Christmas time is the best time of the year for me! And Christmas music is my favorite of all music! A side from the conventional/ traditional Christmas music, I have a list of music that really gets me into the Christmas Spirit:
1. "All alone on Christmas" by Darlene Love
2. "Step into Christmas" by Elton John
3. "Father Christmas" by Greg Lake (this song sends chills up and down my spine)
4. "Christmas time" by Bryan Adams
Sunday, December 16, 2007
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Harmon Village-Quonset Huts
Some of us, when we first arrived on Guam, moved to Harmon village. You know, moved into one of those Quonset Huts that was a former WWII military barracks before upgrading our residence to Dean's Circle. I remember my brothers & I would venture into the boonies and find unoccupied Quonset Huts covered with jungle and petrified sand bags surrounding them. We would explore the interiors of these huts, and often find some relict's left behind from WWII Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen or Marines (perhaps even Coastguards men?).
I wonder if any of these Quonset Huts are still there? Last I looked on Google Earth, the Huts are not visible, but the roads look like they are still there...but becoming very overgrown by vegetation.
I wonder if any of these Quonset Huts are still there? Last I looked on Google Earth, the Huts are not visible, but the roads look like they are still there...but becoming very overgrown by vegetation.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Passport To Adventure
I have TiVo and had programed it to record any show with Guam in it. My local PBS station has started showing the Passport To Adventure Series with the one about Guam and it recorded today. I just watched a few minutes of it, it was cool to hear Johnny's music on it...will save it for when I have some time to relax and really enjoy watching it.
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Hi friends
sorry, haven't posted a while..(Dave and Ric).You've been the ones who give us all a little nudge.
Life's been crazy lately, as i'm sure you'all can relate. I still try to check in and read when I can. Ya'll always brighten my day. love all you guamanians!
Life's been crazy lately, as i'm sure you'all can relate. I still try to check in and read when I can. Ya'll always brighten my day. love all you guamanians!
Sam and Joanna's Kids
Sam's twins Rebecca and Samantha, hopefully in the right order. Joanna's daughter Aubrey. I can see the Sparks in all of them : )
Subaru
We are expecting a massive snow storm in New York tomorrow. Can't wait to try out our Subaru Forester in the 8" to 10" inches of snow we are expecting to get! We got the Subaru last year. Only drove it once in snow, to the super market, last winter. When my wife came out of the super market looking for me and the car, she found that I had driven the Forester to the top of a big snow mountain in the parking lot. She asked why I didn't just park it in a cleared parking space like a normal person. I told her that I didn't have too, (with a big grin)!
I only bring this up, because I remember just before Mat Kalb left for the Army, I went with him to a Subaru dealer in Guam. Mat was considerings buying a Subaru for his Mom while he was in the Army. (Mat did you ever get her the car?). From then on I always asumed that Subaru's were great vehicles. Now I own one, I'll let you all know how it preforms after tomorows winter storm!
I only bring this up, because I remember just before Mat Kalb left for the Army, I went with him to a Subaru dealer in Guam. Mat was considerings buying a Subaru for his Mom while he was in the Army. (Mat did you ever get her the car?). From then on I always asumed that Subaru's were great vehicles. Now I own one, I'll let you all know how it preforms after tomorows winter storm!
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
The 'Pathway down to Pago Bay'
There was a pathway behind some ones house that lead to Pago Bay. I remember taking it often with friends, but also more often alone when I skipped screw-all (school). I often ventured off the pathway to explore. I found some interesting stuff, like WWII ammunition and creepy creatures. Hmmm, just a memory that I just remembered!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Bus Stop
I have noticed recently where I live in New York, 'bus stops', similar to the one we had at Dean's Circle, are popping up in most neighborhoods. (Now you are suppose to hear the music from the "Twilight Zone")!
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Holidays approach!
The Holidays (Christmas) are hear! One of the best gifts that was unexpected; but received with great gratitude, was this blog! Merry Christmas to everyone! And thank you Dave and Robert for this great reunion gift! Ric
Thursday, December 6, 2007
JoAnn C and Jones Boys
Johnny brought up how tall Jeff Jones was. Here's a pic I found in my mom's things of her with the long-legged grown up Jones boys.
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
A Quiver of One
Surfin Hawaii back in the early 80s.
The only board I have now, is my 1989 6'8" Ben Aipa, T&C tri-fin, which hasn't seen the ocean in a very long time. I'm not sure if it would even still float if I got on it today. Like heavy dude!
More of Dave's family
This one's for you Ric.
I would like to introduce my wife Sarah and grand-daughter Jewel.
Jeff Jones - North Shore Oahu action
I met up with Jeff Jones (younger of the 2 Jones Boys) this past weekend, at his super beautiful home on Oahu's North Shore. Dang ! Jeff totally blew me away, being so tall ... he's 6'6" and quite the stud-meister. Also met his beautiful wife Kathy.
We will be meeting up again in April 2008 with his brother Robert Jones, who'll be here from Florida. Hopefully we'll be able to all tow into some incredible waves that won't chew us up too much....a little, but not too much. The swells should still be around in April.
It was really the best feeling to see Jeff again, after 33 years. Sunset Point was quite the spot, as was Ted's Bakery ... the place for some coconut pastries !
Jeff, thanks for being so cool....as you always were. I missed hangin' with you Brah!
We will be meeting up again in April 2008 with his brother Robert Jones, who'll be here from Florida. Hopefully we'll be able to all tow into some incredible waves that won't chew us up too much....a little, but not too much. The swells should still be around in April.
It was really the best feeling to see Jeff again, after 33 years. Sunset Point was quite the spot, as was Ted's Bakery ... the place for some coconut pastries !
Jeff, thanks for being so cool....as you always were. I missed hangin' with you Brah!
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Chestnuts roasting on an open fire...
Does anyone remember Dr. Chestnut or his wife who was a nurse?Did they have children? Are they still alive? I want to know because they saved me when I was about 11 mos. old. I always wondered where they were and I'd love to give them a call if possible:)
Sunday, December 2, 2007
GO NAVY
NAVY beat ARMY.
For three hours out of the year we compete on the grid iron. It is one of the greatest rivalrys in college football. The rest of the year we are parts of a larger team with one agenda.
GO NAVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For three hours out of the year we compete on the grid iron. It is one of the greatest rivalrys in college football. The rest of the year we are parts of a larger team with one agenda.
GO NAVY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Home From The War
My stepson got back to the States yesterday afternoon after being deployed to Iraq for the last 15 months. I'm so relieved that he is safe, but I'm sure changed in many ways. Thanks for all the prayers and well wishes. His dad and sister are flying to Texas this am to spend the weekend with him. I'll get to see him when he and his family come to Florida for Christmas in a couple of weeks.
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