Mark's Blog of the Here and Now

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Location: Portland, Oregon, United States

I retired in 1997 after 20 yrs. in the Fire Service! In 1992 I was diagnosed with M.S.; but remained working until my retirement in April,1997. I currently reside in Portland, OR. I am blessed with 3 sons, 2 daughters & 5 wonderful grandsons!

Friday, April 29, 2005

I finally begin to read my AV manuals.

Today I began reading my AV manuals; beginning W/ my Gateway laptop.
I wasn't sure I'd ever get around to this task; something I've been promising myself to do for months. Tomorrow, it's on to my VCR manual.

Also my Uncle Paul & Aunt Bev are coming, all the way from Meridian, ID to visit me. I'm anxious to see them.

That's all for now.....Mark

Sunday, April 24, 2005

A great visit w/ my Aunt Merceda

I had another great visit with my Aunt Merceda: catching up on where all my cousins are currently living & doing. I've updated my address book accordingly.
That's all for today; more tomorrow......Mark

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

Yesterday was a play-day; today, It's back to work!

I spent most of yesterday, compiling a wish list of my favorite songs; I want to burn to CD's.

Once again; today I'll attempt to study my AV manuals & work on my book. Wish me luck! That's all for now.....Mark

Sunday, April 17, 2005

My Gateway laptop gets a new CD drive/burner.

Yestureday, my new CD drive/burner; arrived & was installed by Gateways repair Rep. (Coln Lust). He has ordered a new battery, 2 rubber feet & LCD rubber dots.
Once these items arrive, I'll have a like new laptop. I'm a happy camper!

That's all for now.....Mark

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

I'm having a GREAT DAY!

I'm having great day! I had a very nice visit with my son Ryan & I just finished with a lengthy email; replying to my son Craig. He needed my mailing address so he can send me more family pictures.
Life is good on Mt. Scott.......That's all for now Mark

Sunday, April 10, 2005

ANOTHER DAY OF LEARNING.

Today I'm devoting to reading all of my A.V. owner's manuals.
Then, tomorrow it's back to my book.....Mark

Saturday, April 09, 2005

A Great Day With G!

My brother Greg (G) surprised me with a visit today. We shared a sm. Izzy's pizza & spent the afternoon reminiscing; about our day's while living in the Galloway house. It truly was A GREAT DAY!.......Mark

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

ONE MORE PIECE TO THE PUZZLE OF MY CAREER

I spent a few minutes today talking w/ Ontario's Fire Chief Randy Simpson; gathering info for my book.

The rest of the day will be focused on merging files & creating new ones. Once again time permitting I'll try to get back to reading my AV remote's owners manuals.

Tuesday, April 05, 2005

DELETING DEAD FILES & Reading all of my AV manuals!

Today I'm cleaning up all & deleting all dead files. Time permitting I'll begin reading & acquainting myself w/ all features on each of my AV remotes.

Monday, April 04, 2005

Full day of contacting Fire Service people, via phone.

Today I'm devoting the entire day, to making follow-up calls to IAAI, OFCA, Ryan Fields, Nate Marvin, FC Williamson, Darwin Adams & Leanne.

Saturday, April 02, 2005

Pope John Paul II dies & sm. Progress on my book

Sadly Pope John Paul II died today; the entire world mourns! Because of his passing; I made marginal progress on my book. I'll make an attempt again tomorrow.

That's all for now.......Mark