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  John Lardin 8:40 pm on November 29, 2020 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2015 ISSUE OF TRI… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2015 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  There were no members requesting our prayers in December. Santa arrived at the Livonia YMCA for the Children’s Christmas Party. All the children and members enjoyed the many activities—swimming, bouncing in the bounce house, crafting and playing with yoga balls. All got to visit with Santa and open a present.
  The Tri-V Wives Christmas luncheon is planned for December 12 at Alfoccino Restaurant in Farmington Hills.
  MARBLES will be held the first Saturday in January. MARBLES had Dave Burke in first place with 23 points; John Lardin second place with 19 points and a 4-way tie for third place—Amber Trachsel, Brian Trachsel, Jane Trachsel and Jay Trachsel.
  Pinochle standings as of November had Jane Trachsel in first place with 53 points; Mike Trachsel in second place with 51 points and Romas Bliudzius in third place with 49 points. For the months of October and November there was only one house for pinochle each evening.
  The November social was a trip to Motown Museum followed by dinner at the Hop Cat restaurant in Detroit. Twenty one people attended the Motown Museum tour and twenty two enjoyed dinner.
  The Council Party will be held on Saturday, January 9 and the Henry Ford Museum. After the tour dinner will be at L. A. Bistro Restaurant in Dearborn.
  There were less than 10 Christmas greetings in the Tri-V Umph in December of 2015.
  Please share your special memories of how you spent Christmas in years past. I remember getting my first bike and electric train. Take the time to watch the little ones, whether they are your children, grandchildren or great grandchildren open those gifts and the look of excitement on their faces and think back when it was their mom or dad you watched. Christmas time is such a special time for all of us.
  To most of the children it is a time to see if Santa brought that special present that they tried so hard to be good to receive. As we age the special time advances to sharing the birth of Jesus on Christmas Day and our family and friends. We are so blessed to be a part of this wonderful family. Until we meet next month in print, the Good Lord willing, take care of one another.

   
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  John Lardin 8:39 pm on November 29, 2020 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2010 ISSUE OF TRI… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE DECEMBER 2010 ISSUE OF TRI-V UMPH
  We were asked to remember in our prayers Karen Thrift and Jeff Trachsel. Karen had knee surgery on Nov. 12 and was diagnosed with blue bones. It was determined it was caused by some medication she was on. Research showed that she was only the second case ever recorded. The end of November Jeff was rushed to the hospital with severe chest pains. He was diagnosed with 95% blockage on the right coronary artery and had three stints inserted. We are glad to report that both have recovered. Also to John Lardin who had eight inches of his colonoscopy removed on Nov. 12 and he being free of cancer now. Geri Ruetenik has been given a clean bill of health. A Tri-V Club By-Law proposed change would allow all members eligible to vote to request their ballot. It is the responsibility of the member to request the absentee ballot from the election committee. He may request the ballot electronically or by US Mail. Congratulations to Matt and Christine Hoffman and grandparents Peg and George Hoffman on the arrival of son, Timothy born on Nov. 23. Those travelling over the Holidays included daughter Lisa and her family to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas with Tim and Karlyn. Judy and John Lardin spent Thanksgiving with Judy’s parents over the Thanksgiving Weekend and on their return went to Texas to celebrate grandson Jacob’s fourth birthday; when they return they will celebrate grandson Dante’s sixth birthday and then get ready for the Trip to FL for the winter. Sherry and Bob Kuhr spent three weeks in Albania visiting son Rob and family. The Children’s Christmas Party was set for Dec. 12 at F. B. Wright Co., Dearborn. The TRI-V Wives Christmas Party was set for Dec. 15 at Sophia’s Restaurant, Farmington Hills and the Winter Event was set for Feb. 27 for an evening of feather bowling at the Cadieux Café, Detroit. Pinochle scores through December play had Jeff Trachsel in first place with 76.5 points, Jane Trachsel in second place with 75.5 points and Vickie Angelosanto and Robyn Mackson tied for third place with 74 points.

