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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 Tips
The most successful Onze players have a plan, they don’t just grab a seat and start playing. It takes preparation and strategy to be a master. The following tips can help you succeed. Add your own
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
