March 28, 2021: EXTERIOR UPGRADES. We had several exterior projects we wanted to tackle. Starting with painting the trim on the 2010 back addition and utility barn. Then start on the the back patio rebuild. This meant removing three-fourths of the existing concrete pad. Also rebuild the back exterior stairs …

March 30, 2021: LOUISVILLE DAY TRIP: Janet and I drove to Louisville for one of our very few pandemic (post vaccine) outings, with the plan of visiting an Art Museum of Paper Clothing Fashions. This turned out to be a total bust, as the museum was closed on the particular …

November 18, 2020: CNO Campfire 2020. Due to the pandemic and no vaccine yet, we got together with our friends for a campfire cookout. But with carryout pizza.

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September 13, 2020: PANDEMIC Family Gatherings: Ever since the Pandemic started in March 2020, getting together with Family has been somewhat difficult. Especially before the vaccines became readily available in early 2021. We decided that using our front and screened porches was a viable option as long as the weather …

July 25, 2020: PANDEMIC Purl! Janet wanted a new dog. This was not a spur of the moment thought. She had been thinking about it for some time, so as part of the planning I installed a new doggy door in a screen door off our living room and had …

July 18, 2020: PANDEMIC Walks: Arthur loves walking and/or hiking. And as part of his daily regimen, on occasion, he's asked me to tag along. Especially during 2020 and 2021. He'd figure out different walks of around 3 miles each in and around Indy, and we would generally position …

March 30, 2020: PANDEMIC BNO Zoom Calls: Towards the beginning of the Pandemic, we all realized that our way of lives had indeed changed. We were basically all trapped in our homes and only ventured out for basic groceries and necessities. So Arthur started organizing Zoom calls with something he …

November 28, 2019: THANKSGIVING 2019 & Tessa's Birthday. Charles and Tessa hosted our Thanksgiving dinner and family gathering this year. It also happened to be Tessa's birthday, which was fun to celebrate. Melissa, Mariam and Jeff were also able to join us.n

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October 24, 2019: Don, Julie, Janet and I traveled to southern Indiana and French Lick to attend the State Bee Convention.

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October 12, 2019: My sister, Joyce, and I hosted all our families for a Fall Get-Together and luncheon at the farm in Benton County. Luckily, we had a beautiful sunny Fall Saturday, even though the weather was quite chilly and windy. It's been 22 years since our Mother's passing and …

August 6 thru August 9, 2019: We made a Boys trip to the southern Indiana/Louisville area to taste several delicious spirits. Especially Bourbons!

Bourbon Trail photos

August 5, 2019: Janet was able to celebrate her birthday (over the course of several days) with family and friends. A good time was had by one and all.

Janet's birthday photos

July 30, 2019: Charles and Tessa traveled to Australia for vacation and conference in July. As part of their trip, I asked if they wouldn't mind stopping at the Royal Melbourne Golf Club and pick up a score card. Which they were able to do!

Royal Melbourne Photos

July 18, 2019: Critters that I've trapped and relocated to parts elsewhere over the course of the year. Okay, so I didn't relocate the turtle or the deer.

Critters Photos

January 15, 2019: Field Survey of house in Bloomington, IN

722 W 6th St. Bloomington Canon Photos

722 W. 6th St. (8:23 min).

January 9, 2019: We visited the Eiteljorg Museum to see the Jingle Rails holiday exhibit.

Jingle Rails Photos

Jingle Rails (14:40 min).

Oct 2018 - Winterthur & Mystic: Janet and I drove to the Wilmington, DE area for a very special occasion. Janet's first embroidered casket was part of a special exhibit at Winterthur -- museum of decorative arts.

Oct 17th, Wednesday, Day 1: Visited Gettysburg & then drove to Wilmington, DE
Day 1 - Gettysburg Canon …

Sept 8th-15th: From Missions to Monuments, Museums, Fort Marcy and even Meow Wolf .... mmmm, mmmm, good! .... it is truly the Land of Enchantment (New Mexico slogan)!! Janet and I spent a wonderful week in the Santa Fe, New Mexico area along with our daughter, Jane, who was able to schedule …

May 4th, 2018: Dave and Pat hosted a wonderful 80th Birthday Party for Dave at Brandt Construction.

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April 7, 2018 CID/NMRA Spring Layout Tour: I was able to visit five incredible model train layouts in the Indianapolis area as part of a Spring Layout Tour.

1. CID/NRMA Spring Layout Tour: Red Mountain Northern Railroad
Red Mountain Northern Railroad (8:27 min.)

2. CID/NRMA Spring …