March 28th: We arrived in North Carolina for a few days of site seeing. There are many things to do in the area. Since it was the closest to where we were staying at Lake Lure, we went to Chimney Rock the first day.

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March 29th: Since Biltmore (circa …

March 27, 2005 - I had the opportunity to spend a part of Easter with a few of my past relations. On our way to the mountains of North Carolina, we stopped for a brief visit at Riverside Cemetary in Falmouth, KY to see the grave markers of my four Great …

MYRTLE BEACH GOLF TRIP: This year's package featured the "Glens" courses. My game stunk, but still had a great time. We flew down and back on Hooters Air out of Gary.

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February 12th: Being close to Valentines, Ron and Julie hosted a lovely romantic dinner for eight along with friends Jim & Janet, and Arthur & Sharon. Everyone dressed up for this one which was kind of fun. Ron had roses for the ladies. The dinner was delicious. We all got to read …

February 8, 2005: I went down to Florida to help my father celebrate his 85th birthday. First, male member of his immediate family to make it to that milestone year, so this was truly a noteworthy historic event. Now there's hope for the rest of us!! It had to be …

JAN 20th-22nd: Janet went to New York City to visit with two of her sisters, Susie and Claudia. She stayed with Susie and Milton at their apartment on the west side of Central Park. She also got to see a special relation of mine, Jane Creel. Jane was reported to …

JANE'S PHOTOS: Jane sent us a CD with some pictures on it she had take this past fall and winter.

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SUNDAY: We went over to Jim and Janet's for a "lovely" progressive (without the progressing) southwest dinner. What a great way to start off the New Year. Thanks to all the Chefs, everything tasted terrific. Ron and Julie had the wonderful idea of playing Charades or as Arthur would say …

LONDON 2004: Janet and I finally made it back to London after 30 years. We had a "lovely" time while getting to share a part of our time with John and Virginia. The pound bought about as much as a dollar, it's just that the pound cost $2. But still …

Thanksgiving 2004

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SATURDAY; Nov 13, 2004: 24th ANNUAL KIDNEY REUNION: My sister Joyce invited us up to Zionsville to a wonderful progressive dinner sponsered by the Munce Center and Sullivan Museum. Janet got to see her finished poster for the upcoming Christmas Gingerbread function and it was just fun to visit with …

NOVEMBER 9th thru 12th: Janet was the "Guest Artist in Residence" at Lowell Elementary this week, where she demontrated her art and embroidery work on the design and making of a special theater project to all the school classes. Her topic was the famous story of the "Lion and the …

OCTOBER 24, 2004: Julian Center Quilt 2000. For the record.

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OCTOBER 17th, 2004: SUNDAY SUPPER CLUB. Today was a good day. We went over to friends Arthur and Sharon's house where they hosted a very European style Italian dinner. Ron and Julie made the anti-pasto, Sharon made the pasto, Arthur grilled the meat course. Janet made the bread. Sharon also …

October 2004: Nothing better than autumn in Indiana.
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Next day, more of the same. Check out the tree fungus. Can you spot the quarter?
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OCTOBER 5, 2004: DAVE'S RETIREMENT PARTY

Todd and Harold hosted a very nice retirement party for Dave and Pat. It was great seeing old friends and family for a great celebration. Dave gave a little speech crediting his Uncle Charlie with a few words of wisdom that have helped give …

SEPTEMBER 26, 2004 - SUNDAY: We took a bike ride from Charles' apartment over to the lake shore and down to south of McCormack's Place. Gorgeous weather. A little over a 20 mi. ride.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2004 -- WEEKEND: Celebrated Joyce's birthday Friday night at the Athanaeum. Polka Boy was very entertaining.
"IN HEAVEN, THERE IS NO BEER......
"THAT'S WHY WE DRINK IT HERE.....
"AND WHEN WE'RE GONE FROM HERE.....
"ALL OUR FRIENDS WILL BE DRINKING OUR BEER."

On Saturday we visited Charles and Carrie …

Thursday Evening: WELCOME BACK, CHARLIE PARTY. Had a little get together to say hi and bye to Dad, before he took off to visit the Crystal Cathedral in L.A. Presented the Italy-Albania Show after dinner. Had some funky camera feature turned on for that first picture.

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ITALIAN and ALBANIAN ADVENTURE: August 1st thru August 12th -- Coming Soon. I'll be posting pictures, but let me just say between myself, Charles, Jim and Jennifer -- we took alot. I'll be dividing them up into Pompei, Sorento, Albania, Wedding and Rome. The first pictures are a few taken at Pompei …