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9/11

Neil — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:48:03 +0000

I remember …

telling my coworkers about the house Christine and I looked at 2 days prior and were planning to buy.

listening to a coworker say she heard on the radio a plane had just crashed into the World Trade Center.

listening to the radio all day as the events unfolded in New York, Washington D.C., and Pennsylvania.

emailing my mother and father and fearing the worst since they both work at a military base.

sighing relief and thanking God when they both responded that they were ok.

waiting impatiently for CNN.com, USAToday.com, or any news site to load up with up-to-date headlines.

thinking to myself, “Can this be happening to us? Why??”

wondering if anyone was safe at all anymore.

coming home and watching the TV news replay everything over and over and over again.

discussing with Christine on whether we should tell an 8-year old Daniel about what had happened.

waiting in line for nearly an hour at the gas station in anticipation of paying more at the pump (which would turn out to be considerably less than what we pay these days).

crying and praying for those we had lost and for our country.

May we never forget those whose lives were taken from us on 9/11.

May we remember our heroes who sacrificed everything on that day.

May we honor and support the heroes who continue to make those sacrifices each and every day.

May we honor and support our troops everywhere who continue to fight for our freedom and defend our country.

InBev to Buy Anheuser-Busch

Neil — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:06:22 +0000

Anheuser-Busch Cos Inc (NYSE:BUD) has agreed to be acquired by rival InBev NV for $49.91 billion in a deal that will create the world’s largest brewer.

InBev to Buy Anheuser-Busch | digg story
Farewell to the king | Sale unpopular with workers, customers

Twitter reports events quicker than the news

Neil — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:42:55 +0000

Earthquake news broke on Twitter

earthquake

Neil — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:10:00 +0000

Earthquake measuring 5.2 rattles St. Louis region
The house shook briefly at 4:37 am. Christine jumped out of bed to go take a look saying, “That can’t be good!” I was half-asleep, only recalling the windows rattle and the bed shaking. I thought nothing of it, thinking the bed moved because of Christine getting up. She could’ve sworn something hit the house, but saw nothing outside except several small tree limbs. I was so tired, I just figured it was “Bob” the possum running across our deck. It wasn’t until her mom called at 6:45 am to point out that it was an earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale. Wow! Everything’s ok with no major damage; it certainly has everyone talking this morning.

anniversary

Neil — Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:54:49 +0000

Today, Christine and I celebrate our 7th wedding anniversary! Happy Anniversary Christine! I love you!

birthday celebration

Neil — Sun, 15 Oct 2006 21:00:56 +0000

Lola Naty celebrates her 90th birthday with her family.

From left to right – Jasmine, Steve, Daisy, Rochelle (behind Daisy), Nilda, Joan, Lola Naty, Jeff (behind Lola) Ted, Dinah, Dahlia (corrected – sorry girls! that’s what I get for not being around)

Thanks, Dad, for the pics – wish I could’ve been there

if you make it, they will come

Neil — Sun, 08 Oct 2006 19:17:20 +0000

chili cook-off 2006

Originally uploaded by Teny Jr.

CL and I enjoyed yet another Chili Cook-Off in downtown Belleville. A lot more competitors this year compared to last; lots of people showed up to eat some really good chili (and drink lots of beer). We ate so many samples of chili that we couldn’t finish the last 6 booths Friday night. We returned for lunch on Saturday to try the rest, then we purchased our favorites to take home.