Mary and Marka Adair sends these pictures of thier new puppies, Aspen and Snowball. Aspen is wearing the blue scarf and Snowball the red.

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Jim Adair sends these pictures of Christmas decorations at their home in Wheaton. Ginnie has added to her Christmas village over the years and displays it each December on the buffet in their dinning area. Click on photo to enlarge, use the Back button on your web browser to return to this page.

1 - 4 Ginnie Adair's Christmas Village
5 Wisemen in the window
6 Two little snowmen made by Adair's friend Data Mae, who went to Glory last spring
7 Adair's mantel. The painting is from a store on the boardwalk in Ocean City
8 Snowbear and cubs carved by a sculptor in Wheaton last year.

Ben Lynerd sends these pictures documenting his conquest of a really big rock at Yosemite National Park. This was an impressive climb, indeed. Congratulations, Ben! Click on photo to enlarge, use the Back button on your web browser to return to this page.

1 Half Dome Mountain as viewed from Glacier Point
2 Hiking up Half Dome
3 Getting Closer, A shot from Behind
4 Closer Still
5 The Final Ascent - 600 ft Straight Up
6 From the Steel Cables Looking Down
7 Upon Reaching the Top
8 On the Edge with Yosemite Valley Behind
9 Meeting up with Evan on the way Down
10 Toulumne Meadows
11 Much Thanks to David and Jayne for the Use of Their Car!
12 People Practicing Yoga at Standford University
14 Crater Lake - The Deepest Lake in the Northern Hemisphere
15 Crater Lake

Tom sends some recent pictures of a visit with Ronnie and Barbara's brother, Barry Harbach. Click on photo to enlarge.