Monthly Archives: August 2018

RAF Rudloe Manor

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Caryn

Top secret military bases are common, and have been around longer than most of us would think, but few of them would have been like RAF Rudloe Manor. Most top secret bases had very restricted access, but RAF Rudloe Manor … Continue reading →

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Chasing The Auroras

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Caryn

When my husband, Bob and I went to Alaska a few years ago, I was hoping against hope that we would be able to see the Aurora Borealis. The likelihood was slim, of course, because they are most often visible … Continue reading →

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On Their Toes

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Caryn

For most of this last year, my niece Lindsay Moore’s life has been a whirlwind of excitement and activity. With the birth of her little girl, Mackenzie Rose, Lindsay and her husband, Shannon have been enjoying every new experience that … Continue reading →

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Life Is A Cycle

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Caryn

It makes me sad to think that my father-in-law, Walt Schulenberg has been in Heaven now for over 5 years….not sad for him, but for me. He was such a sweet man, and having him for a father-in-law was always … Continue reading →

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Fatal Mistake

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Caryn

Following instructions and paying close attention to those instructions are crucial to the safe operation of a plane, especially at take offs and landings. When the pilot of Comair Flight 5191 taxied to the runway of his takeoff, something went … Continue reading →

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A Chip Off The Old Block

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Aurora Hadlock is growing up so fast. She is a girl of many talents. Of course, having a big brother, Ethan, who loves his sister and hangs out with with her, helps Aurora to diversify in her choices … Continue reading →

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It’s For His Family

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Caryn

My nephew, Josh Griffith is a hard working man, who loves his family, and would do anything for them. He is constantly doing things to improve their home,and he is always able to fix the things that break. Their house … Continue reading →

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A Fine Line

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Caryn

With the invention of the automobile, came the need to make improvements on things like speed, reliability, and looks. Most of the improvements that were made seemed to make sense and improved the automobile, but its been said that, “The … Continue reading →

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Take Two

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Caryn

My grand-niece, Adelaide Sawdon is her mother in just about every way. She looks a lot like her mother, my niece, Jessi Sawdon, and she definitely has a lot of Jessi’s personality. She is learning to be a little bit … Continue reading →

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Protecting The Family

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Caryn

My nephew, Steve Spethman has always been the kind of man who takes the matter of protecting his family very seriously…so seriously, in fact that sometimes he has found himself in some…interesting situations. One time after having a birthday party … Continue reading →

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