It all started with a slight tickle in the back of my throat. Next it became a hacking cough and then that sent an infection down into my chest. I ended up lying in my bed feeling really sorry for myself on Christmas Eve (on my own as my wife and daughter were out at church) and that’s when the first pain hit me. Excruciating as it felt I thought to myself, ah, it’s only a sore chest, never once thinking it could be anything more serious. More to follow.
Christmas Day is here folks. The family is all home. The Prodigal son has returned for the seasons festivities (well for one night at least). What indeed has Santa brought this year? I wonder. With us all downstairs, dogs as well, we start to open our presents. Wife has about 8 presents, I have about 6. Son has about 15. Daughter, now wait for it, at least 50. FIFTY! Now I know that she is popular and her boyfriend spoils her, but FIFTY. This is one of the benefits of being a schoolteacher. All the kids tend to bring something in for the Miss. And of course, depending on what type of school you work in depends on the quality of gift that is sent in by the parent/s. This year, everything, and I mean everything that I received I can actually use. My biggest shock and surprise was when my wife turned round to me after all the hullabaloo had died down and gave me this tiny wrapped box. About the size of a pack of ciggies. Upon opening it I was delighted to see that it was an IPod. My very first ever. I had mentioned in passing once that it might be nice to have one so that I could have all my music with me wherever and whenever I wanted. I was amazed at the size of the actual device. The only thing I could compare it to would be a matchbook. I am going to have some fun with it, that’s for sure. I also got some books that I am looking forward to reading and a nice warm scarf to keep me warm for when I start my re-hab of going walking. Maybe soon I will be fit enough to walk all the way to the Turkish Barber I use and get a hair cut and shave using the gift token that I got from Santa (my son) I always love going there as he is so good at what he does and he makes me feel so good upon leaving his shop.
Next we go to church for the Xmas Special service and onwards to visit the in laws. After that the rest of the day is our own. By the time it comes to sitting down for Xmas Dinner I am starting to wane a wee tad and I feel as thought he Xmas Spirit has left me. I feel sooo drained. While the young ones go out my wife and I just stay in and watch a bit of telly. I go to bed early. Next day the proverbial hits the fan. I can’t make it out of bed. I am in such pain. I find it difficult to breathe and my chest weighs a ton. By the end of the day I phone the Dr. on call and she sends an ambulance out. They take some readings with this and that piece of equipment and realize something is not right so they whisk me off to A&E where I go on to have a heart attack (possibly my second inside two days)
So, 2009 has been my anus horribilus indeed. Five times inside this year alone. My New Year resolution is to stay out of hospital in 2010. I did say in my last blog comments section that I would list the highs and lows of 2009. Upon reflection there were so many lows that I couldn’t really think of any highs, although there was one very pleasant surprise on Xmas Eve morning. The phone rang and my wife took the call. She spoke for a while, as she tends to because nobody ever phones me to speak to me on the landline, hence me not answering the blessed thing. Then, she passes the phone to me and says it’s for you. It turns out that it was a certain Bulgarian friend who I worked with in The Tree nursery for some years. He was phoning me from Africa where he is doing some wonderful things for the less fortunate children, to wish me a Happy Christmas and New Year. I hadn’t seen or heard from him for a couple of years and for this call to come out of the blue like that can only be counted as a high. A big HI. You know who you are as I know you read this
So, going back to the first paragraph then. That pain in my chest was not just a sore chest. It was something more serious. Don’t take things for granted . I certainly won’t.
I will leave you for now as I need nap naps
Byse Byse
p/s One other thing that I found a bit amusing. Whilst I was in hospital they put me from a mixed ward into a side ward. I thought, well, they must know who I am and that I must have my privacy etc. But no, they put me in there as an isolation patient and I was being tested for……swine flu. Thankfully the tests came back negative. I was then put out on the main ward again. Maybe they didn’t know who I was after all !!!
Posted :: Saturday 1/2/2010 5:23:00 AM
novascotian
So glad to learn that you are back home McDuff - I hope the road to recovery is not too arduous. All the best for 2010!!
Commented :: 1/2/2010 10:06:00 AM
So glad to learn that you are back home McDuff - I hope the road to recovery is not too arduous. All the best for 2010!!
Commented :: 1/2/2010 10:06:00 AM
A fan from upstate NY
I've been reading your blog for sometime now. Ran across your site doing some investigation for a possible trip to Northern Ireland. Had ancestors from Ballintoy. Anyway, I get a kick out of reading your blog - a lot of enjoyment - and I want you to know that I'm sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery and a much healthier 2010.
