Well a group of us got together in Milwaukee today to help Fred celebrate his graduation ceremony being awarded his BA from Cardinal Stritch University here in Milwaukee. A group gathered from all over including Charlie Watrous from Charlotte, Jeff Parker, his friend Tom, and myself from Chicago, and many friends and family from the Milwaukee area including none other than our own Tania Voight. What a fabulous time, we wouldn't have missed it for the world. Congratulations Fred on a great and important accomplishment, we are truly proud.

I had a heck of a time getting up during my busiest time of the year but finally made it and I checked into the fabulous Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. Not before stopping at Tania's to meet up with her and Charlie for some holiday cheer. Charlie and Tania met me at the Pfister this morning for breakfast and a tour of Milwaukee including a stop at the fun "Blast From The Past" antique shop where we saw all kinds of vintage Christmas decorations. Then off to Fred's house and the festivities.

I am back at the hotel recovering and planning my trip back to Chicago. When I get home, I will post my photos and hope everyone else does as well.

Congratulations To You!!!!!! I know you've been working on this for awhile!!!! Now it's time to relax!!!!! Can't wait for the photos!!!

Marty

Congratulations and all my best wishes Fred!! I am very proud of you. I am sure there were many times that you wondered why you were doing all of this. I am so glad that some of the gang was able to be there for your special day. Can't wait to see the pictures of all the fun. I see a very "bright" future ahead for you Fred!! Terry

Congraduations Fred on Your accommpolishment. And Glad that Your many friends were there for You. What a swell group of people.

Skip...

Congratulations Fred
Did anyone play Elgars "Pomp and Circumstance"? (as everyone scurries to their dictionaries to look that up lol) or did they just play with vacuums

"They" played Elgars "Pomp and Circumstance" and "We" played with Fred's vacuums!!

Fred

What a great time! Here is the graduate!!

Wendy is wonderful!!

Charlie is helping Tania select breakfast at the Pfister.

In front of the Pfister Christmas Tree

Charlie, Jeff and Fred - before the ceremonies in Fred's basement.

Love the photo's
Let's see, Charlie is ordering the Ham and bacon, two eggs, hashbrowns and toast?

(outta here)

Congratulations, Fred on your accomplishment. I know that you have to be happy that you are finished! I wish you the best!

--Tom

Well... I'm done! Feels kinda weird. Like I'm sitting around doing nothing... but need to be doing something (homework?).

It was a fantastic weekend, I couldn't have asked for a more perfect series of events! I have an incredibly wonderful family and group of friends! Words can not express how fabulous this weekend was! I will truly cherish it forever!

Thanks everyone else, for your kind words!

Take a look at my pictures... :-)

~Fred

Congratulations ! Best wishes to you

Fred,

Congratulations and Best Wishes. I am sure with some time off you can find a vacuum or two that needs a little tender loving care.

Morgan

Looks like a wonderful time was had by all! Your hard work and tenacity will pay off. You've accomplished a great deal and now it's time to sit back and enjoy the fruits of your endeavors! Take care, and have a great holiday!

Rick

Well done Fred

All the hard work paid off, Hey just think, all that extra time for your hobby.....Now you can start planning for your Masters etc...!!!!


Cheers, Mike

Congratulations, Fred

Clay

I am very happy for you! You did it! That is how I felt when I completed my BA. I was curious not seeing it in any of the threads earlier, but what did you major and minor in?

You are very lucky to have so many good friends to have come for you to support you.

David

Big congrats Fred!! I know how challenging getting through school can be. I am so happy for you and wish you tremendous success! You deserve it!!

I'm so jealous... I still have one more year to go... it's so hard working full-time and going to school full-time too! Looks like you guys had a blast! All the best to you!



Cory
Oklahoma City, OK

Congrats!!


Hey what system_pro did you get??
here is mine!

Fred, congratulations, that is awesome news! Will do a load in your honor today!

Great pictures!! I enjoyed seeing them and best of luck to you in your future endeavors. It has been a while since I earned my degree (197..) and to this day, I have never worked in the field I studied for (TV/Film Production).

Again, my best to you. You should be proud.

Robb Castaldo

Congrats Fred!

Fred,
Getting a BA is a great accomplishment! May God Bless you always.

Fr. Bruce Cinquegrani
Memphis, TN

Here is Charlie, Fred, Jeff and Fred N. Okay Pete, I'll start the diet in January.

It has been hard being a divine living legend for 55 years. I let myself go these past few years but will start starving in January at some point.

Charlie, Fred and Tania. Tania and I are posing with the child we like to dream about.

In steps my ugly stepsister, whoops, I mean beautiful stepsister, the one, the only, Ida.

What parent could want a better, smarter or more handsome child than this? (The one on the right of course!)

Here we have Wendy, (she is one gorgeous woman!), Tom and Fred in the fabulous newly remodeled kitchen with food galore.

Becomes putty in all hands as he consumes his second glass of wine. Note, he is sporting he his winter wiskers and festive holiday shirt.

An excellent accomplishment! Good luck in your future endeavors!
Jeff

Congrats Fred,glad ya had a ball!

Great pictures Charlie, thanks for sharing them.

Congratulations Fred. We've never met nor chatted, but I wanted to wish you well. Thanks for sharing this significant life event. Looks like a great time was had by all.

Leslie