Kennisons' Meeting Place

Carey came to Dallas last Sunday to meet a client. He came over to Arlington after work and he and I went right out to the lake. Carey dropped into the water and pulled on the slalom ski and just took right off for a couple of good runs. He looked like he does this every week, and not twice in the last 20 years. We sat out on the water for sunset and a visit. It was a very pretty evening. There are more photos on my albums attached here. Did you also realize that you can click on any photo posted here to view it in full size? We took the Collins clan to the lake for the first time a week ago. Will went out on the raft with his dad and immediately took a spill. They got back on had a good ride. Katie is an old pro on the raft. She tried out the new skis sized for her age and weight. You can see from her expression here that she was amazed that she just popped up and skiied on her very first try. We are looking forward to a great summer on the lake. We went out on Wednesday evening last ...

We are so happy that Carey has added Texas to his territory. He had to give up New York, but hey, look what he gets in exchange. We'll update you as the weekend progresses. Golf is planned for Saturday. We will just wing everything else. Wish us luck.

Carey Michael commented on the 1960 Family Portrait I added to the blog last week. He wondered what happened to his kindergarden photo that mom had inserted into the frame of the larger group. Well I happen to have that shot as well. I also have the small collection of pins. medals, and awards that Eileen and Jack's outstanding progeny accumulated before leaving home. I have intended to bring them to one of the recent reunions and redistribute them to the appropriate owners, but forgot. I guess that you special people can claim them when you come to Arlington. Carey also asked about the big green Bonneville wagon. I think it may have been a 1960 model. I found this example on line. When I came home from the Army in 1970, I bought a 1967 BMW 1600 sedan. Within a few months we decided to become a two car family. I found a beautiful 1965 Mustang convertible for $1500.00. I think that dad had a little pang of ragtop envy. He and Mr. Gideon found a pristine 1967 Firebird Convertible, wi...