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A White Christmas at Llenroc Farm
Blessed with a white Christmas at Llenroc. And maybe an extra Almond Ring too... … -more-
Linsay and Nick Take Care of Southern California
Having been a member of the U.S. Coast Guard for 32 years, I had the opportunity to work with many extremely dedicated and hard working … [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. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Y9jXnirvk
Onze Score Sheet
Here is the official Llenroc version Onze Score Sheet. Click on the image for a full-size, printable score sheet.
Long Beach Pictures
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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 … [Read More...]
My Favorite Picture of Me
If I had to pick just one picture of me that I like the best, it would have to be this one. I believe that it was the summer of 1980 after I had joined the Coast Guard and flew back to Virginia to visit Bob and Elaine. I'm sure there will be other stories about this trip, but here, Bob and I were going down to the Chesapeake Bay to go out on a chartered boat to catch Bluefish. We drove down in … [Read More...]
Long Beach Pictures
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Was I a Hippy?
I think that for a short period in my life, I may have been a Hippy. Some of the signs... I had a large afro, I drove a VW Bus with curtains and a bed I loved folk music (I still have ALL of Peter, Paul and Mary's albums) I created art with "Peace" and "Love" all over it However, I have never liked The Grateful Dead, I wasn't into drugs, and I hate Patchouli! It was … [Read More...]
Growing Up Without a Father
I had an amazingly happy childhood. I never felt poor, or unloved or lonely, but I do remember feeling that I missed my dad. The sad thing now is that I don't have many vivid memories of him being a part of my life, and actually I only have a few memories that include him: He would drive Evie and me up to and around Signal Hill He used to take us grocery shopping to McCoy's market every … [Read More...]
Retirement – Two Weeks In
I'm 2 weeks into my retirement, and I'm thinking that I could get used to this! Although I do miss being around my friends and colleagues, and working together to get things done, I'm now appreciating being around my wife who I love, my home that I love, and the cat that I would love if he would let me. I feel very satisfied. Plus, all those hobbies and activities that I had to make time for … [Read More...]