Akeley, MN Guest Book Results for 2006

Name:

Corrine Allen

Email:

hockeybabe_13@hotmail.com

Address:

p.o box 368

Address1:

Keewatin Mn, 55753

Date:

10/27/06

Time:

12:34 PM

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Grandma Kathy Swanson- Your time as a auxiliary sister has been wonderful. You are such a kind hearted woman. I know that you have also touched so many people's lives at the VFW. I just wanted to say thank you for all of the support you have gave to tons of people like uncle Steve, cousin Tommy, and also your father and bunches more. You make me proud! I love you ~Your grand daughter Corrine

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Date:

          10/23/06

Time:

          01:59 AM

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Hey, Em, have you called your dad lately?

Name:

          kelly

Email:

          ksigfrid@subrad.com

Address:

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Date:

          10/10/06

Time:

          11:39 PM

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Hi Chels, I live in the twin cities area and stopped in at the Blue ox market a few weeks ago and thought it was great! It is so quaint and the people are so nice. Akeley is such a great little town! I tell every-one about it!! Kelly Bergquist (Sigfrid)

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          chels

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Date:

          09/26/06

Time:

          11:19 AM

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hi my mom owns the grocery store Blue Ox Market, come on in and take a look

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Hope we can have a gathering for the 30th class reunion of 1977, So to all interested we will post the date and time for next year reunion, after stan and hina choose the date and time, hope to hear from you, or see you next year.

Name:

Harry Bates

Email:

hbates@gci.net

Address:

PO Box 877732

Address1:

Wasilla, AK 99687

Date:

08/30/06

Time:

06:32 PM

Comments

My Grandfather, William Bates worked for a railroad in Akeley around 1903-04. I located an old railroad map that shows a railroad running NW from Akeley thru a town named Niawa then west almost to Lake Itasca. The Initials of the railroad on the map are R.R.L. CO. Does anyone there have any idea as to the name of this railroad? and/or any information about it or who I might contact to find out?

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Name:

Cindy Doherty

Email:

cindydoherty@yahoo.com

Address:

1994 Laurel Avenue

Address1:

Saint Paul MN 55104

Date:

07/18/2006

Time:

04:48 PM

Comments

Hi, My mom grew up in Akeley (Audrey Vik) and she missed the Badora Birthday party. She wanted to go but couldn't make it, I was wondering if anyone recorded the program in anyway and if there was anyway I could buy a copy if they did. Thank you. Cindy Doherty

 

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Name:

Butch Kramer

Email:

bkramer@drtel.net

Address:

1109 main

Address1:

Oakes, North Dakota.58474

Date:

07/11/2006

Time:

10:51 PM

Comments

Great web site. I grew up in Akeley it's good to see whats been going on back home. I don't get back very often. But when I do I have a great time. I ride my bike on all the back roads, which most are paved now. And it brings back a lot of fun times I had back then which would be the 60's. My sisters Jodie Karl and Donna Stumbo still live there, matter of fact I just got done looking at Jodie's class reuion pictures, good job on the picture's. Even though I was'nt there,because of the web site I could see it was a big success and could be some what part of it. Akeleys a pretty cool little town, when ever I tell somebody where I grew up they tell me ya we've been through there thats a neat little town. Hope to get home a couple times this summer and maybe run into some of my old classmates. Butch

 

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Name:

Ash Puri

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Date:

06/30/2006

Time:

09:16 AM

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A Happy and safe 4th of July to all the residents of Akeley. Vish and I hope the fish are biting!

 

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Name:

Linda Davidson (Tatro)

Email:

ldavidson@ncarboretum.org

Address:

396 Wiltshire Circle

Address1:

Fletcher, NC 28732

Date:

06/28/2006

Time:

08:44 PM

Comments

Just wanted to say Hi to everyone who I went to school with if your still around!!!

