Ireland 2013

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Well Mom, you handled it for many years but for the next couple of nights Jane will have the six young-uns, ages 6, 4, 2, 2, 1, and 5 months?, staying here. We are taking bets as to whether she can handle it. I will be in my workshop but I've offered to take Dave and Drew for a few hours at a time.

Happy Birthday

A happy slightly belated to Meredith ( hope you indulged in a Toby's special chocolate cake) and best wishes to Paul.  I hear Tracie is taking you to Albany for a shopping trip.  Enjoy!
Nancy and I are heading to Ireland to celebrate Becky's birthday for her.  Happy Birthday Becky!

Milking Machine

The Tired Iron Tractor Museum down the road is being auctioned off so we visited yesterday for a last look at an amazing collection showing the ingenuity of our forebears.  This 1898 milking machine is my favorite.  I can picture a woman escaping household tasks like cooking and laundry as she sneaks a book to the barn and reads while pushing the pedals to milk her two cows at the same time. Website for the auction:
http://www.aumannauctions.com/index.php?subp=1&sct=&pg=ap&pid=30285&ap_sub=bid

TRIED CALLING, BUT...,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

I know the excuse will be that you were out to dinner. With Caller ID, how am I suppose to believe that you were gone for more than four hours? Hope you had a decent day, I'll attempt a few more dialings tomorrow.

Little Sister Adds Another Year

You are not getting older, you are getting better!  Motto for the day.  Happy Birthday

Gettin' older

Happy birthday, Sally. I am seriously keeping an eye out for flowers today.

Paul Gavett

Happy birthday, Paul. Time flies and it does not seem possible that you are already 21. I hope you celebrate, have fun, and stay safe.

Birthday month

We are having a good time despite the excessive rainy weather. We have enjoyed pleasant temperatures and lots of hiking with me being pushed in the wheel chair when my legs got tired. Last night we had a hard thunder shower which lasted all night with another one expected.tonight. Vicki took me shopping and I found a beautiful outfit for the wedding. Happy Birthday all you lucky February people. Paul, I will remember you on the 28th, the same day as your great grandfather. We will be home on Saturday, and I can not wait.

Sight seeing in the rain.

We are having a great time even though it is pouring down rain a lot of the time. We have been on some long hikes. Sometimes I get pushed in my wheelchair, but I walk as much as I can. I went up to the top of a 40 foot tower. The view was spectacular. We took in many consignment shops. I got a nice blouse. I will let Vicki surprise you with hers. I have my own room now with a big comfortable bed. Life is good. Today we went to a beautiful train museum. It was about the history of the railroads. Now we are relaxing before going for our daily swim in our heated pool. I will try to write more tomorrow.

Family reunion

Does anyone know when the family reunion is scheduled for this year?

I am home. Lots of pain, but home and dealing with it.

Wishing Nancy a speedy recovery

Hospital number -607 547 3894

Nancy

Nancy is at Cooperstown Hospital until Monday after today's operation.  I will post a phone number when she is ready for calls.

Happy Birthday Toby and a belated one to Luke.  You Dads got the best gifts ever.