wow.here does the time go?

It has been 28 days since we last checked in and I apologize to those who still read this thing.

To summarize, we have been very busy and doing very well. I have regained most of my former charactistics. I am eating fairly well, sleeping well. building my body back up to what it used to be, and feeling pretty good. Other than not being able to walk, I am nearly normal again. At the present time it looks like we should be able to remain up here in the North until Early October and then head for Florida and the installation of the new knee that will make me whole again and improve our quality of life.

Did I mention we have been busy? The United Refinery (Kwik-Fill) has been getting rich from us, it seems we fill up every other day. We have been to Sanborn to play with the Fiddlers, went to the Springville and Waterford flea markets(thanks to Kriket). We went to the Buffalo Zoo with Shawn, Cheyenne, Charlotte, Grace, Eli and Alison and Liza.

We joined in the "Roar to the shore", which was a very large motorcycle event in Erie. They had a parade of motorcycles over 5000 strong, which was impressive. We have been to Presque Isle in Erie, several times. Kriket likes it there. We rode their tour boat out into Lake Erie, which was different, but very enjoyable.

We have been to St Vincents Hospital in Erie, to deliver, or pick up Lauras' Brother Ray. He has been dealing wi9th a kidney stone, and it appears that after multiple attempts, they finally found it and blasted it.

Then of course, Heidi and Kat came in from Seattle and we were there to get them to Johns house, where they have taken up temporary residence, until the house they purchased becomes theirs. They have a period of limbo to deal with before they can settle down.

You can read Katnaps to read about the last weekend and the violent weather we experienced. We had been informed by several concerned parties about approaching tornados, but nobody knew exactly what and where. We were on our way to the Dewittvile Fire Hall where all the people there had been sent to the basement. We later drove around and there was significant damage in Mayville and Dewittville, but it was not visible from the road.

We were lucky none of our properties were affected.

Sunday was family day at the Vikings. Kat, and Charlotte and Grace and Eli enjoyed the animals, fun and games. We have been enjoying the Chautauqua Idol at the floating stage in Bemus, and just got our 10th night in at the Vikings.

Upcoming is the Mohr Family Reunion at the Vikings, this Sunday, and next Saturday, we will host our annual garbage can turkey dinner for the local musicians.

We will try to report back a little sooner tha n 28 days, but!

Next week is the Cattaraugus County Fair , followed by the Erie County Fair.

Busy Times

The last week was typical of how things are going. Last Friday, we went to Amherst for Laura to see her eye doctor. They put in drops, took pictures, etc. She is developing cataracts, but surgery not needed for at least another year. Saturday was yard sale day in Jamestown, Sunday was flea market day at Waterford , Pa, (South of Erie).

Monday was my Dr visit in Amherst. Other people have been looking at my blood work info and making judgements about this and that. Dr Bodkin was pleased that I lost 3 more lbs, (down to 216). He said the kidney function is improving, and generally was satisfied with the information. Iron level is low, but not critical, overall, doing well, no prescription changes. come back in 5 weeks.

After that it was over to North Amherst for the pot luck supper(discussion of fathers day breakfast), spent the night at Dereks. Tuesday morning, joined Jeanie and Mike Caputi for breakfast at Friendlys, and then went to their house for a review of how to play pinocle., Then to the zoo, where we had all the grandchildren, except Kat.

From there, we did a few errands, and went home via the Hamburg Casino, where I won $13.

Yesterday, we picked up our new Dish 625 receiver and put it in, and have tv again(long story).


Since the 4th is a sunday, everybody is celebrating on Sat, the 3rd. . We have to be at the Vikings in the morning for the annual trailer association breakfast, then to Lakeside for the 4th of July picnic. Sunday is open right now, but we will find something to do.

Of course we had to go back to Amherst for the Fathers day breakfast. We stayed at Dereks on Saturday night. I worked the orange juice concession and poured 1100 cups of oj.

We have been back and forth so much, we are thankful for the cheaper pennysylvania gas and the Indians at Silver Creek. until next time.