Parks Family Guestbook Archive: 2005

Connie
HA HA HA HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- Sat Dec 31 2005 6:09PM

Darrell
Sam had her computer for 2 days before it got sick and died. Spyware up the @$$. Hopefuly we got it cleared up.
- Sat Dec 31 2005 6:05PM

Connie
OK, added six new pictures to the Christmas album...will keep working on the eyes. Have a good trip Kris and Ash!
- Thu Dec 29 2005 8:25PM

Connie
Got here about 2:00, went through a lightening & hailstorm in Tennessee. Had lots of Christmas cards to open, many with pictures...Did anyone find my pile of cards/pictures? I remember showing them to Margie & Bill...Thanks again Nan! It was really fun to see everyone. Will post a few pictures-Kris' beautiful blue eyes are RED...will try to fix them...Love to all!
- Thu Dec 29 2005 8:02PM

Connie
Click on my name below for the pictures.
- Tue Dec 27 2005 10:12AM

Connie
See you tonight, hope Kris got home OK.
- Tue Dec 27 2005 10:11AM

Connie
HO HO HO HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARRELL! Had a great Christmas, good to see you all. Thanks for everything Nan! I will start posting pictures...
- Tue Dec 27 2005 6:28AM

Sam
I got my new laptop working.
- Sun Dec 25 2005 11:47AM

Nick
They will be at Nan's tonight.
- Sat Dec 24 2005 1:25PM

MR
Sure! Congrats and let's see the pictures!
- Sat Dec 24 2005 1:12PM

Nick
I got a buck last night. Should I bring steaks?!
- Sat Dec 24 2005 1:09PM

Connie
Sweetwater,TN and highspeed internet...10 hours to get here, had good weather...and no sinkholes...Are we having venison for Christmas Eve?
- Thu Dec 22 2005 7:27PM

Darrell
Nick and I are on our way north to shoot Rudolf. See you all Saturday.
- Thu Dec 22 2005 11:42AM

Sandy
Tracy had her baby last night at 5:37 pm. His mane is Drew Aaron,he weights 6.2# is 18.5" long. Had a Csection.Everyone is doing fine. Love Betty Lou.
- Thu Dec 22 2005 7:35AM

Darrell
Looked pretty sweet on Nan's big screen too!
- Wed Dec 21 2005 8:15PM

http://flamevault.com/~heaton/Hockey/Detro...%20Shootout.wmv
Check out the Wings shootout from last night. Warning! This will take a long time to download over dialup. - MR
- Wed Dec 21 2005 2:06PM

The Parks Gang
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEY!
- Tue Dec 20 2005 6:20PM

Connie
Good Morning! Thanks Nan, we'll be there! Last night we enjoyed a swinging musical journey through the war years with the New 8th Army Air Corps Orchestra. See you soon!
- Tue Dec 20 2005 7:52AM

Nancy
Hope to see you all on Christmas Eve. Dinner at 6:00 p.m.
- Mon Dec 19 2005 12:07PM

Connie
Good Morning, Still rainy here. Plan to leave on Thursday, will see you soon. Sweetwater, TN here we come! Hope you have all been good...HO, HO, HO!
- Sun Dec 18 2005 9:50AM

Connie
Raining like crazy here. Frank is making a pizza and we are watching football & basketball. Not long before we see the snow.
- Sat Dec 17 2005 3:12PM

Connie
HO, HO, HO we will have a white Christmas! Love all the Christmas cards! Kris yours takes the cake! Thanks everybody!
- Fri Dec 16 2005 8:05AM

Sandy
Big snow in the thumb. No school today and tomorrow is doubtful. Any ideas for Ash, Kris, Nick or Sam?
- Thu Dec 15 2005 6:54PM

Darrell
Not enough to shoot at. I think about 2:30 Wednesday afternoon I had 10 behind the shed at 10 to 15 yards. No bucks. Nick will get one after x-mass!
- Thu Dec 15 2005 6:51PM

MR
I thought you went North? Did you tag out early?
- Thu Dec 15 2005 1:47PM

Darrell
Got a nice x-mass card from Kris. How do you plan on cooking those x-mass rabbits?!
- Thu Dec 15 2005 1:41PM

MR
Looks like another snow day for Owendale. Not much new snow down here but there is more coming.
- Thu Dec 15 2005 5:38AM

Kris
Thats funny, thats what I am watching the suns vs the mavs also, of course the pistons and the wings aren't on down here so thats pretty much all there is to watch LOL
- Wed Dec 14 2005 10:13PM

Connie
How's the weather? Watching the Mavericks and Suns, that's about all here.
- Wed Dec 14 2005 9:17PM

Connie
Good luck with finals Ash! Nice sunny day today, in 10 days we head north. Can't wait!
- Tue Dec 13 2005 10:52AM

MR
Good luck. Probably 2' of snow up there.
- Tue Dec 13 2005 9:28AM

Darrell
Heading north to see if there are any bucks left in Kalkaska.
- Tue Dec 13 2005 8:37AM

Connie
Good Morning! Just about done with the shopping. Had to turn on the heat (first time this season), frost on the rooftops. Frank is making bagels and it smells like cinnamon in here. Have a good week!
- Mon Dec 12 2005 8:59AM

MR
It's been too cold. Maybe today. I went skiing today and the snow stuck to my skis the whole way back.
- Sun Dec 11 2005 3:26PM

Connie
Did you guys build a snowman?
- Sun Dec 11 2005 12:34PM

Connie
Good Morning, only 2 more weeks before Christmas. Lots of spirit here in The Villages too. Gotto go write a response to a MSU student who graduated yesterday and is now going back for a nursing degree... Have a great day!
- Sun Dec 11 2005 8:32AM

Sandy
It must be close to Christmas. My kitchen is full of 22 small gingerbread houses ready to decorate. My classroom is full of glitter and glue and kids are running on high. Thank heavens for another year as we get ready to gather together. Let's not take it all for granted.
- Sat Dec 10 2005 6:44PM

Connie
That's not nice!
- Sat Dec 10 2005 7:58AM

http://www.jingleshells.com/flash_content/flash_content.html
This really got me in the holiday spirit! - MR
- Fri Dec 9 2005 2:24PM

Connie
We have the neatest ATM machines here, we can buy postage stamps from them. It is Friday, more rain. Not good for the Games... Have a good weekend!
- Fri Dec 9 2005 10:23AM

Sandy
First SNOW DAY! Alissa, what a great article. I haven't been keeping up on the news. Christmas is coming but I am not really ready. Great news about Kris!! Have a good day! Can't wait until Christmas Eve1
- Fri Dec 9 2005 6:25AM

Connie
Congratulations Flushing! Hope all who attend the New City Hall Open House realize the effort that went into getting NP a new office!
- Thu Dec 8 2005 9:07AM

Connie
Cute kids, maybe they could catch Gayland's cat... Have you seen the wwiimemorial.com website? Darry, Sue, Nick and Sam visited the memorial on their Washington DC trip. I am working on the registry for Uncle Hank, and maybe Frank's dad and Sue's dad if we can get all of the information requested. Check it out OK?
- Wed Dec 7 2005 11:50AM

Gwen and Josh
A new picture of my mischevious kids at grandma and grandpa's place
- Tue Dec 6 2005 6:54PM

lurker
Great article. Too bad we need to read the paper to find out what our family members really do for a living. Could someone find a similar one on mr and Nan. Never did know what Frank did. A lot better than working with farmers with a low beet check i bet
- Tue Dec 6 2005 3:47PM

Alissa
Darrell, that's ok - nobody does!
- Tue Dec 6 2005 2:07PM

Connie
Good Morning, that is good news from Kris! Will be happy to see her and everybody! Florida Senior Games are underway here. Watched a tennis match this morning at Chatham (where Nan & Kris swam). Frank wants to play in a qualifier so he can play next year. The games move to Ft. Myers 2006-08.
- Tue Dec 6 2005 11:06AM

Darrell
I will be there. Game time is 8:30! Liss I still don't have a clue !!
- Tue Dec 6 2005 7:39AM

Rose
It's official, Kristen will be home December 26th through 29th. Which is great news for her parents!! Since she will miss the Christmas eve gathering, Nancy has agreed to host another gathering the 27th around 6:00p.m. for anyone who can make it. I will provide supper, if Darrell can make it I'll even have a birthday cake!! Nice article Alissa, now we can all stop asking you what you do!!
- Tue Dec 6 2005 7:34AM

Connie
Wow, great article! Nice picture too!
- Mon Dec 5 2005 3:42PM

http://www.livingstondaily.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051205/NEWS01/512050310/1002
Check out Alissa's article in the paper. - MR
- Mon Dec 5 2005 2:53PM

MR
Enough for a sled ride around the house, 3" or so. Not the right conditions for a snowman unfortunatly.
- Mon Dec 5 2005 8:55AM

Connie
Good Morning, Have a good week! Christmas is just 3 weeks away...how much snow now?
- Mon Dec 5 2005 8:29AM

Connie
Thanks Mick, lots of good memories of the Nelsons. I remember when Gay brought over a TV and hooked it up in the front room. He said we needed one. Can you imagine not having TV? Have a good day!
- Sun Dec 4 2005 8:09AM

MR
28 here and we could get 2-4" tonight. Finally done with meat cutting and I've got my first batch of jerkey drying in the oven. Nice service for Gay today. The pastor read some really nice words from grandsons Travis and Curt. One of them said they felt better knowing that he would be at peace with Dick Parks talking his ear off to catch on lost time.
- Sat Dec 3 2005 8:27PM

kris
77 here
- Sat Dec 3 2005 4:59PM

Connie
33 degrees this morning, no snow...
- Sat Dec 3 2005 11:53AM

Connie
Will be thinking about you going to the funeral tomorrow. Went shopping today at our new stores, had good luck. Still need lists from N and S.
- Fri Dec 2 2005 4:27PM

Connie
Good Morning. Thanks for the messages. Gay was a really good friend, and so was Nelle. They probably got together with Dick and Lena and went on a picnic. The guys will fish and the women will fix lunch and discuss the kids and grandkids. Hugs to you and all the Nelson 'cousins'...
- Thu Dec 1 2005 9:13AM

Rose
Just wanted to let you all know, I just got a call from pastor and Gay Nelson passed away. I don't have any particulars yet, looks like the funeral will be on saturday. I'll keep you posted. Dan is going to go by the house today.
- Wed Nov 30 2005 9:43AM

Kris
Thats right, Dad makes a good dog, he doesn't ever shoot anything, but he's pretty good at runnin em out:)
- Wed Nov 30 2005 9:30AM

Rose
I think lurker & tubby are both getting old!! Seems I remember the two of them complaining about Dick not shooting everything that ran past. So just wait MR, Drew will be saying the same about you!!:) I'll be glad to send Dan to the thumb, always enjoy a break!!!
- Wed Nov 30 2005 8:50AM

lurker
There aint nothing but cripples and dinks left up here. Tubby needs to come up and help chase some new ones in with his smoke pole
- Tue Nov 29 2005 9:52PM

MR
lurker is still eating hot dogs. I ran two bucks by him Saturday and he wouldn't shoot either one. He said they needed to be under 300 yards.
- Tue Nov 29 2005 8:41AM

Connie
Good Morning. Good going Mick, how about your Dad? Thanks for the list Josh & Gwen. Rain, rain, rain...
- Tue Nov 29 2005 8:13AM

MR
Got a doe yesterday in Owendale with the shotgun. That's after I winged one and didn't get it with a handgun. Meat locker/garage is full again.
- Mon Nov 28 2005 8:16AM

Connie
Good Morning, doubt you would want to detect around this sight, the few acres around the ranchhouse were not purchased by the State. There had been cattle dip tanks here and nobody wanted to clean up the mess. But you could hunt wild hogs... Have a good week!
- Mon Nov 28 2005 7:12AM

Darrell
You could have carved that spider up for a Thanksgiving meal! I will have to bring the metal detector down and check out the ranch house. You have permission to be there right?!!!
- Sun Nov 27 2005 1:55PM

Connie
A few Florida pictures for you.
- Sun Nov 27 2005 11:02AM

Connie
Good Morning!
- Sun Nov 27 2005 7:41AM

Connie
Nick, Sam, Drew, Josh, Gwen, Ash, & Kris what would you like for Christmas? Email your wish list to me at hagelsha@msu.edu. You other kids can send your list directly to the North Pole...
- Sat Nov 26 2005 10:14AM

Connie
Good Morning, sounds like you all did a fine job! Can't wait to see the new floor and everybody, 29 days to Christmas Eve!
- Sat Nov 26 2005 10:02AM

Darrell
No. The slave driver has us working on the floor again tonight. Besides who would buy any one in this family any thing?!
- Fri Nov 25 2005 4:57PM

Connie
Did everybody go shopping? Only one month to Christmas Eve! Walked the Florida Trail this morning, will post a few pictures later.
- Fri Nov 25 2005 12:55PM

Connie
Don't miss the snow, but sure miss you guys...75 degrees and sunny here. Frank went for a run, I stuffed the bird and we'll eat with Ray and Marie at 4:00. Happy Thanksgiving!
- Thu Nov 24 2005 11:45AM

MR
A white Thanksgiving! 12 deg w/25 mph wind. Don't you wish you were home Connie?
- Thu Nov 24 2005 9:02AM

Connie
Happy Thanksgiving to everybody! Hope all goes well laying that hardwood floor at Nan's. There will be an inspection on Christmas Eve...
- Wed Nov 23 2005 4:26PM

Darrell
Congrads!!!!
- Tue Nov 22 2005 6:57PM

Connie
Good Morning! We have a winner of the men's 65 singles!
- Tue Nov 22 2005 11:42AM

Connie
Good Morning, back to Harbour Hills for the finals today...don't give up Sam...thanks for the great picture of the kids and new puppy. Have a good week!
- Mon Nov 21 2005 9:00AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Brandy
Good job! To get the link clickable, paste it into the URL field. Then, whatever you put in the 'Your Name' field will be clickable. I always just paste the link in 'Your Name' and 'URL' then stick my name in post. Anyone that wants to upload pictures to the site can ask Brandy for a training session. - MR
- Mon Nov 21 2005 5:57AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Brandy
Ok, maybe this one.
- Sun Nov 20 2005 9:41PM

Brandy
USA
Or maybe this is the way to do it
- Sun Nov 20 2005 9:40PM

Brandy
http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Brandy Ok, try this and see if it works
- Sun Nov 20 2005 9:39PM

Darrell
Sam missed one tonight. Think it was a buck. Getting pretty dark. She passed up the first 8 does.
- Sun Nov 20 2005 8:05PM

Darrell
No bucks for me at Parks'Place. Jerry the next door neighbor got a nice 8-point out of my blind opening day. Better him than some yahoo on the state land. Met all the neighbors.
- Sun Nov 20 2005 2:00PM

Connie
Good Morning, back to Harbour Hills today for a second round of tennis. Sweet smells of citrus all along the way. How is everybody? Have a nice day!
- Sun Nov 20 2005 7:42AM

Connie
Good looking venison...recognize the pine tree outside, the one with the low branch...That crazy cardinal is here again this year, attacking the mirrors on the little car parked IN the garage...better go bag the mirrors.
- Fri Nov 18 2005 11:10AM

Rose
That would be a good thing, much rather look at those cute kids than a dead deer!! I know we all have our priorities. Have a good weekend. Good to have Dan home, but he really missed his big brother. He did say, Mick fed him well.
- Fri Nov 18 2005 10:22AM

mr
I can set you up with an account to upload at lcparks.com/gallery. I'll send you an e-mail and you can try it out.
- Fri Nov 18 2005 10:09AM

Brandy
Mick, What's a good way to add pictures on here? I have been downloading my stuff to Snapfish, but I don't know how you let people view photos on here.
- Fri Nov 18 2005 7:41AM

http://www.lcparks.com/albums/Fall-2005/P1010045.sized.jpg
Dan and I made it back from Up North today. We had 6-8" of snow on the ground when we left. Rain and wind long enough to get all of our stuff wet then snow. Got this one at 8:00AM yesterday down below the turn-a-round. Today was the best day for sightings. Dan saw 18 and I saw 5.
- Thu Nov 17 2005 8:46PM

Kris
Glad the anoles are keeping your entertained!!!!!!!!!:-)
- Thu Nov 17 2005 4:58PM

Connie
Pictures of Sam and Florida in November.
- Thu Nov 17 2005 9:25AM

Connie
Too bad about losing the deer, still time to get venison before Thanksgiving...Kris the anoles are everywhere, they like the new hybiscus I planted along the side of the house. Have a good day!
- Thu Nov 17 2005 7:29AM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDDAY GWENETH MARIE! Have a good day at school! Send us a picture please.
- Thu Nov 17 2005 7:24AM

Darrell
Sam made a perfect shot on a doe this morning. At 60 yards she made a lung shot. Lots of blood and pink lung crud. Unfortunately while tracking it across to the negighbors it jumped and they shot it. I should have waited a little longer brfore tracking but it was raining pretty hard. Didn't bother to say anything to them. Let them have it. Andy and I both missed a buck. Long storys. Seen 15 plus deer. Still 1 buck alive at dark!
- Tue Nov 15 2005 7:43PM

Connie
Seeing is believing! Good luck to Sam and all you hunters! I will post her picture and a couple from the Florida Trail later. Got to get the cookies baked!
- Tue Nov 15 2005 10:22AM

Connie
Just got home, confirmed with Sam. She is shopping now but will be hunting next week with her new gun. Saw some good tennis this weekend, Frank didn't win singles or doubles, but did win the consolation event in singles.
- Sun Nov 13 2005 2:30PM

Darrell
Watch out for those hogs! I got Sam a 20 gauge Mossbergh 500. We scoped it and she keeps about a 6 inch group at 50 yards. Good enough to tag one from the fort to the pond!
- Sat Nov 12 2005 7:34PM

Connie
Crusin' the Tamiami Trail tonight...in Venice for a tennis tournament. Walked in Myakka State Forest today, the game warden cautioned that it was the last day of bow season, gun season starts tomorrow-for wild hogs!
- Fri Nov 11 2005 8:44PM

MR
Good deal. What's Sam shooting?
- Fri Nov 11 2005 6:40PM

Darrell
Nick and I are on our way north to do a last ride before the season starts. Hunting at home Tuesday with Sam! Heading back north next Friday. Good Luck!!!
- Fri Nov 11 2005 5:24PM

Rose
Connie, Thanks for sending the pictures to the Shaws. Nan called last night and they were thrilled. David was an avid UofM fan, and one of the pictures has the MSU flag in the background. They got a chuckle out of that!! So see all that picture taking is appreciated by some. Dan leaves in the morning for the north country, looking forward to a quiet few days. Have a good weekend.
- Fri Nov 11 2005 8:06AM

Connie
Thanks for the message Alissa, it has not been easy for any of you. Take care.
- Tue Nov 8 2005 3:52PM

http://www.michigansthumb.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15537078&BRD=2292&PAG=461&dept_id=513889&rfi=6
Here is Roger's obituary.
- Tue Nov 8 2005 2:41PM

Alissa
I just came back from my mom's today. My stepfather Roger passed away on Sunday. No service or anything. My mom is doing as well as could be expected. Good to be home and see Drew after three nights away (oh, and I guess the other guy too!)
- Tue Nov 8 2005 2:26PM

MR
Happy B-day lurker.
- Tue Nov 8 2005 8:34AM

Rose
Happy Birthday-Lewie!! Get your work done, there are a couple guys looking for a cook in the woods!! Have a GREAT day!!
- Tue Nov 8 2005 8:13AM

Connie
Good Morning! HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEWIE! Have to get going on the family tree, need to make room for a few new twigs...Have a great day!
- Tue Nov 8 2005 7:18AM

Connie
Nice day today, we have been here 2 weeks now. Going to supper with our neighbors Ray and Marie. Thinking about you, sent a card to Percy and Family...didn't remember Dave had a sister Cindy.
- Sun Nov 6 2005 12:25PM

Darrell
I told him to hunt the fort. But he had problems getting too far from the bathroom!
- Fri Nov 4 2005 11:41PM

MR
Nice job on bucky. We'll have to see a pic to decide how many points it has since it sounds like there is a dispute. Might nice of you to let Nick hunt now that you've shot the bull of the woods!
- Fri Nov 4 2005 8:40AM

Connie
Alissa have a safe trip, our best wishes for comfort to Roger and hugs to your Mother from all of us.
- Fri Nov 4 2005 6:22AM

Darrell
Get out the lard and onions. Shot a 6-point tonight. Nick calles it an 8-point. I told him to hunt from the fort tonight.
- Thu Nov 3 2005 9:00PM

Sandy
What a shocker about Dave. What was the matter with him? Send our prayers. When is the funeral?
- Thu Nov 3 2005 7:24PM

Darrell
Sorry to hear about Dave. Good luck to him Alissa
- Thu Nov 3 2005 6:16PM

Alissa
To add to the bad news, my stepfather Roger will be starting hospice any day now. I am going there this weekend to be with him and my mom.
- Thu Nov 3 2005 1:16PM

Connie
Oh Rose, I am so sorry to hear this. What a good guy he was, I remember when he sat in the dining room with us when Mom died. Glad you and Dan are there for Tina and the family. We will send a card...tell them we are very sorry.
- Thu Nov 3 2005 9:14AM

Rose
Sad news, Dave Shaw died yesterday. He had been pretty sick and died at home. Dan & I went to be with Tina last night.
- Thu Nov 3 2005 7:45AM

Connie
Thanks, loved them all! Drew looks like a real bronk buster to me...
- Wed Nov 2 2005 10:06AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Fall-2005
Uploaded Halloween pics. - MR
- Tue Nov 1 2005 7:29PM

Connie
Sounds like May will be the month to celebrate! Congratulations Brandy & Jeremy!
- Tue Nov 1 2005 3:42PM

Brandy
Oh yea, me too....number three due on May 30th
- Tue Nov 1 2005 1:06PM

Connie
That is great news! Congratulations! Now Sue will have someone to share her May birthday with, and little Grace will have someone to beat up on...isn't that what brothers are for?
- Tue Nov 1 2005 9:37AM

Darrell
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Mon Oct 31 2005 7:04PM

Alissa
For those of you who may not know, we are expecting again - due May 17th so I am just at the end of the first trimester. I was feeling pretty sick in the beginning, but that has been getting better.
- Mon Oct 31 2005 5:06PM

