Lynne Murray:  

Life Just realized I haven't updated this in awhile. We have now been living in Florida for almost 6 years. We still love it. The first 2 years the hurricanes gave us a few thrills. Thankfully nothing serious. I am still enjoying my job at the veterinary practice. I have now been working there for 5 years. My husband Rick (class of '64) is doing well in his job and is glad he made the transfer to Florida. Several times a year we manage to see Greg Schifferle (class of '63) and his wife Betty. They live part of the year in Sarasota, just an hour from us. We celebrated my mother's 86th birthday in August. Last February she fell and broke her hip. She thankfully made a good recovery. She also had back surgery several months ago which has helped give her some pain relief. All in all she is doing OK for her age. Still mentally sharp, pays her own bills etc. College The best part of college, other than getting a degree was meeting one of my roommates. We became great friends and after graduation we spent 6 months in Europe working and traveling. An experience I wouldn't trade for anything! Workplace I currently work as a Customer Service Specialist at Animal Medical Diagnostic Center in Valrico, FL. I have been there for 5 years now and enjoy it very much. The animals are my favorite part, but I have met some really interesting people/clients too. Interests As many of you know I had horses for 30 years. A life long passion but I had to grow up and buy my own, never had one as a kid. Now that we are so much closer to retirement I no longer have horses. I showed Hunter/Jumper and the expense just can't be justified at this point in our lives! Photography is my new passion. Florida gives me many good opportunitys for great photos. And of course my cats (3 of them) do lots of silly things to capture with my camera. Update as of 12/04/14 - In September we sold our house in Brandon and purchased a house in Bradenton, very close to the Sarasota line. My sister and her husband finished their two year project of building a custom home and moved into the house in May. We transferred our mother from a nursing home in Brandon to one in Sarasota. It is a beautiful facility and she seems content. She is 91. Since we moved I had to leave my job of 10 years at the veterinary clinic. After the first of the year I plan to look for another job (part time), hopefully at another veterinary clinic as I really enjoyed my work. Update as of 10/28/15 - Well another year older as of 10/21....where does the time go!?!? We have now been in our home in Bradenton, FL for a little over a year. On July 2nd i started work at Bayshore Animal Hospital, again as a Client Service Specialist. I have really been enjoying the job. A little different that my last clinic as they do lots of birds. There are a number of birds that live at the clinic as well. There is a Hyacinth Macaw, 2 African Grays and a number of others. My mother is now 92 and still hanging in there. I am looking forward to our 50th reunion next summer! Hope many of our classmates make it to the reunion. Update 7/19/21 Wow, it is amazing how much time as gone by since my last update. Our class had its 50th reunion, which my husband and I attended. It was great fun catching up with many of you. Since the last update I worked at Bayshore Animal Hospital until 6/12 20 and now, despite Covid 19, have been enjoy...Expand for more