Friday, June 27th, 2008
Hello again!
Won't wait so long to blog, forget too many things. I mentioned in Sunday's blog that I gone to a concert at Glen's church, and listened to his daughter, husband and 10 children. Made a mistake, believe that total is 12 children. While a little loud for my tender ears, think the stone of the church made the sounds louder. Accoustics in a building can make all the difference in the world of a group that big.
I picked up one of their C-D's and the sound is better on it, so will enjoy again and again the songs that they sang. Had a chance yesterday to go over to Glen's home and have a good visit with Ruth, and most of the members of the family. The little ones were content to play with toys on the floor, while the girls were busy on the laptop computer, probably putting on some notes to their blogs. I really fell in love with the family.
My reason for going over was to give Eric one of my Hohner harmonica's, its like the one I play 90% of the time now. While it is made in China, it has 24 double reeds and does not take as much air to play it. I have a Hohner that I paid $60.00 for and it doesn't sound any better than the $8.00 one I gave away. Tried to pick up some more at the music store, but they were out, so ordered 4 more, which I'll give away to needy people who want to learn to play.
Tuesday morning, the 24th, we learned of the death of a long time neighbor, Phyllis Bonebrake. Phyllis and John lived just across the alley from our back yards, and he have been neighbors since 1964, which is 44 years ago. John died in 2000 at the age of 91, and Phyllis was 95 when she passed on. We loved both of them very much. I was asked and found it a privilege to read her biography, which she had written up prior to her death. Her daughter Beverly added a few more comments to it, but it was mostly Phyllis's history put down on paper. Then some family members shared insights of her life.
My son in law Paul gave the graveside service this morning, and the family was very pleased with his easy manner and the things he shared. I thank God for him, and his ability to minister in this way. Those kind of services are never easy, however, Paul grew up in the church that Phyllis and John attended, so knew them fairly well.
Two wonderful caregivers from Seattle that has been helping take care of Phyllis the past 4 years came down and shared. No doubt about it, they loved Phyllis and will miss her greatly.
We took neighbor Laura and Johnnie with us, and met some wonderful old friends. Saw Earl and Connie, Lee, Merle, Glen, Lorraine, Edgar, Richard, Dan, Lou and more that I cannot remember now, plus the family members. There was gentleman there that had gone to school with Phyllis way back in grade school, and then in high school, which was delightful to listen to.
I was able to talk to him afterwards, and he remembers when their was amusement park on the East side of Jantzen Beach. Believe you will find it was Lotus Island amusement park, look it up on Google and you'll learn some wonderful Portland history. He also said that the old Ockley Green school had a gravel pit next door to it. Will have to see if Google can come up with history on it.
Well, its supposed to get up in the 90's today and tomorrow, right now the house is comfortable and especially where I am at in the basement. Its probably 55 degrees down here, and usually when I go up, find how chilled I had gotten.
Think I shall bring this to a close for tonight, lots going on this weekend and the first of next week so may wait and put on some news the middle of next week, till then, cherrio!
Howard
Hello again!
Won't wait so long to blog, forget too many things. I mentioned in Sunday's blog that I gone to a concert at Glen's church, and listened to his daughter, husband and 10 children. Made a mistake, believe that total is 12 children. While a little loud for my tender ears, think the stone of the church made the sounds louder. Accoustics in a building can make all the difference in the world of a group that big.
I picked up one of their C-D's and the sound is better on it, so will enjoy again and again the songs that they sang. Had a chance yesterday to go over to Glen's home and have a good visit with Ruth, and most of the members of the family. The little ones were content to play with toys on the floor, while the girls were busy on the laptop computer, probably putting on some notes to their blogs. I really fell in love with the family.
My reason for going over was to give Eric one of my Hohner harmonica's, its like the one I play 90% of the time now. While it is made in China, it has 24 double reeds and does not take as much air to play it. I have a Hohner that I paid $60.00 for and it doesn't sound any better than the $8.00 one I gave away. Tried to pick up some more at the music store, but they were out, so ordered 4 more, which I'll give away to needy people who want to learn to play.
Tuesday morning, the 24th, we learned of the death of a long time neighbor, Phyllis Bonebrake. Phyllis and John lived just across the alley from our back yards, and he have been neighbors since 1964, which is 44 years ago. John died in 2000 at the age of 91, and Phyllis was 95 when she passed on. We loved both of them very much. I was asked and found it a privilege to read her biography, which she had written up prior to her death. Her daughter Beverly added a few more comments to it, but it was mostly Phyllis's history put down on paper. Then some family members shared insights of her life.
My son in law Paul gave the graveside service this morning, and the family was very pleased with his easy manner and the things he shared. I thank God for him, and his ability to minister in this way. Those kind of services are never easy, however, Paul grew up in the church that Phyllis and John attended, so knew them fairly well.
Two wonderful caregivers from Seattle that has been helping take care of Phyllis the past 4 years came down and shared. No doubt about it, they loved Phyllis and will miss her greatly.
We took neighbor Laura and Johnnie with us, and met some wonderful old friends. Saw Earl and Connie, Lee, Merle, Glen, Lorraine, Edgar, Richard, Dan, Lou and more that I cannot remember now, plus the family members. There was gentleman there that had gone to school with Phyllis way back in grade school, and then in high school, which was delightful to listen to.
I was able to talk to him afterwards, and he remembers when their was amusement park on the East side of Jantzen Beach. Believe you will find it was Lotus Island amusement park, look it up on Google and you'll learn some wonderful Portland history. He also said that the old Ockley Green school had a gravel pit next door to it. Will have to see if Google can come up with history on it.
Well, its supposed to get up in the 90's today and tomorrow, right now the house is comfortable and especially where I am at in the basement. Its probably 55 degrees down here, and usually when I go up, find how chilled I had gotten.
Think I shall bring this to a close for tonight, lots going on this weekend and the first of next week so may wait and put on some news the middle of next week, till then, cherrio!
Howard
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