Jani & Gary – 2020 Update
Even though Jani is an EMT/first responder and Gary continues to go to the gym, they feel lucky during this pandemic year. […]
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Extended Family – 2020 Update
We feel fortunate to have family with whom we look forward to spending time. Most years – but obviously not in this […]
August Storm Damage – Tropical Storm Isaias
Tropical Storm Isaias caused surprising damage in the Northeast, long after it lost its hurricane ferocity. August 4 saw great numbers of […]
Gary Retires After 49 Years – Tools/Trailer Sold
Having given 6 months warning to his clients, Gary retired from horseshoeing June 1. Within the month, he had sold most of […]
Sally Sends a 2020 Mothers Day Card
For Mothers Day 2020, Sally sent Jani a “talking” card that barks when opened. Of course, the card features a look-alike Corgi […]
Farewell Tucson
Gary’s father and stepmother lived in Tucson for well over 40 years, and were laid to rest there as well. After a […]
January ’20 Trip to Tucson AZ
One of the best 2019 Christmas gifts was a 5-day trip to Tucson Arizona with a stay at the Tanque Verde Ranch. […]
Reigning “Queen of Topsmead” retires
As the sole full-time Maintainer III at Topsmead State Forest, Jani was nominally “the Queen of Topsmead”, a fictitious title she acquired […]
Christmas 2019, dawn of a new world
This blog is intended for publication for Christmas 2020. To give it context, we are publishing a family compilation of the year […]