Wood Foundation Photos

 Photos of our Home

Interior Photos
 

Sunsets
One of the reasons we were so careful in choosing a location to build our home was because we
enjoy watching the sunsets. Our location not only offers a wonderful view of the surrounding
countryside but also allows us an unobstructed view of mother nature's beautiful artwork.

 Sunset Photos

Sunset Photos #2
New 01/18/2005
(New Format)

Sunrise Photos
New 01/18/2005
(New Format)

Genealogy
Genealogy is one of the hobbies we enjoy. Below is a link to some of our genealogy information including the
following surnames and related families: ROWELL, BRENIMAN, OTTO, PURDUM, CLOSE, MCFADDEN,
LANG, BRUMLEY, GOREHAM, FARNSWORTH, SHORT, CRAIG, FREEBORN, OCHS, GAHN, HALL

 ROWELL Ancestors
 BRENIMAN Ancestors
B. F. Purdum Diary, 1903 

Montezuma, Iowa High School Class of 1961

Class Of 1961 (Password Required)


Davenport, Iowa Volunteer Fire Department
This is a list of the members of the Davenport Volunteer Fire Department prior to 1882.
 Early Members of the Davenport Volunteer Fire Department

Davenport, Iowa Fire Department History 1902
This is a transcripton of an early 1900's Fire Department History
Early 1900's DFD History

Davenport, Iowa Fire Department History 1911
This is a transcription of the 1911 fire department history
1911 DFD History 

Davenport, Iowa Fire Department Pictures From The Late 1920's - Early 1930's
DFD Pictures


Maude Humphrey Figurines
Pat enjoys Maude Humphrey Bogart figurines and has almost every one that was produced.
The link below will take you to a listing of the figurines (no photos yet), which includes the name,
number, year made, and year retired (when known) plus other miscellaneous information. Feel free to
use the list for personal information but since many hours went into compiling this list we request that it
not be used in any other list or publication without permission and credit.

 Maud Humphrey Bogart Figurine Information 

Antique And Collector Cars We Have Owned
I have been an old car nut since I was in High School.
Here are pictures of some of the cars I (and my wife) have owned over the years

Car Photos


This section is dedicated to another of my wifes hobbies
It includes stuffed animals & toys, crafts of all kinds, & needlework.

There are at least 23 different names for this game!
(Cowboy Golf, Redneck Golf, Hillbilly Golf, Hillbilly Horseshoes, The Snake Game, Snake Toss, Ladder Ball, Slither, Snakes & Ladders, Flingy Ball, Norwegian Golf, Swedish Golf, Polish Horshoes, Bolo Ball, Montana Golf, Australian Horseshoes, Ladder Game, Monkey Balls, Rattlerail Toss, Spin It, Golfball Horseshoes, Arizona Golf Balls, & Ball Dangle) Use one of these or make up your own.

Wood & Metal Working
I enjoy working with my hands. Here are a couple of toy metal
fire trucks and some interesting woodworking projects I have built.
The trucks are replicas of a 1915 Turner Toys Fire truck and are 26" long.

Hand built Metal Fire Trucks

Woodworking Projects


Recreational Mining
I enjoy the outdoors and  I  just can't seem to abuse my body enough through regular work so I
go out and dig in the ground looking for gold and diamonds for recreation.
Here are some pictures of my trip to Crater Of Diamonds State Park.
Crater of Diamonds Expedition

And construction photos of my drywasher project.
Prospecting for Gold

My first documented gold prospecting trip.
2002 Arizona Prospecting Trip


Odds & Ends Around the Yard
(The pictures say it all.)


Food... one of my favorite subjects. Especially the sweet stuff

Some of Our Favorite Recipes

Recipes From A 1932 Southern Cook Book


Some of the links we visit

     Thank you,
     Leon and Pat Rowell