Rose
GREAT NEWS!! We have our first great nephew on my side of the family. Cindy & Greg have a son, Grant Martin Adelberg was born October 30 @ 9:23 a.m., 8#2oz, 21 inches long, mom & baby are both well. Grandpa Jim is real excited, maybe he will finally have someone to hunt with. Any other news out there??!! Have a Happy Halloween!
- Mon Oct 31 2005 10:27AM

Connie
72.8 degrees and breezy. Just rode 16 miles to Lake Sumpter Landing and back...No gators in the pond, but did find lots of good places to eat. Happy Halloween!
- Sun Oct 30 2005 3:13PM

Connie
Hi Everybody, nice day today. Aunt Gladys called and thanked us for the card. She was pleased to have it come from all of us. She is really missing U. Jalmer. I called Aunt Mary, she has been having trouble with asthma. Lisa and grandson JJ live with her now, so she has someone to help her. Gladys & Jalmer had been helping her with everything. Have a good day!
- Sat Oct 29 2005 12:45PM

Darrell
I wouldn't do squat for anyone working at that #@!$$$#@$#^&&&%$#@@#%^!!!!!!!place!
- Fri Oct 28 2005 10:35PM

Kris
Oh, that move!!!! You had me totally confused, not that it takes much.
- Fri Oct 28 2005 4:50PM

Connie
Good Morning, I thought you guys would be helping Nan move into the new Flushing City Hall tomorrow...
- Fri Oct 28 2005 9:23AM

Brandy
Dad, Check your spam account on your e-mail. I sent you a message and I know youc computer hates that.
- Fri Oct 28 2005 6:37AM

Kris
Yeah I was wondering the same thing???
- Thu Oct 27 2005 9:02PM

MR
Where or what is Nan moving?
- Thu Oct 27 2005 7:16PM

MR
Way to milk the OT. Tell Walt he did a fine job on the ISDN lines at the Perry IGA. The ATM cutover went smooth.
- Thu Oct 27 2005 7:15PM

Darrell
Just got home from a 36 hour straight telephone system install at Kellog Center at MSU. Have to go back in the morning too.
- Thu Oct 27 2005 6:47PM

Connie
Good Morning, MSU Grand Awards was a grand celebration! Jenny and three others in our college were honored. Now I am busy writing for the last issue of our alumni magazine, the College of Human Ecology will be 'realigned' in several other colleges. I will be joining Ash (and Lewie) in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources... Have a good day, good luck with the big move Nan!
- Thu Oct 27 2005 5:56AM

kris
Oh, Ok, sorry, my mistake!!
- Tue Oct 25 2005 9:06PM

MR
I thought they were the same thing?
- Tue Oct 25 2005 7:20PM

Kris
MR do they pay you to work, or to waste time on the internet??
- Tue Oct 25 2005 4:19PM

http://img324.imageshack.us/img324/1045/hurricanewilma7rj.png
Found a scary picture of hurricane Wilma. - MR
- Tue Oct 25 2005 2:47PM

Connie
Woke up to 44.9 degrees, thought I was back upnorth! We are settling in after the 16 hour trip from St. Louis. Didn't stay for Jenny's lecture at the convention center next to the dome, with the Rams & New Orleans Saints game at noon, all the roads were being blocked so we couldn't get in and out...so we headed to Chattanooga...and then decided we could make it here...we did. Hope you are all doing OK.
- Tue Oct 25 2005 12:03PM

Darrell
Glad to hear you made it ok. I personaly liked looking at Betty beter! I think MR had a thing for Barney?!
- Mon Oct 24 2005 5:21PM

Connie & Frank
Got to The Villages about 11:30 last night. Raining, windy and 70 degrees now. Watching Wilma...more later...
- Mon Oct 24 2005 8:31AM

Darrell
We are on our way north. Thanks C&F !
- Fri Oct 21 2005 2:45PM

Connie
Parks' Place
- Fri Oct 21 2005 12:51PM

Connie
Took pictures at Parks' Place, big deer tracks in the lane...Forgot to take a knife with us to open the bait bags, squeezed those apples through the mesh bag, still smell like old cider! Happy hunting!
- Fri Oct 21 2005 8:43AM

Darrell
Don't let them damn turkeys eat all the deer bait!
- Wed Oct 19 2005 7:15PM

Connie
Loaded the car with shelled corn and apples, backed it up to our back deck, then a dozen turkeys showed up. Pretty good bait, wouldn't you say? Will stop at Parks' Place on the way down...beautiful evening, can't think about Wilma.
- Wed Oct 19 2005 6:12PM

Darrell
Nan, you might have company for a few extra days if that Storm hits Florida! Connie, you want to live down there why!?!
- Wed Oct 19 2005 12:23PM

Connie
Good Morning, blustery and 48 degrees. Looks like there is one more hurricane, and it's heading for Florida!
- Wed Oct 19 2005 9:35AM

Connie
Beautiful day today! Packing up to leave on Thursday. Will visit the bait pile on our way to Nan's, then to MSU for Grand Awards. Jenny will receive the MSU Distinguished Alumni Award. We leave for St. Louis & Florida on Saturday.
- Tue Oct 18 2005 12:41PM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAN!
- Mon Oct 17 2005 6:57AM

Connie
Good Morning! Wild and windy today, 50 degrees. Had a nice birthday weekend with Nan, she and Bailey will soon be heading down to see the birthday boy. Think we will squeeze in one more walk, the leaves are gorgeous!
- Sun Oct 16 2005 8:32AM

Kris
Yup, I'm back:)
- Sat Oct 15 2005 4:07PM

Connie
Kris, Did you get back OK? Sure surprised me with that call from Atlanta... Nan & Bailey arrived here safely... HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK!
- Sat Oct 15 2005 7:02AM

Connie
Good Morning, Oct 14 is a memorable date, Mom and Dad's anniversary 1944, Grandpa Cecil and Grandma Winnie's anniversary 1916 and birthdays 1890 & 1899...Tomorrow is Nick's day!
- Fri Oct 14 2005 7:21AM

MR
That's no way to talk about your tennis opponents! Any pushing them over the fence isn't really good sportsmanhip either.
- Thu Oct 13 2005 7:53AM

Connie
Good for you Sam & Nick! Saw a weasel running on the beach, hid under our deck, then ran on...really cute! One turkey was penned in on the tennis court, his friends ran off into the orchards without him. Finally persuaded him to fly up and over the fence.
- Thu Oct 13 2005 7:02AM

Darrell
Sam and Nick passed their hunter's safty test tonight. Have to go to Grand Blanc to shoot Saturday morning then they will get their permits. See some of you Saturday.
- Wed Oct 12 2005 9:11PM

MR
Gotta go to Lansing Friday myself. Couple of LaSalle branches to work on.
- Wed Oct 12 2005 6:39PM

Darrell
I spent all day at the Kellog Center on campus today too.
- Wed Oct 12 2005 3:50PM

Kris
I'm home now, spent monday at the hilton in atlanta thanks to bad weather but home for now. Mom's doing good, we're visiting ash at state.
- Wed Oct 12 2005 11:26AM

Connie
Here is the obit. Did Kris get home? How is Rose?
- Tue Oct 11 2005 7:04PM

Connie
Found the UPs largest newspaper, short obit, more to follow tomorrow. Will send a card to A. Gladys from all of us.
- Mon Oct 10 2005 7:09PM

Connie
Aunt Mary and Cousin Lisa called to tell us sad news, Aunt Gladys' husband, Uncle Jalmer, passed away yesterday. His funeral will be Tues, obit should be posted Monday in the Marquette Mining Gazette. Her address is Gladys Roos, 204 Low St, Gwinn, MI 49841. Hugs to all!
- Sun Oct 9 2005 7:47PM

Connie
Good Morning painters and everybody else, 34 degrees and holding. Thanks for the invitations but we won't make Nick's party or Carey's shower. Hope you have fun, take pictures OK?
- Sun Oct 9 2005 7:17AM

Connie
Pictures of Sam & Nick.
- Sat Oct 8 2005 6:51PM

Connie
Happy Anniversary Darrell & Sue! Have a nice weekend everybody, MSU Fireworks on the Red Cedar and MSU 150th Parade tomorrow.
- Fri Oct 7 2005 7:30AM

Connie
If temp is a factor, should be good hunting. 85 yesterday, 50 today. Had to wear gloves walking tonight, saw 1 flag...
- Thu Oct 6 2005 7:18PM

Darrell
Had 2 does and 2 dinks on the pile tonight. Seen 1 other doe across the fence. Cutting corn across the tracks. Might be a good weekend hunt comming up!
- Thu Oct 6 2005 6:59PM

Connie
Good luck with your surgery tomorrow Rose, we'll be thinking about you!
- Thu Oct 6 2005 8:04AM

Darrell
Nan's new TV is really nice. You almost feel like one of the players. Wings 5, Blues 1 !!!
- Wed Oct 5 2005 10:17PM

Connie
Great bike ride today, about 20 miles, Petoskey to Harbor Springs. Had to get this ride in before the weather changes, 85 today...
- Wed Oct 5 2005 4:42PM

Connie
Yes, thanks for your help. We'll have more projects next Spring...
- Tue Oct 4 2005 4:40PM

Darrell
Speaking of painting, did you get your repair painted?
- Tue Oct 4 2005 12:04PM

Connie
Good Morning, Turkeys trotted down our driveway last night, deer crossed at Ironton, but no horns. Painting done?
- Tue Oct 4 2005 7:09AM

Darrell
At least 1 cent each !
- Mon Oct 3 2005 3:47PM

Connie
Good job, great painting weather. Took the boat for the last ride of the season, not many days here for us. How much are those pennies worth?
- Mon Oct 3 2005 1:37PM

Rose
It was a wonderful painting party at our house. I think Nancy was trying to kill me!! Porch looks good, dining room is coming along. Even Alissa got stuck with a brush and Mick, Drew helped her cook us supper. Was excellent, team work at best. Ash is coming home this weekend and one week Kris will be home!! Hopefully it will be a quick week, more painting tonight. Gotta get the place spruced up for next July!!
- Mon Oct 3 2005 7:44AM

Connie
Good Morning, Thunderstorm and 68 degrees. Better luck next time...
- Mon Oct 3 2005 6:47AM

MR
Not a ton of action in Owendale either. Had a button and a doe under the stand Sat morning but that was it. Nice weather at least. Any nicer and I'll need the sunglasses and swim suit.
- Sun Oct 2 2005 6:52PM

Darrell
Lots of does and dinks but no antlers. I did have some good luck hunting with the detector! At the corner of Fletcher road, North Sharon road and Military road in Sharon, I found an 1895 indian head penny and a 1914 wheat-back penny. Not too bad for a half hour on the side of the road. Can't waite to get the locals ok to hunt the old hotel foundations.
- Sun Oct 2 2005 6:38PM

Connie
Good Morning, good game even if the blue team won...Another nice day here. Should be real pretty when you get home Kris.
- Sun Oct 2 2005 6:58AM

Connie
Good October Morning! GO GREEN! 55 degrees and sunny! Have a great weekend!
- Sat Oct 1 2005 6:49AM

MR
Getting cold up here. My teeth were chattering while mowing the lawn last night. Going bowhunting in Owendale tomorrow. Hopefully I'll be able to post some carnage pics for Kris. Go Green, Go White!
- Fri Sep 30 2005 10:47AM

Kris
It was a beautiful day here, high of 77 and a wonderous breeze blowing all day, this is perfect weather :-) tood bad it won't last :-(
- Thu Sep 29 2005 5:31PM

Connie
Good Morning! Raining cats and dogs here...colors should be real pretty for you hunters. Good luck!
- Thu Sep 29 2005 6:33AM

Brandy
Connie, you are more than welcome. There will be more pictures once Jeremy brings our digital camera back from his Arkansas trip!
- Tue Sep 27 2005 12:35PM

Connie
Sunny and 50 degrees this morning. Thanks Brandy for the cute picture!
- Tue Sep 27 2005 7:53AM

Connie
Thanks Darry, and thanks for your help. Good luck to all you bowhunters...
- Sun Sep 25 2005 9:34PM

Darrell
All are home and well. Had a good time.
- Sun Sep 25 2005 9:25PM

Connie
Had a nice weekend, hope you all got home OK.
- Sun Sep 25 2005 4:31PM

Connie
Full time work with full time benefits! Good goin' Kris!
- Sun Sep 25 2005 7:38AM

Rose
I take exception to that steers & queers thing!! Ms Kris has been offered full time employment as of October 1, YAHOO!! She was expecting her first Michigan visitor last night, Annette(Henry) was arriving in Dallas to visit Shannon whos husband is stationed there. She was pretty happy when she called. Be a good place to visit about February.
- Fri Sep 23 2005 12:26PM

MR
Texas? There's nuthin' there but steers and queers! We're putting mobile ATMs in East Lansing next week for the UM game but no plans for Texas as far as I know. They would probably melt in the heat from the sounds of it.
- Fri Sep 23 2005 8:22AM

Connie
Mick they need mobile ATMs in Texas!
- Fri Sep 23 2005 7:29AM

Nort
You know what they say about the nut not falling far from the tree!
- Thu Sep 22 2005 3:23PM

Rose
I sent Ash the web page address, so look for great news live from MSU!! I can't believe she has never been a part of this family tradition!:) But, she does come by that naturally, I know she can type.
- Thu Sep 22 2005 12:32PM

Connie
Thanks for the offer Mick. Sorry we won't see you, maybe you can get up here in the Spring. Great pictures of the combine (and dust bowl), and Drew hanging out on the new deck! Rita heading for Texas, thinking of you Kris...Trying to fix my email, waiting for D,N,S,S & N,BB.
- Thu Sep 22 2005 7:12AM

MR
If you don't need the labor, we'll save the gas and stay home this weekend. Alissa and Drew have Sunday School early that they want to go to and I've got some tree stands to hang.
- Wed Sep 21 2005 9:40PM

//
35 bu beans is a hell of a lot better than 12 ton beets
- Wed Sep 21 2005 2:41PM

MR
I think the name on the side of it says "The Green Reaper"
- Wed Sep 21 2005 8:58AM

Rose
I thought Dan was the only crazy person who gets excited over the big green machine!! Steve thinks about 35 bushel, Dan of course was hoping for 40!! I think he is happiest to be able to get back on the tractor plowing. This is good, now Kris can see the country!!
- Wed Sep 21 2005 7:18AM

Darrell
So what's up with that? I look foward to seeing if I can do it again each year! I will miss doing it. Anyways, I will be up Friday. Makes more time to do other things.
- Wed Sep 21 2005 6:27AM

Connie
My email is a mess... Would like you all to come up this weekend for sure, but won't need you to pull in the dock and hoists. Frank has aches & pains and has hired someone to do it this year. Doubt anybody will miss heaving on that monster hoist anyway! Come up for a nice swim!
- Tue Sep 20 2005 8:43PM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Fall-2005
Here are some pics of the beans being run. - MR
- Tue Sep 20 2005 8:30PM

Sandy
I hear tomorrow is going to be another zinger! Enough of the high heat. It's not good for the harvested beets or my classroom. I think we will need more popsicles. Hi! to Texas! Where is the news from MSU?
- Tue Sep 20 2005 7:58PM

kris
whats the temp right at the spring head???
- Tue Sep 20 2005 5:41PM

MR
I just need to know how far into the thermocline you would like temps for. I think I can get Drew to dive with the thermometor.
- Tue Sep 20 2005 2:47PM

Alissa
Be careful what you wish for :o)
- Tue Sep 20 2005 2:17PM

kris
You go get me the water temp of the pond, and I might acutally care enough to figure out the temp of the pool
- Tue Sep 20 2005 10:41AM

MR
If ya woulda spent more time chopping weeds in the corn field with your dad this summer you'd be aclimated to that heat. I'd think you would follow your Aunt's lead and give the water temp of the apartement pool along with the air temp.
- Tue Sep 20 2005 7:04AM

Kris
Who said I'm a texan, and there is nothing YEE HAWish about this ungodly temperature
- Mon Sep 19 2005 8:24PM

MR
I thought you Texicans said "Ye-haw".
- Mon Sep 19 2005 8:01PM

Kris
Bright Sunny and over one hundred degrees today, predicted over 100 degrees for tomarrow and wednesday as well!!! oi vey
- Mon Sep 19 2005 4:10PM

Connie
Watching tropical storm Rita...evaculation of Florida Keys. Overcast here, rain forecasted today. Went for a swim, air 58, water 68 degrees. Have a good week!
- Mon Sep 19 2005 9:09AM

Connie
Good Morning! Another nice day today!
- Sun Sep 18 2005 8:04AM

Connie
Good Morning! Frank just got back from a run, and jumped in the lake. Nice. Should still be nice when you all get up here next weekend! Have a good weekend!
- Sat Sep 17 2005 9:25AM

Connie
Good Morning! Yup, Sam got her drivers license. Have a good day!
- Fri Sep 16 2005 7:22AM

Darrell
Let's just say you might want to make sure your car insurance is up to date!
- Thu Sep 15 2005 9:12PM

MR
What did she do?
- Thu Sep 15 2005 8:53PM

Connie
Hello, Congratulations to Sam!! We knew you could do it!
- Thu Sep 15 2005 12:17PM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOSHIE! Sat Sept 24 is Dock Day! Looking forward to seeing everybody! Drew can drive the boat! Will Sam be driving up?
- Tue Sep 13 2005 7:45AM

Connie
Good Morning! Mark your calendar: Sunday, July 23, 2006 Parks Family Reunion and 150 Years Celebration! OK with Dan & Rose to have it at their house/yard, Dan doesn't have to do any of the planning...but bet those rows are straighter than ever next year!
- Sun Sep 11 2005 9:55AM

MR
Nice football weekend! I don't think UofM will be #3 on Monday. Haha!
- Sat Sep 10 2005 8:50PM

Connie
Enjoy the game! GO GREEN! Have a nice weekend everybody!
- Sat Sep 10 2005 6:53AM

Nort
Good luck with the noise maker!
- Fri Sep 9 2005 3:54PM

Rose
Thanks for sharing the pictures of Ash/MSU. She was thrilled to have a visitor, especially since you bought her presents!! We are going tomorrow to the football game, so we'll see her then. Sounds like Kris may be home in October for a visit. So I don't forget to tell everyone, I have surgery scheduled once again-October 7. I pray this does the job. Enjoy the weekend!!
- Fri Sep 9 2005 8:01AM

Connie
Hi, glad you're back. Went swimming today, air 71, water 71. A few trees are tinged with red out 72...
- Thu Sep 8 2005 8:09PM

Darrell
All I remember from MSU was nasty chololate cheese you use to bring to dad.
- Thu Sep 8 2005 12:21PM

Connie
Good Morning, Here are webshots of Ash at MSU. It was a fun visit! Not many have customized beds! Darry was Drew's age when Lew and I were freshman/junior. I remember hearing his little footsteps on the polished tile floor...Drew will have to visit the girls!
- Thu Sep 8 2005 6:42AM

Connie
Good Morning, going to MSU early tomorrow...There are turkeys everywhere up here, six on the ground, six in the trees last night on our walk through the orchards.
- Tue Sep 6 2005 6:57AM

Connie
Good Morning! View these webshots. Nice to have you guys home, buy any good stuff?
- Mon Sep 5 2005 7:43AM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SAMANTHA! Sam remember when we rode to Bayshore? Today we rode from Bayshore to Petoskey, and on to Bayview. Have fun driving that new car!!
- Sun Sep 4 2005 5:05PM

Connie
Just packed up a whole lot of stuff for a tennis friend to truck down south. Her neighbor's family in Biloxi was wiped out, 3 of 4 homes are gone. Glad they are getting those poor folks out of there...Kris sounds like some are being transported to the Fort Worth area.
- Sat Sep 3 2005 1:15PM

Sandy
Yes! I managed to have 3 kids fed and dressed before Brandy arrived. We had a real pajama party. Everyone had a good night. We are ready to take on a fun day at the park. Love and kisses to all.
- Sat Sep 3 2005 8:33AM

Kris
Ash is just whiny, we all know who the favorite is:) Besides she doesn't even read this so you are all safe!!!!!!!
- Fri Sep 2 2005 6:44PM

Sandy
Arrived safely and picked up Drew. Everything is fine including Kooter. Drew is a happy camper. I hope Mom is holding up with all the hospital time. I did bring some work but seldom pick it up.
- Fri Sep 2 2005 3:33PM

Gwen
I used the whole roll of film while waiting for her teacher to take her into the classroom...so on the third day when she begged to ride the bus I was too shocked to think about the camera. I'll snap a picture on tuesday though for sure!
- Fri Sep 2 2005 1:03PM

Connie
Oh, Oh...I should have said, of the ten thousand pictures of Ash, we are still looking for a few more...
- Fri Sep 2 2005 10:12AM

Rose
O.K. Connie are you trying to start a war with that comment about no picture of Ash!!! She already thinks we deprived her all her life!(just cause I cannot find one picture of her baptism) Had a blast with Drew last night, pizza, movies, swings and a bath. As long as you let him do everything himself, life is good. He was excited to know Grandma Sandy would pick him up today. Talked to Dan last night, all the books are sold, $1 each. Thanks to Nan. Enjoy the weekend.
- Fri Sep 2 2005 9:09AM

Connie
Brandy be sure to get a picture of Gwen at the school bus! We have the cutest picture of Kris on her first day of school, but are still looking for one of Ash. Maybe we could take one at MSU...Have a nice weekend!
- Fri Sep 2 2005 7:31AM

Brandy
It was Gwen's first day on the bus! She loved it--said it was the best part of her day today. I don't know what Jeremy has been slipping into her milk these days but she thinks she is all grown up!
- Thu Sep 1 2005 4:18PM

Sandy
Thank heavens he made it out safely. At least he is in the right place to get TLC. I am working the tailgate for the football game tonight. Looking forward to some time with Drew. Hi! to all.
- Thu Sep 1 2005 3:19PM

Connie
Thanks for the update Alissa. Good luck with the treatment...
- Thu Sep 1 2005 1:50PM

Alissa
I forgot to add that we found a picture of their condo on the internet. Their building is still standing although it looks like there is some damage to the roof. There were two other sets of buildings the same size as theirs (picture apartment complex four stories high) that are completely gone as is the commons building. They are hopeful that some of their things are still intact and have a friend who is going to try to get down there and take a look at the damage. The friends said there is no gas anywhere so they first need to get that in order to travel down to take a look.
- Thu Sep 1 2005 12:10PM

