You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ~Desmond Tutu

Sunday, August 31, 2008

Golf Outing for Camp COTUBIC


The Tom Ponsot Memorial Classic
We started this Outing in remembrance of Tom Ponsot, a leader with a passion for Camp Cotubic. We want to insure our kids have a safe and enjoyable way to learn about God in a camp format. Over the years the camp has seen some amazing stories come from it...changing lives around the world.
We need your help
We need: Hole sponsors $100.00
Golfers 4- person teams @ $50.00/person- Florida Scramble
Door Prizes- Everyone like free stuff
We all have a great time and are able to donate about $2,500 to $3,000 each year to the camp. We want to raise the bar each year we have this event.
We again will have a putting challenge
Mulligans available purchase
Great Food
Lots of Laughs-starting with one of Kevin Jokes
Hole-in One Prize
Please ask your place of employment for sponsorship, teams and door prizes.
Contact Kevin Smith who has taken over this event and does a great job.
For more info on Camp Cotubic go to www.campcotubic.com
Thanks
Kirby

Sports Roundup From the Bluffton News Banner

Leo freshmen nip Knights
The Leo Lions nipped the Norwell Knights 13-12 in freshman football action Thursday night at the Knights’ Courtyard.Norwell’s touchdowns came on a 79-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Sink from Grant Baker and a 12-yard run by Al Albers. Josh Cook also played well on offense.The Knights’ defense was led by Conner Whitesell with help from Cameron Buckhardt and Jacob Hostetter. Drew Dickey had an interception and a fumble recovery.

Next Game is Norwell at Heritage 6:30pm

WINNER AT SKINNERFEST CONTESTS





Top picture first place Jeremy(alysha's boyfriend) closest to pin golf ball, second is Rick longest water balloon launch,third is Bobbie and Scott Cornhole Champs, Fourth is Mary Ann and Bennie Grand Champs in Pork Cook-off,and last is Angie over-all champ ..Thanks to all involved everyone had a great time...

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Richard & Lois Sink's 60 Wedding Anniversary


In honor of the 60th wedding Anniversary of Richard & Lois Sink, their children and grandchildren request the pleasure of your company at an open house on Saturday the 13th of September 2008 from 1pm to 5pm at:

Brush Arbor Baptist Church
2304 N Goldenrod Rd
Orlando FL 32817

Come and celebrate this wonderful occasion with us, won't you?

Friday, August 29, 2008

SkinnerFest this Saturaday


Several groups will complete against each other for the title of Champ of Corn Hole and Pork cook off..Good Luck

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

We Are Honored to Host Christmas

Just one thing about the vote!!!!! Just family members were to vote right....a closer look at one of the pictures shows someone next to Mandy that does not appear to be family with his hand up maybe he is just itching his arm pit,,HUM

Monday, August 25, 2008

Sink Hole Party

Sorry to take so long to fill you in, but we had a great time at the Sink Hole Party. A big THANK YOU to Kirby and Melissa for opening their home to all of us. We had lots of great food and enjoyed seeing each other. Here are just a few pictures of our day. Flying a kite...
Fishing....
Kirby even let the kids dig a hole with the excavator!
All in all it was a great day, wish more had been able to come, we missed you there. As promised, we talked about plans for the holidays. We decided to still have both Thanksgiving and Christmas. And instead of having our Christmas party on Christmas Day, we will have it the following Saturday so that we have a little more time with our immediate familes on the 25th. The other thing we discussed was where we would have the get togethers, the church or someone's house. Some stated that they do not like the church as a gathering place and suggested that we go back to having them at a family members home. Kevin and Jan have offered to host Thanksgiving at their house. So that left Christmas.....and no one really jumped in....and then someone suggested the Bender's home. We thought the only real way to decide was to take a vote.




All those in favor.....





To be fair, we had to let everyone vote....


All those opposed?






....seems as though the "yea's" have it....thanks Benders!


See you at the holidays!

Thursday, August 21, 2008

New Ball State Cardinal - Alysha Skinner




It was a bittersweet day yesterday, moving Alysha into her dorm at Ball State and then leaving her there. I am so excited for her I know she will have a great time, but we will miss her terribly....She will need some more practice getting in and out of her bed.... Her new address is:
Alysha Skinner
240 Brady
Muncie Indiana 47306

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

ATTENTION COMMANDER RANGER RICK

As per our conversation by land line i hope this picture of your black bear is better then the one Steven sent you..you must remember that this picture was taken at night but i think you can see his eyes top middle..

SUPREME COMMANDER BOB

Friday, August 15, 2008

Marshal law lifted

After a lot of investigation it was obvious that all the grotnes' were guilty of having some part in the red pop caper including judge normie..there for i decided to lift the marshal law and open the borders

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

Closer to solving the red pop caper

Doing some investigation i found that the hideous picture of a helpless can of red pop being help captive was not email but part of a personnel collect under the file name of (valhalla+kids+vacation+031.jpg). taken my no other than Sara. time to give it up.

