barberi bread

Here is a picture of me in Iran. This is barberi bead. I loved it. It was very cheap and there were tons of little bakeries everywhere that sold it.  I think I miss looking young like this too though.

Grandfathers

It wasn't very common for my grandfathers to be together. Grandpa Spink was at the store most of the time and Grandpa Poole lived in Guam and then Hawaii.

Left to Right - Louis Spink, RIck Poole, Me- Faye, Mike Poole in my lap and the Frederick Poole.

Rick and I

Here is an old picture of my brother Rick and I .

Uncle John

John Minnis was actually my dad's uncle but he was always Uncle John to me.  In some ways, I think he played grandfather to me.  Grandpa Poole was in Guam when I was a child and Grandpa Spink was busy running his business.

Tonight I am sharing two of my favorite pictures of Uncle John's family. The military took these pictures as publicity.  His family looks so happy here.  I know they had sad times ahead so I like to hold them in this happy time. Suspended in time.  Wish they could have stayed happily ever after.

John Poole

These pictures are starting to deteriorate. I have the originals. I have scanned them before but I am scanning and posting them today for posterity.  These are large prints  8 by 10, I think.

Time Flies

What is family history? When does your past become history? These are my children with my dad. Time goes by fast. Spend your days wisely! 

Cora and Penny

I just asked Dad today and he said this is Cora and he is pretty sure the girl is Penny.  For those who might not know. Cora is my Grandmother and Penny is my Dad's sister. Penny's real name is Alta Marie but she always went by Penny.  I gave the picture to Dad.

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