HAPPY 46TH BIRTHDAY, DIANE!!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
NEW E-MAIL FOR JON DAY
After 10 years It is time to change email. Please direct them to...
copperdog@commspeed.net
Thanks,
Jon
copperdog@commspeed.net
Thanks,
Jon
Friday, December 26, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
BIG TEXAS TOY RUN
North Texas Bikers Become Santa's Helpers
Revving engines and a sea of leather-clad bikers filled downtown Fort Worth in freezing temperatures early Sunday morning for the start of the 23rd Annual Big Texas Toy Run.
Each year thousands of bikers gather toys and donations for underprivledged children. All the money gathered from the Toy Run will benefit Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County, Dallas MetroCare and other charities. The toys gathered will be distributed to children in need all over the Metroplex.
Groups of bikers gathered in downtown Fort Worth, Grapevine and Dallas, then hit the road at 1 p.m. with toys in tow. The three groups will met in Arlington, where the toys and donations will be dropped off.
Despite their tough reputations, the bikers said they have a soft spot for children in need."If we don't do it, nobody will do it," said Charles Smart, a Fort Worth biker.
Several Santa look alikes filled the crowd and bikers got into the Christmas spirit by decorating their bikes with wreaths, lights and toy reindeer.
"We decorate because we ride around during Christmas time for the children and put smiles on their faces. You can see them light up when they see us. We do it for the kids to make them a little happier," said biker Larry Smith, who participates in the Big Texas Toy Run every year.
Smith said knowing children will get presents under the Christmas is the reason he returns with more gifts every year."
It just give you a good, warm feeling in your heart," said Smith.
Revving engines and a sea of leather-clad bikers filled downtown Fort Worth in freezing temperatures early Sunday morning for the start of the 23rd Annual Big Texas Toy Run.
Each year thousands of bikers gather toys and donations for underprivledged children. All the money gathered from the Toy Run will benefit Mental Health Mental Retardation of Tarrant County, Dallas MetroCare and other charities. The toys gathered will be distributed to children in need all over the Metroplex.
Groups of bikers gathered in downtown Fort Worth, Grapevine and Dallas, then hit the road at 1 p.m. with toys in tow. The three groups will met in Arlington, where the toys and donations will be dropped off.
Despite their tough reputations, the bikers said they have a soft spot for children in need."If we don't do it, nobody will do it," said Charles Smart, a Fort Worth biker.
Several Santa look alikes filled the crowd and bikers got into the Christmas spirit by decorating their bikes with wreaths, lights and toy reindeer.
"We decorate because we ride around during Christmas time for the children and put smiles on their faces. You can see them light up when they see us. We do it for the kids to make them a little happier," said biker Larry Smith, who participates in the Big Texas Toy Run every year.
Smith said knowing children will get presents under the Christmas is the reason he returns with more gifts every year."
It just give you a good, warm feeling in your heart," said Smith.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
ANOTHER CHANGE IN PLANS
Hi, everyone!
I got a call last night from Mike. He and his wife were waiting until the very last minute to make the decision on whether or not to make the trip to Iowa today. He called again this morning and their common sense told them to stay put and not venture out in this weather. Something about not wanting to get stuck in Nebraska or Kansas for three days....
I have had some RSVP's and a lot of "maybes" regarding Monday night, so I am more than willing to still have a little party. Heck, I've cleaned the whole house - I might as well show it off to someone..... I will leave it all up to you guys. We will be home, so if you want to come for some holiday festivities, just show on up!
I really think Mike's excuse for not coming has something to do with a 2:03 a.m. phone call I received yesterday morning..... it had something to do with partaking in adult beverages with Doug Wortman. Mike doesn't remember it, but I have it saved on my voice mail... tee hee.
Either way, have a wonderful holiday and a Happy, safe New Year!!!!
