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I hope everyone had a good a time at the reunion as I did. Check out all the photos. IF YOU WANT TO WRITE IN THE GUESTBOOK, just send me an email at: opditch@gmail.com and I'll send you the login and password.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Sunday, July 15, 2007 at 12:09:50 (MST)

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Brandon and Mellisa. May they have many, many wonderful years together. Welcome to the family, Mellisa. Love
Aunt Shirley <shirley@opditch.com>
USA - Sunday, March 05, 2006 at 16:29:37 (EST)

Hey, just checking on the web site every thing looks great. Denise and I didn't get to go to Abbeville this Christmas there were too many people in Dad's house. No room at the Inn as the Christmas story goes. We will be in Abbeville in May I thing at least 2 different times hope to see everyone then. John & Denise Ziegler
John Ziegler <jzig2@sbcglobal.net>
Oklahoma City, , Ok USA - Wednesday, January 25, 2006 at 16:46:37 (EST)

Yeah....... LSU!! 40 - 3!!! over the Hurricanes.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Saturday, December 31, 2005 at 06:17:46 (EST)

Uncle Bob makes the newspapers again. This time it is about his College Degree from LSU: http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051211/NEWS01/512110322/1002
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Sunday, December 11, 2005 at 14:08:52 (EST)

I'm just testing to see if this is still working.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Thursday, December 08, 2005 at 19:12:50 (EST)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! to my wife Shirley. I wanted to surprise her when she reads the Guestbook. he he he....
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 07:54:38 (EDT)

Hello Well I guess everyone has seen the General on CNN & Fox lately.He is back in their house in Abbeville with Donna and family. Donna's house got flooded so they are at Dad's for the time being.Denise is going down to Abbeville on the 29th to help.I think the November trip has been cancelled or at least delayed.I know everyone would love to have you pray for them to help get thru this mess. I'm in OKC if anyone was to need me. Thanks John & Denise
John Ziegler <jzig2@sbcglobal.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok 73118 - Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at 18:45:11 (EDT)

We have heard from Dad all this week and everyone is fine in Abbeville. Odell and Roy are the only 2 I know of in New Orleans and Dad told us they were both ok. I think they went to Baton Rouge. I don't know what this will do to Dad's presentation in November right now I'm sure they have their hands full. We just have to pray and help any way we can. Take Care. John & Denise
John Ziegler <jzig2@sbcglobal.net>
Okla City, Ok USA - Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 19:03:42 (EDT)

Hope all of you in South Louisiana are out of New Orleans. Anyone except Roy lives there? Roy, let us know how you are doing. Our prayers are with you. Hope it doesn't affect the Abbeville-Lafayette area too much. Love,
Shirley
USA - Monday, August 29, 2005 at 08:34:44 (EDT)

Hello, Denise and I had to both get new computers so I'm getting the family e mail addresses back in as I can. I gave Denise the password and users name that Joe sent me so she can do her own e mails now.We had a great time into Dallas with the Tinkers and are now looking at 2 trips.Ist one is in early Aug as we go to Hawaii to celebrate our 10th year of marriage.Time is screaming by.I guess as I get older time seems to move faster.2nd trip will be in Nov for the Generals induction to the National Guard Hall of Fame.Denise will be there the whole time I have to come and go a little.Thanks for the help and we ask for your prayers to help make these trips safely. John & Denise
John Ziegler <jzig2@sbcglobal.net>
okalhoma City,, OK USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 17:26:18 (EDT)

I will be at the us open in Pinehurst on Wed. Practice round and Thursday 1st Round. I will wear my Leblanc renunion golf shirt on Thursday. Will try and follow Tigers round at 7:44am, coverage begins at 10am on Espn, then switches to NBC from 3-5, then back to espn until 7pm. Looking forward to a great time! Love, Perry Ditch
Perry Ditch <pditch@ec.rr.com>
Stella, NC USA - Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at 14:13:35 (EDT)

Notice the new email address. We returned from Italy on 5/1. Yes, we were in Rome when Pope Benedict XVI was elected. One of our traveling companions wrote a daily journal. If anyone is interested, we can email them (some or all) to you. We have new news. Robert and Kumiko have a baby boy. He was born on 6/1/05 at 10:30 AM. 19 1/2 inches long, 7 lbs and 13 oz. We are traveling to Dallas today to see the baby and his Japanese grandparents. We will return to Jax on Monday. Claudette, we will see you and Bob this month when you came to visit Brandon.
Bobbie Tinker <jbtinker@bellsouth.net>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Friday, June 03, 2005 at 10:54:30 (EDT)

Hi all--has anyone heard from Joe and Bobbie? Just wondered how the italy trip was--they must have been there when Benedict was selected. How wonderful. How is Uncle OP doing with his recovery? Thinking about all of you. Love Claudette
Claudette St. Amant <claudest@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 23:18:49 (EDT)

Ok, I've been back home for several days now, and recouperating at the normal pace. THANK YOU for all your prayers. They are working. God Bless you all. O. P.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Wednesday, March 23, 2005 at 18:37:30 (EST)

Dad is doing good this morning. He had the breathing tube removed last night and had a sip of water. Everything is going according to plan. We saw him after the operation before he woke up and I thought he looked good. David
David Ditch <dditch1@comcast.net>
Laurel, MD USA - Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 09:02:43 (EST)

O.P. had quadruple bypass surgery today. All went well. He will be in ICU fora couple of days. Please continue your prayers.
Joe Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at 22:48:50 (EST)

I think I would have liked to have been born in that era also. What is the trip in March? Easter? Joe and I will be in Texas.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, February 21, 2005 at 21:19:56 (EST)

Bobbie thanks for the info sorry it took so long to get back on the chat room I'm not very good with this computer. I should have been born in 1851 not 1951. Denise is doing very well in her new pratice she gets home before dark now days which is great. She will be in Abbeville in March.Love to all. John & Denise
John Ziegler <jzig2 @aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Monday, February 14, 2005 at 17:47:05 (EST)

John, Mama's fudge recipe (candy) in is the recipe room. Shirley put it there. I updated it. Daddy said that the one he typed and gave to the 3 daughters is the correct one. No one has made it except Mama with Daddy doing the stirring. The best answers to your questions would come from him.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, January 31, 2005 at 09:37:16 (EST)

Thanks for the great new pictures added to the web site. I don't know if I'm glad or sad that Donna visited the chat room. Her message brought tears to my eyes. For sure Brooks is in our constant prayers.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, January 31, 2005 at 09:33:34 (EST)

They're off. Did not want me to take their pic in Long John's, but they have layers upon layers. Perry and Eddie are prepared. Even brought their tux just in case they get tickets to a ball. He! They did luck out and get a hotel room this morning. OP made his weeks ago. He is going to the Constitution Ball. This is a great day for the USA. Our forefathers set us on a good path. But freedom is not free. Donna, we think think of Brooks all the time. Our prayers are with him. I'm sure he feels all the family prayers. Well, I will sit back and enjoy the festivities in my warm condo and remember all those who make this possible. Love to all,
Shirley
USA - Thursday, January 20, 2005 at 09:46:20 (EST)

O.P. Whatever you did works, I got the user name and the password Thanks. It looks like the family will be there for the President. Hope you all have fun. I'm sure you are on the road as I type this. I'm waiting on some repairmen to show up to do some work on the house today. Hope everything is going well.Denise & I will see you when we can. John
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City,, OK USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2005 at 11:45:41 (EST)

Well hello family. It is infrequent that I am in here but nice to read comments and many thanks to all who have thought about Brooks and are remembering him in their prayers. These are the things sustaining him and our family. By the grace of God we made it through a Thanksgiving , abirthday celebration for Mom and Dad ,a 60th Wedding Anniversary for Mom and Dad , a New Year's celebration without a special member of our family here with us. I can only imagine how this was on him...Today is Brooks 23rd Birthday....another important event without his presence. He calls us approximately once a week ....and remarkably he sounds well..... considering what he is up again. Our love to all of you. Donna
donnathibodeaux <brittlyn_2000>
erath, la USA - Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 16:30:20 (EST)

The cold front John talked about has finally gotten to Florida. Burrr! We enjoyed the Abbeville visit also. Intense family and great fun.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 14:02:48 (EST)

