What a beautiful sunny Memorial weekend. Tons of people crammed into cars and headed for the beach. Can't blame them as it was a great weekend. Can we all finally wear our white pants and shoes?
Remembering the days when we'd all razor clam, eat and meet up till closing at the golf course. Those days were fun.
This weekend we watched all of the frantic traffic squish through Dundee and Newberg and had our own party on the acreage.
Neil turned 15 on May 24 and so a bunch of teenagers played Sardines and hide and seek and would occasionally check in with our adult crowd to roast some s'mores and heat up by the fire pit. They ran the acreage until at least midnight and then hunkered in the game room with XBox Live until 3am.
They were not too happpy about being awakened at noon. Oh to be carefree young and irrespnsible.
Hank, I hope you had fun with your family this weekend as well. Laura V
Monday, May 25, 2009
Rainy New Orleans...
Hank-
Just here in the rain, Monday Memorial Day. Happy Holiday to you.
I heard P-Town is sunny and gorgeous. Good for you all up there. Buz must be racing up
and down the river on his ski boat. What fun. Are you getting any sun? Bronzing the Greek
Bod of yours? Hehe I remember fun times around your pool with your girls and mine.
Well, I'm set for a visit to Portland for the weekend of June 12-14. I hope to stay at Buz's
chateau. Not sure if I'll go down to Eugene Friday afternoon for the Saturday morning Graduation
at OU or not yet. Let me know if you go to Sister's with the group. Unfortunately, I don't think
I'll be able to make both events this trip.
OK, I hope all is well for you, Hank. We're thinking of you. Love to you and Suzann.
Dennis, Ashley, Wilder, and Jack.
xo
Just here in the rain, Monday Memorial Day. Happy Holiday to you.
I heard P-Town is sunny and gorgeous. Good for you all up there. Buz must be racing up
and down the river on his ski boat. What fun. Are you getting any sun? Bronzing the Greek
Bod of yours? Hehe I remember fun times around your pool with your girls and mine.
Well, I'm set for a visit to Portland for the weekend of June 12-14. I hope to stay at Buz's
chateau. Not sure if I'll go down to Eugene Friday afternoon for the Saturday morning Graduation
at OU or not yet. Let me know if you go to Sister's with the group. Unfortunately, I don't think
I'll be able to make both events this trip.
OK, I hope all is well for you, Hank. We're thinking of you. Love to you and Suzann.
Dennis, Ashley, Wilder, and Jack.
xo
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Hanks Birthday and a great show......
Hank's birthday celebration was a bit toned down...I am sure, yesterday. May 11 is a special day as it is also my niece and sister's birthday. On Sunday, while tailgating before the Dead show at Shoreline with Brently Von Dross, Jamie Strohecker and Peter White, we decided to give Harry a ring. Lo and behold he picked up the phone and sounded great! A few Harry-only tidbits. He said the chemo is kinda like the worst hang over you've ever had....and doesn't go away. He is just completing round 3, I believe and mentioned that he was proud to tell the Doc "thank you sir, may I have another" His resolve is strong, spirits are positive. He even was planning on heading into work on Monday....awesome!!
Anyway, Hank really appreciates the great support, love and mojo everyone is sending him.
Anyway, Hank really appreciates the great support, love and mojo everyone is sending him.
New Orleans Humidity
Hank-Hey, how are you? Round #2? I hope you are doing well. I think you are amazing. Keep up your spirits and know that you are loved by all of us.
It's hot down here and humid now. OH, well. We did have it good for quite a long time and I'm grateful for those days. I took Wilder to Jazz Fest. We didn't make it to Bon Jovi. He just could last another couple of hours. It was so crowded and hot/humid. I'm proud of him for trying.
I heard from Buz that he's been on the river already with his boat. It's such a fun time racing up and down that river with him. Wilder still recalls the times he's been allowed to drive Buz's boat. He loves to go fast. "The need for speed."
Well, I'm still trying to figure out my trip to Eugene to see Caitlin graduate June 13th. I should plan it out soon.
Take care, Hank and know we're all thinking positive thoughts out there for you and your family.
Love ya.
