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May 2008 Kings Visit : Ryan, Deb, and Ron were part of the Aramco 75th Anniversary celebration which included the visit of King Abdullah and other GCC leaders including Bahrain’s King Hamad ibn Isa Al-Khalifa and Oman’s Deputy Premier Fahd ibn Mahmoud Al-Saeed. On the prvious day at the "dress rehersal" we perfomed for the Saudi oil minister, Ali Al-Naimi and Aramco president Abdullah S. Jum‘ah. Ron, Ryan and Deb are scattered throughout these pictures. Ron and Ryan were part of the Ardah sword dance and Deb was a 1940's lady (prettiest one) for the historical recreation. The event consisted of two parts: a historical recreation of the first Saudi King's visit to Aramco in 1947 (King Abdul Aziz ibn Abdur Rahman ibn Faisal al Saud - what a mouthful), along with community dance, speeches, music, etc. Deb was part of the reenactment of the historical greeting and many of the ladies and children were dressed in 1940's clothing matching counterparts on large images of the actual 1947 event. Ron and Ryan danced a traditional Bedouin style sword dance which is one of the Kings favorite traditions - and he joined us! I told Ryan that this would be the closest he will ever get to a head of state - - - with a weapon! The pictures in this gallery come from many people inlcuding pictures taken by Deb and Ron as well as pictures contributed by other performers and various official sources.

May 2008 Kings Visit

Ryan, Deb, and Ron were part of the Aramco 75th Anniversary celebratio ...

Updated: May 29, 2008 2:11am PST

New Stuff : Just some newer pics

New Stuff

Just some newer pics

Updated: May 29, 2008 5:01am PST

Galleries

Collection of general family photos : Family photos of Ron and Deb and the Soumars and Monsens in various locations over about 15 years or so.

Collection of general family photos

Family photos of Ron and Deb and the Soumars and Monsens in various lo ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2008 3:35am CDT

8/19/2006 Matt Fight : Matt's Xtreme fighting

8/19/2006 Matt Fight

Matt's Xtreme fighting

Updated: Jun 12, 2008 8:55am CDT

Ides of March Concert August 11 2006 : Chuck Soumar is the star family member in the Ides of March

Ides of March Concert August 11 2006

Chuck Soumar is the star family member in the Ides of March

Updated: Jun 12, 2008 8:51am CDT

Antique photos of Ron, Deb, Marge and family : These photos run from 1963 to about 1989

Antique photos of Ron, Deb, Marge and family

These photos run from 1963 to about 1989

Updated: Jun 12, 2008 8:41am CDT

Lake Geneva flying in 182RG N639RR :

Lake Geneva flying in 182RG N639RR

Updated: Jun 11, 2008 2:36pm CDT

Eagle Lander 3D : A few screenshots from my Eagle Lander 3D simulator. Many of the pictures are representative of the upcoming release (especially the moon) and are not posted on the official site yet. http://www.eaglelander3d.com.

Eagle Lander 3D

A few screenshots from my Eagle Lander 3D simulator. Many of the pict ...

Updated: Jun 02, 2008 2:40am CDT

New Stuff : Just some newer pics

New Stuff

Just some newer pics

Updated: May 29, 2008 7:01am CDT

May 2008 Kings Visit : Ryan, Deb, and Ron were part of the Aramco 75th Anniversary celebration which included the visit of King Abdullah and other GCC leaders including Bahrain’s King Hamad ibn Isa Al-Khalifa and Oman’s Deputy Premier Fahd ibn Mahmoud Al-Saeed. On the prvious day at the "dress rehersal" we perfomed for the Saudi oil minister, Ali Al-Naimi and Aramco president Abdullah S. Jum‘ah. Ron, Ryan and Deb are scattered throughout these pictures. Ron and Ryan were part of the Ardah sword dance and Deb was a 1940's lady (prettiest one) for the historical recreation. The event consisted of two parts: a historical recreation of the first Saudi King's visit to Aramco in 1947 (King Abdul Aziz ibn Abdur Rahman ibn Faisal al Saud - what a mouthful), along with community dance, speeches, music, etc. Deb was part of the reenactment of the historical greeting and many of the ladies and children were dressed in 1940's clothing matching counterparts on large images of the actual 1947 event. Ron and Ryan danced a traditional Bedouin style sword dance which is one of the Kings favorite traditions - and he joined us! I told Ryan that this would be the closest he will ever get to a head of state - - - with a weapon! The pictures in this gallery come from many people inlcuding pictures taken by Deb and Ron as well as pictures contributed by other performers and various official sources.

