Happy Birthday World

The Davies head back to Oklahoma

The Davies return to Oklahoma was not without drama. Rather than heading somewhat due west through the Rockies, the crew took the southern route to Las Vegas then east through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and finally home in OKC. This was also the path of the storm that entered California dropping record rains and snow in the mountains.

Shortly after entering Arizona the snow was falling and traffic issues developed on I-40 west. All traffic on I-40 would come to a halt for hours on end and the four travelers Davies would spend time "Hunkered Down" as Jim Cantore would say. Being a good Boy Scout, Zed had the Ford Excursion stockpiled with a 72 hour survival package and all ended without incident.

The weather uncertainty led the kids to do a bit of sight seeing, taking in the Grand Canyon and Petrified Forest to name a few. Snow seldom falls in the Canyon, every 10-15 years said Sam I am. So the kids took in a rarity.

Zed will now begin his training in the A-3 AWACS and ultimately begin to be part of the flight crew helping to keep us safe in far off places around the world. Shall not be long and Zed will join his father in-law in the "Where in the World?" category. Glad your crew is safe Davies. Love you all and "Happy New Year."

Ana Davies 5 mos.

Mia, 23 months @ Uncle Jeff's Game.

Modern gas station in the Northwest USA outback.
The return trip to Oklahoma City begins.

A lonely Elk

Sam and Mia

The Grand Canyon

Safely back home in Oklahoma. Nice beard Zed, you could be Amish.

Sarah and Rachael Palmer

Rachael Palmer awaiting the bus for her Birthday jaunt with her mother to NYC to see Cinderella.

Rachael NYC December 29, 2014
Happy Birthday Ray!

Sarah Palmer NYC, December 29,2014

The Connecticut Fiddler's come to visit The Eastern Shore.

The Fiddler clan with a Berthiaume or two thrown in to boot.

Matt, Beth and Abby

The Berthiaume Christmas Tree






The Sternat Clan

The Sternat family of Columbia, CT was once again whole for Christmas. Noah home for the first time since June and his start at the USAFA. With Noah are his sisters Emily and Hope or Hope and Emily, his father Matt and Mother Babbette.

The Zimmermans of Soldotna

Joe and Sue Zimmerman with friends in Alaska completed a six mile trek on Christmas  day.

New Years Day

Our entire family were the invited guests of the Wojciechowski's at their little piece of heaven on the Wicomico river for New Years Day dinner. Their next door neighbors Sidney Schneider and Judith Hearthway also joined in the festivities.

Jan made her trademark Pork Loin with Sauerkraut and more sides than a cooler of swinging beef. A homemade Cheese Cake finished off the caloric intake for the day.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity Jan, Chuck and Emily for what has become a New Years tradition.

Grace

Correction

In the previous issue of the Rooster I mentioned that Frans vanWagenberg was training as a Thoracic Surgeon. Well, I erred, Frans is actually in his fourth year of Surgical Residency, a five year program. After the residency is completed he aspires to go on further for the Thoracic Training Pathway.

To Frans and others who choose this and similar pathways, you are truly dedicated. Sorry for establishing the cart before the horse Frans.

Happy New Year to One and All

My internet has been down since last Wednesday, thank you Verizon. I had anticipated this going out on Saturday, but not to be. May 2015 bring that which ye seek. Thank you to Kathryn and Sarah to allow me to use their Internet.