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From Peter Hildebrand on June 23rd, 2005:
Hi there,
As many of you know, Nan got a new knee (the first of two) on
Tuesday. I
guess for that sort of a thing, it went really well. So on one hand,
when the surgeon came to talk to me immediately after the operation,
he
looked really pleased with what had just happened (i.e. with his
brilliant work.) And yes, it seems really good: he did a minimal
invasive proceedure that should significantly enhance recovery. But
then, when I was able to be with her a little later, Nan looked as
if
she had been hit by a truck. She was feeling reallllly, reallllly,
reallllly so bad, that I was wishing I could just jump in there and
do
something; exactly what, I of course haddn't a clue. But what pain!
Oooooh! Oooooh!
But she's tough.
Since then, during the past two days, it has been wonderful to watch
her
quick recovery, and at the same time, discomforting to watch her
holding
all that pain. But as she said, earlier today when I commented "you
are
doing really well", she said, "I need to". And as usual, she's so
right.
So now, only two days later, she is doing very well. She's been
through
the "how to dress and undress drill" for people who can only reach a
little past the waist and cannot bend one (very much hurting) leg;
she
has walked around a bit; and for the first time, all in all, she was
looking pretty good this evening.
She should be home soon.
Peter
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From Don Healy on June 22nd, 2005:
On Monday, June 20th, Mom (Carol Healy) had her long awaited cataract surgery. The procedure went very well. The check up Tuesday confirmed that all had gone perfectly. After recovering from the effects of the Valium that they give her prior to surgery, Mom was once again off at full tilt, spending today at the Shoreline Museum as she usually does on Wednesdays.
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From Don Healy on June 19th, 2005:
Liz, Carol, Monique, Curt, Teresa, Jessie, Lauren, Alissa and I had a great Father's Day celebration at Curt and Teresa's place. Hope you had a wonderful day as well!!!!! Here are a few photos by Liz:
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From David Healy on May 26th, 2005:
When I was down at the Simpson/Wilson family gathering at Asilomar I borrowed the BurnBrae log book from Elaine. I scanned some of the more interesting pages. Check out Mom's note on page 19 when Mom & Dad stayed at the Cottage for their honeymoon.
The Burnbrae Log is on two pages, with the first web page covering pages 1 through 10, and the second web page covering pages 11 through 19. For those not familiar with "Burnbrae" , it is the name of the cottage at the far end of Cascade Drive in Mill Valley that was originally built by Sylvester and Mary Simpson. The name "Burnbrae comes from the works of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns.
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From Kirk Beedle on May 31st, 2005:
Over the Memorial weekend Alec, Garrett and I went camping in the Sierra foothills. We camped at the Indian Grinding Rock Historical State Park. It is the adjacent to where the Miwoks lived for 2000-3000 years until the 1850's and gold rush. There is a round house and several huts that are still used several times a year for events. The most interesting thing was the grinding rock that is marbleized limestone that has 1,185 mortar holes from acorn being ground over those thousands of years. There are also 383 petroglyphs dating back the same.
In the fall is a very large gathering called 'Big Time'. As outsiders we'll be allowed to view some of the rituals, games and sample native foods. I want the boys to observe this as it is a way of life that has existed for thousands of years. There also is a very nice museum dedicated to the Miwoks and their way of life.
Along with that we toured the Black Chasm cave in Volcano and the Sutter Gold Mine just north of Sutter's Creek. In the gold mine we were 550 ft underground.
Fun stuff for the weekend!
Cheers
Kirk
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From David Healy on May 29th, 2005:
We just saw Oklahoma at the Mountain Play today and I shot a few
clips so here is a
portion of the finale. I sampled it down rather dramatically but the
sound comes through.
Oh, and I included a few stills too.
(Here are the stills)
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From Don Healy on May 30th, 2005:
On Friday evening we all got together at Curt and Teresa's to celebrate Lauren's second birthday. Because the day was warmer than usual, Lauren was attired in her most formal diaper. Here are a few pictures of the occasion:
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From Don Healy on May 24th, 2005:
While we were on the road, I received the following email from Ric Costales:
My name is Ric Costales and I found your website by doing a google
search on "Ben Simpson Oregon." My great-great grandfather was JT
Simpson who was Ben
Simpson's son by his first wife, Elzira.
JT was also on the wagon train to Oregon with Barnett, whose
recollections are on your website. I have a copy of the original of
JT's reminiscences of that trip (I don't know when he wrote them).
They match well with Barnett's as well as add some other interesting
details.
I can send you JPEG images of his recollections (2 megabytes). As
well,
I can scan and send some other Simpson family photos (William and
Mary
Simpson, Nancy Cerilda Cooper among them).
The way I go back to William Simpson is:
William Simpson m. Mary Kimsey> son Ben Simpson m. Elzira Jane
Wisdom>son JT Simpson m. Nancy Cerilda Martin>daughter Nancy
Catherine Simpson m.
Eberle Seely>daughter Nana May Seely m. Charles R. Spackman,
Jr.>daughter Nancy
Ann Spackman m. Frederic A. Costales>me (and 2 brothers and 1
sister).
Ric Costales
Click here to view Ric's photo and the copy of JT's journal.
Thank you Ric for this great addition!!!
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From Don and Liz Healy on May 24th, 2005:
Hello all. Liz and I just returned from a wonderful two month wander around the southern part of Arizona and back up through Utah and Idaho. The Southwest certainly has the most interesting and varied geology and we fully enjoyed the wide variety of formations that the area offered. Additionally, we saw almost 100 new species of birds; new to us that is.
Many thanks to Teresa for tending to the website in our absence.
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From Nancy Hildebrand April 30, 2005:
Ain't she sweet? Simone and Grandpa Peter visiting Great
grandparents in
Chicago this week-end. Grandma Nan is home writing a paper for her
last class of the year.
Love, Nan and all
PS Please begin using my new email address:
nancyhildebrand@verizon.net
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From Emily Levesque April 20, 2005:
Good morning family,
A quick Hildebrand-Levesque family update:
We are all well. Mitch defends his dissertation and will become Dr. Levesque this Friday! He graduates in the middle of May. We will all be happy to say the least. I am working on paintings which I think are compelling but I have little time to actually finish the work since being a Mom is also compelling. So, I am trying to finish up all of the sketches so I can bring them long with us to Germany where I can finish the larger paintings. Germany.... Yes, we are moving to Tubingen, Germany this coming July. It is a town on the French, German border in the black forest. Clearly you are all welcome to visit. Please do! We will be there for about 4 years while Mitch does his post doc at the Max Plank Inst. with Nobel Laureate, Yanni Nusline Volhardt (I think I got the spelling right on that). So, that is all pretty exciting. We found that Aer Lingus has inexpensive tickets so we are planning on heading back as often as possible. The current Leo news is that he has learned how to climb onto chairs and then on to desks and counters and throw everything off the top, he is learning to talk (he now says, mama, dada, dog, and teeth (yes teeth), makes vroom sounds while driving around play cars, and he laughs and laughs as he chases the dog around the house.
