Wednesday - September 30

 Up and going early this morning for 2nd eye surgery (left).   All went well, we stopped at Panera for carry-out breakfast sandwiches and on home.   I slept alot today - just felt zapped.

Mark had some bad back spasms last night just before going to bed - much better today.   

Had rain on our way home, but now sun is out.   VERY windy with gusts to 31 mph.    The season for KK is down to one more month and not that many visitors.    Usually we are surrounded by big Class A RV's or 5th Wheels, but not the case lately and so Flo and we have no protection from this wild wind.

Zoom session with Claire and Kathy.

Mark picked up supper from Busy Corner - been a while.   Their tenderloins are ginormous and so good.  We also splurged on coconut cream pie!

 3 games of euchre with Jim and I beating Lydia and Mark 2 of 3.

Tuesday - September 29

 Dreary, chilly day..... we were off to town for Mark's injection, but first, ran a few errands including a coffee fix at Coffee Hound.    I waited in the car while he went into McLean County Orthopedics for 9:40 appt.   He was finished before 10.   Dr. said it was similar to an epidural for labor....obviously, Mark was not familiar with that!  😀   Now we hope and pray this kicks in and he has is pain free.    They said it could be 3-10 days till he notices any change.

Back home and another good afternoon to snuggle under the blanket and read.   Mark did a bunch of computer stuff - working with new router and organizing photos.

 Lydia and I beat Nancy and Jim in 2 games of euchre.

Monday - September 28

 Lots of rain overnight - heavy at times, but mostly nice 'n gentle.    We were up early and off to town for dentist appointments.   Burrr....52, windy and dreary.

Had a few other errands and back home.   Good afternoon to snuggle under the blanket and read, snooze, etc.     Mark worked on securing tool box in back of Big Red.

Turned out to be a very strange weather day with the sun coming out around 11, but then later in the afternoon, the wind really picked up, skies got dark but just some sprinkles and the temp dropped.

Mark grilled burgers but a challenge keeping the flame lit with the strong winds.    But first, his brother Tom and Beth stopped in for a short, chilly chat.    They live in Danville and had been to a golf outing in Pekin.    What a nice surprise!

Tom and Beth

Great burgers with all the fixin's and then euchre with Mark and Nancy - the guys won 2 of 3.   

Sunday - September 27

A pretty fall Sunday...we went to Mass via Boston with Father David O'Leary and then off to town with 5 loads of laundry.    Had our Gloria Jeans fix from next door and then a few other errands.    

Spent the afternoon with Anne and the boys.    Monical's Pizza for supper and on back to Flo.   Got the laundry put away and then zoom with the siblings.    Made it official tonight and cancelled the 2020 Chamberlain Christmas......😟     We are all bummed, but no way that our large family who would usually be there (100+) can stay safe and healthy which is what this is all about!

Connor and Liam on the golf course early this morning!

Tomorrow we start the brigade of doctor visits...

 

Saturday - September 26

 Today started out very dreary, windy and cool.    Had omelets and bagels for breakfast.    Mark worked on a little paint touch-up job for Flo's hitch.

Around 11, the sun came out and turned out to be a really nice day, but very windy at times.    The leaves are falling down....

We went back to Lexington for Connor's games - he tied and lost.    We went to The Shake Shack for lunch in between games.

Batter up

Anne was with Liam in Hopedale and his team won both games.    Back home just as it was starting to get dark.    

Sweet Maeve

The birthday boy last Monday with his niece and kiddos

Pretty sunset on the prairie coming home tonight

Friday - September 25

 A spectacular day.79, nice breeze and sunshine all day long!    We went into town and first up...satisfy our "fixin's"....me a latte from Gloria Jean's and for Mark, his biscuits and gravy from Hardees (he loves this as they don't skimp on sausage)!  

Then several other errands, storage, and had a bunch of clothing and miscellaneous to drop off at Home Sweet Home, but they are no longer in business as far as donations and retail store is closed..   Home Sweet Home which was near and dear to Patrick is now strictly a shelter to house and feed the homeless.   Salvation Army does not take donations, so finally dropped off at Goodwill.

Picked up groceries at WalMart and on home.   I walked and read and Mark worked on new modem (great shopping at Best Buy - order online, they text when order is ready and paid for and then we drive into parking spot and they deliver to car)!!!    Some of these places have really figured all this out!

