August 2014:
I am adding this photo of Barbara and Joe Williams, taken the weekend of the 45th reunion. It was taken at Stehli's Beach, on the Bayville Strip... Several of us had jumped into the car and toured old roads and old haunts and had lunch at the beach.

Barbara and Wendy at the 40th reunion.

December 2007 A quick note from Barbara:

Dear Bob,

While we all missed seeing Annamarie at the reunion, I had the pleasure of her and her youngest daughter Amanda's company out here in San Francisco back in May. Amanda is now in college. I had met her when I visited Annamarie in Florida back in March 2005 before our 40th reunion. This was Amanda's first trip to the Bay Area, and I gave her and Annamarie a grand tour. We covered lots of San Francisco's grand vistas and quaint neighborhoods and some of Marin County together. Amanda picked The Stinking Rose restaurant for dinner, known for its love of garlic. While the place reaked, the food was actually very good. We had a great time. I hope you can use this for the Meeting House.

Happy New Year!

January 2007: Barbara sent a Christmas note:
Dear Bob,
Today I thought about you. I was reflecting on the highlights of 2006 so far. While I had some memorable moments, there was nothing this year that matched the same sustained joy that I felt at our 40th Friends reunion. What a special experience that was. I was on a high for weeks afterwards. I hope all is well with you and the flying. Have a great holiday season, and my best wishes to you and Donna for 2007. All the best, Barbara

I replied to her note, and in it I tried to describe the feelings that we all had during the reunion. It was frustrating to put it into words, and she replied that "you really had to be there to feel the magic".

Subj: Latest News
Date: 4/8/2002 8:58:01 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: blkemp@pacbell.net (Barbara Kemp)
To: RTilden@aol.com (Bob Tilden)

Dear Bob,

I am glad I found you. When I saw the piece on the Scarlet Harlot, I noted the parallel with your Hot Vomit Comet and thought I might be on the right track. Thanks for explaining how to enter our class website.

A biographical piece is beyond me right now, but I can offer the following news items. Use whatever may be of interest.

Like many of us I baked my body many summer days at Jones Beach covered with baby oil. I am now paying the price. The good news is that doctors now can test and tell when the skin is heading toward cancer before it actually gets there. The treatment so far is applying an ointment to the affected areas. I urge others of fair skin to look for unusual growths on your face that stick around and do not go away.

For people who remember my father chaperoning my parties from his living room chair behind the New York Times, he is still of sound mind at 96 years. His weakened heart restricts his mobility, but he lives independently with nursing care.

All the best,

Barbara