 

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 Name:

Tammy Gustafson

Email:

tcreed@charter.net

Address:

Address1:

Red Wing, MN 55066

Date:

06/23/2006

Time:

11:55 AM

Comments

Was in Akeley last weekend with my family for my Grandfather's (Donald Gustafson) funeral. Will be there again this weekend. It is beautiful and quiet there and I understand more each time I'm there why he loved it so much!

 

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Name:

Robin Carpenter

Email:

sasquatch21@alltel.net

Address:

Address1:

Date:

06/22/2006

Time:

07:48 PM

Comments

My daughter Samantha is currently visiting Lawrence and Annie Semmler , she is enjoying her visit to Akeley tremendously. My thanks to Carol, Deloris, Annie and Lawrence for sharing your home.

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Name:

Lynn A. Gustafson

Email:

firefly1@charter.net

Address:

107 Cannon View Drive

Address1:

Red Wing, Minnesota 55066

Date:

06/22/2006

Time:

09:29 AM

Comments

My family and I will be keeping my father's house and tree farm in Akeley, will be spending a lot of time there.

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Name:

Randy Heidorn

Email:

rheidorn@bullets.net

Address:

5465 Wolf Creek Road

Address1:

Sherman, IL 62684

Date:

06/22/2006

Time:

12:40 AM

Comments

In the late 70's I regularly visited a campground between 11th Crow Wing and Bass Lake called Spring Bay Farm Campground. Is that area still in existence or are any of the former owners of that resort still in the area. Thanks for any help on this.

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Name:

Rose Wilcox

Email:

wilcone@rea-alp.com

Address:

2703 Deer LN SE

Address1:

Alexandria MN 56308

Date:

06/19/2006

Time:

11:16 PM

Comments

Hello, We are planning to be in Akeley this weekend and heard about a great eating place that was on TV - Jason Davis - On the Road Again - they featured a marinated roast which was out of this world. We would like to try it when we're in town. Waiting for reply - thanks!

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Name:

Lori Hayes

Email:

lohys007@aol.com

Address:

Address1:

Colorado

Date:

06/19/2006

Time:

08:48 PM

Comments

Hi there..my dad Tom Hayes grew up in Akeley and one of his best friends was Don Gustafson. I received an e-mail from my dad's sister that Don had recently passed away. I was wondering if there was a memorial some place that we could donate to in Don's name. Please e-mail me at lohys007@aol.com with any information. Thank you... PS I love visiting Akeley..

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Name:

Todd Humiston

Email:

hummershm@gmpexpress.net

Address:

Address1:

leonardtown MD

Date:

06/02/2006

Time:

11:06 PM

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Name:

dug on lil debbie

Email:

rasmu55@msn.com

Address:

Address1:

TCities

Date:

06/02/2006

Time:

12:04 AM

Comments

Hey EM check your email! Should be up next week. Does Akeley have enough food to support a pinkadonis like me? Can't wait to get one of those Baby Bunyan mochas mmmmm.

Name:

Kathryn Passmore

Email:

mobilekabob@sbcglobal.net

Address:

P.O. Box 461451

Address1:

Escondido, CA

Date:

06/01/2006

Time:

01:44 PM

Comments

I have been trying to do research on the historical as well as monetary value of a framed to hang on the wall version of 'Paul Bunyan's pictorial map of the United States,Depicting some of his deeds and exploits', by R.D. Handy, copyright 1935, R.D. Handy, and published by R.D. Handy. I love maps. That's why I have this one. It is SO controversially interesting and accurate - its perfect. But is it also a collectable? Is it something I should add to our insurance, or just enjoy? Thanks.

Name:

Katie

Email:

rockstar_64_1@hotmail.com

Address:

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Date:

05/29/2006

Time:

04:05 PM

Comments

What's in the fourth floor of the old Akeley school?

