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06/03/25 12:43 PM #11690    

 

David Long


 

Oh No!

Apparently RSVP'ing to a wedding invitation with: "Maybe next time" isn't the correct response.

06/03/25 08:25 PM #11691    

 

David Long

If you've never been to the Wheel In in Sedalia, MO, it's too late as they closed in 2007. But you can recreate their signature sandwich, if you're adventurous. It's pretty simple:  a juicy burger on a toasted bun topped with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and the secret ingredient, heated peanut butter that's poured over everything then topped with the other half of the bun. It was called the "Goober Burger", and originated right there in Sedalia. I've changed mine up a little and leave out the garden and Mayo, but add sweet pickles and use chunky peanut butter instead of creamy. I refer to it as the "Nutty Goober Burger ". 
Enjoy!! 😊 


06/04/25 10:41 AM #11692    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

DAVE ....  Don't think I'll be trying that "Nutty Goober Burger" anytime soon.

AND... not sure the flavor of the bread would be detectable through the unusual taste combination of Braunswieger and Grape Jelly.


06/04/25 11:30 AM #11693    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

This is what the east end of the pool area looked like with the beautiful 50ft tall white pines providing natures beauty and shade ...... the second picture is what it looks like now.... after my son single handedly became a lumberjack after conspiring with my wife to remove them to provide more sun on the pool.  

 

So sad and barren looking now, missing the personality nature provided ! sad  A slow start to the pool surrounding area getting  "beautified" for the summer until all the dirt and debri from continued tree and limb removal is completed !  I've heard that "PATIENCE is a VIRTUE" ! ! !

WHAT SUMMER PROJECTS DO SOME OF YOU RAIDERS HAVE TO EMBARK UPON THIS SUMMER ?

 

 


06/05/25 10:09 PM #11694    

 

David Long

Get some artificial palm fronds and attach them to the tops of what's left. Your neighbors will be amazed at your tropical pool. 


06/07/25 10:09 PM #11695    

 

David Long

Oh, and don't forget the artificial coconuts to add to the ambience! 🤣


06/08/25 02:11 PM #11696    

 

David Long

ATTENTION!

This Just In - 

Finland has just closed its borders!

Now no one will be crossing the finish line!


06/09/25 10:54 AM #11697    

 

Nancy Weaver (Cupp)

Good one, David Long.  Ha ha!


06/09/25 11:08 AM #11698    

 

David Long


06/11/25 07:47 AM #11699    

 

David Long

 

Come on -  this one is funny....

 

 


06/12/25 12:23 AM #11700    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

DAVE ....  A few days back you suggested adding palm branches to the pine trunks.....  We were up north at Mackinac Island and could not get this to load from my phone.  Now it worked on the laptop.   Is this what you had in mind ?  Also considering having a Native American carving expert carve these into 3 totem poles !


06/12/25 09:53 AM #11701    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

Enjoy some views of Mackinac Island during the Lilac Festival .... beautiful aroma of lilacs all over the island! 
 


Above the 3 dormered
 roof of the Governor's summer home .... below ... No Cars ... only one or two horse power buggies!


Our little guest cottage .... cute... quaint ... and relaxing !


06/12/25 10:22 AM #11702    

 

Jack Keefe

Hey, Jim --- 

That looks like a great time, and thanks for the photos. But one thing puzzles me. Since automobiles aren't allowed on Mackinac Island, what do they do for police and fire protection? Idle minds want to know.

 

 


06/12/25 10:47 AM #11703    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

Good question Jack !  They do have real gas powered fire trucks and emergency vehicles... although in my 70 years of regular visits I've never seen one in operation!


06/12/25 02:03 PM #11704    

 

David Long

A long way to go to visit Linda!


06/12/25 02:29 PM #11705    

David Brock

Dave--Styx and Stones was a good one.  I first encountered the 'drive -time' phenomenom back in the late 60's.  I was in Idaho with the Boy Scouts for an encampment.  It was common for people to mention the drive time to Billings, Mt., Denver, or Cheyenne, as though they were driving down to the corner Mc Donallds.  I have encountered that attitude a few times since--mostly in thee western states.   


06/12/25 02:34 PM #11706    

 

Regina (Sue) Petersen (Koppenhoefer)


Lunch today at Letty Mae's Tea Room in Morris, IL.  Sharrie Peasley Orendorff, Pam Hohnstreiter Zweng, Sandy Jeakins Singletary Sizemore, (Regina) Sue Petersen Koppenhoefer, Madeline Henderson Newsom


06/12/25 06:13 PM #11707    

 

Marvin Theobald

It isn’t every day I get to upright three sideways photos. Thank you Jim and Sue for giving me that opportunity. It was accomplished with little effort and great pleasure.

