Job Skills
This large equipment enabled us lift cement bags
What is the "Hyster"
This mountain town is where many of us learned to sling burgers and fry eggs for Texas tourists
What is "Red River"
We grew up with these critters, collecting their eggs for breakfast; even the current generation wants fresh eggs.
What are "Chickens"?
Nothing smells so good as a pot of this on the stove, we couldn't wait to have some with Grandma's beans and a piece of tortilla
What is "Chili"?
He is the newest Gaillour
Who is "Easton"
Woody's, Frank and Polly's were two restaurants where we mastered this skill
What is "Fry Cook"
This town is where Kathy and Francine went to Catholic Boarding School during High School; it's now also the home of the Super Max prison
What is Canon City, Colorado
Auntie Kathy is often called this name by her siblings because of her nurturing ways
The oldest of John and Priscilla's grandchildren, she is also the family's real-life oil-company "Landman"
Who is "Michelle"
Only of the the most skillful among us could glide down the snow well enough to do this
What is "Ski patrol"?
Although the Gaillour siblings grew in up this town, only one of them graduated from the local high school.
"What is Questa?"
The Gaillour siblings loved it when Grandma brought home large box home of these live furry yellow critters
What are "Baby chicks"?
He was the first Eagle Scout in the family
Starting with Grandpa John, it has become a three-generation family business
What is Electrical Contractor?
Now a ghost town, the Gaillour family lived in this Northern NM town for several years when Grandpa John was a young boy
What is "La Liendre"?
Grandma and Grandpa referred to this long-tailed bird who frequently visited their Panorama House as "Arnold"
What is a "Roadrunner"?
Grandpa and Grandpa often fed the mob with this canned meat-product; fried slices or ground with mayo to make a spread, it's also prized in Asian countries
What is "Spam"?
She has toured all of the world as a guitarist
Who is "Elle"
Buying, fixing, remodeling....but rarely selling
What is Real Estate investing?
This southern Colorado town is where (Great-great) grandfather Jean Gaillour I, came after leaving France, joining many other Basque nationals. The town is close to Rocky Ford, the cantelope capital.
What is "Lamar"?
Grandpa John frequently used this animal to describe how someone moves away quickly from a situation; it also refers to serviceman Honorably discharged in WWI
What is a "Ruptured Duck"?
Instead of rubbing this ointment around the nose or throat, Grandma made her children swallow this potentially toxic substance whenever they had a cold
What is "Mentholatum"?
Who is "Kira"?