"Halloween - Redneck Style"

Wishing you all a

"Happy Halloween"

but don't Treat too much you may get Tricked....

Have fun and don't take any wooden snickers....

"The Marathon Man"

This past weekend Steve Conlon ran in the Chicago Marathon.....His sister (my cub reporter) sent me these pics....as you can see his two sons, Andrew and James were there to cheer their dad at the finish line....Way to go Steve...."We are all very proud of you".

I think you are the first person in our family that was actually running with no one chasing him.....

"Conlon Cloning Unmasked"

Kelly sent me the above pics, as you can see, her son John and her Uncle Joe have the same face. Actually in person John is all his Uncle Joe.....The first time I saw John as an adult was at the family reunion in 2006...when I opened the door and saw him, I had to catch my breath...for a moment I thought it was Joe. The Conlon's had Dolly the Sheep beat my about 20 years....Thanks again Kel.

"Ole Man River"

Last week Ron took these phone pics of the river on my corner. It is part of the St. John's River and is called Doctors Inlet. The piers in the pics are all privately owned and are part of the property when you buy a home....I told Ron when I win Lotto, I want one.....There is one public pier ( where Ron took these) where you can fish, lounge or just enjoy the view. Just wanted to show where I live...

"Happy Birthday Michael"

Saturday, October 11th will be Michael's 48th Birthday....

I took Carrie to the hospital that afternoon, they told me to go home, saying it would be many hours before delivery....About 10 PM that night they called to say she had the baby. My mother wanted to come with me, she put on her coat ( the style then was something called a Box Coat, very boxy) we took a cab and when we got to the hospital, I was helping her out of the cab, when two nurses standing outside saw us, came running over, took my mother, one on each side and rushed her into the hospital....she did not know what was happening....they thought she was having a baby ( remember the box coat ?)....when we told them no....we all laughed....I was taken to Carries room, the nurse said say hello to your wife and I will bring the baby...She pointed to the bed and opened the curtain, I looked down and was shocked...I had no idea, that a woman would change so much after having a baby.....the nurse shook the woman and said your husband is here..she opened her eyes and looked at me and fell asleep....then the nurse said, oh wait your wife is in the other bed...I finally got to see Carrie and was happy that she did not change at all....Then she brought Michael in and I saw him for the first time..I was so excited, he opened his eyes and actually smiled...the nurse said...your son his happy to see you....ah what a wonderful day for all of us....

Have a Great Birthday Michael..Luv Ya

"Carrie and Don on Janets Wedding Day"

Found this pic after I posted Janet and Mells Anniversary Blog....It's amazing that I have not changed in 50 years. Well, maybe only one thing, my eyesight is not what it use to be......lol

"Happy 50th Anniversary Janet and Mell"

( click on pic to enlarge )

Saturday, October 4th will be Janet and Mell's 50th Wedding Anniversary..

It seems like only yesterday that we posed for this picture. We all made such a good looking bunch....Janet was beautiful, Mell was so happy...and we were all looking forward to the cocktail hour at Bellaire Castle....and a wonderful time was had by all.

"Much Love and Happiness to you both"

"Happy Birthday Steve"

Friday October 3rd is Steve's 41st Birthday......

We all wish you a Great Day..

and be sure to brush after you have a piece of your birthday cake.