Great day

Does time ever fly by quickly, it seems that only a day
or so, we were in Hawaii. Now that event was over a yr
ago. And each of our children were little. We would go
to the park, and they would play. Little Melinda would
be in her stroller, and Pete was not born yet... it is
as just a day of so. Funny the mind works that way.
I suppose we will have the memories for all time.

Now, a great grandfather, with two of my kids, being
grandparents, what a great life... wow. And, we still
worry about them, and are sad at there troubles, but
glad at their sucesses at the same time.

Happy that Matthew, Maren, and Orson are O.K. Hope
that the product causing the damage will step up and
contribute to the minor losses they sustained... Do
they have a Blog?

When Iv'e finished this cheerful piece, it will be
tme to go to Legally Blond and Just another Paige.

I understand Pahina (can not put the accent over the
"i") has posted some interesting things on hers. and
that Legally has some very exclusive thoughts too.

It was great to read that Stef and her sisters, their
girls were going to a get away...a cruise. Too bad
that her dad wanted to be a tag along too, now it's
not an all girl thing any longer. Ah well! Different
values for each and everyone.

Family is where it is at. And remember, we have a
FATHER whom is the same before, now and always. If
we will be true to that family tie, all will be OK.

Say, someone in the family started us all on a card
game called Foot and Hand... and it is still a rage.
When you are retired and wake up and wonder what you
will do today, cards can fill holes.

Did you know that we live in exciting times? Yep,
it's true. When we get to heaven, if we do, when we
discuss what happened here, and what we saw, and did
all ears will hear, and everyone will be still to
learn what it was like. This is called the last
dispensation, or the last period of Earth life, by
some. I guess I am one of those.

The key is to be loving with ALL, for we all are in
this boat called Earth, and it can be a great place
if we will all work at it. Would we be in fat city
when all would reach their potential, and fullfill
their productivity... then the world would have no
poor, or needfull persons in it. And there would
be no selfinterested, selfish people. Goverments
and Civil leaders would be true and unselfish....

What if..? (that's what Tom Hanks says in "You've
got Mail.)

Hey, have a great day... we love you guys,
-oldguy-

Today

Today we went with the bundling with Comcast. Now we have our computers and our TV, and Phone all together. My youngest son thinks it is a great thing, I have
reservations.... and we still get to pay for Clear wire for a couple of weeks...

Family is great, however.....love to you all.

Glad that the fire missed Jill's home.

Glad that Leslie and Doug are happy and healthy... He has slimmed down a
good ways, and has less of health issues as a result...wow

We will be stay at home'rs at least until our soujourn to Utah in November.
We plan to rent a motorhome, or stay somewhere for a week near the Library.
And there is a wedding in Draper, and family to visit... and missionary friends
to see. then too, Andrew Owen Arrington will lose his first name in exchange
for the new name, "Elder." If you have no clue as to where he is going, get in
touch with him, or this parents to find out.

Kaitlyn is growing. She is 6 months old now. Brescia is standing, and walking
around things, so it is not long and she will be walking without holding on..

How it looks from here.

Not long ago, Bill Wagner called, he had some problems with his health, and with
his transportation. I may have helped. The upshot is that we are friends, and I
like his friendship. Bill is a great guy, even if somewhat shy.

Bill is a professional fishing guide. He has taken me in his boat, and we went onto
the Snohomish River, where we caught Salmon. He has shown me how to clean,
and told me how to cook them. Needless to say, I love Salmon, and would eat
fish every day.

My wife, Ann, however, likes Salmon, but would like fish only once and a while.
It is a great thing in my life, that she is with me, and has patience. lshe is my
life and my joy.

It is interesting that my soon to be Missionary was introduced to fishing, and likes
it. When he gets back in 2011, we can go fishing, of course, he will be going on to
College, or getting a job. and, his mission may have given him some other interests
too.

On another matter, one of my granddughters, the oldest one, is now ingaged. She is
one of the most spiritual, and beautiful girls. But, then, ALL my granddaughters are
the most spiritual and beautiful.

Having written that, ALL my grandsons are the more wonderful and handsome.

If a grandfather,/great grandfather can not brag, whom can? In this case, it
is (in my opinion) true.

Hey, when you are retired, it is fun to go to a wedding...even in another state!

Perhaps we can rent or buy a small motorhome and drive all over the US? That is
if we still have a US. Our government seems to be giving away all we have
accomplished in the past. Get Thomas Jefferson's Quotations and see which ones
have come true. More later - -

Happy labor day....