May 2008 Kings Visit

Ryan, Deb, and Ron were part of the Aramco 75th Anniversary celebratio ...

Updated: May 29, 2008 4:11am CDT

Really Old Pics 1976 or so. :

Really Old Pics 1976 or so.

Updated: May 14, 2008 2:14am CDT

AMIS Honor Choir -March 2008 - the Concert :

AMIS Honor Choir -March 2008 - the Concert

Updated: Apr 27, 2008 2:24pm CDT

AMIS Honor Choir - visiting London : A trip to Madam Tussows wax museum and areas around Regents Park

AMIS Honor Choir - visiting London

A trip to Madam Tussows wax museum and areas around Regents Park

Updated: Apr 27, 2008 1:15pm CDT

Rons Running from January to April 2008 :

Rons Running from January to April 2008

Updated: Apr 27, 2008 8:01am CDT

Community Choir X-mas Concert 2007 :

Community Choir X-mas Concert 2007

Updated: Dec 14, 2007 3:44am CDT

Soumar 50th Wedding Anniversary :

Soumar 50th Wedding Anniversary

Updated: Aug 13, 2007 11:26am CDT

DRRC Half Marathon 2-16-2007 :

DRRC Half Marathon 2-16-2007

Updated: Feb 17, 2007 8:16am CDT

DRRC 10 Mile Race 1-26-2007 :

DRRC 10 Mile Race 1-26-2007

Updated: Jan 26, 2007 11:57am CDT

The Mousetrap 11-5-2006 :

The Mousetrap 11-5-2006

Updated: Nov 05, 2006 5:25pm CDT

WildHareRC Extra 300LX : My WildHare Extra 300LX

WildHareRC Extra 300LX

My WildHare Extra 300LX

Updated: Sep 03, 2006 1:16pm CDT

Enterprise Field 9-1-06 : First shots from the new USS Enterprise field.

Enterprise Field 9-1-06

First shots from the new USS Enterprise field.

Updated: Sep 03, 2006 1:15pm CDT

Chuck and Ron fly Diamond DA-20 : Chuck Soumar and Ron travel to Gary Indiana in a DA-20. Chuck rents from Schaumburg airport

Chuck and Ron fly Diamond DA-20

Chuck Soumar and Ron travel to Gary Indiana in a DA-20. Chuck rents f ...

Updated: Aug 19, 2006 2:25pm CDT

Proviso Alumni 1.9 Mile Run August 2006 : Annual Proviso West High School X-Country running race. It is 1.9 miles. I was second in 12:05

Proviso Alumni 1.9 Mile Run August 2006

Annual Proviso West High School X-Country running race. It is 1.9 mil ...

Updated: Aug 19, 2006 2:00pm CDT

August 2006 - Cessna 182RG :

August 2006 - Cessna 182RG

Updated: Aug 19, 2006 1:52pm CDT

Oshkosh 2006 :

Oshkosh 2006

Updated: Aug 07, 2006 4:46pm CDT

Trip to Purdue in Karen's Commanche :

Trip to Purdue in Karen's Commanche

Updated: Aug 07, 2006 8:01am CDT

Ireland 2006 : As of today - June 22nd the we just arrived in Galway. I will continue to upload pics....

Ireland 2006

As of today - June 22nd the we just arrived in Galway. I will continu ...

Updated: Jun 26, 2006 2:33am CDT

Mixed bag of Saudi Arabian desert flying. : Many of these pictures are flying off of a sand road...

Mixed bag of Saudi Arabian desert flying.

Many of these pictures are flying off of a sand road...

Updated: Jun 06, 2006 12:52pm CDT

Pima Air & Space and Palm Springs :

Pima Air & Space and Palm Springs

Updated: Jun 03, 2006 10:38pm CDT

25th Anniversary Party : We had a nice party at our house to celebrate 25 years of marriage. Our actual anniversary date is April 4th, 1981.

