Parks Family Guestbook Archive: 2003

Sandy
Happy Birthday Darrell! We just returned from the UP. The weather was WINDY on our return trip. We had lots of fun but did not bring home buckets of money. Happy New Years to All!
- Wed Dec 31 2003 2:19PM

Connie
Good Morning! Enjoy your time at Disney World! Take lots of pictures, I think there is snow in Marquette this morning. Happy New Year!
- Wed Dec 31 2003 8:37AM

MR
Maybe TDS should bury that stuff. Hope you got some OT out of the deal. I doubt they will run much corn this week. Still really wet and weather man says highs in the 40s until this Sunday.
- Wed Dec 31 2003 7:38AM

Darrell
Heading up this morning. The truck is warming up now. Had a semi truck hit a 200 pair cable yesterday about 3:00 pm. It broke 8 telephone poles and pulled a bunch of drops (wires going to indivudle homes) off too. Didn't get home last night until after midnight. So much for getting that buck this morning!
- Wed Dec 31 2003 7:14AM

Kris
Dad didn't post that what are you thinking. MR, dad wants you to call him on ash's cell phone (624-0006) if they combine the corn, just leave a message if its not on. Tomarrow is day one of Disney, we are gonna go with the 80 billion other people to see the new years eve fire works :)
- Tue Dec 30 2003 10:24PM

Darrell
Heading for Parks'Place after work. One last chance for a buck.
- Tue Dec 30 2003 10:06AM

Connie
Hey, nice to hear from you guys in Florida! Looks like powdered sugar outside this morning. Frank is going for a run, and then we're going to SAM's to buy BJ some dog food. That's about all from here. Enjoy the sun!
- Tue Dec 30 2003 8:26AM

MR
With all of the rain we got yesterday they're going to rename the farm Parks Beach. I bet the creek would be could kayaking right now. Better duck under the bridge!
- Tue Dec 30 2003 7:54AM

Nort
Must be the computers down there are easier to operate. Dan, you did a good job of posting that time!
- Mon Dec 29 2003 11:35PM

Dan, Rose, Kris and Ash
Yup,we made it down here all safe and sound. We spent all day today at busch gardens with about 10 million other people, but hey we got to spend all day outside in the seventy degree weather. We will be thinking of all of you tomarrow when we go to Coco beach :)
- Mon Dec 29 2003 10:48PM

Bucky
Happy Birthday to me!
- Mon Dec 29 2003 10:48AM

Alissa
Thanks to everyone who helped with the painting this weekend. All the priming is done and the garage and basement stairs have a finish coat. The cement board is also ready for tiling thanks to the quick work of Lew and Sandy! The other Parks should be enjoying some warm weather in FL by now! Good for us too since we may be using their "facilities" while they are away - good thing we also have an outhouse to use since ours is out of commission! See you all soon!
- Sun Dec 28 2003 9:12PM

Connie
Good Morning, only 4 more days left this year. Congratulations to Heather & Danni, they are going to have a baby in August, says Aunt Margie.
- Sun Dec 28 2003 7:51AM

The Whole Gang!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARRELL! Have fun painting, or hunting, or thinking about a project that involves a fan...
- Sat Dec 27 2003 9:42AM

Connie
Sorry about that, sent you all an email with access to the pictures.
- Fri Dec 26 2003 11:52AM

Connie
Christmas Eve pictures are posted now. Click on webshots.
- Thu Dec 25 2003 9:47PM

Connie
Merry Christmas! Love you all! Thanks Nan!
- Thu Dec 25 2003 8:18AM

DSSN
Made it home alive. Sure was slippery. Good food Good time! See ya all next year.
- Wed Dec 24 2003 10:15PM

Connie
Good Morning! Well Bailey, no more ornaments for you, tonight you get real presents to open! Can't wait to see everybody, camera in tow!
- Wed Dec 24 2003 6:00AM

Rose
It must be close to Christmas, even Nort is buttering us up!! See everyone Wednesday, drive safely.
- Tue Dec 23 2003 7:43AM

Bucky
Bailey gets to guard the tree again today, maybe Nan will hang up a few of those Christmas cookies for her (and me).
- Tue Dec 23 2003 7:40AM

Bucky
Bailey gets to guard the tree again today, maybe Nan will hang up a few of those Christmas cookies for her (and me).
- Tue Dec 23 2003 7:39AM

Connie
Good Morning! Waitin' for the snow today. Thinking about Grandma Sandy, we wish you a very Happy Birthday! We will have a great Christmas, can't wait to see everybody and Nan's new floor! Receiving lots of Christmas cards and pictures. Thanks for the pictures of Sam, Nick & Drew!
- Tue Dec 23 2003 7:33AM

Darrell
Popcorn Balls at christmass are as important as (real) rolls at Thanksgiving. You don't think about them ahead of time,but we would all bitch if there weren't any! THANKS
- Mon Dec 22 2003 4:27PM

Alissa
Drew and I are enjoying a few days together since I do not go back to work until next Monday. I bet Brandy is enjoying the break too! Looks like the house will be ready to paint this next weekend so anyone who would like to help is welcome! At first we were going to rent a heavy duty sprayer and try to be like the professionals and then we thought "who are we kidding" and figured we would just roll it all like the amateurs we are. I am more excited about the deals I just got at Sears with all of the appliances - it pays to do your homework and talk them down! Drew is looking forward to his first Christmas at Aunt Nancy's house and is looking for new furniture to pull himself up on. He is pretty daring and thinks he can stand on his own! Look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday!
- Mon Dec 22 2003 2:27PM

Connie
Glad we are still having popcorn balls! It just wouldn't be the same without them. Bucky smells like French purfume, he is so pretty. Doubt that he can stay that way. Bailey also got a new do, she's guarding the tree today!
- Mon Dec 22 2003 1:35PM

MR
Well his condition can't be blamed on dragging the deer anyway. Walking all over the county yes and maybe the 9 extra pounds from carrying my rifle didn't help but I did the bulk of the draggin'. I'm not that ungreatful to a good deer dog. Next time you go hunting with Dan remember you jacknife. I was glad for his dull, broken off 2" knife however since it was better than using my teeth!
- Mon Dec 22 2003 11:01AM

Rose
Thanks for the pix MR, looks much better with hide on it!! It almost killed the old dog, he still can barely stand or walk!! Good thing they got some venison, since Dan will prolli be on disability soon. Drew had fun at the Christmas program at church last night, he liked all those lil kids. Even had Alissa helping in the kitchen, thats where it all starts.:) Wouldn't Grandma be proud!! We know the feeling, of course Uncle Dan is thrilled, everyone comments how cute Drew is and how much he looks like a Parks! Decorated cookies at Nan's yesterday and popcorn balls are on for tonight!! See everyone Wednesday.
- Mon Dec 22 2003 9:46AM

Connie
The new house is beautiful! Ready to start painting?
- Sun Dec 21 2003 4:45AM

Nort
Good going. I was worried that you only liked to shoot at them.
- Sat Dec 20 2003 11:15PM

Kris
Wow, that pic is a lot nicer than what I saw in the garage when I got home, GROSS!!!
- Sat Dec 20 2003 7:30PM

MR
Got a doe with the muzzleloader today. Someone else's cripple this time. We cut a track with blood in it and managed to get around her to finish the job. Click my name for the pic.
- Sat Dec 20 2003 7:24PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Ash! I honked as I went by, did you get the message?
- Sat Dec 20 2003 7:05PM

Darrell
Lots of deer at Parks' Place. All does and dinks in the driveway. The neighbor up there got a buck off Nan's on The day befor Turkey Day. About a foot and a half of snow in the drive.
- Sat Dec 20 2003 4:51PM

Connie
Got home OK, a white-out in EJ, now more snow here! It must be Christmas, or almost Christmas! Frank is baking cookies and the house smells wonderful! Got my picture project all done for the memorial service, Burness would like it! Will honk as I go by tomorrow! See you soon!
- Fri Dec 19 2003 9:05PM

Darrell
Thanks for the forcast. I am on my way now.
- Fri Dec 19 2003 6:23AM

Connie
29 degrees and lightly snowing, about 1" new snow last night, up to 7" predicted today. Happy hunting!
- Fri Dec 19 2003 5:29AM

Darrell
Maybe we will pass. Heading up about 7am.
- Thu Dec 18 2003 8:56PM

Connie
Ate fish & chips in EJ with John and Mary, thought of you guys. It'll be awhile before we think about docks again. See you soon, packing up in the morning.
- Thu Dec 18 2003 6:56PM

Darrell
Sam said not to forget the presents !!!
- Thu Dec 18 2003 6:20PM

Nancy
Hope to see everyone at my house on Christmas eve. Dinner will be served in the main dining hall at around 6:00 p.m. No need to bring anything, just yourselves. MERRY CHRISTMAS
- Thu Dec 18 2003 10:59AM

Gwen
Josh and I took our first ride on the sled. Well, as the big sisiter I only thought it would be fair if I did most of the riding and let Josh stumble around in the snow. Maybe for Christmas I will ask for a sled engine. Mom pulls slow!
- Thu Dec 18 2003 10:36AM

Connie
Happy Holidays from Aunt Mary! Today is her birthday. They have about 4" of snow. Don's sister Joyce who lives in Marquette will come and pick her up for Christmas.
- Thu Dec 18 2003 10:11AM

MR
Hell no. #6's only hurt for a little while.
- Thu Dec 18 2003 9:52AM

Darrell
No limit on does. Only 2 bucks. Nick and I went bunny hunting last night. He had a perfect chance but passed because he couldn't see me in the brush. It was a safe shot but I'm glad he questioned it! That wouldn't have stopped Dan or MR from blasting away. Would it MR?
- Thu Dec 18 2003 8:58AM

Connie
The swans are still swimming on the lake, no ice yet. It has been snowing lightly, maybe 1-2 inches of new snow. Will give you an update before you head north. What is the limit on deer?
- Thu Dec 18 2003 5:11AM

Darrell
How much snow in EJ? Is the lake froze over?
- Wed Dec 17 2003 10:19PM

Connie
Good to hear from you Brandy. Can't wait til Christmas!
- Wed Dec 17 2003 9:44PM

Brandy
I'm home. Jeremy should be in this morning, but we won't see him until after work. I got lots of hugs and kisses from the kids...Joshy won't even let me leave the room! Gwen can't stop talking about all the stuff that she did "with her own Grandma!" It was a great trip and now we are ready to be home and look forward to the holidays!
- Wed Dec 17 2003 7:07AM

Connie
Still snowing lightly. When do Brandy & Jeremy return? Hope they enjoyed the trip! And the Grandmas' had a good time babysitting!
- Tue Dec 16 2003 10:43PM

Darrell
Thinking of going to Parks'Place this weekend for the last of muzzle loading season. Hope there is lots of snow.
- Tue Dec 16 2003 9:16PM

Connie
White-out in Grayling, 32 degrees. Warmer up here, 35 degrees and 4-5 inches of snow. Winter-weather advisory in effect, glad Kris isn't traveling today!
- Tue Dec 16 2003 1:06PM

Connie
Really cute picture of Drew and Santa! Thanks Mick.
- Mon Dec 15 2003 2:30PM

Connie
My MSU mentor and friend Burness Wenberg passed away on Friday night. A memorial service will be held next Saturday. She will be missed by all.
- Mon Dec 15 2003 3:55AM

Darrell
She's in the freezer. Except for the chuncks in my belly! Tasty
- Sun Dec 14 2003 2:57PM

MR
Drew's picture with Santa is up on his page. Nice work Nort. Danny and I aren't seeing anything over hear.
- Sun Dec 14 2003 12:35PM

Connie
Good shooting Darry! Nice tracking snow this morning! Finally we get snow!
- Sun Dec 14 2003 9:43AM

Darrell
Heart and backstraps for lunch tomorrow. Doe at 75 yards with the muzzle loader.
- Sat Dec 13 2003 10:28PM

Connie
Guess I need to know how to get a short link here, but this works.
- Sat Dec 13 2003 7:13PM

http://community.webshots.com/scripts/editPhotos.fcgi?action=viewall&albumID=102680517
Ok, this is the album. Kris if you are looking at this, then we know you got across the bridge OK. How about Brandy? Did you hear from her yet?
- Fri Dec 12 2003 9:17PM

http://www.webshots.com/MyAccount/MyAccount.fcgi
OK see if this works, I will add a few pictures next.
- Fri Dec 12 2003 8:48PM

MR
Rose, I'd be more worried about the bonfires in your back yard everytime a building goes down.
- Fri Dec 12 2003 4:12PM

Darrell
Rose I don't understand I walk to the woods a couple times a day with my rifle on my shoulder too. Doesn't everyone do that? Mind you, my trips are a lot shorter. MR what room is going to have the reloading bench in it? I suggest one close to the deck!
- Fri Dec 12 2003 3:42PM

Rose
Bad enough I had to live there all those years with people thinking Dad was some kind of terrorist, always with a gun slung over his shoulder. Sorry folks, ain't no country on GB Road anymore, more like city!!! Kris should be across the Big Mac by now, been a little hard to focus today. Glad when she arrives home.
- Fri Dec 12 2003 3:29PM

Alissa
That's what he thinks!
- Fri Dec 12 2003 2:24PM

MR
Don't worry Nort, I thought of that. The deck we build this spring will have a gun vise and spotting scope bracket. I'm going to have it so I can just run a string into the house and give a pull whenever I see a woodchuck.
- Fri Dec 12 2003 11:02AM

http://holidays.blastcomm.com
I just pasted the link into both the 'your name' box and the 'url' box. You also have to put something in the comments box or the guestbook will yell at you.
- Fri Dec 12 2003 11:00AM

Connie
Mick I need help with this, every time I try something I hear bells...
- Fri Dec 12 2003 10:34AM

http://holidays.blastcomm.com
See if this works.
- Fri Dec 12 2003 10:28AM

Connie
http://holidays.blastcomm.com
- Fri Dec 12 2003 10:01AM

Connie
You guys sure think alike! In his Christmas card, Uncle Hank wrote- I especially appreciate the view from his (Mickey's) bay window. The oaks... and the stonepile. That stone pileplace is where I used to zero in my new deer guns.
- Fri Dec 12 2003 4:26AM

Darrell
MR We should have put the weight bench up stairs by the south wall. Sure would make a good gun rest for the 270!!!
- Thu Dec 11 2003 8:58PM

Connie
Good luck with that last exam Kris. Wait until you see the new house! It is beautiful, such a nice soft color! I couldn't believe it when I drove by today. Had a good trip to Grand Rapids, with only a few flurries.
- Thu Dec 11 2003 6:15PM

Kris
Yeah but instead of getting to relax today, I get to stress about exams for a whole nother day. YIPEEEEEE!!! Going to bed a 9 sounds much more fun.
- Thu Dec 11 2003 11:46AM

MR
Ya I really feel sorry for you. Your stuck in college while we're down here whooping it up in Gaines Twp. Last night we were really wild and stayed awake until 9PM!
- Thu Dec 11 2003 9:32AM

Kris
Snow Day!!!!!!!! Usually this would make me happy, but shcool being cancelled means today's exams are moved to tomarrow and that I am stuck here for another day! GRRRRRRRRRRRRR
- Thu Dec 11 2003 7:17AM

Connie
Have a great time Brandy!
- Thu Dec 11 2003 7:11AM

Brandy
Today's the day! Wish me luck as I fly over the big blue! Gwen and Josh will be in good hands with the Grandmas. See you all at Christmas Eve!
- Thu Dec 11 2003 7:04AM

Connie
Wow, the house is almost finished! Thanks Mick!
- Tue Dec 9 2003 9:55PM

Connie
Sorry to hear that Nick, hope you don't have too much pain. Just had a long talk with Jack Battin, he thought alot of Dick, bought a pellet gun just like his. He also admired his Uncle Nort. Jack was an expert with the bow.
- Tue Dec 9 2003 9:51PM

Darrell
Yup, it's broke. Doc said no more teacher kicking for at least a couple weeks.
- Tue Dec 9 2003 8:03PM

mr
New drew pictures.
- Tue Dec 9 2003 7:46PM

mr
OK, new house pictures.
- Tue Dec 9 2003 7:46PM

New house pictures from MR
Check 'em out
- Tue Dec 9 2003 7:45PM

mr
Someone needs steel-toed boots for xmas!
- Tue Dec 9 2003 10:56AM

Connie
Is he left-handed or left-footed?
- Tue Dec 9 2003 8:32AM

Darrell
I told Nick several times not to kick the teacher. Now we have to go to the Doc's to see if he broke his left Big-Toe.
- Tue Dec 9 2003 8:17AM

Connie
Tonight we received a beautiful basket of flowers & plants from Linde & Fred, Grant, Kurt & Bethany. What a surprise! Happy Holidays to our U.P. North Cousins!
- Mon Dec 8 2003 9:28PM

MR
Closed on the house in Gregory today. Its finally a done deal. Those suckers are stuck with it now! We sold it to a nice couple that had a 3 month old boy.
- Mon Dec 8 2003 8:09PM

Connie
Nice to hear from you Kris. Good luck on the exams, and have a safe trip home. Christmas Eve isn't far off now!
- Mon Dec 8 2003 12:25PM

kris
oops don't know what I was thinking, my last exam in on thursday, guess I was just trying to rush it along.
- Sun Dec 7 2003 7:00PM

Kris
Just got back from Houghton/Hancock, we have little snow here, but not as much as I saw on my drive to and from the north country. (Imagine that, there is something north of here LOL). Last exam is tuesday at 10, and I check out of my room for the semester at 1, then its time for that fun fun car ride again. Oh how I can't wait for this week to be over :)
- Sun Dec 7 2003 3:57PM

Darrell
Not too sore yet this morning. This afternoon I will be. Have to do the x-mass shopping bit. Mr, are you sure you don't need help today too? Sue would understand!
- Sun Dec 7 2003 10:12AM

Alissa
Kris, Drew says hurry up on your exams, he wants to see you and show you all of his new trick! Good luck!
- Sun Dec 7 2003 10:00AM

Alissa
All of the stuff from Gregory is now moved to either the basement of the new house or the garage. Thanks to all the guys for helping - I bet there are a few sore muscles this morning! Also thanks to Grandma Sandy for watching the kids-thank god for Baby Beethoven! Drywall should be finished this week and hopefully the siding soon. Next will be priming. Just how I wanted to spend my Christmas vacation-painting! Actually, I am looking forward to it. See you all soon!
- Sun Dec 7 2003 9:59AM

Connie
Kris, any snow? When do you leave for Christmas?
- Sun Dec 7 2003 6:20AM

Connie
Did you get moved in? We went apartment hunting with Aunt Marge yesterday, thanks to Nan we found a nice place in Flushing. Now we will see if she makes the move.
- Sun Dec 7 2003 6:19AM

Connie
Saw Bob & Mary Orr today, their son-in-law Jon got a doe on opening morning, with his truck at the corner of Beers and Baldwin. Tried to call Dan, and others to take the deer. He didn't know how to gut it, so he gave it to his neighbor. End of story.
- Fri Dec 5 2003 8:37PM

Darrell
Connie You can help by picking up a couple blackies in Flint on you way over.
- Fri Dec 5 2003 11:41AM

MR
We've got lots of help now but if anyone else wants to help we'll be in Gregory at 9 tomorrow to load up or you can just help unload at the farm.
- Fri Dec 5 2003 10:15AM

Connie
How can we help?
- Fri Dec 5 2003 8:42AM

Rose
Guess this means there is no turning back!!! Guess we couldn't be more blessed with better neighbors. Anyway, what would Uncle Dan do without Lil Dickie!!
- Fri Dec 5 2003 8:35AM

Alissa
We are moving our stuff from Gregory to Swartz Creek this weekend. Good thing we have a basement for storage! We close on the Gregory house on Monday. Thanks to everyone who will be helping. I hope this is our last move for awhile! At least until we move into the new house anyway :o).
- Thu Dec 4 2003 9:07AM

Connie
Good luck to Jeremy! Does Santa have a 'hot wheels fund'? Want to start one?
- Wed Dec 3 2003 9:07PM

Brandy
Jeremy heads out tomorrow for Germany. I follow next Thursday. Wish us luck. The kids will be in good hands with their Grandmas! Gwen decorated our tree, wrote a note to Santa to remind him of the Barbie Hotwheels Jeep she wants, and says that Santa will be here ANY MINUTE! Ho ho ho.
- Wed Dec 3 2003 12:56PM

Connie
You said it Rose! Now it's time to think about Christmas! Packing up this morning, 17 degrees & no snow. Have a good day!
- Wed Dec 3 2003 7:31AM

Rose
THANK GOD!!
- Tue Dec 2 2003 1:17PM

Connie
Thanks for the update. I just finished reviewing and updating the family history book for the CD. Copies will be available soon. I added a picture of Kris's graduation, Sam's recital, Nick's 1st decade, Ash & Drew at the Picnic, new babies Josh and Drew at Gwen's 3rd birthday party, and the new house before the septic tank! I'm done!
- Tue Dec 2 2003 7:59AM

MR
No kidding. I've snaked the drain twice since we've moved in. Ya pretty exciting to take a picture of the top of the tank sitting in the ground. You might want to get some file footage of the insulation. Don from back by the pond is putting it in. I'm sure he'd love to have his picture taken. I guess they are hanging drywall and siding sometime this week.
- Mon Dec 1 2003 2:20PM

Darrell
They had better put it in right. I refuse to clean any crap from that place again!
- Mon Dec 1 2003 1:07PM

Connie
Dan said the septic tank was going in and I had better take a picture. Anything more exciting than that going on?
- Mon Dec 1 2003 11:49AM

Darrell
Can't waite for Jan 1. This damn deer hunting will be over!
- Mon Dec 1 2003 8:53AM

MR
Good thing it wasn't a buck Nort. If it was, you wouldn't need those fake bullet hole stickers on your truck. Don't know how to track a bobcat Connie. Apparently I can't track a deer either. Couldn't find a buck I hit Thursday in Owendale or the doe Danny hit Saturday in SC. Both deer took us through the thickest brush possible in both locations. Still removing multifloral rose thorns.
- Mon Dec 1 2003 7:47AM

Darrell
No deer this weekend. Almost got one or we almost got it Saturday. Andy and I were driving back roads in Luzern (by where Nan and I camped) and had a row of shooters in a drive. One guy and his 5 year old kid were watching us go by in the truck and a big doe ran out about 9 yards away. Guns were pointing and heads were a ducking!!! He wated past us and missed her 3 times. Didn't stop to say I was sorry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sun Nov 30 2003 9:38PM

Connie
About 1 inch of snow fell last night, enough to track a bobcat. Well, it looks like a big cat track to us, will have you trackers check out the photo. Hope Kris and everybody had a safe trip home/school. Think Christmas!!!
- Sun Nov 30 2003 3:12PM

Connie
Saw a bald eagle yesterday, circling along the lakeshore, John saw him swoop down and catch a fish. This morning there was a flock of loons out front, real pretty. Still no snow here.
- Sat Nov 29 2003 11:49AM

