Saturday, July 12, 2008

VIPs IN CHARLOTTE

Important people are coming to Charlotte!
Am I excited?


Jeff Gerhardt. The actual Commissioner of . . . of . . . -- something important!


The Commish is meeting with ladies from Vienna. They are getting their heads together.



One of the Viennese is dealing with the oil and gas issue - at the pump!


Local important officials are keeping an eye on these international issues.


And international watch dogs are on the alert.



One of the international arrivals is on vacation and plays in
Toyland for big boys - the Apple Store.


At food event #8 locals and foriegn immagrants confer.


Viennese are polite, but wonder where is the wurstel und beir?


Locals entertain by showing how young'ins will bark for treats.
The Commish can't believe what he is seeing!


Watch what we can do in Vienna! What do you think of THAT, Mr. Fong?
The vacationer asks himself if he should hide or act natural.
The little one says, "Wow MOM - can I try it?"


While the rest of the table is impressed, one of the Vienna clan thinks,
"Dad. I'm with you. Lets get out of here."


Local man to son, "Please, son look away!"
Commish of something important wonders if he can get her for the heritage parade float.
The blonde in the foreground wonders if she can sneak out with the vacation guy and his gas pumping, Viennese daughter"


Later, the Commish is hoping it will impress people back in CA that he saw one of
Jeff Gordon's rides at Hendricks Racing.

On vacation means you can waste time touring Lowes Motor Speedway.
The Commish, standing in the pit row, thinks he might be able to sneak in next May for the Coca-Cola 500 without those crazies knowing.

Thanks to all of you for making life more fun for the old retired couple in the clan.

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We celebrate Karen's birthday.

We celebrate Karen's birthday.
Maddi loves her Aunt Sissy

At the Melting Pot

At the Melting Pot
Friends

Declan at the Melting Pot

Declan at the Melting Pot
It is yummy in my tummy. And handsome on my face.

Lauren at the Melting Pot

Lauren at the Melting Pot
No such thing as too much fun!

Trip to Southern California

Della and John had a terrific week in Southern California (Sep 15 to 22). Our favorite family members, Fran, Merle and Jeff Gerhardt made us more than comfortable and provided many wonderful eating events which which they are famous. We visited with our young friends, Alanna and Eric Hoyer who we have known since their births and Eric's wife Susan. The 5 Hoyer dogs provided much entertainment. One highlight of the trip was our attendance at Lynwood High School, Class of 1959's 50th Year Reunion. It was a blast to see friends from long ago. It was held at the Long Beach Marriott Hotel 18 and 19 September.

Graduation Day June 1959

Graduation Day June 1959
Della Gardner and John King

Lywood High School 50th Year Reunion, Sep 2009

Lywood High School 50th Year Reunion, Sep 2009
John and Della King

Good Eats at Jakes

Good Eats at Jakes
The Family lunched in the country