Bon Homme Bikers

Todd Bloch and I at Deal's Gap, the mecca for bikers who like to carve up the turns. With 158 turns in 12 miles it is a challenge to ride. We met in September of '04 in Tennesee, the half way point between our homes in Clearwater FL, and St. Louis, MO. We had 1.5 days of great riding in the Smokey Mountains of Tennesee and North Carolina. We both have Suzuki Burgman 650 scooters. Learn more at: the Tail of the Dragon. And to purchase your own Burgman see: Burgman Scooters. Photo compliments of Brenda Bloch who accompanied us on this ride.

Tom at Checkpoint Charley

This picture was from May 2005. I couldn't find a can to save my life to fill the koozy in my hand. Apparently they only do plastic bottles in Berlin and have done away with aluminum altogether. In the background you will see some "props for hire" dressed in cold war era uniforms. You can have your picture taken with them for a fee.

Our Schedule for the next year

Our schedule for the next year:
13 Aug - 16 Aug - Tom, Sheila and Christopher to Norway for a long weekend.
17 Aug - 07 Sep - Arnie, Linda and friends to visit us.
11 Sep - 18 Sep - Tom Sheila and Christopher to Garmisch Germany.
24 Sep - 10 Oct - Stan and Judy Thompson to visit us.
15 Oct - 17 Oct - Tom, Sheila and Christopher to Berlin for a long weekend.
18 Nov - 27 Nov - Tom, Sheila and Christopher to vacation in Cape Town and Kruger National Park, South Africa.
07 Apr - 05 May - Arnie and Linda to visit us.
09 Apr - 13 Apr - Arnie, Linda, Tom, Sheila and Christopher to Spain, Italy or Ireland.
05 May - 14 May - Arnie, Linda, Tom, Sheila and Christopher to Germany for the First Annual Juhnke Germany Trip.
27 May - 04 June - Tom, Sheila and Christopher to Athens and the Greek Isles.
14 June - 08 July - Tom, Sheila and Christopher to South Dakota.

When there are open days, feel free to plan a trip. Call 011 44 1480 432 933 or email tomjuhnke@btinternet.com for reservations.

War and Peace Show, July 22, 2005

An American surrenders to German troops during a mock Normandy battle. This weekend we attended The War and Peace show in Southern England. It is a gathering of privately owned military vehicles and is the largest gathering of its kind in the world. Reenactors show up as well and dress and live as military units from WWII era. Mock battles are staged each day and are amazingly well done. All the tanks and machine guns fire blanks and preset explosions go off while the battle rages. Learn more at War and Peace Show, Paddock Wood, Kent, UK.

A German Tiger tank rolls onto the battlefield and drives the Allies back to their original lines.

Germans reviewing each others medals.

There are thousands of vendors selling war memorabilia at the War and Peace Show. You could buy anything from swastica flags and armbands to deactivated heavy machine guns and tanks.

Christopher dressed up like a British Commando.

Christopher and I on our "Tank Ride". We also took a helicopter ride which he really enjoyed.

SS regulars plot the German takeover of the world.

Imperial War Museum

Christopher tries the .50 Cal in a restored B-17 at RAF Duxford. Learn more at Imperial War Museum, Duxford, UK. The Imperial War Museum is the UK version of the Air and Space Museum we have in Washington, DC, except for the fact that the Brits don't have a space program so it is like an air museum with an emphasis on WWII. It is only about 25 minutes from our house and they do a fine job giving the US credit for its role in liberating Europe.

Christopher and a P-51 Mustang at RAF Duxford for the V-E Day Anniversary.

Wind Cave National Park

Sheila and Christopher pose nervously as a group of buffalo pass nearby. Wind Cave National Park.

Badlands

During our visit to South Dakota this summer we took some time out to visit the Badlands and Black Hills.

Christopher scrambling around the Badlands.

July 4th Means Fun on the River

2005 July 4, Juhnke Sandbar crew. Every year we gather in Springfield venture to a nearby Missouri River sandbar for relaxation and catching up. I worked on the driftwood benches all week leading up to this big day. Pictured from left to right are: Karen Watson, Irene Reeb, Kim Juhnke, Paula Mectenburg, Steve Juhnke, Shannon Dittman, Celia Dittman, Me, Sheila Juhnke, Gloria Dittman, Bottom row, Barry Juhnke, Nettie Juhnke, Kayla Juhnke, Natalie Juhnke, and the tiny dog. Not pictured but catching frogs are: Paul Juhnke and Christpher Juhnke on the other end of the sandbar. Thanks to Karen for making us take this picture.

Fjord boat trip in Norway.

Above the tree line in central Norway. Warm day for a sweater even at this altitude.

Nice day in Norway. Around that next bend is the Atlantic Ocean.

Sheila....more interested in her book than the Swiss scenery?
We took a three-hour cruise on Lake Luzern in May 2005.

The traditional moving of the cows from the lowlands to the Alps. The cows were wearing ceremonials bells and being herded up into the Alps.

Our Hotel balcony in Muerren Switzerland. We had to take a gondola to get to this town.

More color in the front. Most of these were planted when our friend Scott was here to help.

More color in the garden.

Some of the flowers in my garden (backyard for you common folk)

Christopher playing on a tank in Bastogne, Belgium, where the Battle of the Bulge took place.

Sheila and Christopher in Luzern, Switzerland.

Playing the horns in Luzern, Switzerland.

We did a 3 hour tour on the Lake Luzern in Switzerland. We even got a little sunburned!

One tired boy, the castle and drive thru the Alps was too much for Christopher.

Driving thru the Alps back to Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland from the Castle of Chillon.

The gang outside the Castle of Chillon.

Sheila and Christopher at the Castle of Chillon in Montreaux in Switzerland. Notice the shorts!! We haven't worn them in England yet this year.

Christopher getting to play in some snow at the Schilthorn. He was disappointed in England's winter because we hardly got any snow.

We went to the Schilthorn, a 10,000 foot summit. The James Bond movie, On her Majesty's Secret Service, was filmed here.

Burg Eltz castle in Germany.

The view from our hotel in Beilstein, Germany. This is the Mosel River.

T-Ball at RAF Alconbury

Ready at first base

Throw it to me!!

Playing Tball Weds night.

Scott at the cathedral in Ely.

Careful Tom!!

How many does it take to get us down the river?

The way it should be!! Tom and Sheila punting in Cambridge.

Christopher and Scott in Cambridge.

Christopher in the "Little Pig". Punting in Cambridge.

Our gondola ride in Venice.

Sheila wonders "Who's kid is that?"

Living it up in Venice, Italy.

Christopher "zooms in" on the action at Germany's castles.

Sheila and Christopher ride in style in Germany.

Sheila and Christopher over look St. Marks Square in Venice, Italy.

Our Schedule for the rest of 2005

Our schedule (pronounced shedule in English) has changed a bit and here is the latest:

04 - 18 May - Dr. Scott Jones to visit us.

28 May - 05 June - Ferry to Holland and tour Belgium, Denmark and Germany.

16 June - 11 July - Sheila, Christopher and Tom to visit South Dakota.

17 Aug - 07 Sep - Arnie, Linda and friends to visit us.

24 Sep - 10 Oct - Stan and Judy Thompson to visit us.

18 - 27 Nov - Tom, Sheila and Christopher to vacation somewhere warm, Canary Islands or Africa perhaps..TBD

When there are open days, feel free to plan a trip. Call 011 44 1480 432 933 or email tomjuhnke@btinternet.com for reservations.