Anniversary to Remember

Jim and Michelle celebrated their 20th Wedding Anniversary this past week.  As I understand it, they spent a romantic day driving up to Lexington because Luci was going to the hospital.

I understand that china is the traditional gift for a couple’s 20th anniversary .  I did find this listing of alternative gifts on the internet:

20th Wedding Anniversary An antique china dinnerware set, platter or tea set is perfect for this occasion. Other options are a personalized china anniversary plate, a china butterfly, or a china basket of porcelain or china flowers. If China is too difficult, platinum jewelry is an easier alternative that will certainly be loved by the recipient!   Traditional: China   Modern: China   Alternate Modern: Platinum                   Fine china Wedgwood Moorcroft Waterford Crystal Royal Doulton   Vase A trip to China A romantic dinner in your local Chinatown   Platinum flowers Platinum jewelry Platium trimmed flatware Platinum hit records

I wonder if the Styrofoam china in the hospital cafeteria qualifies?  I bet Jim doesn’t get off that easy.

Clyde

Maybe It’s a Looney Family Tradition

After doing the story the other day about ‘Rabbit Ear’ photos and how it seems to be a family tradition, I ran across this photo on Facebook:

These are Johnny and Tiffany Looney’s kids. Don’t get distracted by how cute they are. Check the upper-right-hand portion of the picture... that’s right, rabbit ears.

Now I’m wondering if this ‘Rabbit Ears’ thing might be a Looney Family tradition that has been passed on to the Stalkers and Potters and Schells and Ratliffs and whoever. Maybe it’s an Isle of Mann tradition that Robert Looney brought to America around 1731. Something else to research on the Diggin’ Up Bones site, I guess.

Clyde

My Side of the Family

Whenever the talk is about how handsome Emerson is, or how smart his is, or how good he is doing in school, Jennie will proudly claim, “He has picked that up from me and my side of the family.”

All I can say is, “Well, give that boy a doughnut with candy sprinkles on top and you can SEE the STALKER in him.”

Clyde

Next Top Model

Michelle and Luci outfitted Emily with several new dresses for school this fall. She tried them on for size and put on quite a fashion show for us at Stalker Days.

All I can say is … “Watch out Tyra Banks and Elle McPherson, Emily Isgette is coming your way.”

Talkin’ Tractor

One of the highlights of Stalker Days this year was the moment that Jeremy’s tractor roared to life. Chris worked hard on it most of the day Saturday, with six or eight of us all standing around looking over his shoulder. If we had some shovels to lean on, we would have looked like a fine Highway Department crew.

I was much impressed with Chris’ knowledge, skill and above all, his patience. He put up with all of us, asking stupid questions and getting in his way, and never once lost his cool.

Clyde