Mon., Tues., & Wed. May 21-23
From a springish MO,
I had the computer work for Mobile Meals on Monday and thanks to excellent help from Ruth B., we were gone before 9:00. I am not sure Jim and I accomplished a great deal the rest of the day other than walking at the Y.
I met Helen, Mary W., and I am going blank for dessert on Tuesday afternoon. Helen was going to play tennis that evening. Jim and I went to Edinburg in the a.m. to decorate graves. I'm hoping the flowers will be allowed to remain on the graves, but it seems more and more people are "helping" themselves to flowers. Jim and I did some shopping at HyVee to take advantage of the "old geezer" discount.
Today (Wednesday), Jim joined both breakfast group and I headed to HyVee to join Pat, Gerry S., and Barbara L. Pat arrives first with Gerry following a little later. Gerry and Barbara spend quite a bit of time working crossword puzzles.
We had a near catastrophe on Tuesday afternoon as another limb came off the gorgeous tree that we had in the front yard - with some going on the road and the rest was tangled in the power lines overhead. We lost one limb last year and Scott E. helped me get it back into the yard, but we were afraid to tackle this one because of being caught up in the lines. Jim called CMU a little after 5:00 (when it happened) and eventually a city truck came by and took a look, but they didn't say anything to us - in fact we hadn't even been aware they were here, but Bill T. saw them.
Nothing had happened relative to the limb removal this a.m. so Jim went by CMU and they contacted Jim B. - who was to call Jim at home - did so about 11:30. The city crew arrived about 1:00 and in minutes had the limbs down with only the trunk standing - then we had the problem of what to do with the debris. Jim was ready to get the black trailer out and for us to make several trips to the city dump (am not sure it was even taking debris today), but I suggested we call a lawn service in town and get an estimate for removal - which we did and by 7:00 this evening the limb debris is all gone and they will be back in the next few days to take care of the trunk and some of the roots. We will really miss this tree as it was always loaded with white blossoms in early May - with a very delightful aroma.
Jim joined with the guys going on the first Canada trip this evening to make plans for packing and departure. He is now on the phone with Dr. E about using the "horse coffin" to pack items. This item snuggly fits on the black trailer we have. One of the guys had estimated that taking two vehicles to Reed Lake would cost $1200 to $1300 (divided among six guys) and by taking on vehicle with the trailer, the cost would be reduced.
I joined Pat N. for supper tonight at Country Kitchen.
I join the ladies for breakfast on Thursday morning and then Jim and I will take off for Liberty. He needs to go by the fishing place to look for that "magic" lure and eventually will see an orthopedic doctor at 2:00.
On Friday we are going to decorate graves at Marceline and New Cambria - and then on Saturday we are heading to Jefferson City to the state track meet. On Sunday we are going to Trenton to the Fulkerson reunion - and they say that retirement is boring!
Be safe.
B.
I had the computer work for Mobile Meals on Monday and thanks to excellent help from Ruth B., we were gone before 9:00. I am not sure Jim and I accomplished a great deal the rest of the day other than walking at the Y.
I met Helen, Mary W., and I am going blank for dessert on Tuesday afternoon. Helen was going to play tennis that evening. Jim and I went to Edinburg in the a.m. to decorate graves. I'm hoping the flowers will be allowed to remain on the graves, but it seems more and more people are "helping" themselves to flowers. Jim and I did some shopping at HyVee to take advantage of the "old geezer" discount.
Today (Wednesday), Jim joined both breakfast group and I headed to HyVee to join Pat, Gerry S., and Barbara L. Pat arrives first with Gerry following a little later. Gerry and Barbara spend quite a bit of time working crossword puzzles.
We had a near catastrophe on Tuesday afternoon as another limb came off the gorgeous tree that we had in the front yard - with some going on the road and the rest was tangled in the power lines overhead. We lost one limb last year and Scott E. helped me get it back into the yard, but we were afraid to tackle this one because of being caught up in the lines. Jim called CMU a little after 5:00 (when it happened) and eventually a city truck came by and took a look, but they didn't say anything to us - in fact we hadn't even been aware they were here, but Bill T. saw them.
Nothing had happened relative to the limb removal this a.m. so Jim went by CMU and they contacted Jim B. - who was to call Jim at home - did so about 11:30. The city crew arrived about 1:00 and in minutes had the limbs down with only the trunk standing - then we had the problem of what to do with the debris. Jim was ready to get the black trailer out and for us to make several trips to the city dump (am not sure it was even taking debris today), but I suggested we call a lawn service in town and get an estimate for removal - which we did and by 7:00 this evening the limb debris is all gone and they will be back in the next few days to take care of the trunk and some of the roots. We will really miss this tree as it was always loaded with white blossoms in early May - with a very delightful aroma.
Jim joined with the guys going on the first Canada trip this evening to make plans for packing and departure. He is now on the phone with Dr. E about using the "horse coffin" to pack items. This item snuggly fits on the black trailer we have. One of the guys had estimated that taking two vehicles to Reed Lake would cost $1200 to $1300 (divided among six guys) and by taking on vehicle with the trailer, the cost would be reduced.
I joined Pat N. for supper tonight at Country Kitchen.
I join the ladies for breakfast on Thursday morning and then Jim and I will take off for Liberty. He needs to go by the fishing place to look for that "magic" lure and eventually will see an orthopedic doctor at 2:00.
On Friday we are going to decorate graves at Marceline and New Cambria - and then on Saturday we are heading to Jefferson City to the state track meet. On Sunday we are going to Trenton to the Fulkerson reunion - and they say that retirement is boring!
Be safe.
B.
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