Greetings from Colorado

This is my first time to blog. Just want to say hi to all from Colorado. I have retired from clerical work not so much by choice but because the place I was working moved the office to Billings Montana. The commute was a little much.
I have been married to the same old fart for 38yrs as of Feb 9 2008. I have 2 children(adults now) and twin 5 year old grand kids. I spend most of my time babysitting the twins.
I enjoyed reading the blog. It is fun to remember the good old days.

Daydream Believer...

'Daydream Believer' Songwriter Dies
SAN DIEGO — John Stewart, who wrote the Monkees' hit "Daydream Believer" and became a well-known figure in the 1960s folk music revival as a member of The Kingston Trio, has died, according to the band's Web site. He was 68.
Stewart suffered a massive stroke or brain aneurysm and died early Saturday at a San Diego hospital, the band announced on its official Web site.
"The world has lost one of its best men, but a man who lived well and made many people happy with his love, his wit and his music," the announcement said.
Stewart joined The Kingston Trio in 1961, three years after the band released its version of an old folk song, "Tom Dooley," that went on to become a hit. Stewart replaced the band's founder Dave Guard, who had left to pursue a new musical direction.
Stewart spent six years leading the group, during which time the band recorded 13 albums, according to its Web site.
After the trio disbanded in 1967, Stewart went on to an acclaimed solo career that included recording more than 40 albums.
Stewart's wife Buffy and children were at his side when he died, the Web site said. Plans had not been announced for memorial services.

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Well, see if you remember this guy!!! I was at the Capital One Bowl at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando,FL prior to the big game between Michigan-41 vs Florida-35. A wonderful day for a bowl game and it's always that much better when you are there in person.

this will stir the memories...

Try this link and get ready to travel down memory lane again...


http://objflicks.com/CarsWeDrove.htm

Football in Orlando

Michigan State takes the field

Well, if you like college football as I do, this is the week to be in Orlando. Last night I attended the Champs Sports Bowl and watched Boston College squeak one out over Michigan State, 24-21. It was a very warm December night and the crowd was into the game although the Citrus Bowl was not used in the upper third level. Today, Saturday, I attended the Citrus Bowl parade in downtown Orlando where the teams in the Champs Bowl and Capitol One bowl and their bands along with several high school bands from east of the Mississippi participated for the nearly 2 hour parade. Next up will be the Capital One Bowl on Tuesday, televised nationally at 1 PM, when Forida encounters Michigan. It should be a good game also.

Let us all know what is going on in your world. KR

Try this puzzle

Well, if you have a little free time and you want to do something different, go to the website below and be as amazed as I was. Enjoy!
copy and paste:

http://digicc.com/fido/

Happy Holidays

I have many happy holiday memories as a child in Fayetteville. I bet you do too. Many of my memories center around the evening family service at Trinity Church - how appropriate! I guess that means that at one time Christmas wasn't only about shopping and presents. Although I never could carry even the simplest tune, I was a member of the youth choir. We wore those starched white cassocks (is that the right word?) and long - were they blue?- robes underneath. I remember standing next to Laurie Reynolds who could sing very well. I just happily mouthed the words in hopes that Laurie's voice would be mistaken for mine. We sang those familiar Christmas Carols which have remained so much a part of the holiday for me. Every year we had a mitten tree at the church for hanging our gifts of mittens and hats for children who had none. I can smell the greens decorating the church and the wet wool of everyone's coats right now. A few years, a light and perfect snow fell as we left the church - after dark of course in December. Those were the magical times. Because my siblings Bill and Beth were 6 years younger than me I also had the treat of anticipating a visit from Santa Clause for many years after I myself had grown too old.

During the school vacation it was often cold enough for skating on the ice rink next to the fire station or at the pond by the high school. And hot chocolate at Rutkoff's afterwards. I never skied until after college, but I know many of you did. I expect you skied over the school vacation.

That made me remember snow closings. Can't you still hear that voice on the radio- who was the announcer? - either saying Fayetteville-Manlius Schools closed - oh joy! or skipping right over us - oh disappointment. Thank you Chuck for your post encouraging us to remember.

Wherever you are now, I hope you enjoy the happiest of holiday seasons.

Sharon