Aniversary in Vancouver (White Rock) BC

Dee deserves to have a great aniversary present, # 46 , so we traveled to Vancouever/ White Rock BC to be with our friends the Klassens for 3 days. As usual the weather is 'damp cold' with little sun, but the scenery is spectacular. Eagles were nesting and the sunsets are spectacular. We were with the Klassens in Indonesia in the late 70's. What a long time ago!

Len and I even skipped out to the Canadian Legion! Enjoy the pics on Flickr. I can send an 'invitation' if requested.

Veteran's Memorial/ Veteran's Day 11-11-2008

The Memorial is finally complete after 4 years. It started with The City of Plano's approval of $1,000,000 plus for the project. I was selected for the planning board by the American Legion after the first year. Other military and civic organizations were also on the board. How could we best recognize the sacrifices of our military men and women, and their families for the citizens of Plano? We had many good ideas, but at the end we wanted a connection between the families and the Soldier. The two sculptures and overall monument were designed with this in mind. We interviewed several artist, and the city bid out the general contractor. The third year was wasted on getting all the required permits, and we were set back one year. Construction began in a central part of the City about 10 months ago on a site which had several years earlier been designated as Memorial Park: picnic area and playground for children started by one of our friends whose daughter was killed on the highway to Texas Tech. That area has been also revitalized with new equipment, trees, plaques etc. We have also a small oval grassy area in front for the children to play, even though it is a monument for reflection. Please enjoy the Veteran's Day ceremony on Flickr

Surf-n-Turf Myrtle Beach

Thought you might like to see some pics of our trip to Myrtle Beach to see Mike. Along the way we stopped at Charleston, SC, Tupolo, MS, where Elvis was born, and the extensive cotton fields in MS along the Arkansas River. We also saw the USS steel mill along the Interstate 20 in Birmingham, AL. Always good to be home. Check out Flickr.

New Flickr Pics

Added are pictures of our most wonderful three years spent in Jakarta, Indonesia with ARCO in the late 70's. Hope you enjoy these beautiful people.

Also added a few more pics of the Veteran's Memorial as it is nearing completion for November 11, 2008.

The Mayflower Quarterly, Vol. 74, No. 3

This Post will show excerpts from the Mayflower Quarterly. The quarterly provides a look at the history of the Pilgrims. i.e. European connection, why they came to America (e.g. some for religeous beliefs), and early days in Plymouth. I will also include some writings of the Natives e.g. Wampanoags who were most responsible for their survival.

The Mayflower Society's (Mayflower descendants) goal is to preserve the history of the Pilgrims for future generations.

This Post along with the Comments- my notes, and yours, hopefully will be educational and entertaining.

Check occasional for my new additions.

Chili Cookoff Results

Well folks, we managed to win 1st place Showmanship as Pirates of the American Legion; however, these folks just don't know what constitutes good Chili! Anyway the cause was good 'Meals on wheels' and everyone had fun. Check out the other pics on Flickr.

Mayflower Society- Warren line

Good news. I just received the second approval of three Dewolf lines to the Mayflower. This is the Richard Warren line. The first being the Mullins-Alden line which was approved two years ago.

There is one document remaining to submit the Gov. William Bradford line for approval. It has been a lot of gratifying work since 1985; however, Doris, and Uncle Bill Pratt provided the game plan. Like Doris, I am trying to provide 'tracks' which will be useful to future generation who may be interested in the genealogy of our families.

I will send all Documents to Flickr for all.

Cap