We had a triple treat tonight when all 3 of our NC kiddies did facetime - as usual they were wound up and very excited that they're coming to IL for a visit in just 2 weeks.    Grandpa and I are really wound up, too!    😊😊😊

Enjoy your weekend!    One more warm day and then a big cool down coming.

Thursday - September 24

 A bright sunny fall day here at KK.

Yesterday was Gibson's 6-month birthday....he is so loved by his family.

 

                                  Waiting patiently for his brothers to come home from school.

We played 3 games of euchre with Mark and Nancy......Mark F and I beat Mark C and Nancy 2 of 3 games.   It's so much more fun when you get some good cards!!!   😉

In the afternoon we drove to Eureka and enjoyed delicious homemade ice cream at Uncle Bob's.   Oh my......that stuff is sooo darn good and hope we can get back there at least one more time this year?

I went for a walk after supper - sooo nice outdoors as more campers came in (again tonight, several from Florida!)

Wednesday - September 23

 A very productive day inside Flo for me and Mark doing outdoor projects.    Got our clothes organized and more stuff to donate to the mission.     Feels good!!!

Kamp Komfort is right along I-74 so lots and lots of traffic.   We've gotten so used to it, so don't mind the road noise and sleep thru it during the night.    There is construction going on, too, (LONG-time project) so lots of machinery working with the repaving, etc.    Today, all was quiet and thought that was unusual - nothing going east or west????    So, we took the car to the bridge where we can see both ways and absolutely nothing!    Went into Carlock and stopped at BP station - lady told Mark a tanker had overturned between Goodfield (where Busy Corner is) to Morton.   Yikes... So, that meant the construction workers all went home as trucks couldn't get thru.   All interstate traffic was rerouted on 150 from Carlock to Morton.    

At 6:15, we saw the big wrecker go by pulling the tanker which was badly dented.    And now, traffic is once again flying by as usual!    The driver was from Louisville and unhurt.    I-74 was closed at least 6 hours.

Today was overcast and cooler but very pleasant.    Did Zoom with Claire and Kathy and as always, the time goes much too fast.    Then euchre with Jim and Lydia with we girls beating the brothers 2 of 2.

Tuesday - September 22

Beautiful first day of Fall and the farmer started combining beans right here at KK.     Nothing like fall in the country when harvesting is going on....only downside, is extra dust!

We went into town for my eye check-up and all good!    Dr. is happy, I'm happy....win win!    Now gearing up for the left eye next Wednesday.

Stopped at Coffee Hound for a latte and pumpkin/sour cream muffin to go. They are now back open for inside dining, but not all tables were 6' apart??

Then to storage where we spent over an hour making waves organizing and getting our stashes of things for FL, Eastland Suites and the Mission.    Brought some bins of clothes and miscellaneous back to Flo to organize and get Flo all ship shape.  Stopped at College Hills Meats for some good ole Ropp cheese, ham and chicken salad.  Back to Flo, opened all the windows and had a quiet afternoon reading and catching up on e-mails!

Philip's birthday celebration

Maeve decided what should be on Daddy's cake -

unicorns, candy corn, rainbows, flowers and ninjas.

And here it is...

Everything she asked for...😋

Our great nephew, Oliver and his new baby sister, Evelyn

My friend, Ruth has thee most spectacular flower gardens at her country home.....she gave me this pretty bouquet of zinnias (via Anne) - one of my favorites.     THANKS Ruth

Monday - September 21

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PHILIP

The birthday boy and sweet Maeve

   From airline captain to master craftsman, we are amazed at your skills and talent!    With your ongoing sense of "fun" and humor, you always have a good time whether on the water, building a campfire or working on one of many projects you always have going!

  But you really shine in your best role.....

hubby to Annette and Daddy to Luke and Maeve!  

Thank you for all the joy and laughs these past 44 years and may you be blessed with many more happy, healthy celebrations on 9/21.

Breakfast sandwiches (ham/egg/cheese) and then worked on a few projects.    Nice day - sunny and 75.

Been teary-eyed yesterday/today reading all the tributes to Patrick and the love and support that continues for Anne, Liam and Connor. Thank you!

Mark went into town after lunch - several errands and then appt. with Dr. Naour with MRI results.....he has some exposed nerves pushed out by a bulging disc.    On the 29th, he'll be getting a lumbar epidural steroid injection.