Ok, lets see if this helps.....
O. P.
USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 17:34:00 (EST)

OP Thanks for the email on the password I'm not the greatest on these things but I can type. Denise and I had a great time in Abbeville for Mama & Daddy's 60th wedding event. The sleigh ride was great, not enough lights but it was the 30th of Dec. We plan on doing that again if we get to Abbeville next Christmas.Hope everyone reading this is safe and warm, we expect a cold front here in Oklahome next Thursday. Go to go Happy New Year to all. John & Denise
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 16:27:06 (EST)

I have had to password protect adding comments to the "Chat Room". If you have not received the ID and password. Cantact Shirley via email.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 08:06:59 (EST)

We want to wish everyone a very happy and prosperous New Year Love you all!!!
David, Lucia, Jonathan, Christopher and Matthew <dditch1@comcast.net>
Laurel , Md USA - Saturday, January 01, 2005 at 00:48:32 (EST)

Hello and Merry Christmas for you "Sooner" family member. Denise and I have Brooks on a list here in Okc for prayers and a Freedom Box. If you don't know what a Freedom Box is It is box containing item that the service members have a hard time getting.We have 5 members that have people in the war zone. We take donations and buy these items and ship them I hope to ship the first 5 very soon. SOOOOOOOOOOO If any one wants to donation let me know. See a few of you in Abbeville on the 29th of Dec. GO SOONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John & Denise
j Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Okla, Ok USA - Wednesday, December 08, 2004 at 18:09:10 (EST)

I got Brooks addresss off this chat room I guess my brother and I missed it earlier. Thanks Dad now we can start sending him stuff. John Z
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, , Ok USA - Wednesday, November 24, 2004 at 11:09:14 (EST)

I am John Ziegler's borther. I am looking for Brook's e-mail address and his mailing address. I am a vet and know how important mail can be, so I intend to mail Brook's when I can.
Larry Ziegler <lzieg@hotmail.com>
Oklahoma City, ok USA - Tuesday, November 23, 2004 at 20:54:45 (EST)

Just saw the latest picture on the website. It looks like we always eat at the same table. Daddy is really enjoying having everyone around.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 17:07:10 (EST)

Your Daddy says he had a blast, but he is eating his dessert right now, so he has his secretary (me) typing for him. He had a good dinner than he just had is german choc cake and pistashio ice cream. Talk to you later.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 15:03:10 (EST)

Well, Daddy, it looks like you had a great birthday. From the pictures it looks like you started Cajun style...with dessert.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 14:54:14 (EST)

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I feel like I've just been to the wedding before I even got a verbal blow by blow from anyone. How I wish we could have been there in person. It looks like you all had a ball. Everyone looks fantastic.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Sunday, November 07, 2004 at 15:04:53 (EST)

Brooks Thibodeaux, Donna's son is in Iraq serving with the 256th Inf Bge. His Mailing address is: PFC/E4 Brooks B. Thibodeaux; HHC 2/156th, 256 Inf BCT; APO.AE 09326. His email address is: bthibo1@lsu.edu Any messages will be greatly appreciated. Entered with help from O. P.
Gen Bob
USA - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 18:47:49 (EST)

Great news from Dallas on the new Tinker coming VERY close to my birthday May 26th. The Doctor over here has been hit with a lot of questions on this one and has handled it quite well of course. We will be in Abbeville on the 5th of Nov to celebrate the election of Mr Bush again and oh also the wedding and Daddy's birthday. We need everyone one of the family who can VOTE to VOTE. I think Mr Bush is clearly the one to VOTE for but at least VOTE. You cannot bitch if you don't Vote. GO SOONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 16:54:29 (EDT)

Hello all. Just curious - My mother was a LeBlanc - What are the chances I could find long lost family here? :)
Edward Oge <edoge03@hotmail.com>
Russellville, AR USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 00:41:15 (EDT)

I'm also glad to see the increased participation. I hope everyone reads our latest and greatest news. We will be grandparents again! This will be number 8 for us. The latest blessing will come from Robert and Kumiko with an expected due date of May 28. They are very excited and in the process of checking out doctors. It looks like we will be in for more traveling.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 09:58:03 (EDT)

Well I guess Mr. Kerry will be getting at least 2 votes from this side of the country. Marion will also influence her husband to vote Kerry. I hope to influence my wife to cancell that one.Glad to see at least many people are getting involved. That is what it is all about.Keep our men in service in your prayers and thoughts. I hope to get some addresses so we can send them some goodies from home.It always helps to know people care. Got to go. My wife is coming home today that's good. Love John & Denise
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 12:07:11 (EDT)

Hi Donna, Thanks for contributing to the chat room. I really like that since we are so spread out. Did you see the pics on the home page? Lucia and Karen think Brooks is sooooo handsome. And Kennedy Grace is B_U_T_FULL. Thanks also for letting us know about Brooks. I admire these boys so much. Well, no longer a boys. I should say Men. Please let us know the latest on the chat room page. I know everyone wants to follow this. My prayers are with you. Love, Aunt Shirley
Aunt Shirley
USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 09:43:12 (EDT)

Well I had no idea this was all still going on in here. I miss out on alot due to many obligations, comittments and struggles. But I did want to thank you Aunt Shirley for thinking of Brooks.........he has been at Fort Hood and is driving in tonight. He will be here until Tuesday then has to return to Fort Hood for some completion of some paperwork then will fly back home until friday of next week...then he will leave shortly for kuwait. Please keep him in your prayers and us. love you all.....Donna
donna thibodeaux <brittlyn_2000@yahoo.com>
erath, la USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 22:40:12 (EDT)

Marion, you really let the LeBlancs feel how the rest of the country feels about the mess we are in. Thanks for your support, maybe we can get this world straightened out without such anger and see our children not have to pay through their nose for all that is going on in the name of OIL for Texas. Bob
Bob LeBlanc <genbob@Cox.Com.>
Abbeville, , La. USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 17:40:12 (EDT)

Hello everyone, Denise is visiting here in beautiful Wisconsin this weekend. I've read all of the political suggestions in the chat room. I understand that General LeBlanc is in the minority in this big family and that he will be voting for the RIGHT person come November 2. You go, General LeBlanc!!!! Please use your considerable influence to help your family see the light. Hope to meet all of you at the next Democratic convention. Marian (Denise and John's friend)
Marian Marion <Marionm@uwstout.edu>
Menomonie, WI USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 16:53:37 (EDT)

We are hurricane weary. Florida has been hit with 4 of them in the last couple of months. Jacksonville was spared a direct hit...but we were brushed. Lots of wind, rain, power outages, flooding, tornados, etc. Tinker damage was limited to power outages of a few hours. Kathryn and her 2 were here during the last one. We have not planned our November travel yet so we don't know if we will make the Abbeville events or not.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 13:23:37 (EDT)

yESYes I think we will be in Abbeville for Daddy's birthday the weekend of the 6th,We can also celebrate Mr. Bush's election at the same time. I'm sure it will make for great debate. I'll let you all know when we have some plans put into place.Thanks I'm trying to get a group together to start sending "goodie" packages to family menbers in the service. I have a nephew on The U.S.S. Alabama which is a submarine nuclear class and of course now Brooks. I'll let everyone know some addresses so we can start sending out stuff. Thanks Everyone Vote and Vote right. FOR MR.BUSH John & Denise
John Ziegler <JZIG2@AOL.COM>
oKLAHOMA cITY, oK USA - Friday, September 24, 2004 at 13:09:38 (EDT)

John, it was great to hear from you in the chat room. OP and I just made our airline reservations. We will be in Abbeville at Extended Stay from Nov. 4th Thru the 16th. OP HAD to wait until after the election. Will you be there during that time? Check www.opditch.com for the pictures from the Republican Convention. Anyone else out there reading this. Donna, I have been thinking of you a lot recently. God be with "The Patriot Brooks", with you and your family.
Shirley
USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 14:36:23 (EDT)

Hello Everyone, well I can see that this family knows how to party. I just looked at all the new photos on the web site very good.Bobbi & Joe look like they had fun. Denise doesn't know her picture asleep with our dogs is on there, thats great. All of them go,and go, and go until they just crash.I'm waiting for that pink bunny rabbit to come thru here beating on his drum. Things are good here in Oklahoma looking for maybe a little quieter Fall.I hope we get to come see some of the family this Fall. Well got to go keep up the good work on the web sire.GO BUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love John & Denise
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Monday, September 20, 2004 at 19:00:52 (EDT)

