While in Palmyra, New York, we walked up to the top of the Hill Cumorah and overlooked Palmyra New York. At the top of Hill Cumorah stands a monument with Angel Moroni at the top. This is where Joseph Smith was told he would find the plates that...
On July 25th we began our Church History tour by driving to Sturbridge Village and visiting a community representing a New England agricultural village of the 18th century similar to those where the ancestors of Joseph Smith lived. We then drove to Springfield, Massachusetts to attend sacrament service. Following the meeting,...
At 5:15 am on July 23, 1971 I prepared to leave for my ten day tour covering New York City and the areas travelled by my ancestors while migrating to Utah. My family and I arrived at the Salt Lake Airport at 8:40 am at which time we met Sister Backman...
With Denmark Green Card, popularly known as Danish Green Card, Denmark Immigration has made easy for foreign nationals to migrate to Denmark. It has been made easy by Denmark Immigration for immigrant enthusiasts to migrate to Denmark. This was made through Denmark Green Card. Features of this program are salient and...
With nine siblings vacations were at a premium during my childhood. I can only remember going on vacation one time. I think Dad knew someone from work who had a cottage down on Cape Cod in Barnstable. I'm sure he couldn't have afforded to rent a cottage so he took advantage...
BAJA MEXICODuring our visit to Cabo, we took a bus tour up to Todos Santos. What a wonderful little town. We had WAY to many margaritas, but check out this food. I would eat this food every day!This piece of art was just amazing. And then there is this guy!Hotel California? I...
By Arlene Thiessens Terry, President What was more fun than a wide open field, a warm breeze, and a dancing kite? For our young fliers, it was an educational adventure. They learned about science, physics, history, culture, weather and ecology without even thinking hard. And for us Adults, it was a...
On the road… again!Afghanistan to ZambiaChronicles of a Footloose ForesterBy Dick Pellek Snackin’ On Crocodile At The Carnivore If and when you go on that safari to Africa, rest assured that you will get the chance to see African wildlife up close…real close. You won’t need a camera with...
On the road…again!Afghanistan to ZambiaChronicles of a Footloose ForesterBy Dick Pellek Anecdotes About Flying- Part II The Terminals and the Tarmac With more than 700 flights under his belt, the Footloose Forester didn’t need to think too hard about some of the quirks of flying. The airport grounds,...
On the road…again!Afghanistan to ZambiaChronicles of a Footloose ForesterBy Dick Pellek Anecdotes About Flying Part I – Booking and Boarding Bits and pieces, flashes of the past, a jogged memory or two….all amount to mere snippets of a story. So, instead of one continuous story, this chronicle...
On the road …again! Afghanistan to Zambia Chronicles of a Footloose Forester By Dick Pellek Picnic With Baboons In many of the popular game parks and reserves in Africa, the authorities go out of their way to provide amenities for visitors. Quite naturally, a few picnic tables scattered here and...
On the road… again!Afghanistan to ZambiaChronicles of a Footloose ForesterBy Dick Pellek Petty Scams Being on the road…again and again…is to invite some scam artists who see every stranger as a possible mark. You don’t have to go out of your way; they most often make it their business to...
After the wedding at 483 Magill Road, Tranmere, Judith and Steve planned their 'round Australia' honeymoon on their weekend at Carrickalinga . They set off in their short-wheel base Toyota along the Great Ocean Road to Melbourne, then Canberra and up the east coast of Australia, visiting friends on the way....
I am an expert crocheter, thanks to my grandma’s teaching, yet an equally-inept knitter and seamstress, despite my grandma’s teaching. From a very young age, my grandma was a gifted seamstress, knitter, and crocheter. (Her dad had been a tailor. She figured she must have “inherited” her talent from him.) When...
In 1997 with my retirement from the Navy approaching, Doug and I wanted to explore our beautiful country by traveling in our motor home. There were several things required to prepare for this adventure. Our "stuff" was sorted and important items placed in storage, several garage sales held, the house leased for a year and mail...
On the road…again! Afghanistan to ZambiaChronicles of a Footloose ForesterBy Dick Pellek The Drunkard Mouse of Joburg Thu was keen to visit Kimberly, South Africa, site of the most famous diamond mine in the world. So we arranged to take a vacation in South Africa, with a trip...
One of the gloomy realities that came with my retirement was the economic necessity to give up my beloved little red airplane. Most people knew her (Like ships, all airplanes are of the feminine persuasion) as an AA1A Grumman Trainer - Not me. Once I got to know her and understood...
For our 25 year wedding anniversary, I surprised Byron with a trip to Asheville, NC for a two night stay at the Biltmore House. Our anniversary is December 31st. When we arrived, we were treated like royality. We decided we wanted something to eat but not a full meal so we...
On the road…again!Afghanistan to ZambiaChronicles of a Footloose ForesterBy Dick Pellek Scuba Diving In The Bubbles Of Jacques Cousteau Despite the horrific loss of life in the earthquake of 12 January 2010, Haiti remains a fascinating place to visit. Our memories of Haiti predate the earthquake, thus are...
Joyce tells us that from the age of 4 she started working with wool. From Mats for tea pots, knitted squares (which her mother turned into rugs), scarves and baby clothes, Joyce has been a knitter all of her life.