Alissa
Made it to Zion ok (it is north of Chicago). I almost missed my connecting train north, but I just made it. Writing you from the Treatment Center while the Dr. is looking at Roger. So far, everyone here is wonderful - it is much different (better) than normal hospitals. I could even get a massage here for stress relief if I need it (for free!). It looks like they are going to admit him because he is so dehydrated, but they will do 2 days of tests before we know what treatment they recommend. I hope Drew is good for you guys, I'll be back late Saturday night.
- Thu Sep 1 2005 12:08PM

Connie
Good Morning, diasaster is an understatement. What a terrible mess in New Orleans...Have fun with Drew!
- Thu Sep 1 2005 7:34AM

Rose
Made it home from North Carolina, glad to be home. Pretty quiet, but tonight I have Drew to entertain me. Looking forward to picking him up at school, seems like yesterday I was picking up a couple little girls and now look!! Ash will be home this weekend, think she is looking forward to that. I know I am. Glad Gwen likes school, makes it much easier on Mom. Enjoy the long weekend.
- Thu Sep 1 2005 7:30AM

Connie
Good Morning, what a disaster! Hello to your folks Alissa. You guys have fun selling your wares...
- Wed Aug 31 2005 8:03AM

Alissa
Good that Gwen didn't have any tears...how about her mom? I catch the train in Durand tomorrow at 7am. Mom and Roger are in Illinois, they have no idea as to the status of the condo. It was on the 4th floor, but they were in Gulfport right on the water so we'll see if it survived the wind.
- Tue Aug 30 2005 8:30PM

Connie
Hello, beautiful day today, unlike down south! Can't believe Gwennie is going to school, she will have so much to tell you all when she gets home. Hugs to all!
- Tue Aug 30 2005 10:51AM

Brandy
Gwen got off to school today....no tears at all! She was pretty excited because she is working on making it all the way across the monkey bars so she was looking forward to recess. Too bad for her when they tell her she's too little to play on that part of the playground!
- Tue Aug 30 2005 9:11AM

Connie
Good thing they got out of there! What a storm, not over yet! Have a good trip. Agassi will be playing next, lots of good tennis for the next 2 weeks.
- Mon Aug 29 2005 7:57PM

Connie
Good thing they got out of there! What a storm, not over yet! Have a good trip. Agassi will be playing next, lots of good tennis for the next 2 weeks.
- Mon Aug 29 2005 7:56PM

Alissa
Getting ready to go to Chicago on Wednesday. Mom and Roger had to evacuate and are probably in Tenessee or Kentucky by now. Their condo is only about 100 yards from the gulf. She was upset that she could not pack everything, but at least they got the heck out of there!
- Mon Aug 29 2005 5:59AM

Connie
Good Morning, We all finished the Crim! Soon Sam will be driving her pretty new car, will post a picture soon. Nice to see Rose and Dan and talk to Kris. Glad Ash is all moved in, I may be visiting MSU on Sept 7, hope to see her.
- Sun Aug 28 2005 7:46AM

Kris
We've all learned to ignore him
- Fri Aug 26 2005 4:09PM

Brandy
Are there no women reading this? I can't believe Mickey hasn't been slaughtered for that comment!
- Fri Aug 26 2005 1:13PM

MR
Hard to believe Gwen is in Kindergarten. I inspected the lofts that Dan is building and can report that they will withstand the Freshman 15 easily.
- Fri Aug 26 2005 8:01AM

Brandy
Gwenny is off to kindergarten on Tuesday. We went to her classroom on Wednesday and she was excited to report to Dad that "she found her name on a box!" So, it must be that she is officially enrolled. We'll keep you posted on how day one goes...for Gwen and her parents!
- Thu Aug 25 2005 1:15PM

Rose
There is one new resident on the 3rd floor(six flights of stairs)of campbell. All went well, ol Dan was as calm as can be. The true test will be friday night when we build the lofts!! Pretty quiet at 7325 grand blanc road.
- Thu Aug 25 2005 7:54AM

Connie
Good Morning! Any Campbell Hall residents out there?
- Thu Aug 25 2005 6:38AM

MR
Oh good. You're making cookies for Kenton. Danny likes peanut butter chips, I like walnuts, lurker likes oatmeal, Roger Zeedike likes barbeque sauce I'd imagine and the Aussies like vegemite.
- Wed Aug 24 2005 7:13AM

Connie
Good Morning, hope you didn't overbake them! Are you all packed?
- Wed Aug 24 2005 6:45AM

Darrell
Waiting on a batch of Frank's cookies to get done in the oven.
- Tue Aug 23 2005 7:58PM

Connie
Thanks, pictures are great Mick! Beautiful day today!
- Tue Aug 23 2005 10:40AM

Kris
A lot of my friends from college counsel at that camp in the summers:)
- Mon Aug 22 2005 8:44PM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/deck
Added some pictures of the deck and the playhouse. - MR
- Mon Aug 22 2005 8:13PM

Connie
Hi Guys, just took a nice ride with our old GB/FL neighbors and found Lake Louise Baptist Camp. Joanne attended camp there 50 years ago. We met the camp director-he says hello to Sandy & Lew...your North Branch neighbor Dave Johnson...small world!
- Mon Aug 22 2005 8:05PM

Kris
Keep pushing mom, there's lot's of gradschools in South Africa, plus there isn't a biology professor at MSU working on animal nutrition of any kind so guess if I were to do gradschool it would have to be somewhere else ;-)
- Mon Aug 22 2005 4:02PM

Rose
Kris if you miss school, there is a really great grad program at MSU, and it is much closer to your mom!! Pray for us on Wednesday, you all know how great Dan is in a crowd!! Of course, Ash still has to pack. Not to sure she is in a hurry to leave the farm. Wonder where she gets that from!!:)
- Mon Aug 22 2005 6:23AM

Kris
We have lot's of exotic animals including 3 species of rhino's. I actually loved college (minus the tests and homework) so while it's strange not to buy text books, I wish I were learning more really cool things.
- Sun Aug 21 2005 8:17PM

Sandy
Kris, do you have any really exotic animals? We just took Drew an edition of the Wiggles that features Steve the crocidle guy at the zoo in Australia. It was a big hit. Have you explored the area yet to find some great attractions, how about casinoes? Tomorrow is teacher's day at school. Does it seem strange not to need to buy textbooks?
- Sun Aug 21 2005 7:53PM

Connie
Good Morning, it is bright and sunny! What a welcome change! Kris just working is OK, think about going back to classes...We like our new volunteer jobs at the hospital, or did I tell you that already? Frank is in the print shop and I am in Diabetes Education.
- Sun Aug 21 2005 9:39AM

Kris
Yeah, I have been here, not much going on other than work so I didn't have anything to talk about, but I am hear. Dad told me about the saginaw zoo, that's just horrible. The owners of those dogs need to be shot!!!!!!!!!!I'm not sure if you were talking to me or not, but just in case my address is 6220 Hulen Bend Circle, Apt 727, Fort Worth, TX 76132
- Sun Aug 21 2005 6:10AM

Connie
Good Morning, raining again today. This must be the most exciting time for Ash...we wish her the very best. I remember Mom & Dad driving us to MSU-me a junior at Williams and Lew a freshman at Shaw Hall.
- Sat Aug 20 2005 7:14AM

MR
Kris, did you hear about the animals getting chewed on by Pit Bulls at the Saginaw Zoo?
- Fri Aug 19 2005 7:47PM

Sandy
Brandy I was too late to edit my error. Another sign of old age.
- Fri Aug 19 2005 6:22PM

Sandy
Somehow I erased your address in the computer, help!
- Fri Aug 19 2005 6:20PM

Sandy
Kris, you have been too quiet! How is life in Texas? I hope Ashley gets settled in safely. What dorm is she staying in? Gosh that brings back tons on memories! Lew and I are coming down to babysit with Drew Sat. and spend the night. I hope I can talk Lew into stopping at the church on our way down. I start school Monday!
- Fri Aug 19 2005 6:05PM

Kris
That would be a little red doxon
- Fri Aug 19 2005 4:02PM

MR
What a coincedence! You're girls have moved out so you'll need a dog for some company and we're going to Kenton. Name your size and color.
- Fri Aug 19 2005 1:15PM

Rose
Must be the week for sales, the big church rummage sale is this weekend. Lots of room in the new building!! Lena would have loved it.:) Move Ash to MSU on Wednesday. Should be quiet at my house, especially when Dan goes to Kenton.
- Fri Aug 19 2005 1:04PM

Connie
Rained all night, still looks stormy. Not good for the Sidewalk Sales today. Charlevoix-Emmett County Fair starts Sunday, should clear up by then. Have a good weekend!
- Fri Aug 19 2005 9:38AM

Connie
Hello to your folks Alissa.
- Thu Aug 18 2005 2:00PM

Connie
Have a good trip Alissa. Had our annual checkups in Petoskey today, the nurse was so excited about her trip downstate-to Saginaw! Now I know what Wiggles is/are, and that Jeff is one of them, not one of Drew's classmates...
- Thu Aug 18 2005 1:58PM

Alissa
Drew really liked the Wiggles; at school this morning he ran in and said (for the 50th time) "I saw the Wiggles!" He also told the Librarian last night who I am sure was really excited. We go to the Genesee County Fair tonight to see Uncle Dan and Aunt Rose with the animals. I will be taking the train to Chicago while you guys are packing for Kenton. Mom and Roger will be at a new treatment place in Zion Illinois for a couple of days so I am going to try the train route to get there. Only $34.00 round trip from Durand - you can't beat that!
- Thu Aug 18 2005 9:01AM

MR
We're leaving for Kenton on Thursday. Taking a trailer for Nick's Pokermon gear. Brandy, we had to wake up Jeff like 5 times during the Wiggles concert. Josh and Gwen are welcome to play on Drew's new play set. Just finished the climbing mountain last night.
- Thu Aug 18 2005 7:06AM

MR
Looks like they fixed the guestbook glitch.
- Thu Aug 18 2005 4:40AM

Darrell
Ok so I took the wrong days off work again this year. But I haven't left yet! Plan on riding down with Nick and Mick Thursday. Just not sure what Thursday!
- Wed Aug 17 2005 4:58PM

//
Harold will probably go next weekend as he likes to get there a week early and Dan wiil go on tuesday the 30th to get a good camping site. I will go the right day Wednesday
- Tue Aug 16 2005 10:48PM

Connie
When do you leave for Kenton? Did Nick find any guns and knives to sell? Tried to give him some coffee mugs but he didn't think so...
- Tue Aug 16 2005 11:31AM

Brandy
Have fun at the Wiggles Drew. I hope that silly Jeff isn't sleeping the whole time!
- Tue Aug 16 2005 7:59AM

Darrell
Nothing new here. Just getting Kenton stock around. What is up with the rest of the Kenton gang?
- Mon Aug 15 2005 8:47PM

MR
We're going to see The Wiggles in Saginaw tomorrow. Drew's swing set is almost done.
- Mon Aug 15 2005 8:41PM

Connie
How's everybody doing? 52 degrees this morning, some trees are changing color already.
- Mon Aug 15 2005 4:59PM

Connie
Just registered for the Crim, Aug 27th. Hope Bailey is ready for company, we missed her this week!
- Sun Aug 14 2005 10:42AM

Connie
Glad you made it! Nice day today,lots of blackberries to pick.
- Sat Aug 13 2005 12:10PM

Darrell
HOME!!!!!!!!!!! Canada still sucks!
- Fri Aug 12 2005 11:15PM

MR
AuSable during hopper time sounds fun! I'd go with a 7' 4X leader to a size 8-10 Dave's hopper with a size 16 pheasant tail nymph tied 18" from the hook bend with 5X tippet and cast closs to the bank and under any type of overhaning cover. But thats just me. Mom, I got some waders you can borrow to handle the net and camera duties.
- Fri Aug 12 2005 9:03AM

Sandy
Happy Anniversary Mick and Alissa!!! We are heading to the AuSable for the weekend. Aunt Arlene is at Caseville. We had a nice little rain. How is life in Canada?
- Fri Aug 12 2005 8:08AM

Connie
Next stop will be the Fort Worth Zoo! Thank for the neat t-shirt Kris!
- Fri Aug 12 2005 8:00AM

MR
Thanks Connie. Went to the Shiawassee County Fair with Dan, Rose, Ash, and Drew last night. Drew had a blast riding the ponies, trucks, and motorcycles.
- Fri Aug 12 2005 7:02AM

Connie
Happy Anniversary Mick & Alissa! Raining cats and dogs here...
- Fri Aug 12 2005 6:53AM

Sandy
We quit visiting the Canadian casinos for that very reason. I thought $2.45 was bad for gas! Glad to hear from Kris. Did you buy yourself at pair of boots and a hat? I have been opening up my classroom but I can't say I am ready to return, Aug. 22nd. Just think, Gwen starts school this year too.
- Thu Aug 11 2005 3:44PM

Connie
You guys are crazy...nice day here, perfect for tennis and swimming. Come on up, the boat hoses are reconnected and a new bilge pump is in place, should be ready to launch...
- Thu Aug 11 2005 10:17AM

http://www.sing365.com/music/lyric.nsf/Blame-Canada-lyrics-South-Park/9E94B82AED5BC99248256DD600151A00
Here's another song about Canada. MR
- Thu Aug 11 2005 6:40AM

Kris
There you go, that should work :)
- Thu Aug 11 2005 6:17AM

Kris
If you avoid the providence capitals... there are virtually no people so you can actually spread out. They have some great bars, HOCKEY IS LIFE, most of the boys are tall and good looking, and they have really hot accents:) So there you go I will work on finding the link to the lyrics to the arrogant worm song that explains all about canada, and after all Red Green comes out of Canada!!!!
- Thu Aug 11 2005 6:12AM

Darrell
Ok Kris, tell me one thing good about this place. They can't speak. Their money is screwed up. Everything is way expensive even after conversions. The food is NOT digestable. And $4 a gal for gas is unbelivable!
- Wed Aug 10 2005 9:40PM

MR
Check out Big Al's BBQ in Richardson. Right across from the MCI training center. Getting your fill of Texas Toast yet?
- Wed Aug 10 2005 4:30PM

Kris
Yes, I often frequent bars by myself, that'll be the day!!!!!
- Wed Aug 10 2005 2:17PM

MR
How's Canada compare to Texas for boring Telco training? I be they don't have a bar with a slide in Canada. Probably not 100 degrees either. Been to the grassy noll yet Kris?
- Wed Aug 10 2005 12:13PM

Kris
Any zoo pictures that I could take would involve ground up meat, dead rats, produce, and a bunch of stuff that looks like dog food, nothing really of interest. I could send you a whole bunch of pictures from Wilderness Trails if I can ever find my kodak cd so I can download my pictures. Mommy would you please do me a favor and look for that cd around the house, it might actually be in the white drawer rubbermade thing:)
- Wed Aug 10 2005 12:12PM

Connie
Nice to have you back Kris! 69 degrees and 99% humidity here, rained all night, clearing now..expected high 78. Zoo pictures will be appreciated!
- Wed Aug 10 2005 7:51AM

Kris
Ok, I am offically back. Good luck whoever gets to move the queen. We all know that outside of computers and fishing MR has no life, and Canada most certainly does NOT suck!!!! Ok now I am all caught up:)
- Tue Aug 9 2005 8:31PM

Darrell
Canada Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Tue Aug 9 2005 4:32PM

MR
OK, I'll hide his tie-downs. I don't want that place. One of the pictures shows at least one guy already fishing there. I think your "limit" is missing a zero.
- Tue Aug 9 2005 4:23PM

lew
I will be glad to move Ash if tubby is not involved. As for grandmas place my limit is $40000. You should be able to buy anyplace for this, right Mickey
- Tue Aug 9 2005 2:50PM

Connie
87 degrees here, may rain this afternoon. It sure is quiet without Bailey here. Hope Kris gets her computer soon...Darry must have an international connection...
- Tue Aug 9 2005 12:44PM

Rose
MR you should buy it, anyone who is on the parks webpage at 5 a.m., needs help, or a life!!:) Here is Kristen's address, she just ordered a new computer this weekend so should be hearing from her soon. Until then, it's good ole U.S. mail, 6220 Hulen Bend Blvd, Apt. 727, Fort Worth, TX 76132. Her cell phone is the same. Nice pictures, I think that cake was short a few candles?? Couple more weeks and #2 daughter moves out. Lew are you available to help??!!
- Tue Aug 9 2005 12:43PM

MR
What do you expect for only $449,000?
- Tue Aug 9 2005 5:08AM

Darrell
It's a POS double-wide. 1200 feet of frontage would be nice.
- Mon Aug 8 2005 4:31PM

http://www.grandmasproperty.com/
Check out this place to be Nan's neighbor. I think I'll pass but maybe that's just me:)
- Mon Aug 8 2005 11:39AM

Brandy
Yep. Seven years! Gwen and Josh did a fabulous job in our friends' wedding this weekend. We'll have lots of pictures of them I'm sure...and Jeremy did ok as best man too!
- Mon Aug 8 2005 8:43AM

Connie
Happy Anniversary Brandy & Jeremy! Seems like just yesterday...remember Nick was the ringbearer...
- Mon Aug 8 2005 7:04AM

Darrell
Made it to Kanata. Just under 10 hours. Looks like you had nice weather up north. How bad are the sunburns?! What are you doing letting Sam play with matches in your new kitchen? Didn't like how it turned out and needed a reason to redo it!?!
- Sun Aug 7 2005 4:43PM

Connie's Birthday Weekend
OK, here they are!
- Sun Aug 7 2005 11:58AM

Connie's Birthday Weekend
Here they are...
- Sun Aug 7 2005 11:57AM

Connie
Good Morning, Had a great day yesterday! It was a swell birthday! Thanks Nan, Sam and Nick! Will post a few pictures...
- Sun Aug 7 2005 9:59AM

Connie
OK, had to Refresh...All are sleeping-in this morning, Bailey was happy to see the gang! Nice ride Darry! Have a good trip to Canada, we will be in the lake...
- Sat Aug 6 2005 6:50AM

Connie
Trouble posting messages, this is a test...
- Sat Aug 6 2005 6:26AM

Darrell
Made the ride to Nan's today. 28 miles in 2 hours and 15 min. Watch out Lance! Nan, Nick and Sam are on their way north about 6:30.
- Fri Aug 5 2005 5:41PM

Connie
Trying to post...
- Fri Aug 5 2005 2:37PM

Connie
Bailey is waiting for company, beautiful day, 76 degrees and sunny.
- Fri Aug 5 2005 2:37PM

Connie
Beautiful day today! Bailey is waiting for company...Kris we had a surprise visit from your A. Kathy & U. Jim this week. We are all thinking about you and wishing you well!
- Fri Aug 5 2005 2:22PM

Darrell
Happy Birthday Con. Bought a new bike and have been puting on a few miles. Going to take tomorrow afternoon off work and riding to Nan's.
- Thu Aug 4 2005 9:01PM

Sandy
Kris, we need an address. The zoo looks like a neat place. Glad you are moved in. A nice step up from the university. Keep us posted!
- Thu Aug 4 2005 2:32PM

Kris in Texas
Kris you have a great place to live and a great place to work! Thanks for the pictures Nan.
- Thu Aug 4 2005 12:36PM

Connie "60"
Thanks a bunch! Will post pictures of Kris' ritzy place...after the storm passes-lots of lightening & rain now, gotta' get off...
- Thu Aug 4 2005 11:13AM

MR
Happy Birthday Connie! Your present is waiting the the garage. A wagon full of zucinni!
- Thu Aug 4 2005 7:50AM

Rose
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CONNIE!!! hope you have a wonderful day.
- Thu Aug 4 2005 7:15AM

Alissa
Grandma Sally and Grandpa Roger made it to Clare ok. If all goes well, they will be here for 2 weeks then back south. We are going up there this weekend.
- Thu Aug 4 2005 5:57AM

Connie
The Masters Tennis Tournament is in Montreal next week, swing on by for a few matches...have fun!
- Wed Aug 3 2005 2:17PM

Darrell
Leaving for Ottawa Canada Sunday for a week of training. 10 hours each way isn't much compaired to a Texas trip but it's still more than I want to deal with. Might even make a little overtime Kenton money!
- Wed Aug 3 2005 11:08AM

Connie
Glad you made it!
- Wed Aug 3 2005 9:00AM

Rose
Well we made it home late, but made it. Summary of Texas, hot, mega people, pretty, nice apartment, car broke down on freeway for 4 hours while Mom & Aunt Nan stress out in the airport. Fair statement is Nan & I spent a lot of money and could easily become alcoholics!! The zoo is awesome. Dan & I are off to the U.P. this weekend to work on Wesley house. Have a cool day!!:)
- Wed Aug 3 2005 7:42AM

Sandy
Drew, did Grandma Sally make it to Michigan?
- Wed Aug 3 2005 7:09AM

MR
Thanks for the zuccini bread Nan! Alissa made a bunch to thats pretty tasty. Waiting to hear the Texas report. Is everything really bigger and better?
- Wed Aug 3 2005 7:01AM

Darrell
Just got our new laptop and had to try it out. Works good but need some different softwares to do things with.
- Wed Aug 3 2005 5:57AM

brandy
thanks for the birthday wishes! the kids made me adorable cards...well, they colored the ones that dad picked out and loved giving them to me!
- Tue Aug 2 2005 7:43AM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRANDY! Well, Kris should be moved in by now. Bailey is having a good time but will be happy to see Nan and the kids this weekend. Sandy another suggestion was sailboats...in place of the purple flower...
- Tue Aug 2 2005 7:04AM

Sandy
Kris we traveled into your old stompin' grounds. We found a fishing spot on the Fox River. The bad news was the rain and lightening shortened the trip. Can't wait to hear how Texas compares to the U.P. The chairs look great! I'll see if I can't find that pattern for the large purple flower! Happy Birthday Brandy and Connie!
- Mon Aug 1 2005 8:15AM

Connie
Check out picture #100
- Sun Jul 31 2005 5:16PM

Connie
Two Adirondack chairs finished! Maybe Kris could use some like these in her new apartment...
- Sun Jul 31 2005 5:09PM

Connie
Good news, the girls arrived in Fort Worth at 6pm.
- Sat Jul 30 2005 9:03PM

Connie
Good Morning, sunny and 52 degrees here. The girls were 2 hours from St. Louis at 4pm, Kris said the AC was smoking, rather steaming...all is well.
- Sat Jul 30 2005 7:07AM

Connie
Good, and Bailey had a walk this morning and she is fine!
- Fri Jul 29 2005 7:30AM

Darrell
Every one is home from Ceder Point ok. Have fun on the ride south and good luck Kris.
- Thu Jul 28 2005 11:19PM