I better get off so I can chase him around the house....
I hope that you all are well.
We send much love,
Emily
Leo in a hat, playing guitar with Dad, stretching canvas with Emily & in DC (12-14 months)
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Via Don Healy April 14, 2005:
Dick's previously mentioned extended return to the hospital has thankfully ended very
early and he is back home and feeling much better on oral antibiotics. Hurray! As Don & Liz
continue their southwest ramblings, they are having a great time bird watching along the
New Mexico/Arizona border. Today they are East of Tucson and are identifying 8-10 new (to them)
species of birds a day and enjoying 80+ degree temps. If you are interested in more details of
their DaVanci adventures, please email Teresa (orneryt@comcast.net).
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From Don & Liz & April 9, 2005:
Visiting with David, Sherry, Onwyn, Thatcher, Kirk, Alex & Garrett in Mill Valley. Then to Desert
Hot Springs where they played with Dick Dorothy, Rick and Jane in Desert Hot Springs.
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Via Joyce Beedle on April 8, 2005:
With spirits intact, Dick Beedle has returned to the local hospital where he will undergo six
weeks of antibiotic therapy to hopefully, annihilate his persistent "residents." The goal is to continue the antibiotics until his wbc (white blood cell count) drops, revealing that his body is no longer fighting the bad bugs (and that the bugs are terminated). Please snd spirit lifters to help Dick during his hospital stay. Carol Healy is staying with Dorothy during this time and Rick, of course, lives nearby.
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From Kent Beedle on April 8, 2005:Charlotte Beedle got a great birthday
present today April 8th, the all clear to have both of her knees replaced on
Monday April 11 at Northwest Texas Regional Hospital in Amarillo. She will be in the hospital 3 to 4 days and then spend about 3 weeks in rehab. She got the all clear after results from a heart catheter showed it was safe for her to go ahead with the operation after an irregular heartbeat was found.
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From David Healy on March25,2005:
Here is a link for our trip to Eugene/Seattle/Victoria/Vancouver/Seattle/Portland
last month. Maybe more than you need but I couldn't stop. Consume at
your own rate.
http://www.first-image.com/a_downloads/HealyCanada05.html
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From Kirk Beedle on March 20, 2005:
Hi Teresa,
The boys and I are doing fine. Garrett has started Little League and opening day is Apr 2. Both are doing well in school. I've reserved site # 41 for 3 nights. It seems there are only 2 or 3 sites available for reservation as of this morning. Looks to be a popular place. I like that there are a couple of lakes for swimming and messing about.
How are Curt and the girls doing? How do you like your new home? Isn't it nice being closer to all you do? I love being 10 min from the boys school and my work. Very convenient.
Love Kirk
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T1: Lynn Beedle Jr
T2: 17 Mar 05
T3: surf66ocbp@hotmail.com
B1: Submit
S1:
From the Wide wild World of Sports.
Lindy Beedle is playing forward for the Trenton Titans Professional
Ice Hockey Organization. The Titans play in the ECHL northern
Division. Some of the teams in the League are the Miss. Seawolves,
Alaska Aces, Peoria Rivermen, Idaho Steelheads, San Diego Gulls so
they get around. To put things in perspecive: the ECHL feeds the AHL
which feeds the NHL. Since the NHL isnt playing this year (Ah,
unions, ya gotta love 'em) the ECHL is the only pro hockey game in
town. The Titans play out of Soveriegn Bank Arena in the NJ state
capital: a barn that seats about 6000, fan-a-vision, corporate sky
boxes and its own mascot.
He's been on the team for the past 12 games. Right now they are on a
road trip to Dayton Ohio. Lindy says the "show" is best thing to
ever happen to him: the real deal. He can;t say how long he will be
on board. There are only a couple weeks until playoffs but so far
the organization wants to keep giving him a paycheck.
There was an interesting feature in the Trentonian a week ago about
him that covered half the hockey section of the sports page
headlined: "Beedle's come a long way after battle with cancer"
written by Brian Compton on Tuesday March 8th (you can probably
google all or parts of it to get to the article or I can fax a copy
for anyone who wants one) it also appeared on the ECHL website on
the 9th.
www.trentontitans.com
He's wearing #18. I'm hoping the Titans end up competing for their
'Cup' in Anchorage so I can get a real road trip in.
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From David Healy on March 4th, 2005: A note to the Richardsons.
Katy & Jim,
Here is proof that we met your son. What a nice young man!
We stopped by his dorm, packed him in our car (only 8 people and a
60
lb. dog) in a seven passenger station wagon and took him out for
dinner. It was great.
He might have felt it was some kind of initiation into the realm of
distant relatives. He handled it well.
Love, David
From Don Healy on March 2nd, 2005:
On the "Home Page" I just added copies of several letters to Kirke L. Simpson from Eleanor Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman, written about the time he retired from the Associated Press in 1945. Kirke was a close friend of the Franklins and was a member of Franklin Roosevelt's "Cuff Link Club" that met regularly to place poker and talk. The letters are interesting nuggets of family and national history. Enjoy!!!
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From Don Healy on February 28th, 2005:
David, Sherry, Onwyn and Thatcher's visit continued with a visit to Vancouver, where we toured the sights and shared a very enjoyable dinner with George Richardson who is a freshman at the University of British Columbia. After returning to Seattle, the David Healys, Carol Healy, Don Healy and Teresa, Jessie and Lauren Haldorson headed down to Portland to help Joyce Beedle celebrate her successful completion of her fiftieth year on this planet. As usual, Joyce and Wes had their typically wonderful bash for fifty or so of their closest friends and relatives. A great time was had by all; some even more than others. Here's a few pictures:
Here's the "some more than others":
Joyce in her "Captain Underpants" getup.
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From Don Healy on February 21, 2005:
David, Sherry, Onwyn and Thatcher arrived for a visit on Friday, February 18th. On Saturday we took in the Woodland Park Zoo, the Seattle Center, and celebrated several birthdays in the evening. Here's a few photos from Friday and Saturday.
