28 May 2007
Memorial Day, USA, 2007
Today, we celebrate those who have served and have passed.
This is the grave of Mack's uncle, Woodrow McKinley, who served in WWII. When Woodrow found out he had cancer, he bought a pre-paid cremation plan. He got a discount. When asked where he wanted to be buried, he said, just get a pair of post-hole diggers, dig a hole between my mother and dad, and put the ashes there.
So the family did just that, took turns digging the hole, and put the ashes which were in a plastic container into the hole. Then they took turns drinking whiskey out of Woodrow's flask, poured a little in the grave, then filled the hole back up.
This is the grave of Mack's uncle, Woodrow McKinley, who served in WWII. When Woodrow found out he had cancer, he bought a pre-paid cremation plan. He got a discount. When asked where he wanted to be buried, he said, just get a pair of post-hole diggers, dig a hole between my mother and dad, and put the ashes there.
So the family did just that, took turns digging the hole, and put the ashes which were in a plastic container into the hole. Then they took turns drinking whiskey out of Woodrow's flask, poured a little in the grave, then filled the hole back up.
Labels: hooker, mckinley, memorial day, oklahoma, post-hole diggers, whiskey, woodrow
27 May 2007
On the Road....
HOOKER OK—Greetings from the Oklahoma panhandle. We're here for a few days to visit with Mack's folks, siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews, etc.
We actually flew into Denver yesterday. Had lunch with our good friend TRJ in Denver, then drove down to the panhandle. Stopped in Elkhart KS to visit with Mack's cousin Brent, actor in the zombie flicks, the first of which was mentioned here. Got in late late last night.
Just had a breakfast that couldn't be beat: Peppered bacon, oatmeal, homemade rolls, and some great black raspberry jelly.
We're here for a few days, then we'll be back in Denver next weekend. Hope to take some photos and post them to our Flickr space.
We actually flew into Denver yesterday. Had lunch with our good friend TRJ in Denver, then drove down to the panhandle. Stopped in Elkhart KS to visit with Mack's cousin Brent, actor in the zombie flicks, the first of which was mentioned here. Got in late late last night.
Just had a breakfast that couldn't be beat: Peppered bacon, oatmeal, homemade rolls, and some great black raspberry jelly.
We're here for a few days, then we'll be back in Denver next weekend. Hope to take some photos and post them to our Flickr space.
Labels: hooker, oklahoma, panhandle