Dennis
It's hot down here and humid now. OH, well. We did have it good for quite a long time and I'm grateful for those days. I took Wilder to Jazz Fest. We didn't make it to Bon Jovi. He just could last another couple of hours. It was so crowded and hot/humid. I'm proud of him for trying.
I heard from Buz that he's been on the river already with his boat. It's such a fun time racing up and down that river with him. Wilder still recalls the times he's been allowed to drive Buz's boat. He loves to go fast. "The need for speed."
Well, I'm still trying to figure out my trip to Eugene to see Caitlin graduate June 13th. I should plan it out soon.
Take care, Hank and know we're all thinking positive thoughts out there for you and your family.
Love ya.
Dennis
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mothers Day
Mother's day is quite special in my family. An early morning roust of the kids to attack the kitchen to build the perfect Mom's day breakfast in bed.....we always make a huge mess and the breakfast is a bit uneven with the toast being cold and the eggs runny. But there is nothing better than the look in Lisa's sleepy eyes and the relief on her face that this is her day and she can relax...for the most part. This Sunday I know a couple Moms that can use your thoughts and prayers....Sue and Suzanne Murphy are doing their best to keep things together while Hank is on the mend. I am sure Hank would like to be in better shape to celebrate with the 2 Suz....it probably tough on him that he can't participate like usual on Mom's day.
Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms
Happy Mothers Day to all you Moms
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
House of the Rising Sun....
Hank-Michael is right. I woke up this morning, tired as all hell, but knew I had it better than most. Wilder is happy and playing baseball. Jack is now almost 8 months old and is gorgeous. Ashley is awesome. Caitlin and Molly are back in my life. Caitlin graduates this June from Oregon University. Molly had an amazing Tennis Season at Sonoma State. She is ranked #10 in the West for Division II. So, Mike is right.
I think you start round #2 soon, and I'm thinking of you. I hope you are doing well. I think of you often.
I will keep you posted as to my trip to Oregon to see Caitlin Graduate and if possible I'd love to see you.
All my best to you and Suzann + kids.
Dennis
xo
I think you start round #2 soon, and I'm thinking of you. I hope you are doing well. I think of you often.
I will keep you posted as to my trip to Oregon to see Caitlin Graduate and if possible I'd love to see you.
All my best to you and Suzann + kids.
Dennis
xo
Friday, May 1, 2009
Transitions...
These days.....these days. I don't think I've experienced so many dynamics. It gets challenging to deal with things like the crappy economy, terrorism, the drought (in California...they are forcing us to not wash our cars!!), Swine Flu (have another BLT!). And now, friends and family like Hank, Laura and Bud facing these huge challenges. Its seems overwhelming at times. But think of them.... We need to collectively pull together for these people. I believe in positive energy and its affect. WE CAN DO THIS!!
I yearn for the simple days where Friday nights at Jakes, or the Mill or the VQ or the.....just add your favorite watering hole here....was the paramount decision. What wonderful, brainless times they were.....
Then, I think back to what our parents went through....not only a fricken depression, but World War II. My mother and father were relatively unscathed from those momentous events..but they were shaken and it did toughen their resolve. I believe, that since we didn't have these "life-training" events, we are a bit soft. But we are dealing with it, albeit later in life.
As you go through your day, mentally connect with Hank, Laura and Bud. Only takes a second...I believe it will make you feel better about them and yourself. And as you walk through your week, take the extra effort to say hi, how are you. Tell your kids you love them, pet the dog, let the driver pull in front of you, thank people...land don't be so cranky.....build your karma.
I yearn for the simple days where Friday nights at Jakes, or the Mill or the VQ or the.....just add your favorite watering hole here....was the paramount decision. What wonderful, brainless times they were.....
Then, I think back to what our parents went through....not only a fricken depression, but World War II. My mother and father were relatively unscathed from those momentous events..but they were shaken and it did toughen their resolve. I believe, that since we didn't have these "life-training" events, we are a bit soft. But we are dealing with it, albeit later in life.
As you go through your day, mentally connect with Hank, Laura and Bud. Only takes a second...I believe it will make you feel better about them and yourself. And as you walk through your week, take the extra effort to say hi, how are you. Tell your kids you love them, pet the dog, let the driver pull in front of you, thank people...land don't be so cranky.....build your karma.
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