Safe journey my friend.
Monday, January 21, 2008
It is with great sorrow that I am writing to inform you of Dave’s passing on the morning of Saturday, January 19th. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends after a long and courageous fight. We will be holding a memorial service for Dave on Friday, January 25 at 1:-00 PM.
Memorial Service Location:
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
334 14th Street, Del Mar, CA
(858) 755-1616
www.stpetersdelmar.net
There will be a Celebration of Dave’s life immediately following the service at the home of Dennis & Shelley Hyndman (3446 Bumann Road, Olivenhain - see attached map for directions). We would be honored to have you attend. Please forward this to anyone not included in this email who loved and admired Dave.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dave’s name to Salvation Army.
If you have any questions, please call Tracy Matthias at (850) 776-1369.
Memorial Service Location:
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
334 14th Street, Del Mar, CA
(858) 755-1616
www.stpetersdelmar.net
There will be a Celebration of Dave’s life immediately following the service at the home of Dennis & Shelley Hyndman (3446 Bumann Road, Olivenhain - see attached map for directions). We would be honored to have you attend. Please forward this to anyone not included in this email who loved and admired Dave.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Dave’s name to Salvation Army.
If you have any questions, please call Tracy Matthias at (850) 776-1369.
We contacted Jessica (Eric) Geipel, David’s neighbor who also works at UCSD Hospital and was very close to the process this last week.
Upon David’s return from Germany last week, he was taken directly to the Hospital, as his condition had complicated in pain and under heavy medication. With no further reason to remain in the hospital, he was moved home under hospice care.
He had a couple of lucid hours on Friday, recognizing his family and closest friends and put under very heavy medication once again, to give him relief during the night.
Three of his closest friends from his younger years drove that night from the Bay Area, who were able to share some good stories in a circle around David during his last moments on Saturday morning, for which he was conscious and showing his usual grin.
The family is making arrangements for a Memorial for this Friday or Saturday. We will be informed.
Jessica thinks that Randi and Alex will appreciate cards and any kind of support and care, most significantly for non-family members next week, when all has settled and most gone back home.
Eduardo
Upon David’s return from Germany last week, he was taken directly to the Hospital, as his condition had complicated in pain and under heavy medication. With no further reason to remain in the hospital, he was moved home under hospice care.
He had a couple of lucid hours on Friday, recognizing his family and closest friends and put under very heavy medication once again, to give him relief during the night.
Three of his closest friends from his younger years drove that night from the Bay Area, who were able to share some good stories in a circle around David during his last moments on Saturday morning, for which he was conscious and showing his usual grin.
The family is making arrangements for a Memorial for this Friday or Saturday. We will be informed.
Jessica thinks that Randi and Alex will appreciate cards and any kind of support and care, most significantly for non-family members next week, when all has settled and most gone back home.
Eduardo
Friday, January 18, 2008
It is with a sad heart I send this news:
I received a call from Randi this morning, she stated that Dave is in the Hospital and will be coming home today with Hospice. She stated that he is very “out of it”.
At this time she stated she didn’t want people coming over to the house.
I told her that the family is in our prayers and that if there is anything, anything, we could do please let us know.
Zane
I received a call from Randi this morning, she stated that Dave is in the Hospital and will be coming home today with Hospice. She stated that he is very “out of it”.
At this time she stated she didn’t want people coming over to the house.
I told her that the family is in our prayers and that if there is anything, anything, we could do please let us know.
Zane
Monday, December 31, 2007
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Secrect Santa
At work we did a Secret Santa gift exchange in which we emailed the whole group our wish lists so that our Secret Santa could get it with out anyone knowing who they were. The exchange was so delightful I wanted to save it here:
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Ok everyone,
Please make a list of your likes/ hobbies, and send it to everyone who is participating, so that way whoever picked your name gets a better idea of what to get you.
