Tuesday - September 15

 Hot today and breezy - may be thee last heat wave for us?    I had a fun morning in town at the House of Yolk (fairly new place in a former Bob Evans location that was totally renovated).    I metr Brenda, Sharon and Sue (1st time for us except Sue).    As always, I love hanging out with my girlfriends and catching up,    2.5 hours later, we had discussed lots (unfortunately, a big chunk of the conversation was about our health issues and others we know)    These gals are long-time besties!!!

Pat, Sue, Sharon, Brenda

Said our good byes (I'll see Sue again a few times) and I went to Aldi (next door) for a few things.  On home and yakked with Mark, took a nap and then packed for our trip north tomorrow.   No blog till we return to KK Thursday.

We went to Eureka to the Pickled Radish for dinner - LOVE this place and always an excellent meal.    Mark had the bourbon salmon and I had the bbq brisket - wonderful!    No rain or storms while we were there but Goodfield must've had a doozy - lights are off around town and water standing!    It rained here at KK and Mark showed 4/10".

Anne is back home from visiting her friend Heather in the Dallas area.    She and "H" have been friends for many years!

Nighty night!

Monday - September 14

 Cool Monday morning.    We left to meet the Monday Morning Group for breakfast but first, a stop at Starbucks as my reward points were going to expire soon.    Then to Heyworth and the Hornet's Nest where we met Pat, Brenda, Sigrunn, Ken, Sue and Darrel.   

Pat, Brenda, Sigrunn, Sue

Darrel, Mark, Pat, Ken

So good to be back with these folks - Pat and Brenda who moved to Edwardsville in July are back visiting for a few days.    Good hearty food and then back to Bloomington where we did 4 loads of laundry.

On home - got things put away and a quiet afternoon.   

New Jersey, Tennessee, Maryland, Louisiana and Virginia are new states

Tonight the Monday Night Friends met at The Barrel House - lots of chatter as always and great to be with these gals.    Sounds like several are going to be traveling, so I really appreciate the few times we can be together since I'm here just 3 weeks.

Nadine, Sue, Brenda, Pat, Marsha, Donna

Sunday - September 13

 Much cooler when we went for our walk this morning.    

We drove to Gridley for our friend Roger's "Celebration of Life" this afternoon.   Barb greeted us with hugs and tears - just can't believe he's gone.    Barb seems to be doing well but life will be so different without her dear funny Roger.     He was a great guy who will be missed so much.

What a wonderful party which Roger would've loved!   Lots of people; lots of good food; big screen with 423 pictures that their grandson, Michael put together and many stories and memories.   

We had a long visit with Carol and her 2 girls (had not seen them in many years), but we boated together waaaay back on Clinton Lake and then many Cruise and Rendezvous.  Great to see her daughters and catch up as they were just so little.

Lacey, Carol, Katie

Friends from long ago

Mark, Barb, Pat

More hugs and then good bye....we went into town and picked up a few things at Wal Mart

Had some rain tonight but didn't amount to much.

Zoom tonight with 8 siblings - lots of football talk from the weekend - college and pro.

Have a great week!

 

Saturday - September 12

 Warm and sunny....we went for a walk at 8:30 and already steamy!    Had a nice leisurely morning before we left around 1 to go into town - picked up iced lattes at Starbucks and off to visit Donna Rae.    As always love our time together - at 94, she's such a trooper and dear, sweet lady!

Donna Rae

We left at 3:30 and went to 4:00 Mass at Holy Trinity with Father Loftus.   Then to Culver's for supper, Wal-Mart for a few things and on home.

Walked and found these new states:  Arizona, Indiana, Minnesota, Kentucky, Nebraska and Missouri 

Watched the Iowa vs Iowa State game - wow.....a thriller with the Hawkeyes winning 16-13.

Big win for Notre Dame today, but Illinois lost!

Friday- September 11

 We all remember where we were and what we were doing 25 years ago today.....such a devastating loss of life for our country.    

God Bless America

Today we were to meet my long-time friend (and Sublettian), Kay and hubby, Jim from AZ for breakfast at Busy Corner.    They've been visiting family and friends here in the Midwest.    But Kay texted this morning that Jim was not feeling well, so they had to cancel.   So sorry to hear this as Mark and I were really looking forward to catching up with them.   Just hope Jim is on the mend soon as they have a long trip ahead to get back home.

We had some errands to run, so left around 9 for Revive (coffee fix + bagel for Mark).    Then to Ace Hardware in Eureka and car wash for Ruby,    Braker's Market, bulk-food grocer that we love was close by, so stopped there for a few things for the freezer and on home.   

About 20 minutes later, I left for the Mackinaw Tea Room to meet Claire for shopping (fall open house) and delicious lunch.    Always a great place to meet 'n eat!    We had another fun get together as we always do!

Shopping at one of our favorites

Mackinaw Tea Room at the Depot

Claire and Mike and several friends are leaving Sunday for a riverboat cruise in France - lucky them.....we'll get together in October before I leave again.

Back home and took a nap - a nice warm sunny day.   

Yay,,,,heard the good news today that our nephew Ryan is finally home (been in the hospital since early August but this all started in mid July).   Molly will monitor his diet (no solid food yet) and still needs to heal.   

Gee, it gets dark earlier here than Port Clinton with a 1-hour difference in the sun setting.

Walked around the campground tonight - lots of states represented - Texas (2); Florida (2); Wisconsin; Georgia; South Dakota; Ohio; North Carolina; South Carolina; Illinois (7); Iowa;

West Virginia

Cotton Candy sky at KK