Clemson Visit/Campus Tour

We took Kyle on a long weekend trip to Clemson University in South Carolina for a campus tour and football game. He has been wanting to go to Clemson since he was little. Dick and his dad, Ralph are both alumni, and Kyle has wanted to follow in their footsteps. These are some pictures of our trip. He loved the campus. Kyle's dad, Kevin was able to drive down from Ohio, to meet us there and take the tour also. So, I think we are going to have another Clemson tiger in the family next fall when he goes off to college.

Sam showing his Clemson pride.

Dick showing Kevin and Kyle the campus map of Clemson University.

Dick spotted his dad's picture in the yearbook.

Dick's dad, Ralph's picture in the 1960 Clemson yearbook at the visitor's center!

Sam with a tiger by the tail at Clemson

Here is Kevin, Kyle and Dick in the Clemson Visitor's Center

Playing Texas Hold 'em at Hilton Head

We learned how to play Texas Hold 'em. Thanks Monte. It was a blast to play back at the condo when it was raining outside. Here is Kyle and Dick with Matthew, Kent, and Monte.

Matthew was trying to be incognito, because he didn't have such a good poker face.


Sam and Kyle together.


Grandpa was the "card shark" of the group. Here is Sam marvelling at Ken't's pile of chips. He really showed us, young folks! Sorry, Dad.

Monte dealing: we learned what "the flop" and "the river" meant. We had a great time playing in the evenings and when it was raining on the beach.

Early admission for Kyle to Clemson University

Kyle was offered early admission to Clemson (Dick and Ralph's alma mater) based on his ACT scores. He is very excited and plans on working hard in his senior year, which started a few weeks ago. We will go to Clemson next week for a campus tour and a football game. We are excited for Kyle, but I told him that I would be pitching a tent in the front yard of his dorm so I could check on him every day!

Kyle and his Clemson cookie cake

Me and my dad

Here is a picture taken last month of my dad and me at Fuddrucker's in Hilton Head, SC. We went to HH to celebrate Karen's retirement. It was a blast