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buddy4u — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:34:10 CST

		Tashas back yard of house & kitchen (to the left)
The Hallway (bathrm to left,living rm to right)	The Bathroom	The bedroom/ living room
		Cyrus& Brittney( Zacs son)

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buddy4u — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:19:10 CST

At Gregs 12/26/09	Renee & Ed 12/09
Brian & Jeanie 12/09	Mikey, Cyrus, & Nikio 12/09
	Tasha 12/09 (Family to the left)
The Building Tasha lives in	The Studio Apt.

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buddy4u — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:49:19 CST

Ranch Home	My Christmas Tree
The Buck Stop	Inside Of Store
	A Display In Store
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Greg's Family

akingskid — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:29:18 CST

Hi - I'm Greg - I am Lorraine and Skip's youngest and only son. My children are Annette and Angela - I have one grandson Nykio (Annette and Tom's son) and a granddaughter Rhiannon (Angela and Steve's daughter). We all live in Colorado. My sisters are Gaynell, Renee and Sherry.

Stepping Stones Blog

akingskid — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:40:21 CST

2009

HELLO, IT IS NOW DEC. 2009!!! TIME TO REVIEW AND START ANOTHER YEAR..

(Dec)
Getting caught up! This month extended from last, I have been getting some dental work done and the goal is to be done by the end of Feb.(depending on other priorities) Its always good to have goals set tho..its even better when the goals are able to be met. This year I hope to spend time with the family for the Holidays but that will depend on weather ...Up here 9000 ft. makes a difference...I hope you all have a nice and blessed Holiday!!!

(Oct-Nov)
Guess time just seems to fly faster and faster....I did manage to go to the family's for Renee's birthday and even mine!
Had a real good time and its always nice to be able to get away. The month of November I worked alot of overtime to fill in for people going on vacation etc...All in all, a couple of good months.

(Sept)
Hi, just like July & August, the months have just flown by ! Continued to work on the inside of the barn and its about done. Still have the inside stalls to finish but the horses can come in and use the inside stall as well as their outside stall. Had my engine rebuilt in the car and got that paid off this month including a credit card.Feels good. Now I can work on other things. Even Oct. is about over.

(July& Aug)
July has flown by and seems that there isn't enough time to get everything done that needs done. Sorry, July just flew past me...My niece Tasha is staying with me right now and came in July 12th. She works at the same place I do until she gets into something with her degree. All is going well. Busy at work and also helping in getting the barn done at the ranch where I board my horse. Now am helping on the inside of the barn... also keeping up with the websites that I have done. Well, that's it for now.

(June)
Time sure flies!!! Renee came out for "Donkey Derby Days" (as she does every year) and we had a good time. Got free meal at the Steakhouse, the Mexican restaurant, and the Home Cafe. The Mexican Restaurant is new this year at Bronco Billy's. The Chili Cook-Off was fun and she got a ticket for a style="border: 2px inset ; margin: -3px; padding: 3px; position: relative; background-color: rgb(239, 239, 231); width: 100%; height: 100%;".00 to taste chili at the booth of her choice. She saw the parade that is neat every year along with the donkey race and got to meet my friend Irma from Denver that came out one day with her grand-kids. She also got to relax at the ranch ....before the fire that is. On the 25th of June there was a fire in Park county that was close enough to Teller County which part of the Bear Trap Ranch is in and that put a damper on the vacation time but blessed that all went well and no damage done. The animals were all evacuated including all humans on the Bear trap Ranch around 5pm on the 25th and then all transferred to the Teller County fairgrounds. Was busy cleaning the stalls and feeding the animals and then even let the horses out into the arena to get exercise since cooped up in stalls for four days. Everybody was able to return with their animals on the 30th and the animals were all VERY GLAD TO BE HOME!!!!!!!! (be sure to see the pictures posted under Renee and Ed's page that were added) Will keep ya all posted for the month of July!