Darrell
Heading up to Parks'Place around noon. Hope the snow is a good tracking one.
- Fri Nov 28 2003 12:01PM

Connie
Snow in Grayling, none here, 37 degrees.
- Fri Nov 28 2003 11:59AM

Connie
Happy Thanksgiving! Mick please post a link for Thanksgiving to my webshots. Thanks, have a great day!
- Thu Nov 27 2003 8:57AM

Darrell
More turkey and rolls for me!
- Wed Nov 26 2003 4:03PM

Connie
Dinner is at 1:00, see you then. Tell Lewie we liked the sugar beet article, it was well written and very interesting. Thanks Mick. Good luck getting that big buck! How about an update on the new house?
- Wed Nov 26 2003 3:21PM

Alissa
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope to see you all soon!
- Wed Nov 26 2003 1:37PM

Brandy
Happy Turkey Day! We are headed up to the Archer cabin for the big day. We will miss you!
- Wed Nov 26 2003 11:21AM

MR
Count the points after he's hanging in the barn.
- Wed Nov 26 2003 7:38AM

Connie
Hi there! I scanned and posted 3 darling pictures from Brandy. They are at the end of the Docks album.
- Tue Nov 25 2003 9:05PM

Darrell
It was too dark to count points but there was a good buck back to the woods tonight.He was less than a 100 yards. Standing on the hill at the pond watching him a button buck walked up to less then 10 yards of me tonight. Damn 4 point buck law anyways.
- Tue Nov 25 2003 8:04PM

Connie
Good Morning! Looks like 12 for Thanksgiving this year! If anyone else wants to come, we will have lots of food, 21# turkey, cranberries, pumpkin and chocolate pies, homemade rolls, and orange jello salad! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
- Mon Nov 24 2003 7:34AM

Connie
Frank said you got some points last night Ash, sorry your team didn't win. See you Thanksgiving!
- Sat Nov 22 2003 6:02PM

Connie
Ash we saw you on TV the other night! You passed the ball to a teammate under the basket for the score. Good going! Good luck tonight!
- Fri Nov 21 2003 3:09PM

Article about sugar beets
I found the article from the Huron Dailey Tribune written by a guy on Lewie's sugar beet crew about his experience working at the beet piling grounds this fall.
- Fri Nov 21 2003 1:52PM

Rose
Works for me. Tonight is the big night, say a prayer for Ash, the basketball team is playing Grand Blanc in the district finals!!! Go Ash!!
- Fri Nov 21 2003 1:09PM

Rose
Works for me. Say your prayers about 7:00 tonight, as the basketball team will be playing Grand Blanc in the District Finals!!! Go ASH!!
- Fri Nov 21 2003 10:28AM

Connie
Traditional Thanksgiving Menu: Roasted turkey & dressing, mashed potatoes, squash, & cranberries-Connie; pumpkin pie and homemade rolls-Nancy; how about cranberry salad Rose?
- Thu Nov 20 2003 8:52PM

Kris
Oh yeah that reminds me, there will be four of us at thanksgiving, Mom wants to know what she should bring :)
- Thu Nov 20 2003 1:37PM

Connie
Kris will we see you Thanksgiving?
- Thu Nov 20 2003 5:02AM

Kris
Don't you know that my dad is too computer illiterate to post a message, I mean he has mom read what it says to him, but thats about the extent of his involvement:)
- Wed Nov 19 2003 9:56AM

Connie
Glad you all got home OK. I didn't see any note here from Dan but saw his truck in the driveway. Have a good day!
- Wed Nov 19 2003 8:38AM

Darrell
I could have told you that. Unfortunately there wern't any in Sharon either. Couple nice ones out back.
- Tue Nov 18 2003 5:16PM

MR
No bucks in Wallhalla. I shot a doe but that was it. Nice new popup camper though and a good trip. Dad shot a buck last night on the farm in Owendale.
- Tue Nov 18 2003 9:27AM

Alissa
We will be heading north on Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with my family and in an attempt for Mick to get a big buck.
- Tue Nov 18 2003 8:35AM

Connie
Glad you are enjoying the pictures. It was fun. I have a copy for Ash & Rose, and for Kris. I will drop them off tomorrow on my way to MSU. Who can come for Thanksgiving?
- Mon Nov 17 2003 7:56PM

Alissa
Someone is going to have to fill me in on the pictures at Mickey's birthday in 1987...whoever is jumping over that rope is pretty impressive! (ha,ha)
- Sun Nov 16 2003 6:57PM

Alissa
Drew is sleeping so I actually have some time to myself and I started to look at the CD that Connie put together. That must have been a lot of work, but it will be so nice to have all of those pictures! Nice to see everyone yesterday. I bet Gwen is still loving all of her presents. No word from the men yet, I am not sure if that is good or not! See you all soon.
- Sun Nov 16 2003 6:29PM

Connie
It was a swell party! Grandma Sandy has that nifty new camera, she can post on Webshots.com. I will post a few pictures and wait for Mick to give us a link. No news from upnorth yet.
- Sat Nov 15 2003 10:01PM

Connie
Well, now that the hunters are all upnorth, we will have a party. See you on Saturday night Gwen and Gang! Bucky sends Gwen a big birthday lick!
- Fri Nov 14 2003 8:54AM

Darrell
You're lucky you have already left for the north MR. You sound like one of those A-Holes from the Honda site.
- Thu Nov 13 2003 7:28AM

MR
Look out bluetraxx.com. Here comes 100 new posts about those POS Warriors!
- Wed Nov 12 2003 8:30PM

Darrell
Just hooked up DSL. No more slow internet. Too bad about all I do is visit here and Ebay.
- Wed Nov 12 2003 7:06PM

Connie
We will have to eat ice cream cake without you guys, good luck! We'll see you on Turkey Day, maybe Kris too???
- Wed Nov 12 2003 3:49PM

Rose
The mighty hunters on Grand Blanc Road are leaving Thursday, a.m.!!! YAHOO Ash & My favorite time of the year,(Kris too, but she deserted us!!) So you know we are off shopping and dining out. We even get to watch Lil Dickie saturday morn!!! Good Luck, hopefully we won't be eating hot dogs all winter.(thought I would say it before Dan)
- Wed Nov 12 2003 3:05PM

Darrell
Just waiting for Friday. Cookies and gun are packed and ready to go.
- Wed Nov 12 2003 9:10AM

Connie
So are you deer hunters all packed and ready to go? Might snow!
- Wed Nov 12 2003 8:19AM

Kris
I am back in the land of ice and snow,safe and sound :)
- Tue Nov 11 2003 1:37PM

Connie
Thanks for checking on the pasties Rose & Dan. Nice to hear Kris' voice on the phone. Did you get back UP OK?
- Mon Nov 10 2003 4:17PM

MR
Posted a pic of Darry's 6pt.
- Mon Nov 10 2003 7:53AM

Gwen
Hi everyone! You are all invited to my birthday party. We are having ice cream cake on Saturday evening at 6:30. I am going to have Dora, Tico, Boots, Swiper, and Benny the Bull on my cake. I put my order in to mom months ago. I can't wait to be three!!!
- Sun Nov 9 2003 8:22PM

Connie
Good going Darry! Now the next important thing, we need to know what Gwen wants for her birthday.
- Sun Nov 9 2003 3:42PM

MR
Good to hear Nort. At least someone has some venison.
- Sun Nov 9 2003 12:32PM

Darrell
Sorry to hear it MR. No hot dogs for me this winter. Got that pear sniffen 6-point tonight.Nick had his chance but was too tired to go. Maybe he can get the big one tomorrow night.
- Sat Nov 8 2003 9:19PM

Connie
So sorry to hear that! Got a picture of a doe for you, at Stella's house. Guess I was lucky not to hit any on 69 going to Bath this morning. Look on my webshots.
- Sat Nov 8 2003 6:18PM

MR
Messed up a chance at a big 8pt this morning. Hit him too high and too far back. Danny and I couldn't find him. Quit bleeding. Damn! It'll be a long time before a buck like that comes along again.
- Sat Nov 8 2003 1:01PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Grandpa Lewie!
- Sat Nov 8 2003 7:24AM

Connie
Thanks for the house tour Alissa. I posted the picture taken from across the road, trying to duplicate the original taken ~1900, but too many trees...
- Fri Nov 7 2003 9:56PM

MR
How you gonna divide him?
- Fri Nov 7 2003 7:38AM

Nick
I missed a buck tonight at dark. Should have shot the bigger 6 point 20 min earlier but he was a few yards too far when he stopped to make a scrape . Lots of does to choose from too.I will get one Saturday for sure!
- Thu Nov 6 2003 7:17PM

Connie
Good job getting that floor down! How long before we can walk on it? Bucky wants to know, he's worried about getting his Christmas stocking...
- Thu Nov 6 2003 12:28PM

Connie
I'll bring my camera!
- Thu Nov 6 2003 11:33AM

MR
Bath tubs are in and the shingling is all done. You can come over and take a bath without getting rained on. Bring a tub of hot water.
- Thu Nov 6 2003 9:56AM

Darrell
Don't bother going to Nan's anymore. She probily won't let you in. You might step on the floor or something. Even Baliey has to slide on her belly! Sure looks good.
- Thu Nov 6 2003 8:50AM

Alissa
The windows and most of the doors are in and half of the roof has shingles on it. Mick will post an updated picture soon.
- Wed Nov 5 2003 6:35AM

Connie
Nice service yesterday. Called Aunt Mary. She likes to walk. They have a little snow on the ground and a big storm in the forcast.
- Mon Nov 3 2003 8:45PM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope to see you at the 11:00 Service. Today is Margie Rosenthal's birthday, maybe we will see her today. Thanks Rose.
- Sun Nov 2 2003 6:56AM

Connie
Trick or Treat from Drew the Dinosaur! He is so darned cute, took 17 pictures, but will post just one to Connie's album on webshots, just for Kris!
- Fri Oct 31 2003 9:15PM

Darrell
Don't forget the phone outlets. I have wire jacks and maybe some time befor the 15th. Co-ax cable too.
- Fri Oct 31 2003 7:08PM

Nort
Don't forget to mark for telephones. I have the wire when you are ready.
- Fri Oct 31 2003 6:08PM

MR
We just fixed the ATM machine at the Meijer's in Ludington. I made it a top priority because I know the stockbrokers that deer hunt up there sometimes need extra cash before heading to the Rendevouz.
- Fri Oct 31 2003 10:54AM

Connie
I filled up the Connie's pictures on webshots album with shots of the farm/woods. Be sure to show these to Uncle Dan. Happy Halloween!
- Fri Oct 31 2003 7:48AM

MR
Roof is reading for shingles. Alissa is meeting the electrician tomorrow to tell them where to put the outlets and stuff.
- Thu Oct 30 2003 9:01PM

Darrell
Got the new heater installed in the barn yesterday. Waiting for the cold weather to try it out for real. Had lots of deer back to the pond lately. Nick should have his pick next week.
- Thu Oct 30 2003 7:00PM

Rose
Just wanted everyone to know we received a letter yesterday from the church regarding this Sunday, November 2. It's All Saints Sunday and our church will be honoring Mom during both 8:30 & 11:00 services. They light a candle on the altar and ring a chime. The letter was addressed to the Family of Lena Parks. We will likely be at both services since Dan has also ask they remember Tom Jennings and Henry & Linda and family will be attending. So if you feel like you would like to attend, let us know. Would love to see ya!!
- Thu Oct 30 2003 8:14AM

Connie
Hi Everybody! We are packing up in the morning, have raked all the leaves, at least for now. Hope for some dry weather for the ghosts and goblins and dinosaurs! Brandy I will be looking for those pictures!! The picture CD is almost finished for you guys, see you soon!
- Thu Oct 30 2003 7:56AM

MR
Trusses are up. Looks like most of the sheathing is on too.
- Thu Oct 30 2003 7:50AM

Alissa
Maybe that was my subconcious talking...saying you need a break! No wonder only three some people ever regularly put stuff on here, you get harrassed when you do! (just kidding!). I had better stop now, Drew has crawled up to the computer and is trying to turn it off!
- Thu Oct 30 2003 6:48AM

Darrell
Would be a lot easier to use Kooters Leash on him. You wont cuss every time you try to get a spoon or a pencil out of the drawer either!
- Wed Oct 29 2003 8:35PM

Connie
Munising Bakery, pasties and Kringles (Danish pastries) are made fresh daily! Don't they sound good? Been watching too much TV tonight...
- Wed Oct 29 2003 7:59PM

Gwen
I am going to be a ballerina. Mom is letting me put my own costume together and I have some great ideas. I have been practicing saying "Trick or Treat" in a REALLY loud voice. But all of those parts about "give me something good to eat...if you don't....pull down underwear" or something like that is really hard to remember. Joshy is going to be a tiger if he holds still for mom to put a nose and whiskers on! We are going Trick or Treating on our street. It will be the first time I get to go to more than two houses! I can't WAIT! Happy Halloween everyone.
- Wed Oct 29 2003 12:59PM

Dr. Phil
Alissa, I think you meant to say "with OUR little dinosaur". Unless you are getting rid of him before Halloween!
- Wed Oct 29 2003 11:30AM

Alissa
Drew did a couple of "scoots" yesterday, I guess that means I am finally forced to child proof the house. Won't be long and he will be getting into everything! Looking forward to our first Halloween, with out little dinosaur. See you all soon!
- Wed Oct 29 2003 9:03AM

Connie
No snow up here yet! Lots of leaves to rake, real pretty! Did you buy your Halloween candy? any costumes? We heard that one little pumpkin' will be out trick or treating this year. Too bad Dan doesn't have any cornshocks.
- Wed Oct 29 2003 6:45AM

Rose
Saw the snow this morning on the campus webcam. Glad I'm not in the U.P.!!! Not sure why I am in Michigan, period!:) Had a fun hay ride on the farm saturday, the next generation has now attended!! Wouldn't Grandma & Grandpa be proud!! Missed Miss Gwen & Josh, hope Josh is feeling better. They will have to get a special ride from ole uncle Dan.
- Mon Oct 27 2003 2:06PM

kris
we had snow on the ground this morning, but it has melted already oh darn :)
- Mon Oct 27 2003 1:33PM

Connie
Just arrived up here, 41 degrees and a little sun, enough to give us a good show. Lots of leaves to see, and to rake. Snow predicted, probably blowing in from Marquette! Have a good week!
- Mon Oct 27 2003 12:29PM

Connie
The house is going up really fast! Great views from every window/door. Thanks Mick & Alissa. Walked to the woods and took a few shots of the leaves. Nice day!
- Sun Oct 26 2003 8:05PM

Kris
woo go wings, The captain is back!!!!!!!
- Fri Oct 24 2003 10:49PM

Darrell
Heading up as soon as Nan gets here.
- Fri Oct 24 2003 1:13PM

Connie
Thanks Mick, really like the pictures, especially of Alissa & Drew in front of your new east window! Need to come over and get your picture too. Guys have fun upnorth!
- Fri Oct 24 2003 7:36AM

MR
You won't be able to tell the difference after they put on that Typar stuff thats normally used insulate deer camp tents.
- Fri Oct 24 2003 6:00AM

lurker
Quality??? all i see is damn osb no plywood
- Thu Oct 23 2003 10:20PM

MR
New pics of the house. Looks like all the walls are framed. Sheathing on too. I guess trusses are in comming on Monday.
- Thu Oct 23 2003 8:21PM

Kris
Geez, you must really like eating hardware :)
- Thu Oct 23 2003 5:30PM

Connie
Would you believe I found another little nail on my plate tonight! Take a look at your pepper shaker/grinder, they have small brass nails in them, or in your food as the case may be. Who would have guessed!
- Thu Oct 23 2003 5:26PM

Alissa
The house is really coming along with most of the walls up today. Mick will load new pics soon.
- Thu Oct 23 2003 3:29PM

Connie
Added 2 Petoskey shots to the Docks album, hope you can see them OK.
- Thu Oct 23 2003 11:20AM

Darrell
Must be the quality lumber didn't come from the same place as the nails. I see it's still standing.
- Thu Oct 23 2003 7:24AM

Connie
Thanks for the pictures, glad to see the 'quality' lumber isn't coming from those 2 maple trees! Wouldn't that be sweet? Hugs to everybody! Hi to Gwen and Josh, need to get some pictures of you with Cousin Drew!
- Thu Oct 23 2003 7:13AM

Rose
Just want to bring to your attention the QUALITY lumber in that new house. I have to listen to that all the time, just thought I would share!!:)
- Thu Oct 23 2003 6:11AM

MR
I uploaded some new house pics tonight.
- Wed Oct 22 2003 8:58PM

Kris
Was that 4th goal sweet or what? GO WINGS!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Oct 22 2003 8:39PM

Darrell
Saw the new house today.The 5 guys working there probily wondered who the hell I was snooping around. From the looks of where Mr or Dan parked the buggy the heavy chain wasn't heavy enough!
- Wed Oct 22 2003 5:23PM

Connie
Good Morning!
- Wed Oct 22 2003 6:29AM

Darrell
Got the barn insulated tonight. Need to build a slider door and put in the heater. Lots of deer but no deer! Looks like Nick will have to fill the freezer this year.
- Tue Oct 21 2003 8:09PM

MR
Looks like the floor joists are in. Didn't get a pic yet though. Didn't want to get my camera wet.
- Tue Oct 21 2003 7:27PM

Connie
Thanks Mick! New pictures are posted and ready for viewing, click on the Docks album. I will use the Connie's Webshot album for 7395... Looked good as we passed by...the front doorway lines up nicely with the old barn doors. Have a good week!
- Mon Oct 20 2003 7:55AM

Connie
Great party yesterday! Thanks Darry & Sue. Hugs to Nick, pictures after I play tennis and Mick links us up. Add Sam to your address book: sparks078@yahoo.com. Hi Kris!
- Sun Oct 19 2003 8:02AM

Kris
Did anyone happen to catch the score of the MSU hockey game last night, I can't remember if Ohio State won 5-0 or 6-0
- Sat Oct 18 2003 12:40PM

Connie
I was rushing home from E. L. last night to eat birthday cake and had to stop right on the road in front of Mick and Alissa's as a giant truck was backing in the driveway, another was parked across the road, lots of machinery working in the back too. Pretty busy site!
- Sat Oct 18 2003 4:29AM

All of Us
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAN!
- Fri Oct 17 2003 6:02AM

A. Connie & U. Frank
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!!! You're a real sharpshooter! Maybe Mickey & Alissa will let you shoot from their new walls. That has to be the most beautiful backyard view, second only to Dan & Rose's... Hugs to Grandpa Lewie & Drew in the pumpkin patch!
- Wed Oct 15 2003 10:48AM

MR
Pictures of the basement walls are on the house page. Drew's 6 month stuff should be all fixed now.
- Tue Oct 14 2003 7:45PM

Darrell
Ya I want to see those pictures too!!!!! NOT
- Tue Oct 14 2003 2:51PM

Rose
O.K., where are the NGP & Constance pictures from this weekend?? I know there are some! Don't want anyone left out..:)
- Tue Oct 14 2003 12:25PM

MR
Here are the pics from Connie. You just paste the link into the "URL" field of the form. The persons who posted the link will have a blue name to click if they posted a link.
- Tue Oct 14 2003 11:50AM

Connie
Guess that won't work, Mick will you give us a new link to Dock & Fall Scenes please.
- Tue Oct 14 2003 11:13AM

Connie
Thanks Mick. Click on the Docks for some new Fall shots.
- Tue Oct 14 2003 11:09AM

MR
Some 6 month pics of Drew. A few are broke. I'll fix them tonight.
- Tue Oct 14 2003 9:54AM

MR
Walls for the basement are poured. The were waterproofing it last night. I've got some pictures that I'll try and post tonight. Supposed to start framing on Monday.
- Tue Oct 14 2003 9:30AM

Connie
See you Saturday Nick, 1:00.
- Tue Oct 14 2003 8:10AM

Connie
Beautiful drive to Lowell today. Many nice farms, looked for our White relatives, said goodbye to Charlie Pierce, Frank's cousin Barbara's husband. Her hometown, Elkton. Thanks Nan! Bucky enjoyed your visit!
- Mon Oct 13 2003 8:14PM

Connie
Too bad Darry, we had freshly baked pumpkin pie during the game!
- Sun Oct 12 2003 6:50AM

Connie
Good Morning! Packing up to go home, see you all at Nick's party on Saturday. Hope the whole gang will be there!
- Sun Oct 12 2003 6:39AM

Darrell
Ya but unlike Frank, I am not stuck there with all you women( I mean fans)!
- Sat Oct 11 2003 7:42PM

Charlevoix Gang
We are watching the Wings too!
- Sat Oct 11 2003 6:45PM

Darrell
Got half the barn insulated today. Gonna sit and watch the Wings tonight. Are they digging more of the hole this wekend or waiting for Monday?
- Sat Oct 11 2003 5:52PM

Connie
Had a fun day with Kris and a great supper-Rose cooked salmon on the grill! We enjoyed all the new pictures; Kris' of Brian, Ash's from homecoming and the prom with Adam, and Drew's 5th... Good luck with the new house!
- Sat Oct 11 2003 7:14AM

MR
Added some pictures of Drew. There from when he was 5 months. I'm a little behind.
- Fri Oct 10 2003 9:48AM

MR
Yep.
- Fri Oct 10 2003 8:27AM

Connie
Good Morning! See you all about noon for lunch. Mick do you get to keep 7395? Thanks for the pictures! October 2003, third home, seventh generation on the Parks Farm since 1856. Looking forward to seeing the sixth gen today!
- Fri Oct 10 2003 7:08AM

Darrell
C&F cabin 231-536-9962 if it hasn't changed. I just had to beat Connie to the punchline!
- Fri Oct 10 2003 6:32AM

Kris
If I could get a phone number to the cabin, that would be great. Can't wait to see everyone who will be there this weekend. I should be arriving sometime around noon:). Unfortunately I will be arriving solo.
- Thu Oct 9 2003 9:31PM

Darrell
Looks like the makings of a good hockey rink to me.
- Thu Oct 9 2003 8:12PM

MR
Bon-a-fide hole in the ground out there today. I took some pictures. Hope this is enough angles for everyone. Its a pretty fascinating hole really. Kind of a deep subject to get into.
- Thu Oct 9 2003 7:15PM

Connie
58 degrees out about 10 feet, that's as far as I could cast the thermometer.
- Thu Oct 9 2003 4:53PM

Connie
Oh yes, one more thing, Nan don't forget your camera!
- Thu Oct 9 2003 11:02AM

Connie
Mickey be sure to take lots of pictures of the new building site, and the oak trees & lane, and Dan's fields. We need these for historical purposes. Good luck treasure hunting Darry. See you at Nick's party, by the way, what would you like us to bring?
- Thu Oct 9 2003 11:01AM

