Parks Family Guestbook Archive: 2004

Darrell
Just got back from Parks'Place. 52 Degrees and sunny at noon. Most of the snow is gone too. Had a 15 yard shot at a doe and a dink last night. Didn't take it, maybe she will produce a buck next spring.
- Fri Dec 31 2004 3:53PM

Kris
Its always good to see someone beat UofM, too bad it doesn't count in the ccha standings!!!! and hey I have to give you updates, you would update me if it were the other way around!!!!!!!
- Fri Dec 31 2004 3:47PM

MR
The snows gone. We were skating on Xmas and it looks we could go swimming on New Years. Kris and Connie are probably the only one's who would brave the waters though!
- Fri Dec 31 2004 10:30AM

MR
You never hear about it up here either except when the cow-bell toting rowdy NMU fans give an update.
- Fri Dec 31 2004 10:29AM

Connie
Frank said you never hear about college hockey down here. Our MSU cheese, shipped on Dec 20, finally arrived yesterday. Guess it is aged...Have a great weekend and Happy New Year!
- Fri Dec 31 2004 8:10AM

MR
WooHoo! MSU wins the GLI over UofM at the Joe in OT.
- Thu Dec 30 2004 11:04PM

Connie
Good Morning! What are you doing New Years', what are you doing New Years' Eve?
- Thu Dec 30 2004 11:12AM

Connie
Happy Birthday to Bucky! He is very glad to get back 'home'. Nice to see everybody! Love you all!
- Wed Dec 29 2004 4:25PM

Connie & Frank
Happy Birthday Darry! 39 and holding, right? Good luck getting that last shot... Sure was good to see everybody. HAPPY NEW YEAR! Good luck to Kris & Ash in your last semesters...not long now! Hope you enjoyed the pictures. We'll take more at Ash's graduation! Bye.
- Mon Dec 27 2004 6:10AM

Darrell
A foot of snow at Parks'Place. Seen 3 deer while snowblowing the drive.
- Sun Dec 26 2004 9:05PM

The Parks'
Happy Holidays Linde & Fred and Cousins!
- Sun Dec 26 2004 7:03AM

Connie
Good Morning! It was a great Christmas! Now we can start making resolutions... First on the list will be: Resolve to return to Nan's for Christmas Eve 2005!!
- Sun Dec 26 2004 6:12AM

Darrell
Had the quads and snowmobile out this afternoon. Man is it cold!
- Sat Dec 25 2004 3:44PM

Connie
HO, HO, HO Merry Christmas! Thanks everybody for making this a great Christmas! I have some good pictures to post, then we are off to see Gayland and his cat Sofie. Have a really nice day, hugs to all!
- Sat Dec 25 2004 6:24AM

MR
Just cleared the pond. If my back can handle it, I'll be back skating this morning. Everyone is welcome. I have some extra skates in sizes Frank and Frank 1/2.
- Fri Dec 24 2004 6:32AM

Connie & Frank
HO, HO, HO Merry Christmas Eve! Got here at 8pm, the elves had the popcorn balls almost finished, the lights on the tree were 'flashing', and there were tons of presents all wrapped up and waiting for tonight! See you at 5!
- Fri Dec 24 2004 6:29AM

MR
Good skating last night. I shoveled last night so I think its only fair that Kris shovels today since she did skate last night. Please be done by 5:00 tonight and a little wider wouldn't hurt anything. Maybe Ash and Adam can help.
- Thu Dec 23 2004 9:47AM

Nancy
Thanks Brandy, but I think I have everything covered.
- Thu Dec 23 2004 7:47AM

MR
Good skating on the pond tonight. Kris did some laps too.
- Wed Dec 22 2004 9:11PM

Brandy
Nancy, what can we bring?
- Wed Dec 22 2004 6:49PM

Nancy
Hope to see everyone on Christmas Eve between 5-6 p.m. at my house.
- Wed Dec 22 2004 3:01PM

MR
Ya your right. Not as bad as the 12 year old cousin who let his 2 yr old cousin fall off the top of the slide.
- Wed Dec 22 2004 11:44AM

Kris
Child abuse?? GEEZ you ARE a wimp!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Dec 22 2004 9:43AM

MR
I don't think I'll forget that one since I hear the story again every winter:) That whole incendent would be grounds for child abuse now-a-days.
- Tue Dec 21 2004 7:58AM

Darrell
Lots of deer tracks on the pond. Don't know about skating, there is about 2 inches of crusted snow on the ice.
- Tue Dec 21 2004 7:26AM

Connie
Good Morning! First Day of Winter and 33 degrees here. Remember the first time skating in the driveway Mick? Fell on your rear...and swore at the fool that 'got you into this mess'-I believe that was your grandpa!
- Tue Dec 21 2004 7:19AM

MR
A good 3" of ice on the pond. I'll be skating Friday morning if we don't get a bunch more snow and it doesn't warm up.
- Mon Dec 20 2004 10:21PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Ash! You and Aunt Carole share a birthday, hope it is a happy day! Hugs to all! Thanks for the news Kris. We met TW Perkins when we had the jeep and lived in the trailer park at Lennon. A couple slid off the road into the ditch, we ran up to his house to call for help. Probably Mary won't get an email, will get a card to her.
- Mon Dec 20 2004 7:01AM

Kris
Mom wanted me to tell you all that Mary Orr fell and broke her leg. She slipped on some wrapping paper and her titanium knee replacement smashed throuh her bones. She is currently awaiting surgery to fix it. Dad also wanted me to tell you all that TW Perkins died. I think thats all the bad knews I have, hopefully there will be some good news for christmas!!!
- Sun Dec 19 2004 2:44PM

Connie
Yup, pretty good story! And now we have a picture of Nick! Good shooting guys! See you real soon!
- Sun Dec 19 2004 4:18AM

Bunnie_pics
Nort forwarded this picture to me. I thought I'd add the story too because its pretty darn good: Hello Nick got his first rabbit tonight. He got it with the new Henery. First shot ever at a bunny. One shot one kill. I jumped it on the creek bank and he didn't shoot because it was "running in the tall grass"! I circled around to the pond and ran it back to him. Shot it across the creek about 25 yards. I shot one about 2 min later in the same area. Seen 2 others. 1 I missed at my feet sitting in a brush pile. Must have hit a stick! He wants to know if you will post it for him. See ya next week.
- Sun Dec 19 2004 12:04AM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope Kris has good driving weather, us too... Have fun baking cookies and making those popcorn balls, we will have fun eating them!
- Sat Dec 18 2004 7:20AM

Darrell
The Wiggles meet Frosty?
- Fri Dec 17 2004 5:32PM

MR
Oh its all Frosty all the time. I got him out of the car last night and two seconds after he woke up "Frosty!". He watches Frosty and as soon as its over, "Frosty!". The Wiggles are gonna be out of business soon.
- Fri Dec 17 2004 3:42PM

Kris
OHH MR this is only the beginning, you have many many years of frosty and rudolph left, I have them both on video if you feel the urge to watch either one of them. Exams are all over YAY!!!!!!!! Now to find time over break to get to the library at MSU to start my research for my directed study next semester. 142 days till graduation, but who's counting????
- Fri Dec 17 2004 1:47PM

Connie
We received a mystery package from cousins Linde & Fred, can't open it until Christmas...doubt it is snowmen from Ontonagon. What do you think it is? It is smaller than a shoebox...
- Fri Dec 17 2004 10:16AM

MR
Sounds like Gwen and Josh were busy, busy, busy. Be careful, when those snowmen come to life they don't know nuthin'. The weather man says the thermometor won't get all red anytime soon so no need to put them on the train to the North Pole just yet. If this doesn't make sense, watch "Froshy" 500 times and re-read.
- Fri Dec 17 2004 8:02AM

Connie
Good Morning! Only one week to go...Hope the exams are going well Kris, see you soon!
- Fri Dec 17 2004 7:46AM

Brandy
Gwen, Josh and I made four snowmen yesterday and we took a sled ride down the road. They are loving the snow!
- Fri Dec 17 2004 7:39AM

MR
A little bit.
- Thu Dec 16 2004 8:58PM

Connie
Hi Everybody...went for a long bike ride today, out to the new Town Center, about 16 miles round trip. Bought a couple of Christmas presents, but it still doesn't feel like Christmas here. Any snow up there?
- Thu Dec 16 2004 5:22PM

Kris
What do you mean cramming it into one week, I spent all of yesterday teaching myself evolution. I have a great new quote about procrastination, but I had better not put that up here!!
- Thu Dec 16 2004 9:30AM

MR
How's those exams coming Kris? Probably weary trying to cram 4 months of studying into 1 week if your like I was. Drew asked when Ka-ten was coming home to see Ashey, Na, and Wose.
- Thu Dec 16 2004 8:03AM

Alissa
No comment otherwise the FCC would fine me!
- Wed Dec 15 2004 2:47PM

Kris
About the whole donkey thing, Maybe there is a reason it got chosen as the democratic party's mascot!!!!
- Wed Dec 15 2004 9:52AM

Connie
Good Morning! Florida is cool! 30 degrees now. Bay Shore (MI) is 25 and sunny...
- Wed Dec 15 2004 8:04AM

Connie
Good Morning! We were wondering who is the other donkey, glad it isn't Uncle Dan! He would steal the show!
- Tue Dec 14 2004 7:02AM

Alissa
I guess I'd rather be known as a jacka_ _ than a cow(that was the other choice)! We'll see how Drew does, I think he likes the angel parts much better believe it or not. I'll just be happy if he doesn't run around the church or cry. See you all soon!
- Mon Dec 13 2004 8:56PM

Rose
Guess we better do popcorn balls before the 23rd!! The Christmas program at church is Sunday at 6:00, won't want to miss the two family members. They will be easily recognized, the donkeys!!! Of course Alissa is claiming something about the democratic party, we all know better!!:) (I will pay for this one)
- Mon Dec 13 2004 8:33AM

Connie
Good Morning! Frank made our reservation...we will stay in Sweetwater, TN on the Dec. 22, be at Nan's on the 23rd, and see you all on Christmas Eve, not that I'm counting...
- Mon Dec 13 2004 7:09AM

Kris
Exams start tomarrow, can't wait to get away from campus and our recently aquired foot and a half of snow!!!! 146 days till graduation, not that I'm counting or anything!!!!
- Sun Dec 12 2004 3:00PM

Connie
In one year Drew has grown so much, hope Santa is good to him! Can't wait to see him and all of you guys! Kris good luck with exams, not long before you get a break, then you are almost finished! Good going!
- Sun Dec 12 2004 12:38PM

Connie
Thanks so much for the Christmas cards/pictures. I just can't believe how big Drew is, one year-he is a little man! Gwen and Josh's card is so cute, hugs to all! Now if I just had a picture of Nick...
- Sat Dec 11 2004 3:47PM

Connie
Howdy! We just watched a John Wayne movie, must be the same channel Lewie and Gwen watch. Only 2 weeks until Christmas Eve...think we will have a white Christmas?
- Fri Dec 10 2004 5:49PM

Connie
Good Morning!
- Thu Dec 9 2004 7:13AM

Connie
Good Morning, here is the Trails Report for today. At the Suwannee River you can't get to the trail. The river crested at 84 feet on Oct 4; the flood stage is 67 feet. At Big Shoals, the trail has been ujp to 12 feed underwater. All thanks to Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne! Have a great day!
- Wed Dec 8 2004 5:56AM

A. Connie
Thanks for the cute pictures Gwen & Brandy. Hope you enjoyed the Rockettes!
- Tue Dec 7 2004 12:35PM

Darrell
Too bad we didn't finish the job that srarted today.
- Tue Dec 7 2004 7:21AM

Connie
Good Morning!
- Tue Dec 7 2004 7:10AM

Connie's xmas 2004
Also a link on the homepage under Connie's pictures.
- Mon Dec 6 2004 2:59PM

Connie
I talked with Aunt Carole and Uncle Hank. They wanted you all to know that Aunt Dorothy died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Uncle Hank drove her to the hospital and Aunt Carole joined him there. No service is planned, James & Lisa are coming tonight. If you want to send a card: Henry C. Parks, HC#01, Box 301, Fairdealing, MO 63939. He was glad to talk to me, I'm sure he would appreciate hearing from you too. He said to stay happy!
- Mon Dec 6 2004 11:00AM

Connie
Aunt Carole called to let us know Aunt Dorothy passed away last night. I don't have details, will let you know more later...
- Mon Dec 6 2004 10:09AM

Connie
Good Morning! Have a good week!
- Mon Dec 6 2004 6:56AM

Connie
Good Morning! Talk to you later, going out on the trail. Doubt they would allow muzzle-loaders. Good job baking Darry!
- Sun Dec 5 2004 7:32AM

Darrell
Got the important stuff done today. Shot the muzzle loader. Still dead on at 100 after sitting for a year. Nick and I put out bait at Parks' Place this morning. It was raining real hard this morning and was 22 degrees last night. The second batch of Frank's bagles turned out excellent. Every one at work wants the receipt.
- Sat Dec 4 2004 8:39PM

Connie
Hi Everybody! We have a winner-the 2004 Ormond Beach Tennis Assn., Winter Classic, Singles 60s!
- Sat Dec 4 2004 3:53PM

Connie
Hi Gwen and Everybody! Had a nice walk this morning out on the Florida Trail at the 49th St. Trailhead. On the way we passed Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing...
- Fri Dec 3 2004 10:51AM

Gwen
We are going to Grandma and Grandpas tonight. I can't wait to watch cowboy shows with Grandpa when everyone else has to go to bed!
- Fri Dec 3 2004 7:35AM

Connie
Guess not...
- Thu Dec 2 2004 9:31AM

Connie
Good Morning, something ate my message.
- Thu Dec 2 2004 9:30AM

Connie
Good Morning! We have a live Christmas wreath again this year, thanks Nan! In the Village Square they make snow for the kids, but doubt BJ will be invited. He'll have to wait til we get 'home'. Have a good day!
- Thu Dec 2 2004 7:09AM

Darrell
I plowed snow with the tractor this morning. We got about 4 or 5 inches. Made Nick and Kip a big snowhill to play on.
- Wed Dec 1 2004 6:25PM

MR
I tracked at 35mph from SC to Auburn Hills this morning. We got about an inch at home. Nothing down here in Troy.
- Wed Dec 1 2004 3:16PM

Connie
Hi there, getting ready for our big Holiday Party tonight. Took BJ for a long walk out on the trails this morning, so we could have a night out. Any tracking snow?
- Wed Dec 1 2004 3:02PM

MR
I missed a doe Sunday AM. Well, shaved some belly hair. She was running in the tall corn though! Or maybe standing in on the sandhill in the cornfield where there's no corn. Stupid 870 that I only carry when it rains. I bet it was with an overunder and my reject slugs from 10 years ago.
- Wed Dec 1 2004 9:56AM

Harold
Good thing you have that great muzzle loader
- Wed Dec 1 2004 8:32AM

buckmaster
hotdogs for sandy as i missed my buck tonight
- Tue Nov 30 2004 9:21PM

Connie
Good Morning Everybody! Rose I am sending a copy of Gay's letter from Dad & Mom to Uncle Hank. Has everyone read it? I made an extra copy...
- Tue Nov 30 2004 10:29AM

Connie
Saw a few more red and green lights in the lamps, doesn't seem to be attracting those deviates...saw more palm trees lighted up, and one pink flamingo that does some kind of ballet dance on the front lawn... that's what we need!
- Mon Nov 29 2004 7:34PM

Rose
Goodmorning. Kris is back in the U.P. and life is back to routine. Did manage to get a Christmas list this weekend from the two of them. Three weeks and Kris will be home for a month. Guess that mean Ash turns 18 in three weeks. Hard to believe. As her Dad says, we can kick her out now!! Have a good week.
- Mon Nov 29 2004 8:18AM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope you have a good week!
- Mon Nov 29 2004 7:00AM

Sue
Flashing red light in front of your house? Calling all deviates...
- Sun Nov 28 2004 10:23AM

Connie
Good Morning! The Christmas decorations are going up in our neighborhood-Chadwick Villas. It is true, people really do string lights on the palm trees! We will be content with a red bulb in our lamp post, they alternate red and green all along the street. Have a nice day!
- Sun Nov 28 2004 5:58AM

Connie
Good Morning! The leftovers are gone, except 1/2 pumpkin pie, put that in the freezer. Have to be good until Christmas! Thanks for the early present Sam-nice picture!
- Sat Nov 27 2004 7:25AM

mr
Nick and Sam Aim a little higher and you will get something besides tacks. possibly underware
- Fri Nov 26 2004 3:09PM

Connie
Added pictures to webshots...The end of the Fall album.
- Fri Nov 26 2004 12:36PM

Connie
Good Morning, 41.9 degrees this morning! Did you all enjoy the snow? I sure appreciated the pictures, will be ready to take a few Christmas Eve, happy shopping...
- Fri Nov 26 2004 7:00AM

Sam & Nick
Here are a few gift ideas. Nick: Harry Potter DVD/video 2 and/or 3. Dragonball Z GT figurines, YuGiOh card tins, new Old Navy sweatshirt (size 16-18). Sam: corkboard tacks, dry erase markers, ankle socks (adidas, nike or colored ones), nail polish (hot pink,purples), candles. Hope this helps. Thanks, sorry it took so long, we're still thinking.
- Thu Nov 25 2004 6:57PM

Connie
Thanks a lot for all the pictures! I can't believe it! We've never had this much snow at Thanksgiving! The pies and squash are baked, and the fruit bowl looks like we could have graduation today... Have a great day!
- Thu Nov 25 2004 12:42PM

MR
We'll try and get some pics of the Winter Water Wonderland. Heavy emphasis on the winter today. 4-6" or so of it on the ground right now.
- Thu Nov 25 2004 8:55AM

Connie
Happy Thanksgiving! Miss you guys...hugs to all! I will post a few pictures from the Santos Trailhead, and show you the hurricane damage. Pictures please!
- Thu Nov 25 2004 7:30AM

norts_buck
Click for pic.
- Wed Nov 24 2004 8:11AM

Darrell
Ya I can't tell a decent story and I sure wouldn't be able to tell it a 100 times and keep it exciting!
- Wed Nov 24 2004 7:19AM

Connie
Good Morning! Sounds like you guys are having a good year. Dad would have had longer stories to tell...
- Wed Nov 24 2004 6:13AM

Darrell
Got a 4 point tonight back to the pond. Tenderloins sure tasted good!
- Tue Nov 23 2004 9:32PM

Darrell
Connie, don't forget the sweet cherries in the fruit bowl. Gonna kind of miss that. Sue is supose to be able to make Nan's rolls. Hope she dont screw them up! We are having the turkey I shot last year with the bow T-Day.
- Tue Nov 23 2004 5:54PM

Connie
Thanks, we will miss roasting that big bird and seeing everybody. Our neighbors invited us over for dinner, we are taking a pumpkin pie and a bowl of fruit. Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the venison...
- Tue Nov 23 2004 2:53PM

MR
Didn't take Perry Mason to figure out a guy shot a deer when he shows up in your kitchen with a bloody nose and 1/2 moon the size of a Weaver ocular lense.
- Tue Nov 23 2004 2:06PM

Rose
Don't have to worry about Dan running anyone out of his blind, MR is farm police!!! He may want to think twice next time.:) Happy Thanksgiving to all. Ms. Kris should be below the bridge by now. Haven't seen her since the first of October, that won't be a problem with Ash. I told her I work with many people who commute from Lansing. I think MR & Alissa drive farther than MSU daily. I won't repeat what she said.... C & F enjoy your first warm Thanksgiving, while we shovel snow! Yuck
- Tue Nov 23 2004 1:31PM

Connie
Hi Kris, hope you all have a Happy Thanksgiving! How does it feel to be almost finished? The job market looks good, sent you an article from MSU Today.
- Tue Nov 23 2004 11:44AM

Connie
Guys hunting isn't safe, or did you already know about the crazies out there?
- Tue Nov 23 2004 10:18AM

MR
Glad to hear there's one cousin down the lane going to the banks of the Red Cedar. Dan, your 2nd doe permit is in the mail. The ribs from the last deer were picked clean pretty quick on the rock pile. Must be the 'yotes and fox have a faster cooking method than Frank:)
- Tue Nov 23 2004 7:39AM

Connie
Hey Ash, that's great! Dan too! Don't save the ribs...
- Tue Nov 23 2004 6:58AM

Nort
Good job. Save me the scrap meat for burger to make sausage.
- Mon Nov 22 2004 9:13PM

MR
Dan shot a big doe from his fort tonight. Got a nice scope mark from the effort. Can't imagine how anyone would get a half moon from a scoped Knight MK-85.
- Mon Nov 22 2004 8:19PM

buckmaster
14 deer in front of edens one buck and you could see them at 500 yards or at least i thought it had horns
- Mon Nov 22 2004 6:21PM

rose
Well it is official, Ash got a hugh packet in the mail on Saturday and on the front it says "Congratulations you are now a Spartan". Now with that decision over, she is agressively seeking scholarships. Miss Kris comes home tomorrow, yeah!! Her semester is almost over,(hard to believe) one to go. I think I will be real glad when next summer arrives. Both the graduations will be over!!:) Have a good Thanksgiving.
- Mon Nov 22 2004 9:09AM

Connie
Perfect! Have a good week!
- Mon Nov 22 2004 6:37AM

Connie
Frank was runner-up in the tennis tournament yesterday. He played the final match after finishing off a 3 setter. Bucky and I sat in the shade and watched. It was a pretty warm day,low 80s. Now I will test this...
- Mon Nov 22 2004 6:36AM

MR
Should be fixed. Let me know.
- Mon Nov 22 2004 6:26AM

mr
testing
- Mon Nov 22 2004 6:25AM

MR
OK, I see the problem.
- Mon Nov 22 2004 6:22AM

MR
The horns on that buck I saw were hard to see at 50 yards let along 500. Time to buy a doe permit. Try to click the 'Back to the Guestbook Entries' link at the bottom instead of the back button and see what happens.
- Mon Nov 22 2004 6:22AM

buckmaster
12 deer straight out from edens camp notta horn
- Sun Nov 21 2004 7:09PM

Darrell
I see what Connie is talking about. If I enter a comment then try clicking back to the main page it gives me a yellow triangle saying... oops you are here by mistake. I then have to renter the page address.
- Sun Nov 21 2004 6:10PM

Sam Nick
We will be thinking and gettting a list.
- Sun Nov 21 2004 6:07PM

Brandy
Kris, Ash, Sam and Nick, Day after Thanksgiving is Christmas shopping day...fast approaching and we need some gift ideas.
- Sun Nov 21 2004 5:03PM

Connie
OK, after I write this message and submit, I will not be able to read the message on the webpage. I receive a big triangle warning sign that says, wait a minute I need to read it again...Ok. It says Oops you have made a mistake! Accessing the content of IP address is not allowed. Please type domain name instead.
- Sun Nov 21 2004 3:49PM

MR
I don't see any problem with the guestbook. Give me the details. Anyone else feel to chime in if something's amiss.
- Sun Nov 21 2004 2:39PM

Connie
Good Morning, Thanks for fixing this guestbook Mick, hope you get a shot today. Oops guess it isn't fixed yet.
- Sun Nov 21 2004 7:51AM

Connie
Good Morning, Thanks for fixing this guestbook Mick, hope you get a shot today.
- Sun Nov 21 2004 7:50AM

MR
Need to break Connie's streak! Seeing a few deer in Owendale. Nothing to shoot yet.
- Sat Nov 20 2004 8:29PM

Connie
Good Morning! We have critters visiting our new palm tree, tracks look like coon but not exactly, will keep watching for them. Have a good weekend.
- Sat Nov 20 2004 11:25AM

Connie
Good Morning, Bought an electric lawn mower yesterday, and an edger. We are back to mowing our own 'grass'. This isn't like any grass you have ever seen...it's St. Augustine grass. Kinda' like crabgrass.
- Fri Nov 19 2004 6:40AM

Connie
Mick, we are getting an error message when viewing our entry. Help!
- Thu Nov 18 2004 5:04PM

Connie
Not many skeeters in the Florida swamps!
- Thu Nov 18 2004 5:02PM

Connie
Not many skeeters in the Florida swamps!
- Thu Nov 18 2004 5:01PM

MR
I only saw one track. Must be a gator got the other 3 feet. How's the skeeters down there? If it gets any warmer we'll have 'em up here again.
- Thu Nov 18 2004 10:11AM

