It has been very difficult keeping up with our activities in the North. We go to aeorbics in North EAST , Pa. Twice since last writing. I have played golf two more times and am unsure of its effect on my knees. Anyway, on a par 35 course, I have shot 51 and 52. I usually have decent drives and putts, but have trouble getting to the green after the drive.

We have been working at the Vikings, where we have cleared out and mowed a large area around the site. Including community property , our usable site is probably 3 times as big as a normal site. We are also working on the deck. This week, we added about 10 more ft of additional deck, with about 7-9 ft yet to go. then have to figure out the railing system and add another stairway on the back end. There will not be any awning until next year. Until then we will put up our 10 x 10 awnings when needed.

We have to do some work at Lakeside, to get the catwalk and lift into the water. The boat did not make it in last year, but will this year. We are sort of looking for a pontoon boat for the vikings.

Laura is getting ready to do her garden, but our rototiller is being repaired. We have offers of others to use and probably will take somebody up on their offer.. I have started to implement some shelving and stuff to better utilize our beautiful new building.

Our verizon phone broke at the charging port, so it can not be charged, nor can it be used. We expect to get a new one on Friday, when we go in to Buffalo to play a Fiddle gig and meet Jerry at a verizon store.

My knee is gradually getting better but still has aways to go. The other day at K Mart I was walking along, really nic , when suddenly 3 severe spasms nearly took me down. As I am writing this it is quite sore. Of course, today was aoerbics and lawnmowing and some pushing things around in the building.

The Ripley Girls softball team has a super pitcher and several other super players and as a result they are sporting a record of something like 18 wins and no losses. So we went over to watch 2 of their recent games. Brings back some memories.

Sue had her surgery and despite some setbacks is progressing. Lester is busy taking care of her and doing his thing too.

Of course, we still do our garage sale thing. Last Saturday, we went to about 60 of them in North East. That means we missed about 25 as they had 85 advertised. picked up a nice microwave for the Vikings, as the other one only worked when it wanted to. also picked up another lawnmower to leave at the Vikings. Can you believe we only have 3 lawns to take care of?

So far, the Windstar has been behaving for us. We put 1000 miles on it the first two weeks.

Tomorrow the golf cart goes to see a doctor to see if its performance can be improved, plus Laura needs to obtain some supplies for her three places.

We are starting to work on reunion planning and scouting for the best deals on pop, hot dogs and hamburgs, etc.

I think this is enough for now.