From a huge tenderloin to 70 degree sun bathing...

I think I can... okay, maybe not...



Another day at the beach. Hey, wait - there's no beach here!

 

 

Oh, my man TM never fails to entertain. He heard about this bar in Mt. Sterling, Iowa that served a "big" tenderloin and wanted to check it out. We took a nice 1 1/2 hour drive and found AJ's Bar and Grill. They are super friendly and the tenderloin did not disappoint! I had tenderloin bites - much smaller. We had a blast while there, and yes, TM brought most of his home. He ate on that for two more meals... well worth the trip!

 

Today, even though it barely hit 70 degrees and was a bit brisk, he decided a little sun bathing was in order. Dreaming of being retired in a year, I'm sure. After the sun went behind the clouds, we winterized Jazzy :(

No RV'ing south just yet for us.

 

We both are stoked over the St. Louis Cards heading for The World Series. Chaka laka, BOOM... GO CARDS! As TM turns 65 October 27th, I went online to check out ticket prices for a surprise gift. Well, hold on Hilda... I don't want to take out a second mortgage - so no go on those expensive things. We'll watch from the comfort of home and be content.

 

To all of you snowbirds migrating south, be careful and have fun travelling. We know you'll have tons of fun when you reach your respective winter spots.

 

Always - scatter kindness!

 





 



Life is precious...

 

This is a photo of my fun-loving nephew, Brent, who drowned along with his girlfriend in a freak car accident June 1st. You can see the joy and fun he had for life in this pic. I LOVE this photo of him! He was the first born to any of my siblings; I had just turned 10 on August 24th, and he was born on October 2nd - more like a 'little' brother to me. Brent was 'dreading' getting closer and closer to 50... he was a few months shy of his 49th birthday when he died. Forever young...rest in peace. 

 

 

On a brighter note, this IS my last year of teaching. We have moved our collective retirement year up to 2014 ---  YEAH! TM and I are keeping our house for now and wintering in the south. Who knows where we'll meet up with some of you!

 

Any of you traveling south for the winter that come close to Hannibal, MO are welcome to 'driveway dock' with us. Just send me an email and we'll work out the logistics!

 

Until then remember life is precious and... Scatter Kindness!