Carron and Dan
(I have two more e-mail addresses to add to your address book: Scott Ehlts - sehlts@ceciowa.com and Connie Engelbart - connie@lassoerv.com)
I got a call last night from Mike. He and his wife were waiting until the very last minute to make the decision on whether or not to make the trip to Iowa today. He called again this morning and their common sense told them to stay put and not venture out in this weather. Something about not wanting to get stuck in Nebraska or Kansas for three days....
I have had some RSVP's and a lot of "maybes" regarding Monday night, so I am more than willing to still have a little party. Heck, I've cleaned the whole house - I might as well show it off to someone..... I will leave it all up to you guys. We will be home, so if you want to come for some holiday festivities, just show on up!
I really think Mike's excuse for not coming has something to do with a 2:03 a.m. phone call I received yesterday morning..... it had something to do with partaking in adult beverages with Doug Wortman. Mike doesn't remember it, but I have it saved on my voice mail... tee hee.
Either way, have a wonderful holiday and a Happy, safe New Year!!!!
Carron and Dan
(I have two more e-mail addresses to add to your address book: Scott Ehlts - sehlts@ceciowa.com and Connie Engelbart - connie@lassoerv.com)
CHRISTMAS PHOTOS OF BRENDA AND HER FAMILY
Brenda sent some wonderful pictures of her family taken this holiday season. If I remember correctly, Brenda does all her own cards and even did her son's graduation pictures!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
UPDATE ON MIKE'S GATHERING
Hi, again, everyone!
Please note the date change for Mike's little gathering. I
just talked to him on the phone and he said Monday, the
22nd, would be great!! Same place, same time.
Hope to see you on Monday!
Directions to my house: I am assuming you all know how to get to Springville...... so, when you take the Springville exit off 151, go to the "T" intersection (look for Woody's gas station), take a right. At the Casey's, take a left, which is Broadway Street. Go through town, past the P.O., library, fire station, etc. We are 510 Broadway St., big white house on the right-hand side. Take a right on access road around to the back of the house. If you get lost in Springville, call me... hee hee... 319-447-7447.
Please note the date change for Mike's little gathering. I
just talked to him on the phone and he said Monday, the
22nd, would be great!! Same place, same time.
Hope to see you on Monday!
Directions to my house: I am assuming you all know how to get to Springville...... so, when you take the Springville exit off 151, go to the "T" intersection (look for Woody's gas station), take a right. At the Casey's, take a left, which is Broadway Street. Go through town, past the P.O., library, fire station, etc. We are 510 Broadway St., big white house on the right-hand side. Take a right on access road around to the back of the house. If you get lost in Springville, call me... hee hee... 319-447-7447.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
PARTY FOR MIKE HAUSER
Hi, everyone!
I just talked to Mike Hauser and he is going to be home the week of Dec. 21 - Dec. 26th. I would like to have a little party for him at our house here in Springville on Tuesday, December 23rd. I know it's the night before Christmas Eve, but time is limited and I know Mike would love to see some classmates while he is home.
So, here's the deal -
When: Monday, December 22, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m. until whenever
Where: 510 Broadway Street, Springville, IA
I will provide the basics, but feel free to bring a bottle of wine or a beverage of your choice. A munchie/hors d'oeuvre would be fine, too!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE RSVP (danandcarron@yahoo.com) so I have an idea how many people might be coming! I hope we can fill the house!!!
Hope to see you on the 23rd! Come for an hour, come for all night!
Carron and Dan
I just talked to Mike Hauser and he is going to be home the week of Dec. 21 - Dec. 26th. I would like to have a little party for him at our house here in Springville on Tuesday, December 23rd. I know it's the night before Christmas Eve, but time is limited and I know Mike would love to see some classmates while he is home.
So, here's the deal -
When: Monday, December 22, 2008
Time: 5:00 p.m. until whenever
Where: 510 Broadway Street, Springville, IA
I will provide the basics, but feel free to bring a bottle of wine or a beverage of your choice. A munchie/hors d'oeuvre would be fine, too!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE RSVP (danandcarron@yahoo.com) so I have an idea how many people might be coming! I hope we can fill the house!!!
