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Re: Today is my anniversary

Perry — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:21:58 -0000

Good point, Daryl.

I don't know if you've ever been in my house, and if not, we'll have amend that soon, but in one section of my so-called great room I have a Sistine Chapel like ceiling that is at least two floors tall and slants toward a peak. In order to paint that, I'm going to have to rent scaffolding. Maybe I'll try lying on my back, just to appreciate a bit better the magnitude of the accomplishment. Working atop the scaffolding isn't something I'm looking forward to, but maybe it will be a snap. Yeah, and maybe I'll run away and join the circus or win the lottery without buying a ticket.

Re: Today is my anniversary

Daryl — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 07:00:12 -0000

Worse things have been done to commemorate beautiful things than painting ceilings. Just ask Michelangelo. (I don't have to believe in the reality of the beautiful things to appreciate them.)

Re: Twittering away one’s time

Perry — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:15:03 -0000

I have updated the post with links to both the Twitter feed for news about Paul and to the Gmail help that explains how to use the "plus workaround" to overcome the hurdle of using the same email address for multiple accounts. Now if I can only make sure that I always tweet to the right account!

Re: Twittering away one’s time

Perry — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:39:56 -0000

Daryl, I've just read the terms of service which are in plain English rather than legalese. I see no mention, at all, of multiple accounts. Perhaps you are limited only by the number of email addresses you have. I'd be interested in whether you see anything in the terms of service that you think bears on multiple accounts.

Re: Twittering away one’s time

Perry — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 07:57:01 -0000

Thanks, Daryl, for that clarification.

I have just attempted to log out of my Twitter account and create a new one, however when I entered my email address, I received an error that my email address had "already been taken." I know lots of people have more than one, so either a large number of us are "living outside the law" or Twitter condones it or at the very least tolerates it.

I appreciate the pointer to Twhirl. I'll check it out.

Re: Mike Wesch explains the digital world

Perry — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:06:24 -0000

I'll be the first to comment on this to acknowledge that I have watched it myself three times already today. I find it uplifting!

Re: The Fourth in Georgia

CaptQuirk — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:43:18 -0000

My friend Rebecca Gonzales asked where this was shot. It is at Carole home in Lula, Ga. The road is the road into her house. Jeff's house is at the end of the same road. The family has a total of 32 acres of wooded land in Hall County and both Jeff and Carole, when she was alive, live at the end of that road that Connor and Mike are coming down in the video.

Re: Carole passed away last night

Christy — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:00:39 -0000

Perry
The music wasnt on at the services and it brought to tears to my eyes...with the verses and song they flowed...what a beautiful woman she was and will always be in the hearts of us all. She was blessed in a way that few are - by you - through the years. Thank you for sharing...
Christy

Re: Carole passed away last night

Perry — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:53:31 -0000

I hope you will all permit me to thank you en masse. I treasure your comments and am comforted by them. Jimmy Moore, God has indeed flooded my mind, and apparently that of everyone else who was close around her, with memories of her and her generosity.

Although I'm likely to expand this in an individual blog entry later when I feel up to it, I'll foreshadow that post by saying that the children and I have agreed, I think, that her epitaph will be "Born to Give." Someone gave us a picture of her that I'll attach to the blog entry when I write it to explain the significance of that.

Thank you all for caring, for feeling some of our pain, and for sharing your comforting words. The loss of a loved one brings people to your side almost as much as creating a new Facebook page. ;-)

Carole will never be gone from my life. I'm sure I'll see her image each day because something will trigger a memory with her in a starring role, and I'll hear her voice every day, for often she was the voice of conscience and reason that I'll still hear whenever I'm trying to make a decision, and I'll feel her love I'm sure so long as I am still here. That should be enough for anybody, wouldn't you think?

Re: If you’ll indulge me for a moment

Perry — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:58:52 -0000

I've just realized that I need to make that comment a part of my email signature for the next year, or at least until even I find it annoying.

Re: If you’ll indulge me for a moment

Michael C. Neel — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:41:20 -0000

I've found, over time, it becomes easier to see the marketing opportunity in any situation. Shameless self promotion even becomes palatable, or you acquire the taste at least.

Re: Carole passed away last night

Michael C. Neel — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:38:05 -0000

Sorry to hear of your loss, I wish the best for you and your family.

Re: Carole passed away last night

Jody Wall — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:00:39 -0000

Perry -
Thank you for sharing your kind words and the video tribute for Carole. She was obviously a very special person. I know she will be greatly missed. May you find peace in the wonderful memories you have. Your dedication to her and your family are to be commended.

Sincerely,
Jody Wall
Duke Energy

Re: Carole passed away last night

Debbie Pollock — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:38:17 -0000

Perry, I am so sorry to hear this news. This was a beautiful tribute and I know you will miss her very much. My thoughts will be with you and your family.

