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SUE ...the more I look at that picture your son took with all the boulders on the trail with the brown dog in the picture ... the more I love it! I would consider framing that one!

MARV .... absolutely agree with your sentiments .... I don't dislike dogs, enjoy our "grand dogs" especially since they don't live in my home! The pics below (assuming they post) are us passing an Amish buggy on way to our Anniversary (54) dinner today and an adorable pouch in the gift shop of our favorite Amish restaurant. After having some 10-11 dogs during our years of raising 4 boys this calm and quiet Golden is my kind of dog! At only $149 he is much more reasonably priced than a thoroughbred live Golden. He is quiet, no barking, doesn't poop all over the yard... no need of a pooper scooper and no torpedos to risk stepping in while mowing the lawn! He would sit calmly and quietly by the fireplace on a cold winter night and NO shedding. I could continue to sleep in as no need to let the dog out in the early AM. Not to mention the many dollars save in dog food, Dr's visits and licenses over the years. And lastly no tearful separation when at an old age he won't have to be put down! THATS my kind of dog. I might just go back tomorrow and buy him! ALSO I agree with you on your daughters dog mug shot.... not adorable !

08/27/20 11:41 PM

#9132

Dog Day Blues:

I had to leave this guy when I came home 51 years ago.

His name was DOG!

08/27/20 11:59 PM

#9133

NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES

(THAT, THANK GOD) YOU SURVIVED!

This was a topic on some cable tv show I watched late one night when the Phantom Pain was keeping me awake There was weird stuff like a semi sliding sideways down an icy hill but just stopped and came to rest just before crushing a little car 🚗 It was caught on a dash an

since we're hear to tell the story, we are blessed

It's tomorrow, Friday, in 3 more minutes, so let me give you a2 minute early, HAPPY FRIDAY! TGIF TGIF TGIF!

08/28/20 09:28 AM

#9134

MARV.... a sign spotted in a gift shop! NOT you and ME ... hahaha

08/28/20 12:39 PM

#9135

Hi everyone!

My little town, here in West Texas, is about to go over the 20,000 mark of cases of COVID by tonight.

The good news is that I get to go back to work for 2 mornings per week beginning next week. I love having a purpose to achieve on a daily basis. We will continue that schedule until the Governor says otherwise, I'm sure. Our time at work will increase if everything goes smoothly. We will wear masks to work. Since I am at high-risk, I will also have gloves and a face shield.

I work on a grant at the University that prepares students for college. I only have 5 more years until this grant is over. Then I'll find something else to do. I find that I am at my best by keeping busy.

My youngest brother retired last November at age 80. I am bound and determined that I will work to an older age than any of my 8 siblings. We will see how that works out! I also intend to out-live them all! Now you all know what a brat I actually am!

My memory is still quite good and I have begun writing a book about my family. I am calling it '9th Child, 6th Daughter'. As I have memories pop up in my mind, I am jotting them down. So far, I have the history before I was born, completed. Am also keeping our family geneology. We'll see how the rest goes too! I know that my time in school will include a lot of you all!

Hoping that everyone is healthy, happy, safe, and Blessed!

Love to all, Linda

08/28/20 12:44 PM

#9136

David:

I remember reading an article about Phantom pain. I don't know how effective it really is, but this wife tried many different remedies for her soldier husband. She wrote that magnets inside a light weight cloth, at the point of amputation, seemed to be the most effective. I hope it works for you too!

Good luck!

Linda

08/28/20 01:29 PM

#9137

Jim - Exactly. Maybe that is the problem! I don't like to be trained. I really like the dog you are thinking about getting. He is adorable. I think you should go ahead and bring him home and call him Raider.

Dave - Happy Friday back to you! It is a beautiful day in central Illinois. I only have today and tomorrow left to get out on the lake before my big day Monday. I plan to get some time in the lake with while I still can. The water might be getting a little chilly by the time I recover from my surgery. Gotta squeeze all the fun I can in the next two days.

Linda's long term plan shows how tough we Raiders are. It seems we all strive to make the most of our lives with lots of drive and grit. To me Dave L. is a prime example of that. Never give up or give in. Hope Linda achieves her goal of out working and out living her siblings and that we are all here to help her celebrate.

Since it FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY I decided to share a photo booth picture I recently came across that I had not seen in many years of me with my son Brent in about 1970. Sometimes it is hard to realize how young we once were. Pictures like this are fun reminders that we have not always been this old. He is now 51. Hard to make sense out of how fast all of those years have flown by but at the same time to recall all the amazing things that happened in those years.

08/28/20 07:27 PM

#9138

Marv-Good luck with that surgery!

I'm in your cheering crowd for the prayers!

Linda

08/28/20 08:05 PM

#9139

Thanks Linda. No worries.

Just got in from a pontoon boat outing and wanted to share a sunset photo taken about 45 minutes ago.

08/29/20 01:12 AM

#9140

MARV ... I was about ready to purchase the quiet mild mannered Golden BUT my wife reminded me that at our age we need to be on a path of down sizing and getting rid of stuff and collectibles that none of our kids will want someday when we are gone or in la la land...NOT collect more unnecessary things ... so no Raider added to our family! I will be remembering you Monday in prayer 🙏🙏🙏🙏 for a successful hip replacement and a speedy pain managed recovery in the days following. Beautiful and peaceful sunset photo across your lake! Glad you were able to cool off on a nice pontoon ride!