Commented :: 1/2/2010 5:26:00 PM
I've been reading your blog for sometime now. Ran across your site doing some investigation for a possible trip to Northern Ireland. Had ancestors from Ballintoy. Anyway, I get a kick out of reading your blog - a lot of enjoyment - and I want you to know that I'm sending prayers your way for a speedy recovery and a much healthier 2010.
Commented :: 1/2/2010 5:26:00 PM
Mickmak
Greetings for 2010 and welcome home McD, many thanks to your wife for keeping us informed about your health. Love the new year resolution, all the best with that. Trip to Sydney for the fireworks was most enjoyable and tiring, beginning to think the kid don,t know or appreciate how old this lad is, walked till I was worn out, calf muscles have quit, so am in rest mode till Monday. G,day to your NY fan, Ballintoy is a beautiful place, hope you find your way to NI, you will love the place as we do. Bloggers prayers, I like that Tido.
Commented :: 1/2/2010 7:07:00 PM
Greetings for 2010 and welcome home McD, many thanks to your wife for keeping us informed about your health. Love the new year resolution, all the best with that. Trip to Sydney for the fireworks was most enjoyable and tiring, beginning to think the kid don,t know or appreciate how old this lad is, walked till I was worn out, calf muscles have quit, so am in rest mode till Monday. G,day to your NY fan, Ballintoy is a beautiful place, hope you find your way to NI, you will love the place as we do. Bloggers prayers, I like that Tido.
Commented :: 1/2/2010 7:07:00 PM
Sunbury Snappers
Good to have you back McDuff. We'll second Tido's comments. All the very best for 2010, and here's hoping we'll meet up in the very near future.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 3:35:00 AM
Good to have you back McDuff. We'll second Tido's comments. All the very best for 2010, and here's hoping we'll meet up in the very near future.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 3:35:00 AM
Myself
What's all this then. It takes a heart attack to bring you out of the woodwork. Anyway, it's very nice, and pleasing, to know that there are more of you than I thought. Keep writing in as that is what makes it all worth while. (It also puts a smile on peoples faces when things are going wrong) Fan from NY and Sunbury Snapper (do you think I don't know who you are?) you are most welcome. Feel free to join in anytime.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 5:11:00 AM
What's all this then. It takes a heart attack to bring you out of the woodwork. Anyway, it's very nice, and pleasing, to know that there are more of you than I thought. Keep writing in as that is what makes it all worth while. (It also puts a smile on peoples faces when things are going wrong) Fan from NY and Sunbury Snapper (do you think I don't know who you are?) you are most welcome. Feel free to join in anytime.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 5:11:00 AM
Avid Reader
Welcome back McDuff! Met your wife on Christmas Eve and she confirmed what we all knew all along. We,re all a little bit mad here on your blog! But then again if everyone was on the same wavelength there would,nt be anything to waffle about.........true? So.......try to keep that resolution about staying out of hospital. Cheers for now.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 5:46:00 AM
Welcome back McDuff! Met your wife on Christmas Eve and she confirmed what we all knew all along. We,re all a little bit mad here on your blog! But then again if everyone was on the same wavelength there would,nt be anything to waffle about.........true? So.......try to keep that resolution about staying out of hospital. Cheers for now.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 5:46:00 AM
Fan from Upstate NY
I'll keep poking my head in now and then and will respond now that I have fessed up to reading the blog. Mickmak - I have been to NI. It was with a group of travel agents ('twas a detour in careers until I could get back into my previous job). For such a short trip, I saw quite a bit but we were obligated to touring hotels as well as visiting some of the sites. It was beautiful and since my great-grandfather was from Ballintoy, I started to think about the potential for a trip. I also had an aunt and uncle that lived in Bangor for 2 years or so while he managed an Oneida manufacturing plant that was there (believe it closed in the '60s). So anyways, everyone take care and especially you McDuff.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 8:09:00 AM
I'll keep poking my head in now and then and will respond now that I have fessed up to reading the blog. Mickmak - I have been to NI. It was with a group of travel agents ('twas a detour in careers until I could get back into my previous job). For such a short trip, I saw quite a bit but we were obligated to touring hotels as well as visiting some of the sites. It was beautiful and since my great-grandfather was from Ballintoy, I started to think about the potential for a trip. I also had an aunt and uncle that lived in Bangor for 2 years or so while he managed an Oneida manufacturing plant that was there (believe it closed in the '60s). So anyways, everyone take care and especially you McDuff.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 8:09:00 AM
Myself
