Sunday, January 8, 2012
Sat.; Jan 07, 2012: Charles and Tessa thought that I would like a puzzle for Christmas, so they got me one of Devil's Tower. What was really interesting was that it was of a picture of Devil's Tower that I had taken in 2010. So after the holidays, I thought it would be a good idea to put it together. It took a week of on-again, off-again effort with much swearing and much scotch thrown in for good measure. It was incredibly difficult, diabolical, devious and dastardly. The name Devil's Tower was truly fitting. I hope to return the favor some day.
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Monday, January 2, 2012
Dec 27-29, 2011 Dennis, Kayla and Sam came down from Marquette, MI to visit with family and friends. It was sure good to see them and catch up.
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
Sunday; Dec 18, 2011 - CHRISTMAS PARTY. Since it seems to be getting harder and harder to get everyone together, and as my Uncle Bill had done in the past generation, my sisters and I decided it was time to move our family Christmas gathering to the Sunday before Christmas. This way, we could see more of the nieces and nephews who have families of their own and who tend to get quite busy around the actual Christmas holiday with other family commitments. We provided the ham and drinks, while everyone else brought appetizers and side dishes. Janet instituted a Christmas cookie exchange, which I think was a real big hit. Of course Anna, Cameron and Evelyn provided the real entertainment. Will and Stephanie's baby is due in April which is very exciting.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
November 23rd to 28th: We spent Thanksgiving in Newcastle, Delaware with Patricia, Charles, Tessa and Bob. Then on to Mystic and Sleepy Hollow.
Photos at Wintertur
Photos - Thanksgiving
Photos at Fonthill and Mercer Museum
Photos at New Castle
Photos at Mystic
Photos at Sleepy Hollow with Jane
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Sunday, November 6, 2011
November 6, 2011: Janet and I traveled to Prophetstown State Park north of Lafayette to see some of the activities surrounding the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Tippecanoe which actually will take place tomorrow. Sun and wind were abundant as the troops and militia prepared for inspection.
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
Sunday: November 13, 2011: This is slightly out of chronological order, but seemed to make the most sense to put here. Arthur's sister, Marcia, and brother-in-law, Bill, came to visit for Thanksgiving and we also got to see them for a short visit.
Saturday; October 29, 2011: Arthur surprised Sharon with a big party for her big 60th birthday, complete with a Hog Roast. Brett and Holly even made it up from Ashville, NC which really surprised her. Mike was in charge of the cupcake dessert. Of course it had to be a costume party being so close to Halloween, which made the festivities just that much more fun.
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
October 12th-14th, 2011: In preparation for the 2012 46th Superbowl, the City of Indianapolis and the Arts Council commissioned 46 artists to install art in and around the City. They liked the location of my office and I agreed. Eduardo, Paul and Jay flew up from Miami and just about overnight transformed the side wall. I hope the City enjoys the installation as much as I do.
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Sunday, October 9, 2011
October 9th, 2011: We took Virginia down to Bloomington for a visit with Charles and Tessa. Tessa served a scrumptious yellow pepper soup for a starter course and a wonderful tomato and cheese tart along with a spinach salad with orange dressing for lunch. I really think she and Charles should consider opening a restaurant -- "Gourmet to Go".
October 5th, 2011: Virginia and Jean met for a nice visit. Janet and I tagged along as designated drivers. Janet had booked us in at the Sandpiper Inn B & B, Union Pier. It was a great place to stay. Weather was ideal. I found it hard to believe that we could drive a little over 3 hours from Indy and be looking at water and beachfront for as far as you could see. And no one else was there! We visited Fernwood Gardens as a side trip.
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Monday, September 26, 2011
Saturday; September 24, 2011: Arthur, Charles and I went on a hike in the Deam Wilderness. And what more appropriate route than taking the Cope Hollow Loop. This is a 7 mile walk in the woods and took us 4 hours including a lunch break and a mid-afternoon rest stop. Weather was a little iffy, but it turned out to be a very enjoyable time.
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Sunday, September 11, 2011
September 9th-11th: Jim's 60th at Ogden Dunes. Jim and Janet invited us to help Jim celebrate his 60th a little early by traveling up to Ogden Dunes and the north shore of Indiana. I bet you forgot that Indiana has a north shore. But we found it and it was quite pleasant. We were guests (yeah, right) of David K. at his house one street away from the beach. It was a very contemporary 3-story cubist house built in 1994. And it was very comfortable for the 6 of us. We grilled out Friday night. Saturday night we drove to Jim's old home town, Michigan City and dined at Albano's Villa Pizza. I ate way too much, but couldn't resist. All in all, it was a very relaxing weekend enjoying great food and great friends!
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Monday, September 5, 2011
Sept 5th, 2011: The actual holiday was rather low key except that I went downtown to see Lady Victory before she goes back to top of the Soldier's and Sailor's Monument tomorrow morning. Recently restored, she looked fabulous. And the closeup view was not to be missed.
Sept 4th, 2011: The heat wave finally broke. Just in time for a trip to Bloomington. Patricia was over for the Holiday and we all had a good time. The ladies went to the 4th Street Festival while Charles and I went for a 21 mile bike ride. We explored many of the Bloomington bike trails and even met up with Jennifer's Chris at his new office.
Sept 3rd, 2011: Start of a busy Labor Day Holiday. Jane and Brett invited us to meet Brett's mother and father -- Charlotte and Ron; and especially, his daughter Emmaleigh, soon to be three. We had a nice visit and I think Emmaleigh really enjoyed her visit.
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August 26th, 2011: Charles and Tessa bought a new Nissan Elantra. They drove up to show it to us and I think they picked a good one.
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August 13th 2011: Steve, Bob and John organized our 40th Howe High School Class Reunion. They kept it low key, and I think that was actually much better. I got to see and visit with a lot of old friends. I have to give Whitney credit for the really good pictures here.
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Sunday, July 24, 2011
Saturday, July 23, 2010 - Joyce and Mary hosted a 90th Birthday Party Memorial for our mother at the Carriage House of the Palladium. Mom's good friends Dave and Elizabeth joined us as well, which was quite special. They are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary which is very special. They had many of Mom's memorabilia and a terrific slide show. Finally, they had put together a book of pictures, some I'd never seen before. Mom, you've been gone 15 years, but obviously not forgotten by a long shot.
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Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Sunday, June 12th 2011: We hosted a Mayan Couples Party in order to share a show about the trip we took with Arthur and Sharon to the Yucatan Peninsula with our friends. Janet made the chicken fajitas, the other Janet made the salsa and guacamole, Ron made the black beans, Julie A. made the green rice, Arthur prepared the Margaritas, Don brought the Negro Modelo, and Sharon made the chocolate dessert. Best weather day we've had all spring. Also sang Happy Birthday to Ron and Arthur.
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Monday, June 6, 2011
June 5th, 2011: We celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary and Charles' 32nd birthday. It was a good day.
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