Floyd Ballinger:  

It's time that I update. It has been a few years ..and time just keeps on rolling on. First off I am doing fine and trying to enjoy this new stage of my life. RETIREMENT. I took early retirement from State service. I was fortunate in various interesting avenues of employment..from a Correctional Officer, a Museum Curator and the latest that I enjoyed the most was State Job Service Representative that included helping individuals, families and community's. That was very gratifying. My Children of course have all grown and have families of there own, 5 Girls and 2 Boys. All great kid's, I am a proud Father. They have blessed me with...I think...12 grandchildren? : )they are loads of fun. Couple of them even like hanging out with there Papa....tinkering and hearing funny story's. I have always wanted to move back to Lake Mille Lacs area where I grew up. The area is home with a lot of memory's....some good..some bad ones, but...It's where I am from. I have lived in Vineland, Foley and St Cloud, MN. after returning home, in tact from the Marine Corps. I got lucky well wintering at Daytona Beach a few years back...no not that kind of luck! Geez Mike! In looking at various property listings on line, Hobby Farms & lake homes I...Expand for more