Connie
Spectacular colors all the way up this morning! Frank is on the front deck eating his cookies, 72 degrees. Will check the water temp, see you soon!
- Thu Oct 9 2003 10:59AM

MR
The combine was necessary to remove the $.50 worth of beans that would've been wrecked by the excavators. Happy the report that no soy beans were harmed in the preperation of the site. Not happy with guy "adjusting" something on his tractor with about 100 "taps" from a crescent wrench at midnight.
- Thu Oct 9 2003 9:01AM

Rose
Wheat ground is plowed, should be worked over today and final planting saturday. I know you all are as excited about it as I am!!! The best part is I get the bed all to myself, since farmer Dan is in the field till midnight. Hope the new neighbors like tractor lights!:) Can't wait to go north tomorrow, Connie check the wated temperature and report!
- Thu Oct 9 2003 7:37AM

Nort
Since when does a combine have anything to do with the construction site? Good luck with the digging. I will have to bring the detector over and snoop around the dirt piles. Maybe I will find the money Connie thinks was burried under the old crib!
- Wed Oct 8 2003 9:24PM

MR
Fred Bear used to say, "He who doesn't shoot will eat hot dogs all winter." All the beans are off tonight. Danny's out plowing right now. The excavation for the house started tonight too. At one point there was a combine w/30' bean header, a semi-truck, a Ford 4610, a Bobcat, a back hoe, and 2 pickups all in the yard at one time. Quite the construction site!
- Wed Oct 8 2003 8:36PM

Nick
I could have shot a big doe at 15 yards but dad wouldn't let me. The deer was over 5 feet tall on all 4 leggs. It was in front of me for 15 min. I had it dead to rights. I am not very happy with him.
- Wed Oct 8 2003 7:40PM

Connie
See you soon Kris, baking cookies in the morning!
- Tue Oct 7 2003 2:11PM

Kris
The love life up here is going good :)
- Tue Oct 7 2003 12:13PM

Connie
Good Morning and Happy Anniversary Darrell & Sue! Hugs to all, have a nice day!
- Tue Oct 7 2003 7:24AM

Darrell
I love it. Nothing like being up to the shed. Oh,,, You were talking about way up north like over the bridge weren't you!
- Mon Oct 6 2003 7:07PM

Sandy
USA
Did anybody notice it's October? I don't think I have a recipe for Hairy Squirrel but I'll check. Darrel's photos are great! How's the love life in the northland?
- Mon Oct 6 2003 4:36PM

Alissa
The only thing we have in the freezer so far are some hairy squirrels--I didn't get to see pictures of them prior to their untimely demise (thankfully)! We hope to have a hole in the ground this week, cross your fingers. Next time you see Gwen, ask her to show you her dance moves, she is destined to be our next Paula Abdul!
- Mon Oct 6 2003 8:06AM

Darrell
I did not take a picture then kill that deer. Now I might take his picture again while Nick shoots him.
- Mon Oct 6 2003 7:59AM

Rose
Must be some name for a person who would take pictures of something and then kill it!!! Just not right.
- Mon Oct 6 2003 7:38AM

MR
Click on my name to see some of Darry's pictures.
- Mon Oct 6 2003 7:21AM

MR
I agree with lurker. A bag of Michigan Sugar planted on the sidelines would do a better job of coaching than that UP bum. He's probably an Finlander anyway. Say Ya to not making the playoffs again eh.
- Mon Oct 6 2003 6:51AM

Connie
Who said that?
- Sun Oct 5 2003 7:51PM

lurker
You guys might like him but I think he is a bum. Worst job of coaching i have ever seen, Bring back Darrel Rogers or Monty Clark
- Sun Oct 5 2003 6:31PM

Darrell
Only saw 2 does. Had 20 turkeys walk between the truck and the Shed yesterday. Mr, maybe you could show me how to send the pix.
- Sun Oct 5 2003 11:57AM

Connie
I think his team plays tomorrow! Did anybody get a shot today? or were you watching football? Good game!
- Sat Oct 4 2003 7:27PM

Kris
Yes he did gradutate from here, and we like him a lot, he gives us lots of money. He provided a good chunk of the change that went to building the berry events center, our hockey arena :), any know who which other famous sports person graduated from NMU? *hint, he was tom izzo's roomate*
- Fri Oct 3 2003 12:07PM

MR
Nice pic Darry. That camera is quite an upgrade! You guys with digital cameras should all just get webshots pages like Connie. Its free and easy to use. Once you set it up I can put the link on the homepage and everyone can see your pictures right away.
- Fri Oct 3 2003 6:29AM

Connie
Click on Taking out the Docks for Darry's latest shots...
- Thu Oct 2 2003 10:06PM

Connie
Tom Izzo, head coach of MSU men's basketball was awarded the Honorary Alumni Award by the MSU Alumni Association. He received his bachelor's degree from Northern Michigan University, where he also starred in football and basketball.
- Thu Oct 2 2003 9:37PM

kris
homecoming was sat. up here, amazingly, we won!!!!!!!!:)
- Thu Oct 2 2003 12:32PM

Connie
Going to MSU tonight, will honk as we go by. Don't fall out of your treestands!!! Stella receives her Distinguished Alumni Award at the Grand Awards Celebration at Kellogg Center. Homecoming is Saturday! Go State!
- Thu Oct 2 2003 10:28AM

Darrell
Had a big 8-point at 25 yards last night. Wind wasn't right and he went back the way he came.
- Thu Oct 2 2003 7:44AM

Connie
First frost this morning, ice crystals on Bucky's water dish, and on the rooftops.
- Thu Oct 2 2003 7:26AM

Darrell
8 different deer this morning. Little spikes and runts.
- Wed Oct 1 2003 9:30AM

Connie
Good luck hunters! Heard it was snowing in the UP this morning. Right Kris?
- Wed Oct 1 2003 6:56AM

MR
Season doesn't start until about 5:30PM today for me. Stupid work!
- Wed Oct 1 2003 6:28AM

kris
thanks for the info :)
- Tue Sep 30 2003 9:00PM

Nick
My birthday party is at 1:00 Saturday the 18th. Come on over if your free.
- Tue Sep 30 2003 7:46PM

Darrell
In less than 9 hours 30 min.
- Tue Sep 30 2003 7:41PM

Kris
Hey I know I should know this by now, but a heres a question for all of you avid hunters. When does bow season start?
- Tue Sep 30 2003 6:28PM

Darrell
12 Hours and waiting for bucky. Not the dog.
- Tue Sep 30 2003 4:46PM

Connie
Great turkey shot Darry, will add to the dock pictures. Thanks for the link Mick.
- Tue Sep 30 2003 7:01AM

Connie
Congratulations! That is good news, and Grace is a nice name.
- Mon Sep 29 2003 4:56PM

Rose
Well here is the good news for today, Sunday we got another great niece. Cindy had her baby, Grace Kathleen (no laughing NGP), 7lb2oz, 21 inches long. Mom & Baby are well. Should come home today. Girls rule in my family!!
- Mon Sep 29 2003 7:24AM

MR
Click my name for Connie's pictures.
- Mon Sep 29 2003 7:00AM

Connie
Thanks to all who helped, or offered to help with the docks. No problem getting them in, did not go swimming though, 62 degrees was a little too cool. Should have nice colors for all you hunters. Good luck!
- Sun Sep 28 2003 6:25AM

kris
yeah I know, I just figured she should know lol:)
- Sat Sep 27 2003 4:51PM

Darrell
Kris, it's your own fault. You told your mom not us!!!!
- Sat Sep 27 2003 3:43PM

Connie
That's a good secret Kris, have a good time.
- Sat Sep 27 2003 3:40PM

Kris
Well fine so much for keeping this to myself. I have met this great guy, his name is Brian, he goes to tech, and thats all you need to know. So my secret is out. MR, how did you manage to keep your life to yourself LOL.
- Sat Sep 27 2003 3:13PM

The Whole Gang
Kris, We want to know what's up!
- Sat Sep 27 2003 1:27PM

Kris
Mom, you weren't supposed to tell. I don't know that I can let something this important be known with an just an inquiry from the dog :) lol, if I see some more interest, I might just have to spill.
- Sat Sep 27 2003 12:58PM

Bucky
Will do my best! OK Kris, what's new?
- Fri Sep 26 2003 10:30AM

Rose
Hope you all have fun in the north. Ashley had the privledge of showing Drew her school last night. He was the best cheerleader there!!! Just didn't care for the band in the parking lot. That's O.K., the football players never like the band!! Tonight is homecoming, lucky for me I get to work in the concession stand, since the team is not to exciting. Ms. Ashley has her big dance saturday. You need to find out Kristen's excitement!! TONIGHT is her big night, can't tell. Must come from her. Keep Frankie warm...
- Fri Sep 26 2003 8:45AM

Connie
Good Morning, 45 degrees and cloudy here. See you tonight!
- Fri Sep 26 2003 6:17AM

Connie
It is 52 degrees now, rain expected. There is some color, expecially nice along 66 Kalkaska/Mancelona area. Cookies are in the freezer, see you soon. Hugs to Drew! Keep eatin' that chicken, maybe your Dad will shoot a turkey!
- Thu Sep 25 2003 11:07AM

Alissa
Drew had his six month dr. appt. this week. He is low on weight (15lbs, 11oz), but high on height (75% percentile). The Dr. said that is normal and he will probably put on a lot of weight soon! We had another first this week -- our first taste of chicken (even though it was ground up), although I don't think he will be ready for venison anytime soon. No hole dug for the house yet, looks like next week if the weather cooperates! See you all soon!
- Thu Sep 25 2003 10:44AM

Connie
Water temp about 65 degrees, tolerable for sure.
- Wed Sep 24 2003 9:33PM

Connie
Good Morning! Heading upnorth this morning. Hope to see some nice colors, yesterday was the first day of Fall. We apppreciate the help with the docks, see you soon.
- Wed Sep 24 2003 5:07AM

Darrell
Cool MR
- Mon Sep 22 2003 4:32PM

Connie
Good job Nick and Darrell! Will have to get some pictures of the shooters. Congratulations to Mick on the new job-permanent status must feel pretty good!
- Mon Sep 22 2003 9:39AM

Darrell and Nick
Nick just wanted to let everyone know that we took second place in the bow tourament today. That's 2 second place trophies in a row! Been busy trying to get $#!* put away for winter. I know, I know, Theres a lot of nice days yet to come. I plan on HUNTING EVERY ONE OF THEM TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sun Sep 21 2003 7:17PM

Connie
Did EVERYBODY go hunting?
- Sun Sep 21 2003 6:24AM

Connie
Been looking for pictures from Josh's party, got a little picture in the mail today, thank you. Enjoy the game!
- Sat Sep 20 2003 1:08PM

Connie
Good Morning! Going to MSU this morning, will honk as I go by.
- Fri Sep 19 2003 7:01AM

Connie
Thanks Mick! I have a few more to add, doesn't cost anything. Glad you liked the carrots, our first digging.
- Thu Sep 18 2003 8:05AM

MR
Click my name to see Connie's new pictures.
- Thu Sep 18 2003 6:47AM

Rose
Thanks to the garden fairy!! The carrots are great, had some in a roast last night. Sorry we missed you, however the dogs let us know you were in the neighborhood! Basketball on tues & thurs till December.
- Thu Sep 18 2003 6:31AM

Connie
Great photo opportunity last night at Drew's house, also an interesting 2 piece tractor. Will get these posted for you real soon.
- Wed Sep 17 2003 9:45AM

Josh
Thanks for a great party!
- Tue Sep 16 2003 12:08PM

MR
Two sightings. Zero shots.
- Tue Sep 16 2003 6:40AM

Darrell
Squrrels 0 Me 1
- Mon Sep 15 2003 7:30PM

Connie
Good Morning! How is the birthday boy and his cousins? We had a fun time at the 45th, then walked along the river and looked at the boats. Bucky had excellent care, thanks again! Have a fun trip Darry, nice of you to help Matt.
- Mon Sep 15 2003 7:42AM

Darrell
Heading up to Berryington with Matt and his truck this morning. This afternoon going to make a trip to Parks' Place to go hunting in the morning. Nan, is the sign painted yet? Like I had to ask!
- Sun Sep 14 2003 7:25AM

Connie
Happy Birthday Joshua Lewis! I expect you all to take lots of pictures for Mick to post! Have fun!
- Sat Sep 13 2003 5:42AM

Connie
Good Morning! Take the scenic route and get some great shots with that new camera! We are getting ready to celebrate with the Class of '58. Is Gwen all set to celebrate?
- Fri Sep 12 2003 7:05AM

MR
Take the ferry through Ludington. Its not the "Famous Ferry" in East Jordan but will get you across. TDS probably won't expense that though.
- Thu Sep 11 2003 9:33PM

School Boy
Only 1 more killer day. Not looking foward to driving through Chicago on a Friday at rush hour. Might take the senic route.
- Thu Sep 11 2003 9:28PM

Connie
Good Morning! I will be in class all day today too! Have a good day, thanks again Nan for sitting with BJ.
- Thu Sep 11 2003 6:50AM

Darrell
So maybe we should wear cammies instead of blaze!
- Wed Sep 10 2003 9:41PM

MR
I'd worry about getting past the game warden on the way out!
- Wed Sep 10 2003 8:50PM

Darrell
Why clean out the freezer? Porkeys don't take up that much room! When was the last time anyone got a doe permit up there? I plan on going to Walhala Sunday to go Squirrel hunting Monday morning. Would like to take Nick hunting at the farm if the new owners let us past the driveway Monday night.
- Wed Sep 10 2003 4:33PM

MR
Clean out the freezer! Dan and I both drew doe permits for Mason County(up North). Pretty lucky since there were only 1,000 available for public land. Your permit should be in the mail Dan.
- Wed Sep 10 2003 9:13AM

Darrell
Good idea making extra cookies. Would hate for Frank to miss lunch!
- Wed Sep 10 2003 8:06AM

Connie
Good Morning! Just baked a batch of cookies, plan to make more for the dock workers! The date is Sept 27, probably won't see you until then, have fun at Josh's party!
- Wed Sep 10 2003 7:41AM

Darrell
I know Sue never looks on here, so she probily doesn't know about the party. Someone could call her and let her know when and where. Her brother Matt will be at our house until Sat. when we drive his new truck to his house. Maybe he will stay until Sunday, I don't know. I am not going to tell her about anything. I always get the time or date messed up.
- Tue Sep 9 2003 4:29PM

Brandy
Can't wait to see you on Saturday. Gwen seems to think it will be her party--I don't know about her! We will be having a gourmet meal of pizza...probably Hungry Howies and ice cream cake. Fine dining at its best!
- Tue Sep 9 2003 9:43AM

Darrell
Too damn many lights around here to see the sky letalone a star or a Marshon!
- Mon Sep 8 2003 9:28PM

Connie
Just got a picture of Mars. Let me know if you want a copy.
- Mon Sep 8 2003 9:16PM

kris
yah, it is definatley dry up here. Of course it rained the day I moved in, and then once since, but for marquette where it normally rains everyday its really dry, and is messing up a lot of college projects oh well the snow will be here soon enough LOL :)
- Mon Sep 8 2003 8:03PM

Sandy
Way to go school boy. Now we will know someone else besides MR to bug with our computer questions. Still dry as a bone in the Northland. Hi! to Kris, speaking of Northland, she beats us all. The beans are turning color and it's certainly a havest moon. Glad you didn't encounter any snakes!
- Mon Sep 8 2003 3:55PM

Darrell
Day 1 of school is finely over. Sure wish MR was here doing this crap instead of me. Who wants to know about IP addresses, routers, servers and wrighting software programs? I guess it's a good class. I would rather learn about good shot placement or quad riding 101 !!!
- Mon Sep 8 2003 3:43PM

Rose
Finally have the count for Josh's birthday, 4 of us, you lucky ones will get to meet Adam!! Brandy, if you need me to bring something, I would love to. Just let me know. See you then!!:)
- Mon Sep 8 2003 2:35PM

MR
We disconnected the phone line in Gregory. The number for the house in Swartz Creek is 810-635-3115.
- Mon Sep 8 2003 1:58PM

Connie
Sounds good! Take a picture of that full moon tonight, and maybe Mars if you can see it.
- Mon Sep 8 2003 11:22AM

Darrell
Made it to Madison about 7:00 our time. Looks like Connie and Franks place up north. I have my laptop, printer and camera all hooked up. I will send a couple pictures if I get it figured out.
- Sun Sep 7 2003 6:46PM

Connie
A dog was bitten by a rattlesnake last week out at the state park in Holly. We were there that same night, and saw people looking though the grass at the side of the road, but didn't know what they were looking for. Later heard an Aquita was bitten on the nose. We were there again last night, BJ and BB had no such encounters. Thank goodness! That would have been something to take a picture of...
- Sun Sep 7 2003 10:58AM

Darrell
What would I take a picture of? I don't have a dog! I have my laptop and printer. I will be playing with them and the camera in the hotel room this week.
- Sat Sep 6 2003 10:04PM

Connie
Good for you! Why not take some practice shots on your way to WI?
- Sat Sep 6 2003 8:41AM

Darrell
Got a new digital camera yesterday. Too bad I wont get to play with it for awhile. Heading to Madison For training for a week.
- Fri Sep 5 2003 4:43PM

Connie
Great Drew, come on over!
- Fri Sep 5 2003 1:47PM

Drew
Hello to everybody!! I hope to see most of you at my big cousin Josh's birthday bash. I want to show you my new tricks and give you a new picture. Sorry I won't see Aunt Connie and Uncle Frank, da da will have to take me to see you! My da da also has a lot of neat frogs to sell if anyone is interested!!
- Fri Sep 5 2003 8:14AM

Sam
Thanks for the birthday wishes.
- Thu Sep 4 2003 7:45PM

Connie
Hi Brandy & Gang! We are going to Frank's Class Reunion, so will sadly miss Joshua's big day. Hugs to all!
- Thu Sep 4 2003 11:29AM

Brandy
Oh...and happy birtday Miss Sam! Gwen and Josh send hugs and kisses and becuase Drew is here today, Drew sends a kiss!
- Thu Sep 4 2003 9:45AM

Brandy
Hi all. Let me know if you think you can come to Joshy's party. I am trying to figure out what to have for dinner. I know, I know you probably need to know what's for dinner BEFORE you decide if you can come!
- Thu Sep 4 2003 9:43AM

Connie
The rain moved from Ohio into New York. Maybe we will get to see some tennis tonight. Well Sam,tomorrow is your day, Happy Birthday from all of us!
- Wed Sep 3 2003 8:10PM

Rose
Kris made it back safely!! She prolly won't be south until Thanksgiving. Guess I'll have to get #1 Aunt to go north with me:) The 27th is homecoming, so we won't be up once again, be the big dance for Miss Ashley. Oh, well only two more years. Have a good week, Happy Birthday to Sam!!
- Tue Sep 2 2003 7:01AM

Connie
Good Morning, we're packing up. Glad you guys had a good time, and didn't bring any puppies home. Have to go feed a big bear now, talk to you soon. Hi Kris.
- Tue Sep 2 2003 6:40AM

Darrell
Connie without a carera? No way! Couldn't ever happen!!!!!!!The 27th for docks works good for me. I have every one of the next 6 weekends planned except that one. I was this close to bringing back a new Brittany pup, than I remembered having to take care of it!
- Mon Sep 1 2003 8:25PM

Connie
Hi big girl, nice to hear from you. What does Josh want for his birthday?
- Mon Sep 1 2003 7:59PM

Gwen
Well...big news...the diaper fairy came and took my diapers! That was on Saturday and this is day three of being a big girl. I made out well though, the diaper fairy leaves good gifts! You are all invited to Josh's birthday party. It is Saturday, September 13th at 6:00. We are going to have ice cream cake. Yummmmmmm!
- Mon Sep 1 2003 3:15PM

Connie
Frank said well I don't think so, unless you'd like one. I guess I could use one if it's natural wood. We are going to have natural wood frames for our maps, as soon as Nan and crew get them finished. How about Saturday, Sept 27 to take in the dock?
- Mon Sep 1 2003 8:57AM

MR
We're all back from Kenton. Pretty good trip. Lots of rain and mud. If it weren't for 4 wheel drive we'd still be stuck in the mud down there. Anybody wanna buy a frog caller? They're made from natural wood.
- Mon Sep 1 2003 7:24AM

Connie
Hello out there, anybody home yet?
- Sun Aug 31 2003 5:15PM

Connie
Went swimming anyway, water temp was 71. Saw baby raccoons in a big old maple tree, would have been a cute picture, but didn't have my camera.
- Sat Aug 30 2003 3:20PM

Connie
48 degrees this morning!
- Sat Aug 30 2003 7:41AM

Connie
Thinking about Mom today, she would have been 78. Hello to Grandma Lura, have fun shopping with the kids. Maybe Mick will post pictures of those twins, what fun! Hugs to all!
- Fri Aug 29 2003 7:43AM

Sandy
Tracy has had her twin baby boys Thursday. Colin weighed 5# 14oz. and Jacob weighed 6# 14 oz.! She did have a c-section and everyone is doing well. About three years ago she had unexpected death at arrival of twins. Prayers do get answered. Thank heavens for our healthy family. Talked to Lew last night. They sound HOT and miserable. Nice to be sitting in my cental air. I am taking Great Grandma Lura to meet Brandy, Gwen, and Josh at Frankenmuth. Time to get some furniture for Gwen's doll house at Raus'. Have a nice holdiay.
- Fri Aug 29 2003 7:09AM

Darrell
That's good, less people-better deals.
- Thu Aug 28 2003 12:41PM

MR
I guess its a muddy mess down there. Looks like some thunderstorms in the forcast for the weekend too.
- Thu Aug 28 2003 11:45AM

Connie
Maybe Dan ought to get online and speak for himself... Nice up here, about 70 degrees.
- Thu Aug 28 2003 11:28AM

MR
Now would be a good time for Dan to pick up another. Since he's re-doing those kennels and all.
- Thu Aug 28 2003 7:34AM

Rose
Dan likes his happy home to much to be that dumb!! Been there, done that.
- Thu Aug 28 2003 7:24AM

Darrell
Good thing I am taking the dog box with us. Is Dan and Lew bringing Sandy and Roses new pups back with them?! I can probily pack a half dozen in the back to cover Brandy and Alisa too.
- Thu Aug 28 2003 7:07AM

MR
OK, you and Nancy can come pick up your puppys on Monday.
- Thu Aug 28 2003 6:53AM

Connie
How about a pup for Bailey? Have fun!
- Thu Aug 28 2003 6:10AM

Darrell
MR ya had better bring back a full grown one or Bucky will probily eat it! Don't have but a small box of Sh t to pawn off this year. Wanna leave now. I hate how work interfears with my time.
- Wed Aug 27 2003 10:04PM

MR
Ya we're selling some stuff. A lot of it is probably stuff we bought from the same place last year though! Want me to bring you back a nice Bluetick pup for Bucky to play with?
- Wed Aug 27 2003 12:52PM