I went for a walk this afternoon - it is a beauty of a day!

When Joe and Joan were here, they gave us each one of these plastic inserts for our masks which keeps the fabric away from mouth and nose - does seem to feel better.

Bye bye Summer - hello Fall

 

Sunday - September 20

 One year ago....

We miss you, Patrick!    RIP

Went to Mass with Bishop Reed in Boston.   Liam and Connor both had double headers today - we went to Lexington to watch Liam and Anne was with Connor in Jacksonville.   The first team Liam played against came from Green Bay, WI.    I'm sure Patrick was watching from above and cheering his boys on, but not a good day - no wins.   

Just before a nice single to right field

Took Liam to Subway for lunch between games.    Enjoyed being with him as always....

So proud of Anne and her boys and how they have dealt without hubby and dad.    They are so blessed with wonderful friends who remembered and sent flowers yesterday/today and a family who lit a candle for Patrick this morning at Mass at the University of Notre Dame.

Zoom with all the siblings except Sharon who is in California celebrating her grandson's 1st birthday!

Cheers for a happy, healthy week!

   

Saturday - September 19

 Congratulations to Michael and Brooke 

                 22 years and very thankful for giving us Drew, Davis, Brady and Blair

                                                            Happy Anniversary!

Felt good to sleep in a bit after up and at 'em early for 3 straight mornings.    Nippy out there and saw a dog being walked wearing his sweater!    Just a few days till Fall.

Mark helped Joe with some camping projects and Joan and I visited.    A bit overwhelming for them as first timers but it will all come together!

Went for a walk - gorgeous day!    Joan and Joe came over late afternoon.    Mark and Joe picked up dinner from Busy Corner and a good time was had by all!    Tomorrow they are "back on the road again".    Wishing them tons of fun and safe travels!

 

Friday - September 18

 Cool start to the day but sunny - fall is definitely in the air.    We were off to town at 7:15 for appt. to check the eye.    Pressure is good and all looks as it should be.    Back again next Tuesday.

Went to storage and picked up sugar cookies from Grove Street for the boys (Drew, Liam and Connor).   They are sooo yummy!    Mark was in need of a biscuits 'n gravy fix so off to Hardees for that and he was happy (he really likes this once-in-a-while treat and it's been many months!)    I had an apple fritter from Grove Street.

Back to Flo and did more computer stuff including registering with The Center for Outpatient Medicine where I'll be having my rotator cuff surgery in December.    Wow....talk about a very thorough survey, but I'm good to go!

Drew came for lunch and visit this afternoon.    Mark picked up from Busy Corner and we sat outside.    He is staying with Anne and the boys tonight.     Had a good chat about his job at the University of Iowa hospital where he admits patients, takes visitors to patients rooms and a variety of other jobs.   

"The Drewby" 

Congratulations to our niece Katy and Mike on the birth of their baby daughter born this morning....Evelyn McKee.    Oliver, 4 will be welcoming his baby sister!

Mark went into town this afternoon as Twin City Upholstery called that my cushion is done!  It's great and we are both happy with our new firmer bench seats!

Mark's sister Joan and Joe arrived in their camper this afternoon for 2 nights.    They are newbies to camping and have a toy hauler (for their motorcycle in back).    We visited a short time after they got set up and looking forward to hanging out tomorrow.   

Joan and Joe

Welcome to Kamp Komfort!

Burrr...we're to get down to 39 by morning!    Have a great weekend!

Thursday - September 17

Cloudy day in the low 70's, but sun came out later in the afternoon......we were off to town for my appt. with Dr. Pinter and follow-up from surgery,.    I had pressure in eye (unbeknownst to me) so he took a tiny pair of tweezers and did something - yikes, but never felt a thing and that put the pressure to where it was to be.    He said this is not uncommon, but I have more drops to take and he wants to see me tomorrow.    Blurriness is gone and I'm cleared to drive.   Restrictions are no make-up and not to lift more than 20#.   

Mark dropped me off at the laundromat and went for his MRI....results on Monday.

Mark wanted McDonalds for a hot sandwich.  Then stopped at Gloria Jeans for me - love their coffee and pastries; however, since covid, everything is wrapped individually and kept in fridge - they cannot warm up in microwave with the plastic wrap.    My cheese danish was still good but cold!  😔   And we were next door to laundromat.   

