August 10, 2016: This section is dedicated to gardens and bees. I'm in the process of completely redoing my vegetable garden at home, which has taken all summer. Due to the heat, I can only work for a short period before retreating to the AC inside.

Janet and I toured …

June 22nd thru 25th: Red River Gorge & Lexington, Kentucky. Janet and I traveled to Kentucky for a few days of recreation and relaxation to see some of what that state has to offer. First, we stayed within the Natural Bridge State Park at Hemlock Lodge for a couple of nights …

We got to spend a few weeks of late winter, early spring in Naples, Florida at a house that Virginia had leased. This area is extremely beautiful and has many fond memories to me. Now-a-day, money seems to be no object, as small jets are constantly coming and going from …

March 5, 2016 Charm Club Quilt Display at the Mather Museum

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CCB II DIGITIZED SLIDES (1971 - ?)

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Dec 20, 2015: We were very thankful to once again be able to host a small family Christmas Party. Last year, we were forced to cancel because of Jane's mid-December emergency appendectomy surgery and very serious follow-up complications. But this year, everyone seemed healthy and well and enjoying all the …

This was our first visit to Scotland, Oct 4th thru the 14th, 2015 and we thoroughly enjoyed it. We were based in Edinburgh. The weather was fairly mild, mostly overcast days with a couple of gorgeous sunny days thrown in. The Scots were very friendly and helpful. Their mass transit …

Janet, Jane & I went downtown to the Indiana Landmarks Center (formerly the Central Ave. Methodist Church) for a docent led tour of the facility. Re purposed in 2011, it is a true gem of the Old Northside neighborhood.

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May 22, 2015 - Arthur and I drove to French Lick, IN to see the Senior PGA Golf tournament at the Pete Dye Golf Course. I think this has to be the most beautiful course in the most beautiful setting in Indiana.

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Sunday: May 3, 2015 - Went to the Indianapolis Museum of Art with good friends Dennis and Kayla to take in the special Dream Cars Exhibit. What a great show! Truly one of a kind rolling art and sculpture that were a feast for the eyes. I'll have to go back …

First opening of my beehive in early Spring.

Beekeeping 102 - Opening, inspecting and closing a hive in early spring 16:00 min.

Ron and I went to lunch at the Workingman's Friend on north Belmont and then I took him to experience a bit of the White Water Trail downtown …

March 15th-31st; Florida: We got to spend the last half of March in Florida or at least I did. Janet had to fly home after the first week because Jane had to go back to the hospital due to continued pain and problems from her earlier surgery. Fortunately she was …

March 2nd thru 6th: Visit to Mystic and Stonington for a field survey and measurements of several architectural projects. I really didn't think there would be that much snow the first week of March which made the task very challenging. Still it was great to see everyone again.

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December 2014 / January 2015: This has been a pretty stressful Christmas season and I'm glad it is behind us. Jane went to the hospital on December 17th with severe stomach/bowel pain. She was diagnosed have acute appendicitis and ended up have her appendix taken out that same evening.
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November 30 ,2014 - Tessa's Birthday Party Celebration. She was getting over a cold from all her travels, but, non-the-less, we had a good time.

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October 4, 2014: Melissa was a really radiant bride on her wedding day. Congratulations to both you and Jeff. Your parents should be very happy and proud!

10/04/2014 Wedding Day Photos (Canon & iPhone)


10/04/2014 Photos from Charles

August 16th to September 5th 2014: Janet and I traveled to England so that she could attend a special Embroidery Class in Bath as well as celebrate a 40th Anniversary of being in London on Polyark during college. It was very special that Don and Julie could be with us …

July 27, 2014: My bee mentor, Don, came over to check up on the hive that he got started for me. It's been about two months since the initial installation. There seems to be a lot of new activity which was good to see. There will likely not be any …

May 29th, 2014 - June 9, 2014: Janet and I traveled to Mystic, CT for a Birthday Reunion party for Noah, 30 and George 60. Two great reasons to get together and celebrate. And a special thanks to Claudia who prepared all the great food and snacks. Then Noah proposed to …

May 11, 2014: Sunday; Mother's Day. We celebrated by enjoying a picnic on the grounds of the Indianapolis Art Museum. Hanks and Sunking ... doesn't get much better than that, and the weather finally cooperated.

I've also been spending several weeks working on redoing our back upper deck. Had to take …