Labor Day was a success. It was great to get away for the weekend. We took a trip up to Buck's Lake where Amanda's cousins have a cabin. I took my poles to try to hook a trophy trout. (Actually, there are not to many trophy since the trout are planters.) The morning started off a little rough, then I got into them a little more in the afternoon. I ended up with a 14 inch rainbow and two smaller german browns. I am also perfecting my skills on the wakeboard. Anyway, ckeck out my fish. My parents are coming out to Reno in a month and I am geting excited. Can't wait actually.

Tossin' back the little fish,

Tom

hey!
Check out some pics! go to www.pictage.com/324120 and you can see all of our wedding pics. The Password is Rammel with a capital R. If you have any questions, email me at tomrammel@yahoo.com. You can order any pictures of me that you want. There are some great profile shots of me that you look awesome above your fireplace. Talk to you all soon.

Lovin' life,

Tom

Back home, as most of you know the natural disaters that affected us were floods, tornados, ice storms and the occassional blizzard. All usually of minor 'disaster' aside from the blizzard of '78. Out here in the west, we have to worry about wildfires. A lot of them. Some big, some small. Some that burn for days or maybe a week or two. This past week, there was a pretty good sized fire in the hills on the west side of the city. It was started by sparks from a new home construction site and it took out about 2500 acres. We had a birds eye view of the fire out of my garage, so I snapped some pics. Check them out. This fire toasted some back yards, but did not get any homes. It has been a very dry few years out here so many places are on high alert for fires. And this is a picture of my first tomato!

prayin' for rain.

Tom

Officially back at it. I thought I would start with some pics of the Inn we stayed at in Galena. Technically, it was south of Galena. And technically, it was out in the middle of nowhere. It was an amazing place though. I would definately go back. The picture with the white chairs shows the view overlooking the Mississippi backwaters, and the other is the cottage that we stayed in. Everyone had a great time at the wedding, and we appreciate all who attend. And those who could not make it, we missed you a lot. I myself can't wait to see the pics and the video, because just like everyone said, everything went so fast.

There are also some pictures of a few horses. Those are wild horses. Mustangs, if you will. They are a pretty common sight out here, but it is the first herd that I have seen since being here. I saw them during the 178 mile relay race that I took part in. (I also came within 20 feet of a coyote, but he would not let me snap a photo.) The Mustangs were beuatiful thought. If you want to check out the race course go to http://www.renotahoeodyssey.com/ and take a look. I was runner number 11. Then check out the link to the arizona odyssey. That s my next race.

Well, got to go run a few laps. Enjoy the pics.

Fast Eddie

Hey I'm back. After a three month hiatus. I hope I still have a fan base out there. We just got our internet up and running in the new house and everything is settling down. I will post some pics tonight hopefully.

All rested,
Tom

Back after a two month sebatical. This blogging stuff definately gets to you mentally and physically. The old ivory ticklers were a bit sore after a year and a half of blogging. This weekend I completed a major task. I built my work bench in the garage. That's right, 3280 Roxbury Ct in Reno, NV is an official Rammel household as it features a 12 foot by 2 1/2 foot work bench. Yep, an exact copy of the work bench in My dads, Moe's, Uncle Tom's, Uncle Steve's and Andy's garages. We have also finished painting and I will have those before and afters in a little bit. By the way, the Reds are having a great start to the season. Go Redlegs.
I also found this really cool pictures of the barge going downriver in Savannah. An awesome sight.

glad to be back from sebatical,
Tom the Toolman

Hey hey,

Just a little update on the wedding. The one in Iowa, not Georgia. The number to the Julien Inn is 563-556-4200. The wedding party should be calling to book their rooms. Hopefully you know who you are. Ask for the Rammel/Richards wedding. We have the whole hotel blocked off except 4 rooms. The wedding is at 4:30pm on Friday June the 22. Thursday will be the rehersal dinner. Everyone should plan to be there that is in the wedding. For anyone in Ohio, if you are driving, if you plan to leave early morning on thursday you will be there on time. Mapquest says it takes seven and a half hours to get there from St. marys and nine hours from Columbus. If you want to fly. There is a small Dubuque airport that has some decent prices, or you could fly into chicago then rent a car. I would just drive if I were you guys. I know that route like the back of my hand. It should be a good time. The corn should be about knee high by then.
Some things to do around Dubuque.
-Field of Dreams
-Mississippi Aquarium
-Gambling Boats
-Galena (historic town)
-Canoing (being planned for Saturday)
-Lots of antique shops
-see the Wisconsin countryside (my personnal favorite)


See you in June
Tom