Thursday, March 12, 2009

Cars I have Owned

1. 1976 Volvo 244 Sedan (Beige/Gold)
Never drove this car, too young. Sold for scrap for about $300.
2. 1975 Honda CVCC (Silver)
Really dads car, but I drive it for quite awhile.
3. 1976 Honda CVCC (Blue)
This was also dad's car but I drove it. First time over 100 mph.
4. 1965 Ford Mustang (Maroon)
Dad's car, was painted w/ boat epoxy so paint was very thick. Broke drive shaft trying to peal out.
5. 1982 Honda Accord Sedan (Beige) (*a favorite)
First car I bought, was really mine! Had all through college. Day after graduation loaded it up w/ all my belongings & headed to Indiana to get married.

We drove it cross country 3-4 times. Transmission went out in Indy & the replacement we bought was only a 4 speed. So we traded it to my dad for his Ford van & this car ended up with my brother Len.
6. Ford Econoline Cargo Van (White and Blue)
Had no rear seats, used a lawn chair. Drove this to move to LA w/ trailer & all our belongings in 1992.
7. 1983 Lincoln Continental Mark VI (Maroon)
Donated to us by The Love Family in 1992/93 right when we moved to LA.
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8. Dodge Dart (Blue)
9. Ford Ranger Pick-Up Truck (Beige then Silver)
10. 1992 Buick Century Station wagon (Wood paneling decals & Maroon) (*a favorite)
Purchased & donated to us by Antioch Congregational Church in Franklin, IN. Primarily my Mr. Henry & a repo banker that was in the church.
Sydney came home in this car.
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11. 1995 Plymouth Voyager Mini Van (Green w/ gold trim)
Donated to us by the Correia family from Mission Viejo.
12. 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan Mini Van (White)
13. 2000 Chrysler Town and Country Mini Van (Maroon)
14. 2001 Honda CRV (Silver)
15. 2005 Kia Sorento (Silver)
16. 2002 Volvo V70 T5 (Navy Blue)
17. 2012 Honda CRV (Blue) - 1st brand new car!


Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Schools I have Attended

A list by Mike Herman

From most recent;

1. International School of Theology 
MDiv Course Work; 1999-2000
Claremont, CA

2. California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Three years, BS in Social Work; 1989-1992
Pomona, CA

3. Orange Coast College
Two years General Ed; 1987-1989
Costa Mesa, CA

4. Capistrano Valley High School
Sophomore Year thru Senior Year; 1982-1985
Mission Viejo, CA

5. Amphitheater High School
Freshmen Year & half of Sophomore Year; 1981-1982
Tucson, AZ

6. Amphitheater Jr. High School
Eighth Grade; 1980-1981
Tucson, AZ

7. Doolen Jr. High School
Seventh & half of Eighth Grade; 1979-1980
Tucson, AZ

8. John B. Wright Elementary School
Sixth Grade; 1978-1979
Tucson, AZ

9. Benson Elementary School
Fourth & Fifth Grade; 1976-1978
Benson, AZ

10. Pearce Elementary School
Third Grade; 1975-1976
Pearce, AZ

11. St. David Elementary School
Second Grade; 1974-1975
St. David, AZ

12. Flowing Wells Elementary School
First Grade; 1973-1974
Tucson, AZ

13. Walter Douglas Elementary School
First Grade; 1973
Tucson, AZ

14. Homer Davis Elementary School
Kindergarten; 1972-1973
Tucson, AZ

15. Flowing Wells A/G Church Pre-School
Pre-school; 1971-1972
Tucson, AZ

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

My Bucket List (Top 25)

A list by Mike Herman

1. Get Married (to a Great Wife)

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2. Have (great!) Children

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3. See Compton fully transformed

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4. See a Compton United team win a National Championship (or two)

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5. Watch my kids get married (at appropriate times!)

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6. Race a car

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7. Fly a plane as a hobby

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8. See the World Cup in South Africa in 2010

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9. See the World Cup in Brazil in 2014

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10. Be face to face with a (sleeping) rhino in Africa

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11. Visit Swaziland

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12. Drive on the Autobahn (really fast)

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13. Travel the world with my family

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14. Ride a gondola in Venice

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15. Visit the Holy Land

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16. Scuba Dive in Sydney & Brisbane

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17. Adopt a child

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18. Wrestle my grandkids

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19. Have lunch with Bono (with his permission)

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21. See a U2 concert in the front row

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22. See a Barca game at Camp Nou

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23. Watch my kids do more than I ever believed possible

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24. Write a book

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25. Leave a legacy of compassion and justice for my children and grandchildren

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Sunday, March 8, 2009

Top 25 Favorite Foods

A list by Mike Herman

1. Bulgogi (Korean BBQ)

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2. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

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3. Double Double with grilled onions, extra sauce (In-N-Out Burger)

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4. Carne Asada

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5. The original Mongolian BBQ @ Mongol's in Westwood, CA

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6. My grilled vegetables

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7. Grilled Salmon with Mango Salsa

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8. Five Guys Burger & Fries

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9. Lasanga (Tonya's special recipe)

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10. Good NY Pizza (Pepperoni @ Johnnie's in Queens which doesn't exist anymore)

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11. Claim Jumper Chocolate Motherlode Cake

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12. PF Chang's Mongolian Beef

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13. Orange Chicken

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14. Payday candy bar

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15. Shredded Beef Tacos

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16. Ice Cream Cake

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17. Fried Ice Cream

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18. Monster Lo-Carb Energy Drink

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19. Black Pepper Chicken

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20. Thai Sweet & Sour Chicken

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21.Phillipino Pancit

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22. Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

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23. Tender Santa Maria Tri Tip

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24. Steak and Shake Steakburger

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25. Chocolate Payday candy bar

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