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seven days without news makes one week -- Richard had this to say at 12:24:40 AM on 8/15/2008.

I can't imagine the tens of people who have been in the dark about the goings on here in Seattle because I haven't posted news in a week. Actually I can imagine it, since I log ip addresses. Unless you are one of those crafty people who masks his ip address so you appear to be someone else. In that case, I applaud you and your craftiness.

Now, on to the news. According to my last news item, the in-laws were visiting. They have since left the building. They left on Monday afternoon, well most of them left on Monday afternoon. Kelly left late Saturday night. Dave and I didn't bond too much during the weekdays they were here, but we made up for it on Saturday and Sunday. He and I put in a new front door and added some siding pieces around the back slider. I've said it before and I'll say it again, I'll put some pictures up when I get a chance.

To answer Angie's question from the last news item, the barbecue was fun. There were more people at my house than have been in a long time. We had to have the whole event in the car port, since it was raining. And since Marcie was cooking, I didn't have the grill to distract me from mingling.

Kate and I babysat for Molly Wednesday night so Wendy and Floyd could enjoy a night out. I was supposed to babysit for Molly when Kate and her fam was in Victoria, but I preempted that by asking Floyd for help with the little wall in our front yard. The other thing Dave and I did to bond was screen dirt. If I've ever done anything which made me appreciate my white-collar job, it's screen dirt.

Reading back through the news item, it seems disjointed. If you feel the same way, you should print the page, then cut out the sentences and rearrange them as you like. You can send me the final result if you would like, but don't try to contact me using the link in my header; it's broken.

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the MOM says: Bonding, barbequeing, babysitting, and blue-collar work -- it sounds like you "B" a busy boy.
Uncle Clark says: Whew!!! Back in the light agian!! about time! :-) Sunday School Class picnic here tomorrow after noon. Burgers and Dogs on the grill! Ya-ll are invited. Bring yer drink and a dish to pass! ARGLY
DAD says: Too much work cutting and rearranging. I'll just say, it reads okay to me, but then I am kind of disjointed and in need of rearranging myself sometimes. Good to read you are keeping busy and doing stuff.
Angie says: How much do babysitters get paid these days? 4 bucks a hour? Plus you can use their phone to call long distance and make out on the couch when the kid is sleeping. Sweet!
the MOM says: Angie, I think you might be a bad influence. Keep up the good work.
Angie says: Yes Ma'am. I'll try my best.

visit from the in-laws -- Richard had this to say at 8:46:46 AM on 8/7/2008.

Kate's family is in town, sort of. They arrived Saturday evening and then took off Sunday morning for a trip to Mount Saint Helens and Seaside, OR, returning on Monday evening. Wednesday morning, they took off again, this time to Victoria, BC. They will return again some time Thursday evening. Saturday we are hosting a barbecue for Kate's Dad's birthday and since you are reading this you are invited. Contact me if you need directions, but don't use the contact link; it's broken.

I wish I could that I'm leaving out many interesting things I have done since the last time I posted, but that's just not true. I've cleaned up the yard, built a small wall in my front yard, trimmed some branches, just very basic duties that come with owning a house.

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Uncle Clark says: Does the wall block the view of the hillbilly neighbors? Wish Dad a very happy birthday for us. ARGLY
DAD says: Sounds like you are in the official "Home Owner" mode, with every project completed, there magically appears another to take the last one's place. I'll be its a fine wall, can you see the Olympics if you stand on the wall (Oh, that's a different wall)! Happy Birthday to your Father-in-law. Here wishing him many, many more.
Angie says: A BBQ sounds fun. Will you show us pictures?
Angie (again) says: How did the barbie go? Fun as ever?

visit from mom -- Richard had this to say at 8:47:15 AM on 7/28/2008.

Mom has been in town for the past week. She was staying with Roger up until Friday, when she came to stay with us. Tuesday we will take her to the airport so she can return to Michigan. Saturday we went to Lowe's and bought items for the house, and Floyd and Wendy came over for a dinner of beef stew. Sunday Roger and Shelly came up for dinner and we went out for pizza. Also Saturday, we went to Lynnwood Honda and I got some advice about my weed whacker, and I was able to put the new head on without any special tools or nonsense. Then I trimmed the edges around the deck and along the back fence.

If you are thinking to yourself that my weekend was much more boring than yours, post a comment about all the fun things you did; I dare you.

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the MOM says: I watched Richard use the week whacker.
the MOM says: ... and apparently forgot how to type.
Uncle Clark says: OR SPELL! :-) ARGLY
Angie says: I hope you had a good visit with your Mom.
DAD says: I flew back from Alaska, assisted in house keeping chores after being gone for 2 weeks and attempted to put the movies (6 reels of digital movies) and over 700 pictures on the PC. I think I got it.

happy anniversary -- Richard had this to say at 8:09:05 AM on 7/25/2008.

Today is Dad and Cindy's anniversary. You may remember Dad and Cindy from previous news items doing such things as taking an Alaskan cruise and living near wildfires. To celebrate this day, I am going to go to work. If you know how to contact Dad and Cindy directly, wish them happy anniversary that way. If not, post a comment here and I will relay the message.

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Angie says: Happy anniversary Mr. & Mrs. Riddle!
Uncle Clark says: Happy Anniversery to Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roger Riddle SENIOR! hehe I wish my beloved brother and sister-in-law many more years of marital bliss. May God continue to Bless them in a mighty and special way. ARGLY
DAD says: Thanks Richard, Kate, Angel and Clark. We had a great anniversary. Alaska is beyond description, Truly one of God's wonders. Vast, "the last frontier". We had a great time. Saw Hump Back whales, Orcas, Seals, Puffins, Cormorants, 1 big ole Moose, and several other animals. No bears though..shucks. We panned for gold, found $22.13. Wow. We are back now. Well not really, Cindy is now in New Mexico and I am at home.