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Orland, FL – 16 viewsThe Florida Health Care Association chose a nice location for their August 2008 Conference! If only we had more enthusiastic volleyball players, we could have had a great game going...
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Parlor Beginnings – 22 viewsTHE PARLOR OF OUR WEBSITE WAS DESIGNED AND CREATED BY TIM KAIL, A MEMBER OF THE EDCON GROUP. THIS DRAWING WAS THE ORIGINAL SKETCH AND GUIDELINE FOR THE FINISHED WORK!
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Natural Beauty – 28 viewsCOULDN'T RESIST POSTING SOMETHING SO PRETTY. We're never moving too fast to appreciate magnificence like this.
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The Mystic Loch Ness (Spring 2008) – 31 viewsEven with the two of us catching the flu bug, what a spectacular experience driving from Glasgow to Inverness along Loch Ness. We didn't see Nessie, but you bet our eyes were scanning the surface!
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Adams House in Elderslie, Scotland (Spring 2008) – 29 viewsWE HAD THE HONOR OF STAYING AT THE ADAMS HOUSE (MEMORY CARE HOME) DURING OUR SCOTLAND TOUR AND ABSOLUTELY ENJOYED ALL THE ELDERS AND STAFF - MUCH THANKS TO JOHN (MANAGER) AND MARTIN (DEPUTY MANAGER)!
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Parallel Parking Success in the UK (Spring 2008) – 41 viewsIt truly is something to celebrate considering Rachel originally flunked this part of her driving test in the United States.
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Fearless in Scotland (Spring 2008) – 37 viewsThe sheep are certainly comfortable with their surroundings. (Near Kentallen and Loch Linnhe)
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Rachel and Peaches (Fall 2007) – 38 viewsAt the B&B in Enterprise, Oregon, we connected with the owners, land and animals...specifically Peaches...the most loving feral cat we've ever met.
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Enterprise, Oregon (Fall 2007) – 40 viewsDuring October we traveled heavily throughout Washington, Idaho and Oregon -- and this little town on the East side of the state certainly got our attention. The Barking Mad B&B has a stunning view of the mountains and buffalo.
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Sunset near Astoria, Oregon – 44 viewsToo good not to share.
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Astoria, Oregon (July 2007) – 40 viewsAs we traveled the West Coast for Eagle Healthcare, we stumbled across the magnificent town of Astoria, Oregon. One of the finest Saturday markets we've ever come across!
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DC Trio Trip - Oct. 2007 – 38 viewsDK, Tim and Rachel (all part of the Edcon Group) took a fall trip to Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Washington D.C. (where they protected the nation's capital as seen in the photo). We also visited Carlisle, PA, where DK grew up in the 1930s.
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Alaska - June 2007 – 34 viewsIn June 2007 we had the pleasure of working with Frontier Community Services and specifically Ken Duff. We ran a two day program in Soldotna, Alaska, and it was a trip to remember. We were so happy that Tim was able to come along for the experience.
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Stirling, Scotland (Spring 2007) – 30 viewsWhen we spoke at the University of Stirling Scotland in the Spring of 2007, it was a beautiful day...and from the Wallace Monument we were able to capture this photo.
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Our 2007 trip to Scotland and England – 30 viewsIn the Chicago airport we noticed the U.S. flag was right next to our destination flags -- we flew into Scotland and out of England on our way home. Very exciting times!
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Rock Hunting – 29 viewsOne of our greatest hobbies is to search creek beds and shore lines for rocks to line our gardens back home. When I was little, Mom used to hide her rocks in my backpack and I would be suddenly confused by the weight of my bag. Once I learned her trick, I used the same tactics with my brothers, though. - Rachel
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Post Office Signs in Scotland – 28 viewsEverywhere we go we send postcards to elders around the world...so while visiting Scotland we learned to keep an eye out for this fantastic red sign.
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Scotland Landscape – 25 viewsThe rolling green hills and fluffy white sheep add to the beauty of this great country. We were most excited by the adorable baby lambs!
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Buckie, Scotland – 26 viewsIn an attempt to find long lost relatives of a friend of ours, we drove to Buckie for some exploration. A tiny little thrift store (packed from wall to wall and floor to ceiling) made for a fun pit stop, and we'll never forget how much the owner laughed when she heard we were from Missouri, otherwise pronounced "Misery."
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Hamish - The Scotland Highland Cow – 28 viewsMassive in size and sweet as can be! What we thought was an individual name, Hamish, turned out to be what the Scots call all their highland "coos." :)
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Scotland Spring 2007 – 25 viewsThe landscape of Scotland is to be respected and appreciated. We fell in love with the old stone pathways and bridges such as this one.
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Juneau, Alaska – 28 views"The richness I achieve comes from Nature, the source of my inspiration." - Claude Monet
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Fiji - Mana Island – 83 viewsJuly 2005- Villagers in Mana Island see this every day! From the top of a nearby hill, the sun sets over the ocean and bids everyone goodnight.
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Fiji - Mary and Rachel – 114 viewsJuly 2005- The sea was calm, the weather divine. The boat ride to Mana Island and back was a sight to behold!
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Fiji - The Bure – 97 viewsJuly 2005 - A Bure is a Fijian home commonly found in the villages. The grass thatched roof is held in place along a bamboo frame... doesn't exactly keep the mosquitoes out, but it's very homey!
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Fiji - Funny Signs – 100 viewsJuly 2005- Don't really see these signs posted in Kansas City, Missouri! Truth is, more people die from falling coconuts than lightning strikes. Interesting tid bit!
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Fiji - Village children – 98 viewsJuly 2005 - In Vunaniu, a village located between Nadi and Suva, the children love posing for the camera! In the villages, elders are held in highest honor and cared for until their deaths.
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SeaWay – 95 viewsJune 16, 2005 - Sea Way took us out for a 4 hour spin with Glenn Howard Sr. and Jr. Smoked salmon with crackers, eagles, sea lions, perfect blue skies, and driving the boat kept us occupied!
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Ward Lake – 93 viewsJune 14, 2005 - When visiting Ketchikan, Alaska, make sure to drive to the Tongass National Forest and find Ward Lake... this 1.3 mile trail is absolutely gorgeous!
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Juneau, AK (2005) – 112 viewsMendenhall Glacier is breathtaking, but then again ALL of Juneau is breathtaking!
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Ketchikan, Alaska – 105 viewsThe only way you can get to Ketchikan is by boat or ferry! As we went across the inland passage on our ferry, this floatplane took off right next to us.
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Mary gets carried away... – 139 viewsMary and Rachel couldn't help but have fun at the farm in Excelsior Springs, Missouri (where Mildred Lee Schaedler passed away on August 17, 2004). On top of Schaedler's Mountain, not really a mountain, the playfulness continues!
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MC5 Meeting - Recognition Task Force – 128 viewsWithin the Missouri Coalition we have separate task forces. Here you get a glimpse of the Recognition task force... people wanting to recognize organizations and individuals achieving person-centered care.
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Playing Piano – 149 viewsI (Rachel) was given a great opportunity to play on a gorgeous piano in the Missouri Capitol Building. On Memory Day I sat in the rotunda of our beautiful capital and played Terms of Endearment as well as Daybreak. One of those once in a lifetime experiences!
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Missouri Capital – 120 viewsOn March 8, 2005 the Alzheimer's Association Chapters within the state of Missouri came together for Memory Day at our capital building. Constituents visited state representatives about key issues involving Alzheimer's Disease care/research.
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Seamstress Rachel – 139 viewsAfer depleting our inventory of Bean Bags in Washington, we needed to get ready for our trip to Eastern Canada.
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