Hey, this is the new vista from Microsoft. It is sooo quick. I threw off Norton in favor of Spyhunter. Evan, my son got it for me.

My former pc is not on the web now. It is for my Geneology files...

Evan and Carrie came with little Kaitlyn, only she is sooo long... myother grandkids
are short compared to this cutie. the kids have their own home now, some 40 miles south of us. It is wonderful to have these three here in WA. And fun to hellp and to work with them.

There are some big doings going on.... more after the fact.\

Change is good, usually. Remember, there isw nothing in this life happening that our Father in Heaven has not approved, and consented too, for each of us. I really
believe that we are given adversity to learn patience and resourcefulness.

Say, there are going to be two more of us on the highways in future. One of my Grandsons, and one of my Graddaughters... so, be careful, lets keep all of us safe.

Go to my facebook, and poke me, or write something on my wall.
My handle is, "grandad on a scooter 2007."

TODAY, (a day) (at a time, only)

Today, my Wife and I will go back to just being the two of us. Our youngest Son and His Wife, and Delightful Daughter will spend the day in our home. They have been here over a week, now.

Then tonight, they will leave via Air, and travel to Chicago to visit their other Grandmother in Illinos.

They will leave a hole in our wall of air.

SO, we will now turn to packing for our Alaska visit. We will leave on my 75th Birthday, and leave from the pier 71 in Seattle Harbor. sign in is about noon. If you have not traveled by boat, it is great.... just get up and eat, look around, and walk around, then eat. then dress for dinner and eat. Sometimes there is a card game at the game room. Sometimes a photographer pops up and takes your picture. Sometimes you meet others that you like, and want to see again. The big thing is that a boat tro[ os s;ee[omg and eating, and walking. This is an activity that costs, and costs..... but is so .... SO relaxing.

The boat is the Golden Princess, and is about 1-tenth of a Mile long. If you walk around the boat five times, you have walked a mile. Of course there is a jogging track, and a weight room, and an observation area. A restaurant, mambe three, and several bars, and small food prep areas. There is the ice cream vender. There is the never ending entertainmnet.. plays, movies, and paticipation events. The first thing is putting on the life saving gear.- then the lecture explaining how to survive. then taking off the gear, and going back to the cabin. There is a TV in each room. /and Air conditioned interior of the entire vessel. The 2nd day, we will be in port, and there are many things to go and see, that are free. Side events are organized, but they cost.

Yep, - we will have leasure for one week, where we can indulge our whim.

The boat has a library, and other interesting places... and, of course, the Casino. That is the room where the smoke is heavy, and no one looks at you as you pass through to get to the forward assembly theater in the bow. We will be on the Starboard side, about 1/4 of the way from the anchor. That means that it is 3/4 of the ship to the vista lounge on the 4th deck, or Deck D. the ship has about 14 decks.

Our daughter (really, an in law) told us last week that a ship of the Princess line had to go into port and get a dead Whale extracted from the stabilizer equipment near the front of the hull.

Apparently, it had been breaching, and had been hit, and held under the vessel, until it died,and then just hung wedged under the front of the ship. I wonder what the line did for the passengers?

When we get back, we intend to spend some time at Pike Place Market. Look at the shops,check out what there is in fresh fish, other foods, and the inevitable assortment of things to buy, that one has no use, and no reason to have.

It will no doubt be hot. As it has been for the past two weeks. And our home, not air conditoned, will seem unfriendly, and wonderful at the same time.

One thing, we will install some type of air cooler for the house. We have fans, but do not agree on their placement or thier best use. Ah, well!

One thing though, having our youngest granddaughter here has been the greatest event for this year, surpassing going to the doctors and seeing the hospital 911 in action in the Doctor's office treating a person whom had passed out.

And, my activity in the Genealogy Library will be resumed.... not that it will be a happy experience, no - the custodial staff is resurfacing the combination room, and the chemicals,even mild, will waife throughout the building, and offend anyone's nose- especially those whom have allergies.
The Director will probably close the library for a period, and, the odor may havedisapated = don't count on it! there is some talk that the library will be closed for a few weeks. If you beleave that, don't hold your breath.

Then before you know, the school kids will be in their favorite classrooms, and we will be on the allert to watch for them. (as if we did not already, all the time)

THEN, before we know it, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmass. And early next year, we do it all over, except for the boat trip.

Thank GOD that he is there, and loves each of us.

bye for now.

Hello.
Yesterday we had a wonderful day. It was the 20th of July. It has been 4 months
since Kaitlyn was born. She, and our other young girls were here. that is because
both our youngest son and youngest daughter were here with the grandchildren.

