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THE FAMILY WEB SITE
News  -  Dates  -  Vacations  -  Blogs
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Site start date 2-20-08
 
 
                                           
 

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NOTICE: OUR HOST TRIPOD.COM HAS MADE MANY CHANGES TO ITS WEB SITE. THE EDIT TOOLS BEING JUST ONE OF THEM. IT HAS BECOME VERY HARD TO EDIT TEXT AND ADD PICTURES WITH THE NEW TOOLS. OUR TIME HERE MIGHT BE COMING TO AN END. THE FACT IS NO ONE IS USING THE SITE MUCH AT ALL. MAYBE ANOTHER HOST WITH BETTER TOOLS COULD BE FOUND IN THE FUTURE. I'M STILL THINKING ALL THIS OVER BUT WOULD LIKE YOUR INPUT. TRY MAKING SOME CHANGES HERE 1ST TO GET A FEEL FOR WHAT I AM TALKING ABOUT. THE TOOLS MUST BE EASY FOR ALL TO USE OR THE CLUMP WEB PAGE WON'T BE USED. FEE IS ABOUT $12.00 PER MONTH ? ( MAY 21 )

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 The Clump
 
        What will you remember ?  The endless days of school, work, and responsibilities ? No. You will remember floating down the Merced with your cousin.  Hiking up a mountain with your mom and dad. You will remember the family and the best times of your life. You will think of vacations like Yosemite with your aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandma and grandpa. You will remember  all the places we got to enjoy as a group.             A Clump.  In memory of the true founders of the Clump. Our Moms and Dads.
STARTING DATE OF THE CLUMP WEBSITE :  FEB 20TH 2008

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MIKE & LAURA

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OUR VACATION LOCATIONS :  ANZA BORREGO  ~  CAMPLAND   ~  CARLSBAD STATE BEACH   ~  YOSEMITE  ~   IDYLLWILD   ~  NEWPORT BEACH  ~
ALL ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US

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MICHELLE

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Daisy, Spinning

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Wow this is sooo cool  :)  I love it Mikey
Hey happy birthday to Debi  !

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Maui 2008

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What are they really thinking??

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Auggggghhhh.....heeeeelp!!!
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LINDA & RICH
 
HEY GUYS !    WE GOT OUR OWN WEB SITE.  COME CHECK IT OUT. 

CLICK HERE FOR OUR WEB PAGE

 
Hi Clump!  Rich and Linda are too (select appropriate phrase)...busy/tired/frazzled from weekend with Ts  /confused by technology...to handle this site, so they delegated it to me.    BTW, where are the pictures of that cattery thing that Rich keeps telling me about.  Love to see the design for myself.  More later,
Love, Singita
Linda, Richard, Rodin and I spent Memorial Day at Big Bear.  It was a cold, rugged trip from a cat's perspective.  It snowed all the way from Running Springs to the Big Bear Dam on route 330!  And then I spent a cold weekend in the bunk room watching the wildlife out of the window.  Help! I'm just a little city cat.  Boy I was glad to get back home.  I went on a hunger strike the whole time.
Anyway, the deck is beautiful, as you can see and adds a whole new dimension and lots of space.  Should be a nice place for you humans to congregate on.  It's finished now and the final phase of the project, the rock wall facing is in progress.
Finally, if you recognize the movie star in the foster grants in the picture of the week section above, let me know.  She looks sort of wacked, but...that's Hollywood!
Love to the Clump,
Singita

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NEW DECK

What a beauty, if I do say so myself
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Here you go Linda.  Blab it here......................................................................................
 
This is Singita (call me The Webmistress).  How do you like the new portrait?  OK, I had to get rid of one of those cabin shots to make room for it.  But I mean, come on--it's just a picture of rocks on a wall.  You could be looking at a CAT for god's sake!  I mean-- IT'S ALL ABOUT ME, SINGITA!!!
 

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where they saw polar bears!

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They travelled in style in a snow Hummer

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Until they could see no more ....
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LOU  &  TED

Merry Christmas

June 2008
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Monica & Chuck graduate *

Our new baby Cooper *
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Monica is off to Chapman University *

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Chuck is off to Cal State Fullerton !

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Louise spent 2 weeks in Seattle!

