John and Joyce head north...

John and Joyce have left Yuma, AZ on their long journey to Alaska. They were here in Daytona for a week in 2006 and they have finally begun the long awaited trip "North to Alaska..." They are in Utah and have visited Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. The next stop will be in Montana where they will meet up with friends for the long trip as soon as the weather cooperates. It recently snowed some where they are now but John states it is not too bothersome. It really brings contrasts to the country side.

American Field Service Students

Do you remember? Here is a news update on our AFS students...

(Click on the picture to enlarge)

Baseball fever

Well, spring training, the grapefruit league, is about over as major league baseball is about ready to begin. April showers bring May flowers and all the big leaguers head to their respective hometowns to begin their quest to play in the world series. So, loosen up the arm and stretch those legs and prepare to slide into second base. Oh, don't forget your hat!!!

Beware the Ides of March....

Would Miss Evans be happy to hear us discuss Julius Ceasar and the Ides of March. Just think, we had her teaching us all that latin before computers were in use as they are today. Here is a link that will explain the Ides of March in case you forgot all about those latin classes.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/03/0311_040311_idesmarch.html

Four years on the water and more to come...

March 5, 2009
Why is this such as special day. I have enclosed a link to Dick and Libby Mills blog site so you can all check it out.Click on the link...

http://dickandlibby.blogspot.com/

and you will see for yourself !

Florida tops Vanderbilt ...

I had the opportunity to watch the Florida /Vanderbilt game yesterday at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center (the O' Dome). I have bought tickets before from the Gator's ticket office so if any become available, they email with the opportunity to purchase them. I sat 10 rows from the court behind the basket. Really a great seat. It's about a 2 hour drive but well worth the trip. If you ever have the chance to eat at a McAlister's Deli, Please try it, you won't be disappointed. I stop when I go for football or basketball in Gainesville. http://www.mcalistersdeli.com/. With less than a month to go, college basketball is heating up as teams hope to go to the "big dance". Another thing I like about Florida basketball is when you leave the building, sort of like Elvis did, it's fairly warm as opposed to those northern cities. Upper 60's yesterday. Jack Youngblood, all pro NFL was also there yesterday. Send me some news, notes or nonsense.

The pictures above are the campus, basketball dome, and the student section waving their pom-poms.K

FM Basketball Coach

I just thought you may be interested in this article if you were a player or cheerleader or just attended the Friday night basketball games at the Manlius Military Academy back in the sixties. Or, perhaps you played a little "hall ball" at IC Church!!!

http://highschoolsports.syracuse.com/news/article/-461867094/f-ms-blackford-reaches-400th-career-victory/