Panepinto Times

Jordan Arrives January 9th

Jordan Koukis was born on Jan. 9 and he has been growing so big and strong every day. He loves to visit Grampy and Grammy and his uncles and Aunt Dianna.

Jordan had so many guests at his Baptism party. Bella Mangiata hosted another fine party for all to celebrate.  Godparents Uncle Gary and Aunt Dianna will always be there for Jordan.

We are grateful to have spent such a fun Thanksgiving with Mom and Dad having us all together.

Koko Head Jeep
Paul bought an outrageous Jeep YJ with a new Chevy 350 engine, front/rear air lockers, custom cage, huge lift and rock-crawling gears.

Dad took the Jeep apart, painted the interior and prepped the exterior.  After it was painted, Dad and I put it all together for two off-road trips.

OR2004 and San Juans Revisited

J-Man, Uncle Pyro, Big Mac and Squirrel were joined by Professor, Squeeze and Tippie on OR2004 in the Sierra’s.  Canoeing, camping by the lake and a deep-fried turkey dinner followed rock-crawling on Snake Lake Trail with the Mighty Bronco and H1.

Dicky-Boy P entertained Short-cut, Randy and me with tales of the Old CO West when we revisited the San Juan Mountains. Our hearts pounded as we descended Black Bear’s 2000’ cliffs.

Seasons Greetings

2004 Highlights

  • Matt joined us with the Merrills and Dorans for another awesome Breckenridge New Year. Snowmobiling, playing Scene-it & x-country skiing were great. Kyle entertained us with counting to 10 and playing Hide-and-Go-Seek.  Paul got Raspy Dodge stuck in heavy snows, but it was fun digging it out.
  • Doc Telco and I rocked out to 60’s music in a neighborhood bar, then watched the Cube.
  • The Macklins hosted a great July 4th party.  Stephen put on a fireworks display and it was so great to see everyone again!
  • Dianna and I celebrated our 14th anniversary in Estes Park and we met up with the Merrills for a non-stop, fun-filled weekend.
  • Summer and Fall working on the Jeep and Jag with Dad.
  • Watching Nic Ama playing tennis like a pro and Joni and Nic’s visit.
  • Gary, Russ and I having dinner at the casino and cigars that night.
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    Dianna and I met 20 years ago in March.  We celebrated at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort.  We drove to the top of Pike’s Peak and  hiked some great trails.  Uncle Richard, Aunt Cathy, Jess and Martha joined us for some terrific meals and good times.

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    Paul foolishly believed he could beat Kob in a 4-mile race given a 2-minute advantage. The good news is that he actually completed the distance, although no where close to Kob’s impressive 32:10 run. Thanks Brian and Kob for helping me work up to the 4-mile run.

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  • Gary, Bob B. and I driving to the huge abalone dinner party Rick and Laura threw.  What a feast!
  • Jason and Freddy Kruger trick-or-treating wth Chica. Seeing Louie, Kylie, Little, deMichael, Dion and Austin in their costumes.

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