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(Sign) Sun's Alterations, from our front door

Granite City is a small city in the southwestern part of Illinois. The population is about 31,000. However, it is across the Mississippi River (eight miles) from St. Louis, Missouri. This is a major (?) city with a good airport. St. Louis also provides some cultural experiences, jazz, blues, restaurants, a science center, and sports teams. Politics (which I will TRY to avoid), travel, and nature, are my main interests.

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ALWAYS ready for a trip.

My wife and best friend Jan.

Four seasons - Spring

Tomatoes,peppers,lettuce,radish

There are four distinct seasons in the U.S. midwest and I like it. In spring gardening and fishing are popular in this part of the country.

Summer

Great bunch

Coaching womens softball takes up some of the summer. This was my fifteenth year. Some years we win, some years we don't, but we always have fun. It gets hot (up to 100 f) and humid (up around 90%) in July and August.
There are many lakes in the area so camping, boating, and other water sports are very popular.

Fellow coaches

Go team

Don't want to forget these guys. Eddie on the left, is my fishing partner and a retired truck driver. Jim on right, is a fishing buddy and school principal.

Fall

Lake Kinkaid

My favorite time of year here. Harvest, changing colors, fishing, and the start of football season. Could it get better?

Winter

Brrr

Winter is pretty for Christmas, the rest of it is just cold. Only my opinion. It occasionally gets below 0 .

Peace

Jake

We have a corporate owned, yet state run, media.
I love my country, I fear my government!

Intro Updated Jan 22, 2007
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olja1234 Jun 27, 2009 at 3:12 AM Report Abuse

A very Happy Birthday to you, Joe. Have a great day!
Donna_in_India Jun 26, 2009 at 5:58 PM Report Abuse

Happy 60th Joe! Have a great day!
eddieboy726 Jun 26, 2009 at 12:02 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Joe, enjoy your day. The Big 60 !!! Eddie-Ray !!
oldgi Jul 29, 2008 at 8:44 AM Report Abuse

Hello Joe,Hope all is well with you. Matt
Aafia Jul 18, 2007 at 7:30 PM Report Abuse

Greetings from Cape Breton! I enjoyed your Ecuador pages, photos and tips. Looks like an interesting place to visit. Cheers
changeinlatitude Jul 6, 2007 at 9:21 AM Report Abuse

So I am a little late on the Birthday. Hope you had a good one.
DAO Jun 27, 2007 at 9:23 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday! !
ophiro Jun 26, 2007 at 9:28 PM Report Abuse

Hello and happy birthday from israel. The sun picture on your main page is beautiful
toemayn Jun 26, 2007 at 6:14 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Joe "Go Now" have a good one.
rdywenur Nov 12, 2006 at 8:53 AM Report Abuse

Hi Joe, Thank your for stopping by my HP. I am enjoying yours as well. ..........Chris <{{}}}<