Bobbie sent the disk with the Nova Scotia pictures to her father. So I hope OP is able to get them from your mail box.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jax, FL USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 12:09:45 (EDT)

OP is back. He is swamped with names for his Vets4Bush.com site. He will get to this site as soon as he catches up with that.
Shirley
USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 08:46:28 (EDT)

Joe, my computer is acting weird. I know I received an email from you, but couldn't open it up. Please wait to send pictures until next week. OP can not work on this site while he is in NY. Thanks!
Shirley
USA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 12:22:44 (EDT)

Thanks, John for writing in. My conversations with OP are very short. HE IS ON A MISSION! People are calling to tell me they have seen him in the crowd on Fox New Channel, CNN, and C-span. Some really up close. He is wearing an Air Force Retired blue baseball cap with pins and some of his medals on it. Maybe the hat is giving him airtime. Perry joined him late last night. BTW, C-Span has the speeches with no interruptions starting around 7 or 8 EST. Congratulations to Brooks. Hope someone takes pictures and sends them in. Love,
Shirley < >
USA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 12:05:02 (EDT)

Just a woed from us Okies here in OKC. Denise is in Abbeville and has gone to see Brooks finish his training in Texas. Everything ok. I have to stay here and work and feed the dogs. I think I saw OP at the convention on TV last night. My father in law told me to look for him. Give them heck up there and let's keep the right man in office. Thanks for your help. John & Denise Ziegler
John & Denise Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Okalhoma City, Ok USA - Tuesday, August 31, 2004 at 17:03:49 (EDT)

OP left this morning for the RNC in NYC. He was selected as a State Alternate Delegate. Perry will be joining him late Tues night. They are both soooooooo excited.
Shirley < >
USA - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 12:58:41 (EDT)

The trip to Nova Scotia was phenomenal. The most moving experience was visiting the Cross of Deportation in Grand Pre. Over 4000 LeBlancs were at the LeBlanc family reunion. Other families met at other sites. There were 250,000 at the closing Mass. You will never guess who we ran into...Dean and Des! The Congres will be in Quebec in 5 years and Lafayette in 10. I wanted to give everyone plenty of notice.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 20:23:23 (EDT)

Hello Leblanc family. I want to invite all the Leblanc family to the Acadian Memorial on June 15,2004 at 5:00, for the Annual Meeting of the Foundation. At this meeting the LeBlanc Coat of Arm will be blessed by Pastor Father Austin Leger, of St. Martin De Tours Cathloic. If I get a picture I will sent to Shirley to share with you. Pat Ditch Resweber
Pat Ditch Resweber
USA - Friday, June 11, 2004 at 00:56:46 (EDT)

Shirley, that is correct. I called your mother MaMa Tee and pronounced it Maw Maw T. My mother called her Mama Tee and pronounced it Mama T.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jax, FL USA - Sunday, May 30, 2004 at 18:32:12 (EDT)

Thanks, Bobbie. WOW! that's another spelling. The way I understand what you said is it was spelled MaMa Tee (pronouced Maw Maw Tee).
Shirley
USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 07:52:45 (EDT)

Shirley, We always spelled it MaMa. We called your mother MaMa Tee. My mother called her Mama Tee. The two are pronounced differently. Spelled the same except for the capital M.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jax, FL USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 21:30:45 (EDT)

Go to http://georgewbush.com/News/photoalbum.aspx?gallery=34 Click on OP's picture with Sen. Dole in the thumbnail
Shirley
USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 16:11:22 (EDT)

I need some feed back on this. When I was growing up it seems that the grandchildren called Mama "Mom Mom." Now I see it written as "Maw Maw." Could Bobbie, Denise, Donna, Claudette, etc. tell me if it was ever spelled "Mom Mom" (pronouced Maw Maw.) Thanks!
Shirley
USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 11:51:50 (EDT)

Hello to everyone!! It's been a long time since I've been on the site. I hope this finds everyone doing good. The school year is winding down for us. Steven the oldest is graduating from HS in a couple of weeks. He plans to do an apprenticeship in carpentry. Tim just finished up his season for Lacrosse. He (and Us) have really enjoyed watching him play. Check out some pics on our website. www.stevedominick.com Laura's basketball team is getting ready for Nationals again in Jyly at Disney. Big STeve has started his new job and is working a lot. He started working at Gander Mountain. A big huntin/fishing store. The best part about it is, The store is 5 minutes from the house. (He was driving 2 hrs to work ONE WAY)He is a much happier person! My friend and I (Diane) just got back from a weekend trip to the big city NY. We stayed right in Times Square and saw Chicago the show. We checked out Ground 0. That is something I will never forget. (pics on website from that too) Had a GREAT time. Great place to visit. Miss you all. Keep in touch. Love Karen Dominick
Karen <karend93@adelphia.net>
Fredericksbrug, va USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 08:03:53 (EDT)

Thanks for posting Della's pictures, OP. Joe and I just returned from visiting the Vega's in Dallas. We had a great trip. We drove, spending time in Abbeville on the way there and back.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 22:10:55 (EDT)

Della Lane Vega Born to Kathryn & Adrian Vega. See Photos on Front Page Link. Birth Date: April 30, 2004, Birth Time: 6:32 PM, Weight: 7lbs. 0ozs., Length: 20.00 inches, Parents: Kathryn & Adrian
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 08:39:27 (EDT)

Pat, Joe and I will go to Nova Scotia on 8/10 and return to Jax on 8/17. We are looking forward to the reunion.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 11:02:37 (EDT)

This is our 7th grandchild. I understand she is beautiful with lots of black curly hair and very petite. I've been asking for a picure myself. As soon as I get I will send it to OP for posting on the web site.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 11:01:00 (EDT)

Congratulations to all!!!!!!!!!!!! Babies are soooooo special. How many grandchildren do you have, Bobbie? How about a picture for O. P. to put up on the page for all to see?
Shirley <>
USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 07:24:54 (EDT)

We are grandparents...again. Adrian and Kathryn Vega have a new baby daughter. Della Lane Vega was born at 6:32 PM tonight (4/30/04). She weighs 7 lbs and is 20 inches long. Mother and baby are doing well...as are Father and Grandmother.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 00:06:34 (EDT)

Greetings to the LeBlanc clan. I am O.P. Ditch's sister who was with you in St. Martinville. Bob I will keep you & Helen in my prays. Hope things go well for you'll. The LeBlanc Ass. has contributed to the Family Court of Arms Program at the Acadian Memorial. The Court of Arms is being inctalled in the Medication Garden, along with other Acadian names. I will send O.P. a picture for him to share with you. I will be in Nova Scota in Augast for 2 weeks, with a group sponsored by the Acadian Memorial. There will be a special day at Grand Pre on August 9. I think it will be called Louisiana Cajun Day. It will be a fun day, hope to see you'll. I enjoy keeping in touch with the LeBlanc's. Pat Resweber
Pat Resweber
USA - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 15:19:47 (EDT)

Brooks Thibodeaux is now undergoing basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He has completed his third week and is finally getting into the swing of things. As a former serviceman I know mail is one of the most important items of morale. I am sure a little note from all of you would make him smile. If you want to write him, his address is PVT. Thibodeaux, Brooks "C" Co. I-48 Inf Unit 33 495 Iowa Ave Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473 On the back side of the envelope write RENEGADES 4
bob <genbob@cox@cox-internet.comn >
Abbeville, LA USA - Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 09:24:25 (EST)

Good to get some Day. It will be a fun day, hope to see you'll. I enjoy keeping in touch with the LeBlanc's. Pat Resweber
Pat Resweber
USA - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 15:19:47 (EDT)

Good to get some news from my "Big Brother Bob." Happy Birthday, Gert. Another year younger. Hope you have a wonderful day! The weather here is just beautiful. Cherry Blossom are ready to pop out. Today is Matthew's Christening. Are we going to have a new "lil" Vegas soon?
Shirley <>
USA - Saturday, March 27, 2004 at 07:46:22 (EST)