Thanks,
Lauryn
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You are so clever Lauryn…
I would like a MAC (Makeup) Gift Card J
Elizabeth
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I’m sorry Miss Elizabeth you are going to have to add to your list, no “ONE” gift card suggestion allowed.
You are going to have to work a little harder than that for your gift this year.
Throw in a “Home Depot” or a “Jack in the Box” gift card or something.
It’s suppose to be a surprise, how is it a surprise if you only pick one card?
Is the surprise figuring out what mall they bought it at, that’s not the spirit of Secret Santa that’s Google Maps.
We’ll be waiting and thank you for participating.
Happy Holidays
"The Grinch"
Elsa
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oh Jeeze…
OK - so either a MAC gift card or Starbucks (No Home Depot or Jack in the Box please J).
Costume Jewelry, Hats, beanies or the high socks (the girls next door wear them) They are found at American Apparel…
Elizabeth
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Sorry Miss Elizabeth. Maybe my Holiday song will make you feel better for putting you on the spot.
By the way what is the deal with the gift card discrimination; I chose those specifically with you in mind. I thought you would love them, I guess it’s a good thing I’m not your Secret Santa or I would have a very disappointed Christmas munchkin on my hands at the Lunch ;)
So here it is for some holiday cheer in the second week of November.
~*~*~*~
Oh, Jingle Bells, the kitchen smells
The delivery got away
Oh, what fun it is to hide
From Chuck on Timecard day, hey!
Jingle Bells, Tim misspells
The mail was late today
Oh, my dear, Dale’s not here
I might just scream from fear.
~*~*~*~
This year for xmas I would like…
Two or Three small colorful (or not) cloth pouches nothing bigger than 3”x6” (I need it for my small electronics)
A 10 dollar gift certificate to Walgreen’s or Target, Miss Elsa needs new Mascara or you can get it for me it’s Cover Girl ”Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara” it’s in a Hot Pink Container.
Maybe some fun high socks that I can wear with my boots. None of those socks with individual toes, those hurt.
or always a classic Black and White Movie DVD’s (Anything with Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant) I’m actually quite easy to please, so I’m sure you’ll be able to pick something that I’ll love.
Only request NO bathroom smelly stuff, NO picture frames… I already have way too much of that… so… Merry Xmas everybody! I hope you liked my holiday song J
Elsa
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Linda needs new markers!
I love the Chartpaks (available at Blick).
Elsa, I know this is one stop shopping, but since the colors are a
surprise is this acceptable?
Linda
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I don't know Linda, it seems to me that there is not enough fear in
your heart that you'll get what you want. This feels pretty safe.
As I remember as a kid we were always hoping and wishing that we would
get what we really wanted. We were always afraid that maybe our
parents didn't get it right and instead of getting Black Converse High
Tops like we wanted we would get Pink L.A. Gear's.
So I think we need to throw in a couple more things into the mix for
good measure. You need to be anxious when you open your gift and being
surprised because you got the purple marker instead of the maroon one
doesn't really count.
Once again we'll be waiting and thank you for participating.
Happy Holidays
The Grinch
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Dear Grinch,
Since finding a maroon marker instead of a mauve one in my stocking
doesn't qualify as "living on the edge," here are some other thoughts:
1. I want to become better acquainted with Pulitzer - winning
authors.
2. I want to make myself a crocheted wall hanging (saw one on the
cover of Met Home) and I have no idea where to start with this.
3. I like to make my own salad dressing and love little cruets to
keep oil and vinegars in. I would also be most happy with a little
brush to scrub the insides of them.
4. ...and of course, the markers (the right shade of purple, after
all, can make or break so much)...
