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Philippine Travel Log: Our Flight to Manila

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Jeff Block

The flight from Chicago to Hong Kong was just over 15 hours. We then had an hour and 15 min to catch our connecting flight to Manila – on a different airlines in an airport we’d never visited. So, we … Continue reading →

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Philippine Travel Log: Departing the US

Posted on September 26, 2008 by Jeff Block

Greetings, all who might be interested in learning more about Faith’s and my experiences on our trip to the Philippines to pick up our son, John. We’ve been journaling every day by hand (busted laptop), so this will be a … Continue reading →

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What I’ll be singing to Faith tonight on my birthday…

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Jeff Block

Romance is in the air.  It’s my birthday.  I’m not that old.  So, here’s a love song that goes out to my wife Faith, and that you guys like me out there might want to keep in mind for your … Continue reading →

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Who was Philip Charlwood?

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Jeff Block

Philip W. Charlwood, 95, of St. Louis, MO died on Thursday, September 4, 2003.  He was born October 12, 1907 in Marissa, Illinois.  The son of Alfred Charlwood and Mary Poehner Charlwood, he married Caroline Virginia Mueller on January 6, … Continue reading →

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More Great Pictures of my Family

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Jeff Block

Found these while digging up pictures of Chris and Brad and company.  Thought you’d like to see them…

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Who is Chris Miller?

Posted on July 20, 2006 by Jeff Block

Chris and I met in college. We lived in the same dorm. I’ll always remember that it was the goal of both Chris and his roommate Mike (not my brother Mike) to ensure that when they left the University, there … Continue reading →

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