(May)
Wow, it's been awhile since I have been here but been really busy. Been back with working with the girls (all the mares including Tatonka) They have had a rest all winter and now its time to work out. It's been great working with them and getting to see each of their unique characters. You have Lady which came off the race track and one has to be on her all the time to stay in line.(she is the one that the animal hospital starved and therefor her colt was stunted)
Princess- she likes to challenge and she is fast. She tends to move closer in to you while lunging her and you have to keep her out in her own space and out of yours... she thinks she is a princess too!, Janie, she is a 27 yr old mare and is in great shape and can still move. She was a professional cutting horse. Then there is Tatonka... she likes to challenge also but is doing great. Will be taking Princess and Tatonka down to the one that is training the stallion to see how they would be for barrels. Other than working the girls, have been busy looking at proofs for the ranch signs and the promotion signs and fliers for Star the stallion... he won his first check this past weekend ...very proud of him.

(March)
Well, got a late start in writing this blog.... it's a new dawn and a new year.
Have been busy doing some administrative duties for Black Stallion Alpaca Ranch along with my regular job. It's been cold with snow and sometimes wind blowing at 60mph...I can see in the pictures posted that Wis. has had alot of snow ....anyway, spring should be around the corner soon and I can't wait so that I can get back into training and spending time with my baby "Tatonka". I understand that she doesn't back down now since she thinks she is all grown up...when the rest in the herd would push her around, she just took it... now she puts her ears back too and lets them know they can't push her around no more. She just stands her ground and I am proud of her!!

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buddy4u — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:12:20 CST

Me	Missy Looking Out Front Window
Birds In Aspen Tree / Front Yard	Bird In Aspen Tree/ Looking Out Front Window
Lighting On Casino In Town	Pikes Peak From Ranch
"Star" Thankful For Being Home	"Tatonka" With Her Winter Coat "09"

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buddy4u — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:12:28 CST

Kitchen From Living Rm Doorway	9x9 Spare Room
Ebony & Missy	Office Area
Back Door	Back Yard
Wishing Well & Scarecrow Under Aspens	Jeep In Front Of House

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buddy4u — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:46:14 CST

The Living Room	Dining Room Area
Bedroom	Bedroom
Bathroom	Over Toilet
Looking Out From Bathroom Door	Kitchen

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buddy4u — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:56:03 CST

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akingskid — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:10:14 CDT

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Tim and Lyn on Lyn's Patio last summer.

Hey, how does this grab yah................ anyway, with everyone on Facebook now, this sits idle BUT I'm not giving up on this site just yet! Moolyn

Hey, how does this grab yah................
anyway, with everyone on Facebook now, this sits idle
BUT I'm not giving up on this site just yet!

Moolyn

October

Family - help me out here!

**BIRTHDAYS**
10/8 Gail
10/15 Linnea Grace
WELCOME LITTLE ONE!
10/19 Peter
10/26 Renee

**ANNIVERSARIES**

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akingskid — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:57:00 CDT

Week of October 19th
Here's what's Happening!

Fall is coming on!

The leaves are taking on color and falling.

Monday, 10/19	Thursday, 10/22
Linnea Grace Rohde, born 10/15/09 to Gail and Mike Rohde is now home. Brother Nathan loves his new sister!	Potluck and ONU Mens Choir @ Boo First COTN
Tuesday, 10/20	Friday, 10/23

Wednesday, 10/21	Saturday, 10/24

Sunday, 10/25

Faith Promise Service

akingskid — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:54:22 CDT

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Boo First COTN

akingskid — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:39:31 CDT

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Daisy's Blog

akingskid — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:40:37 CDT

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Lyn's Blog

akingskid — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 23:00:49 CDT

This is the Cats' M-e-o-w

2009

Mon., Oct. 12th
It's hard to believe almost a year has passed since my last entry here. I will soon celebrate one year anniversary with my new heart valve. This has been a wonderful year for me. Much has transpired. My new roof is on (finished in less than 2 wks. in Aug.) and the crew did a fantastic job. Don has remade the finial atop the tower on house - a perfect replica. I have kept the old one and will use somehow in one of the many garden plots around house. We didn't really have much of a summer this year and it seems winter is already upon us weatherwise - lots of rain, damp and cold. I have lots of plants yet to get in the ground which have come recently (were ordered in spring), so am hoping for one or two decent days so I can get them in the ground. Have been fighting a sinus-allergy-congestion bug - want to be rid of it before winter is upon us though. Enough chatter for this entry. I am going to get back into bring this webpage up to date. Facebook isn't all it's cracked up to be - reminds me somewhat of a beauty parlor atmosphere - endless chatter..... hope we can get back to doing Skype again as a family - it's more personal.

