CLASS OF 1955 | 2016 | ISSUE 3
It’s only taken four months to make the adjustment moving from Boynton Beach to our new digs here in Delray Beach. Being only a 20-minute car ride from our former residence to the current address certainly has been a positive factor, as has been the fantastic planning and masterminding of the packing chores by Marianne! Still delighted that I’m now closer to the starts of two of my weekly bicycle rides, but in retrospect, I’d advise all of you to begin to eliminate all the extraneous items you’ve managed to accumulate through the years!
As of this morning’s bike ride miles (Sept. 18) I am pleased to say the recorded miles of 3,782 puts me within easy reach of the annual target of 5,000 miles. If all goes right, i.e., weather and health, I anticipate riding somewhere around 5,200 miles. And, to think this can be accomplished before I leave the “middle age” designation and finally accept the idea that I’m getting “old.” I realized I’ve put more miles on my current bike than Marianne has on her 2007 Subaru (less than 44,000) and the bike dates back to July 2008!
Word has been received from school that Wally Carroll passed away. At this time, I don’t have details, but I’m sure additional information will be posted in the Obituary section of this issue of Wesleyan.
We also received word about the passing of Larry Shapiro on Sept. 5. After attending Wesleyan, he served in the U.S. Army for two years as a radio operator in London. He ran American Paper & Supply Company for over 45 years. Our condolences to his family.
Let me ask all of you once again to spend a few moments and send a note to your secretary for sharing with classmates. While I do enjoy writing about my bicycle adventures to all, I’m sure catching up with details of your life is far more interesting! Thanks for your consideration.
As always, let me extend my best wishes for health and happiness to you and your loved ones in the coming new year.
DONALD J. BRAVERMAN | ybikedon@bellsouth.net
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