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Albany vs Honolulu


Guess which is Albany's February and which is Honolulu's February
Erin's New Jeep
Rockingham Trail

This was the easy section but after the first mile or so became rough in many sections. I was too busy navigating between rocks to look at much scenery but saw a blue heron fishing in one of the ponds. The tunnels and some bridges were brutal as they have well worn wood floors (boards layed in the worst direction), and the bolts hang down from a very low ceiling (the helmet now has its first dent). I gave up at the third tunnel and turned around. Just not that much fun.
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John Pappal, 93 of Indiana, Pa, formally of Dixonville, Pa went to be with our Lord at the Indiana Regional Medical Center Hospice care on July 22, 2015
Born on January 21, 1922 in Bakerton, PA to the late Stephen and Anastasia (Najda) Pappal.
Mr. Pappal is a veteran of WWII, Army infantry and fought on the front lines in the Battle of the Bulge among other major battles. He received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service. He was a patriot and proud to be an American, flying the flag at every opportunity. After 15 years in the coal mines, he worked at Greensteel Incorporation in Dixonville, until he retired in 1987.
Mr. Pappal was a member of the American Legion, Clymer Pa and was the oldest member of the St John Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Dixonville, Pa where he served on the board in several capacities over the years. John had a wonderful sense of humor with a contagious laugh and a great love of Polkas and country music. He was loved by all that knew him. John enjoyed playing with his grand and great grandchildren, woodworking, jig saw puzzles and helping his wife make rugs.
Mr. Pappal is survived by his wife of 65 years, Rose (Julock) Pappal; Son Samuel Pappal and wife Patricia of Hudson, NH, Daughter Rose Mary (Pappal) Jones and husband Keith of Clarksburg, PA and son Stephen Pappal of Indiana, Pa. Seven granddaughters, Erin, Adrienne, Sherilyn, Anna, Keeli, Pamela and Robin. Two great-grandsons, Paul and Evan. One brother Metro Pappal and wife Debby of Lewiston, NY, sister-in- laws Ann Pappal, Doris Pappal and Kathrene Julock Marusa. And numerous nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, Frank Pappal, Andrew Pappal, Mike Pappal, Charles Pappal, George Pappal and one sister Mary (Pappal) Kostryk
Friends will be received on Sunday, July 26 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Rairigh- Bence Funeral Home in Clymer, with a Parastas service at 7:15 p.m. Devine Liturgy will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 27 at St. John’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Dixonville with the Rev. George Hnatko officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
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Sparrows

Humid Today
Aunt Julia, Rest in Piece

Mother and Aunt Deb are off to See the Band
Mothers New Bike
Someone's Having a Birthday Today
Ordered One of These Crosstrail Comp Disc Bikes Today

Should probably start looking for fenders and a rack, maybe lights… water bottle, cage… getting in shape for loon…
Anyone want/need an old Columbia 10 speed with rusty wheel rims? Baby seat optional. ![]()
Robin Survives
Robin's Board Testing
The Step 1 score is frequently used in medical residency applications as a measure of a candidate's likelihood to succeed in that particular residency (and on that specialty's board exams), and it has been cited by residency program directors as their most important criterion in selecting graduating medical students for their residency program. Averages for graduates of U.S. medical schools who matched into residency range from 213 for a Family Medicine to 249 for Plastic Surgery.
If the student passes the exam, he or she may not repeat it to achieve a higher score, and any failed attempt is permanently recorded. This "one-time deal" situation is the reason the Step 1 is unanimously viewed as the most arduous and paramount examination a medical student will ever sit during his or her entire career. It has substantial bearing on the specialties and location a residency applicant is competitive for.
Good Luck Robin !!!
Sherilyn Runs Her First 5k
Moms Got a Tick Bite on her Butt
Erin Gets the Clinical Information Specialist Job
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The Girls are off to See the Band Tonight

Brought back a little souvenir
A Few Souvenirs and New Friends
Mother is Off to See the Band

Deb convinced Mom to stay for the Friday concert in New Brunswick… they seem to love the place
Mom Writes a Blog
With 6-8 inches of left over snow on the ground, it just does not feel like spring has sprung
Trash Out Early
The Last Icicle Has Fallen
Mom Earns Her Green Belt
Bird Trap
Dancing To Petty
Congratulations Erin
Sher Makes Some Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Winter Storm Warning
...Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10 am Wednesday to 7 am EST Thursday... The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow...which is in effect from 10 am Wednesday to 7 am EST Thursday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
Hazard types...heavy snow.
Accumulations...snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches...along with around a trace of ice.
Timing...snow will begin Wednesday across southern New Hampshire...and by Wednesday afternoon across the rest of New Hampshire and western Maine. Snow will become heavy for a time Wednesday evening...before tapering off early Thursday.

Frozen
Penny and Penny are Hanging on the Bird Feeders Today
Rest in Peace Uncle John
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The Kids are Back in Town

The Kids are off to see the Band

Woolbur Wins a Blue Ribon
Mom Has a Favorite New Store

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The Kids are off to Philly to shop and to see the Bands
The Kids are off to Hartford to see the Bands
Mom is glowing, Tom smiled at her and said a few words.....
And this is where it all started....
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August 19, 2014
Robin Pappal
Class of 2017
Dear Robin:
On behalf of the Dean, the Academic Governing Council, and the Promotions Committee, we wish to extend to you congratulations for achieving Scholastic Excellence, which is awarded to the top 15% of students based on the most recently concluded year of study at Albany Medical College.
The Albany Medical College is proud of your achievement and wishes you continued success in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
John E. Kaplan, Ph.D.
Chairman, Promotions Committee
Sherilyn Finds Another Job
The 2014 Beach To Beacon Race
Erin finished #3124 with a 56:35 time
Josh finished #3133 with a 56:36 time
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Video and Photo Pages are Updated with Evan's Party
Anyone Want To See a Concert at Red Rocks, Near Denver?
Benny and Penny Doing Fine
Benny and Penny
Back From a Ride
Project

Who is in the Box and Why do the Cats Care?
Comedy Night
Muffin Returns to Albany
CW Evans Brewing and Pump Station, Albany























































































