My sister Doris and my brother-in-law George "Smitty" Smith are flying in from Tampa tomorrow, and believe me, we are all excited. Although I've visited them "back East" quite a few times since then, this will be the 1st time since 1969 that they have been here. We remember the date, July 20, 1969 -when Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon- as we sat in the back yard on Hillgrove Drive in San Diego, sipping our wine and looking up at that big, bright Moon. I remember thinking at the time, "Wow, its happening right there, right now!"
The photos here were taken at the Piseco Lake Darksiders' annual clambake. George looks a little serious here, but he should, as he has the responsibility of navigating that party boat.
After 2 days of relaxing and visiting family and friends in Roseville, we're heading to Reno for 3 days to take part in a convention of George's shipmates who served aboard the USS Manatee during WWII (when he was 10 ;-)).
We'll keep you posted with more photos and stories.
4 comments:
Grandpa,
Be sure to tell Aunt Doris and uncle Smitty I said "hello!" and that if I had known they were here in Roseville I would definitely have come by to see them! =) It's been about 7 years since I have seen my great aunt and uncle! So sorry to have missed them!
Jessica
I would loved to have seen them, as well. Did I miss the phone call or email telling me they were coming?!
Jack...what a shame you didn't invite the rest of your family to visit with Doris and Smitty..they also would have liked to have seen them....
sorry...they were in Roseville for just a couple of days and now heading for Reno. I'll tell them you all said "hello."
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