Fan from NY. Let me hang this on you. The only MD of Oneida that I knew / know a friend of mine. Was your uncle, by any chance, named after a certain bagless vacuum cleaner? If so, i was in the local Lions Club with him. That is of course if it was the Bangor Oneida plant that was opened in the 1960's and closed in the 1980's. I also went to school with his son. Small world eh.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 8:20:00 AM
Fan from NY. Let me hang this on you. The only MD of Oneida that I knew / know a friend of mine. Was your uncle, by any chance, named after a certain bagless vacuum cleaner? If so, i was in the local Lions Club with him. That is of course if it was the Bangor Oneida plant that was opened in the 1960's and closed in the 1980's. I also went to school with his son. Small world eh.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 8:20:00 AM
Fan from Upstate NY
His name is Art Morris and his wife is Mildred (Mil). They had 1 son and I don't believe he ever attended school there. So it closed in the 80's!! I guess what I am confusing it with is the fact that they brought him back to the states after a couple of years and he said that was due to 'the troubles'. They loved Bangor though! I directed my aunt to your site (she's in her mid-80's but a pretty savvy gal) but I don't think she quite got the hang of it. I'll have to remind her.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 9:15:00 AM
His name is Art Morris and his wife is Mildred (Mil). They had 1 son and I don't believe he ever attended school there. So it closed in the 80's!! I guess what I am confusing it with is the fact that they brought him back to the states after a couple of years and he said that was due to 'the troubles'. They loved Bangor though! I directed my aunt to your site (she's in her mid-80's but a pretty savvy gal) but I don't think she quite got the hang of it. I'll have to remind her.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 9:15:00 AM
Irish Irene
Thank God McDuff that you are doing better. Praying that 2010 will be a healthy year for you. Also, hope that your father-in-law is doing all right. God bless you and yours, Irene
Commented :: 1/3/2010 1:38:00 PM
Thank God McDuff that you are doing better. Praying that 2010 will be a healthy year for you. Also, hope that your father-in-law is doing all right. God bless you and yours, Irene
Commented :: 1/3/2010 1:38:00 PM
Irish Irene
Mickmac, thought about you in church again, as the minister was mentioning if one sheep went over the cliff others would follow to their death and then more would follow and land on the dead ones and those would continue to live. Then he mentioned about the grate to keep the sheep in, and they proved to be smart by lying down and rolling over it rather than getting caught in it.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 1:45:00 PM
Mickmac, thought about you in church again, as the minister was mentioning if one sheep went over the cliff others would follow to their death and then more would follow and land on the dead ones and those would continue to live. Then he mentioned about the grate to keep the sheep in, and they proved to be smart by lying down and rolling over it rather than getting caught in it.
Commented :: 1/3/2010 1:45:00 PM
Avid Reader
Small world indeed McDuff. I worked in Oneida from 1974 when it was indeed a manufacturing plant. It ceased production in 1986 but remained open as a warehouse until the end of July 2003 (it moved premises in 1990)when the new management team decided that it would be more viable operating from England. I know who you are talking about but never met the man. By all accounts he was well respected in the Company. The last local MD was also a well known gentleman from Bangor, Bill Gibson,who sadly passed away last year. Sorry to say that Art Morris may have been before my time although there were Americans in Oneida for a large number of years and the general consensus was that they all enjoyed living and working in "our wee town". Great to see new people on the Blog.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 2:28:00 AM
Small world indeed McDuff. I worked in Oneida from 1974 when it was indeed a manufacturing plant. It ceased production in 1986 but remained open as a warehouse until the end of July 2003 (it moved premises in 1990)when the new management team decided that it would be more viable operating from England. I know who you are talking about but never met the man. By all accounts he was well respected in the Company. The last local MD was also a well known gentleman from Bangor, Bill Gibson,who sadly passed away last year. Sorry to say that Art Morris may have been before my time although there were Americans in Oneida for a large number of years and the general consensus was that they all enjoyed living and working in "our wee town". Great to see new people on the Blog.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 2:28:00 AM
Mickmak
Tractor driving for the next few days, good place to do a bit of thinking and remembering, my goodness McD you have stirred up a hornets nest here, great innit!! Irene, sometimes the sheep are not that obliging, one will follow the leader and number three will decide to go back and visit the other five hundred behind, he is the one that I and Rex the kelpie have to have discussions with!! Oneida? was that silverware?
