You're welcome Chance.....glad to see you on here! Why does everyone keep asking me if Peg has seen the pics of her on the internet? I'm assuming she has or will. Besides, it's not like she can make me take them off. Ha Ha. Yeah, that Doug is a riot.
Mark, you need to sign in and make a profile so your name will show up on the list like everyone else. Just sneaking in comments is like cheating and will not be tolerated. Doug apparently knows some guards and I may hire them to monitor this site. That oughta be a kick.
I am so glad to see everyone on here that is participating so far! Much better response than I had hoped for, to be honest. Now if we can get the rest of them contributing......
Personally, I think it's kinda neat that no matter where we all are, this is a way to stay in touch and connect. Just simple little posts, comments, the occasional pics. I like it and I think it's nice.
I've invited everyone at least twice to this blog. I don't really want to have to send out another invitation to those who haven't signed on. I also don't think I should have to so I will enlist the rest of you to help me on this. Look at the side and see who's signed up so far. If you see someone missing and you know their email, maybe you can send them a quick note and ask them to go ahead and join. Anyone who I missed because I didn't have their email is welcome to join also, let me know and I will add them.
I hate to bring out the big guns but I guess I am going to have to. Before our mom died, she told me she was afraid we would all go our separate ways and not stay in touch. I know that really bothered her. I shrugged it off at the time and told her I didn't think it would happen because it seemed back then we all saw each other a lot. So the years have passed, and here we are. Yeah, I know we've tried to do the get together thing in the summer. But you know, Mark's in Utah and can't get back here, someone usually plans it for when Mike and Rick are on vacation, or someone can't get off work. Whatever the reason, here's the facts. I haven't seen Mark in over six years. It's been longer for the rest of you. That is too long to go without seeing your brother or sister. I haven't seen Darrell in probably 3 years. I saw Chance a few months ago for the first time in I guess six years. John, it's probably been 3 years? Things happen, I know that. I'm just saying this is free, easy and anyone with access to a computer can jump on here and post a quick note or something. It's not the same as in person, but it's close.
The last time we were ALL (brothers & sisters) together was when Kevin died. Before that, was when Mom died. Two times in 18 years? I shouldn't have to point out that at the next funeral, someone will be missing. A reality check. Hey, it's not easy...if you count all the grandkids, great-grandkids, etc, we've got over 60 people in this family now. It's not easy getting together or finding a place and time to do it.
So here's the place. Any time is the time. EVERYONE is welcome.
Please keep posting and commenting. Stop in often. Maybe we'll get lucky and see something from Peg, Pete, Darrell, Rick and Mike on here soon. And of course, all the reproductions out there.
Okay, that's it from me. I'm trying to work two jobs, maintain two blogs and other stuff I won't go into. But I really do appreciate everyone who's contributed so far. I enjoy reading the comments and the posts.
Before I forget, Mark, how did the doctor visit go? Let me know.....
Tootles, I'm off to bed. Gotta get up in 3 1/2 hours.
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