Saturday, July 10, 2010
Linda's Obituary
Linda Ann Jones, 62, of Minneola, FL passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010 near family in her new home in Florida. Linda was born on December 13, 1947 in Port Arthur, TX the daughter of George and Theresa Messer. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1966 and college with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Lamar University. She had a long, successful career as a teacher.
Linda is survived by her husband, Walter; daughters, Georgia Ball of Minneola and Jessica Jones of Marietta, GA; mother, Theresa Messer of Port Arthur, TX; brothers, George E. Messer of Baytown, TX, Gene Messer of Groves, TX and Carroll Messer of Baytown, TX and was the expectant grandmother of Lydia Ball.
A passionate woman of faith, she spent a lifetime dedicated to teaching children, caring for her family, and living her values. Her passing is a victory in Christ, and the Jones, Ball, Messer and de Rivera families are honored to have shared her life. Funeral Services and burial were held in Clermont, FL. Becker Family Funeral Home, Clermont, FL (352) 394-7121 is serving the family.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Walt Disney World Annual Pass
2/14/2010 Went to the movies in Downtown Disney. Got discount with annual pass. Value = $2.00.
2/15/2010 Went to EPCOT to do the Kim Possible scavenger hunt in Norway. Value = 14+71+71.
3/7/2010 We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge on 3/6 then went to EPCOT on 3/7 for the Flower & Garden show. Lots of topiary displays, flowers, and a talk on water features. We go a potted plant out of that. Value = 14+71+71.
7/10/2010 Since the March post, Linda died. Her last visit to the parks included a stay at Animal Lodge and she loved it. At that time, we had used our passes to save enough to pay for them. So from now own, all my trips to the parks are "free."
The trip last night was with Scott & Georgia. We went to see the Electric parade and the fireworks. Having the time to do it, we rode Pirates and did a night time rice of the jungle cruise.
The parade was spectacular. I teared up when the parade started, Linda always loved the parade so much.
The time was enjoyable and I was happy to go. The memories of the parks with Linda are all good.
So. along with all the other changes, I must get used to going to the parks alone or with the family.
7/23/2010 Used the pass to see Inception at the Pleasure Island movies. Saves $2.00 on the ticket.
This a diary of how we have used our annual passes. I'm not sure how long I'll do this. I'm even starting it after I've been there.
We bought our passes on 12/07/2009. They are good for 15 months. Cost was $1050 for two premium passes.
12/07/2009 - Went to Market Place Disney at night and bought the two annual passes. Very exciting.
12/13/2009 - Celebrated Linda's birthday at Walt Disney World. Went to Magic Kingdom. Rode the People Mover. Shopped and then decided to go to Animal World. Went to the Bug's Life show. Ate at Restraunta sourus. Then went to EPCOT. Had evening meal at the Japanese tempura place. Watched the Illuminations fireworks show. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
12/17/2009 - Used the pass for the second time. Caught the Friendship boat at Hollywood Studios. Went to EPCOT. Bought gingerbread boys. Went to the American Experience. Caught the boat to Boardwalk. Had a snack at Big River. Went on to Hollywood Studios. Shopped and saw Prince Caspian. Headed on back home. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
12/18/2009 - Went to the Magic Kingdom for the Mickey Very Merry Christmas. Not part of annual pass, but the parking was free with the pass. value = 14
12/28/2009 - Golf at Oak Trails. Value = 14+ 38 + 38 = 90
12/31/2009 - Went to Hollywood Studios for new year's eve. We did manage to ride Star Tours. This ride is soon to be closed for upgrading. Very crowded. Enjoyed the Osburne Christmas lights. Went to see Fantasmic. They passed out hats and horns. Very noisy before the show. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
1/24/2010 - Went to EPCOT after church. Very light crowd. Saw Spaceship Earth, Finding Nemo, Imagination, Soarn', Energy, Mexico, and Norway. Great time. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
2/4/2010 - Went to the Magic Kingdom and rode the following: Mickey's Philharmonic, Hall of the Presidents, Big Thunder Mt Railroad, the train, Barnstormer, Buzz Lightyear. Went to the sweets shop. They were making rice krispy treats and carmel apples. Then we ate at the Wave in the Contemporary Resort tonight. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
We bought our passes on 12/07/2009. They are good for 15 months. Cost was $1050 for two premium passes.
12/07/2009 - Went to Market Place Disney at night and bought the two annual passes. Very exciting.
12/13/2009 - Celebrated Linda's birthday at Walt Disney World. Went to Magic Kingdom. Rode the People Mover. Shopped and then decided to go to Animal World. Went to the Bug's Life show. Ate at Restraunta sourus. Then went to EPCOT. Had evening meal at the Japanese tempura place. Watched the Illuminations fireworks show. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
12/17/2009 - Used the pass for the second time. Caught the Friendship boat at Hollywood Studios. Went to EPCOT. Bought gingerbread boys. Went to the American Experience. Caught the boat to Boardwalk. Had a snack at Big River. Went on to Hollywood Studios. Shopped and saw Prince Caspian. Headed on back home. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
12/18/2009 - Went to the Magic Kingdom for the Mickey Very Merry Christmas. Not part of annual pass, but the parking was free with the pass. value = 14
12/28/2009 - Golf at Oak Trails. Value = 14+ 38 + 38 = 90
12/31/2009 - Went to Hollywood Studios for new year's eve. We did manage to ride Star Tours. This ride is soon to be closed for upgrading. Very crowded. Enjoyed the Osburne Christmas lights. Went to see Fantasmic. They passed out hats and horns. Very noisy before the show. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
1/24/2010 - Went to EPCOT after church. Very light crowd. Saw Spaceship Earth, Finding Nemo, Imagination, Soarn', Energy, Mexico, and Norway. Great time. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
2/4/2010 - Went to the Magic Kingdom and rode the following: Mickey's Philharmonic, Hall of the Presidents, Big Thunder Mt Railroad, the train, Barnstormer, Buzz Lightyear. Went to the sweets shop. They were making rice krispy treats and carmel apples. Then we ate at the Wave in the Contemporary Resort tonight. Value = 14 + 71 + 71 = 156
2/14/2010 Went to the movies in Downtown Disney. Got discount with annual pass. Value = $2.00.