Rose
Yep, Ole Dan is a pretty good speaker, amazing what Dale Carneige will do for you. I think he missed his calling in life, but he is much happier in his corn field. That way he can hide from reality, he has been there alot lately. Once again thank God for Lil Dickie!!:)
- Thu Jul 28 2005 1:25PM

Connie
Oh yes, Margie wrote us a note: 'You would have been proud of your brother Dan, Sunday. Rose, Ashley & Dan went to Washington DC to work on a house & church. Dan got up in church and told about their experience.'
- Thu Jul 28 2005 10:36AM

Connie
Thanks for the update Rose, we will be riding along with you all the way to Texas! Take care and have a good time! Best of luck with the new job Kris, keep us posted!
- Thu Jul 28 2005 10:30AM

Rose
Less than 24 hours until departure!! My house looks like a tornado hit it, Kristen's multiple piles everywhere and they say I'll miss it!!:) She has her apartment all set and able to move in on Sunday. We will take some pictures to share. We plan a trip to the zoo, seems as Kris says Aunt Nan likes the zoo as much as she does, she just doesnt't admit it. Have a good weekend.
- Thu Jul 28 2005 7:27AM

Connie
Darry and Nick sounds like you had a great weekend, the note on the table was a nice surprise. Bailey had a good walk at Raven Hill tonight, she still likes to sleep upstairs...Sam & Nick have fun with Aunt Nan at Cedar Pointe!
- Wed Jul 27 2005 7:25PM

Connie
Good Morning, hope Drew's Grandpa is feeling better and gets well soon. Not fun to be sick!
- Wed Jul 27 2005 9:09AM

Alissa
Correction: It was much hotter in Mississippi than it was here. We didn't even go to the beach (the gulf is right across the road from my mom's condo) because it was so hot. We had a good time with Grandma and Grandpa though. I had to stay home not only to clean up after Mick, but to recover from 8 hours of traveling with a 2 year old who loves to run! Sorry we missed the party; sounds like it was a good time.
- Tue Jul 26 2005 1:30PM

MR
Drew and Alissa got back last night about 7:00. Sounds like it was as hot down there as it was up here. Alissa had to stay home from work and clean the house after the wild party we had for Kris.
- Tue Jul 26 2005 10:50AM

Connie
Good Morning, the album is filled up. Next year when we have our '150 Parks Farm Party', we will fill up another album...Hope Drew is having a nice vist with his Grandma...Hugs to all!
- Tue Jul 26 2005 10:39AM

Rose
Good pictures Connie, nice to see everyone under the tree once again!! Last day of work for Miss Kris today, but she has much to do by friday! Thanks to all who were able to join us friday.
- Tue Jul 26 2005 7:18AM

Connie
Posted a few, more tomorrow.
- Mon Jul 25 2005 9:59PM

D N
Had a great weekend. Rode the quads in Federick Friday then went to EJ swimming. Frank did a great job on the kitchen. I will have to point out the defects next time up! No I didn't see any. Nick and I took the Kayaks down the Manistee river at Parks'Place Saturday. 4 Hours from the CCC Bridge to just west of Sharon road. Got permission to load and unload from our neighbors (Reynolds/Pluger)on the river. MR don't run him off the property! Even had New York Strips on the campfire! Rained super hard Sunday morning then cleared up.
- Mon Jul 25 2005 9:41PM

Connie
Good Morning, Had a great weekend! Thanks everybody! Bailey had a good trip upnorth...Will post a few pictures, including the deer at the rockpile eating beans...
- Mon Jul 25 2005 6:14AM

D N
Loaded and heading out the door for the trip north. Good luck with the games. Have fun at MR's eating woodchuck!
- Fri Jul 22 2005 6:23AM

Connie
Good morning, 60 degrees and sunny. Packing up and heading south, kayaks are ready for pick-up by Nick & Darry. Have a good time on the river.
- Fri Jul 22 2005 6:10AM

Darrell
Hey Watson, did you learn that kind of deduction at collage?! Good going guys.
- Thu Jul 21 2005 8:47PM

Kris
Aunt Connie that means that you won a gold medal too! YAY!!!!!!!!
- Thu Jul 21 2005 7:55PM

Connie
Well 4 matches played today and 4 gold medals, including a mixed doubles match with me as his partner!
- Thu Jul 21 2005 6:49PM

Alissa
Drew and I won't be there because we are flying to Mississippi this afternoon. Have a good time and I will leave Mick to be the host! See you soon!
- Thu Jul 21 2005 8:07AM

Connie
Sounds good to us! Thanks Rose. Rained a little yesterday, have 4 matches scheduled today, won his doubles match last night.
- Thu Jul 21 2005 6:57AM

Rose
Good morning, Looks like Friday around 6:00 for pizza on the new deck at Mick's!! He even cleaned the garage. Nancy and I will provide drinks and dessert. We will order pizza after we all arrive. I know it is short notice, hope you can make it.
- Wed Jul 20 2005 6:26AM

Connie
Good Morning, Tennis-Frank won his first match, played in Boyne City.
- Wed Jul 20 2005 6:25AM

Connie
Good Morning, cooler and windy this morning, maybe it will rain...Mick were you in the background...Sorry we'll miss you Darry...gotta' go check out the new patio at Nan's...and see Kris off...
- Tue Jul 19 2005 6:57AM

Kris
Yes I know!!!!!!! He was "complaining" about how inconveinient this is going to be for him, but last month he was spraying and next month he has to move Ash and go to Kenton so I say the timing's not all THAT bad!!
- Mon Jul 18 2005 6:23PM

http://www.kentonnational.com/
Speaking of Kenton, I see they took a picture of Nick and Darrell playing banjos at Kenton last year. It made the front page! Check out the link. - Eddie Ross Jr.
- Mon Jul 18 2005 1:29PM

Darrell
Kris, it's a good thing you are moving the 29th of this month and not next month. Kenton comes first ya know! Connie, you're just like Granny was. Always wanting company but never stays to home to see any! Nick and I are going riding this weekend and plan on stopping for a swim Saturday night.
- Mon Jul 18 2005 11:27AM

Connie
Hi Rose, We are coming down for the Tuuri, will be at Nan's Friday and Saturday, we may be going to Battle Creek on Sunday. Frank's 93 year old cousin made us an afgan, we have to go and pick it up. Would love to see you all!
- Mon Jul 18 2005 10:11AM

Rose
Gee go away for a week to Washington D.C. and #1 daughter is leaving. I think we are gonna U-Haul it down there and fly back. No way can I stand Dan for 4 days in a car!! Hopefully Aunt Nan will be able to help. Plans are to leave Michigan the 29th. Of course Dan is telling everyone we are taking her for me,we all know better than that. Then August 24 we move the princess to MSU! Good thing lil Dickie likes to eat supper at our house, won't be many at the table. I think he gets that from his Dad. I hope to have a get together before Kris leaves, have no idea when, any suggestions??
- Mon Jul 18 2005 7:32AM

Sandy
Prayers needed, Mike Kropeniciki has throat cancer level 4. Alissa can add one more to the list of recent names. It was great to see all of the grandchildren. The house is empty without them. Kris, keep us posted about finding a place to live and the big move. Hi! to everyone.
- Mon Jul 18 2005 7:20AM

Connie
OK, will do. Just checked the Ft. Worth Zoo webpage, pretty interesting animals, challenging position. Looks good Kris! So happy for you...
- Mon Jul 18 2005 7:08AM

MR
Check out the Standard Federal ATM while your down there. We turned that up last week for the festival. Its a trailer with two ATMs on it.
- Sun Jul 17 2005 8:23AM

Connie
Good Morning, Venetian Festival begins with Frank playing in a Pro-Am Tennis Exhibition, then the tournament begins. Wish us luck!
- Sun Jul 17 2005 6:51AM

Connie
Our old neighbor Andrea (Curtis) passed away on Thursday. I had nice email conversations with her recently and told her about all of you. She sent me some fine china that Thelma had painted...63 is too young.
- Sat Jul 16 2005 2:19PM

Connie
Good Morning, another warm day. Nice to hear from you Darry.
- Sat Jul 16 2005 6:24AM

Darrell
What do you need furniture for? There should be plenty of extra straw and room with one of the critters! Were up for donations. I can even ship UPS too. No driving for me. I had enought driving for a couple years!
- Fri Jul 15 2005 8:32PM

Alissa
We would chip in money for that. You even have a UPS packaging expert up in the Thumb to help!
- Fri Jul 15 2005 6:02PM

//
I have a much better idea. If all the family members would each chip in a hundred bucks Kris can buy a plane ticket and buy new furniture in Texas. UPS the rest and give Dan and Rose a break from hauling furniture. Trust me its not a pretty sight
- Fri Jul 15 2005 4:51PM

Connie
Enjoy the Charlevoix Garden Walk posted on Webshots!
- Fri Jul 15 2005 11:15AM

Connie
Kris that's super! Need any furniture? We might be willing to part with the red table and chairs...and buffet...So happy for you!
- Fri Jul 15 2005 6:48AM

Kris
I will be moving to Texas in about 3-4 weeks anyone in the mood for a moving road trip!!!
- Thu Jul 14 2005 9:56PM

Sandy
What a great gift it would be on your 21st. to get a job in Texas. Hope you had fun. Tell everybody hello. Tell Dad it is dry here and we hope this wind brings in some rain.
- Thu Jul 14 2005 3:28PM

Connie
Good Morning! You're welcome! Water temp 80 degrees...
- Thu Jul 14 2005 7:07AM

Mr
Drew got a new book from Aunt Connie too. Thanks. I'm suprised we didn't hear about it from the many converstaions we have with Josh and Gwen everytime Drew brings play phone to us and says "Its Joshy!"
- Thu Jul 14 2005 6:52AM

Gwen and Josh
Aunt Connie, We got some lovely new books in the mail today...signed by the actual author. How cool. Thanks so much!
- Wed Jul 13 2005 12:44PM

Lindie
Kris, count me in on that winter visit in Texas! :-)
- Tue Jul 12 2005 8:51PM

Connie
Tell BB Happy Birthday! She is a good dog!
- Tue Jul 12 2005 6:57AM

Connie
Good Morning! In case you're interested, the Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to West Branch! The horses will be stabled at the (Nancy & Bob) Griffin Beverage Warehouse. Nancy is Larry Z's niece. July 14-16.
- Mon Jul 11 2005 9:49AM

Connie
WOW, sounds good Kris! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
- Sun Jul 10 2005 7:23AM

MR
Happy 21st Kris! Can you run to Meijer's for me and get a six pack of Bud Light?
- Sat Jul 9 2005 11:32PM

Kris
Last week I had a phone interview with the Fort Worth Zoo in Fort Worth Texas for the posistion of nutritional services keeper. I just found out today that they are currently contacting my references. Wish me luck and pray that God puts me where he wants me, and hoepfully you can all come visit me in texas this winter when its cold here and tolerable there LOL
- Sat Jul 9 2005 5:08PM

Connie
Good Morning, the water is fine, come on up!
- Fri Jul 8 2005 11:11AM

Connie
This is a sad day for the British people...Tony Blair 6pm news.
- Thu Jul 7 2005 5:20PM

Connie
Linde and Fred have a safe trip. We will take that bikeride another day. Love to you all!
- Thu Jul 7 2005 5:18PM

Lindie & Fred <marytorious>
Ontonagon, MIConnie & Frank, we are so disappointed we won't be seeing you this weekend. We know you understand. (We'll keep you posted via e-mail.) Krissy, happy 21 a bit early! Hope you're enjoying the new job. Rose, we hope your voice is continuing to improve. Love to all.
- Thu Jul 7 2005 8:43AM

Darrell
Been pretty busy after being gone. I will try to load them tonight if I get a chance. Thanks MR for the setup.
- Wed Jul 6 2005 11:08AM

Connie
Good Morning, Darry go ahead and load them with Mick.
- Wed Jul 6 2005 7:56AM

MR
Nice pics Connie. Where's you pics Nort? Connie can show you how to use Webshots or I can set you up to load them yourself to lcparks.com/gallery.
- Wed Jul 6 2005 7:03AM

Connie
Click here, page 2.
- Tue Jul 5 2005 11:36AM

Connie
What's next? Maybe fishing! Posted a few pictures of Kip's first boatride to Lake Michigan...
- Tue Jul 5 2005 11:34AM

Darrell
Great looking job on the kitchen. What's next?!
- Mon Jul 4 2005 5:57PM

Connie
Glad you got home in good shape! Send the pictures...
- Mon Jul 4 2005 10:49AM

DSSN
Made it home yesterday afternoon. It was a long trip but pretty good. Got to see Elk, Bear, Moose, Antelope, Wolf, Otter, Buffalo, Eagles, Prairie Dogs, Rabbits, Burros, Pheasent, Turkey and Cattle everywhere. Gotta go and mow the tall grass before the rain comes. Pictures later if someone will post them!
- Mon Jul 4 2005 9:52AM

Connie
Happy 4th of July! Nan and gang are on their way home...thunder, lightening...real fireworks...Hope you all have a great day!
- Mon Jul 4 2005 7:30AM

Connie
Happy Birthday Rose! Expected high of 84 today. Kip keeps things lively here...you should see him read the newspaper!
- Sun Jul 3 2005 7:07AM

mr
On our way to battle creek to see my college roommates(mike) new baby today.
- Sat Jul 2 2005 11:19AM

Connie
Good Morning! Sunny and 47 degrees here...Kip was one year old yesterday, had a good run out 32...he can really fly! Won't be long before his folks get home...
- Sat Jul 2 2005 7:14AM

Connie
Thanks Brandy, that is good news. Love to all!
- Fri Jul 1 2005 7:34AM

Brandy
John Archer update: the surgery went well. He is minus one kidney and one spleen. Everything looks good and it even looks like he is in for a good recovery. I'll let you know if anything changes, but we are all breathing much easier now!
- Fri Jul 1 2005 7:11AM

MR
Looks great!
- Fri Jul 1 2005 6:56AM

Connie
OK, here is the new kitchen...
- Thu Jun 30 2005 10:06PM

Connie
The kitchen project is done! Take a look at the webshots...
- Thu Jun 30 2005 9:20PM

Connie
Good Morning! Can't wait for Nan, Bailey and Kip to get here! Should be a nice holiday weekend, bet our travelers will be glad to get home...
- Thu Jun 30 2005 7:22AM

Connie
Dan/Lew/Mick: Sesquicentennial farm certification-all you have to do is complete a one page form to update the original information. You don't need to complete the long form I downloaded from their website. I will get the form, but not until next year...They provide a small 150 tag to attach to the original centennial farm sign, at no cost.
- Tue Jun 28 2005 8:16PM

Connie
Thanks, great tribute to Ash and her teammates.
- Tue Jun 28 2005 10:36AM

http://www.mlive.com/sports/fljournal/swartzcreek/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/111989644597071.xml#continue
Article about Ash in the Journal. - MR
- Tue Jun 28 2005 9:26AM

MR
Deck is ready for railing and steps. If you want some 1/4 round moulding, I have a basement full that we didn't use on the house.
- Mon Jun 27 2005 8:37AM

Connie
Good Morning! Flooring is down, just needs 1/4 molding...How is the deck coming along? Good luck to the girls!!
- Mon Jun 27 2005 8:27AM

MR
Tell the queen I went hunting the morning after getting all 4 wisdom teeth out so its not that bad. Just keep the Vicadin going! Dad and I caught a few fish in Grayling over the weekend. I took a picture but it doesn't look any different from the other pictures I've taken off little brook trout and my hand so I won't bother posting it.
- Mon Jun 27 2005 8:00AM

Rose
It's Monday already, actually the air conditioning feels pretty good. Dan will be thrilled about that picture, he has wanted that forever. Ash & I are off to MSU tomorrow for orientation, she will be spending the night. We will look for your friends Connie. Or if your not busy you could take my place!! Kris has a phone interview with Ft. Worth Zoo on Wednesday, she's really excited. Can't say the same for her parents!! Thursday Ms. Ash gets all 4 wisdom teeth out, so we'll be waiting on her all weekend. Wish I was up on the lake today, enjoy the swimming for us.
- Mon Jun 27 2005 7:48AM

Connie
Good Morning! Cooler today, with a chance of rain. Whatever we might plan for the 150th party, Uncle Hank wants to get Henry C's picture there...He liked the pictures of cousins Mary and Marla at Ash's party. Thought it was a nice party, and so did we.
- Sun Jun 26 2005 8:01AM

Connie
Received a letter from Uncle Hank today. He is looking forward to a Parks Reunion next year to celebrate the 150th! I need to share this letter with Dan and Rose... maybe when they come up to visit!
- Fri Jun 24 2005 7:48PM

Brandy
The surgery is still scheduled for Thursday but because of his artificial valve and medication he is on he has to go in on Monday for monitoring. Lots of fun for him I'm sure!
- Fri Jun 24 2005 7:01AM

Connie
Our best to John as well. Nailing the trim in the kitchen, just have to lay the flooring and we will be done.
- Thu Jun 23 2005 2:33PM

Rose
Kris was thrilled to see all of you!! We will be praying for Jeremy's dad. One of the lawyers that I work with husband had the same thing a couple years ago, had surgery and now has a CAT scan every three months. All is well, extremely treatable.
- Thu Jun 23 2005 1:43PM

Brandy
We had fun at the Wilderness Trails Zoo yesterday and even got to see Kris with one of her furry friends!
- Thu Jun 23 2005 7:10AM

Brandy
Just a little update. Some of you know that Jeremy's dad was at the doctor last week for an injury that they did a CAT scan on. That checked out OK, but they found cancer in one of his kidneys. He was at the specialist yesterday and was told that it looks to be contained and is likely not a spreading type of cancer. He will have surgery next Thursday. Cross your fingers for him that everything turns out as expected!
- Thu Jun 23 2005 7:09AM

Connie
Good Morning, well they are on their way. Had so much fun washing dishes in the new sink that I forgot to sign in...enjoy the first days of summer!
- Wed Jun 22 2005 6:29AM

Darrell
Just about loaded up. Waiting for the morning so we can leave. Be back in a couple weeks. Thanks Nan for watching the demon dog!
- Tue Jun 21 2005 3:42PM

MR
Fishing back at the pond last night and I had three bucks sneak along the Norht fence to get to the pumpkin patch. They finally spooked when my back-cast got hung-up in the trees making a bunch of noise.
- Tue Jun 21 2005 9:18AM

Connie
Good Morning! Just a few day before Kip gets a vacation from you all! Have a great trip!
- Mon Jun 20 2005 8:03AM

Connie
Happy Father's Day! Sunny and warm here.
- Sun Jun 19 2005 7:17AM

Connie
Countertop and sink are in, next step is the trim...and the flooring...should be done by the Fourth!
- Sat Jun 18 2005 1:21PM

Connie
Jenny will receive the 2005 MSU Distinguished Alumni Award, Grand Awards is Oct. 20. Dr. Romsos said they are excited about seeing Ashley in their program this fall. Also that MSU is a big place so encourage her to see us if she has any question/issue.
- Fri Jun 17 2005 7:39PM

Rose
Hey Nort, Gaylord is north??? Have a great time, if you ever get there. Dan found the socket set, he was a little pissed, but he loves it. Thanks so much, you really did not need to do that!:)
- Fri Jun 17 2005 12:07PM

Darrell
Wednesday morning. Should be passing Gaylord about 10am.
- Fri Jun 17 2005 11:29AM

Connie
Good Morning! Upper doors and knobs in place, countertop should be in today... When do the travelers head west?
- Fri Jun 17 2005 7:06AM

Connie
Hi there, the kitchen is coming along nicely. Countertop fits good, next step is putting the two pieces on the floor and glueing them together, and getting that monster back into position.
- Thu Jun 16 2005 11:17AM

Darrell
Another batch of Frank's cookies turned out good!
- Wed Jun 15 2005 4:26PM

Connie
Good Morning, Gayland arrived last night. Raining now, high of 67 predicted. Upper cabinets look good, just need doors...got the knobs.
- Wed Jun 15 2005 7:21AM

Alissa
Sandy, Not sure yet about plans for the 25th. I will call you after I talk with Mick. I may be taking an impromtu trip to Mississippi - nothing serious, just Amy is looking for a buddy to drive with. Will let you know.
- Wed Jun 15 2005 5:40AM

Connie
Happy Anniversary Sandy & Lewie! Lower cabinets are in place, uppers are next.
- Tue Jun 14 2005 6:13AM

Sandy
Alissa, I will be bringing Lura down to Norhville the weekend I take care of Drew. What time on Friday do you plan to leave?
- Mon Jun 13 2005 3:30PM

Connie
Graduation pictures are posted, posters are dismantled and ready to use again in two years! Sure was nice to see everybody! Gotta' go to Home Depot now to buy countertop, flooring, and trim-with our 10% off coupon! Thanks Nan.
- Mon Jun 13 2005 9:20AM

Connie
Hi there, got back up north OK. It was a swell party! Now Rose and Dan can relax and enjoy the summer! Come and visit! Will post the pictures...
- Sun Jun 12 2005 3:01PM

MR
Sold the Jeep right when we got home from the party. Sorry Sam! He made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Money.
- Sat Jun 11 2005 6:55PM

Connie
Good Morning! Leaving here about noon, stopping at the cemetery in BC before going to Nan's. MSU Breakfast in the morning, to honor Jenny as Outstanding Alum and the Class of 1955...Will see you all soon!
- Thu Jun 9 2005 6:22AM

Darrell
Saw the pictures. Even some oldies! Made some of Frank's cookies. Turned out good. Not as good as the ones in his fridge!!!!!!
- Wed Jun 8 2005 9:38PM

MR
That's a nice little slide show Connie. Wasn't expecting the oldies at the end.
- Wed Jun 8 2005 8:03PM

Connie
Actually you all look great, enjoy the new album...
- Wed Jun 8 2005 9:58AM

Connie
Good Morning! Thanks for the great pictures Nan, I will start posting them now. You looked great Ash! Saw Uncle Lewie in the stands...see you all Saturday! Paneling is up and 2 cabinets assembled, 7 to go...
- Wed Jun 8 2005 8:31AM

Alissa
I think you knew Mick and I are coming tonight, but just in case I wanted to let you know. Drew is sooo excited to see Gwen and Josh tonight, as soon as he woke up this morning he said "See Gwen and Joshie?". He had his first dentist appointment today. He liked the stickers, elmo toothbrush, and toy cars he got to take home, but didn't care for three of us holding him down so the dentist could look in his mouth. All looked great, but the dentist said he will need braces eventually - great genes from his mom and dad! I guess that is a good heads up to start saving money now!
- Tue Jun 7 2005 12:33PM

