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    Worthwhile things you did in Summer 2008

    For me:

    Saw the National Cathedral in Washington DC
    Read Ken Follett's Pillars of the Earth
    Saw Batman The Dark Knight
    Hiked the highland and falls trails at Ricketts Glen State Park
    and spent time with my kids

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    Spent time with the kids and family at cottage.
    Toured South Korea.
    Logged a few hours in the plane.
    Enjoyed a few cold bevvies.

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    Hiked a lot in the Richard J. Dorer State Forest (lots of bird watching and wildlife)
    Spent time with the kids and grandkids
    Helped at the Women's Center and Shelter
    And delivered two babies !!!

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    Redid my front porch in Choicedek composite lumber.

    Installed a thermostatically controlled gable fan in my attic.

    Cut down our dead dogwood and replaced it with a river birch.

    Painted our kitchen.

    Mowed the lawn a bunch.

    Didn't get stung by yellowjackets, and thus live another year.
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    Stopped working Saturday after 50 years. Actually got to go fishing a few times so far.

    Chip

    8/30/08 Took my first kyaking trip. Learned a great lesson. Those of us with bad backs should make sure that they fit the Kyak, have a good stiff upright backrest and every foot peg, etc. is in adjustment. Once I tried the fourth Kyak and got everyting adjusted I was fine, but the first one almost put me in traction.
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    - took my very first holiday on my own to Seattle
    - did the CPOT practical exam and passed
    - took a matting course to learn how to mat and frame my photography
    - got a mat cutter for my birthday from friends who apparently need some matting done!!

    Now I'm waiting anxiously by the phone for news of my niece's impending birth...:D

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    * went to the North Plain Elephant Garlic Festival and had the Garlic Ice Cream (not bad at all but then, I'm weird)

    * went to Seattle and visited the Space Needle and Pike's Market

    * finally got a digital camera (took me awhile to figure out where the film
    is inserted ;) )

    * participated in 3 parades ... PHEW!

    * haven't killed the flowers on the patio yet ... (my goal is to keep them alive until Labor Day)


    :cheers:

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    Spending time at the lake with the family.
    Hiking and camping.
    Visiting the grotto.
    National Zoo.
    Running around the Capital lawn.
    Convincing my wife to enter our favorite recipe in a baking contest.
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    Had a blast with the family, met some awesome optiboarders.
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    Redhot Jumper And the waiting is now over!

    So my most worthwhile event of this summer:

    The birth of my niece, Isabella Rose, at 8:09 pm on the 16th. She's 8 lbs 1 oz, and she has all 10 fingers and all 10 toes. And quite the set of lungs to boot! My brother sounds absolutely stunned that he's really a father now. My sister-in-law is doing fine. I'm hoping to visit them at the hospital tomorrow to see the little sweetie myself.

    :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by HarryChiling View Post
    Spending time at the lake with the family.
    Hiking and camping.
    Visiting the grotto.
    National Zoo.
    Running around the Capital lawn.
    Convincing my wife to enter our favorite recipe in a baking contest.
    I think it is against posting guidelines to post pictures of food that looks that good unless you have enough to share.;)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Johns View Post
    Had a blast with the family, met some awesome optiboarders.
    Flattery will get you everywhere!

    Johns is a pretty cool guy. Good to meet you this summer too.

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    -Went from frame rep to Lab Rep
    -Found that sage tea helps lower body temperature (AZ suffered the "highest low" ever!!! - this means on the record low it only GOT DOWN TO 97 DEGREES!!!!)

    -Able to work for one of my all time opti-heros!
    -Spent time with my foster son before his school and transfer (Coast Guard)

    And since summer lasts until November out here...

    Vision Expo West.

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    • Partied on the Yucatan with five girlfriends celebrating our 50th birthdays.
    • Landscaped the entire property (or rather paid someone to do it).
    • Played with my grandchildren.
    • Lost 5 pounds.
    • Gained it back drinking beer on the deck with friends.
    • Enjoyed the best thing about Michigan.....Summer!

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    Watched as much of the Olympics as possible with my daughter and my husband...he has been very ill, and it was nice to see him getting interested in the events and medals.
    "The Good Lord gave us mountains so we could learn how to climb". ~ Lonestar

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    Fixed my outboard motor!!

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    Went to PA and sailed on the lake, jumped off a few bridges, ate tons of ice cream, and read a book each day of my vacation.

    Read and LOVED Angela's Ashes by Frank McCourt.
    Went boating almost every sunday and did not rip my eye open while flying off the inner tube.

    Went to Knobles amusement park in PA, and Lagoon amusement park in UT.

    Nursed my cat back to health after his diabetes almost killed him, and he is now off insulin. 14 and going strong!

    There is more but these are my favorites.
    I love knowing about all of the fun you all had.....you guys deserve lots of good times and happy memories!

    :cheers:

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    Went to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels, boy is that a nice water park.

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    [QUOTE=tntborden;258999]Went to Schlitterbahn (?) in New Braunfels (?),

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    [quote=Jacqui;259001]
    Quote Originally Posted by tntborden View Post
    Went to Schlitterbahn (?) in New Braunfels (?),

    It's OK Jacqui! He is speaking in Texan.

    Translation:

    Went to one of the largest water parks in the US. It was located just outside of San Antonio on I-35.

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    Started a new job that I love.
    Visited Wilkes-Barre...twice.
    Crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 4 times.
    Gave my guestroom to a friend when she lost her apartment. She and her son moved to their new home today.
    Attended a symphony concert at the oceanfront.
    Walked the Seawall Art Show in Portsmouth with my Mom.
    Bought more antique eyeglasses.
    Wrote some interesting CE's and a couple of articles.
    Summer went by waaaaay too fast!

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    Read "the Coalwood Way" by Homer Hickam, went on a carribean cruise, Worked hard building our cottage, now pretty much done on the outside,
    went on a 3 day salmon fishin' trip to the wild west coast of Vancouver Island. Leaving now for the labour day long weekend to work more on the cottage, which should be done, more or less, next year.
    Learned to weld and cut metal, badly, and caught the smallest sturgeon ever recorded.
    BTW, Nettie, McCourt has a sequel, "Tis" but I enjoyed Angerla's Ashes much more. You will enjoy Homer Hickam's books immensly if you get the opportunity to read them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave Nelson View Post
    You will enjoy Homer Hickam's books immensly if you get the opportunity to read them.
    His books always end too soon. I could read him anytime.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bob_f_aboc View Post

    It's OK Jacqui! He is speaking in Texan.

    Translation:

    Went to one of the largest water parks in the US. It was located just outside of San Antonio on I-35.
    Thank you, I knew it wasn't English.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Judy Canty View Post
    Started a new job that I love.
    Visited Wilkes-Barre...twice.
    Crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel 4 times.
    Gave my guestroom to a friend when she lost her apartment. She and her son moved to their new home today.
    Attended a symphony concert at the oceanfront.
    Walked the Seawall Art Show in Portsmouth with my Mom.
    Bought more antique eyeglasses.
    Wrote some interesting CE's and a couple of articles.
    Summer went by waaaaay too fast!
    Very cool - how are you displaying them? Do you have any pictures?
    Last edited by GOS_Queen; 08-30-2008 at 10:15 AM. Reason: typo

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