Rose
I think in Michigan we call greenways, swamps!!
- Thu Nov 18 2004 8:00AM

Connie
Good Morning! Glad you guys got back OK. Did you see those deer tracks? There are white-tailed deer down here too. I posted a couple more pictures from the Cross Florida Greenway, a 93,228 acre, 110-mile long corridor...all free!
- Thu Nov 18 2004 7:17AM

lurker
if the bank would give mr a decent phone he could stay in touch he thought $100/minute was a little much to use the nokita
- Wed Nov 17 2004 9:38PM

MR
Found the ramp but no blade or screws. Good luck pulling that scope off. I used two extra screws and epoxy. Nothing a torch won't fix. See if you can find a 3/8 dovetail beaded slight blade.
- Wed Nov 17 2004 4:29PM

Alissa
I guess I was the only widow besides Sue who didn't get a call. Drew needed it more than me because he has been looking for "dayee" all week.
- Wed Nov 17 2004 3:11PM

LURKER
mick i need a front sight for a marlin slug gun if you can find one
- Wed Nov 17 2004 3:07PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Gweneth! Maybe Grandpa could take you to camp with him, that would liven things up!
- Wed Nov 17 2004 6:56AM

Rose
That's what getting old does for you, even Dan called this week. I believe that would be a first for 26 years. Just wait Nort, your next!!:)
- Tue Nov 16 2004 9:41PM

Darrell
I can't belive he uses a cell phone while hunting. He use to bitch me out for having a pager up there with me. At least when I go I leave it off!
- Tue Nov 16 2004 8:05PM

Sandy
Just got off the phone with Lew. No meat. They may come home Wed. or the next day. Sounds like a quiet camp.
- Tue Nov 16 2004 5:25PM

Connie
You are welcome! We have palm trees, will post a few pictures.
- Tue Nov 16 2004 3:57PM

Gwen
Thank you Aunt Connie and Aunt Nancy! I love getting mail. You are cool!
- Tue Nov 16 2004 2:38PM

Nancy
Thanks to Sandy and her little elves for the great snowman. Sorry I missed you.
- Mon Nov 15 2004 10:13AM

Connie
Good Opening Morning!
- Mon Nov 15 2004 7:05AM

Connie
Good Morning! Our palm trees arrive on Tuesday, happy to be out in the yard getting ready for them. Can't wait to show them to you, Washington, Queen, and Sago (not really a palm, a kind of fern.) Have a good day!
- Sun Nov 14 2004 7:59AM

Connie
Good Morning! Seems like we are getting stuck on this webpage, when that deerhunter returns we will get him to fix it! Hope they have a great time, you gals will for sure! Don't save any ribs for us!
- Sat Nov 13 2004 7:35AM

Alissa
Well the hunters are packed and gone. Good thing Drew gave Mick a 4:30 wake up call so he would be ready!
- Sat Nov 13 2004 6:36AM

Alissa
Well the hunters are packed and gone. Good thing Drew gave Mick a 4:30 wake up call so he would be ready!
- Sat Nov 13 2004 6:35AM

Connie
Good Luck Guys! Vegas-girl you get around!
- Fri Nov 12 2004 9:53PM

Connie
Good luck guys! Vegas-girl you get around!
- Fri Nov 12 2004 9:52PM

Kris
I thought of all you crazy guys today when I was at good ole wally world. The place was packed full of old men in orange and flannel buying bacon and eggs to stock deer camp with. Up here the highshoolers don't even have school on monday due to the fact that half of the school wouldn't be there anyway:)
- Fri Nov 12 2004 5:42PM

Connie
Guess not, saw one no-hunting sign after April 2001... All we have seen are spiders, lots of bear in Lake County, but not where we are walking in Marion County. They even have barriors along the highway to keep the bear off the road.
- Fri Nov 12 2004 3:39PM

Darrell
So do you and Frank get bitched at and run off these trails? Or don't they hunt down there?!
- Fri Nov 12 2004 11:54AM

Rose
Back from Vegas today. The time change is a bit much for this old lady. The mountains were awesome, shows good and casino's, ah well, not my thing. Good to be back in Michigan, gotta get Dan's clothes clean for hunting and do some shopping. Have a good weekend.
- Fri Nov 12 2004 11:28AM

Connie
Good luck! Cookies are good bait...We have been out on the Florida Trail this morning, the foot path, bike path, and horse trail all sort of criss-cross. The foot path is best, the bike path winds around through the palmettos, and the horse trail is loose sand, like walking on the beach. Have a good weekend everybody!
- Fri Nov 12 2004 10:46AM

Darrell
Mark and I are heading up after work tonight. Comming back Tuesday night. Maybe! Should be all set, got a good supply of Nan's cookies!!!
- Fri Nov 12 2004 7:19AM

MR
Hunted in Owendale today. Saw an 8 check a scrape but no shot. Beets are out up there. Beans are out down here.
- Thu Nov 11 2004 8:17PM

Connie
Guess they went huntin', going to Parks Place?
- Thu Nov 11 2004 8:15PM

Darrell
Helllllllo Hate to see you post and no one answer for 3 days.
- Thu Nov 11 2004 12:55PM

Connie
Good Morning Everybody!
- Thu Nov 11 2004 8:39AM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope you are doing OK, I am busy completing Jenny's nomination for the 2005 MSU Distinguished Alumni Award. She has done so much-she serves on the CCF Board and is in Benin, West Africa this month.
- Wed Nov 10 2004 9:57AM

Connie
Just receiving pictures from my Class of '63 Reunion, wow are we getting old! Everybody turns 60 this next year, me included!!
- Tue Nov 9 2004 11:29AM

Connie
Good Morning! How is everybody? We are doing just fine, lots of tennis...Have a good day!
- Tue Nov 9 2004 6:44AM

Gweneth and Joshua
Happy Birthday Grandpa!!!!
- Mon Nov 8 2004 11:12AM

MR
He's eating hot dogs. He wouldn't leave the beet dump to help with the draggin'. Dan and Drew pretty much polished off the chops and loins already.
- Mon Nov 8 2004 10:54AM

Connie
Happy Birthday Lewie! Did Mickey share that venison with you?
- Mon Nov 8 2004 6:59AM

Connie
Good Morning! Check this: Floridagreenwaysandtrails.com for a view of our hunting ground...Have a nice day! Somebody has a birthday tomorrow, quess who?
- Sun Nov 7 2004 6:49AM

Connie
Good going Mick! Thanks for the spikehorn pictures...GO STATE (We can view the game today!)
- Sat Nov 6 2004 7:32AM

Connie
Good Morning, 51 degrees! I am more than happy to help Kris, let me send you the best scientific research methods paper I can locate online, also the Lurker has experience with animal nutrition, might check with UL.
- Sat Nov 6 2004 7:25AM

Kris
AC next semester I am doing an independant study on African Hoofstock Nutrition and I have to have my plan all written up soon. Could you help me in figuring out what kinds of things I need to include in my study. I would have emailed you but I can't for the life of me remember what your e-mail was so sorry for the rest of you that you got to hear about it too:)
- Fri Nov 5 2004 10:57PM

Close_up_of_rack
Danny pulled the "rack" off the garage wall from lurker's questionable spike from a long time ago. Lurker's was a trophy compared to this one. I had a 8 and a 10 in range but I just shot arrows into the ground to scare them away so I could hold out for this one:)
- Fri Nov 5 2004 10:32PM

MR_click_for_pic
The tape at Danny's said 2.5". I think a deep-well socket and hammer would make it 3" if necessary.
- Fri Nov 5 2004 10:28PM

lurker
The local conservation officer said they looked a lot longer then one inch to her. we will verify with pics the trespass fee is calculated in inches so this is very inportent
- Fri Nov 5 2004 10:12PM

Darrell
I don't belive 1" buttons are considered spikes. But good deal anyways. Get me some burger and I will make you some sausage.
- Fri Nov 5 2004 9:42PM

MR
Shot a spike in Owendale today. About 3:30. Only 1" spikes but a big body. Pics coming soon.
- Fri Nov 5 2004 5:54PM

Connie
Good Morning! 57 degrees here at 6am. First day it has been cool enough to walk BJ on the Florida Trails. Will post a couple of pictures. Have a great weekend!
- Fri Nov 5 2004 11:26AM

Connie
Good Morning! Visited a nursery and picked out palm trees, to be planted Nov 16, guess that is a Florida thing to do. Walked in the new Lake Sumpter Landing section of The Villages, an historical town that reflects the history of the 1800s. Will post a couple of pictures.
- Thu Nov 4 2004 7:49AM

Mom
Kris, you are your fathers daughter.lol
- Wed Nov 3 2004 1:30PM

Kris
Well naturally I voted for Dan Parks, it just didn't seem right not to, I was glad to find out that he was a republican lol. It doesn't really matter that the lost, the elections I actually cared about went my way:)
- Wed Nov 3 2004 1:09PM

Connie
Looks like 4 more years!
- Wed Nov 3 2004 1:00PM

MR
I voted for Dan Parks. Even though a guy at the Twp Hall told me I looked like him. That almost caused some voter violence!
- Wed Nov 3 2004 9:51AM

Rose
Thanks to whoever posted the article. I'm guessing that MSU lawsuit is paying off!!?? In the paper there were pictures of the girls, you'll have to see them. Ash looks mean, of course as NGP would confirm, SHE IS!! It's a sad day at our house today, Dan Parks suffered a huge loss last night. Big surprise, he was a republican in genesee county!!
- Wed Nov 3 2004 9:00AM

MR
Drew wanted to get up and watch some election coverage at 4:00AM to. Looks like Bush but the lawyers will dispute it for a few months before its offical. Flipped over to a re-run of a football game. Drew seems to like "pu-ball" despite learning a bunch of new words from his Uncle and dad during the MSU game last weekend.
- Wed Nov 3 2004 7:43AM

Connie
And the winner is who? No election outcome at this hour. Guess I will go back to bed. Shared the Halloween pictures at the neighborhood chit-chat, thanks everybody!
- Wed Nov 3 2004 3:59AM

Darrell
Nice story.
- Tue Nov 2 2004 7:04PM

Connie
WOW! Great article, thanks for posting it! Way to go Ash!
- Tue Nov 2 2004 5:25PM

Ashey article
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- Tue Nov 2 2004 3:43PM

MR
Can we pass the hat around to get this girl a disposable 35mm? It will take a lot of $1 Best Buy Bucks to get a new camera. Maybe Gwen has a Barbie camera or something. I could have the Hartland Police come over and to a sketch that would be better quality. Lurker and Connie, my retro-active child abuse suit for making me an MSU fan should go to trial soon...
- Tue Nov 2 2004 2:04PM

Brandy
Those pictures are off our digital video camera. I took the stills from the moving version. Hey, at least it's something. When I win the McDonalds monopoly I'll upgrade!
- Tue Nov 2 2004 12:47PM

Connie
Brandy your webshots have a unique 'grainy' texture...how did you do that? Hugs to all! Don't forget to VOTE!
- Tue Nov 2 2004 7:41AM

Connie
Great pictures, S sweatshirt et.al. Can you believe a green pumpkin? Thanks for the great shots!
- Tue Nov 2 2004 7:35AM

lurker
I would suggest you not dress your kids in a S sweatshirt. They may have a losing complex for life
- Tue Nov 2 2004 5:54AM

Halloween_pictures
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- Mon Nov 1 2004 9:13PM

Connie
Rose, you are both very welcome! Dr. Schemmel said she wished she was still working so she could help recruit Ash to the nutritional science program. Glad you had such good luck! Hope the folks in Zoology are as accommodating!
- Mon Nov 1 2004 2:18PM

MR
Fireman Drew.
- Mon Nov 1 2004 8:29AM

MR
Click on my name to see Josh and Gwen Haloween pictures.
- Mon Nov 1 2004 8:27AM

Rose
Well I think friday was a success!! Dr. Song was absolutely awesome. Looks like Ash will be a Spartan in the fall. Thanks Connie for arranging it. When you feel like royalty, she even offered to be her State Mom. I think she will go the nutritional science route and apply to PA school from there. Ash was pretty excited. It was a total GREAT weekend. If you get a chance, read the article in the Journal, sunday. It's in the Swartz Creek section. The hayride on saturday was lots of fun, around 50 people came. Ash plays her last two basketball games in the Creek this week. Won't be long and we can watch Drew. Thank goodness, what will Uncle Dan do till then:)
- Mon Nov 1 2004 8:13AM

Darrell
No deer at Parks'Place this weekend. Cleared a nice walking/quad trail around the middle of the ceder swamp.
- Mon Nov 1 2004 7:25AM

Connie
Great picture Nan! Posted it on my Fall webshots, take a look at two cute guys...
- Mon Nov 1 2004 6:50AM

Connie
Hi there! Where are the deer pictures Darry? Happy Halloween to the fireman and his cousins...
- Sun Oct 31 2004 1:17PM

Connie
Good Morning to everyone, including those that have to work on the Saturday before Election Day! Is everybody voting on Tuesday? We voted absentee in South Arm Township.
- Sat Oct 30 2004 10:51AM

Kris
I'm going today to make potatoe sausage like a true yooper, I think I am starting to convert to their side:o, somebody help me!!!!!!!!!!!! :)
- Sat Oct 30 2004 8:03AM

Darrell
Heading for Harrison riding this morning. Then to Parks'Place to cut trees out of the trails. Maybe even get to go bowhunting Sunday morning.
- Sat Oct 30 2004 6:10AM

Connie
Hi there! Raining here, very warm! Got the shutters painted, ready to mount tomorrow. Anybody have any new pictures?
- Fri Oct 29 2004 6:49PM

Darrell
Last night I saw a spike/4point cross about 100 yards down the trail. Then an 8 point at 17 yards that was comming perfect until the big bastard (10) ran him off. Never did get a shot at either one of them. Than at dark I had a 5 point come in to the baite pile. I shot an arrow into the ground next to him just to get him to leave. I didn't want him to see me climb down. Didn't keep track of does and dinks.
- Fri Oct 29 2004 6:32AM

Connie
Good Morning! Shopped at Lowe's yesterday-bought a few tropical plants, paintable shutters for the windows, and a garage attic ladder to install, maybe a lawn mower next... all is going well. Good luck tomorrow Ash & Rose!
- Thu Oct 28 2004 8:12AM

Darrell
I was wondering why it was soo dark around 10:00. Took the pup out at 3:00 and it was really bright but couldn't see a moon. Had a spike and an 8 point in the lane about 40 yards from the bait pile for over an hour last night. Also have a 10 point that comes in at dark. One of them will screw up yet. Mr you can hunt it Sat morning, night or Sundy morning. I will be up rideing. Corner stand by the 2 creeks is baited.
- Thu Oct 28 2004 6:27AM

mr
Lunar eclipse happening now(9:07PM).
- Wed Oct 27 2004 8:08PM

Connie
Good trick Mick, hope to see pictures of Fireman Drew, who else is going Trick or Treating?
- Wed Oct 27 2004 6:48AM

MR
Lets see the link. Cut and paste it into the URL and than what ever you put in Your Name will be the link the rest of us click on.
- Tue Oct 26 2004 8:42AM

Connie
Good Morning! Gwinn has a great website if anyone is interested.
- Tue Oct 26 2004 6:17AM

Rose
Cause we can't find the road to Gwinn? Any suggestions, Dan may be able to help:)
- Mon Oct 25 2004 10:20AM

MR
She was real brief. I heard someone asking her if she knew the road to Gwinn in the background.
- Mon Oct 25 2004 8:02AM

Rose
Glad to know she calls someone!! Who better than her #1 male cousin, especially at 10:30 p.m.
- Mon Oct 25 2004 7:34AM

MR
We don't see college hockey here either. Thank goodness I get the CCHA report on my cell phone from the rabid NMU fans. I think it was the President of "The Puck Heads" that called this weekend.
- Mon Oct 25 2004 7:18AM

Connie
Good Morning! How is everybody doing? It has been hot here, Bucky goes to the groomers for a shorter haircut tomorrow. We don't see Michigan, Michigan State or NMU games down here, guess we'll have to adopt the Tampa Bay Lightning or the Florida Panthers in Miami...
- Mon Oct 25 2004 6:20AM

???
Must be the boys from East Lansing couldn't locate their favorite beverage!!! Vernors of course, there is none in the U.P.!!
- Sun Oct 24 2004 4:50PM

The New York Times
The MSU spartan hockey team coached by Rick Comley was swept this weekend at Northern Michigan University. The wildcats defeated the spartans 3-2 on friday and 4-1 on sat. The MVP of saturday nights game was Jamie Milam 06 with a hat trick and Goal Tender Tuomas Tarkki who stopped a total of 37 shots. NMU's victory over the spartans this weekend put them well above the spartans in the CCHA standings!!
- Sun Oct 24 2004 10:13AM

Connie
Kris, I am posting a neat picture for you. The trick is to find all the animals...
- Sat Oct 23 2004 4:43PM

Connie
Good Morning! Glad you liked the pictures, will take more Christmas Eve, only 9 1/2 weeks away!
- Fri Oct 22 2004 6:07AM

Connie
ok
- Thu Oct 21 2004 7:08PM

MR
yup
- Thu Oct 21 2004 11:35AM

Connie
Sorry about long messages. This better?
- Thu Oct 21 2004 10:34AM

kris
all I have to say is WAY TO MISS THE OBVIOUS!!!!!
- Thu Oct 21 2004 9:27AM

MR
I guess you did say the President and M-66 but I'm not going to edit out all that typing. Thats more than Lurker types in 2 years after all:)
- Thu Oct 21 2004 9:08AM

MR
How about calling it the Michigan House and the Florida House instead of The Villages and Village Rd. Also, Bush is always in Flordia(Jeb), but Bush is also sometimes in Michigan or Florida or DC or wherever(GW). Put the two together and its really tough for us MSU grads to decipher:) I'm sure the Rhodes Scolar on the beautiful, beer-can-free campus at NMU has no problem though!
- Thu Oct 21 2004 9:07AM

Connie
Good Morning! Received a message from Sandy (Dewitt) White from my class of '63. She and her husband Jerry built a home on M66, right across from Village Road. We have new neighbors! Not sure where the place is, must be up on the hill in the woods... Happy hunting guys!
- Thu Oct 21 2004 7:05AM

Darrell
Mark and I hunted all day and didn't see a bird either. Jumped lots of deer and a couple rabbits.Hope the bow hunting is better, tonight. Got the pictures Connie. Thanks
- Wed Oct 20 2004 4:09PM

MR
Kooter and I hit the wheat stubble behind the house and the corn on the sandhill east of the lane. Only jumped a couple does but no birds.
- Wed Oct 20 2004 9:26AM

Connie
Good Morning! The President visited here yesterday. He said he was the first sitting president to visit The Villages! All is going well, hope to add some pictures to FAll webshots. Going to join the The Villages Fitness Club at Mulberry Grove, vistors can pay by the day or week. Plan to come and visit, OK? Ash your senior pictures are super good! Good luck with your MSU interview!
- Wed Oct 20 2004 6:31AM

Connie
Good Morning! No problems here, our little live oak will have to be replaced, with a palm tree I think. Sure was good to see everybody, thank guys! The funniest was watching Drew's expression when we sang Happy Birthday to Nan! Thanks again for everything Nan, see you in 9 1/2 weeks! Pretty nice car Mick & Alissa! Have a good day!
- Tue Oct 19 2004 6:42AM

Darrell
Is the place under water?
- Mon Oct 18 2004 7:03PM

Connie
We made it down here OK!
- Mon Oct 18 2004 4:42PM

Darrell
New bunk beds at Parks'Place. Lots of deer too. No shots yet.
- Mon Oct 18 2004 8:42AM

Alissa
It was nice to see everyone yesterday. Have a safe trip Connie and Frank!
- Sun Oct 17 2004 11:11AM

Connie
Happy hunting Darry! See you in a few weeks... I will post a few pictures on Fall webshots tonight, one of turkeys on Village Road, others from supper tonight at Drew's house. GO GREEN!
- Sat Oct 16 2004 3:16AM

Darrell
Heading for Parks'Place. Sorry to miss you C&F. Have a safe trip south.
- Fri Oct 15 2004 2:56PM

Connie
Hi there! We are camped out in Flushing, nice accommodations! See you Saturday night!
- Fri Oct 15 2004 9:40AM

Connie
Sorry Lurker we can't make the sweet beets party. As far as advice, U. Frank's doctor advised him to run in a different direction. Maybe you guys could take a different bus...not a joke!!
- Wed Oct 13 2004 3:49PM

Gwen and Josh
We need some Boy Scout tips on how to handle German Shepards that wander out of their yard (through the invisible fence) and bark at us on our way to the bus stop. Mom gets VERY nervous walking all four of us down the road. I thought maybe someone on here would remember what to do when approached by a wild animal. Well, maybe we don't want Uncle Frank's adivce?!
- Wed Oct 13 2004 11:39AM

Connie
Look for 4 flags at Ransom Preserve on the Fall webshots. You might need to zoom in.
- Wed Oct 13 2004 9:19AM

Rose
I guess Flushing is the place to be. We will be there Thursday night watching Ash kick their butts!!(hopefully) If your looking for nightlife in Flushing, be at the high school @7:00!
- Wed Oct 13 2004 7:20AM

Connie
Fat chance that I'll get a picture of her...One more gorgeous day here, tomorrow we will hit the raod, heading for Flushing with a load-2 cars, 2 bikes, 1 sweet puppy. See you soon!
- Wed Oct 13 2004 6:35AM

Gwen
Had to fess up to my teacher at preschool that I only went today because I was mad at my mom for not letting me wear my leotard. I also let the class know that my brother eats markers (!?) and that I have a big sister (!?). Was a pretty good day. We went on a tree walk and made a project that mom thought was contructed entirely out of glue. Today was also wear your favorite color...of course I wore black even though my favorite colors are blue, purple and pink. Overall I'd say it was a pretty productive class!
- Tue Oct 12 2004 6:48PM

lurker
Rumer has it that Gwen or is it Gwyn can write her own name after only 4 days at preschool. PDG There will be a party at the beet dump in Kinde on Saturday, 35 ornary workers, 125 rooky truck drivers, 28 gaukers and no good food. You all are welcome
- Tue Oct 12 2004 3:18PM

MR
I did some fencing at MSU. We put snow fence around the bushes in the winter to keep the salt off. I guess they'll make a sport out of anything these days.
- Tue Oct 12 2004 2:39PM

Kris
I have friends who are on the fencing team at MSU :)
- Tue Oct 12 2004 10:06AM

Alissa
Looking at the weather report, it might be a cook-IN. Feel free to come earlier if you would like. We look forward to seeing everyone!
- Tue Oct 12 2004 8:57AM

Brandy
Count us in. We'll bring...ummmmm....something. I'm sure Jeremy will be able to whip something together! Ha ha.
- Tue Oct 12 2004 7:14AM

Connie
Sounds great Rose & Alissa! Maybe Nan and I can whip up a bowl of fruit, or I could bring some leftovers from the Homecoming Open House... I have my picture poster ready to take to MSU. Have to make our own now, the college's photographer that did such a good job is now the head fencing coach at MSU. 28 years experience. Pretty nice to find work like that after being layed off.
- Tue Oct 12 2004 7:10AM

Rose
Good morning, Glad to hear it is warm in Morrice!! We went to visit Drew last night, Alissa and I would like to invite all who are available for a cookout Saturday @5:00. She has offered to clean her house(so I don't have to!!) we'll provide hamburgs(NGP's request), beans, dessert and drinks. If you would like to bring a dish to share, that would be great. Just let us know if your coming, you know this family never has enough food!! Hope ya'll can make it. Have a good day, love ya too Darrell!!:)
- Tue Oct 12 2004 6:43AM

Darrell
Damn it's hot in here tonight. Randy, Pat and I just spent 7 hours installing our new furance today. Where is the cold weather to try it out on?! I think I hear Rose saying something about **********
- Mon Oct 11 2004 8:24PM

Connie
Good Morning! M32 to the left was beautiful yesterday, sure enjoy the colors!
- Mon Oct 11 2004 6:35AM

Connie
Good Morning! It is bright and sunny, 37 degrees earlier, no killing frost here yet. The trees are gorgeous! See you Saturday!!
- Sun Oct 10 2004 9:14AM