Commented :: 1/4/2010 2:56:00 AM
Tractor driving for the next few days, good place to do a bit of thinking and remembering, my goodness McD you have stirred up a hornets nest here, great innit!! Irene, sometimes the sheep are not that obliging, one will follow the leader and number three will decide to go back and visit the other five hundred behind, he is the one that I and Rex the kelpie have to have discussions with!! Oneida? was that silverware?
Commented :: 1/4/2010 2:56:00 AM
Avid Reader
Yes Mickmak.In the early days Oneida stocked a wide range of Silver plated Tea sets, table items and cutlery along with countless patterns of stainless steel cutlery. Sadly with cheaper items being available from Eastern countries it became harder to compete and bit by bit the Factory suffered, as did the employees who were made redundant every few years. In the end a lot of the cutlery was made in the main plant in Sherril,New York and also in plants in Indonesia etc and shipped to us to sell.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 3:18:00 AM
Yes Mickmak.In the early days Oneida stocked a wide range of Silver plated Tea sets, table items and cutlery along with countless patterns of stainless steel cutlery. Sadly with cheaper items being available from Eastern countries it became harder to compete and bit by bit the Factory suffered, as did the employees who were made redundant every few years. In the end a lot of the cutlery was made in the main plant in Sherril,New York and also in plants in Indonesia etc and shipped to us to sell.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 3:18:00 AM
Fan from Upstate NY
I grew up in a small community near Sherrill. My Aunt and Uncle still live in Sherrill. Sadly, no more manufacturing. Last year, the company store had major discounts in preparation for closure. I don't know of the store's current status. But the whole family has ONEIDA for cutlery. I still turn flatware over in a restaurant to check the brand.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 8:18:00 AM
I grew up in a small community near Sherrill. My Aunt and Uncle still live in Sherrill. Sadly, no more manufacturing. Last year, the company store had major discounts in preparation for closure. I don't know of the store's current status. But the whole family has ONEIDA for cutlery. I still turn flatware over in a restaurant to check the brand.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 8:18:00 AM
Tido
Yes MCDuff -- That well known bagless vacum cleaner "The Morris " -- difficult to find these days!!
Commented :: 1/4/2010 8:44:00 AM
Yes MCDuff -- That well known bagless vacum cleaner "The Morris " -- difficult to find these days!!
Commented :: 1/4/2010 8:44:00 AM
they cyclist
Happy New Year MCDuff ,wish you to have the best of health in 2010. I was very sceptical before buying my first Ipod about 3 year ago , but afterwards I fell in love so much that I can not imagine not having one .Using it mostly for long travels and boring meetings .
Commented :: 1/4/2010 9:12:00 AM
Happy New Year MCDuff ,wish you to have the best of health in 2010. I was very sceptical before buying my first Ipod about 3 year ago , but afterwards I fell in love so much that I can not imagine not having one .Using it mostly for long travels and boring meetings .
Commented :: 1/4/2010 9:12:00 AM
the cyclist
I meant to say the cyclist
Commented :: 1/4/2010 9:14:00 AM
I meant to say the cyclist
Commented :: 1/4/2010 9:14:00 AM
Myself
Hey there Cyclist. A Happy New Year to you too. It's great innit. All these new peeps coming aboard and it's only early January. What will next month bring at this rate?
Commented :: 1/4/2010 11:17:00 AM
Hey there Cyclist. A Happy New Year to you too. It's great innit. All these new peeps coming aboard and it's only early January. What will next month bring at this rate?
Commented :: 1/4/2010 11:17:00 AM
Myself
Hey Tido. Not Morris but Dyson was more the name I had in mind. Happy New Year to you anyway.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 11:20:00 AM
Hey Tido. Not Morris but Dyson was more the name I had in mind. Happy New Year to you anyway.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 11:20:00 AM
Tido
Oh Dear MCDuff -- I know it was Dyson --- I was ( tounge in cheek ) refering to fellow Blogger Fan N.Y.State reference to Mr Art Morris and how (out of character ) you got it wrong -- I,ll put it down to a change in medication !! Take care
Commented :: 1/4/2010 12:07:00 PM
Oh Dear MCDuff -- I know it was Dyson --- I was ( tounge in cheek ) refering to fellow Blogger Fan N.Y.State reference to Mr Art Morris and how (out of character ) you got it wrong -- I,ll put it down to a change in medication !! Take care
Commented :: 1/4/2010 12:07:00 PM
Irish Irene
In 1963 my husband and myself receive Oneida flatware from our cousins in Bangor/Newtownards, as a wedding gift and we are still using it and happily remembering where it came from.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 10:12:00 PM
In 1963 my husband and myself receive Oneida flatware from our cousins in Bangor/Newtownards, as a wedding gift and we are still using it and happily remembering where it came from.
