[redhead]

Morning, all! Rain, rain, rain and more rain. Right now, it's POURING. Good thing the Finchleys chose a location that offers maximum protection. They won't be doing any flying today, as they wouldn't be able to get through this downpour. We have received about 2" since this time yesterday. We had hail and lots of thunder an lightning again last night, and flood warnings. There is SUPPOSED to be some warm air coming up from the Gulf, and I can hardly wait....(well? Where is it? I'm waiting.............)

Wow! Midway! What a battle! In our small town, the baker (who has been baking kolacky in the same place for well over 60 years--took four years off to go to war) has quite a little "war museum" in his bakery. One of his trophies is a Japanese "Rising Sun" flag autographed in Japanese, obviously by crew members from a Japanese vessel. This week, it is proudly displayed in the front window of the bakery among the red, white, and blue decorations. His hand-lettered sign says simply, "JAP FLAG." Hats off to Franke the Baker and all survivors of Midway. God bless you ALL.

[redhead]

"Hats off to Franke the Baker and all survivors of Midway. God bless you ALL."

And God rest the valiant souls of all of those who lost their lives in that desperate battle. May they rest in peace....

[Jen]

Salute to your baker, a Midway survivor! And thank you for the updates on the Finchley family. I love birds!