Connie
Are you guys selling stuff too?
- Wed Aug 27 2003 11:04AM

Connie
Kris are you all settled in? Ready for that drive home this weekend? Probably won't see you until Thanksgiving, have a good semester!
- Wed Aug 27 2003 11:02AM

MR
Darrell and I are leaving tomorrow. I've been going for 25 years now. Looks like I'll have to pick up a silver fire ring or something.
- Wed Aug 27 2003 9:34AM

kris
yeah, but not this early in the week :)
- Wed Aug 27 2003 7:11AM

Connie
Do younger guys go to Kenton too?
- Wed Aug 27 2003 6:50AM

Sandy
It' Kenton time!!! I still enjoy the time even if it's without Brandy. School is off to a great start but I am having a hard time trying to keep up with both groups.
- Tue Aug 26 2003 6:18PM

Connie
Is that the junk Dan cleaned out of the barn? Hope they have a good time. You two can watch the corn grow! More rain expected today. Everybody enjoying the US Open Tennis?
- Tue Aug 26 2003 12:13PM

Rose
Well the two old farts are on the way to Kenton!! They left the farm before 7 a.m. Hope all the treasures in the back of the truck aren't to wet!! Ash & I are looking forward to a few days of peace. Have a wonderful day.
- Tue Aug 26 2003 7:22AM

kris
well ya know, I gotta at least pretend to be nice every once in a while LOL
- Mon Aug 25 2003 4:39PM

Darrell
You sure got her fooled dont ya Kris!
- Mon Aug 25 2003 2:08PM

Connie
Enjoy your first day back to school! All the kids around us were lined up at the end of the court, waiting for the bus. Will be up north over Labor Day, come on up! Returned Aunt Mary's call last night. She sure thinks Kris is a sweet kid! She says hello to everybody.
- Mon Aug 25 2003 11:52AM

Connie
Yup, and we finished! 10 miles for Frank and 5 for Nan and me. It was fun! Maybe Drew can join us for a Teddy Bear Trot next year.
- Sun Aug 24 2003 7:28AM

Darrell
You had good music to listen to during the race. 103 played every walk/run rock song ever made I think.
- Sat Aug 23 2003 9:22PM

Connie
It is a really nice article about area farmers helping out. We picked up our Crim Race packets today and were given a Flint Journal with the story on the front page. Sure is nice to have good neighbors.
- Fri Aug 22 2003 4:29PM

MR
Here is a link with some more info on Tom. It has the funeral info as well.
- Fri Aug 22 2003 12:45PM

Connie
Nothing posted online except a guest book that people have been signing at www.legacy.com/flintLegacyHome.asp
- Fri Aug 22 2003 8:47AM

Darrell
Sorry for the mix up. I couldn't get to a comp to change the name until now. I bought a Flint Journal and saw it was Tom and not Steve. Not that it makes any less of a loss. Please let me know about times and such for the funeral.
- Thu Aug 21 2003 3:14PM

MR
Here's a link to the article in the Flint Journal about Tom Jennings.
- Thu Aug 21 2003 1:51PM

Connie
It was Tom Jennings. This is the saddest day in a long time. Hugs to all.
- Thu Aug 21 2003 9:16AM

Darrell
Some bad news. Steve Jennings died today in a silo accedent. I don't know anymore . Andy saw part of it on the TV tonight and told me. Sorry for the loss.
- Wed Aug 20 2003 6:04PM

Sandy
Tonight is open house night for parents. Teacher Day is Friday. Say Good Bye summer!
- Wed Aug 20 2003 4:02PM

Connie
The 3 musketeers just left for the UP. Great to see them! Lots of luck this semester Kris!
- Wed Aug 20 2003 7:24AM

Connie
Way to go Mick!
- Tue Aug 19 2003 9:57PM

MR
Passed my Cisco Certified Network Associate exam tonight. I'm glad I don't have to study for that stupid thing anymore!
- Tue Aug 19 2003 6:37PM

Rose
We will be there this a.m., then on to Connie & Franks for the night. Hope to swim & boat!! Been a really long time. See you all on the return.
- Tue Aug 19 2003 9:25AM

Connie
Good Morning! It is another beautiful day up here. Good luck Kris, and all driving with her. Hope you can stop by for a swim.
- Tue Aug 19 2003 7:16AM

Nort
Dan, To get to Parks' Place from East Jordan go south on 66 to 1 mile south of Kalkaska. Make the jog east on 72 than south on 66 (only 1 mile). Go about 8 miles take or leave a couple to Sharon Road. Turn east and go about 5 miles. You will pass a canoe launch just befor North Sharon Road. Keep going for About 100 yards, you will pass a road on your left. Another 200 yards around the curve you will see South Sharon Road. Turn north a tenth of a mile to Military Road. Turn east on Military Road and go three-quarters of a mile. If you hit the curve you went just past the gate. It's on the north side one house east of the Fly Shop driveway and befor the green cabin on the curb. Nan can tell ya where the key is or call me.517-625-4800. I am going to be there Tuesday night and till about 11 Wednesday morning. We have extra sleeping bags!
- Mon Aug 18 2003 10:09PM

Connie
Sad news from Bob & Mary. Beryl's daughter-in-law, Jim's wife Carol passed away on Tuesday. She was 61, Their home is in Boyne City.
- Mon Aug 18 2003 11:02AM

Darrell
What day and time is Dan going to stop by Parks' Place? Sue's brother Matt and I are going to take a day this week and go up there. Thought I could give him the grand tour.Looking at maybe Wednesday.
- Mon Aug 18 2003 6:36AM

kris
still working on that one, but you know me the queen of putting things off
- Sun Aug 17 2003 10:08PM

Connie
Nan and Bailey crossed the river out at Jordan Valley, no problem. Alissa will remember that crossing. Kris are you all packed?
- Sun Aug 17 2003 8:58PM

kris
We're down to three:)
- Sat Aug 16 2003 8:21AM

MR
You're probably going to need a night where its clear enough to see 1 or 2 of the 40 billion stars that the clouds were covering up last night.
- Sat Aug 16 2003 7:46AM

Connie
Did not see Mars, did not see the moon last night! How many days Kris?
- Sat Aug 16 2003 6:47AM

Darrell
I hear ya on the gas. I heard on the radio that there was a 4 hour backup to a little place called brighton to get gas. Iga in Perry was backed up with people from Wixem Lake and Warren trying to get food. I filled the tractor, truck, car, lawnmowers and quads with gas. Won't have to worry for a week at least! Wish I would have forgot the lawnmower!!
- Fri Aug 15 2003 8:30PM

MR
Snow day in August? I didn't have to go to work today because we had no power. Tried to get some gas but the lines were too long at the only station with any gas left.
- Fri Aug 15 2003 2:33PM

Connie
Thanks, we'll take a look tonight, John Len has a telescope and really knows the sky. 85 degrees here, come on up! Any power out in your areas?
- Fri Aug 15 2003 12:03PM

MR
Anybody looked at Mars and the Moon lately? I guess last night was the closest it will be to the Earth until 2400. Great view from the oak tree. I don't remember ever seeing the moon quite that red. Really neat. I guess if you have a telescope you can see the Southern Ice Cap on Mars. I wouldn't know North from South on that planet I'm afraid.
- Thu Aug 14 2003 10:14PM

Connie
Ah, but look what you have to show for it!
- Thu Aug 14 2003 9:45AM

Rose
Great pictures, if you weren't already depressed that will do it. Some of us try to forget how old we really are!!:)
- Thu Aug 14 2003 7:25AM

Darrell
It aint me. I am not the one trying to piss Connie off!
- Thu Aug 14 2003 7:08AM

lurker
now those are pictures worth looking at send more
- Wed Aug 13 2003 9:57PM

annonymous
Yes, thanks Mick. You are a major brat!
- Wed Aug 13 2003 8:20PM

Connie
Thanks Mick!
- Wed Aug 13 2003 6:20AM

MR
Check out the updated archive galleries for 1945-1974 and 1974-2000. See if you can find the niece and aunt combo sporting the vintage Coke bottle eye glasses.
- Tue Aug 12 2003 8:55AM

Everybody
Happy Anniversary Mick & Alissa!
- Tue Aug 12 2003 7:36AM

Connie
I honked three times on my drive to MSU. Didn't see a soul but it sure was a good feeling to honk at Mick & Alissa's. Sam I have some college info for you. Hugs to all, especialy Kris who has only a few more days to go!!!!!!
- Tue Aug 12 2003 6:28AM

Connie
Going to EL this morning, will honk as I go by! Have a good week.
- Mon Aug 11 2003 7:47AM

Connie
Dan, pictures 44 and 45 are crop pictures for you. You will all have to read O'Brien's Cookbook. It has some good stories in it, especially Bob's story about his dad and the last cow. Thanks for the link Mick.
- Sun Aug 10 2003 9:55AM

mr
Glad to hear your enjoying those specials Sandy. That one for McDonald's coffee must be great. I'll get a link to the pics on the homepage ASAP.
- Sun Aug 10 2003 8:41AM

Connie
Glad you had a good time! Did you see Grandma's house? I will send you and Brandy a Gwen picture with the car bumpers cropped out. The other pictures-go back about 8 messages and click on MR.
- Sun Aug 10 2003 5:10AM

Sandy
Where is the cute picture of Gwen in the wagon? We just got back from our trip to the UP. It was beautiful and we had lots of fun. I hope all the birthday and anniversary people had a special day. The cucumbers are trying to climb in our back door. Alissa's Dad brought us some yummy sweet corn. Mick and Alissa, my cell phone say there is no service so if you need to call try Lew or the home number. I bet Kris is getting ready to pack. Hope everyone has a great weekend. PS we found out that during the week traveling is full of gray haired Senior Specials!
- Sat Aug 9 2003 5:48PM

Connie
Happy 5th Anniversary Brandy & Jeremy! Nan & Darry have a good time up north. We came home to a nice downpour. Hope Dan's beans & corn got a drink. Glad you liked the pictures, some were not so great, need to practice with this new camera. Did you like the zoom of Mick?
- Fri Aug 8 2003 5:13PM

Darrell
About ready to head up to Parks'Place. Going to clean the pond up and turn it green. Like MR said, maybe we can make them bigger fishis !!!
- Fri Aug 8 2003 3:57PM

Alissa
Great pictures Connie! The one with Gwen in the wagon is adorable. Drew gets his pictures taken tomorrow. He is teething pretty bad right now, he has been waking up every 10 minutes or so tonight. Aunt Brandy is probably glad for the weekend break!
- Thu Aug 7 2003 8:16PM

Connie
Packing up to leave in the morning. Threats of rain, but still sunny. Bucky nosed up to a porkie but because we didn't get excited, he left it alone. Lots of raspberries, blackberries are just starting to ripen. That's all the news from here. Bye.
- Thu Aug 7 2003 7:25PM

MR
Ya, under Dan's leanto.
- Thu Aug 7 2003 4:42AM

Connie
Thanks Mick, that worked just fine. You didn't have to post all the pictures, but I'm glad you did. Did you include a parking lot in your new house plans?
- Wed Aug 6 2003 8:26PM

MR
I was thinking cut and paste the link, but you can click on my name to make it a little easier.
- Wed Aug 6 2003 7:39PM

Connie
Not to change the subject, but to change the subject, how do we get to the pictures? Thanks Mick!
- Wed Aug 6 2003 3:48PM

MR
Just being politically correct.
- Wed Aug 6 2003 1:34PM

Darrell
MR What do you mean by OUR J-A frirnds? The snobs are the old bast... that live up there. Use to shovel snow off their roofs in the winter.
- Wed Aug 6 2003 12:58PM

MR
Connie took a few pictures at the Party last weekend: http://www.lcparks.com/pweb/aug03_party/
- Wed Aug 6 2003 12:48PM

Connie
It is a gorgeous day today on the South Arm!
- Wed Aug 6 2003 12:08PM

MR
I don't think our Japenese-American friends would agree that it was a "Gorgeous day"...
- Wed Aug 6 2003 11:42AM

Connie
Gayland is here, did you remember Hiroshima was bombed 58 years ago today? Gorgeous day.
- Wed Aug 6 2003 11:33AM

MR
Where are these snobs at Hartwick Pines? Are you talking about those lumberjack dummies at the museum? I wouldn't take it too personal if they weren't friendly. How happy would you be if you were a lumberjack stuck in a tree sanctuary?
- Wed Aug 6 2003 7:07AM

Darrell
Hell, Nan's got big pines you can take all the pix you want to without the snobs!
- Tue Aug 5 2003 9:38PM

Connie
I was thinking about photo 'opts', you know, like giant trees!
- Tue Aug 5 2003 10:33AM

Darrell
Nothing at Hartwick Pines other then old snobs and crows.
- Tue Aug 5 2003 7:11AM

Connie
Thanks guys! We had a good day today, and a nice visit with John & Mary tonight. Gayland is coming up tomorrow. Just heard they are building an 8 foot-wide path from Grayling to Hartwick Pines. Let's go there sometime!
- Mon Aug 4 2003 9:20PM

DSSN
Happy birthday
- Mon Aug 4 2003 8:33PM

Everybody
Happy Birthday Constance Maxine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Mon Aug 4 2003 8:09PM

kris
It's nice to know that you are on a mission to kill everything that kill the birds that you intend to kill in the end anyway LOL
- Mon Aug 4 2003 5:49PM

Darrell
Stayed home sick today. At 1:00 I had a fox trying to get a little pheasent behind the barn. He wont be eating any more anythings. He had mange really bad. His head was full size but his body wasn't much bigger than a cat. His hair was like a big scab all over. Next is the hawk that keeps landing in the pine trees beside the house.
- Mon Aug 4 2003 12:07PM

Connie
Getting lots of rain up here. The water is still 72-74 degrees. There are lots of good summer days left, come on up! Darry the new brackets are in place, look good. Haven't tried to use them but they are attached. Thanks again. Good luck this week NP.
- Mon Aug 4 2003 10:35AM

MR
Good to see everyone. Thanks for coming.
- Sat Aug 2 2003 10:19PM

Connie
About time to go to bed. Sure had a nice time today. Kris, we saved a piece of cake for you.
- Sat Aug 2 2003 9:14PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Brandy!
- Sat Aug 2 2003 4:40AM

Connie
Well, we are all set. Thanks everybody! See you Saturday with camera in tow!
- Thu Jul 31 2003 5:46AM

Sandy
Plan "B" calls for fresh fruit. See you soon.
- Wed Jul 30 2003 9:50PM

rose
Kooter is temporarily housed in the slums at our house!!! Next time you bring that high rent dog of yours out, you'll surely hear him!!LOL
- Wed Jul 30 2003 12:17PM

Connie
Plan B, wonder what Sandy has in mind. Lots of good stuff growing up there. By the way, where is Kooter?
- Wed Jul 30 2003 10:09AM

Alissa
Let me clarify - I had Mick type my last message. We will bring another kind of salad (i.e. macaroni, potatoe or something)and coleslaw. Didn't want to infringe on Brandy's green salad!
- Wed Jul 30 2003 7:33AM

kris
22 and counting down
- Tue Jul 29 2003 9:28PM

Alissa
We'll do some stuff for salad and coleslaw. Lots of Gerber rice cereal too.
- Tue Jul 29 2003 8:52PM

Sandy
I guess I had better learn to read the messages from below. I'll go to plan "B"
- Tue Jul 29 2003 8:16PM

Sandy
I'll bring the butter and the corn.
- Tue Jul 29 2003 6:07PM

A. Connie
Kris, we'll have a going away party for you, OK? How many more days?
- Tue Jul 29 2003 5:31PM

Connie
Our menu is lookin' good! The gas grill would be great, if it isn't too much for you to handle. Yes Darry, we will need cups. Haven't you heard you can get Alzheimers from drinking out of cans? ;o)
- Tue Jul 29 2003 5:28PM

NANCY
I'll bring the cake and sweetcorn from the Farmer's Market.
- Tue Jul 29 2003 3:40PM

kris
I am supposed to work til 9, but it will probably be closer to 10:)
- Tue Jul 29 2003 12:30PM

DSSN
I will bring pop and ice. How about cups?
- Tue Jul 29 2003 7:16AM

rose
I'll be glad to bring the beans. We have both a charcoal or gas grill. Which one does Frank prefer?? We will get it and our picnic table up to the house. I think Ash will be there, but Kris has to work till 9:00, so if you want to see her, you'll have to hang around for a bon fire!! See you then.
- Tue Jul 29 2003 7:05AM

Connie
Thanks for the pictures Mick, see you Saturday 5:00. We will bring hamburg/hotdogs, buns and fixins'. We will need pop & ice, beans, coleslaw, sweetcorn, plates/cups/silver, and anything else you would like to bring. Is there a grill? See you Saturday!
- Tue Jul 29 2003 5:27AM

gwen and josh
Mom says we can bring salad and chips, maybe Doritos? Josh figured out how to stand up on his own and is spending a lot of time practicing walking by himself. It's fun to chase each other around the house! See you on Saturday.
- Mon Jul 28 2003 1:54PM

MR
Added some new Drew pictures. More to come.
- Mon Jul 28 2003 7:42AM

MR
The roof is done on the new wing of the barn. I'll get some Drew pictures up tomorrow sometime. Nice work with the well. Now you can run a hose from the well to the pond and get that deep enough so the fishes can grow over 2".
- Sun Jul 27 2003 9:50PM

DSSN
Should be there. What to bring? The hell with the new residents, He turned me in to the Kalkaska Water department. I was even going to offer to install his telephones someday! We have running COLD water inside Parks'Place. Hit it at about 10 feet. Ran an extra pipe deeper to be safe. It only took Nick and I 1 hour and 10 minutes to carry everything in, hammer in the pipe, pump out 50 gallons of water and clean every thing up. Also found a new quad trail a couple miles East of Kalkaska. Took us 3 hours to do the 25 mile loop.
- Sun Jul 27 2003 8:50PM

Connie
How about 5:00 supper on Saturday at the farm? Will that work for everybody? Better check with the new residents!
- Sun Jul 27 2003 11:08AM

Sandy
Are you looking at Sat. or Sun.? I'll be glad to bring whatever. Drew has 2 white shiny teeth! I got to see Gwen swim in the pool. She must be part fish! Josh is taking a few steps on his own. What a bunch of cuties!
- Sun Jul 27 2003 7:42AM

Connie
Watching the Tour da France, very exciting! How is everybody? Frank ran his 24th Tuuri 10K today, Nan and I watched, a bum knee kept me off the race course. Think we can get together next weekend? Brandy thought she could, and Nan said she would bake us a cake. Four months picture taken yet Mick?
- Sat Jul 26 2003 9:15PM

MR
So I shouldn't have told the Kalkaska housing inspector to take a look at the place this weekend?
- Fri Jul 25 2003 12:39PM

Connie
Good luck Darry, not too near the outhouse would be good. Hi to Drew and family, we will see you soon. Thanks Alissa.
- Fri Jul 25 2003 9:31AM

Darrell
Got pipes, well head, couplings, pump and a big-ass hammer. Going to attempt to drive a well at Parks' Place this weekend. Haven't ever done one befor. Should be exciting!
- Fri Jul 25 2003 9:27AM

Alissa
How is everyone doing? Feel free to stop by the farm if you get a chance as we are staying there most of the time now - only going to Gregory to mow the grass and pick up mail. Drew has two new teeth that are in and I am sure he'd be glad to see you and show them off!
- Thu Jul 24 2003 11:37AM

Darrell
Nick and I have the quads loaded and ready to head north Friday. Going to check out a new trail just south of Parks'Place. Nan got a new sign to put on the gate. Need to paint or stain it first. Frank, I'am working on the hoist plates. I think they are turning out pretty good. Sue's dad is getting a new Pacemaker Monday morning.
- Wed Jul 23 2003 9:02PM

Connie
Packing up in the morning, have to get home for the 24th Tuuri. Nan, are you ready to walk. Anybody at the water stations (or band?) this year? See you then.
- Wed Jul 23 2003 8:50PM

kris
29 days!!!!!!! The countdown is back on
- Tue Jul 22 2003 12:32PM

Connie
Trouble in the central office. Good shooting you guys. Did anyone take any pictures? We have a new 3.2 camera, mine quit. Hope to get some pictures of everybody soon, like before Kris packs up for school.
- Tue Jul 22 2003 10:32AM

Darrell
Connie What was the problem with the phone? Did you have a button for 911 on the cordless stuck or was it trouble in the central office?
- Tue Jul 22 2003 9:19AM

Connie
Finally got our phone fixed tonight. The sheriff was here twice before we got up here, checking out 911 calls from our place. Really strange.
- Mon Jul 21 2003 8:57PM

MR
Nice shooting boys! Bearded hen turkeys are pretty rare. They're legal birds though. Seems like there is a picture of one that someone shot every year or two.
- Mon Jul 21 2003 6:43AM

Darrell & Nick
Got our trophies at the bow tourament. We took second place! Only missed first by 1 point. Goes to show each shot can make a difference. Starting a new tourament on Wednesday. I think this one will be a little harder. But the way Nick is shooting, anything is possible. I have him shooting every 2 hours at 15, 25 and 35 yards every day. He is really getting good. Let the 24 pheasents go yesterday. You see them in every yard around here. Had a grown hen come up to see the little ones chirping. Also had a close encounter with a turkey hen. She has about 13 little ones. She has a 8 inch beard. Is that normal MR?
- Sun Jul 20 2003 9:17PM

kris
that was supposed to be be bows in her hair, not boys, I can't type to save my life
- Sun Jul 20 2003 12:55PM

kris
This is mainly for Nan, but the rest of you might get a kick out of it as well. This weekend at the campground there were these people who had to Old English Sheep dogs, one boy and one girl. The girl had two boys in her hair. The old couple would walk the dogs, the guy would walk the boy dog who had a blue leash, and the woman would walk the girl dog with a pink leash. It was really cute!!!!!!!!!!
- Sun Jul 20 2003 12:54PM

Connie
That's all I wanted to hear!
- Sat Jul 19 2003 5:09AM

DSSN
Made it home tonight. That's all I have to say. Good night.
- Fri Jul 18 2003 11:06PM

Connie
Tall is good! Thanks for the report on Drew. We are celebrating our 33rd with BJ & BB. It was nice to see Kris yesterday. One more month then back to NMU. Hope the kids had a good time at Six Flags. See you all, maybe Aug 2 or 3???
- Fri Jul 18 2003 8:08AM

MR
Drew had his 4 month check up last night. Everything looks good according to his doctor. 15 pounds 1 ounce. Almost 26" long(thats in the 77th percentile!). Not quite sure where the height comes from.
- Thu Jul 17 2003 8:38PM

Connie, Frank & Bucky
Bailey Button we are waiting for you to visit us tonight!
- Wed Jul 16 2003 7:45AM

Connie
We will have lots of pictures from Bob & Mary's party to show you. Just received a note from Mary, she was so thankful that everything went well, and appreciated the pictures so much. They are going to Boyne tomorrow to visit her nephew Jim and wife, both have cancer. Aren't we lucky to have good health? Hugs to all.
- Tue Jul 15 2003 10:59AM