Name:

Tom Vierling

Email:

West2North2South@aol.com

Address:

21423 Park Orchard Drive

Address1:

Katy, TX 77450

Date:

05/17/2006

Time:

09:02 AM

Comments

I am happy to see all these things on the website for Akeley. My historical connection to Akeley is my maternal Grandfather, Milner B. Wambolt. He was a blacksmith in Akeley for many years. Grandpa loved playing cards with Doc Melby, the dentist. My Grandfather owned property along the south shore of 11th lake but sold it sometime in the 1940's, I think. I was stationed at Duluth Air Base when I was in the Air Force and managed to get over to Akeley in wintertime, back in 1971. Somewhere I have a picture of myself standing on frozen 11th lake, right on the spot where we used to catch big bluegills. You can't tell much from that picture though. I would like to visit Akeley and camp down by the lake. I hope to be able to do this trip next summer, 2007. That will be 40 years since my brothers and I camped there in the summer of 1967. I realize its changed a whole lot since then! But in seeing this website and reading all these things it looks like folks around there know and love what they have and they seem to have become good stewards of it all. This is a good thing. Yes sir, I'd just like to camp at the lake and do some fishing. So, whether you're happy or sad, squabbling at town meetings, or living life to the fullest--thanks for keeping it all alive!

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Date:

05/10/2006

Time:

01:07 PM

Comments

Was Paul really that big?

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Webmaster! Thank you for putting the St. Jude Community

Service Event in your weekly online community

newsletter. You are awesome! We appreciate

your community support and your prayers.

May everyone have a wonderful spring and summer

season. God bless everyone. Thanks again for

your community support for community service

projects. Teamwork is so helpful! Way to go!

                              Sincerely,

                                   Joyce C. Krueger,

                                   Sunny Point Resort

                                   2nd Crow Wing Lake

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Name:

Jacques Baker

Email:

airmail1@toad.net

Address:

P. O. Box 1213

Address1:

Easton, MD 21601

Date:

04/26/2006

Time:

08:52 AM

Comments

Does the Paul Bunyan Historical Society have any record of Paul Bunyan's ever having a grandson who came to live in the Chesapeake Bay area? I am reviewing the papers of a Chesapeake Bay area writer, Gilbert Byron (1903-1991) and have come across a poem (?) entitled "Paul's Grtandson" written between 1946 and 1950. I'm pretty sure it is an original work and have no idea what may have prompted the author to write it. The young boy's name is Noah, and he performs amazingly for such a young person. Any information or insight someone up your way could provide would be appreciated.

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Name:

Dave

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Date:

04/21/2006

Time:

09:30 AM

Comments

I'm 21 and on 11th Crow Wing

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Name:

Michelle

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Date:

04/19/2006

Time:

11:32 AM

Comments

Hey Dave! Iam 44 and on 3rd Crow and u?

Name:

Dave

Email:

dave_chow_02@hotmail.com

Address:

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Date:

04/17/2006

Time:

01:26 PM

Comments

Hey Michelle, what age are you and what part of the lake do you live on? Write me back to my email address if you want.

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Michelle

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Date:

04/13/2006

Time:

08:44 AM

Comments

Really the ice is off the lakes up there already? I was just up ice fishing 3 weeks ago. I know the weather has been warm, but WOW that was fast and I was standing on it. SCARY!!

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Date:

04/12/2006

Time:

06:29 PM

Comments

the ice is gone from 11th Crow Wing Lake today.

Name:

Mark Kelley

Email:

Address:

Address1:

Kasota, MN

Date:

04/12/2006

Time:

04:19 PM

Comments

How's the ice doing? I bet this warm weather has almost got rid of it. I have a cabin on the 11th, and can't wait to get it opened up for the year.

Name:

Dave

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Date:

04/11/2006

Time:

10:32 AM

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Hey Michelle, its nice to see someone is almost as excited for this summer in akeley as i am. How old are you? Where in akeley do you stay during the summer?

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Name:

Michelle

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Date:

04/10/2006

Time:

08:44 AM

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Whats up AKELEY!!! I can not wait to get up there this spring/summer. I hope all is well in the area. Is there any new shops in town? Hows the ice is that off the lakes yet? OOOOOOO I am so excited now that the weather is getting nicer.