Connie
Posted a few pictures to the Fall album. Glad you liked your birthday present Nicky. Thanks for the picture.
- Sat Oct 9 2004 8:07PM

Connie
We wish you an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK! Hugs to all!
- Sat Oct 9 2004 4:09AM

Nick
Don't forget my party on Saturday at 5:00.
- Fri Oct 8 2004 10:10PM

Connie
Good Morning! Rain and 54 degrees now, should be nice for our gardening day tomorrow. We shrink-wrapped the boat, well a guy did it for us. Had to unload a truckload of mulch and manure so he could hitch up the boat and move it out to work on it. Now we can load the truck again. Glad when this is over...volunteer at the library and you end up pitching manure. Hope to see you when we come down!
- Fri Oct 8 2004 7:20AM

Alissa
Drew and I just got back from up north. He stayed with Grandma and Grandpa Keillor in Farwell while I attended meetings at the DNR conference center in Higgins Lake. Glad to be home, but really tired...
- Thu Oct 7 2004 7:27AM

MR
Saw 3 does last night... while I was shooting bow in the back yard.
- Thu Oct 7 2004 6:40AM

Connie
We will put you guys in a bag and shake you up! Have a Happy Anniversary Darry & Sue! Another beautiful day today! Later will post a few pictures from Avalanche Mountain at Boyne, leaves are getting real pretty.
- Thu Oct 7 2004 6:36AM

Darrell
Who do you think gives him these ideas!
- Thu Oct 7 2004 6:29AM

Concerned
Thankfully Drew has half of Alissa's genes!!!!
- Wed Oct 6 2004 7:49AM

MR
While your at the library, see if they have "Golden Snow" by I.P. Freely.
- Wed Oct 6 2004 7:16AM

Connie
Good Morning! No critters yet this fall...I have the truck loaded with cow manure & mulch donated by the EJ Coop, a couple of bushes from the EJ florist, construction size waste bags from the EJ lumber company, grandpa's iris from our yard, and black-eyed susans from Nan's-for our garden project at the library on Saturday. Hope it doesn't rain, nice day expected today.
- Wed Oct 6 2004 6:45AM

MR
Everything but deer in the woods tonight. 3 or 4 squirrels, 1 coon, and 1 possum.
- Tue Oct 5 2004 7:29PM

MR
Brr! First day for ice on the dog water. Saw a hen turkey behind the pond last night. Probably the same one Dan and I saw this spring.
- Tue Oct 5 2004 9:01AM

Connie
We are thinking of you today...sending lots of prayers!
- Tue Oct 5 2004 6:14AM

Rose
It was a good weekend considering what we face in the next two days. Dan & Ash were doing mission work at a church in Detroit, they got home Sunday just before Ms. Kris pulled out. She got back in Marquette about 9 p.m. Kris and I went shopping in Lansing and stopped to visit the boys at MSU and take them for ice cream. We had lots of fun. Have a good week. Think of us tomorrow, we can use all the prayers we can get. The senior candle walk is Wednesday night, it's homecoming this week. Now, won't that be fun!:(
- Mon Oct 4 2004 8:20AM

Connie
So sorry to learn about the loss of Aimee...hugs to Ash and seniors at SC High School.
- Mon Oct 4 2004 7:15AM

Connie
Sounds like you had a pretty good weekend! We did too! Got home in 3 1/2 hrs, snow is in the forecast, light rain now and 57 degrees. Will be back down in a couple of weeks. Thanks Dan and Rose for sharing the letters from Dick and Lena to Gay and Nelle, Jan 1945. They are treasures! NGP and BB thanks again for the hospitality!
- Sun Oct 3 2004 8:44PM

Darrell
Too many deer to choose from. Didn't know which one to shoot first. So I will look over the pictures and decide which one to take next time! Seen 4 at home too. Shot a chuck in the barn. Hope he was the only one.
- Sun Oct 3 2004 8:02PM

A. Connie & A. Nancy
Hi there! Happy hunting!
- Sat Oct 2 2004 7:09AM

MR
Saw 5 deer tonight in Owendale. We went coon hunting w/Duane and Denis Delong last night. Got two. Quit at 1:30. Getting ready to go buck hunting right now. Yawn...zzz...Yawn.
- Sat Oct 2 2004 4:43AM

MR
That would've been a safe bet:) Saw one eating beans on the sandhill on the way back this morning. Not quite enough moonlight. I think I jumped the same one on the way back. Evening hunt will be from Owendale if dad hasn't gotten 'em all shot up by now.
- Fri Oct 1 2004 8:36AM

Kris
Speaking from experience, I wouldn't bet too much on that one :-D
- Fri Oct 1 2004 7:47AM

Alissa
It is a beautiful morning for the first day of bow season. Of course Mick was up and out the door earlier than I care to think about. Maybe we will have venison in our freezer this year!
- Fri Oct 1 2004 7:45AM

Connie
Good Morning, we are having one of those beautiful pink and blue sunrises, 48 degrees. Have a nice October 1st!
- Fri Oct 1 2004 6:29AM

Kris
We do have a beautiful campus, of course the UP as a whole is prettier than down state and besides you will never see a case of beer being carried around campus, we go off campus for that, or there's always the dorm parties with the wap. Not all people from NMU work at McDonalds, the CEO of starbucks graduated from NMU, so most of us go work there!!!
- Thu Sep 30 2004 2:18PM

MR
Go there on one of the 359 days a year when there isn't a home football game. I hear all the out-of-towners from Flint come over there and leave their trash around making the place look bad. I'll have to ask an NMU grad about the campus next time I go to McDonalds.
- Thu Sep 30 2004 1:54PM

Rose
Keep telling me how beautiful MSU is, that certainly is not the impression at a football game!!! I know it's a mother thing, I think NMU is far more my speed. Anyway, a lot less cases of beer being carried around campus!!
- Thu Sep 30 2004 12:20PM

Connie
Good Morning! 39 degrees here. Sorry we won't be there for the party, maybe we will see you Oct 14-16, MSU Grand Awards Thursday night and Homecoming Open House before the game on Saturday. Ash and Rose, enjoy that beautiful campus!
- Thu Sep 30 2004 3:14AM

Sue
I've been having difficulty figuring out when we can have Nick's birthday. Looks like we will have to do it Saturday, Oct. 9th. Things going on the weekend after his actual birthday. So it's the 9th, with dinner at 5:00 or there abouts. Sorry for the short notice. I hope at least some of you will be able to come and that the weather holds out. We've been having some great sunrises and sunsets, all pinks,blues and oranges.
- Wed Sep 29 2004 5:55PM

Connie
Going to take a look at that Big Mac today, and visit Wilderness. Good job painting Dan, will need to post some pictures. Report from Florida is that the hurricane came through on the weekend, our area was lucky, trees and lightpoles down, some roof damage; Orlando & Daytona were hardest hit. Hope to see you before we go down on Oct 17.
- Wed Sep 29 2004 5:17AM

Kris
Yes, it will definitely be a beautiful drive, especially once I cross the big mac!! Snow is in the forcast for marquette this weekend, and just last weekend I was swimming, can I say I definitely hate michigan!!!!!
- Tue Sep 28 2004 10:11AM

Rose
Dan went to visit Gay last night, he was glad to see him and doing well. He gave Dan a copy of two letters from Mom & Dad dated January 4, 1945, pretty cool. As Ash was quick to point out, that was the year someone was born!! So Grandma would have been pregnant. Of course she remembered that from the interview. The barn painting is complete and the glass is being replaced in the windows. I have to say it looks really sharp, I guess it was worth risking his life on top of the ladder and hanging out the windows. I know you are sorry to have missed that one Connie, don't worry, Alissa worried enough for both of you. I just stayed in the house.:) I'll send a copy of those letters to Charlevoix today. Feels like fall is now here.
- Tue Sep 28 2004 7:14AM

Connie
Good Morning! 54 and windy this morning, the leaves are changing fast, Kris should have a gorgeous drive home!
- Tue Sep 28 2004 6:43AM

Connie_fall_pics
check 'em out.
- Mon Sep 27 2004 12:09PM

Rose
Glad to hear you all survived the dock, another year. We had a great time with Drew, nothing shy about that boy. We went to the vegetable stand and out to eat after, the best part was watching people trying to decide if he belonged to the two old farts or Ash & Adam. They of course had fun with that one. Don't think they want to be parents any time soon, praise the lord!! Next weekend Dan & Ash go to Detroit for a mission overnight and Ms. Kris is coming home, YEAH!! Have a good week, sounds like the weather will be.
- Mon Sep 27 2004 6:39AM

Connie
Added a few more shots of that 'monster' hoist...
- Mon Sep 27 2004 6:36AM

Connie
Good Morning! Still watching the storms in Florida...Have a good week! Coming down for the Madison Family Reunion this weekend, Bernice and A. Marjorie were Madison girls, from a family of 8 kids. We need to plan a 2006 reunion...
- Mon Sep 27 2004 6:24AM

Alissa
Drew had a great time at Ashley's soccer game. It sounds like he was the crowd entertainment. They had a lot to cheer about because Ashley scored four goals! We went to a surprise party for Uncle Bob and Aunt Sue's fortieth wedding anniversary. It was very nice. Have a great week everyone!
- Sun Sep 26 2004 7:29AM

Connie & Frank
Good Morning! I am happy to report that all is well here, the dock and hoists are in. The dock workers are recovering nicely from a very strenuous job... Thanks so much guys! It was a great effort!
- Sun Sep 26 2004 3:18AM

MR
Stopped in Grayling on the way up last night and had enough light to catch a 10" Brookie. First September trout for me. Caught him on a 16 Royal Wulff with the ole' cane pole. Pretty good for 1/2 hour of fishing.
- Sat Sep 25 2004 10:00AM

Connie
Good Morning! Sounds great! Nan and Bailey will be here in a few minutes. Have a good trip up!
- Fri Sep 24 2004 8:41AM

MR
I'm packed and ready. Have to scientifically pack things to hide the good stuff when you park in the big city. I use junk like a sweatshirt, sleeping bag, and my work laptop 'puter to cover up the essentials. Bow, .22, and cane pole.
- Fri Sep 24 2004 6:55AM

Darrell
Pretty much packed and ready to go when Nick gets home from school.
- Fri Sep 24 2004 6:31AM

Connie
Hi there, another beautiful day! Can't wait for you guys to getup here! Good luck at the game Ash! Hugs to Drew, and his cousin the dancer-Gweneth Marie, and her brother Josh! Kris I found a great skarf for you at the Farmer's Market, spent all my money on vegetables, maybe next time...Have a great weekend!
- Thu Sep 23 2004 12:01PM

Drew
I am staying home with my mommy this weekend. She is going with Aunt Brandy and Grandma to a party on Saturday so I get to see Ashley play soccer with Aunt Rose and Uncle Dan. Yipeeee! I like to say Ashley's name all of the time, but still won't talk to her when I see her....:o)
- Wed Sep 22 2004 7:28AM

Connie
Good Morning! First Day of Fall! Bagels and cookies are in the freezer, stitches come out tomorrow, just have to pump up the tires for the hoist. See you guys, Bailey, and Kip! How about Drew, can he come up too?
- Wed Sep 22 2004 6:56AM

kris
I know, just had to pick on you, things are pretty good, hectic but good
- Tue Sep 21 2004 6:52PM

Connie
Actually we are using the food to bait the dock workers! How's it going Kris?
- Tue Sep 21 2004 2:48PM

Kris
Its pretty sad when you have to use food prep as a workout regime!!!!
- Tue Sep 21 2004 10:18AM

Darrell
I am only concerned with step # 7 !!!
- Tue Sep 21 2004 6:35AM

Oops
Forgot this important step: knead the dough after mixing, 9-10 minutes (good upper body work-out!)
- Tue Sep 21 2004 6:30AM

Connie
Good Morning, the Bagel Chef is mixing the dough, step 2 go for a run (let dough raise), step 3 shape, step 4 let raise again (do situps, etc.), step 5 boil, step 6 bake, step 7 cool & eat! Did you get all that Sam?
- Tue Sep 21 2004 6:22AM

Connie
It's fun to have a new car. I can't believe I am this old, but my brother and I rode in the old Model A Ford to pick up the 'new' car, a 1946 Ford coupe. Good luck to Ash!
- Mon Sep 20 2004 7:40PM

Alissa
Drew and I bought a new car on Friday - traded in the Durango. Drew was scared of it at first, but when we said bye,bye to the Durango he felt much better. It is a Chevy Malibu and it drives really nice.
- Mon Sep 20 2004 8:08AM

Rose
Dan & I went to the State game on Saturday. Had a pretty good time tailgating, nothing like being in a crowd of a bunch of drunks!! I loved the band, of course. Had the basketball team at our house yesterday for supper. Last time for that. Should be visiting MSU with Ash, October 1 thanks to Aunt Connie. She is lucky to have famous Aunt. Thanks Constance!!!:)
- Mon Sep 20 2004 7:32AM

Connie
Good Morning! Sorry we won't see 'the girls', will be down in October and see them then. Need any help with the 'bait pile'?
- Mon Sep 20 2004 7:22AM

Darrell
Doesn't look like Sue and Sam are going north next weekend.Sam has drivers training classes. Oh well more cookies for me!
- Sun Sep 19 2004 1:32PM

Connie
I am baking cookies for sure! Can't wait for you guys to get here. Hope it is this nice next weekend, 76 degrees outside, 66 inside. Good luck driving Sam! My experience driving the 'family car'- turned off Grand Blanc Road onto Seymour Road and forgot to slow down. The gravel was flying, Dad thought I was going to wipe out Fletcher School. Didn't drive again 'til Lewie graduated from college, and sold me his '62 Chevy Biscayne. Dan was the next owner...
- Sun Sep 19 2004 12:56PM

Connie
He'll think about it, but won't make any promises...
- Sun Sep 19 2004 12:05PM

Darrell
I would like to put an order in for a BATCH (not 1) of Frank's bagels. The things you buy down here suck compared to his. So I would like to be able to bring a few back with me. Would this be possible? You answer has not impact on weather we will be there next weekend. But you shouldn't take any chances!
- Sat Sep 18 2004 7:36PM

Connie
The guy with the dog bite leg played tennis this morning, seems that he is on the mend. Another beautiful day, GO GREEN. How's that Kris? Hope all is going well this semester. Dock out in one week, see you all soon!
- Sat Sep 18 2004 12:46PM

Connie
Hi there! Went to Hartwick Pines and walked the trails today, BJ swam in the Au Sable. Beautiful day! The leg is doing fine, a plate of cinnamon rolls and a bag of smelly soaps and lotions was waiting on the bench for him...
- Fri Sep 17 2004 5:31PM

Darrell
Frank, maybe you should the $50 out of the dog. MR, that must be why you got him. 10 yards!
- Thu Sep 16 2004 9:16PM

Connie
Well we are not so lucky, Frank went for a run this morning and got bit by a dog. We made a trip to the ER and he got a few stitches in his leg, at the back of the knee. The dog is in quarantine and owner's will be fined $50. Doc said he should run in a different direction next time, and no swimming for a week.
- Thu Sep 16 2004 2:32PM

Brandy
Gwen finished her first week of preschool. She brought home the VIP bag today. She says that she got it because she was a good girl. Gwen Archer---Maybe it was her last name instead. Anyways, the crying beforehand was a lot less today...probably because I let her wear a dance skirt! Whatever works. Josh and Drew get a nice view of preschool life too because they are big helpers (ha) when dropping off and picking up.
- Thu Sep 16 2004 11:51AM

Connie
You guys are nuts! News from Florida is not good for many, guess we were lucky, again.
- Thu Sep 16 2004 7:05AM

MR
One fox squirrel last night, in self-defense. He came down the tree and charged right at me. Finally stopped at about 10 feet.
- Thu Sep 16 2004 6:56AM

Darrell
Got a Red, Fox and Black Squirrel at Parks' Place this morning. Didn't see a Gray one to compleat the color sceem. Had another dozen chances that I left for the next guy. Also saw a Timber Dootle by the creek. No Porkeys this time.
- Wed Sep 15 2004 2:22PM

Connie
Well what-ever you are talking about, there is Jeanne coming along right behind these two!
- Wed Sep 15 2004 6:28AM

MR
I learned that a Hand Gernade can actually do more damage than a Hurricane.
- Tue Sep 14 2004 11:31AM

kris
Now the question remains, did you learn from those hurricanes, or did you keep going back for more punishment?
- Tue Sep 14 2004 11:06AM

MR
The Hurricane's hit me pretty hard when I was in New Orleans. I think its a longer Hurricane season down there. You can buy one and carry it down the street in a Geaux Cup.
- Tue Sep 14 2004 8:42AM

Connie
Good Morning! Hurricane Watch continues, looks like Ivan will hit the panhandle, New Orleans...
- Tue Sep 14 2004 6:35AM

Joshua
Thank you Aunt Connie and Aunt Nancy for the birthday cards. Being two is cool! big sister Gwen starts pre-school tomorrow. Wish us luck. She told mom that she wants a different teacher after visiting the classroom last week!
- Mon Sep 13 2004 2:13PM

Connie
Good Morning! Happy Birthday Joshua Lewis!! Received another hurricane report from neighbors in Florida. Our little 'live oak' bit the dust. Our place survived Charley and Frances, hope Ivan stays out at sea. We should know tomorrow, nice neighbors, one a retired Coast Guard lighthouse keeper. Have a good week!
- Mon Sep 13 2004 7:02AM

Connie
Refreshed the page, now I too can see Sept events! Haven't seen any new Drew pictures lately. Will add a couple of Nan and Bailey in the 'new' living room...
- Sun Sep 12 2004 9:16AM

MR
Didn't see you guys there. Sure was hot up in the nose-bleed section. Gonna be a long year for MSU.
- Sat Sep 11 2004 11:18PM

Connie
You're welcome! It was a beautiful day for the game, glad they won. We saw some of it on TV, between matches. Who can believe Josh will soon be 2 years old! Hugs to all!
- Sat Sep 11 2004 7:58PM

Sue
Thanks for the tickets. San and I went and had a great time. Won 24 to 7.
- Sat Sep 11 2004 7:36PM

Connie
Go Spartans!
- Sat Sep 11 2004 10:38AM

Kris
I can see the september events in both the marquee and listed above it :)
- Fri Sep 10 2004 6:51PM

Connie
Frank's Compuserve since MSU kicked me off...
- Fri Sep 10 2004 4:05PM

MR
Ya, let me know if you can or can't see the new events everyone. Connie, do you have a new internet provider?
- Fri Sep 10 2004 11:36AM

Connie
Good Morning! Still can't get September events to show up on my screen. Anybody else having this problem? Will post pictures on webshots of Nick and Kip, and Nick with that mysterious fish. Josh your birthday card is going in the mail today. I will send you a nice picture now...
- Fri Sep 10 2004 6:24AM

MR
No ball from the game. The wimp that hit an HR could only get it into the street to hit a van. We were across the street and high up. Pretty nice watching a game and having people bring you food. Not like going to a real game and paying $8 for a hot dog.
- Thu Sep 9 2004 7:57AM

A. Connie
Hugs to Nick! Glad you don't have to have that IV! We would have all been hurting with you! Good luck in school, and training that puppy!
- Thu Sep 9 2004 7:50AM

Connie
Good Morning, did Drew get an autographed ball? Sunny this morning, Gayland got here about 9pm last night, watched some good tennis, Jennifer Capriati and Serena Williams. Have fun with that new puppy!
- Wed Sep 8 2004 7:23AM

Darrell
Ya his first name had the initals KOP. Kent,on Parks. So he changed the spelling of Kenton to Kent,in. Didn't like the sound of yelling Kop, Kop while running through the woods with a gun!
- Tue Sep 7 2004 4:35PM

Connie
Kristen Ilene Parks did you hear what Nicky named his new dog? Pretty nice...
- Tue Sep 7 2004 12:10PM

Kris
I wouldn't worry about the borrowed shells, tubby will never miss them, its not like he ever uses them and even then he doesn't use them with much skill :)
- Tue Sep 7 2004 11:04AM

Alissa
Mick is flying to Chicago this morning for a work meeting...the only way they could justify flying everyone out for the Cubs game tonight. My sister and her family came down this weekend and I went with them to the Renaissance Festival - it was packed and hot! Will have to go back some other off weekend. Mick was on the look out for toys at Kenton, but no luck, that is hard to believe...maybe we will have to send lurker on an e-bay search! Drew says hi!
- Tue Sep 7 2004 9:04AM

Connie
Good Morning, sounds like you're having fun with the new toys. Any pictures for us? Thanks for the new email address Brandy, Parksbr1@aol.com
- Tue Sep 7 2004 6:41AM

MR
How'd it shoot? The magnum cuts one hole at 25 yards. Thats with the shells I "borrowed" from Dans garage. shhhh.
- Mon Sep 6 2004 10:22PM

D&N
Ya, but we had fun
- Mon Sep 6 2004 7:15PM

Rose
Only comment I heard about Kenton and Nick was---JUST LIKE HAVING TWO DARRELL'S THERE---not sure exactly what that meant. Couldn't possibly be good!!
- Mon Sep 6 2004 4:38PM

Nick
You forgot about the porkeys. I think Buckey might be a bad influence on KIP. Heading back to sight in the 22 now.
- Mon Sep 6 2004 9:31AM

Connie
Hey, way to go Nick! What's your dog's name? Glad you had a good time. Want Bucky to help train him? He has flushed out grouse at 32 to the right, kept ducks off our beach, and even sniffed out a few cans...
- Mon Sep 6 2004 6:24AM

Darrell
Looks like Nick is a real Kenton goer now. Bought his first 22 and dog this weekend. So far both Nick and the dog are IN the house for now!
- Sun Sep 5 2004 8:49PM

Connie
Hi there, how are the travelers? Just fixed the clock, so now it chimes every 15 minutes. Guess I had better try again. We are digging out stumps, and watching the boats go by, lots of traffic this weekend! Hugs to all!
- Sun Sep 5 2004 9:37AM

Connie
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Sam, Happy Birthday to you!
- Sat Sep 4 2004 6:49AM

Connie
Good Morning! Sunny, expected high of 84. They fixed the connection from Compuserve to EJ. Have a great Holiday Weekend! Wonder what kind of junk those guys are bringing back? Maybe some Wiggles??
- Fri Sep 3 2004 7:10AM

MR
We took Drew to Toy's R Us last night. Funniest thing. We were looking for some Wiggles DVDs and he saw them right away. They were on the bottom rack so he just walked over there and sat down and stared at them. Ya we brought some home. Got tired of looking at the same samples on thewiggles.com 100 times in a row.
- Thu Sep 2 2004 8:58AM

Connie
Good Morning! Our computer connection is on the fritz...talk to you when they get it fixed. Enjoy the weekend! Especially Sam-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- Thu Sep 2 2004 6:22AM

Rose
Well the lurker showed up before 5:30 a.m., Dan got up shortly after 5 and the truck was loaded and the farm inspected!! They were both happy, guess thats what matters. Few days of freedom at our house.
- Tue Aug 31 2004 7:45AM

Darrell
Lots to chose from down there. As a matter of fact I bought one down there last year!
- Tue Aug 31 2004 6:29AM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope you are all enjoying the U.S. Open Tennis! You could take a TV with you to Kenton...
- Tue Aug 31 2004 6:14AM

Connie
Yup, you guessed it! Saw Gayland on the way 'home' yesterday. He has 6 baby kittens under his back porch. Some are yellow, some gray. He is coming up after Labor Day for 2 nights, that's how long he can leave the cat(s).
- Mon Aug 30 2004 2:30PM

Darrell
Is that whiskey flavored?
- Mon Aug 30 2004 11:10AM

Connie
Good Morning! 50 degrees here about an hour ago. Picked the broccoli, all 4 heads!
- Mon Aug 30 2004 9:20AM

Connie
Good Morning! The barn is lookin' good Dan!
- Sun Aug 29 2004 4:46AM

Connie
Hi there! We finished the 10 mile and 8K today. Nice house Kris!
- Sat Aug 28 2004 12:37PM

Connie
Good Morning, raining again, so what's new? Received a nice note from cousin Terri. She said Aunt Carole had a good visit with Danny & Rose last week. Packing up for the Crim tomorrow, hope to see some of you this trip down. Guess who will soon have a birthday and start driver's training? Can you believe it?
- Fri Aug 27 2004 6:38AM

