Wednesday - May 10

 A big day for we nomads - off to town to meet Barb and Roger at the airport.   Mark drove and we headed to Danville (1.5 hrs) to meet our long-time boating friend from many years ago, Carolyn.    We share so many happy memories from fun times with John (he passed away in 2014) and Carolyn.    They lived in FL for many years and this past August, Carolyn moved back to Danville and a retirement community to be closer to her 103-year old mother who died a few months ago.

It was sooo good to see her and catch up.    She has a nice apartment and still doing her beautiful quilting (sooo much talent).    We all went to the Slotted Spoon for very good lunch and topped off by $1 brownies today (3 kinds all very good).    Took some pics and then good bye hugs.

Barb, Carolyn, Pat
Roger, Carolyn, Barb
Pat, Carolyn, Mark

Such a good day to be with these dear friends and Barb and I yakked all the way over and back!   

Said our good byes to Barb and Roger and Mark and I headed to McGraw Park to watch Liam play tennis (my 1st time ever)!!!   He did great and won his doubles match with Logan and the Saints won overall.   It was Senior Night and the 7 seniors were recognized with their contribution to the team, where they're going to college and their major.    Coach Laura praised Liam for his tennis skills having just played for 1st time this year.   

Grandpa and Liam having a heart-to-heart after the match
Liam and Anne
Liam and girlfriend, Jaycee

They had wraps, chips, cake, etc., but we were still full from lunch.....said our good byes and back to KK.   It was a beautiful day to be out and about and so glad we got to see Liam in action!




Tuesday - May 9

 I was scheduled for an eye exam with Dr. Pinter this morning but the office called last night and said he had a conflict (traveling) so I needed to reschedule.    Since we're only here for 2.5 weeks, that was a challenge, but I'll see a different Dr. on the 19th, so...good to go!

We were off to town at 8:20 to pick up coffees and pastries at Panera.   Mark dropped me and the goodies off at Westminster Village and a great visit with Donna Rae while he went on for his haircut.   Lots to catch up on and so happy that she is doing so well having just celebrated her 91st birthday!

My dear, very-long-time friend
 
Good bye hugs and a plan to have lunch together on the 19th.   We had several errands and on home.   It's such a pretty spring day....sunny and 72.

We went for a walk this afternoon on the country road.    Then we watched mass from Immaculate Conception in Port Clinton with Father Jonathan.    Since we were traveling Sunday, we did not attend mass.

The school year is winding down - Davis has finished his junior year and soon starting his summer internship in Lexington, NC.    Can't believe he'll be a senior at NC State this fall!    Rest of the kiddos are coming down the home stretch with just days/weeks remaining.

Watched the final episode of series 12 of Call the Midwife.   I usually shed a few tears each week but tonight was especially sad/happy and what a terrific ending to the series - love, love, love this show!    Now I have to wait till January for Season 13.

I walked around the campground after supper - always interesting to see where the campers are from here at little ole KK....tonight we have Alaska, Missouri, Wisconsin (2), Michigan, South Dakota, Florida (3) and Illinois (3)





 

Monday - May 8

 What a night with heavy rain, thunder, lightning and strong winds!    We wondered if we should walk over to the bathrooms with concrete walls, but it was raining and blowing so hard  so we rode it out!   Dreary morning in the 60's.    We met our Monday morning breakfast friends at Busy Corner and had a nice surprise - Donna Rae.    So good to see everyone but missing Jerry and Marty.

Donna Rae, Pat, Mark, Sue, Brenda, Sigrunn, Ken, Pat

Tonight we had planned to watch Liam play tennis and it was senior night and they were serving food afterwards.    But with the iffy weather, the match was cancelled (other team was traveling 1.5 hrs).   So, decided to pick up Chinese and take to the Campbell's (we've not seen them since January 7th,)    We hope to be there Wednesday night to see the Saints in action.   

On May 20th, Mandarin Garden is closing - we are all very sad as this is our favorite and been in business 33 years.    So, one last hurrah for these awesome entrees (cashew chicken, sweet 'n sour chicken, orange chicken, Hunan beef and Mongolian beef + crab Rangoon and egg rolls.)

Tonight, my Monday Night Friends are also doing Chinese one last time....

Good to see the Campbell's, enjoy our Chinese and catch up!

Connor, Liam, Gibson, Frankie, Anne





Sunday - May 7

 Congratulations to Philip and Annette as they celebrate 18 years of marriage today!

May 7, 2005
May 2, 2023

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY and THANK YOU for LUKE and MAEVE 💓💓

We arrived at Kamp Komfort at 2:15 - alleluia!    So happy to be off the road after a rainy start to the day (drove 1.5 hrs in rain and then sun/clouds rest of the way.)    Stopped in Knightstown, IN for diesel for Big Red and gas for Little Navy.   Lunch at the Beef House in Covington, IN (close to IL border) - always a favorite!

We kept truckin' on  (357 miles from the Alton RV Park to Kamp Komfort.)    Good to see Micci in the office and catch up.   Lots of rain here last night + hail and strong winds.    Parts of the area got over 5".    So much water standing in the fields in IN and IL.

We are in our same familiar spot #62 till May 25th.    Lots going on these next 2.5 weeks but just happy to be off the road!

It was such a fun weekend with family.....next big event will be another nephew's wedding in Delafield, WI (sister Janet's son, Danny and Julia who live in Boston) August 26th.

No zoom tonight since we were just all together!

Have a great week!   Nice to turn our clocks back an hour!








Saturday - May 6

 It's a beautiful day for a wedding!    Enjoyed a leisurely morning on Flo and then got gussied up for the big celebration.

What a big day of very special events   - King Charles III coronation; the Kentucky Derby and Matt and Kara's wedding.    Mark and I were married in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Sublette, IL at 1:30 almost 54 years ago.

Today, Matt and Kara were married at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Grove City, OH at 1:30.

Off to the wedding - so beautiful with 5 girls wearing soft green dresses (different styles) and carrying peach and white flowers.    Kara was a gorgeous bride and Matt, a very handsome groom in a charcoal suit with his guy friends wearing lighter grey suits.

We went to the pre reception at the hotel at 4 and then the reception at the Makoy Center at 5.    It was lovely - decorations, food, etc.    A grand time was had by all.

The brothers
Jim, Mark, Tom
Kara and Matt
Groom's parents
Tom and Beth

Onto Kamp Komfort tomorrow for 2 1/2 weeks to enjoy family, friends, dr. appts., Liam's graduation, etc....