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my "second" parents: Mr. Uncle Ben & Miss Aunt Donna hines1.jpg
standing beside my sister and our friend Shannon are the closest things to brothers that I have: Benj-the-bin, Spaniel the Daniel Dome, and Flooberness (Benjamin, Daniel, and Matthew, respectively) hines2.jpg
Here's my adopted brother Benjamin. Such the stud-muffin. hines7.jpg hines11.jpg hines10.jpg benjamin.jpg
here's a few more snaps: one of adopted bros Span and Floobs (see above), two more of just Floobs, and a fourth of Span with my dad beside him doing his famous "Laurel" impression. hines4.jpg hines5.jpg floobs.jpg laurel.jpg
the ultimate Hines-Otero pictures- Hineslick, Makita, Dootie, Theod, Teddy JU BAD DOG, Christy-D-Nina, Benj-the-Bin, Spaniel Dome, and the terrorist formerly known as foudocakewidguts. Even cameo appearances by BC the Bad Dog and the Heids. #1 is a long time ago, #2 and 3 are of the kids and adults, respectively, and the fourth is a very recent group shot. hines3.jpg hines15.jpg hines16.jpg hines6.jpg
three of my fellow '98 grads who were also friends: Justin, Derrick, and Amanda friends1.jpg
And here's a close up of Justin. He maintains a "weird" personality, but he's not hiding his huge heart. nitsujred.jpg
Some of my fam's best friends from Germany - Miss Dayla, Mr. Steve, and Timothy! ahrens.jpg
if it weren't for the tiny fact that we aren't related, Ben would be my twin both physically and mentally. We've been friends since 2nd grade despite where the Air Force has sent our families over the years. The proof's in these pictures! ben4.jpg ben5.jpg ben6.jpg ben3.jpg ben8.jpg ben1.jpg
Ben, his brother Joab, and me prove that Super Mario Kart IS addictive! Ben shows our mutual love for Star Wars, and Ben shares a tender moment with my sister's... rodent. (They both had a thing for rodents, don't ask me what...) ben2.jpg ben15.jpg ben16.jpg
my friend Joe. We are actually opposites in many ways, but each of us serve as the other's big brother, and our bond is definitely permanent. We drive each other to bigger and better things. joe1.jpg joe2.jpg joe3.jpg joe5.jpg joe6.jpg joe8.jpg joe9.jpg joe4.jpg joe7.jpg
Joe with his wife-to-be, Sarah joe10.jpg
another of my best friends, Matt matt1.jpg matt2.jpg
my friend Lis, with whom I made countless memories; the good and bad ones both merging into good ones lis.jpg lis2.jpg lis3.jpg
Another of my high school friends who I keep in contact with by all sorts of electronic media. Here's Phil phil1.jpg
Yet another of my high school friends with whom I still keep in contact. Here's Billy! One of our greatest soccer goalies. billy.jpg
Now here's one of my greatest friends whom I haven't talked with since 7th grade. He's the kind of guy that will stick with you through thick and thin, but you pay for by occassional trumpet blasts into your ear when you're dead asleep. I present to you... Ron. ron.jpg
My sister's best friend, Sarah. sarah.jpg
Brian "Doughboy" Whitlock. For some reason we were never really close, but what a nice guy! brian1.jpg lis3.jpg
who knows how many hours my friend Abby and I spent guiding each other through life during B-50 bus rides...? abby.jpg
my friend Aldo, the Italian Stallion, and owner of a sweeeet motorcycle... aldo.jpg aldo2.jpg
my roommate, Marty. Either he's pissing me off or golfing; and unfortunately, he's off-season! But seriously, although he oft needs Chem and AutoCAD help, he's great in a Calc jam! marty.jpg
everyone's favorite, the famous Spoonboy (Björn or Spoon for short of course). I give you the inventor of the great Ookapalix, famed story collaborator, and friend - Brian. In this Bitburg-famous yearbook photograph, he's proposing to his high school obsession, Becky. Yes, he was coached by me and a few others of German IV, but the point is that he had the guts to do it! And here's one of our favorite yearbook pictures, too. spoon1.jpg spoon2.jpg
if I were to spend the night on a beach with someone again, deep in thought and helpful conversation, it would be Michelle. In addition to being a heart-throb, she's also a friend that no one could ever complain about. Oh, and her sense of humor? Killer... michelle.jpg
here's a whole mess-load of my greatest friends. Just a bunch of studs taking a break from soccer for a quick pose: (from left to right- Joe, Joe, Aldo, Brian, me, and Dan). Then there's the BAHS Men's Soccer team looking their meanest (or goofiest?) And finally, the *serious* team pic. boyz2.jpg team1.jpg team2.jpg
Well, I guess it's time to delve into romance. Here's my first love (remember, Steph?) and the absolute knock-out my first love turned into love1.jpg steph2.jpg steph1.jpg steph4.jpg steph3.jpg steph5.jpg love2.jpg
My first TRUE love, Heather. What a heart-throb, eh? I thought that the two of us were star-crossed lovers, but I was tragically wrong. Careful guys. Listen to Hall & Oates "Maneater" before dating her... Heed those words, and be prepared to move on in life. love6.jpg love7.jpg love8.jpg love3.jpg
Some more close-ups of Heather. The first includes two of our friends (from left to right: Heather, Stephanie, Candace), the second is Heather with one of our best friends, Joe's sister Julie, and the third, well for a while it seemed so perfect: Dan, Joe, and I were great friends, and Sarah, Julie, and Heather were as well. Well, after Dan and Julie finished up Heather and I were (unfortunately) in hot pursuit. Only Sarah and Joe remain from the combination of the 3 Musketeers (our ladies) and the guys... (the 3 Amigos, perhaps? :-) ) love4.jpg love5.jpg love9.jpg
this picture serves the purpose of showing off our Bitburg Cross-Country team (top-Josh, standing(l-r)-me, Jon, Coach Schwartz, Josh, Joe, Eric, Joey, Dan, Jennifer, Jeff, Ben, Michelle, Andrew, sitting(l-r)-Sarah, Nick, David, Jerry, *Heather*, Elysa, Stephanie, Julie, Scott, reclining-Holly, Becki) love10.jpg
ever wonder where the world's prettiest girls all go? Bitburg American High School :-) Here's a small sample: the Cross-Country team chicks (top(l-r)-Michelle, Stephanie, Holly, Elysa, Jennifer, Sarah, bottom(l-r)-Becki, Julie, *Heather*) love11.jpg
another, more varied sampling of the worlds prettiest ladies! :-) The BHS women's soccer team. (standing(l-r)-Megan, Sarah, Holly, Michelle, Leasha, Bethany, Tamara, Teshia, Becki, Dezaree, kneeling(l-r)-Elysa, Tillie, Renee, *Heather*) love12.jpg
Here's a postcard of where I (along with my fellow Barons!) am from! bitburg.jpg