Well we finally were able to get a sitter for Helen and she seems to love her. I find her to be very knowledgeable, kind and patient with her. This will give me more time to do other things with OEP. Helen is doing as well as we can expect. We see the Neuro Wednesday and shall see if she needs new medication. Well Happy Birthday Gert we hope you have a great day and don't forget Shucks is on me when you have time. Bob
Bob <genbob@cox@cox-internet.com >
Abbeville, LA USA - Friday, March 26, 2004 at 15:56:06 (EST)

Did everyone get their Famille de LeBland laisser parler? Who is planning to go on the LeBlanc Family trip to Nova Scotia in August? Joe and I are going. We figure it will be a GREAT way to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Robert, Kumiko and Raemi are planning to go. Don't think the Wright's will be able to attend. Not sure about the Vega's or Jonathan. Happy Valentine's Day to all. Congrats to Linsey.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville , FL USA - Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 11:58:36 (EST)

Hello to everyone and congratulations on the new baby, David and Lucia. I did not know the Vega's were having another one, so that is exciting and the baby is due on Lindsay's 26th birthday--April 27! By the way, Lindsay got engaged on January 6 to Brian Patrick Seely from Houma, LA. We are thrilled to have such a great guy join our family. We are busy making wedding plans and having tons of fun. I will try to make it a point to do better with writing and checking in. Love to all. Claudette
Claudette St. Amant <claudetst@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 20:41:44 (EST)

Sounds like you had a good Thanksgiving and Christmas, Bobbie. Thanks for contributing to the page. We did know about Kathryn and are anxiously awaiting the news. Anyone else out there????
Shirley
USA - Friday, January 02, 2004 at 09:02:56 (EST)

Congrats to David and Lucia. I will check out the pictures in a minute. Did I ever tell y'all that the Vegas are expecting on Apr 27. Happy belated anniversary to OP and Shirley. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving with Jonathan, Brandon, Carrie and Caroline (Joe's neice). We were in Abbeville from the 12th until the 26th of December to celebrate MaMa's 80th birthday, Courtney's graduation and Christmas. We saw the whole family over the holidays and all are doing well. But, it is GREAT to be home. Happy New Year, everyone. Brandon joined us for dinner today. Carrie had to work, but he stayed for a couple of hours and we did our share of eating.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 14:59:13 (EST)

HAPPY NEW YEAR. May all the family have a blessed day and a happy healthy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!
Shirley
USA - Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 10:29:09 (EST)

Correction: http://opditch.com is the web address.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Thursday, January 01, 2004 at 06:49:21 (EST)

Check pictures of Matthew on www.op@opditch.com
Shirley
USA - Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 14:01:28 (EST)

Checking the web site? BULLETIN!!! Matthew Joseph Ditch came into this world on Dec 29, 2003 At 12:45pm. He weighted 8lbs, 13oz. His proud parents, David and Lucia, are doing great.
Shirley <>
USA - Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at 13:57:42 (EST)

Hello Everyone. Denise & I had MY side of the family over for Thanksgiving. My brother Larry and his wife Susie have just moved back to OKC from Denver,Colo Their daughter & son in law plus 2 grand babies have been here since last year.It was good to have a Holiday with them. Denise & I will be in Abbeville for Mama's birthday & for Christmas this year. Anyone who is in the area please come by and see Mamma & Daddy LeBlanc. Thanks, GO SOONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John & Denise Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Tuesday, December 02, 2003 at 10:18:00 (EST)

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!! We are so thankful for all of our family and friends. We will be spending Thanksgiving at David's. OP and I are also celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary. Time flies when you're having fun. He! He! What are YOU doing today? Love, Shirley
Shirley LeBlanc Ditch <>
USA - Thursday, November 27, 2003 at 09:28:22 (EST)

Hello It's been awhile since Denise or I have been on this site sorry,Anyone know what Denise's Dads e mail address is? I can't get much out of him on the subject. Denise & I are going to be in Abbeville for Mama's 80th birthday on Dec 13. We also plan on being there for a longer visit at Christmas 2003.Everyone well here but very busy as always. I can't get my wife to slow down. She is very much her Fathers daughter.Well I got to go for now but I'll leave some more messages later, oh don't forget. GO SOONERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks John & Denise Ziegler
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 17:51:39 (EST)

Hey, Brother Bob, now that you have Cox High Speed Internet, you need to let us know what you are doing these days. Just click on the link above and fill in the boxes and then click on "Submit". You can do it! Your Brother in Law.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 07:01:28 (EST)

Hi to everyone. We survived Isabelle. Lost a lot of big trees but none hit the house or garage. We just got our power back yesterday. (monday) We were out for 4 days! I would have never made it back in the old days. Hope everyone in La. is doing fine. Hi to all!!!! Love and Miss ya'll, Karen Dominick
Karen <karend93@adelphia.net>
Fredericksburg, Va USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 08:56:53 (EDT)

I just visited the www.cafa.org site. Saw the picture of my Big Brother Bob. Some of you may already know about it. Click on Family index. Then Board of Directors. There he is. Very informative web site.
Shirley
USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 08:39:39 (EDT)

Will do. Thanks for the info, Pat.
Shirley
USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 08:23:08 (EDT)

Regarding the LeBlanc Crest in the Acadian Memorial Garden, you may be interested in viewing the Famille de LeBlanc,Inc. webpage leblanc01@cox-internet.com also http://www.cafa.org and use Family Index to get to the LeBlan page. All persons you need to know to contact are there. Also Bob's picture and his geology committee info is there. Talk to you'll again later. Shirley the Broussard page is where you can see me at the Reunion meeting in Maurice last weekend.
Pat Ditch Resweber
USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 00:13:30 (EDT)

I did send this message to some of you, but I don't have everyone's address. For any of you that I missed.................OP will be there tomorrow morning (Aug. 22) for Fox & Friends 1500th show. It is on the Fox News Channel. 6 to 9 am EST. He will be outside with his flag shirt on and carrying a sign. He brought signs for other people too. He! He may get to be seen on CNN tonight if the people are shown behind the Anchor.
Shirley
USA - Thursday, August 21, 2003 at 12:17:19 (EDT)

I enjoy reading you chat room. I thought some of you might be interested in the offical opening of the Memorial light show you saw . The picture shows the artist,Congressman Billy Tauzin, The Mayor of St. Martinville Eric Martin. We had a great day. Every Aug. 15 we celebrate The National Day of the Acadians. Yoy'll might be interested in the effort being made to finance a Leblanc Family Coat of Arm in the Eternal Garden. The Leblanc Ass. is trying to do this but having difficulty. You'll might want to look into this. The article is on the Dailey Advertiser web sight http://www.acadiananow.com/news/html/83F187C9-FAE7-4423-83A8-CB531A3E23BB.shtml
Pat Ditch Resweber
USA - Sunday, August 17, 2003 at 02:15:40 (EDT)

We got the DVD and played it. It was very good. Happy birthday everyone. I will look at the pictures later when Joe can stop working for a few mintues so I can use his machine.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 14:52:11 (EDT)

Good morning to all my family! We just had a great visit with Perry, Michelle and Jacob in NC. Check out the pics on http://www.opditch.com. We celebrated Jacob's 2nd birthday and today is Christopher's (Davids) 2nd birthday. We celebrated that earlier and those pics are up too. Look at my BEAUTIFUL grandchildren. We need some comments on this page to keep it going. OP is also in the process of sending out DVD's of the LeBlanc Reunion.
Shirley <>
USA - Wednesday, August 13, 2003 at 06:25:16 (EDT)

We are at Perry's house in NC. See the pictures I put up on our web site. We tried to play a copy of the DVD here and it didn't work. I must have gotten a bad batch of blank DVDs or something. So if you all have trouble playing your copy of the Reunion DVD, let me know and I will make you another copy and test it before I send it this time. O. P.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Stella, NC USA - Sunday, August 10, 2003 at 07:32:58 (EDT)

Congratulations. It sounds like the suspense is over. It's a boy. So what's wrong with David Robert for a name? We just saw your web site. Nice job. Shirley, I did get your DVD. I will write you later.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, August 09, 2003 at 15:24:46 (EDT)

