Sunday - May 3

On our way into town this morning, Ryan texted that Bob Berardelli had passed away.    Bob's son-in-law, Tom Frosch was Ryan's commanding officer with the Blue Angels.    Bob and Carol are from PA but spent several winters in Jupiter, FL.    We met them several times in Jupiter, in Stuart or Fort Myers and always enjoyed a fun time - Carol and I shopping; Bob and Mark sitting in a coffee shop.  Great folks and my heart breaks for Carol and their family.

We stopped at Scooter's for coffee and then met Anne at 10:00 Mass at Holy Trinity with Father Bo.    Their choir is off the charts - wonderful!!! 

We 3 went to The Bloomin' Cafe for breakfast - always a good meal here and a good visit on a very busy Sunday morning.

Bye to Anne and we were off to do 4 loads of laundry in Normal and then on home.    The wind is CRAZY today with some clouds and sun.

We had spaghetti, salad and garlic toast for supper.    Mark went for a walk but I played euchre with Anne.   Not a good night losing 3 of 4. 

Family zoom with everyone asking about Philip and how he's doing.    Also insurance questions, update from Joan and her ankle, Auntie Karen's accident with a deer and ChatGPT.

Enjoy your upcoming week!

 

Saturday - May 2

 Bright sunny blue skies but only in the 30s when we got up and then just got to 55.    We left for town at 10:30, ran some errands and then meet Bob and Martha at Epiphany Farms downtown.    We ate here when it was Central Station many times over the years but maybe only one other time since it became Epiphany Farms.    It was very good and they had a nice crowd for a Saturday afternoon.

Always enjoy our visits with Bob and Martha - the guys worked together at State Farm and their youngest Tait and Ryan were CCHS classmates.    They are world class travelers and fun to hear of their past adventures and upcoming trips.

Mark, Pat, Martha, Bob

Martha is an excellent cook and baker and always brings us a bag of her wonderful chocolate chip cookies - what a treat!!!!

Back home and hunkered down in Flo on this chilly day - enjoyed a cookie and cup of tea!

We watched the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby - very exciting with Golden Tempo coming from way behind for the win and the first female trainer to win a derby.

We had a light supper and then walked around KK - Kentucky folks are here tonight and an RV from Alberta, Canada!

 I'm sure you heard on the news today that Spirit Airlines is no more.    Philip worked for them (flying and instructing) for 24 years.     Now we'll see what the future holds for him and praying for the best!     Over 10,000 employees are out of work.😔

Friday- May 1

 HAPPY   M AY   DAY

Chilly Friday with off and on sunshine.    We had a small amount of leftovers for breakfast (yay....that cleans out all the boxes for awhile)!   😀   Then to Goodfield and Revive for coffee - love this place and their staff of young ladies who are so friendly,  nice and make great coffees.    We shared a small pull apart cinnamon roll warmed up - delish!   Back home.

The plan today had been to meet Barb and Roger at Green Gables for lunch but Roger has been sick since Monday.    Bummer for Roger -hope he feels better soon and bummer for all of us as we don't get to visit (and enjoy cheeseburgers and cheese curds)!!!   😊

Mark has a project going on trying to find the problem with our electric water heater on Flo.    We made a trip to Ace Hardware in Eureka for some parts....

Mark made another trip to Normal and Home Depot for more parts but success and all good with electric water heater (we've been using propane as backup).

Mark s busy problem solving and got the job done!

Tonight Luke is at his first formal dance for his middle school....so grown up!!

Handsome lad 

Classmates

 
Going to the dance in style

Anne and I tied 2-2 with the computer tonight.

Enjoy your weekend !

Thursday April 30

 Wow....the last day of April and the rainy evening will bring on the May flowers.    This year is flying by.........

I met Nadine (long-time friend and MNF) at Rob Dobs for lunch.    Nadine's hubby, Mike died very unexpectedly in March - such a nice guy and big shock for all.    We spent 3 hours and 15 minutes, crying, laughing and sharing many stories.    Our lunch was delicious but the visit was a real treat.   

Nadine and Pat

Mark enjoyed a nice quiet day of not having to go anywhere!!!

Brooke and Blair are in Orlando for Blair's cheer competition this weekend!    This is a big deal and involves many many cheer teams from around the country.

The euchre cards were very unkind tonight as Anne and I lost 3 of 4 games to the computer!

Wednesday - April 29

 Chilly and windy today,    Wish I had some clothes from the she shed for this weather up north!    We had a leisurely morning reading, doing puzzles, etc.    Then off to town and met Steve and Peggy, long-time friends at Jack's.    We've been here once before and enjoyed it....one of Peggy's favorites.   It was very good and we had a great visit catching up about so much stuff.    Always fun to be with them. 

Peggy and Steve

After lunch, we stopped at Kroger's, College Hills Meat Market and on home.   Crazy windy here at KK

I got an e-mail today from our Fort Myers church, St. Francis Xavier that I won $100 in their daily raffle!!!    Nice surprise

I watched episodes 5 and 6 tonight of "Call the Midwife" - I was very teary-eyed and continue to be amazed at how they keep coming up with these story lines - soooo good!

Connor ended his DACC golf career yesterday with a 77 and that had been his Dad's best score.   Patrick would be so proud!!!    Connor's best ever is a 69.