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  John Lardin 8:31 pm on July 26, 2020 Permalink  

  July was another busy month for Judy and… 

  July was another busy month for Judy and John. There were the two weeks each month that John has chemo plus golfing on each Friday so the remaining days can make the month busy’ July stared with the death of John’s Uncle Mike (John’s mothers brother) on June 30th and the funeral in Hillsdale Mi on July 6th. He had a pace maker installed on June 6th in Kalamazoo and was working at 96% when installed until his death. Any Dr. that John talked to did not know of anyone getting a pace maker at age 99. We were honored to have Judy’s sister and niece visit us over the July 4th weekend, arriving on Thur. and going home on Sun. which kept Judy busy. Add the TRI-V picnic on the 26th and Judy helping out with the elderly neighbor and we do keep busy. Oh almost forgot there were a couple of sleep overs with Alyssa but I assume that you knew that was going to happen. Like all of us the corona virus has changed our life style but we are strong and will overcome the virus. Just keep praying for our TRI-V Family as well as our friends. THEY DO WORK.

   
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  John Lardin 8:11 pm on July 26, 2020 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE August 2015 issue of TRI… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE August 2015 issue of TRI-V Umph
  The oldest member of TRI-V, Art Trachsel, will be turning 95 on September 16. He is really excited about it and I know he would appreciate hearing from you. Included was his address.
  Diane recently underwent sigmoid colon resection due to many years of diverticulitis. The surgery went well, however she picked up an infection from the hospital. Hopefully the drugs are taking care of the infection and she can continue to heal from the surgery. Please keep Diane in your prayers.
  July ended up being busier than normal for the Lardins; John wore a boot for six weeks to relieve the Achilles tendinitis to avoid any risky surgery. Fortunately it worked. Next John had a defibrillator/pacemaker installed to correct an ejection faction for the heart on June 16 and left him doing almost nothing until the final checkup on July 30. All restrictions were lifted on June 30 and he was able to play golf on the 31. For the 12 weeks that he was on the mend his energy level now has to be brought back to normal. He has a tendency to tire if he does too much. Judy and John made a trip to Buhl ID on July 16, returning on July 20. Judy and John returned from Buhl ID on the 20 and left for Corpus Christi on July 22 returning July 27. Weather was cool in ID and then Corpus Christi very hot and humid. To make matters worse there was an ecoli breakout on Friday through Sunday so had to use bought or boiled water. No restaurants were able to use their ice machines or the fountain pop. Good to see the kids and grandchildren but not an enjoyable trip. Judy decided on her own that it was time to get rid of her 2002 Ford Explorer with 66,000 miles; she has decided to get a FLEX, red, matching John’s and should get delivery around the middle of August.
  Tri-V Picnic was held at Rotary Park in Livonia on July 26; 39 adults and 22 children in attendance. Future events include the Steak Roast, Final Golf at Ray’s Retreat in Gaylord MI the weekend of Aug 20-23, and the Children’s Christmas Party on December 6.
  This wraps up another trip down memory lane. The “dog” days of summer have arrived. The kids and grandchildren are getting antsy. Our patience with some of them is being stretched. Maybe now would be a good time to sit down some afternoon and share some family pictures or tell them things you did when their age. Most important don’t let this special time go to waste. Until we meet you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 8:10 pm on July 26, 2020 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE August 2010 issue of TRI… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE August 2010 issue of TRI-V Umph
  We continue to remember in our prayers Betty Galloway who requested to leave the Medical Care Facility and move into the Woodland Hospice House. Her latest blood transfusion has not been sustained and she does not want any additional transfusions. Time Gies returned from the Trachsel family vacation sick and ended up in the emergency room. He was diagnosed with a kidney stone and a stint was put in to help the stone move down in the bladder. Those on the move included Karlyn and Time Gies traveling to South Carolina the last week of July for the Gies family vacation while Karen and Jeff Trachsel traveling to Gainesville FL for a few days to visit Trevor, then to Parris Island SC to visit Karen’s grandson John from Marine Boot Camp. Judy Lardin spent 12 days the end of July and first part of August in IL with her Mom who continues to suffer from congested heart failure. When she returns she will be on the Girls Weekend, a trip to Branson MO with fellow TRI-Vers and then a trip to Texas to visit Larry and Family. John Lardin turned 30,000 miles on his 2009 Ford Flex (leased in August 2008) and turned it in early and purchased a 2011 Ford Flex in August of 2010. Both cars are red, with the 2011 having a few more gadgets not on the 2009 model. The Tri-V Family Picnic was held on July 18 at Gunner Mettala Park, Wixom with 49 adults and 18 children in attendance. Upcoming events included the TRI-V Steak Roast on August 14 at Gunner Mettala Park, Wixom, TRI-V Wives Weekend Getaway the weekend of August 20-22 at Mannsiding Lodge Bed and Breakfast in Harrison MI and TRI-V Final Golf the same weekend at Ray’s Retreat in Gaylord, Mi with 24 scheduled to attend.

