Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Anniversary
Missed posting it yesterday but it was the 25th anniversary of my retirement from the FAA. I am now looking at the certificate I was given which states:
Federal Aviation Administration
Certificate of Service
presented to
Frank B. Collier Jr.
on the occasion of retirement after 29 years and 9
months of service to the people of the United States of America.
It did not even state meritorious service or anything like that. So much for being a public servant. Lots of water under the old bridge since that.
Federal Aviation Administration
Certificate of Service
presented to
Frank B. Collier Jr.
on the occasion of retirement after 29 years and 9
months of service to the people of the United States of America.
It did not even state meritorious service or anything like that. So much for being a public servant. Lots of water under the old bridge since that.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
It's been a busy 10 days !
Today is Sunday. It really has been a busy 10 days since a week ago last Thursday. We left Thursday and drove to St. Louis. Upon arriving we stopped and visited with Marsha and Jerry Buterin. We had lunch and a really nice visit. Some of you may not know that Jerry was best man at our marriage, We have kept up with each other for the last 30 years or so. While waiting for them to get home (we were early getting there) I decided to drive to Pagedale, the old home place. Several years ago I vowed to never go back as the area had turned very run down with many homes not being kept up and the area just became very depressed. I was quite surprised as there were many homes that had been remodeled or rebuilt with some new one also. I wanted to go back at a later date which we did on Saturday. We took picture of the four houses I had lived in growing up. The kindergarten and first grade school I attended still stands and is for sale.. My grade school, original parish church and school and high school have all been torn down. We visited with the man who owns the garage that Dad used to have. He let us inside and it was very nostalgic.
On Friday afternoon we went with Joan's class to a casino for a little play and lunch. This was the main reason for our trip. The class now gets together once a year for a picnic. This is a very close nit group of people. Even though I was not a member of the class I really feel like one. It is a time of much reminiscing and fun with this group.
On Saturday morning I decided I would try to look up John Guittar. John was the chauffeur for our wedding driving my 1937 Lincoln Zepher. I have not seen John for 54 years. I found his address and drove to his house and parked in front. I then called him and asked if this was the same John Guittar that used to live in Pagedale. He said it was and I told him that this was someone out of his past and before I could finish he said " is this Frank Collier?" I said it was and how did he know. He replied "caller ID". So much for my surprise. Thanks modern day technology ! I then told hom waht he did'nt know was I was parked outside. He and his lovely wife came out to meet us and we had a very nice visit for a few minutes. They both had something else they had to do and we had to get to the casino. We promised to get together at a later date with Marsha and Jerry. Little did we know we would see them on Sunday at Mass. Sunday after Mass we had lunch with Judy, Rich and Sue and then drove back to Indianapolis.
Mon Tue Wed were pretty normal. Thur. I was out in the yard working pulling weeds etc. and I felt like I had exerted myself quite a bit. I thought I would go inside for a rest and take my vitals to see if I had worked hard enough to qualify for cardiac exercise. My pulse was 161. I did not feel bad but called the Dr. office and told the nurse what it was. She said I was having Tachycardia and I should get to the emergency room right away. To make a long story short ( but not tjis missive) I spent the next two days in the hospital while they got my heart back to normal rhythm and now am back home.
It's now 11 am and time for church. Dan is the acolyte at Mass this morning. This is his current office in his study for the Lay Diaconate.
Happy birthday to Mike and Kris coming up this week. Two of the six greatest kids in the world
Peace, Happiness and Joy to all. Live well, Love much and Laugh Often
On Friday afternoon we went with Joan's class to a casino for a little play and lunch. This was the main reason for our trip. The class now gets together once a year for a picnic. This is a very close nit group of people. Even though I was not a member of the class I really feel like one. It is a time of much reminiscing and fun with this group.
On Saturday morning I decided I would try to look up John Guittar. John was the chauffeur for our wedding driving my 1937 Lincoln Zepher. I have not seen John for 54 years. I found his address and drove to his house and parked in front. I then called him and asked if this was the same John Guittar that used to live in Pagedale. He said it was and I told him that this was someone out of his past and before I could finish he said " is this Frank Collier?" I said it was and how did he know. He replied "caller ID". So much for my surprise. Thanks modern day technology ! I then told hom waht he did'nt know was I was parked outside. He and his lovely wife came out to meet us and we had a very nice visit for a few minutes. They both had something else they had to do and we had to get to the casino. We promised to get together at a later date with Marsha and Jerry. Little did we know we would see them on Sunday at Mass. Sunday after Mass we had lunch with Judy, Rich and Sue and then drove back to Indianapolis.
