Funny Family Stories

I saw the Blog post of "Do you Remember" with a list of stories. So I thought it would be cool to "Tell YOUR Funny/Interesting Family Story."

I will begin: Some of my earliest and fondest memories have to deal with Grandma (Marian Neuhaus) especially since she lived in the apartment behind my house. Christmas Morning Brunches with her and Grandpa (Herbert A. Neuhaus Sr.), Grandma's World Famous Grilled Cheeses which she would make for me whenever I stopped by for a visit (which was quite often). and Granny's Pancake Shapes with Mickey Mouse and Snakes.

Funny Story: Melissa and I were in Grandma's car waiting to go on a trip and so we were doing what kids do and were messing around and accidentally kicked her car into neutral where it started to roll down the driveway. Melissa decided to bail and jumped out the window leaving me to "Go down with the ship" as the car rolled into our house. And who gets in trouble. Me.

Do you remember...?

The other evening a couple of us (Lori, Herbie, Bobby, Cathy, my mom (Aunt April) and I) got together in the chatroom and had a great time "remembering." How many of these do you remember?

• Picnics at Bryce park
• "Light as a feather" in Brick
• The rope swing
• Summer rec at Allenwood School
• Canoeing
• Aunt Robin's special hugs
• Uncle Herb's wild turtle ride
• Cooking lessons with Gramma (Marion)
• Gramma's (Marion's) softball rules
• The Easter Egg Hunts
• Halloween at Aunt April's
• The Mini Winnie camping trips
• Herbie's pony
• Kelly and Sandi's bear
• "Out! Out! Out!"
• The Easter bunny on a motorcycle
• Sledding on Lakewood Road

Please feel free to add to the list, or to tell the REAL story of any of your favorite memories!

Anyone want to chat?

Some of us have been having fun using the tag board, but it can get annoying -- in order to see the new comments as others add them, you have to keep refreshing your screen. So Bobby suggested that we add an actual chatroom. It was a good idea, so I added one. You'll find the link to our private room at the very bottom of the page (just keep scrolling down!).

We decided to leave the tagboard as well. This way, if you're around and want to chat, put a message (with the day and time!) on the tagboard so that others will know to join you in the chatroom.

I still think that Charlie had a great idea to plan a regular chat time in advance. So please leave a comment letting us know what days/evenings would work for you.

Hurricane Rita

This is a easier way for me to tell everyone, Aunt Leslie left Louisiana this morning, there trying to find a campgroung inland, there in the motorhome. Kelley is staying at work, cause they need nurses. where she is , is safe, and shawn is taking the boys inland away from Galveston. I will post more when I hear more

Estremera's Finally Putting in an Appearance

Nyssa and I figure it's about time to post a picture of us. This was taken on August 19th at the One Night Event Orlando & I chaperoned. The band that was performing (Starfield) is one of Nyssa's favorite bands. We took her to see them in May for her birthday. After the show, when they were doing autographs, the guys sang her "Happy Birthday". This is Tim the lead singer. When we asked for this picture, he recognized Nyssa and which concert she had been at and that they sang for her. Well, she was in 7th heaven and her 10 friends now think she's the coolest person.

The picture of Orlando was taking last year after the 2nd hurricane came through our area. We had a bumper crop of grapefruit but lost almost all of it. They all split open from the wind. We had 3 trash cans full that we had to toss. It was a real shame since that was probably our last year growing citrus. The state has flagged our trees because someone in the next development has citrus canker. We're not sure when they'll be cutting our trees down, but the state has told us that they are cutting them down. Last year Orlando and I got up on the roof to do some repairs...I thought Grampa must have been laughing looking down on me. If I can locate a picture maybe I'll post it so everyone can have a good laugh.

Where on earth is everyone?

Click on the photo for a larger view.

Send me your location and I'll add a dot for your home town.

Thanks to Bobby, Cathy, & Gail for the help! And thanks to Sandi for suggesting names in the labels.

Herb in Colorado
hjneuhaus@hjneuhaus.com

Anyone use or heard of Skype?

Sounds like a bad thing but it's not. Skype is a program that allows you "call" and talk with other Skype users over the internet. It's alsolutely free. You need decent internet connection (DSL or cable is fine) and a headset. To get started you just download the installer and then create a free account. Skype does sell some services for money, but you do not need any of those extras. For example, it is NOT free to use Skype to call a regular telephone number. But Skype-to-Skype calls are completely free.

I use it all the time in my business - saves a lot of long distance charges. I mention it because we seem to be scattered across the country. (Hey! How about we create a map with dots to show where everyone is located - I can give it a try if someone sends me a list of towns)

Here is a sample of how you would use Skype to find someone. I searched on the name NEUHAUS in the US.....maybe you know some of these folks!

And here is how you place a call. In this case to my wife Debbie.

Hope you give it a try. My Skype name is hjneuhaus.
Herb in Colorado

(you can get the software at www.skype.com)

My Favorite Old Neuhaus Photo

Neuhaus Carriage and Wagon Builders, Newark, NJ

Herbert, Frank, Albert, and Frederick Neuhaus

Contributions for the Family Tree

This is my grandfather - Herbert Neuhaus. My mom (Aunt Kay) and I have lots of info and photos to add to the family tree. We are not sure the best way to share all this stuff so maybe Sandi should get in touch. You can email me at hjneuhaus@hjneuhaus.com

Meanwhile, here are a few photos to whet your appetite.



Matilda Baronowski - my great-grandmother.


A family gathering at Aunt Marion's house. I'm the little boy!

Hope you enjoy.
Herb

Happy Birthday to Mom

Today is Grandmom's Birthday !!! How I wish I could be up in Jersey to celebrate with her and the rest of the family. Happy happy Birthday and Many more. I love and miss you very much.