Updated March 26, 2006

What's Happening?

Mar 2006
I don't actually make New Years Resolutions, but I am going to try to update this more often.  The best news is that we were actually able to get in the pool the last two weekends.  I just love living in Florida!  I just turned pretty chilly, so we won't be swimming this weekend, but hopefully it will warm up again soon.  Dan and I have both passed yet another birthday.  We celebrated his at Melting Pot and totally pigged out on fondue.  For mine, we took the day off and did some shopping and had lunch at a local Cuban restaurant.  Bought some cheese and had it with sausage and wine for supper.  Unfortunately, we were both sick that night and Dan was down for two days.  I think maybe we left the cheese in the car too long before we brought it home.  Danielle and Kevin are coming over tomorrow and we're going to Outback for the 'official' observance.  Hopefully the steak will go easy on Dan's stomach.  I was supposed to go to Memphis on Sunday for work, but fortunately it got cancelled.  Last month, Dan's niece, Carol, was in Tampa visiting her daughter, so we had a great visit with her.  Met them for dinner at Rattlefish.  Went to the Latin festival in Ybor City (which seems to get smaller every year), had lunch at Ballast Point Pier and hit some of the antique shops in St Pete.  Also had a nice get-together at the house with her, her daughter and son-in-law, and Danielle and Kevin.  My poor (and stupid) little Deiter is now missing an ear.  He picked one two many fights with Ziggy and ended up with his ear in Ziggy's mouth as they jumped away from each other.  Unfortunately, part of his ear went with Ziggy.  I really do need drugs for that stupid dog.  It's a good thing I love him... I doubt that anyone else would put up with him.
Dec 2005
Finally we got a vacation!  Spent a busy, fun-filled week in Aruba.  And no, we weren't worried about disappearing... ever read the murder rate in Tampa?  Plus, we didn't plan to go partying with any teenage boys.  Actually, it's a great place.  Take a look at our Aruba trip log and pictures. 
Sept 2005
The Wedding!  Danielle and Kevin had their wedding on their cruise ship, and it went off with barely a hitch.  The ship was beautiful.  Both Danielle and Kevin looked fabulous, the ceremony was lovely, and the food at the reception was great.  We stayed at the Cocoa Beach Doubletree and the only hitch to an otherwise perfect event was really poor (and often rude) service at the hotel restaurant.  The only sadness was that most of her grandparents didn't live to join the celebration, but at least my Dad and my sister and her family were able to come down from up north.  Wedding pictures. are now up.
May 2005
Held our 3rd annual Pre-Memorial day pool party this month.  My sister, Penny, came down from Michigan for the festivities.  She may never do that again - I put her to work :-)  The theme this year was '60's Beach Party'. 
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April 2005
The contract job turned into a full-time permanent job at Jabil Circuit.  Had a great time with Jan & Charles last month - went to a Tampa Bay Devil Rays game, John's Pass Village, and the Cajun Cafe. 
Mar 2005
Got a contract job (Debbi).  Finally, some money coming in.  Wedding plans are for Sept 18th on the cruise ship.  They will handle the wedding and reception before sailing - then the guests get off and Danielle & Kevin sail off on their  honeymoon.  Later this month, Dan's sister and brother-in-law will be visiting from Texas over Easter weekend.  Can't wait.
Dec 2004
BIG NEWS - Danielle & Kevin are getting married :-) 
Dec 2004
Danielle took her first cruise (Jamaica, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman).  We're preparing for Christmas.  In lieu of presents this year, Dan & I are taking off for a mini-vacation in Orlando.  We're staying at the Wyndham Palace Spa for 3 nights.  It looks like a beautiful place with full spa services.  We'll probably hit one of the theme parks while we're there.
Sept 2004
Got laid off (Debbi).  Crap - I actually liked my job.
July 2004
Off to Mexico to celebrate our 30th anniversary.  Arrived Saturday, the 10th.  Was still a little sore from the surgery the first couple of days, but was pretty much over it by Tuesday.  Stayed at the Aventura Spa Palace Resort on the Riviera Maya (on the mainland just opposite Cozumel).  Muy bonito resort.  Amused the locals with our few Spanish phrases.  Explored the resort on Sunday.  Visited Playa del Carmen on Monday.  Went snorkeling and visited Tulum on Tuesday.  Spent some time at the spa gettting a body scrub, wrap, massage, and facial for our anniversary on Wednesday.  Then visited Xcaret on Thursday.  Friday was a down day and we left for home on Saturday.  It went way too quickly. 
June 2004
Went to a rum tasting and drank WAY too much.  Had a horrible hangover the next day... or so I thought.  Turned out to be appendicitis and I gave birth to a bouncing, enlarged appendix.  Worst hangover I ever had. 
May 2004
Held our second annual Pre-Memorial day party.  Caribbean food, caribbean music, and lots of pool time.  The weather was great and it was fun to see everyone. 
April 2004
House full of relatives!  Dan's brother and sister-in-law from Texas and his sister and brother-in-law from New York came to visit Easter week.  Visited John's Pass, Ybor City, and the Seminole Casino.  Had a great time (come back soon guys!).  Wish I could talk the Texans into taking back Jeb!

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Family Pictures and trips. Newly Added - Pictures of our Mexican vacation

Graphic Links from  around the web

Dan	My passions are music, cigars (check out cigarbid.com), and collecting comics - not necessarily in that order.   Also, my wife says I'm addicted to ebay.
	An overview of the places we've been and links to places we want to go.  Also includes general interest travel links.
	Stop by for links on cigars, beer, and music.
Debbi	Currently spending my spare time playing Roller Coaster Tycoon and Pool of Radience 2, when I'm not in the pool (too cold now) or working on graphics or web pages.
	My own island inspired  web-page graphics.  Free for personal use.
Danielle	Danielle doesn't live here anymore, but we'll include her 'cause we still love her.  She's married now and works for the Department of Environmental Protection.

Holly	I'm a sheltie/shepherd mix from a local rescue group called 'Friends of Strays' and my name is Holly because I came to live here around Christmas time.  I'm getting on in years, but I'm still the queen of the house, and I don't let anyone forget it.  My favorite Web Page is Dog.com - Dog shopping in the breed of your choice.
Deiter	I'm the little pain in the neck who gets into trouble all the time, but everyone tolerates me 'cause I'm cute and I have such expressive eyes.  If I look a little scared, I probably am.  I think I smell a thunderstorm in the wind... or maybe it's a firecracker.  Oh No!  Favorite Web Page: Tale Waggers--Dog Humor. Nothing like a good joke.
I'm Cleo, a black lab mix who loves to play.  Life is a game, and I'm a player.  Ziggy Marley here.  And like my namesake, everything's irie.  I'm a happy boy.  I don't understand why my old owners dumped me, but I sure like it here.  Cleo likes to play, play, play.  Great fun.  Pet Cemetary Thank you all for your loyal companionship
Dukie  July 1986 - Oct 2000 Bob  1985? - 2002 Black Magick Tassel Shauna

Send your comments or just say hi!	Peace in 2005