tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69366879705327660222024-02-07T00:10:26.056-08:00The Griffin HouseMeagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-37718934945135950122015-05-31T16:02:00.001-07:002015-05-31T16:37:47.829-07:00The ArticleIn reviewing my much-neglected blog, I realized I never did post the article. So here it is. All about Fred Griffin, Architect. <br />
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<a href="http://azarchitecture.com/blog/2013/11/fred-griffin-forgotten-modernist/" target="_blank">Frederick Griffin; The Forgotten Modernist</a><br />
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A few images as we reseal the south side of the house.<br />
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Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-87602893391763794362013-08-13T09:48:00.001-07:002013-08-13T09:49:49.176-07:00Funny DetailsHe had his stove burners inset into the formica counter top. There are still burn marks on the wood. As much as I would like a brand new kitchen, somehow I would hate to part with these characteristics and clues of the past. (We keep a giant cutting board on the counter to cover these holes) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZIPCTLIDyuukLbtAXGZSVEEoJT1Lkp9zROBewyfLET9t5oE0taO90wch6f73F3vU6_dAjjDFOiC5OPj8M8B78E-80k1tWq9mCcvHTo2xQfvVrR5I7GuyajjippDfmu5yNboBngU2_RNWK/s1600/photo.JPG" imageanchor="1" ><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZIPCTLIDyuukLbtAXGZSVEEoJT1Lkp9zROBewyfLET9t5oE0taO90wch6f73F3vU6_dAjjDFOiC5OPj8M8B78E-80k1tWq9mCcvHTo2xQfvVrR5I7GuyajjippDfmu5yNboBngU2_RNWK/s320/photo.JPG" /></a>Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-59586680564066640722013-08-06T16:48:00.000-07:002014-03-16T07:38:59.116-07:00New Details!I was researching like a mad woman this weekend and found out there has been another owner of our home. I was completely floored that I could've missed that!<br />
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Fred Griffin 1959-1962<br />
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H.S. and Barbara Lauer: March 9, 1962 – January 27th, 1966<br />
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L Edward Eisele Jr: January 27th, 1966 – April 26th, 1993<br />
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Harmona Conradine Ugard (and Bruce Ugard): April 26th, 1993 - February 28th, 2002<br />
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Us: February 28th, 2002 - until death do us part :) <br />
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I have an unhealthy attachment to this home, I love it so much and feel so strongly that we are meant to be here.<br />
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We found this house by accident. We had an appointment with our realtor, who was late. We were supposed to be viewing the little house across the street with the retro screen block. <br />
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We were parked perfectly next to the "For Sale" sign of the Griffin House, such that it wasn't visible. Jeff noticed a crazy black wood fence, really funky design. He walked over to look at it and noticed the For Sale sign and flyers. In reading the flyer, we knew we had to have this house. Our agent phoned as we stood outside hoping to get in. They told us no, it would have to be another day.<br />
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The wait was awful, I think it was several days, before we were allowed to come back. We wrote a full offer within an hour of leaving.<br />
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Even with all of the problems and money sunk into this place, we love it and feel so lucky to be here.Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-54759896923455723392013-08-06T16:29:00.002-07:002013-08-06T16:49:56.360-07:00Finding FredWe spent last weekend in Carefree looking for information on Fred Griffin. <br />
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On Saturday, we drove the winding desert roads looking for the "Weekend House" we have a clipping about. We were also hoping to find the commercial property advertised as The Andre Building. After striking out, we went to the Sundial Plaza listed on the matchbook to poke around. My husband wandered into a real estate office and showed them the articles we had printed out; the gentleman working said we should come back on Sunday, that surely the owner knew him.<br />
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We returned on Sunday to look for the residence that Fred lived in at the time of his passing. I was really hoping for his piece de resistance. Not to be. It was a burnt sienna stucco home.<br />
