Restoring The Sleigh

Paint and supplies $60.00 for 3 hrs of Jeff's labor $200.00 Imagining Dad watching over Jeff giving him "how to" instructions while sipping a scotch, priceless.

In remembrance......

My Dad and I shared a love for Robert Frost poetry. When he would recite "Flanders Fields" I used to think it was a Robert Frost poem. Now I know differently. Just as he would celebrate veterans day, as he was in the US Army during the Korean War, where he was based in Texas in the Medical Corps., but my mom used to poo-poo it saying he wasn't really a "veteran". Now I know differently. Miss you Dad. Happy Veterans Day. In Flanders Fields By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army IN FLANDERS FIELDS the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.

Happy Birthday Dad/Grandpa Chuck Chuck

You would have been 77 today; still to young to be away.... We miss you, and know you would be proud of the Tater! Here is dad doing his "Chuck Chuck" with Nash as a newborn...thus his name "Grandpa Chuck Chuck"! Photo Sharing - Upload Video - Video Sharing - Share Photos

Two Boys Fishing - Memorial Weekend

We went to Jeff's sisters yesterday and Nash and his cousin - who is also 6 years old - decided to go fishing. Jodie sent me this picture and I love it. I also love it in Black and White and can't decide which one to frame Happy Memorial Day, and I am thinking of you Dad....

Nash sings Happy Birthday to.......

Well, Nash called Emma Sage on her 6th birthday, and alas, he got her answering machine. So we recorded the message...but somehow, perhaps because he felt slighted, Ashley- another girlfriend-popped into the song.... hmmmmmmmm But he still asked Emma to call him at the beginning and they later talked so all is patched up now.....I was just so surprised he popped in another girlfriends name I couldn't compose myself! Happy Birthday ES! Photo Sharing - Upload Video - Video Sharing - Share Photos

Happy 50TH birthday Mike!!

Before when Mike was a young man Now as a Senior Citizen....AARP member My brother, Mike, turns 50 today. And he shaved off his mustache he has had forever.....my dad did the same thing when he turned 50. I remember it well; I came downstairs went to hug dad happy birthday, and started bawling my eyes out!! He looked so OLD! I had NEVER seen my dad without a mustache. But Mike you look great! Happy 50th!! (even though you used to pin me down and spit on my face!) edited..10 pm Indianapolis time..Mike has not surfaced....keep those emails coming! british52@yahoo.com edited....11pm Indianapolis time Mike went to work and got his emails...he is not pleased...keep them coming... His comment via email to me- THANK YOU JAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have gotten like FIFTY EMAILS from people I have no idea about all harrassing me about my age and CLEAN FACE!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!! I came to work to get into my eamil for a moment and saw like 60 emails!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh my gosh.... Jan's comment: did you notice that mustache is actually "must ache"? 4/24/07 update: Mike says "OH...THEY ARE STILL COMING!!!!!!!!!!! 27 more TODAY...THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Update! Directly from the 50 year old himself! Okay...okay..they are still coming!! It would be great to be able to say 'thanks'...to people...but there is no time to answer some 75 emails!!!!!!!! So...maybe Jan can post something I write on your blog? From Mike Steck to all well-wishers... "Okay, Okay...THANK YOU ALL for receiving some 75 emails!! My sister Jan is only now beginning to get me back for Y-E-A-R-S of brother-to-sister 'tortures' over the years...and this was one I had no control over for sure! Here I am reading email after email because I am not sure if something is from someone I may know....and my once pristine and uncluttered mailbox is now a nighmare of electronic literature woven into an ongoing novel forcing me to face this birthday. But its okay...its okay. You ALL have helped me get through this without going into debt with therapy or spiced rum purchases. So now I can look at all that I do have....all that is so positive about right now in my life....here are my top 5 that everyones emails have helped me realize... *I am better at my guitar playing than ever before *I have a 13-year old son that simply amazes me each day as I watch him become his own person *I have had enough journey's to begin to write a couple of books *I am in better shape than in my 20's and my most favorite thing that thrills me about being at this stage of life and looking ahead??? IN 3 MORE YEARS IT WILL BE JAN'S 50TH.... (Oh...I cannot wait ) Jan note: that would be 3.5 years Mike and his son Ian at Christmas

Miss you Dad.....

Today is the 5th year anniversary of my dad's death. I had a very vivid dream about him last night, and it was wonderful to see him again. I remember 5 years ago, Dad hanging on to celebrate Nash's first birthday. We had cake in the hospital. Then he went downhill, passing away of congestive heart failure. I always think of him, daily. He would be so proud of Nash. Miss you Dad.