Well, we just found out that we will be having our 3rd Boy! He is due on December 25th :) We have now a Christopher and a Jonathan Ditch now. Any suggestions for names (not too out there now). David and Lucia
David Ditch <dditch1@comcast.net>
Laurel, MD USA - Tuesday, August 05, 2003 at 13:18:47 (EDT)

Carrie and I did not make the crawfish elegante. Instead, Carrie called Claudette for her crawfish etouffee recipe. It was so good, I ate it every day and Joe finished it tonight when he came home from Ft. Lauderdale. Claudette, you need to add that recipe to the web site. (Joe said you are a true LeBlanc....saving the best recipes for yourself.)
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 20:10:09 (EDT)

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO BRANDON!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy someone is logging on. We need comments to keep this page going. I also used a recipe for the recipe page. Gert's fig cake. Bobbie, you have a lot of will power not to taste that cake when it is warm. It is soooo good!!! I did freeze 1/2 of it right away. There was enough left to have our fill and have an experiment freezing the rest. I wrapped it in two layers of aluminum foil. It is easy to cut while frozen and I warmed it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds. I also want to try Gert's corn casserole. Well, I know you and Carrie will enjoy the crawfish. Hello to all over there. Hope to hear from more of the family.
Shirley < >
USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 08:37:20 (EDT)

Happy Birthday Steven. Did you also know it was Brandon St. Amant's birthday? I just logged on to pull up Claudette's Crawfish Elegante recipe. I think Carrie and I are cooking it tomorrow. It was great seeing and being with everyone. Maria drove back to Jax with us and spent the week. She flew to Dallas Sunday. I am just now getting back to my routine. Thanks to all who worked and came and made the Reunion such a wonderful event.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, LA USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 19:43:01 (EDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STEVEN DOMIMICK!!!!! 17 years old. Times passes so quickly. Guess everyone is back to their regular routines...........maybe not. I hope to hear what you are doing. Let's keep in touch.
Shirley < >
USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 10:25:54 (EDT)

Some of you have asked for Pat's (OP's sister from St. Martinville) address to thank her for the tour at the Acadien Memorial. So here it is. Pat Resweber, 1299-A Loreauville Hwy., St. Martinville, La. 70582. BTW, we are back in Va. Came home yesterday to avoid Claudette (the hurricane). So happy to go and good to be back home. We really enjoyed our visit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shirley < >
USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 11:49:18 (EDT)

Howdy to all my relatives in La. It was so nice seeing everyone. I hope it's not another 10 years till we see each other again. I have pulled up some receipes and can't wait to try them. Lauras team did okay at Nationals. Their record was 3 and 3. It was a good experience for all.
Karen <karend93@adelphia.net>
Fredericksburg, va USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 12:23:21 (EDT)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO: Dr. Lucia Ditch, hope you are enjoying your birthday.
Shirley & O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 10:45:50 (EDT)

Hi to everyone! Had a great time on Sunday. I just wish that the day could have been longer. I really did not get to see everyone and visit like I had planned. Where did the time go? Anyway, it was great fun and the pictures are great. I will be sending mine to Uncle OP soon in order to get them on line. Keep those recipes coming. I love the book. Visited with Bobbie yesterday in Lafayette--I was in town to bring Mandi to Camp Maw Paw. They road ponies--mom's theme this year was COWBOYS. They had a grand time. Thanks to my precious sister, Michelle, for all the hard work she put in for the reunion--the decorations, the name tags, the food table, and the t shirts. She outdid herself. Dad would have said--Kee yat! Hey Toot--I think your mud was better than Edie's! Special Congrats to Laura Ditch on her team's game. We are proud of you. Hope all my cousins, aunts, and uncles continue to stay in touch through this medium. Come visit in Baton Rouge!
Claudette St. Amant <claudetst@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 15:27:52 (EDT)

it was so great seeing and being with all of you for the reunion.....i thought it was wonderful and would like to thank all who made it possible. my only regret ....is that it ended all too soon and i realized i hadn't visited as much as i would have liked......it was an emotional day for me.....i felt complete just knowing my family was with me....it felt good.....i soooo enjoyed getting to meet the younger members of the family and the new members that i was just meeting for the first time......the photos are great....thanks for sharing them with us....love you all donna
donna thibodeaux <brittlyn_2000@yahoo.com>
erath, la USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 00:09:32 (EDT)

Well, that LeBlanc family really knows how to pass a good time, Cha!!!!!! Thanks to everyone for such a memorable day. Did Ya'll see the reunion photos? There may be more. Keep checking. You can also add to the recipe book. I can't wait to get home and try some. Thanks to the Edward J. LeBlanc, Jr. family we had a little taste.Of course, for a while it will be salads. Hope you contribute to the chat room to keep it going. FYI, Laura's team made it to the Gold division and won 2 games, but lost the next two. But they are staying a few more days to enjoy the area. WRITE!!!!!
Shirley
USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 18:08:12 (EDT)

Hey everyone! It was great seeing y'all a the reunion. I was so busy taking pictures that I didn't do much chatting. I was really impressed with Parrin Bob's stories about our family. Especially Aunt Phalie. Love to everyone. Claude Roy. (Edward J. LeBlanc, Jr.)
Claude Roy LeBlanc <royleblanc@aol.com>
Metairie, LA USA - Monday, July 07, 2003 at 16:06:03 (EDT)

Good morning Shirley. I am making reservation for 13 with 2 children. We can always cut or add when you'll get here. Are you coming through Laf. or New Iberia? See you later.
Sis Pat
USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 10:05:24 (EDT)

Tomorrow (Sat) is the Acadien Memorial Tour at 10:00 am. We are leaving the Extended Stay Inn and Suites at 9:00 am. If you would like to carpool, please be there by 9:00.
Shirley
USA - Friday, July 04, 2003 at 22:19:57 (EDT)

We are staying at the Extended Stay Inn in Abbeville until next Wed. Then we are going to Faye's house for about a week.
Shirley LeBlanc Ditch
USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 20:42:20 (EDT)

Where are you staying Shirley? I realy enjoy reading your family chat room , And the Cook Book. There are some good recipes in there.
Pat
USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 19:33:57 (EDT)

Donna, sorry to hear you are/were feeling under the weather. I hope you are feeling better every day. And hope you can join us on Saturday. We do not need reservations for the tour and you can wait until Saturday to decide if you want to come. We do have to arrange car pools. Any volunteers to drive? And is there a back way to St. Martinsville. I will check with Bob about that. The little white rocker was used by me, Bobbie, Denise, Donna, Karen, Perry, Richard, David, Steven, Tim, Laura, Jonathan (Ditch) and now Christopher. Doesn't anyone remember?
Shirley
USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 09:16:08 (EDT)

We made it to Abbeville. We are here.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 08:52:47 (EDT)

Received your Power Point and it works well in the computor. It looks good and you shall follow me then claudette on June's family. Mine may appear long but I am covering the LeBlancs. Comeauxs, Delinos, Laplace, Uncle Mellard Johnson and Uncle Roy. Hope you all have good trip here and enjoy yourselves.
Bob
Abbeville , LA USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 16:19:48 (EDT)

aunt shirley.....i hadn't committed yet to acadien memorial only because i've been under the weather here and wasn't sure if i could.....i'm leaning towards going if my recovery permits....can i be a tenative.......love you.....don't remember white rocker but i can imagine a beautiful little shirley in it enjoying her tree.....lovew you
donna thibodeaux <brittlyn_2000@yahoo.com>
erath, la USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 13:56:20 (EDT)

Oh! please address all of my e mail to op@opditch.com. Thanks!
Shirley <>
USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 08:29:43 (EDT)

We will be leaving soon for our flt to Lafayette. Karen is driving to Orlando today. Please pray for a safe trip for all travelers this week. So far Adrian, baby Avery, Kathryn, Denise, Rob, Michelle and Jacob, Bobbie and I are taking the tour and going to lunch. No place planned for lunch yet. If someone wants to meet us just for lunch, please let me know. That may determine where we will go. St. Martinsville, Lafayette or Abbeville. It really doesn't matter. The more people we have, the better. Donna, I remember the Ivory snow flake Christmas trees very well. To me, at that time, it was the closest I would get to the real thing. A child's fanatasy. A White Christmas. Do you remember the little white rocker?? Mama bought it from a peddler on the street for $1.00 when I was one year old. It was used by many since and it is still very sturdy. Christopher (2 in August) is claiming it as his now. It has many coats of white paint on it. Some by Big Brother Bob. Okay. I gotta go. See you soon.
Shirley < >
USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 08:27:42 (EDT)

