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Thursday, February 28, 2013
But now all is well and we await the big thaw. Good moisture for the trees, shrubs and grass. Thanks be to God for that.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Saturday, June 30, 2012
Friday, June 15, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
We have settled into life on the island. The weather has been good -- some rain -- flowers on the deck and in Sandra's garden are beginning to show their "stuff", but so far, not enough rain and burn restrictions are still in force. Except for some aches and pains we are not only holding our own, but enjoying friends and Sunday church, and trying to stay aware of all the wonderful things there are to see on our beach and along our road, as well as other places on the island.
At this point I don't plan on doing a Flower of the Day, but I do have three pictures of the Common Dandelion that I think you will find interesting. The digital camera is wonderful and has opened up a whole new world in picture taking for novices like me -- the dandelion pictures are a result.
I do have what may turn out to be a new blog feature for this summer. At present it is being called, for lack of imagination, A Snapshot from the Past. In today's offering I'm not sure who is the most nervous -- the curious visitor or me.
Monday, May 21, 2012
We're in the cabin and are still in the process of settling in, but feel so good about being here. The drive was easy. We stayed in New Buffalo, MI, Thursday night and visited Barb Miner in Holland, MI on Saturday before driving to Gaylord for Saturday night. We crossed over to the Upper Peninsula on the Mackinaw Bridge Saturday morning, caught the 11:40 ferry at Detour, watched as the lake boat, American Century, came by, and were at the cabin by noon. The cabin survived the winter, but we are replacing the water heater which has finally decided to quit after some 25 years of service. Our friends (from left to right) Pete, Sandy, Jurgen and Candice very graciously unloaded the car for us, and Saturday evening Jurgen and Candice had us for chili and wine and several welcoming scotches. We went to church Sunday and reunited with friends and now feel even more that we are where we belong -- at least this time of the year. For those winter months we have not only our Warrensburg group of longtime and loving friends, but also the wonderful friends and fellow worshipers at Christ Church in Lexington. And, of course, along with all this we have our five boys and their wives and families. So, we are much blessed.
After church Sunday we drove north bout 15 miles and saw the Trillium. Along the way we experienced a new clear cut timber area. The Trillium are a beautiful example of what nature can do when left alone. The clear cut is the work of man and the picture pretty much says it all.
This week we will continue to move in and buy flowers for the deck and hanging baskets. Greg and Lori will be with us Memorial Day Weekend to help with the flowers, clean gutters, and I'm sure find other things to do for us.
We miss all of you and love you.
Sunday, October 30, 2011






Today’s Blog is all about our Sunday at Lexington and was special for us for three reasons – it was our first full Sunday back, it was an opportunity to celebrate the Cardinals as the new World Champions
(no. 11), and Scott and Mickey Simnett provided a wonderful post-worship fish fry.
Christ Church, Lexington is an antebellum church that is beautiful on both the outside and inside. The stain glass window pictured is one of nine side windows. There are also large windows in both front and back.
Your mother and I celebrated the Cardinal victory by wearing our Cardinal caps to church and, although this is Royal’s country, the congregation was very enthusiastic in their clapping to the opening song: “Take Me Out To The Ball Game.”
The fish fry was wonderful and those of you who do not attend Christ Church can get acquainted with our Church friends through the pictures included. Scott is pictured frying the fish – Mickey is wearing a red shirt and a big smile.
It was a fun day and only wish all of you could have been with us to enjoy the day.