2008

Thurs., Sept.. 25th
My open heart surgery has been POSTPONED until sometime after October 6th, due to a staph infection. I am on an antibiotic for 5 days and will be retested on Oct. 6th. If I am feeling OK and there is no infection present, the cardiac surgeon will set a new surgery date.

Mon., Sept. 1st
Here's the information regarding my visit with cardiac surgeon at St. Mary's last week and my upcoming open heart surgery:

My appointment with the cardiac surgeon (Dr. Kantamneni) on Thursday, Aug. 28th in Madison went well and was very informative. I am scheduled for open heart surgery on Monday, Sept. 29th at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

I will be off Coumadin for 3 days prior to surgery and no Lovenox injections will be necessary, so my concerns regarding bleeding and clots have been addressed. A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) will be done first to check all 4 valves. The surgeon will then proceed with the mitral valve replacement, removal of appendage to heart where blood clots form, and an ablation to try to eliminate atrial fibrillation. Also, if the leaky aortic valve needs repair, it will be done then. The type of valve to be used will be determined by the surgeon once heart is opened and he sees which valve is most appropriate (either a cow valve or mechanical valve). Hospital stay is estimated as 6-10 days. I check into St. Mary’s on the 29th at 5:30 am, but time of surgery won’t be known until closer to that date. Patti and Marge have offered to be with me and will divide up time caring for me at home for a few weeks. My recovery is estimated at 2-3 months initially. I’ll surely appreciate your thoughts and prayers on my behalf for this surgery and recovery. Thanks so much. Marilyn

Sunday, Aug. 17th
Just ending a wonderful weekend with my 3 siblings and their spouses in the Northwoods. We had absolutely beautiful weather and a precious memory making long weekend together. Lots of pictures were taken and willpost them on website soon. Don and Marge are such gracious hosts and their accommodations are first rate, as are their meals. We will leave Mon. morning for our respective homes after dining at Lyn's house on a meal provided by Mary and Dorothy. I can't wait to taste their goodies. Well it is almost 11:30 pm and time for me to get myself off to bed. Max has taken up residence in the bedroom I'm sleeping in. He's quite the companion. Well behaved. My cats are awaiting my return I'm sure. Patches goes to the vet Tues. AM for his yearly checkup. Mary has done an excellent job guarding the fort while I've been away.

Sunday, Aug. 10th
A busy and enjoyable week has just passed. Tomorrow begins a new one, which will be busy also. Have enjoyed a visit from my nephew Tim who flew in from KY for his 20th BHS class reunion and to visit family and friends. I detect a little "drawl" there which is natural after spending a number of years in the South. Was so good to spend some time with him and get caught up on what's happening in he and his family's life. I know his brother Dan has enjoyed having him around too. His mom and dad (Marge and Don) are now enjoying his company for a few days before he heads home again. I will have new pictures to post, thanks to Tim, on his photo page. Ruthie is my house guest this weekend and we always enjoy our time together. The cats just welcome her as a regular guest now. Well, must head off to bed now so I am bright and chipper forMonday.Things to do and places to go - isn't that just the way it goes for all of us. Time passes so quickly - we must enjoy every moment, as it will not pass us by again.

Friday, Aug. 8th
Here I am, up at 2:43am in the morning because I can't sleep any more right now. I read all the posts on Naznet, checked all my emails and since the Blair order line is offline, moved on to our family website to see what I could do there. Mary and I worked hard finishing up cleaning the basement on Wednesday, knowing that Thursday is garbage pickup at my house. Needless to say, I was pooped Thursday. I'm surprised tho, I took no naps like I've been doing, but by 8pm I was exhausted so layed down and didn't wake up until midnight. The basement doesn't look like the same place. I am so thankful the clearing out is done and my furnace is scheduled to be installed the week of Aug. 18th. Hopefully, prior to that time the gas company will have dug the line up to the house. I'm so thankful Dan (and Dawn) installed my window air conditioner in the dining room window. We've had some pretty hot and humid days this summer. I am trying to get all the essential "ducks in a row" before I go for heart valve surgery this fall. I know I won't be accomplishing much following that procedure for quite a while as I recuperate. My flower garden(s) are beautiful with colorful phlox blooming and now brown-eyed susans also. There's a mix of daylilies, hostas, daisies and a few other colors mixed in also. Phlox are long-blooming flowers so I love when it's their time to bloom. My east side flower bed is very pretty this year and I am enjoying it as I look out my kitchen windows. My neighbor Pat gave me some astilbes she dug up and I hope to plant them in the east bed also. A nasty bunny chewed off all the buds on some new daylilies planted this year there - next year will have to add chicken fencing to that bed. Next the mums will be flooming and then that signals the end of the flower season as fall and winter are around the corner again!

