Response about the castles Yes, we took all of the photos shown. It was an overcast day, so they are not as clear and bright as we had hoped, but at least it wasn't raining!
My "Link" Sis -- I am SO excited for you because I know you are in euphoria right now!! I've never gotten into the German side of the family (I must admit to pretending I'm 100% Irish!), even though most of the traditions I remember growing up were German in origin. I can only imagine how you must have felt standing in front of where the Link home once stood and in the museum looking at his blacksmith tools. How wonderful it is that you made contact with our relatives and they were so gracious! Even more wonderful is that you had the foresight and kindness to have the "American Links" send their greetings from the August reunion and that you brought the beautiful Link coffee mugs. You are a very special person!!! BTW, while I have never embraced my Link heritage, I DO remember many hours looking at the pages of that green Link book with President Eisenhower's picture in the front! You rock!
P.S. I saw you were wearing the Link seal necklace; did they say anything about it?
Clocks Vanda, you could have save a bunch of mone on the coco clock, but just putting Rob in a huge box and every hour opening it, looking at him and going, coco-coco, and then shut the door lol Sounds like you are haveing a great time...Germany is a fun place to visit...and live.
Take care and stay dry.
Hello, as long as I am using the school computer, and am NOT in school I can read the blog. I hope you both have a great time. Remember I don't need any more nieces or nephews lol.... I said that only cause you are back in Germany :-)
Take care,
Bruce
Praying for a wonderful trip Hello Vanda and Rob,
We are so excited for you, our hearts are filled and overflowing with joy for you.
We will be anticipating every entry and looking forward to each event and story.
Loving you,
Donna
So thrilled for you both Thanking God for bringing you two together as friends in love and now husband and wife. CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank you for sharing your blog with us.
Please keep me on your blog.
Love you,
Donna and Mickey Dean
Welcome Back Hi
Can't wait to see your pictures and the items you got from the International Market. (Been there many times!)
As you know, I drive up your way every Friday evening so just let me know what Fri would be good for you.
I'm not coming up May 21 because I'm going up Sat with a moving truck!
Chris
You've got me in (happy) tears, sis -- I'm SO very happy for you both! Mom's purse looks very pretty and I know you will rival the Hawaiian sunset in your beauty tonight.
Once again, Rob, you have a wonderful way with words -- when reading this I felt like I was there with you. The mast and bell of the USS WV is at WVU and I used to pass it every day. Maybe one of these days I'll see the rest of the story myself.
Sounds like fun!!!! Hey Dad and new Mom,
This is all very exciting!!!! It was great reading your blog and seeing the pictures. You both must be thrilled to be in Hawaii, but I'm sure your tired from the trip. Oh by the way dad, the caps lost 1-2 last night!!! It is 7:00 am here so It's 1:00am where you are. Although, if I know jetlag you should be waking up shortly! Ok, time for me to get back to work. I wish you both all the best this weekend! and Congrats again! Love, Robby
I was just there and I miss it already! The friends we took want to move there and the Dad hasn't been the same since.
I am so happy for you that the flight went well and you're there! Looking forward to the pictures! Savor every moment!
Love, Chris
Aloha! We are sooooooo happy for the two of you! Enjoy every moment. Looking forward to seeing your wedding pictures and Vanda's lovely dress and accessories. Hmmmm, wonder which shawl the bride will choose? Happy Elopement/Wedding/Honeymoon!!!
How cool?? I never would have guessed Hawaii. That is so cool. I know Uncle Bob and his family went there often and loved it. We've never been - Amtrak doesn't seem to have it on any of its routes. Congratulations - I will look forward to your blog posts.
Rob61
Rob & Vanda
Response about the castles
Yes, we took all of the photos shown. It was an overcast day, so they are not as clear and bright as we had hoped, but at least it wasn't raining!