Back to Flo and a quiet afternoon.....I have finished Season 9 of "Call the Midwife" and of course, it was excellent and cannot wait till new season starts.

So much destruction in FL and AL from Sally!    Unbelievably sad....

Zoom with Claire and Kathy - as always. plenty to chat about and 40 minutes just isn't long enough!!!

Mark picked up supper from Busy Corner and we ate on the picnic table but a bit chilly!

Keep learning new things on the car - just amazing what some of the features can do!

Wednesday - September 16

 I will always remember that the day I had my first cataract surgery was when Sally hit with such a vengeance in FL and surrounding states.    Ryan still has a home in Pensacola - his renters reported they had 30" of rain and damage to fence in backyard.

So heartbreaking to see all the flooding in downtown Pensacola, damage at the naval base and major damage throughout the city.    When Ryan was living on his boat at the Palafox Marina, we had happy memories of being there and eating at Jaco's.    Now it is pretty much gone......boats and docks were moved over 500'.

Totally amazed with the eye surgery - just minutes to do a laser procedure and then maybe 10 minutes to remove the cataracts......back to be checked in the morning and then MRI for Mark.     Dr. Pinter did 10 of these cataract surgeries this morning.   He's just 1 doctor so a very popular procedure for we seniors.

Mike and Claire brought dinner this afternoon.....chicken tetrazzini, orange tapioca salad and Neiman Marcus cake!   WONDERFUL and sooo much appreciated!

Nighty night!

Tuesday - September 15

 Lovely day full of sunshine and upper 70's.    A quiet day at the campground.    I worked on some computer projects and enjoyed Mark F and I beating Mark C and Nancy 2 of 3 games of euchre.

Maeve got a little trim (1st time) today....

Loves all the pampering

Pretty curls

Miss Unicorn 2020

Connor singled twice tonight  and his team won 12-2.   1st game to play in since he broke his wrist.  WTG, Connor!

Appreciate the prayers and good wishes for my cataract surgery tomorrow.....on our way at 5:15 AM.

Monday - September 14

 Nice day but more clouds than sun till later in the afternoon and then nice 'n sunny.    We had breakfast and then left for town around 9:30 - few errands (took my bench cushion in to have firmer foam inserted).    The owner Kent does lots of upholstery work on antique cars (a really neat peach colored Thunderbird from Wisconsin was getting spiffy new seats).       Kent knew Patrick and asked how Anne was doing. 

 Happiness is having a full tank of gas and a good car wash!   Last stop was a Wal Mart grocery pick up.

Around 10:30 every day, I check online the # of new Covid cases for McLean County that day......finally so good to see these #'s going down.    Really scary there for several days and a lot of it was related to ISU and IWU students back in town and continuing to party, not wearing masks or social distancing!    Arghhhh!

Nice day to have Flo's windows all open - 

When I went for my walk tonight, I came across this...   😢  We had large pots of pretty yellow mums on either side of the campground entrance.

Apparently someone turned too short with their rig and destroyed this pot.....Mark said they probably didn't even realize it!

 

Miss my walking buddy but he's lying kinda low and pampering his back as much as possible.   He has appointment for MRI on Thursday. 

Two things to make your day better:

1.   Do not watch the news

2.   Stay off the bathroom scale

Amen to that and on that note, I'll say good night!   

 

Sunday - September 13

 The sun came out around 7:30 - what a treat after several gloomy days!    We were off to town for Connor's confirmation (3rd time was the charm) at Holy Trinity.    2 of Connor's classmates were also confirmed during the 10:00 Mass.    We had not been to Mass since March 15 at St. Francis Xavier in Fort Myers and had not been to Holy Trinity since March 1st (after Patrick's celebration of Life).   

It was so different with the smaller congregation (every other seat was roped off). no altar boys, cantor, lector or choir.    But what a joy and blessing to be in church, receive Holy Communion and participate in Connor's big day.

Anne and her boys

The confirmands with Father Stirniman

Connor, Luke, Cole

Connor and sponsor (Grandma)

Back to Anne's and enjoyed carry out from Biaggi's.    Delicious pasta, salads, bread, lemon cream cake and pumpkin bars (Anne's contribution).

Mark's back started bothering him, so on back to Flo - he can lie down and ice it.    Hope we hear something tomorrow about the MRI?

It was such a beautiful day!    Sounds like a really good 10 days coming weather-wise.

