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Hello from Michigan. 

Last evening we wanted Chinese Food.  I checked the app Where and went to one chinese place.  The outside door was open.  And when we stepped inside it was like an oven...so we left.  Another place was pretty big...lots of cars in the parking lot.  But when we got out and headed to the door, we saw For Sale signs every where.  Not open for business.  I don't know why all the cars were there.  So we ended up eating at a Big Boy. 

We came back to the motel and Kaye Don and Barb were outside on the porch.  They said there was a real nice Chinese Buffet just on the other side of a ravine right beside the motel.  So Ivalou and I went there for lunch today.  Stuffed....and I mean stuffed!!  Miserably stuffed!!  What was I thinking?  I really shouldn't have eaten so much!! 

Ivalou is in the shower and we should leave here by 3:30pm for the wedding.  Our nephew, Steven, the groom got here yesterday afternoon in time to go to the rehearsal.  The bride wants to wear a bracelet that my grandfather gave to my grandmother the night they got married, January 13, 1896.  It was told to me that Grandpa paid $2.98 for it.  For me?  It is priceless.  And the bride wants to wear pearl earrings that the kids got Grandma when Grandma and Grandpa celebrated their 50th Anniversary, January 13, 1946.  So one is old and the other is borrowed.  Both priceless! 

After that there is to be a reception at niece Lezlie's home in the back yard under a tent!  A buffet dinner!  Wow!  This morning we had a terrible thunderstorm with a lot of lightening.  Right now it is bright and sunny!!  Pray for the bright and sunny to stay....at least, until after everyone leaves the reception.

Steven and Veronica has to be back on base sometime tomorrow at Groton, Connecticut.

I've not used OnStar for directions. But I know they would only be audio directions.  I did hear that someone on the northeast side of Indy asked OnStar for directions to the Indianapolis Airport....west side of Indy .... and OnStar couldn't find where the airport was...   Hope that isn't true but that would make you wonder...especially if you were paying to use OnStar.

I slept so good last night...hope I have another night of that tonight! 

Then  after the continental breakfast tomorrow morning we will head south to Indiana and home.  Hope to make home before dark!  No big hurry! 

That's it from sunny Michigan.

Carol - when you find out how to add someone as a friend, please tell me too!

Etta Sue, hope the rain that they had at Ann Arbor this afternoon that caused the football game to be ended early didn't interfere with the wedding reception.  Judy, hope your family can have a quiet day tomorrow and rest from the activities of past few days.  Glad to read that Heather has been such a comfort for you both.

Been watching a lot of football games this afternoon and in about 12 minutes the Georgia game will start.  I have been enjoying the games.

Carol and Al,
I usually go to someone on my friend list who I know is a friend of the one I want to send a request to.; like Pat I went to JudyB's. I find her in Judy's list of friends and click on the name. That brings up the person's info page where I can send a request (I try to send a comment of who I am).
That might not be the best way, however it has worked for me...... the person then has the choice of either befriending you, or not.

Carol I checked and you have Pat as a friend.  Go to your friends list and click on Pat Scott Halbach.  You will find her.

Well, it turned out to be a very different day than I had planned, but all turned out all right in the end.

I learned something I wish I had known many years ago - a person with very low vision asked me to help him get a newly purchased vacuum back to WalMart because not all the parts were packed in the box. When he took it to the customer service counter, they told him that WalMart will assemble things at no cost.

So, we took a seat, waited maybe 15 minutes, and he walked out smiling with a newly assembled vacuum cleaner.

It was 101 here, so when we got back to the apartment house, I was so thankful to get into my cool apartment, and thanked God for "things we take for granted that work." Now I'm resting after doing the laundry. While in the laundry room I met a new tenant, a lovely lady in a wheelchair who has such a great attitude even though she is disabled by MS and by being legally blind. We had a good chat, and I look forward to seeing her again from time to time.