Name:

Jennifer Meshefski

Email:

jmeshefski@hotmail.com

Address:

8638 Park Avenue

Address1:

St. Bonifacius, MN 55375

Date:

04/09/2006

Time:

06:18 PM

Comments

More pictures of the camp sites and lakes would be awesome for the website

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Date:

04/09/2006

Time:

08:56 AM

Comments

11th still got ice but is getting black and leaving the edges. It won't be long now.

Name:

Dave Malchow

Email:

dave_chow_02@hotmail.com

Address:

2798 155th Ave.

Address1:

Princeton, MN

Date:

04/03/2006

Time:

07:03 PM

Comments

Have the lakes thawed up there yet? 11th Crow Wing in particular. Also when is Paul Bunyan Days 2006?

Name:

Beatrice

Email:

bea59@foxinternet.com

Address:

Address1:

Remote Name:

4.255.64.162

Date:

03/28/2006

Time:

10:54 PM

Comments

Does anyone remember Carl and Tillie Granrud and family? (There were 7 kids.) My dad, one of the kids, was Alvin. He would be 90 years old, if he were living. The family attended the Lutheran church.

Name:

local fishin fool

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Date:

03/27/2006

Time:

03:48 PM

Comments

The ice is good. fishing is great. 10th Crowing was very good for crappie and sunnies this last weekend and will only get better. Will the good ice last? that's the question.

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Date:

03/21/2006

Time:

04:11 PM

Comments

How is the ice. can we fish on 10th. are the panfish biting??

Name:

dan davis

Email:

dandavis235@hotmail.com

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Date:

03/18/2006

Time:

01:32 AM

Comments

nice to see everyone again dandavis235@hotmail.com

Name:

John Ellinson

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Edina, MN

Date:

03/08/2006

Time:

11:05 AM

Comments

Stopped at Em's while going thru Akeley. It's what a good personality, atmosphere, soup, sandwich and coffee should be. Thanks Em. You are a pleasant treat along the way. John

Name:

Ann Rose

Email:

dirtyshirt1@comcast.net

Address:

16384 Rynearson Road

Address1:

Buchanan, MI 49107

Date:

03/03/2006

Time:

01:27 PM

Comments

I am doing genealogy and I ran into your web site. I have "step" relatives that are in Akeley and that have graduated from your High School. Nice site and thank you.

Name:

Wini Bauman

Email:

winib@hotmail.com

Address:

31042 Bell Avenue

Address1:

Pequot Lakes, Mn 56472

Date:

03/02/2006

Time:

03:56 PM

Comments

My husband asked me to look up the Wood Tick Theatre. Can you please e-mail some information.

Name:

Jeffrey Blanchard

Email:

jeff.blanchard@spirentcomc.com

Address:

1505 Marlbarough Ave

Address1:

Los Altos Ca 94024

Date:

02/20/2006

Time:

02:45 PM

Comments

Just checking in on my old home town Cheers Jeff

Name:

Ralph Nelson

Email:

hobolyn@aol.com

Address:

28 S Bay Lake Ave

Address1:

Mascotte FL. 34753

Date:

02/18/2006

Time:

08:11 PM

Comments

I would like to thank Deb Pousta & Chris Michalski for Making the Memorial Cabinet Possible. It's Patriots Like Y'all Who see that our Veterans will never be forgotten, Also thanks to Kathy for submitting My Name. Hope to see Y'all Soon. You have an Outstanding Club.

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Akeley

Date:

02/18/2006

Time:

09:42 AM

Comments

Akeley is having a Fishing contest this weekend with a lot of great prizes and we have been blessed with great winter conditions. It's -30 and sunny this Sat. morning. A true polar plunge day.

Name:

local fishin fool

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Date:

02/09/2006

Time:

06:09 PM

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The Ice is great. All species are biting if you're in the know. Panfish are really going. The snomobile trails were good and now have 2" of fresh snow so these trails will be great this weekend also. Excellent cross country skiing on ski trails. The next couple weeks look great for our area.