Paige with Chick and Babe came. Carrie was already here with Kaitlyn. So we
were blessed with the three youngest grandgirls. The only other babies are our
great grandsons, "the next generation."

Althought the day was not as planned as some are,we had a pleasant time. The
ladies also went on a walk, which could be taken, as we have a stroller. The two
younger gal's were inthe stroller... Chick walked. Ofcourse the two mothers,and
Grandmother walked also.... we have a path for walking very close to our home.

As it was a hot day, yesterday, the ladies didn't walk too far.

High point was watching the girls play... especially the 2 year old. Some folks
say that at 2, a child is terrible... no so. Our 2 year old is a hand full, but she is
very inquisitive, and wants to learn all she can. For example, she got a bit dirty
so into the tub she went. Before we go on, I have been around bath tubs all my
life, and Ann calls me the "oldguy." Well, Chick taaught me that the drain plate
for the override, is not a part of the tub. It is a last minute add on.

Chick not only took it off, but had it buried under the bubbles. Grandma thought
it was gone. Then as the water went down the drain, there it was. We had a small
chuckle over that one. So even oldguys can learn something from a two year old.

Before we knew it, the day was over. I had stayed in my computer room, so didn't
get my full share of watching or interacting with the family women. My loss.

I did get to clean the barbeque - and it is dirty again, and needs cleaning. The gal
I live with was a bit frazelled byday's end, but that is the result of getting older
and our bodies do not restore themselves to the earlier condition.... parts are all
wearing out. We have three cane's now. One of us is a two fisted cane walker.
you can guess which one.

No when the grandboys (there are 5) get here, we can have a real rough time.
One is from our grandson Micah. Two are from our grandgal, Shannon. One
is from our grandgal, Megan. And, the last is from our grandson, Matthew.

Before anyone is left out, the significant other parents are, Evelyn, Matt,
James and Maren.

Just a note for this time period.... on the 23rd we celebrate our 49th year of
being together.... and start our 50th year on the pioneer day holiday which
is the day after.

We get to celebrate our 49th by going to Alaska by water. So, you guys, just
hang in there. Sometimes good things happen to those whom have to wait.

Well, it's late, and time for shut eye... talk to you later, as Ann notes when she
i ending her phone calls. Bye

15 July 2009

Hi:

Wow, what a blast we got today.... On Facebook, we connected with some of the
Scouts I had the pleasure to lead. And recently, have reconnected with the old
friends, whom joined the Church of Jesus Chirst of Latter-day Saints, in the 1960/70's.

This is turning out to be the best year. Even with the Government going through ...you
add your feelings, and I will pray for divine Guidiance that God may bless each with
righeous desires. (right!)

Back to the topic... it is good to revisit the past, when it was good. and learn tht the good
is still there.

Add to this, the fact that my young son, and his family will be here in a few days. What
a special blessing. And, they get to have my Bedroom, walk in Closet, and extra large
Bath/shower ( large enough for two people to use as a dance hall)

The bonus is that I get to hold and spoil, Kaitlyn, so she can keep up with the rest of our progeny. Don't get the wrong idea.... all my children are spoiling my grandchildren.

Imade many mistakes, and each of my children are going to make their mistakes.... And,
that is a good thing. We learn in this life to be better, and then we get to see what the mistakes were, when we get older, and see how our teaching turned out.

Yes,I did teach. even to those whom think I didn't. Just asl ,y best part,..my wife. She calls me the "Old guy". A term of endearment? (Ya think?)

Gosh, when I awake, I have to think where I put my glasses, and what I'm gooing to do for the day.. No, I'm not senile. No, I'm not indigent, and No, I'm not around the bend already.

But I do need help. Some of my kids, and their significant others, seem to me to think I'm
with one foot in the grave already. Others dismiss my words as if what I say and do have no meaning. Really, all I need is a bit of a clue as to where to go and what to do..

All kiding, aside.... Ann and i will become this fall, or early next year, home missionaries in
the new.familysearch support program. We can stay at home, and help others. What we will do, is man the telephone line for 15 hours each week - thats two days a week. Oour job will be to help others overcome their mistakes, and help them get back onto the program as they wish. We won't do it for them, but will help them get back ontrack and do it themselves.

And with all that, they will never know that we have done or have not done, our own
family history. This is pay back for all the help others have given in the past.

If someone does something good for you, the best thank you, is to pass it along.

And if any of you need help, remember that we are training to be your resource in doing
your family search. Whenyou are on track, you can get the stories and other facts about
your past ancesters.

It's midnight now, so, goodnight, and GOD bless you.

