Did You Hear About Our Need for A Passport?

Archie and Ronda are planning a trip to Cancun via cruise ship in March! Ronda did not realize that her passport had expired. When she discovered that information, she and Archie went immediately to get some pictures made and then to the passport office at the local Post Office. She also was not aware of the new rules requiring passports upon return to the States from places like Cancun. The demand for passports has risen, making the waiting time longer. She is trying to decide if she should pay extra for expedited service.
Archie said she should!

Did You Hear About My Old Furnace?

The furnace in Archie and Ronda Brown's house was installed when the house was built, in 1969. Archie received and accepted an offer from the air conditioning and heating company he uses. They came out to do a tune up on both systems. The technician told Archie That the return air is not sufficient, the duct work has leaks and there are no parts to fix the unit if it breaks down. But when he saw the light bill was low, he told Archie not to replace a thing!

Did You Hear About Our Trip To Spring Training?

Archie Brown and his wife Ronda went to watch the Houston Astros in Spring Training. They stayed in Kissimmee, which is a neighbor town to Orlando. Archie and Ronda went to see several games at various towns throughout the state. They also visited several of the theme parks in the area. It was a tremendous week. Ronda suggested they should look into how much it would cost to buy a piece of Orlando property!


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Did You Hear About Roger and Nolan?

Archie Brown was reading the sports page and it made him wish he were a minor league prospect for the Houston Astros. Nolan Ryan and Jeff Bagwell, two of Archie's favorite players, are hosting a training camp for the young guys in the Astros' system this week. Yesterday Roger Clemens stopped by to throw batting practice for an hour!
What a dream afternoon for an up and coming ball player!

Did You Hear About The Astros Elite Training Camp?

Archie Brown was reading the sports page. He came across an article about the Astros holding elite training camps for the top prospects in their minor league system. Nolan Ryan, who is in the Hall of Fame, will instruct the elite pitching pros[ects. Jeff Bagwell, who retired a few weeks ago, will be the instructor for the elite young hitters. It should be a wonderful experience for the up-and-comers. And it may open a few doors for them to make the big club soon.

Did You Hear About Mop Brigade?

The congregation where Archie Brown worships does not use a janitorial service. Each of the members takes turns doing that work. They call it Mop Brigade. Some of the things they do are: Disinfecting the rest rooms, restocking the toilet paper & the paper towels, cleaning the windows & the Glass Doors, vacuuming the carpets, picking up the trash and relining the garbage cans, organizing the books in the racks, sweeping the stair wells, and mopping the tile floor in the foyer!

Did You Hear About Why I Dislike Tardiness?

Archie Brown was taught to be punctual from as early in his life as he could remember. Orel, his dad, always had lots of reasons he wanted his son to be punctual, and reasons to avoid tardiness. Orel always considered punctuality a mark of good character. There are many reasons he dislike being late or someone else be habitually late. Orel also does not like to rob or be robbed of his time. It is very inconsiderate to be predictably late.

Things are forgotten when you are in a rush, caution suffers when we are hurrying.
Tensions rise, tempers flare when you are hurried. Accidents are more likely when rushing, not to mention that progess is slowed by tardiness. Health risks rise from the stress. It is uncomfortable to enter after proceeding have started.

Did You Hear About Renting a Moped in Freeport?

Archie and Ronda Brown had a wonderful time on their 25th Anniversary cruise to the Bahamas. On one Freeport island they rented a moped instead of taking one of the pre-arranged tours provided by the cruise line. It was great fun, Ronda sat behind Arch and held on arond his waist. They went all over the island, seeing the sights and enjoying one another!

Did You Hear About Our Cruise?

On their twenty fifth anniversary, Archie and Ronda went on a cruise ship to the Bahamas. It was everything they had hoped for and more. They had suite for their cabin. There was a sitting room on a balcony overlooking the sea, as well as a bedroom. And of course there was food, so much delicious food at all times of the day.

Did You Hear About My Search For Sports Equipment for My Grandsons?

When Archie Brown’s grandsons Andy and Zack moved in with him and his wife, Ronda, they had lots of toys but not much sports equipment. Archie wanted them to at least be acquainted with the various sports, but he did not want to invest a lot into any of it till he knew if they were really interested. He figured it was time to hit the garage sale scene!

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Did You Hear About A Week Without Sunshine?

Archie Brown was used to seeing the sun. In South Texas it shines over 300 days a year. So when there are stretches of 7 or 8 days without seeing the sun, Archie, along with everyone in town, get a bit grouchy. The new year of 2007 was wet and gloomy, with several sunless days in a row. No doubt the rain was good for the crops in the long run, but Archie was longing for sunshine.

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