Grandma Nora recordings

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4/30/16 Update – The discs I had were made by David who had the original tapes.  The tapes were old and brittle and broke easily.  He is still trying to get more of the tapes converted to digital.  Thanks David!

Back in 1974, Grandma Jan sat down with Grandma Nora and recording many conversations on cassette tape.  Either Uncle Huddie or Aunt Zoya had them put on 5 CD’s at some point and a while back I got a copy of three of the five disks (couldn’t find the other two).  One of the disks was corrupt, so I have the conversations from two of the disks. They are in multiple files and a lot of fun to listen to.

Enjoy!

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Road Trip #3 – Palm Springs

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This was not a trip that was for fun.  I flew out Tuesday (4/12 – 36th wedding anniversary!) and David met me out there on Wednesday (4/13)  We spent the week visiting Uncle Huddie in the nursing home and giving Aunt Zoe a break from being there all day every day.  I figured out too late that I did not take any pictures of either of them.

But Palm Springs is beautiful.  Stepping off the plane and you already knew you were not in Bay City anymore.

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David and I got a chance to take a tram up to the top of Mount San Jacinto (climbed 6000 feet in 10 minutes) and took a hike at the top.

Saw a road runner and had a German pancake for breakfast at Elmers.

Road Trip #2 – Lexi

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Just a couple day trip to Tennessee to pick up my granddaughter Lexi with her dad Stephen.  A stop along the way there and back in Columbus to see Emma, Lia and Chris of course was in order.  Stopped for lunch on the way back and got this great pic of Lexi and her dad.  Going to do some digging into my old photo archives and find a picture of Faye and see how just how much Lexi resembles Faye. Lexi&Dad

Road Trip #1 – Conclusion

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My first retirement road trip has concluded after three weeks.  Back to snowy Michigan and my own bed and the company of mom, Jim (and Molly who seemed not to care at all that I was gone).  It will be good to see my church family at South today and enjoy lunch with Mary, Steve and the “girls” as Mary calls them.

Along the way of my first road trip I wrote this little poem at one point.  I will post it here for what it is worth.

Rest Stop

It catches me by surprise
In a random moment
At a rest stop
On a bench

Almost brings tears to my eyes
Tightening of the stomach
No triggering event
Just happens

Starts an urge to think and write
And ponder and pray
The Spirit of God?
I wonder

Then it fades and thoughts take flight
Conditions now interfere
Stopped traffic ahead
Mile marker 309

Road Trip #1 – Governor Dick

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Today Brian and I had a great hike through some great trails in an area called “Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick”.  We did about 4 miles with lots of climbing, including 66 feet straight up the observation tower.  The whole site is 1100 acres with over 14 miles of trails with numerous boulder climbing areas.  An awesome place for a good hike and heart exercise.

We also stopped at an area near where Brian and Sammy hunt with a rock they call Dinosaur Rock.  The picture I included has “Jaida” spray painted on so it seems Eric and Amy must have already been here.

Tomorrow I head to Ohio and then Saturday back home.  The long journey is coming to an end.

 

Road trip #1 – 2016.11

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Nearing the end of the road trip.  Yesterday traveled from Salem, VA after an overnight stay at Steven’s parents house.  Traveled on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a bit to visit Mabry Mills.  Unfortunately the mill was closed along with the restaurant I was planning to eat at.  So I found Crooked Oak along the small highway getting back to highway 77.  My kind of restaurant with a few local people.  Had a Carolina burger with fries, in case you were wondering.  Now at Brian and Amy’s with a cold front moving back in.  Oh well, back to reality soon.

Road Trip #1 – 2016.10

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Sunday walk after a good service at Church at Charlotte and lunch at Amelie’s French Bakery & Cafe.  About a 4 mile walk total in beautiful sunny weather and 65 degrees (in February!).

Had a great Saturday shopping and eating some delicious french toast concoction Stephanie whipped up with the slow cooker.  Just good to visit with these two for a bit since I only see them about twice a year.

Tomorrow morning I head out to Salem Virginia to spend the night with Steven’s parents and then Tuesday head to Brian & Amy’s.

Woo Hoo!!

 

Road Trip #1 – 2016.9

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After a great stay with my brother Dan and his wife Patti and daughter Charity, it is now time to start the trek back home.  First stop is overnight in Savannah Georgia.  Going all out this night and staying in a hotel downtown.  Not the most expensive and not on the river like some are, but downtown and a few blocks from all the busy areas.  Lots and lots of shops, restaurants and bars.  Kind of a New Orleans feel to it (but I haven’t been there so not sure).

Tomorrow, off to Stephanie and Steven’s!

Road Trip #1 – 2016.8

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Yesterday and today were stay at home days basically at Dan and Patti’s.  Did some laundry and did a bike ride with Patti on Monday along with T-bone from the grill and some more Ticket to Ride in the evening.

Tuesday (2/23) I left early and took a hike at Lake Lizzie Nature Preserve, another hike along Lakefront Park in St. Cloud, lunch at Frankie’s Place in St.Cloud and finally a few hours at the Reptile Serpentorium.  A lot of good exercise and watched them extract venom from about 10 different snakes.

Of course it is about 80 degrees again which is much better than the snow storm being predicted now for Bay City.  I hope it melts before I get home.  Not too many good pictures to add, at least none that can out do the Merritt Island pictures.

Tomorrow hopefully I will get to Sebastian Island Inlet Park and visit with Al DeCatur and then Thursday morning start my journey back north again.