Kris
Sounds Good thanks for the advice and the letter. What Party?
- Mon Jul 14 2003 2:30PM

MR
Look behind the barn:)
- Mon Jul 14 2003 12:06PM

Darrell
Where's the corn crib? Drove by this morning and it was gone.
- Mon Jul 14 2003 11:37AM

Sandy
Kris, we left the paper about the car on the dinning room table. A neat craft idea is to use a clear white glass drop (floral departmen & dollar store). Glue a small sticker or stamp on the bottom and it's an automatic magnfing lens. I found the large size at the dollar store next to TJ Maxx. Small photos are great. PS we never got an invitation to the party?
- Sun Jul 13 2003 7:43PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Bailey! We enjoyed the walk last night, and the watermelon! Hope you all have fun at Six Flags this week. Bailey and Bucky will have a good time while you are gone. That sure was a lot of work tearing down the corncrib, saw it Friday night. Looks like you all are ready to build, or plant a garden. See you at the party. The camera is all charged up and ready to shoot!
- Sun Jul 13 2003 5:45AM

Connie
Have a great time! Bob & Mary Orr's 50th anniversary is today, they will celebrate on Sunday. See you then?
- Fri Jul 11 2003 6:33AM

Alissa
Drew and I are back in Gregory to water plants and pack for the trip this weekend. Mick and I are "getting away" up to Wilderness State Park staying in a rustic cabin on Lake Michigan and Drew will be visiting Grandma Sally (my mom) near Clare. Sounds like the corn crib is completely down now, they certainly worked hard all week! See you all soon!
- Thu Jul 10 2003 9:23PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Kris! I have scanned tons of pictures for the CD, even one of 'just the poles', 1966. You all remember Stella, she has been selected as one of the 2003 MSU Distinguished Alumni! We are so proud of her!
- Thu Jul 10 2003 7:33AM

Rose
Happy Birthday to Krissy!!! 19 unbelievable. All that is left of the corn crib is the poles, should be completed tonight. My how fast things can change!! Hope to see you all soon. Connie, Great picture in Kris's card. Hard to remember Kris & Ash that small!:)
- Thu Jul 10 2003 7:04AM

Connie
Actually the house looked great! Going to E.L. today, will drop off Kris's birthday card. Happy Birthday Kris! I know I am a day early, but who cares? Right Kris? Hope the job is going well. See you soon.
- Wed Jul 9 2003 6:50AM

Connie
Just took a Virtual Tour of Mick & Alissa's house. Looks good to me. I tried to find Kooter, but just his pen. Tried to find Drew, but just his jumper seat. Good luck!
- Tue Jul 8 2003 6:59AM

Darrell
We have been swimming in the new pond a few times. It's only about 4 feet deep. Lots of mud!I did see a rooster back there tonight. First one I have seen in a couple years. I wonder if they hear the little ones in the barn chirping. He was in the cornfield behind the barn. Saw a hen turkey back there last week too. Keep seeing the fox most nights. He stays alive as long as he stays out of the barn!
- Mon Jul 7 2003 9:41PM

MR
Here's the link for the virtual tour of our house: http://realtor.com/Prop/1028389363 What will they think of next?
- Mon Jul 7 2003 8:33PM

Connie
Hi there. The lake is pretty quiet today, just a few ducks and an occasional skiier. You can just about hit the drop-off from the end of the dock. Got our fishing licenses, still hoping to catch a few. See you soon.
- Mon Jul 7 2003 10:42AM

MR
What's the depth of your pond Darry? Anything new back there?
- Mon Jul 7 2003 7:48AM

MR
1 for 2 on woodchucks this weekend. Missed a long shot from the gas tanks to the creek bank with the big rifle. Got one from the rock pile with the .22. Took a dip in the pond to cool off. Its about 7' deep straight out from the dock. I wouldn't try a dive. Its about a 6' free fall from the top of the dock just to hit the water. Tough angle. Good way to stick you head in the muddy bottom at high speed. Lots of baby frogs to swim with though.
- Mon Jul 7 2003 7:09AM

Connie
Good Morning! Waiting for Breakfast at Wimbledon. So how is everybody on this beautiful day?
- Sun Jul 6 2003 6:50AM

Connie
Fireworks from the log house were pretty spectacular, as viewed from the end of the dock. Gayland is out and about, doing pretty well. We will stop to visit on Tuesday. See you all soon, maybe on Kris's birthday?
- Sat Jul 5 2003 6:39AM

Kris
It was definately a hot 4th in Sebewing, we never did get the rain storm we were supposed to have, but we did get lots of humidity. Imagine what that was like with a bunch of whiny jr high kids who were quite ready to head home. LOL
- Fri Jul 4 2003 10:44PM

Sancy
Happy Birthday Rose. What a hot 4th. of July! We will be at the farm Saturday.
- Fri Jul 4 2003 9:41PM

Connie & The Gang
Good Morning, Happy 4th of July! Everybody made it here safely last night, in spite of what you may have heard on the news about the traffic. Hope you all get a chance to come up this summer. Have a great holiday!
- Fri Jul 4 2003 6:25AM

MR
I heard Danny's tractor run with my own ears the other night. His buddy Don says, "Sounds better than any county music I've ever heard." Not sure if that is supposed to be good or bad. We're moving some stuff up to the farm. Nothing is in boxes yet though.
- Thu Jul 3 2003 6:47AM

Darrell
I give up, what's with the boxes? Who's moving or what? Dan is the new tactor running yet?
- Wed Jul 2 2003 9:42PM

Connie
Gayland got home OK today. We are packing up our new flag and going upnorth early in the morning. Happy Birthday Rose, glad you are enjoying your new neighbors. Would you please water the plants at the cemetery while we are gone? See you all soon.
- Wed Jul 2 2003 3:43PM

Drew
Thanks for watching me Ashley! I am sorry I cried so much, but I think it tired me out because I slept all night. I can't wait to see you all more often when my mom and dad move up there! (p.s. thanks Uncle Dan for all your help with the builder!)
- Wed Jul 2 2003 8:07AM

Rose
Fun night on the farm yesterday, new neighbors over for supper and Ash got to babysit for Little Dickie, Kris will be ticked. So nice to have life in the WEST! Have fun in the North this weekend, be glad to visit and help with anything involving boxes!
- Wed Jul 2 2003 7:27AM

Sandy
We are planning on coming to the farm on Friday. We will be glad to help move boxes. Let us know if you have other plans.
- Wed Jul 2 2003 6:29AM

Connie
Sounds like a good plan. I will bake cookies. Thanks to Nan and Nick we have a new tube. See you then.
- Wed Jul 2 2003 6:27AM

DSSN
Heading up Thursday night after work. Should be there about 10:30. Bringing the kayacks too.
- Tue Jul 1 2003 10:37PM

Connie
Hopefully Wednesday!
- Tue Jul 1 2003 4:19PM

Connie
I'm sure Gayland appreciated the visit. He needs to get out of there, hopefully tomorrow. Thanks Sandy.
- Mon Jun 30 2003 8:40PM

Sandy
I stopped to see Gayland today. He is ready to head home! I was there in time for his dinner to arrive, yuck.
- Mon Jun 30 2003 8:10PM

MR
It means she needs to catch a few bass and blue gills every night and transplant them back to the pond.
- Mon Jun 30 2003 7:12PM

Darrell
Kris does that mean we can get in free? Surprised MR didn't beat me to that one!
- Mon Jun 30 2003 6:00PM

Rose
Thanks Darrell, the buggy goes up & down the lane great. Of course Ash has a lead foot, so I would suggest you don't ride with her!! THANKS again Darrell and for you & Lewie's help with the new tractor, should be running down the lane today, too.
- Mon Jun 30 2003 7:19AM

MR
Glad to hear it Kris.
- Mon Jun 30 2003 6:57AM

Connie
Sounds like a great job Kris! That was our favorite lake for swimming, and just down the road was McCaslin? Lake where Dad liked to flyfish. Going to BC now, Gayland is walking in the hall, doing much better. But unfortunately he must stay a couple more days, and go home Wednesday.
- Sun Jun 29 2003 10:43AM

Kris
I finally got another summer job, I will for the rest of the summer be the activities director at Meyer's Lake Campground. I will only work there three days a week, but it will be long hours on each of those days. It should be a blast, I am really excited!!!!!!!
- Sat Jun 28 2003 10:40PM

Darrell
Dan your buggy is on its way home. Will be kinda nice having the extra room in the barn too!
- Sat Jun 28 2003 11:03AM

Darrell
Tell him good luck from us.
- Fri Jun 27 2003 9:09PM

Connie
Just got back from BC. Gayland will be in until Sun or Mon, laying flat in bed, his foot & leg cellulitis is improving with heat treatment. A pulled hamstring will keep him hobbling for awhile longer. He sure has bad luck. We'll tell him you asked about him, it helps!
- Fri Jun 27 2003 3:41PM

Rose
Darrell, Dan says the tires are yours if you want! Dorothy made it through the surgery, long recovery ahead. What is up with Gayland? Keep us posted.
- Fri Jun 27 2003 8:47AM

Rose
Darrell, I asked Dan last night, if you want those tires, please take them. Said you should have taken them that night. His new toy should be ready to run tonight! Yahoo, just what he needs, another tractor! Dorothy made it through the surgery and doing o.k. Have a sunny weekend.
- Fri Jun 27 2003 7:01AM

Darrell
Dan If you are going to get rid of the tires please let me know. I can use them. I took the buggy for a ride tonight. Few little fixes to be done. Went swimming in the pond (mudhole)last night. About 4 feet deep. 6 feet if you count the mud on the bottom!
- Thu Jun 26 2003 10:06PM

Sandy
Wehad a beautiful rain. The garden really needed a drink. How long do you think Gaylen will be in the hospital?
- Thu Jun 26 2003 5:56PM

Rose
Hi all, Must be nice MR, I have lived w/o air conditioning for 25 years, oops 46 years!!! Connie, Thanks for watering and next trip down hill rd, will stop. Darrell, you know Dan doesn't do computers, so I will pass along the info. That stuff on the trailer is his attempt to clean out the barn after 100 years. Glad finally got a generation that will get rid of that stuff, good thing it is not for Connie to decide!! Keep us posted on Gayland. Dorothy Bloss had triple bi-pass yesterday, haven't heard how it went. She was high risk, but there was no option. Will keep you posted. Enjoy the wonderful summer weather!!!
- Thu Jun 26 2003 8:23AM

Connie
Hi Guys, Gayland is at Bay Med, will vist this afternoon. Glad he has good neighbors to take care of his cat. Rose the plant has bright orange flowers, real pretty, will take a picture next time I water them. Have a good day!
- Thu Jun 26 2003 7:15AM

Darrell
Dan, what are you going to do with the tractor tires on the trailer in front of the barn? They will fit the D-17 if you can't use them. Stopped and saw your new toy. Looks like it was just rebuilt. If all works out I will have the buggy ready this weekend.
- Wed Jun 25 2003 10:10PM

MR
I don't know how we managed to live here for so long without A/C. What a stroke of luck that the furnace crashed and burned while I was up north trout fishing and made us add A/C with the new furnace. If anyone wants to buy our house its on www.realator.com. They're comming out to take pictures next week so you can do a "virtual tour" of the house online. Hopefully some "Actual people" will look at it.
- Wed Jun 25 2003 8:31PM

Connie
We have air, and we will be home. If that helps anyone!
- Wed Jun 25 2003 9:42AM

Sandy
Why don't you keep both homes going and keep the air conditioner option? The weekend could be cool. Glad to hear you have a date with the builder. I don't have your cellphone number. Off to antoher meeting today.
- Wed Jun 25 2003 6:14AM

Connie
Sounds good Mick. Going to BC again tonight to take Gayland a chicken dinner. His foot was injured, probably when he fell and pulled a hamstring. Bucky gets to stay home.
- Tue Jun 24 2003 2:19PM

MR
New job is ok. Not exactly rocket science but the hours are good and so is the pay. I'll be turning up money machines for about 180 drug stores. We're setting up all of the equipment to ship out and then we'll help the techs get them running when they fire 'em up.
- Mon Jun 23 2003 9:06PM

Darrell
Dan I got the buggy running last week. Had to pick up a chain masterlink the other day. Haven't had it to the woods yet. Should be going by this weekend. It's rewired and the key starts it fine. Have to push the kill switch/plug wire to shut it off. Can't seem to find the kill/coil ground wire without opening up the motor housing. Battery is charged and works good. Have to run it and see if the belt will be ok or need to get the correct one. Sorry it's taking me soo long. It seems to be harder to work on someones elses stuff when I can't seem to get going on my own!
- Mon Jun 23 2003 6:42PM

Alissa
Today was also Drew's first day with cousins Gwen and Josh. So far I haven't received any emergency calls so everyone must be fine. Brandy is a pro so there will be no problems. Haven't heard from Mick yet, it only took him about 1 hour, 15 minutes to get to work so that is positive (he left 2 hours early just in case traffic was backed up). The house is on the market now and we spent the whole weekend working on it. Thanks to Grandma Sandy for coming down on Wed. and Thurs. to help! See everyone soon!
- Mon Jun 23 2003 12:46PM

Connie
Thanks for letting us know Rose. Dan was going to give a family history book to Eveline, maybe she gave us the cookbook in return. Going to BC, Gayland is having some trouble getting around, going shopping for him, and water the flowers up there. How was Mick's first day on the job?
- Mon Jun 23 2003 10:46AM

Rose
Thought you guys might want to know, Dorothy Bloss's grandson was killed in an auto accident last week. (Ilona's son) Dorothy was at Ilona's when they found out, she suffered two heart attackes and is in a hospital in Grand Rapids. I'll keep you posted if I hear anything. On a happier note, Connie I have a receipe book at my house from the O'Brien family for you. Not sure where it came from! So next time your in the neighborhood, stop by or when we come look at the pictures I'll bring it. While your all up north having fun, Dan almost has his latest tractor up and running. Which reminds me, Darrell, any progress on that go cart of ours? Enough for now!! Enjoy the great weather.
- Mon Jun 23 2003 7:09AM

NNSD
Got the new bench installed at Parks' Place. Also cleaned out the creek and the pond. Was a super nice weekend up there. Even snuck up to E.J. and went swimming. Can't waite to go back up on the 4th!
- Sun Jun 22 2003 6:10PM

Connie
Good Morning! Today is the first day of Summer, can you believe it?
- Sat Jun 21 2003 7:44AM

Darrell
New locks and keys for Parks' Place. I will have one hidden up there if you don't get one befor going up.
- Fri Jun 20 2003 9:35AM

Connie
Hello to everyone from Aunt Carole. She was here with one of her daughters-in-law for a few days. They are doing well, some of the boys work for Michael, on a construction crew. Kathy is in CO, Larry is in CA, and Terry is here in Flint, a nurse at Genesys. We had a really good visit!
- Thu Jun 19 2003 9:21PM

MR
Was she crying, "Poor sweet Tom I miss you boo hoo hoo..." Probably a widow to the old longbeard you forked this spring.
- Thu Jun 19 2003 7:46PM

Darrell
Had a big hen turkey behind the barn this morning. Might be more birds again next year.
- Thu Jun 19 2003 3:39PM

Rose
Congrats to MR!! Now get that house sold and Drew will be the next generation to use the bridge!!(or at least that would be the plan of this Aunt) Glad to hear Bucky didn't get our skunk, could be an ancestor you know?!
- Wed Jun 18 2003 7:06AM

Nort
So MR does Burger King pay better down there?! Congrats
- Tue Jun 17 2003 9:15PM

Connie
Good luck with the new job Mickey!
- Tue Jun 17 2003 7:17PM

Alissa
Congrats to Mickey on getting a job today! He starts on Monday in Troy on a short-term contract, but with the possibility of extending it. Looking to put the house on the market ASAP! This weekend will be busy with lots of last minute improvements. Josh and Gwen, look out! Drew is on his way over! Hurray!
- Tue Jun 17 2003 10:19AM

Connie
Lots of wildlife at the farm too! Those woodchucks are still eating Dan's soybeans, and a sweet little skunk meandered across the bean field by the walnut tree, right past BJ's nose and down to the creek. Saw deer over on Bill's. Almost as much activity as on Tahquamenon!
- Tue Jun 17 2003 8:09AM

Darrell
Lost another pheasent chick today. That's 5. Still have 27 live ones. Saw a 4 point last night. He circled the pond and the fort a couple times. Had a fox playing in the lane at the same time. Should have skot him if I want to keep any birds. But until I loose one to him he's safe until winter.Got a couple good sledding hills come the first snow. You will have to bring all the little kids over. Just let me know befor you come so I can get out of town!
- Mon Jun 16 2003 9:15PM

Connie
We have quite a flower garden out at the cemetery now. Sure looks pretty. If you want a picture, I will send you one.
- Mon Jun 16 2003 11:12AM

MR
Attention all woodchuckers... Two big 'chucks on the fenceline by Grandma's house. Didn't get a shot at 'em. All I had was the big rifle and didn't want to shoot from the yard(making the whole family deaf) towards that mansion on Don's. Maybe Darrell and Nick came get 'em with those super-duper-space-aged-wheelie bows.
- Sun Jun 15 2003 7:47AM

Connie
Happy Father's Day to all you Dads! It was nice to see Drew and his Dad and Grandpa last night, his Mom and Grandma too! The crops look good Dan.
- Sun Jun 15 2003 5:35AM

Connie
Happy 34th Sandy and Lew!
- Sat Jun 14 2003 6:25AM

Connie
Good going Nick!
- Fri Jun 13 2003 6:03AM

Connie
Good to hear from you Sandy. We are coming home Saturday, would love to see you. We had a gorgeous day up here yesterday, saw lots of wildflowers.
- Fri Jun 13 2003 6:02AM

Nick
Got a 10 on the Buff and 8 on the 32 yard lion. Only missed 1 target out of 30. It was the 29th one. Dad missed one target too.Started shooting 40 pounds today.
- Thu Jun 12 2003 9:41PM

Sandy
Is anyone in town for the weekend? We plan on being at the farm.
- Thu Jun 12 2003 1:48PM

Connie
Can you shoot skunks with a bow? Bucky has new friends, hope they are just passing through, and not under the shed. Cute little pole cats!
- Thu Jun 12 2003 4:54AM

MR
Good to hear Nick! Did you nail the 38 yard buffalo?
- Wed Jun 11 2003 10:49PM

Nick
I shot over 200 at the bow shoot tonight. Almost cought my dad. We have been in first place for the last 3 weeks. Should still be in first place next week too after tonights shooting!
- Wed Jun 11 2003 7:43PM

Bucky
Sign me up to take Kooter for a run!
- Wed Jun 11 2003 10:18AM

kris
Do I really even need to tell you what I would volunteer for ;)
- Wed Jun 11 2003 9:24AM

Nancy
I'd be glad to help, I do painting, but don't work with snakes.
- Wed Jun 11 2003 5:38AM

Darrell
I will help but I don't do painting!
- Tue Jun 10 2003 6:40PM

Connie
Alissa-pretty exciting stuff! Glad you got home OK. Put us on your list of volunteers! We'll keep our fingers crossed for Mick! Upnorth now, watching it rain, about 58 degrees.
- Tue Jun 10 2003 12:36PM

Connie
Hi Guys, Darry you should ask Lewie about tennis, he likes watching that little ball go back and forth over the net about as much as you enjoy golf. You could shoot that tennis ball out of the stadium too. Wimbledon in 2 weeks!
- Tue Jun 10 2003 12:33PM

Alissa
Gosh Darrell, just hide how you really feel! Just kidding. Got back from Wash. DC last night, glad to see Drew and his dad and to be back on the ground. We have a realtor coming on Saturday to give us some information on what to fix with the house before we put it on the market. This is hoping that one of the jobs Mick is trying for will work out. Depending on what she says we may need some voluntary painters or landscapers!! or even babysitters!! See you all soon.
- Tue Jun 10 2003 11:00AM

Darrell
Had to sit all afternoon at a TDS golf outing. God I hate that fagget sport. If they would let you shoot those little white balls at about 200 yards with a rifle that would make it a bit more interesting. Damn doctors and rich acting loosers that don't have to work blowing cigar smoke down their noses at me all day. They can kiss my ...
- Mon Jun 9 2003 10:10PM

Connie
Good Morning! I am organizing the photo albums, there are lots of pictures for you to choose from. Come and take a look. Nan and I are still working on the CD for everybody. Never can have too many pictures, right?
- Sun Jun 8 2003 4:59AM

Darrell
About hit a fawn tonight with the lawnmower. Went back and got a pix but he was too far away to see it well in the pix. Sam and Nick saw it up close. Maybe 2 days old. It didn't run very well. Kinda wabbly.
- Fri Jun 6 2003 9:42PM

Connie
Found huge morels yesterday in Holly, can you believe it? Oak Tree-a nut that held it's ground. Pretty cute, from an Australian on one of my listserves. Going to MSU in the morning for our big Annual Meeting. Just read about the 9.9% tuition increase. Will honk as I go by.
- Fri Jun 6 2003 2:16AM

Connie
Glad you are on the job. Can't wait to see that little guy again. Maybe you all can come up fishing. Last night at the State Park in Holly little white winged 'moths' were hatching out and the fish were snatching them up. Better get our licenses.
- Thu Jun 5 2003 6:31AM

MR
Keeping busy watching the boy. He's into getting into everything now. Well, anything you put in front of his falling arms and legs that is...
- Wed Jun 4 2003 9:29PM

Kris
Haven't seen him, but I have talked to him a few times in the past 2 days
- Wed Jun 4 2003 6:03PM

Connie
Anybody seen Drew's dad?
- Wed Jun 4 2003 5:01PM

Kris
And I thought that my Dad was the only weird one, did you add about 2 cups of sugar to it too?
- Wed Jun 4 2003 9:06AM

Darrell
We are out here but have nothing to say. Had a bowl of milk and crackers. Don't know why. It just sounded good. No, I didn't eat a knife full of butter!
- Tue Jun 3 2003 9:26PM

Connie
Good Morning! Anybody out there today?
- Tue Jun 3 2003 6:28AM

sam
thank you!
- Sun Jun 1 2003 8:49AM

Connie
Great job Sam!
- Sun Jun 1 2003 6:20AM

Connie
Anybody freezing out there? We are looking forward to Sam's recital tonight. Glad it is indoors! Good luck Sam! She said I could take pictures before, or after, but not during the program. Sue will have the video for all to view.
- Sat May 31 2003 2:33PM

Connie
Good Morning! Cousins April and Fred have a new baby boy! His name is Adam Michael, born May 27, 7am, 9# 13 oz, 20". Aunt Mary said they are all doing well. She sounded so happy, her first great-grandchild. Have a nice day!
- Fri May 30 2003 4:09AM