Bette with Buddy and Sparky!
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Yes there is sun in Seattle.

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Debi & Bill
Hello and best wishes to all of the clump.  Debi and I returned from our Anniversary trip to Monterey Bay.  It was an awesome trip, great weather, and we did all of the tourist stuff.  We both have the cold-cough thing.  I bought another boat...a 9' dingy with an electric and an outboard motor!  We will be adding it to the fleet this weekend...or I will because Debi is going to see "Wicked" in LA. Luke continues to think he is human, and I am starting to buy into it.  Special hello to the Minn. Clump..too bad about Garnett..time to jump on the lakers bandwagon.  Debi and I went to see the lakers play 2 weeks ago vs the clippers.  The clippers got blown out but our seats were good. Talk to you again from the 91fwy for those of you that are in my fave five!!
 

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Bill & Debi's Big Catch

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Livin the Dream in San Diego

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Bills 50th  Birthday at the park 
 - As always Debi put on a delicious spread. And Bill got some great boat toys. A nice ship to shore radio and field glasses just to mention a few.
      
                  

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Heather

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Hey family!! This page is great...have enjoyed reading up on everyone!  Sorry it took me so long to post!
My latest adventure happened in February...Went with eight of my friends to Ymir, BC, Canada for Cat Boarding!  One of the most epic trips I have ever been on!  Ymir is a super small town (i would guess less than 100 residents) an hour north of the washington boarder.  The company leased a mountain range and we were the only people on it for 3 days!  Dropped fresh tracks each run...unbelievable powder.  The Cat would drop us off at the top of mountain, one of the guides would point the way, we would all go (stick together, not to worry), take pictures, and the other guide would follow.  At the bottom, the Cat would pick us back up and take us to the top again!  They even fed us on the mountain!  I am really spoiled now....
Canada was beautiful, the group I went with was amazing, and I am itching to get back!
I am going to try to post some pic's, but it may be a day or so.....
Love and miss everyone!

me in Ymir
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snow cat country
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the crew
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Lauren                      
 
 
 

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Sarah

Christmas at the Mordaunt's!
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Monica and I being all MatchyMatchy

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Me and my mom :]

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cooper!!! :]

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Monica and I :]

My roommate, Elyssa, and I in our dorm room
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Western Washington University

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Monica                          
 
 

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Fall Dance Concert December 2009
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Pictures from my hour-long performance, choreographed by two of my professors

Chuck           
 

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Brandon                             
 

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TYLER             
 
 
 
I'm baaaaack

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Picture from ESPN the magazine about my student section. Can you find me?

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I don't know who put this picture up but I'll keep it here


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Beth                           
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Max

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Glenn & Leslye 
 
Hi family Clump ! We are happy to be part of the group. Congratulations to Brandon on your house finally.  Hope debi and Bill are feeling better real soon. More later . . . . . .

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       The Minnesota Clump  MESSAGE BOARD
  

          

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Congratulations
Jack and Mariam
Happy anniversary ! Love The Calif. CLUMP

HEY JACK,  ASK MEGHAN ABOUT SKYPE.   WE CAN SEE BOTH CLUMPS FROM A PC SCREEN  CHRISTMAS.

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Jack & Mariam                  
  Hi! Clump, I think I am in, but it will take a couple of times for me to understand how.  No pictures, yet.  That will take more effort.  Cat story.  Our 14 year old barn cat, Clovis (Kind of the Franks, you know) has learned to use his litter box.  Who says, you can't teach an old cat new tricks.  Love you all.  Uncle J. and Auntie M.    
 
This cat is no old wimp.  He is in his stalk and prey mode.  His victim is a 20# wild turkey that visits the neighborhood bird feeders.  Doubt that he would ever pull the trigger.
 
Congratulations, Chuckie.  This old teacher is absolutely thrilled at sending you, Monica, Tyler, and our grandson, Matt, on your advanced education adventure.  Matt won the Triple A Boy's Award at Woodbury High.  That's for academics, arts, and athletics.  He goes on to state competition.  Nifty.  I would add Mariam's nephew, Luke, who is finishing his first year at Missouri State.  He is a Merit Scholar.  His sister is teaching trombone lessons as a high school junior.  Hear! Hear! Michelle.  Sarah and Lauren in the mix, too!  Believe me!  This is exciting for me.  Love you all, young people. 
 