Linda
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santa,
i have been a so-so girl this year...
it’s true:
i tell my kids they can’t have dessert until they finish dinner, then eat their halloween candy for breakfast
i occasionally intentionally miss the bathroom waste basket to piss my husband off
and i do sometimes fake throw the ball to my dog then hide it as he confusedly searches the house (heeheehee)
but c’mon is that so bad???
so this is all i’m asking for ...
golf balls - nike power distance
or golf glove - left hand only women’s med
(and i promise not to use these on fridays)
or costume jewelry - like kenneth cole or lucky brand stuff at macys
or surfer t-shirt (M) or accessories - like roxy or hurley (once an OC girl, always and OC girl)
and lastly santa, and what i want most for xmas...is for the santa list approval nazi OK my list...so i don’t have to resend this!! :D
Joanne
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I’m crying I’m laughing so hard. I loved this.
Elsa
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Ok everyone,
Please make a list of your likes/ hobbies, and send it to everyone who is participating, so that way whoever picked your name gets a better idea of what to get you.
Thanks,
Lauryn
-------------------------
You are so clever Lauryn…
I would like a MAC (Makeup) Gift Card J
Elizabeth
-------------------------
I’m sorry Miss Elizabeth you are going to have to add to your list, no “ONE” gift card suggestion allowed.
You are going to have to work a little harder than that for your gift this year.
Throw in a “Home Depot” or a “Jack in the Box” gift card or something.
It’s suppose to be a surprise, how is it a surprise if you only pick one card?
Is the surprise figuring out what mall they bought it at, that’s not the spirit of Secret Santa that’s Google Maps.
We’ll be waiting and thank you for participating.
Happy Holidays
"The Grinch"
Elsa
-------------------------
oh Jeeze…
OK - so either a MAC gift card or Starbucks (No Home Depot or Jack in the Box please J).
Costume Jewelry, Hats, beanies or the high socks (the girls next door wear them) They are found at American Apparel…
Elizabeth
--------------------------
Sorry Miss Elizabeth. Maybe my Holiday song will make you feel better for putting you on the spot.
By the way what is the deal with the gift card discrimination; I chose those specifically with you in mind. I thought you would love them, I guess it’s a good thing I’m not your Secret Santa or I would have a very disappointed Christmas munchkin on my hands at the Lunch ;)
So here it is for some holiday cheer in the second week of November.
~*~*~*~
Oh, Jingle Bells, the kitchen smells
The delivery got away
Oh, what fun it is to hide
From Chuck on Timecard day, hey!
Jingle Bells, Tim misspells
The mail was late today
Oh, my dear, Dale’s not here
I might just scream from fear.
~*~*~*~
This year for xmas I would like…
Two or Three small colorful (or not) cloth pouches nothing bigger than 3”x6” (I need it for my small electronics)
A 10 dollar gift certificate to Walgreen’s or Target, Miss Elsa needs new Mascara or you can get it for me it’s Cover Girl ”Professional Super Thick Lash Mascara” it’s in a Hot Pink Container.
Maybe some fun high socks that I can wear with my boots. None of those socks with individual toes, those hurt.
or always a classic Black and White Movie DVD’s (Anything with Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart or Cary Grant) I’m actually quite easy to please, so I’m sure you’ll be able to pick something that I’ll love.
Only request NO bathroom smelly stuff, NO picture frames… I already have way too much of that… so… Merry Xmas everybody! I hope you liked my holiday song J
Elsa
-----------------------------
Linda needs new markers!
I love the Chartpaks (available at Blick).
Elsa, I know this is one stop shopping, but since the colors are a
surprise is this acceptable?
Linda
------------------------------
I don't know Linda, it seems to me that there is not enough fear in
your heart that you'll get what you want. This feels pretty safe.
As I remember as a kid we were always hoping and wishing that we would
get what we really wanted. We were always afraid that maybe our
parents didn't get it right and instead of getting Black Converse High
Tops like we wanted we would get Pink L.A. Gear's.
So I think we need to throw in a couple more things into the mix for
good measure. You need to be anxious when you open your gift and being
surprised because you got the purple marker instead of the maroon one
doesn't really count.
Once again we'll be waiting and thank you for participating.
Happy Holidays
The Grinch
-----------------------------
Dear Grinch,
Since finding a maroon marker instead of a mauve one in my stocking
doesn't qualify as "living on the edge," here are some other thoughts:
1. I want to become better acquainted with Pulitzer - winning
authors.