Hope to see you on the 23rd! Come for an hour, come for all night!
Carron and Dan
(When sending out the class-wide e-mail, I received a few messages saying some addresses are "undeliverable." If your e-mail address has changed, please let me know...)
PROUD TO BE A HAWKEYE!
And you say you are proud of being a Hawkeye!
This car was parked at the Xavier's restaurant in Cedar Rapids one night last summer when I took this picture.
Scott P.
(Hatcher, is that your car?)
HOLIDAY GREETINGS FROM BRIAN AND DORTHE
Brian, Dorthe, and the boys sent holiday greetings!
What an awesome picture!
Monday, December 8, 2008
MY BRAIN AGE WAS 28! WHAT IS YOURS?
This is fun, but it will drive you nuts. The site instructions are in Japanese, so read below!
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND THEN FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Touch 'start'
2. Wait for 3, 2, 1.
3. Memorize the number's position on the screen, and then click the circle from the smallest number to the biggest number.
4. At the end of game, the computer will tell you the age of your brain.
5. Leave a comment with your brain age.
Good luck!
http://flashfabrica.com/f_learning/brain/brain.html
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW AND THEN FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Touch 'start'
2. Wait for 3, 2, 1.
3. Memorize the number's position on the screen, and then click the circle from the smallest number to the biggest number.
4. At the end of game, the computer will tell you the age of your brain.
5. Leave a comment with your brain age.
Good luck!
http://flashfabrica.com/f_learning/brain/brain.html
Saturday, December 6, 2008
CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Brett wrote to say that he spent all weekend putting up his Christmas lights. If you need help at your house, give him a call!
Friday, December 5, 2008
THIS IS HILARIOUS (AND TRUE)
WHEN WE GIRLS DRINK TOO MUCH............
1. WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHERE OUR PURSE IS.
2. WE BELIEVE THAT DANCING WITH OUR ARMS OVERHEAD AND WIGGLING OUR BUTT WHILE YELLING "WOO-HOO!" IS TRULY THE SEXIEST DANCE MOVE AROUND.
3. WE'VE SUDDENLY DECIDED THAT WE WANT TO KICK SOMEONE'S BUTT AND HONESTLY BELIEVE WE COULD DO IT TOO.
4. IN OUR LAST TRIP TO PEE, WE REALIZE THAT WE NOW LOOK MORE LIKE A HOMELESS HOOKER THAN THE GODDESS WE WERE JUST FOUR HOURS AGO.
5. WE DROP OUR 3:00 A.M. TACO ON THE FLOOR (WHICH WE'RE EATING EVEN THOUGH WE ARE NOT AT ALL HUNGRY), PICK IT UP AND CARRY ON EATING IT.
6.WE START CRYING AND TELLING EVERYONE WE SEE THAT WE LOVE THEM SOOOOO MUCH.
7. WE GET EXTREMELY EXCITED AND JUMP UP AND DOWN EVERY TIME A NEW SONG PLAYS BECAUSE "OH MY GOD! I LOVE THIS SONG!"
8. WE'VE FOUND A DEEPER/SPIRITUAL SIDE TO THE GEEK SITTING NEXT TO US.
9. THE MAN WE'RE FLIRTING WITH USED TO BE OUR 5TH GRADE TEACHER.
10. THE URGE TO TAKE OFF ARTICLES OF CLOTHING, STAND ON A TABLE AND SING OR DANCE BECOMES STRANGELY OVERWHELMING TO US.
11. OUR EYES JUST DON'T SEEM TO WANT TO STAY OPEN ONTHEIR OWN SO WE KEEP THEM HALF CLOSED AND THINK IT LOOKS EXOTICALLY SEXY.
12. WE'VE SUDDENLY TAKEN UP SMOKING AND BECOME REALLY GOOD AT IT.
13. WE YELL AT THE BARTENDER, WHO WE BELIEVE CHEATED US BY GIVING US JUST LEMONADE, BUT THAT'S JUST BECAUSE WE CAN NO LONGER TASTE THE GIN.
