Scarlett, the Flower Girl

My granddaughter, Scarlett, was asked to be a flower girl in her cousin's wedding. She was so excited and took her job very seriously. She learned the fancy dance moves from Grandma Vicki. :)

To view the short video, click here.

Ken Turpen

Anybody who flew Shuttle without a doubt remembers Ken(Kenny Turpen) I just received this notice form Julie Hamilton. When and If I find out any more infomation I will post it. In the meanwhile lets all keep Ken in out thoughts and prayers. Ken always kept all of us flight attendants in his.

Check out this article CLICK HERE

Remember the feeling

WOW! This one even brought a tear to my eye remembering the feeling we all once shared. This video was sent to me by Judy Zari (SFOSW) via Facebook.

tom

Glacier National Park

Anita and I took a great road trip to Glacier National park this month.
Great trip good weather and I am ready to go again.
Click Here for some Pictures.

Tom DeLeo

Poland Adventrure by Suzanne

I just returned from a wonderful trip to Poland.  I have wanted to do a pilgrimage and track the historical WWII trail of the Nazis and Soviets.  And, since no one else had an interest, went by myself.  I saw both Krakow and Warsaw and was amazed at how beautiful both cities were.  The trip was made so easy by the fact that nearly everyone under 35 spoke wonderful English and everyone was very helpful.  The train ride between the 2 cities took 3 hours and I did it twice.  Auschwitz was a painful experience…yet I highly recommend it.  Krakow was the only city in this country that was left intact by the Nazis.  Warsaw was severely damaged no less than 4 times and it was left in 1944 totally leveled.  The country of Poland is quite inexpensive and well worth the effort, if you’re inclined.  Here are the pictures I took:
Suzanne Wiggins-Ackerson

Click on the Place for Pictures
Karkow:
Warsaw:
Auschwitz:

Note From Tom
I would like to thank Suzanne for sharing her always great photos & adventure. I feel that SeaBuds has got away from the sharing of joys and adventures of our retired lives. SeaBuds should be a happy place as well as a place to get the word out about events and sad departures.
Let’s All try to keep in-touch
tom

Memorial Service for Joanne

There will be a Memorial Service for Joanne on Saturday, October 10th at 1 PM.I hope you will be able to attend as we celebrate her life and the positive way she affected each of us.  Please bring your favorite pictures and stories of your experiences with Joanne to share with her friends as we celebrate her life and how each of us were enriched by her love and friendship.

The Service will be held atEdline and Yahn Funeral Chapel

27221 156th Avenue S.E.Kent, Washington 98042       253 630 2736

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You may view her obituary and other details at their website, click on obituaries at the top of the page.

Obituary

PLEASE do not send flowers... if you wish to honor her you may make a donation to either of these animal rescue groups, but no flowers please.

Helping Hands Animal Rescue

PO Box 1975

Lewiston, ID  83501

or

Inland Empire Golden Retriever Rescue

SeaBudsChatter compromised

Sorry folks somehow the password to Seabuds Chatter got compromised I have changed the password to post. If you need the new password send me an email or give me a call

tom

Funeral for Jim Van Fredenberg

The funeral for Jan Van Fredenberg's husband, Jim, will be held on Saturday, 9/5, at 10 AM at St Francis of Assisi Church - 15236 21st SW, Burien, WA. 98166.

 

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jan, and your family.  

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funeral for jan vanfredenberg's husband

funeral services for jim vanfredenberg will be saturday sept. 5th 10:00 at St. Francis of Assisi ,15236   21st  ave. s.w.,  Burien, Washington 98166

Caryl Jones Update

Caryl made it through her 3 1/2 hr surgery and came home today, Wed. She's doing well, but is very tired and needs her rest.  Amazing how quickly they send you home. I know she hopes to see many of you at the Whidbey events.   Jane

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Karen Levy’s Picnic

Party our house September 3rd.  11:am.  All seasw and guests.  Bring a dish to share and favorite beverage.  The Levy's annual pic-nic.  All retired and current employees and guests are welcome.
Hugs,

Karen and Steven

FYI

I just want to let you know about Caryl Jones.  She had a rather BIG accident in her yard and shattered her right shoulder. She is having surgery tomorrow, Tues., to have her shoulder replaced. Her shoulder was so messed up there was nothing to attach a pin or anything.

 

She has asked me and I am also asking you to NOT call her. She is in so much pain her sleep is totally disrupted as she only gets an hour here and there.  Terry Miller will be looking after her when she comes home from the hospital. She is hoping to make the functions the following wk, spaghetti feed and picnic so please plan on seeing and talking to her then.  She will have a yr of rehab to look forward to after her surgery. If you would like to send her a card her address is: 1472 E Shoreview Dr., Freeland, WA 98249.

 

I look forward to seeing you on Whidbey - if you have any questions, comments, concerns please email me or call me (206-526-0918 Sea - Cell 206-334-0918 or my Whidbey # 360-331-3522 I'll be up on WHidbey starting next Sun the 6th)

 

We all wish Caryl well and look forward to her having a speedy recovery.  Thanks   Jane 

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Sep South End Luncheon

Hello Everyone,
Please come and join us for lunch and a laugh or two on September 17th, Thursday at 11:30 A.M. at the Black Bear Restaurant in Federal Way.  Please be kind enough to let me know via e-mail jloom1@aol.com so that I can let the restaurant know how many to plan for.
Thanks very much.
Respectfully,
Jan M. Loomis

KAREN POLAND

Karen Poland flew out of SEA Dom/shuttle was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer on July 24th and passed away Aug 13th. You can go to a web site that has pictures and info about her memorial that will be held Oct. 2nd. the site is www.caringbridge.org - on the 1st page you input "karenpoland" in the left column.