   
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  Jay Trachsel 3:16 pm on July 19, 2020 Permalink  

  The Tri V picnic is scheduled for next… 

  The Tri V picnic is scheduled for next Sunday and the Steak Roast at Jeff and Karen’s is scheduled for August 8th. With the corona virus kicking back up the question we would like answered by text back to me is will you plan on attending either both or none. Please respond yes or no ASAP to both the picnic and the steak roast so notices can be sent and plans made
  Picnic Yes No
  Steak roast Yes No

  Thank you
  Jay Trachsel

   
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  John Lardin 12:37 pm on July 13, 2020 Permalink  

  THE LARDINS June was another busy month for… 

  THE LARDINS
  June was another busy month for Judy and John. It started with granddaughter Alyssa celebrating her 10th birthday on the 1st. They seem to grow up so fast. Have to enjoy them while they are not overly involved with their friends. We celebrated at Texas Road House, her favorite spot. Of course throughout she did have several sleepovers with Grandma. John in the mean time continued to have chemo every other week on Tue. and getting disconnected on Wed. There was also the monthly visit with the chemo Dr. and reports that the tumor in the liver has crystallized and even shrunk a little. All good news. He continues to play golf on Fri. with a 20 to 24 guys at various courses. Judy continues to help her 95 year old neighbor who is in assisted living the best she can with the current restrictions. John ask all to continue with prayers for all that who are suffering from various illnesses. THEY DO WORK.

   
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  John Lardin 12:36 pm on July 13, 2020 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2010 TRI V UMPH… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2010 TRI-V UMPH
  The 78th Anniversary was held at Joy Manor, Westland. There were 22 members and 17 guests in attendance. The Tri-V Picnic will be held on July 26 at Rotary Park, Livonia from 12-4 p.m. Final Golf will be held the weekend of Aug. 21-23 at Ray’s Retreat in Gaylord with 32 golfing. The ladies getaway will be Aug 3-5 at Hankerd Inn, Pleasant Lake, MI. The Children’s Christmas party is scheduled for Sunday, December 6. Michelle Trachsel completed her first full marathon in Charlevoix, MI. The whole family was there to cheer her on at the finish line. John Lardin was diagnosed by the foot doctor as having Achilles tendeniditis. The doctor felt surgery was too risky and he was given a boot that covered from his knee to his entire foot to wear for five weeks. Fortunately this solved his problem and during that time John golfed twice a week with the boot. On June 16 a defibrillator/pacemaker was implanted because his heart ejections were down to 30. John wanted to wait until after golf season and the doctor said “We should have done it yesterday.” If all things check out positive on July 30 he will have no restrictions and can be back on the golf course. Ten years ago Judy was in Buhl, ID to celebrate her Uncle’s 80th birthday. On June 16 Judy and John will be going back to Buhl to celebrate his 90th birthday. Her Uncle Milton is the only surviving aunt/uncle on her mom’s side of the family. Other members of Judy’s family will be there for the celebration. On July 23 Judy and John will go to Corpus Christi, TX to see Larry and family. They have not seen them since December and the grandkids are missing them. Judy watched granddaughter Alyssa 3 days a week for four hours while mom teaches summer school. Judy decided that John’s 2011 Ford Flex had too miles on it and her 2002 Explorer had 65,000 miles they should get rid of the Explorer and get a new car. Judy ended up ordering a 2015 Flex the same color as John. She says this is the last new car they buy; plan on keeping them until the wheels fall off. This wraps up another trip down memory lane. Hard to believe that John Lardin has been retired from the Detroit Free Press to 25 years and Northwest Airlines for 20 years. He continues to use the flight benefits as part of his retirement. While we wait for summer to arrive in full force you can think back five years ago when we had a string of 90 degree temps. As miserable as we felt with the heat as adults we never complained as “kids” as one thinks back to our childhood. Can you imagine our children or grandchildren growing up without the conveniences they have today? I believe they have learned a few lessons these past few months with the Corona virus. What would they have done without internet for school, NETFLIX, U-tube, cable for entertainment during this pandemic? We made popsicles from Kool-Aid using the rubber maid holders. No matter how hot it was every day Mom still fixed a meal in the hot kitchen for dinner. When I was growing up you could ask a neighbor to watch the kids so you could go to store and you did the same for them. Now many do not know their neighbors. Perhaps with a little bit of effort on our part we can once again enjoy some of the things that our parents had the made it a good time to be raised. Until we see you in print next month, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another; wear a mask, social distance, STAY SAFE.

