Jim Pankowski from the Wisconsin office has retired. Last Thursday evening, (the 29th of April) the FABCON sales department hosted a retirement party for him. Jim & Jeff have not only been fellow employees but also Jim's wife Diane and I were able to nuture a friendship during the last several years. We shared fond reminiscences of our "World of Concrete" conventions in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Houston, & New Orleans (with some return trips). It was a great time just to connect and share the experiences of having a hubby that travel and often times worked far more than a 40 hour week. This core group of salesman became an extension of our family. We wish you well JP & Diane!
Larry & Karen have been our friends for several years. Larry is our "resident carpenter." When we worked on an addition to our home Larry will tell the story of how he moved a window "3" times in the kitchen. A very patient man. 
Along with the kitchen remodel he and his son-in-law Dustin paneled the whole cabin interior with pine boards. They joined us this weekend to see the cabin complete. We had a great time renewing and old friendship.
Karen & Larry lived across the street from us for awhile. They have four children and three grandchildren. It is wonderful to have perennial friends.
Blair is "29" today, April 21st! Blair is married to Heather and lives in Anoka. He works in the construction industry and enjoys a number of different hobbies and sports. He now has two deer mounts on the wall at the lake - he has been quite a successful hunter.
Enjoy your day!
We made a very "quick" trip to the lake to put in the dock. Pat & Judy, who have lived at the lake for several years, shared that this is one of the earliest yet for the ice to melt. It is a special time of renewal when that happens. Jeff & I are looking forward to spending more time experiencing the seasons changing at the lake.
Thanks Guys!
Danielle celebrated her birthday on Saturday the 17th. Danielle and her husband Paul have two children - Natalie & John. Along with being a mom, wife, working at 121 Marketing Danielle enjoys scrap-booking and quilting. She is a busy lady.
Chelsie & Brett were married on Saturday April 17th. They had a lovely wedding. Chelsie is Owen & Joy's daughter. Owen & Joy are Jeff's brother & sister-in-law. Our family continues to grow. Blessings to all!
Avery Boll & Elijah Brockmeier were born just a week apart last year. Avery is Julie & Nathan's daughter & Val (Jeff's sister) & Jon Johnson's grandaughter. Elijah is our grandson and Noelle & Aaron's son. It is really fun to see not only our own grandchildren grow but our siblings grandkids too! Are they cute or what?? Agree Jon & Val???
Mary is going to be a "Grandma" for the first time! A group of school friends decided to have a surprise shower. What fun - Mary is retiring this spring from teaching. Mary & I taught together for a number of years at Salk Middle School. She is also a "quilting buddy."
Natalie making pizza crust & playing on the computer at the library :)