Commented :: 1/4/2010 10:12:00 PM
Mickmak
Hi all, having some trouble squeezing in among our new friends. Welcome to 'The Cyclist' have just taken up the pedal again after forty two years, not easy is it? McD and Tido we own a Dyson, Mary has decided I bought it I use it!! It is a DC2, it is nearly an antique, but still works well.
Commented :: 1/5/2010 2:32:00 AM
Hi all, having some trouble squeezing in among our new friends. Welcome to 'The Cyclist' have just taken up the pedal again after forty two years, not easy is it? McD and Tido we own a Dyson, Mary has decided I bought it I use it!! It is a DC2, it is nearly an antique, but still works well.
Commented :: 1/5/2010 2:32:00 AM
The Wife.
So here we go again, Mcduff decided it would be a good idea to go to look for a new laptop. He had to have an ambulance called to the store and he was whisked into hospital again. (protesting all the way). His poor sister who was with him rang me to say what had happened as I was at work. I had to do a mercy dash in the sub zero weather, only for him to say "I'm ok" which he clearly was not! So he is back in hospital again probably until at least Saturday.
Commented :: 1/6/2010 1:17:00 PM
So here we go again, Mcduff decided it would be a good idea to go to look for a new laptop. He had to have an ambulance called to the store and he was whisked into hospital again. (protesting all the way). His poor sister who was with him rang me to say what had happened as I was at work. I had to do a mercy dash in the sub zero weather, only for him to say "I'm ok" which he clearly was not! So he is back in hospital again probably until at least Saturday.
Commented :: 1/6/2010 1:17:00 PM
Mickmak
Hi, Mrs McD and family, this man is pushing his limits a bit, I for one will back any firm action you have to take to slow him down a wee bit. Mary and I look forward to his return, and continued good health, remind him about that NYE resolution!!!
Commented :: 1/7/2010 12:48:00 AM
Hi, Mrs McD and family, this man is pushing his limits a bit, I for one will back any firm action you have to take to slow him down a wee bit. Mary and I look forward to his return, and continued good health, remind him about that NYE resolution!!!
Commented :: 1/7/2010 12:48:00 AM
Avid Reader
Once again, send him our regards and we hope that this latest visit is,nt too serious.
Commented :: 1/7/2010 3:35:00 AM
Once again, send him our regards and we hope that this latest visit is,nt too serious.
Commented :: 1/7/2010 3:35:00 AM
Irish Irene
Praying for good health for McDuff and caring for all his family. God Bless
Commented :: 1/7/2010 3:52:00 PM
Praying for good health for McDuff and caring for all his family. God Bless
Commented :: 1/7/2010 3:52:00 PM
Fan from Upstate NY
I'm sorry to hear about these latest turn of events and will continue prayers for your quick return home and return to good health.
Commented :: 1/9/2010 6:36:00 PM
I'm sorry to hear about these latest turn of events and will continue prayers for your quick return home and return to good health.
Commented :: 1/9/2010 6:36:00 PM
Avid Reader
Mrs McD. Any update on "yer man" yet? Hope he is doing well and on the road to recovery.
Commented :: 1/11/2010 6:36:00 AM
Mrs McD. Any update on "yer man" yet? Hope he is doing well and on the road to recovery.
Commented :: 1/11/2010 6:36:00 AM
Myself
Don't know about the road to recovery but I am home now. I told the Dr. that I would do better with home cooking and my own bed. I might have to go in again in a few weeks time for a 'procedure' that involves stuff that I don't want to think about. Thanks for all the support, my wife appreciates it and so do I!
Commented :: 1/11/2010 7:10:00 AM
Don't know about the road to recovery but I am home now. I told the Dr. that I would do better with home cooking and my own bed. I might have to go in again in a few weeks time for a 'procedure' that involves stuff that I don't want to think about. Thanks for all the support, my wife appreciates it and so do I!
