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Discovering the Dead Sea Scrolls

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IMG_8832Martha and I ventured by Go train into Toronto and headed up to the ROM by subway to see the Dead Sea Scrolls. They were on display for all to see. We were impressed but were surprised that they were only small fragments on 8 cells. Thank goodness for multi media display boards and video clips or we really would not know what we were experiencing. The Vietnamese Lunch was great and shopping on Bloor Street Yorkville was an experience in itself. Exhausted we made our way home after a full day. We had fun the next morning applying the “Dead Sea Black Mud and Mineral Salt Mask” product that we bought. Now that is an experience you don’t want to miss!! Lots of pictures after the jump. Continue reading →

The Summer of 2009

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first-carOh to be young and have your own wheels. The kids seem to be conserving gas or working like crazy as I have not heard of any recent “Road Trips”. Steve was the first to get into the drivers seat of a 2005 Royal Blue Ford Escape. Laura over much anxiety put her trust and coin in a 2010 White Toyota Corolla. Nicole is bombing around off road in her 2005 Silver Nissan Xtera. May you all only drive as fast as your guardian angels can fly.

Bako a catch in MLB draft

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piratesFinally, Peter got his wish. He was chosen Wednesday afternoon by the Pittsburgh Pirates with their 15th-round selection, 445th overall. Peter said, “I had my computer right next to me and every so often I would kind of glance at it. I was watching a movie and I glanced over and saw my name pop up right when I looked over. I just stared at the screen for a good 20 minutes.”

Peter knows that he has a long road ahead before potentially reaching baseball’s pinnacle. He’s been told he needs to get bigger and stronger than his current 6-foot-1, 180-pound frame and a few years in the minors before donning a big-league uniform.

Crystal Mountain Vacation

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CMResort.jpgMartha and I have joined the Bakos for a spur of the moment three day golfing getaway. Nick had reserved a beautiful and spacious two bedroom suite at the Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, MI. Located in the NW corner of lower Michigan, it is an area that we have not previously enjoyed. So far we have been blessed with amazing weather and vistas of the surrounding golf resort. You can check out a few of our pictures here. Continue reading →

Of Legal Drinking Age

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brian_peter_5yrs_oldOn Sunday September 14th, Brian and Peter turned 19. They had their first birthday apart, Brian living in Toronto and going to Ryerson University and Peter living in Warner, Oklahoma going to Conner’s State College. They texted each other and wished each other a fun time. Brian met us for dinner and he then took us back to his dorm to show his grandmothers and parents where he will be spending the next 10 months. Happy Birthday boys.

Canadian National Nordic Ski Championships

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Callaghan.jpgRacing with the best of the best can be a bit overwhelming, thrilling and chance of a life time. Brian’s cross country ski team “Team Hardwood” is participating in this event. Some of the racers have medaled and made top 10 in Canada. A great showing so far. Brian’s claim to fame so far is that he got DNF in his team relay because he got lapped by Robin McKeever a two time Olympian. We are having a great time being here at Whistler Olympic Park in Callaghan Valley. And YES we do have snow and plenty of it, not the rain as was forecasted.

Sunny and Blue sky

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deck chairIt was so nice yesterday that I thought that I would go out and sit in the sun, read my book and sip a cup of coffee. One problem! The snow was piled up and I quickly retreated back inside. Here are a few sights around our place this beautiful spring March day. photo album link

Edit Tom: I also noticed that Angela Royalty-McCoun has uploaded some recent snow pictures from Ohio to share.

Viva Las Vegas

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Paris04.jpgThe Wow Factor was right up there. We stayed at the Paris Hotel and Casino right in the heart of Las Vegas Blvd. Had an upgraded Suite, king size bed and all the trimmings and a view overlooking the famous Bell Fountain. While Nick was at his conference I ventured about roaming from one end of the strip to the other. I even economized and bought a jumbo hot dog and a Miller Lite combo for $2.00 and sat on a park bench at 11am and had my lunch. Went on a dam coach tour to the Hoover Dam, ate buffalo chili and even shopped. I tried my hand at the slot machines and was too chicken to try the tables. Had fun though watching strangers loose their stacks of chips. Got invited to a cocktail party at the top of the Hilton, held in Elvis’s private suite, now that was pretty cool. Went to two nightclubs, LAX at the Luxor and Body English at the Hard Rock Cafe. Didn’t get up on the dance floor but got plenty of Cosmo’s and scoped out the pole dancers. Left the glitz and glamour behind and now its back to reality. Check out my Las Vegas pictures here.

Life begins at 20

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DSCN4008.JPGThis is what Steve is feeling these days. He is home for Mid-term break and to celebrate his birthday with family and friends. He is all grown up now. I can detect that he still loves his bed and the comforts of home even though he has become independent. The boys were talking at the dinner table tonight that they could not believe that Steve was now 20. Twenty seemed so old to them. I just listened and smiled quietly to myself.