MR
gunbroker.com says $250 for a 340 in 222: http://gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=22132370
- Thu Aug 26 2004 6:49AM

Connie
Good luck kids on your first day of school! Kris did your company arrive safe and sound? Good luck to you!
- Thu Aug 26 2004 6:43AM

Darrell
MR, Lew and Dan if you see this. What is a Savage Arms Westfield, Mass USA model340 series E in clip feed .223 bolt action rifle worth? The blueing is in perfect shape and the stock looks great. It also has a scope mount on it. It's the kind that mounts on the left side of the reciever.
- Thu Aug 26 2004 6:26AM

Connie
Good Morning, enjoyed warmer weather yesterday. Raining cats and dogs now. Have a nice day!
- Wed Aug 25 2004 7:01AM

Connie
Hello, jumped in the lake at 7:30 this morning, air was 57, water 67. Summer can't be over already, but if school is starting I guess Fall is coming soon. Good luck this year everybody! Just said goodbye to our Grand Blanc and Florida neighbors, Waterfields used to live next door on Belle Bluff Court, now in The Villages. Have a fun trip to Marquette Rose and Nan!
- Tue Aug 24 2004 12:55PM

Connie
Good Morning! Seems that everybody is going somewhere! Well we are too, to Flushing on Friday. Hope you all have a safe trip, with or without tarps...
- Mon Aug 23 2004 8:01AM

Rose
Tubby will be ready by 6 a.m. on Tuesday!! I'll be sure of it. Lurker and Tubby are just jealous they have to stay under a tarp, it's hell getting old. Just one more reason to be glad God gave me girls!:) Kris is headed north on I75 today, should be in Marquette by 1:00. The buick was loaded to the windows, but the driver has a smile on her face. Nan & I go Wednesday to help her set up her house and of course I have the charge card. Should be the last trip to the U.P., hard to believe. Have a great week.
- Mon Aug 23 2004 7:15AM

Nick
Forget you.
- Sun Aug 22 2004 8:29PM

lurker
I am not sure they let kids into Kenten anymore with all the rule changes. Possibly Nick could stay with some lady Friends in the black caddy i spotted last year. Hope to be set up tues if tubby is ready. Nick can sleep on the midway with the dogs if camp is too full
- Sun Aug 22 2004 7:04PM

Connie
You guys had better watch out for bears! Went swimming about an hour ago, air 57, water 67...
- Sun Aug 22 2004 9:25AM

D,S
We got home at 6 tonight. Only about halfway done. Waiting on others to finish their jobs befor we can do ours. What a screwed mess. Another 12 hours OT today for Kenton. Maybe I will be looking for a Kinber rifle this trip!!! Nick and I are camping out back tonight. Hope the trains don't keep us awake. We are going trail riding at dark and then riding the 200 yards back to the tent.
- Sat Aug 21 2004 8:11PM

Connie
Good Morning! Glad to hear the installation is going well. We are still painting our place, trim and two sides are done. Book sale went very well yesterday. Kris and Mick I didn't find the authors/titles you mentioned. I did Dash & Dart (1942)-a story about two fawns; and Johnny Maple-Leaf (1948), and Little Plays for Little People. Frank bought a book on sharpening (saws), and I found 'Harry S. Truman' by his daughter. I'll bring the books for the kids when we come for the Crim next weekend. Have a great weekend!
- Sat Aug 21 2004 6:58AM

MR
If running down Mr. Weatherby would lose camping rights I'd be sleeping by the water races right now. So you got Sue punching down jacks for ya?
- Sat Aug 21 2004 6:52AM

D,S
Sue and I got home from doing phones just after 12. Got to be back in Lansing at 5am. Long day tomorrow. Might have enough OT $ to get a Mr. Weatherby. Na, wouldn't wast the money. I have yet to see one actually kill a deer that wasn't half dead already. Probily just lost camping rights!
- Fri Aug 20 2004 11:27PM

Kris
Don't worry I have lots of blankets, and am continuously making more guess I'm kind of addicted. Well senior year is gonna rock. If you find any childrens books by Ray Buckley, that would rock, they are really awesome and really hard to find, but he is an awesome story teller :)
- Fri Aug 20 2004 12:41PM

Connie
OK! Going to jump in for a swim now, frost warning for tonight! Kris had better pack a couple of extra blankets for that new bed. Have a good trip North, and a good Senior year! YEAAAAAA!
- Fri Aug 20 2004 8:39AM

MR
See if you can find "Antlers in the Treetops" by Whogoose D'Moose.
- Fri Aug 20 2004 7:59AM

Connie
WOW, that's great! I can tell you guys are getting the fever. The maple leaves are starting to change color. Fall is coming early this year. Today is bright and sunny, going to work at my first big book sale...Anybody need any books? What subjects? Donations only, not priced.
- Fri Aug 20 2004 6:52AM

MR
Big buck sighting tonight! About 7:00 a real wide 8 with the velvet falling off ran across the road into the bean field between the houses and kept going towards the rock pile, almost running over Alissa and Drew who were walking down the lane. Alissa said he kept running down the lane and stopped to look back from the sand hill. Pretty cool. I saw his track at the trial intersection just east of the pond.
- Thu Aug 19 2004 8:47PM

Connie
FYI, Swartz Creek High School has a website where former students can sign on, the address is www.schoolnews.com. Check it out!
- Thu Aug 19 2004 11:31AM

Kris
We have a prof on campus who specializes in Great Lakes fish, if you get me a pic I could see what he says it is when I get back up there next week. I mean if you really care that much.
- Thu Aug 19 2004 8:28AM

Connie
He found this biodegradable soap online, thinks it's cool. Well it is, the water temp is down to 68... Hope you are all having a good week!! Sorry the picture of the rock bass didn't match your fish, maybe you have a mutation...
- Thu Aug 19 2004 7:13AM

Darrell
Bath ! You had better be using that new shower!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Aug 18 2004 9:30PM

Connie
Big storm brewing here! I will try to catch a rock bass and take a picture of it, chances are I won't catch anything. Guys were fishing off the dropoff for walleye last night as we were taking a late night swim/bath.
- Wed Aug 18 2004 5:56PM

Darrell
It's not a goldfish. I hav a half dozen of them back there and they are getting pretty big. I thought they might be rock bass too. Will look and take the camera next time.
- Wed Aug 18 2004 11:12AM

Connie
Checked our Gamefish posters, not there. Must be some of those pale goldfish you buy at the dimestore.
- Wed Aug 18 2004 10:58AM

MR
Send us a pic of one of these lunkers. Sounds like a golden-bluegilled-rock bass:) The little fishing game laws book they sell with licenses has color pics. Or do a google search on "fish identification".
- Wed Aug 18 2004 6:50AM

Darrell
Mr, Lew or Frank. Trying to find out what kind of fish I have in my pond. Where is a good place to see pix of Michigan fish? The one I cought tonight was about 8 inches long and about 4 inches wide and 3 inches thick. Full of eggs too. Nick and I cought a slew of the same ones anywheres fron 1 and a half inches long to 4 inches long. They have a big mouth like a bass and are almost clear. You can see through the littler ones. They have black specks like an inkpen dot on paper all over them. Looks like you could scrape them off with your fingernail. I cought these in the pond at Parks'Place last year and transplanted them here. I cought one about the same size a couple nights ago and Sam cought one too. They are thicker than crap. I feed them most every night and the pond boils. I need a couple small mouth bass to keep them under control. Every one I catch under 3 inches goes to feed the coon.
- Tue Aug 17 2004 7:43PM

Connie
Thanks for the update on Easton. Maybe we will get to see him when we come down for the Crim. Have a great day!
- Tue Aug 17 2004 7:40AM

Nick
Forget the RedMan and bring me a couple packs of watermelon bubblegum and I will let you sit in the front seat.
- Mon Aug 16 2004 10:32AM

Alissa
Drew and I stopped by the Rummage Sale on Friday morning. Marge and Carol showed me a picture of little Easton. He is a cutie. Carol said they are doing fine. Drew had lots of fun on Saturday with Gma and Gpa Parks. This weekend he gets to stay with Gma and Gpa Keillor while his mom and dad get a break! His favorite words right now are See ya! (which he learned from his big cousin Josh).
- Mon Aug 16 2004 9:08AM

Rose
Heard from Margie on Saturday when she needed help with the rummage sale, nothing about the baby. No news is good news. Kris has one more week home, where did summer go!
- Mon Aug 16 2004 7:46AM

Connie
Heather had her baby on August 10...anybody heard from Bill & Carrol, or Margie?
- Mon Aug 16 2004 7:29AM

Connie
Added pictures to the Shower & Kris' 20th Album, including a porky that BJ discovered at Fisherman's Island. Also, Rose there is a picture from Wendy (Chubb)of Bryce.
- Mon Aug 16 2004 7:22AM

MR
Thursday night works for me. I'll bring an extra pack of Redman for Nick.
- Mon Aug 16 2004 6:42AM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope you all have a good week! We have beautiful new 'wildflowers & butterflies' curtains now, thanks to Aunt Nan! Thanks so much! Good luck with the audit!!
- Mon Aug 16 2004 6:41AM

Rose
Can't speak for Sue, Rose loves kenton week almost as much as deer hunting!!! And I will NOT be attending, sure do appreciate being thought of though!! THANKS
- Sun Aug 15 2004 3:57PM

?
Who could he be talking about?????????????!
- Sun Aug 15 2004 2:36PM

lurker
Remember labor day is a week later for those who like to get to kenten a week there early. Lew says there is lots of room for Rose and Sue
- Sun Aug 15 2004 11:09AM

Darrell
On my way back in to work today. Next week and weekend is the big telephone cutover at the Lansing Board of Water and Light. Sure will be glad when it's done. At least it will give me a couple dollars and days off for Kenton. Sue is going with Wanda to Florida for a couple weeks. Sam is going to stay with friends and Nick and I are going to Kenton. Hopefuly Lew and Dan will let us stay with them. Mr when are you going? I think we are going Thursday night till Sunday morning. There is room in the truck.
- Sun Aug 15 2004 8:06AM

Connie
Good news from our next-door neighbors in The Villages, Florida. They were prepared for Charley's eye to hit head-on, but the course changed and they only got heavy winds and rain. Our place is OK. Too bad for those in Punta Gorda and Ft. Myers. Sunny here today, hugs to all!
- Sun Aug 15 2004 7:39AM

Connie
I am adding some summer pictures, click on Baby Shower and Party 2004.
- Fri Aug 13 2004 8:15AM

Connie
Friday the 13th! I remember Joshie was born on Friday the 13th, almost 2 years ago! Can't wait for Nan & Bailey to get up here, expect warmer weather this weekend. Hi Kris, stop on your way North...
- Fri Aug 13 2004 6:35AM

Kris
It all depends on where you go off-roading. If you are off-roading in the mountains in marquette, its pretty hard to tear up the rock beneath you, but it is a good way to warm up the engine of a jeep, and its a LOT of fun!!!!!!!!
- Thu Aug 12 2004 9:33PM

Connie
Happy Anniversary Mick & Alissa! Still raining here, my garden is enjoying this cooler weather-the broccoli and cabbage especially. Surprising what you can grow in a half barrel...Have a good day!
- Thu Aug 12 2004 8:20AM

Connie
Raining here too! Man is it cold, 54 now. We finally turned on some heat, can't take hot showers and jump in the lake all the time. The lake is still about 72. Should be nicer by the weekend, good luck with the 300...
- Wed Aug 11 2004 8:12PM

Nort
Na. Just nothing to write about. Work is busy. Have to install 300 phones at the Board of Water and Light next week and weekend. Its raining every damn night just as I get home and the lawn is pretty deep. Hunting season is too far off and yada, yada,yada
- Wed Aug 11 2004 4:05PM

MR
More like Danny. I don't really mind ripping some rooster tails once in awhile. Must be Nort's 'puter is broke.
- Wed Aug 11 2004 2:49PM

Connie
Mick, you sound like Dick Parks...
- Wed Aug 11 2004 2:38PM

MR
They all tear up perfect good round and make a hell of a racket doing it. They should outlaw them all!
- Wed Aug 11 2004 12:05PM

Connie
Better that you don't know. Kinda like what those quad drivers do but with a jeep...
- Tue Aug 10 2004 1:04PM

Brandy
Off-Roading: taking your jeep onto a bunch of rocky trails and doing things that any normal person would NOT do with their vehicle. Climbing rocks, driving through mud holes, racing up and down sand dunes and I'm sure there are more examples than I am even aware of!
- Tue Aug 10 2004 12:28PM

Connie
What is off-roading?
- Tue Aug 10 2004 3:36AM

Connie
Good Morning! Will Drew be 'wheeling' down the course? Good luck! It is raining cats and dogs...big storm last night-I got the candles ready, but the power stayed on. Friends from Idaho/Spokane are here, hope to play tennis today... Have a good day!
- Tue Aug 10 2004 3:33AM

Alissa
Hi everyone! Nothing new here, just visited all the family in the Thumb this weekend. Our grass is starting to come up and the rain today and tomorrow should help. Connie, I am actually helping to organize a 5k run/walk on September 11th in Howell and will be sending our race apps to the Crim. Look for them - it is called Run Drugs Out of Town Run - so you can assume what the run is about.
- Mon Aug 9 2004 1:43PM

Brandy
Had a great anniversary! The kids and I spent a great weekend at Grandma and Grandpa's in Owendale and at the beach! Jeremy was off-roading in Indiana. I think everyone had a great weekend! Happy almost anniversary to Mick and Alissa!
- Mon Aug 9 2004 10:33AM

Connie
Good Morning! It is a gorgeous day! Happy Anniversary to Brandy and Jeremy!
- Sun Aug 8 2004 6:59AM

Connie
That's SUPER! Brings tears just to think about it! Good job Kris, best of luck all year long! Hugs from us! Good talking to Dan last night, glad you finally got the right area code. It is 231-536-9962. See you on Crim Race Day!
- Fri Aug 6 2004 8:43AM

Rose
Hey, I know, when NGP & I move Kris back in a couple weeks, Nancy will surely want to visit Aunt Mary. We got some great news yesterday, Kristen is the first winner of the Tom Jennings/Farm Bureau scholarship. How cool is that. September 15 is the award day, since she will be far away, Dad is going to accept for her. Some how it seems so fitting. What an honor, to say nothing about less student loans. Have a good weekend.
- Fri Aug 6 2004 7:57AM

Kris
Why do I get the feeling that it is being suggested that I vist aunt Mary?????
- Thu Aug 5 2004 9:54AM

Connie
Yup, he's younger than he thinks! Looks like we'll be coming down for the Crim 10 Mile on the 28th. My much younger sister and I will walk the 8K. Have a great day!
- Thu Aug 5 2004 6:06AM

MR
I think that lurker has it figured out. I sure am glad I have a copy of the "Parks, Rosenthal and related families history" to consult. Constance Maxine was indeed born 8-4-1945.
- Wed Aug 4 2004 9:14PM

Connie
Maybe we are twins! Just got calls from Aunt Mary and from Aunt Gladys. They said hello to everybody. Aunt Mary has a new sidewalk, recently took care of her great-grandson. Gladys is still working, worked 2 jobs today, 9 hours. Her birthday is tomorrow. Jalmer is picking blueberries. They would love to have us visit. Aunt Mary asked how Kris was doing, hadn't seen her in ages...
- Wed Aug 4 2004 9:08PM

lurker
lcp is going to be 58 and all these years we were told you were 2 years apart so that should make you 60. have we been lied to all these years, only 20 months apart? HAPPY BIRTHDAY anyway
- Wed Aug 4 2004 8:27PM

Connie
I'll find out next year! Thanks for the messages! Maybe that lurker could find his way up here...grandkids too!
- Wed Aug 4 2004 5:27PM

lurker
is 60 years old a milestone? Can I expect anything different. Could i lend you a cane or can you still navigate at that age? following close behind and gaining!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Wed Aug 4 2004 3:12PM

Rose
Happy Birthday, Constance. Gee seems like Frank could at least give you a day off for your birthday:) Slave driver.
- Wed Aug 4 2004 3:03PM

Connie
Thanks Mick, well better go get back on the ladder. The color is 'spartan green', well maybe 'hunter green' is more correct.
- Wed Aug 4 2004 1:12PM

MR
Stupid guestbook clock is an hour behind.
- Wed Aug 4 2004 6:33AM

MR
Happy B-Day Connie!
- Tue Aug 3 2004 11:06PM

Connie
Hi there! Had my first volunteer job at the library this morning, I took pictures for them...also checked out the flower beds that I will be tending...beautiful day today!
- Tue Aug 3 2004 10:44AM

Brandy
Thanks for the birthday wishes! Had a great day....Jeremy brought home ice cream cake!
- Mon Aug 2 2004 9:33PM

Connie
Happy Birthday from us too! Thanks Mick!
- Mon Aug 2 2004 9:56AM

MR
Happy Birthday Brandy!
- Mon Aug 2 2004 7:58AM

Connie
Hi there! Glad you didn't break your neck! Thanks for the great pictures, fun to see the beanbin, tractor, mailbox, etc. Drew is a doll! He and Kris have the same squint!! Gott' go paint some darker green trim, have to cover up the 'green glow in the dark' first coat. Have a nice day!
- Sun Aug 1 2004 7:10AM

Drew_pics
http://drew.lcparks.com/8_1_04/
- Sat Jul 31 2004 11:21PM

MR
Sking grows back. Sounds like some more aggressive riding then what I've been doing. I'm riding the lawn mower and tractor out to the wheat stubble and forking straw into the trailer to put over the grass seed, what a blast. Free straw though. Danny and I moved the piano down here today.
- Sat Jul 31 2004 10:22PM

Darrell
Hello Nick and I just got back from Harrison riding. He is getting pretty good in the trails but I lost a little skin. Nothing serious but felt stupid. We helped these two drag their quad out to the road after they hit a stump and broke a tire. Then Nick and I went for about a 12 mile ride and on our way back, out of all the thousands of stumps, rocks and trees I hit the same one the two guys hit eariler. It knocked me off the quad and into a bunch of brush. The quad just rolled down the trail aways like a hourse whos rider got shot off. Thats what makes riding fun, the storys!
- Sat Jul 31 2004 8:53PM

Oops
Oops, the Portside Art Fair is next weekend. Is anybody home?
- Sat Jul 31 2004 3:03PM

Connie
Good Morning! Stopped raining, maybe we will have some sun today. Portside Art Fair is being held at Elm Point this weekend, you know Darry, where you went metal detecting. Maybe you should check it out again after the fair. Have a good weekend!
- Sat Jul 31 2004 7:16AM

Connie
Good Morning, Gayland is here, in spite of a car accident in BC on his way up yesterday. Totaled the car but is OK other than a few scratches/burns on his arm from the air bags inflating. He is continuing on his rounds to Traverse City and Green Lake today. Have a good day!
- Thu Jul 29 2004 6:16AM

Connie
The bathroom is finished! Thanks again Darry & Nan! Have a good day!
- Tue Jul 27 2004 6:46AM

Connie
Hi there! How is everybody? Just joined the Jordan Valley Friends of the Library, my new volunteer work. They even have a webpage at . We had a good time with Nan and Bailey this weekend. We are going to be here the rest of the summer, so come on up! I'll bake cookies...
- Mon Jul 26 2004 11:28AM

Connie
Good Morning! He is wearing TUURI shirts, has a 25 year supply, finished in 51 minutes yesterday. Now we have to go back upnorth and finish the trim. Hope you had a great weekend. Come on up!
- Sun Jul 25 2004 6:28AM

Darrell
Cool. How many millions did you win? Who's shirts are you advertising?
- Fri Jul 23 2004 5:19PM

Connie
Packing up this morning, guess who won the Singles Tennis? Yup, U. Frank.
- Fri Jul 23 2004 6:45AM

Nick
Whos got mud? Where? Hills too?!
- Thu Jul 22 2004 11:15AM

MR
Shh!!! If your not careful we'll have the Michigan Dirt Slingers.com out doing wheelies and jumping the dirt with those noisy quads. Luckily, Nort and Nick won't want to get those shinny machines dirty in all that mud.
- Thu Jul 22 2004 11:05AM

Alissa
The only neighbor home is Dan and I am sure he is not checking the guestbook. Kris is in the UP and Rose and Ash are checking out colleges. We got the last of (hopefully) the dirt for the front yard and Drew had fun climbing the mounds. Maybe there will be grass this year.....
- Thu Jul 22 2004 7:57AM

Connie
Good Morning! Well one more match to go, then we will be visiting Nan and Bailey on the weekend & running/walking the 25th TUURI. Haven't heard from the Health Plus group...
- Thu Jul 22 2004 6:40AM

Connie
Thanks Darry, trim is coming along OK. It is nice to have a bathroom mirror. Have a good day!
- Tue Jul 20 2004 6:49AM

Darrell
Good job Fred.
- Mon Jul 19 2004 10:44PM

Connie
Good Morning! Frank won his first round in the doubles draw, will have two more matches this afternoon. He is enjoying every minute! Great weather today! How many day Kris?
- Mon Jul 19 2004 10:49AM

Connie
Good Morning! Celebrated our 34th by installing the medicine cabinet in the bathroom this morning. Looks good to us, still more trimming to do. Anybody going to be at the TUURI on Saturday? If so we will see you there!
- Sun Jul 18 2004 10:44AM

Connie
We met pro disk-golfers at Boyne City last night. They use small aerodynamic disks, available locally. For 18 holes, 58-68 is what they said was a good score, mine was 137! Oh well, it's fun. Back to trimming the bathroom today.
- Thu Jul 15 2004 9:05PM

Connie
Thanks Mick, watch that little guy, he will soon be climbing up the oak tree.
- Wed Jul 14 2004 12:18PM

second_pic
http://drew.lcparks.com/15mo/pics/tree_drew2.jpg
- Wed Jul 14 2004 11:19AM

first_pic
http://drew.lcparks.com/15mo/pics/tree_drew1.jpg
- Wed Jul 14 2004 11:04AM

Connie
Guess we will need a link Mick, can't get the Drew pictures.
- Wed Jul 14 2004 10:53AM

Connie
Did Roundup keep those rows straight?
- Wed Jul 14 2004 10:48AM

MR
Here are some pretty good pictures my friend Roger took last night: http://drew.lcparks.com/15mo/pics/tree_drew1.jpg http://drew.lcparks.com/15mo/pics/tree_drew2.jpg Looks like the Roundup is doing a good job in those beans!
- Wed Jul 14 2004 10:40AM

Connie
Thanks Mick! I sure enjoyed taking the pictures, did you see those beans? I printed that picture and the ones of Drew climbing into the chair with no assistance from his mom, except to hold the chair steady. Also Josh petting BJ.
- Wed Jul 14 2004 6:16AM

MR
Link to Connie's pictures from this weekend. http://community.webshots.com/album/162382437KShBIP
- Tue Jul 13 2004 9:04PM

Darrell
Pig-Ears for everyone!!!!!!
- Mon Jul 12 2004 9:25PM

Bucky Jackson
Happy Birthday Bailey!
- Mon Jul 12 2004 11:03AM

Connie
Got 'home' today about 5pm. Had a great weekend! Nice to see everybody! 74 degrees now, ready to jump in the lake. Come on up!
- Sun Jul 11 2004 4:54PM

Connie
Hi Guys, Sounds good. We'll see you Saturday night at the picnic. It is too cold to swim here, hope you have warmer weather. Planted our garden today, in half a whiskey barrel.
- Thu Jul 8 2004 4:56PM

Alissa
We will be around for the weekend festivities as well. Well at least I will, depending on Mick's fishing schedule.
- Thu Jul 8 2004 10:33AM

Rose
Hi, just wanted to let everyone know that Saturday, we are gonna have a picnic at our house after the shower. Probably around 6:30 to celebrate Kristen's 20th and see everyone before she heads north!! I'm gonna do hamburgs & venison steak on the grill, corn and drinks. Spoke with NGP last night, we hope Connie and Frank will still be in town. Maybe, Sandy & Lew will be down. Dan would love Lew's company during the shower, why I'm not sure!!:) Bring your swimming suits, Dan & Kris swam in the pond, cold but clean for a change. Hope to see you soon.
- Thu Jul 8 2004 7:13AM