Yes, Larry, it was my son with the terrible headaches who was affected by the fire. However, he seemed to be doing well. I'll call tomorrow to see if I can go by to visit a few moments.

Y'all have a great rest of the day.

Love to all,
Ruth Ann

It stormed here yesterday morning....really bad.  Then the sun came out and was sunny the rest of the day.  The wedding was beautiful!!  Then the reception was wonderful.  It did sprinkle on us coming back to the motel but nothing hard.  I do have a nephew that is here that works on the Lapel Fire Department.  He said there were bad storms back home. 

When I got in the motel and looked at emails, Kitty said we are without power at home and there was a big limb in front of my garage.  Her husband and her came back and got the limb off the drive so I can put my car in the garage.  Also limbs down at Ivalou's and Kaye Don's.  So it looks like I will need someone to cut up a limb. 

Well, time to pack this thing up and head to the continental breakfast.  Everyone have a happy safe holiday weekend!

It's Sunday again already!  And I hope the Lord blesses each of you with a wonderful day!

Ruth Ann, You are always such a blessing to those you meet along the way.  That's what I pray often, "Lord, make me a blessing today to every person who crosses my path."

Darrel and I went to Garden City yesterday, where there is a Home Depot.  We took our time looking, and I discovered that place has lots of things I didn't realize they have, such as big area rugs at very reasonable prices.  We had planned to make a trip to Wichita to Jabara's to look, but may not need to, if we find one we like in Garden.  We were in the car, so couldn't haul one home.  I think that will go a long way toward solving the tracking problem on the new wood floor.  We purchased two runners to place in strategic locations, which were on sale.  We managed to spend over $300 there and another hundred at Walmart.    Boy, the money goes, so much faster than it comes, doesn't it?  We bought a chair height toilet, as Darrel is tall and has some trouble with his legs, and he had been saying for some time that if we ever had to take the toilet up in our bathroom, he would replace it with a taller one.  We already have one in the laundry room bathroom.

I forgot to tell you that when Darrel saw his orthopedic doc, he got a shot in his knee and another in his shoulder.  They said the knee joint is good, looks as if he has torn a little disc.

I must get around so we can pick up Beth in time for Sunday School..........I have been neglecting her since we have been so overwhelmed with all the goings on here in the house. 

Hi everyone.  I was able to sleep in until 7 am this morning since we don't go to coffee on Sundays.  I am ready for church but it is still three hours before we will leave the house.  I just heard the weather for our area and we have a 100% chance of rain tomorrow and perhaps some this afternoon.  They indicated we could get 4 inches or more of rain in the next few days.  I watched a lot of football yesterday.  Some of the games were not competitive but there were a couple of really outstanding ones.  Unfortunately the University of Georgia was beaten by Boise State so their season isn't off to a good start.  Other than attending church there isn't much on the calendar for today so it should be a restful afternoon.

Ruth Ann, I sure didn't know that Walmart would assemble items for you at no cost or at any cost.  That is good information to have available.  Your new friend sound like a person one would want to get to know.  Glad your son is OK.

Etta Sue, you have a wonderful friend there in Kitty who came over to check on your property.  Is she caring for your cats while you are gone? 

Janet, you will never regret buying the handicapped type higher commode.  We have had one for several years and it is great.  Glad you found some rugs.  I agree the money goes out much faster than it comes in.  Good news on Darrel's knee joint.

Ruth V., I had forgotten how to find someone on my Facebook list.  However, I was able to view a lot of the pictures that Pat has posted from her trip.  She has some beautiful scenery.  I am sure Paul must have some beautiful pictures as well as know he is a good photographer. 

Yes, Ruth Ann, thanks for that tip on Walmart!  Good to know!  Some things are really a pain to assemble.

I want to pack for the little trip to Branson today, then continue moving everything out of my closet.  Also want to do more putting away and cleaning so that these next few days we can feel at home in our own house!  But I sure am sleepy, so a little nap may be in order before I start again on working.

Time to move to a clean area....  It's all spiffy and new...


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