"These pictures were taken just before Halloween 2006. We had about 24-30 inches of heavy wet snow in about 18 hours. No one moved for two days until the roads were cleared. If it weren't for my trusty snow blower, we would have been stuck for a week. Luckily, we haven't had a storm like this one this year. I still am looking forward to Spring. Front range Colorado has been cold and lots of snow, but nothing like Wolf Creek and the western part of the state...
Glenn's rodeo story was funny. That last photo you had on your Blog looked like the 4-mile causeway close to Glenn Smith's house to me. (It was!) I enjoyed the beautiful young ladies in the snow also.
I have been doing very well, saw my orthopedist last week for my six month post op on the ankle, and I am basically totally healed. I have enough hardware in my ankle to thoroughly alarm the airport security people, but I can live with that.
Keep up the good work on the Blog, it's nice to have a central spot to share memories with friends.
Tell all hello for me."
Nydah Ellet sent me the following update:
"I am making good progress. (Remember, she had knee replacement surgery in December.) I do not quite dance yet, but I do ballet barre stretches at home. I am doing out patient physical therapy for another week and then I am on my own.
Editor's Note:
She went on to tell me she has plans to put together a book of her dad's memories, clippings, and notes over a twenty year period, as well as delve into her family genealogy. Nydah also indicated she wishes to get back to ballroom dancing soon. You go, girl!
Susan Herring Stahl wrote the following:
"Have you identified the 'snow bunnies'? I think one is Jerry Ann, one is Ruth Ann and one is Virginia, but not sure about the other two. I remember the one on the far left...don't think she graduated with us...just no name comes to me....alas!"
The 'snow bunnies' are Barbara Campbell Witte, who was our classmate for a while; yes, Jerry Ann Pruser Eaton, Virginia Harral Egan, Ruth Ann Henniger Wood, and (drum roll, please!) the bobby soxer on the far right is none other than June Hash Curry. I have to tell you all that June did not recognize herself!
The 'snow bunnies' are Barbara Campbell Witte, who was our classmate for a while; yes, Jerry Ann Pruser Eaton, Virginia Harral Egan, Ruth Ann Henniger Wood, and (drum roll, please!) the bobby soxer on the far right is none other than June Hash Curry. I have to tell you all that June did not recognize herself!
"Was the other photo 3-mile crossing? or was it 5-mile crossing....? or was it some-other-mile crossing?" (Close, Susan. It was the 4-mile crossing on Elm Creek.)
Editor's Note:
Susan went on to say how much she enjoyed the anecdote submitted by Glenn Smith. Glenn, we could use another one of your little stories. How about one of your flying stories?
And, James... I hear you love to tell your flying stories. How about one from you, too?
In the last ten days I have been to Plano to visit my sister and my mother, who is in a nursing home, as well as my dad who lives in Mineral Wells. While in Dallas I stayed at a hotel with my daughter Carajean and my oldest granddaughter, Audrey, who was there to audition for the SMU School of Dance. We saw a unique ballet performed by the students at SMU. I also got in some visiting with my son Craig, who was kind enough to chauffeur me around.
I think of how scattered most families are today, and I sometimes long for a time when everyone in a family lived in or near the same community -- often the grandparents living in the same home with children and grandchildren. My father is still very independent at 89, but it is a lot to expect of someone his age to travel all over to visit family. Modern airports don't make it any easier on us as we age, either. The last time I flew to Amarillo to see my daughter, it took 8-hours from the time I left San Angelo! I can drive there in 4 or 4 and a half hours, but that is not something the kids want me to do alone. Do any of you get frustrated as I do at the difficulty experienced in visiting children and family members who live at a distance? As much as I love them, I am always glad to get home again!
February is the month of love. How about sending me some of your love stories? Check out the new slideshow in honor of February. There is a black and white photo of a honeymoon kiss. Can anyone guess who this couple is? One is a classmate -- and no, it is not me! This couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past summer.
Until next time remember, "Good Stuff Happens!"
Marilyn
Editor's Note:
Susan went on to say how much she enjoyed the anecdote submitted by Glenn Smith. Glenn, we could use another one of your little stories. How about one of your flying stories?
And, James... I hear you love to tell your flying stories. How about one from you, too?
In the last ten days I have been to Plano to visit my sister and my mother, who is in a nursing home, as well as my dad who lives in Mineral Wells. While in Dallas I stayed at a hotel with my daughter Carajean and my oldest granddaughter, Audrey, who was there to audition for the SMU School of Dance. We saw a unique ballet performed by the students at SMU. I also got in some visiting with my son Craig, who was kind enough to chauffeur me around.
I think of how scattered most families are today, and I sometimes long for a time when everyone in a family lived in or near the same community -- often the grandparents living in the same home with children and grandchildren. My father is still very independent at 89, but it is a lot to expect of someone his age to travel all over to visit family. Modern airports don't make it any easier on us as we age, either. The last time I flew to Amarillo to see my daughter, it took 8-hours from the time I left San Angelo! I can drive there in 4 or 4 and a half hours, but that is not something the kids want me to do alone. Do any of you get frustrated as I do at the difficulty experienced in visiting children and family members who live at a distance? As much as I love them, I am always glad to get home again!
February is the month of love. How about sending me some of your love stories? Check out the new slideshow in honor of February. There is a black and white photo of a honeymoon kiss. Can anyone guess who this couple is? One is a classmate -- and no, it is not me! This couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past summer.
Until next time remember, "Good Stuff Happens!"
Marilyn
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