One more week in Kansas City
Kansas City, well, Lees Summit, was our second home following Denver. We had lots of fun here, and we are revisiting some old haunts, as well as learning new ones. Yes, you all received a bogus message that asked you to save a website link to Walters Dance Center. You don't need to do that. My goof. The message was intended to go to Betty, but I clicked on an adjacent link and everyone was included. Sorry. Of course, when YOU visit Kansas Ctiy, Walters Dance Center will provide you with a great deal of qualtiy dance for $5.00 per person for the evening, $7.00 if you take the lessons beforehand (yes, only $2.00 more for 2 hours of instruction on the dance of the day before before the evening dance time). Pretty cool.
We were at our friend Bev's house today. Maybe unpacked 3 boxes, but had great fun with her amazing decorator items she brought from St. Louis. We mock-hung pictures, tapestries, castings and feather wreaths and actually hung some of those plus many other items. Brass and gold Italian candle sticks were arranged above the undulating kitchen cupboards, mirrors hung in the bathrooms and bedrooms, and stacked boxes of family photos were carried to the storage area for future sorting. Later in the day, Bev's delighful daughter-in-law and two CHARMING grandaughters stopped for a visit. Morgan and Molly were shrieking GORDON, GORDON when they drove into the driveway. I am in LOVE, again. I dunno, there is only 57 years difference. Not TOO bad, huh?
Unfortunately, Bev is still sick. She started out fine this AM, but the constant stress of the past couple years coupled with the move to KC, has brought her exhaustion to a head. She "PROMISED" to sleep a lot, read books, rest, do NO unpacking, not think about all the stuff to do...Yeah, right! for the next 3 days. Well, we will not be there to make her feel like she has to work, so that 's good.
And, you guessed it. We are taking Airborne, Chinese Herbs, and anything else we can think of so that WE will not get sick...just in case exhaustion is not the whole issue.
I have an appointment on Wednesday morning, EARLY, to get the diesel serviced...15,000 mile scheduled maintenance. We only bought it in October. Mercy! And today, BP announced that it will shut down the Alaskan Prudhoe Bay oil field due to corrosion in the pipeline. Diesel in KC is already at $3.32 gal...the most I have seen to date. It is supposed to go higher on this news. Oh, dear. Looks like we may change some plans to go further east, this year.
However, in August of 2007 will be a celebration of the 275th anniversary of the Keller's and Hollel's migration to America in 1732. It will be held near the family homestead in Toms Brook VA in the Shenandoah Valley. When Betty and I worked in D.C. in 1994, we visited the old homestead, the family cemetery, and sites around the area. I hope we will be able to attend this momentous occasion. Traveling 2/3 across the US for such an event will likely be a healthy fuel cost, so will want to make it pay dividends in visits to old friends, as well as in new experienices. Take a look at www.hottelkeller.org to see some of our history.
On Wednesday, we will go to Lakewood (in Lees Summit, MO) where we lived a joyous 6 years. Our friends and former boat partners, Sue and Wayne, are hosting a Kansas City cool down outing for us. Wednesday is supposed to be another HOT one, so we will go over in the afternoon, swim suits and all, and spend the afternoon on the pontoon boat...or, in the water along side. Then, Sue will prepare a pork tenderloin and the necesary accompaniments for dinner. Knowing Sue, this will be an event to behold. Man, can't wait. It will be fun to see the old neighborhood. We understand that the east lake (our neighborhood had two: east and west lakes) is nearly completely developed. Well, this will be a fun outing.
Skip and Karen, former Lakewood neighbors, had us to their Plaza Condo last night for wine and cheese (even though it was sweet with the cherries, karen, it was GOOD cheese). Then a walk around the Plaza (only 90 with 60%) until we arrived at a favorite Italian restaurant for dinner. Surf and turf...crusted shrimp and beef tenderloin. Yes, Linda, Weight Watchers would not be proud. I calculated that I used up 30 of my 35 EXTRA flex-plan points. We continue to hold our own: Betty is still in her Lifetime range, actually within 1/2 pound of her lowest weight. I am holding my own at 10 pounds ABOVE my lowest weight! Yes, Betty has MUCH better control. But, I was higher than this, and I am bring my weight back down. ...albeit slowly.
Friday, we go to Barney Ellis Plaza downtown KC for a noon parade in honor of the anniversary of the passing of Elvis on August 16, 1977. All local Elvis impersonators will be present and many will perform. Should be a HOOT! We are going with Karen and Skip and will drive to the Plaza then take a bus to town. Don't want to fuss with the traffic and the renovation of downtown KC.
Joanie and Jerry left our Lakewood (Denver) condo on the 6th and headed back to Scottsdale where it is undoubtedly cooler...HA. Betty has had lots of fun talking to Joanie on the phone to discover where they have gone, their favorite restaurants, etc. Boy, it takes an out-of-towner to teach you about your home area. We have lots of turf to cover in October and December while home from travels.
