The World of Grandpa Don

The Web Site Directory:

Where do you find the pride of grandparents?
On the door of the refrigerator, of course! 

The Refrigerator Door Main Page
On this page ...
Introduction		My Family		Mikey
Journey on to ... The Family Pages ... In order of the age of our children, oldest to youngest
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#1		#2		#3
Dan & Karen  Plefka Nick, Kelsey, Ana		Anne Marie and Dom Albano Dominick, Anthony, Marc, Joe		Tom and Diane  Plefka Caitlin, Kelly
	Your return trip to ...
	Home ...  Highlights of the Week		Current Events Page		Web Site Index

An Introduction

I have visited many sites of grandparents that tell the story of their families with photos in a beautiful way. Looking at them you can feel the love come through.

My web site "refrigerator" has  several doors in order that the pages will load in a reasonable amount of time.

For a family history you may visit "How I Became Grandpa Don". These pages are my biographical reminiscences and are indexed by dates covered and chapter number and name.

My Family

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On October 25, 2003 the family gathered for the wedding of my grandson Dominick and the family was increased in six with the addition of Sarah. Welcome Sarah.
The Albano Branch Dominick III, Anthony, Dominick IV, Marc, Anne Marie, & Joe		The Plefka Branches (top) Dan, Nick, Diane, Tom (Bottom) Karen, Caitlin, Ana, Kelly, Kelsey
	The newest member, Sarah with Dominick IV Starting an new branch
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Christmas 1997	Thanksgiving, 2003
Top Row from Left to right:  Anthony, Joe, Nick, Marc & Dominick Bottom from left to right:  Kelly, Caitlin, Kelsey & Ana	Top Row L-R: Marc, Nick, Anthony & Joe Middle: Kelsey & Grandpa Don Bottom L-R: Ana, Kelly & Caitlin	Sarah & Dominick

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Mikey

Mikey

When Anne decided she was ready for another dog, she went to the internet to find the perfect breed for us. It had to be small, but not too small. It could not shed. It could not cause allergic reactions. It  must be good with children. It must be lovable!

Mikey is a "Bichon Frise" which means "curly lap dog". I wanted to name him Phydaux* but Anne selected "Mikey". He was Anne's dog. When Anne died, he slept at he door to the attached garage for two weeks waiting for her to come home. He has since become my buddy. Thank you Anne, for getting him for me.

*Phydaux = Ph = F, ... y = i,...  daux = doe. ... Fido