Hi Aunt Shirley--I got Mama Tee's cabbage casserole recipe from her when I was first married. I put it on the web cookbookk--look at one of the first ones entered. I think they are the same, except for the rat cheese--what is that anyway--she used velveeta!
Claudette St. Amant <claudetst@aol.com>
BAton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 20:29:19 (EDT)

I don't have Mama's Cabbage Cassarole recipe. Donna or Denise might. Daddy might if you can get him to input it. We leave for Abbeville tomorrow, so I am through inputting recipes (unless Joe does). Aunt Gert, we made your fig cake. The batter was wonderful, but I froze the cake until we get back.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 19:22:37 (EDT)

Bobbie, Denise, or Donna, or Bob, I just put up a Cabbage Casserole recipe. Is that your Mother's recipe? That is the one I always thought she brought to the family dinners. But I do have a lot of "senior moments" (remember when you young ones get to be my age, that is always a good excuse). I'm not wrong........just having one of those. He! He!
Shirley < >
USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 17:44:01 (EDT)

Hey Bobbie--when I first thought of the "cookbook", I was thinking that if everyone mailed me 10 recipes then I would be super busy. Since it is on the web site, you can post as many as you want because I am not doing all the typing, editing, and printing! So put on that hot sauce if you want. There is no limit to the recipes you want to put on the cookbook web site.
Claudette St. Amant <claudetst@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 09:51:07 (EDT)

John, as we get older the recipes get easier and easier. I don't have Daddy's Baby Food hot sauce. Joe has a hot sauce recipe, but it is not from Daddy. I do have the Boston Butt Roast recipe, but I already posted my 10. Guess you will need to come to Jax for a visit. I am trying to get Joe to put more recipes in. I keep after Daddy since it will be easy for him....all his recipes are on a disk. Now where are my two sisters. I'm not the only one who likes to cook and eat.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 09:42:30 (EDT)

John, your lastest recipe works for me!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!!!!! Are we having fun, yet?
Shirley < >
USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 15:42:34 (EDT)

Hello everyone. This is John I gave Denise the email on the trip for Saturday while I play golf I think she wants to go but she will have to tell me later. GOLF DEADLINE IS TUESDAY THE 1ST BY NOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We need players only have, Joe Tinker, Johathan Tinker, OP Ditch, Perry Ditch & myself. Anyone else??? Thanks. Oh I cooked Daddy's version of a Boston Butt roast on Saturday it was great. I don't have ALL the directions written down but it was good. Maybe Denise will get on this computer(instead of the garden) and get some stuuf out. Thanks John Ziegler(Denise's husband)
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 12:53:03 (EDT)

So far Bobbie and I want to go on the tour. Anyone else??????? What's happening down there? Has Bill hit yet? We are watching the news and they keep mentioning Morgan City.
Shirley <>
USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 12:43:52 (EDT)

Saturday, July 5th at 10:00 am. We will have a guided tour of the Acadian Memorial in St. Martinville by Pat Ditch Resweber (OP's sister). She has been involved in it since the beginning. Has traveled to Grande Pre and France. She is a great source in information about the Acadiens. No reservations required. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks!
Shirley < >
USA - Sunday, June 29, 2003 at 07:20:54 (EDT)

Great! Will let you know the details.
Shirley < >
USA - Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 07:22:48 (EDT)

The Memorial on Saturday AM followed by lunch sounds great. I will go by myself since Joe will be playing golf.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Friday, June 27, 2003 at 21:07:01 (EDT)

I need help interpreting this recipe from Mama. It reads, "Banana Daiquire...almost full of ice, slice 2 bananas, bana extra 2 cap full, powered sugar..2 heaping tablesponns, 2 caps full of lemon, 5 jiggers of rum." This is not a type-o. This is the way it was written. I guess she jotted down some notes and knew how to make it. Does anyone have a recipe similar to this? 5 jiggers of rum?????? I may just have to experiment myself. He! He!
Shirley < >
USA - Friday, June 27, 2003 at 12:04:26 (EDT)

Pat (OP's sister) said the Memorial will open at 10:00 on Saturday and anytime after that is okay with her. What do you think of going in the morning and then out to lunch?
Shirley <>
USA - Friday, June 27, 2003 at 11:37:41 (EDT)

Hi Bobbie--I will make that correction on the recipe page. So glad you got to see all of the recipes. You sent some good ones! Looking foward to your visit. Give my kids in Jacksonville a hug for me. I am so jealous you get to see them more than me! Love you and Joe. Claudette
Claudette St. Amant <claudetst@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 20:40:50 (EDT)

Claudette, thanks for all your work. Daddy's meat loaf is baked at 375 degrees for 50 minutes, covered. At first glance of Brandon's picture, I thought it was Jonathan. Maybe one of my kids has a LeBlanc gene after all.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 18:27:26 (EDT)

Joe just got in from NYC. This is my first look at the chat room for several days. We are both interested in the Memorial on Friday afternoon. If it ends up being on Saturday morning, I'm interested. Joe will be playing golf. So far the Mass is not on the Activities Room, but for all those interested we plan to attend as a group at 4 PM on Saturday afternoon at St. Mary Magdeline. Hey, I haven't seen any chats or recipes or pictures from my children. You there?
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, LA USA - Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 17:51:27 (EDT)

If the memorial is closed......she can get the key. So I think we will be better to set it up for Saturday. She also thinks the LeBlanc family would be interested in reading this web page www.acadian.org/heraldry.html On this web site there is a LeBlanc link. She had been referred to it in regard to the term they have been using "Crest, 'Family Coat Of Arms" in regard to the new additions at the Memorial. This has all kinds of Acadian resources, for those who are interested. If you are interested in visiting the memorial on Sat............please let me know ASAP.
Shirley <>
USA - Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 08:18:31 (EDT)

We are also meeting Melvin (OP's brother, Pat (OP's sister) and Faye for lunch on the 4th. I was thinking of later in the afternoon. I will let you know if it is opened when I know for sure.
Shirley <>
USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 16:00:27 (EDT)

ARe they open on the fourth of July? I would like to go, but Bob's brother will be in town for the fourth, so we will be with his side of the family.
Claudette <claudetst@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 14:56:52 (EDT)

For info about memorial........www.acadianmemorial.org
Shirley < (Edward J. LeBlanc)>
USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 12:50:04 (EDT)

OR maybe Sat. when the men are playing golf?????????????
Shirley LeBlanc Ditch < >
USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 08:49:33 (EDT)

I have heard from Pat Ditch Resweber (OP's sister in St. Martinville). She would like for those who haven't seen the Acadian Memorial (in St. Martinville)to see it. She would be happy to give a personal tour. If you are interested, let me know. Sun,the 6th is the reunion. Sat, the 5th is the golf match. Friday afternoon might be a good time. What do you think? BTW, Donna, I can just picture Bob saying that. Esp. that grin that you know he will say something amusing. Thanks for the description. You do that so well.
Shirley LeBlanc Ditch < >
USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 07:58:40 (EDT)

This is great!!!!!!! This John Denise doesn't Do e mail I'll have to get her out into my office to read all this. She is TOO busy at work to get on line. I know Bush lost La. but as Daddy(Bob LeBlanc) once told me he voted for Edwin Edwards 4 times. I asked if that was in 1 day or not. That might be how the Repulicans lost La. I've got my pin & one for Denise. We can have a book exchange at the reunion!!!! I got lots of good ones. Thanks oh, GOLF is Sat and we have 6 players I think now. Let me know John
John Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, Ok USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 18:40:18 (EDT)