Happy 4th of July -

Hi: Today, my thoughts went out to those whom are
not home, but away serving or protecting our right
to be free.

I am a veteran, having served in the U.S.Army in
time of a Peace Keeping (WAR) event, winding
down in Korea.

Interestingly, when China built the Wall around
it's self, the first part of the great wall was that
between Korea and China. Why, because the
men and women of Korea would not knuckle
down to serve the "foriegn government" of china.

And, when the WW2 was over, China had the
infulence of Communism, and was associated
strongly with the Russians. It was easy to
accumulate a standing army and put it near the
North Korean's border.

Then too, McAruthur was looking to save his
face, when many thought him wrong in leaving
in the face of the Jap force comming at him,

Personally I believe he was wrong. And events
show that our presence could have prevented
the Batann Death March.... Those that were
left behind, did a great job of defenning themselves
and were a force to be reconned with, and were
still there, when our forces returned to the island.

So,,,, McAruthur went into Korea, with bad advisors,
little understanding of the situation, and the wrong
belief that he would be a hero, and a contender to
the office of President, which is what he wanted.

I diverge..... I think of those whom served with a
respect and admiration. And think of those whom
have never sacraficed, nor spent time in the service
of our brothers and sisters.... How can they think
to understand the love of Chirst? If they do not
love one another? If they do not serve one another?

Yes, the 4th of July is special. May we always have
the pride, the love, and the willingness to do the right
act, or say the right thing, at the right time, all from
our heart and without having to think about it.

For those whom think the holiday is just for fireworks,
and nothing else, pray for them that they might learn
what it's all about.

Also, I pray for our leaders, especially the Congressmen
whom are honest and righteous - not selfish and pridefull,
and uncarring. And for the leadership that is without
mental problems, and are striving to make life better for
us all. God Bless the Pure in Heart. GdadN

July the last half of 2009

Well, here it is another Month.



Last Month when I was feelling a bit

melancholy, and a bit frustrated, the

temtation to use a few words that

are uncommon in every day use, was

to great - so I did.



The reaction swift and critical.



At least, I knew whom was reading

what I put there, and it was refreshing

to know that at least two of my

loved ones read what I put on the

web.



I will not promise to discontinue future

promptings - but let me say this, "I

will think about what I put on here, in

future."



Having said this, it is now July 1st, and

nex month- exactly one month from today,

my love and I will be getting on a boat

and leaving the conuntry. Actually we

will go to another State, but to do so, will

involve going to Canada, before getting to

Alaska.





what's fun is, the 1st of August is when

I get to be one year older.



And our anniversary is on the 23rd of

this month... which doubles the fun. We

will celebrate beginning our 50th year

together, and my birthday by taking

the sea voyage, and seeing the inside

passage. We will visit three ports in

Alaska. One of them will be Skagway.



Skagway has some meaning for us, as

we met two young ladies, whom work

in Skagway. One is a Tour Guide

clerk, and the other is a driver of the

vehicle. Both were with us in our last

visit to the State of Hawaii.



As a further blessing, our youngest

son and his family will be in our home

while we are gone. The youngest

member of the family was born in

March on the same day as our oldest

granddaughter....AND.. this youngest

is also our youngest granddaughter.

(at least she is the youngest at this time.)



Two of our progeny (kids) are still

of child bearing age.... soooo...?



As to our great grandkids, all are boys.

Perhaps in due time, we will have our

greatgranddaughters also.... We can't

hold our breath... anxious? - yes!



Life is great.... two of our gdaughters are

here. Chick and Babe. Babe can crawl,

but she wants to walk. So, she crab crawls

to anyone, and pulls herself up to stand.

Then she forgets she can not walk, and

begins to step out, and falls back to a

crawlling posture. Whom would have

thought a three month old would be so

selp possessed, and also so forgetfull.



Soon, I can get my eyes on my youngest

gdaughter. that'll be about 2 weeks.. then

they will gobackeast so the other grand-

paremts can see our newest family

member... what a great joy, and blessing.

And yet, still, however, not withstanding....

This past week has been a dichotomus thought. As wonderful as
Father's day has been, and seeing allmost all of our family; five out of seven offspring, with their pogeny; except for those out of the country on Missions, or School, or...there has been time for reflection and musing.

Our oldest child's youngest sought and recieved a great schoolarship, and the media attention attendent to that earned
award...Her sister, our first granddaughter arrived, and visited.

Our Black Belt holding guy was here, providing an enrober.

And with all those whom came, my thought was of the ramiford
and dichotomous quality of our family and the paths taken in their life.