 

Out thoughts and prayers go out to Karen's family and friends.

 

Jane

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UPDATE ON PICNIC

 

The picnic is on Thurs., Sept 10th, at the Villa Luna. The address is 6066 Moonrise Lane, Freeland, Wa. If you'd like to look it up go to www.Villa-Luna.com. The picnic starts about 11 AM or so, cause after all we need our beauty sleep. It's potluck and a $10 donation will be appreciated. You turn off the highway onto Double Bluff Rd. (for those of you heading north that would be to the left) Go to Lancaster and turn right and then Moonrise Lane. The web page has a map.

 

Now on Wed. Sept 9th, the tour of Georgia Gerber's bronze sculptures will be at noon to 1 PM. We can meet up at Ken's Korner at the intersection of the main highway and Cultuss Bay RD. We'll meet in the parking lot about 11:30 AM and not leave till about 11:50 or so. The address for the house is 6790 Hegenes Rd., Clinton 98236. Her web site is www.gerber@Whidbey.com. 

 

Then we go to the spaghetti feed at Heike's house, whose address is 1873 Brainers Rd., Freeland 98249. Her ph # is 360-730-1688. That starts between 3 and 4 PM. Bring your favorite beverage and a little something for the lady turning 65 that day, but she doesn't want me to tell you that.

 

Hope to see some new faces and all of you old ones too while you can still get here. I have heard there will be shopping available so bring cash or check books.

 

For those of you who know Linda Seales, I just wanted to let you know she lost her husband, Don, from pancreatic cancer, on Apr. 19th, and then had her first grandchild, a boy, born on June 12th. Linda's email is www.linda.seales@yahoo.com. You're in my thoughts Linda.

 

See you all on the 9th and 10th come one come all - and take care everyone    Jane     

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Announcement AFA-CWA Retiree Council

The Seattle Chapter of the AFA-CWA Retiree Council will be meeting September 24 at 11 am.  Sue Liebling is hosting us in Issaquah at her home on a lake.  We will have a meeting followed by a pot luck.  All retirees and actives are invited. More details to follow.  Please save the date.

Martha Casne, President

Karen Poland

Tom,
You may be on vacation, but when you get this note, would you post the information about Karen Poland on Seabuds.  I can't remember if I asked you to do that in my note, but I think that is the only way the info will be spread to the Seattle domicile.  The www.caringbridge.com website will show pictures, and share stories about Karen, and it tells anyone what they need to know about her passing.  One must enter "karenpoland" (one word) in the left column on the opening page of the website.....
Natalie Cantrell

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about the upcoming Whidbey Island Picnic and Layover (for some).

 

This year on Wed, Sept 9th, the spaghetti feed will once again be at Heike Cannon's house. This event usually gets going about 3-4PM, just bring your favorite beverage.  Her address is 1873 Brainers Rd, Freeland 98249. I won't include directions since you all have the capability of going to google maps. Her ph # is 360-730-1688. This yr, Sept 9th is also Medicare Day for Caryl Jones if you have anything you'd like to share with her.

 

We also are being given the opportunity to tour Georgia Gerber's home and garden. Georgia is a very well known Bronze sculptor, a couple of her works include the bronze pig at the Pike Place Mkt and in Langley the sculptor of the boy with his dog.  She has a web site www.georgiagerber.com . This has been set up for 12 - 1PM on Wed, the 9th. I haven't been there but have heard it is a fabulous display of her work which is throughout her garden and home. We thought we'd meet at Ken's Korner in the parking lot, which is located on the main highway. There is a red light there and the cross road is Cultass & Langley Rd.

 

The picnic is once again being held at Villa Luna which is where we have been for the past 2 yrs. This is a pot luck, which starts around 11 AM on Thurs, Sept 10th. I haven't heard for sure but I think there will be shopping available, great food, and even greater comraderie in a fabulous setting.  I look forward to seeing everyone again this yr and hope to get some new folks to attend. This event will have a $10 cover charge.

The villa is located off Double Bluff Rd.

 

I do know Caryl Jones has been setting up accommodations for many folks so you can relax, enjoy the events and spend some time with some good people. I'll send out another email about all this in a couple of wks. If you have any questions or comments please send them to me and I will do my best to answer you.

 

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer. Here in Seattle, we've had a beautiful summer, except for that wk when we hit 103. That was nasty.

 

My life is settling down, I think I see a light at the end of the tunnel. I'd like to thank you for your cards and emails. I'm really looking forward to Terri Coyne arriving in town on Tues, the 18th, for 4 wks. Shortly after she arrives, Shari Pitt and Cathie Bieri will be arriving and you know there will be a game of cards, or two. I really need some R and R.

 

Take care everyone and hope to see you in Sept      Jane

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My Dad's Birthday

My Dad recently celebrated his 90th birthday. My sister-in-law put together a photo album of his life and each of us contributed some of our favorite photos of our families and special times spent with Dad. A long time ago, he took one of my trips to Washington, DC. He loved it, the crew was wonderful to him, and I'll always cherish that special trip/layover. We haven't changed much, have we? Could those glasses get any bigger?? :)

Vicki Sayre

2009 Cause Golf Tournamate

Enjoy a few familiar faces at the 2009 CAUSE tournament held on July 16. It was a great day as always and an even better opportunity to help with donations for CAUSE. If you've not ever played in the CAUSE tournament, consider doing so next year! One doesn't have to be a great golfer since we play 'best ball'. There are always golfers of every ability.
Karen DelGrasso
If Anyone has any pictures they would like to add to this slide show email them to tdeleo@gmail.com You can also get to the picture source by clicking on the slideshow. From there you can also download them for yourself
tom