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From Joyce Beedle on February 4th, 2005. It seems that Joyce turns 50 shortly and would welcome support and assistance in crossing this major threshold in life:
Hey any chance you can be around for my birthday
party?? Fri nite is blood line and any out of towners. Sat 26th
is all the Fri nighters plus the local friends... Sure to be
festive!!
Hugs & Giggles
Cousin Joyce
PS Had great fun with Uncle Page at Wiley's cub scout pine
wood derby car race.
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Courtesy of Helen Beedle on February 2nd, 2005; here's a copy of Holly and Brad's Wedding Program:
(You can click on each image to expand.)
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From Peter Hildebrand on January 29th, 2005. Another great photo of Simone Ruth Hildebrand Hoffer:
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From Dick Beedle on January 28th, 2005:
T1: Dick Beedle
T2: 1/27/05
T3: dbeedlehouse@msn.com
B1: Submit
S1:
My great thanks to son Rick for keeping all of you updated on my seemingly
everlasting ugly/discomfortable left leg.
Ten days ago ............ 2 weeks after the Doc said "Come see me in April", up
jumped the devil in the form of our most un-favored nasty bug, munching merrily
away on me. Dr got me back to my $130.a day pill habit, whilst waiting for lab
results. As of 1/24 have a PICC in my rt. upper arm and catherterred into my
veina cava so's i can go to the fusion Center daily to get my IV drip of cubicin
along with a free lunch(!)How'm I doin'? I FEEL BETTER THAN I HAVE IN MONTHS!!!!
This Beedle's fine, my resident beetles are getting their heads blown off!
Hopefully in 10 days I'll be unoccupied. My fingers are crossed ....cross yours
too ................. Dick
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From Peter Hildebrand on January 24th, 2005. Some great photos of Simone Ruth Hildebrand Hoffer:
And proud papa Lee.
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From Helen Beedle on January 23rd, 2005, in response to a question about Holly's wedding which we heard about via Carol Healy and Jane Hildebrand:
Hi Don,
The biggest detail is that we had this huge snowstorm right in time for the
wedding!! But it almost made it more beautiful. She and Brad got married at
3:30 PM yesterday. She did look like a model of course, and Chelsea, Samantha
and Torie (Lindy's wife) were bridesmaids along with two more including Sandy's
sister Linda. I drove with Mom to the church wearing sweatpants and boots to
wade through the snow. I guess we got close to a foot, I"m really not sure.
But the reception was at this pretty country club here in Hellertown, called
Silver Creek. It was really pretty, and the snow made it seem like a winter
wonderland! Of course, there were people who cancelled because of the weather.
Aunt Jane & u Roger, of course. It was so nice of them to want to come in the
first place. Mom was really excited about that. But hopefully she'll be able
to come out another time. Mom missed Dad! We all did.
We were dancing and enjoying ourselves until midnight, so it was pretty fun.
They couldn't leave for the their honeymoon, because most of the flights this
morning were cancelled. But they'll probably be able to go tomorrow. I think
they are going to Mexico somewhere.
Thanks so much for writing. I have a huge box of stuff for you that weighs
probably 25 pounds which I am going to send when I can.
I'm working on a show for myself at.....the Eureka Opera House in Nevada!
Doesn't that sound cool? It is a pretty cool venue, from 1880, with a
horseshoe balcony. We'll see how it goes. I heard about the place through a
trade magazine I advertise in - they did a feature article on me. The website
of the opera house looks really interesting. I'm playing at a restored opera
house here on March 5 which is great, because I don't often play around here.
Jonathan has sung there a bunch of times.
Well --- there's some of the latest news. It was good to hear from you!
Love,
Helen
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From Vanessa and Lee Hoffer on January 18th, 2005:
Hi!
Parenthood is fantastic! We couldn't be happier. Her name is Simone
Ruth Hildebrand Hoffer. Hoffer is her last name--she has two middle
names. She was born on the 4th of January in the wee hours surrounded
by an ace support team made up of Lee, my mom, my dad and a
wonderful medical staff at the Wash U hospital. We feel so blessed! I'll
send some photos!
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From Jane Hildebrand via Carol Healy on January 4th, 2005:
Jane just called to let everyone know that Vanessa and Lee Hoffer just became the proud parents of a 7 pound baby girl. Mother, baby, and father are all doing well. The parents have a list of names and will select the appropriate name from the list after the baby's personality is more clearly defined.
Congratulations to Lee and Vanessa!!!
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From Will and Jessica Pitts on January 2, 2005:
Here's some pictures of Little Will and the older family members taken recently:
"Little Will" Will, Little Will, Jessica & Rick
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From Rick Beedle on December 28th, 2004:
Dear Don and Liz,
Here's one for you ... on Christmas morning ... and never having been
exposed to basketball much, if ever ... Grandson Will (aka Little Will)
walked out to the tree, picked up his new "kid sized" basketball and did a
perfect form jump shot for an undeniable "two points". The three of us,
(myself, Jessica and Big Will) ... sat in stunned silence for a moment ...
and then cheered, looking at each other as if to say, "did you SEE that?".
I was lucky enough to react with the shutter and luckier still to have
captured it.
Enjoy ... and Happy Holidays to all
Cuzzin' Rick
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From Torie Beedle on Christmas, 2004:
Hope everyone is having a great holiday! Take care a have a Happy New Year!
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From Don Healy on December 27th, 2004:
Kit arrived on the 20th and we had a wonderful family get-together on Christmas and on many other occasions both before and after. We hope that all of you had a wonderful Christmas as well. Here are a few photos of the festivities:
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Submitted By:: Jonathan Beedle
T2: 12/23
T3: jbeedle@acerragroup.com
B1: Submit
S1:
Hi Gang,
My first message on the family site! Just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all!
Have a great Holiday!
Jonathan
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From Emily Levesque on December 23rd, 2004:
We are preparing for our Christmas-day trip to Vanessa and Lee's
house and the cold cold weather (good thing we came back with cold
weather clothing from Maine for Leo). We had a 60 degree day here in
NC yesterday. We can't wait to see that big belly and maybe the
arrival of little Marigold.
As well as building my new computer, Mitch has put up new fall and
winter photos on the Leo website. the link is
www.duke.edu/~mpl4
Mitch also added new photos to some of the archived months (plus if
you go to the album archive you get to see the view from Mickey's
(Mitch's dad) window. A very beautiful frosty northern Maine.
I am off to go play mommy...
Much love,
Emily
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From Rick Beedle on December 21st, 2004, regard Dick's condition:
… improves daily and is up and walking around. A GREAT relief for him (not to mention the rest of us)
Thanks to all for your concern and calls while he was down … it meant a lot to all of us here … and, most importantly, ‘twas great to see his face light up a bit every time someone took the time to call and wish him well.