Still, it is alliterative of the family or families of others whom
tend to the branie. That is "still doing that which was done in
the past. (the same dance that was done in the 16th century.)

I also thought of my desire for gnosis, and what epimorphosis
would have to occure before all would be back in a normal situation. Although I would want to restore what was, perhaps
the passage of time, and change is for the best.

Gone is the university, and the stimulating malevtic's used to
understand language, and disciplines. Gone is the struggle
simply to exist in todays world. Perhaps it is the viewpoint
of olderage to see more clearly what is and what will be.

Gone is the word enallage! The use of the 75 cent words,
in exchange for the smaller more expressive ones.

I guess the enrober of life is "the icing on the cake."

Considering what was, and the events to come, I wonder
how my grandchildren and their children will cope with the catastrophim that will come.

I am happy when I think they will be prepared for that which is set forth in the Revelations of the Bible, and the other religious
books in use on the earth at this time. I wonder if the enallage of the words can be for our progeny.

History gives us the alliterative outlook... All will be well.
God, our Father is there, and we will be with HIM.

Being retired is great, but borring. Let me explain;

Wake up time...3:30 to 5:00 What do I want to do?

Read? Do genealogy on the Computer? Too early to

eat. I showered last night, so what to do? TV= no!

Oh, I know, go on to the Blog, or Wall, and read what

others have to say - or to copy some of the pic's if

they are family.

(Family)

Just yesterday, it seems, we had our 7 kids at home

(in California) then we moved up to Washington.

Before long our oldest was married and gone. We

became grandparents, soon after.

Then before we could turn around, 24 years had passed,

and the youngest child was getting married, and moving

away. Now we were Grandparents of 17. And two of

our Grandkids, were expecting.

Before we knew it, our grandkids had grown in number

until we had 27, AND we had 5 great grand SONS.

So, back to deciding what to do! We could go see one

of our kids, and visit the grandkids- except that they

are busy with their own life of kids and activities.

We could invite one of them here.. no, they have their

active lives. they don't have time. they don't want to

come. (any or all of the above)

That is not the end of the story.. two of our children

will have, or could have more children of theirown

which would add to our descendents. And then too,

our grandkids will be having their families- so that

means we get some Great granddaughters too.

So, maybe we should plan a get away, just the two

of us... perhaps a car trip? Or a visit to someother

place?

Can't do that.. our Doctors need.. us.

Their ought to be a law, that we must have all of our

foibles, and surgeries before we turn, "'old'" age.

Where is it written that when we turn 70, our bodies

need replacement parts?

Did we wear our body parts out in running to sports,

or school activities? or taking the kids her or there?

How come we did not smell the daisies? Just the

diapers!

When was there time and money to see a show?

And, why are we too tired to go see a show now,

or go to the park?

Which reminds me, How come we can not find the

interest in just going out to park?

Being "'Old"' causes one to be "'tired"', or to sit at

home, instead of finshing, of hunting, or of just

going to hang out someplace? Opps the kids' are

comming. Did you know I asked the Missionaries

to come to dinner tomorrow? Sister x wants me

to... Brother x needs our help to....

Now, after this belly ache in print- are we just

complainers? No, actually our lives are great

and we have been truly blessed by our FATHER

whom is in Heaven. Or by The SAVIOR, in one

way or the other!

We served a mission together, and now

considering serving in Bellevue, one shift;

and we can, at the same time, be Home

Misionaries in NewFamily Search's Support !

I guess it is not what you do in this life, but it's

how you do it.

Now a message from my sponsor;

"Cynics do not Contribut,

Skeptics do not Create,

(&) Doubters do not Achieve.

(Gorden B. Hinkley)

For you whom are reading this, May all your

troubles be small, and all your sucesses be great.

Anually = sneezing time

Hello: It's that time of year again! Sneezing all the time?
Nose overflowing again? Need a nightly allergy Pill?

As Monk says in his trailer, "Well, I do!"

Just when the weather gets nice, and the yard calls to
ask when the new landscaping will occur, that is when
the trees and the grasses seem to sneak up and get
you....

Oh, I know, at first it's great! It's Clean! And it's
wonderful..... think of all the new plants, and the
way the old plans begin to branch out. the lawn
is green, the deciduous trees begin to leaf. And,
the sun is out. the clean yard swing waits to be
used. The shady parts of the lawn call out for
small picnics... All seems right. So why do we
begin to get comfortable, and "mother nature"
grabs us again....?