Connie
Our best wishes to Lura! Good luck tonight Ash! Power just came back on, off since 7am. A tree fell and knocked down a light pole in town...back to paneling, 5 up & 2 to go.
- Tue Jun 7 2005 12:26PM

Sandy
Lura is being discharged from the hopital today. I will be on babysittting duty tonight at her house. We thought she would have to go to rehabilitation but she did great. The surgery went well. Take a picture for us and we will see you Saturday.
- Tue Jun 7 2005 5:58AM

MR
I did like the big slide. Too bad it was $6 each time. We got our money's worth though because Drew insisted on walking up the steps by himself. A lot faster on the way down. We'll have to hit the slide in Caseville this summer.
- Mon Jun 6 2005 10:11PM

Nort
Ya, and like what, you didn't? He probably wanted to ride the fun rides and you wouldn't leave the ring toss!
- Mon Jun 6 2005 5:49PM

MR
All the decking in place. Ready for facsia, steps, and rails. Drew and I went to the fair in town. Rode the carusel, ponies, and the big slide. Drew had a blast even though it was really hot.
- Mon Jun 6 2005 8:42AM

Connie
Rose we need a report on Ash's awards...
- Mon Jun 6 2005 6:17AM

Connie
Three up, four to go...took a few breaks to jump in the lake! Pretty early to have the lake this warm, 70 degrees.
- Mon Jun 6 2005 6:16AM

Darrell
Does Frank have the paneling up yet?
- Sun Jun 5 2005 7:44AM

Connie
And when there's a west wind...Kris watch out, he's a stinker! We won't be at graduation but Nan said she would take pictures! Will see you all on Saturday at the party, with my camera. Congratulations Ash!
- Sat Jun 4 2005 8:38AM

Sandy
We are planning to be there. See you soon!
- Sat Jun 4 2005 6:00AM

MR
Haven't seen her but I can smell monkey/zebra/giraffe poop when we get a good east wind.
- Fri Jun 3 2005 10:08PM

Rose
I'm on vacation next week, but if your planning to attend graduation on Tuesday, we will try and save a block of seats. Look for us the left side of Perani's Arena. I would just like a general idea on how many seats. If you could arrive around 6:30 that would be wonderful. People are not especially kind!! See everyone soon.
- Fri Jun 3 2005 2:36PM

Connie
Good Morning, nice weather continues up here! Any glimpse of Kris from that deck? Hope the job and job search are both going well. Enjoyed the kayak, thanks Darry!
- Fri Jun 3 2005 8:51AM

MR
A lot of activity from the new wildlife observation deck last night. Fox pups and pheasants(opposite ends of the farm for now), a woodchuck(missed him), and a jake turkey. Managed to screw in a few boards during that time.
- Fri Jun 3 2005 7:52AM

Darrell
Got 2 plots of Soybeans planted tonight. Gonna look like Dickie tomorrow. Have to take the hoe and cover a bunch of them up before the birds get them.
- Thu Jun 2 2005 9:02PM

Connie
Good Morning, emptied the cupboards and removed the upper ones yesterday. Great weather here.
- Thu Jun 2 2005 7:09AM

Connie
Good Morning, good shot Dan! Can't let those critters ruin the beans. Seven sheets of birch paneling sitting here beside me, ready to start the new kitchen project.
- Wed Jun 1 2005 7:21AM

MR
Saw some fox pups headed towards the pumpkin patch last night.
- Wed Jun 1 2005 6:38AM

MR
Drew and I watched Dan shoot a woodchuck with old 2-5-7 tonight. From his driveway to the 2nd Oak down the lane(about 200 yards). Pretty nice shot. The beans are only a few inches tall but that chuck had already stripped quite a few of 'em.
- Tue May 31 2005 10:29PM

Connie
Good Morning, geraniums are bright and pretty in the sun!
- Tue May 31 2005 6:39AM

Connie
Happy Holiday! Chicago travelers home yet?
- Mon May 30 2005 9:26AM

Darrell
Made it home. Had perfect weather all weekend with no rain.
- Sun May 29 2005 8:55PM

Connie
Memorial Day Weekend pictures, sure had fun. Thanks for all the help! See you all soon at Ash's party!
- Sun May 29 2005 8:14PM

Connie
Good Morning! Dock is in, nice day!
- Sun May 29 2005 7:45AM

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Do fox like pumpkins?
- Fri May 27 2005 2:04PM

Darrell
The truck is loaded and ready to go when Nick gets home from school.
- Fri May 27 2005 10:45AM

Connie
Ok here is the link to the Spring Album...I would also like to post graduation pictures from NMU if available...
- Fri May 27 2005 9:33AM

Connie
Partly sunny and 59 degrees. Thanks for the pictures Darry, will post them to webshots. See you and Kip in a few hours, and Nan a few hours later. Have a nice drive up!
- Fri May 27 2005 9:12AM

Rose
It's finally friday!! Last day for Ash, you'd think she would be thrilled, NOT, she was kinda sad. I'm sure that will change once she gets to MSU!! Kris is working at Wilderness Park in Birch Run, not exactly ideal job, but works while she is searching. Hope you all have nice weather in the north. Pumpkin planting on the Parks Farm Sunday. See you all soon.
- Fri May 27 2005 8:48AM

MR
I've been watching a fox that mills around in the field just North of the pond every morning.
- Thu May 26 2005 6:52AM

Connie
Another nice morning, had fun watching fox pups playing in E. Orchards last night.
- Thu May 26 2005 6:48AM

Connie
Good Morning, bright and sunny here. We said goodbye to BJ one month ago today, enjoy looking at pictures of him and remembering all the good times on the trail and with you guys. He was a happy dog...
- Wed May 25 2005 7:39AM

Connie
Good Morning, brighter today, should be nice for the weekend.
- Tue May 24 2005 8:13AM

MR
Specs(so the raspy hen down the lane knows who's who in the picture): 18#, 9 3/4" beard, 7/8" spurs.
- Mon May 23 2005 5:46PM

Nort
Useally you hear how long the beard was unless it was, lets say less than mentionable! Bigger than the one I got!!!
- Mon May 23 2005 4:44PM

Rose
Kinda hard to tell which on is the turkey!!
- Mon May 23 2005 2:37PM

Connie
Nice pictures, nice bird. Who taught Drew to say cheese? I think it was Josh and Gwennie.. French Open Tennis opening rounds this morning...see you guys soon!
- Mon May 23 2005 10:05AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Spring-2005?page=5
Got a turkey yesterday morning. Danny and I hunted Whitten's place. We tried to get Dan one this morning but no luck. We bought an '04 Chevy Colorado and we're putting the deck boards up now. - MR
- Sun May 22 2005 11:32AM

Connie
Good Morning, Canadian geese with 13 babies visited yesterday, and one other critter that I won't mention but he was interesting...
- Sun May 22 2005 7:53AM

Darrell
We have next Friday off. Will be heading up when school is out.
- Fri May 20 2005 2:00PM

Connie
Good Morning, Bright and sunny here, expecting 70 degrees. Cookies for dock workers are baking, windows are getting washed, and the washer and dryer are in tip-top shape. See you in about a week! All are welcome!
- Fri May 20 2005 7:28AM

Connie
When you get that dream job and are pulling in the big bucks you won't be looking back...Good luck!
- Thu May 19 2005 8:17PM

Kris
Still working on the job thing, after all that countdown to graduation I am now wishing I was a college student again, how sad is that...
- Thu May 19 2005 9:06AM

Connie
Good Morning! Should be 70 tomorrow! How is Kris? Finding any good jobs? Working on Drew's new deck?
- Thu May 19 2005 7:54AM

Sue
Thank you for the birthday wish Connie. Had a good birthday. Probably do more on Friday when we can play a little more.
- Thu May 19 2005 6:49AM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUE!
- Wed May 18 2005 7:40AM

Connie
Good Morning. One black morel, still early...
- Wed May 18 2005 7:06AM

Connie
Nice-size deck, best view in the county! Found a few black morels last night, will keep looking. Have a good day!
- Tue May 17 2005 7:04AM

Connie
Nice deck...Posted a couple of pictures on webshots. Thanks again Darry. Two morels last night, lady slipper leaves are 10"...
- Mon May 16 2005 5:06PM

Nort
Looks like it's gonna be a long step from the house. Maybe next time Dan could give you both hands!
- Mon May 16 2005 6:29AM

//
USA
looks to be off about an inch and a half
- Sun May 15 2005 11:57PM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/deck
Dan gave me a big hand on the deck this weekend. Took a few pictures. - MR
- Sun May 15 2005 9:18PM

Connie
The new washer and dryer are installed and working nicely. Thanks for the help Darry!
- Sat May 14 2005 8:28PM

Connie
Hi there, raining now, good for morels. Have a good weekend! Any graduation pictures?
- Fri May 13 2005 10:49AM

Sandy
Kris, how is life in SC? I can remember the transition time required. The graduation was great! Hope Ashley is holding out through the last tests of Senioristis. Glad Connie and Frank are home. Lura will be back in Caseville Tuesday.
- Fri May 13 2005 6:14AM

Connie
Good Morning! Cooler today, frost expected tonight. Ash's posters for graduation are almost done, it has been fun. Looking forward to the party one month from today...
- Wed May 11 2005 6:36AM

Connie
Another nice day today, tennis was great. Frank is in the crawlspace, getting ready to install our new washer and dryer. Just waiting for Darry to help him out...
- Tue May 10 2005 11:34AM

http://www.exploringthenorth.com/thunderbay/inn.html
Looks like we went to the wrong place in Big Bay. I had my facts wrong. The Thunder Bay Inn is where the movie was shot. The Lumberjack Tavern is where the guy was shot! From the looks of the website, the Inn is nowhere near as classy as The Lumberjack. The probably don't even have a "Bait Pile" on their menu or live music.
- Tue May 10 2005 9:05AM

Connie
Glad you all had a good weekend and have lots of pictures... Stop on your way home if you have time Kris, I will be done with tennis about noon.
- Mon May 9 2005 10:23AM

MR
We made it back too. Drew had a great time swimming in the Holiday Inn pool. We were up until 10:30 Saturday night and he still cried when we left. Nice weather up there but it felt like the first day of summer when we got home. Ask Drew about Sea Shell City next time you see him.
- Mon May 9 2005 9:00AM

Rose
Well survived the U.P., had a great time, have to admit it is beautiful country! Graduation was nice, good time having lunch with all. Long ride home yesterday, back to work today, yuck!! Everyone should have their graduation invites, with dates, time, etc. Hope Sandy & Lew had a few $$$ left when they got home.
- Mon May 9 2005 8:26AM

Kris
What are you waiting for... Staying in Marquette till Tuesday Morning so I can relax and enjoy my last days in this town!!!
- Sun May 8 2005 8:06PM

Connie
Waiting to hear from the Graduate...did you all get home ok?
- Sun May 8 2005 6:20PM

Connie
Happy Mother's Day! Expecting a high of 76 here today. No morels yet...
- Sun May 8 2005 6:48AM

Connie
KRIS TODAY IS YOUR DAY, BEST OF LUCK WITH EVERYTHING! WE ARE ALL VERY PROUD OF YOU!
- Sat May 7 2005 7:12AM

Connie
Sounds like fun, send pictures Darry! Linde nice to hear from you, congrats to Grant!
- Sat May 7 2005 7:11AM

Darrell
Sam, Nick and I are all loaded up ready to go riding in Standish tomorrow. We (MDS and ATV Offroad) are having a 2 pig roast. Going to have trail rides and racing. Should be a fun time.
- Fri May 6 2005 8:55PM

Lindie (a.k.a. Linda Sue) <marytorious@aol.com>
Ontonagon, MIThis is Lindie (a.k.a. Linda Sue) from the U.P. It was great to visit with you, Kris & Rose. CONGRATULATIONS on your Bachelor's degree in Zoology! Hope to see you again, soon. P.S. Kurt is doing well, and Grant graduates HS 05-29-05.
- Fri May 6 2005 12:22PM

Connie
Good Morning! Have fun at graduation!
- Fri May 6 2005 7:49AM

MR
Nice pictures!
- Thu May 5 2005 9:02PM

CH
OK, try this link.
- Thu May 5 2005 10:37AM

Connie P <http://community.webshots.com/album/338252800CebJOc>
Try this community link. Great day up here, should be even nicer by the weekend, good for morels and graduates!
- Thu May 5 2005 10:34AM

Connie
Good Morning! Lots of sunshine, should bring out those morels in about 10 days...Finally got the pictures posted, ran out of 'virtual memory'...Thinking about you all week Kris, best of luck, not long now!!
- Wed May 4 2005 8:03AM

MR
Whats the morel report and the water temp?
- Wed May 4 2005 7:48AM

Darrell
1 fish? At $2+ a gal and 20 miles a gal and 150 miles each way. That makes for some expensive and limited eating. Getting away from everything,,,,,Priceless!
- Tue May 3 2005 5:51PM

Connie
Good Morning, planted the Alberta spruce by the back deck. Thanks Nan & Bailey.
- Tue May 3 2005 10:55AM

Connie
Snowing up here, 36 degrees. Will post a few Drew & Bailey pictures in the morning. Saw John & Mary, they are very happy with their new dog. Trillium are ready to pop out!
- Mon May 2 2005 9:36PM

Alissa
We are going to Grayling on Friday, June 24th and will be back on the 26th. I believe Ashley's graduation is on June 7th at 7pm, but you might want to check with them.
- Mon May 2 2005 7:34PM

Sandy
What's the plan to pick up the tickets? Where shall we meet? Alissa, which weekend do you want me to watch Drew? I also need date and time for Ashley's graduation.
- Mon May 2 2005 3:07PM

MR
Brown fish. With yellow spots.
- Mon May 2 2005 12:58PM

??
1 fish, 2 fish, red fish, blue fish...
- Mon May 2 2005 11:11AM

MR
1 fish. Big one from the south branch. Cold in the morning but a nice afternoon.
- Mon May 2 2005 8:18AM

Connie
Happy May Day! We got here OK, had a nice walk on the new Flushing Trail and at the Nature Preserve. Thinking about you Kris, wishing you good luck this week! Waiting for the fish count...
- Sun May 1 2005 9:43AM

MR
I'm going up to fish this weekend. Hello ice in the rod guides!
- Fri Apr 29 2005 8:15AM

Darrell
Have a good trip
- Thu Apr 28 2005 8:02PM

Connie
All packed and ready to go early in the morning. Have a great weekend!
- Thu Apr 28 2005 7:44PM

Brandy
Joshy didn't win a prize but his picture was in the community newspaper from when he went to a train event at the library. I think the bold Thomas shirt got him that honor! That and the smile that doesn't leave his face when you are talking on his favorite subject!
- Thu Apr 28 2005 11:57AM

Connie
Good Morning! Black-eyed susans are gorgeous here, prickly pear cactus are blooming on the trail, magnolias are just beginning to open. Maybe morels will be ready when we get home, trillium too. It will be great to see you all!
- Thu Apr 28 2005 7:14AM

MR
Connie has 500 pictures of all of us and then wins an award for a picture of a dirt path. What a bunch of lookers!
- Thu Apr 28 2005 5:22AM

Rose
Way to go, I knew someday, somewhere, someone would appreciate your camera!!:) Are you gonna share or do we have to buy a magazine?
- Wed Apr 27 2005 2:59PM

Kris
Rock on that's exciting!!!!!!!!
- Wed Apr 27 2005 12:44PM

Brandy
Connie, We should all win a prize for helping you practice your craft over the last one million years! Way to go!
- Wed Apr 27 2005 12:40PM

Connie
Guess what? One of my trail pictures won a prize in the Florida Trail Association contest. I guess the prize was having it published in FootPrint magazine.
- Wed Apr 27 2005 10:37AM

Connie
Thanks everybody, we sure appreciate the messages and phone calls. We look forward to seeing you, and working on Ash's graduation party. Not long now Kris, hugs to all!
- Tue Apr 26 2005 10:54AM

Brandy
Connie, We're so sorry for you. Lots of hugs and kisses from Gwen and Josh
- Tue Apr 26 2005 6:32AM

Rose
Tough day in Florida, we're thinking of you. Plan to talk about the open house with you and Nancy on Sunday. Fun things!! See you soon.
- Mon Apr 25 2005 6:45PM

Lew
Sorry Connie After all you been through.
- Mon Apr 25 2005 4:42PM

Connie
We had to say goodbye to Bucky this morning. He had 7 good years with us. We walked a lot of trails.
- Mon Apr 25 2005 11:36AM

Connie
Good Morning! No snow here, but it was 50 when I let BJ out about 4:00. He is trying to get better so he can go home next Friday. Hope you get some better weather for us!
- Sun Apr 24 2005 10:41AM

Brandy
Oh yeah, Isn't it great weather for our Day out with Thomas at Green Field Village? LOoks like there is less snow on the ground that way though....cross your fingers for a heat wave at 3:30!
- Sun Apr 24 2005 9:52AM

Brandy
Little Scotty is adjusting well...he reminds me of a smaller version of Cleo in his attitude...very sleepy and snuggly, just easier to put in your lap!
- Sun Apr 24 2005 9:49AM

Darrell
Have about 3 inches and still comming down pretty hard. Mark and Kevin just stopped over. Mark got a 22 pound turkey this morning in the snow.
- Sun Apr 24 2005 9:29AM

Kris
30 Degree's Heavy Winds, but no snow! Thank God!!!. Yesterday we had big fat flakes, but its all gone now!
- Sat Apr 23 2005 8:16PM

Sandy
The wind is 25-30mph and blowing snowy rain. How is the weather in the UP? Welcome to the new addition in the Archer household. Josh now thinks he is a dog. Hope we don't get everything they are predicting.
- Sat Apr 23 2005 8:05PM

Connie
Kris sounds like your research went well. Good going. I told U. Hank that you would be looking for a zookeeper job. He wrote 'You tell Kris that she needs only to corral some of the monkeys and apes running loose in this country with drivers licenses... That would save a lot of lives, preventing many accidents...
- Sat Apr 23 2005 11:17AM

Kris
Ok so I am going crazy its actually Acid Detergent Fiber, but anyway here's directions to my house in marquette. As you come into marquette you will come past the prison along the lake. YOu will come into town. Do NOT Stay with US 41 traffic, keep right. You will come into down town. Halfway up the hill (Marquette is built on a mountain) there will be a stop light. This is washington ave. if you go past the landmark inn, you went too far. Turn left onto washington ave. Go past the Ramada Inn and turn right at the Border Grill Resturant. Go past the second stop light two very short blocks, and turn left (left only possible) at the Big Northern Michigan Universtiy sign, onto fair ave. My house is in the second block on the left.
- Sat Apr 23 2005 9:54AM

Kris
It's Acid Dietary Fiber... and its for my African Hoofstock paper not my anole project, which turned out to a 31 page paper, so forgive me if that's all I have to talk about, its kinda what my life revolves around at the moment!!!!!!!!!!!!! 14 DAYS
- Sat Apr 23 2005 8:14AM

Connie
That's for sure!
- Sat Apr 23 2005 7:20AM

Darrell
That was a lot better than what I came up with. Didn't figure I needed to post! It's 37* windy and snowing like crazy. Can't see the barn from the house at times.So far nothing is sticking. A couple days ago I got sunburned plowing at 85* and today it's snowing. Gotta love Mi's weather.
- Sat Apr 23 2005 7:04AM

MR
I think its the Anole Defense Fund. Setup to keep students from pestering the little lizard things in Florida.
- Sat Apr 23 2005 6:48AM

Kris
I figured it out...
- Fri Apr 22 2005 9:56PM

Kris
This question is mostly for Aunt Connie, but if someone else actually knows feel free to answer:) Nutritionally speaking, what is ADF, I know that it is some kind of fiber, but what does ADF stand for?????
- Fri Apr 22 2005 3:14PM

Connie
Good Morning! Glad to hear you are doing OK Rose. I just talked with Aunt Mary, cousin Louis Rosenthal's wife Judy passed away on the 19th. There was no service. It was sudden, she had planned to bring a dish to pass at the anniversary party. I will send a card from all of us.
- Fri Apr 22 2005 10:53AM

Rose
Thanks for all your well wishes, I'm doing fine. Got an e-mail from Cousin Linde in the U.P., she is going to Marquette this weekend for Gladys & Jelmar(sp) 40th anniversary party in Gwinn. She is going to pick up Kristen, I guess her sister Lena flew in today and her brother Louis lives there. So Miss Kris will be with family on saturday. Linde hopes to visit us in Marquette for graduation. Soccer tournament in Frankenmuth tomorrow and back to the doctor on monday. I'll keep you posted.
- Fri Apr 22 2005 9:49AM

Sandy
You would not belive how long they examined the shells. I finally put the box on the carpet so they could dig through. At the end of the day I picked up the box and they begged me to keep it at school. Good thing shells are made of hardy stuff. Thank again!
- Thu Apr 21 2005 5:38PM

Alissa
The Lansing Potters Guild spring sale is the last weekend in April. I will be going on Saturday morning if anyone is interested in going along. They have their sales in April and November and I go every year - good prices and selection.
- Wed Apr 20 2005 6:33PM

Connie
We are leaving on April 29, getting to Nan's on the 30th and should be up north Monday. Come and stay with us.
- Wed Apr 20 2005 4:32PM

Darrell
It took me awhile to figure out what you were talking about. You still have them?!
- Wed Apr 20 2005 4:11PM

Sandy
Darrell, I packed up your big box of shells to go to school for their annual trip. The kids always get a big kick out of the collection. Rose, hope you are feeling better! The wind must be 25mph and it is COLD, too bad for the little green guys up in the garden. Connie, when are you heading North?
- Wed Apr 20 2005 3:11PM

Connie
Thanks, I really enjoyed the pictures...the one of Drew and U. Dan on the tractor is super! And Darry your trees look great. Hope Rose is doing OK today. Thanks Nan.
- Wed Apr 20 2005 1:59PM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Spring-2005?page=3
Here are some new pics from the dust bowl. Check out page 3 and 4. Hopefully not as bad after this wet stuff that is falling from the sky. - MR
- Wed Apr 20 2005 7:09AM

Kris
Some crazy people have been swimming in Lake Superior, but you would have to be way more stupid than I am to attempt that one. Its still rather cold in august!!!!!!!!!
- Tue Apr 19 2005 11:45AM

Connie
Good Morning! The month is going fast. Getting great reports on the weather up there, swimming in Lake Michigan...How about Superior Kris?
- Tue Apr 19 2005 9:05AM