… and so …
Its off to all of those fun little “last minute” Christmas preparations that seem to just slip by until … NOW!!!
Happy Holidays
Rick
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From Kirk Beedle on December 19th, 2004:
The boys and I wanted to wish all of you and yours a wonderful holiday season
Garrett, Alec & Kirk
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From David and Sherry Healy on December 12th, 2004:
We went to a protest in front of Barbara Boxer's office in San Francisco a
couple of weeks ago where Sherry's picture was taken. Sherry's picture appeared
in the Denver Voice and on the Green Party's web site.
Here is Sherry's note:
Okay, so I look a little haggard and, YES, I wish I had spelled "auditability"
correctly, BUT
it's not every day that I would get to be juxtaposed against a Ukrainian
protestor. How cool!
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From Rick Beedle on December 8th, 2004:
Don and Liz,
We brought Dad home today … his spirits are good … and his ankle is sore … but improvement moves steadily (albeit slowly) in the right direction.
… so …
We cross our fingers and wait.
There’s a great support group here in the park of concerned friends and neighbors so, I’m sure, there will be no lack of attention for both Dad and Mom.
Take care,
Rick
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From Rick Beedle on December 4th, 2004 regarding Dick's progress:
It looks as thought they’re going to keep him in there until the 8th in order to keep a good eye on his progress … and it’ll probably be a long slow process as he recovers … but, he’s up-beat and doing a little better each day.
RB
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From Don Healy on December 3rd, 2004:
In reviewing the earlier information I included on this website regarding the "Lynn S. Beedle Seminar Room" project at Lehigh University, I realized that if you wished to send in a contribution to the project, the necessary address was not included. Helen Beedle has graciously provided that information. If you would like to donate to this wonderful project in Lynn's memory, the address is:
Office of Development, Lehigh University
Attn: Jean Farrington
Linderman Project - Lynn S. Beedle Seminar Room
27 Memorial Drive West
Bethlehem, PA 18015
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From Joyce Wolf on December 1st, 2004:
Thanks Don for letting everyone know what's up. Dad loves the calls. Was
good to hear your voice tonight.... Looks like Dad will be in the hospital
another few days.... His ankle still looks ugly the Doc says and his insurance
pays for the medicine while he's in the hospital but not when he's out.... Go
figure, health care does need quite a lot of changing!!!!
Hugs & Laughs Joycey
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From Don Healy on December 1st, 2004:
Talked to Carol and Marty yesterday evening. Marty (and his three new stents) is home and doing very well. Carol indicated that perhaps it was time to review their retirement options for a second time to remove some stress from their lives. A great idea for all of us.
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From Rick Beedle on November 29th, 2004:
Hi Guys,
Well ... we're still not sure ... but they're moving forward with the MRSA diagnosis, and he's still in the hospital.
... and so ...
We wait 'n watch 'n listen to the Docs 'n take it from there. His spirits are good and his leg is visibly on the mend with much less swelling and redness.
Mom's holding up well and we're beginning to discuss the ins and outs and "things to do" in preparation for his return home.
Sorry there's not more concrete answers here but, as it develops, I'll be sure to forward any info your way.
Please feel free to forward it as you may deem appropriate.
RB
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From Rick Beedle on November 28th, 2004:
Don,
As always, thanks for all you do with the website.
Dad's staying "up beat" with all of this, as is Mom, and I think that we'll know a lot more once the holiday weekend is over and regular staffing in the labs resumes.
His leg is (finally) responding to the meds they're administering and, although we're still not exactly sure what the cause is, should have more answers today and, certainly, tomorrow.
There is a huge support group of friends for them here at Caliente and, really, the biggest job has been to keep them at bay and away from the hospital so that he could get the rest needed to fight off whatever this malaise might be. (Everybody should have such a dilemma, eh?)
That's it for now, and, thanks again
Rick
From Helen Beedle on November 26th, 2004:
As a memorial to Lynn Beedle, Lehigh University is in the process of raising funds to add "The Lynn S. Beedle Seminar Room" to the Linderman Library. Helen Beedle mailed out copies of two letters from Lehigh University regarding the project, a copy of an article in a campus publication pertaining to the project, and a form that may be used to submit donations or pledges for the addition.
First & Second Letters Article Donation Form
(Click on image to expand)
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From Carol Stoye on November 27th, 2004 after receiving the email regarding Dick Beedle's condition:
.....and the hits just keep on coming. do you suppose we are just
getting to that age in our lives???? i don't know if you have been in
touch with dad over the past week, but our t-giving plans went up in the
air when marty flunked his treadmill test on monday the 15th, the nuclear
perfusion test didn't look too good on tuesday, and he asked me to take
him to the emergency room on wed a.m. he was in kaiser sro for 2 nights,
then transferred to kaiser sfo on fri for a cardiac catheterization.
fortunately, he qualified for plan a (insert 3 stents and go home on sat
a.m.) instead of plan b which would have been a bypass surgery on monday
the 22nd with 5 or more days in the hospital. marty seems to be heading
for a full recovery. he meets with his cardiologist on mon for a
follow-up visit. i suspect we will have a better idea of the "new
normal" for this house after that. needless to say, this branch of the
family tree has much to be thankful for this week.
hope all is well with you and yours.
love to all,
cj
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From Joyce Wolfe via Carol Healy on November 26th, 2004:
Joyce called Carol to let her know that Dick Beedle (Joyce's father and Carol's brother) was hospitalized at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, California. Since May, Dick has been troubled several times with a re-occurring pain in his leg accompanied with flu-like symptoms. On Monday, November 22nd, Dick checked into the emergency room to check out the latest bout. After some tests, Dick was checked into the Center and has been undergoing numerous tests to determine what the unknown infection might be. I talked to Dick this evening and he is in great spirits. The current estimate is that he will be allowed to return home on Monday the 29th. Rick is currently home and is assisting greatly.
(I'll send out a separate email with contact information.)
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From Alissa Healy on November 25th, 2004:
Here's a photo of Monique and Lauren taken in September of 2004.
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From David Healy on November 15th, 2004:
Friday, the kids had the day off so I ripped Sherry away from her lucrative
blogging career and took the family to the diRosa Preserve.
The Preserve is about half way between Sears Point Raceway and the city of Napa.
It is a beautiful piece of land surrounded by wineries.
The diRosa Preserve is an art museum with well over 2000 pieces of fine art
produced primarily by local artists. Two of our friends; Tony Ligamari and Ann
Veraldi had pieces in the collection. Richard Shaw also had some pieces there.