   
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  John Lardin 12:35 pm on July 13, 2020 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2010 TRI V UMPH… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE JULY 2010 TRI-V UMPH
  Our prayers were asked for our TRI-V family as well as our extended TRI-V family. Nick Angelosanto was suffering from a bladder infection as well as continued back pain. After test and treatment by an Urologist and a back treatment at the pain center things have improved. Prayers for the extended family included Grandma Rosa, Nick Angelosanto’s Mom. She was admitted to the hospital for a week with congestive heart failure and pneumonia. As of July 1 Vickie’s Mom, Victoria, will be living permanently with Vickie and Nick and be attending Senior Day Care for five hours a day. Also to Grandma Millie, mother of Judy Lardin, who suffered a mini stroke. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure when she was in FL in January with Judy and John and has had breathing problems ever since. Congratulations to Robyn and John Mackson and grandparents Vickie and Nick Angelosanto on the birth of Anthony on June 11 and to Bev and Mike Lardin and grandparents Judy and John Lardin on the birt6h of Alyssa on June 1. Diane Plocharczyk decided to take an early retirement on September 30, about 1 ½ years early from Bristol-Myers Squibb. Art Trachsel has been forced to give up some of his activities due to his declining heath. In the process he was honored for service from his Church for his work in many areas for 14 years and honored by Meals on Wheels for the same period for his service on their Board of Directors and Recording Secretary. Upcoming events start with the Tri-V Family Picnic on July 18 at Mettala Park, Wixom, the Wives July swim on July 21 at Blondie Forsyth home, Northville, and the TRI-V Steak Roast on August 14 at Mettala Park, Wixom. The events conclude the weekend of August 20-22 with the TRI-V Wives Getaway at Mannsiding Bed and Breakfast Lodge, Harrison, MI and the TRI-V Final Golf at Ray’s Retreat, Gaylord.

   
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  Jay Trachsel 3:06 pm on July 9, 2020 Permalink  

  TRI V PICNIC INFO The virus still has… 

  TRI V PICNIC INFO
  The virus still has everything up in the air as far as any gathering and how to do things safely. With that thought in mind the Tri V picnic is still set for July 26th at Rotary Park. Pavilion #3 is reserved and paid for so we will push forward with a number of changes. We will hold the picnic but there will be no shared food or beverages. For anyone who would like to come to the park for an afternoon of fresh air with social distancing please bring any food and drink (will have an alcohol permit) for your own family. Families can make what they want to out of the day with safe activities available. I will have water balloons for the kids for a possible water balloon toss by family and we can also set up some games that will be individual instead of team game so the kids can be spread-out. I will also bring a kick ball and maybe a few different weight volleyballs for a kid’s volleyball game. In addition at the back side of the park there are nature trails for those who would like to take their kids for a forest setting walk.

