Monday, June 22, 2009
FATHERS DAY, 2009
Moe and Mara took Bob and me to Outback for Fathers Day yesterday, and the place was mobbed by fathers, and everyone else. Outback is a favorite place for us. When we were given certificates for ten dollars off, I told the hostess we would come here, anyway, but would accept the ten dollar coupons.
A highlight of my day was when Moe presented me with one of her personalized greeting cards, for which she has become well-known.
" Dear Bob,
Happy Fathers' Day! You have been a great, selfless father. Our children are very lucky to have such a responsible, reliable and dedicated father. I hope they appreciate all you have sacrificed for them.
Love, your Charming Bride"
Can't beat dat!--(editor's note)
A highlight of my day was when Moe presented me with one of her personalized greeting cards, for which she has become well-known.
" Dear Bob,
Happy Fathers' Day! You have been a great, selfless father. Our children are very lucky to have such a responsible, reliable and dedicated father. I hope they appreciate all you have sacrificed for them.
Love, your Charming Bride"
Can't beat dat!--(editor's note)
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
You did what!!??
You did what??Yeah, that's pretty much what my reaction was when Andy came home a couple of nights ago and held up the certificate you see here. I guess because he's 18 years old, I'm not needed to sign waivers or give permission for many of his activities now.
I didn't get too much info out of him other than it was awesome and he'd love to skydive again.
He also added that the small plane was so creaky and frightening on its climb up to 10,000 feet that he was actually relieved to leap out of it (with the parachute of course).
Apparently the laws have changed because Charlie also went parachuting approximately 30 years ago and at that time you had to have some time in the classroom, learn to pack your own parachute, go over other safety rules, etc but once you passed you were allowed to jump out on your own. Today, at least in Ohio, you cannot go alone but you have an instructor strapped on your back. Andy had no appointment, just walked in and within minutes he was in the sky.
Andy's buddy was also in the plane with him and was to go second after Andy. We think he may have had some second thoughts because all he said was that once Andy jumped out of the plane he simply dropped like a rock. His friend went anyway and another friend went up in another small plane at the same time.
It's probably a good thing I didn't know anything about it until it was over!
P.S. We are having computer problems and I have not yet been able to load the graduation pictures on to post but I will keep working on a solution. Also, my speakers are not working either and I was not able to hear Matt's impressive documentary project about the greatest generation but I am looking forward to that. Quite frustrating.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
OUR WRITING CLASS
ended for the season yesterday. Here's one of my efforts which was printed in the Senior Newsletter:
Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Matt - this is very impressive and something that will mean a lot to our entire family. Thank you.
Dad - also a great job.
Dad - also a great job.
