Christmas 2009

Joseph Gabriel Nobel 10-30-2008

Remebering Our Jewish Upbringing

Joeseph's First movie

We loved our Kokomo

Yesterday after fighting hard Kokomo last his battle with Cancer and a failing liver. The veterinary staff at Bainfield did all they could for him. Kokomo is now in heaven with Oliver and Pop feeling well again and waiting for the day we are all back together again. The Bible says all GODS creatures go to heaven. Kokomo led a good life and was loved by everyone that he ever saw or met, including the people in the Taco Bell parking lot in Butte MT the night he went for a walk-about when it was -10 outside. Some people say we spoil our dogs? We treat our dogs as what they are part of the family.

Kokomo traveled and flew on airplanes in his life more than most people do. he was born in northern California and was flown to Tucson, Arizona atthe grand old age of 5 weeks. After a couple of years he flew to Georgia and stayed a few years. The he made the 5 day drive to Whitehall MT then on to Butte to enjoy life in Big Sky Country.

Kokomo was Harold's traveling companion when he is away from home working and was living in California until he lost the battle for his life. We will never forget Kokomo he has touched our life in tremendous ways.

Kokomo, you are not in our past you are in our future. You are in good hands till we see you again

ONLY IN MONTANA

Funny thing happen this morning to Tira on the way to work. She was driving on the highway and heard a clunk noise. She called her husband Ray and pulled over to the side of the road. Kathie went and picked her and the boys up and gave her the jeep to use. The car was towed to the dealer.

Now here is the funny part. They found a wiring harness all chewed up. The clunk was the critter that ate it being tossed out of the engine compartment onto the road. Now the not funny part. Critters eating wiring harness is not covered under warranty …$1,500 to repair.

Koko Running at the Park

RAINY EATING SUSHI FOR THE FIRST TIME

OH NO A BABY WHIT TIGER FOLLOWED US HOME

Rainy Wearing her BCBG Original Dress

The dress doesn't quite fit yet but will when she is older

Dog Cleanup Time

One of rainy's BCBG Originals

Today is sample day of designs that were not produced so eachof her two dresses are originals

Rainy and KOKO

I need to learna slide show but i am putting all the pictures this week on a dvd. I will keep posting some

Only my Daughter Chrissy

Einstein is rolling over in his grave since I should have spent more time on my research this week! (He is my idol and the first person I am going to meet when I get to heaven!!) The second-coming better come while my Dad is still alive or he might be a little PEEVED by that last statement!!! jk I know you all understand because just look how sexy Einstein is in his picture! Hold me back!!!

TASER GIFTING

This is one of those stories where you begin
to chuckle..then find yourself laughing
out loud. (Not to mention the tears that
come with the laughter)

Pocket Taser Stun Gun, a great gift for the
wife. A guy who purchased his lovely wife a
pocket Taser for their anniversary submitted
this.

Last weekend I saw something at Larry's
Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest.
The occasion was our 15th anniversary and I
was looking for a little something extra for
my wife Julie. What I came across was a
100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The
effects of the taser were supposed to be
short lived, with no long-term adverse af
fect on your assailant, allowing her
adequate time to retreat to safety....

'WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought
the device and brought it home.

I loaded 2 AAA batteries in the darn thing
and pushed the button. Nothing! I was
disappointed. I learned, however, that if I
pushed the button AND pressed it against a
metal surface at the same time; I'd get the
blue arc of electricity darting back and
forth between the prongs.

AWESOME!!!

Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to
Julie what that burn spot is on the face of
her microwave.

Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy,
thinking to myself that it couldn't be all
that bad with only 2 AAA batteries, right?

There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie
looking on intently (trusting little soul)
while I was reading the directions and
thinking that I really needed to try this
thing out on a flesh & blood moving target.


I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie
(for a fraction of a second) and thought
better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But,
if I was going to give this thing to my wife
to protect herself against a mugger, I did
want some assurance that it would work as
advertised. Am I wrong?

So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a
tank top with my reading glasses perched
delicately on the bridge of my nose,
directions in one hand, and taser in
another.

The directions said that a one-second burst
would shock and disorient your assailant; a
two-second burst was supposed to cause
muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily
control; a three-second burst would
purportedly make your assailant flop on the
ground like a fish out of water. Any burst
longer than three seconds would be wasting
the batteries. All the while I'm looking at
this little device measuring about 5" long,
less than 3/4 inch in circumference; pretty
cute really and (loaded with 2 itsy, bitsy
AAA batteries) thinking to myself, "no
possible way!"
What happened next is almost beyond
description, but I'll do my best... I'm
sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with
her head cocked to one side as to say,
"don't do it Master," reasoning that a
one-second burst from such a tiny little ole
thing couldn't hurt all that bad. I decided
to give myself a one-second burst just for
heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked
thigh, pushed the button, and ...

HOLY MOTHER OF GOD, WEAPONS OF MASS
DESTRUCTION!