But then..., the yard looks great, and the birds
are back..., the noise level is humming with the
kids, whose school days are comming to a yearly
close...., nights are lighter..., people are out of
their homes..., and more friendly...,

A time for relaxing and taking stock of the good
times of life. Even the hatching of the small
spiders is a sign that life is good, and worth the
effort.

And yet again, sneeze, and sneeze again... in
multiples of 7 or 8 times, per minute. Then
you dose with medicine, with allergy pills,
yet nothing seems to help or work....,

Not as bad as the airplain problems of
Legally Blond, or the tantrums that are
experienced by just another paige on the
internet. Bad nevertheless, however,
when you are working, and the sun is
hot... where is that kleenex box anyway?

My handkerchief, if I had one, is beyond
use. The rag used to clean dirt and mud
from hands or clothes, is damp, and useless.

All in All, I do love the season... even with
(excuse me) Haa Chooo!

Did you ever think about life and it's cycle?

1. Nice - good weather - outings
sneeze
2. Rain and wind - hollidays
School starts -
changing time - falling back
falling leaves - bare branches
cold and sneezes
3. snow and cold - firelaces -movies
cold without sneezes
4. Flowers and trees sart budding
Bulbs poke through the ground
some days are warm
some rain falls lightly
5. Sunshine comes more often
Changing time - springing forward
more rain and wind -
school's getting to another end

Please don't think of me as a non-
contributing Cynic, or as a non-
creative Skeptic. and I am not just
a nonachieving Doubter. I'm afraid
the title is as my wife says, I am the
oldguy.

the last thing that should be said, is
"I love each and every one of you."

It has been a time. . .

Hi, soo much has happened! And all of it good.

Two more of our grandkids have finished high school,
One is in running start at the Jr.College, and the other
will begin College in the fall.

The one whom will begin college was at an awards
ceremony two nights ago. We were there, and to our
amazement, that grandchild won three scholarships.
And, was on National, if not, State TV coverage.

Proud Mom, sent the link to us, so we can see it over
and over again. And, in the shortest part, there is
my wife sitting next to our daughter, whom is taking
a photo of her childgetting the award.

How about that? My wife has been on television 2
times. Once, before I met her, when she was on a
game show , and now, at an awards show.

The thought comes to me, that all my grandkids are
just that, "GRAND." To visit one of them, see
"legally Blond" or "Just another Paige on the Internet."

My oldest grandson is in Ohio, wanting to get to the west
coast. And my oldest granddaughter wants to get to the
East coast. My youngest grandson just went on his 1st
overnight with the scouts, and my youngest granddaughter
will be here from her southwestern birth place, before
the summer is over. she was born on the same day and in
the same month as mylodest granddaughter. that Month
was March - so that is a great month.

Now two of my gboys are on Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints' missions. They are not yet through
their 1st year, and before long, each will have a younger
brother also in the mission field. Now, all four of these
fantastic young men have recieved the BSA rank of
Eagle Scout....

Every day, I give thanks to MY FATHER for the blessing
we as a famil y receive.

This life as a grandfather, and as a great (as in super great)
grandfather is satisfying. Perhaps I can get it right this time
for I don't think my record is that of a "Great" Dad.

Yet, those men, I call "son",. both the birth sons, and those
married to my daughters, are spectacular greats.

Now you may think this is bragging . . .Not so, only telling
the truth. And, as I think about it, all my girls, bybirth
or by marriage, are pretty special too. Each has a tallent
and gift that help the family members be all that they
can be. (sorry army) I borrowed the slogan... When I was
serving in the USArmy, the country did not think of me so
kindly.... Korea was not a "war", the press said.

Tell that to the families whom have no sons due to their
being killed in that (what do we call it) event.

Gosh, when I think of it, there are just a handfull of us, from
our High School. Our class was almost desimated when thinking
of the guys with whom I studied. At the end of Next month,
I will be 75 and wonder how many , If any will reach that age
with me?

It is said that we mellow with the years... If so, I wnat to wish our
President well, and pray for him-opps, is it alright to Pray for our
President? I don't think I can pray for our congress however,except
to pray that they have they become Honest, unselfish, and not greedy.

Is that too much for you? It is for me... so I'll say rest easy and
keep your head down... Our creator is in the Heavens, so all is well.

Wow, is it already the 6th of May? How did

a month go by that quickly?

In the last month much has happened, we
just got used to having our family grow
bigger -not bigger really,added numbers.

In 2009 we added, Eli, Koby, then Orson,
as great grandsons, and, Brescia, and
Kaityn our granddaughters... so we have
27 grand children and five greats. And
maybe a marriage in a granddaughter's life.

