February 6, 2024

I was able to arrange my day to drive out to Rural Valley for Connie’s husband Wayne’s viewing. It was very crowded and the line never let up for a second. Colleen was there at the same time and we stayed for a little over an hour. It was nice to meet Connie’s two daughters (and their husbands) and son, and her granddaughters. Colleen pointed out a few people to me that she knew, but mostly I only knew my cousin Gail and Connie’s sister Karen. Wayne was a farmer and they had little cows sitting on the photo table. Very touching.

The cows, and an International Harvester bucket.

Colleen said that today is her parents’ 65th wedding anniversary. They were planning to go over to Smicksburg to get something special to eat. Happy Anniversary, sweet couple! Here is a picture of their wedding day – My mom on the left, Aunt Joan, Uncle Clifford, and possibly Clifford’s brother Jim – not sure!

1959?

It was very crowded and the line was very long and stayed long. Once it was obvious that it wasn’t going to let up, Colleen and I left – there were plenty of people there for the family. I made a snap decision to turn down Sinktown Road and drive past all the familiar places. I just took my time, since I had cleared the whole day for my adventure.

Slate bank we used to climb
The creek under the bridge we used to play in.
A small corner of the cabin in the trees.
One of my favorite memories – the springhouse from 1911. Except for family, of course!

When I went out Crooks Road (past Grama’s old house) and got to the end, I noticed that at the last farm one of the horses was running loose. The black horse was looking on – probably wondering why he was stuck while his buddy was running free!

Will somebody let me IN??
Will somebody let me OUT??

After a quick stop at Walmart for a few items, I drove by Kathy’s to drop off the memorial leaflet from the funeral home for her. Then I came home and took a 1.23 mile walk before setting about answering emails and having a cup of tea. Once I post this I’ll be done for the evening except for supper.

Tea

Trivia: What movie earned Tom Hanks his first Academy Award nomination? Answer tomorrow.

PEANUTS Thought for the day:

TOMORROW February 7th is:

National Girls & Women in Sports Day; National Periodic Table Day; National Fettuccine Alfredo Day; National Send A Card To A Friend Day.

For me it’s take Cameron to his doctor’s appointment day! Four month checkup! I’ve sent out about a dozen cards to friends in the past few weeks so maybe that won’t get done. Have a happy Wednesday! God bless…

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