Hi Dave,

Having red the book Hawaii byJim Michner makes me wish I had been
there pre WWII.

I've read it several times, not exactly accurate but a good read, as
most of his books are.

What did you find inaccurate? Michener was well known for his
extensive/ exhaustive research.

I don't remember off the top of my head; it has been some years since I
read it. But I do remember reading it while over there and at times
thinking "this isn't quite right".

Have you ever "Googled" yourself? Some good laughs may be had along
with a feeling of ooutrage if one of your namesakes has been up to "tricks".

Tried it maybe 25 years ago but not since. No interest in doing so
again.

I've done it several times. Amazing how much more "stuff" the search
found on the later searches.

Under the spelling our family uses (single "M") I found writers,
artists and even a preacher. I write - and have made my living doing
so in the
past. And I draw, pAint and do artsy/craftsy stuff. But, I'm a
"devout" agnostic. Bv)=

I've got all sorts of people in my background, including a number who
have made their living using written words. I've been told many times I
should do more writing (for profit) but haven't, yet.

Title: Toast Hawaii
Categories: Breads, Pork, Fruits, Cheese
Yield: 2 Servings

Toast Hawaii was popularized by the German TV Chef
Clemens Wilmenrod in 1955. It became a popular meal in
the German speaking realm throughout the 60s, 70s and
80s. Even Tiptopf has a recipe for Toast Hawaii.

I have vague memories of seeing it on some menus when I went over to Germany in 1975. Did a 3 week trip with my aunt, visiting family and touring some of the country. We moved over there with the military in October, 1986, stayed until July of 1992 with only one trip back to the States for me and the girls. Steve went back a couple of times for schools, was gone almost a year altogether, with only a couple of
months at home between.

As my brother says of his time in the Army - he went where he was sent
and did (mostly) what he was told.

That's the way to do it. Our original plan was 4 years and out, ended
up being 26 years, introduced to lots of new to us foods and parts of
the country/world.

Phil volunteered his draft and as a thanks the army sent him to
Vietnam. He's a very lucky man. Only one of his squad from basic that
made it home more-or-less intact.

Steve had a high enough draft number that he escaped that mess. Both his
and my brothers missed it also. Afterward, before we got married, he
debated the Navy at one point but decided against it at the time. When
he did enlist, the Army was his best option.

I had visions of making the Navy a career - but, raging hormones got
in the way. I was in lust (I thought it was love) when time to re-up
came
around ... and I know if I signed on again I'd be sent to Spain or
Greece. So, I listened to the wrong head and stayed in Memphis ...
turning down a U$10,000 reenlistment bonus (in 1962 dollars).

We were married, had 2 kids and a dog when Steve enlisted. He was able
to get a bonus several times he re-enlisted, forget how much but it was
nice.

A case of "Too soon old. Too late smart!" if ever their was one. Still I've had a pretty good life and even if I whine once in a while my
heart isn't in it.

I was somewhat skeptical when Steve enlisted but it turned out to be one
of the best choices he ever made.


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Ruth
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