Hey Family members!!!!! This is Donna's youngest child Brittlyn, This website is awesome i mean its a good way for family members to keep in touch so just wanted to comment on how much i like this Brittlyn
Brittlyn Thibodeaux <britt_thib@yahoo.com>
Erath, La USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 18:05:51 (EDT)

we loved the picture of grandma tee behind the wheel of that car....courtney and i were reading the names of the other people in the car and courtney was not only able to see her great grandma , she was also able to see her great grandpa on the thibodeaux side.....mandes thibodeaux was benny's grandfather.......how interesting....thanks for sharing that picture with us.........donna
donna thibodeaux <brittlyn_2000@yahoo.com>
erath, la USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 21:18:18 (EDT)

well aunt shirley......he wasn't exactly in the chat room...........we were at his house today telling him all about web page and that we were surprised he hadn't seen it yet....he asked courtney and i to print out the chat room page for him so he could see everything that was being said.....when i told him about hilary book and comments...........he came alive........he told courtney exactly what to go and type on it.....and please have a visual image of him....laid back in his recliner..feet elevated , hands over his belly kinda crossed and a smirk on his face like a kid getting ready to play a joke....gleam in his eye...i know you have seen this ...it was funny just to watch.....but i do believe tomorrow..........he will find his way upstairs to his computer.............donna
donna thibodeaux <brittlyn_2000@yahoo.com>
erath, la USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 21:11:53 (EDT)

WELL, KNOCK ME OVER WITH A FEATHER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT! Bob Leblanc in the chat room. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!! Now, you can set us straight. We are going to 5:00 Mass tonight and I just wanted to check the page. Hope to hear more from you, Big Brother Bob.
Shirley < >
USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 17:18:36 (EDT)

A Bush booth wouldn't do any good in Louisiana since he lost Louisiana the first go 'round! The only state he won was Florida because his brother helped him. And by the way O.P., I have no idea how much the Hilary book was purchased for, as it was given to me by my Republican daughters on Father's Day.
Bob LeBlanc <robertjleblanc@la.freei.net>
Abbeville, LA USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 16:22:48 (EDT)

I am in shock! I am reading Living History and found on page 35 that Hilary Clinton was a Republican while at Wellesley and worked for Governor Rockefeller. Oh and by the way, I have arranged with George W. Bush to give Edwin E. Edwards a furlow to attend the LeBlanc Reunion and give a talk on efficient politics for the uninformed.
Bob LeBlanc <robertjleblanc@la.freei.net>
Abbeville, LA USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 16:18:18 (EDT)

Hey family members! This is Courtney (Donna's daughter). This is my first time checking out the webpage and chat room. It is great! Really looking forward to the reunion! See all of you soon. Take care in the meantime! Much love!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Courtney Thibodeaux <coatknee426@yahoo.com>
Erath, LA USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 15:35:25 (EDT)

Just got off the phone with Bobbie. I will be entering her recipes after Monday when I pick them up! I love the way the cookbook is shaping up. Not real sure why some recipes are not showing up after they are typed--Michelle had some problems too. Maybe Uncle OP can help us out with that one. I love that some of the little ones are contributing. Where are the MEN? We need our guys to send in recipes!! We all know those Cajun men and their sons and sons-in-law can cook great. Do not forget to list your lineage. That will be fun to have in the future. Keep looking for those photos and send them in. It is great seeng all that stuff. Love thi!!
Claudette St. Amant <claudetst@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 17:59:29 (EDT)

Kathryn, I am so proud of you. You are the first Tinker to contribute to the Cookbook. Aunt Gert, thanks so much for the Maque Choux recipe. That is one I always wanted. Shirley, I don't know where Daddy is, but to further confuse you. His renition of Mama's candy is identical to mine except he only uses 2 cups of sugar. Go figure. Claudette, I'm with you. This cookbook is shaping up, but considering how much slimmer we were in the 1975 photo I hate to start trying the new recipes. Why do Cajuns love to eat so much?!!!!!!!!!!!
Bobbie Tiner <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 15:14:04 (EDT)

Sorry, I can't help it. Everytime I go back to the recipe page this morning there is a new recipe. Gert and Edie have added some. Are you two together this moring?
Shirley <>
USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 10:29:29 (EDT)

NOW WE'RE COOKING!!!!!!! pun intended. Thanks, Gert.
Shirley <>
USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 10:11:36 (EDT)

Oops! OP was in Vietnam when David was born. He was in the military 11 days station at Shaw AFB, SC when Karen was born. I stayed at Mama's for six weeks. How times have changed!!!!!!!!!!
Shirley <>
USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 08:56:47 (EDT)

We are celebrating Jonathan Edward Ditch's birthday today. It will be an "ice skating" party. This Maw Maw is not getting on the ice. I don't want anything to keep me from this reunion. Jonathan's birthday was yesterday. June 20th. He is now 4 years old. I remember the day very well. We got to the hospital very early in the day and WAITED all day. When Jonathan was born, Lucia's Mom said "Whew! I Never want to go through again." He! He! Of course, I knew my son, David, would be handling it so I wasn't worried. He! They are great parents! Now that reminds me of Karen's birth. OP was in Vietnam and Gert stayed all afternoon, evening and night with me in the hospital. Karen was born at 3:30 in the am. Thanks, Gert!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shirley <>
USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 08:24:54 (EDT)

Just checked my cabbage casseole recipe and it is a little different from Claudette's. I will send mine in later. Any other versions out there?
Shirley <>
USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 07:55:38 (EDT)

Bobbie, thanks for the comment. The recipe I sent was in Mama's handwriting in her recipe box. But yours must be the original. Please put it on the recipe page. Bob, where are you? We need your comments. The fun of this is our perception of what we remember. Claudette remembers Mama's cabbage casserole. I remember Helen used to take it to family dinners. One time it wasn't in her plans and I asked her if she was taking it. Well, Bob went out and bought the ingredients at the last minute and Helen made the casserole. Can you imagine going through all that trouble??? But it something I remember. LeBlancs are like that. Yes, they are!!!!! Shirley LeBlanc Ditch (Edward J. LeBlanc)
Shirley <>
USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 07:42:15 (EDT)

Claudette, I submitted three recipes to the web page. But, I only view one. Did I goof?
Kathryn Vega <kathrynvega@sbcglobal.net>
dallas, tx USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 22:33:32 (EDT)

John, I say yes to the Bush Booth. OP, the map to the Woodman needs to be updated. The Woodman is on the side street by Mama and Daddy. I will wear one of the Bush pins.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 21:27:44 (EDT)

First off, Donna, you didn't give Joe a number. Claudette the picture is marvelous. It would be a great one to print and put in the cookbook. Shirley, I hate to keep correcting your recipes, but the recipe I have for Mama's candy is a little different than the one you call carmel fudge. Mama puts 2 cups of pecan's. My recipe calls for 1/2 can of water and only a tablespoon of butter. It also calls for a tablespoon of vanilla and 2 tablespoons of Karo. True to Cajuns, one can change their recipe to suit their own taste buds.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 21:22:51 (EDT)

Hi Gert!!!!!!!!!! So happy you will be able to join the chat room. I haven't checked the recipe page lately, but I did tell Claudette that at all the family gatherings at Mama's you would come in loaded with delicious pies. Hope we can get some recipes of those and your now famous fig cake.
Shirley <>
USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 20:11:25 (EDT)

Michelle's showing me how to get into the chat room. Hello everyone. See you on the 6th.
Gertrude <gert326>
Lafayette, LA USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 18:09:50 (EDT)

I sure hope Uncle Bob got a good price on the book, I just read that Amazon.com reduced the price to $13.99 because it was not selling as well at $28. Ref: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/932442/posts, In fact Ann Coulter's "Treason" has passed up Hillary. Ref: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/932119/posts

he he he......
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 11:18:18 (EDT)

Thanks for contributing to the page, John. Hope to hear more from you. A Bush Booth!!! Oh My!!!! I have made a point of not discussing politics with my brother. (out of respect for my elders, of course) However, sometimes OP cannot resist.
Shirley <>
USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 10:42:30 (EDT)

HILLARY'S BOOK! That grosses me out! I think we all need to show up wearing Uncle OP's Bush 2004 pins! My men do not play golf--sorry Joe and John. Looking forward to the 6th. Claudette
Claudette St. Amant <Claudetst@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 09:22:15 (EDT)