Connie
Kris you are a perfect fit in the Parks' Family! WOW almost 20, hope to see you soon!
- Tue Jul 6 2004 6:07PM

Kris
Yup, its the most exciting exhibit at the zoo. The beautiful Kris. This particular speciman does not fit well into its family, parks :) lol
- Tue Jul 6 2004 4:07PM

Alissa
Mick and I are going camping with friends this weekend, but Grandma Sandy will be bringing Drew to the shower. He was sick most of the weekend with a cold and teething so he should be ready to play all week! His newest thing is "Ready, Set, Go!" although his comes out "T.., T.., Doe!"
- Tue Jul 6 2004 9:03AM

Connie
Good Morning! Played 18 holes of disk golf last night, the course goes up the 'mountain' at Avalanche Park in Boyne City. It will be a fun challenge when you come to visit. Bring your own disk (frisbee). You can climb the stairs just like in Washington D.C.! See you at the baby shower!
- Tue Jul 6 2004 8:09AM

Nort
Hey MR, when was the last time you went to the zoo? I hear they have a new attraction there called a Kris. I wonder what kind of a critter it could be!!!
- Tue Jul 6 2004 7:14AM

Rose
Back to work today. YUCK!! Glad all of you worked, seems we played. Had about 35 people over the 4th, the rain held off for us to have our picnic at the pond, fireworks were is the back yard, in between rain! Ash, Alissa, Drew & I visited Kris at the Zoo, Monday. Good news, Drew likes cotton candy, someone for me to share with!! Expect we'll see most of you this next weekend, the four of us are off the the Shock game tonight. Have a good week!!
- Tue Jul 6 2004 6:42AM

Brandy
Sounds like it was a good weekend for home projects. We are putting down hard wood flooring and Jeremy got over half of the room done in one day! It looks great. The kids have been tap dancing all over it. Happy 4th to everyone!
- Mon Jul 5 2004 8:26PM

Connie
Took a hot shower in the new shower stall this morning. Pretty nice!
- Mon Jul 5 2004 6:24AM

Connie
Thanks Mick for the link to Brandy's Pictures!
- Sun Jul 4 2004 6:14AM

Connie & Frank <Hagelsha@msu.edu>
Good Morning! Happy Fourth of July! You would not believe how great the bathroom looks! The paneling is up, the tile is down (finished just after midnight last night), and the new shower stall goes in today! Thanks Darry & Nan!! Oh yes, Nick made a delicious fruit salad for supper last night. Happy Birthday Rose! Thanks for the webshots Brandy, my address is posted above. Hugs to all!
- Sun Jul 4 2004 6:10AM

Brandy
Connie. Can you e-mail me your address. I think I got something wrong trying to send you pictures. Thanks!
- Sat Jul 3 2004 8:43PM

MR
Check out Gwen's playhouse: http://community.webshots.com/album/158817933eJdloN
- Sat Jul 3 2004 9:29AM

Connie
Good Morning, the picture of Drew praying over the wheat field is precious. Looks just like an old farmer...Thanks for the big pictures Mick. Got your message with the weekend work plans Darry, can't wait for you guys to get here, it is supposed to be hot! Maybe the water will warm up, still 67-69 degrees.
- Thu Jul 1 2004 6:24AM

Connie
Good Morning! Thanks for the pictures, I saved a few, including the haircut and Dan's wheat, & the bobcat-who can believe it!!
- Wed Jun 30 2004 7:50AM

MR
New pics on Drew's page. Mostly Drew but some scattered stuff on the camera like a pheasant, a bobcat, and a note some old kodger wrote in the dust of the Durango whining that I parked the wrong way on a two track in the middle of nowhere.
- Tue Jun 29 2004 9:55PM

Darrell
Looks like I will be comming up to EJ this weekend. Don't know what days yet. I have friday through Tuesday off. Want to go riding up there one day. Don't know if sue is comming or not. Get the building permit for the bathroom ready!
- Mon Jun 28 2004 2:53PM

Connie
Nice to hear from you. I am sending you a new Webshots album to view. We have been upnorth almost one month, looking forward to visits from everybody this summer. Glad you got to the 50th Rose & Dan! Hugs to all!
- Mon Jun 28 2004 1:48PM

Drew
We went up north this weekend to my Grandma Sally's house. My dad went fishing all day on Saturday and said he caught 12 fish - but no pictures to prove it! I went swimming with my cousins and helped Mom and Grandma plant flowers. I got a new hair cut and could sign up for the Army now! I also helped Dad catch toads at the pond, but they kept hopping out of my hand - maybe next time we can catch one of those huge frogs!
- Mon Jun 28 2004 11:36AM

Rose
Thank God, June is about over. 16 open houses and 3 50th Anniversary parties later, we made it!! Went to Jerry & Marla's, of course they missed Connie!! Good news is we got to sit with Bob & Mary and Freida & Doreen, at least we knew someone. Kris is at Bay Shore counseling this week and Ash is off to Mackinaw Island with Adam's family. Should be some peace on the farm. Glad to hear things are well in the north. Have a good week. My vacation this summer will be college shopping with Ash. She is really interested in MSU, but I am encouraging her to shop for scholarships, less student loans that way. Time will tell.
- Mon Jun 28 2004 7:04AM

Connie
Good Morning! Saw a coyote out 32 to the left. He was moving slowly, maybe following the deer we saw later. Bucky went after him, but to no avail! Thank goodness. Fireworks at EJ last night, more to come on the Fourth!
- Sun Jun 27 2004 5:40AM

Connie
That's good news! Well when you want a project, come on up. Frank started tearing down the shower wall, but can't do more without your help. Hope you have some good pictures!
- Fri Jun 25 2004 5:07PM

DSSN
Were are home.
- Fri Jun 25 2004 3:12PM

Bucky
Maybe you are just one of those smart Parks kids!
- Thu Jun 24 2004 12:32PM

Kris
MR, should I be scared that I actually know what you are talking about? It must have something to do with dating one of those nerdy engineer types :)
- Thu Jun 24 2004 11:39AM

MR
I put together a new PC the other night so the internet is faster than ever at our place. If you can find the world's best wireless antenna you can just point it SE and connect to our router:) Jeremy, I got MOHAA so we'll have to have a LAN party and be real nerds.
- Thu Jun 24 2004 7:08AM

Connie
Hi Everybody! Well today I was purged from the MSU dialup Internet access. I am not a student, faculty, or retired faculty. I will now be joining you through Compuserve, using my same email address. Anybody else having trouble tonight?
- Wed Jun 23 2004 8:07PM

Connie
Good Morning! Glad you had fun at the zoo! Maybe Kris will take a few pictures for us. We used to visit that zoo with Mom and Dad when we visited Jack & Velma. I remember the big black bears...
- Tue Jun 22 2004 6:47AM

Gwen
I celebrated father's day at Grandma and Grandpa's. Joshy and I swam in the lake and then we all went to the children's zoo. Kris doesn't work on Saturday but we had so much fun that we'll have to go back before she's done. By the way...mom says that those sheep and goats in the petting zoo look like they have one hoof in the grave and shouldn't be too much burden to watch over!!!!! Josh thought the choo choo was the best and I loved the merry go round! Happy Father's Day!
- Sun Jun 20 2004 8:01PM

Connie
Happy Father's Day! Glad to see you yesterday Nan, Nick, Darry and Sam! Hope you have a fun trip to Washington!
- Sun Jun 20 2004 12:42PM

Connie
Good Morning! Forty-seven degrees this morning, the water was 70 yesterday, so it will still be warm enough to swim. Happy Father's Day tomorrow to all you good dads.
- Sat Jun 19 2004 6:39AM

Nort
Dan got him? First for everything!
- Fri Jun 18 2004 5:04PM

Bucky
Mick, let's see if your Anna K. shows up for Wimbledon next week.
- Fri Jun 18 2004 2:49PM

Connie
President Designate & Provost Simon will become the 20th President on January 1, 2005. Yup only 1 of 12 women in the top 62 research universities to hold this position. She is a smart lady! Nice water/weather, come on up!
- Fri Jun 18 2004 12:29PM

MR
UofM has a woman president too I think. I bet the colleges get kick-backs from Gov. Granny for that:). I don't mind if they hire Anna K.(Kornikova?) though:) I saw a woodchuck eating beans by the crick this morning. Called Danny and he ran out there and dumped him. Pretty good teamwork. Can't wait to get my guide fee from him.
- Fri Jun 18 2004 12:12PM

Darrell
I will make a note of that.
- Fri Jun 18 2004 11:17AM

Connie
Good Morning! The MSU Board of Trustees is meeting this morning to consider the appointment of Lou Anna K. Simon as the 20th President of MSU. Dr. Simon is currently the Provost. Details of this historic decision will soon be made available.
- Fri Jun 18 2004 10:27AM

Connie
Hi Everybody, raining here. This was a good day to bake cookies. They are low cal you know! Alissa the recipe is posted on the webpage, I need to write the recipe for you.
- Thu Jun 17 2004 11:04AM

Connie
Good Morning! Cousins Marla & Jerry Sprague will celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 27. Is anyone going? I will send a card and a few pictures. (Marla is Albert & Nina Beers' daughter.)
- Wed Jun 16 2004 6:42AM

Connie
Good Morning! Great shot of the deer in Flushing, thanks Nan!
- Tue Jun 15 2004 7:13AM

Connie
She thought the foxes would get Bucky, she said there were a lot of bones up there, really big bones, and eight holes. We saw little guys outside the den one night, probably they had a few turkey drumsticks... I was glad to see that the turkey vultures were gone last night. Kris take some pictures when Sandy brings the grandkids, OK?
- Mon Jun 14 2004 10:43AM

MR
I read that as the neighbors were warning that the turkey vultures were going to haul Bucky away. I don't think either one is very likely.
- Sun Jun 13 2004 9:34PM

Kris
I would like to see the fox that would be bold enough to mess with a dog 3 times its size!! The zoo is still tons of fun, I have 4 more weeks there, but I get stationed in the petting zoo from 12-1 on monday, tuesday, and wednesday.(I get to cover lunches :-D )
- Sun Jun 13 2004 7:16PM

Connie
Good Morning! Ten turkey vultures roosted in a tree across the road last night, saw fox in the orchards...one resident warned us, concerned that they might attack our dog. Saw one fox, real pretty in the sunset. Happy 35th Anniversary to Lewie & Sandy, was the two days off your celebration?
- Sun Jun 13 2004 7:00AM

Oops
That was the Marine Corps...
- Sat Jun 12 2004 3:19PM

Connie
You must have been a good dad to get your present early. When do you leave for Washington? Cecily and family are moving away from there. "The Marine Crops has spoken and the Petway family will move in June to Camp LeJeune, NC. Their address will be Jacksonville, NC." Source: The Katherine Report, May 04. Katie will be in 3rd grade.
- Sat Jun 12 2004 10:34AM

Darrell
Just siting back in my new Father's day computer chair.
- Fri Jun 11 2004 8:49PM

Sancy
Just stopped to say Hi! Met Brandy and the kids for a shopping day. Lew and I took a couple of days off. Alissa JoAnn's has curtain rods on sale until Sunday 50% off. Cut the lawn tonight, thought it might need to be baled. How is Kris doing at the zoo? If it stops raining we might get to take the grandchildren for a visit.
- Fri Jun 11 2004 8:06PM

Connie
Farewell Mr. President. We will remember this day, just as Mom and Dad remembered President Roosevelt. He died in April, before I was born. Just thinking outloud...
- Fri Jun 11 2004 12:55PM

Darrell
Got a lot more last night. It's raining now too.
- Fri Jun 11 2004 7:48AM

Connie
Boy there sure is a lot of water out your way Darry! I made my round trip today, EJ to Flushing to Okemos. Rained cats and dogs everywhere except EJ, a nice sunny day when I got home about 8PM. Thanks for that super sandwich Nan!
- Thu Jun 10 2004 9:15PM

Nort
Thanks MR but unless it's free I'am out.
- Thu Jun 10 2004 7:03PM

MR
Attention Nort and Jeremy.... There is a 1968 Jeep complete with trailer for sale right by our house. I didn't check on the price.
- Thu Jun 10 2004 4:22PM

Connie
Good Morning! Well we don't have any beans to brag about, and no tomato plants this year. Yesterday I planted red New Guinea impatiens in the flowerbox that Dan built for the front deck. Bucky likes the cooler weather today, 65 now. Good to hear from you Rose, one year to graduation(s)! Darry tell Nick he has crystals, Nan has pictures.
- Wed Jun 9 2004 3:38AM

Nort
I hear you on the computer Rose. But can you talk? Or do you still sound like Micky Mouse with largyitis(sp)?
- Tue Jun 8 2004 8:43PM

Rose
Why yes, the beans are in, my they have swollen and sprouted in only one day!! Life is good and so exciting on the farm:) I know you are all jealous!!
- Tue Jun 8 2004 2:58PM

MR
Looks like the beans are in. Now the tough job starts. Keeping the woodchucks out of them.
- Tue Jun 8 2004 8:36AM

Connie
Pretty cute Mick! Tampa Bay who? One more trip to MSU on Thursday, via Nan's to pick up some of Aunt Alice's junk, and we will be done moving. We are all set for vistors, Frank went swimming yesterday, 62-65 degrees. Kris and Nick would think that was bathwater...
- Tue Jun 8 2004 7:11AM

MR
Can't be that important a match. Pete Sampras and his eyebrow were both at the Pistons game.
- Mon Jun 7 2004 7:01AM

Connie
Good Morning! French Open Tennis Men's Final at 9:00am! Just so you know, especially Lewie...
- Sun Jun 6 2004 6:53AM

Connie
Got to MSU ok, didn't get to the laundromat yet. How is everybody? School out now?
- Sat Jun 5 2004 2:11AM

Connie
Good Morning! It is a beautiful day here. Going to the laundromat today, MSU tomorrow. Hope to see you soon!
- Thu Jun 3 2004 7:16AM

Connie
We are done! A couple with 16 and 8 year old boys and a beagle, bought the house. Got up here at 9:15pm, saw turkeys, deer, and a porkies on 66. Thanks for all of your help, Bucky likes his new home. For awhile he though the truck was his home. Come and visit us!
- Wed Jun 2 2004 8:54PM

Darrell
Good luck with the house.
- Wed Jun 2 2004 8:21AM

Connie
Good Morning, going home for the last time. Closing tomorrow. Hope you like the Dock In pictures. We have one more of a baby fawn, if you use your imagination you can see it. Maybe I will post it later. Thanks Nan.
- Tue Jun 1 2004 7:38AM

Connie
Glad you got home OK. Thanks again for all the help this weekend! We really appreciate it!
- Mon May 31 2004 6:53AM

Darrell
Made it home ok with the trailer around 2:30 Got lucky and had an exact tire and rime for a spare in the barn. Even had a nice set of 3 chevy hubcaps for all tires. Had a good time but feel sore as heck!
- Sun May 30 2004 9:52PM

Connie
Good Morning! We need to get a fishing license for Drew. The boat is in the hoist, and all the dock workers are still sleeping. Have a nice holiday!
- Sun May 30 2004 6:42AM

mr
Caught 3 brookies and a rainbow yesterday scattered across the Manistee and Jordan. Biggest was an 8" monster that grabbed a size 16 pheasant tail flashback nymph. All caught on Tonkin cane at least.
- Sat May 29 2004 7:57AM

Connie
Good Morning! Everybody got up here OK, waiting for it to warm up before putting in the dock. Bright, sunny and 46 degrees now. Have a good weekend!
- Sat May 29 2004 7:52AM

DSSN
Packed and ready to go as soon as Sue gets home from work.
- Fri May 28 2004 3:27PM

Connie
Good Morning! Bright & sunny, and 46 degrees... We are all unpacked and ready for company! See you sometime before midnight! Have a great holiday everybody! Oh, really nice picture of Ash and friends 'Nailin it" in the Sunday paper. Looks like you had a great time in Charleston!
- Fri May 28 2004 6:43AM

Connie
Pretty good line Mick! Alissa I think Nan has the CD.
- Thu May 27 2004 12:19PM

Alissa
It was from me. Sorry, that is what I get for doing three things at the same time. It is nice to have a husband who points out my flaws :o)
- Thu May 27 2004 12:11PM

MR
That last message may have been from Alissa. If not, Connie should invest in some of those yellow sticky pads for reminders:)
- Thu May 27 2004 10:31AM

Connie
Connie, can you give mick that CD of our house pictures this weekend? My friend is ready to create the scrapbook of the build. Thanks!
- Thu May 27 2004 7:35AM

Nort
That was BAD, MR
- Thu May 27 2004 6:26AM

MR
Sounds like a Kenny Rodgers incedent Connie. "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel." :)
- Thu May 27 2004 6:22AM

Connie
Well today we left home with the car, truck and last trailer load. Had a little excitement at Charlie's Country Corners at 4 Mile Road. As Frank turned the corner a tire went flying off the trailer, you should have seen the sparks when the wheel hit the pavement... Got patched up and home to eat supper about 6:30. Beautiful weather today, hope it stays warm. Will be glad to see you all!
- Wed May 26 2004 9:20PM

Kris
The zoo wasn't flooded on tuesday, really muddy but that didn't stop the 500 kids that were there. Hope everyone is doing good. I am so busy I don't even have time to see what A. Connie and Mick are doing every day :)
- Wed May 26 2004 7:23PM

MR
I'll be up there Friday night sometime.
- Wed May 26 2004 6:59AM

DSSN
Heading up around 6:30 Friday night. Midnight arival as usual. Bringing the 2 quads so Sam and I can go riding Sunday morning in Grand Travers. Nick wants to bring a friend too. Don't forget to air up the hoist tires.
- Wed May 26 2004 6:28AM

Connie
Hello, Sandy your ironing-board is at Dan & Rose's, along with their lamp, bookcase, and some other stuff Frank wanted Dan to have. Our family history book is now in the Perry Archives, at the Buick Gallery & Research Center, in the Sloan Museum in Flint. We had fun looking at all of the old cars and Buick memorabilia, no Reattas though. All packed, ready to go upnorth in the morning, thanks Nan! See some of you on Friday night...hope it is bright & sunny!
- Tue May 25 2004 9:34PM

Sandy
Hi! The water is going down but Lura still has a lake between the trailers at Caseville. Glad the power only flickered! Hi! to all. I hear the Zoo was flooded today. Our kindergarten and pre-school kids had to go to "plan B."
- Tue May 25 2004 3:29PM

MR
Check out the guy on the front page today getting his mail. I wonder if the USPS has a boat to deliver the mail in that area?
- Tue May 25 2004 9:44AM

MR
There was an article about some bleeding heart worring that the fish would die when the water goes out. The DNR guy basically said good since they're carp.
- Mon May 24 2004 9:53AM

Connie
How about those people with carp swimming in their back yard and they're not near a lake or river??? Maybe nicer today. Cousin Heather's baby shower is Sat, July 10. Isn't that a special day for somebody around here?
- Mon May 24 2004 6:49AM

Darrell
MR there aren't enough fish in the world.
- Mon May 24 2004 6:20AM

MR
I'm gonna get some more fish and stock all these little ponds we have out here. I think all the woodchucks on the creek bank got washed downstream. Their holes are under water.
- Mon May 24 2004 4:55AM

Connie
We know you got home OK Darry, we were coming home from Battle Creek, with the storm close behind us about 5-5:30. Took BJ for a walk and got caught in a hailstorm, took cover in front of a neighbor's garage door. Hope this about done with! the rain, and the move...
- Sun May 23 2004 7:40PM

Darrell
Just got home from riding in Mio. I should say swimming. Just goes to show that the worst day of playing is still better than the best day of work! Now to clean out all the wet sand in the popup.
- Sun May 23 2004 10:18AM

Connie
Bucky's Underwater Service in Grand Blanc!
- Sat May 22 2004 1:03PM

MR
I'm stuck in the house on a conference call for work right now. So where are you mowing the lawn at Connie?
- Sat May 22 2004 11:15AM

sam
hello aunt connie
- Sat May 22 2004 7:46AM

Connie
Good Morning! Sooner or later, someone is going to read this webpage... and say hello.
- Sat May 22 2004 7:23AM

Connie
Good Friday Morning! We are packing up (again), mostly empty boxes and blankets for packing...and heading home to mow the lawn. Hope you are all doing OK. Found nice morels last night.
- Fri May 21 2004 6:43AM

Connie
Hi there! Light rain and 67 degrees here today. I bought some pretty silk flowers for the cemetery, since I won't be watering this summer. When they fade we can replace them. Hope this is OK with everybody.
- Thu May 20 2004 11:12AM

Connie
Good Morning! We got up here OK. I drove the truck and trailer, followed that little white car all the way. It is beautiful here, trillium are in full bloom, found morels out 32 last night. The water is higher, will have to measure it and report back... 39 degrees and sunny now.
- Wed May 19 2004 5:56AM

Connie
Happy Birthday Sue! Thanks for your help with the moving Darry, and the storage Nan! Packing up now, the Reatta started first try, guess it will get a new home too. See you when we get back, probably Friday.
- Tue May 18 2004 6:48AM

MR
Water is up 3-4' from this winter. We took Drew on his first paddle boat ride last night.
- Mon May 17 2004 7:31AM

Connie
Good Morning! Nice to hear you have water in the pond(s), hope the lake level is up too. Good shootin' Mick, a few more soybeans for Dan... Our new neighbor in Florida is from Imlay City, lived in PA, retired Coast Guard lighthouse keeper. Nice guy, he and his wife took us to Gator Joe's for dinner, will show you pictures later.
- Mon May 17 2004 7:29AM

MR
Stocked the pond with 100 Blue Gills this weekend. Pretty lucky to see that it was fish day at the elevator in Swartz Creek. Funny that we were on our way to the Imaly City Fish Farm. Talk about luck. Two less woodchucks yesterday. On by the rock pile and one by the pond. Not sure about the 29th yet.
- Mon May 17 2004 5:10AM

Connie
Hello all you farmers! If you want to farm, come on over and bale this lawn of ours! Everything is so green! Got home ok at 5:00, again it took 8 1/2 hours. Sat & Sun are good driving days. We are taking a load upnorth on Tuesday, thanks Darry for helping to load things. Mick can you guys make it on the 29th? Hope it stays nice like this. Sam did a great job at her recital, per A. Nan! Good for you Sam, see you upnorth!
- Sun May 16 2004 5:22PM

MR
Straighter than the edge of the wheat field behind the new house.
- Fri May 14 2004 8:38AM

Nort
You didn't state if the fine green lines were straight or not.
- Fri May 14 2004 8:32AM

MR
Corn looks like its coming up good to me. Walking down the lane I can see fine green lines in the wet dirt. Should be knee high by the 4th.
- Fri May 14 2004 7:19AM

Kris
We may have had Florida heat, but the corn is gonna be drowned not knee high with all of this rain we keep getting. Its a good thing there are no alligators, I heard they realy like newfoundlands.
- Thu May 13 2004 7:03PM

Connie
Good Morning, heard you were having Florida weather up there. The corn will be knee high... The new screens are working just fine. Visited the State Park last night, saw the 5th largest live oak, no alligators even though signs were posted.
- Thu May 13 2004 9:35AM

Rose
I'm not sure what a guy with womens shoes & bracelets will be, but I assure you it will be more profitable than farming!!! Anyway, picture Dan as a child and there you have it:)
- Wed May 12 2004 6:26AM

Connie
Good Morning! Pictures are fun! We are going to meet a few of our new neighbors at an official welcome lunch. We will find out how to get you visitor passes...for free golf, tennis, swimming, and more... Screens are almost done, 3 installed, and 3 cut and ready for the screening.
- Wed May 12 2004 4:40AM

Brandy
Let's not try to peg these little ones as adults yet Connie! Josh loves women's shoes and bracelets! What will he be??????!!!! (If anyone actually responds to that question I will punch them!
- Tue May 11 2004 8:24PM

Connie
Thanks for the new link. Great pictures! It seems that Drew likes both the computer and the clothesbasket. Wonder what he will grow up to be. Wait until he gets on the tractor with Uncle Dan! Maybe another Parks farmer...
- Tue May 11 2004 11:48AM

mr
try pics again. fixed the link.
- Tue May 11 2004 7:09AM

Connie
Good Morning! Yes, you sure need AC here. Will be talking to you Darry, we will need a little help with the remaining items in the house, and shed. See you soon.
- Tue May 11 2004 6:54AM