25th Anniversary Party

We had a nice party at our house to celebrate 25 years of marriage. O ...

Updated: May 27, 2006 3:00pm CDT

Deb's Bridal Shower 1981 :

Deb's Bridal Shower 1981

Updated: May 15, 2006 10:24pm CDT

Vintage SAAD : A few pics from some old SAAD events including the TOD.

Vintage SAAD

A few pics from some old SAAD events including the TOD.

Updated: Mar 20, 2006 1:35am CDT

Dhahran Airbase Field : Well we had it for awhile - but the RSAF decided it shouldn't be... It was located on a large helicopter pad built during the first gulf war. It extends perhaps 4000' x 1500' of perfectly smooth asphalt/concrete. Oh well...

Dhahran Airbase Field

Well we had it for awhile - but the RSAF decided it shouldn't be... I ...

Updated: Feb 17, 2006 6:51am CDT

Hangar 9 P51 Mustang 60 : A Hangar 9 P51 Mustang (60 size) completed in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. It is powered by a YS91 engine. It features custom panel lines, a retractable scale tail wheel, a detailed cockpit and Robart strut covers. The plane weighs exactly 8lbs "dry".

Hangar 9 P51 Mustang 60

A Hangar 9 P51 Mustang (60 size) completed in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. ...

Updated: Feb 16, 2006 12:42pm CDT

Ryan's Play :

Ryan's Play

Updated: Nov 06, 2005 10:03pm CDT

Illinois Fall Colors :

Illinois Fall Colors

Updated: Nov 04, 2005 8:20am CDT

Ron's Flying : A few pics of Ron's General Aviation flying.

Ron's Flying

A few pics of Ron's General Aviation flying.

Updated: Oct 14, 2005 11:26am CDT

Riyadh RC Flying : A tip to Riyadh to visit Lt. Colonel James Beasley. Beas is an avid RCr and before he left for the US, one of the main expat gogs of the Riyadh RC flying club.

Riyadh RC Flying

A tip to Riyadh to visit Lt. Colonel James Beasley. Beas is an avid R ...

Updated: Oct 14, 2005 10:31am CDT

Super Hero Birthday Party :

Super Hero Birthday Party

Updated: Oct 13, 2005 5:04am CDT

Boy Scout Trip to Asir, Saudi Arabia : The Boy Scout troops 252 and 253 go to the Asir area of Saudi Arabia every year to get merit badges for all sorts of activities including rope climbing and descending.

Boy Scout Trip to Asir, Saudi Arabia

The Boy Scout troops 252 and 253 go to the Asir area of Saudi Arabia e ...

Updated: Sep 21, 2005 6:03am CDT

1994 to 2003 Saudi Flying Dhahran : RC pictures, Dhahran Saudi Arabia from about 1994 to 2003.

1994 to 2003 Saudi Flying Dhahran

RC pictures, Dhahran Saudi Arabia from about 1994 to 2003.

Updated: Sep 20, 2005 1:30am CDT

5K Race : Ryan's Birthday treat was to run a 5K race with his dad.

5K Race

Ryan's Birthday treat was to run a 5K race with his dad.

Updated: Sep 19, 2005 4:44am CDT

Time Trial : Our usual early morning monthly bike Time Trial of about 10 miles. Each biker starts 1 minute apart for spacing (and no drafting).

Time Trial

Our usual early morning monthly bike Time Trial of about 10 miles. Ea ...

Updated: Sep 04, 2005 7:15am CDT

Oshkosh 2005 : Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) Convention in Oshkosh WI.

Oshkosh 2005

Experimental Aviation Association (EAA) Convention in Oshkosh WI.

Updated: Jul 31, 2005 10:19pm CDT

Dude Ranch : Our trip to a Dude ranch near Durango CO.

Dude Ranch

Our trip to a Dude ranch near Durango CO.

Updated: Jun 15, 2005 11:42am CDT

Turkey : Our recent trip to Instanbul, Turkey for a teacher convention (NESA).

Turkey

Our recent trip to Instanbul, Turkey for a teacher convention (NESA).

Updated: Apr 22, 2005 10:35am CDT