I seem to be the last report on Thanksgiving. We were at Tad's for Dinner. A realatively quiet day. Josh was there, but Tafney and Dan in Aberdeen. As far as news. There have been some questions about Doyle Schuler as I believe Judy had seen his obit on line in the Argus web site. He was a classmate, team mate and for a time a room mate at Augustana. A really good person. Cadiac arrest. Had no history of heart problems, but had been a diabetic for over 40 years. Many of the old classmates returned for the funeral so it was rather bitter sweet. On the bright side Josh just landed a job with a company in Sioux Falls and will be moving this Saturday. Orange City, IA is really a nice community, but working nights didn't give him much opportunity to know the community. Also thanks Bob for all the pictures of Wes Pierson's party. Everyone asked where the balance of the Andersons were living and how they were doing. They all hope that there will be Andersons at the Hardwick reunion in June of 2011. Many of the houses are still occupied, but also a lot of change. Erick is coming home for Christmas and we will be going back for a short time. Other than that just getting ready for the holidays.

Orrin

After Turkey day

Hi All
Belated Turkey day wishes to all. We were all at Lisa and Andy's. Sara and Mark and family came to Mpls on Tuesday night to avoid the ice roads predicted forWednesday. Good thing they came early...would have had to drive on ice as they came into MN around Albert Lea and into Mpls. Josh was suppose to have BB practice at 5:45 a.m. on Wednesday but was excused from practice so they could beat the weather. Buzz, Linda, Tait, Kris and Megan came for dinner on Thursday. Fun time to hear about their jobs and Tait's college classes etc. Had time after dinner to play some dominoes....kids and all. Cooper and Issy were in heaven...as they would play dominoes all day.
Mentzers left around 4 on Friday as they were having Mark's family at their house this weekend...and Nate had a BB tourney. Al went back to RW to announce the girl's BB tourney and I got to stay at Lisa's and play with kids and help Lisa make lefsa. Used your recipe Judy and it turned out really well. Going back to RW tomorrow after church ...have to get ready for my bridge club that I am hosting on Monday. Have played in this bridge for over 30 years.
Fun reading about everyone's holiday.....lets keep this up.
Andy's dinner was wonderful....way to much food etc. Bob, where did you learn to make sweet potato pie?
#3 Jan

Happy T-Day

From Tracy MN we wish you all a happy Turkey day. It is starting or has been sleeting for about an hour. We (Rosie and I) are not worried as no one is coming home for T-Day. Mindy and the boys are in Ti eland and Angie, Spud go north this year. Mike has a chance to work and get double time + 8 hours comp time. Wants to use that when he goes to see Mindy after Christmas. Mindy said it is going good and will be there 3 more months. Rosie and I have been invited to the neighbors up the street for Dinner. I have the Lefsa made, Made banana bread this morning. Made (In oven now) 2 sweet potato pies. She requested that I also bring up some deviled eggs. Boil and peeled 12 eggs and just need to mix up the yokes. Not sure how good it will be as talking with her yesterday she told me she had the mashed potatoes done. Today she told Rosie that she had 1 of the turkeys done. ????? Looks like I'm eating leftovers for dinner. Have a great one and stay safe
Bob (TBS)
PS: Neighbors have there son and family, (5) @ daughters and family (7) all comming home from the cities. Bryans dad lives in town. She what the weather brings

SNOW SNOW and MORE SNOW

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE. Be prepared as the weather shows it is heading east.
We must have 5-10 of snow. I am suprised that the low temps.
We will be home with Gretch Andy and family here.
We are packing for Az. Really hard when we are flying. We fly southwest so we each get two bags. Well have a good day and be ready for some snow in the midwest. Joan

Thanksgiving

Dear Sibs and sib-in-laws,

Wanted to say "Have a great Thanksgiving with family, friends or pull-ins that have no where to go."

I suggested to Janice last evening that we exchange July 4th and Thanksgiving date. We wouldn't have to deal with the weather and all of the encompusing icy roads and snow. I did get about an inch last evening, but people are driving by. Janna called and she didnt have school today which is all right as she has a awful sounding cold. Jayne and Patrick plus two are driving down i-5 later today if the weather stays the same. I haven't cooked a turkey in sometime so the main dish will be a real surprise. As long as the stuffing turns out, I am fine. Love you all,

Judy

1st Step

Just completed pealing, boiling,and ricing the potatoes for the Lefsa. Added the cream, sugar, and butter, Mixed it in and will let it set till tomorrow. Should make about 48 pieces. No one coming home for t-day so will be going to the friend up the street. They like Lefsa. We had dinner last night with Rosie brother and wife from Worthington in Station. Made reservation for the lutafish feed at there church in Dec.. Going to Wes Pierson Birthday open house in Hardwick this afternoon. Will try to get a picture
Bob (TBS)

Hardwick Birthday

Hi All

Good to see that everyone is doing good. Been busy this month. Delivered a truck to Houston TX on the 1st. Just got back from delivering a truck to Elkridge MD and returned with one for warranty work. Received a note from Patty Pierson last week that she was having a surprise birthday party for Wes (The Unoffical Hardwick Historian) on the 20Th. (It is his 70Th like someone else we know). It is not a surprise anymore as I heard yesterday that she had an add in the Luverne Announcer. If you go to the Rock County Star you will see a add on the top for the announcer. Check out the last page (8). Rosie and I hope to go down but got a call last night that her cousin lost her husband to cancer. Rosie and her grew up 2 miles apart in Jasper.

Check out the add

PS: Happy B-day to you O

DENNIS

Dennis saw the Dr this am and the anuerism doesn't look dangerous. They will watch it; but the Dr believes it is not the dangerous kind. Joan
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Angie and Olivia.

Joan, hope all is well with Dennis. We have a friend that had the same condition and they put in a stint which has worked very well. Weather in SD has been great with the exception of a couple of very windy days which I believe we all experienced. Happy Birthdays to all.

Orrin

More Birthdays

We also have Angie and Isabelle this month.......anyone else?

#3

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Belated Birthday wishes to Orrin. Did you go trick or treat?
We have HAPPY BIRTHDAY wishes for November. Dennis, Lisa and Kristin. Anymore?
They found Dennis has a aneurism near his kidney that has grown in the last 2 years. Tomorrow they will deceide what they are going to do. Keep him in your prayers. Joan