Hey Gang,
My computer died so that’s why I have
been away. The motherboard said goodbye. Gee the computer was only
from 2004. I now have a good used one it’s from 2003.
Quickly have to add my book is coming
along nicely. It is up to 21,500 words. Had a set back and quite
angry with someone. I entrusted a friend with some of my writings.
Well she told me she is no longer interested in the project and hopes
that I have copies of what I sent her because she doesn’t have then
any longer. I could use some colorful language but instead just
gritted my teeth and moved on. Some friend.
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How the summer going for you? Here in
NE Ohio it is chilly. I’m glad right before the big cool down I
snuck off for a few hours with Ruth and Joe to Mentor Headlands
Beach. That was the last day of real hot summer weather.
Unfortunately the water had so much dirt floating around I didn’t
go in. I am thinking it must have been from all the heavy rains we’ve
been having.
Day trippin’! That’s what I have
been doing all summer. Gone are the days where I could escape for my
2 to 4 day jaunts and visit people out of state. I miss it. I still
haven’t found enough in my wallet to pay for gas. Now traveling no
more than 100 to 125 miles from home. Just about every weekend and
sometimes during the week Ruth and I have been out and about. My
sister Cindi, niece Tiffany, Dov and the folks came along on a few.
I am rediscovering places that I either went to as a child or haven’t
been to in a few years.
This summer we went to Geneva on the
Lake about 4 times, the drive in once, the Mesopotamia Ox Roast, a
drive to Oil City, Pa., a trip to Canal Fulton for Canal days but the
boat wasn’t running because of the flooding, Beaver Creak State
Park, a few picnics at nearby metro, Pymatuning to feed the fish,
Jeff’s wedding in Delphos and after that we visited Ft. Wayne,
Indiana, Norwalk and Vermillion, 3 times to Newark for political
meetings and each time on the return trip home we found interesting
places and stores, and recently the Lake County Fair which was
disappointing, I know there are probably more.
We also had a few backyard gatherings,
went to James and Margo’s house for a Sunday cookout and attended
the Fest in Wickliffe that is a terrific event and one you should
make plans for next year. I also went to many car cruise in’s. I
put the GoGo Bus away for a few years so it was fun having people see
it again, some for the first time. This past weekend we went to the
African Safari in Port Clinton. Fun time. That’s the travelin’
report.
Now what about Dad? People ask me all
the time, how’s Dad? An almost equal number ask me what happened
to Jeff M., how’s he doing? Dad and Jeff are both miracles. Maybe
I should also include my long lost friend Gwen from Missouri. She
also had some serious health issues a few years ago.
Let’s start with Jeff. Jeff is doing
fine and recently got married. The leukemia is in check. Excellent
news. Gwen emailed a few months back and said she is fine and doing
well. Now about Dad; if you remember in 2011 he was quite sick, so
sick family and friends rushed to see him in the hospital. Dad
started to recover, asked for spaghetti went home and has been home
since. In fact he is constantly asking me to take him on more road
trips. We definitely have seen some miracles here and that’s a
good way to end this letter.
Enclosed are some photos, one is of Dad
in 2011. Check out the difference in his face. Not bad for an 86
year old kid.
Carey
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