  Jay and Steve Trachsel

   
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  Jay Trachsel 3:03 pm on July 9, 2020 Permalink  

  Presidents Message I hope everyone has been ok… 

  Presidents Message
  I hope everyone has been ok and have found a new normal that works for them during this strange summer.
  The virus still has everything up in the air as far as any gathering and how to do things safely. With that thought in mind the Tri V picnic is still set for July 26th at Rotary Park. Pavilion #3 is reserved and paid for so we will push forward with a number of changes. We will hold the picnic but there will be know shared food or beverages. For anyone who would like to come to the park for an afternoon of fresh air with social distancing please bring any food and drink (will have an alcohol permit) for your own family. Families can make what they want to out of the day with safe activities available. I will have water balloons for the kids for a possible water balloon toss by family and we can also set up some games that will be individual instead of team game so the kids can be spread-out. I will also bring a kick ball and maybe a few different weight volleyballs for a kid’s volleyball game. In addition at the back side of the park there are nature trails for those who would like to take their kids for a forest setting walk.
  The 1st half Tri V golf season ended with Mike Trachsel winning the first half. We are going into the fourth week of the second half with scores improving and handicap’s falling.
  Mike Trachsel has set up the final golf courses and tee times for golf weekend scheduled for August 28th,29th,30th weekend at Hankard inn. An email has been sent out and money needs to be sent if you are planning on going. Hankard Inn is working with Mike to set up meals and rooms as safetly as possible.
  Jeff will be setting a date for the Tri V Steak Roast soon.
  All events are subject to change or cancellation as new news comes out.

   
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  Mike Trachsel 11:37 am on July 7, 2020 Permalink
  Tags: Final Golf   

  2020 Final Golf 

  We will once again be staying at the Hankered Inn 10350 Hankered Rd, Pleasant Lake, MI 49272in Pleasant Lake, Mi near Jackson.

  Arrival Friday, August 28, 2020, and departure on Sunday, August 30, 2020
  The cost for this will be $275 which will include 2 night’s lodging, three rounds of golf 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners and all of the prize money. We would like at least a $100 deposit now if you are planning on going or you can pay the full amount if you like. Cash or Check can be paid to Mike Trachsel or you can pay via paypal @ https://paypal.me/pools/campaign/114026975074980335

  We had a great response to the Ryder Cup format last year so we will again be dividing the players into 2 teams. In addition to the games listed below, you will also be competing in a match play tournament against another team/player in your foursome. There will be a cash prize to the each of the members of the winning team.
  The plan for each day is:

  Friday……….. 18 holes of golf and cart on the Cascades Golf Course (www.cascadesgolfcourse.com/) starting at 11:04
  2 Man Better Ball – Choose the best drive from you or your partner, from there play your own ball. Your team score will be the better of you or your partners score. Prize money will be paid to each 2 man team for Place, Skins and Greenies.
  Dinner 6:30 TBD

  Saturday ……. 18 holes of golf and cart on Hankered Hills Golf Course (www.golfhankerdhills.com) starting at 11:00
  2 Man Scramble – Prize money will be paid to each 2 man team for Place, Skins and Greenies
  Breakfast 9:00 TBD
  Dinner 6:30 Steaks

  Sunday ………. 18 holes of golf and cart on Pierce Lake Golf Course (https://www.piercelakegolf.com) starting at 11:02
  Individual Score – Choose the best drive from you or your partner, from there play your own ball. Prize money will be paid to each player for Place, Skins and Greenies. Skins and Greenies will be paid separately for both A and B Flights.
  Breakfast 9:00

  All of this is subject to the number of people attending. We would be happy to work with anyone who is interested in attending only parts of the event or any other special requests that may be needed.

  For those of you who haven’t been to Hankered Hills, there is a large out door area where we can play corn hole, washer toss etc. There are also indoor spaces for cards and other activities.

  Your Committee,
  Mike, Matt V and Steve T