Darrell
You don't have screens in the windows down there. Come June when it's 98 degrees you use the air. Besides you need steal doors and windows to keep the cockroaches out!
- Mon May 10 2004 11:50PM

MR
Added Drew pictures.
- Mon May 10 2004 7:52PM

Connie
Nice to hear from you Rose! We are checking out the swimming pools, today we went to Chatham Rec Center family pool. It is about 88 degrees now, Frank is installing a screen door, plans to make window screens this week. We bought the stuff at Lowe's. Can you believe there are no screens? Will be waiting to see the pictures Kris.
- Mon May 10 2004 12:01PM

Rose
Happy Mothers Day, I am doing fine, can't say my voice is much better, but at church today, some thought it was. Had a good day today, spent it with Kris, Ash was off with Adam to Lake Michigan. Prom was last night, Ash & Adam looked awesome, Kris has pixs on her digital she'll share soon. We all chaperoned, our last prom!! Corn is planted and prolli floating down the creek!! No shortage of water in the pond:) Take care.
- Sun May 9 2004 8:55PM

Sandy
Great news about selling the house. Lura flies home this Wed. If we get any more rain E-mail me instructions for an ark. The ditches are as high as when the snow melted. How are you Rose??? Have a good week.
- Sun May 9 2004 7:21PM

Connie
New Florida photos added to Webshots, we want you to come and visit us. Upnorth too!
- Sun May 9 2004 12:37PM

Connie
Good Morning! We took Bucky for an early morning walk, then went swimming. FLH is playing tennis today, I will post a few pictures to Webshots. We drove ~30 miles to the Ocala National Forest last night, saw no critters, just lots of 'old Florida'. Hope you are having a Happy Mother's Day!
- Sun May 9 2004 10:00AM

Connie
So Dan how are the crops? Just testing to see if Mickey got this hook-up working for you. Played tennis at the Chatham Rec Center this morning, nice courts, then by 9:00 it was too hot for me. Saw our old Belle Bluff next-door neighbors last night, they have lamps to give us... Lots for you guys to do here, next winter.
- Sat May 8 2004 9:14AM

MR
Glad to hear about the house! I just set up my new wireless internet router. Uncle Dan can read the guestbook from his tractor now.
- Fri May 7 2004 8:24PM

Brandy
Congratulations Connie and Frank on the big sale! Happy Mother's Day to everyone early. The kids and I are making the circuit to Owosso and Owendale this weekend. It should be a great weekend.
- Fri May 7 2004 3:06PM

Connie
Front and back brakes replaced! We just sold our house! We close on June 2, glad we are getting the dock in on the 29th. It will be fun! So how is Rose?
- Fri May 7 2004 2:59PM

MR
Events are updated. We'll pass a hat around so you can get those brakes fixed:)
- Thu May 6 2004 10:22AM

Connie
Hi guys, we need May events, including Mother's Day on May 9, that's next Sunday... Well, we are having new back brakes installed, $700, covered under warranty on our 2 1/3 year old truck. Good thing we like to walk. The neighbors are making a big fuss over BJ, he loves it!
- Wed May 5 2004 4:57PM

MR
I've heard that its a tradition to get the gift of pottery for your 2nd Mother's Day.
- Wed May 5 2004 11:48AM

Alissa
Connie, you might have to tell Mick what day is Mother's Day because he may not know :o).....
- Wed May 5 2004 10:48AM

Connie
Good Morning! Got signed on through Compuserve. All boxes are unpacked, have a phone & cable, now if I could just get the cuckoo clock running... slower...Have a good day!
- Wed May 5 2004 5:23AM

Connie, Frank & Bucky Jackson
Hi Everybody! Nan gave me the word, too bad about the loss. We got here in 20 1/2 hours, no problems on the trip down, but now the truck has a dragging sound, like the motor is dragging on the ground... Going to the dealers in Fruitland today. Warm and getting warmer, hope all are doing well. How are you Rose? Mick I think we need to add Mother's Day to the banner. Hugs to all!
- Tue May 4 2004 8:49AM

Darrell
How ya doing Rose? Got all my stuff around for turkey hunting in the morning. Sue saw 3 toms out back this morning. Hope to see them tomorrow. Had a good weekend with Bill and Nick riding quads up to Parks' Place. Will tomorrow night be the last Wings game this year?
- Sun May 2 2004 9:41PM

MR
Well I guess I won't have to check the guestbook for 20 hours. Have a nice trip.
- Sun May 2 2004 5:59AM

Connie
That is good news! Hi Rose, hope you have a quick recovery and enjoy these days off work. We saw two trillium in the state park last night, morels will be popping out soon with this rain, needs to be warmer though. Glad the backsplash turned out OK, of course we knew it would! I will send you greetings from Florida, after about 20 hours. Welcome home Kris!
- Sun May 2 2004 1:45AM

MR
According to Dan everything went fine. Looks like Kris is home too. I think Rose comes home today.
- Sat May 1 2004 7:10AM

Connie
OK! How is Rose doing today? We had our MDA 75th Celebration at the Troy Mariott yesterday. It was super! We have a shiny new UHaul in our driveway, ready to pack up. Have a great day! Better get back to bed now~
- Sat May 1 2004 2:42AM

Darrell
Of course they won. 4-2 Without mine and MR's badluck watching them!
- Fri Apr 30 2004 7:38AM

Connie
So did they win?
- Fri Apr 30 2004 6:59AM

MR
I did listen to it on the 'puter. I sent Charter a nasty e-mail while I was doing it.
- Fri Apr 30 2004 6:44AM

Darrell
Man I was pissed about Fox not having the game. Found it on ESPN2. Went to bed durning 2and intermission. Thanks Nan for score posting. Heading to the cabin (Shed) this afternoon.
- Fri Apr 30 2004 6:28AM

kris
I watched it on ESPN2 :). You should have just went to the nhl website and listened to it through the computer.
- Fri Apr 30 2004 6:23AM

MR
Can't believe I'm getting screwed out of watching the Wings again! Its on Fox2 which I don't get and ESPN2 blacks it out because its on Fox2. BS! I was listening to it on an old radio of Grandpas. His "good" one after the leater one that probably got thrown in the Wallhalla brush long ago. Good place for this one. Finally got the web radio thing going. What a great deal with digital cable and broadband internet I can get AM radio.
- Thu Apr 29 2004 11:07PM

Connie
Thinking about you all day today Rose, printed off the pictures. Hope all goes well tomorrow. Hugs to all!
- Thu Apr 29 2004 4:17PM

Alissa
The backsplash tile is up, no grout yet, but it still looks great! Working on cleaning up the front flower garden and hope to paint the front columns this weekend. Mick will be doing Drew duty on Saturday as I get to have fun at the pottery sale!
- Thu Apr 29 2004 10:26AM

Connie
Good Morning! It is a beautiful day! Packing up before filming of the virtual house tour. Tulips, lilacs, and pink honeysuckle are doing their best to help with the sale. Have a safe trip home Kris!
- Thu Apr 29 2004 6:57AM

Connie
Good news, BJ is down 4#! Now only 151#!
- Wed Apr 28 2004 10:48AM

Connie
Going to the zoo, going to the lake, sounds good to me! Hope to see you Kris, we are packing the UHaul on Saturday, leaving on Sunday. Bucky looks like a lab...
- Wed Apr 28 2004 5:15AM

Kris
I don't really get much of a break, I will be at the zoo 3 days a week and working out at the lake the rest of the time, but it will still be fun at least:)
- Tue Apr 27 2004 11:34AM

Connie
We might need it, thanks. We are packing the trailer up and taking junk to the GB Methodist Church now that it has stopped snowing! Bucky is getting a shave at the groomers...Mick & Nan could go into business...Go Wings!
- Tue Apr 27 2004 10:45AM

MR
Sounds like you need to borrow our St. Joeseph statue. I saw him in the garage yesterday.
- Mon Apr 26 2004 6:39PM

Connie
Just got home OK, for sale sign is still in the front yard. Good luck with exams Kris, see you soon!
- Mon Apr 26 2004 3:04PM

Darrell
Cool Kris. Will you get a break between semesters?
- Mon Apr 26 2004 1:07PM

Kris
4days after today and counting, down. I am ready for this semester to be over with and for my internship to start that will be tons of fun.
- Mon Apr 26 2004 11:06AM

Nort
After Friday we will have to call you Canary. Won't be able to shut you up!!! Really, Good Luck
- Mon Apr 26 2004 8:25AM

Rose
Goodmorning, I spoke with Michelle at church yesterday, Bob's surgery went well and he came home on Saturday. Thanks for all your thoughts and prayers for friday. I am so ready to get this over with!!! A month off of work sounds pretty good too!!
- Mon Apr 26 2004 6:39AM

Connie
Good luck Rose. I will get those pictures printed off for you. We are waiting to hear from Mary Orr, Bob had surgery Friday.
- Sun Apr 25 2004 9:56AM

Connie
41 degrees here and rain. Frank went for a run anyway. We have unpacked our boxes and will be ready to repack them for our trip to Florida next Sunday. Just a few items left-an ironing board for Sandy, big bookcase and lamp to Dan & Rose, ties from England that Gayland gave to Frank will go back to Gayland, old tools for Grandpa Z., lawn edger to Nan, then some junk in the shed that Darry will help us with. Then we will be done! Now we know what Mick & Alissa just went through...
- Sun Apr 25 2004 8:09AM

Sandy
Brr! It's cold up here. Lew has been turkey hunting a few times but has been very windy and cold. The crops are going in and the beets are coming up. Lew is hoping for rain so they don't get crusty. I am counting down the rest of the school year. Flying fast. Good luck to Rose this week. You are in our prayers! Keep us posted.
- Sat Apr 24 2004 7:59PM

Darrell
Got the Kohler motor rebuilt today. It is for the big wheel Case lawn tractor that I use to mow out back. Bill and I did it for less than $200. Now to get it back in the tractor.
- Sat Apr 24 2004 7:47PM

Connie
Spell check: it is sunny today, and our cousin is Terri. Good luck with the backsplash Nan and Alissa!
- Sat Apr 24 2004 10:35AM

Connie
Good Morning, bright & sunng but cooler now, about 36 degrees and wind from the North 7mph. How much longer Kris?
- Sat Apr 24 2004 6:33AM

Connie
Saw lots of turkeys on the way up this morning, mostly near Grayling. It was a really nice day, 54 degrees at 12:30. Got a truck and trailer load here with no rain, no problems. Water up another 12-15", or the beach is that much narrower... Goldfish?
- Fri Apr 23 2004 7:59PM

Nort
MR, if you don't get anything come on over. A guy at work has been bringing me 2 and 3 inch long gold fish for the pond. He has some that are 4 years old and are about the size of a big Bluegill.
- Fri Apr 23 2004 7:22AM

MR
Thats one for CBM for sure! I think I'll be heading to Parks' Place and the Manistee early tomorrow morning. Look out 4" brookies and 2" blue gills!
- Fri Apr 23 2004 7:07AM

Darrell
Kevin got a turkey last night. 23Pounds with 3 beards. 1 Was 11+ inches and the other 2 were 8+ and 5+ inches long. Can't waite until the 5th so I can go after one. Have fun to every ong heading north today.
- Fri Apr 23 2004 6:19AM

Connie
Good Morning! Got rid of some rocks, and FLH's long wool coat yesterday! All of our picture albums are packed and ready to be hauled upnorth on Friday. Someday when we all get cabin fever, we can look through them, otherwise they are going into the archives (the upstairs closet). Have a nice day. Go Wings!
- Thu Apr 22 2004 4:51AM

Connie
Good Morning! Cousin Terry came over yesterday to pickup Grandma Winnie's crocheted tablecloth and a few other things. Found new homes for our kitchen table and chairs, also the bed, but still have the red chair...
- Wed Apr 21 2004 6:18AM

Connie
Good Morning, making another trip upnorth Fri-Mon. Need to get out of town before the openhouse Sunday... Hope you have a good day! Oh, Lewie I heard from Jim Olson, we are having a 40/41 year reunion at Mary Crapo HS gym in September.
- Tue Apr 20 2004 6:14AM

Connie
Going to MSU this morning, will honk when I go by, to Kooter and anyone else I happen to see... Alissa I have the CD of your house (and the old house too), forgot to give it to you last night. Hugs to you all! Glad you SC guys got home OK, hope you took some pictures!
- Mon Apr 19 2004 6:59AM

Rose
We are home, tired, but had a great time. Dan is in the field, the house is gone and all I can say is SAD is how the three of us at this house feel. A shower and some sleep will help. I'm pretty sure that is why Dan is in the field, ALONE. Hope you all had a good easter, more later.
- Sun Apr 18 2004 2:09PM

Alissa
What a beautiful day. Glad to have the neighbors back! Drew got his first injury the other day when he fell on the asphalt walking path at Genesis. Just scrapes to the face, but he looked like a boxer for a day or two. Mick is working on staining the windows and I am trying to organize some of our stuff. Back to work tomorrow, bummer!
- Sun Apr 18 2004 1:45PM

Connie
Happy Birthday FLH! We are having realtors & guests to the house at 10:00 and at 2:00, no cake! Next Sunday there will be an open house. Still lots of junk in the garage, brought more from upnorth. Thanks for the pictures Brandy!
- Sun Apr 18 2004 3:37AM

http://lcparks.com/pweb/florida_2004/index.php
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- Sat Apr 17 2004 9:28AM

Brandy
Oh. Duh. I found it on the front page. Sorry. My brain is on vacation.
- Fri Apr 16 2004 8:16PM

Brandy
Mick, I am ready to send you some photos. I don't know your e-mail address.
- Fri Apr 16 2004 8:14PM

Connie
Well, to my surprise, seeing that empty house site took my breath away! A little deep breathing and I was over it... Kris and Alissa did a good job transplanting the flowers, should be real pretty this summer.
- Fri Apr 16 2004 7:19PM

Connie
Stuffed duck, sounds pretty good! Glad you made it home safely. Twenty hours with BJ should be interesting too. Our plan is to make local deliveries today, Grand Blanc Methodist Church Sale on Apr 25, Florida May 2, Upnorth to put in the dock on Saturday May 29. If you want one last look at our junk, come on over. Realtors pop in with about a one hour notice. Have a good day!
- Fri Apr 16 2004 4:10AM

Gwen
We're home. Tweny hours is a long ride in a car....thank goodness for dvd's in cars! I think my family might just be sick of Angelina Ballerina and Lilo and Stitch. Who says watching too much TV causes ADD. You should see Josh stare at that screen...and stare...and stare! We are working on downloading some pictures to share. We have a great one of an alligator eating our stuffed duck...glad it wasn't Josh that fell in the water!
- Thu Apr 15 2004 1:00PM

Connie
Thanks for the update Alissa, hope to see you on Friday. Have a good day!
- Thu Apr 15 2004 6:13AM

Connie
Watching the sunrise just now, got my camera, and would you believe a swan suddenly appeared in the viewfinder. Pretty good luck. Can't wait for you guys to be up here on May 29! The water was up about 1 1/2 feet on the shore, now only 28'6" of beach...
- Thu Apr 15 2004 6:10AM

Alissa
Well the demolition and clearing away is complete; it is amazing how much space there is. Besides not having water for a few hours because the well was hit, everything went smoothly. The house and garage are cleared away and the old septic is filled. I thought ole Kooter was going to have a heart attack when they were smashing the septic tank right next to his house! Feel free to come by and visit, I am off of work this week and Drew would love to see you. Nan, Drew and I went to the tile place today and we may ready for you soon!
- Wed Apr 14 2004 4:41PM

Connie
Just wanted you to know that our friend Jenny returned from NC last night. Her mother is 87, just had surgery and is doing pretty well. Hugs to them from all of us!
- Wed Apr 14 2004 4:17PM

kris
The south carolinians will be gone till sunday. I talked to mom last night, she said it rained on easter. They went to the beach, but it was foggy. They are all having a wonderful time!
- Wed Apr 14 2004 8:38AM

Connie
How were the Easter bunnies in Florida?
- Wed Apr 14 2004 7:47AM

Connie
Mick did your neighbors get home yet?
- Wed Apr 14 2004 4:35AM

Connie
Yes, we saw a lot of trees down out at Fisherman's Island. The road was drifted full of snow at the far end of the park, must have been a real storm. Bright and sunny here today, getting lots done. Hope you like the pictures.
- Tue Apr 13 2004 10:44AM

Darrell
Took the day off work and went riding at Standish. No crashes! Went to Parks'Place too. Just little piles of snow here and there. Lots of big trees down. The big pine that my tree stand was in broke off at the top tree step. Glad I wasn't in it. Saw the Porkey too.
- Mon Apr 12 2004 8:42PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Alissa! Didn't know this demolition was what Mick had planned for your birthday. It will be good to have a clear view of your beautiful new house.
- Mon Apr 12 2004 7:50PM

MR
Weight restrictions went off this morning. Demolition began this afternoon. Hopefully be done by tomorrow night.
- Mon Apr 12 2004 6:05PM

kris
I got about $6 including a half dollar, and a whole bag full of candy:)
- Mon Apr 12 2004 5:13PM

Connie
Got up here at noon, 37 degrees now, only a trace of snow. Kris any money in those eggs? Sam, Nick, Elizabeth, George, and Drew made out pretty well! Pictures soon...
- Mon Apr 12 2004 12:53PM

Kris
Brians neighbor had an Easter Egg Hunt for the college students. I got more eggs than anybody else, must be all the years of practice under my belt. Glad everyone had a nice day:)
- Mon Apr 12 2004 11:21AM

Connie
It was a great day! Thanks everybody! I have 90 pictures to sort through then will post a few to webshots. Going upnorth in the morning. Talk to you later.
- Sun Apr 11 2004 8:25PM

Connie
Happy Easter! Got up early to find my Easter basket, but I think the Easter Bunny has them all at her house. Thanks Nan for all your help moving the furniture. Hope you can still hop today! See you soon, it will be fun!
- Sun Apr 11 2004 2:52AM

Alissa
Sounds like yesterday's fishing expedition only brought in suckers, maybe today will be better. Drew and I are heading north for the Draschil easter dinner, plan on seeing everyone tomorrow. Getting ready for my week off of work...Brandy gets to have fun in Florida and we get to have fun in Swartz Creek, that isn't fair!
- Sat Apr 10 2004 8:16AM

Sue
Got your message Sandy.
- Fri Apr 9 2004 10:10PM

Sandy
Had a beautiful day! The weather was sunny but cold. Those heading south should have had good traveling. Getting my potatoe dish ready for Sunday, looking forward to seeing everyone. Wonder if MR will bring fish?
- Fri Apr 9 2004 8:42PM

Connie
Have a Happy Easter Kris! Say hello to Brian for us. Please honk!
- Fri Apr 9 2004 4:39PM

Kris
I will be driving pretty close to Aunt Mary's tomarrow, maybe I should honk as I go by. The snow on campus has pretty well disappeared, Thank GOD!!!!!!!!!!!
- Fri Apr 9 2004 7:22AM

Connie
Have a great time! We are planning a big treasure hunt for upnorth this summer. The dock is going in on May 29, come up if you can. Aunt Mary called this morning, Marquette has a record snowfall of 500". The snow in her yard is down from 3' to 1', and snowing. She said it had been a long winter, but is doing well!
- Thu Apr 8 2004 9:58PM

Brandy and Gwen
One hour until take off! Gwen can't wait to go to Florida and play at the "own play place at the beach!" Let's hope they are also looking forward to the long ride down!
- Thu Apr 8 2004 2:05PM

?????
That high mentallity must be in the genes!!
- Thu Apr 8 2004 9:05AM

Kooter
I'll bark when you honk.
- Thu Apr 8 2004 7:38AM

Connie
The for sale sign is up, guess this is going to happen! Going to MSU tonight for College Honors Night, will honk as I go by. Have a great day!
- Thu Apr 8 2004 5:20AM

Connie
The Prudential sign will be in our yard by tonight. Now we really have to move out the junk! Can you imagine a virtual tour of our garage, or living room with all that clutter?
- Wed Apr 7 2004 12:10PM

Connie
Sounds good Sue. If I think about it, I can probably whip up some deviled eggs. They won't be like Aunt Rose's but I'll try. Hope for a nice sunny day!
- Tue Apr 6 2004 8:14PM

Sue
Ok, this is what we have so far for Easter. Turkey, pork, bread, fruit salad, veggie tray, one dessert, potato dish, rice-broccoli-cheese cassarole and drinks. Just wanted to keep everybody hungry until the day so we don't have tons of leftovers. See you all soon!
- Tue Apr 6 2004 2:41PM

Alissa
I am going to take the easy road and bring the pop to Easter this year. If I get ambitious I may also bring a dessert, but since I have my family's easter dinner the day before, I won't make any promises. See you then!
- Tue Apr 6 2004 10:07AM

Connie
Have a good trip to SC Dan, Rose and Ash; to FL Jeremy, Brandy and Kids. Kris glad you got back OK. Have fun at Easter!
- Tue Apr 6 2004 6:36AM

Rose
O.K. smart a--, I'd be glad to tell Dan, but I can't talk remember, guess MR will have to do it. Just remember Nort, you'll soon be sorry:)
- Tue Apr 6 2004 6:27AM

Nort
True, but that's no fun. Tell Dan the parts are ordered and should be in by Thursday. No charge for shipping either.
- Mon Apr 5 2004 1:19PM

Darrell
True, but it's more fun to rag on her!
- Mon Apr 5 2004 1:15PM

kris
You could just not read it!!!!
- Mon Apr 5 2004 11:51AM

Darrell
Can't shut her up can ya! Take away her voice and we still have to listen to her on the internet. LOL
- Mon Apr 5 2004 9:58AM

Rose
Goodmorning, Kris left this morning at 5:15 for the U.P. Last trip till she comes home the end of April, another year of college done. She will be a senior in the fall, and so will Ash:) Thanks to all of you who attened yesterday. We really appreciate it. Have a Happy Easter, we will leave a number with Mick & Alissa if you should need us.
- Mon Apr 5 2004 7:24AM

Connie
You are welcome! Pictures posted on Webshots, saved some room for Easter too!
- Mon Apr 5 2004 7:17AM

MR
Nice camera work Darry. Little Ricky Charmichel not too bad either. If you paste that link into the "URL" field we can all just click on your name and hit the link. Thanks for the exercie equipment Connie.
- Mon Apr 5 2004 6:37AM

Connie
It was a nice party! Happy 25th, we can do it again for your 35th! Did you realize that today is 04-04-04? Good night!
- Sun Apr 4 2004 10:08PM

Darrell
Nick thought he would show me how to ride.http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid110/pac046c8c67c163d6b2edee2a571df834/f923934a.jpg
- Sun Apr 4 2004 11:23AM

DSSN
So far we have the meat, bread and fruit salad. Options: Grean bean casserole, pop, veggies, potato(?), dessert. See ya at Gracie's (not Nan's)!
- Sun Apr 4 2004 11:05AM

Connie
Drew got something on his 1st birthday; he might find more... We even have junk for Kooter & BB...from BJ.
- Sun Apr 4 2004 7:32AM

Connie
Good Morning! Happy 35th Dan & Rose! OK Kris, I got your message, see you tonight, Mick & Alissa too if you want to come over. We still have junk, most is in the garage, except the exercise bike-that is saved!! Nan we will bring a few things when we pick you up. Hope to see Sandy & Lew this morning! We are making progress... Oh yes, we have something for Jeremy & Josh, and Sam, probably not Nick since his ROOM is full, and his treasure is at Nan's, Ash I found the Lladro wallet for you. Brandy has our ancestors Sarah & Dudley. Gwennie has Grandma Hart's gold plate with red roses...Sue and Darry see you next Sunday, we may have some more junk for you, along with the Easter baskets and stuffed eggs...
- Sun Apr 4 2004 7:23AM

Alissa
Kris and I transplanted many of the flowers over to the new house today. Connie, I think we got the one you wanted saved. Sue, what do you still need people to bring?
- Sat Apr 3 2004 5:42PM

mr
Saw a male and female woodduck on the pond today. Maybe Berlin's new pond makes the area a little more "ducky". It sure is full of water. How highs the water in your pond Darry?
- Sat Apr 3 2004 4:07PM

