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Todd’s Little Brown Book of Familymen

Hey Dad,

I’m starting to prepare for the 2010 Familyman Adventure, and I’m already starting to feel a little nervous about what the year of travel might bring.

Last year a Familyman suggested that I put together a list of familyman around the counrty who would be will to be called or help out if I found myself needing help in various parts of the country.

So…if you’d like to be in my little bronw book would you send me an email at familyman@bnin.net. Include your name, location, contact info (email and/or telephone #), and if you have any special skills to offer like Diesel expert.

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Familyman Friendly Campgrounds

Now that things seem to be warming up, I've been thinking about RVing. I know there are several of you Familymen who own campgrounds. I'd love to hear where you're located, and I know there are many others who would love to take advantage of your campspots.
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Bottle Caps on Strings – A Dad’s Reflection on the Olympics

I’m not a huge sports fan. Now don’t get me wrong. In high school I played football, basketball, and track. Thinking swimming was an easy sport, I even joined the swim team my junior year and tried to quit after the first practice – (Hey, I’m a sinker!)

The truth is, I just don’t like watching others hit a ball, smash into each other, or scratch themselves on TV. My brother, who seriously considered naming his first son ESPN, shakes his head in disbelief and shame whenever the subject comes up.

However, all that said, I do love the Olympics. I love the excitement that hangs in the air as athletes from all over the globe gather to test their abilities against each other, while couch potatoes across the country assume their position in front of the TV to watch.

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Katherine’s 13th Birthday

For Katherine's 13th brithday we wanted to do something special. So...Debbie took her to Chicago to the American Girl Doll Place for lunch and to get her ears pierced. My little girl is growing up! Sniff sniff...

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