Connie
Thanks for the new Drew pictures!
- Wed May 28 2003 9:15PM

Darrell
Got the door and locks installed in the barn tonight. Got the studs up for the devider wall in place. Have to buy the insulation and plywood tomorrow if I get the chance.
- Tue May 27 2003 9:24PM

Connie
It is another beautiful day here, too bad we are packing up. We will stop in BC and buy a pot of geraniums for the cemetery. Glad Nan and Sam got home OK. See you all soon!
- Tue May 27 2003 6:27AM

Connie
Darry, Thanks again for your help!
- Mon May 26 2003 6:08AM

Connie, Frank, Nan & Sam
Nice Memorial Day Weekend! Darry, Sue & Nick-Glad you got home OK. Yes, Mom would be pleased with the flowers. Thank you. We will be swimming, and biking later... Come on up!
- Mon May 26 2003 6:04AM

Darrell
Docks went in pretty easy. The hoist went in so easy it about ran Frank over. Thanks for having us up.
- Sun May 25 2003 8:30PM

Rose & Dan
We went to the cemetery this afternoon, looked pretty bare, but after a trip to the flower shop we hung a hanging pot in the middle of the heart. Mom would be happy. Sandy and Lew came down for steaks and morels, and we took a bouquet of flowers from the parks farm for the headstone. Has anybody been swimming or eating salmon?
- Sun May 25 2003 8:14PM

Connie
Hi there! The dock is in, the morel count is 0. Hope you like the pictures, we had a good time in spite of the weather. We had to remove a robin's nest from the boat trailer hitch, under the tarp. Two eggs were in it, then after we moved it to a spruce tree, we found two more eggs in the leaves under the trailer. Hope you all can come up!
- Sun May 25 2003 4:18AM

MR
How's the dock install crew doing? I sure am missing the sore back and wet butt that comes along with that job. Whats the morel count so far?
- Sat May 24 2003 7:02AM

Connie
Can't wait for you guys to get up here. It is a beautiful day, 60 degrees, trillium in bloom, ready to jump in!!
- Thu May 22 2003 11:03AM

Connie
Bucky needs something,I don't think it's dirt. He looks so skinny with no hair. He was so happy to get home! Wait until you see him.
- Wed May 21 2003 12:47PM

Darrell
Got the barn floor done today. Looks really good. 3 Days befor I can leave tire tracks on it to break it in! The pond keeps getting bigger. I'am done paying but he keeps digging.I now have a built up lane going to the creek. Lots of piles of dirt left for anyone needing black dirt, sand or clay. Dan did you need more dirt?
- Tue May 20 2003 7:34PM

Alissa
Have fun this weekend you guys! This will be our first Memorial Day in awhile where we haven't gone to North Carolina to lay on the beach and have fun with five other couples. Four out of the five couples now have little rugrats so we will be having a "family gathering" with them this weekend closer to home. Maybe we will make it up to use the dock sometime this summer. See you all soon!
- Tue May 20 2003 3:16PM

Connie
Oops, Fall of 1991. This is the 12th spring we have been taking an early swim. See you soon, don't work too hard Darry. Saw Dan and Kris last night, found a few morels by Dan's treehouse. The corn is up, beans just got planted. That is my early morning crop report. Have a good day!
- Tue May 20 2003 3:10AM

Connie
Fall of 1981.
- Tue May 20 2003 3:02AM

Darrell
His- was Kevin This is going to confuse someone isn't it?!
- Mon May 19 2003 9:11PM

Darrell
Laying cement in the barn in the morning. Pretty much done with the pond. Don't know how big it is. I know it was 10 feet deep befor the banks washed in some. It's probily 100 by 100. 4 or 5 feet deep already. Ready and packed for Friday with the water gear. I think my waders still work keeping me dry. How long you been up there Frank? Just wondering how old my waders were. Mowed front, back, track and lane today. Also mowed another 7 acers at his houses. Going to bed!
- Mon May 19 2003 9:09PM

MR
Good job Nick. I used to thump your dad pretty regularly when I shot one of those wheel bows. Well, once in awhile when my bow didn't explode anyway! We should shoot Whitetail Acres again sometime. Hopefully on a day when there won't be anyone there to laugh at me while I'm looking for arrows in the brush behind the targets.
- Mon May 19 2003 11:17AM

Connie
Good shooting you guys! Nan and Bailey helped us find more 'shrooms yesterday. Time to move our search upnorth. Mick did you find any?
- Mon May 19 2003 10:33AM

Nick and Darrell
Went 3-D bow shooting today. I got 206 out of 300 and dad got 235. I will beat him next time! We are going to shoot in a tournament starting next week.Will see whoever next weekend. Nick
- Sun May 18 2003 6:03PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Sue! Can't wait for you to come upnorth. Thanks Darry, baking a second batch today! Bucky goes to the groomers on Wed, going up Thurs. Lady slippers should be out soon. Bring your cameras, no shovels.
- Sun May 18 2003 6:25AM

Darrell
Connie you had better have the cookies made by Friday or I'am not comming! Got the hoist parts made and painted. Turned out pretty good if I do say so myself. Sue says she has tickets to see Sam's recital on Saturday the 31 at 7:00 pm for anyone who would like to go.
- Sat May 17 2003 9:13PM

Connie
Maybe Drew can come up another weekend, and anyone else who would like to join us! It should be a fun summer! Anybody heard from Gwen and Josh?
- Fri May 16 2003 3:59AM

Connie
Pretty nice, thank you! I had better start baking those cookies. See you soon.
- Fri May 16 2003 3:53AM

Darrell
Got all the parts for the boat hoist cut out tonight. Will take them to work tomorrow and have a friend drill the holes out on the drill press. Should have them welded and painted by noon Saturday.
- Thu May 15 2003 8:25PM

Alissa
Drew's 2 month check up was yesterday and he weighs 11 lbs, 10 oz and is 23 inches long. The Dr. says everything looks great! He wasn't too happy with us though because he had to get four shots, two in each leg. He was tough and didn't cry for long.
- Thu May 15 2003 10:11AM

MR
Don't worry about Danny, his 'puter skills will be improving soon. I just introduced him to allischamlers.com and yes it has a message board.
- Wed May 14 2003 10:28PM

Nort
That sure was a polite way to describe his computer abilities.
- Wed May 14 2003 8:17PM

kris
UMMMMM probably not. And just for the record it was dad who wanted everyone to know we found morels, he just doesn't get along with the computer so he couldn't post it himself.
- Wed May 14 2003 6:23PM

MR
Next thing you know Kris will say she's finding Petosky stones back there.
- Wed May 14 2003 6:08PM

Darrell
Got one big hole in the ground back across the creek. My friends dad started digging me a pond. Hope I don't get busted for not having a permit. Don't know how big it will be until we're tired of digging. I don't think it will be as big as dads. It's now about 30 feet by 30 feet and 10 feet deep. Will post again tomorrow night.
- Wed May 14 2003 5:33PM

Connie
Really, we found false-morels back there the other day but no real ones. I know Dan knows his morels, Nan too. They still hold the upnorth record for the biggest and most ever found in one site. None there since though.
- Wed May 14 2003 2:23PM

MR
Thats great to hear Kris! Your dad was telling us just this weekend that he'd never seen a morel back to the woods. Funny what happens when you spend the time to try and look hard for them.
- Wed May 14 2003 11:43AM

kris
Since it was too wet for dad to be in the feild yesterday, me and dad went morel hunting in the woods. We looked for about an hour or so and only came up with 19! We left some baby ones so that we can have fun on another day.
- Wed May 14 2003 9:37AM

Connie
Gayland is doing OK. No more tests. Thank goodness! Received a message from Aunt Mary's daughter Lisa. Her daugher Shannon graduates in June. She is anxious to go to college in the fall. Legal-aid two years, then if she likes it, a four year law degree. She's a smart kid.
- Tue May 13 2003 8:36PM

Connie
Thanks Mick! If anybody has pictures for the archives, I will scan them for you, no charge! Good night!
- Mon May 12 2003 9:00PM

MR
Added a bunch more pictures to the archive gallerys.
- Sun May 11 2003 10:04PM

Darrell/Nick
Had a good time riding the quads this weekend. Didn't even get wet.Nick only hit 1 tree. Couldn't have been too bad, I didn't see it. Got his bow and shot it until dark. The deer back here will be lucky for a couple years yet. My barn is another story!
- Sun May 11 2003 7:26PM

Connie
Hope you had a nice day today! We did! Picked lilacs, found morels on our walk with Nan and Bailey, and scanned pictures to Mick. Hope you enjoy looking at them. Going to MSU in the morning, will honk when I go by. Have a good week!
- Sun May 11 2003 5:59PM

kris
Good thinking, it's nice to know that you learned your lesson on that one lol
- Sat May 10 2003 11:23PM

Connie
Thanks Mick!
- Sat May 10 2003 9:11AM

Connie
What a beautiful morning! Everything is in bloom! I have been scanning pictures from Nan's wall of pictures (remember all those 5x7's)and some of ours for Mick to post on the new Photo Archives. I omitted the one of Kris in the bowl-happy Kris? Be sure to get Ash's prom picture today, OK? Have a great weekend! Happy Mother's Day to all you moms and grandmas!
- Sat May 10 2003 8:33AM

Darrell
Looks like Shaun and Anna are comming up to help with docks again this year. Working on the wheel plates (holders) for the little hoist.
- Fri May 9 2003 12:25PM

Connie
These were Oakland County homegrown! But we hope to be up north before too long. Depends on what happens in BC. Have a great time with that new bow Darry, I mean Nick!
- Fri May 9 2003 5:10AM

Darrell
Was it upnorth? Kevin and I looked out back tonight but found zilch. He found over 30 yesterday about a half mile from here. Nick and I are getting ready to take the quads north Saturday. We have to stop at Jay's on the way to pick up his new bow!
- Thu May 8 2003 9:02PM

Connie
Found the first mushrooms of the season last night!
- Thu May 8 2003 7:24AM

Connie
Gayland was discharged this afternoon. He was so glad to get home. More tests on Tuesday though.
- Wed May 7 2003 5:24PM

Alissa
Kris, thanks for watching Drew! I am sure he had a good time. We take Drew to the Dr. next Wednesday for his 2 month checkup and first round of shots. (ouch!) Check his website for an update on his weight and length after Wed. He is getting so big!
- Wed May 7 2003 2:07PM

rose
Well it was much easier to go to work this morning with no Little Dickie at my house. He is sooooo cute. Kris had a blast and was glad to rub it in!! She is even looking forward to MR interviewing, so she gets even more time alone with him!! She thinks he's a clone of MR, we are just praying he doesn't act like him. lol Thanks for the cookies Connie, as always they were awesome. Hope all is well with Gayland. It's prom this weekend for Ms Ash, of course she will be gorgeous!! Will send pix as soon a possible. If you want to see her, Adam is picking her up at 2:30, saturday.
- Wed May 7 2003 7:17AM

Connie
Tests were completed today, Gayland hopes to go home tomorrow. 10 days is long enough! Seems like a long time ago since we were hunting for those eggs. It sure was fun!
- Tue May 6 2003 7:40PM

Darrell
Found 3 more eggs today while mowing. $4.07, 2 snickers and a pac of M&M's. How says mowing the lawn isn't fun!
- Tue May 6 2003 11:40AM

Connie
Glad you all got home OK. Have fun with Drew!
- Tue May 6 2003 6:12AM

Kris
I am sure me and Drew will have a wonderful time tomorrow. Of course mr is asking a lot trying to get a college kid out of bed at 5 in the morning. He's lucky its for the baby, or he would have heard all about that lol;)
- Mon May 5 2003 10:03PM

MR
Gonna try for a Swartz Creek gobbler tomorrow. Kris was kind enough to agree to handling Drew Duty. Hopefully he'll go easy on her:)
- Mon May 5 2003 9:48PM

Connie
Gayland is doing better tonight, hopes to go home tomorrow. Had to move next door to 402, last number in his phone number is now 2. Glad you guys had a good time at Parks' Place. Can't wait to check out the morels!!
- Mon May 5 2003 9:15PM

Parks'Place
Got a new 6 by 10 deck this weekend. Also have a wooden propane tank cover. The creek is still too high and COLD to play in.Even got a raised floor and a new stink stack in the crapper.Pix comming soon MR.
- Mon May 5 2003 11:02AM

Connie
Ash just informed me that we did good, she got 100%! Gayland is having a test tomorrow, then hopes to go home. It has been a long week for all of us. Did the creek cleanup crew return home yet?
- Sun May 4 2003 7:49PM

Connie
Hi Kris! Welcome HOME!
- Sun May 4 2003 3:45AM

Connie
Thanks Sandy, your visit was appreciated. Glad you are enjoying those grandkids, we all think they are pretty nice to have around.
- Sat May 3 2003 8:23PM

Sandy
I stopped at Bay Med to say Hi! to Gayland. He wants to go home. More tests are on the way. He is in room 403. We are having fun with Drew. Hope the weather warms up.
- Sat May 3 2003 8:00PM

Connie
Sandy, and anyone else who has a minute, give Gayland a call. It is a pretty lonesome place up there, and we only visit for a few minutes every day. 1-989-894-3403 Thanks.
- Sat May 3 2003 2:17PM

Connie
Gayland is feeling better today, will have more tests on Monday. What a beautiful day!
- Sat May 3 2003 2:14PM

kris
The yooper is still a yooper, we will be leaving at 9 a.m. in the morning. So we will be home tomorow after the long drive:)
- Fri May 2 2003 9:36PM

Sandy
I am heading for Bay City Saturday. Is Gayland still in Bay Med? I tried calling you Friday night. Alissa, Mick, and Drew are here for weekend. Hoping that the upper made it safely home. We mowed the yard last weekend but this rain should make it grow like gang busters.
- Fri May 2 2003 8:38PM

Connie
I really enjoyed going to Ash's class this morning for the interview. When I was in the 10th grade, we were excited about being in the new high school. Now they are proposing a new high school at Hill and Morrish Roads. It has been over 40 years... Hi Darry, I remember that interview at MSU. You guys have a good time up north, should be nice weather. Gayland is still having tests, no results yet.
- Fri May 2 2003 8:09PM

MR
Everyone can come down to see Drew this summer in air conditioned comfort. Just had AC put in along with a new furnace to replace the one that crapped out last weekend.
- Thu May 1 2003 9:07PM

Darrell
Found 2 eggs today in the barn. The first wasn't my style. It had finger nail poilish in it. The second one had a pack of Big Red gum. Sam clained um both! I remember a long time ago Connie took me to an interview and they had a video camera. I think back then it was 8 mm.or maybe it was like 8 track!!! Good luck to Gayland.
- Thu May 1 2003 8:16PM

Connie
Thanks Rose. Have a good trip! We are leaving to vist Gayland now. He had more tests this morning, sure hope something gets resolved soon. He is quite miserable!
- Thu May 1 2003 11:05AM

rose
Today is the day, we head north tonight to bring #1 daughter home for the summer. Should arrive in SC saturday afternoon!!! Good luck to Connie & Ash tomorrow, I'm sure it will be an educational experience for Aunt Connie!! High Schools these days are scary!! We'll say Hi to Aunt Mary for you all! How is Mr MOM in Gregory doing??
- Thu May 1 2003 7:28AM

Connie
Sorry, only bucks! No does in my files. Did find a cute picture of Kris in SA with the lion cub. See you soon Kris! Ash will be interviewing me at school tomorrow. Should be fun to go back after 40 years. Wish us luck!
- Thu May 1 2003 7:08AM

Darrell
I can help you out MR with the doe pix. My neighbor has a brown Chiwowa (spelling?)that I can take a picture of and you can post it. NO ONE could tell the diff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Apr 30 2003 8:30PM

MR
The buck pics must be somewhere else. I know I have them. In a computer disaster, the pic of my moster doe somehow got lost. What a shame I won't be able to post it:) I'll still have the memory... I'll get bucky back where he belongs soon.
- Wed Apr 30 2003 8:31AM

Darrell
Good job MR with the cabin page. But where is the big buck picture at?!
- Tue Apr 29 2003 9:59PM

Connie
Saw Gayland today and tonight. Told him you were all wishing him well. His neighbors are taking care of his cat while he is gone.
- Tue Apr 29 2003 9:20PM

MR
Click my name to see the re-vamped Sharon page. I also added 6-8 pictures from this weekend of various sightings including the creek with actual running water!
- Tue Apr 29 2003 3:49AM

Connie
Good luck to both of you! Gayland isn't feeling well, will let you know more later. If you want to send him a card, he is at Bay Medical Center. I'm sure he would appreciate hearing from you.
- Mon Apr 28 2003 6:16PM

Alissa
I am back to work today. Pray for Mick as he is taking on "Drew duty" while I am gone. Maybe he will like it so much he will want to open his own daddy day care instead of a regular job. I am sure it would be more challenging!
- Mon Apr 28 2003 7:31AM

MR
We're back from the Parks' Place. Great weekend of camping, fishing, and metal detecting(in that order!). Quite a few sightings(Not the Escanaba kind!). Got some pictures of a Ruffed Grouse/Partridge/Pat in the driveway. Got a few great shots of a river otter in the Manistee, the first one I've ever seen. Did get one fish picture but you'll have to look real close. I caught one and my buddy Nick caught another. Pretty slow there. Darrell's buddy Shaun hit the gold mine with his dried mushrooms for wood burning. Nice weather too.
- Sun Apr 27 2003 9:56PM

Connie
Hi Everybody! We went down to the woods and found the first wildflowers, and Bucky found the pond. Dan's fields sure look nice. Good luck to Sandy and Lew with the yard this year. Smaller is better! It won't be long now Kris, see you soon!
- Sat Apr 26 2003 8:19AM

Connie
MSU is making the international scene, President McPherson is going to help with the rebuilding of Iraq. He will be the financial advisor reporting to Lt. Gen Jay Garner. What an honor!
- Fri Apr 25 2003 5:40PM

MR
We'll be having a fish and 'shroom dinner this weekend for sure. It might be trout and morels but its more likely to be 2" Bluegills and store-bought fungus. Better yet, forget all that and bring on the C-rations and canned soup!
- Thu Apr 24 2003 10:10PM

Darrell, MR,Shaun
Packing up to go to Parks' Place in the morning for the trout opener. Probaly do better Sucker fishing. I know that there will be at least 3 of them in the river!
- Thu Apr 24 2003 8:45PM

kris
Thanks, I need it trust me:)
- Thu Apr 24 2003 7:22AM

Connie
One month from now, May 24, we hope to be putting in the dock. Darry and Nan can help, all are invited up! We hope to be finding morels, trillium, and lady slippers by then. This is a beautiful day-good luck with finals Kris!
- Thu Apr 24 2003 7:07AM

Connie
Thanks Mick! We saw turkeys near here, Bucky scared them up into the treetops. We're still waiting to taste one of those big birds!
- Tue Apr 22 2003 7:23AM

http://www.lcparks.com/pweb/easter03/
Easter pictures posted: http://www.lcparks.com/pweb/easter03/
- Tue Apr 22 2003 12:56AM

mr
Here's a picture of Darry's turkey http://outdoors.lcparks.com/dar_turk1.jpg Word has it that Lewie got one this morning too. Waiting on a picture of that one.
- Mon Apr 21 2003 2:01PM

mr
USA
Click the URL for Darry's turkey.
- Mon Apr 21 2003 2:00PM

mr
Here's a picture of Darry's turkey http://outdoors.lcparks.com/dar_turk1.jpg Word has it that Lewie got one this morning too. Waiting on a picture of that one.
- Mon Apr 21 2003 1:59PM

Darrell
Got a big tom turkey this morning with my bow. He was 20 yards and trying to have fun with my decoys!He weighted 24.5 pounds and had over an 11 inch beard.It was too cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Mon Apr 21 2003 9:06AM

Connie
We had a great holiday! Thanks Darrell & Sue, we'll be back next year!
- Mon Apr 21 2003 3:58AM

all of us
Dessert is on now.The rain has stopped for a few minutes. Ready to start the egg hunt.See ya later.
- Sun Apr 20 2003 1:05PM

Darrell
Don't worry Kris, we will hold Micky back so he doesn't get all the eggs!
- Sun Apr 20 2003 10:01AM

Kris
Happy Easter Everyone. Hope you all have a fun day. After church I am going over to my friends and we are having our own easter dinner. I made black cherry jello with cream cheese balls, cuz I love that stuff. Once again happy easter and hope you all have a wonderful day.
- Sun Apr 20 2003 9:08AM

Connie
Happy Easter to everybody from Aunt Mary, Aunt Gladys, cousins Linde & Fred, and cousins Bob & Mary Orr.
- Sun Apr 20 2003 5:13AM

Darrell
Spent most of the day digging and replanting all the fruit trees from Granny's. Got one good sunburn too!
- Sat Apr 19 2003 7:29PM

Connie
Hugs to Kris!
- Sat Apr 19 2003 2:59PM

Connie
Rabbit tracks all around our yard, and living room! That Easter bunny must have made an overnight stop before moving on to Nick & Sam's. See you Sunday!
- Sat Apr 19 2003 5:15AM

Darrell
Happy Birthday
- Fri Apr 18 2003 3:07PM

Bucky
Happy Birthday Frank!
- Fri Apr 18 2003 7:16AM

Connie
Sorry about those Wings.
- Thu Apr 17 2003 10:46AM

Darrell
It's 11:00 and I'am on my 15th hour at Isuzu Motors in Pontiac. At least I wont have to see the loosers play. Maybe they will win if I don't watch them!
- Wed Apr 16 2003 10:05PM

Nancy
Looking forward to seeing everyone at Easter. I will bring potatoes and some kind of dessert.
- Wed Apr 16 2003 7:13PM

Connie
Rain, wind and 34 degrees. Time to pack up.
- Wed Apr 16 2003 6:50AM

????
Hope it's not a dumb bunny!
- Tue Apr 15 2003 9:57PM

Connie
Today was a gorgeous day! The temp got up to 76 here, and all the ice melted. This afternoon the temp dropped to 48 at Fisherman's Island State Park. Needles to say it was a cool walk in shorts and a t-shirt. Bucky loved it! We were thinking about putting in the dock on May 24, OK?
- Tue Apr 15 2003 7:34PM

Connie
Don't worry, another bunny is bringing the eggs.
- Tue Apr 15 2003 7:13AM

SSN
Lunch will be at 1:00 Sunday.
- Mon Apr 14 2003 8:59PM

Darrell
I might have to call Easter off. No, it doesn't have anything to do with work or the kids . It's that,well, Mr Easter bunny is laying in the road out front of the house. I don,t know who will bring the eggs?
- Mon Apr 14 2003 8:57PM

mr
Sounds good.
- Sun Apr 13 2003 4:50PM

Connie
Historical Pictures File- The older pictures I scan can be stored in this file, I will try to include a name and date with each one. OK Mick?
- Sun Apr 13 2003 2:54PM