Wed., May 27th
Spring has sprung and the grass has riz, flowers are blooming and happy I iz..................everything is green, the weather has been warm, rainy and cool - but all in all, it's been a good spring. Lawn is growing so required mowing and flower beds are in shape for the year, thanks to Ruthie Fiegel and Patti, who've helped me with planting. Our parents' gravesite has flowers now and we are set for the summer. I get to enjoy the brick patio on west side of house next to back porch - Zach and Trent worked so hard on helping me build it last summer on one of the hotest days of summer. I'm getting back into this website again, after reuperating from surgery and complications. Hopefully, this will be a good summer. Dave helped me retrieve some previous Senior Moments entries which I inadvertently deleted. The oneabout "Air Pressure" had him laughing so hard, he couldn't read because his eyes were full of tears from laughing so hard. I didn't know I was that funny??? One thing I do advocate - learn to laugh at all the dumb things you do - and better yet, I suggest you start your own "Senior Moments" page (you qualify after you reach age 50 cause that's when you can join AARP). Let the rest of us laugh along with you - make growing OLD a joyful experience!

Mon.,March 9th
One month closer to spring - we've made it to March - yahoo! The snow is beginning to melt, little by little, and we've enjoyed a bit more sunshine in successive days. I'll be busy getting my tax info together this month, as many others will. I will be lookin' more like the smilin' cat above as spring draws closer because I can anticipate those green buds pushing their way up through the dirt and begin to see the garden and trees burst into life again. It has been one loooooooooooong wait this winter.Some one from church came and took the ice and snow off both of my porches, so I can breathe a sigh of relief there. It was necessary to use an ax to break up the ice on the front porch, which has a flat roof. The snow comes down the gable onto the porch and just sits there so is good to have that weight off the roof itself. My front door is stuck shut until the weather warms up - don't remember that happening in many years. I saw my "gardener" neighbor lady yesterday and I think she is very anxious for spring to be here too. She has a beautiful garden all through the blooming season and I enjoy it's beauty too, along with my own. I've ordered a few new plants this year, but will buy any others locally. I may have my great nephews, Zach and Trent help me with another new patio area in the east garden area in view of kitchen window. Oh it's so much fun to dream anyway!

Fri, Feb 8th
Well, it's still COLD and we got lots of SNOW and we have a WAYS to go before WINTER will be gone, but you guys with sweethearts out there can at least celebrate Valentine's Day with your sweeties this month. Now guys and gals, don't forget the 14th to tell each other "I love you" and do something extra special for that someone. Oh yes, I remember this is Leap Year - another chance for me to ASK someone else to be my sweetheart. Trouble is, I can't think of anyone to ask - SAD isn't it! I've been working on websites this month - the family one and one of my own I've created about my cats. Check it out the website at http://krazykritters.wetpaint.com/ and leave your comments. Dave has been such a help with all this computer stuff - we are so lucky he's OURS. Well we are now heading into March - let's hope we have LESS snow and MORE sun and ALL THE SNOW begins to melt, especially off of my roof.

Wed., Jan. 29th
Whew, it's a cold nite here and everywhere in the Midwest. The cats are all curled up in their favorite spots to begin another long winter nite's nap and here I'm updating the family website. Seems we've all kind of taken a break from the website of late. Dave has given us a new chat room and we are enjoying that. I am looking forward, so looking forward to SPRING this year. I'll be having hernia surgery soon but hope to be healed by the time the flowers start breaking through the soil. I can't wait. I'm trying to do a monthly blog this year - kind of a journal for me as well as others. January has just been one, long, COLD month with lots of snow, it seems like daily. I't's been an expensive winter for fuel oil and winter only half over. But I know that God has also provided those who have taken care of my walks and driveway this winter - I am so blessed!

