1. Eastburn Farm 2012

    Saturday; June 23, 2012: EASTBURN FARM SUMMER PICNIC

    We had a picnic at the farm today and got to welcome Benjamin Thomas. Will and Stephanie brought their son up for his first farm experience and he seemed to take it all in stride. The weather cooperated; although I think we …

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  2. Spring Birthdays 2012

    May & June, 2012: This is going to be a multi-part post in order to try getting caught up on a few things.

    May 13th: We went to Bloomington for Mother's Day and got to visit with Charles, Tessa and Patricia. It was a beautiful day. I think I took some …

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  3. CEB Slides & Movies

    CEB Slides 1965 - 85: FROM SHOE BOX to the CLOUD! Quite a while ago, I inherited my father's photographic slide collection. Actually, I think I went over to my parent's house one day to lend a hand as they were attempting to do a little house cleaning. I remember we …

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  4. New Orleans 2012

    New Orleans, LA - 3/22/12 to 3/31/12: The one thing we learned in New Orleans is that time doesn't matter. It really felt like we had left the United States and ended up in the Caribbean. The French Quarter, the Garden District, the friendly people, great food …

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  5. BNO Florida 2012

    February 2012: Jim invited the Boyz down for a week of fun, sun, cards, etc. in Boca Raton at his new Condo. Janet had coincidentally traveled back north to be with family. The weather was ideal. We canoed through gator invested Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge and spent an afternoon at …

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  6. Devil's Tower Puzzle

    Superbowl Sunday; Feb 5, 2012: Indianapolis has had the best stretch of winter weather that I can remember. Sure made the city look great for the Superbowl.

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    Sunday; Jan 29, 2012: Janet and I went downtown to see all the festivities associated with Indianapolis hosting the 2012 Superbowl. Everything …

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  7. Christmas Party - Dec 18, 2011

    Sunday; Dec 18, 2011 - CHRISTMAS PARTY. Since it seems to be getting harder and harder to get everyone together, and as my Uncle Bill had done in the past generation, my sisters and I decided it was time to move our family Christmas gathering to the Sunday before Christmas. This …

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  8. 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Tippecanoe

    November 6, 2011: Janet and I traveled to Prophetstown State Park north of Lafayette to see some of the activities surrounding the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Tippecanoe which actually will take place tomorrow. Sun and wind were abundant as the troops and militia prepared for inspection.

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  9. Sharon's 60th Birthday Surprise

    Sunday: November 13, 2011: This is slightly out of chronological order, but seemed to make the most sense to put here. Arthur's sister, Marcia, and brother-in-law, Bill, came to visit for Thanksgiving and we also got to see them for a short visit.

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    Saturday; October 29, 2011: Arthur surprised …

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  10. Mass Ave Wall Art

    October 12th-14th, 2011: In preparation for the 2012 46th Superbowl, the City of Indianapolis and the Arts Council commissioned 46 artists to install art in and around the City. They liked the location of my office and I agreed. Eduardo, Paul and Jay flew up from Miami and just about …

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  11. Virginia and Jean at Lake Michigan Retreat

    October 9th, 2011: We took Virginia down to Bloomington for a visit with Charles and Tessa. Tessa served a scrumptious yellow pepper soup for a starter course and a wonderful tomato and cheese tart along with a spinach salad with orange dressing for lunch. I really think she and Charles …

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  12. Cope Hollow Loop Hike

    Saturday; September 24, 2011: Arthur, Charles and I went on a hike in the Deam Wilderness. And what more appropriate route than taking the Cope Hollow Loop. This is a 7 mile walk in the woods and took us 4 hours including a lunch break and a mid-afternoon rest stop …

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  13. Jim's 60th

    September 9th-11th: Jim's 60th at Ogden Dunes. Jim and Janet invited us to help Jim celebrate his 60th a little early by traveling up to Ogden Dunes and the north shore of Indiana. I bet you forgot that Indiana has a north shore. But we found it and it was …

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  14. Labor Day 2011

    Sept 5th, 2011: The actual holiday was rather low key except that I went downtown to see Lady Victory before she goes back to top of the Soldier's and Sailor's Monument tomorrow morning. Recently restored, she looked fabulous. And the closeup view was not to be missed.

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    Sept 4th …

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