem relentless too. As to the purpose of this school I have no idea. Still, logic dictates there must be a reason and those reasons may even be bigger than life itself. I hope to someday discover the truth. I have a feeling the best is yet to come.

Yee Haw! Vegas baby!

Well it's official, I reserved our room and we'll be there(my wife and I that is).I'm working with the hotel to get us a private room for a reunion dinner and also a location for a fiesta style barbecue with all the fixins. I'll be happy to cook the food(being married to Benita for so long I've learned a little about red rice, kelaguen, and potato salad) I figured I could contribute something what with so many people doing so much to make this happen. Is this gonna be cool or what?

Here's the original in Hi-Res

Left click on the above image then right click on the new image to save as... (unless of course you have a Mac in which case I can't help you out)

Look to the right

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Now if that ain't just a cool logo

POTW

Ok, here's a picture with a story. Some of you may recognize this as the tri-intersection where the Mike Martinez gas station was, but the story isn't about the intersection nor the morning rush hour traffic that I have to wade through every morning to drop kids off at school. The story is about the concrete poles that are on the ground where the NAS fence used to be. They were snapped during the last large typhoon and now stretch back to the post office to keep drunken drivers from running over the fuel lines, which lucky for us have finally been buried.

Polo Shirt

Click on the link for sizing: http://www.customink.com/items/sizing/100000_lineup/standard.htm

Blog your quantity and size request. This shirt requires a minimum order of 6 before printing. All T-Shirts will be $22-25.

Ladies Red Capsleeve Top

Click on the link for sizing: http://www.customink.com/items/sizing/122700_lineup/standard.htm

Blog your quantity and size request. This shirt requires a 6 count minimum order before printing. Cost will be between $22-25.

Uni-Sex Tie Die T-Shirt

Click on the link for sizing: http://www.customink.com/items/sizing/128100_lineup/standard.htm

Blog your quantity and size request. All T-Shirts will be $22-25.

Oh No Mary Ann!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DRIGGS, Idaho - Dawn Wells, who played Mary Ann on "Gilligan's Island," is serving six months' unsupervised probation after allegedly being caught with marijuana in her car.

She was sentenced Feb. 29 to five days in jail, fined $410.50 and placed on probation after pleading guilty to one count of reckless driving.

Under a plea agreement, three misdemeanor counts -- driving under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance -- were dropped.

WE ARE CONFERMED COMMITED

Okay, lets start filling up the rooms. We have 10 rooms now, and can add more on if done in a reasonable time.

Call1(800) 634-4000. Ask for Group Code: SDC0708 or Group Name: Dean's Circle. The group rate is available until June 25th.

Rates are as followed and are priced for both nights and are per person. If you are going to stay another night such as sunday night, it is about $79 for the night. Devide that by how many are in your room.

1 person $230.00
2 people $115.00
3 people $93.33
4 people $82.50 (This is the max per room)
There is an additional Clark County tax of 9%, and a $6.99 per night for a mandatory resort fee.

When you reserve the room, the Hotel requires a one night deposit.

Any questions please call me, email me or blog it. I will answer any questions you have. Many others have been to Vegas Baby, and can help.

Remembering Emi

Yesterday was the 5th anniversary of my sister Emi's death from malignant breast cancer. She was almost 40 when she died. She was co-valedictorian at GWSHS Class of 1981, greaduated from Mount Holyoke College, and was a MacArthur Fellow at the University of Edinburg (Scotland). She did post-doctoral work at the Mayo Clinic and at Scripps Institute (San Diego, CA). She was an amazing woman...and would have enjoyed getting reacquainted with all of you.

Sarah

While we are on the subject........

Hey, does anyone else look at the world in a strange way. Do you ask yourselves questions, others don't seem to have good answers for. Why hasn't science figured it out?

Why aren't I the person my dog thinks I am?

If I were to lock the dog and the wife in the car trunk for an hour, which one would show true happiness when I let them out?

If 2 wrongs don't make a right, does 3 lefts?

What color is black?

What are all these idiots doing on my road?

Why do we look happy when we are tickled, and look as if we are in pain when, shall I say, at the climax of having a good time with someone we love?

Why do the voices tell me...............Na, just kidding

High School Reunion (How about Guam's Dean's Circle Reunion)?

Just saw an episode on TV, 'High School Reunion'. Wouldn't it be nice to see an episode of the 'Dean's Circle Gang's' reunion in Las Vegas?

Looks Like We Have a Winner!

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Dean's Circle Logo Selection! Out of a total of 19 Votes 12 people picked #1.

A great big thank you to Mark Jaquette for is creative and professional work!

Coming soon, the Dean's Circle T-shirts, where you will recieve the opertunity ladies and gents to select your style of shirt that suits your figure's and physique's!

I HATE DAY LIGHT SAVINGS!!!!!!!!!!!

For those of you who live where there is no such thing, and juls you know who you are, you are soooooooooo lucky. I am at work, and am going to sleep now.

