Saturday-Sunday, September 26-27

Saturday - we were off this morning in Miss Daisy heading north for Mark's 50th class reunion.   Nice to have our "home" with us and not have to do any packing for a change!    We took Grandma out for lunch at Arthur's Deli and had a good visit.   My cousin, Eileen was there eating with a friend, so always good to see her.

 

Eileen and Pat 

 

We settled Daisy in at Lake LaDonna Family Campground out in the boonies (no cell or internet service).   I walked for a while, we changed clothes and we were off leaving early as Mark wanted to check out the White Pines Roller Skating Rink where he and his siblings and parents went every Thursday night (back in the 50's-60's.)   The kids all have fond memories of this weekly entertainment with live organ music.   Mark remembers his Dad giving them each a dime to spend however...  And what made this place so unique was the marble floor which still exists.   We talked to the current owner (just 3 owners since the place began in 1948) and they are in the process of doing some massive renovations to inside and outside.  

 

Mark at his ole stomping grounds -

The White Pines Roller Skating Rink

 

Then we drove thru White Pines State Park (lots of tent campers), a wedding party, several young couples were all gussied up for homecoming pictures.   And a girls getaway weekend at the Woodcote Cottage where Mark's sisters and I had a fun weekend several years ago.   Also drove thru Lowell Park and more memories for Mark

 (he went swimming there and worked the concession booth).

 

Went to 4:30 Mass at St. Pat's and then reunion at Timber Creek Country Club - there were 160 in Mark's class of 1965 and around 60 were there with spouses from all over the country.    They have 22 classmates who are deceased and a votive candle was lit for each of them on a special table.   They also honored those who served in the military and the present cheerleaders from Newman came to cheer for us.   We had a very good buffet dinner followed by chocolate or white decorated cake and ice cream.   Lots of visiting and since I know a few of Mark's classmates, it was a really fun evening for both of us!

 

Class of 1965

Newman Central Catholic High School

Sterling, IL

 

Sunday - we picked Grandma up for breakfast and ate at Town and Country which was a happening place.   Took her home and we came on back to Kamp Komfort.    It was a mostly cloudy day with just a tiny bit of sunshine around 11, but didn't last long.

 

Connor, Liam and their friend, Blaise posing with

Pope Francis this morning after Mass....

We had a quiet few hours on Daisy catching up on stuff before we went to Anne and Patrick's for delicious supper.....grilled pork chops, pasta salad, baked beans, rolls and wine.   We brought dessert from Busy Corner....pie of course
(raspberry, blueberry, caramel apple, coconut cream and lemon meringue)!

Lots of clouds tonight so very iffy if we'll see the "blood moon" or lunar eclipse???

Have a great week!