He was one of Sherry’s teachers when she went to the Art Institute.
Check out some of my pictures
http://www.first-image.com/dirosa/dirosa.html.
Double click on the first one and you can cycle through the enlarged versions of
the images.
Here is the diRosa site
http://www.dirosapreserve.org/
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From Teresa Haldorson on November 15th, 2004, regarding progress on their new home:
Sided & starting brick fronts. Kitchen & Family Room Family Room & Shop.
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From Alissa Healy on November 14th, 2003:
Alissa let it be known that after 14 months with the law firm of Graham and Dunn in Seattle, Washington, that she has been promoted to Assistant to the Human Resources Director. This is much more in line with her career objectives and college major. Both Alissa and her family are very pleased with the new opportunity awarded her.
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From Don Healy on November 12th, 2004:
Liz and a fellow docent at the Woodland Park Zoo spent a considerable period of time studying raptors and preparing themselves to field questions and explain objects in their "discovery box" to zoo patrons for several hours last week. Look at the inquisitive visitor that showed up first.
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From Don Healy on November 1st, 2004:
New addition in progress: Jane Hildebrand's Scrapbook
covering the family's years in the Los Angeles area.
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From Don Healy on October 27th, 2004:
Jessie and Lauren spent a few hours with us this afternoon while Curt and Teresa attended to some electrical choices on their new home. Liz, Jessie, Lauren and I amused ourselves by carving a pumpkin for Halloween. Jessie directed the operation. Here are a couple photos of her efforts:
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From Teresa Haldorson on October 19th, 2004, regarding their new home:
What a surprise to see the upstairs framed & roof trusses started. And the girls had a ball splashing through the puddles in the hallways and living room. Glad they are moving along so fast! Teresa
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From Proud Grandma Marilyn Knight on October 11th, 2004:
Pictures of Grandson Chase Wesley Pennington:
Auntie Echo
Jason, Marilyn & Becca
Uncle Dustin
Chase waving to his adoring fans
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From Page Douglas on October 9th, 2004:
Here is another book which is quite informative and an easy read! Carol Jane has read it and I have a copy. I also have a VCR tape of the author giving his book review at a dinner meeting in Washington D.C.
"How the Scots Invented the Modern World. The True Story of How Western Europe's Poorest Nation Created Our World & Everything in It.
The author is Arthur Herman. He received his PhD in History from John Hopkins University. He has been a professor of History at George Mason University and Georgetown University. He is now Coordinator of the Smithsonian's Western Heritage Program.
As it says on the cover...Who formed the first modern nation? Who created the first literate society? Who invented our modern ideas of democracy and free market capitalism? The Scots
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From Kent Beedle on October 5th, 2004:
Hey all,
Some recent pictures of Charlotte, Myself, my daughter Keri Ann Peterson, and my
Grandson Skyler. Hope all is well!
Kent
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From Jane Hildebrand on October 5th, 2004:
Hi!
A quick note. We are anticipating the arrival of Ben and two friends who are going to run in the Chicago marathon this Sunday. After they depart on Monday, we will be getting ready for Vanessa on Thursday for three days and then Emily and Leo on Saturday the 16th for a week. It's all going to be great fun! I'm busy!!!
Much love, Jane
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From Jessica Pitts on October 1st, 2004:
Hello there glad to hear things are o.k. for you and the family. I can
certainly understand why you are hesitant to take payton to a daycare. I still
am apprehensive about going back to work when the time comes. I am working on
being asst. manager here at the apartments and hopefully that will turn into
manager eventually. So if I'm lucky I will be able to continue to stay at home
full time that would be vvveerryy nice. Lil Will is turning 2 this Sunday and
we are having a huge party for him at Godfathers Pizza
since that is his favorite food. I am so excited, it's amazing how fast they
grow huh. He is talking saying things like shhhh, night night, dad, mom,
please, thank you, and a whole lot of other things that I can't understand yet
but I'm trying. He can count to 5 now and is learning about eyes ears nose
mouth and just discovered his tongue (that was funny). Well I better go
hope to talk to you again soon, if you have a phone email your # and I will call
to chit chat. Take care. Jessi
From Marilyn Knight on September 11th, 2004:
Jason and Becca welcomed their son, Chase Wesley into the world early this morning at 1:47 am weighing in at 4lbs, 15 oz and is 18 inches long. They went to visit Becca's mom in Bonney Lake and she went into labor last Thursday. They held off until this morning and Chase was born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington. He arrived about 6 weeks early but is doing fine last I spoke with Jason. Hopefully the hospital has an online nursery and we will all be able to see a picture of him soon!
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From Johanna Klein on September 10th, 2004:
Hi to friends and family!
I recently returned from my summer internship with the Asian Development
Bank in Manila, where I had a terrific time and learned a lot. I am now
greatly enjoying being home again. My (very slightly updated) contact
information is as follows:
Address: 224 Albany Street, Apt. 312, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (339) 927-2897 (cell), (617) 225-6630 (land line)
Email:
johanna_klein@post.harvard.edu,
johannaklein@sloan.mit.edu
Website: www.johannaklein.com
I hope that you are all well and would love to hear about your summers.
Drop a note when you have a chance.
All the best,
Joh
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From Don Healy on August 26th, 2004:
Jane Hildebrand arrived for a four day visit and we all had a wonderful time showing her around the Seattle area. We were able to take in the new Seattle Public Library, the Experience Music Project, the Tacoma Museum of Glass and the Kubota Gardens. Here are a few photos of the of the great times we had:
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On August 5th, we received in the mail from Ella Beedle a copy of "Catalyst For Skyscraper Revolution, Lynn S. Beedle, A Legend In His Lifetime." The volume was compiled and edited by Mir M. Ali.
Front Cover
Back Cover
The volume is a wonderful compilation of Lynn's life, family and his professional accomplishments.
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From Johanna Klein on August 5th 2004:
Hi
all - if you're inclined, check out www.johannaklein.com
for new pictures
from three recent weekend trips, including a beach, a volcano, and a
metropolis. Hope everyone is doing well!
Best,
Joh
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From Don Healy on July 31st, 2004:
We just received and watched David Beedle's DVD "Nags Head 2003". A fantastic production that brings back so many poignant memories and a few tears. I strongly urge all to see it.
(Please click to enlarge)
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From David Beedle on July 23rd, 2004, regarding Lynn Beedle's book and this year's Nags Head trip:
We
just had a pizza party over at Mom's to look at the book. It's
wonderful. We'll get info to you soon, don't worry.