I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in
through the side door, picked me up in the
recliner, then body slammed us both on the
carpet, over and over and over again.

I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the
fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body
soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles
nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked
under my body in the oddest position, and
tingling in my legs.

The cat was standing over me making meowing
sounds I had never heard before, licking my
face, undoubtedly thinking to herself, "Do
it again, Stupid, do it again!"

Note: If you ever feel compelled to "mug"
yourself with a taser, one note of caution:
when you zap yourself!

You will not let go of that thing until it
is dislodged from your hand by a violent
thrashing about on the floor.

A three-second burst would be considered
conservative.

SON-OF-A-...That hurt like **%!!! A minute
or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a
relative thing at that point), I collected
my wits (what little I had left), sat up and
surveyed the landscape. My bent reading
glasses were on the mantel of the fireplace.
How did they get up there??? My triceps,
right thigh and both nipples were still
twitching. My face felt like it had been
shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip
weighed 88 lbs. I'm still looking for my
testicles! I'm offering a
significant reward for their safe return!!
Still in shock!

P. S. My wife loved the gift, and now
regularly threatens me with it!

JULY 28TH I WAS IN AN EARTHQUACK

Now i remember why we left California and said we would never come back. I have been in every earthquack since 1953 and this one felt the worst. Everyone on the news said the same thing. I think the state government is hiding the real numbers because that was no 5.4 quake.

We were evacuated from work due to bldg damage and a gas leak. after standing in the sun for two hours we were finaly let in the bldg in an un-orderly pattern (rudest people first) You guessed it i was the second person in to get get my car keys and go home. 5 aftershock were felt last night at my house.

During one aftershoke kokomo jumped into my lap. Which isn't that funny considering he weighs 100 pounds

Long lost cousins day

KOKOMO NAPPING

WHILE DADDY WORKS ALL DAY

ROOF, GUTTERS AND TRIM PAINTING IS COMPLETED

KATHIE DID AN EXCELLENT JOB AT PICKING OUT THE COLORS. DOING ALL THE PAINTING AND MANAGING THE VENDORS

Kathies New Bell

Andria brought this bell back from Jerusalem for Kathie. isn't it beautiful. Thanks andria

The New Roof Is In Progress

JUNE 11TH AM......SPRING IN BUTTE, MT

Mitchell Graduates and is on his way to High School

The girls need to watch out because Mitchell is on his way. He is smart good looking and a sports jock. Don't do anything i wouldn't do and have a blast a nd learn at the same time. We are evry proud to have you as a grandson.

PICTURES WILL BE ADDED LATER TODAY. I HAVE NO GRADUATION PICTURE TO POST EITHER

Joe Dixon Graduates From High School & On His Way To College

Congratulations to (little) Joe you made through high school . I guess I can't call you little Joe anymore either. It seems like only yesterday you made your fist walk to the high school. Kathie and I only wish we could of been their to see you get handed that diploma.

We heard that you are going to attend Emory college. Let us know what your major is . Also are you playing Soccer? I posted the only picture I have of you and your dad. Send a new one please!

Joe we are so proud of you and wish you nothing best in life. It is s truley a blessing knowing you and your family and GOD is with you as you start your next adventure.

Be blessed in all that you do

Harold & Kathie

Memorial Day with Cheryl - Cherie & Gabe

We had a load of fun and then had a barbecue with steak, potatoes, corn on the cob, garlic bread and strawberry shortcake for desert. all sugar and fat free. They couldn't even tell

MY GARDEN

Here is the start of my garden. The large palnts are the garden the rest still needs to be cleaned up. I have two tomato plants a cumber, green pepper, red pepper honeydew melon an

Carla Night on the town dresses

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY...THANKS FOR BEING SUCH A WONDERFUL WIFE, MOTHER AND DAUGHTER IN-LAW. tHE PICTURE ON THE RIGHT IS CALLED GRAPE BROWN THE PICTURE IS NOT NEAR AS DARK BROWNISH GRAPE AS THE DRESS. THE BCBG MODEL AND LEONE MATCHED IT YOUR HAIR COLOR

Barbecue with old friends

We finally had our reunion get together at Carlos house. it has been about 10 years since we all got together. Liz is married and has a son Alec 8 years old. Interesting the letters look familiar it is the acronym for A Local Exchange Carrier. Thats what happens when telecom gets into your blood. Carlos has twin boys age 7. I would list all the names but I am having a senior moment. Robert has a girl 7 and a boy 5. I am still having a senior moment. Lots of fun, food and frolicking in the pool. Then more food and liquids. It was a long day for me since it was hot out. We are planning another get together in the August time frame for an excursion to Catalina. Stay tune for information on the next party.

PS Robert can never pat me on the stomach again and talk about being in shape check out the picture of Robert when he got out of the pool with Carlos. His wife must be feeding him good or he has become a daddy couch potato.

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