Category Archives: Camp_Colman

The last oyster farm in Oysterville

Posted on Wednesday 26 Oct 2016 by jlcommeree

I knew “Danny” Driscoll when he went to the Fauntleroy YMCA. He was one of the second graders in the Friday after school group for which I was the high school Junior Leader. For a long time, I’ve wanted to … Continue reading →

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The Wedding Album

Posted on Tuesday 6 Oct 2015 by jlcommeree

The photos from the wedding and reception are now available HERE and via the link on “The Wedding” page (see menu bar at top)

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So… am I Mr. Fosnaugh now?

Posted on Friday 11 Sep 2015 by jlcommeree

Kathy and I were married last Saturday. I’ve been meaning to get a website online so folks can share pictures in one spot – but that hasn’t happened. It has been a busy week and now we are packing for … Continue reading →

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In memory of my friend Armi

Posted on Tuesday 1 Sep 2015 by jlcommeree

This video is from several years ago but I just saw it today for the first time after my fiancée Kathy shared it with me via Facebook. Watching it, I was immediately reminded of my Finnish friend Armi Schwalbach (née … Continue reading →

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Sad news at Winter’s end

Posted on Thursday 19 Mar 2015 by jlcommeree

Yesterday my first cousin once removed, Tony Commerée, died from a heart attack suffered while at work up in Port Angeles. He was only 49 years old. I never really knew him, having only met him in the last few … Continue reading →

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Definitely good. Karbma.

Posted on Thursday 18 Dec 2014 by jlcommeree

Friend Karen Bullard a.k.a. “karb”, whom I know from my time at the Fauntleroy YMCA and Camp Colman, has taken up yoga instruction. She works from her home in Seattle’s Ravenna neighborhood as well as the University YMCA. Here is a … Continue reading →

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