California visit

Just when I thought I had this figured out, I entered the blog today and see they've change everything around.    I just returned from a visit with my son in CA.  The first week with him and the second week taking care of his dogs.  Since I had his car I went on a day trip to visit Sue Nauseda Evrett.  And that's what it turned out to be.  A day of driving for a 3 hour visit (I only drive in daylight and I had to get back for the dogs). You know how Sue is always saying 'let's get together in CA' ?  Surprise, surprise....look who came for lunch.  I picked up Chris Britz Morris in Lancaster ( an hour and a half away) with the help of GPS.  Chris has just returned from a cruise the day before, where she was Nanny to her daughter's and friends children.  Unfortunately, the second day of the cruise she fell and really messed up her foot, but like the trooper she is she limped along with me. She lives 2 1/2 hours from Sue.   Chris is still working at Olive Garden, but they will have to get along without her until she can wear shoes again.  Sue is still in the process of retireing. She lives in a gated community in Ranchero Mirage where it was 92 that day.  These two gals are still crying about missing the reunion.    It was wonderful to see her and it was my first experience driving through the desert.  Mountains, sand and windmills all just added to the fun of the trip. 

Florida fun

Happy birthday to Dave K. I know he checks this site occasionally. He's older than me ...:)

I received this photo from Joan this morning and couldn't resist putting it on the blog. The returned to WI this past weekend, but doesn't she have fun where ever she is.

One Extra Day

I received a message in my email that was posted under Gene's son's picture. Looked like an ad advertiseing truck driving lessons. I am assuming it found the nickname 'truck' in a general search and added it as a comment. I deleted it because I didn't recognize the email.

That being said, here it is the extra last day of Feb. and here in IN we will be 60 degrees. What a wonderful surprise. I walked the dog around the neighborhood and yard and saw lots of sprouting. Seems mother nature is also eager for spring.

I haven't heard from anyone in a long time. Anyone still reading this?

I did have a nice visit with Joan when I went to FL to help my mother. It was a wonderful break for me. It would have been fun to look up more of you in the sunshine state for a visit, but I was there to accomplish getting in-home assistance for mother and it took longer than I anticipated. Maybe next time.

Stay well, everyone Myrt

Jerry W. Henning

Jerry died at his home on January 15th, 2012. He lived in Darien with his wife Darlene and had worked many years for Warner Electric as a machinist. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Delavan. He has 1 son, 1 daughter, a step-daughter and four grandchildren.

A visit from a manatee

I wasn't the only visitor in Briney Breezes last week. I drove from my Mother's in Orlando to Briney to visit Joan and this little fellow swam into their marina and happily drank fresh water from their hose and ate their lettuce. Fun to watch him.

Happy New Year

The snow has arrived so it's time to dig out the boots, shovels, hats, gloves, scarfs.....well, you get the picture. Wishing all my classmates a happy, healthy and productive New Year.

Bonnie Boltz Mann

More finds on Bonnie's facebook. Couldthis be a grandson? From reading her posts I also discovered that Bonnie is a Master Gardener and interested in quilting, in addition to being a reading teacher.