Connie
Thanks Brandy, I needed that! Margie gave us the word- Heather and Danni are having a BOY! He is due August 7. They are all pretty excited, the baby shower will be in July, hopefully not July 4, but that was the only date the church was available...
- Sat Apr 3 2004 4:16AM

Brandy
Connie you were looking lonely. Gwen had dance for the first time in a long while today. Can you believe that she is one of the big kids in her 2-3 year old dance class!!!
- Fri Apr 2 2004 8:41PM

Connie
Didn't you like my April Fool's? Where is everybody? We have about turned our house upside down, cleaning out..., painting, & moving junk to the garage. See some of you on Sunday, others soon I hope.
- Fri Apr 2 2004 7:45PM

Bucky
April Fool! I didn't really write this message. Gotcha'
- Thu Apr 1 2004 8:30AM

Connie
Mick come on over and we can pack up our truck with your new furniture! Also you can take the lamps that Dan & Rose forgot. Guess they had a full load! We are making progress...
- Wed Mar 31 2004 8:38PM

Connie
Well we have sun, finally! Aunt Marge is doing much better, not ready to drive yet. We are taking her for a test tomorrow morning. Any good news?
- Wed Mar 31 2004 12:27PM

Connie
Well we have sun, finally! Aunt Marge is doing much better, not ready to drive yet. We are taking her for a test tomorrow morning. Any good news?
- Wed Mar 31 2004 12:26PM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope we have a nice day for Easter, Rose can wish for rain here, but we want sun for that big Egg Hunt, and of course the shooting. Do you know any other family that shoots off a gun at Easter?
- Tue Mar 30 2004 8:19AM

DSSN
Connie will be bringing fruit salad.
- Mon Mar 29 2004 7:07PM

Rose
Were still all around, soccer season opened on saturday with an all day tournament. Not to impressed, but it was there first time outside!! guess I'll give them a break. The big 25 is just around the corner, as I keep telling Dan, one more year. Ash will be gone and I can't imagine living with him ALONE!!! Don't worry, he can keep his life, farming:) Good thing I have new neighbors, Drew is always glad to see me!! We will not be at Easter, Dan & I are chaperoning the youth mission trip to South Carolina. We will be gone from Good Friday thru Sunday, April 18. First time I have spent Easter Sunday on the beach!! I'm praying for rain in Swartz Creek while we are gone. Cause we are pressing our luck keeping Danny out of the fields>:) Have a great week, Thanks Connie for all the treasures!
- Mon Mar 29 2004 8:34AM

Connie
Hi Kris, Well I got them all over to look at the junk. We have more, hope you can come over on Saturday to check it out. Have a good week!
- Sun Mar 28 2004 8:39PM

Kris
No, I think the computer is all right, even if its not mom checks the webpage from work all the time. Ash is never on the computer and Dad has finally figured out how to read the webpage, but leaving a message is another story LOL
- Sun Mar 28 2004 12:56PM

Connie
Good Morning, I think that Rose and Dan's computer must still be down, I haven't heard from them or from Ash. I have some junk for them, please pass along the message...
- Sun Mar 28 2004 6:20AM

DSSN
Easter is at 1:00 and all are welcome. We are having turkey and pork loin. Bring your specialties and keep us posted so we can fill in the rest. Bird shoot as usual so bring your gun. Shells and birds provided. Also bring your boots!
- Sat Mar 27 2004 8:10PM

Connie
Thanks Darry, for all of your good work on the ceilings.
- Sat Mar 27 2004 3:53PM

Connie
10 days to the big 25th anniversary! Congratulations Dan & Rose. It will be fun at Gracie's!
- Fri Mar 26 2004 8:54PM

Connie
Got rid of some more junk this morning. It was fun! We still have lots for you to look at, and take away!
- Fri Mar 26 2004 11:30AM

Alissa
Mick will not be back until this evening. Sounds like everything is going well so far - he is happy because there was an Outback in the hotel lobby!
- Thu Mar 25 2004 1:20PM

Connie
Aunt Marge is better today, we skipped out of the hospital to take Bucky for a walk. Hopefully she will be discharged today. How was the trip Mickey?
- Thu Mar 25 2004 11:41AM

Connie
Happy Birthday Jeremy!
- Wed Mar 24 2004 9:11AM

Alissa
Well the house is officially ours now because we closed on the mortgage yesterday. Thanks to everyone for all of your help during this process. Mick flies out this morning to Chicago for an overnight stay for work.
- Wed Mar 24 2004 8:06AM

Connie
Good Morning! Frank went over to take care of Aunt Marge today. That flu is really bad, hope everybody is feeling better today.
- Wed Mar 24 2004 7:40AM

Connie
Hope you feel better soon Lew! We just got over a bout of something, and Aunt Marge is sick now. I am beginning to doubt that it was food related... Probably that bird flu!
- Tue Mar 23 2004 1:17PM

MR
Funny I was downtown Detroit yesterday too. I was upgrading a router on the 9th floor of a building with a good view of Joe Louis and Windsor. Going to Chicago tomorrow morning for a 2 day training thing.
- Tue Mar 23 2004 10:37AM

Kris
Sounds good to me. Detroit must have been a popular place this weekend. It was a miracle, for the first time in my life I was rooting for OHIO STATE!!
- Tue Mar 23 2004 9:56AM

Sandy
Way to go! It sounds like a great place to locate. Just home from my reading conference in Detroit. Lew is still under the weather. Looking forward to the Easter bunny. Keep us posted.
- Tue Mar 23 2004 9:02AM

Oops
Oops that was Philippines...
- Tue Mar 23 2004 8:35AM

Connie
Oh yes, Kris I will wrap up a few things for you, from Africa, Israel, Phillipines, etc...
- Tue Mar 23 2004 8:17AM

Connie
If you would like something for your china cabinet, some old jewelry, books, and lots more, come and take a look. We aren't taking much with us, just our dog!
- Tue Mar 23 2004 8:12AM

Connie
Sounds good to us!
- Mon Mar 22 2004 7:24PM

Alissa
Congratulations! Between Grandma Stiles, my mom and now you guys going to Florida, I guess we are going to have to make a winter trip down there next year!
- Mon Mar 22 2004 8:30AM

Connie
Thanks, we are pretty excited! The address is The Villages, Florida. It is between the thoroughbred horse country at Ocala and Disney World at Orlando. It is as far from the Gulf of Mexico as from the Daytona Raceway. You have to have a new map to find it, closest city is Leesburg. No beach, but lots of swimming pools and golf courses... Hope you can view the webshots. Go Wings!
- Sun Mar 21 2004 8:06PM

Brandy
Wow Connie and Frank! Very exciting news. Where is this place...maybe we will crash in while we are there over Easter! Both Josh and Gwen are working on recovering from ear infections/colds. If anyone is in the mood for w(h)ine there is lots to be had at our house!
- Sun Mar 21 2004 2:52PM

Rose
Congrats!! Why anyone without a job would stay here all winter?? By the way, does the new place have an address??
- Sun Mar 21 2004 2:10PM

Connie & Frank
Well, just wanted to let you know that we bought a place in Florida, and will be selling our house. You are all invited to visit, in Florida or Upnorth. Now if we can both recover from this flu bug, or bad food incident, we will get on with our plans and get rid of junk! If anybody wants any junk, come on over...
- Sat Mar 20 2004 8:23AM

Connie
Thanks for your help with the new outlet and ceiling work today Darry! Enjoy the First Day of Spring!!
- Fri Mar 19 2004 9:42PM

MR
Bad night for sports. At least the Pistons got a win and the Wings got screwed for a tie.
- Fri Mar 19 2004 10:45AM

Connie
Wasn't meant to be... Hi Kris, how are things up there?
- Fri Mar 19 2004 9:02AM

Kris
I hope that the MSU basketball team won tonight, cuz their hockey team certainly did not, and we even played our second string goalie!!
- Thu Mar 18 2004 11:24PM

Connie
Thanks, but don't think we need anything, trying to get rid of junk ourselves. We are having a garage sale, just have to find out when the subdivision sale will be, probably late May, early June. There are always lots of things for kids... Have a good day!
- Thu Mar 18 2004 8:03AM

MR
Looks like the old house will be up until the weight restrictions come off. At least a month my sources say. Plenty of time for someone to take those appliances and/or beds. That sleeper couch and chair are in there too.
- Wed Mar 17 2004 9:46PM

Darrell
Thanks. I will get it Saturday.
- Wed Mar 17 2004 8:27PM

Connie
Front page news in Michigan Out-of-Doors is TURKEY HUNTING-henned-up gobblers, dustbowl strategies, & bow-bagging toms. I'll save this for you...
- Wed Mar 17 2004 5:17AM

Darrell
Two big tom turkeys out back this morning. Hope they stay around for another month!
- Tue Mar 16 2004 11:12AM

mr
Old house is still up. Demo guy is having problems getting equipment over here due to wieght restrictions.
- Tue Mar 16 2004 10:21AM

Connie
Got home OK. Nan did a great job! Did the old house go down yesterday? Will talk to you soon.
- Tue Mar 16 2004 10:15AM

Connie
Sounds like you had a good party! We got as far as Knoxville tonight, will be home tomorrow. How's the weather? At 6pm it was 59 degrees, crabapple trees are bloomin'. Go Wings! Thanks again Nan!
- Sun Mar 14 2004 7:12PM

MR
Thanks for coming everybody. Having a great time riding that new Honda around the basement. Drew seems to really like to climb on his new sandbox. I'm going to put it in the basement until he learns to climb down though. Right now the only way down is the hard way.
- Sun Mar 14 2004 10:10AM

DSSN
MAD The house looks super except for the fridge. I have a can of spray paint you can use to finish it with! I know you don't care what I think. The floors really came out well. Hope Drew has fun with the new toys. MR, stay off the tractor or at least give him a turn!!!!
- Sat Mar 13 2004 8:19PM

Connie
So did Drew have fun at his party?
- Sat Mar 13 2004 7:18PM

MR
Looks like the driveway is pretty good today if you stay on the rocks.
- Sat Mar 13 2004 11:28AM

Connie
Good Morning! Have a swell time at the party!
- Sat Mar 13 2004 7:02AM

Darrell
Nick doesn't know to look yet. 1 order of greens---I mean oranges.
- Fri Mar 12 2004 7:48AM

Connie
Happy Birthday Drew! Your first birthday! Maybe your folks will take you to Disney World! Hi Nan and friends, glad you are all having a good time. Did Nick find the shark teeth?See you soon! Enjoy the big party!!
- Fri Mar 12 2004 6:47AM

Connie
Oh my gosh, Nick the sharks teeth are in the big bag of rocks for your mom's flower garden. Go see if you can find them! I may not find any teeth, but there are great orange groves. Place your order here!
- Thu Mar 11 2004 7:05AM

Darry
Glad ya made it. Nick wants a sharks tooth if you go to the beach.
- Wed Mar 10 2004 9:08PM

Connie
Hi there! After 20 hours of driving we got here OK. We are south of Ocala, 65 degrees and sunny. More later...
- Wed Mar 10 2004 8:07PM

kris
well you know they say that the younger you are, the easier it is to learn :)
- Wed Mar 10 2004 7:27PM

Darrell
Ya know, if Drew can learn to work the computer as well as he does, you would think tubby could too!
- Wed Mar 10 2004 6:58PM

Drew
I look forward to seeing everyone at my party! I got to eat cake yesterday for Daddy's birthday so I am all practiced for Saturday!
- Wed Mar 10 2004 9:07AM

sam
happy birthday micky!!
- Tue Mar 9 2004 6:48PM

MR
On the way to work this morning I sure felt tired and thought it was a sign of my old age. Then I remembered that its probably got more to do with the fact that Drew woke me up at 4AM.
- Tue Mar 9 2004 3:44PM

Rose
HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY, MR!!!! Wasn't it just yesterday you were Drew's age? Have a great day.:)
- Tue Mar 9 2004 8:11AM

Nort
Who might you be refering to?
- Mon Mar 8 2004 7:00PM

MR
You must be thinking of another old fart who uses this board. He's 39 and holding.
- Mon Mar 8 2004 1:36PM

Oops
Oops that was 29 and holding...
- Mon Mar 8 2004 5:07AM

Connie
Well Mick, 39 and holding...We are packing up today, ready to go early in the morning. Happy Birthday Mick & Drew! Thanks again Nan for taking care of BJ, hope you don't encounter any critters!
- Mon Mar 8 2004 5:05AM

Connie
Snow! Must be the daffodils needed a blanket.
- Sun Mar 7 2004 7:03AM

Connie
Thanks, I'll take one P2190130.
- Sat Mar 6 2004 9:45AM

mr
If you want the original big size version of anything let me know the filename and I'll e-mail it.
- Sat Mar 6 2004 9:28AM

Connie
Going to the church this morning for a memorial service for Edna Bigelow's grandson Michael, age 35. He and his wife and three children lived in Escanaba. Be thankful for good health!
- Sat Mar 6 2004 6:11AM

Connie
Good Morning, what a nice surprise! I used the picture of you and Drew taking a nap as desktop background. It made 9 copies, quality is good. Where is Drew's mother?
- Sat Mar 6 2004 6:05AM

http://drew.lcparks.com/one_year/
Added some pics of Drew. Let me know how the quality is. I changed the process a little so I can be even lazier.
- Fri Mar 5 2004 11:08PM

Connie
Good job cleaning those gutters! Good game tonight! Go Wings!
- Fri Mar 5 2004 9:24PM

Darrell
Ya I am still around. Got sent home from work today for having a bad attatude. Oh well got the gutters cleaned out.
- Fri Mar 5 2004 3:47PM

Connie
Hi Josh and Gwen. Are you ready for Drew's party? I hope you have a great time. Take lots of pictures!
- Fri Mar 5 2004 12:26PM

Connie
Darry where are you? Haven't heard from you since the deer at the window pictures were posted. Nan and I are getting ready to stuff those eggs again this year...Need any junk? We are leaving for Florida on Tuesday. Guess I will start a new album, using the slooooow connection...
- Fri Mar 5 2004 4:25AM

Brandy
Since this looks like the classifieds I'll add one more. We have finished our basement rooms and the bedroom set that was in Grandma's house is going to be too big for our space. Is anyone interested? If you don't remember it is dark wood and there is a head/foot board, a chest of drawers, a dresser with mirror and a night stand. Just thought I'd offer it up here first! Oh yeah, Joshy says "Hiiiiiii!"
- Thu Mar 4 2004 9:37PM

Alissa
If you go into the house before this weekend, be sure to take the dirty laundry on the floor of the bathroom and bedroom...and bring it back clean! But seriously, we have not moved all of our stuff out yet, so don't mind the mess. We are getting the new house appraised tomorrow and the new dining table and end tables are coming on Saturday. Good thing, because Drew needs some new furniture to practice walking with.
- Thu Mar 4 2004 1:09PM

Connie
Dear Fancy, How you doin there Lewie? Didn't recognize your writing at first. Bet you will be glad when this is all done! Dan too! Rose too! Hugs from us!
- Thu Mar 4 2004 11:28AM

Rose
Just so you all know, the new neighbors are as bad as the old ones!! Maybe worse, who would live in a BRAND NEW house with no water, good thing ole uncle dan is there to protect lil dickie!! You know Dan, gotta take care of everyone:) Best part is they have cable, now Ash & I can get rid of him on hockey nights!!
- Thu Mar 4 2004 10:21AM

Connie
So glad we never had a house fire! Can't think of anything we need from the house, may be able to dig a few plants for Alissa. We have a few antiques from the attic that I want to give you guys-books, 78rpm records, picture frames, etc.
- Thu Mar 4 2004 9:16AM

MR
Nice to here from you Lurker. I almost thought it was the real Sandy until you gave it away:) A lot of dressers upstairs that are in good shape. Probably 3 or 4. 2 beds. Seems like someone could at least take the frames. Some coffee tables upstairs too. No power in the old house now, except the cord Danny ran from the new house to get the pump working again at 10:00 last night. I'd like to get everything out of the old house this weekend. Unless you really can't pick something up that you want let me know and I'll store it in the new garage temporarily.
- Thu Mar 4 2004 8:02AM

sandy
last chance Mick will be posting details.House scheduled to be torn down within a week. Stop by and see if there is anything left you want. No fighting first come first served. It is a shame to haul all the appliances to the dump so please if someone knows anyone that wants anything lets put it to use. by the way I am referring to the old gray house not the new yellow one but I could use a new silver fancy fridge. This is not really sandy
- Thu Mar 4 2004 6:57AM

Connie
I am downloading the Michigan Centennial Farm Program application form. The 150 year old farms receive special recognition. I can take the required pictures, you guys will have to help me with the details. We have a little time to do this, 1856-2006. OK?
- Wed Mar 3 2004 8:01AM

Darrell
Shoot, MR you should have had Nan come over with a bunch of Bailey bags. She is real good at that kind of cleanup unless no one is looking.
- Tue Mar 2 2004 2:43PM

MR
I pampered Kooter a little today too. I shoveled about 1/2 wheel barrel of doggie manure from his pen. He looks better as liver and white than liver and brown.
- Tue Mar 2 2004 11:15AM

Connie
Good Morning. Bucky is at the groomers, getting beautiful! We are cleaning closets, basement, you name it, we are getting rid of stuff-we will be ready for our subdivision garage sale at the end of May. I'll let you know the date.
- Tue Mar 2 2004 11:02AM

MR
The lamb is drowning in mudd at our house. Good think we had the causeway built to the new house. The old garage no longer has a roof.
- Mon Mar 1 2004 8:26AM

Connie
Oops, Happy March 1st! In like a lamb...
- Mon Mar 1 2004 5:43AM

Connie
Good Morning! Good to hear from you Kris. Bucky goes to the groomer tomorrow morning, stop by and see him if you get a chance. Yup, good idea to clean up the woods, Dad wanted to set a match to that junkpile, guess that wouldn't be a good idea though. Happy Leap Day!!!
- Mon Mar 1 2004 5:40AM

Kris
Yep, I am back in the southernlands for a whole week. Wish I was the one going to Florida though!!!!
- Sun Feb 29 2004 11:06PM

Sandy
What a pleasure to see the new house and the clean up begin. Spring will bring lots of clean up projects including the woods. I am asking that nothing be hauled to the woods biodegradable or not. Now is the time to return the woods to it's original condition. The grandchildren and future grandchildren will appreciate our efforts in generations to come.
- Sun Feb 29 2004 8:11AM

Connie
Good Morning! Good day to wash the car! Mick & Alissa's house looks beautiful, with lots of crawl space...
- Sun Feb 29 2004 7:17AM

Connie
RSVP: Nancy will be at Drew's party, sorry but we will be in Florida, enjoying the sunshine.
- Sat Feb 28 2004 6:22PM

http://drew.lcparks.com
http://drew.lcparks.com
- Sat Feb 28 2004 6:11AM

Connie
Mick please hop on that new cable modem and give us a new link to Drew's page. Thanks.
- Sat Feb 28 2004 6:08AM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope to see everybody this morning. I can't move furniture but am excited about the move! I saw a little white car by the barn yesterday, is that Kris?
- Sat Feb 28 2004 6:04AM

Darrell
Speedy Gonzoules now you can really post Connie's pix.
- Fri Feb 27 2004 5:49PM

MR
woo hoo! Up on the new cable modem.
- Fri Feb 27 2004 5:12PM

Connie
Oh yes, I forgot to mention that I talked with Aunt Mary today too. It was a good day!
- Thu Feb 26 2004 8:45PM

Connie
Had a nice conversation with Frieda this morning, and Dorothy tonight. Checked out Skip's in Flushing tonight-the fish and chips were super! The new owner ate with us. Aunt Marge had a good time. He and Frank will play tennis in the morning, as usual. Prices weren't bad either...
- Thu Feb 26 2004 8:41PM

MR
Put a pic of Drew in the new house on the Drew webpage.
- Thu Feb 26 2004 2:51PM

Alissa
We slept great - the mice didn't wake us up! (like in the other house). It was nice to be able to let Drew crawl wherever he wanted and to be able to get into the car without trucking through the mud. The closets are being finished today and we will keeping moving things in little by little until the big move this weekend.
- Thu Feb 26 2004 8:58AM

Connie
Hey thanks a lot Mick! I will enclose the article in a letter to Uncle Hank. I will tell him the new house is now occupied! How did you sleep?
- Thu Feb 26 2004 8:46AM

another wolverine article
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4374309/
- Thu Feb 26 2004 8:35AM

MR
Check out http://freep.com for an article about the Wolverine in the thumb yesterday. I guess our thumb coorespondant got to see it live and in person.
- Thu Feb 26 2004 7:58AM

Connie
Pretty exciting to be moving in! Well, a lot of good things have happened over the past year, Mom/Grandma would have been proud of all of us! Hugs to everybody...
- Wed Feb 25 2004 10:04PM

Nort
Don't for the hotdogs. Wouldn't be a campout with out em!
- Wed Feb 25 2004 6:04PM

MR
We got our occupancy permit for the new house today. We're going to move enough stuff out there so we can spend the night tonight.
- Wed Feb 25 2004 3:56PM

Connie
Rose your mail is bouncing back to me. Just wanted to say hello...
- Wed Feb 25 2004 6:54AM

Connie
Good Morning! Let us know when you need some help moving in. We will be here until March 9. Sorry to miss the big day, but guess taking pictures of Drew walking was a big day too!
- Wed Feb 25 2004 4:29AM

Drew
Hi everyone. I can't wait to see you all soon at my first birthday party! My mommy is sending out the invitations today and it is on March 13th at 1pm. I hope you can come so I can show you my new room!
- Tue Feb 24 2004 10:45AM

Connie
Good Morning, The pictures are ready! Thanks Kris!
- Mon Feb 23 2004 6:14AM

Connie
Great Kris! Send them to me and I will post them on Webshots. Glad you had a good weekend.
- Sun Feb 22 2004 7:58PM

Kris
We are all doing fine, Mom and Dad even got out of Marquette with out getting in a car accident this year. LOL as for what happened after they left I don't know haven't heard from them yet. We had fun with the sled dogs, there was even a team of Irish Setters, that was kinda cool. I took some pictures if anyone really cares that much about what we did, let me know and I will email them to you. :)
- Sun Feb 22 2004 6:48PM

Connie
An orange what? Have fun in the snow! Did anybody hear from Dan & Rose? Kris are you all doing OK up there?
- Sun Feb 22 2004 3:57AM

Darrell
Pictures were good. Have fun down south. Bring me back an orange. Going to Standish riding tomorrow. Hope it's nice out.
- Sat Feb 21 2004 6:08PM

Connie
Hello, did you enjoy the pictures? The next ones will be from sunny Florida! We still have 2 more weeks of winter but I just can't take any more snow pictures. We leave and Nan camps out with BJ and BB. Thanks Nan!
- Sat Feb 21 2004 7:29AM

Darrell
Connie please resend me the pix. The email was messed up?
- Fri Feb 20 2004 11:52AM

Connie
Good Morning! I just opened the pictures Darry sent to Nan. They are very special! I will post them to Webshots, maybe fill up the album from Gwen's Birthday...
- Fri Feb 20 2004 8:03AM

Connie
Have fun! Aunt Gladys would love to hear from you, she and Jalmer live in Gwinn. Hugs to Kris, and hello to Brian. Glad Ash got home OK, maybe a couple of pictures??
- Thu Feb 19 2004 2:59PM

Rose
Since Ash is as bad as her father, when it comes to the puter!! They got home about 8:30 last night. Of course she loved it, they all drive mercedes, live in million dollar houses and it was warm!! She'll have to fill you in on the houses they toured. Seeing how the other part of the world lives, encouraged her & Adam to find careers with large salaries!!:) Dan & I are heading to see Kris tonight. Going to Gwinn on saturday for the start of the short dog sled race, NMU hockey game on Friday night. Hopefully, we will finally meet Brian. Mick & Alissa get to babysit Ash, Good Luck!!
- Thu Feb 19 2004 7:18AM

Connie
Good morning! Ash, how was California?
- Thu Feb 19 2004 7:09AM

Connie
We had a nice visit at Hurley today. My friend Charlotte was Employee of the Month. It has been 4 years since I retired, no regrets. How is everybody?
- Wed Feb 18 2004 11:50AM

