This afternoon at 4:00 Jeanne and I became Great Grandparents - a little girl, Janine, weighed in at 7-1 and was 19" long. Our son, Mike, is now a grandpa at 40. The mother is Mike's step daughter, Rebecca Thomson.
Mother, baby, dad and all the grandparents are doing well.
Now, there is another little girl to spoil.
Posted by Dan Sawatzky (Member # 88) on :
Congratulations to Raymond and the parents too! Glad to hear all is well.
I can't believe he hasn't posted a picture yet... as that's also what it takes to beat me. We need proof!
-grampa dan
Posted by Dale Manor (Member # 4858) on :
Congratulations Raymond on your new baby GREAT Grand daughter.
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
Congratulations Raymond!
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
Ray - I doubt if Dan can produce a great grand-daughter on his Multicam......
Posted by William Holohan (Member # 2514) on :
Congratulations Ray, Jeanne, Rebecca and Janine. Great grand daughter beats a tool changer any day of the week. A little more expensive in the long run, but still a winner.
Posted by Bill Dirkes (Member # 1000) on :
Congratulations Raymond! May the spoiling begin anew!
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Congratulations, Raymond!
See you in the Barbie isle. Rapid
Posted by Bob Kaschak (Member # 3146) on :
Congratulations Raymond!
Great news indeed.
Peace, Bob
Posted by Steve Thomas Greer (Member # 4566) on :
Congrats Chapman.....That is Magical!
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
Grand children are great, great grand children must be even better. Enjoy it to the fullest.
Posted by Deri Russell (Member # 119) on :
Congratulations Raymond & to your family. Especially the newest little one!
Posted by Rick Sacks (Member # 379) on :
Chapman....you ain't old enough for that!
but I'm sharing your delight anyway.
Posted by Judy Pate (Member # 237) on :
Congratulations Raymond...glad all the family are doing well! Judy
Posted by Donald Thompson (Member # 3726) on :
Congratulations Mr.Raymond and family
Posted by Otto Carter (Member # 2618) on :
Congrats Ray. I'm proud of you for the youngster arriving, and I'm also just real happy to know you, especially since your the oldest surviving veteran of World War I. Otto
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Looks like the MC router wins again! This is getting so one sided.
Posted by Raymond Chapman (Member # 361) on :
Well, Otto Carter...it's good to see you here.
For those who don't know Otto, he just happens to be one of the most talented folks on the planet. Not only does he paint signs, but he does portraits, woodworking, and is recognized as an expert engraver. He also knows all that stuff about doing solid surface materials - is even certified by the largest manufacturer of the material in the world.
We both had the same mentor in Abilene, Texas - the late Ellison Edwards. Otto bought Ellison's business after he retired.
From what I've heard, Otto even built the house he lives in with his own two hands.
And just a great guy on top of that. And I get to call him a friend. Is this a great life or what?
Posted by David Harding (Member # 108) on :
Otto,
I think Raymond's also the oldest surviving veteran of Router Wars II.
I drove through Abilene last night in the rain and fog. I shoulda said "Hello".
Posted by Otto Carter (Member # 2618) on :
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Especially the newest little one!
