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  • John Lardin 5:26 pm on October 25, 2020 Permalink  

    LARDIN TRIFLES John and Judy were finally able… 

    LARDIN TRIFLES
    John and Judy were finally able to go to Texas to visit Larry and family. Our neighbor dropped us off at the airport at 7:30 a.m. for our 9:30 a.m. flight only to find out flight had been delayed due to mechanical problems. The plane was coming from Traverse City, finally left for San Antonio at 11:50 a.m. Larry drove approximately 3 hours to pick us up from Corpus Christi. We finally got to Corpus Christi around 5:30 p.m. It was great to see all of them since last time we saw them was Thanksgiving 2019. We usually go to Texas once we return from Florida but with the Coronavirus we were unable to do so safely until now. We got to see our granddaughter play two basketball games and win a tournament. We enjoyed playing games, visiting, and of course eating. Larry drove us back to San Antonio for our return home on a 3:30 p.m. flight only to find out it had been cancelled. We were able to take a plane to Atlanta and then switch planes to Detroit—finally arrived home around midnight—long day since Larry dropped us off at 1:00 p.m.
    Our grandchildren in Texas are doing virtual school. For Christine, who is a sophomore, it works out because she is very focused. She does virtual school but does go to basketball practice and games at the school. Jacob who is in eighth grade is not doing well with virtual school—he eventually gets his work done but it is a struggle with him to get homework done in a timely manner—he may be heading to school soon—they had a choice and felt safer with virtual.
    John saw the oncologist the next day and the doctor’s time management is nil. Appointment time was 1:30 p.m. and did not see doctor until approximately 5:30 p.m. Nothing new to report, John will have CAT scan first part of November to make sure things have not changed.

     
  • John Lardin 5:24 pm on October 25, 2020 Permalink  

    MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2015 ISSUE OF TRI… 

    MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2015 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
    It is hard to believe that another issue of the Umph with no new serious ailments to report in the TRI-V family. The TRI-V Wives Christmas luncheon will be held on December 12. Location TBD. There was one home for pinochle in October which was hosted by Victoria and Dominic Angelosanto. Ken Stress was in first place with 27.5 points; second was Romas Bliudzius with 25 and third was Mike Trachsel with 24.5 points. Marble standings after Oct. and Nov. had Dave Burke in first place with 23 points; John Lardin in second place with 19 points and four persons in third place with 18 points. The November social is set for a trip to the Motown Museum on Nov. 14 with dinner afterwards at the Hop Cat restaurant. The Children’s Christmas party will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Livonia YMCA, swimming included. The Council party is scheduled for January 9, 2016 at the Dearborn Ford Rouge Factory followed by dinner at a nearby restaurant. John and Judy Lardin once again made the trip to Corpus Christi for granddaughter’s birthday with another trip planned to Corpus Christi in December for grandson’s birthday. John had a three month checkup with the heart doctor and his defibrillator—all good news. This wraps up another trip down Memory Lane. We just celebrated Halloween. This was a great time to take the time to share past Halloween experiences. We can share what costumes were like, “tricks” we may have participated in and the total Halloween experience sharing them with our children and grandchildren. The important thing is to share our memories. We are only a few weeks away from Thanksgiving and the beginning of the Christmas Season. Speaking of Christmas Season, take the time now to get your Christmas Greeting into the December issue of the Tri-V Umph. Give our editor time to compose the issue. Please do not wait until the last minute. Until we see you next month in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

     
  • John Lardin 5:22 pm on October 25, 2020 Permalink  

    MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2010 ISSUE OF TRI… 

    MEMORIES FROM THE NOVEMBER 2010 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
    It is hard to believe that another issue of the Umph with no new serious ailments to report in the TRI-V family. The closest reported incident was Ann Marie Angelosanto who was stung by a bee. Unfortunately she is allergic to bee stings but a prescription from the doctor saved a trip to the emergency room and she did recover. The Clingermans are in their new home in South Carolina with most of the boxes unpacked and are now ready to enjoy the area making a trip to TN for the National Storytelling Festival. The Lardin’s continue their frequent trips to TX this time spending the 14 thru the 18 of October in Corpus Christi to celebrate granddaughter’s sixth birthday. Upon their return Judy was to go to her mom’s in IL to help Mom out, going back there to celebrate Thanksgiving. Then back to TX the middle of December to celebrate grandson’s fourth birthday. Sue and Terry Dunham continue into the full retirement mode with Ter playing golf with the old timers on Wednesday and will play up to the week before Thanksgiving. Both are busy with the American Red Cross and Journey Church business. They have started a library at church and also sell books approved by the Pastor. Jeff Trachsel announced the engagement of his daughter, Andrea to Steve Novak and looking at a September 2011 wedding. The Fall Stag event was set for Nov. 13 at Snookers Pool-N-Pub, Livonia with a pool and dart tournament. TRI-V Wives Christmas dinner was set for Dec. 15 at Sophia’s Restaurant, Farmington Hills. They specialize in Greek and Italian foods and there is something for everyone. The Children’s Christmas part was set for Dec. 12 at F. B. Wright Co. located in Dearborn, MI. Pinochle3 standings after two months of play had Jane Trachsel in first place with 57 points, Robyn Mackson in second place with 53.5 points and George Hoffman in third place with 52 points.

     
  • Matt Hoffman 12:03 pm on October 8, 2020 Permalink  

    Arizona Hoffmans 

    As I sit here at our new church on a Thursday morning enjoying a beverage and donuts I find myself thinking about our Tri-V family. We miss you all and meeting at the events.

    We have been blessed with our move to Arizona and are finding wonderful people to associate with even with Covid, but it also comes with challenges. The job that brought us out here did not work out when Covid changed the industry, therefore I am looking for work. However, we are doing well and the kids are in soccer for the first time and really enjoying it.

    I will state that I do not really miss the weather. It is hard to discuss it with people as it is pretty much perfect here (hot this summer) but getting better there. I am not the best at keeping in touch with everyone, but will try to keep posting here.

    Potentially exciting news (more exciting for some little ones) is that we have adopted a new member of the family. Evee, (parakeet) was brought to us in a large cup by our neighbor who saved her in a parking lot a few weeks ago. His words is seeing ours he knew we were the right people for her. So, I no longer talk to my neighbor (Joke).

    Just visited by my parents and had a great visit. Have now started to really claim the house by putting holes in the walls. Moving is a much larger task than anyone thinks, and by the way we all have too much stuff, really.

    Blessing to you all,

    Matt Hoffman

     
  • Jay Trachsel 11:45 am on October 2, 2020 Permalink  

    Presidents Message I hope everyone is doing well… 

    Presidents Message
    I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe. The fall season is here and we are still in a holding pattern as far as getting back to normal. I know talking to the parents with school age children and our teachers that schooling in today’s environment is challenging.
    We have started the Tri V bowling season but it is a very different feeling season so far. They are operating the bowling alley in a limited fashion with one team per set of lanes and face masking is required.
    At the September meeting 4 proposals were voted on and all 4 passed. These proposals affect Tri V’s schedule going forward. Here is the list of passed resolutions
    1. There will be no dues collected for the upcoming year
    2. All scheduled events are cancelled until at least summer of 2021.
    3. There will be no meetings held (unless it is determined that important club business needs to be discussed) until at least March 2021.
    4. There will be no election of officers in 2021. All current club officers and council have agreed to remain in office for another year.

    I will use the urgent messaging system for anything requiring a special meeting or club announcement.

    I want to remind everyone to please use the club paper, text messaging and calling list as much as possible to keep the club informed of anything happening within the Tri V family.

    President Jay Trachsel

     
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