Connie
Hi! Nice weather up here. 49 degrees and still some ice on the lake. Saw deer and turkeys on the way up. John & Mary are home from Florida-it was too hot for them! Today is John's 81st birthday. He doesn't want a cake.
- Sun Apr 13 2003 11:27AM

DN
Sorry I almost forgot. I am sorry to have to tell Nan and Bucky that the Porkeys weren't out this weekend. But they will be back!
- Sat Apr 12 2003 7:55PM

DN
Nick and I just got back from Parks' Place. Didn't do any fishing but shot at a lot of um with the slingshots. Had a bunch of deer by the pond most of the afternoon.
- Sat Apr 12 2003 5:20PM

Sandy
Hi! Happy Birthday Alissa!!! I plan on bringing a vegetable dish to Easter dinner. Looking forward to seeing everyone. Hi! to Kris, hang in there. I love Drew's site.
- Sat Apr 12 2003 5:13PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Alissa!
- Sat Apr 12 2003 4:47PM

Connie
That sounds good. Well, first of all, could we have the archived old black and white pictures on this new page? And the most recent one of Parks kids on the bikes? I will get busy scanning. These pictures won't print but look pretty good on the screen. Thanks!
- Fri Apr 11 2003 3:56PM

MR
Yep. Now that I figured out an easy way to do thumbnail pages I can crank stuff out a little quicker. I might actually get around to working on the Parks Page again. Let me know what you want posted and I'll get it done.
- Fri Apr 11 2003 8:36AM

Connie
Mick-Great work on Drew's Photo Album! Can you set one up for us to file scanned older photos, like when I was a kid?
- Fri Apr 11 2003 6:45AM

Kris
yeah I wish I could be there. Exams are gonnna make me go crazy, but at least they will be done before too long. Crazy stuff. I know that I haven't been talking much, but papers, projects and tests are kicking my butt and keeping me in check. So Have fun on easter and I will see you all soon!!!!!!!!!
- Thu Apr 10 2003 9:37AM

Alissa
Hi everyone. We will bring the drinks since that is something easy that I can just buy at the store. We will be going on our first overnight outing that weekend to the Thumb and having Easter with my family on Saturday. Drew is doing good...he really enjoyed all of his company yesterday. You think all he does is sleep, but you weren't there for the screaming/fussy time between 7-8pm. Luckily, he doesn't care that we sing out of tune and just likes to be rocked at that point. We can't wait to see everyone on the 20th...sorry Kris won't be able to come!
- Thu Apr 10 2003 8:58AM

rose
The three of us will be there, no Kris, she has to study for finals. But, will be home the first of May for the summer. I will bring the beans & deviled eggs. Guess, just need to know the time for dinner!!! Can't wait to see Drew, been trying to get Uncle Dan to take a trip to Gregory, all he wants to do these days is cut down, or pull out trees. Must be spring or something!! Maybe this weekend.
- Thu Apr 10 2003 7:14AM

Connie
Thanks Sue, we will bring a bowl of fruit. I will honk on my way to MSU tonight. It's College Spring Honors Night, I get to help award the scholarships. For those interested, check out our website: www.he.msu.edu/alumni.html.
- Thu Apr 10 2003 6:59AM

Darrell
The new electronics work great. I cant belive how much faster this thing is.Well compaired to what it was anyhow!
- Wed Apr 9 2003 9:58PM

Sue
Hi all, I can't believe Easter has snuck up on us so fast. As usual I will do the meat-ham and turkey-and bread. Pick something from vegetable, salad, fruit, potato, beans, rice, drinks or dessert. Let me know what you want to bring so that I can make sure all parts of the meal are covered. If you post it here on the web page then everyone will know what our menu will be. Thanks all, looking forward to the Holiday and the company.
- Wed Apr 9 2003 7:49PM

Connie
So Darry, nice to have you back here! Nan and I had a great day at Drew's house, his cousins came to visit too! They plan to visit Nick & Sam at Easter. Pictures soon!
- Wed Apr 9 2003 6:26PM

Darrell
We are back on line with the (new) rebuilt computer.Only 1 week and $300. Watch out EBAY !!!
- Wed Apr 9 2003 4:25PM

gwen
Ha Ha...Josh and I slept in on Monday and Tuesday. I love ice and snow storms!
- Tue Apr 8 2003 8:47AM

Connie
Day 21 War on Iraq,looks like it will soon be over! Thank goodness!
- Tue Apr 8 2003 6:30AM

Connie
Happy Anniversary Dan and Rose!
- Mon Apr 7 2003 4:30AM

Connie
Great pictures Mick, love the thumbnail pix. So many babies, not sure which ones are ours! We'll take'em all!
- Sun Apr 6 2003 5:59PM

Darrell
Got power back last night. But no water. I must have messed something up. Ready for the game today? Just heading to St. Johns for a bow shoot this morning.
- Sun Apr 6 2003 6:41AM

MR
Guess we lucked out with the weather. Mostly rain down here with a little ice. Got to see Mom and Dad along with the Archer clan night. Pictures comming soon!
- Sat Apr 5 2003 9:41PM

Darrell
Got the generator up and running. We now have heat sump pump and TV. Have to go outside to go pee! Working on hooking the water pump up now.
- Sat Apr 5 2003 4:54PM

Connie
Sorry about that, we have power but lots of ice. Last night we decided to cancel our MSU Alumni event at Rochester Hills Museum, scheduled for this morning.
- Sat Apr 5 2003 9:31AM

Darrell
Lost power last night sometime. Have to fire up the generator when it hits 50 deg. inside.
- Sat Apr 5 2003 8:53AM

Connie
Hi Darry, We were wondering where you were, enjoy the game last night? How about the Easter menu? Please ask Sue what she would like us to bring? Shotguns, Easter eggs, and what else?
- Fri Apr 4 2003 9:39AM

Darrell
MR Email me your address
- Thu Apr 3 2003 7:26PM

Darrell
Lost our computer Friday night in the lightning storm.I got a new mother board VGA card and prossessor with fan. Turns out the power supply was bad and took out the new parts too. Now I have a new case, power supply, modem and another mother board comming.Hope my hard drive still works. Have to check emails from work or take the laptop home.
- Thu Apr 3 2003 5:32PM

MR
Good deal. Every once and awhile, I save all of the Parks Page stuff to a CD. I'll bring you a copy at Easter.
- Tue Apr 1 2003 8:02PM

Connie
Hi Everybody! I started scanning family pictures to a CD. If you have any special ones that you would like to have included, send them to me, or give them to me at Easter. OK? Maybe Mick will post a few too.
- Tue Apr 1 2003 11:31AM

Connie
Great game yesterday! Thanks for the pictures Mick. Wonder if Drew and Josh will have pink bunny ears like Gwennie. Easter will be fun!
- Sun Mar 30 2003 9:10AM

mr
How about the fight at the end of the Wings game? Too bad the linesmen had to come in and ruin all the fun. New pictures on Drew's page.
- Sat Mar 29 2003 9:03PM

Connie
Hi Everybody! Snow and 26 degrees up here. Did anybody stay up to watch the big win? Nan and Darry are coming from Parks' Place to watch the Wings today.
- Sat Mar 29 2003 7:59AM

Connie
Rain and 53 degrees up here. Go Spartans!
- Fri Mar 28 2003 3:32PM

Connie
Great, a few more pounds and Drew can help with the hoist. Got up here this morning, 45 degrees, low water with some ice yet, just a few drifts of snow in the yard. Come on up!
- Thu Mar 27 2003 12:35PM

MR
Drew is two weeks old today. Weighing in at a little over 8 pounds with a clean bill of health from the Doc today.
- Wed Mar 26 2003 10:16PM

Connie
Thanks for the update Brandy. Maybe we can get Gwen to help stuff those eggs. Pictures please!
- Wed Mar 26 2003 11:56AM

Brandy
Hey there! Here's the Josh update: 17 pounds, 27 inches, and six teeth at six months old. He is crawling on all fours and on the move...mostly after Gwen. But she is keeping him in line with all of her "No Joshy! No!"
- Tue Mar 25 2003 4:03PM

Connie
Beautiful day today. Bucky is at the groomer. He had a good time in the swamp yesterday, what a mess!
- Tue Mar 25 2003 11:40AM

Alissa
Hello everyone. Drew is doing good. He hasn't peed on dad for quite awhile, although Mick is becoming an expert diaper changer. I don't think I have changed more than 10 diapers yet. Hope to see you all soon.
- Mon Mar 24 2003 11:50AM

Kris
This weekend was awesome. NMU ended up in 3rd place with ferris 2nd and U of M in 1st (trust me ferris deserved to win). but you know how it goes, when the whole town is supporting your team you tend to play a lot harder. We didn't make it to the NCAA, but Ohio State (Who we beat by the way) did, thats dumb but ya know. Have a great week everybody!!
- Mon Mar 24 2003 8:12AM

Connie
We will be ready for that Easter Bunny! Happy Birthday Jeremy! Brandy do you have any days off? Good luck today to Drew's Dad.
- Mon Mar 24 2003 7:25AM

DSSN
Looking foward to having Easter at our house again this year if you don't have better plans. Bring your shotguns.
- Sun Mar 23 2003 10:49PM

Sandy
Happy Birthday Jeremy!!
- Sun Mar 23 2003 3:42PM

Sandy
Had a nice day as Josh dedicated at the church in Owosso. I even got Grandpa Lew to attend. Gwen is getting taller and Josh is so big Mom didn't have any shoes that fit. He did a great job while the minister did his thing. Can't wait to see Drew he looks so big with clothes on.
- Sun Mar 23 2003 3:41PM

Connie
Hi Kris, How was the trip?
- Sun Mar 23 2003 2:27PM

DLP
I'am here. Wondering if I should go north today in this fine weather. Sue and the kids are going south with Julie and her kids for the weekend. Might just stay home and watch the game this afternoon. Wont know until I know, ya know?
- Sat Mar 22 2003 8:45AM

Connie
Good Morning! How is that baby Drew today? Where are Josh & Gwen? We need pictures of the cousins. Where is DLP?
- Sat Mar 22 2003 5:01AM

MR
I hardly believe that story from Kris. No real MSU fan would waste beer like that!
- Fri Mar 21 2003 3:30PM

Connie
Happy First Day of Spring! Happy for you and NMU Kris! NCAA Tournament: Watch MSU vs. Colorado at 7:10pm tonight. How about those Chippewas?
- Fri Mar 21 2003 7:53AM

Rose/Kris
Kris called at 11:00 last night and asked I share this with all you MSU fans. NMU beat MSU, 7-51!! YAHOO!!! NMU plays Ferris at 4:00 today. Of course those poor loser MSU fans thought Kris needed a beer bath. That was a new experience for her. She won't be back to Marquette until Sunday, expect you will hear more about this from her. Until then!!
- Fri Mar 21 2003 7:33AM

Connie
Hi Kris, hope you see a good game!
- Thu Mar 20 2003 7:23PM

Rose
Oh no, all Drew needs now is a western shirt and he will truly be a chip off the old block!!! Great prictures.
- Thu Mar 20 2003 8:28AM

Connie
Drew is one sweet baby! He didn't have much to say, in fact he slept most of the time we were at his house. Watch for a picture of him and his Mom and Dad.
- Wed Mar 19 2003 3:57PM

Kris
Yeah, so I am headed south for the weekend, don't worry drew its not to see you, but that would be fun too, I have to go watch your daddies favorite college hockey team lose!!!
- Wed Mar 19 2003 2:47PM

???
Run Drew Run !!!!!!!!!!!!!Oh, you can't yet I forgot. Well I guess you will have to to be cought. I feel for ya!
- Wed Mar 19 2003 1:32PM

Rose
Guess Kooter is smarter than his owners, bet they don't hide when he cries!!! Love the pictures, as Kris said, the poor kid has that Parks hair and she can relate!! Can't wait to get my hands on him, must make a trip south SOON!! Promise I won't hide when he cries.
- Wed Mar 19 2003 8:05AM

MR
Drew's doing fine. I'm a little worried that he seems to sleep through important things like Red Wings games though. Maybe he's just waiting for the playoffs. We finally broke down and let Kooter back in the house. He could care less about the kid. Gave him one good sniff and that was it. He hides in the back corner of the house whenever Drew starts crying.
- Wed Mar 19 2003 6:59AM

Darrell
Just so you know I am here lurking in the background!
- Tue Mar 18 2003 10:25PM

Connie
USA
Or changing diapers. How's he doing?
- Tue Mar 18 2003 9:02PM

Connie
Where are you guys? I know, watching the Wings!
- Tue Mar 18 2003 9:01PM

Connie
Good Morning. We are ready for Spring! I would rather think about the garden and not the morning news. Hope this mess is over soon!
- Tue Mar 18 2003 8:38AM

Connie
Great pictures Mick, he is a cute little guy. Thanks!
- Mon Mar 17 2003 6:10PM

MR
Hi there. Just got back from Drew's first check-up and everything is good. We don't have to use his dumb light blanket thing anymore. I don't know if Drew is ready to pee on Mable yet, but he sure can pee on Dad! I got hosed 3 times in a row last night and once today. Can't turn your back on him. Should have some more pictures up today. Happy Saint Patty's Day.
- Mon Mar 17 2003 3:36PM

Connie
Expect to hear about a nest of baby raccoons soon. Bailey will be watching for them!
- Mon Mar 17 2003 4:36AM

Connie
That invitation was to everybody, not just Kris. Have you heard the one about the 40lb coon?
- Sun Mar 16 2003 3:46PM

Connie
Hi Kris! Aunt Mary said you all were having a nice sunny weekend. We need that! Bucky is sunning himself on the front porch. The photo albums are at our house, please come and look at them, take any pictures you like. Don't wait 'til we put the dock in or Thanksgiving to visit.
- Sun Mar 16 2003 10:24AM

kris
Our Hockey team beat western so we are going to the Joe next weekend!!! I think we start off the playoffs down there against that crappy MSU team so it should be really interesting when we beat them he he lol
- Sat Mar 15 2003 10:59PM

Connie
Well, I am sure glad that today is over! Donations have been made and thank you notes written. We did a good job. Mick and Alissa we will see you and that new little guy real soon! Brandy hope you are feeling better, it's not fun to have a cold. Aunt Mary says hello to all, she really enjoyed being with everybody.
- Sat Mar 15 2003 8:21PM

Connie
Welcome Drew Richard Parks, bet he will be a fox hunter too! Great pictures, thanks a bunch. What do Josh & Gwen think of their new cousin?
- Fri Mar 14 2003 8:29PM

MR
We're home from the hospital! Drew, Mom, and me are doing just fine. I sent an picture to everyone on e-mail and I've got more on http://drew.lcparks.com. Just getting started with the pictures. Sounds like my next diaper is only a few minutes away. Talk to ya later.
- Fri Mar 14 2003 5:00PM

Connie
Dorothy sends hugs to everybody.
- Fri Mar 14 2003 2:37PM

Nort
He is probably learing how to change a dirty diaper! How I envy him....N O T
- Thu Mar 13 2003 10:31PM

Connie
So where is Mick?
- Thu Mar 13 2003 9:25PM

Darrell
I will say congraduations IF Connie can keep it somewhat cool with the pictures!!! No really that's fantastic guys. See MR, I told you it wouldn't be a puppy.
- Thu Mar 13 2003 11:18AM

Nancy
Congratulations Mick and Alissa. Welcome Drew. We need pictures!!!
- Thu Mar 13 2003 8:44AM

kris
YIPPY SKIPPY!!!! Sorry mick he didn't want to wait for the first day of spring, but I bet that the new mommy is happy :)
- Thu Mar 13 2003 8:26AM

Connie & Frank
Congratulations! We are so happy to hear the good news. Seems like we have waited a long time for this! Oh yes, Josh is 6 months old today. Happy Day for everybody!
- Thu Mar 13 2003 8:09AM

Rose
YAHOO!!!! I think we all need a little positive in our lives. Glad all went well and someone to carry on the Parks name. Can't wait to see him. Keep us posted.
- Thu Mar 13 2003 8:00AM

Sandy
It's a BOY! Drew RIchard was born last night at 11:50pm. Mother and baby are doing well. Happy to say he was born naturally. 22" long and I think 7#8oz. Iam leaving to Detroit for a conference this am. Lew and I will be around this weekend at Swartz Creek and holding Drew!
- Thu Mar 13 2003 6:58AM

Connie
Count on one green truck!
- Wed Mar 12 2003 7:03PM

Darrell
Looks clear for me and my trailer. The truck aint worth s#!$
- Wed Mar 12 2003 5:01PM

Rose
Dan & Nan did a great job and the garbage & freezer will hopefully be gone tonight!! Next big event, saturday, 10:00 a.m. move rummage from the garage to the senior center. All volunteers WELCOMED!!!(trucks too)
- Wed Mar 12 2003 2:24PM

Connie
One more day of skiing, then we will be home to warm weather this weekend. Hope Nan and Dan got their job done last night. Bailey probably helped too!
- Wed Mar 12 2003 9:58AM

Nort
That was the best one to trade.
- Tue Mar 11 2003 5:21PM

oops
"going to be MAD"
- Tue Mar 11 2003 11:32AM

MR
Oh-oh. Danny's going to be made. His favorite Red Wing, Sean Avery, just got traded away.
- Tue Mar 11 2003 11:31AM

Bucky
Maybe that baby will be born on Monday, St. Patrick's Day. He could wear green (and white)!
- Tue Mar 11 2003 8:01AM

Connie
Good morning! We went skiing at M-32, it was sunny and nice. Cousin Mike sends a hello to us. His new grandson's name is Cade, his granddaughter is Cecily Jade. Has anyone heard from Kris? Hope you are doing OK. See you guys.
- Tue Mar 11 2003 7:40AM

Alissa
No indications of baby yet, it will probably be a week or more. I think I am driving Mick crazy with my restlessness and anticipation, although I am fine - not very uncomfortable. We go to the Dr. on Thursday if nothing happens before then. We will probably discuss induction at that time so we may have a date after Thursday. Mick thinks the 21st for the 1st day of spring, but I don't know if I can wait that long. We will keep everyone posted as soon as something happens!
- Mon Mar 10 2003 9:03AM

Connie
OK, got the message loud and clear. You guys are crazy! We will be checking the mail for good news... 2 degrees here this morning, real pretty view as the sun comes up over the lake/snow. Have a great day!
- Mon Mar 10 2003 7:33AM

MR
Thanks for the birthday wishes. Better get them in now because this is my last birthday! P.S. No baby yet.
- Sun Mar 9 2003 11:06PM

????????? (just to piss Connie off)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MASTER OF THE WEB PAGE !!!
- Sun Mar 9 2003 5:58PM

??????????????????????????????
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MASTER OF THE WEBPAGE (???? just to piss Connie off)
- Sun Mar 9 2003 5:57PM

Darrell
Nan and I got back from Parks'Place about noon. It was -15 last night and we ran out of propane. Good thing for the spare tank! Only it's empty now too. MR, you didn't shoot the last deer. Had 8 standing infront of the door as we walked in.An hour and a half to shovel 4 feet of packed snow in front of the gate to get the truck off the road. About two feet of snow eveywhere else. No chipmunk activity.
- Sun Mar 9 2003 12:51PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Mick! We have a ton of snow up here, lowest temp since our last visit was -20.
- Sun Mar 9 2003 12:11PM

Connie
Hope you have fun up north. We are going up on Sunday. Cousin Michael just became a grandpa again this morning. His son Craig and wife Heidi had a baby boy at 1:30am. They have a 2 year old girl. He said to say hi to Dan and the others.
- Sat Mar 8 2003 11:54AM

Darrell
Nan and I are going up to Parks'Place this morning. Haven't been there since New Years Day. Hope the chipmunks havent invaded the supply of M R E's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sat Mar 8 2003 8:14AM

Connie
Hi everybody. We have lots of cards to share with you. Today they were from cousin Marla, cousins Linda & Lena Steele, cousin Jamie, cousin Randy, and Uncle Hank. Aunt Carole sent one earlier. Pretty nice. Enjoy that hockey game tonight!
- Fri Mar 7 2003 7:04PM

MR
Oops. I meant Norton.
- Thu Mar 6 2003 10:44PM

MR
Went to the doctor today for the weekly checkup. Little Noton or Grace isn't ready yet.
- Thu Mar 6 2003 8:25PM

Darrell
Thanks MR. Has she poped yet?
- Thu Mar 6 2003 8:19PM

Bucky
If Darry stuck something out in his frontyard, it would sell. No wonder he does so well on E-Bay. Mick-you taking violin lessons now?
- Thu Mar 6 2003 6:14PM

MR
I'll help. We'll have to seperate the good stuff to go into the garage for the rummage sale and the not-so-good to go in the pile in the front yard. I hope you have a lock or two of hair for us to fight over. P.S. I've got your key.
- Thu Mar 6 2003 2:36PM

Connie
Yes, I agree.
- Thu Mar 6 2003 9:54AM

Darrell
Would somebody help me clean out my house!!! Tired as hell but kinda had fun today.
- Wed Mar 5 2003 9:11PM

Connie
Thanks for keeping us posted Mick! We just got back from a walk with a big snowy white dog, he had the same waddle as BJ.
- Wed Mar 5 2003 9:36AM

MR
No baby yet. We're less than a week from our due date though. I feel sorry for everyone that doesn't have 4-wheel drive today! If Alissa still had her little car I would've had to actually shovel the driveway this morning. If ever visits our house, they have to park on the road and snowshoe up to the door!
- Wed Mar 5 2003 8:03AM

Connie
The day went very well!
- Mon Mar 3 2003 9:51PM

Connie
We sure have a lot of nice, thoughtful friends and relatives. Mom & Dad would have loved to talk with all of them. Maybe they did. Bundle up today because at -10 we might just freeze our buns off! Hugs to Gay and family from all of us.
- Mon Mar 3 2003 7:37AM

Connie
Just received a message from cousin Mike Sopko. He said that he was really sorry to hear about mom and that mom and dad were very special people to him. Today went very well, see you tomorrow.
- Sat Mar 1 2003 10:25PM

Connie
Hi everybody. We are all set, we have done everything right- I think Mom would agree. We will pick up Aunt Mary in Flint, and bring her with us to eat at Rose & Dan's. People are bringing lots of food, so Rose said don't buy any food! See you later.
- Sat Mar 1 2003 7:55AM

Darrell
Super picture. I think it looks better than the one we picked for mom. My opinion only----Don't shoot!!!!!!
- Fri Feb 28 2003 7:32PM

Connie
I am sending you all a picture of the oak trees in the lane. Bucky and Kooter had a great time in the snow last Tuesday. See you all tomorrow, many good friends and neighbors will be there to say goodbye to Mom/Grandma.
- Fri Feb 28 2003 3:59PM

Bucky
Good luck with exams Kris!
- Thu Feb 27 2003 4:19PM

Connie
Mom went to heaven today. She and Dad will both be watching us, so we had all better be good.
- Wed Feb 26 2003 8:53PM