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columbia hts mn

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Date:

02/09/2006

Time:

03:53 PM

Comments

is the ice still good to fish on there??

Name:

Emily Ryan

Address:

ya rite

Address1:

Email:

emilyryan232@yahoo.com

Date:

02/05/2006

Time:

12:08 AM

Comments

I ABOUSOTLY LOVE NILS KREMER AND THE BUNANS CREW!!! THEY ARE SO FUNNY AND REALLY NICE. I REALLY WANT TO WORK AND I MEAN WORK AT BUNANS THIS SUMMER FOR THE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE LOADIN BAIT FOR MY FELLOW FISHERMEN!!! I REALLY WANT TO WORK AT BUNANS SO MY ULTIMATE GOAL AND I MEAN ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO BE THE BEAUTY ON HOOOCH LAKE!! WELL PEACE OUT AND SERIOUSLY ALL I WANT THIS SUMMER IS TO WORK AT BUYANS AND ALL YA'LL BETTER PUT IN GOOD WORD FOR ME AND I MEAN IT!!!! YOO! SO NELLY ILL BEING SEEIN YOU THIS SUMMER!!! AND I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!! LOVE U EMILY RYAN!! .\

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Date:

02/04/2006

Time:

11:53 PM

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Name:

dug on lil debbie

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Email:

rasmu55@msn.com

Date:

02/03/2006

Time:

11:37 PM

Comments

Hi Em and other Akeleites, Rasmu and I had a very successful fishing weekend thanks to that young and rather height challenged fishing guide, Bobby (not so) Tufts. Ripping lips in Akeley was the best and Bob sure found them! Thanks for the good grubbins too Em we appreciate your hospitality. You could be the fishing guide headquarters! Bait and tackle @ Bunyans. Hi Nels..,Buck, Art, Pinky, Moesha,

Name:

Ron Fritz

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Date:

02/02/2006

Time:

01:42 PM

Comments

Does the Woodtick have any job openings?

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John G.

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Email:

john_gould19@hotmail.com

Date:

01/31/2006

Time:

02:32 PM

Comments

Very nice Site!! But why is there nothing about Kietz's video Games and Dvd's, or Em's Cafe? They are both wonderful businesses in town. Em's has the best burgers and Kietz's has lots of entertainment to keep you busy. Glad to see you both are making it in the small town of Akeley.

Name:

Eric R. Johnson

Address:

9745 Wedgewood Dr

Address1:

Highlands Ranch, CO. 80126

Email:

EandSJohnson@aol.com

Date:

01/18/2006

Time:

10:05 PM

Comments

Just surfing on by. Akeley class of 1988.

Name:

Manuela

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Email:

Manuela.Sass@freenet.de

Date:

01/17/2006

Time:

03:03 PM

Comments

Hi, remember the ? I stayed as an exchange student in Nevis in 1993. I´m looking for Heather. I lives with her family. I guess she lives with her family (Brian)in Akeley. If you read this, please send an email. Hope to hear from you soon! Manuela

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John and Elvina

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Des Moines

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Date:

01/16/2006

Time:

03:25 PM

Comments

Akeley, your little town is looking pretty nice. We will come back this summer and camp in your park.

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shannap283@msn.com

Date:

01/09/2006

Time:

12:09 PM

Comments

If we stay at the park this summer, are there bicycles for rent. 2 adults and 1 11 year old.

Name:

laura

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Address1:

akeley

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Date:

01/05/2006

Time:

09:46 PM

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hey mike lenander!!!! everybody should give a big shout out to mike who is serving our country in afghanistan on a mountain top somewhere! take care gumby and come home soon! hugs and hershey's kisses!

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Ash Puri

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Date:

01/04/2006

Time:

10:43 AM

Comments

I would like to thank my hosts, Frank & Vern, for such a lovely time in Akeley. Now more than ever the Colonel, Vish and I would love to move our tripod factory here.