I'm just about done with the Nags Head DVD. (I hope to have it done
this weekend.) I'll get a copy out to you right away. (I'm really happy
how it turned out.)
We did Jockey's Ridge at sunset this year. It was beautiful. (Let it be
said we were not lightweights, however. We did a sunrise jaunt to Pea
Island -- one of Dad's favorites.)
Please sent our love to the Pacific Northwest contingent. We miss you!
David
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From Johanna Klein on July 13th, 2004:
Hi
to friends and family - just a heads-up that there are new updates on
www.johannaklein.com, including visits
to China and to a Manila
environmental rehabilitation project. Hope everyone is doing well!
Best,
Joh
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From Don Healy on July 6th, 2004:
To see a listing of Jonathan Beedle's upcoming performances with A. J. Swearingen, click here.
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From Johanna Klein on June 26th, 2004. (Reading her page on "Life in Manila" makes one want to move there immediately!!!!)
Hi
all - If you're interested, check out www.johannaklein.com.
New updates
on life in Manila, work at ADB, and pictures from around town!
Hope you're all well!
Joh
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From Teresa Haldorson on June 25th, 2004:
Below is a copy of the wedding announcement of Rebecca Locey and Jason Pennington, of La Grande, Oregon, from "The Observer." Jason is the son of Marilyn Knight. Congratulations Rebecca and Jason!!!!!!
Please click to enlarge.
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From Don Healy on June 22nd, 2004:
While Liz and I were at Champoeg State Park, just south of Portland, Oregon, we came across the book "Conversations with Pioneer Men" by Fred Lockley. This book contained Barnett Simpson's complete 1925 interview of his recollections of his trip west on the Oregon Trail as a youngster. The interview was published in a Portland newspaper in three articles in a serial format. From Lynn Beedle's files we had an account of the first of the three serials. To read the entire account you can now go to: BARNETT SIMPSON -- THE OREGON TRAIL --1846
or access the Barnett Simpson page from the "Recollections" section on the home page.
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David
Beedle
6/19/04
dbeedle@acerragroup.com
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Hi everyone!
Well, it's been a whole year since our reunion in Nags Head, North Carolina. Mom wanted me to pass on her greetings and love to everyone. She (well, all of us really) thinks about that wonderful week often. It truly was a once in a lifetime experience.
As for us Pennsylvania Beedles... it looks like you just can't keep us away from the Outer Banks. Tomorrow, all of us begin a one week stay in Nags Head. It was a place Dad loved so much, so, we will go and celebrate him, and the love he had for the Outer Banks and for his family. We'll think of him, and all of you, and marvel at the wonderful family that we all belong to.
For the past few months I have been going through the video that I shot last year, thinking that I would put together an edited retrospective for the family. Well, I finished it last night. It's around 40 minutes long, and it's a great look back at a special time. If anyone would like a copy on DVD, please let me know. (Sorry, in this technologically advanced age, it's too difficult to make a VHS!!!)
In the meantime, for those of you with a fast connection and the Quicktime plug-in for your browser, I've put a short 4-minute excerpt up on my .mac website. (A fast connection is key, here. The file's around 32 MB.) Just go here to view the excerpt:
http://homepage.mac.com/dbeedle/NagsHead/iMovieTheater34.html
I'll be wonderfully technology free for the next week, and then I'll check in with some photos, I'm sure.
I miss all my west coast family!
David
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From Don Healy, via Johanna Klein, on June 17th, 2004:
Johanna Klein is currently in Manila, Philippines, working on her doctorate and has created a website, www.johannaklein.com, so her friends and family can be updated on her activities there. It is well worth viewing. Also Johanna indicated that the family will have a new addition in the near future. She mentioned that Vanessa and Lee Hoffer are expecting. Since this information came in such a round-about fashion, from Manila to Seattle to you, I suppose we could paraphrase Shakespeare and say, "Oh what circuitous lines we weave, when we endeavor to conceive." (But I would never say that)
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From Don and Liz Healy on June 8th, 2004:
While Curt and Teresa were in New York for a four days, Grandma and Grandpa had a grand time with Lauren and Jessica. Here's a couple of photos:
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From Don and Liz Healy on May 31st, 2004:
We spent last week on the Oregon Coast enjoying the beach, salt air, Cedar Waxwings, bluebirds and great state parks at Nehalem Bay, near Manzanita, and South Beach, just south of Newport, Oregon. On the way back we had a nice visit with Page Douglas and then headed over to Wes and Joyce's place to participate in the festivities and lend a hand where possible, in the celebration of Wes's 51st birthday. It was wonderful to be there and share the event with 60 to 70 of Joyce and Wes's close friends and relatives. The party started about 3:00 PM and ended about midnight, with volleyball, visiting, storytelling around the outdoor fire, games and a fantastic variety of culinary delights throughout.
Here are a few photos of the event:
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A reminder from Joyce Beedle regarding the Memorial Day Weekend:
Where
will you be for Memorial day weekend??? You're invited to Wes's 51st
birthday party.... BBQ, VBall, croquette and about 75 friends and
relatives...Fun for all!!! The Bash is actually Saturday, but we have out of
towners usually attending, and they drift in on the Friday and mozy on whenever
during the following week. So suit yourself as far as the duration goes and
just know that the overnighters and early arrivers are part of our getting ready
and getting cleaned up crew.
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From Kirk Beedle on May 16th, 2004:
Also, this:
the following is regarding John Harrah's aquisition of the Hadley Beedle ranch in the Reno area
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John has acquired one other unit of the original Gentlemen's Ranch: the Beedle property. The Beedle House lies to the west of the Crummer House. Biltz sold it to a Mr. Tamka in 1939, who sold it to William Frazer in 1943, who promptly turned around and sold it to Morse Little three months later. Little held on to the property for three years, selling it to Hadley S. Beedle in 1946. Like Bill Harrah and Ernie Primm, Mr. Beedle lived on his piece of the Gentlemen's Ranch for the remainder of his life. At Hadley's death in 1989 the Beedle clan consisted of his widow Mildred and their children: Hadley B. and Mary, plus two of Mildred's from a previous marriage, Stephen Hanks and Susan Thresher, and twelve grandchildren. The Beedles raised Arabian horses, contributing, in a way, to the equestrian tradition of Rancharrah. Daughter Mary, a retired school teacher at the time of this writing, similarly raised show dogs. |
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Hadley S. Beedle, though well to do, was certainly not in the "champagne dreams and caviar wishes" class of his more famous neighbors. He was the owner and chief executive of several automobile supply companies, including Reno Motor Supply, which he co-founded with his father in 1923, and the Susanville Motor Supply Co. Hadley was born in Angel's Camp, California, September 2, 1899, and graduated from Reno High in 1917. He was one of Nevada's original airmail pilots in the 1920s and an avid ham radio operator throughout his life. As well as a member of the Chamber of Commerce he had been a charter member of the Nevada White Hats, and a member of the Airmail Pilots Association, the International Arabian Horse Association, the Comstock Arabian Association, and had served as the grand master and installing officer of Reno Council No. 4. He and Norman Biltz were both listed in the 1949 edition of Who's Who In Nevada. Typical of the press-shy Biltz, his listing was but four lines line long, while Mr. Beedle's took up half a column. After Hadley Beedle's death his estate sold the property to John Harrah in 1992.
