Thursday - September 18

 Mark went to town for a haircut with Brandon and ran some errands.   I walked around the campground - another very warm day.

I packed for our trip this weekend to Mark's 60th class reunion in northern IL.    We'll be back Sunday so no blog for a few days.

Tonight we met Pat, Brenda and Sue for dinner at Pickled Radish in Eureka - love this place and tonight was excellent as always.    Sue had never been and she enjoyed it.    On home and walked around the campground - no new states tonight.

Pat, Brenda, Sue, Pat, Mark

Great dinner, great visit, great friends

Wednesday - September 17

 Warm sunny day....Mark left for East Peoria and Lowe's, Costco, etc.    My cousin Jane came from Peoria for the day - we had such a fun time visiting, playing rummikub, Busy Corner for lunch, more games and yakkin'.     Even though it was really warm, we sat under a shade tree and played on the picnic table - very pleasant with a nice breeze.

Cousins

Jane and Pat

Walked around the campground tonight - new states are Wyoming and Utah.

Tuesday - September 16

 A busy day involving eating, of course and good visits.    Started out with meeting Paul and Marlys at Egg Republic for breakfast (love this place).   We were last together on May 6th, so lots of catching up - family talk (Paul has 2 granddaughters at Notre Dame and we have Brady); health issues, travels, etc., etc.   2 hrs. and 15 minutes later we left and God willing, we'll be together next May.

Marlys and Paul

Off to do the laundry on another very warm day.    Did 4 loads and back to KK.    Left for Green Gables (long-time favorite at Lake Bloomington) to meet Barb and Roger.    This was a 2.5 hour dinner/visit but so good to be with these long-time friends.    They'll be off to FL early October so not sure if we'll see them next week at a breakfast with Mid Illini friends?   In Fl?   Or for sure in January in FL.   Lots of laughs over our yummy cheeseburgers (their specialty) and sides.

Barb and Roger

On home and a quick walk around KK as it's getting dark (sooo early these days).   No new states tonight.

The fall harvest has started and the farmers are doing their thing here in the Kamp Komfort area - mainly beans, but also saw them combining corn tonight.

Monday - September 16

 A fun day with good friends meeting for breakfast, lunch and dinner!   We started the day going to Busy Corner and meeting the Monday Breakfast Group.   Great to be together again and lots of yakking + good meals for all.

Ken, Sigrun, Brenda, Sue,, Pat, Pat (Mark was the photographer)

I took Mark back to KK and I went into town and met Claire at Panera for lunch (she had lunch, I had a latte as I had just had breakfast😕)   We sat outside (freezing indoors) and afterwards, we shopped at Von Maur and Jeffery Alans - lots of pretties out for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.   Claire went on to get a manicure and I ran a few errands.  

Claire and Pat

  Stopped at Anne's for some items to borrow and visit.    Gibson and Frankie were happy to see Grandma!   

Gibson and Grandma (Frankie would not sit still for a pic)

I meet the Monday Night Friends at Biaggi's for dinner - we sat outside on the patio - so pleasant.....missing Nadine and Linda.    Fun being with these gals again - Ruth brought me some homemade applesauce and a bouquet of zinnias (my favorite summertime flower) - how sweet!

Late summer beauty

Mark reported new states tonight are Wet Virginia, Nevada, Montana and Kentucky.

Sunday - September 14

 Another HOT one today reaching 92

 

    We went to Mass at 10 with Father Loftus.   The Holy Trinity choir is soooo phenomenal!!!    Anne went with us to Coffee Hound - good pastries and coffee.   Anne went on home and we drove to Panera to quickly change clothes and then pick up Donna Rae at Westminster Village.    Through her church (Wesley United Methodist), they have a program with 2 very nice $$$ bikes where the passenger sits up front strapped in and the driver is behind pedaling (7-speed with 3 electric assist speeds).    We followed Donna Rae's long-time friend, Ethlynn (97) to the place on the trail where we get the bikes and met their drivers.    Ethlynn's son, Greg is a realtor and a volunteer to drive; Darcy was Donna Rae's driver.

Darcy adjusting Donna Rae's helmet

And away they go for their 50-minute ride

All finished and happy, happy!   These gals thoroughly enjoyed their ride  - the trail has a lot of shade, so they were quite comfortable

We asked Donna Rae if she would like to go for ice cream - "YES", so off to Gene's for some yummy refreshing vanilla (Donna Rae), chocolate (Mark) and lemon (me)

Anne stopped by Gene's and got to see Donna Rae!

Took her back to Westminster and we came back to KK - enjoyed the AC!   

Kathy shared these beauties from our trip to NOTL

We went for a walk after supper - it had cooled down just a bit.    New Hampshire was the only new state, but 5 from Florida.    Talked to a guy from southeast of Columbus, Ohio who is on his way home from a trip to the Badlands.    He and his wife sometimes camp at East Harbor near Port Clinton where we like to ride bikes.

 Zoom tonight had 10 siblings - discussed medical insurance for traveling out of the country (different than travel insurance).    Several were not aware of this.  

Enjoy your week ahead and stay cool.