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Jamaica
Mavis and Ron returned Wednesday from a great trip to Jamaica (with some long-time friends from Great Falls) where they stayed at a beautiful Sandals Resort with excellent accommodations and a gorgeous beach. Mavis said it was very relaxing and they enjoyed getting acquainted with couples from Queens (New York City), England, and others. The only downsides were a trip on a narrow winding road for 1.5 hours from the airport to the resort, and an overnight in Atlanta that required re-checking bags to get through Customs, and staying in a motel that was not exactly pleasing.
Nearby Drilling Rigs
Two wells are going in within two miles of the Mavis and Ron's house, one near the bridge over the Yellowston River to the northwest (Ron Shaide's), and another that is re-working an existing well to the east one-half mile (Perry Elletson's). Several others are underway northwest of Cartwright on both sides of the river. Nothing yet on the home place.
Dad to the Doctor
Dad is going in to get a check-up for his bladder cancer. They remove polyps--a very painful process. This has been going on periodically for several years, and has the effect of warding off more serious problems.
He has to be healthy for the big 93d birthday celebration coming on March 2! There is word of a planned celebration, about which you will hear more soon.
Calves to Market
Next weekend (February 24-25) ends the calf feeding season. The herd near Dad's house is loaded in trucks and shipped to Williston. They have already been sold for a higher price than they would bring at the moment--thanks to the foresight of their owners!
Shawn and Tracy in the Bahamas
Shawn and Tracy, as well as Marty Shaide (Ron Shaide's middle son) and a girl friend, had a grand time in the Bahamas (according to Mavis), while Ron and Mavis had an entertaining time with the four grandchildren--the youngest of which was described by Mavis as "flitting around the house like a flower," she is such a happy little girl! How nice!
Travels With Luke and Shawn
Luke and Shawn went traveling all the way around the central U.S., including Texas, to purchase a new pickup and motorcycle--traveling 4600 miles in 8 days! Sounds like the fun part was learning how to use the GPS guidance system to find their way.
Fishing with Luke
Luke has is fishing shack set up on the river ice, and is catching a few. Brett loves the fishing and hunting, and enjoys keeping Luke company.
Mavis and Ron returned Wednesday from a great trip to Jamaica (with some long-time friends from Great Falls) where they stayed at a beautiful Sandals Resort with excellent accommodations and a gorgeous beach. Mavis said it was very relaxing and they enjoyed getting acquainted with couples from Queens (New York City), England, and others. The only downsides were a trip on a narrow winding road for 1.5 hours from the airport to the resort, and an overnight in Atlanta that required re-checking bags to get through Customs, and staying in a motel that was not exactly pleasing.
Nearby Drilling Rigs
Two wells are going in within two miles of the Mavis and Ron's house, one near the bridge over the Yellowston River to the northwest (Ron Shaide's), and another that is re-working an existing well to the east one-half mile (Perry Elletson's). Several others are underway northwest of Cartwright on both sides of the river. Nothing yet on the home place.
Dad to the Doctor
Dad is going in to get a check-up for his bladder cancer. They remove polyps--a very painful process. This has been going on periodically for several years, and has the effect of warding off more serious problems.
He has to be healthy for the big 93d birthday celebration coming on March 2! There is word of a planned celebration, about which you will hear more soon.
Calves to Market
Next weekend (February 24-25) ends the calf feeding season. The herd near Dad's house is loaded in trucks and shipped to Williston. They have already been sold for a higher price than they would bring at the moment--thanks to the foresight of their owners!
Shawn and Tracy in the Bahamas
Shawn and Tracy, as well as Marty Shaide (Ron Shaide's middle son) and a girl friend, had a grand time in the Bahamas (according to Mavis), while Ron and Mavis had an entertaining time with the four grandchildren--the youngest of which was described by Mavis as "flitting around the house like a flower," she is such a happy little girl! How nice!
Travels With Luke and Shawn
Luke and Shawn went traveling all the way around the central U.S., including Texas, to purchase a new pickup and motorcycle--traveling 4600 miles in 8 days! Sounds like the fun part was learning how to use the GPS guidance system to find their way.
Fishing with Luke
Luke has is fishing shack set up on the river ice, and is catching a few. Brett loves the fishing and hunting, and enjoys keeping Luke company.
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