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I believe Hadley was Pop's cousin. I recall dad talking about Hadley when dad spent time in Nevada City in his youth and I think Dad contacted Hadley a time or two when in Reno. I also found where Hadley was one of the original US MAIL pilots in the early 20's for several years in that area.
All is going nicely around here. Garrett is about done with T-ball, swim lessons for both are in July and Alec starts soccer in Aug. We've started taking the boat out and we're looking forward to a fun summer with it.
I am glad you folks had a wonderful journey.
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From Kent Beedle on May 8th, 2004:
Hey
all,
It's getting closer! Charlotte & Josh will be leaving with 26 foot U-Haul,
towing my 1961 Chevy Pick-up followed by Josh and his Camaro on May 25th. The
U-Haul is reserved and will be picked up and loaded on the 24th. One stop in
Green River Utah to empty out Joshes storage and straight to Sanford, Texas
(About 50 miles north of Amarillo in the Panhandle).
They are kindly leaving me a couch to sleep on 2 pans and a deep fryer to cook
with. Charlotte has suggested I get used to styrofoam plates.
My last day at work will be June 30th. I will work my way down to Colorado and
spend a night with my Daughter Keri and her husband Robbie and my (by then) 2
year old grandson Skylar.
Josh and Matt (my 2 sons) will get started cleaning and painting the house
Charlotte and I will move into. When I get down there I will have cabinets to
build in the kitchen since the last people stole the ones in there and
hopefully we will be in our new home by mid-July.
After May 24th, my phone number will be my cell phone only (775) 635-3738. We
will disconnect our existing phone and only leave the computer line open for
my Ebay sales.
Love to all,
Kent
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From Lindy Beedle on May 1st, 2004:
Lindy's graduation announcement from Norwich University!!! Way to go Lindy!!! You have persevered through many difficult trials and tribulations and are to be congratulated. Our very best wishes to you and Torie.
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From Don Healy on April 21st, 2004:
When visiting Jane and Roger Hildebrand a few weeks ago, Jane provided the following articles on several family members. Here they are:
(Please click to enlarge)
Remembering Lynn Beedle From "Becoming", the Harley School Newsletter, articles on
Dan and Sarah Hildebrand.
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From Kirk Beedle on April 15th, 2004:
While Don and Liz were traveling about this wonderful land of ours, Eleanor and I ventured to our neighbor south for a 7 night Mexican Riveria cruise. The boys auntie Jeanie ventured from her island residence in the Puget Sound to stay with Garrett and Alec. Jeanie was in heaven to be able to spend so much time with her nephews!
The cruise went out of Long Beach and we were at sea for the first two days. The third day we made port at Puerto Vallarta. We took a 'shore excursion' by catamaran to the former getaway of director John Huston for the day. We enjoyed sunning on the beach, wandered up the hill to an open cabana for massages before enjoying a wonderful lunch then returning to PV. We then ventured in town for a bit of shopping and dining before returning to the ship. A newer vessel the Carnival Pride is 960 ft in length and displaces 89,000 tons. It carries 2100 passengers a crew of 900 and has a top speed of 24 knots. The second stop was Mazatlan. We took a tour bus into the Sierra Madre to the 16th century town of Copala. Along the way we stopped at a factory where furniture is made and enjoyed seeing how things are done without the latest and greatest state-of-the-art equipment. We had the interesting experience of having our tour bus stopped by the Federales along the way. We were not boarded, but the driver got off and on a couple of times with much gathering of papers and such before we were allowed to proceed. The tour guide was firm that we stay in our seats and please be quiet. Copala is an interesting town. Built in 1560 it still has the narrow cobbled streets that have remained unchanged. An American fellow by the name of Butter had a large gold mining operation in the mid 1800's. We had lunch at a restaurant operating in his old hacienda. We then wandered around the village plaza watching kids with mules try to sell a mule ride for 10 pesos (a dollar). There is an old church at one end of the plaza and Butter's hacienda on the other. The bus brought us back into Mazatlan for a bit of shopping before returning us to the ship. The last stop was Cabo San Lucas. What a difference from PV and Mazatlan. Cabo sits at the end of the Baja pennisula and is a drier climate than the other two cities. We had decided not to take any 'shore excursions' at this stop, but to enjoy wandering around town shopping, indulging good food and fun beverages (fruity umbrellla drinks, yum!). It was a wonderful day. We had one day at sea on the return leg and it was a bit rough. The seas were running 5 to 8 ft for most of the return trip. I had booked our stateroom on the lowest passenger deck, admidship, for this very reason. We had a lovely large window to view from and watched the waves and whitecaps and we plowed north. When we were up on the Lido Deck (deck 10) at the dining buffet, we really felt the movement of the ship.
Upon returning home we were greeted by two very happy little boys and their auntie Jeanie. They had had a wonderful time while we were gone. I think the time they spend with their auntie is so valuable and as the boys get older they will truly appreciate times like these.
As to cruising..................what a way to travel! Where else is one able to enter into ones stateroom and find towel art on a nightly basis.
Carnival Pride Beach at Puerto Vallarta Huston Home Towel Art
16th Century Copala Copala on Church Eleanor & Kirk Walkway in Cabo
Furniture Factory
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From Liz and Don on April 13th, 2004:
We're back and won't be able to bore you any more with our adventures. If you still hanging in there go to Leonardo de"Van"ci Log for the last few days of our journey.
Now, let us know about your odysseys!!!!
Here's some photos from the last few days.
Chelsea, Jo & Jerry Cruz the rock-climber Jerry and Janet Liz, Jerry, Jo and Janet
Clark Fork River
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From Don and Liz on April 10th, 2004:
In Billings, Montana and still going.