Zoom with 11 siblings (missing Theresa tonight).    As always, a bunch of topics to discuss, ponder, prayers needed, and on and on....never a dull moment with this great group!

Have a safe, healthy week!

Saturday - September 12

 A very soggy Saturday......Mark made pancakes and sausage and we had a leisurely morning on Flo as the rain came down!

Liam and Connor's fall ball teams were to play against each other this afternoon in Lexington and we planned to be there cheering them on, but the rain put the kabosh on that.     New date is October 11th.

Rain finally stopped around 2ish and later the sun peeked out but mostly a dreary day!!    Got caught up on a bunch of stuff - cards, e-mails, reading, etc.

Yesterday we stopped at Holy Cross Cemetery to visit Patrick's gravesite - can't believe we're almost to one year....😥

The therapy team for Dr. Novotny called to set up 1st session (1 hour, 15 minutes) to evaluate what I'll need.....December 14th.     Love long-term planning!

I walked late afternoon and saw several new states - Arizona, Michigan, Indiana,Wisconsin, Florida (2) and Colorado.

Played 4 games of euchre with Jim and I against Lydia and Mark - we each won 2.   Lots of fun!

Friday - September 11

  Remembering 19 years ago....9-11-2001

God bless the victims and their families

Chilly, gloomy Friday.....good day to just stay put and hibernate with good books and make plans for upcoming months.    

It is so hard to comprehend the horrific fires happening in the Pacific Northwest  The pictures are mind boggling - entire towns wiped out,  We were in Medford, OR which has been hit with devastating damage and loss of life.   Mark was checking the route we took and there's no way anyone could be traveling there now.    Such beautiful country......heartbreaking.   🙏🙏🙏

God bless all those dedicated firefighters and first responders who are risking their lives day after day....I cannot imagine.

I'm to be at the surgicenter next Wednesday at 6 AM for 7:00 surgery on right eye.    And December 7th is the date for shoulder surgery!

Mark grilled out burgers and brats so we'll have some extras over the next few days!

We had not planned to go anywhere today, but Mark got a call that his bench cushion on Flo was ready.    He took it in earlier this week to have new foam put in and make firmer.    Off we went after lunch and also stopped at storage and ice cream at Gene's a favorite over the years, but hadn't been in a long time.   Tough decision - ice cream or coffee???   Ice cream won out and so delicious!

Went for a walk - really cool out.    Euchre with Mark and Nancy - spouses against spouses and my Mark and I won 2 of 3 close games!

Enjoy your weekend!

Thursday - September 10

Chilly, gloomy, foggy start to the day...   We both drove into town as we had separate appts. with our orthopedic doctors.     Mark went for his back and saw Sandy, Dr. Naour's NP.     She thinks it is related to his incident with "Jack Dempsey", his buddy at Rainbow Trout Ranch resulting in the fracture.    So, an MRI is going to be scheduled.

I was next with Dr. Novotny with my shoulder - more x-rays and then the news that I knew was coming.....most likely a torn rotator cuff.    Since I have hardware in the shoulder, they can't do an MRI and no more cortisone.    Dr. Novotny and Dr. Brazinski from Morganton, NC were definitely on the same page.     So, sometime after Thanksgiving I will have orthoscopic surgery - clean everything out in there and repair the tear which he is pretty sure is what's going on.    Hope to get all that set up tomorrow.    I met with Brandon and was fitted with a sling and attached soft pillow which I will have to wear 4 weeks + therapy.    I can continue the therapy in FL after Christmas.

I came back to Flo with my paperwork and thoughts swirling in the ole brain.    They could've done the surgery sooner, but top priority right now is the eyes and that goes till October 15th and then, FL, so......what's a few more months as this has been going on since February!

Mark got a haircut and came home.    We walked in the park and met a nice couple from PA in their Airstream (brand new - 1 month old).   They asked for suggestions for good places to eat in this area or Bloomington!    Gee....sure miss going out to eat...  😋  And being with friends...😞

Claire, Kathy and I did Zoom - always a treat to catch up with these dear friends, but 40 minutes is never long enough!!!    We do our best to cover as much as possible!!!   😊

Been getting some misty rain off and on - looks like 2 more gloomy days and then the sun comes back on Sunday just in time for Connor's Confirmation.

On the eve of the 19th anniversary of 9/11, I want to share this very thought-provoking, heartbreaking "in preparation for"  which has been on Facebook today - thank you cousin Jane for posting.     

