Willem - October 2008

Grandma and grandpa visited with Brian and Erin and Willem over the weekend of October 17-19. Willem was quite entertaining, as usual. Check out the slide show and the Willem Anthology video below. Click on arrow to start slide show.

Windows Installation

This past weekend I joined Marc and his father-in-law, Tom Albold, in a project to replace windows in Marc and Amys home. We managed to install 12 windows on Saturday. Tom removed all the originals and interior stops and Marc and I followed behind and installed the replacements. These custom windows all fit perfectly, thanks to Marc's measurement accuracy. A great weekend project with lots of potential for warmth and savings. No more plastic on the windows! ...and a super crew to work with. Who ever said "I don't do windows"?

The Fuller Zoo Visit

On Saturday, October 4th 2008 the seven Fullers (and three dogs) had a family gathering at Marc and Amy's. Our special outing was to the Minnesota Zoo near Apple Valley, MN. Of course Willem was the star, along with the outstanding zoo and all the animals we got to see up close and personal. A beautiful Fall day with family - It just doesn't get any better.

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The Marriage of Mike and Lori

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On Saturday, September 20, 2008, Michael Fuller and Lori Scott tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony followed by an awsome reception. The marriage rite was captured on "film" by expert videographer Marc assisted by Bob. The full-length DVD was released in select cities (Mike & Lori get a copy) on September 26. Previews below are just a brief glimse of this very special time in the life of two terrific people. Call Mike & Lori immediately to make your reservation to view this limited edition video. Time is running out and seats are limited. If you call before midnight tonight they will furnish beer and brats. Operators are standing by...

Brother's Railings

Brother Charlie was visiting for the weekend while Grace visited with some book club friends at Garmish in northern Wisconsin. As brothers who seem to need a project to keep us out of trouble, we decided to modify our deck and staircase railings and spindles for our upper deck. The project kept us very busy, but we managed to get all the uppers completed. A hugh THANKS to my big brother who I really enjoy working with on projects like this.

The stair railings are still to come...

The lower deck will be completed next Spring with the materials gained from demolition of the upper rails. Then some fresh paint and we'll be ready for our grandson, Willem to crawl all over the deck.

RW Open 2008

The Golfers
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The 6th Annual RW Golf outing was held over the Labor day weekend in Door County. Check out the history of the gathering and previous year group photos at the RW web page. This year we had 5 foursomes at the Orchards in Egg Harbor on Sunday followed by a picnic dinner at Pat's home. New traveling trophys were presented to the men's and women's winners as well as the high scorers. Check out the photos (slide show) of the winners and a few others. Saturday at the lake was loads of fun punctuated by an emergency operation on the waverunner to remove a tow rope it swallowed. This was all documented in photos (slide show) also.

A special thanks to Pat for all the work and time that goes into making arrangements and preparing for and serving the Saturday and Sunday evening meals. To Mary and Joel for all their work associated with the RW Golf Outing and to everyone who contributed to an enjoyable time for all -- Thank you!

Below are the RW Golf winner's listings...










The Traveling Trophys

Men's - Rick Fuller 81
Women's - Mary Anthony 92
Men's High - Bob Klimpke
Women's High - Lori Scott

Certificates were awarded to the winners defined below.
The rules indicate that in the event of a tie, anyone who has already won something in any category yields the tie to those who have not.

#2 Closest to the pin in 2 - Louie Roder
#4 Longest drive in fairway: Men - Rick, Women - Betty
#6 Closest to pin in 1 - Mary Anthony
#8 Shortest Drive - John
#9 Longest putt, Women - Pat Fuller
#11 Longest putt, Men - Marc with an incredible 57' 11" (Thanks to Charlie for the new putt measure devices)
#12 Lowest score - Joel Anthony
#14 Most putts - Jeff
#16 Lowest score - 6 way tie - Joe Lucas and Mike Fuller awarded
#18 Highest score - Denny

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Willem Visits Grandma & Grandpa: 8.22-24.08

Picture of Willem and Grandpa by Brian Fuller

Willem "Mr. Enthusiasm" Fuller spent the weekend with Grandma and Grandpa. Brian, Erin and Hayden came too.

William is a morning person and an enthusiastic talker. See him in action below. See more of Willem at Watch Me Grow.