 

Go! Lakers. Many years ago I discovered that my beloved older brother had not educated you properly about the Lakers. You do KNOW that the first 5 championships occured when they were the MINNEAPOLIS LAKERS! But, I can still cheer them. Can Bryant outscore Pierce and Garnet. It will be fun. Love all. Uncle j and Auntie M.

Hi! Clump, We are at Mark and Molly's for the 4th, all of us I hope. Mark had a leg surgery to improve his circulation so no pool for him. That mean old Uncle J. probably will be dunked a few dozen times by Teresa's autistic son, Will. Well, so of us have to step up to the plate occasionally. Matt graduated in grand style. My 60th High School Reunion was fun and about half of us were there in quite grand health. I was improessed. Love all, Uncle J. and Auntie M.

 Lakers tried. Three Hall of Fame players against one was too much. But, "Go Twins>" They are better than expected and I think will get much better after the All Star Game. Try this my dear CLUMP. This weekend I will be attending my 60th high school reunion at Windom MN. Wonderful memories. I will update you afterwards. Love Always. Uncle J. and Auntie M.

Sorry, we have been absent for awhile. Several reasons. In June I attended my 60th Windom High School reunion. Class of about 57 (counting a few that didn't). Anyway, 27 have passed on, but 27 of us attended. All looking good and with it. I was impressed, but we were GOOD. Then later we went to Mariam's nephew Tom's wedding in Council Bluffs IA. The week after that we spent a week with the Tomai's and Mark's family at Mantrap Lake near Park Rapids MN. Water skiing, tubing, and various other toys to test your athletic abilities. All succeeded admirably, though the old one's declined any such efforts. No fishing, too much fun doing the other. A couple of Trivial Pursuit contests to keep us interested Then to top it off our computer died. So that took a bit of time to rectify. We are up and running, and hopefully pictures may even show up soon. Need Mark's help Saturday, if I haven't figured it out by then. Anyone summer continues. Mariam and I loved Yosemite when Harry and Bette took us there. Mariam and I did Maui, too! I loved Haleakala. That was great. We did the "Road to Hana," too. Did not drive. Paid for the trip. Hang on. More on the way soon. I hope. Love, Uncle J. and Auntie M. Hope you enjoy our additions to the Clump Bio. Love all. Oct. 5. Mariam is scheduled for surgery to repair a tear in a tendon in right hip area on Oct. 24. Six weeks on crutches, and then therapy. Hopefully, recovery complete before Christmas. If Monica, Chuck and Tyler have not registered to vote, try this. Go ( ci.fullerton.ca.us ) Should work for Seattle. They should be able to download a "Registration Form" and then an "Absentee Ballot." I probably can do it for them from here, but its up to them, I guess. Trees are changing colors, no freeze yet, but its been close. A freeze, and then hopefully, what us Minnesotans call Indian Summer. Love to all, Uncle J. and Auntie M.

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FAMILY PICTURES
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Front Row:  Chris & Teresa, Molly C., Mariam, Mary and Mark T.  Back Row:  Mike, Mark (Molly) and John

Hi everyone!
This is all of the Children and their spouses of Jack and Mariam at their first annual prom (above).

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MIKE

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Hi! Clump, I am Mike, the oldest of the MN tier 2 group. Less than 50 though. I pour concrete for driveways, sidewalks, basements and numerous wild ideas that my customers come up with. Memorial Day, my third annual, hosting of the MN clump. Birds perennial gardens, and the second annual robust squirt gun deluge. Teresa's Joey purchased a weapon that could hold ice cubes. Now that is devestatingly evil. Wish you could join us, but enjoy your celebration, too!

OOPS! I'M TIER 1.

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MARY & MARK

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Hi everyone this is Mary. I am glad that I finally could see this website and contribute to it! Just a little about myself: I am a dental hygentist working three days a week. I just had a wonderful holiday break with my family and friends, with our annual New Year boot hockey out on our ponde in the backyard. I had twelve days off this holiday break and was nice to have Matt home for a whole month with our whole family together again. This is just a little about me and I will have Meghan (our computor wiz) be giving updates for our family.
 