   
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  John Lardin 8:34 pm on November 29, 2020 Permalink  

  OPEN HOUSE Though early I have confirmed our… 

  OPEN HOUSE
  Though early I have confirmed our date for Open House. We will be playing again at Rolling Meadows (same as last year) on May 15th, 2021 weather permitting. Cost and more details will follow at a later date. Mark your calendar for the date
  Nick, Chairman

   
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  John Lardin 8:28 pm on November 29, 2020 Permalink  

  NICK UPDATE I would like to tell everyone… 

  NICK UPDATE
  I would like to tell everyone that I was in the hospital. I had diverticulitis (If you don’t know what it is, look it up in the dictionary.) I spent four days in the hospital. They did the surgery and I am feeling better every day. Thank all for your prayers.
  Nick

   
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  John Lardin 8:20 pm on November 29, 2020 Permalink  

  CHRISTMAS GREETING Merry Christmas to the TRI V… 

  CHRISTMAS GREETING
  Merry Christmas to the TRI-V Family. This has been a hard year for all of us with the corona virus. We have missed being able to socialize with the TRI-V Family. As the year comes to an end we ask all to remember the Christ Child birthday and wish all in the TRI-V Family a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
  Love, Judy and John

  I would like to wish everybody in my TRI-V Family a very Happy and a Blessed Holiday.
  Love, Nick

   
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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.

   
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  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.

   
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  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.

   
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  John Lardin 8:41 pm on September 27, 2020 Permalink  

  September proved to be a busy month for… 

  September proved to be a busy month for the Lardins. What started out to be an easy month medically changed quickly. It all started when it was necessary for John’s chemo being delayed a week because of his platelets count being too low. This was followed with a carted artery check with all good news. Then to the eye doctor to try to solve the problem with his eyes continuing to water. After several checks it was determined that the chemo had caused his tear ducts to be blocked and there was no guarantee that surgery would solve the problem. The Dr. did put a solution in each eye and John could feel the ducts open and the medicine get to his sinuses and drained. After two weeks it has helped though there is still some blockage. Judy and John did play a round of golf with Jan and Cal followed by dinner than a few games of marbles. A quiet enjoyable time by all. John continues to play golf on Friday at various courses with a group of 24 from various cities. Current plans call for Judy and John to go to Corpus Christi TX to celebrate granddaughter Christine 16th birthday. Judy and John have not missed a birthday in TX from day one and John was not going to let the virus stop him this year. John continues with the chemo every other week getting it on a Tuesday and getting a pump removed on Thursday. Has been over four years not. Hope all are well and stay safe and continue to pray for all your family, the TRI-V Family as well as all others in need of our prayers. THEY DO WORK!

   
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  John Lardin 8:18 pm on September 27, 2020 Permalink  

  MEMORIES FROM THE October 2010 issue of TRI… 

  MEMORIES FROM THE October 2010 issue of TRI-V Umph
  Our prayers go out to Jan and Cal Cashman on the loss of Jan’s mother Adelene Rex on September 7. Reports of travels this month included Judy and John Lardin to Corpus Christi TX the middle of October to celebrate granddaughter Christine sixth birthday and upon their return Judy will make a trip to Illinois to spend some quality time with her mom. Millie continues to have her good and bad days and Judy asks you to continue to remember her in your prayers. The middle of September Onallee and Bill Trachsel met Diane and Ken Plocharczyk in Sarasota FL to celebrate Art Trachsel’s 90th birthday. October pinochle was hosted by the Lardin’s and Karen Thrift and Jeff Trachsel. First place winner at the Lardins was Dion Angelosanto with 32.5 points and at Jeff Trachsel first place with 33.5 points. Standings for the first month of play had Jeff Trachsel in First place with 33.5 points, Dion Angelosanto in second place with 32.5 points and Brian Trachsel in third place with 30 points. September 19 found nine TRI-V coupes and friends boarding a bus for a seven day trip to Branson MO. The trip included overnight stays in St. Louis MO along with nine shows, three shopping trips (though we cancelled one of them) and a stop at Harrah’s Casino in St. Louis MO on the way home. TRI-V golf league had Mike Trachsel winning the first half and Matt VanHollebeke winning the second half and Mike winning the league championship in the end of year playoff. Each and every day of our lives we have a new memory. Some of those are happy ones while others are sad ones but they are all important. Thinking back it was in 2005 that Robyn and John Mackson were involved in an auto accident that totaled their car but fortunately did not cause any injuries. The trip to Branson MO was the first for some, second for others and for Judy and John Lardin their third trip in six years. Each trip was different but enjoyable.