Jim-Bill Lamb passed away yesterday afternoon in the home of his sister Carol Clem while visiting from Texas. He was 79. He apparently had a massive Stroke/Heart attack(??).
I had a very small contact with him at a family get-together at Uncle Smileys restaurant in Crawfordsville. I was immediately impressed with his presence and the obvious affection shown by the many relatives present.
… and it looks like it will continue for a while. Our outing yesterday was fortunate, we had some really pleasant weather. Tomorrow Pat and I are planning to return for some additional looking and shopping. We will have to dig out some rain gear I suppose.
Pat is planning a family get together for Saturday. I will post some photos and comments after the event.
..the day with Lambs and folks. First we went to the Covered Bridge festival in Rockville. That's who are in the bus below. We really had a fun time. Pat and I are planning on returning some time this week to do some looking and shopping, The other pictures are taken at Uncle Smileys (restaurant in Crawfordsville) where we all went to see Jim Bill. Sorry, I did not get a picture of the whole bunch at Smileys, there were eleven. That was also very enjoyable.
… wonderful Indian Summer. The trees are turning the colors of autumn, we are enjoying the changes. We have so much we want to do with the yard. It'll have to wait 'til spring. Looking forward to that!
The Covered Bridge Festival will be this month and we will be touring the bridges by bus with cousins. I think it will be a lot of fun. We also have a date with friends from the lake (Betty's friends) to go to a play put on by local thespians in Crawfordsville. Pat and I have always enjoyed amateur theatre in the past and I am sure we will this time.
We have some repairs that needed to be attended to and a contractor friend is going to get things done before winter starts. He was also introduced to us by Aunt Betty. I'm beginning to believe she somehow knew we would be moving here, she was very good at seeing that we were informed about so much. Thank you Betty! It has made us feel so comfortable here.
…day today. Pat has a load of hay being delivered this morning. Then a new refrigerator and dish washer being delivered some time this morning and I
need to finish up erecting the clothesline poles. Our nest is almost complete.
I am setting the clothesline poles in concrete so it will be a couple of days more before the actual clothesline will be attached.
I'll winterize the RV sometime this week. I have the anti freeze so it will be just doin' it.
..cold as advertised, still on the chilly side. I am going to move all the "garden" tools to the new shed from the garage today. We will be spending the day at home so I'll be able to attend my chores. I am leaving this open and will add to it later.
The leaves are falling and changing to fall colors where they are remaining on the trees. I think we will have to take a drive this week to see some color. This week is supposed to be dry and warm, good weather to prepare for winter. The garden tools are moved to the shed. I need to arrange for hanging some stuff though.
I came in to which the NASCAR race at Dover. It was a very entertaining race and my driver Carl Edwards put on a real show. That man can drive a car! He didn't win but he should have. A speeding penalty really hurt, from first to 23rd. He still came in 3rd.
Pat is preparing supper and I need to get cleaned up to eat. She really is enjoying her new stove!
Below: Neat house. 4 stories, can't see if there is a basement
| ... Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. North wind between 10 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight: Areas of frost after 4am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 34ºF. North northwest wind between 3 and 9 mph. |
I suspect we will be found frozen in our beds tomorrow.
My new Rhuematologist is a lady from India. I think she will do fine.
Pat will be going to the church for the Bazaar today, Elinor will go with her. I am electing to not go as I think I saw all I wanted yesterday and reached in my walking ability. We observed a strange custom; Chili is served with peanut butter sandwiches. The chili saw very little chili powder, very mild slightly flavored beans and burger soup. Joyce Woodward makes much better rhubarb/strawberry pie too. I already miss my birthday pie. I really didn’t think about that when we planned our move. MY BAD!!!
The fall colors are really just starting now. After tonight they should come on in full force. We are looking forward the that! I will try to post some pictures if we survive the cold tonight.
