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Just got word that Devon, our "adopted" son, is safely home from Afghanistan. His tour of duty lasted a year (he's in the Army) and he is now back at his home-base in Italy. His mom and girlfriend won't get to see him till March when he gets to come back Stateside, but we are all just glad he is finished with his tour. He said he is thrilled to see trees and grass again. So now both David and Devon are finished with their tours of duty, and I am feeling grateful. Next is Scott, who will probably be leaving within the next months for the mideast. God bless all our men and women in Uniform who protect Freedom!

Dad Tate (Tom) was scheduled to see Dr Nelson et al yesterday February 20th... and just before heading out for the appointment he received a phone call from the doc's office delaying the appointment. Apparently the doc had other business or was called out of town or whatever. So dad is still in a holding pattern and we are awaiting another date to meet with Dr Nelson. Meantime, Jimmy baked a fantastic pasta al forno and we took it over to mom and dad's for a great lunch. Going back next Sunday to help out with some yard work, anybody want to join?

Here is the letter and photos that Caro in Nicosia, Italy sent to Miryam Amoruso in Argentina. Miryam forwarded it to Dianne Moore in Florida and voila! she is sharing with the rest of the clan... so here's some up to date pics of the Nicosia crowd. Thanks! From: "Caro Galeassi" carogaleassi@hotmail.com To: "Miryam" mamoruso@uolsinectis.com.ar Subject: Fotos de Nicosia Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2006 hola como estas??? aca les mandamos algunas de las fotos del fin de semana pasado cuando fuimos a Nicosia, Besossss Caro y Galo Caro

Following is a letter Cousin Miryam (in Argentina) sent to Dianne (in Florida) which Dianne generously is sharing with the rest of us. It's great to hear from Miryam... the last time we saw her was at the family reunion in San Diego, which seems nearly a decade ago. Dianne: I copy other messagge incluiding fothografies of Nicosia, and Galo with his wife, Carolina, visit a Carmelo Mensa and family, the last week.- When Ivan Yudica visit Sicily in november, only visit Galo and Carolina, in Catania, and then visit Etna , and Nicosia, only the city, but not found adrees Carmelo Mensa in there moment.- Then Ivan return from Argentina, he didn't know family mensa.- Galo in this moment, in Catania, in holydays of club rugby, then traveling with Carolina, in Nicosia, in PALERMO, agrigento, ant the nex weekend in venecia and florencia.- carmelo Mensa, will come from argentina, perhaps, he never go to fly, he afraid?? "miedo al avion", pero desea venir a argentina. Nosotros dic...

The town of Sebastian is quite small still. I plan to check the population but I'm guessing 50K or less. what a breath of fresh air, literally and figuratively! Still vacant lots around here and there on my street. A new house is going up just next door and across the street. Not a tract housing neighborhood so all are custom builds. My house is older, built in 1986, and one of the smallest on block, which is good investment wise. Others will bring my value up. It is in excellent shape though, brand new roof and paint job in and out. All tile and laminate floors and nice big backyard. Perfect for me! Di

I heard a talk show host asking today WHY a man should get his wife/girlfriend a Valentine's Day card... he felt it was totally unnecessary and wanted to know WHY a woman would even want a Valentine's Day card. Maybe it's because I am a woman but to me the answer is painfully obvious: it is an open declaration of love. And sadly, it's sometimes the only occasion on which some women will ever receive such a display of affection from their mate. Too often I hear men reflect the sentiment, " I don't HAVE to voice my love for you. I am still HERE, aren't I?" To a woman, that is absolute trite, and almost an insult. Women respond to courtship; and the courtship should not end on the wedding day. Too many people don't realize that a successful marriage is a work of art requiring continual finessing, not something you abandon on the day it was born. And PS: Yes, I DO get my HUSBAND a Valentine's card and gift- he deserves to hear my public di...

Dianne reports that the listing she gave us back in January is no longer current... That's why Sherry and others could not access it. So here's a pic of her house, and below is some info on it! I hear that if you sell the house for her she'll give you a commission, hee hee... Di's listing gives the following info: 3 bd/2ba 2car garage renovated home has undergone a facelift in and out, with an artistic flair. Designer colors, brushed nickel/stainless glass fixtures and custom stained cement bedroom floors. Split floorplan with huge kitchen & tons of cabinet/counter space. Huge covered screened back porch with kitchen pass through. Fireplace. Tile and stained cement floors throughout. Landscaped front and back yard, privacy fenced. Includes washer, dryer, fridge, dishwasher & window coverings. Completely repainted and rescreened, brand new architectural shingle roof. FSBO $249K

So much has happened since my last post, I am unsure of where to start. Therefore I will make it short and sweet: DAVID WHETSTONE IS HOME. His tour of duty in Iraq is over and he will remain stationed in North Carolina till May or June, when he will be sent to Korea for a year. He's trying to get posted to either Arizona or Washington after that for his final year in the Air Force. He got two weeks furlough upon his return so I went to visit him for a few days and we had a wonderful time just "chilling." Now he's in Washington for a few days before he has to go back to work. THANK YOU to everyone for your prayers while he was overseas. He says it was an experience he will never forget: a lot of work, a lot of tension, and at times a lot of fun, and he is glad to be home. SCOTT TATE is getting married. Scuttlebutt has it that Scott and Rachael will be married on March 19th in Jacksonville NC. I received an invitation but haven't heard from him otherwise sinc...