Dick is almost totally finished with the deck now - all that remains to be done is a couple of steps. It's a real place now - I think we'll enjoy having it.
I prepared 8 letters for mailing to cousins for the family tree. Information trickles in - a little bit more each week. We have records of 715 individuals, 255 marriages, and 244 surnames. And I know there are lot more to come. It's really quite fascinating.
I'm inserting a letter that Dick wrote to Barb and Sharon, because I couldn't say it any better. We went to Memorial Gardens, and the flowers are simply beautiful. The flags are breath taking - so many - we took special note of Rookie's and Frank's. This is what Dick wrote:
We took a break from Kanitz family genealogy and deck building to drive into town for a check on the bay. TC is really kicking out! We think it's a soccer tournament but the downtown was packed and traffic on both Front and State was at a crawl. After picking up our coffee and iced tea at Mickey D's we drove up to the cemetery. You girls outdid your selves this year, the roses are beautiful. We certainly appreciate the time and effort you put in to providing them. Although Lue and Rookie, Mom and Don, and yes even Harold, all are in our thoughts the year round, this is definitely a time to recall and reflect. Thank you both, we truly value your efforts. Dick and Nancy
