Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Belated Birthday Wishes Chandran, Kirsie, and Janice



Even though my computer skills need work, I do wish you all a happy birthday and good year.

Monday, December 29, 2008

Coast xmas '08

It was wonderful having our Chico family here.

Sunday, December 28, 2008

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

well drilling

The well drillers are putting in a 200' well. They ran into a sandy patch at 40' so they need longer pipe to keep the sand from filling up the well. They'll be back tomorrow and maybe Ryan will be able to see their rig in action. An amazing thing.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Blue Oak Christmas program

Ryan made his 'urchin' costume by tearing, burning, and patching his clothes from the used clothing store.

Redding and Chico visit


Can you see Felicia's nose diamond?

Saturday, December 20, 2008

Bran and Marley

I have so much trouble getting my camera to focus correctly....I think my camera was looking more at Bob....

Friday, December 19, 2008

Ryan visits Santa



At the office holiday party


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With my friend Marcia.

Mom, the gal in red in the background wants to order some bowls from you.

Friday, November 28, 2008

Murray's Swearing In Ceremony


Murray and Suzi in the courtroom after the swearing in


Murray' Bar card being officially signed


Murray with the State and U.S. Judges and the law school dean


Don, Murray, and Sean at the reception afterwards

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Apples, apples, and more apples

These apples are still on the tree after making applesauce, apple juice, and giving away many bags of apples.
Don is turning the apple press. Our juice is excellent. Don rebuilt this old apple press which had been left out in an orchard. Every piece of wood had rotted; he made new staves, supports, and bottom.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Ancient Rome, 3D Style

I just thought this was very cool. Makes me want to rent HBO's "Rome" again.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

We know who we are

Ryan broke his foot in Friday while he was trying to kick a metal post out of the ground. Its a hairline fracture of the second-smallest toe. We were concerned about about damage to the growth plate, but it appears to be fine. Ryan's reaction to the x-ray results - "Cool, now I really have something good for Show-n-tell on Monday."

Friday, November 14, 2008

In Case You're Not Reading the Comments

kamala! said...
New post needed. You know who you are.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Leonard Cohen's song was very prophetic, "Democracy is coming to the USA"!

Sunday, November 2, 2008

My first and last show.

My pottery show at the Dolphin in Gualala was very successful. Of the 48 pieces displayed about a third sold, purchased mostly by friends. The exhibit will be up until the 20th. A big hit was the fish cakes I made from Don's blue and black rock fish that he speared 2 days before the dreaded colon havoc.

Showtime, Finally!

Monday, October 27, 2008

Just another night at Sigma Kappa

It was Father Daughter night at Sigma Kappa Sorority. Felicia and her sisterhood showed us dad's a great time. About 100 us had dinner at the house, catered by Outback- it was very good. Then we all loaded up on a trolley that took us to the local bowling alley. The Axtell's walked away with the kingpin!
After a great meal and a few balls down the lane, we headed out to a fellow sisterhood's house for some lively talk over some burning logs. Of course beer bong is the main attraction, and of course the Axtell's dominated again.




Thank you Felicia for show me a great time! It was my first Sigma Kappa sorority party! The sisterhood knows how to have fun!
Love you Bear



Saturday, October 25, 2008

Heeellllooooooooo

Anybody out there have anything to post?

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Here's the Job I *Should* Have



If you don't read Cute Overload, you might want to think about taking it up...

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Maine


Siena and Emily swinging from the boom.

Maine


I want to sleep with Grandma! Bunk on the Schooner Timberwind

Maine


Another hike.

Maine


A scramble up Cadillac. This hike finished Siena off.

Miane


Hiking up the west face of Cadillac Mountain

Maine


We made it. Now, we just have to make it back down there!

Maine


Sand Beach, Acadia National Park - a hike up the mountain

Maine


Great picture of Dad and Brenda in Bar Harbor

Maine


Siena....enjoying the sailing