2007

WED, MARCH 31
Hey -- SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Wow, spring has finally arrived - yippee - my tulips out front are up 3 inches and lilacs are buddin'. I can now order plants for my new flower bed on east side of house. Inside work now must give way to outside work. My brother Dave tells me I should keep a "running" blog so people get to know me (like they don't already bro), so I will attempt to keep these occasional ramblings until the page fills and the old ones disappear into oblivion. Might add a picture or two from time to time as I'm finally getting the hang of how to do that (did you see my newly formatted profile page - hey, I'm pretty proud of that!) Can't believe I didn't hit the wrong key and everything disappear like it has on other attempts. Til the next time around, just keep on smilin'.

TUES, APRIL 10
We had a wonderful Easter weekend with all of us together on Easter Sunday - filled almost a whole row at church. Was so good to spend time both Sat. and Sun. visiting and in some cases eating a meal together. I think this family webpage has encouraged us to spend more time together whether it be in person or online. Mom and Dad would be pleased to know we are staying close and caring about one another as we grow "old" together. We are planning more get-togethers as time passes, including a long weekend wayup north near Don and Marge's in July. Even Bob and Pat's son Jeff was able to join us here in Baraboo for Easter dinner and some visiting afterwards. Don, Marge, Dan and family and Don's side of family spent Easter dinner with his mom and siblings. All in all it was a wonderful weekend, Was good to enjoy Dave and Ruth's company at the home place. All family returned home safely. I look forward to hosting more company as weather warms up. WIll be busy sprucing up the "ole" home place until then. My gardening awaits me now too!

FRI, JULY 13
Today was dad's birthday, Sat. is Tim's and Sunday is Patti's. The only birthday we can celebrate is Patti's - we did so this Thursday and will do so again on Saturday when Patti, Bob and I meet Dave and Ruth and grandson Nathan in Horicon for brunch and conversation. We plan to visit mom's homestead in Horicon and dad's outside Juneau. The occasion will be remembered with photos I am sure and will post some on webpage. Just wish Marge and Don lived closer so they could be apart of this occasion. Dad would be 104 today - he left us early at 67 and we miss his presence in our lives.

FRI, DEC. 30
This has been quite the month - have had a bad case of bronchitis, was finally put on an antibiotic. I've coughed so hard, one of my hernias has reappeared and will need surgery. Also learned from a cardiac nuclear stress test that it showed blockage in coronary arteries to front of heart. I was scheduled for a cardiac cath on Dec. 27 at St. Mary's in Madison. I was annointed for healing in a previous Sunday AM service and praise God, they found no blockages whatsoever - a direct answer to prayer! I'm told the stenosis in my mitral valve is back again so at some point will need a valve replacement. However, I believe I am still under God's annointing and am trusting Him for my future. As a family we were unable to get together on Christmas Day, but individually we enjoyed the day with loved ones or friends. Maybe next year we won't have so much snow in December - at least we can hope. It has been a full year for all of us and we thank God for the many blessings He has bestowed on each of us individually and our families this past year. God is good - all the time!

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buddy4u — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:20:41 CDT

Zac 10/11/09	Tasha & Zac 10/11/09
Zac & I , 10/11/09	Weather off Hwy 50 10/11/09
House in Cripple Creek	Back Yard
Frosty Day 10/10/09	Low Clouds on a Frosty Day 10/10/09

Photo's

buddy4u — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:56:22 CDT

Sunset over Pikes Peak ,Mt. Pisgah & Black Stallion Alpaca Ranch	My Jeep!!
Just A Few Pictures I Thought You May Enjoy!!!	More Mountains

2009 Donkey Derby Days	Tatonka

My Creations Of Nature

buddy4u — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 19:15:18 CDT

Hi, Designs By Gaynell is happy to feature "Creations Of Nature". The crafts are hand-made using items of Nature like Rocks, Natural Bark, Feathers, Buffalo Grass, & Etc.....