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We drove over to the real estate office again and met a great gal named Tara. She knew Fred! I was so excited to speak to someone who knew him! She gave us leads on a couple homes that she thought were his designs and suggested we come back at noon to speak to Harry, who knew Fred better.<br />
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We drove around some more to burn a couple hours. Jeff used to work for Paul & Jean Lipman, it was his first introduction to fine art and contemporary architecture. He still tells me stories about that amazing house built into the boulders, we found the driveway but it's tucked up into the rocks and thus not visible. <br />
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We finally headed back over to speak to Harry, he had some good stories but emphasized he didn't really know Fred personally, just as a business associate. Tara shared a fabulous round design of Fred's that they called "The Carousel House". We drove by that one as well, it was built into a depression so was somewhat difficult to see from the street. The aerial is much cooler.<br />
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It was a very exciting weekend, but somehow melancholy as well. I wish I could've met him.Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-77768388947214463202013-08-04T06:27:00.001-07:002013-08-04T06:28:16.032-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was searching for Fred Griffin on eBay the other day, and look what I found from a seller in Washington!Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-32921384126142398922013-08-01T10:14:00.003-07:002013-08-04T06:28:34.422-07:00Obituary of John M. Griffin, Fred's father<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The flurry of recent activity on this blog is a result of excitement! There is an author, Walt Lockley, writing an article about our own Fred Griffin. He has uncovered some fantastic details about Mr Griffin's history in the valley, fascinating stories surrounding some of the homes he has built and uncanny details about his life and the personal connection to my history, as well. Stay tuned!Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-39978606419260861252013-07-25T16:57:00.001-07:002013-07-25T17:10:39.787-07:00Griffin House for Dr. Otto Bendheim6111 No. Palo Cristi Rd., Paradise Valley, built in 1963 for Dr. Otto Bendheim.<br />
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Dr. Bendheim was the pioneer of "psychiatric autopsies" and the founder of the first private psychiatric hospital in Arizona, Camelback Hospital. Dr Bendheim even worked with Winnie Ruth Judd, "The Trunk Murdress".<br />
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This home was listed and sold by Cionne McCarthy of Russ Lyon Sotheby's International Realty. <a href="http://www.cionnemccarthy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3333ff;">ww.CionneMcCarthy.com</span></a> She was kind enough to share her photos with me, however I cannot get them to upload. The photo below is from her original MLS.<br />
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This home shares a lot of characteristics with ours: custom lighting above the soffits, soffits that become a design element of the home, a pond, a Sumac that hangs over the front entry, wood walls, built-in banquets, shelves and display nooks. The home is/was beautifully preserved (lived in by original owner) until it was sold last year, not sure what renovations have been done by now, though.<br />
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We actually drove by the home in the prior post and it looks like it could be a Griffin as well.<br />
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The gracious homeowners who showed us around are lucky enough to have the original plans to their home! It seems the property may have, at one time, been part of the adjacent parcel - similar architecture, and there was originally a bridge over the arroyo connecting the properties.<br />
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A few similarities were the trees hiding the front door, a built-in planter inside the front door, the metal details in the same pattern as ours, great storage.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Same metal pattern as we have, although I believe he had this gate fabricated to match the existing metal work.</td></tr>
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Sent to me by our friends over at <a href="http://www.modernphoenix.net/">http://www.modernphoenix.net/</a>Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-79206620911418986792012-06-18T18:16:00.003-07:002012-06-18T18:19:08.495-07:00I have a new weekend side job working for <a href="http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/" target="_blank">this fabulous company</a><br />