Commented :: 1/11/2010 7:10:00 AM
Sunbury Snappers
Hi McDuff, Good to hear you're enjoying the comforts of home again. Everything crossed, we hope it's for good.
Commented :: 1/11/2010 7:58:00 AM
Hi McDuff, Good to hear you're enjoying the comforts of home again. Everything crossed, we hope it's for good.
Commented :: 1/11/2010 7:58:00 AM
Mickmak
McD delighted to see you back on the air, thank you also for the book, brilliant, even found a couple of photographs of friends from that era. I just ordered one to be sent to an old school mate from Bangor Tech who lives on the north coast of NSW, I know he will enjoy the read as much as I did. Mary and I hope that your health improves, when you have your relapses we do appreciate Mrs McD,s updates. Anorak, missing your banter, especially the battles with the bookies, hope you are well
Commented :: 1/11/2010 3:05:00 PM
McD delighted to see you back on the air, thank you also for the book, brilliant, even found a couple of photographs of friends from that era. I just ordered one to be sent to an old school mate from Bangor Tech who lives on the north coast of NSW, I know he will enjoy the read as much as I did. Mary and I hope that your health improves, when you have your relapses we do appreciate Mrs McD,s updates. Anorak, missing your banter, especially the battles with the bookies, hope you are well
Commented :: 1/11/2010 3:05:00 PM
Anorak
Yes Mickmac i'm ahead of the Bookie at the moment,but i thought it might be a bit insensitive to be bangin' on while McD is a bit poorly. The Bangor book has some great pictures in it 'specially the Trinity School Football Team and glad to see Cecil's got a mention.They say one hour in yer own bed is worth more than five or six in someone else's,so stay home and get back to yer fighting weight McD.Health and wealth to all for 2010.
Commented :: 1/12/2010 9:48:00 AM
Yes Mickmac i'm ahead of the Bookie at the moment,but i thought it might be a bit insensitive to be bangin' on while McD is a bit poorly. The Bangor book has some great pictures in it 'specially the Trinity School Football Team and glad to see Cecil's got a mention.They say one hour in yer own bed is worth more than five or six in someone else's,so stay home and get back to yer fighting weight McD.Health and wealth to all for 2010.
Commented :: 1/12/2010 9:48:00 AM
Mickmak
Thought that may have been the reason Anorak, pleased to hear all is well.
Commented :: 1/12/2010 2:43:00 PM
Thought that may have been the reason Anorak, pleased to hear all is well.
Commented :: 1/12/2010 2:43:00 PM
Avid Reader
Anorak,just passed the chapter with said football team featured,nice to see John Keenan,John Edge and a young (sadly no longer with us) Michael Goddard. By chance are you in the photo?????
Commented :: 1/13/2010 2:41:00 AM
Anorak,just passed the chapter with said football team featured,nice to see John Keenan,John Edge and a young (sadly no longer with us) Michael Goddard. By chance are you in the photo?????
Commented :: 1/13/2010 2:41:00 AM
Anorak
No Avid i'm not,but i see a young John Muir (Digger) and Lawrence Wilson (Spike). When you worked in Oneida did you encounter Clary Boardman and if so is he still 'on the Bakers List' as they say?
Commented :: 1/13/2010 9:37:00 AM
No Avid i'm not,but i see a young John Muir (Digger) and Lawrence Wilson (Spike). When you worked in Oneida did you encounter Clary Boardman and if so is he still 'on the Bakers List' as they say?
Commented :: 1/13/2010 9:37:00 AM
Avid Reader
I certainly did,even before Oneida I had the pleasure of meeting Clary. One of the World,s "Nice guy,s". Haven,t seen him for quite a while although I know that his daughter got married just before Christmas. Take it you must know Shaker too? Must take a second look at that photo, saw Spike but missed Digger.
Commented :: 1/14/2010 4:22:00 AM
I certainly did,even before Oneida I had the pleasure of meeting Clary. One of the World,s "Nice guy,s". Haven,t seen him for quite a while although I know that his daughter got married just before Christmas. Take it you must know Shaker too? Must take a second look at that photo, saw Spike but missed Digger.
Commented :: 1/14/2010 4:22:00 AM
Great news that you are on the mend and back on the radar --- Best wishes to you and your family for 2010 -- never underestimate your bloggers prayers!
Commented :: 1/2/2010 9:52:00 AM