Jim – Glad you were adventurous enough to try the liverworst-jelly sandwich even if you did use the wrong bread according to Chef Dave. I was very sorry to see the photos of your naked pine trees. Such a sad change in appearance from the before and after photos. Palm fronds and totem pole carvings are interesting thoughts. You might consider a big tree fort or possibly a platform for a slide into the pool for the grandkids. Seriously, in time those remaining trunks could pose a danger as they start to deteriorate. The lilacs are one of my favorites. Thanks for the pics.

Sue – Thanks for posting the Tea Room photo. It is so fun to see all of you ladies still enjoying your friendship after so many years since our school days. A group of our classmates in Colorado used to get together once in a while. It would be nice to see them post photos if they are still meeting.

While I, as do many others, check this site regularly, I have been distracted by a good many things in recent weeks making posting low on my priority list. Thankfully a number of others have been trying to keep the website active. Jim is great at recognizing birthdays and Dave keeps us smiling and sometimes making us think with his humorous posts. I always enjoy seeing what everyone is up to and often wonder what Dave is going to come up with next.

Of my numerous distractions, I have completed the floating hot tub project, installed a new motor on the tiki bar (USS Tikila) which required a custom made mounting frame, planting and weeding 29 tomato plants which are doing very well. Day before yesterday I spent six straight hours in the water gathering weeds from the lake and rolling out a 20’ x 35’ rubber mat to be able to keep the boat motor from bogging down. I have been experimenting with a few new recipes including Crock Pot Peach Cobbler, Dreamsicle Cake, two versions of crock pot baby back ribs and others. Sorry, I did not offer to share them with any of you and all that is left is a little bit of cobbler.

In addition to all of that, I have been evaluating the ability to launch boats at the lake since it is 4' below normal due to a modification project the state required last fall. We have not had enough rain or runoff to bring it back up which has made use of the boat launch questionable. After taking numerous measurements and meeting with several of our Board members to evaluate the options some excavation work was done and over 30 tons of rock were added to make a sound base for the boat trailers. The boat launch was finally opened a couple of weeks ago.  Also, I have been working on arranging for the Homeowners Assn and a land owner to obtain two acres of land adjacent to the dam for potential future dam maintenance.

Below are a few photos of some of my projects. Hope to see more fun posts from the rest of you Raiders.

First I wanted to share this photo of my neighbor patiently waiting for me to fill the bird feeders.

Partially floated hot tub frame with remaining barrels and tub ready to assemble. You can tell from some of these photos how low the lake is. The ramp is on the ground and the dock is barely floating. Normally the entire area shown would be under water.

Completed frame with decking installed.

Hot tub ready to insert in pocket.

Completed floating hot tub with heater and supprt equipment. Water is now crystal clear.

Weeds and moss before removal.

Rubber mat laid out prior to removing weeds and rolling into the lake.

Pile of weeds removed by hand from the lake. Photo does not do justice to the volume.

Area after weed removal and mats in place. Weeds past about 25' could not be reached with feet touching the lake bed. I will get these with a rake later.


06/13/25 01:16 AM #11708    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

So GOOD to hear from Jack and Marvin again.... it's been a while!  AND of course the lovely ladies of the class enjoying lunch or "high tee" togehter.  

The remainder of the pine trees are now history.....  I think my property value depreciated by about $25,000 due to how dismal it now looks without the large shady beautiful white pines !  crying. One by one they're coming down.

ON THE BRIGHTER SIDE !  Carol and I are expecting !!!  Muffin is due to arrive at our doorstep two weeks from today !  Should we expect our friends to give us a "shower" since this is our first new arrival in about 35 years ?


06/13/25 02:28 AM #11709    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

WENDY STEPHENS CULLEN

HOPE YOU HAVE A

WONDERFUL & BLESSED DAY !!!


06/13/25 02:52 PM #11710    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

Marve .... I look at your pictures of all the amazing crafty items you build and create and am amazed at how you do it !! I get exhausted just thinking about or trying to imagine how you accomplish all  that you do !!!   I'll nominate you for the " Most Productive " old guy award !!!


06/14/25 02:28 AM #11711    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

STEVE CHESTNEY

HOPE YOU HAVE A

GREAT & BLESSED DAY !!!


06/14/25 02:40 AM #11712    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

 

 

FLAG DAY ! ! !

Celabrate Our Freedom !   

 


06/18/25 12:17 AM #11713    

 

Marvin Theobald

Looks as if Jim needs a little backup in his effort to keep our website active. I'm sure the summer weather is keeping everyone busy. A little humor may help. The photo below may be an example of what keeps people our age busy.


06/18/25 01:39 AM #11714    

 

James (Jim) Rookus

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

LINDA MEISTER GOODWILL 6/17

       AND

STEPHEN HUBER 6/18

HOPE YOU HAVE A

GREAT & BLESSED DAY !!!


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