We got an early start today. Mom and dad were supposed to stop by our room at 7:15, and at 6:50, knocked on the door. I was still packing. They said they’d meet us down in the lobby. When we got down there, Aunt Rita was with them, and came walking over, camera in hand. … Read more
We met in the lobby at 11, and everyone was pretty much on time. The Lachapelles had not followed instructions, as when I saw Uncle Roland he said, “We had a delicious breakfast this morning at Perkins.” Grrrrrrrr. I said, “Good, I’m glad you enjoyed it. I hope you’ll come with us to lunch and … Read more
We had a leisurely morning, with breakfast in the hotel lobby. Me, mom, dad, and Vivian decided on the buffet. Aunt Viv and Nib had already eaten, and the others weren’t around. After we were seated, Aunt Laura, and then eventually, Uncle Dennis and Aunt Terri ended up joining us. When breakfast was finished, we … Read more
After many long months of planning, the day has arrived. We were up by 6:30, and expecting Vivian to arrive by 7. At about 7, she called to say she was getting off US 1 onto the beltline and would arrive shortly. We left for the airport at around 7:30, dropped mom and dad off … Read more
I worked from home today, with a thousand things to do before being on vacation tomorrow through Friday. Mom and dad were supposed to arrive at 3:00, but showed up shortly after 1:00. This really put a cramp in my work day. I was, however, glad to see that they’d made it safely. I finished … Read more
Robert came over after class, and I got home a little early. He cleaned the upstairs hall bathroom while I got my Tour de Friends pictures in order. When he was finished, he placed the pictures in the photo album while I put my scrapbook together. He helped me with the binding as the book … Read more
Robert came over after class, and I got a bug to clean up the backyard. We sorted through two trashcans that had been full of “crap” for probably several years. They had filled up with water and mud, and things inside them had disintegrated. It was putrid. We salvaged several bottles to recycle, and made … Read more
I had my physical this morning at 7:45. I bitched about my weigh to Dr. Jacokes, and we discussed the Atkins diet, and the two “modified Atkins” diets, the South Beach and the Hilton Head. He’s not against the Atkins, but strongly advises against “eating all the fat you can eat.” I did “the cough.” … Read more
I got to the Holiday Inn at about 5:15. Robert was walking in, and then as I parked, Steve F. was next to me. We set up the TCW table, and milled about from 5:30 until 7. I chatted with Steve F., Robert, Chris, Wayne, Jon B., Jim S., Chris M., and some of the … Read more
Tonight’s board meeting ran over almost a half hour. In a way, it irritates me; in a way, we’re making progress. Jay was present, as was Arthur, who we elected/accepted as the new Helpline Director, replacing Jay. Jay is now officially through with his duties to the board. I stopped at Papa Lou’s on the … Read more