Thursday, October 30, 2008

Rusty in NY


My home as a boy

This home has been in the Hubmeier
name since 1922.

Grandma Hubmeier

"80"

October 30

Hi - I leave NYC tomorrow morning and head for Marysville to see shari, Lukas and Levi, ...the wonder dogy I have so much to share - words and more pictures - my mind is spinning - I asked the Lord to show me and lead me and He is - why am I surprised? When I get to shari's I will share more. The pictures below are meant to create a picture - not to be morbid. This journey is so fascinating - more explanation to follow.

69th Place - Glendale - Queens

My old street!

My old Church and school

Redeemer Lutheran/see that black gate?
I spent 4 years(5th-8th gr) going down those stairs.
just to the right of the right railing stood
my Dad on his Confirmation Day in 1927.
This is a view of the Empire State Bldg from the cemetery
where my Mom, Grandparents and Uncle and Aunt - all
Hubmeiers - are buried.

The Schaafs

Linda's great-grandparents and grand-parents in
Hicksville, LI.

The Hubmeiers


Schaaf

Linda's Dad - Beautiful witness!




Thursday, October 23, 2008

Well - it's October 23 - sometime has passed since
I last wrote. I left Atlanta on Oct. 17. I really enjoyed being with the Streeters - the grandchildren are so sweet and loving - it was tough to leave them!

I then travelled up the East Coast to Philadelphia to see Joel and Kerry Hammon. It took me almost 15 hours - 800 miles - finished up going the wrong way on a one way street right in front of the Hammon's house.

Joel and Kerry made me feel so welcome and special in their lovely home in Morrisville, PA.
We had pizza on Friday night, went to Atlantic City on Saturday and then out to dinner at a great
Itlaian restaurant. What a very fun day.

Sunday, Joel, Bailey(their dog) and I went on a long, but nice walk. Then we toured the countryside - winery, rolling hills, historical towns, beautiful scenery and wound up at a fun bar - lots of beers offered - just ask Joel - fun, fun, fun.

Thanks for a wonderful 48 hours. God bless all of you as await the birth of a daughter Dec. 5.

On October 20 I travelled about 90 miles to NYC to visit my step-mom, Marilyn until Oct. 31.
Yesterday visted the grave sites of my father and wife, Linda. Sad.

Tomorrow I will visit Linda's sister, Phyllis and family in Mt. Sinai.
The Streeter Family!
Joshua's "Thunder Thigh".
Joel and Kerry's home
Lots of beer!
"Momma Mia"
Kerry Hammon - such a nice person!
Joel and me resting outside the winery
Some wine sample!
joel couldn't keep up with me - LOL.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

October 16

Today is my eldest son's birthday. Christopher is 36. I wish i could be with him to celebrate!
Happy Birthday, Chris. May the Lord bless you.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Sarah,daughter-in-law in St. Louis and Evie, grand-daughter!
Joy, daughter in Atlanta, with grandson, Jake in my SKY last summer in New Smyrna Beach, FL
Jim, son-in-law in Atlanta, with Jake!

Joshua, about 10 months
Jake's fifth birthday! Joy, Jim Josh and Joelle + Friends
Josh
Joelle and Jake on jump-a-roo!
Joelle
Some Cake!!!
Joy and Jake



DATE

Thought you might be interested in my last date - lots of fun - you betcha!

October 13

Well, it's Monday Oct. 13 - 2 days after Jake's birthday celebration. We all survived - lots of kids - about 20 - parents - Chick Fil-A - yum - dinosaur cake which actually growled. Pictures are coming. Joy and Jim's kids are great - they are so cute!!!! Just 4 more days here and then on to Philadelphia to see Joel and Kerry Hammon!

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

October 8

Well, another day! I'm enjoying myself in Atlanta. Last night I found out that Uncle Bill was attacked and bitten by a dog while delivering packages for the government - surgery followed - 3 months recovery!

I'm very concerned about the stock market and what I should do.

I also loved The Villages but came to the conclusion that I shouldn't buy at this time - I should first sell my house in Michigan - $249K - tremendous deal! I also need to get a handle on the stock market. Advice please. Take the money or wait? I would hate for it all to disappear.

I remain thankful.
Bottom of rocket
Cuties!
Splashdown!
Go Joelle go!
Jake climbs higher!
Jake - #1 Grandchild and Joelle making a trip uo the rocket~!
#2 Grandchild - Joelle
Nephew, James and Christina
Don and Jan Golon - great friends we met in The Villages!