Ringing in the New Year in Maryland
The Grand Rapids McCartys went spent the last few days of '03 and the first day of '04 in Maryland, visiting Andy and Ann and Sam.Mike, Karen, Chris, Jill, Ryan and Ryan's fiancee, Missy, flew to the East Coast. While at the Owings Mills McCartys, we saw Sam take a few steps and learn to play cards (courtesy of Dad). Ann and Andy took us to D.C., where we saw the National Christmas tree near the White House and the little Chistmas trees from all the states. (Sorry to report, Michigan's just had a bunch of wooden shoes on it.) We were in Annapolis on New Year's Day, touring the Naval Academy and watching sailboats on the Chesapeake. It was in the 60s. Happy New Year. | 
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Dateline Augusta, Michigan
Gull Lake 2004 is on the horizon May 12,13 and 14th. The price this year for the 2 night, 3 day golf package is $212.46 plus $14.00 per cart for each 18 per man. Total package price 282.46. (price includes tax) Bedford makes a return for the first day! This is the 20th annual event, and there are a few openings. If you are interested, e-mail Kelly for more info. Tee Times are as follows... 
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| | Date | Course | Time | | . | . | . | | 5/12 | Bedford | 8:06-8:33 | | 5/12 | West | 1:21-1:48 | | 5/13 | South Stonehedge | 8:06-8:33 | | 5/13 | North Stonehedge | 1:12-1:39 | | 5/14 | East | 8:06-8:33 |
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Dateline Estero, FL
Steve, Kristen & Megan have a jewel of a plan. During the coldest of months, they have a little piece of paradise in Estero, Florida. On the weekend of January 9, Kelly, Jim Seeling, Matt Scholl, Jerry Klotz, and Steve flew down for a little R&R through swimming, the dog track, acid reflux, getting schooled by a woman from Iowa, and kayaking. After getting back, a 10" snowfall and 0 degree temps came to Michigan. Steve, Kristen & Megan hopped a plane down for a week. Within 24 hours, the Shelby Mc's went from the picture on the left, to the picture on the right. 
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Tennessee L/C Production Update
Just a quick update on the Tennessee McCarty Girls. Lauren McCarty is documented as the first McCarty with rythmn, performing on the Blue Devils Dance Team. Dennis McCarty claimed to be the first McCarty with rythmn, but then we all saw that Swingin' Time show ... case closed. Amanda McCarty plays piano, sings, and now does sign language. Most of the original McCarty's knew some sign language, but it was generally a two-word phrase when someone cut them off. Sara McCarty attends MTSU and is learning French. If possible, Sara is planning to travel to France this summer. For most of the original McCartys, the closest thing to France was attending Cokette and Bab's birthday party.
| Dateline Campaign Trail
In a medical first, Democratic hopeful Howard Dean's blood pressure got the best of him. Here, shown during a campaign stump ranting and raving that he was going all the way to take back Washington DC, Dean's head exploded. Senator Ted Kennedy, who was drinking a Bloody Mary in the front row at the time, was unfazed by the incident remarking "Could use a little more Tabasco here! | 
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| Dateline Clinton Township To Hollywood?
Margaret McCarty underwent successful para-thyroid surgery on January 12. The operation was performed at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The Warren postal employee is now once again back at work and disgruntled. 
| | Margaret 24 hours after surgery | .Kelly takes Margaret home from the hospital |
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