Debbie

Re: Carole passed away last night

Jimmy Moore — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 07:32:19 -0000

Perry, thank you for sharing this heartfelt tribute of Carole. Although, I never had the opportunity to meet her personally, the video tells a story of the love she has for her family. I'm sure she was a very special lady. I know all of you will miss her deeply. Until you see her again, may God flood your minds with many wonderful memories. Your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Your friend,
Jimmy

Re: Carole passed away last night

Darrell Beasey — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:08:52 -0000

Perry,

The montage and song are a wonderful tribute.

My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Darrell

Re: Carole passed away last night

David Steele — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 22:44:05 -0000

You are always focused on the right things Perry - in this regard it seems her greatest legacy is, and yours will be, the two great kids both of you raised. Focus on that, as at the end, I believe that is all that probably matters. It is the hardest job of any, and she leaves a great family behind, a clear sign of her commitment and her focus on the right things.

p.s. the pic's of a young Carol and a young Perry were particularly nice to see.

We'll be thinking of you and your family...

The Steele's - David, Lynne, Ben & Emma.

Re: Carole passed away last night

Becca — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:43:35 -0000

Perry,
Thank you for sharing this tribute with me. I never had the pleasure of meeting Carole, but it seems that she was a joyous woman to be around. With each picture her smile emanates kindness, and her eyes shine with love and care. It is clear that Carole greatly loved, and was greatly loved... For this very reason her life was not lived in vain, but lived to its fullest and to its best. My sincere sympathies are with you and your dear family. Becca

Re: Carole passed away last night

Bowen Baxter — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:44:08 -0000

Perry,
I am very sorry to hear of Carole's passing, but definitely agree that She is at peace, and in a far better place. Your memorial presentation is truly outstanding and a most fitting tribute.

With Sincere Sympathy and Best Regards to You and Family.

Bowen

Re: Carole passed away last night

forrest umberger — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:35:58 -0000

Perry,
Thank you for sharing your tribue to Carole with me. I wish I could have known her better. I know she was a very special person because; I never heard you say an unkind thing about her; you kept in touch with her and were mindful of her needs; and you were there for her at those important events in her life; and most importantly you were there when she left this life. That says something about how special Carole was and how special you are. I am honored to be numbered among your friends. Forrest

Re: Hello, Knoxville.

Perry — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:53:03 -0000

Hi, Tom. It's good to hear from you. Sorry my activities of the last year have kept us out of touch for so long. I'll email you so we can exchange contact details again.

For your information and that of anyone else who may read this comment, I no long have a Blackberry as of today, so the number 505 515-4308 is now officially "out of service."

Re: Hello, Knoxville.

Tom Willis — Tue, 26 May 2009 00:59:14 -0000

Well it took some time but you had been on my mind to check in and see how you might have fared at the new/old posting. I had hoped to try to reach you much sooner but we have moved and a lot of water has moved under the bridge. Hope you will have time to drop Joyce and I a note when the boxes are unpacked and the decorating has a lul. 8-) Phone number has changed but the toll free number on the web site still will reach me if you want to talk on a lond line. Leave me a message and we can do cell phones, land lines or even try Skype ( I stil do not have a camera set up).
Welcome home to the hills from the land of enchanment!
Tom

Re: Leaving Las Vegas

David Steele — Sat, 09 May 2009 10:51:07 -0000

Perry -

This place grew on you as it did on me. Not only is the geography beautiful, but I found the people chaming and the culture engaging.

Without doubt you have a an experience you can recall with great joy and know you made a difference each day in the lives of those who enjoyed your leadership directly, as well as those you had a positive impact on beyond the work environment.

Most importantly, the customers benefited from your wonderful leadership and management of the contract.

Perhaps as important as reflecting on your recent time there you should reflect upon the history of Las Vegas, New Mexico as you wind down this weekend.

The arrival of the railroad on July 4, 1879 brought with it businesses and people both respectable and dubious. Murderers, robbers, thieves, gamblers, gunmen, swindlers, vagrants, and tramps poured in, transforming the eastern side of the settlement into a virtually lawless brawl. Among the notorious characters were such legends of the Old West as: dentist Doc Holliday and his girlfriend Big Nose Kate, Jesse James, Billy the Kid, Wyatt Earp, Mysterious Dave Mather, Hoodoo Brown, Durango Kid and Dancehall Rustler.

Historian Ralph Emerson Twitchell once claimed, "Without exception there was no town which harbored a more disreputable gang of desperadoes and outlaws than did Las Vegas, New Mexico."

As you drive out of town and relfect upon the history, I say to you Perry, this is "No Country for Old Men"....

All the Best, David

Re: Leaving Las Vegas

Perry — Fri, 08 May 2009 11:07:39 -0000

Thanks Shannon and Mike. I'll be driving a U-Haul and towing a car across Oklahoma during the Spring when there are almost daily tornadoes so I am a bit anxious about that part of the adventure, but other than being a bit tiring the trip is pretty simple. Get on I-40 and head east until I exit about 2 miles from my house. I should be there by the weekend.

Re: Leaving Las Vegas

Michael C. Neel — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:48:15 -0000

I'm selfish in that I'm glad to read you're heading back to Knoxville and look forward to seeing you again =)