As for the finger pointing from the blimp when you point your finger at me you have three pointing back at you. You sir are not above suspicion


Supreme Ruler Bob

Supreme Ruler BOB is the one with the hidden stash of the red nectar


It appears that the barrel of the gun may be big enough to load red pop into and shoot up to Steve's house as we all know that Supreme Ruler BOB is the one with the hidden stash of the red nectar that is so coveted. Kinda hard to get to the bottom of a crime when the top suspect is the one doing the investigation. Sounds like there may be some form of graff in the midst of Valhalla. As for Steve throwing me into the lake Sara said she would protect me and take the plunge instead. And I can fight pretty good for a five foot one, 475 lb droopy eyed slobberer. Bring it.

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Marshal Law Declared at Valhalla

With much regret i have decided to declare myself ruler of the property call Valhalla. Their has been many thing going on and the only way to get it stopped is to close the borders of Valhalla to all incoming and outgoing traffic . First of all i intend to get to the bottom of the missing red pop and by locking down Valhalla i should be able to find the perpetrator of this dastardly deed.

Supreme Ruler BOB


Red Pop Ransom


Just wanted to post this as soon as possible as Steve was visibly upset the day we left as to the whereabouts of his Red Pop. Earlier today I received an email with the posted picture included in the email. The sender asked that their name not be released for safety reasons. However it appears that the pop is in plain sight if you are looking in the right place. Best of luck Steve in your search for the elusive carbonated bliss in which you so feverishly seek.

Attention Stephen Grotnes

Kirby needs your email address.

Monday, August 11, 2008

FIRST ANNUAL VALHALLA CORNHOLE OPEN





The first annual cornhole tournament was held Friday at noon with 8 teams competing for the coveted Cornhole trophy and title of champion...Bobbie Bender and team mate Alex Roepke dominated the tournament and took the first title of champs for 2008. Trophy was presented by tournament director Patrolman Bob

Breakfast Valhalla Style







Breakfast was made over the open fire my Terry and Steven..They started with 3 pounds of ham then add diced potatoes,onions and finally 5 doz eggs..stir it all together and you have skillet ala Valhalla...There was about 30 people and it fed everyone...thanks to Terry and Alice Roepke(daughter of Evelyn ,,Lens sister) for hosting the affair



Saturday, August 9, 2008

IMPEACH THE CONSTABLE

I've been away from the blog for quite a while, wasn't aware of the legal wrangling going on in the north country. But after reading up on the situation, it seems to me that the accused Mr. Hawk has been unjustly charged, tried, and convicted, and that the accuser, Constable Bennie, is equally as guilty, not only of cricket smuggling, but also with taking bribes and jury-tampering. Obviously he should be required to stand before the bar of justice and be judged by a jury of his peers.

I have scoured the internet and can find no mention of any statute of limitations on cricket smuggling or transportation of same across state lines. Therefore, if one is guilty, all are guilty. I call for the immediate filing of charges against Constable Bennie for his prior offense, and the more recent bribery and jury-tampering activity. It is obvious that there is at least one witness to each of these heinous crimes.

We cannot just look the other way, people. It is obvious that law enforcement at Valhalla has been placed in the wrong hands. This miscarriage of justice must be corrected.

IMPEACH CONSTABLE BENNIE! IT MUST BE DONE, BEFORE OTHER INNOCENT PEOPLE ARE VICTIMIZED BY THIS MEGALOMANIAC!!

Kirby, Head's up!!

Hey, Kirby, I'm trying to send you photos from the SinkHole party, but your mailbox is full, everything is bouncing back.

Tom

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

TRIAL OF MR. HAWK 8-01-08 AT 6:30 P.M.

Court 'yard' of Honorable Judge Normie,''

This Friday is a special day

I think I'm right this Friday is Richard and Lois 60th wedding anniversary...let send then a lot of well wishes

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Head Count Needed

Hey bloggers!!! Still need a better head-count for the pond party!!

Also, keep Karen's mom in your prayers, she has been in the hospital over the past few days and will be moving to a nursing home after her release. Thanks.

One more thing, Cody wanted me to mention he has 6 male AKC registered black lab puppies up for sale, they are extremely cute and are about 2 months old. Come on, you know you want one!!

SINK HOLE REMINDER, THIS COMING SATURDAY!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, August 2, 2008

JUDGEMENT AT VALHALLA











t These or the official mug shot of inmate crow, next is the large crowd gathered outside of judge nomie house protesting the incaricated of Mr crow,the trial of Mr crow in which judgement was pasted,,last picture is where mr crow in doing one hour of communal service under the watchful eye of Patrolman Bob





Friday, August 1, 2008

Here comes de judge- here come de judge-

I think there is going to be a trial now that we have a hung "online" jury...hopefully there will be mercy for the poor defendent and at the same time remember that we have shore patrol persons to make everyone safe...please support your local flaw enforcement. You read the data from Chris about the bullfrogs and who knows what could happen if too many crickets escape.

Respectfully submitted,
tamie

HaHaHaHaHaHaHaHa

All that and after all is said and done, it's a hung jury!