Darrell
Not till the 2ard. Sue seen 2 back here Sunday. Saw one at Nan's Saturday.
- Tue Apr 19 2005 6:22AM

MR
Any turkeys in the bag yet?
- Mon Apr 18 2005 8:38PM

Darrell
Happy Birth Day
- Mon Apr 18 2005 2:18PM

Connie
Saw two new buffalo calves on our bike ride over the bridge to Orange Blossom Hills. Pictures are at the end of the Easter Album.
- Mon Apr 18 2005 10:23AM

Connie
Happy Birthday to Frank! Bucky and I will be taking him for frozen custard and a short walk. He is making bagels now, tennis with the guys later today. Hugs to all!
- Mon Apr 18 2005 9:44AM

Connie
Good Morning! We took Bucky out on the trail where the cactus are growing, only one bloom so far...taking short walks without difficulty. We hope you all will come up north this summer. Maybe catch some fish!
- Sun Apr 17 2005 9:59AM

MR
Ya I saw some flowers in the woods. I guess the dry weather is causing the few morels that they're finding up north to be really tiny.
- Sat Apr 16 2005 8:22PM

Brandy
Connie, I have primroses that Joshy gets right down on the ground to smell. I don't think they smell...but am not willing to get all the way down to the dirt to smell them
- Sat Apr 16 2005 8:20PM

Connie
Any flowers out yet?
- Sat Apr 16 2005 6:54PM

MR
Got a woodchuck by the pond. He fell down the hole so I won't be able to get a picture of him:( Caught a few blue gills. Size 10 Madam X with a 18 Griffth's Gnat dropper.
- Sat Apr 16 2005 2:17PM

Kris
Doesn't really seem real. 21 days. At this point I am no so excited to have that little bit of time left, its more a feeling of wow I only have 21 days to get this all finished. But I'll make it work :)
- Sat Apr 16 2005 11:16AM

Connie
Kris can you believe you are almost finished? You've done really well, good luck writing the research paper and with finals!
- Sat Apr 16 2005 8:58AM

Connie
Good Morning! One week later and BJ is back on track! Only 2 more weeks to go...hope you are having nice weather!
- Sat Apr 16 2005 6:49AM

Connie
Good Morning! Bucky visits the vet today, doing much better. Bombing the house today...
- Fri Apr 15 2005 8:27AM

MR
Thank goodness you will graduate in 24 days! Then you can get to work serving the public by removing ticks from anoles.
- Thu Apr 14 2005 12:12PM

Kris
Let me rephase that PEOPLE SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR ANIMALS!!! Glad to hear bucky is doing better, next week in parasitology we are studying ticks. 24 days
- Thu Apr 14 2005 11:45AM

Connie
Good Morning! Nan found this great website on paralysis ticks. Check it out. BJ is getting better! He was able to back up this morning. Not many days now Kris!
- Thu Apr 14 2005 6:12AM

Kris
Baseball Bat straight to the head... repeatedly!!! People should take care of animals!
- Wed Apr 13 2005 8:49PM

Connie
Bucky is making good progress...now he can get out of the house by himself!
- Wed Apr 13 2005 4:10PM

Darrell
What would be your weapon of choice there Kriss?
- Wed Apr 13 2005 4:04PM

Kris
Amen to that mommy, you people are sick. I think instead of taking care of the cats, you should be trying to figure out ways to take care of the sick people that let them get that bad!!!!!!!!
- Wed Apr 13 2005 8:29AM

Rose
Remember this is a family web page, not a satanic cult!
- Wed Apr 13 2005 7:46AM

Connie
Good Morning! Sandy you were a great nurse! We are doing our best, so far this morning he is still sleeping...what's new...
- Wed Apr 13 2005 7:18AM

Sandy
Happy Birthday Alissa! Did you have any plans to come north? Was'nt sure if we would be seeing you soon? Maybe we could meet somewhere? Let's check and see what the males have in store for the weekend. Connie, is everything back to normal or does he still have periods of weakness? The paralysis makes me think of Mike the ticks make me think of our time in Ohio. I hope things are getting back to normal.
- Wed Apr 13 2005 6:24AM

lurker
I suggest two sticks of dynamite
- Tue Apr 12 2005 8:05PM

Darrell
I have a contract to clear out over 100 cats at a house and barn down the road. Can't decide which is weapon of choice! Thinking maybe a can of tuna and the shotgun for the first round. Then the 22 when the rest of them wont come in close. What do you think MR?
- Tue Apr 12 2005 4:26PM

Kris
Those blasted ticks!!!!!!!!
- Tue Apr 12 2005 2:25PM

Connie
Hi Guys! Bucky got to come home with us, steroids seem to be the answer to 'tick bite paralysis'. What a day!
- Tue Apr 12 2005 2:11PM

MR
I once heard tell of a kid in the thumb who was contracted to control the local feral cat population by his parents and the neighbor. Only stipulation was not to shoot the neighbor's "house cat" that was all white with the calico tail(could only use the low-powered BB gun on that one when nobody was looking). What terrible carnage! Good thing they didn't have digital cameras back then.
- Tue Apr 12 2005 12:37PM

Kris
In Wisconsin there are a bunch of people who have proposed the legalization of hunting feral cats as small game. It made me think of the men in our family. Guess they are getting bored with shooting woodchucks, now they want to move on to cats... I of course put in my vote for NO!! on that one!!!
- Tue Apr 12 2005 12:21PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Alissa! We will be ordering 2 tubs of cookie dough for you! (Sam please adjust our order to 4 tubs...)
- Tue Apr 12 2005 4:28AM

Connie
Posted a picture of Bucky at the end of the Easter Album. Glad to have you home Sam, put U. Frank down for 2 tubs...
- Mon Apr 11 2005 7:52PM

Sam
I am selling cookie dough for my Jr.Prom for next year. It's $10 for a 3lb tub. Pick your flavor. Need money with your order. If anyone is interested I will email you the info.
- Mon Apr 11 2005 7:36PM

Kris
I guess it just boils down to the fact that you need to get a life!! :)
- Mon Apr 11 2005 11:56AM

Connie
Thanks guys, Bucky is getting checked out by his Village Vet, glad to get out of the Emergency Clinic (Leesburg) and closer to home. He's not doing well, but hoping for the best.
- Mon Apr 11 2005 11:03AM

MR
If Connie can take pictures of flowers and Nort can take pictures of coins then I'll say the dead stuff makes for pretty good photo oppurtunities. The fish are biting now so you'll soon be treated to lots of the classic fish in the hand pictures. I feel bad for the poor critters that just get flung in the brush. It's probably every woodchuck's dream to make it into a hero pic.
- Mon Apr 11 2005 10:54AM

Kris
Oh don't get me wrong, I am all about death to the woodchucks, I just think its a tad sadistic that you take pictures of everything you kill like you need proof that you acutally killed it!
- Mon Apr 11 2005 10:29AM

MR
I fed the vulturs with the carcass. Hopefully crows and coyotes too. A nice 80 yard shot from the computer room door. Hopefully, this carnage will cause more carnage.
- Mon Apr 11 2005 8:04AM

Rose
O.K., this is a bit scary!! At least Dad fed the vulchers with the dead woodchucks. M.R. that deck would go much faster if you stay in the back yard!!!:) Dan took the Ford to be overhauled saturday, seems to have a problem. There goes all that big money he made last year!!lol (I can safely say this since he is computer illiterate)
- Mon Apr 11 2005 7:30AM

MR
Sounds like Kris should sign on to the John Kerry family homepage where they put little flower arrangements in all the woodchuck holes around the farm and rope off sections of beans to save for each family of 'chucks.:) Hang in there Bucky.
- Mon Apr 11 2005 6:51AM

Kris
Leave it to our family to celebrate carnage. MR is that what you would call a trophy woodchuck???
- Sun Apr 10 2005 7:55PM

Darrell
From the picture it looks like you are ready to send that one to the taxidermist. Went back fishing tonight too. Cought about a dozen in 5 min. Saw 7 of the gold fish swimming together. They are about 8 inches long and are bright orange. Get well soon Bucky.
- Sun Apr 10 2005 7:42PM

Connie
Say a little prayer for BJ, he isn't doing too well tonight. Love you all!
- Sun Apr 10 2005 7:12PM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Spring-2005/P4100061
Two woodchucks this weekend. One behind the neighbors shed at about 15' with the .22 the other off the ditch back from behind Dan's barn at 115 yards with the .22 Mag. I skinned the one in the picture out to tie flies with. Caught a few bluegills in the pond today. The hybrid blue gills I planted are about triple the size from when I put them in last spring.
- Sun Apr 10 2005 7:07PM

Connie
The rabbit was Thumper. His story was on TV and in the Flint Journal. Jack & Vince sure admired Dad, they all had some pretty tall tales to tell. Just like some other guys we know. Have a nice day, enjoy the sunshine!
- Sat Apr 9 2005 10:53AM

Connie
Just read that our cousin Vincent Battin passed away. His funeral is Saturday. His brother Jack helped with our family history. Some of us remember visiting Ward & Lottie Battin, Porter Road, Grand Blanc. Remember the potty-trained rabbit?
- Fri Apr 8 2005 1:41PM

Connie
Good Morning, It finally stopped raining! Tornado touched down near Ocala, just wild skies here. Well Nick, this is your last day off, hope you are all better now. Hugs to all!
- Fri Apr 8 2005 6:47AM

Connie
Happy Anniversary from us too! Getting ready to storm, probably the same weather that was in the panhandle earlier.
- Thu Apr 7 2005 12:58PM

Kris
Like Clockwork ;-)
- Thu Apr 7 2005 11:02AM

Rose
May need to reconsider, dozen yellow roses arrived this morning!!:)
- Thu Apr 7 2005 10:49AM

Kris
Happy Anniversary Mommy and Daddy!!!!!!!! Can't beleive its the 26th and FINAL year!! LOL
- Thu Apr 7 2005 7:30AM

Rose
Didn't know you could find woodchucks with a metal detector?
- Thu Apr 7 2005 6:55AM

D&N
We figured with the new homesteaders there wouldn't be any critters left to shoot!
- Wed Apr 6 2005 8:44PM

MR
Spring is here officially. Drew and I dug some worms and walked to the pond. Saw a really lethargic woodchuck by the shack north of the junk pile. Must've just crawled out of the hole. Drew didn't have any luck fishing with worms but we did see a bass rise to a bug of some kind. Woodchuck holes all over the creek bank. If Nort and Nick would put down the nerd detectors and pickup the rifles Dan's bean crop might have chance!
- Wed Apr 6 2005 7:46PM

Connie
Good Morning, switched over to the Magic game, still it was a good run to the finals. So what are Dan and Rose doing for their anniversary, remember the nice party last year...
- Wed Apr 6 2005 8:48AM

Alissa
If Drew could read he would say "GO WHITE" - his latest trick!
- Tue Apr 5 2005 2:39PM

Connie
Done! Really nice find! Put the picture at the end of the Easter Album. How is Nick? And where is Sam? There is a big celebration party tonight in Indianapolis after the Championship game, MSU vs. Baylor, win or lose. Ice cream from the MSU Dairy will be served... GO GREEN!
- Tue Apr 5 2005 10:43AM

Darrell
Stayed home with Nick today and went metal detecting on Beers road. Found a 1902 Indian Head penny, a coat button and a womans lapel pin. All were found within a couple feey from each other so I figure they were lost about the same time. The penny is in excellant shape. Maybe Connie will put in her Webshots!
- Mon Apr 4 2005 9:30PM

Connie
I have to admit I stayed up to watch the end of the game but fell asleep during those long commercials...heard the score this morning.
- Mon Apr 4 2005 3:14PM

Alissa
Anyone else who would like to come over for the game is welcome....Nancy?? Hopefully it is an earlier start, otherwise I don't know if I will be able to stay awake. It was hard getting up this morning, it could also be the 4:30am wake up call Drew gave me.
- Mon Apr 4 2005 3:08PM

Rose
I can't believe those Spartan ladies, I really can't believe I missed it. Lucas-Perry had lots of practice at Powers. I think they won state two or three times. You can bet tomorrow I will not be leaving early, I can certainly walk home, have done it many many times. Hey Alissa, what's for supper??!!:) Glad you got reservations, that Holiday Inn was just re-done. For the rest of you, if no hotels are available, I know of a couple rooms in Ishpeming!!! We will not be stopping on the way home, everyone's vehicles will be full of furniture, guinea pigs, etc. Not sure where we will be moving it to, maybe Swartz Creek, North Dakota, Indiana etc. Swartz Creek would be a good choice, of course she was counseled by two aunts over spring break.(not to move home) Sorry Kris, but Ash was at her worse.(no one knows what that is better than you) Soccer starts tonight, if she plays anything at MSU, soccer will likely be it. Time will tell.
- Mon Apr 4 2005 12:24PM

MR
That was quite a game. Dan and Rose game up on them 5m into the second half and went home. They were down about 16 at the time and it looked like a blow-out. I watched the rest of it and saw Ash's former Flint Powers nemisis Victoria Lucas-Perry turn the tables with two timely 3's. Then the monster in the paint Kelly Rorhig, who Rose and I thought was playing terrible, took-over and provided some points. And they did all of that without Granny Granholm even in attendance.
- Mon Apr 4 2005 10:47AM

Connie
You all can come to the lake after graduation! We'll be there May 2. Morels will be ready soon after...I think May 28 will be putting in the dock day. Hope you can come up!
- Mon Apr 4 2005 10:44AM

Connie
How about those Lady Spartans! Bet Ash could make the team!
- Mon Apr 4 2005 10:28AM

Alissa
Kris, you will have three more people at graduation - I just booked our room at the Holiday Inn. I am sure Drew will like the pool! We are looking forward to it! (not the drive, just seeing you!)
- Mon Apr 4 2005 10:18AM

Kris
Thanks mom, Love you too!!!!
- Mon Apr 4 2005 8:52AM

Rose
Ash made it home yesterday, mean and nasty as ever. I told Alissa last night remind me of this in August, it was such a peaceful house last week. Mom always told me some day I'll miss it, not anytime soon!!!:)
- Mon Apr 4 2005 8:27AM

Darrell
Frank, do you need your shotgun?! Seeing as to how you missed the Easter shooting maybe you could practice on real birds! I am sure those farts would understand.
- Sun Apr 3 2005 9:40AM

Connie
Good Morning, No win but getting to the Final Four has been pretty exciting! Go Lady Spartans! Kris that cardinal that your Mom thought was a reincarnation, it's still here. He messes up the cars and mirrors, stuck up the window mechanism on our neighbors 2001 Cadillac, cost over $150 to get it fixed...need to keep the plastic bags tied on.
- Sun Apr 3 2005 8:44AM

Kris
Yup, that definitely brings back memories!!!!!!!
- Sun Apr 3 2005 8:28AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Spring-2005/P4020057
Dan said Kris would like this picture: http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Spring-2005/P4020057
- Sun Apr 3 2005 7:36AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Spring-2005
http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Spring-2005 Added some Easter Sunday Pictures. Sorry to hear about the reunion.
- Sat Apr 2 2005 8:53AM

Connie
Everything is GREEN here! Go SPARTANS!
- Sat Apr 2 2005 7:33AM

Sandy
Sue sent an Email saying that the family reunion has been cancelled. I know this will break your heart. Hi! to everyone
- Sat Apr 2 2005 7:29AM

Connie
88 degrees now, just turned on the AC. Have a great weekend!
- Fri Apr 1 2005 10:51AM

Rose
Heard from Ash yesterday, she & Kelli are happy eating lots of seafood & it is REALLY HOT!! I think she will be ready to come home, not to see me, but Adam. By the way Adam & 2 of his buddies are on their way to St. Louis this weekend, yep, you guessed it they were lucky enough to be drawn from the Izzo section and get to see all three games. About the time Nancy has visitors, we'll be on our way to the U.P. to rescue a zookeeper!:)
- Thu Mar 31 2005 3:50PM

Connie
Good Morning, got Nick home, now how about those girls? The weather is great, maybe they will want to stay down here. Kris we found another Wildside Encounters in Summerfield, hope to visit and report back...Nan better start getting ready for company, will be there in one month!
- Thu Mar 31 2005 10:08AM

Connie
Glad everything went well, hope you get back to your old self real soon Nick! Did your puppy miss you?
- Wed Mar 30 2005 5:21PM

Darrell
Nick is home and doing well with that new Nigger Ear!
- Wed Mar 30 2005 3:38PM

Connie
Be thinking about you Nick, and wishing you the best of luck tomorrow. Hugs to you all!
- Tue Mar 29 2005 9:58PM

Connie
Good Morning! Edited a few shots and added them to the album...Beautiful weather here today!
- Tue Mar 29 2005 11:29AM

MR
I looked at the pictures last night. Good stuff.
- Tue Mar 29 2005 8:54AM

Connie
OK, try this link.
- Mon Mar 28 2005 3:41PM

Connie
OK, finally got the pictures posted. Nan did a great job! Thanks again. Too windy for tennis but the girls should be having some nice sun at the beach.
- Mon Mar 28 2005 11:25AM

Rose
Thanks again Darrell & Sue, was a great day. Could have been warmer, but will get there. Ash is safely at her destination, Clearwater Beach. They had a couple problems, it's not as fun to be an adult as one may think. Maybe, now she won't think her dad is so worthless!! We are enjoying having the house to ourselves again.(or at least I am)Suppose to hit 50 today, WOOHOO!!
- Mon Mar 28 2005 10:16AM

kris
40 days
- Mon Mar 28 2005 9:04AM

Connie
It was a great day! Will post the pictures tomorrow! Thanks Nan and Darry. How about those Spartans!! Well Kris, not long now!
- Sun Mar 27 2005 10:52PM

Kris
For those of you who want to come to graduation, (or are looking for an excuse to take a casino trip) It is on May 7th at 10:30 am. If you are thinking about coming up I suggest you book a room asap. Marquette will be a very busy town that weekend :)
- Sun Mar 27 2005 10:21PM

Connie
HAPPY EASTER! Hitting the bunny trail early this morning, before the rain...Glad you are having good weather! Have a good hunt! Hugs to all! GO SPARTANS!
- Sun Mar 27 2005 7:47AM

Kris
It's gorgeus up here. Bright and sunny. If you ignore the melting piles of the evil white stuff everywhere, it almost feels like spring!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sat Mar 26 2005 5:30PM

Connie
Raining for the past 3 hours, lots of thunder & lightening. The only bright spot on the national map is Michigan!
- Sat Mar 26 2005 12:53PM

Connie
Sorry, try www.givingto.msu.edu/ncaaevents
- Sat Mar 26 2005 9:56AM

Connie
Go Spartans! President Simon invites us to check times and venues for NCAA Basketball times and venues...
- Sat Mar 26 2005 9:54AM

Connie
Good Morning! No beach here, but lots of pools, come and swim! We are going next door for Easter dinner, will be thinking of the good times at Darry & Sue's and waiting for some pictures. Will keep the cell phones open...
- Sat Mar 26 2005 6:49AM

MR
I thought the anole hunting happened at Miami South Beach.
- Fri Mar 25 2005 9:47PM

Connie
Hi Sam, Come and visit if you just happen to be on 75 headin' south. Exit 341 is just south of Ocala! We can hunt anoles...
- Fri Mar 25 2005 12:58PM

sam
i'm not on the road yet but i'm leavin sometime between 3 and 7. hopefully it will be nice down there and up here for you guys at easter! nan..you better save some eggs for me;)happy easter!!
- Fri Mar 25 2005 12:46PM

Connie
Good Friday Morning! Hazy and 80 degrees now. Went out to the Santos Trail this morning, saw the original pillars for the Cross Florida Canal project...will post a few pictures along with some anoles. Are the travelers on the road now?
- Fri Mar 25 2005 10:11AM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEREMY! How about a few pictures Brandy? Hope it is warming up, and no snow on Easter!
- Thu Mar 24 2005 6:56AM

Connie
Congratulations Ash! Aunt Alice would be pleased to know that you will receive a Hagelshaw Scholarship. And so are we!
- Wed Mar 23 2005 3:36PM

Connie
78 degrees and overcast. It was a good day to wash the fence, that was my job. Frank installed an attic ladder in the garage, so we can store some of our stuff before we come 'home' next month. Enjoy the basketball...
- Wed Mar 23 2005 3:18PM

Rose
YA, Ash too, as she was packing until 11:00 p.m.!!
- Wed Mar 23 2005 10:22AM

Connie
Just sent you a white flowering dogwood, like the one Bernice used to have beside the house...found this one on the trail.
- Wed Mar 23 2005 7:53AM

Connie
Good Morning! Weather report: thunder and lightening and lots of rain last night, 65 degrees now. They will have a good time no matter what the temp!
- Wed Mar 23 2005 7:44AM

Darrell
Sam decided that it will be too hot. So she isn't going after all.
- Tue Mar 22 2005 5:32PM

Connie
Tell Ash & Sam it's 90.5 degrees here; BJ needed the AC..
- Tue Mar 22 2005 3:56PM

Darrell
Don't know how good the egg hunt will be, but bunny hunting should be good! Bring your shot guns. And boots!
- Tue Mar 22 2005 2:01PM

Rose
I'm afraid Ash will probably be joining them from the stands!! She did play AAU with a couple of the girls, so that's pretty cool!! I heard from several people at church how cute Drew was waving his palm coming down the aisle. Should be fun to see Alissa keep him in the pew this week!!! Sunny & 42 sounds awesome to me, since we have had many white Easters. Ash leaves friday morning for Clearwater Beach, 1st Easter with no bunny at our house, of course MR killed him anyway!!:)
- Tue Mar 22 2005 12:12PM

Connie
Cute pictures, thanks!
- Tue Mar 22 2005 7:32AM

Connie
Good Morning! Can you believe Spartan Women in the Round of 16...quite a game! Maybe Ash will join the team this fall...
- Tue Mar 22 2005 7:25AM

Alissa
I will bring some type of vegetable - probably green bean casserole. Sunday looks sunny with a whopping high of 42!
- Tue Mar 22 2005 6:30AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Spring-2005
New pictures of Drew waving palm leaves to and fro on Palm Sunday.
- Tue Mar 22 2005 6:02AM

Connie
Duke! Duke! Duke! Just kidding!
- Mon Mar 21 2005 10:41AM

Darrell
You all know me better than that!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sun Mar 20 2005 7:49PM

MR
Back from fishing Higgins Lake. We did the best last night from 7-midnight but that was only about a dozen smelt and perch a piece. Better than nuthin'. There were tons of trucks out on the ice. Probably about 2' of ice out there still. We had a good time. The cabin looks real nice and the beds are quite and upgrade. Hard to believe Nort gets all that work done. He is glued to the tv watching basketball all weekend.
- Sun Mar 20 2005 1:26PM

