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Bob’s 60 year Tuna Boat model project is finally complete.
This article appeared in the Verbatim section of the October 23, 2024 issue of the Sequim Gazette: For Sequim’s Bob Caldwell, a dream project took 60-plus years to come to reality after a memorable voyage. In 1957, Caldwell completed a 70-day tuna fishing trip on the M. V. Southern Pacific. He thought to himself afterward, ‘Someday I want to build a scale model of that … -more-
Hayley and John Wedding
On Friday, May 3rd, John and Hayley got married. The wedding was held on the beach at Bolsa Chica State Park on a beautiful, Southern California … [Read More...]
Onze on the Family Housboat Trip
Here's a clip of an early Caldwell Onze game. It took place during the infamous Caldwell Family Houseboat Trip in August of 1991.
Onze Score Sheet
Here is the official Llenroc version Onze Score Sheet. Click on the image for a full-size, printable score sheet.
Two Star Banner
This banner hung in the front window of the home of August and Henrietta Boekman on Pershing Avenue in Buffalo, New York during the WWII years of approximately 1943 to 1945. The two blue stars honored … [Read More...]
Long Beach Pictures
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Bob’s 60 year Tuna Boat model project is finally complete.
This article appeared in the Verbatim section of the October 23, 2024 issue of the Sequim Gazette: For Sequim’s Bob Caldwell, a dream project took 60-plus years to come to reality after a memorable voyage. In 1957, Caldwell completed a 70-day tuna fishing trip on the M. V. Southern Pacific. He thought to himself afterward, ‘Someday I want to build a scale model of that … [Read More...]
8 Things That Make Me Smile
Here are a few of the things that just make me smile. In no particular order. The Cure - Lovesong I think about the man behind the 70s Alternate Rock band The Cure. He is not the worlds most handsome guy, yet he wrote this great love song to his wife, his childhood sweetheart, whom he has been in a lifelong relationship with. His intent was to tell her how he never stops thinking about, … [Read More...]
Growing Up In Buffalo
Growing up in Buffalo (1941 – 1959): A short memoir of Bob Caldwell’s early years At a family gathering on our 50th wedding anniversary, my youngest daughter, Janette, asked whether I had ever been in the army. I was amazed that she didn’t know about my (less than notable) US Army career. Later that weekend, my sister, Francie, shared a book with me titled: Reflections on Life in Buffalo … [Read More...]
Long Beach Pictures
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Two Star Banner
This banner hung in the front window of the home of August and Henrietta Boekman on Pershing Avenue in Buffalo, New York during the WWII years of approximately 1943 to 1945. The two blue stars honored the ongoing service of two Boekman offspring in the war effort, Robert and Ruth. If either of the stars had been turned to gold, it would have signified that they had given their life in that effort. … [Read More...]
