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1965	Two Japanese fellows, Mitsuyasu Yanagisawa and Satoru Yamagami stayed at the Inn while being trained at Control Data. Satoru left and Mitsu was left on his own. We became friends and one night I took him bowling. Unfortunately, my car was having trouble and we ended up in a garage in the cold while a kid put new brushes into the generator.
1969	Peace Corps Staging in San Jose CA. Details in Peace Corps Journal.
1970	Mitchell's for some beer and cake while hearing about their trip through the States and Canada to Scotland. Extreme heat and noisy dogs kept me awake most of the night, again.
1983	Sa - Bought stuff at Walgreen's and when the clerk forgot to give me a receipt, I took them up on "$2 if no receipt" offer. Manager got very upset, but gave me the money.
1991	I KNOCKED THE BUGGER OFF. Thumb Butte in Prescott, Arizona. Started off on the lower level nature trail and the pines hurt my head. But I was soon above them and on the trail to the Groom Creek Vista where I got a photo of Prescott. From there I was on my own (no trail) to climb to the absolute top of the butte. First attempt I made about half way but it became too vertical for me. So retreated and worked my way around to the other side and got to about 2/3rds of the way when my legs and arms became wobbly. Since it was straight down I found a crevice to sit in and eat my snack and apple view. When I felt strong enough I was going to go back down, but I noticed that if I were to force my way through a scrub tree in the crevice there was a way to the top. I just sat on the peak for half an hour view - what a feeling. Easily better than any of the mountain climbs I have done. Letter to Gail: page 1 - page 2. Dad called to tell me that he can get tickets to World Series, and Chris would go with me. I can't go because my mother is coming to Arizona.	ex Cliff Rose ex Groome Creek Vista ex trail near top
1995	Su - We went to Lia's 21st at 12:30PM only to find out that it started at 5PM, so we had a coffee and left at 1:30PM for Whites. Portuguese Grand Prix. Gail, Ian and I walked through new development behind his place down in the valley. After supper we played bridge. Sent my first email (to Woodward).
1997	W - Japanese girls told me about there adventures in Australia. Went to Dreamworld then didn't know where their friends'address or phone number. Found a train back to the correct city and then drove around in a taxi looking for the house. They were afraid in Sydney so just stayed in the hotel. But they did go to King's Cross at night! David had picked up Ian at airport today and I spoke to him in the evening. Apparently he was in the Kiwi line only to find out that his British passport didn't work.
2000	Picked up Brundell and went to Irene's to get scanner going. Old Fire Station, now Papakura Art Centre, for David's boss' (Lyle Fields) wife's (Joanne) Opening. Met Hamish and Sandra who bought "Man in Big Pants" for $800. David treated me to a chili lamb salad at Autobahn.
2001	Spoke to Mom - it was her cigarette that started the fire, they were at home and managed to get the car out, 20 mins for fire service to arrive, they are currently in a Red Roof Motel until they move into a furnished apartment in Plymouth next week.
2002	Up at noon to try Judy's Swedish Rye Bread (heavy on the cloves and cinnamon) and apricot kolaches. Spent afternoon going through her Malecek books and scanning items of interest. She and I then drove to Montevideo to sit in the cold and watch her grandson, Adam Malecek, play tight end for the 9th grade. They beat Benson 34-0. Met Judy's son, Mark, and his wife Julie. Des brought us to De Toy's Family Restaurant in Granite Falls for supper.
2014	W - Ian came back from his adventures around 3PM. Played Ticket To Ride - 10th. Curry meatloaf with an excellent Kawarau 2011 Pinot Noir. Desli joined us for Alhambra and Carcassonne. Ian bought Pringles Dill Pickle chips. Got a video of his flashing spoke lights.
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