Adieu, San Francisco - Episode IX

Recently there was some discussion on another blog about the dangers of posting photos of our grandchildren. I have given it much thought and I do not see any problems in posting my photos.M y granddaughter's last name is different than mine, they do not live in the same state and finding them from my blog would take a lot of research. I believe that a predator could find easier prey. My granddaughters are in much more danger from their own postings, but I know my daughter has carefully explained the dangers of the Internet to them and that they will not be foolish enough to meet with someone they chat with on line. With that in mind I am ending my California photos with one final posting of my two precious and much loved girls.

Sarah is engrossed in the picture puzzle I brought her.

This is Sarah after the Color Guard competition.

This is the happy team that won fourth place in the State competition on the following Saturday. Sarah is kneeling on the right.

Sarah also sings in the Choir and I took this picture after their concert.

Ciao, Rachel and adios to California. I have enjoyed the second trip and hope you liked my photo gallery.

All Grown Up plus A Small Political Rant

The last big event before the election will be tomorrow night's debate. The question now is, will John McCain have the gall to mention Ayers? I hope he does, because it gives Obama the perfect chance to inform everyone that he, along with McCain, was thoroughly investigated and vetted prior to running for public office. Therefore, there could not be any connection with a terrorist organization in his past. This would expose McCain's scurrurlous lies to all but the most dim witted.

It will be a relief to have this election over for several reasons; one of which is that my telephone is ringing off the hook. Because it's difficult for me to hear on the phone when Messenger ID says the call is toll free or from unavailable I just lift the receiver and hang up. At least I am getting my exercise running to do that little chore.

As promised I am enclosing the grown up photos of my family to let you know how those babies turned out.

The top photo is, of course, me flanked by Rachel on the left and Sarah on the right. The next photo is of my two daughters. The oldest, Lynne, is on the left and Gail is next to her. You may have to click on it to enlarge it for a better look.

The next one is of my son, Mark. It is not as recent as the first two, but I couldn't find one that is more recent in Picassa.

The last one (below) is also an old photo and we have all aged since it was taken, but it includes my three older grandchildren, Mike, Pam, (me) and Dave. This was taken at Lynne's outdoor graduation from College and we were in the bleachers. Happy times.

Now you have seen some of my family and I will probably add to this at a later date. But I am sure looking at photos of people you don't know gets boring very fast.

Back to politics: I am sure the debate will give me lost of ammunition for a blog. I am glad that the negative ads and rallys backfired on McCain and they are now pulling their punches. At least I hope so.