one day less to go

I did not complete yesterdays entry, so am starting another.I mentioned that Lakeside is pretty well ready for winter, and work has been started on the Vikings and Ripley. We have spent some time making temporary repairs to the roof, as last winter (which was severe) we had several small leaks. The new real roof will have to wait until next year.

We coated part of the roof with pliable acrylic elastomer, and then put some rubberized material that I kept from my Carborundum days. Any body remember Carborundum? How about Norton. How about St Gobain? I will end this and start another as Ray and Luella just stopped.

I am back, and will try to catch up. Last weekend we went to Waterford, Pa to visit the closest thing to a Florida flea market, then to Erie to check out several stores, then to Fredonia Opera House to experience a program with musicians from the Fredonia area.

A couple with the last name of Gilmores was in charge of the event. It turns out they both play multiple instruments, guitar, fiddle, banjo, etc. and sing and teach at Fredonia State. It also turns out that they were at our "turkeyjam" last year. They knew about this years event but had something else they had to do.

Monday, we got serious about moving stuff into the polebarn, then had to go play the last golf of the season. I don't like golf enough to play in the rain, but my partner, Steve Johnson wanted to play, so we did. Fortunately, the rain stopped and it turned out ok. We played two man best ball, which means we both would shoot from the spot of the best shot previous. As a result we both shot 50. Anyway, we had 12th spot sewn up before the end of the season. It turns out that there were only 12 teams. Better luck next year.

Last Tuesday, we went to Dr John Bodkin III, for our annual pre Florida checkup. We both received flu shots and pneumonia shots. Apparently, we cannot have any more pneumonia shots, I do not know why. Laura already had her mammogram, and pap smear and everthing looks good. So we are nearing 70 and still in fairly good condition. So off we go to Florida to enjoy winter.

The last several days we have been preparing to go, with some work on the motorhome, moving stuff into the polebarn, roto tilling the garden areas. We still have lots to do, but we are moving forward.

Earlier today, we discussed putting one of our two furnaces in service, and decided not, we would tough it out. After it got cold and after looking at next weeks weather forecast, we changed our mind and now it is warm and toasty in the living area. So much for toughing out the cold weather. See you all next .