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I am beyond thrilled, they have such great ethics, a stellar product and are genuinely good people. I travel around the valley and do dog food demos, which is super easy for me since there is nothing I love more than talking about dogs :) We have fed our pets this food for quite a while and they do really well on it.Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-37860952455005118802012-05-05T09:46:00.000-07:002012-05-05T09:48:15.354-07:00Gutted. Such a tremendous loss. No words over here, I am in mourning.<br />
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After Leonard's passing, Jeff & I were distraught. Simply unbearably depressed. My Aunt Linda reminded me tht we were welcome to visit, I had not seen her since high school, she is my fathers only sister. We flew dad down from SLC to watch the dogs and we flew to upstate New York. It was just what we needed and I had so much fun reconnecting with Linda and Jimmie. I wish we lived closer, Linda & I are kindred spirits. I took HUNDREDS of photos but only have the patience to upload these. :)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aunt Lindas Self Portrait (I have a grade school photo of myself that looks just like this)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At our awesome hotel right on Lake Placid</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful fog & sunrises outside our door every morning</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stephen Huneck's Dog Chapel in Vermont, I was crying before I even went in the front door.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Uncle Johns grave. We took a few swigs of the whiskey and dumped the rest on his grave. It was a token from my father to his brother. Sadly, they were estranged at the time of his passing.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At our hotel on Lake Placid. My Aunt Linda & Jeff.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Memorials at The Dog Chapel. See the photo of Leonard & Candy?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Dog Chapel, Vermont. One of THE most magical places I have ever visited. Tragically, Stephen Huneck, the man who built this took his life in the Spring of the year we visited. I had always wanted to meet him, he was a self-taught artist whose muse were dogs. His wife, Gwen, continues his legacy.</td></tr>
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</div>Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-27708578307970447762012-04-01T16:20:00.002-07:002013-07-25T17:04:19.447-07:00Trees...and the anxiety-ridden day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large Eucaluptus BEFORE</td></tr>
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Sigh. I truly hate having the trees done. And I am hard to please. Overall they did a really nice job though I did have to keep running out and micromanaging. I hate being like that. <br />
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The Cypress and Natal Plum, that were once taller than me, are now about 3 feet tall. I guess they are used to pruning those down short but I really liked them large & unruly. The Cypress had created an arch over our pathway and they removed the archway. The Japanese Privet is another of my favorite trees in the yard, I repeatedly spoke to the owner about the fact the it was butchered and the canopy obliterated by the last tree guys. We spoke about leaving the new buds/braches on the South alone so it can fill in. Alas - they raped the poor tree.<br />
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Besides these issues, they did a really nice job. I will hire them again and I do recommend them. They were less "heavy-handed" than any other company I have hired. I was distracted with Arizona Organic, the termite guys, while they were trimming and next time I will probably stand outside the entire time :)Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-43726075393349523782012-03-29T17:24:00.001-07:002013-07-25T17:04:48.499-07:00Anxiety over tree trim day...Have had a nagging feeling in my gut about removing the Eucalyptus. I just don't want to. Everything we initially fell in love with at this house has been torn out. The unique built-ins, twelve other trees, the pond, the interior planters. I simply don't want to take out more trees. I called the arborist & we will pow-wow first thing in the a.m. <br />
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On another note, I am so in love with this, it makes me smile and tear up <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CtdNkB874iA" width="420"></iframe><br />