2/15/2010 Went to EPCOT to do the Kim Possible scavenger hunt in Norway. Value = 14+71+71.
3/7/2010 We stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge on 3/6 then went to EPCOT on 3/7 for the Flower & Garden show. Lots of topiary displays, flowers, and a talk on water features. We go a potted plant out of that. Value = 14+71+71.
7/10/2010 Since the March post, Linda died. Her last visit to the parks included a stay at Animal Lodge and she loved it. At that time, we had used our passes to save enough to pay for them. So from now own, all my trips to the parks are "free."
The trip last night was with Scott & Georgia. We went to see the Electric parade and the fireworks. Having the time to do it, we rode Pirates and did a night time rice of the jungle cruise.
The parade was spectacular. I teared up when the parade started, Linda always loved the parade so much.
The time was enjoyable and I was happy to go. The memories of the parks with Linda are all good.
So. along with all the other changes, I must get used to going to the parks alone or with the family.
7/23/2010 Used the pass to see Inception at the Pleasure Island movies. Saves $2.00 on the ticket.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
A Tale of Two Daughters
Night and day, heads and tails, sugar and spice, ham and eggs or any other two things not the same but equally enjoyable and one has captured the daughters that are so dear to me. But really, a picture is worth a 1000 words:
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Roofing Experience
If you can provide any information on a contractor from Houston called Relief Roofing, leave a comment. I need a windstorm certificate from them.
Labels: relief roofing, rita, windstorm
Sunday, May 10, 2009
House for Sale
After 20+ years here, we plan to move to Florida to be close to our kids.
Above are some house pictures.
Saturday, November 17, 2007
The Hussar Scrapbook
An amazing story has just come to a successful conclusion.The young lady second from left is Helen R******. This photo was taken over 40 years ago on the occasion of Helen's induction into the Red Hussars, an all girls drum and bugle corp that was a part of Port Arthur's Thomas Jefferson High School since the 1920's. Of course when the high school was merged a few years ago, the Red Hussars ceased to exist as an on-going organization.
Because the high school was going out of existence, I stayed on the look-out for TJ memorabilia. My wife and I often go antiquing and I spotted this photo at a flea market and bought it. I actually had a connection with two of the people in the photo, but I did not know to whom the photo belonged. Several months later, at the same flea market, I found the personal Hussar Scrapbook that once belonged to Helen R*****. I was concerned that such a personal keepsake was being sold at a flea market. I feared that Helen had passed away and someone not knowing the importance of the scrapbook was trying to sell it. So I bought it , not knowing what to do with it, I kept it safe. The photo I sent to the Hussar Alumnae Association. I really did not see that the two may have been connected.
Then recently, I learned that Helen was indeed alive and through a mutual friend, I contacted her asking if she wanted the scrapbook. She was delighted to know the fate of the scrapbook and gave me a shipping address. I mailed it today.
This brings to a close a quest that lasted several years and hopefully will bring Mrs. Helen some amount of joy as she recalls her friends and years in the Red Hussars.
yea Rouge, yea blanc, yea Hussars, allons.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Oops I Missed the 40 Year Reunion - Cancer Got in the Way
Well, I missed the 40 year reunion. I can't say it was an accident. We planned to see our daughter in Seattle and it just so happened that the dates coincided.
My wife did not feel well for most of the trip, and soon after we got back she went to the doctor and was subsequently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our lives have not been the same since.
She has undergone three chemo cycles over the past few monthe and major surgery last week. Results of the surgery are good. It is my prayer that she recover and be fully healed. Signs as of right now point towards that. Praise Jesus.
In the mean time, our reunion seemed to be somewhat lacking in attendance and maybe lacking in fun.
I've heard from of of my favorites, Jo Nell, and she did not go either. June just seems the wrong time for a high school reunion.
One of the things I was going to do was to update my website: http://www.waltersinsight.com/index.html with more thrilling insights into high school. Specifically, I was going to develop content on the usefulness of my high school learning, a serious examination and i was going to develop humorous - at least to me - content about all my high school sweethearts. Then I got to thinking, with what is going on in my life, why waste time on high school? As you can see, I've lost a lot of my sense of humor over the past few months. Maybe I'll get it back some day.
Is anyone out there?
If you read this, leave a remark.
My wife did not feel well for most of the trip, and soon after we got back she went to the doctor and was subsequently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Our lives have not been the same since.
She has undergone three chemo cycles over the past few monthe and major surgery last week. Results of the surgery are good. It is my prayer that she recover and be fully healed. Signs as of right now point towards that. Praise Jesus.
In the mean time, our reunion seemed to be somewhat lacking in attendance and maybe lacking in fun.
I've heard from of of my favorites, Jo Nell, and she did not go either. June just seems the wrong time for a high school reunion.
One of the things I was going to do was to update my website: http://www.waltersinsight.com/index.html with more thrilling insights into high school. Specifically, I was going to develop content on the usefulness of my high school learning, a serious examination and i was going to develop humorous - at least to me - content about all my high school sweethearts. Then I got to thinking, with what is going on in my life, why waste time on high school? As you can see, I've lost a lot of my sense of humor over the past few months. Maybe I'll get it back some day.
Is anyone out there?
If you read this, leave a remark.
