January 2007: An Email from Annamarie:
Hi Bob, Happy Holidays to your family too!!I have some time right now to respond to your inquiry for tidbits for "The Meeting House". You are right, it is difficult to come up with something exciting. But, this year we were all blessed with an addition to our family. Another grandson, number 5, was born August 25th in Orlando. He will continue the family dynasty being named John August Schwemin IV-a big name for such a little guy. Of course a multitude of pix have been emailed to everyone.
Joe and I are still waiting to sell our house in Naples, and move a little further north in FL, but the real estate market is very slow right now so we are just waiting it out. I am hoping to take my youngest daughter, Amanda, to San Francisco in May for about a week's visit. And, of course, we will be seeing Barbara Kemp and I have a cousin who also lives out there too.
I have finally added your email to my address book, and I promise to keep in touch more often. You have done a great job for a very long time and I am appreciative of all your hard work.
Take care-Annamarie
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From:jmaz@worldnet.att.net (joseph mazieka)
To: rtilden@aol.com
02-25-01
Hi Bob, Thanks so very much for keeping in touch with me, you brought back some very fond memories of FA. I think of our years together quite often-I just wish I lived closer to take advantage of our reunions.
Quick summary-Joe and I are still loving FL. Latest news is about scuba diving. Joe, my daughter Amanda and I are certified to dive and we are planning a couple of trips this spring and summer-Cozamel, etc.
All the five children are great: Vincent (33), Cathy (31), Jay (30), Sarah (21) and Amanda (15). Eventually we will be empty nesters, but there are always grandchildren coming up: Stephanie (7) and Benjamin (3). Do not even try to figure out my age, I tell everyone "29 and holding".
I am very busy with the jewelry end of our business. Not much free time
now, but that's retail. Joe is here everyday too-it's been a challenge
working with your husband!! But, all in all, it's worked out well!!
I will try to keep you posted of any new events-thanks for creating our web page.
Annamarie
04-06-02: I spoke with Annamarie, and she said that things are pretty normal and routine. There are the usual twists and turns of life and self- employment, but nothing newsworthy. She is pleased that she will be a grandmother again soon, this one #4.