2019 CHRISTMAS IN NAPLES

Would you believe the camera seemed to be lost. I managed a few pictures, but see I missed Cindy who came down from NYC to visit her favorite Father (Me). These are the memories of Christmas 2019.

Dennis and Lois

Gram, Laura, and Zachary

Miss Caliana

Laura and Cali

Sir Cameron

ZEUS. 

He is only a puppy and at five months weighs 60 lbs. 

He is Zachary's companion and protector. 

He is one beautiful German Shepard.

2019 GUNNAR RETURNS FROM RECORD SETTING DEPLOYMENT

Gunnar has been very quiet recently. That is because he was onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, an Aircraft Carrier. He was not allowed to divulge the ships location, except when he returned home base at Sand Diego, Ca.

Getting pictures from him has been difficult, however when they arrive they will be posted.  These are from days gone by.

WITH HIS BRIDE

WITH THOR AND MAGNUS

THINKS HE IS COOL. HE  IS.

2019 ZACHARY ASSIGNED TO CHARLESTON, SC

Zachary recently completed "Yeoman School" in California. He enjoyed the class and also had the opportunity to ski dive. On the way to and from California He drove through as many National Parks that were close to his 3000 mile journey.

Once in Charleston he settled in quick and volunteered on several occasions to be part of USCG Honor Guard.

I wonder why there wasn't someone there to say "Put a helmet on !!"

This is the Day that made it all worth while:  GRADUATION

Being a part of the Honor Guard does have some Rewards.

Presentation of the Flag. Zachary on left side.

2019 REMEMBER THE ALAMO

You would not believe how small the Alamo is. It sits on a pretty large City Block but the grounds outside the walls of the famed Mission take up all the area. That is where the battle, for the most part, was fought.  On the outside are monuments to Crockett, Bowie, Travis and Bonham. All died defending the Mission from General Santa Ana.  We took this trip in September 2019.

THE ALAMO

GOOD NAME IN PLUMBING - SAN ANTONIO

MISSION TOUR - MISSION CONCEPTION

RIVER WALK, SAN ANTONIO

BADGE  DISPLAY ON SHAPE OF TEXAS

BAT MASTERSON'S .32 Cal Revolver

THE PERL BREWING CO

FREDRICKSBERG

CHESTER NIMITZ MUSEUM

2019 "BORN ON A MOUNTAIN TOP IN TENNESSEE"

Remember that song. Born on a Mountain top in Tennessee, Davy , Davy Crockett, King of the wild frontier." It looked like his home that we stayed in when we went to a family reunion in Pigeon Forge. Well we certainly had altitude, and a lot of fun.

2019 OLIVIA VISITS NAPLES AND EVERGLADES

Olivia found time to visit us (Gram) in July before heading out to college.  She said she wasn't afraid so we took her on a challenging air-boat ride.  Alligator included no charge!!!!

AIR-Boat SLOWS FOR GATOR

THAT THING IS LONG. GOOD THING THEY DON'T BITE

LOIS

AIR-BOAT HEADING BACK TO EVERGLADES CITY

OLIVIA

2019 OLIVIA GRADUATES HIGH SCHOOL

Our Niece, on Lois' side, graduated High School in June. We were miles away, in Florida at the time, but were blessed with these nice pictures.

Liz, The Proud Mother and her Friend Tom with Olivia

Mark and Olivia