Grandma
Hi Mickey and Alissa. It won't be long for you now. Hope that new baby comes soon. Hi Kris. How do you like the snow and cold weather? I am breathing better and doing good. See you this weekend.
- Mon Feb 24 2003 7:24PM

Connie
Great page Kris and Mick! We got a pile of snow last night. Should be fun shoveling out. Glad Mom is home, and running at a faster pace. Everyone has been so nice, thanks!
- Sun Feb 23 2003 5:07AM

MR
Glad to hear it Grammy!
- Sat Feb 22 2003 4:37PM

Grandma
Glad I'm home! Thanks for all your calls and concerns. You can visit anytime you want. I love you, Grandma
- Sat Feb 22 2003 2:50PM

Connie
Hi guys! Well, tomorrow will be hospital day #10. No discharge yet, even though Mom and I were both ready for her to go home today. She is doing very well. When you all get Uncle Dan online, you will have achieved something big!
- Fri Feb 21 2003 7:56PM

kris
yeah, thats what you think;)
- Fri Feb 21 2003 6:51PM

Mick
There's now a link on the homepage for Kris's page. Even though she stole pictures from our page to use on her own and cropped me out of those same pictures. Gratitude for ya:) Kristen's new job is to train everyone else to build their own homepages.
- Fri Feb 21 2003 6:41PM

Kris
lol lol lol lol lol lol
- Fri Feb 21 2003 2:11PM

Nort
Mr you had better quite doing nice things for people. Even Kris thinks your worth something.Now I have seen it all!
- Fri Feb 21 2003 1:30PM

kris
hmm let me try that again http://www.kristen.lcparks.com
- Fri Feb 21 2003 9:32AM

Kris
Hey everyone, Mick set me up so that I could post my own webpage, check it out www.kristen.lcparks.com Its really awesome, maybe if we were real nice to mr, he would add a link from this page to mine:), I have an all new appreciation for all the crap that he has to do for this thing!
- Fri Feb 21 2003 9:31AM

C.L.N.D.D.
Mick & Alissa-Nice to hear from you guys! Mom is doing OK. She will rest tonight and be home tomorrow afternoon. Now to watch the Wings!
- Thu Feb 20 2003 8:06PM

Alissa
Just to add to Mick's comment. I am feeling well, a little tired and uncomfortable, but still able to sleep fine. The baby hasn't dropped yet, but has been in position (with the head down) for the past month or so. I was dilated to 1 at the last dr's appt, but they didn't check me today so we will have to wait until next week to find out if I am further along. Hopefully, the baby will wait at least a couple of weeks so that I can get everything tied up here at work and it would also allow me to be covered by vacation and sick hours for most of the time I am off. We'll keep you posted. Hope everyone is doing well.
- Thu Feb 20 2003 12:25PM

Mr
Nothing new from the expectant parents. Alissa is still going to work everyday, and the doctor's once a week. Thanks to everyone for all of the shower gifts. I think I have about half of the toys and stuff put together now. :)
- Thu Feb 20 2003 8:22AM

Rose
All this talk of mom, now that she is doing well, haven't heard from either of the almost new parents!! Wondering how Alissa is doing?? Any news?? Won't be long!!
- Thu Feb 20 2003 7:31AM

DSSN
Good luck tomorrow Granny!
- Wed Feb 19 2003 8:00PM

Connie
Mom says hello and thanks for all the 'get well soon' messages. She is scheduled for that new pacemaker tomorrow afternoon. Tonight she is looking out from her beautiful private room on the 12th floor. All is going well!
- Wed Feb 19 2003 7:20PM

Connie
You are welcome. Mom had the test done at McLaren today and was admitted. She won't have a phone until she is transferred to a regular room. She will receive a pacemaker on Thursday and probably be discharged on Friday. She is the only patient with tulips at her bedside. She is feeling fine, will be ready to go home.
- Tue Feb 18 2003 3:43PM

Darrell
Thanks Connie for keeping us posted.
- Mon Feb 17 2003 9:25PM

Connie
Grandma says hello. She feels fine and is walking in the hall. She had a stress test today and is waiting to hear results.
- Mon Feb 17 2003 8:37PM

Connie
Mom had a nice walk in the hallway this morning. She finished the crocheting, is working on a baby sweater now. Stress test tomorrow, no midnight snacks tonight.
- Sun Feb 16 2003 2:31PM

mick
Get well soon Grandma.
- Sat Feb 15 2003 9:24PM

Connie
It seems that a pacemaker will make her feel even better. Maybe next week. Leave a message here and I can print it out and give it to her at Hurley, Room 429.
- Fri Feb 14 2003 8:23PM

Connie
Happy Valentine's Day! Grandma is feeling better today.
- Fri Feb 14 2003 9:23AM

Kris
Hi everyone, Have a wonderful weekend. Grandma I hope you feel better soon!!! I'll be thinking of you!!!!!!!!!!
- Thu Feb 13 2003 10:34PM

Darrell Sue Sam Nick
Hope yor are feeling better soon Grandma!
- Thu Feb 13 2003 9:07PM

Connie
Grandma Lena sends this Happy Valentine's Day message to you all. We hope she is feeling better real soon. Hi to Kris!
- Thu Feb 13 2003 8:04PM

Connie
How about that Newfie taking best in group! Stay tuned.
- Tue Feb 11 2003 8:14AM

Darrell
Ya Wings Now that Hull has 700 maybe they can get back to playing good again!
- Mon Feb 10 2003 10:47PM

Connie
Fly-tying, that is Mickey's art. Kris, how about a few pictures of those dogs and sleds? Want to borrow my digital camera? Don't forget the NY Kennel Club Dog Show tonight 8:00, and tomorrow. Look for herding & working groups. Also a good night for all you Wings fans!
- Mon Feb 10 2003 7:19PM

MR
Frank can go up there and teech them a thing or tow form the seesion one fly tyin from this sumner.
- Mon Feb 10 2003 5:10PM

kris
There is a fly tying workshop up here tonight, anyone interested :)
- Mon Feb 10 2003 3:13PM

kris
yeah, so I was typing and trying to pay attention in class, deal with it
- Mon Feb 10 2003 12:52PM

Darrell
You had better forget about the Doggie races and work on your typing! You are getting as bad as MR!
- Mon Feb 10 2003 11:10AM

kris
We have a high of three degree's today, and a low of -10. We also have about 2 feet of snow on campus, more outside of town, anyone want to come up and go snowmoblining or cross country skiing? Looking forward to the doggie sled races the is weekend :)
- Mon Feb 10 2003 8:53AM

Connie
On my way to MSU, will honk as I go by! Have a good week. Where are Josh and Gwen?
- Mon Feb 10 2003 7:51AM

Connie
Hi Guys, I fell through the ice into the muck yesterday. Bucky rushed over to lick my face, saw that I was OK and took off on another track. We think they are fox tracks, maybe coyotes. Need a real tracker to know for sure. Hope BB gets a ride soon...
- Sat Feb 8 2003 12:19PM

Darrell
So how's the new Bailey-Mobile? Oh, I forgot you're not allowed to ride in it. Must be a bitch to have to run alongside at 50 mph. Don't worry, you know how new owners are. They get a new toy and forget all about the others that are important. I guess that in about 3 weeks the dirt will so thick on the "new" buggy that she will have forgotton that it's still new underneath all that grime and let you ride!
- Sat Feb 8 2003 9:52AM

Darrell
I'am on again. Thanks MR
- Sat Feb 8 2003 9:43AM

kris
yup guess thats my valentines day present
- Thu Feb 6 2003 5:54PM

Connie
That will be Valentine's Day!
- Thu Feb 6 2003 3:49PM

kris
A week from tomorrow :)
- Thu Feb 6 2003 12:29PM

Connie
Well as long as you and Dan aren't getting older... Happy Birthday Dan! Hi Kris, they will be coming to visit you soon.
- Thu Feb 6 2003 11:25AM

Darrell <sdparks@tds.net>
Morrice, Mi U S A
1:00 am and still programming Isuzu motors telephone system. This is getting old!
- Thu Feb 6 2003 1:06AM

Connie
I just got the shortest message ever, from Ash. Thanks for relaying the birthday message to your Dad.
- Wed Feb 5 2003 8:42PM

The Parks'
Happy Birthday Dan!
- Wed Feb 5 2003 3:18PM

kris
Yeah its snowy and icy and windy here also, but we have been enjoying this wonderful Snow Day with no classes. It was a much needed break
- Tue Feb 4 2003 7:12PM

Sandy
The web page looks great! We are trying not to blow away!!! The driveway is solid ice and so is our playground. Thanks for all the work to keep up this page.
- Tue Feb 4 2003 5:28PM

Connie
Did anyone bake you a cake Mick?
- Tue Feb 4 2003 3:29PM

Connie
Mickey, thanks for all your work on this page.
- Tue Feb 4 2003 11:38AM

mick
Changed it so that you don't have to see USA everytime.
- Tue Feb 4 2003 10:37AM

mr <mick@lcparks.com>
USA
From now on, my e-mail will be mick@lcparks.com
- Tue Feb 4 2003 10:25AM

mr
USA
oops, one too many "+"s
- Mon Feb 3 2003 4:13PM

mr
USA
Tried to fix the date command.
- +Mon Feb 3 2003 4:12PM

Kris <krispitykrunch@aol.com>
USA
Works fine for me:)
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Grandma Lena <LenaP01@msn.com>
USA
Hi Mick, I found this page OK, with Connie's help.
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Connie <Hagelsha@msu.edu>
USA
Thanks Mick! This look fine. We are getting our third year off to a good start. Let me know when you are ready for pictures;o)
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mr <mick@lcparks.com>
gregory, mi USA
Welcome to our new home!
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mr
Nice to see its finally warming up a little.
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Darrell from wrote:

Sat Feb 1 2003 9:46PM

Just got home from Plymouth. Have to go back down there tomorrow morning at 7:30. We have half of the phones installed. Tired!

Darrell from wrote:

Sat Feb 1 2003 7:10AM

Got home about 12:30 last night. Heading back to Plymouth about 7:30 this morning. Looks like I will be there tomorrow too. The check will be nice!

kris from wrote:

Sat Feb 1 2003 12:59AM

Watching our wonderful hockey team beat the crap out the alaska fairbanks nanuks. 8-2 good game

Connie from wrote:

Fri Jan 31 2003 8:33PM

Where is everybody?

Connie from wrote:

Thu Jan 30 2003 8:08AM

Good Morning! The big sale at the church is Friday and Saturday. Mom and friends have been working very hard to make it a success. Good Luck!

Connie from wrote:

Tue Jan 28 2003 6:34PM

Well, it is warmer up here. 24 degrees with 12" of snow. Bucky has so many ice balls hanging on his coat that he looks like those fancy curtains with fringe.

Kris from wrote:

Mon Jan 27 2003 10:35PM

The windchill was -20 yesterday, didn't hear about today. It snowed for a little while today, but not enough to make much of a difference

Connie from wrote:

Mon Jan 27 2003 7:09PM

How's the weather up there Kris? We are freezing here.

kris from wrote:

Sat Jan 25 2003 3:41PM

We have already taken care of that I will get their tickets for the friday night lake state game as soon as they become available!

Connie from wrote:

Sat Jan 25 2003 2:55PM

Maybe Rose & Dan can see an NMU hockey game when they venture north next month. By the way, there is more tennis tonight, and more Wings!

kris from wrote:

Sat Jan 25 2003 11:42AM

I guess that last night was a good night for hockey!!

Darrell from wrote:

Sat Jan 25 2003 12:37AM

Kris You would know who they were wouldnt you! 5-2 Yey Wings.

kris from wrote:

Fri Jan 24 2003 11:10PM

They are the tennis twins and they are actually quite fun to watch, but I was at the NMU hockey game we beat alabama 7-3

Darry from wrote:

Fri Jan 24 2003 9:42PM

Who and what play when and where?But then again do we care?!?!?!!!!

Connie from wrote:

Fri Jan 24 2003 8:18PM

Good going! Glad you got home in time for the Wings! Venus and Serena play at 9:30 in the Australian Open Championship Match. Tune in.

Darrell from wrote:

Fri Jan 24 2003 7:14PM

Got back at 6:30 tonight. Sure had enough driving.6 and a half hours there. 45 Min. to load it in the car, 7 hours drive to Detriot, 1 hour to hang the system on the wall and turn it on and 1 and a half hours home. No lunch or stops other than to get gas. Hope I can stay awake for the 10:00 Wings game tonight!!!!!!!!!!

MR from wrote:

Thu Jan 23 2003 9:49PM

Don't bring and CWD back with you. If you hit a deer, leave it lay there!

Darrell from wrote:

Thu Jan 23 2003 5:04PM

Leaving at 2:30 Friday morning to drive to Madison, Wisconson to pick up a phone system. Went two weeks ago to drop it off. Between 12 and 14 hours of driving. Hope it doesn't snow tonight.

Connie from wrote:

Wed Jan 22 2003 10:11PM

Yesterday we had a nice walk in the woods with Bucky. The water in the pond is so low that you can chin yourself on the dock. Visited Dan's treehouse and thought about tapping a few maple trees.

kris from wrote:

Wed Jan 22 2003 5:40PM

I am gonna stay out of it, she can take care of them don't you worry :)

Connie from wrote:

Wed Jan 22 2003 12:56PM

Kris, those guys are giving your Mom trouble. What should we do about it?

Connie from wrote:

Wed Jan 22 2003 12:56PM

Kris, those guys are giving your Mom trouble. What should we do about it?

Darrell from wrote:

Tue Jan 21 2003 6:34PM

shoot, if I would have known you were at home I would have buzzed around your house a couple times!

MR from wrote:

Tue Jan 21 2003 12:19PM

Should've got some pictures of the dirt we ripped up for Danny's viewing pleasure.

rose from wrote:

Tue Jan 21 2003 9:52AM

Thanks for the pictures constance & mr. Sorry I missed the shower, at least now I can see the two idiots I heard all saturday a.m. disturbing the peace on grand blanc rd!!

Connie from wrote:

Tue Jan 21 2003 8:21AM

Going to MSU tonight, will honk as we go by. Have a good day, leave a message!

Connie from wrote:

Mon Jan 20 2003 11:34AM

Thanks Mick. Soon we will be posting pictures of that new Parks baby. Hope he/she likes quads.

mr from wrote:

Sat Jan 18 2003 10:59PM

http://www.nnaf.net/~mick/pweb/shower.html

Have at those shower pictures. Also a few quad riding guys lumped in at the bottom.

Darrell from wrote:

Sat Jan 18 2003 8:46PM

Sue says "she's on there already"!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Connie from wrote:

Sat Jan 18 2003 8:07PM

Thanks Brandy, it was a nice day. Pictures soon.

Connie from wrote:

Sat Jan 18 2003 7:59AM

Mick, see you at the shower?

Lena P from wrote:

Fri Jan 17 2003 8:19AM

Had a good trip. The falls were pretty and the lights on them were colorful. We had fun.

Connie from wrote:

Thu Jan 16 2003 6:35PM

So how was Niagara Falls in January?

Kris from wrote:

Thu Jan 16 2003 6:03PM

yeah, thats not exactly what I meant I was thinking non criminal connections, but its been handled don't worry about it

Darrell from wrote:

Thu Jan 16 2003 4:42PM

You don't want any connections that anyone in this family has or have had with the law!

Kris from wrote:

Thu Jan 16 2003 12:35PM

Really in a feild related to zoology, that would be great, more info please :)

Connie from wrote:

Thu Jan 16 2003 9:32AM

He might have connections Kris.

Kris from wrote:

Wed Jan 15 2003 9:05PM

I don't need any ammo against you two, I have plenty of that already. Aunt Connie thanks for the offer, but I was thinking more like feild experience for a good job:)

Connie from wrote:

Wed Jan 15 2003 6:59PM

Not sure about DNR, but you can try Dr. Mowafie in Foods & Nutrition. I'm sure he is listed on the website. He may be able to help you. I have worked with him and his students for years. Good luck.

Nort from wrote:

Wed Jan 15 2003 6:23PM

Shhhhh, not so loud MR. You should know better than to give her any ammo against us.

mr from wrote:

Wed Jan 15 2003 1:14PM

You'll be banned from reading the guestbook if you work for the DNR. Too much sensitive info here that could send me and Nort to the slammer:)

kris from wrote:

Wed Jan 15 2003 12:27PM

Things are going just fine up here, I am back into the swing of things up here. I am trying to get a job for the summer with the dnr, and its starting to get really annoying, anyone have any connections:)

Connie from wrote:

Wed Jan 15 2003 8:04AM

Hi Kris, How's it going?

Darrell from wrote:

Tue Jan 14 2003 4:07PM

I'am telling ya it's too cold to rain. You guys had better find something else to do Saturday!

Connie from wrote:

Tue Jan 14 2003 1:03PM

Dear Getting Rich on Ebay, We have snow upnorth, some on the ground and it is snowing now. Should be good by the weekend, will keep you posted. Still excited about that shower on Sat!

Darrell from wrote:

Tue Jan 14 2003 12:12AM

Just finished listing my first sale on EBAY. It only took 2 hours! Now to sit back and watch the $$$$$$$ roll in!

Darrell from wrote:

Mon Jan 13 2003 3:12PM

Too cold to rain. Isnt it?

Connie from wrote:

Mon Jan 13 2003 2:46PM

Can't wait for the shower on Saturday!

Darrell from wrote:

Mon Jan 13 2003 2:00PM

Yep It was pretty cool. Will have pix after payday if they turn out. It was a good trip. Too much driving. 1100 miles.

mr from wrote:

Mon Jan 13 2003 11:32AM

You wouldn't see these things in any book. Pretty ugly! You make it back from KY alive Nort?

Connie from wrote:

Sun Jan 12 2003 12:48PM

Mick did you learn that fly tying from Nick's book on fishing?

mr from wrote:

Sun Jan 12 2003 11:58AM

Only 2 perch today. From a little lake about 5 miles from home. Caught one on a jig I tied myself using fly tying stuff.

mr from wrote:

Sat Jan 11 2003 5:04PM

Caught a bunch of perch this morning down by Detroit. A lot of little ones but a few good sized ones.

Connie from wrote:

Fri Jan 10 2003 9:36PM

Thanks Mick. Bucky chased a fox today in the field behind the library. Didn't catch it though. Hope Bailey had a good day today!

MR from wrote:

Thu Jan 9 2003 12:03PM

http://www.nnaf.net/~mick/pweb/rabbit_story.doc

Rabbit story is now on home page. Or click the link.

Connie from wrote:

Thu Jan 9 2003 11:09AM

Thanks Mick. Can you post the rabbit story?

MR from wrote:

Thu Jan 9 2003 8:59AM

http://zoo-de-mack.com/

Check out the link. I don't know how good of a deal this is if you don't plan on going to the bar in Boyne Falls and then going to the bar in Mackinaw City. Alissa should be ready to go by then and haul that baby around this time. She still needs to make up the 26 miles of the trip she bailed out on last year.

Darrell from wrote:

Wed Jan 8 2003 7:44PM

They make motors for 2 wheelers too!

Connie & Frank from wrote:

Wed Jan 8 2003 4:06PM

How was the class Mick? Any info on that bike trip you took last spring? We might like to try it, sorry Darry, only 2 wheelers allowed.

kris from wrote:

Wed Jan 8 2003 1:00PM

Im back safe and sound, with all of my stuff, we don't have much snow left about a quarter of an inch in some spots giant mud puddles in others

Darrell from wrote:

Tue Jan 7 2003 10:05PM

No need for winter anymore, Sold the snowmobile."sniffle sniffle" Oh-well, Got another quad at least! Can't waite for Friday. Get to pick up my new quad motor in Kentucky. Oh-ya and see the caves too!

Darrell from wrote:

Tue Jan 7 2003 10:01PM

I dont think Kris would have wanted to go with me. Went to Madison Via Chicago!!! Long trip. Would like to see the dog sledding.Too bad I have to put in a phone system for Isuzu Motors in Plymouth that Weekend.

Connie from wrote:

Tue Jan 7 2003 7:59PM

Hi Kris, hope you had a good trip. Any snow?

rose from wrote:

Tue Jan 7 2003 10:56AM

Wish I had known you were going to WI, could have used a moving truck to send Kris back!! She is on her way north, the car was stuffed full. She should be home by night fall. Glad & Sad feelings all together. Next time we see her is Feb 14 for the big UP dog sled race!! Anyone interested is joining us in Marquette??

Darrell from wrote:

Mon Jan 6 2003 9:10PM

Just got home from a 16 hour drive to Wisconsin and back. Left at 4:00am this morning. This was a practice run for this weekends trip to Kentucky.

mr from wrote:

Mon Jan 6 2003 9:25AM

Get that knee rehabed and you guys can come down and ski some trails by me. We got enough snow today that I've got to re-open the trail I did the other day.

Darrell from wrote:

Sun Jan 5 2003 7:28PM

See, it would be a good time for him to ride! Alot easier on the body than running. Except for the trees!!!!!!!!

Connie from wrote:

Sun Jan 5 2003 6:10PM

Been there, done that! Be sure to take pictures of yourselves from inside the caves. Have fun! Frank has not been running, or walking for 10 days, but his knee is on the mend.

Darrell from wrote:

Sat Jan 4 2003 8:41PM

You guys would have one too if I could get Frank to try one here for 10 min.They are very addicting. Not to mention fun! Taking Friday off work/school and going to Mamoth Caves in Kentucky Fri, Sat. and Sun. Also picking up a Quad motor while were down there. Thanks, MR.

Connie from wrote:

Sat Jan 4 2003 3:36PM

You mean to say that Nan was on one of those contraptions? What is this world coming to?

Darrell from wrote:

Fri Jan 3 2003 10:24PM

Nan, Nick and I took the snowmobile and quads for a ride tonight between Wings intermission. She wont have long befor she can beat Nick in a race!

mr from wrote:

Fri Jan 3 2003 6:09PM

3-4" of fresh powder down here. Got the skis out and made a few laps around the yard last night. This morning I skied a great trail just down the road that I hadn't tried before. It was a lot quicker on the way out than the way in. Something about breaking the trail I guess!

Connie from wrote:

Fri Jan 3 2003 3:19PM

Glad you got back OK! Yes, we had a really nice Christmas and now look forward to a fun baby shower for Alissa. See you soon!

Sandy from wrote:

Fri Jan 3 2003 6:34AM

We are home safe and sound from sunny Florida. The weather was great and we spent lots of time at the ocean and the pool. Lura was happy to have company. I hope I am half as active as she is at 84. Sounds like the family had a great Christmas. It was tough to come home and teach Thursday and Friday!

kris from wrote:

Thu Jan 2 2003 7:22PM

yup, not a wussy little freshman anymore

Connie from wrote:

Wed Jan 1 2003 9:19PM

So Kris, good luck next semester! You are a sophomore now, right?

kris from wrote:

Wed Jan 1 2003 3:27PM

From the way things have been it sounds like you were lucky to have ice

Darrell from wrote:

Wed Jan 1 2003 3:11PM

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