Somehow, these events seem to mix into our
time frames with so great an impact, that we
tend to think of them as having always been,
instead of fresh occurances.

Well, this is short..so check "Legally Blond",
and "Just one more paige on the internet".

Thinking out loud

oday, Restless Moma, and her babe and chick will be here. Also the 1st Sweet Pea, and her sis will be here too. What a blast to have all those females in this cave.

Too bad, it's not fishing season - got to wait another month to get the renewal license. My Gal will eat fish,
but only once in a while. For me, three times each day
would be OK.

that reminds me, my Pop, now departed, used to say that old family and old friends are like fish. the first
day - how great to see them. The 2nd day,- are ya still
here, and the 3rd day, what is that odor? When you
think about it, Pop got more caustic as he aged.

My Gal is great but puts a pin in my bubble. We play
table games, and sometimes go at it head to head - unfortunately, My Gal beats me most of the time.
There are a few times when I beat her at Hand and Foot, but then She wallops me at other card games.

It is my goal to get good enough to hold my own, and beat her as many times as she beat me.

On another matter, we were at a thrift store, and she
saw a small woooden stool. "that will make a great
base for my magnification sewing light, don't you think?" Hey, I am a quick thinker... soI looked at it,
but it had no price. Thinking that the price would be prohibitive, I asked a clerk, (Helen) what the price
was, and she said $4.99 - so My Gal told me to buy it.

A few days later, I had made a hole in the center of the
top, and put a sleeve in the hole. Then I had inserted the base of the light, that is the small metal rod, into
the sleeve, and fastened it with a cotter key. What do you know, the stool and the light do go together, and
the light will swivel; the stool is heavy enough to support the lamp, and the lamp works. Boy did I luck out with this project. Promblem is all my girls will want one too.

Wonder what the next project will be.?

I guess that is what growing old is all about... Well, hope you have a great day.... and can laugh, and have joy in what you do.... Life is to be enjoyed..... pop!

Today, an old friend wrote to my Wall

Now what is so fancy? Well, the friend w
as from the 1960's.

Here is the story....

My job at my church was to make the visitors feel welcome and glad they were visiting. The meeting
was at the point where the opening prayer was
being said. Suddenly, a loud motorcycle was heard
just outside the east windows. The rider was
gunning his motor, and you can imagine how that
was when all were silent, listening to the prayer
being said. Our Minister is called a Bishop.... and
he was looking at me.

I felt panic... what to do....? I had never had this
experience and though quickly. If I went out and
had the rider move the motor to the rear of the
building, then perhaps he would shut off the motor.

As I stood, and began walking, I felt every eye in
the room looking at me. The person giving the
prayer, was also glaring at me. Never was I so
happy to get out of the chappel, as I was at that
time.

When I closed the door behind me, I saw a "Hell's
Angel on his motocycle, and his "Mall" behind him.

I had him ride his bike out of the patio, and down
the steps (he had riden up) onto the driveway. We
went to the rear of the church, and I indicated for
him to park the vehicle, and come into the back
room with me. It was the kitchen. It may be of
worth at this point to mention that the Church was
a converted house.

Inside, I invited the man and the woman to sit, and
as I had no idea what else to do, I began to explain what we believed and why we believed it. He had many questions, which my hurried answers were somehat poor and, I thought incomplete.

GOD was with me that day. The Man's name was, He said, "Doc and the woman was his wife."

After a few minutes, when I had a feeling of more
comfort, our question and answer conversation took a turn, and we were discussing values and the issues of the day, with a view to understanding each other.

We became fast friends that day, and remain so, even today. Doc may have kept his bike, I don't know, because I never saw it again. Doc even was convinced of the truth of the Gospel of Jesus the Christ, and joined our church by the waters of baptism. Doc and his wife, began to attend our church services, and was given a job, as was his wife, and the children they were to have.

Times change, and with it, we moved away from the California church building. In fact, we even moved to the State of Washington....

Then, about six years later, we recieved a phone call, and it was Doc. They had moved up to the same area of Washington.

Doc was reestabishing friendship with us. And, he wanted me to get him help in unloading his furniture from the moving van into the home he had purchased for his family.

The years went by fast... Doc and his family became
concerned with different things. Doc was a bit apart from the church teachings, not that he was bad or anything, it was that he just did not believe as he had. This difference was his undoing, and before long, Doc was single.

The last I heard, he was selling Insurance in Canada.

Doc's family, however, was in harmony with the core of the church, and were living examples of what the church teaches and of how we are to live.