LINDA .... so nice to have you back on and posting again ... keep it up! When I spent a couple weeks reviewing the last 9-10 years of posts to get reaqiainted with every one in the class that had posted, I always enjoyed your contributions what you had to say. Since I have been active I have missed hearing from you .... please continue to contribute! 😀👍

08/29/20 09:15 AM

#9141

Jim- Thank you for being so kind. If ever I am too mouthy.........just let me know!

I don't see Suzi Denton on here in these last few days. Anyone know why?

Also, Rod Hayes, Jack Habic, Dianne Shaffer, Boo Boo Baxter, and others are missed. Maybe they are just busy right now.

When we use this venue, we are actively communicating with old friends and new friends. OOOOh-really living vicariously! Watch your step, watch your step! It doesn't mean that we're necessarily living in the past!

I heard a coyote this morning and looked out. It was just my weird neighbor man with pink hair. No kidding. His wife colors it. As his hair color washes out,.. it goes through shades of pink. The checkout ladies at the grocery store refer to him as Santa Claus! It isn't everyone who lives next door to Santa Claus!

Have a great day!

Love to all, Linda

08/29/20 11:04 AM

#9142

Jim - I am so sorry you were not able to get Raider. He would not have been much of a watch dog but he sure is handsome.

Is today really SILLY SATURDAY? Well, several years ago Mel, in his usual mischievous mindset, had this vision and manipulated a photograph of my son taken at Mel's wedding many years ago. While it was not very respectful it actually was pretty funny. Please do not comment on the political aspect, it was strickly coincidental to the subject matter. I am sure all the guys remember MAD Magazine which BTW is still in publication. The following series of pictures demonstrate Mel's skill and genius.

Original magazine cover

My son Brent at Mel's wedding

Mel's rendition - Brent (also in my post yesterday as a one year old) has a great sense of humor and is not offended but may someday find a way to get even with Mel

08/30/20 12:42 AM

#9143

Elizabeth Spillman (Alex)

After seeing Linda post again it caused me to think of many others who in years past were regular contributors and now missed ! So I went back randomly about evert 10 pages and came up with the following list of names who did have considerable input to the forum and thought I'd post the names I came up with in addition to the ones Linda mentioned. If any of you see this .... COME ON BACK ! ! ! I for one enjoyed all your input and often interesting comments and discussions. Now please to the current contributors don't think I meant that your not interesting ... you are ... just miss the others !

Mike Franks

Suzi Denton

Ed Stanfield

Nancy Weaver

Joan Pease

Ray Bledsoe

Alina Frisch

Larry Cotton

Rich Crusius

Steve Jetton

Ann Bailen

Jan Hitzner

Steve Frankeberger

Victor Jackson

Pat Hocenic

Helen Nicolaysen

Holly Rust

Judy McLean

Carol Trenary

Judy Walker

Terrie Troxel

Cheryl Turner

Marilyn Evans

Judy Tynan

Vicki Daugherty

Sorry if I missed anyone !

08/30/20 11:38 AM

#9144

Hi Marv,

Good Luck with your hip surgery Monday, Prayers for a speedy recovery..

Keep us posted when you can,

Take Care,

Liz :)

08/30/20 12:00 PM

#9145

Marv,

Best wishes for you surgery, I know you have this under control and have worked your gluts as hard as you can to take the new hip without a problem. Having endured 16 surgeries on my left knee, I can empathize with some of the angst you may be feeling. Know that this is a very routine surgery these days and you'll be up and walking tomorrow afternoon. Thinking of you, my friend.

Dave

08/30/20 12:22 PM

#9146

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

08/30/20 04:44 PM

#9147

Allida Frisch (Altemus)

Marv,

Just wanted to let you know I will be thinking of you when you have your hip replacement surgery on Monday. Here is to a speedy recovery and rehab. You will do great!

08/30/20 07:43 PM

#9148

MARV.... praying for you to have

peace about having your surgery and

for a easy and pain free recover and

rehab!!! You'll be back building fire

pits in no time !

08/30/20 10:36 PM

#9149

I greatly appreciate all of your well wishes. I'll be back on line as soon as I can. Mel will keep you posted tomorrow. Looking forward to getting back to some semblance of normal. Thanks again.

08/31/20 12:56 PM

#9150

Melvin (Mel) Theobald

To all of you who asked, Marv's hip replacement went well this moring. He is in recovery and giving everyone a hard time because they didn't have a milkshake ready for him when the anesthetic wore off. He'll probably be in the hospital for several days since the rehab facility is near there. He asked me to thank everyone for their good wishes. More later.

08/31/20 01:18 PM

#9151

Sandra Jeakins (Singletary Sizemore)

Great New, Mel. Pass along best wishes to Marv until he can get back to his Admin Duties.

08/31/20 02:45 PM

#9152

Mel, Thanks for keeping us up to date on Marvin's progress. Sounds like he is doing good, as I prayed he would. Please tell him I'm thinking of him and hoping to see more beautiful pictures, like sunset at the lake, when he gets back home.

08/31/20 05:45 PM

#9153

Terry (Max) Maxwell

Found something interesting today. We've had this finger cactus for over 25 years and it has never had a flower on it. This morning we were closing windows in the sunroom because it was going to rain. Susie noticed a flower on it, but it wasn't open. We were gone for several hours and came home about an hour ago. She was opening the windows and noticed that the flower was open. I took this pic of it. I think it's pretty cool so wanted to pass it along. I'm thinking it bloomed for Marv because he had surgery today! Maybe not... but that's my story and I'm sticking to it! The pic is turned sideways but we"ll give Marv a reprieve on it.

08/31/20 09:03 PM

#9154