2. I want to make myself a crocheted wall hanging (saw one on the
cover of Met Home) and I have no idea where to start with this.
3. I like to make my own salad dressing and love little cruets to
keep oil and vinegars in. I would also be most happy with a little
brush to scrub the insides of them.
4. ...and of course, the markers (the right shade of purple, after
all, can make or break so much)...
Linda
---------------------------------
santa,
i have been a so-so girl this year...
it’s true:
i tell my kids they can’t have dessert until they finish dinner, then eat their halloween candy for breakfast
i occasionally intentionally miss the bathroom waste basket to piss my husband off
and i do sometimes fake throw the ball to my dog then hide it as he confusedly searches the house (heeheehee)
but c’mon is that so bad???
so this is all i’m asking for ...
golf balls - nike power distance
or golf glove - left hand only women’s med
(and i promise not to use these on fridays)
or costume jewelry - like kenneth cole or lucky brand stuff at macys
or surfer t-shirt (M) or accessories - like roxy or hurley (once an OC girl, always and OC girl)
and lastly santa, and what i want most for xmas...is for the santa list approval nazi OK my list...so i don’t have to resend this!! :D
Joanne
----------------------------
I’m crying I’m laughing so hard. I loved this.
Elsa
Friday, December 21, 2007
Holiday Cheer from AVRP
Click on the Link for a special Holiday Greeting from Deen, Doug, Randy, and Chris!
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1331227171
Happy Holidays Everybody!!!
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1331227171
Happy Holidays Everybody!!!
Thursday, December 20, 2007
The Tenth Day of Christmas
On the tenth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me…
Ten Lords are leaping…
wow… that’s just wrong…
The Ninth Day of Christmas
On the ninth day of Christmas
My true love gave to me...
My true love gave to me...
Nine Ladies??? Dancing...???
The Eight Day of Christmas
On the eight day of Christmas
My true love gave to me…
... 5 Golden….no wait…
10 Frogs….wooo.. that can’t be right….
I’m sorry… I think I’ve had too much to drink…
I shouldn’t have had that 4th glass of wine during lunch… bad idea…
Note to self always stop at 3.
ALWAYS during lunch just 3, got to remind Elizabeth to cut me off at 3…
Oh well I guess we’ll all find out what the eight day of Christmas is together…
100 DVD's on their way to Germany
Hi everbody just wanted to let you know that we have about 100 DVD's on their way to Germany. That should keep them busy for a while, we hope :)
From James Bond to the West Wing, from Romantic Comedy to Indiana Jones. I think we have covered a good variety.
With all our love
The AVRP Gang
From James Bond to the West Wing, from Romantic Comedy to Indiana Jones. I think we have covered a good variety.
With all our love
The AVRP Gang
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
TESTING
HI GUYS! Glad to hear you are being taken care of!
RStellar - Congrats on getting this up and running in German... I can't even figure it out in English! ;) Hopefully this works, if so I'll post more later!
LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
Randi
RStellar - Congrats on getting this up and running in German... I can't even figure it out in English! ;) Hopefully this works, if so I'll post more later!
LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
Randi
The Seventh Day of Christmas
On the seventh day of ChristmasMy true love gave to me…
Seven Swans a Swimming,
Six Grapevine Cakes,
Five Gluggs of Glogg,
Four Calling Birds,
Three Creepy Dogs,
Two Turtle Doves and a Fat Bastard in Hawaii
On the eight day of Christmas
My true love gave to me…
... 5 Golden….no wait….10 Frogs….wooo.. that can’t be right….
I’m sorry… I think I’ve had too much to drink… I shouldn’t have had that 4th glass of wine during lunch… bad idea…
Note to self always stop at 3. ALWAYS during lunch just 3, got to remind Elizabeth to cut me off at 3…
Oh well I guess we’ll all find out what the eight day of Christmas is together…
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