Company from Minnesota

Clare Vande called the other day and said she was in town. She came over for a couple hours

of sunshine and conversation.

Sad News

We have some sad news to report.....Andy's father passed away on Sunday afternoon. While it is difficult to say good-by to a wonderful gentleman we rejoice that he is no longer in pain. Andy and his sister and brother have been in Battle Lake helping take care of him for the last three weeks. Lisa, Cooper and Livi will join him tomorrow (Tuesday) for the reviewal and the funeral on Wednesday. I remember after Mom died I felt like an orphan and I am sure that is how Andy and his siblings are feeling today. I hate this part of growing up.....want parents around forever !!!!

Jan #3

Southwest Minnesota

Just came over the scanner that MNDOT is closing the road around hear. Two hours ago a female party called the patrol. She was just south of Marshall on US59 and was setting in the middle of the road. She didn't know how to turn around and was wanting a patrolman to help her.. I did not go to therapy this morning as I have a very bad cold but glad didn't as it would have been fun coming home. Enjoy where you are and you don't have to feel sorry for us. We never expected the vicks to win. Better they lost yesterday and not set a new record when they lose another the super bowl. Judy, I gess hell will not be freezing over afterall

Bob (TBS)

PS: Rosie and I had the Anderson Sunday evening meal last night. Bean Sandwich

ARIZONA

It is true what the weather maps are showing. We are getting lots of rain, wind and dust for the last 4 days. The motor home was rocking and a tornado was sighted
in north Scottsdale. When the sun does appear all of a sudden everyone comes out of their units. It has also been cold. I loved it when I lived here; but when you are a snow bird it is different.
Joan
PS I told Jan if the motorhome rolls over come and look for me.

January 17

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUZZ!!!!!!!!

Mike Anderson is 40+ today dont work to hard today

Birthday

Belated birthday wishes go out to Carol Schaal.......thought of you Christmas day ....hope you had a double awesome day.........Jan

Finally I can post to the blog

After two years I am finally able to post on the Blog. What is new in Sioux Falls is cold and snow. This mornings news reported that the new record of -30 breaks the record set in 1974. This week looks to be cold all week, but then again clear crisp air. I do have some comments on questions that have been discussed recently. The cat that we had before Porky was Slippers. It was run over outside the store one evening. The question on the water system has been cleared up. It was in the fire station and it was a pressure system which was rather unusual. I remember Ben Lewis and I believe Richard Goettsch cleaning the huge tank once a year. The recent three day snow storm reminded me of the Baked Beans and Rolls that Mom always made during those storms. I also remember Dad getting the stove that heated the hardware store so hot it would glow red. Don't know what kept the blding from burning down. I will close by saying Judy I picked the Ducks over Ohio State.

Orrin

Test Post from Orrin

This is a test post to The Andersonian. I have successfully posted to the blog!

Memories

I think this was taken the summer Tate was baptized.