Gretchen Walker Cook:
CLASS OF 1978
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John W. North High SchoolClass of 1978
Riverside, CA
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Gretchen's Story
Been very busy, recently bought a home out in Temecula's Wine Country. It was a bank repo that I just couldn't walk away from...even though the bank told me to get lost several times. Have finally finished most of the work on it. It is a Tuscan home, just under 7000sf on 5 acres with a barn and horse facilities, too bad I prefer dirt bikes. My neighbor is an ex pro and has a supercross track on his property. He has invited us over to ride... but I'd most likely injure myself, so I'll just watch from my patio!!! I hope to get the grounds planted with wine grapes soon. The pool is very cool it has a cement water slide coming down a huge slope, and a meter spring board...it reminds me of an old school city plunge... totally ghetto, but I love it...It's all about the slide...the faster the better!!!!
My 2 children McKenzie & Tyler are doing great. McKenzie is now married and gave birth to our first grandchild, Bailey on August 31st. Yikes... Grandma Gretchen...not liking it...I'll have to go with something else... Tyler is very involved with football & baseball, he is quite an athlete, he is only 13 and is already 6' or more. He has definitely passed me up.. I think I am down to 5'10 or 5'11...must be starting to shrink...Ha Ha! Tyler is a great young man, a real ...Expand for more
gentleman...who ever marries my son will be a very lucky woman...I have trained him well!!!! All in all, I have 2 great children that keep me really busy.
I am still busy with the business, even though things have slowed; you have to work triple time to keep things somewhat profitable. I work out 5 days a week, plan on joining a Master's swim team so that I can compete again, continue to do philanthropic work for children's charities, and enjoy my family, friends and life.
I am a strong believer in KARMA...and have been fortunate to live a very blessed life... I am grateful every day and TRULY LOVE LIFE! I hope that I live a long...long...long....time, there is still so much to do and enjoy!
Unfortunately I was diagnosed with cancer on 9-2-08...had surgery on 9-17 and will be done with the radiation and chemo by the end of the year. For those who know me well...It will take a lot more than this to take me down...I am just way too tough and determined. Besides...I am not done having fun.
I was disappointed that I couldn't attend the class reunion on the 20th....but hope to see everyone at one of the alumni functions... Kevin Conlin keeps me updated...He is such a good friend to have around...and he lives close by too.
I wish you all well and hope to see you soon!
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