Hi All,
March has come in like a lion, I sure hope the lamb show up soon enough. We’ve woken up several mornings to -40*. Because it’s March, the sun does come out most days. When the sun shines, our temperature warms up to almost 0*. Sometime after January, we finally started getting snow. We have an accumulation of 20 inches now. It takes a lot more snow this time of year to make another inch in accumulation since the snow packs down more this time a year. According to the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner, this is the coldest March in the last fifty years.
It’s been so long since I’ve written that I don’t know where to start.
Our convention went well. Ministry were Joe M, David D, Richard G, John B, John C, John J, Bill G, David J, and ?.
Recently, Peter Casey had a snowboarding accident where he broke one of his vertebrae. He is wearing a neck brace and will be wearing it for months. There was an interview done on them. Here is the link:
Maddie Cox and McCall Mitchell went to Australia on a mission trip. They’ve spent time in Madagascar and Philipines amongst other places. They will return to the United States at the end of the month. Maddie became sick early on in their trip and has been fighting this sickness for the entire time. She has had several rounds of various rounds of antibiotics. She was admitted to a hospital in Manilla. I heard she was released. Hopefully, she’s on the road to total recovery.
We've had additions to our family here at Dry Creek. Ellie Kenneson from Maine came earlier in the year - she is a spunky lady in her 80's. It amazes me when older folks want to come live up here in the frozen north! She is living with Jim&Bonnie M so she is very comfy there. I periodically go in and play Apple techie on her various Apple devices. Keeps me on my toes and I've learned a few tricks.
One of the new tricks I had to put to use during convention time when I was asked to "unlock" Bro. Joe M's iPhone 7...forgotten password or some such thing. That took a bit of doing but Apple techs are usually super friendly and patient, so eventually after about 4 hrs. and a rather sleepless night, it suddenly came back to life.
But I digress, another addition to our community family is Sis. Ann Gentry. She is living with Garth&Kim M for the time being. Another brave lady.
Let's see who else's comings and goings I can remember:
Olivia Brandes went to be with her family in Canby and other places until August; Tommy G's mom moved from MO to Fairbanks Alaska and is living with relatives. We will be seeing her sometime soon when she comes for a visit. Cody W came back from his Colombia adventures visiting friends; JonnieMac came back from his visit to be with his BFF in TN.
On the Buongiorne front:
May B is going to GA for the April Convention and to visit friends; Rob and Gri will be going down to Seward AK and visiting the SEA Life Marine center there - courtesy of REACH Academy.
On the Buongiorne front:
May B is going to GA for the April Convention and to visit friends; Rob and Gri will be going down to Seward AK and visiting the SEA Life Marine center there - courtesy of REACH Academy.
My sister Karenza Hanson whom many of you know, is caring for the Cobb's down in GA. Her plan to move to Salta, Argentina is on hold for the time being but still on the burner.
My sis Alejandra Burgess is on an extended visit to Argentina. She's connected with all the various branches from the length and breadth of the country it seems also visited my aged mum (92) Stella Leeson).. Here's a few candids of her with Marina making gourmet DULCE DE LECHE and other delicacies sold from M's shop DELICIAS HANSON.
3 of mums's kids - my sister Sandra, Marina and bro. Gavin
May Buongiorne was invited to speak at the Sustainable Agricultural Conference hosted by UAF's Coop extension, amongst other entities. She spoke about her experience during the 2 years she's been managing our community garden. Even if I say so myself...she was a hit and many hands went up for
questions. Proud of my girl!
May and the Kubota she dreams about having for her garden!
The weather has been so nice for snowshoeing lately. With the sun up for longer it makes all the difference in the world. I've got some nice views of my trails.
May went up our hill, about 3k ft. she took some very nice photos of our place. Even mapped it on my trail map with Rob's GPS tracker...
Pat, Beth and twins visited the UK family earlier this year.
Made my Arroz Amarillo with REAL Saffron, a gift from a friend!
Cranberry, Orange, Onion Chutney. It's got a pleasant bite to it. Nice as a side for meats or even a spread with cream cheese.
Enough for tonight. Keep well and be happy - you'll live longer.
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