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<br />Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-34798923382052661952012-03-23T13:28:00.001-07:002013-07-25T17:05:16.142-07:00Getting the trees done...Trees are scheduled for next Friday! Woot! We are feeding & trimming everything. We have to remove one large Eucalyptus because it's more than half dead but I have been assured that the other large Eucalyptus and Chinese Elm will fill in the gaping hole within the year. Really sad to remove yet another tree and hope its the right decision... Pics to follow.Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-32620281721249364312012-03-14T17:11:00.001-07:002012-03-14T17:11:40.389-07:00Godspeed sweet girl...My coworker had to let her 13 yr old companion go yesterday. The quote that brought me much peace was sent to me by our holistic vet after Leo's passing.<br>
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"We who choose to surround ourselves<br>
With lives even more temporary than our own,<br>
Live within a fragile circle;<br>
Easily and often breached.<br>
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Unable to accept its awful gaps,<br>
We would still live no other way.<br>
We cherish memory<br>
As the only certain immortality,<br>
Never fully understanding<br>
The necessary plan."<br>
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Irving TownsendMeagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-45344510910765750602012-03-14T16:11:00.001-07:002013-07-25T17:05:46.515-07:00Back to the punch list...Electric, entire house rewire $16,000 <br />
Electric, rewire & move welder & plasma only $945 <br />
(found a fab electrician whom I trust,) <br />
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Trees, trim & feed $3180 <br />
(includes one Eucalyptus on deaths door)Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-47128922367889127662012-03-04T08:22:00.001-08:002012-03-04T08:22:24.627-08:00Dreamy...<br />
Love this so much...<br />
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<a href="http://youtu.be/cLATtkZo8ZU"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/cLATtkZo8ZU" width="560"></iframe></a><br />Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6936687970532766022.post-68014835933891535072011-08-06T07:32:00.000-07:002011-08-06T07:38:14.103-07:00Leonard's Bridge Day<span style="font-family:arial;">It's been one year since we lost you, I cannot believe it's been that long. I took Trigger and Magda for long walks this morning and thought about you. I miss you so much my little bean.</span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8uyD8vlpB0NrPlSZy_kt532IwhATcRVAvIvs5hJY_l5-MACCLjaClIoHiJaTfeeLNfLzlr5H-hLXu6GoBBvaXfcNtszjxJ4h5VZwZxZ5LvyVyr4E6B4tOej7iy6ot11cxORjM20ucbCl/s1600/Img0293.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637752084091399026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm8uyD8vlpB0NrPlSZy_kt532IwhATcRVAvIvs5hJY_l5-MACCLjaClIoHiJaTfeeLNfLzlr5H-hLXu6GoBBvaXfcNtszjxJ4h5VZwZxZ5LvyVyr4E6B4tOej7iy6ot11cxORjM20ucbCl/s400/Img0293.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wiuhzowaC35RWBlBe6DkCVAgLZ8Qm5wUfDrX9mh_Yqr6M79TSj_a6I4AQJu_-lOG1GvVWRQNOQSHm5dTK2zb-uiAWMaFSlnv9inxcF-YYil-NzYo6hx9nvBr8dLYAExnCnnkrVztrfy8/s1600/squished+face.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637752081142276626" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8wiuhzowaC35RWBlBe6DkCVAgLZ8Qm5wUfDrX9mh_Yqr6M79TSj_a6I4AQJu_-lOG1GvVWRQNOQSHm5dTK2zb-uiAWMaFSlnv9inxcF-YYil-NzYo6hx9nvBr8dLYAExnCnnkrVztrfy8/s400/squished+face.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoC2t89FMct2ZzDOcKk2SgVX1omhM_w_62nI9GUIj3e62odeM4FvgQBWNhsapVigTHm09x-jRRwA0dzTkROx9X2TkiolHEEGzZH-mdMFXd0HHjzRYNhg7LGtFjRhImcbwIrAgdVlMNry7r/s1600/DSCN0676.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637752078447970498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoC2t89FMct2ZzDOcKk2SgVX1omhM_w_62nI9GUIj3e62odeM4FvgQBWNhsapVigTHm09x-jRRwA0dzTkROx9X2TkiolHEEGzZH-mdMFXd0HHjzRYNhg7LGtFjRhImcbwIrAgdVlMNry7r/s400/DSCN0676.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BxkdwnzcYm1H8l0k4LSlOr02IsqhVgAxGDFoJes5kpHz6Ew-sKDFcZaabtp90T7Ezj21qEbgo8eWgcSj6e3KJDpapDto2MZlKxdabw7OCTbhK-EvUA5ZX3KIzfCGakKdcRCcFHHCTlO5/s1600/Img0007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637752077585625186" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BxkdwnzcYm1H8l0k4LSlOr02IsqhVgAxGDFoJes5kpHz6Ew-sKDFcZaabtp90T7Ezj21qEbgo8eWgcSj6e3KJDpapDto2MZlKxdabw7OCTbhK-EvUA5ZX3KIzfCGakKdcRCcFHHCTlO5/s400/Img0007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>Meagenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04060321199359120036noreply@blogger.com0