John Hertle
acting President called meeting to order.
Bill Gordin
led us in the Pledge.
Don Ahrens
let us in Song
Jeremiah
gave the invocation
Big John Hertle
was presiding over the ongoing meeting when your scribe arrived so the
preliminaries were missed. He said Farm-City Week will be celebrated at
the meeting of November 22nd.
It was noted that the long table was completely encircled by members and
guests. We were honored by the presence of Bob Haupt, father of
Craig Haupt.
John
said next week Wendy the Witch will be our guest speaker. Also our
Christmas party is set for December 7th at 315 El Rio, Modesto.
Carole and John Thoming
recently had a 15th anniversary celebrated with a 10 day trip to Mexico.
High humidity indicated that a hurricane was coming. The resort shut
down but a day later everything was back in its place, back to normal.
Getting through Mexican immigration took 45 minutes but they were
delayed an hour and 45 minutes at SFO getting through US immigration!
(This hassle could be eliminated with a Global Entry pass which is good
for 5 years.) John said the company his son in law works for is
“spending $7 million a day” building nuclear submarine pens in Hawaii.
Happy
and Sad “Bucks”:
Paul Hearst
was sad that he had to leave early to learn more about Rental Property
and Dependents. He’s an expert preparer.
Bob Haupt said he was happy
to be with us. Ditto!
Charlie Nguyen said he took his mother and two sons to
Yosemite Valley. It was beautiful despite the little water flowing in
the waterfalls.
Ron Freitas is sad about the 49ers who have trouble scoring
and have lost the last two games after 5 wins. He did enjoy seeing the
grandkids at their home in San Diego.
Kevin was alarmed that a rattlesnake was found in his
daughter’s back yard. Yikes!
Modesto City Councilman Jeremiah Williams
added that he was pleased to see Craig’s father in attendance.
Bob has been a big help at our crab and Cioppino dinners.
Harold Petersen said 3 of his neighbors have died within 3
months. What’s going on?
Don Ahrens tossed in $5 due to poor performance by 49ers and
something else which I missed.
Mike Houston
and his wife attended a Goth Fashion Show at Fresno State where Samantha
is a student.
Bill Gordin enjoyed a wine tasting tour in Napa Valley. Bill,
his daughter and son in law traveled in safety and style a chauffeured
limousine!
Craig Haupt hosted friends from Idaho at their home in Carson
City. Craig lost $100 at a casino, but his spouse won $40. His
leg tendon surgery is scheduled for November 30th. No weight bearing for
6 weeks recovery.
Several members enjoyed pillaring our politician. John says “the
City pruned a dead tree across from his home. Jeremiah took it in
stride. He sent texts requesting action from the department.
The drawing number selected was Charlie’s. He wasn’t able to pull
the winning marble.
Our speaker was Don Moyer the rattlesnake hunter from Tracy. Very
entertaining and educational.
Jerry Jackman scribe
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