Sandy
I'll make scalloped potatoes. It is FOGGY this morning and snow is covering the ground. So much for the first day of Spring!
- Sun Mar 20 2005 7:49AM

Connie
Good Morning! The sun is shining, should be a nice day. We will be expecting 'fish' pictures! Hope Sam and Ash have a great time in Florida, call us (Connie's cell 1-810-241-3718; FLH's cell 1-810-240-5853).
- Sun Mar 20 2005 7:21AM

Alissa
Mick and his friend Stu went up fishing this weekend so Drew and I are on our own. The tulips are starting to break through so it must mean spring is on the way!
- Sat Mar 19 2005 1:02PM

Connie
Good Morning! Can't say that I will miss the snow, but sure will miss the egg hunt, and taking all the pictures...
- Sat Mar 19 2005 10:44AM

Darrell
36 and snowing with about 3 inches on the ground. Will have to use sleds instead of Easter baskets to carry eggs next Sunday!
- Fri Mar 18 2005 12:53PM

Connie
Good Morning, Overcast and 47 degrees now. Saw more white flowering dogwood on the trail yesterday.
- Fri Mar 18 2005 8:08AM

Connie
Morning, raining again today. Had to postpone the St. Patrick's Day Parade until tomorrow. Everybody had their golf carts decorated and ready to go...Glad you got back OK Darry, maybe you can go hunting now...don't shoot any bunnies though...
- Thu Mar 17 2005 11:26AM

Darrell
Made it back from Indianapolis. Tired of training and working on computers.
- Wed Mar 16 2005 10:28PM

Connie
OK Easter! Those will be fun pictures. Nice to be missed. Have a great day! How's the weather?
- Wed Mar 16 2005 7:30AM

Sue
Well everyone but me is ready for the big Easter gig. The days are going fast. Let's do dinner at 1:00, hopefully that will allow time for everyone going to church. As usual I'll do the meat (turkey and ham)and the bread. Pick any other dish you wish to bring. Rose did say she would do deviled eggs and baked beans. Everything else is up for grabs. Hopefully we will not have to shovel the eggs out of the snow, guess we'll have to wait and see. Hope you all can come. Connie, maybe Darrell can do a little video clip of the hunt for you or, if you start now you will still have time to come up for the real thing. We'll miss you.
- Tue Mar 15 2005 8:02AM

Connie
That's OK Mick, I've had more years to practice! Nice album, easy to use. My favorite is Alissa cutting the cake with Drew pulling on her arm, and the kids waiting to eat. I knew that was Nick...also saw Grampa Lew & Gwennie. Maybe we can see Grandma Sandy & Josh at Jeremy's party...
- Tue Mar 15 2005 7:43AM

MR
Sorry you have to look in reflections to try and find everyone that was at the party Connie. I'm not as good at getting a shot of everyone in attendance:) Did you notice the smoke from the candles right after Drew blew them out? I thought that was pretty good timing!
- Mon Mar 14 2005 9:28PM

Nick
I can't tell. I was there somewhere!
- Mon Mar 14 2005 9:04PM

Connie
Nick is that your reflection in the china cabinet behind Alissa? Looks like you...
- Mon Mar 14 2005 5:10PM

Kris
NMU made it to the super 6 after some doubts. SO this weekend we go to the Joe :)
- Mon Mar 14 2005 1:00PM

Alissa
There are five of them - Alec, Lucas, Dylan, Daniel, and Abby. I'm sure Alec wasn't in any of the pictures though, 15 year olds are too cool for birthday parties...right Sam?
- Mon Mar 14 2005 11:39AM

Connie
Good Morning! NCAA brackets...MSU in the Final Four?
- Mon Mar 14 2005 10:36AM

Connie
Alissa your nephews and niece are really cute. What are their names again?
- Sun Mar 13 2005 3:35PM

Connie
Good Morning! Loved the pictures, thanks Mick & Alissa. Glad Kris & Nan got home OK! Have to bake cookies today. Only a few days to go Kris, good luck with the research...
- Sun Mar 13 2005 8:01AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Drews-2nd-Birthday
Check out the pictures from the party today. Thanks for coming everyone! - MR
- Sat Mar 12 2005 8:17PM

Darrell
3 inches of new powder.26 degrees and windy.
- Sat Mar 12 2005 8:34AM

Connie
Good Morning! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DREW! We hope you have a fun party, hugs to you and Gwen & Joshie. Aunt Nan and Kris are on their way from Sweetwater, TN. Hope the roads are clear and dry all the way. Have a great day!!
- Sat Mar 12 2005 7:53AM

MR
done
- Fri Mar 11 2005 10:35AM

Connie
Good job, now can you give us a link to Florida under Connie's pictures?
- Fri Mar 11 2005 10:05AM

MR
I archived the guestbook by year to make the page load faster. Let me know if there are any problems. Boy its been a long winter if I'm bored enough to finally get around to doing this.
- Fri Mar 11 2005 9:15AM

Connie
Good Morning, they are packed and ready to go! 40 degrees here, will see them and you all in a couple of months. Good luck to Ash, not long to go now! Have fun at the big birthday party, send pictures!! Hugs to all!
- Fri Mar 11 2005 7:24AM

Darrell
Test Test Test. Just upgraded to XP. Now to get my email back up and running.
- Thu Mar 10 2005 9:20PM

Darrell
I thought the deal was to keep them!
- Thu Mar 10 2005 6:42PM

Connie
Can't believe they have to leave in the morning. We have had such a good time! They should arrive later in the afternoon on Drew's birthday...Will post some orange grove and pool pictures.
- Thu Mar 10 2005 4:55PM

MR
Nancy and Kris better hope the authorities don't see the picture of them harrassing the gator right next to the sign that says "Don't approach the gators".
- Thu Mar 10 2005 7:46AM

Connie
Good Morning! After a rainy 50 degrees yesterday, we are enjoying a bright sunny sky this morning. Hope you liked the pictures, will post more gators...
- Thu Mar 10 2005 7:39AM

MR
Thanks Connie. Drew loved your card. He made us pull it off the mantle so he could play with it.
- Wed Mar 9 2005 8:04AM

Connie
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MICK! Your birthday present will be shipped via Nan & Kris. Hope you like citrus! Had a great time at Silver Springs, only 25 minutes from here. Will post to webshots, lots of gators and giraffe...and bluegills.
- Wed Mar 9 2005 7:23AM

Rose
Voice of experience, all I gotta say!!:)
- Tue Mar 8 2005 10:17PM

Darrell
How did I get in this?
- Tue Mar 8 2005 5:32PM

Rose
So what is the reason when you are 50+, a Parks and you throw things, better yet wait till he starts smashing things!!! (right Nort) Nice pictures Connie, however where are the swim suits?? or better yet where are you?? Enjoy your week, sunny and freezing here. I know that will make Nan & Kris happy.:)
- Tue Mar 8 2005 12:55PM

Alissa
Finally back to work today after being off since February 24th! I guess that is what vacation and sick time is for. We went to the Dr. yesterday for Drew's follow up check and everything looks good. He definitely knows that he is going to be 2 on Saturday - he wants to do everything himself and throws temper tantrums on every little thing. I think Mick and I have had 10 movies thrown at us in the last three days - I guess that's what we get for not reading minds! See some of you on Saturday!
- Tue Mar 8 2005 9:34AM

Connie
Try this, sorry.
- Tue Mar 8 2005 8:14AM

Connie <http://community.webshots.com/album/249928312ocBObp?731>
The rain blew away. A few pictures from our walk yesterday...
- Tue Mar 8 2005 7:45AM

Connie
Good Morning! The clouds blew in, balmy and 72 degrees...Will post a few pictures on webshots and try to give you a link. Here comes the rain...
- Tue Mar 8 2005 7:09AM

Darrell
Don't know yet. MR hasn't given me any ideas yet!
- Mon Mar 7 2005 8:04PM

Connie
Darry what are you putting in Nan's yard? Thanks for the spoons...
- Mon Mar 7 2005 7:02PM

Connie
So happy to hear about the guy in the blue snowsuit! We had a fun day today, Kris drove the golfcart, Nan bought delicious oranges, Frank played tennis, and BB & BJ had a nice long walk on the trail this morning. 18 days to go-that's the word from Sam and she will be out of there too! Hugs to all!
- Mon Mar 7 2005 6:57PM

Darrell
Already put in a request for oranges. Better test them before lugging them back. Nothing worst than buying apples or grapes and finding out they taste like $#!% when you get home!
- Mon Mar 7 2005 12:26PM

Rose
Glad they made it!! As Dan put it, who would every ask Connie for motel advice except Nan. Connie probably didn't even know if they had showers!!!:) Kris in Florida, Adam in California and the rest of us left in Michigan. We live here why? The good news is there was a little boy dressed in a blue snowsuit on a sled riding through my back yard saturday. Have a good week and Florida oranges would be welcome!:)
- Mon Mar 7 2005 8:39AM

Darrell
Glad ya made it. Ok MR, time to give Nan's house a visit to put a sign in the front yard. Got any ideas?!
- Sun Mar 6 2005 6:22PM

Connie
OK here's the story...Nan and Kris got here about 5:15pm, delays in Tennessee last night-4 hours, and Atlanta today. First was due to sink holes in I75, second due to police investigation... If in Ringold, avoid Rm 142, the shower is broken...So glad they got here!
- Sun Mar 6 2005 5:49PM

http://www.wbir.com/news/news.aspx?provider=KNS&storyid=23816
Link about 75 south from Connie. -MR
- Sun Mar 6 2005 10:12AM

Connie
Good Morning, only a few more miles for the girls and BB. They will be ready to bask in the sun...Baking cookies now, mowing the lawn after the neighborhood wakes up...don't need a John Deere for this. Will let you know when they get here...
- Sun Mar 6 2005 7:09AM

Connie
65 degrees now, hope you all can come here sometime.
- Sat Mar 5 2005 10:23AM

Connie
It was 34 degrees here at 7am, now 47, bright & sunny! How is Drew this morning?
- Sat Mar 5 2005 7:43AM

Connie
Nan and Kris are on on their way! Rose hope you get to feeling better... Love you guys!
- Sat Mar 5 2005 7:29AM

Darrell
N&K have a safe trip.
- Fri Mar 4 2005 11:20PM

Kris
Yes I know about kingsnake.com we used it in our back ground research. Our lizards are Anolis carolinensis the green anole. The brown anoles are Anolis sagreii, they are originally from the carribean and are not native to the Southeast US even though they are highly prevelant. I know nobody really cares, but hey I figure you asked for it!!!!!!!! :) Anything you want to know about ruminating ungulates in Africa??????? lol
- Fri Mar 4 2005 10:14PM

Darry
2 feet of snow and snakes. Doesn't look good for the visitors!
- Fri Mar 4 2005 5:21PM

MR
Sounds like you saw a snake. Better not let Nancy see this until she goes home or it will be a real short trip to Florida for her.
- Fri Mar 4 2005 3:52PM

Connie
Beautiful Day in the Villages! Actually it is sunny & 67, just got back from tennis and a bike ride. Walked a new trail this morning with BJ, saw five deer and one black slinky animal near the swamp, not a beaver?? BJ got in the swamp, had to hose him down when we got back. I am creating a new Nan & Kris Visit album...
- Fri Mar 4 2005 3:47PM

MR
Oh, don't be so anole.
- Fri Mar 4 2005 2:26PM

Rose
You two really should get a life!!
- Fri Mar 4 2005 1:38PM

http://www.kingsnake.com/anolecare/
Maybe this link will help with anole research. Depending on if you have a green or a brown anole. - MR
- Fri Mar 4 2005 12:11PM

Connie
Oops, that was anole at eNature.com
- Fri Mar 4 2005 11:56AM

Connie
Checked Google for enole...those are the things that climb up our screen doors, in fact there was one on the bedroom window where Nan & Kris are going to sleep...think Bailey will like enoles?
- Fri Mar 4 2005 11:53AM

MR
This is family website!
- Fri Mar 4 2005 7:58AM

Kris
As soon as our anole experiment is done, I am on my way!!!!
- Fri Mar 4 2005 7:29AM

Connie
Good Morning! Very nice picture! Very good news! He is a sweetie! Well, Kris must be on her way this morning, bet she will be glad to get home...TGIF!
- Fri Mar 4 2005 6:51AM

http://www.lcparks.com/albums/Mick/drew_cover.sized.jpg
We're all happy to be home safe and sound. Thanks for all the calls, notes, and visits. Drew looks to be back to normal and it didn't take long for him to learn to run again. No more wobbly legs. Here's a picture that our photographer took that wound up on the cover of a pamphlet. - MR
- Thu Mar 3 2005 7:12PM

Connie
That is the best news...thanks Alissa. Mick you will never get a better birthday present!!
- Thu Mar 3 2005 3:37PM

Alissa
We were discharged today at 1pm. Drew is doing well, still a little wobbly on his feet, but in good spirits. They diagnosed him with viral meningitis and figured the couple of seizures were caused by a temperature spike. The docs and nurses were great, but we were glad to come home. We take him in on Monday to make sure he is progressing, but other than just watching him there are no restrictions. Thanks for all of the calls and prayers. See you soon.
- Thu Mar 3 2005 2:21PM

Connie
Good Morning! How is Drew?
- Thu Mar 3 2005 7:22AM

Darrell
No Thanks. I have had enough driving/riding for quite some time to come!
- Wed Mar 2 2005 8:56PM

Connie
Darry they might have room for one more if you are ready to make another road trip!
- Wed Mar 2 2005 12:52PM

Kris
It would have to be pretty bad to keep me in Marquette!!!! I am prepared for anything. Don't tell mom that though... The roads are going to be all clean, dry, and pretty mommy, completely safe!!!:-P
- Wed Mar 2 2005 12:12PM

Darrell
I heard that Ohio, Kentucky, carolina, georga and even Florida are supose to get 11 inches of snow Saturday and Sunday. Freezing rain and sleet all along I-75 too. You might have to cancel your trip!
- Wed Mar 2 2005 12:10PM

Connie
Great, that's what we were waiting to hear. Hope Mick takes a few pictures while they are staying in that grand 'hotel'. Not long now Kris...I know you and Nan can get out of SC, hope you can get out of Marquette...
- Wed Mar 2 2005 12:01PM

Rose
Just spoke to Mick, Drew is much better today. He's talking, smiling and eating. Mich & Alissa sound much better too!! He will be there till tomorrow and go from there. He said Sandy & Lew are on their way down. Will this stinking snow ever stop, of course Ash loves it. Have a good day.
- Wed Mar 2 2005 10:48AM

Connie
Good Morning! So how is our little guy?
- Wed Mar 2 2005 7:54AM

DSSN
Get Well Soon
- Tue Mar 1 2005 11:52AM

Connie
Glad we have a good family! Get well soon little guy...
- Tue Mar 1 2005 11:50AM

Connie
Thanks Lew, Nan, Rose & Mick. We sure appreciate hearing from you. Hugs to Drew and all.
- Tue Mar 1 2005 11:48AM

MR
I can keep my cell phone on in the room if anyone wants to call 248-388-7574.
- Tue Mar 1 2005 10:46AM

MR
Lastest on Drew. We're in the pediatric ward at Genisys. Doc wants to keep us there for 72 hours to monitor the virus that it looks like he picked up. We talked to the head-honco pediatrician and she said this will just have to run its course. He's mainly at the hospital because he is throwing up everything and the IV keeps him hydrated. I just came home to get some puke and pee free clothes and we'll be staying up there for at least a couple more nights. Again, Doc says he'll be ok.
- Tue Mar 1 2005 10:45AM

Rose
Now that Lew has everyone worrying, I will share what I know. Mick & Alissa took him to Genesys last night, spoke with Mick this morning and they are still running multiple tests. Drew has an IV and has been vomitting. Will let you know as soon as we do. Prayers are welcome!!
- Tue Mar 1 2005 10:27AM

Connie
Is Drew OK? Scared me to read Lurker's message...
- Mon Feb 28 2005 8:54PM

Darrell
Belly buttons !
- Mon Feb 28 2005 8:51PM

lurker
Drew you better get well or we all will need to have ice cream and cake without you. You know you should not scare mom and dad like that. Grandpa will show you neater ways
- Mon Feb 28 2005 6:16PM

Kris
Me and ash were lounging on cocoa beach last New Years while mom and dad were out on the casino boat.
- Mon Feb 28 2005 12:52PM

Connie
Anybody remember Cocoa Beach? It was the home of Major Nelson...
- Mon Feb 28 2005 12:28PM

Connie
Good Morning, nice sunny day, 72 degrees. Big storm at Cocoa Beach last night, tornado took out 14 homes. Only one week before Nan and Kris get here, can't wait!
- Mon Feb 28 2005 10:41AM

Kris
We are currently in the middle of a snow "storm" which basically means that to keep up with the snow I have to shovel every hour, I am so looking forward to what I can consider HOT weather :)
- Sun Feb 27 2005 1:24PM

Connie
Wow, that's a lot of snow! Raining here...but sunnier days are predicted during the time Nan & Kris are here. 75 degrees was the average for the week of March 6. Not sure about the weather along I75. Have a good week!
- Sun Feb 27 2005 11:00AM

Darrell
Nick and I just got back from Parks'Place. -5 and sunny this morning with about 18 inches of snow. Good thing for 4-wheel drive! We had a blast sledding down the hill into the pond. Plowed out the drivway this afternoon at home. About 8 inches on the ground here.
- Sat Feb 26 2005 6:20PM

Kris
Abosolutely, next week at this time we will be driving away from the snow:)
- Sat Feb 26 2005 11:30AM

Connie
Good Morning! 55 degrees and overcast, walked in the rain yesterday, 2 1/2 hours on a bike trail that meandered forever...warmer weather is ahead. One week to go...
- Sat Feb 26 2005 9:42AM

Connie
That's great Darry! Raining cats and dogs here. Hope you all have a nice weekend, never did see those mushers...
- Fri Feb 25 2005 7:39AM

Darrell
I'm home I'm home ye ha. That was a long 2 weeks but I passed! Now to loose the extra 10 pounds I gained eating on the company's expense.
- Thu Feb 24 2005 8:06PM

Connie
Good Morning! Cute picture of Drew, thanks Mick! Thanks Rose for letting us know about Thelma. She was a good friend of Mom's, and all of us. She was quite an artist, she painted the oak tree and cornfield as she and Mom would see it when they were walking up from the woods.
- Thu Feb 24 2005 7:53AM

Rose
Just want to let you know that Thelma Curtis died on Tuesday. Funeral is on Friday, she was 89.
- Thu Feb 24 2005 7:33AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Mick/drew_hood
new picture
- Wed Feb 23 2005 7:31PM

Connie
Click Armadillo Online and you will see a nice picture by someone with msu.edu address....Enjoying the new album from Mick, have a great day!
- Wed Feb 23 2005 10:32AM

MR
I wonder if it would be more fun to shoot them with a big rifle or a .22?
- Wed Feb 23 2005 9:55AM

kris
I just know that they are really cool and amazing creatures...
- Wed Feb 23 2005 9:33AM

Connie
Know anything about armadillos? We saw one on the trail today.
- Tue Feb 22 2005 4:44PM

Alissa
Speaking of Drew's birthday, we are having his party on his birthday - March 12th at noon. The invitations will go out today. We will have lunch and cake and ice cream. I just need a rough head count closer to the date for ordering food. Hope you all can make it! As for the other birthday boy, we might be able to throw together some type of cake on the 9th. Once you are over 30 you don't need parties anymore....right???
- Tue Feb 22 2005 8:56AM

Connie
Good Morning! Thanks a bunch for the skating/snow pictures,even got Kris in one of them! Can you believe Drew will soon be 2, and Mick how old? Have a good day! Anybody heard from Sandy & Lew?
- Tue Feb 22 2005 7:39AM

kris
yeah I was trying to see if it would allow you to be logged in under my name guess that won't work, I will e-mail mick and try and figure out how you can all see the pics from the sled dog race
- Mon Feb 21 2005 12:57PM

Connie
Less than 5 sec, but I had already opened it...
- Mon Feb 21 2005 12:07PM

MR
Kris: Re-check the link. Or give me an e-mail and I'll send you a username for an account on the new gallery thing and you can upload the pics there for free. Connie: How long does it take to load just a page with the little pictures on it?
- Mon Feb 21 2005 11:39AM

Connie
Mick re: speed. Set at one second intervals, these still take about a minute to load.
- Mon Feb 21 2005 10:42AM

Connie
I can view Mick's album just fine but am not a member so I cannot figure out Kris's album. help
- Mon Feb 21 2005 10:35AM

Kris
Ok, so I knew better than that, lets try this one!!
- Mon Feb 21 2005 10:02AM

http://www.ofoto.com/BrowsePhotos.jsp?&collid=66387080307&page=1&sort_order=0
These are the pictures from the sled dog races in Marquette. Let's see if this works its a new program that I am trying. If it doesn't work I will just have to e-mail the pics to everyone:)
- Mon Feb 21 2005 10:01AM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Mick
Let me know how this bunch of pictures loads. Dialup users, let me know if it loads too slow.
- Mon Feb 21 2005 8:54AM

Connie
Good Morning! Nice carpet Nan! Thanks, think I have room in the album for one for picture.
- Mon Feb 21 2005 6:55AM

Connie
Darry have a good trip, good week. See you when the morels are ready to pick!
- Sun Feb 20 2005 7:55AM

Connie
OK, click slide show, click upper left corner, and save.
- Sun Feb 20 2005 7:38AM

Connie
Just did it. Hidden box in left upper corner of the picture, click save. Will try it again...
- Sun Feb 20 2005 7:34AM

Connie
Good Morning! Downloaded the picture with some difficulty, details in the email Mick.
- Sun Feb 20 2005 7:25AM

Kris
Eh, somehow rabbit hunting has no thrill when theres no sport and no dog. All I have to say is you had better plan on eating that bunny. I'm just glad to here that someone is taking care of the dog since ash doesn't appear to be taking to good care of the cat!!!
- Sat Feb 19 2005 11:03PM

MR
Even a .22 snob would be proud of this shot. I jumped him from the thin brush pile just south of the bridge and plugged him before he could get to the next pile to the south. Pretty quick for me. A lot of #5's in his rear end. Next thing will be the over-under snobs checking in. Ha Ha.
- Sat Feb 19 2005 10:03PM

