2006 - No. 3         www.malecek.com        2006 No 3
News in Brief      a2z

New Post Code
Our code has changed from 1852 to 2123. Most people didn't even know that we had one. But for those of you who do, please update your address books.

Steph to France
Last year it was to attend her sister’s wedding. This year it is to be on hand for the birth of her nephew.

Gail Explodes
Well actually, it was the car’s radiator, but it certainly didn’t make Gail’s day any better.

Nearly $100
Not looking forward to the day when it will cost $100 to fill the van. Current record is $91.68. I only paid $50 for my first car.

enlarge Angi ANGI - My favorite sister. Named after our Aunt Angela. Don’t let the smile fool you - she was a Marine. Been sequestered in Houston for 20 years, but gets back to Minnesota frequently. 2013 Update: Married Carl in 2007.

AWHITU - Beautiful beach and setting about 15 miles north of us. Have camped there more than a few times. Photos
enlarge Atmores ATMORES - Fiji mates from NZ. Have been able to visit each other a few times over the years. 2013 Update: Ken died in 2011. Bought their car when they made an aborted move to...
AUSTRALIA - Big island off the west coast of NZ. Family spent a month touring around SA and eastern states in 1988. Took in Expo '88. Gail and I spent three days in Perth in 1997. Hope to make at least one more visit and maybe even retire there. 2013 Update: SA in 2007, NSW in 2007 QLD in 2010.
AUSTRIA - Where my mother and I were born.
enlarge Aldies ALDERSON - One of our very best kiwi friends. Had a few adventures with them over the years. Trish and Doug visited us in Minnesota in 1980. Sadly Doug is no longer with us. 2013 Update: James died in 2008.
ARIZONA - Gail’s folks retired there and we spent quite a lot of time in Prescott exploring the surrounding scenic area.
Audrey - Anniversary cards - Ann - AC/DC - Adelaide - Armstrong Elementary - Asimov - ABBA
The DECK
II
Malley Muses
  Completed phase 2 of our deck and covered the remainder of the concrete slab out the back door. Not really functional, more for looks. Did it myself, having watched the builder do phase 1. Why does a young man request the “hand” of a father’s daughter? Why not ask for the whole body?
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