Hello everyone This is Joh Ziegler, Denise's husband. Denise doesn't do e mail if you all don't know. I do. So I only have 6 playing golf on Saturday I need to know by July 1st if anyone else wants to play. We will be playing early like 9 AM and none of us are any good but Joe Tinker. Maybe all of you don't know how BIG a Democrat Bob is but he is. He is reading Miss Hillary's book. We need a BUSH 2004 booth at the reunion(just for fun) Let me know if you want to help. Thanks from Tornado alley here on Oklahoma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John & Denise
John& Denise Ziegler <jzig2@aol.com>
Oklahoma City, ok USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 21:50:57 (EDT)

Adrian and I are bringing Avery. He is thirteen months. Not quite into organized games yet.
kathryn vega <kathrynvega@sbcglobal.net>
dallas , tx 75228 - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 17:38:38 (EDT)

Happy Birthday to Joe!!!!! Another year younger! Donna, Claudette's painting in on the Home Page.
Shirley < >
USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 12:15:59 (EDT)

joe, happy birthday to you.......happy birthday to you......happy birthday dear joe........happy birthday to you.......hope you have a great day.....sorry i missed bobbie's call......if she needs to call me..she can at my work......337-643-8207........much love to all.........and to all my leblanc relatives too.......i am interested in seeing claudette painting........i'd love a copy...... donna
donna thibodeaux <brittlyn_2000@yahoo.com>
erath, la USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 10:43:58 (EDT)

Claudette has sent a painting she made of the old home (Gamm's home) where my parents lived and where June and Bob were born. It is on Highway 339 and it is where Poleet used to live. She took some photographs of it in 2001 and her daddy told her that the house is where he was born. She painted the painting for him before he died. Jimmy got some cypress off of the house to make the picture frame. She have not framed it yet. She thought it might be fun to show all the young ones where Edward J. Sr. and Neda once lived. Gamm was Lucia's Mother and raised Edward J. LeBlanc. He was 3 years old, Uncle Roy was 2, and Aunt Rita was 1 year old when both Lucia and Homer LeBlanc died. Aunt Rita and Uncle Roy were raised by another relative.
Shirley < >
USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 08:12:55 (EDT)

Adding history to the 50 YEAR OLD POUND CAKE Dessert recipe on the Reunion Web site, Bobbie says that Grandma got that recipe from her when she and Joe were first dating. That had to be 1963. The recipe came from Nannie Lene Dobertine who was Helen's Godmother. Bobbie says that when they lived just off USL campus in Lafayette and kept Perry overnight she served that recipe to you with real bottled rum on top. WOW! Just the thought makes me happy. Not "skinny", but happy! I love this page!
Shirley <>
USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 03:15:17 (EDT)

Hey, Donna, your sense of humor comes across on every word. Maybe you are enjoying the chat room too much. I've been trying to call you for two days and only get a busy signal. I'm with Shirley. What's a skinny LeBlanc???? Remember Denise's sharing, 'Daddy cooked everything in a pound of lard'.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonvillefl , USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:55:33 (EDT)

There are no line spacings on the recipe page. They will come out as you see them now with no line spacings. You can enter them with spacings,but it all comes out one paragraph.
Shirley <>
USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 15:30:30 (EDT)

Oh! check out the family recipe page. Claudette wrote a beautiful dedication. It is a work in progress. There will be some changes. (maybe not) I went thru my recipe cards and recognized the ones with Mama's handwriting. A recipe calls for 2 coffee spoons of something. One calls for a jigger of something. I will post some soon.
Shirley <>
USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 12:17:35 (EDT)

Donna, there is no such thing as a "skinny" LeBlanc. It is in our genes. But we are happy, healthy and fortunate!
Shirley
USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 12:11:12 (EDT)

hey.....i just found my way to this and this is great....what genius in the family knew how to rig this up.....i love the web page too.......i'm looking very forward to reunion.....i was just at my parents the other day when my dad said.....well 2 weeks left before reunion........i flew off the sofa in a panic......." how can i lose 50# in 2 weeks? my dad said " forget it.....onl;y way now is to cut off both arms and both legs " and then i stopped him...no telling what was next ....hahahahaha........love you all......donna
donna thibodeaux <brittlyn_2000@yahoo.com>
erath, la USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 10:57:41 (EDT)

Check out today's Daily Advertiser. http://www.theadvertiser.com/ A day in Abbeville.
Shirley <>
USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 11:20:36 (EDT)

Hi Everyone! Looking forward to seeing all of you in July. How many little children are coming? Should we plan something for them? Write back!
Claudette St. Amant <claudetst@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 23:04:53 (EDT)

Well, it looks like, from our side of the family, Perry & I will be able to play in the LeBlanc Reunion Golf Match on Saturday, June 5. We are looking forward to the match, but not the heat.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 19:59:48 (EDT)

We are looking foward to seeing every one. We have two little boys. Jonathan will be four years old next week, Christopher will be two in August and our third baby is due on December 25th. Uncle Bob, David and I were pleasently supprised to hear that you are surfing the internet. :0)
David and Lucia Ditch <dditch1@comcast.net>
Laurel, MD USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 16:23:31 (EDT)

I am so happy Karen will be able to be there for the reunion. And we are so proud of Laura and her team. You can see the picture here Spotsy Shooters If you send a picture of a recent event in your family (graduation, birth, awards, birthday, etc.) OP can put in on the web site. Thanks for contributing.
Shirley <>
USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 10:22:59 (EDT)

Thanks dad for setting this page up. I look forward to seeing everyone in July. Today is the last day of school for kids. Steven 16,Tim 14 and Laura 12. Big Steve and I are heading to Marco Island Fla tomorrow for a vacation. JUST US, NO KIDS! I'm really looking forward to that. The grandmas are helping out with the kids. THANKS MOM AND DAD! We have a busy summer. Steve and the kids will be in Orland at Disney during the reunion because Laura's Basketball team are going to Nationals. They won 1st in region and 1st in the State of Virginia. They have a pretty good team. We'll see how they do. Once again, looking forward to seeing everyone. It's been to long since I've been there. Keep in touch! Love, Karen
Karen <karend93@adelphia.net>
Fredericksburg, Va USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 09:14:38 (EDT)

We too are getting excited about the reunion. It has been a while since we've seen our Ditch cousins and are looking forward to meeting their wives and children! Hello to all. Great job Uncle OP on this site.
Michelle LeBlanc Curtis <mllcurtis@aol.com>
Lafayette, LA USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 20:14:30 (EDT)

Fun to read the comments. Thanks for contributing. Lucia and Homer LeBlance had 3 children. Edward J. (Tee) LeBlanc, my Dad, Claude Roy LeBlance married Lawrence Theriot and had no children, Rita LeBlanc married Mellard Johnson and had three children. Have they been notified about the web site? Does anyone have their e mail. I would like to hear from Aunt Rita's decendants. Thanks!
Shirley <>
- Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 09:30:47 (EDT)

Looking forward to seeing everyone!! What day is the golf outing? We will be there eve of 3rd leaving the 7th.
Perry Ditch <pditch@ec.rr.com>
Stella, NC USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 08:24:46 (EDT)

Although I've been in the family for a while (8yrs), I only visited in Lousiana before Perry and I got married. I'm looking forward to seeing all those I already know and meeting everyone else. Thanks for getting this going dad. It's great.
Michelle Ditch <mditch@ec.rr.com>
Stell, NC USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 13:35:49 (EDT)

Way to go! I can't wait to see the progression of these LeBlanc's coming out of the woodwork. Joe and I will be in Abbeville by the 3rd (we are staying at the Extended Stay Suites) and can't wait to see EVERYONE.
Bobbie Tinker <tinker@us.ibm.com>
Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 10:08:29 (EDT)

I too am looking forward to the weekend - great food, great times, and great family! I think my father (Joe Tinker) is trying to plan a golf outing. If anyone is interested please contact him at tinker@us.ibm.com. Can't wait to see everyone!
Jonathan Tinker <jptinker@mdanderson.org>
Houston, TX USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 09:24:01 (EDT)

I am so excited about this reunion and this web site. I am looking forward to seeing all of you there and hope you contribute to the chat room. A great way for us to keep in touch.
Shirley <>
USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 07:17:12 (EDT)

This is another test entry.
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Sunday, June 08, 2003 at 20:44:09 (EDT)

This is a test of the new LeBlanc Chat Room
O. P. Ditch <op@opditch.com>
Woodbridge, VA USA - Sunday, June 08, 2003 at 20:09:00 (EDT)