  

Wednesday - September 9

 Dreary day after more rain during the night.    Breakfast, and then did computer stuff and watched as more folks left the park on their way to next destination.

We went into town after lunch - ran a few errands and then I had eye appt. at VisionPoint for all the pre-measurements for cataract surgery.    Levi was great and after all the measuring using 5 different machines, he very thoroughly explained everything!!    Saw Dr. Pinter and I'm "good to go" hopefully for right eye done next Wednesday.   And I do not have to have a Covid test as they had told me earlier!    Yeah!

Mark drove as I'm dilated - stopped at Starbucks and on home.    Have not been to a Starbucks since Fort Myers back in March!    Lydia.....enjoyed that dragon fruit drink (mango)!!! 

Tonight I started watching the 9th season of "Call the Midwife" my favorite series from when I was in NC.  Oh my.....soooo good to be reunited with these wonderful characters!

Tuesday - September 8

A very rainy, stormy night which started at 7:30 and continued thru the night.    We got 1.5" of rain and now a cloudy, cool day (64).  

Today was the start of my dr. appts. - physical and EKG went well.    Good visit with Dr. Pilcher who talked about a pretty grim prognosis for Covid and how serious it is in central IL right now.

A light misty rain followed me all the way home to Flo.

Mark had a new modem sent to John and Beth and once again these dear friends came thru with another and hopefully "last" trip to Cypress Trail.     They hooked it up and talking to Mark, everything is good to go!    HUGE thanks!!!!    So thankful that my techie husband is so into this stuff - I'm so in the dark!

Thinking of our friends, Allie and Owen who are vacationing in Estes Park this week.    First they've had the smoke to deal with from fires in Fort Collins area (40 miles away) and now the big snowstorm is happening.    This will be a memorable week for sure!

Monday - September 7

 Happy Labor Day !

                    A salute to all Laborers in our GREAT USA!

Busy morning here at KK with families packing up kids, dogs and all their stuff in cars, trucks and campers and away they go!

After all the rain it was really humid.   Mark took a short walk in the campground and I hit the country road.

2 games of euchre with Mark winning both - my cards have been so bad lately!!    Ready for a change!    Ha....

Walked around the campground - pretty empty tonight!    Anne, the boys and Gibson came out in the afternoon.    Good to visit and enjoyed carry out from Busy Corner.

Mark and I walked one more time - rain is coming later tonight and tomorrow!

Sunday - September 6

 Our first day of post-quarantine started with a big ole fashioned thunderstorm and lots of rain (3" here at KK).    We had a leisurely morning on Flo (I slept in), breakfast, church with Cardinal Sean O'Malley in Boston at Holy Cross Cathedral (usually it's been in the chapel of the church).    Then we were off to town and the laundromat - 4 loads and a trip next door to Gloria Jean's for a coffee fix (1st in over 2 weeks) - savored every sip!!!

While I was doing laundry, Mark ran a few errands and then we went across the street to Arby's to get lunch to go.    Never saw Arby's anywhere out west this summer......love their chicken salad (white meat, celery, grapes and pecans) and Mark tried their new roasted chicken club wrap which was also delicious - we shared so got to enjoy both.     We'll be going back to Arby's!!!

Home to Flo, unloaded our stuff and then skies got darker and sure enough more rain but nothing like this morning.     It is very windy, too.    Our phones were dinging away this morning with weather alerts for heavy rain, thunder in our area, etc. 

Read and took naps - the sun came out around 2:30, but the strong winds continued all afternoon.  We had gusts at 35 mph.    Tacos for supper and then zoon with the siblings (9) tonight.

Way to go Gibson!!!

Saturday - September 5

 Another winner in the weather department!     We had bacon/eggs/English muffins for breakfast.

 Today is our last day to quarantine.....we drove into town for all contactless stops.....Anne's to drop off some things, storage, Wal-Mart pick-up and my car's 1st car wash!    It gets so dusty sitting out here in the country.     XM music from the 60's was playing the top 100 summertime hits - oh my.....thee best oldies!!!    

Back to Flo and enjoyed this nice day sitting outside on our chase lounges and read!

Watched the Kentucky Derby.....sad to see the empty stands and really missed all the ladies hats!

I walked after supper - Mark took a day off and giving his back some rest.

