Shelties an enduring part of our household

Indie, pictured here in a moment of repose, is the third in a line of Shelties to grace our household since 1990. We acquired Indie just five days after her predecessor, Reina, died in July 2007, as the result of a tumorous growth in her chest. The new addition to our family, who has similar coloration to Reina, was still a pup -- 5 1/2 months old -- when we found her. The photo was taken just before Indie frolicked in her first Portland snow storm.

Pass your mouse over Indie for a look at Reina.

Our first Sheltie, Bonnie, was 15 when she died of old age several years ago. We wish dogs lived longer.

See pix of our youngest granddaughter, Harriet Levi, and some friends taken by some really good photographers.

Grandson Alexander helping adorn one of his first Christmas trees can be found here. On the same page, check out the photos of our then new house before and after it was touched by snow.

And here's a travel bargain for the ages: Seven days at sea for only $12. Frequent stops at exotic ports to entice even the most jaded traveler. It's definitely economy class. but with all the money you save, you can do plenty of shopping ashore.  Click here for the lurid details, along with a pic of John and his fellow travelers.

Wall hangings
embroidered by Kay

The way we were ...

This photo was taken in May 1962 at a dinner in New York's Plaza Hotel. From right, Peter Gregory, Kay McLaren, John McLaren, Annie Gregory, John Barnes, Margie McLaren, Scotty  McLaren, Sally McLaren and Sally's date, otherwise unidentified. Scotty and Margie, who hosted the event, are gone, as is their daughter Sally. 

The Europe page features highlights of John's trip a while ago to Italy, Austria, Britain and Germany.