Melissa Anderson Wanna
Virginia's granddaughter (Debbie's daughter) Melissa suffered a brain injury in 2010 and created this YouTube video to bring awareness to TBI and thought I'd share it again. It's really well done. I hope she is doing well.
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Jerry Olin's New Command
Ashore, Olin has served as officer in charge, Center for Surface Combat Systems, San Diego. He also served on the staff of Commander, Naval Surface Forces Pacific. His most recent shore assignment was as Director, Commander's Action Group, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.
Olin looks forward to leading the USS Essex (LHD 2) ARG as they transition to an integrated phase, and deploy later next year.
"It is an honor to be given the opportunity to lead the men and women of Amphibious Squadron ONE and the ships of the Essex ARG," said Olin. "I am grateful for the leadership and mentorship provided by Capt. Foege and wish him all the best as he prepares for his next assignment. This is an exciting time to be a part of amphibious warfare as we look to incorporate new technology initiatives into the ARG including integration of the F-35."
PHIBRON 1 is one of nine U.S. Navy amphibious squadrons and is currently responsible for the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and amphibious transport dock ships USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26).
PHIBRON 1's primary mission is to command an amphibious ready group and coordinate with an embarked MEU to perform assigned naval, joint or combined operations.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 28, 2017) Capt. Gerald Olin, oncoming commander, Amphibious Squadron ONE, shakes hands with Rear Adm. Cathal S. O'Connor, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group THREE, as he assumes command during a change of command ceremony on the port bridge wing of amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is underway off the coast of Southern California participating in a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments.
Olin looks forward to leading the USS Essex (LHD 2) ARG as they transition to an integrated phase, and deploy later next year.
"It is an honor to be given the opportunity to lead the men and women of Amphibious Squadron ONE and the ships of the Essex ARG," said Olin. "I am grateful for the leadership and mentorship provided by Capt. Foege and wish him all the best as he prepares for his next assignment. This is an exciting time to be a part of amphibious warfare as we look to incorporate new technology initiatives into the ARG including integration of the F-35."
PHIBRON 1 is one of nine U.S. Navy amphibious squadrons and is currently responsible for the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and amphibious transport dock ships USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26).
PHIBRON 1's primary mission is to command an amphibious ready group and coordinate with an embarked MEU to perform assigned naval, joint or combined operations.
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 28, 2017) Capt. Gerald Olin, oncoming commander, Amphibious Squadron ONE, shakes hands with Rear Adm. Cathal S. O'Connor, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group THREE, as he assumes command during a change of command ceremony on the port bridge wing of amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore is underway off the coast of Southern California participating in a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments.
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Camilla's Granddaughter Smooshes Grapes
While digging around on the internet stalking my cousins as I usually do — I found this really cool article on Cheryl Peterson Fitzloff. She is Camilla's only surviving grandchild. It is from 2010 but it's fun to see what folks are up to.
Free Press photographer Sep 12, 2010
Cheryl Fitzloff and DeAnna Goodrich wanted to do something special for Indian Island Winery’s first ever grape stomp. The winery is a favorite destination for Fitzloff and Goodrich, so the pair wore costumes evoking the famous Italian grape stomping scene from “I Love Lucy.”
The winery opened in May as an extension of Ray and Lisa Winter’s vineyard operation south of Smith’s Mill.
The family owned and operated winery offered 14 varieties of wine in its first year and won awards for their creations.
But as any winemaker knows, good wine starts with the grapes. And those grapes need to be stomped to extract the juice.
Pairs of grape stompers spent three minutes squashing grapes with their feet, creating a mash of unappetizing-looking liquid. The mixture is strained and measured to determine how much juice was gleaned from the grapes. The four teams that extracted the most juice from the grapes earned prizes from the winery.
Of course, the winemaking process is just beginning for the Winter family. The only tasks left for the tired stompers was to hose off their feet and sample some of the wines that will be made from the fruits of their effort.
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| Pat Christman, The Free Press |
Inaugural grape stomp is a smash
By Pat ChristmanFree Press photographer Sep 12, 2010
Cheryl Fitzloff and DeAnna Goodrich wanted to do something special for Indian Island Winery’s first ever grape stomp. The winery is a favorite destination for Fitzloff and Goodrich, so the pair wore costumes evoking the famous Italian grape stomping scene from “I Love Lucy.”
The winery opened in May as an extension of Ray and Lisa Winter’s vineyard operation south of Smith’s Mill.
The family owned and operated winery offered 14 varieties of wine in its first year and won awards for their creations.
But as any winemaker knows, good wine starts with the grapes. And those grapes need to be stomped to extract the juice.
Pairs of grape stompers spent three minutes squashing grapes with their feet, creating a mash of unappetizing-looking liquid. The mixture is strained and measured to determine how much juice was gleaned from the grapes. The four teams that extracted the most juice from the grapes earned prizes from the winery.
Of course, the winemaking process is just beginning for the Winter family. The only tasks left for the tired stompers was to hose off their feet and sample some of the wines that will be made from the fruits of their effort.
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