New and old pic

Paul is doing such a great job of supplying us with new pic and video need help digging up some old pic seams like we all like to see our past hope you enjoy.

This one's for you Cindy...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkzovI-OSsQ&feature=related

Vegas Baby is getting closer

I will have all the info by monday. I have signed the contract and put down the deposit at the Tropicana Hotel. There will be an 800 (sorry no 900 number) number to make your own reservations and will pay for your own rooms. If you need something other than a standard room (i.e. king size bed, non smoking, migets, goat pens) let them know when you reserve it. The block we have is 10 rooms, and I think it will fill fast. It is early enough to add on.

We will have time to make arrangements for meeting rooms, catered food, and the like later. I am working with a manager.

Once again any questions, let me know.

We are commited, ( I know I have been commited).

I have arranged for a block of rooms.

Next week we will be able to reserve our rooms.
I am waiting for the contract to be faxed to me. It will ether be tomorrow or Monday. We will have an 800 number (sorry RAC, not a 900 number) to make reservations. It will be under the name "Dean's Circle". I will let you know when we can start calling.

The rates will be a little better than what I was quated earlier.

Prices are per person for both nights.
$14 for Hotel fee, and 9% tax (not included in the price).

1 person to a roon $230
2 people to a room $115
3 people to a room $93.33
4 people to a room (max per room)or(1person (RAC) and 3 goats ) $82.5

I am working on some comps.
Call me or email me (its on my profile) if you have any question.
I will update when I know more.

So, how many are going to the reunion?????????

Please post your ya's or na's please, I need to count how many T-Shirts we will need.

For Ric and DRL--Practice Before Vegas Baby

KEEP THOSE VOTES COMING!

One week should be enough time for everyone to vote for their favorite DC Logo. Feel free to give your input and opinions ---- but vote only once. THANKS ya-all!

which DEAN'S CIRCLE LOGO?

Juls - you tally up the votes for the favorite
DEAN'S CIRCLE logo...1,2,3 or 4!?
my fave is #2 - the coconut crab w/ the D & C as claws!
(not to influence any1!)
MARK JAQUETTE

Guam Panaramas

I finally found the link to Mitch Warners Panoramas in an old email...

http://agana.virtualguam.com/

Enjoy

MOTW

I went for a swim in Tumon today. Here's some stuff I saw.

It's about time for a RAC'man infomercial...

Know that you have been busy Robert, but update us with a... 'shock of awe'!

Kids say the darndest things

When my daughter was young, she noticed that her mom and I were not so happy with one another. She wanted to know why,so she investigated. Went through our room, and then through mommy's purse. She then proudly proclaimed that she knew what the problem was. " mommy's on your drivers licence it said that you got an "F" in sex".

WOW! Kids say the darndest things.

Words To Live By

I have a poster of this hanging in my laundry room and it makes me smile every time I read it.

Life's Little Instructions by H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Sing in the shower. Treat everyone you meet like you want to be treated.
Watch a sunrise at least once a year. Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Never refuse homemade brownies. Strive for excellence, not perfection.
Plant a tree on your birthday. Learn 3 clean jokes. Return borrowed vehicles with the gas tank full. Compliment 3 people every day. Never waste an opportunity to tell someone you love them. Leave everything a little better than you found it. Keep it simple. Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know. Floss your teeth. Ask for a raise when you think you've earned it. Overtip breakfast waitresses. Be forgiving of yourself and others.
Say, "Thank you" a lot. Say, "Please" a lot. Avoid negative people. Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yards. Wear polished shoes. Remember other people's birthdays. Commit yourself to constant improvement. Carry jumper cables in your trunk. Have a firm handshake. Send lots of Valentine cards. Sign them, "Someone who thinks you're terrific." Look people in the eye. Be the first to say hello. Use the good silver. Return all things you borrow. Make new friends, but cherish the old ones. Keep a few secrets. Sing in a choir. Plant flowers every spring. Have a dog. Always accept an outstretched hand. Stop blaming others.
Take responsibility for every area of your life. Wave at kids on school buses.
Be there when people need you. Feed a stranger's expired parking meter. Don't expect life to be fair. Never underestimate the power of love. Drink champagne for no reason at all. Live your life as an exclamation, not an explanation. Don't be afraid to say, "I made a mistake." Don't be afraid to say, "I don't know." Compliment even small improvements. Keep your promises no matter what. Marry for love.
Rekindle old friendships. Count your blessings. Call your mother.

Hey

Hey Pretty Ladies, my name is Ric, but they call me the Rick'ster! O.K., so I'm still stuck in the '70's. But sure can't wait to relive them in Vegas Baby this summer with all of you. Let's do what we can to fullfill this for all. Contact my brother DRL for full details. You can get his email from his profile for more details!

Hey, can you dig it? I knew that you could!

This is the biggest hearted circle!

I know, I don't make sence.
I have recieved 2 checks so far, and have promises from 4 more.
It will take many of us time to figure out our budgets for the Vegas Baby reunion. It is so appricitated that we can do what is possible to get as many of us as possible there. Please keep the planing ahead going.