Direct From Bollywood*, We Have The "Could Have Beens"!
Under the direction of Vicky Kuhn, we have created a Bollywood level spectacular for your enjoyment.
* Did You Know? - Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, refers to the film industry based in Mumbai, engaged in production of motion pictures in Hindi language. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau (a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others,) of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Hollywood".
The performers are being called!
We rallied in the kitchen before taking the long walk.
Paul gives the gang a good-luck smile before exiting the building
We carefully exit the kitchen unseen by our honoree!
Irene has no idea what is about to happen!
(Neither do we!)
We are lined up, waiting in the wings!
(BTW, that took a minor miracle)
Heartfelt words from a devoted daughter!
One proud mom!!!
A standing ovation, we all love Irene!
Maria knows what is coming!
Maria attempts to warn the audience of what is coming.
Jim leads the parade!
Jim and his four tiny reindeer!
At your OWN RISK, click the small arrow on the bottom left hand corner of the following image and stand back!
The audience is in shock!
Several people were found wandering the local boulevard mumbling to themselves!
Positions are taken!
Jim, Paul, Ed, Bob and Will straight from the local nut house!
The cameras are rolling!
We sing to the "adapted by Vicky" lyrics from the song LOVE!
Did You Know? - 1929–1941. The longest and deepest downturn in the history of the United States and the modern industrial economy lasted more than a decade, beginning in 1929 and ending during World War II in 1941.
At your OWN RISK, click the small arrow on the bottom left hand corner of the following image and stand back at least ten feet from the screen!
We were asked to take a bow, Bob was over achieving!
Ready Set Go! Oops! Ed and Will need to change places!
Irene is really enjoying this total shedding of our inhibitions!
(We would let our hair down but between us, there is not much hair!)
Irene, this is a "G-Rated" event!!
There was NO WAY we could memorize the words so.....
At your OWN RISK, click the small arrow on the bottom left hand corner of the following image and stand back! Everyoine will be singing LOVE as modified by Vicky!
Jim says poms up and he is our leader so
Two poms are up, one is down, one is half-way, and one is up and down!
We managed to get through the skit with only a few mishaps. Our performance was a comedy of errors, but hey, at least we made the audience laugh, right?
Take a bow!
At your OWN RISK, click the small arrow on the bottom left hand corner of the following image and stand back!
Vicky makes some announcements!
"OK Irene, your turn to treat the audience ... Lemon cake for all!"
Surrounded by former students!
The Fire Truck and emergency vehicles are out front!
Not only do we cheer, we sing!
The candles are lit; the outside temperature just rose five degrees!
"Growing old is mandatory, but growing up is optional." – Walt Disney
She blew out the candle and knocked the dog over! Miss Windy, 1934!
Someone was pretty happy!
Kisses to all!
Yeah!
Hug time!
You know you are old when everything hurts, and what doesn't hurt - doesn't work.
Mary likes my shoe decorations!
Around and around and around we go! "Hold on, I need cake!"
All dance!
Irene, be careful with Bob.... He is OLD!
Good looking couple!
At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you're not eating cereal.
Keep the music coming!
Did You Know? - Shirley MacLaine (born Shirley MacLean Beaty on April 24, 1934) is an American actress and author. With a career spanning over 70 years, she has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, two BAFTA Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, two Volpi Cups, and two Silver Bears.
Click the small arrow on the bottom left hand corner of the following image and stand back for a message from Irene! (Note: this is a large file so be patient)
