Birthday Dream Come True 05/31/11
By Frank B.
As many of the family knows I love the outdoors and camping. I have camped out for most of my life but never had actually gone Back Packing. Most of my back country experience over these years was using a Jeep, a Quad or my old Tote Goat motorcycle to haul everything. I had a chance to go with my neighbor who is an Australian Journalist and diplomat to a restricted island about 50 miles off the coast of California. It was a dream come true as I had always wanted to go backpacking for real.
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MJ (Madison) First Fishing Trip 05/29/11
By Cliff Chamberlin
The first pic is MJ kissing her first fish. The second pic is MJ looking at her first fish, Craig is holding it and Tammy is sitting on the dock helping. The third pic is Cliff holding a nice bass. The last pic is MJ's pink fishing pole racked up on my rod holder in the garage.
We had a great time. The fish were plentiful and very cooperative. One big bass grabbed MJ's bobber and took it under and ran with it. The bobber came up over on the other end of the pond.
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UP 844 Steam Engine 05/28/11
By Cliff Chamberlin
The UP 844 steam engine came through Kearney NE this morning heading East. A light load of 4 work cars + 6 passenger cars. This engine could handle 20 cars at 120 mph in its hay day. Always a thrill to see it working and to hear the whistle blowing. It was heading for St. Louis and Little Rock, before returning throuogh Omaha. We'll see it through Kearney on 7/2.
Nothing better than chasing a steam engine!
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Judie and Family 05/26/11
By Susie Devries
Have just got off the phone with my sister. Their house is a shambles, but supposedly can be rebuilt. They lost the roof, and then 7" of rain fell the next day.
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Snoqualmie Casino 05/23/11
By John Schmit
Had a great time out at Snoqualmie Casino on Sunday. Went out to look around and found some fantastic views. Inside, the casino is very nice, but a bit on the expensive side. I did pass up the $205 steak. Barb and I did pick up our free drinks and a little cash off the slots. Probably will go back for more gaming. According to Barb "Darlene said that Shag chartered a bus not long after Snoqualmie opened the new casino so all of these 6 buildings could go up there. Darlene said it was a real fun trip and she really liked the casino." So, I guess we'll go back soon!!!
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Judie and Family 05/23/11
By Susie Devries
I've just gotten off the phone with Judie. Jim found her cell phone, it was in the basement. Judie is still in shock, but we had a good long conversation and she assured me that no one was hurt. Their house is a shambles, every tree in her back yard is gone, parts of the roof of her house are missing, every window was blown out. Judie said the pressure was just unreal. Their cars are demolished.
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Matt & Jaime's House 05/23/11
By Susie Devries
This is Matt and Jaimes house. Here is a picture of the house. This is the good side of the house.
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Joplin Tornado 05/23/11
By Matt Riggen
Everyone is ok. All houses gone. Mom lost her phone, call Jim if you want.
I'm Free 05/13/11
By John Schmit
Recently, a passenger on my bus was telling me about her father dying. She said that she needed to prepare for speaking at his funeral. A few days later she read to me several poems that she wrote in honor of her father. These were things she wanted to say at his funeral service. What she wrote was very good, so I asked her if I could have a copy and try to put some music to it. She graciously agreed.
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Pool Season 05/06/11
By Susie Devries
Pool season is getting here rapidly. Today Robert, Holly and Autumn got out the pool, cleaned it up and began to fill it. Autumn of course wanted to get in right now, even though it's only about 75 today. She will get cold, but come in and warm up and all will be well.
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Baby Birds 05/05/11
By Susie Devries
We have a nest of Robins again this year. They skipped last year. Mom and Dad are the proud parents of two very hungry little ones. There was a 3rd egg, but unfortunately, it met the driveway, before the baby could grow. Here are a few pictures we have.
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New Man In My Life 05/05/11
By Blanche Glaeser
Raymond and I met at church. He is a wonderful man and we share many common interests. We've been out together a couple of times and it's been lots of fun. Ray has made me feel so young again. Imagine, I'm 86 and have a new boyfriend! I think he's handsome!
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Franz Bakery Tour 05/04/11
By Barbara Lawrence
We left the Senior Center this morning at 9:45 to go to the Bakery Tour at Franz Bakery in downtown Seattle. It was different because this location only makes the bread and nothing else. The building and everything else covers more than one whole block. It was certainly like being back at Ralphs. This bakery was built in 1952 and they're still using it except they have a couple of pieces of new machinery.
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