Mon Tue Wed were pretty normal. Thur. I was out in the yard working pulling weeds etc. and I felt like I had exerted myself quite a bit. I thought I would go inside for a rest and take my vitals to see if I had worked hard enough to qualify for cardiac exercise. My pulse was 161. I did not feel bad but called the Dr. office and told the nurse what it was. She said I was having Tachycardia and I should get to the emergency room right away. To make a long story short ( but not tjis missive) I spent the next two days in the hospital while they got my heart back to normal rhythm and now am back home.
It's now 11 am and time for church. Dan is the acolyte at Mass this morning. This is his current office in his study for the Lay Diaconate.
Happy birthday to Mike and Kris coming up this week. Two of the six greatest kids in the world
Peace, Happiness and Joy to all. Live well, Love much and Laugh Often
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Little Sisters of the Poor
Took the Karaoke set to the Little Sisters today. This is my third month doing this and everyone seems to enjoy it. Took four ladies from the parish with me. They had a good time also.
I was asked two nights ago to do the drums and percussion at Footlight Musicals for one performance for a friend of mine. She needs someone for one night she cannot be there. I have never done a musical score before. My first inclination was to say no but she was convinced I could do it. She brought the score over to me last night and we went over it. It is 80 or so pages long. My main fear is that I will loose my place and not be able to find out where I should be. It is a lot different than playing from sheet music which may be 3 or 4 pages to a song. Will let you know how this turns out. The show is Children of Eden. It would help if I was familiar with the music but I have never heard it.
I was asked two nights ago to do the drums and percussion at Footlight Musicals for one performance for a friend of mine. She needs someone for one night she cannot be there. I have never done a musical score before. My first inclination was to say no but she was convinced I could do it. She brought the score over to me last night and we went over it. It is 80 or so pages long. My main fear is that I will loose my place and not be able to find out where I should be. It is a lot different than playing from sheet music which may be 3 or 4 pages to a song. Will let you know how this turns out. The show is Children of Eden. It would help if I was familiar with the music but I have never heard it.
Saturday, September 08, 2007
One week later
Well it has now been one week since we departed Nags Head to return to theroutine of daily life. I am keeping my picture of me sitting in the hot tub with a cup of coffee at 6:30 a.m. watching the sunrise (a beautiful one I might add) to remind me of what a really good week it was. Being with the family, or parts of it, is always a memorable time.
The past week was pretty normal. It was nice receiving a paycheck on Wed. from the week I left (payday was on Fri and we left on Thur) and then getting another two days later for the two weeks off for vacation. I could dig that getting paid every two days !
I am really amazed at the attitude of some of the people I transport in my job. I had a really plesant lady yesterday who I took to the cancer center for treatment. She has finished chemo and is now on radiation. Her attitude was really uplifting to me. I have a number of people I take to dialysis treatments. These folks go three times a week for three to four hours each time. It gives me an opportunity to both pray for these people and give thanks for my good health.
Looking forward to our trip to St. Louis next weekend. We will leave on Thur. afternoon and spend Fr. afternoon and evening with Joan's clessmates at the Boat trying to get rid of some quarters if you know what I mean. Probably the wrong attitude but isn"t vacation all about spending money.
Til next time peace, joy and happiness to all. Live well, Love much and Laugh often
The past week was pretty normal. It was nice receiving a paycheck on Wed. from the week I left (payday was on Fri and we left on Thur) and then getting another two days later for the two weeks off for vacation. I could dig that getting paid every two days !
I am really amazed at the attitude of some of the people I transport in my job. I had a really plesant lady yesterday who I took to the cancer center for treatment. She has finished chemo and is now on radiation. Her attitude was really uplifting to me. I have a number of people I take to dialysis treatments. These folks go three times a week for three to four hours each time. It gives me an opportunity to both pray for these people and give thanks for my good health.
Looking forward to our trip to St. Louis next weekend. We will leave on Thur. afternoon and spend Fr. afternoon and evening with Joan's clessmates at the Boat trying to get rid of some quarters if you know what I mean. Probably the wrong attitude but isn"t vacation all about spending money.
Til next time peace, joy and happiness to all. Live well, Love much and Laugh often
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