Connie
Good luck Darry!
- Tue Feb 17 2004 6:39PM

Darrell
Just got home from Parks'Place. -14 Sunday night.Deer everywhere. Had 10 at one time lined up eating corn off the front porch.Lots of button bucks for this year.
- Tue Feb 17 2004 2:00PM

Connie
Pretty good service, called Dell yesterday morning, the new power cord arrived this morning. Frank talked to an Indian fellow, probably in Bombay! The part came Airborne Express from Austin, TX.
- Tue Feb 17 2004 11:57AM

MR
Webshots pics look good. You probably wore out you 'puter with all those pics.
- Tue Feb 17 2004 7:35AM

Connie
Hi Everybody, My 'puter is down right now, a new power cord may do the trick. Hope you can access the pictures at Webshots. Cold enough for you?
- Mon Feb 16 2004 7:08PM

Connie
Had a great time taking pictures at Mick and Alissa's, will start posting them to Webshots. Frank said taking 94 pictures is overkill... maybe of a house, but not of Drew.
- Sun Feb 15 2004 6:06PM

Connie
Happy Valentine's Day! We plan to check out the new house this weekend, my camera is ready to go!
- Sat Feb 14 2004 10:33AM

Darrell
Closets Aren't those the tiny little rooms that you cram hunting stuff in?
- Fri Feb 13 2004 5:21PM

Alissa
Valentines Day?? What is that? We don't celebrate that at our house :o). I guess I shouldn't complain because I just met with with closet guy and this has been the most exciting thus far...there are so many choices and you know me I took advantage of all of them! It is hard to believe that Mick and I survived with sharing only four feet of closet space! Anyway, I will be painting this weekend and we hope to touch up all the trim and fireplace before the carpet goes in this next Thursday. Feel free to stop by and visit...
- Fri Feb 13 2004 10:22AM

Connie
Good Morning! How is everybody? It seems like Christmas Eve was a long time ago. We need some new pictures! Happy Valentine's Day! I know it's tomorrow...just a reminder!
- Fri Feb 13 2004 5:58AM

Rose
Ash is raring/ready to go. We are going to the U.P. next friday, no plans to see Aunt Mary this trip. Just Kris & hopefully Brian. Guess if we have empty nest syndrome, I'll have to go next door. Drew is always happy to see us!:) More than I can say for Ash!! Have a Happy Valentine's Day.
- Thu Feb 12 2004 8:07AM

Connie
Those brave souls going to the UP can give Aunt Mary a hug from us, have a safe trip, Kris will be so happy to see you. Happy Valentine's Day to you too!
- Wed Feb 11 2004 6:47PM

oops
Have a great time!
- Wed Feb 11 2004 6:44PM

Connie
Palm Springs here she comes! Happy a great time Ash, and Happy Valentine's Day.
- Wed Feb 11 2004 6:44PM

????
We knew Bay was the Best of Class!!!!
- Wed Feb 11 2004 11:14AM

Connie
Good Morning! Two of our friends were interviewed on the morning news-Josh, the first real dog with a real name, and Molly the Old English Sheepdog from Canada who won Best in Class!
- Wed Feb 11 2004 9:51AM

Bucky
And the Best in Show is the Newfie!!
- Wed Feb 11 2004 2:58AM

Darrell
Bucky Big deal,I bet your cousin cant work a computer as well as you do!
- Tue Feb 10 2004 11:54AM

Bucky
Guess who won the Working Group? Yup, it was my cousin Josh, the Newfie!
- Tue Feb 10 2004 4:47AM

Alissa
Just talked to our builder. Looks like flooring and closets should be finished by next week and most inspections finished by then as well. Driveway going in today (hopefully!) and all electrical, plumbing, and heating completed this week! Won't be long now!
- Mon Feb 9 2004 10:30AM

Connie
WOW, we have world travelers amongst us! Glad you all had a good time! Will honk as I go by today, big meeting at MSU with the Provost. Hope we still have a College! Enjoy the show tonight, especially BB and BJ!
- Mon Feb 9 2004 7:45AM

Rose
Glad the neighbors are home, not as glad as Grandma Sandy!! We had fun with Lil Dickie Sunday afternoon, one bad report. He likes Uncle Dan's singing, went right to sleep. Kinda scary.:) Ash is off to Palm Spring, CA this thursday for a week. What is wrong with this picture, you guessed it, her parents are going to the U.P..:( Connie, is Bucky in the working breed?? Hard to believe.:) Have a good week.
- Mon Feb 9 2004 7:33AM

MR
Back from New Orleans safe and sound. Kind of hard to complain about 50 deg weather down there after returning to 20's here. We had a great time. Our friends fancy wedding at the Ritz-Carelton was something else. We had a lot of fun walking the streets of the French Quater day and night. Lots of good food and music and everything else. Glad to be home.
- Sun Feb 8 2004 7:41PM

Darrell
We lost the All-Star game 6-4. It was fast but the no hitting kinda sucked.
- Sun Feb 8 2004 6:01PM

Connie
Good Morning! The NY Kennel Club Dog Show is Monday night 8:00 on USA. Waiting to hear from our travelers...
- Sun Feb 8 2004 10:13AM

Connie
Good skiing today, watching the Pistons now. We need to find out the date for the big dog show-especially interested in the working and herding groups.
- Sat Feb 7 2004 10:17PM

Rose
I'll be sure and pass along the red velvet cake offer to Dan. Pray for good roads tonight, now he has to go to Gracies for his birthday dinner!! You know how flexible he is!LOL Have a good weekend.
- Fri Feb 6 2004 8:23AM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAN! Want a red velvet cake? That's OK, I understand. Have a good time with Drew!
- Fri Feb 6 2004 4:23AM

Connie
So where is Grandpa Lew? Have a great time! Too bad about the credit card theft Brandy, that happened to my friend Mary, it was a real pain.....Hugs to all!
- Thu Feb 5 2004 8:45PM

Alissa
We are flying out of Flint early am tomorrow morning - The neighbor agreed to drop us off. Nancy, I decided not to wear that dress, but you can borrow it if you want! LOL! Grandma Sandy is watching Drew most of the weekend and Uncle Dan and Aunt Rose will be taking their turn on Sunday. I can't wait to get down there...and eat like crazy! The food is soo good, especially everything deep fried. Mick will bring you back some beads, since I won't be earning them, someone else will.....(if you know what I mean!) See everyone soon!
- Thu Feb 5 2004 9:48AM

Brandy
Gwen's computer has been down. We are up and running again! Even though I was unable to do online shopping for awhile it did not keep someone from using my credit card numbers to make a few, rather large, purchases in our name! Rose, if you need a new computer you can just use someone elses money to pay for it!
- Thu Feb 5 2004 8:42AM

Connie
Not a problem, thanks for keeping us connected Mick! Saw that beautiful house yesterday-the yellow bulldozer, blue dumpster, and red gas tank really stood out in the white snow. Daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips will be out before you know it!
- Thu Feb 5 2004 4:33AM

MR
Hope the slight outage from the webpage didn't bother anyone today. Everything should be ok today. We've been on this domain for 1 year today.
- Wed Feb 4 2004 7:20PM

Connie
Well, that's what I told them...
- Wed Feb 4 2004 8:20AM

Connie
Going to MSU today, didn't go yesterday because my friend had to shovel 4" of snow in her driveway. Have a great day! Oh, Wendy had her baby-Bryce Andrew weighed 8lb,13oz. I them he could go hunting with Uncle Dan & Drew...
- Wed Feb 4 2004 8:19AM

Nort
Sorry Rose but I can't do much with a cell. They are pretty much good or you take them in for an exchange.
- Tue Feb 3 2004 12:01PM

MR
I'll bring little dickie over tonight and we'll reseat the video card and find out if the monitor is bad or not.
- Tue Feb 3 2004 10:51AM

Kris
Mom, the monitor died, our computer is older than dirt, I tried to get you to turn it into gateway for a new one a long time ago. But yeah you would think that the computer nerd that lives next to you would be nice enough to help. LOL. And I really did study all weekend, I had to to get caught up on all of the stuff I slacked off on from the weeks before, you know how that goes :)
- Tue Feb 3 2004 9:53AM

MR
You got on a 'puter to post and your going to call Nort. Doesn't sound like any computer or phone emergency to me!
- Tue Feb 3 2004 9:50AM

Rose
What kind of a NERD would study instead of snowshoeing??!! I think she said that for my benefit.:) Hey Nort, I need to know if you can fix cell phones? If so, I'll call you and explain my circumstance. Our computer also died, however the neighbor in the new house doesn't seem to want to help me out!!:) You'd think he was busy or something. Have a GREAT day!!
- Tue Feb 3 2004 8:20AM

Connie
How is Brandy and gang? We haven't had a message from Gwen in a long time! Hi Gwennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!
- Tue Feb 3 2004 7:45AM

Connie
Good Morning! Going to MSU today, glad that big storm passed us by. New Orleans sounds great, and what I hear is that the lady of the house at 7395 looks great too! Have fun!
- Tue Feb 3 2004 7:43AM

MR
We're going down there for a wedding. Mardi Gras isn't until March. I'm packing an extra suitcase of beads though just in case!
- Mon Feb 2 2004 7:25PM

Darrell
MR- You guys going to Martigraw or what? I would like to go there sometime.
- Mon Feb 2 2004 4:20PM

Kris
Haven't done too much snowshoeing, been to busy studying, Darn classes are ruining my college life LOL.
- Mon Feb 2 2004 9:16AM

MR
Good snowshoing out here. Good thing because Dan and I both got stuck driving back to the woods. We're going to New Orleans Friday morning.
- Mon Feb 2 2004 8:17AM

Connie
Good Morning,Happy Groundhog Day! Had fun skiing, that little guy would have seen his shadow yesterday. Better not pop his head up today anywhere near Mick or Darry, or Nick! How was the showshoeing Kris?
- Mon Feb 2 2004 6:09AM

Connie
Going to MSU today, will honk as I go by. Have a good weekend, sorry you can't ski with us on Sunday Darry. Anybody else want to join Nan and us? We will seek out a good trail, not groomed but with lots of snow for sure!
- Sat Jan 31 2004 6:12AM

Nort
Better hurry over there MR. Might be something you could use in the new house.Heck, might even be something that came from that location!
- Fri Jan 30 2004 12:15PM

Connie
Big rummage sale at the church today and tomorrow! Hope they get a good turn out.
- Fri Jan 30 2004 11:34AM

Connie
Good Morning! You can watch Australian Open Tennis at ausopen.org, or watch it this afternoon at 2:00. Interested? No... Somebody has a birthday next week... Have a nice day!
- Thu Jan 29 2004 7:41AM

Darrell
Not many would want to. Except maybe Rose!
- Wed Jan 28 2004 7:10PM

Connie
So who gets to stay home today? It is a real pretty day, and I have my camera ready. Today is the day that our friend Wendy expects to have her baby, I will keep you posted. Not many can claim Rankin as their hometown.
- Wed Jan 28 2004 11:22AM

Connie
Probably Alissa and Drew already have it cleaned off. Take it easy, we don't want you stuck in the ditch...
- Tue Jan 27 2004 3:35PM

MR
2.5 hr drive into work this morning. Before it started snowing. Coming down like crazy now. I might stay the night at my friends house in Royal Oak if this keeps up. At least he's got cable. Connie, the scoop shovel and my snowshoes are in the garage. Maybe you and Bucky and go keep the snow off the pond for me:)
- Tue Jan 27 2004 10:50AM

kris
We got ten inches of snow last night, its still snowing and I am off to class. Gotta love the UP :)
- Tue Jan 27 2004 9:45AM

Sandy
Sitting at home with the cats nearby the computer. Looking out the window as the icy rain comes down. What a mess! Good thing I brought home lots of things to do. Lew and I will be babysitting Fri. night at Brandy's. Looking forward to seeing the new house. Stay warm.
- Tue Jan 27 2004 8:53AM

Connie
Take it easy! Glad we came home yesterday, it wasn't the best driving, but not like this morning.
- Tue Jan 27 2004 8:25AM

Darrell
Heading to Ann Arbor to install a telephone system. Should be fun.
- Tue Jan 27 2004 7:35AM

Alissa
Drew and I decided to stay home today and not take our chances with the roads and crazy drivers! The trim should be finished today and plumbing completed by the end of the week. Be careful if you are out on the roads!
- Tue Jan 27 2004 6:49AM

Connie
Packing up this morning, big snowstorm predicted for today and tomorrow. Good luck to Kris with that heavy courseload this semester. Keep thinking Spring!
- Mon Jan 26 2004 7:28AM

Connie
Bright sunny day! Should be nice at Tip-Up Town! Can't wait to see all the stuff in the new house!
- Sun Jan 25 2004 10:04AM

Connie
The snow is really deep, snowed all day yesterday. It took us 2 1/4 hours to ski/snowshoe through the trail on M32, where we all skiied a couple of winters ago. Beautiful pictures (in my head), forgot the camera...
- Sat Jan 24 2004 4:36AM

MR
Should be before Feb 15. We'll see.
- Fri Jan 23 2004 9:39AM

Connie
Sounds good, and when is the anticipated date to move in?
- Fri Jan 23 2004 9:09AM

MR
They've got the cabinets in the kitchen and vanities in the bathroom. Interior doors are hung. Hopefully some trim will go up today.
- Fri Jan 23 2004 8:42AM

kris
yeah we are continually getting more of the white stuff, however its the outrageous cold that gets to you :)
- Thu Jan 22 2004 6:29PM

Connie
Hi Kris, how are you doing? We are watching the snow news and it looks like you got a big pile of it!
- Thu Jan 22 2004 6:03PM

Connie
Oops, that was 2 feet or more in the snowbelt!
- Thu Jan 22 2004 2:40PM

Connie
Blizzard from Grayling on up. About 14" snow on the back deck railing, 8 degrees and snowing. Frank is up on the roof shoveling. At the turn-off to 66 about 18", 22" midway to Mancelona. Good weather for watching the Australian Open Tennis, or not.
- Thu Jan 22 2004 2:39PM

Connie
Have a good time, come on up if you have time. We have voice mail now, will probably be out skiing. We heard there was a blizzard at Petoskey. Will be over to take pictures of the grouting, no tiling project when we get back. Hugs to all!
- Thu Jan 22 2004 4:23AM

S N D
Heading up to Parks'Place Saturday. Going to snowblow the drive and the pond. Getting a new portable DVD player to watch a bunch of movies at night. Sunday morning going to Tip-Up-Town for a couple hours on the way home.
- Wed Jan 21 2004 8:21PM

MR
Should be some good ice on the pond now if anyone wants to skate. I shoveled off a good piece last night so the cruncy layer could freeze up good. I'll give it a try tonight.
- Wed Jan 21 2004 7:55AM

Darrell
Home logging invintory into my work laptop. Wishing I could be outside in the sun.
- Tue Jan 20 2004 1:31PM

Connie
Did everybody get frozen pipes, I mean fingers? Where are you guys?
- Tue Jan 20 2004 12:02PM

Alissa
All painting is completed in the house except for the touchups. Nancy and Dan finished setting the tile around the fireplace yesterday and it should be ready to grout soon - thanks you guys! A lot will be going on this week and next with all the cabinets being placed and all the doors and trim hung. The wood floor is in and looks very nice. It won't be long now!
- Mon Jan 19 2004 8:01AM

Connie
We had another good day of skiing, and chasing down scents. Hope you all had a good weekend. We had crown roast of pork at Aunt Marge's tonight, also lemon meringue pie!
- Sun Jan 18 2004 7:41PM

Connie
We have had good skiing out at Holly Rec Area for the past two days, anybody want to join us today?
- Sat Jan 17 2004 8:33AM

Darrell
Heading north to Berryton in the morning to redo Matt's bathroom. Wish I was going to Parks'Place instead!
- Fri Jan 16 2004 11:34PM

Connie
Good morning, I am going to post a few Spring pictures on my webshots. Winter is good, but Spring is better! Enjoy the tulips...trillium...and what ever else I happen to find, maybe even a few morels!
- Fri Jan 16 2004 5:16AM

kris
I doesn't usually start out that way, and sometimes ya gotta do what ya gotta do LOL :)
- Thu Jan 15 2004 7:42PM

Darrell
Sounds like a good time not to be on the road. But I hear ya.
- Thu Jan 15 2004 7:24PM

kris
isn't that an interesting expreince, when it is so impossible to see that you thank God that you see a road sign, so you know you are still on the road :)
- Thu Jan 15 2004 1:02PM

MR
I got to leave early yesterday. Nice drive up 75. Interesting trying to figure out what lane your in. Saw a snowplow stuck on the shoulder of the southbound lane.
- Thu Jan 15 2004 10:29AM

kris
Nope didn't get the day off, we only got a little over a foot yesterday brings us up to about 2 and a half feet, but its still snowing!!
- Thu Jan 15 2004 9:23AM

Connie
Frank shoveled the driveway last night, about one foot deep. Anybody get the day off? How about you Kris?
- Thu Jan 15 2004 8:14AM

Connie
Hi guys, sounds like we are in for a big storm. Maybe we can ski at Holly Rec Area this weekend. Plan to go upnorth on the 22nd, come up if you can! Back to cleaning house, rummage sale cut-off time is this week!
- Wed Jan 14 2004 7:44AM

Darrell
I think I just lost my new quad. Can't seem to get Nick to let me ride it. I will have to ride it tomorrow at lunch when he,s at school!
- Tue Jan 13 2004 7:09PM

MR
We're done with staining the trim thanks to mom and dad, tommy d and tommy j. Just have Drew's room and master bath to paint. Only need to tile a little around the fireplace. It will be nice if we don't have to work all day next weekend.
- Mon Jan 12 2004 11:50AM

Connie
Sounds like you are making good progress with the house! Let me know what I can do to help.
- Mon Jan 12 2004 10:30AM

Connie
Just sent Nan and Rose an update on our friend Wendy, her baby is due Jan/Feb. We'll keep you posted. She needs all the positives she can get right now, gestational diabetes isn't fun...
- Sat Jan 10 2004 11:15PM

Darrell
I guess I didn't really mean it. I was only trying to cover for MR. He's been so busy, I figured he didn't have time to have said it himself ya know!
- Sat Jan 10 2004 6:01PM

Kris
Thanks I am gonna need all the luck I can get this semester:-) And Uncle Darrell what are you talking about you only had to be around me for one evening if I had known I had been so unforgettable on christmas eve I wouldn't have had to try so hard!!!! LOL
- Sat Jan 10 2004 9:58AM

Connie
Good luck with the studies Kris! Hugs from us!
- Fri Jan 9 2004 9:15PM

Darrell
Who could forget!
- Fri Jan 9 2004 8:32PM

Kris
I beleive I was the one who said that, I know that I am gone again, but that doesn't mean you can forget that I was home ;-)
- Fri Jan 9 2004 7:49PM

Rose
Just like Ash said, good thing someone in the neighborhood can clean up MR & Dan's crips!!
- Fri Jan 9 2004 1:34PM

Connie
Are you kidding? What a tale! Dick Parks couldn't have told a better story! Glad you are making good progress on the house, Drew wants a blue bedroom!
- Fri Jan 9 2004 10:47AM

MR
Corn is off. After Jennings were able to get their semi unstuck. Steve shot a nice 10pt during muzzleloader season. It was the same deer I hit during bow season. At least he returned a piece of my broken arrow.
- Fri Jan 9 2004 9:41AM

Connie
Message waiting for us when we got home that Lena Steele had passed away on Jan 3rd, she was 86. Linda said they were all doing OK. I'll send a card to the family and donation to the Kearsley Senior Center from all of us.
- Thu Jan 8 2004 9:01PM

MR
Tile looks good. Thanks Nan. We've got the big rooms done now. Garage, Bedroom, and living room. Next thing is to get the trim and window frames stained and finish painting.
- Thu Jan 8 2004 11:06AM

Connie
Good luck Nan, remember you have an engineer on consult! See you soon, with or without a paintbrush!
- Wed Jan 7 2004 8:53AM

MR
Mud room tiles are cut Nan. Pail of water in computer room. My work number is 248-637-2659 if you need me.
- Wed Jan 7 2004 8:50AM

Connie
Good find Mick! Glad to hear you all got home OK. It has been snowing all day, we're packing up in the morning.
- Tue Jan 6 2004 6:33PM

Farm Pic
Thought this was pretty neat. Takes awhile to load. Took a lot longer for me to center in on what I was looking for.
- Tue Jan 6 2004 3:00PM

Rose
Well we made it home safe and sound. Glad to be home, would rather have the Florida weather. We ate breakfast every morning outside. It was a GREAT trip, Dan & Ash are back to routine today. Kris & I are home doing laundry. Ash has a volleyball game tonight, not sure she will play, since she missed practice. Sounds like the house is coming along well, look out the slave driver is back!! Thanks Nan for the ride home. See you all soon.
- Tue Jan 6 2004 9:25AM

Connie
Six inches of snow and 7 degrees this morning, can't wait to take pictures of the gorgeous trees.
- Tue Jan 6 2004 8:18AM

MR
Just a couple inches down here. Not really the "Storm of the Century" J.R. Kirtek and Norma Hall were predicting.
- Tue Jan 6 2004 7:54AM

Connie
It is really snowing now! Welcome home travelers, hope all went well!
- Mon Jan 5 2004 6:39PM

Alissa
The tile looks great. I am not sure Nancy will want to visit us after it is completed...she might be sick of seeing that house! Painting is going well and the trim should be here this week ready to stain. Harwood floor is going in soon and lights too. All we care about is getting a working toilet! We aren't the only ones doing the home improvement - Brandy and Jeremy's basement is looking great. Will be glad to have the neighbors back, Drew misses his Uncle Dan. Have a safe flight today.
- Mon Jan 5 2004 9:23AM

Connie
No snow yet, but predicted for today and the next few days. Any snow waiting for Dan & gang? Did you hear about cougars along Lake MI sand dunes? Remember those tracks we found, maybe they were cougars not bobcats.
- Mon Jan 5 2004 9:16AM

Darrell
Pick a day upnorth that has snow and I will be ready for another bathroom overhaul. Would like to go XC shiing too.
- Sun Jan 4 2004 9:26AM

Connie
About ready to tear up the bathroom and pitch the tub, ready for that after deer season project Darry? Any snow reports? Nothing up here.
- Sun Jan 4 2004 7:45AM

The Travelers
We are doing fine. Spent one last day at disney today. Tomarrow we are going to flee markets should be fun :)
- Sat Jan 3 2004 7:20PM

Connie
Beautiful day up north, not quite Florida weather, but pretty nice. 37 degrees. Going for a walk along the beach, a little thin ice but mostly open water. How are the travelers?
- Sat Jan 3 2004 1:14PM

Connie
Guess we will paint when we get home from upnorth. How does the tile look?
- Fri Jan 2 2004 3:53PM

MR
Deer season is over. I hunting for awhile yesterday morning. Excellent weather for Jan 1. Even in the vast wastland of the thumb in winter time the wind wasn't blowing too hard. Saw pats, turkeys, squirrels, rabbits, and a few deer on the road but that was it. The only excitement was pulling a couple a drunks out of the mud in Lewie's corn stubble. Pretty funny. I guess they thought they could do some laps in their Monte Carlo but they were mistaken. Kind of weird to be driving along looking for deer and see a car way out in the middle of a corn stubble field.
- Fri Jan 2 2004 12:56PM

Darrell
Freezing rain last night in Kalkaska. Went on a couple day long XC ski trips around Parks'Place. 52 deg at home and NO crowded beaches. Deer season is offically over. Had chances at a couple dinks behind the shed. Let em grow for next year.
- Fri Jan 2 2004 12:48PM

Connie
Big snow storm expected Monday, to welcome you all home! Take lots of pictures. Anybody made any good New Year's Resolutions? Broken any? Is deer season over now?
- Fri Jan 2 2004 11:45AM

The Floridians
The sun is fun, but red hurts. Kris and Ash spent the day on Coco beach while Rose and Dan won a grand total of three dollars on a 5 hr casino cruise. All had fun, and the seafood afterward was delicious. Hope everyone is having fun the the cold wet north country :)
- Thu Jan 1 2004 8:39PM

Connie
Happy New Year! Good luck with the second tiling job Nan. We can paint on Friday, save us a couple of rollers. 31 degrees now, no snow. Going upnorth on Saturday. You guys still having fun in the sun?
- Thu Jan 1 2004 10:08AM

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