What's Happening

COW POOP

Haven't heard from Billy and Carol in ages!  Everyone in my neck of the woods is okay and busy with gardens, flowers, lawns and spring cleaning.

The "southern" contingent of the family is practically into summer!

The Winner Gets His Prize!

Gregory, the one and only TWO-TIME champ in the March Madness Allen Family feud, received this Dick Vitale bobblehead from the Commish, Scott A.

On the back of the bobblehead it says:

"Awesome, Baby!"

We couldn't agree more.

Patty and Renee Visit Kate

Kate has a tortise and a rabbit for pets.  That's something different!

Renee and Patty clowning around.

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Something's Brewin' in Louisiana!

Vintage bottle capper (circa 1931)

Timmy cleaned it up and, by replacing one small gasket, has it working perfectly.

It's all iron---I'm sure it has quite a colorful history, too!

As I mentioned on a previous post, Kerry got Timmy a beer-making kit for Christmas.  After making a trial batch, Timmy is forging full-speed ahead with his home brewery.

A Day in the Life of Brew Man (formerly Pi Man)

The man in action.  Believe it or not, he even has a back-up capper!

Anyone interested in attending the intervention our family is planning, please E-mail or call me!

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Jeff in Germany

Armed with a new camera and lens, he's experimenting and taking some nice photos.

Below are pictures taken at Nymphenburg Palace (in Munich) early in the morning.

Lew and I visited this palace and thoroughly enjoyed it. 

Munich and Austria were my favorite stops.

2011

                                                                                2005

May 2011    This is my favorite:                             

2005   (we were there in the fall)

and today  . . .

Spring in Munich.

It looks even better than I remember!

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I forgot to post this picture of Renee's 50th.  Cathy gave her these flowers.

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Meeting A True Hero

David, T & J's son, met Senator John McCain while in Washington on business (May 5). 

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We usually see Brew Man with the critters, but here is a nice picture of Kerry giving "Carlie" some TLC.

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I took this photo of "Lola" and "Alex" from inside the house while dog sitting Easter weekend.

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Just Picked

Nancy gave me this bunch of daffodils from her large patch.

They make wonderful cut flowers.

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!