Today, Doc's wife is remarried, and is a worker in the Oregon Temple. Doc's children are wonderful.

What a wonderful experience it was for me to re-
establish communication with valued friends.

What goes around, comes around. The LORD and our FATHER are kind and loving to allow us to have friends. I hope that you have these same experiences in your life, and that it is good.

Now you have it...

When will it get warmer?

When will it get warmer, now do you wonder why I wrote that? Well, it is the 9th of March and when we looked out the window, there was about 1/2 inch of
white, and the rain that we are known for in Washington, is not comming down- no it is little white things, and that is called Snow.

The astronomers tell us that the Sun spots and Sun flares have a 12 year cycle. And, that we are in the
cycle without spots or flares, that just started this past few months.

Does that mean that the earth is not warming? I don't know.... the ice around the world seems to still be melting, and if it continues, well, how about the ocean level somewhere about 20 inches higher? What islands
will be under water? What cities?

If we now get a cold 12 years, will the ice pack reform?
Will the oceans remain or become static in turms of it's level? Answers to this question have not been forthcomming... perhaps it is that the established powers do not want to answer. And, they want buisness as usual? Is it political, and we should not dwell on
things government thinks is it's business only?

Now, that is why I say when will it get warmer.

On another matter, there is the economy. My question
here, is why put the man in charge of getting it roling again, is the very same man that when warned of what was going to happen, (and that was over 5 or 6 years)
said the messagers were crazy and that the economy
was healthy and strong and would not have problems?

Yes, I know \, Prsident Obama was elected, and we should all get behind him. After all, he is Our President. And we want our country to be OK... so
why is he not getting the best men and women to lead
the various aspects of our economy? Why will the men
and women whom can help, not cooperate?

Come on, lets help our president... Lets make his term of office a great one. Then we all win.

Of course, he must contend with the congress - and the folks there live in a diferent world, insulated from the reality we must live with. They have their own health
system, so when they make changes in our social security, it is only on paper for them, it will not affect
changes in their lives, only in ours.

On a diferent basis, we live in the world, and are of the world... And, the rule book that some of us live by was given to us by leaders we called prophets. Adam, Noah,
Benjamin, Soloman, Peter, James, Matthew, John, and others.... they recorded their lives and the beauty of it,
showing what happens when bad times come... what happens in good times.... perhaps we can learn from it.

The new Dna studies suggest we all came from the area
near Ethiopia.. and, suggests that the wives of Abraham, produced all of us, or, that the event of Noah may have been real, and the ark came down there
and allof us, of every religion or persuasion have descended from that event.

Well enough already...

Where is the warm sun, and the great weather we want?? Will it stay cold?? Can we handle the global warming?? What?? What??

It has been some time since an work was done here, so
this is a sincere effort to repent.

For those of you that write every day, it is my promise to attempt to emulate your work ethics.

Legally Blond and Just another Page, seem to add
to their working diary with interesting ideas and
comments. My life lately has not been one devoid
of fun, it's just that there are other things that I have
been doing as a priority... such as sitting watching
dust collect on the lampshade.

I do have a Wall, and that is because the postings show on the internet e-mail. My wall is called, Grandad Nebeker. Being on a Blogg is like being in a crowd in
a newspaper office, with a microphone. Everyone can
see what is there, and can comment.. Or it is like being in a fish bowl... one must be circumspect with what is written.

What was amazingly astonishing was that I am now in communication with family members from all over the country, that I've not heard or seen for many years.
It is like a reunion, without the transportation or lodging expenses. For example, my aunt whom is 90 this year, and my grandson in his high school years;
each may comment on something that is written, within
a 5 minute time span. And then their are lost cousins,
family members whom have not been close- but now are.... isn't it wonderful ?

To go on, it seems like a few days ago, that I was helping my wife walk the floors with our children...
now our children are becomming grandparents... and
their children are having children.... and, when someone moved away, it would be easy to lose track
of them.. then came the rotary dial telephone- and the
operator was replaced by machines- and then we got
routings quicker and to distant places... now, just think,
it was Edison in the 1860's that gave us light, and electricity, and the radio was just a crystal in a box.

Then, my gg grandfather rode a horse from one area to another taking mail. He was a pony-express rider, and now, we have cell phones using platforms high in our atmosphere to beam our calls to others across the world.

We take for granted that all this is our due.

Heavens, it was not until after the civil war, that the
gasoline engine powered automobiles were developed.
and now look..... We don't have to go anywhere, we can just sit at our PC's and visit, and chat, and write on our blog's. We can know anything as if it were in the next
room.

Well, write to you tomorrow.... grandad