Category Archives: Autobiography

2015 Washington DC Vacation – Part 1

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Butch

Our Trip to Washington DC – Summer 2015 Karen was the official keeper of this account of our vacation. July 24 We dropped Ben off in Iowa City at about 5:30 and picked up Rachel and her bags. She spent … Continue reading →

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The Belgium-Netherlands Adventure – Part 4

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Butch

September 13, Saturday We had breakfast in the hotel again and paid for the stay in cash as requested, €630. We were a little worried about having that much money just laying around, but it turned out to be ok. … Continue reading →

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The Belgium-Netherlands Adventure – Part 3

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Butch

September 8, Monday, continued When we got to the station in Groningen we bought tickets from a helpful, but overly chatty agent. We thought we might miss our train he rambled on so long. After we got on the train … Continue reading →

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The Belgium-Netherlands Adventure – Part 2

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Butch

September 6, Saturday One of the things we like to do when we visit another country is to rent a car so we can see things in more inaccessable places. It allows us to see things that would not be … Continue reading →

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The Belgium-Netherlands Adventure – Part 1

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Butch

September 2, Tuesday We were all packed and ready when our friend Lynne Carlson arrived at 10:30 in the morning to take us to the airport. When we got there we had her take the documentary picture that we were … Continue reading →

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A Week with Wyatt and Augie

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Butch

Earlier in the year we were thinking of going to California for spring break and visiting Wendy and family. When we called to find out dates, etc., Wendy told us there was a little problem with the plan. Zach had … Continue reading →

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2013 Family Portrait

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Butch

Every Christmas since Rachel was very young, we have taken a family portrait. For a couple of years, Wendy wasn’t able to make it home, then one year many of the family were sick. The picture didn’t get taken that … Continue reading →

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So this is Geezerville!

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Butch

I have been hurtling down this highway for some time now, but yesterday I officially arrived in Geezerville. Late in the morning I took possession of a couple of hearing aids. I have had hearing loss for quite a while … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Adventure – Part 4

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Butch

  Saturday, December 3, 2011 This was another day at sea. The water was a little rough again and we felt a little queasy. I was taking a nap at one point when the phone rang. It was the activities … Continue reading →

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Caribbean Adventure – Part 3

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Butch

  Wednesday, November 30, 2011 Our next stop was Belize City and even first thing in the morning it was 75-80 degrees. We were supposed to get there before dawn but it was later than that for sure. This place … Continue reading →

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