venting

[Dave H]

... in response to Hey all, here are pics from our Wedding...., posted by Willy on Aug 31, 2002

Hi Willy,

Congratulations on the new life and a wonderful person (plus a new little one), to share it with. 2nd trimester, not too much longer. The 1st trimester is a tough one. From the picnic photos, it looks like you are in the Philippines. LOL That great looking food is driving me crazy! :oP

Dave H.

[Willy]

... in response to Great Photos!, posted by Dave H on Aug 31, 2002

The food, don't get me started,,,it was so good. When you have so many different Pinoy cooking, well forget about it. My wife made pancit guisado, and it was gone in 5 mins.  Dave, was it you talking about your wife making lumpia for you?  My wife made them the other day and they were fabulous!!  Love those things. Thanks for the comments man,
Willy

[Dave H]

... in response to Oh WOW!, posted by Willy on Aug 31, 2002

Hey Willy,

I don't think it was me, but my wife does make lumpia and empanadas sometimes. Isn't lumpia the best! I've got to have my pancit guisado too. :oP

Dave H.

[SteveB]

... in response to Masarap! , posted by Dave H on Aug 31, 2002

DaveH,  Juliet made pancit, lumpia, and chicken adobo yesterday.  Today I have to ride the bike for 20 miles to get rid of it....LOL  I love her lumpia with soy sause and garlic,

Steveb

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: Masarap! , posted by SteveB on Sep 1, 2002

Hey Steve,

You're making me hungry! :oP I rode 10 miles late last night in anticipation of the barbecue today. I will get back on the bike tonight.

Dave H.

[The Walker]

... in response to venting, posted by kevin on Sep 7, 2002


I am sorry to hear of Don222's troubles. I understand his wife's wanting children I still do but it is impossible.

Anyhow, I thought I would write a letter while waiting for Mama to call. We alternate calls to be fair to my poor husband but when I call her we talk the longest so he still has a big bill.

We recently had our anniversary on August 8th and I want to tell you what we did for our anniversary. Don took me on a trip starting the 7th and we returned the 11th of the month. Everything at the farm was under control so we could go and Jose was in charge so there were no problems. Don has a friend who has his own small aeroplane it can hold six people and Don hired him to take us to Tennessee and pick us up after. We went to this large lake near Kentucky and he had rented a houseboat for us for the weekend and we took along Mr. and Mrs. Mayor too. We landed and a driver in a van picked us up and drove a short time to the lake. We had to get a class on how to work everything and we had to buy groceries and temporary fishing licenses. This was a very nice boat it had generators for electricity and propane for cooking and hot water. The shower used filtered lake water, and the boat had very nice WCs too but they were noisy. There were two bedrooms very nice and air conditioning to cool things off before opening the screened windows at night to get the cool lake breezes. This boat even had internet access and satellite TV but we did not watch it much just news and weather. It had two levels and a roof-top sunning area and a water slide from the top to the water that we used a lot. Don and Mr. Mayor drove the boat and we girls sat by them and chatted until we were in the middle of the large lake which had many fingers of water that went everywhere. We played in the water and took the jet skis out exploring the lake and we fished. The men cought many fish Don ccaught some very big fish on Spam for bait, which we girls cooked (the fish) unless the men used the gas grill at the front of the boat, which they did almost every evening to cook fish or steaks or hamburgers for our supper. We also cooked the groceries but we girls did that for breakfast and lunch. When it rained or stormed we sat inside and played cards. It was so warm that all everyone wanted for lunch every day were drinks and cold sandwiches. Mrs. Mayor sun bathed nude sometimes atop the boat where no one could see her when the men were out on the lake doing something but I would not of course. She got burned the first day a little but she had very good lotion and she uses a tanning bed at home anyhow. I did not need much sun I am dark enough so I use very strong sunblock. But it did feel very good to be in the warmth and sun. It was hot and humid during the day just like home. On the actual day of our anniversary Don took me out on the jet ski at high speed and we jumped over boat waves and things. I was afraid at first but I started to love it soon. Don let me drive it after he showed me how and I got used to it but I would not go as fast as he did. When we got back to the boat the Mayors had decorated it and we had a party. Just before midnight he gave me a present a small box. I opened it and it was a gold chain necklace with a diamond pendant! I was so happy! Tnen Mrs. Mayor poked her hubby in the ribs and said she expected big things from him on their anniversary. And he made a face at Don. It was a wonderful trip and I was sorry to leave. I am more determined than ever now to try and have us retire to the Florida Keys and get a boat.

Love to all,

VICKY

[Howard]

... in response to Our Anniversary - VICKY, posted by The Walker on Aug 31, 2002

Guys,

Sound like a great way to spend an anniversary

Best Wishes for MANY many more

Keep the Faith!

H

[Jeff S]

... in response to Our Anniversary - VICKY, posted by The Walker on Aug 31, 2002

Congrats to both of you and best wishes for many more.
- Jeff S

[Dave H]

... in response to Our Anniversary - VICKY, posted by The Walker on Aug 31, 2002

Hi Don and Vicky,

It sounds like your anniversary was a very memorable one! Don's given me some great ideas. )

Dave H.

[The Walker]

... in response to Congratulations!, posted by Dave H on Aug 31, 2002


Thank you. My darling is a very inventive man and a big romantic. I never know what he will do next. But he has promised me a trip back down to the Florida Keys this winter if everything goes well.

VICKY

[Febtember]

... in response to Our Anniversary - VICKY, posted by The Walker on Aug 31, 2002

Vicky and Don Congratulation .Wow nice trip.Our first year wedding anniversary will be this coming september 8.Hubby and I plan for a trip in Missouri.Vicky I really enjoy fishing but the problem is that I cannot eat fresh water fish.I'm sure you really enjoy the trip.

[The Walker]

... in response to Re: Our Anniversary - VICKY, posted by Febtember on Aug 31, 2002

I used to have trouble with fresh water fish especially catfish. I found out if I soak the meat in the frige overnight in salt water in a well covered bowl then rinse them well I could eat them. Some people soak them in milk for a night but that does not work for me. It takes a little while to adjust your tummy to them they are different. I do not mind fishing but I do not like to put a worm on a hook so I use other baits. Don has to take catfish off my hook as they are very feisty and have stingers in their side fins.

Congratulations on your coming anniversary! I have not been to Missouri but Don says they have some very famous caves that outlaws like Jessie James used to hide in. Merry-Mack caverns or something like that. He says he will take me there but I will need to wear a jacket and jeans as it is cold in the caves.

If you go there tell us about it.

VICKY

[Febtember]

... in response to Re: Re: Our Anniversary - VICKY, posted by The Walker on Aug 31, 2002

Hi Vicky,
We been in Jesse James hideout or Meramec cavern last May.It's a real nice cave takes 1 hour and 20 minutes tour.
I cannot eat fresh water fish now since I'm pregnant my doctor tell me not to eat and stay away from it since our lake here so dirty lots of chemicals from the farm ground.

[SteveB]

... in response to Our Anniversary - VICKY, posted by The Walker on Aug 31, 2002

Sounds like you-all had fun!!!! Congrats!!!  Where are the photos???  Where you at Lake Barkley or Kentucky Lake???

Steveb

[The Walker]

... in response to Re: Our Anniversary - VICKY, posted by SteveB on Aug 31, 2002


Barclay I think, that sounds like the name. It is very near Kentucky. There are some very huge and expensive houseboats there. Some have helicopter landing pads on them.

Sorry we do not post pictures because of Don's former line of work.

VICKY