LAST WEEKEND

It was a beautiful weekend last week. I was out at the camper with my two grand-daughters. On Saturday we had a good storm in the afternoon and on Sunday another BIG storm just as we we leaving to go home. But all in all it was still a great weekend with warm temperatures.

The girls got a chance to go on many golf cart rides, of course, which went to the the snack bar where they got swirl ice cream. Delaney likes green apple and Mia likes butterscotch. I believe that over the weekend before leaving they had five cones each. We enjoyed a camp fire on both, Friday and Saturday with a lot of jokes and laughing. The girls went to a bon-fire where they were burning many, many skids which produced high flames. This burning lasted about two hours. There was also a DJ there so everyone was dancing around the fire. The girls spent a lot of time fishing and were catching them right and left. This is a catch and release lake. They also got a little swimming in at the beach and I must say that the water was quite nice. But like everything else all good things must come to an end.

We are looking forward to this weekend, Memorial Day, the campground has a lot planned for everyone. Hope you have a fun and safe weekend.

THE NEW FAMILY.

When I returned to the camper last weekend I was greeted by a new family who had made a home above the light by the front patio door which is the way we get in and out of the camper. The new family was a mother robin sitting on eggs. Every time I went in or out she would fly away. I was going to move the nest to a tree but never got around to it.

This weekend when I returned I discovered that the eggs had hatched and there are three baby robins in the nest. I also noticed that dad had returned and both he and mom were busy bringing food to the hungry babies. Over a period of time mom got used to me and didn't fly away every time I went in or out. She just sat in the nest and watched me with a curious eye. I made my movements slow and talked in a gentle voice and maybe this relaxed her and made her trust me. The dad always makes a bunch of noise when I came near the nest to go in or out. The nest is located above the light which is about two feet from the door. I sit on the couch in the living room and watch to goings on and find pleasure in nature and my new family.

GREETINGS OF THE DAY!

I just want to take a little time and wish everyone a very Happy Easter. Enjoy the day and be safe. God bless.

THE CAMPGROUND IS NOW OPEN.

When the water is turned on at the campground I get it into my head that winter is over. It gives me a good feeling that winter is gone even though we still get some cold weather. Recently is seems that it is raining every day.

My goal is to go to the camper the weekend after Easter. Ill go up on Friday afternoon and start getting it into shape and come back home on Sunday evening. I hope that some of my friends are there so we can have a camp fire, joke and talk. I know that I will be doing some walking around to get rid of the @$#%^& pounds I put on during the winter months. TOO MANY.

Easter Sunday I will be enjoying dinner with my family at Geno's In Dyer. They have a good buffet there which we all enjoy.

I hope that all of you have a wonderful Easter, and remember not only is it about the Easter Bunny but someone who is more important in our lives. Lets not forget him and his presence.
HAPPY EASTER.

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY ARCH & JO

Back in 1961 two people fell in love and got married. That union, through thick and thin, has lasted 50 years and yesterday is when friends and family gathered to celebrate this occasion. It was a surprise party held at the Fairfield Inn in Lombard Illinois. I like gatherings like this because it is about the only time you get to see long lost relatives, I guess you could say it is like a family reunion. Over the years they brought into this world three wonderful sons who in turn gave them several grand and great-grand children. The food that was there was catered by Sweet Baby Ray's and was excellent as well as the deserts and cake made by daughter-in-law, Robyn, . I must have gained 10 pounds yesterday. After all was said and done, everyone went home with good memories of the day and full stomachs. Once again, Happy 50th Anniversary Arch and Jo.

WHO'S GOT THE MONEY?

The question is WHO'S GOT THE MONEY?. I'm talking about the folks who will advertise their wares on the final show of "The Oprah Winfrey Show". This show will air May 25,2011 with a full line-up of guests and entertainment. It will be, as some are saying, the show of the century. If corporate America wants to be a part of this spectacular it will cost them $1,000,000.00 to advertise their product for a whole 30 seconds. Isn't that insane? I could use some of that money to pay my bills and I KNOW millions of other people out there could use it too. Just make sure that you watch the show on May 25 to see who has all the money.

THANKS FOR THE COMMENTS.

Thank you Mike Golch, emzee and Lynne for your kind comments on my post "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SPECIAL LADY". It makes my heart feel good that people agree with me for doing what I do and consider me odd. Thank you.