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July 11th, David’s Birthday

Posted on July 11, 2021 by John

Sorry that this website has been down.  It’s back.  I had technical trouble with PHP versions and things like that.  When Linux OS versions deprecate and need to be updated, PHP and WordPress need to be updated and kept in … Continue reading →

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David’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 11, 2018 by John

Today is David’s birthday. He would have been 52.  I was thinking about him as I drove to Mulege to maintain the house a few weeks ago. David used to drive down a lot and it was my first time … Continue reading →

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Luke’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 26, 2017 by John

We’ve been thinking about the family a lot as my mom just passed away yesterday. We see many pictures with her holding her grandson. It’s been hard. We love Luke. He was a good reader and stayed up late at … Continue reading →

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David’s 51st Birthday!

Posted on July 11, 2017 by John

I’ve been going through our family history lately and discovered a lot using Ancestry.com.  I came across the photo to the left, which was taken when he was 4 years old.  Click on it to get a larger photo. David’s … Continue reading →

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DeDe’s Birthday

Posted on April 4, 2017 by John

Remembering DeDe on her birthday.  I was watching Beauty And The Beast with my family and remembering everything that’s important to me.  It reminded me of DeDe and her kindness.  You were such a wonderful and kind woman!  Always making … Continue reading →

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Remembering Ryan On His Birthday

Posted on March 2, 2017 by John

Dear Ryan, I’m thinking about you on your birthday and what your life meant to us. You were a very special and bright kid and I knew that you would be a strong force when you grew up. I think … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 26, 2016 by John

Dear Luke, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.  We went camping last weekend and I couldn’t help think that you and the family would have loved to be there.  It was hot; about 100 degrees at our campground … Continue reading →

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David 50

Posted on July 11, 2016 by John

David, What can I say? You would be 50 today.  We’re remembering you and have been thinking about you a lot.  Best wishes on your birthday! Love, John

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Happy Birthday DeDe

Posted on April 4, 2016 by John

Dear DeDe, We’re thinking about you on your birthday and remembering the special person that you were. Love, John

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Ryan’s Birthday Today

Posted on March 2, 2016 by John

Ryan, Happy Birthday today! Thinking about you on your special day. I remember what an assertive person you were. Good at arguing with me. I could barely win! I said, wow, he’s got a sharp wit! Rest in peace, my … Continue reading →

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Remembering Luke Houghton

Posted on July 26, 2015 by John

Hi Luke, Your uncle John here.  I remember holding you in the scuba boat when you were a year old while DeDe went scuba diving in Baja.  You started crying, so I sang my opera songs as best I could. … Continue reading →

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David’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 11, 2015 by John

Today is David’s birthday.  I don’t know if I’ll ever get used to the fact that the family is gone.  I miss them and think about them a lot.  David was a loving brother and very protective of me.  I … Continue reading →

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DeDe’s Birthday

Posted on April 4, 2015 by John

What a special woman!  She was always thinking of others first and putting other’s needs before her’s.  As my family gets ready for a camping trip this summer, I look back at the family’s camping and backpacking photos.  What a … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Ryan!

Posted on March 2, 2015 by John

Dear Ryan, Happy Birthday!  You would have been 14.  I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.  Actually, you and the family.  For a family that was so unique and ever-present for me, it’s hard to process that notion of … Continue reading →

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Remembering Luke

Posted on July 26, 2014 by John

Dear Luke, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately.   I wanted to wish you a happy birthday.  Since you’ve passed, I’ve received my amateur radio license, just like you.  I wish I could talk to you on the … Continue reading →

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Best Brother

Posted on July 11, 2014 by John

Dear David,  Remembering you on your birthday.  I will always remember the enthusiasm and positive energy you brought to my life.  You cared so much about me and my family.  You are the best brother anybody could ask for!  Love, … Continue reading →

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For Three Years

Posted on July 8, 2014 by John

A post from DeDe’s mom, Linda Anderson… For three years they have been out of my sight, but as I sit here thinking about them and am missing them so! I feel their love around me everywhere I go! In … Continue reading →

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Happy 47th DeDe!

Posted on April 4, 2014 by John

DeDe’s mom, Linda Anderson, asked me to repost this message from her Facebook page.  Linda would love to hear from you, so please leave a comment below! Happy 47th Birthday DeDe! This picture was taken when she first started teaching … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday DeDe!

Posted on April 4, 2014 by John

Today is DeDe’s birthday.  I will always have fond memories of her.  She had a great sense of humor and infectious laugh.  Here she is in Egypt, kissing a Sphynx.  We will always remember you DeDe!  Love, John

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Happy Birthday Ryan

Posted on March 2, 2014 by John

I was just thinking about Ryan yesterday.  I was thinking what it would have been like if they had not crashed their airplane and we had gone for our weekend away.  Ryan would have had a lot of fun with … Continue reading →

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Aqua Safaris Grand Re-Opening

Posted on October 26, 2013 by John

I’m happy to say that today is the Aqua Safaris grand re-opeining sale.  The shop is under new ownership and we’re very happy about it.  We wanted to see David and DeDe’s work live on.  I was especially tied to … Continue reading →

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A Cold Call From Luke

Posted on July 26, 2013 by John

Today is Luke’s birthday.  He would have been 15.  I was just researching this morning what it takes to write good magazine articles.  I was reading that one should study several issues of a magazine before submitting an article, something … Continue reading →

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David’s Birthday Today

Posted on July 11, 2013 by John

Today is David’s birthday.  He was a great older brother and always protected me.  I remember when I was 6 or so and was playing at a new friend’s house up the street (he was 8, picture left).  There was … Continue reading →

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Two Years Since The Accident

Posted on July 7, 2013 by John

It’s been two years since the accident.  I was just thinking about my brother and his family.  He was so full of life and the family so full of happiness.  What a shock to see them go so quickly.  Intellectually … Continue reading →

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Remembering DeDe on Her Birthday

Posted on April 4, 2013 by John

A post from my sister Cathryn, dedicated to DeDe, today on her birthday. Remembering you, as always, on your birthday today. Your laugh, your smile, your humor, your compassion, and caring for others, and how I miss my dear friend, … Continue reading →

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Scuba Dive Shop For Sale – Sold

Posted on April 2, 2013 by John

Invest in a SCUBA Shop and get paid for seeing the world! Tired of paying for expensive vacations that are too infrequent?  Every day you work hard so that you can do the things you love, like traveling and SCUBA … Continue reading →

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Bay Area Environmental Remediation Solutions Company For Sale

Posted on March 29, 2013 by John

Looking to take advantage of the new real estate boom?  Now that investors have swooped in with cash and driven up property values, most of the recession induced bargains are gone, but there are still big opportunities for savvy investors … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Ryan

Posted on March 2, 2013 by John

A post from Cathryn Houghton, Ryan Houghton’s aunt. Remembering you as always in celebration of your life here with us. With much love from your Aunt Cathryn.

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Christmas 2012

Posted on December 21, 2012 by John

Post by Linda Anderson, DeDe Houghton’s mom.  Shown below, Luke and Ryan celebrating Christmas of 2010 in Mexico. Here it is the 20th of December and I am spending the evening here at the blog, re-reading the special messages so … Continue reading →

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Luke Would Have Been 14 Today

Posted on July 26, 2012 by John

I write this short post while I wait in the airport for my flight.  I’ve been thinking a lot about the family lately and particularly about the boys and about Luke.  Today Luke would have been 14.  He would be … Continue reading →

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