Donald Bell

Profile Updated: April 3, 2023
Residing In: Nashville, TN USA
Spouse/Partner: Kathy
Occupation: Southco Sales, Inc. RETIRED!
Children: Jamie, Robbie, Ryan
Yearbook Quote:

"When I met him, I was looking down; when I left him, I was looking up."

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615-945-3075

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We are finally retired as of July 31,2014! It took us six years to get there. Finally we just drew the line. That's it! Enough is enough.

We plan to go to Europe in September. First on the list is to visit with Tjarda.
We spoke yesterday and he is doing fine. We told him about Skype and he is going to sign up so more of us can call him. He is still interested in what our class is doing. Great guy!

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My pickleball game has been slowed by a bout with pneumonia. Hope to be back in shape by the end of summer with some games in Claremont.

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Posted on: Apr 19, 2020 at 10:15 AM

He was my favorite catcher. A good one he was! Always called the right pitch. Photo enclosed has Helber and Browning taking aim at me.

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We are pickleball champs somewhere! Nice visit with Tjarda in September.

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Progress as a tournament pickleball player not going fast enough. Did not place in two tournaments this spring. Winnings thus far 10 dollars. It is amazing how many 75+ athletes there are out there that are really good. Don,t think Libby Gale has anything to worry about.

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Posted on: Nov 10, 2018 at 4:56 AM

Thank you for posting about Libby Gale. I am trying my best to learn this sport. It's not easy. Glad you had a good experience at CHS Claremont ia a good place to be from and most of us came to California from somewhere else.

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Posted on: Nov 08, 2018 at 11:07 AM

This is to let the class know that Libby Gale Macklin won a gold medal at the national finals of the Indian Wells pickleball tournament this past weekend. She and her playing partner won the mixed doubles championship in the 70-74 age group. I would argue that this is the crowning athletic achievement of our class male or female. Pickleball is easy to learn, but very difficult to play at such a high level. Congratulations to Libby!

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Posted on: Sep 28, 2018 at 12:32 PM

We have qualified for the 2019 Tennessee Senior Olympics in Men's doubles 75-79. Don't ask how.
Opponents still alive.

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May 06, 2018 at 10:46 AM

I'm afraid Libby would whip me worse than those youngsters twenty years younger. Pickleball!

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Posted on: May 05, 2018 at 10:52 AM

First pickleball tournament results were not good but I learned much. I wish I could find my own age group to compete with. No fun to get whipped by someone twenty years younger.

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My condolences for Mia. She helped me get through Mrs. Elsbrees' creative writing class so I could face Mr. Elsbrees' English 101 the following year at CMC. I will never forget her.

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Posted on: Oct 29, 2017 at 3:39 PM

I am ready to make a pickleball challenge. Anywhere outside or inside. Two games single or double with sudden death if necessary. You know who! Titanium knees great except airport security.

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Posted: Nov 04, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Kathy and I at an old Abby in Belgium.
Posted: Nov 04, 2015 at 7:03 PM
This is what happens when you can't find your passport in Holland.
Posted: Nov 04, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Kathy took this photo of me, Tjarda and Toke. What a nice place to live in Holland.
Posted: Nov 04, 2015 at 7:03 PM
This is a photo of the home Tjarda lives in Holland. This is way out in the country in eastern Holland and is a wonderful place to live and relax.
Posted: Nov 04, 2015 at 7:03 PM
Kathy and I visited with Tjarda and Toke in Teuge, Holland last week and we had a great time talking about old times at Claremont High School. Tjarda sends his greetings to everyone in the class of 1961.
Posted: Nov 04, 2015 at 7:03 PM
My last pitching victory. Old Slobs, Eindhoven, Holland.