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My first visit to the Valley

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(originally posted Jul 15, 2005) (the photo is not on my first visit — It’s me and Jennifer at Fisher Mtn.)

I hope that everyone will reminisce a bit.  It comes more naturally with age, but then so does forgetfulness. If you have fond memories, it might be best to write them down now.

My first trip to Jones Valley was when I was about eight years of age, as I recall. That’s been a while now.  I went with my grandparents, Guilford and Jeannette. My cousin Mike (Michael Merriman) was along and I think his sister Jeannette may also have been but I’m not sure. I do recall distinctly, and with some relief at the time, that my own sister, Janet, was not there. Continue reading →

Virginia Schubert, granddaughter of Arthur Jones

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(originally posted Apr 3, 2006 by Leslie Pulliam)

Virginia E. Schubert

Virginia E Schubert (Miriam Virginia Eisenlohr Schubert), 83, died peacefully on Thursday March 17th, 2006.  She lived in Charleston, South Carolina for the last 16 years of her life.  She and her husband, Bill, last lived at Bishop Gadsden on James Island.  Virginia was born in Dallas, Texas on February 1, 1923.  She grew up in Texas and Oklahoma City and graduated from the University of Oklahoma.  She married William Schubert.  They celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary before he died in 1999. Continue reading →

Sounds and sights of the forest

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(originally posted Jul 1, 2006. This was a stop on the Valley for the reunion which was the start of a 3-week motorcycle trip through the Northwest and Western U.S. on the trusty R1100RT BMW, which I still have in 2017 as this blog is being re-posted on the new site) Date of this writing: Saturday, July 01, 2006  7:16 (more…)

Another day in that paradise called Jones Valley

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(originally posted Jun 29, 2007) Ah, the comforts of home this year … an air-conditioned popup camper instead of the tent. Of course that means I brought a 4-wheeled vehicle rather than the usual two. Maybe the crazy judge from Texas is finally growing up? Nah! It’s just kinda nice to sit here under the A/C and contemplate a real (more…)

Family and church in the Valley

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(originally posted July 1,2007)

After a lazy wake-up, I suppose due mainly to the wonderful rain and gentle storm during the night, Bailiff and I took a stroll down the road to the highway. Nose to the ground and traversing the road from side-to-side, Bailiff owned the world for that 20 minute walk. As a house and yard dog she has revelled in the freedom granted by the open spaces punctuated by about 100 people ever-ready to pet and render attention to her. This is the proper environment for this 60-pound bundle of activity. Continue reading →

Another reunion under my/our belt

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(originally posted July 8,2007)  NOTE: photo links are not working. Will fix

One head count indicated around 90 in attendance, not sure anyone got the exact count. There were a lot more 20/30 somethings this year and more kiddos — that’s great! The food was really good thanks to Karen and Robert Atkinson’s organization, the grounds were in super shape due to Larry Braswell’s oversight and added personal labor on the mower, the records were in order from Treasurer Milton Cameron and Secretary Mike White, [G2:1436 class=g2image_float_left] and the Sunday service was fulfilling under Johnny Cameron’s leadership. I know I’ve left out some people who played a big part in the reunion …. Continue reading →

New Grill/Smoker In Action – Thanks Larry

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(originally posted Nov 12, 2007) Original posting by Mike Checkout the new grill/smoker that cousin Larry Braswell has working! This fine culinary engineering equipment’s home is just behind the dining hall/kitchen. Larry modified the unit to be both a grill and smoker, laid the concrete slab for its home base, and installed the unit. As you can see by the (more…)