THE FOOTNOTES

Actually, this wind could have done a service to all. The tree fell over during a thunderstorm yesterday. It came from the edge of the property next door, and because it fell in the direction it did, it fell short of our house. It was plain to see that the lower part of the tree had rotted out, and I guess it didn't take much to knock it over. It could have fallen anytime, from the looks of it. Good thing the people next door didn't have it land on them when they were out in the yard.

Every navy recruit is issued a thick book called the
Blue Jacket's Manual. It has lots of information on Navy topics, and is a convenient place to write down tbings such as names. My Blue Jacket's manual was languishing in a bookcase for lo, these many years. It was recently rediscovered, and in the book was the photograph shown here. On the back were written name and address of the sailor posing with old Bob. His name is Cal Johnson from Anson, Texas and his address was listed as Box 62, Anson, Texas. I am making an effort to send him a copy of the pioture, but after more than 60 years, Box 2 probably doesn't exist. I found a possible link on the web, and will follow it up.
In he meantime, Old Bob was about 20 years old at the time. Does anybody see any family resemblences in more current generations?

While Noonski's constant prattle is offensive to some, our research is proving that others might do well to emulate Noonski. I refer you to the acronym summarizing a path to delay the onset of Alzheimer's Disease. S.L.E.D. How does that translate, you may ask. S. means to socialize. Noonski uses the membership in the health club for this purpose, often pointing out to other members that he can exercise in the back yard, but can only talk, or socialize with at least 50 other members on a first name basis at the club.
What does the L. stand for? It stands for learning new things regularly. How does one do that one may ask. One way is take on-line courses--for free- on the M.I.T. site. crosswords, crytograms. Taking courses at the Senior Center, such as writing where you give your mind a workout,and lambaste you relatives at the same time is good way.
E.? What's that for? It is for exercising your body.
D.? Controlling your food intake. Noonski is very fortunate in that regard because he has Moe doing all the thinking for him. This creates extra time for the other three tasks in the formula. Aren't you glad you asked?
P.S. This regimen is to be followed as early in life as possible, not after the fact.

Grace recently returned from Ireland where she found the Noonan Coat of Arms, posted here to prove the Noonans "ain't no humpty dumpties" as alleged by anomymous, and obviously uninformed New Britain persons. We have always assumed that the Noonans were directly descended from the gods, and this proves it. Doesn't it?

the gang was here last night. Betsy, Charley and Andy stopped here enroute to Maine. Bob, Gail and Peggy came over and and old acqaitances were renewed. We're all alone by the telephone again today.

who say Noonski talks too much. Maybe recent events bear out these allegations.
For example, Noonski was in the local supermarket recently when he encountered
a lady he has known for many years. She was carrying a bouquet of flowers she intended to buy, and was on her way to the checkout. As is his wont, Noonski engaged her in conversation which he found to be very entertaining. But, after a while, the lady said, "Hey, my flowers are wilting." and ended the conversation.
Being thick skinned, Noonski shrugged it off.
More recently, in tne same supermarket, Noonski was waiting to buy his lottery tickets when he began converse with a lady, a stranger, who was waiting in line behind him. Things were tied up at the courtesy counter, and the wait for service was extended. Noonski regaled her with stories about the old West when he was a lad, and was prepared to go on, when the stranger pointed to her shopping cart and blurted out, "Hey, my meat is getting rancid." Noonski initially took this to be a critcism of the service clerk, but in retrospect, she could have
been commenting on Noonski's unrelenting oration. Probaby not Noonski's fault.

Moe was probably on the phone with June Tracey when this photo was taken.

Heh heh.

It's all in good fun, Moe!!

Can you believe this kind of beauty? This is a mind bender! I was in San Francisco in May for a conference, then took a little trip to Monterrey, Carmel, and Big Sur. If you haven't seen this part of the country, you should make an effort to get out there. It's worth the trip.

I just had to say that. When Rita did all the work of straightening out the area around the Madonna, she admonished me that the job would not be completed until the mulch was added. Looks like she was right.

I still don't know how to create a link between Yayamoe and Noonski blogs. Yayamoe was created because a computer crash made it necessary. The two blogs together amount to a history book. To access the original blog:
http://noonski.blogspot.com

If you know how to link the two, please let me know.

Rita put in a lot of work on the old Tolland Plantation this weekend. First she mowed the lawn, then planted flowers around the Madonna and the rose bush which young Bob had planted for Moe's birthday. She left instructions for old Bob to add mulch to complete the job. Old Bob will hop right on it--maybe not hop, exactly, but will get it done-- more than likely.

Then she weeded the hosta (is that how it is spelled?) to prevent the potato plants from encroaching further. The potato plants sprouted first in the kitchen,and were transplanted outside by Old Bob who felt guilty about wasting them. Besides, there was a place outside which was easy to dig, so it was not a major exertion for him.

The place is beginning to look inhabited.

Paul,Maria and Amanda from the Deep South. Looks like that southern lifestyle is good for them.

at the end of June, 2008. Isn't it funny that we never got older?

Moe had a nice birthday this year. Paul, Maria, Rita and Amanda were all here from Georgia. Mary, Peggy and Gary were here from our area. Bob was out of state at the time, or would have been here, too. It was a pleasant time.

Moe got nice presents, went out to eat, and she got calls from her children who couldn't be here for the occasion. People showed their appreciation for her, and it made her feel good.
Hope to do it all again next year.