Euchre with Mark and Nancy - we gals were partners and had awful cards so lost 3 of 3 to the guys!

55 years ago tonight Mark and I had our "First" date - we went to the Tri County Fair in Mendota, IL.   WOW.......we've had lots of adventures since that memorable night!

 

Friday - September 4

A picture-perfect late-summer day.    Absolutely delightful with deep blue skies and 78 degrees.     We walked this morning (Mark not as far as his back was hurting).    Then we washed windows, screens and the sills on Flo.     Mark's a trooper and worked hard - never knows when the back is going to act up?    He has appt. next week with NP at his orthopedic doctor's office.

Kamp Komfort is going to be a happening place the next few days as 24 new campers are coming in today.    Since the office is closed and everything remains contactless, Micci (office manager) tapes each reservation to office door for folks to pick up and see which site they'll be in.    24 envelopes on the door this morning!!!   Most are from IL - families coming out for a holiday weekend of fun!

We;'ve enjoyed visiting with our neighbors, Dennis and Donna who are full-time RVers originally from Rhode Island.    They have been here since before us and leaving one week from today.

I did one more walk this evening - KK is hustlin' and bustlin with lots of families/friends gathered around their picnic tables, campfires a'blazin and kiddies running here and there!

Hope you have a restful, relaxing, safe, happy Labor Day weekend!

Thursday - September 3

Brady being confirmed by Father Collins with Ryan as his sponsor taking "Michael" as his saint name

September 2, 2020

 Clear blue sunny skies and very breezy with gusts to 26 mph.    Leisurely morning, euchre with Mark and Nancy - the guys beat Nancy and me 2 of 3.    Arghhh.

Lunch and then a long walk along the country road.    Jim (Mark's brother) and Lydia have been in Traverse City, MI in their RV the month of August.    Now on their way home to St. Louis, they stopped in Kamp Komfort for the night.    We had a nice visit (long distance) this afternoon.    They brought us some delicious cake, turtles and truffles from their son and daughter-in-law's bakery with Candi's family near Manitowoc, WI.    Oh my......absolutely delicious!!!    Thank you sooo much!

                                                                          Lydia and Jim

After supper, Mark and I went for a nice walk - gorgeous evening.    We taught Jim and Lydia to play Virtual Euchre thru Trickster.....they really liked it and Mark and Lydia as partners won 1 game and same for Jim and me.    So really neat that we played with 2 of Mark's siblings today!!!

Wednesday - September 2

 Walked in the morning....the crops and all the grass sure got a big boost from the rain!    Thank you God!

Today Mark got an e-mail for the dates of his "56th" class reunion now set for September 20-24, 2021 in Branson.    So, that is my first entry in my 2021 calendar.   I love long-term planning!!!    Who knows what one year from now will be like?

Cabin fever hit Matk in the afternoon and since my car probably felt neglected, we went for a ride in the country.     Saw 2 schools (high school and elementary) in session - good to see that!

We called Brady this afternoon and had a good chat.    Tonight he's being confirmed at St. Joseph's in Newton, NC.    This was originally planned for June 25th and Uncle Ryan was to be his sponsor.    Then Ryan had another commitment and Brady asked me.    Because of Covid, that date was cancelled, and September 2 was the new date.    Since all the paperwork had been sent into the Charlotte diocese with me listed as his sponsor,, Brady asked me to be there for him tonight.    And that had been the plan as we were to be in NC this week.....once again Covid messed up the plans and now, Uncle Ryan will be standing in for me tonight!    Did you follow all that???    😊

Did Zoom with Claire and Kathy.    Walked this evening - really pleasant out.  And later, euchre with Mark and Nancy with Mark C and Nancy winning 2 of 3 from Mark F and me.    Always fun to play!

Tuesday - September 1

 WELCOME September and a great way to start a new month with a rainy Tuesday and so thankful for each and every drop!    

It was a good day to just hunker down catching up on computer stuff, read, and play 2 games of euchre with Mark and Nancy with the guys winning both games.

Pat and Brenda drove out in the country to KK in the rain this afternoon and brought us chocolate shakes from Steak 'n Shake (thee best) and chocolate zucchini bread!     So blessed with wonderful friends!

The rain stopped around 4ish and so happy that we got 1.25" according to app on Mark's I-pad.

We went for a walk and can report that Ohio gets the prize tonight with 5 RV's from that state here at KK.!