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Family Time and… The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Ferd
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Gail and I enjoyed a nice trip to Savannah. We went there primarily to be with two of my daughters, my son-in-law Mike, and my grandson Max. We had a really nice time! And of course, on our way home … Continue reading →

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Max, me, and a few birds

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Ferd
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We are up in Toledo visiting Max. Well, okay, I’m also visiting his mother/my daughter and son-in-law, and my own parents, and I saw my son and another daughter in Dayton on our way up here, and Gail is seeing … Continue reading →

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Posted in Family, Ferd's Birds, The Best Parts | Tagged Max | 3 Replies

Little Max Changes Everything!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Ferd
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Suddenly everything is different, in a most wonderful way! This tiny little package turned me into a grandfather, and my children into parents, aunts or uncle. It changed my parents into great-grandparents. This package of joy has been named Maxwell … Continue reading →

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Posted in Family, The Best Parts | Tagged Max | 5 Replies

Mint 50 year old Marlin 101 Bolt Action .22 Rifle

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Ferd
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During our early March trip to Toledo to visit family, my father and I had a chance to talk about the new hobby that Gail and I have been enjoying. He was surprised we have been shooting guns. I think … Continue reading →

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Posted in Family, Guns & Shooting, The Best Parts | 10 Replies

The Kelly Crotte and Jason Armstrong Wedding!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Ferd
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March 23rd will be a permanent occasion on my calendar. My daughter Kelly was married three days ago in a beautiful wedding and reception, the stuff of dreams. Really, the whole thing could not have been any nicer! Kelly wanted … Continue reading →

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Posted in Arizona, Family, Friends, The Best Parts | Tagged Kelly and Jason | 6 Replies

Kevin’s Sylvania Triathlon 2011

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Ferd
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I made a little trip to Toledo these past few days to watch my son participate in a triathlon. He did the bike leg on a three man team. Each of the guys are particularly good at their respective part. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Family, Friends, Sports, The Best Parts | Tagged Sylvania Triathlon | 19 Replies

Al, Kirsten, Christian and Daniel come to visit!

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Ferd
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My brother Al, his wife Kirsten, and their two adorable, energetic boys Christian and Daniel came to Winston for a visit! We spent some quality time together at our house, at City Lake Park in Jamestown, and at a nearby pond. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Family, The Best Parts | Tagged Columbus Crottes | 24 Replies

Kevin identifies his first Cattle Egret!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Ferd
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Kevin stopped by last week with his friends on their way down to a Florida Keys fishing trip. We had a very nice pre-Father’s day dinner. Then, because he had expressed a little interest in birding, I gave him a … Continue reading →

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Posted in Family, The Best Parts | Tagged birding, Kevin | 13 Replies

Josh Groban at the Charlotte Time Warner Cable Arena

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Ferd
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Gail’s son, Eric, has been fascinated by Josh Groban’s voice ever since he was a young boy. He has played each and every one of Josh’s songs thousands upon thousands of times. He can sing all of them word for … Continue reading →

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Posted in Entertainment, Family, The Best Parts | Tagged Josh Groban | 20 Replies

Phoenix South Mountain Park

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Ferd
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I have had the joy and pleasure of visiting my daughter, Kelly, in Tempe these past few days. It makes me very happy to see how well she is getting on in the world. She graduated from Arizona State University … Continue reading →

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Posted in Arizona, Family, The Best Parts | Tagged Phoenix South Mountain Park | 4 Replies

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