Hello, this is Mark.  Well just a little update about me: I am currently working at 3M doing business developement in the pharmaceutical sector I therefore to a lot of traveling, my most recent trip was to Guangzhou China; which was very interesting. I love to do activities with my family, we got a boat two years ago named "Queen Mary" and we waterski, tube and our new favorite toy is the wakeboard. I am also going on an annual trip to a ski resort in Utah with my neghborhood guy friends.

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MATT
 
Mary's 1st child

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Graduation day. Motto :  Go Badger's !

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Hey guys this is Matt. I am a freshman at University of WI Madison. I am currently a chemical engineering major and I love the college life and am learning a lot. I am currently on Madison's Alpine ski racing team and love it. I have been home for almost a month now and it sure is great having my mom's meals again. I am leaving this weekend and am not too excited to leave my parents and especially my sister, but am ready to go back to college. I hope I meet you all someday!

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MEGHAN 
 
Mary's 2nd child

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This year in ski racing I received the All Conference award. I also was nominated to be the captain of our alpine race team for next year.

 

Hi! CA Clump. I'm Meghan. I am a sohphomore at Woodbury High school, soon to be going to a brand new school in our city called East Ridge. I am in many actifvities like softball, tennis and Alpine ski racing. I love doing things on the computer it's one of my hobbies. I am currently a ski racer on the Highschool's team and 3rd place on our varsity team. Unfortunately I did not qualify for state; as I choked at the one race that mattered. However I still have two more years to look forward to.

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Hey everyone! Well this week I had off of school because it was Spring Break; which was really nice to have a whole week off to myself to relax and sleep in. I got to remodel my room and it looks great; there are a few things out of place still but that's quite alright. My brother Matt comes home on Thursday for Easter which will be really nice to see him.

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TERESA & CHRIS

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Hi Everyone. This is Teresa. I am currently a stay at home mother but works part time at Beau's Bar & Grill and also cleans Mary's and Molly's house twice a week. Our family just got a new dog named and is pictured in Meghan's profile area with her holding him, he is a joyful dog that has a big personality which is wonderful for William.
 
Hello, this is Chris. I am currently a property managing company. I have a hobby of fixing old or damaged cars. I am the handy-man around the house, my last project of was to built a fun room for William and Joey: we built a room above the garage with a trampoline built into the floor, a big screen T.V, couches and a little fort unter the floor where Joey loves to Play nerf gun wars with his friends.

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JOEY

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Hey guys this is Joey. I am in 6th grader at a middle school. I love learning in general. I am very interested in Science, especially space. I also love to read, my mom and I read almost every night. Grandpa just gave me a stock on a new bunch of books to read from Christmas. I am excited to start them. I love meeting new people and it would be great to meet you some day.

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WILLIAM

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This is William. Teresa and Chris's child. He is ten years old, and loves doing puzzles and sorting beads. William is autistic but does not keep him from laughing and playing with his cats and new dog Largo.

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MARK & MOLLY

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Hi! Clump. I'm Mark, the youngest MN Tier i member. Dad is ghost writing for me. I did the picture transfers. Hope you enjoy them. Molly is the joy of my life. You will like her, but she has a sharp wit. Just a warning.

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These two lovely children are Hannah and Jonny. Hannah is in 5th grade while Jonny is in 3rd grade. They  are both very energetic children. Hannah loves playing softball and swimming and is very skilled at both. Jonny loves action heroes and video games. These are both Mark's children and are fortunate to have Molly join their family.

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FAMILY PICTURES
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From left to right are Meghan and Matt , Joey, Jon and Hannah. The dog is Largo. You will love all of us, as I am sure, we will you.
Christmas at Mary and Mark Tomai's. We are helping the needy this year, so presents only to the grandkids. Well, I can cheat a bit. We are taking the adults to a nice restaurant on Dec. 27th to celebrate Mariam and my 49th wedding anniversary. So that will be fun. I promise to get everyone to bring a camera. Monica, Chuck, Tyler--an e-mail about college would be a thrill for this old teacher. Ah! Youth, so busy. God bless you all. I'll try again before Christmas. Love, Uncle J. and Auntie M. (almost ready to give up the cane)s.

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