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10-yr anniversary

ianna and Paul celebrated 10 years of a truly blessed marriage. Sources close to the couple say that whenever they are together, they look like they love each other as much as when they first met - even though that was almost 17 years ago.

Reminiscent of their honeymoon, the couple enjoyed a cruise aboard the Sovereign of the Seas to the Bahamas.

Dick Petersen, travel guru extraordinaire, arranged for a perfect trip. Dianna and Paul flew to Orlando and took a stretch limo to the Coco Bay Hilton. They enjoyed swimming in the ocean, walking on the beach and watching the sunset. Next, they had a romantic dinner in town.

The next day, they boarded a massive 14-deck ship and enjoyed roaming about the restaurants, bars, theatres, shopping mall, entertainment decks and casino. On the islands, the couple toured Nassau, Atlantis, and Coco Kay where they canoed and jet skied in tropical waters.

Thank you, Dianna, for all that you are and do.

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4-Wheeling - (more pics)

here are some trips that make everlasting memories - our SW Colorado expedition in the San Juan Mountains was no exception.

Dianna saw how much Paul enjoyed beefing up his Bronco II (adding a 4" lift, lower gears, front lockers, bigger, wider wheels, Super Swamper Mudder tires, and a full roll cage) and she and her family added a new cassette stereo/CD system and Bushwacker fender flares.

Lee Macklin brought his monster Dodge Ram "Humvee Eater" and Dick Petersen set land speed records in his Trooper. Ouray, Telluride, and Silverton hold spectacular views and trails. With so many peaks to see, so many shelf roads to terrorize us, so much beer to drink, we will make this an annual event.

Too Much Fun!!!

esides the indescribable beauty of the region, the group enjoyed 4-wheeling on the trails. The Bronco II gasped for air on the 13,000 ft. passes, slowing to a crawl. Squeezing through some of the high, narrow shelf roads created a whole new experience that only one phrase can describe.

Thanks to the Humvee Eater, the group was able to scale Poughkeepsie Gulch. Thanks Lee and Dick for doing such great planning. Jason and Jr. - I had a blast smoking cigars and playing pool in the bar in Silverton watching the roads float away. Brad, Randy and all who shared in the camping, wheeling, and majesty of the San Juan's, thank you for being there.

DiSanto's

Paul and Dianna enjoyed several visits with the DiSanto's and are very grateful for getting to know Joseph Jr. and Dianna better. Geri - thanks for the terrific meals you prepared with all of my favorite Italian dishes. Mario and Jackie thanks for the seeded, twist Italian bread. We enjoyed it sooooo much. We loved getting to know your children and hope to see you again soon. We need to plan a vacation in Colorado for all of you and Helen. I can't describe how wonderful it felt to be with you again.

2000

Highlights of 2000

· New Year's with the Merrill's and Doran's was great as always. Lots of snowmobiling, great food and drink, and my favorite - sliding down the hill with Patrick, Scott and Trevor.

· Golf at Seascape with Kob and Robert - how did my swing look?

· Rooming with Yeager and his willingness to come back to the party at 2am and drink the only remaining alcohol, Grand Manier.

· Mark's true sign of friendship making it back to the party with 20 seconds to spare winning me a cool $40.

· Lunch with Dom D'Argenio at a great Italian Restaurant in NY. It seemed as though the miles and years had no effect on our long-time friendship.

· A terrific MM Day weekend with Lee and Cindy and the MM Day crowd. We loved the hikes, cooking, wine, and company.

· Jason's surprise B-day party for Cris.

· Dinner with Tod in TX at the Cool River Café.

Season's Greetings

· Almost making it to Glenwood Springs to celebrate Dianna's birthday. But train delays, a breakdown over the pass, and a bomb scare lead us to leave that train in the middle of nowhere and spend a quiet weekend at home.

· Rafting down the Colorado River with Travel Dick and Randy and Dick's other terrific friends. I didn't sleep for two days worrying about Skull Rapids and the Room of Doom. We enjoyed Chivas and cigars and all the comforts of home. I never saw so much camping and cooking gear! But the meals were terrific, the views give meaning to the word Colorado, and the river makes you long for a return trip.

· Hiking in the Grand Tetons with Dom, Susan, Ryan and Brent. We look forward to future treks out West with you.

· Tranquilino, Maria and Debbie visited and put their seat belts on extra tight for the drive to mom's. Sorry we had to take off during your visit. Lino, may you have a speedy and complete recovery.

· Running into Mike, Kari, Lindsey and Tim at a gas station in the middle of nowhere. What are the chances?

· Modesto, Jefferson, Birdie and the family visited and we had a fantastic trip to Central City, CO.

· Dave and Buster's with Karen, Tom Jr., Michelle and Mathew and water gun fights at home.

· Climbing Crystal Mountain with Stuart G. and Javier.

· Jerre and Dana prepared a feast for Jason, Cris and me. What a joy to see how big and strong Austin and Gavin have become!

· Visiting Dr. Telco at his home and having lunch with him one splendid November Saturday.

· All the visits to Cris and Jason, Gary, Mom and Dad, and Aunt Phyllis.