Nort
What's with the shotgun? Where is the sport in that? Oh, I forgot you been hanging around with Dan to long! Just BSing.
- Sat Feb 19 2005 8:40PM

MR
Good deal. Connie, check your e-mail and see if you can figure out how to upload pics.
- Sat Feb 19 2005 6:26PM

Connie
No problem seeing this...wait until Kris sees it!
- Sat Feb 19 2005 4:01PM

http://www.lcparks.com/gallery/Mick
Let me see if you can see this picture and my comments. New feature I'm try to add to the website. If not, its a pic of a bunny I shot this morning. I saw him when I walked the lane to feed Jake. I came back to get the shotgun then walked back and jumped him from the same spot.
- Sat Feb 19 2005 1:07PM

Connie
Good Morning, have a great ride! We heard there was at least 7" at EJ this week. Waiting for John & Mary to call from Valdosta, GA on their way here, then to Boynton Beach. In the 30s this morning.
- Sat Feb 19 2005 6:54AM

Darrell
Made it back from IND. Going to Harrison riding tomorrow them back to Ind on Sunday for another week.
- Fri Feb 18 2005 10:08PM

Connie
Good Morning! Send pictures of the mushers...
- Fri Feb 18 2005 7:30AM

Connie
Sure would like to see it. We could watch it in the van...Have a great day! Just heard 6-12" expected in EJ.
- Thu Feb 17 2005 7:43AM

MR
Horray for the GSP! Connie, you would like the movie "Best in Show". I have it on DVD.
- Wed Feb 16 2005 2:33PM

Connie
Interesting news. The answer is Kooter's cousin...he was a beauty!
- Wed Feb 16 2005 1:46PM

Article_about_towers
Here's an article in the Flint Journal about the 4 radio towers on the SW corner of GB and Morrish. Lewis Isaac from the store on the NE corner is quoted. Its annoying to see the blinking red lights to the West when walking the lane but like Dan says at least its not another subdivision. Hard to believe it takes 4 towers and 45 acres to power a christion radio station. And they only have 1000 listeners.
- Wed Feb 16 2005 7:49AM

Connie
Dan and Rose have a good trip tomorrow, hugs to Kris!
- Wed Feb 16 2005 7:23AM

Connie
Good Morning! Did you see who won Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show last night? One hint, it was somebody's cousin...guess who!
- Wed Feb 16 2005 7:22AM

Connie
Hello! BJ has a new tan Buick, or cashmere Terraza. We took out two seats and put in his carpet. Still have two seats for Nan and Kris....and anyone else who comes to see us!
- Tue Feb 15 2005 11:27AM

Connie
Good luck Darry! Bet you are munching on those bagels...
- Mon Feb 14 2005 1:42PM

Connie
Hi Happy Valentine's Day Everybody! Just went shopping for a new car/van for BJ to ride in. Glad all worked out well at MSU for you guys. From our conference call I found out that Nutritional Science went to College of Natural Science not Agriculture, all of our programs are being realigned...still not finished mixing us up!
- Mon Feb 14 2005 1:41PM

Rose
Good morning, We survived MSU on Friday & Saturday. Met with the head of Nutritional Science, he remembered Ash from our earlier visit. She made it through the test, spoke with Honors College folks and the athletic department. Lots of questions answered and more decisions to make. I had fun with the Creek boys. It was a big day at MSU, Founders day, new president, 150th celebration. To say the least, campus was busy. Off to Marquette to the dog sled run this Thursday. Get to see Ms. Kris!!! Have a good week.
- Mon Feb 14 2005 8:12AM

Kris
83 :)
- Sun Feb 13 2005 9:53AM

Darrell
Heading down to Indiana today for a couple weeks of school.
- Sun Feb 13 2005 8:30AM

Connie
Good Morning! Cool here, in the low 30s. John and Mary, our neighbors from EJ will be stopping on their way to Boynton Beach. Nan and Kris will be here in 3 weeks, I am predicting very nice weather...Not many more days of school left for Kris!!!
- Sun Feb 13 2005 7:40AM

Darrell
Congrats. Sounds like you had a good run.
- Fri Feb 11 2005 11:03PM

Connie
Congratulations to the runner-up!
- Fri Feb 11 2005 7:15PM

Connie
Good luck with the exams at MSU Ash!
- Thu Feb 10 2005 7:35PM

Connie
Had more good luck today, will play in the final match at 9am tomorrow. Will post a couple of pictures from St. Pete's Tennis Club.
- Thu Feb 10 2005 7:15PM

Darrell
Good thing you moved down there after all!
- Thu Feb 10 2005 12:04PM

Connie
Good Morning, He won another match, back today, finals are Friday...
- Thu Feb 10 2005 6:43AM

Connie
Good Morning, Frank is on his way to Tampa for another round of tennis...posted shots of up north from Darry on the Christmas album. Thanks again for checking thing out, not ready to jump into that lake yet!
- Wed Feb 9 2005 7:32AM

Connie
Good Morning! Posted pictures of Bucky and the new groomer, check them out in the Christmas album...Thanks again Darry for making the trip north...forgot to bring some car papers with us.
- Tue Feb 8 2005 7:59AM

Connie
Checkout the latest picture of Kip in the Christmas album...
- Mon Feb 7 2005 5:17PM

MR
Those snowmen were Frosty and his lesser known son Fred. I yanked my back out putting in Frosty's belly. Worst thing is that he's all melted now. Oh well, he'll be back again someday.
- Mon Feb 7 2005 12:28PM

Connie
Good Morning! I think the snowmen & farm picture is one of the best ever! Glad you are on the mend Alissa...not fun. Would love to have a picture of the kids...if you are under 60 you are still a kid! Frank is playing a tournament in Tampa tomorrow, wish him good luck..
- Mon Feb 7 2005 11:35AM

Alissa
I have had the flu since Wednesday night and Mick has been doing Drew duty every day/night since. Now he knows what it is like to be a single parent! We could have had Dan and Ash down for supper, but I didn't want to be blamed for passing germs again! It will be nice when I have more to say on this message board than I am sick (which has been three bouts in the last month).
- Mon Feb 7 2005 11:06AM

Kris
Now thats not true, I know that he had hamburgers while you were gone, because the only liver he(or should I say ash) could find was frozen, so he did attempt to cook for himself:)
- Mon Feb 7 2005 9:38AM

Rose
I'll make sure Dan looks on the web page. Not his thing you know. Nice barn behind the snowmen, don't ya think!! He had a good day, 2 flannel shirts, new boots and a big new air compressor. Guess you probably know which one he likes the most. Ash and I took him to Outback for supper. He got his ARP card in the mail saturday, and one of his favorite(or should I say, was one of his favorite) nieces had her Sunday School class sing to him. I was gone all weekend,I think Dan's main diet was choc chip cookies thanks to Nan. It isn't even deer hunting season and he didn't have to share them!!:) He got your card Connie, no scary pictures. Have a good week.
- Mon Feb 7 2005 8:46AM

Nort
Happy Birthday even though we know you were hatched!
- Sun Feb 6 2005 5:17PM

Connie
Happy Birthday Dan! Hope your team wins!
- Sun Feb 6 2005 12:30PM

Connie
Tell Uncle Dan to check out the newest entry in the Christmas Album...
- Sat Feb 5 2005 10:20PM

Darrell
Frank's bagals sure take a long time to make. I only have another 25 min to go. Works out to about 15 min each.
- Sat Feb 5 2005 2:48PM

Connie
Hi Everybody! It is nice and sunny, the bagels are raising... Who would have thought they would play the Super Bowl on Uncle Dan's birthday!
- Sat Feb 5 2005 12:25PM

Connie
Cute picture of Kip, see the Christmas Album. Thanks Darry, hope you all have a SUPER weekend!
- Fri Feb 4 2005 7:59AM

Connie
Morning to you too! Foggy here and 62 degrees. I'm trying to keep up with you know who...tennis, biking and walking with BJ. Don't seem to lose much weight, maybe I am getting more muscle...like Serena?
- Thu Feb 3 2005 10:11AM

Darrell
Morning
- Thu Feb 3 2005 7:29AM

Connie
Hope you had a good day, we are listening to the rain...
- Wed Feb 2 2005 7:56PM

Connie
Good Morning! Glad you had a good time, think probably Drew did too! Thanks Rose for the update on Mary, I will send her a note via snail-mail...Good luck to Ash...
- Tue Feb 1 2005 9:18AM

MR
Well were back. Wallets a little lighter but other than that we had a great time. Thanks to Mom and Dad and Dan and Rose for the babysitting and airport taxi service. The men's final was on TV while we were walking somewhere and I kicked myself for not putting a bet on the underdog.
- Mon Jan 31 2005 8:34PM

Rose
I knew there was something I wanted to share, Mary Orr was moved to Fostorian Manor last week. I don't know if you knew she fell again after she got home. Reinjured her knee and broke another bone. J.D. said she is very depressed and on a strick diet. That would depress anyone. Looks like she will be restricted to bed rest for at least 12 weeks. Dan & I plan to visit her soon. I think Ash plays in Flushing this Thursday, so maybe we can go early and visit her. I'll try to keep you posted.
- Mon Jan 31 2005 1:34PM

Connie
Pictures at end of Christms Album. Glad there was no road kill...
- Mon Jan 31 2005 11:54AM

Connie
So Darry, what a sight, send the pictures and I will crop them...
- Mon Jan 31 2005 11:35AM

Connie
Good luck to you Rose. Played tennis this morning at 40 degrees, warming up now. Has anyone heard how Mary Orr is doing? Tried to call her...
- Mon Jan 31 2005 11:34AM

Rose
It was a good weekend in the Creek. Had lunch with Sandy & Lew on Sunday and then took over Drew duty. Had fun with him. I don't think he is a real Parks, he was so happy this morning!! None of the Parks at my house act like that in the morning!! Mick & Alissa should be home around 4:30 today. Hope they enjoyed the break. Volleyball tonight. Have a good week.
- Mon Jan 31 2005 8:20AM

Darrell
Matt and I skied at Parks'Place this weekend.Did the 10 mile loop around the river yesterday and about 6 miles today. On the way home just south of Lake City on 66 we saw 4 Bald Eagles eating a roadkill deer. Got a few pictures at about 40 yards away. Good weather up there. About 22 to 30 and partly sunny.
- Sun Jan 30 2005 7:10PM

Connie
It was a gorgeous day today, replanted a few tropical plants from the flower boxes into the ground (sand). Think we will go to the new Home Depot tomorrow and get some spring flowers for the flower boxes...So did you see the Russian Safin beat Hewitt?
- Sun Jan 30 2005 5:09PM

Kris
Just in case there are any UofM haters like me out there. Nothern beat UofM 4-1 in hockey!!!!!!!!!!!
- Sat Jan 29 2005 10:22AM

Connie
Good Morning! Did you see the womens final last night? Mens is tomorrow morning at 3:00am. Have a good weekend! How much snow now?
- Sat Jan 29 2005 7:08AM

Connie
Hi Guys, Just got a letter from Uncle Hank. He would like to help celebrate the 150 year anniversary of the farm next year. He said he is optimistic and would enjoy being there to have a party. More later...
- Fri Jan 28 2005 3:45PM

MR
How about that Sharapova vs. Sherena Williams? Boy that was some exciting stuff. You know, Sherena was born in Saginaw. In actual sports news, MSU thumped UM on the hardwood last night.
- Fri Jan 28 2005 10:02AM

MR
How about that Sharapova vs. Sherena Williams? Boy that was some exciting stuff. You know, Sherena was born in Saginaw. In actual sports news, MSU thump UM on the hardwood last night.
- Fri Jan 28 2005 10:02AM

Darrell
Well? We are all waiting to hear who won!
- Fri Jan 28 2005 7:29AM

Connie
Good Morning Mates! Just watched the semi-final match of the Australian Open-Hewitt over Roddick, super tennis!
- Fri Jan 28 2005 7:24AM

Connie
Good Morning! We finally saw deer on the trail yesterday. They are called white tail, and have white flags...but when the tail is down, it is black. Darry-Bucky has a new diet too, less meat/fish/poultry and filtered water...
- Thu Jan 27 2005 7:09AM

Darrell
Went back fishing before dark tonight. Cought about 20 or so as fast as I could pull them out. Some with bait some without. Kip ate them as fast as I could catch them.
- Wed Jan 26 2005 6:52PM

Connie
Good Morning, have a nice day!
- Tue Jan 25 2005 10:42AM

Connie
Have a great trip! I talked with Uncle Hank today, he is doing very well with his new kitty 'Whiskers'. I am sending him Christmas pictures. He asked about a picture of Mickey's new house, and Dan's house...I think I can find some for him. Have fun with Drew!
- Mon Jan 24 2005 3:38PM

Darrell
No Kris, it's sad that you still enjoy them!
- Mon Jan 24 2005 12:53PM

Kris
Thats no joke!!! I was singing wiggles songs with the little kids from church yesterday, its sad that I still remember them!!!
- Mon Jan 24 2005 9:20AM

Alissa
Mick and I are heading to Las Vegas this weekend, so let us know if you want us to place any bets for you. Grandma Sandy and Uncle Dan and Aunt Rose are doing Drew duty and I am sure he will keep them busy! As long as they watch Frosty, Wiggles, and Cookie 50 times a day, he will be fine.
- Mon Jan 24 2005 8:39AM

Connie
Good Morning, 25 degrees here. Could skate on our grass...
- Mon Jan 24 2005 8:07AM

MR
Skied to the woods and back. Some pretty deep drifts but nothing on the sandhill. Not exactly a fast track.
- Sun Jan 23 2005 10:42PM

DSSN
All 4 of us went back skating tonight. -4 and lots of stars. Nick is getting pretty fast. Sam's got turning around and skating backwards down pretty well. Sue and Kip even had fun.
- Sun Jan 23 2005 9:03PM

Darrell
Cleared the pond off this afternoon. Skated for a bit. Plan on going back after dark with Nick ans Sam.
- Sun Jan 23 2005 5:32PM

Connie
Yes, and only 6 weeks until you are in sunny Florida! Can't wait for you guys to get here. Lots of luck with that last semester Kris, see you soon! Hope you all are having fun with your snow toys...
- Sun Jan 23 2005 7:36AM

Kris
Yet???? its been snowing for days, they keep extending out winter snow warning... luckily my neighbor is nice enough to snow blow my driveway for me!!!!! 105 days till graduation :)
- Sat Jan 22 2005 12:45PM

Connie
Good Morning! Is it snowing yet? We have a frost warning for Sunday night for about 9 hours.
- Sat Jan 22 2005 11:08AM

Darrell
Ya it's pretty nice here too. The sun is shining, a slight breeze and, Oh ya did I mention that it's 14 degrees and 8 inches of snow is on the way!
- Fri Jan 21 2005 5:09PM

Connie
Hi Everybody. Today is a gorgeous day. Come and visit!
- Fri Jan 21 2005 2:04PM

Sandy
Brandy and Mick- Suzy Bear sent the date of June 25th. for a family reunion at 12:00. I know you are as happy as I am with the news. Keep us posted Rose, Hi! to Kris
- Fri Jan 21 2005 7:18AM

Connie
Good Morning! Supposed to get to the 70s this weekend...Good luck Kris, you are almost there, and Ash too! How about Sam and Nick? How's it going? Keep warm and send pictures...
- Thu Jan 20 2005 8:05AM

Kris
We're having a heat wave here, its 18 outside, much better than the -18 from sunday when I came back up here :)
- Wed Jan 19 2005 9:32AM

Connie
Good Morning! Will have to scrape ice off the windshield again today, 33 degrees now. Have a good day!
- Wed Jan 19 2005 7:44AM

Darrell
So much for the nice ice. Snowed here just enough to have to shovel. Yesterday it was polished smooth.
- Wed Jan 19 2005 7:24AM

MR
Nice ice! I haven't even checked ours since the warm/cold stretch. All 3 of us are back at work/daycare today.
- Tue Jan 18 2005 1:42PM

Connie
Good Morning! Just learned that Jenny is back to work at MSU. She is Asst. Dean of International Programs, working about 75% time...I had sent her Ash's newspaper article that Mick posted. Have a great day, hope all are feeling better.
- Tue Jan 18 2005 7:35AM

Rose
The virus seems to be in the neighborhood. Dan was really sick yesterday and not much better today. Guess Drew is sharing with everyone. So far I have been lucky. Hopefully, Ms. Kris is fine. As cold as it is up in the U.P. should kill about anything!!! Today is her first day of her last semester! Ash and I went shopping today, believe it or not we got her prom dress and it even was on sale. I believe in miracles. Hope it warms up soon.
- Mon Jan 17 2005 2:58PM

Alissa
We all have a stomach virus here. We took Drew to the Emergency Room on Saturday because his breathing was labored, but he is a lot better now. Can't say the same for Mick and I. Hopefully we will feel better enough to go to work tomorrow.
- Mon Jan 17 2005 2:16PM

Connie
The skaters picture is posted at the end of the Christmas album.
- Mon Jan 17 2005 7:52AM

Connie
Thanks for the picture of the skaters! I will post it later. It was 36 degrees here this morning. Have a good week!
- Mon Jan 17 2005 7:45AM

Darrell
Nick got a new pair of hockey skates. The pond is perfect and Nan's comming over to help him try them out. Ya, I will have the camera!
- Sun Jan 16 2005 10:03AM

Connie
Good Morning, cool and rainy here. Have a good day!
- Sun Jan 16 2005 7:15AM

Connie
Hi, How is everybody doing? Just baked cookies and was thinking about you. Have a good weekend, enjoy the football, or not. Bucky was under the weather yesterday but is his old self again today, thank goodness for those miracle drugs-antibiotics.
- Sat Jan 15 2005 2:11PM

Connie
Good Morning! Raining cats and dogs here...one big dog is sleeping in the bathroom doorway-one of his favorite places. He has many, just like Bailey.
- Fri Jan 14 2005 9:22AM

Connie
Nice article, thanks Mick. Way to go Ash! I will send this to Jenny. She is President of MSU SideOut, the cheering squad for the MSU Womens' Volleyball Team. She doesn't miss many games, always invites us to attend.
- Thu Jan 13 2005 11:05AM

Ash Article from the Journal
Ash has a lot of quotes in this article. -MR
- Thu Jan 13 2005 8:29AM

Connie
Good Morning! Glad you got home OK, hope you took some pictures of the Queen...or Tower Bridge... Thanks for the update Rose, please say hello to my good friend when you see her. We wish you the best!
- Wed Jan 12 2005 9:59AM

Brandy
We're home..safe and sound. Traveling the airports in winter is maybe not the best experience. Gwen and Josh were glad to see us and we felt the same way! Thanks to the Grandmas who filled in so well! Maybe we missed the kids more than they missed us..which is a good thing!
- Wed Jan 12 2005 9:08AM

Rose
Just wanted to let you all know my surgery for next tuesday has been cancelled. My pre-op showed some questions with my kidneys,(thanks to my wonderful family history!!) so I see Dr. Alumit on February 1. I'll let you know after that.
- Wed Jan 12 2005 8:12AM

Connie
Thanks Kris, guess I was just hoping it would be over soon and she would have her voice back. Anybody have any snow pictures for us?
- Tue Jan 11 2005 2:40PM

Kris
Mom's surgery isn't until next tuesday, but its good to know that you are thinking of her!!!!
- Mon Jan 10 2005 11:06PM

Connie
Good Luck Tomorrow Rose!
- Mon Jan 10 2005 11:47AM

Connie
Good Morning! So where are our world-travelers?
- Mon Jan 10 2005 9:58AM

Connie
Hi Everybody-just gave BJ a bath. Rose was correct, the Florida Greenways are swamps! He plunked down in one of them...
- Sun Jan 9 2005 12:25PM

Kris
We know all about crazy cardinals. We have one that flys into the window repeatedly then goes to the other side of house and flys into the windows there. Mom and Dads friend said that cardinals are people who have died. Since this one has been here for 2 years now we have decided its Lena. Mom seems to think maybe Lena went down to FL to visit you guys. LOL, I know we are way to crazy!!!!!!!
- Sat Jan 8 2005 4:57PM

Connie
Good Morning! Nice day today, those crazy cardinals are still attacking the car mirrors in our neighborhood. We have towels and plastic bags covering them. Glad I didn't put my nesting cardinals Christmas wreath outside, they would have been worse than robins.
- Sat Jan 8 2005 10:04AM

Darrell
Might go up to mio with the quads tomorrow.
- Fri Jan 7 2005 3:57PM

Connie
Hi there! Anybody going skiing tomorrow?
- Fri Jan 7 2005 12:37PM

Kris
Yeah I know, I am pretty lucky, although I have to admitt I have had my share of the Wiggles for the rest of my life, and I made the mistake of finding Cookie Monstor talking on the Web, so Drew kept pulling me into the computer room saying C is for Cookie, although its more like C Cookie. But hey can't complain we did get to watch Doc Phil!!!!!
- Thu Jan 6 2005 11:41PM

Connie
Hi there! Kris has the best job, taking care of that little guy. Glad he is feeling better. Must have been quite a snow storm...80 degrees here. Frank is making a pizza, anybody want the recipe? Smells great!
- Thu Jan 6 2005 3:39PM

MR
Only took me 2 hours to get to work today. I wimped out and "worked from home" yesterday while Kristen watched Drew. She's watching him again today. Aside from not sleeping too well last night he's doing a lot better. He needs to get out of the house soon though. He can now recognize "Doc Phil" and Oprah.
- Thu Jan 6 2005 10:16AM

Darrell
No school today for the kids. We only got about 3 inches this morning. All of Lansing is closed down too. I am on my way to the other side of Lansing this morning. Should be fun!
- Thu Jan 6 2005 6:27AM

Connie
Good Morning! Hope you guys are feeling better today!
- Wed Jan 5 2005 7:26AM

Connie
Good Morning, I'm updating the Parks Family Timeline. Let me know what you want included, what happened in 2004? What is expected to happen in 2005? Thanks!
- Tue Jan 4 2005 11:53AM

Alissa
Mick is doing Drew duty today because he is still sick with the croup. I am finally back to work today after not leaving the house since Friday! Drew sounds like a barking seal, but other than that is getting better. I hope this is our one and only sickness over the winter. I think I need to buy stock in the Kleenex Company!
- Tue Jan 4 2005 11:48AM

Connie
Have a great trip Brandy! I am looking at Christmas pictures and thinking what a nice time we had. Thanks again Nan!
- Mon Jan 3 2005 10:46PM

Brandy
Heading out on Thursday morning. Grandmas are set for duty. Did the good "Dad out