And, to our friends on the Outer Banks, Jim and Bette.....WAHOOOOOO! Bone scan is negative...the prostate cancer has not spread. Move ahead and get that Allegro BP. Full timing awaits you. Life ahead of you is EVERYTHING that you know how to handle. The Class of 2006 stands with you on this journey. Betty and I hope to see you in Quartzite in January.
Well, better hit the rack. It is after midnight in Kansas City. Pretty sleepy out. Will try my weekly update this coming weekend.
Hugs to you all.
We were at our friend Bev's house today. Maybe unpacked 3 boxes, but had great fun with her amazing decorator items she brought from St. Louis. We mock-hung pictures, tapestries, castings and feather wreaths and actually hung some of those plus many other items. Brass and gold Italian candle sticks were arranged above the undulating kitchen cupboards, mirrors hung in the bathrooms and bedrooms, and stacked boxes of family photos were carried to the storage area for future sorting. Later in the day, Bev's delighful daughter-in-law and two CHARMING grandaughters stopped for a visit. Morgan and Molly were shrieking GORDON, GORDON when they drove into the driveway. I am in LOVE, again. I dunno, there is only 57 years difference. Not TOO bad, huh?
Unfortunately, Bev is still sick. She started out fine this AM, but the constant stress of the past couple years coupled with the move to KC, has brought her exhaustion to a head. She "PROMISED" to sleep a lot, read books, rest, do NO unpacking, not think about all the stuff to do...Yeah, right! for the next 3 days. Well, we will not be there to make her feel like she has to work, so that 's good.
And, you guessed it. We are taking Airborne, Chinese Herbs, and anything else we can think of so that WE will not get sick...just in case exhaustion is not the whole issue.
I have an appointment on Wednesday morning, EARLY, to get the diesel serviced...15,000 mile scheduled maintenance. We only bought it in October. Mercy! And today, BP announced that it will shut down the Alaskan Prudhoe Bay oil field due to corrosion in the pipeline. Diesel in KC is already at $3.32 gal...the most I have seen to date. It is supposed to go higher on this news. Oh, dear. Looks like we may change some plans to go further east, this year.
However, in August of 2007 will be a celebration of the 275th anniversary of the Keller's and Hollel's migration to America in 1732. It will be held near the family homestead in Toms Brook VA in the Shenandoah Valley. When Betty and I worked in D.C. in 1994, we visited the old homestead, the family cemetery, and sites around the area. I hope we will be able to attend this momentous occasion. Traveling 2/3 across the US for such an event will likely be a healthy fuel cost, so will want to make it pay dividends in visits to old friends, as well as in new experienices. Take a look at www.hottelkeller.org to see some of our history.
On Wednesday, we will go to Lakewood (in Lees Summit, MO) where we lived a joyous 6 years. Our friends and former boat partners, Sue and Wayne, are hosting a Kansas City cool down outing for us. Wednesday is supposed to be another HOT one, so we will go over in the afternoon, swim suits and all, and spend the afternoon on the pontoon boat...or, in the water along side. Then, Sue will prepare a pork tenderloin and the necesary accompaniments for dinner. Knowing Sue, this will be an event to behold. Man, can't wait. It will be fun to see the old neighborhood. We understand that the east lake (our neighborhood had two: east and west lakes) is nearly completely developed. Well, this will be a fun outing.
Skip and Karen, former Lakewood neighbors, had us to their Plaza Condo last night for wine and cheese (even though it was sweet with the cherries, karen, it was GOOD cheese). Then a walk around the Plaza (only 90 with 60%) until we arrived at a favorite Italian restaurant for dinner. Surf and turf...crusted shrimp and beef tenderloin. Yes, Linda, Weight Watchers would not be proud. I calculated that I used up 30 of my 35 EXTRA flex-plan points. We continue to hold our own: Betty is still in her Lifetime range, actually within 1/2 pound of her lowest weight. I am holding my own at 10 pounds ABOVE my lowest weight! Yes, Betty has MUCH better control. But, I was higher than this, and I am bring my weight back down. ...albeit slowly.
Friday, we go to Barney Ellis Plaza downtown KC for a noon parade in honor of the anniversary of the passing of Elvis on August 16, 1977. All local Elvis impersonators will be present and many will perform. Should be a HOOT! We are going with Karen and Skip and will drive to the Plaza then take a bus to town. Don't want to fuss with the traffic and the renovation of downtown KC.
Joanie and Jerry left our Lakewood (Denver) condo on the 6th and headed back to Scottsdale where it is undoubtedly cooler...HA. Betty has had lots of fun talking to Joanie on the phone to discover where they have gone, their favorite restaurants, etc. Boy, it takes an out-of-towner to teach you about your home area. We have lots of turf to cover in October and December while home from travels.
And, to our friends on the Outer Banks, Jim and Bette.....WAHOOOOOO! Bone scan is negative...the prostate cancer has not spread. Move ahead and get that Allegro BP. Full timing awaits you. Life ahead of you is EVERYTHING that you know how to handle. The Class of 2006 stands with you on this journey. Betty and I hope to see you in Quartzite in January.
Well, better hit the rack. It is after midnight in Kansas City. Pretty sleepy out. Will try my weekly update this coming weekend.
Hugs to you all.
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