14. WE THINK WE ARE IN BED, BUT OUR PILLOW FEELS STRANGELY LIKE THE KITCHEN FLOOR.
15. WE START EVERY CONVERSATION WITH A BOOMING, "DON'T TAKE THIS THE WRONG WAY BUT..."
16. WE FAIL TO NOTICE THAT THE TOILET LID IS DOWN WHEN WE SIT ON IT.
17. OUR HUGS BEGIN TO RESEMBLE WRESTLING TAKE-DOWN MOVES.
18. WE TAKE OUR SHOES OFF BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IT'S THEIR FAULT THAT WE'RE HAVING PROBLEMS WALKING STRAIGHT.
1. WE HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO IDEA WHERE OUR PURSE IS.
2. WE BELIEVE THAT DANCING WITH OUR ARMS OVERHEAD AND WIGGLING OUR BUTT WHILE YELLING "WOO-HOO!" IS TRULY THE SEXIEST DANCE MOVE AROUND.
3. WE'VE SUDDENLY DECIDED THAT WE WANT TO KICK SOMEONE'S BUTT AND HONESTLY BELIEVE WE COULD DO IT TOO.
4. IN OUR LAST TRIP TO PEE, WE REALIZE THAT WE NOW LOOK MORE LIKE A HOMELESS HOOKER THAN THE GODDESS WE WERE JUST FOUR HOURS AGO.
5. WE DROP OUR 3:00 A.M. TACO ON THE FLOOR (WHICH WE'RE EATING EVEN THOUGH WE ARE NOT AT ALL HUNGRY), PICK IT UP AND CARRY ON EATING IT.
6.WE START CRYING AND TELLING EVERYONE WE SEE THAT WE LOVE THEM SOOOOO MUCH.
7. WE GET EXTREMELY EXCITED AND JUMP UP AND DOWN EVERY TIME A NEW SONG PLAYS BECAUSE "OH MY GOD! I LOVE THIS SONG!"
8. WE'VE FOUND A DEEPER/SPIRITUAL SIDE TO THE GEEK SITTING NEXT TO US.
9. THE MAN WE'RE FLIRTING WITH USED TO BE OUR 5TH GRADE TEACHER.
10. THE URGE TO TAKE OFF ARTICLES OF CLOTHING, STAND ON A TABLE AND SING OR DANCE BECOMES STRANGELY OVERWHELMING TO US.
11. OUR EYES JUST DON'T SEEM TO WANT TO STAY OPEN ONTHEIR OWN SO WE KEEP THEM HALF CLOSED AND THINK IT LOOKS EXOTICALLY SEXY.
12. WE'VE SUDDENLY TAKEN UP SMOKING AND BECOME REALLY GOOD AT IT.
13. WE YELL AT THE BARTENDER, WHO WE BELIEVE CHEATED US BY GIVING US JUST LEMONADE, BUT THAT'S JUST BECAUSE WE CAN NO LONGER TASTE THE GIN.
14. WE THINK WE ARE IN BED, BUT OUR PILLOW FEELS STRANGELY LIKE THE KITCHEN FLOOR.
15. WE START EVERY CONVERSATION WITH A BOOMING, "DON'T TAKE THIS THE WRONG WAY BUT..."
16. WE FAIL TO NOTICE THAT THE TOILET LID IS DOWN WHEN WE SIT ON IT.
17. OUR HUGS BEGIN TO RESEMBLE WRESTLING TAKE-DOWN MOVES.
18. WE TAKE OUR SHOES OFF BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IT'S THEIR FAULT THAT WE'RE HAVING PROBLEMS WALKING STRAIGHT.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
I'M STILL HERE
No, I haven't fallen off the face of the earth. Just a few big events happening in my life that I am dealing with at the moment. I'll be up and running again soon.
Would be nice to have some pics to post, though!!!!! Hint, hint.
Would be nice to have some pics to post, though!!!!! Hint, hint.
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