Where are the new BJ alums?

From left are Gene McClellan, John Olesky, Cal Deshong, Al Hunsicker and Dick Gresock
The sixth retiree at the luncheon was Carl Nelson who shot these photos

Only six showed up today for the monthly BJ alums lunch at Papa Joe's restaurant at Akron-Peninsula Road and Portage Trail. We'd love for the more recent BJ alums, via buyouts or retirement or whatever, to join us.

The talk mostly revolved around which artificial body parts we have, and grandchildren's exploits, and our travels, and humorous BJ recollections. Dick Gresock and John Olesky compared their experiences in Yellowstone, the Arches, the Tetons and Monument Valley national parks.

Others there were Cal Deshong, who will be 90 years old on Nov. 24, and other former BJ Composing types Al Hunsicker, Carl Nelson and Gene McClellan.

It's a great opportunity to enjoy laughter and chatter with former BJ co-workers. We get together at 1 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month. Try it; you'll like it. And we'd love to have you.

Otherwise, we'll become the Last Man Club.