Author Archives: Mark

01-09-2015 Not a good day

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, My car decided to stop working yesterday just as I was leaving work. I’m very lucky to have friends at work that were able to take me to a car rental.  So I’m trying to see … Continue reading →

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01-08-2015 Three people you haven’t met

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, There are three people you have never met that are very important to me. Two of which you will never meet. Momma Mickey and Papa Gene have both passed away. I carry their memories with me … Continue reading →

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01-07-2015 What I do for a Living

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I’m patiently waiting for access to one of the test cells.  We have 7.  Each one is equipped with the ability to completely control all environmental conditions and test an AC unit inside.  What I’m doing … Continue reading →

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01-06-2015 Not much to say this morning

Posted on January 6, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I don’t have much on my mind this morning. Work is a little slow again so I thought I’d just pop on and say good morning to you guys. I have more pictures of Hiram I’d … Continue reading →

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01-05-2015 Back to Work

Posted on January 5, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, The new house I’m living in is nice.  It’s a big house in a nice neighborhood. There’s a pool and Jacuzzi, but they are both closed for winter.  There’s cable and wifi, which is a large … Continue reading →

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01-04-2015 Heading North

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Today is the end of my nice vacation.  I have to head north today back to Oklahoma.  I’m moving into a new room.  It’s a bit scary.  I’ve only met the home-owner once.  I’ll have to … Continue reading →

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01-03-2015 Trade routes

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, One of the things you’re great grandpa did was supply the trade routes in china and Africa.  He took a lot of photos during his adventures.  There are so many things your forbearers accomplished that would … Continue reading →

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01-02-2015 Break is Almost over

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Today is my last full day at home before heading back up to Oklahoma. I’ll be very sad to leave Michèle.  The last two weeks have been a great time to spend with her.  I know … Continue reading →

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01-01-2015 Your Great-Grandfather

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, Your Great Grandfather, Elmer Hiram Randel, lived a full life.  It was sadly too brief. After all the airplanes he flew through war and peace, it was eventually just a domestic act of violence that ended … Continue reading →

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12-31-2014 Remembering Joan of Arc

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Mark

Dear Joseph and Lucia, I came across a few pictures of our dog, Joan of Arc.  We got her as a puppy at Christmas time.  She was a stinker and a handful.  I have so many fond memories of you … Continue reading →

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