Update November 6,  2024​

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Life continues. My video production venture is now operational with all the many pieces in place. Work is in progress on several projects. 

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It is still an empty existence without Laura.  But there are bright spots in daily activities around here. Jennifer has been working on getting her Private Pilot's License and I was thrilled to be able to participate in her SOLO flight on November 2 in Lincoln, California. It was quite an emotional sight to see her take off by herself and fly a perfect three circuits around the airport. She'll always be my 'little girl.' But is truly a beautiful, very smart lady. It was a great experience to see her take this major step on her way to becoming a Private Pilot.

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Old age is sneaking up on me. After all, I'm pushing 79 years old.  It takes as much time to get out of bed as it does to brush my teeth!  

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My brother Pat has moved into a Senior Retirement community in north Seattle and loves it. We keep in close contact. I will be interviewing him for inclusion on my Island Lake Production website. He is a great storyteller.

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My two Persian cats, Snuffy and Daisy are great company and give me two good reasons to get out of bed in the morning.  They are in good health and a source of constant entertainment.

 

I'll be marching in the Auburn City Veterans Day Parade on November 9th for the second time. I consider it a great honor to remember all who served our country.  That evening I will be attending our annual Hooker reunion dinner at the Flight Museum at Capitol Airport in Olympia. Our little band of Hookers grows smaller each year.  

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Friends become more precious as time goes by. I'm lucky to have many around here to share our good times.  My family is a blessing to me. They have included me in many activities. Life in our little town far from big cities like Seattle and Tacoma, insulates us from the social upheavals we see there. We cling to our guns and Bibles and take care of each other.  

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I have much to be thankful for. And being an old guy, I have a lifetime of wonderful memories to recall. 

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Enjoy my website. It has been an incredible journey. God has blessed me in ways I could not have imagined.  

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Have a great Thanksgiving and a blessed Christmas.

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Mike on Island Lake

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