(If interested in ordering, please call 719-778-8142 and leave name and msg. Thank-You)

African American Experience($10) SOLD	Returning From The Hunt! ($25) SOLD
The Siesta' ($10)	The Magpie's ($20)
Mama BlueJay Feeding Young ($20)	Mama Cardinal Looking Over Her Young. ($20) SOLD
Home, Sweet, Home($20)	My Twig Bird House ($20)

Steve's Family

akingskid — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:30:14 CDT

This is Steve's web page. To check out my Weblog visit:

http://www.weebeedoo.wordpress.com/

July 4th 2008 at Milwaukee County Zoo	I love my Mommy & Daddy too!
2008 Maxwell, Jackson & sister Adaline	Mommy and Adaline

Max bluegil 2007 summer

Max with small trout 2007

This new bundle of joy, Adaline Ruth arrived at 11:52 PM, Dec. 26, 2007, and was 6 lb. 12 oz., 20 inches long Isn't she just the cutest - wonder if her brothers Max and Jackson will spoil her - how about Papa and Nana - can't wait to see her in person or via webcam.

Lyn's Page

akingskid — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 21:28:05 CDT

.....A new year and a new look.... for MooLyn

2009

2008

On Oct. 29, 2008, I received a tissue valve replacement for my defective mitral valve. I have progressed well and am enjoying
cardiac rehab twice weekly at the local hospital. I plan to continue with the rehab after the initial treatment is done in late March. It's great to feel so much more energized - amazing what modern medicine can do these days. I am looking forward to Spring now and my outdoor activities - ya-hoo!

My admonition to all of you - TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOUR HEART AND IT WILL TAKE GOOD CARE OF YOU!

2007

This photo taken at our Public Library with a BHS classmate in Sept. 2007, just prior to a group picture of our classmates in front of the Library. At our 50th class reunion, our class donated $7,000+ for use in the Children's Library. I'm hoping to take some photos of what the gift was used for and put them on our classes' website.

The original family home

		[This is an earlier version of me] Hi, I'm Marilyn - aka MooLyn

*Cocoa - #1 Cat*		I live in the original family home with my 3 sassy cats (pictured to the left). They keep life very interesting. The home has not changed much except for a new paint job and removing one maple tree and tall pine tree in front. I've added or enlarged flower beds around the house and will continue as my health permits to concentrate on east side of house next. I enjoy gardening, like mom did. Many, many memories are stored up in this home and many more still to be made as I welcome home my family and friends. It's wonderful to reminisce as we share times together here. The door is always open and I hope you will join me one of these days for a visit. It's probably best you give me a call before coming to make sure I am home as I'm in and out at times. I retired after 40 yrs. with the State of Wisconsin in 2003 and I can tell you retirement is great!
Patches - #2 Cat Cocoa is 10 yrs. old & ruled supreme until I rescued Patches & Callie, brother and sister, now 5. Cocoa didn't welcome them initially, but eventually she realized they were here to stay so let them know she was still "the queen bee" here. She and Patches play well together, however, she tolerates Callie. And Callie is like the big sister watching over her brother. It's amazing, but peace reigns here, most of the time.		My Birdhouse Collection
Callie - #3 Cat		One does not have to look around my house much to realize I like birds, and birdhouses. This collection began about 7 years ago, while I was still working. Initially my sister-in-law Mary gave me two birdhouses, then a friend at work gave me several others, and I had the "birdhouse bug". From then to now, the collecting continues, altho I've not much room left on this stand I bought to display them. Mom loved birds, especially hummingbirds and cardinals and so I have just carried on the tradition I guess, to include birdhouses. Most rooms of the house have birds or cats in one form or another and in the case of cats, the real thing. I'm hoping to spruce up the enclosed back porch to include both also.

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October Family - help me out here! BIRTHDAYS 10/8 Gail 10/15 Linnea Grace WELCOME LITTLE ONE! 10/19 Peter 10/26 Renee ANNIVERSARIES		Check out
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Max bluegil 2007 summer	Max with small trout 2007
This new bundle of joy, Adaline Ruth arrived at 11:52 PM, Dec. 26, 2007, and was 6 lb. 12 oz., 20 inches long	Isn't she just the cutest - wonder if her brothers Max and Jackson will spoil her - how about Papa and Nana - can't wait to see her in person or via webcam.