This should be standard equipment in the Midwest

So I just got back from a quick trip to Iowa. My wondrous Aunt Gerry passed away. We spent so much time at her house growing up. She and my Uncle "Dick Clark" Bob had been married 62 years this coming Saturday. I called them Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clark because they never changed, never aged. She will be so missed, but I know she is giggling with Jesus and I'll see her again! 

It is winter in the Midwest. It wasn't bad. Hovered around freezing while I was there. No snow. The biggest pain is wearing a coat. And taking it off in the car. And putting it back on to go into a store. And taking it off because it's hot in there. And putting it back on yadayadayada. As I was leaving my favorite state, I stopped to get gas at a very busy little station. Wish I could remember the name of it or where it was. The restrooms were amazing. (Very important.) Each stall was it's own little washroom with sink, etc. When I turned to sit, I discovered the seat was plugged in to the wall. With instructions.

                

                    

I didn't try either. I was still warm from the trip into the heat. But really. The heater part should be standard throughout all snowy, cold regions.

Don't know about the other. 

The latest in Fall Fashion Footwear

No. It was not a sprain.

Yes. It is a stress fracture.

And yes, those are my cute gnome pajamas.

And no, I'm not getting out of them today.

LuLu's Maiden Voyage

This is LuLu. I've been waiting for her some time. Cuddle Buns brought her from Waco on his way home from Houston.

I got ready, Mike drove me down,  and I took her out.

Beautiful Proctor Lake.

Rudy wasn't quite sure what to do. I invited him aboard, but he decided not to come.

I puttered around for a bit, trying to get a feel for her.

I discovered what I already knew….I'm terribly out of shape. But I had fun!!

I also got a little trolly so I can walk her down from the house. It just arrived.

Tomorrow I solo.

A Pickle

We had awesome rain last night. Over an inch. 

We also had awesome winds.

So awesome the pontoon was moved from under the carport a bit.

An attempt to hitch it up and pull it out…made it worse.

Plan B.

Success!

We have a new occupant here at Burke's Corner

Just Dance

Ok…terrible video quality…but Just Listen.

I love kid giggles.

Going Home Today (by Zoey)

I'm going to miss Dublin. I will miss camp. I am going to come back next summer for camp. I will be so excited to see my class again. I can't wait to see what we are going to do for projects. I can't wait to show Daddy the projects I already did.

Thanks Ms Carole and Mr Homer for letting me pet Boo.