for Tuesday May 1st.............May Day

 Greetings from Fairbanks Alaska.
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 The flight line. Three birds ready to fly.
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 Our soldier's kitchen.
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A giant screen TV. There are probably heavy duty curtains somewhere to cut out the mid-night sun.

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This is a time lapse photograph showing the sun setting and raising on June 21, Fairbanks.    see: http://fairbanks-alaska.com/midnight-sun-events.htm

for Monday April 30th

"Hi Dad,

Kelsey seems to be having a great time in Ireland. The first picture is taken at Dingle Bay with some classmates. I think it is a rare sunny day. The next picture is with her roommate in front of a crucifix that miraculously appeared on the side of a mountain. The last picture is the class practicing for the Dingle parade. They are all going to march in the parade. I hope she gets pictures from the parade. She will be so funny.

She said the class has taken many tours. The townspeople are very nice and she feels after six weeks she will know all f their stories. They love to talk.

Love, Jeanni"

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I liked this sign.

for Sunday April 29th

1973. Nancy (18.9), Steve (2.4), Jim (2.1), and Joe* (2.6)

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1977. July. Pack packing in. Yosemite. We took rock climbing lessons. Joe in advanced class. Steve and I climbed "Puppy Dome".

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Summer 2009

Taylor, Marcus, Joe, Paddy

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Mimi Camping Oct. 1982

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Marcus and friends, April 2012

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For Saturday April 28th

Joe, Mary Kelsey, Jim outside the Lego Store in Florida 1993.

The happiest place on earth.....Disneyland and Disneyworld

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1997 June 14 Marcus and Jim

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2007 Disneyland just before Mike and family left to Thailand

For Friday April 27th

Yesterday I posted picture of the tree house at the Stanley Ave farm. On closer inspection I found some images of Mike and Mimi. Nice surprise. Credits to Photoshop.

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On top of Chiang Doa Mountain . 7200 feet up

Hedge walked about half of the 5 hour hike himself. He crashed around 7 pm. Pictures from Mike awhile back.

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Emma at the Campfire

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Sunrise

For Thursday April 26th

Mike it was great seeing you yesterday, Wed. Thanks for all the pictures. Three of your old photos are shown below.

This is new to me. Joe on a bicycle is pulling Steven into "crack-the-whip"

Looks like fun. Good thing for helmets.

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What did you find? Any Gold?

This picture was taken near and old mining cabin on a few acres near Plymouth, Ca. I was thinking about buying it as it had a "live stream" and some never been cut Redwoods. The cabin was ready to fall down.

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The Tree House at Stanley Ave. It is under construction in this picture. The lumber was cut to size below and hauled by rope to its place.

For Wednesday April 25th

Mimi and Gary are doing a little landscaping. They are removing old trees.

Every job has side line watchers.

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Huge root system, but he got it out.

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He is pushing over the smaller ones.

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Here Gary is digging up smaller trees.

for Tuesday April 24th

More on Joe's Prom. His date was Monica.

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Joe showing off his fake tattoo.

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Comments from Jeanni.

"Joes prom date was Monica. He also took her to homecoming this year. She's Kelsey's best friend's little sister. She's so sweet and is great with Joe. She goes to Salem high school but is very outgoing so was comfortable at Patrick Henry's prom. I drove them to dinner then the dance, took them back to our house at midnight after the dance to change into comfortable clothes for the after prom party. Paddy was already for bed but agreed to get in a picture. When he is at house he lives in his bathrobe. See attached photo. The after prom was over at three and then I took Monica home. They had a great time and danced to every song. Joe and I returned home around 3:00am. Frank would have driven, except he was in Chicago for a glaucoma meeting.

Joe also got a fake tattoo at the after prom and is very proud of it."

Jeanni thanks for sharing your lives with us.

for Monday April 23rd

Sunday afternoon April 22. Mike and Brendan kayaking. Parking location looks like along the American River.

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Joe and his prom date. Looking real sharp.

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Joe (2.152) and his prom date again.

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Mimi in her designer boots made for yard work. The dark dog is Bode. The light one is Diego.

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workAnd an ad for the BatMobile. A model one from ebay.

for Sunday April 22nd..

1982. Mike and Steve practice their Kung Fu. A couple of cool cats.

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The Batmobile! Just the car for cool cats.

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A cool relative.

The Batmobile being moved from Canada to California by the son of my cousin Edward (1.6). His name is Robert (1.63). Someone named Roko is going to make a documentary about it.

for Saturday April 21st

1965 Berkeley Marina Job is visited by Mary Ella and Mimi, Joe, Patti, and Steven.

For Friday April 20th

Look who's back in town, Taylor lucked out and is at home for a short working visit. They have him working in the local recruiting office before he's on to his next destination. (Taken April 2012 at a local Barnes and Noble bookstore)

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Paddy having some fun in the backyard. Guess what the small trampoline is for?

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For Thursday April 19th

Julia just a "few" years ago, 11 to be exact. The younger ones are growing up so fast.

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Is Julia boxing?

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I was just informed that Julia got her braces off. Don't those teeth look amazing.

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More exciting news:............

"After 7 years ........ Julia is getting her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do on Saturday.
Hooray it's over!......... Love Patti"

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And Mike is back in town for a short visit.

For Wednesday April 18th

Marcus and some friends

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Mimi and her puppies

For Tuesday April 17th

Note from Jeanni................................

Hi Dad
I think dog sledding was Paddy’s favorite day. He plans on moving to Baniff when he is done with school to work at the Snow Dogs. It was scary at first. Paddy and I were on one sled and Joe and the guide were on the other sled. Paddy was a pro. We had to take a sharp turn right near a stream. I held my breath and prayed. He made the turn! When we went up hills Paddy and I would jump off so the dogs wouldn't have to pull our weight. It was a challenge running and then jumping back on the skis at a fast pace. We went deep into the woods and the guide cooked us lunch. Some kind of strange sausage and Banek(?). It is an Indian bread, maple syrup and beef jerky. The boys got to feed the dogs and Paddy is convinced we need another dog. Maybe Joanie will send us one of your dogs. No! Just kidding.
Love You, Jeanni