Sandhill Cranes at sunset at the Platte River, Nebraska
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From Liz and Don on April 5th, 2004:
We've been having a great visit with Kit and Melinda. Here's a few shots from the Fairfield area:
Melinda, Kit and Liz in
Windmill
Windmill Gears 
Celebrating Liz's Birthday with Kit and Melinda
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From Liz and Don on April 3rd, 2004:
We're now in Fairfield, Iowa, having a great visit with Kit and Melinda. We had a wonderful time with Jane and Roger. Jane showed us the Oriental Institute Museum, the University of Chicago, and many of the local sites. We greatly enjoyed the two extensive, independent bookstores in their neighborhood. Between Chicago and Fairfield we detoured to visit the "Healy Cemetery" near Moscow, Iowa, and found the gravestones for more deceased Healy than we could ever imagine; now to sort out who's who. We also found the building that once housed the general store owned by Abiel Healy in Wilton, Iowa. It's currently being converted into an apartment building.
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From Liz and Don on March 30th, 2004:
Had a great visit with Lee and Vanessa Hoffer, and Ruby, and were very impressed with St. Louis. Here's a few shots.
Lee, Vanessa and Ruby.
Liz at the Arch.
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From Liz and Don on March 23rd, 2004:
Well, we're now in Jackson, Mississippi, after enjoying Natchez and part of the Natchez Trace. Here's a couple more photos:
Afton Villa Gardens, St. Francisville, LA
Cotton-Picken Liz 
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From Liz and Don on March 22nd, 2004:
Still wandering. We left the New Orleans area yesterday morning (the 21st), after a wonderful visit with Craig, Linda and Briana Joseph. They showed us the sights around the New Orleans area; the French Quarter, the swamps, the D-Day Museum and some excellent restaurants, and Linda and Liz had a great time catching up. (They had taught together in Everett for many years.) We even watched Briana play soccer; very impressive!!
Yesterday we visited Ashley Plantation and toured St. Francisville, LA. Today we visited Rosedown Plantation and the beautiful Afton Villa Gardens. Here's a few photos from the last several days:
Linda, Briana, and Craig Louisanna Swamp Dweller Ashley Plantation Rosedown Plantation
The Richardsons: Max, Kate, George and Rick.
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From Liz and Don on February 26th, 2004:
We are now enjoying Arizona. We visited the Petrified Forest National Park and the Painted Desert yesterday, and are heading for Monument Valley today, via Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Here's a couple of pictures from the last few days.
Painted Desert
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From Don and Liz Healy on February 15th, 2004:
On the 11th, we departed Seattle for a 6-week to 2-month wander around the U.S., visiting numerous family and friends enroute. We will be updating the Leonardo de"Van"ci Log as we proceed. Thus far we have visited Page Douglas and David and Sherry Healy. In Orland, Nevada City and Sacramento, we have uncovered additional bits of family history including a copy of C. W. Beedle and Mary E. Holmes marriage license, a copy of Mary (Holmes) Beedle's will, a picture of C.W. Beedle's home in Gold Flat, California, pictures of the house in Orland in which Lynn Beedle was born, and a second house in Orland where Carol Healy and Gin Douglas were born, as well as pictures inside and out of the home at 1616 "H" Avenue in Sacramento where Lynn C. Simpson lived during a period of time and in which Carol Simpson and Granville Beedle were married. Most enjoyable and quite successful so far.
Marriage License of Mary Holmes and C.W. Beedle, photo of C.W. Beedle at mine, and home of C.W. Beedle in Nevada City.
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From Don Healy on January 31st, 2004:
Still scanning copies of the photos in Jane's Scrapbook. Here are a few from the 1928 and 1929 time period:
Carol E. & Dick Granville & Dick Mammee Gin ?
Can anyone tell when this picture was taken and who the additional people where?
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From Peter Hildebrand on January 19th,2004:
Our
first grandchild, Leo Michel Hildebrand Levesque, was born in Durham
NC, last Thursday to Emily and Mitch. We are thrilled!
Peter
To view photos of Leo, Emily and Mitch click on: www.duke.edu/~mpl4/birthday
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From Geri Masters on December 26th, 2003: Can you help?
I have the old photo's from Willetta Laymance, daughter of Minnie Will Beedle Laymance, old album. Minnie was daughter of Katie Jones Beedle Hatch.
I have a photo of Granville L. Beedle of 1913, that was in the album. It is the same as one on the bdhhfamily site.
None of the photo's in this album are dated or have names.
This photo I've included here, was in the same area of the album. I hope you or a Beedle relative, hopefully an older person, can identify the people in this photo.
The older lady looks like Mary Holmes Beedle to me. Willetta might be in it, not sure. I wonder who the man is.
Love Geri Masters
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These photos were provided by Torie Beedle on December 24th, 2003. They bring back the wonderful memories of the 2003 Nags Head Reunion:
Thanks Torie !!!
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From Kirk Beedle on December 22nd, 2003:
Happy Holidays folks,
I've a bit of pleasant news to share with you. I am announcing my engagement to Eleanor Zapanta of Santa Rosa. It will be a long-term engagement (3-4 years). All the same it is wonderful to have that commitment in our lives.
Love, Kirk
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From Don Healy on December 18th, 2003:
While scanning the photographs in an album provided by Jane Hildebrand of the family's years in Los Angeles, I came across the following:
Let's see if the younger generations can figure out whose pictures these are.
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From Lynn Beedle on July 12th, 2003:
Don....
Thanks for that quote (see below) -- and the
reminder of that wonderful time in Nags Head.
True to what they said while there, Dick and Dorothy appeared in
Hellertown, much to our great delight. They arrived on Wednesday and
since then we've just talked and talked.
They left this afternoon for Stroudesburg, PA -- just a short distance
away to drop in on a couple who also live in Desert Hot Springs. Then
they go on west -- and goodness knows what their route will be!
But before that we joined up with Rick in Allentown where he had just
brought a group from Connecticut and New York. What a wonderful
two-hour-plus gabfest.
Ah, life is beautiful.
Lynn
Quote: For
everyone that has been interested in, or involved in, "The Lost
> Colony" production, I came across the following passage while reading
> "The Secret Voyage of Sir Francis Drake". On pages 219 and
220 there
> is this description of Drake's voyage to the Caribbean in 1585 -
> 1586:
>
> "On June 9 they arrived at Roanoke and found the colonists in poor
> circumstances. They had not planted any crops, instead depending on
> the Indians for food, and Grenville had failed to return at Easter
> with more provisions as promised. After conferring with Drake, they
> decided to abandon the settlement and return with him to England."
>
> I did not see any footnotes on this particular passage. Thought it
> might me of interest anyway.
>
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