October IV - Fall in Provo

I can never figure out how to arrange my photos the way I want. Sorry. Above and to the left is Marge and friend. To the right is Squaw peak high above rock canyon.

To the left is our street with Squaw peak in the back ground. Below and center is a fall/halloween "guy" on our front step. Below and to the right is one of our trees that has turned red. Since this photo was taken just on Friday the tree has shed about half of it's leaves.

To the left is Marge's friend who hangs around our front entrance.

October III

This post is without pics but designed to give an update on the senior neandersons. We continue to live routine lives. We have very little drama to report.

We survived our second "new.familysearch" class which we present during Sunday School. At a maximum we have 45 minutes for the class but prepare for several hours. My present opinion is that this new program is good and in the long term will support the mandate of President Hinckley when he commissioned the project. I admit that it seems complicated but, like other new users, I find that the complexity develops into a very useful program with use. We will teach next Sunday and will miss the last Sunday of October because of our trip to Patchogue, NY.

This week we cleaned the garage. Actually, we disposed of very little of its contents. It looks clean because we moved the clutter from one side to the other and made a new place for our three 55 gallon plastic drums designed to hold water for storage.

Today I filled the plastic drums with water. That gives us 165 gallons of water for our emergency storage. We have food tins in our basement storage room and three 72 hour "kits" in the garage.

I continue to work on client projects and to edit my new book--awaiting word from Congress on estate and gift taxes. Marge is very busy with her personal family history and spends the hours between Midnight and four AM routinely with Elijah and her ancestors. She has now decided that she is related to everyone in Baldwin County, Alabama. That means that all of you (our biological offspring) are also related to those folks.

Saturday, Dave, Jackie and Nathan will be down for a barbeque. Dave & I will be going to the TCU football game which starts at 5:30 p.m. In this connection, you may have heard that "College Game Day" the national show which kicks off the college games every saturday, is coming to Provo. Actually, it's a big deal--especially if BYU wins the game. TCU is ranked #8 and BYU #18 in the BCS bowl series.

Next Monday evening we plan to go to Breezy's concert at the Covey Center in Provo.

Next Wednesday (in one week) we head to the Hart house in NY. We are excited.

Adios for now.

B. Ray

October Surprise - Obama Awards

It's more than the Nobel prize for future peace. . . .

October Two Random Photos

To the left are the big three.


Mom recently went to lunch with many of the old Mapleton First Ward sisters. These two photos are from the luncheon. I am asking each of my readers to identify those in the photo below.

Here's a couple of Jenni. The top photo was taken before she went off to a "single adult" meeting. The one below is with Nathan on a different day.

Above and to the right is me with John Hallgren after a day of fishing on Strawberry Lake near Heber, Utah.

Brit left the same day as John from the SLC airport. Here's two photos with Mom and Brit and John.

To the left and below are a couple with Nathan. Nathan loves balls and he and Brit got along well. Brit was great with Nathan.

I understand that John will be in Phoenix on or about February 7, 2010 and then in Cabo in early March, 2010. Put Cabo on your calendar. All are invited.

October One

No pics just some random thoughts. We love seeing pics of our grandchildren--especially the little guys. So, you ask, what is happening in our lives? October started with a wonderful church conference. Jason and I were talking about the week-end and we both agreed that the "stemwinder" talk was from Elder Holland. Wow!! Anyway, it was a time to recharge spiritual batteries and to make new resolve.

Catherine Groscost and her daughters, Liz and Amy were in town for general conference. We hosted Jill and Eric Bergoyne (the daughter of Liz and spouse) who stayed with us. Jill is expecting a baby in November. I think Dana Groscost (Jeff's widow) was also in town but I didn't see her. The group were also here to spend a few days with MaryAnn Smith.

Looking ahead the big football game for the month will be against TCU on 10/24 - here in Provo. TCU is highly ranked and will be a tough opponent.

On 10/28 Marge and I will be flying to Islp airport in NY to visit with the Harts. Will be there for 8 days. We expect to see Ann and Carlotta on 10/29 in Manhattan. They will be heading back to Florida on 10/31. We can't wait to see Ellie and Nico. Moreover, Marge is getting excited for all stuff Italian in NY and is already using the expression "Holy Canole".

Of course we will be with Ellie and Nico for Halloween parades and the evening of "trick" or "treat". Don't know what I will wear but will take a sheet just in case.

Marge and I will be meeting Rod and Sheryl Petersen at the Art City Trolley in Springville on Friday night for dinner. What do you think Ami & Becki?

We expect Becki to share in her loot when returning from Chicago.

Did ya'll notice that David has finally started to post on his blog. Way to go Dave!!

Will post again later--maybe with some pics.

Su Padre