About Bob

On a daily schedule, Bob has been kept very busy with his Novaces consulting work, which includes, research, networking, webinars, and 'go-to' phone conferences. Doesn't sound like the Bob most of you know that didn't know anything about computers. He's done well and only calls 'Mare, ya got a minute?' when he needs a bit of help or I take it from there. Needless to say, he's taken over a lot of my computer time. I need it for things like this and much more. So, I go on my new Christmas gift (early), my IPad.

Bob has a new Board position on the VA Research Foundation. He's been doing a lot in diferent areas of the VA.

In July, we had Thanksgiviing in July, the fund raiser that helps give two families at Camp Pendleton a full Christmas, with tree, Santa Claus and gifts, plus cash. A truly emotional experience. The main thing North County Warrior Support group does is full car service and repair, even a whole car, for a family or service member in need.....ALL FREE.

In August,Willis Allen Real Estate spponsored Support For The Troops Golf Tournament. It was very successful. The funds go to both our charities for the Warrior Support Group (www.ncws.org) and Soldiers Who Salsa (www.soldierswhosalsa.org). SWS now have the classes for the troops going through PT at Balboa (Navy Hospital San Diego), Camp Pendleton, and Bethesda.

 

Bob presenting a special 'Thank You' from the North County Warrior Support, to the head of Willis Allen Real Estate.

 

All carts were full. There were 100 golfers.

 

Mika gets her first certificate

I took Mika to her first basic training class. Of course I already had her sitting and staying before we took it. I couldn't show up as if I didn't know anything, you know.

 

 The Mission in Ojai, Calif.  We took a few days and went north to see a friend in Simi Valley, and went to the Reagan Library and Museum. Reagan's history is fascinating and wonderful to see.

 A little shopping plaza. Couldn't pass this up, of course.

 

Ojai Lake

 

 

 

 Lavender Fields out in Valley Center, near where we live. Interesting process to make all the lovely
hand and body creams, soaps, oil...etc. Sure, I got some.

 

Day to day and then some

And you never know what might land in your yard, or in the 'commom' area of the condo's where we live. A surprise for us to see, and I'm sure, to this Egret. Not sure where it was headed but it evidently needed a break!
In the April - May timeframe, we had new windows installed. Not that's a big a deal, except they used Bob and I for their video for endorsement and advertising. Let's see if I can upload. If not, go to YouTube and type in Bob and Marilyn Halder..... just if you want to see where we are and talking about our windows. Ha! Sort of fun. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbNJDh7qYMU

 

 

 

Seaworld, and other stuff.........

It's been much too long since my last updating, I got out the calendar to refresh my memory. Not that there has been anything earth shattering going on this year.....but it seems like we're always busy. You know how that goes......time just gets away.

Bob with son, Mike

Earlier in the year we had time with son, Mike, and family at Seaworld, a spin through Seaport Village, and dinner in Old Town. They live in New Bern, NC, so we don't get to see them very often. We always enjoy watching the fellow at Seaport Village building and balancing the rocks.