NEW STUFF FOR THE MOTOR HOME, ANOTHER FOODIE WEEK!

MONDAY:
The day was spent in Rochester.  I had an appointment with the dermatologist and then we shopped.  I received another script which wasn't covered by MVP @ $129.42.  Too much $$$ as it was just to stop the flaking of skin, not a cure.  I called Doc's office to get a substitute. 
TUESDAY:
Before getting up this morning; I laid in bed wondering what I was getting up for?  Silly ahe?  I knew I had some hand wash items and I had to fold the wash from yesterday that was hanging to dry.  Do you ever think your life is not important any more because you aren't going out to work?  I made a list and that cured that feeling!
As I began the mundane duties, the phone rang and rang.  It was noon before I realized it. 
While having lunch, the news was about Britain's Royal family?  The Kate Wait.  That question is in the news all over.  I suppose it will take up a week of TV until the press is satisfied.   
My friend, Mo, came over in the afternoon to visit and swim.  It was windy which made it kinda cool, the umbrellas twisted and turned on their stands.  We finally put them down so they wouldn't break. 
After supper I wrapped a couple gifts and then picked up my book to read.  Pooped!

WEDNESDAY:
Cool morning!  UPS had left a package for us.  It was our new carpet for outside of the motor home.  We have been searching for this kind for some time; the friends that we camped with last weekend gave us the web site to use.  WWW.RVMAT.COM
WHOODA THOUGHT?

IT'S BREATHABLE AND NOT SUPPOSE TO KILL THE GRASS.

 

BOB HAS BEEN CREATING AS I WANT SOLAR LIGHTS OUTSIDE THE MOTOR HOME. 
SOME PLACES THE GROUND IS TO HARD TO INSERT THEM. 

I decided to use up some of the peaches.  We just had a pie so I looked for a different idea.  Going thru my recipes I found an old favorite called DUMP CAKE. 

 

DUMP CAKE                                                             DSS/crindo

1 #2 can Cherry Pie filling
1 #2 can Crushed Pineapple (drained)
1 package yellow cake mix
1 cup melted oleo  (1/2 lb.)
1 cup flaked Coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
Cool Whip

Grease a 13 X 9” pan.  Spread Cherry Pie filling evenly on bottom   of greased pan.  Then spread Crushed Pineapple over the Cherry filling.

Sprinkle with cake mix.  (Right out of box)   Cover with melted oleo.  Top with Coconut and nuts.  Bake in 350◦ oven, 1 hour.   Serve hot or cold with Cool Whip. 

This is what I made but I had to modify the recipe.  I omitted the cherry & pineapple so I could use the fresh peaches.  I peeled about 10; added 2 cups of sugar, and 4 tablespoons of mini tapioca.  Then followed the same directions for baking.  I put a cookie sheet under the 9 X 13 dish as I figured it would run over the dish. It did. 

KINDA MESSY LOOKING BUT VERY, VERY  GOOD!

Since it was cool, Bob started scraping the white trim on the shed which needs painting.

Another good treat, I made fried yellow squash for supper.  I dip it in egg & milk, then into Bisquick.  Nothing better in this world! 

THURSDAY:
Some days are busier than others.  It was still cool (well better than 90 degrees) so I planned on making jam to use up the rest of the peaches.  Bob went out and started his painting project.

 

HE IS DOING THE DECOS OFF THE SHED.

So I plunged ahead to find out that I only had one box of Sure Jell on hand.  All the dragging out of jars, pots and pans for one batch!  Stupid! 

EVERYTHING IS PEACHY!

Once everything was cleaned up, we had lunch.  After I went down to the library to return and pick out some new books.  Bob wanted me to pick up his prescriptions on the way home so I did. 
My friend Mickey called to say they (Ed came too) would be stopping by to drop off her gift for the shower this weekend.  She was to have a procedure at Roswell on Wednesday but it was rescheduled until Friday.  Pretty upsetting for her.  We visited.  I gave her some jam and Dump Cake to bring home.

Now it's supper time and I feel hurried.  I wanted to try the chicken tenders on the Bisquick box.   Bob and Betsy had a small job to do so the panic about time was wiped off my shoulders. 

Chicken Tenders - They turned out so good! 
The family said it was a keeper!

Annalynn is picking up her wedding gown today!  Very exciting! 
FRIDAY:
Well, I was going grocery shopping early this morning until I remembered that Bob has a Retirement Party for his Boss this morning.  He needs the car.  In Bob's 30 some years, he had at least 4 different bosses.

 

MAC AND BOB

Bob enjoyed reviewing all the building adventures with all the old employees.  He had the scoop on some of the new products too.  He met Mac's replacement who is from California.   He had a great time, was ready for his nappie by 2:30 when he came home.

While he napped, I took off for the Farmer's Market and Tops grocery store.  It was supper time until I had all the groceries stored away. Bob suggested going out so we drove over to Leroy for Dolly's (LB Grand) famous spaghetti.  Betsy and I need to make a new batch of sauce for our freezer; it's been a dry spell.

SATURDAY:
Today I have a party!  Up and at-em!  I picked up my friend, Barb, and we drove to Darien Center for the shower for her grandson's bride to be. 

I'm told this will be a very country wedding at Hidden Valley; the attendants were all in cowboy boots!  The tables were very pretty with fresh flowers, candles on top of coffee beans in mason jars, our drinks in mason jars and burlap table runners.  The brides father made this "country" 3 tier stand to hold the cupcakes.

MADE FROM LOG SLICES.  UNIQUE!

The cupcakes were from a bakery in Corfu.  I need to go there and check that out; they were delicious! 

So we return home about 3:30 and I'm ready for a nappie.  I had a terrible night so I didn't feel bad about napping.  Knee hurt all night from shopping-I guess. 

 

 

After supper, I watered my plants.  They were so dry, they just gobbled up the water.  Now Bloggin until time to go read.

 

 

SUNDAY:

Today is cool so no plans for swimming.  The coldest July on record they say on TV. 




 

We had trouble with the Internet since early this morning.  Betsy called and they said a signal wasn't coming from the outside pole.  Now she checked at 4:30 and it's working.  What to heck?  They said they would come out Tuesday to check the lines. 

 

I'll go ahead and post now while I can.

 

Hope you all have a good week and thanks for checking in. 

 

GOLDEN GRAM 

 

OUR MACKENSIE CHILDS TRIP

Located on the southern tier, in the town of Aurora, NY, along the East side of Lake Cayuga, on State Route 90, is an old farm.  The artist in the farm family pursued her interests in painting, inspired as she walked out the door,  until the results became popular, wannabe items. 

I visited there years ago with three friends.  At that time, you could tour the family home, gift shop and the building where the pottery was made and painted.  I'm not sure if the manufacturing is still there but the  business with gift shop, Internet ordering, catalog orders and tours of the family home remain.  They have fabric worked in to the furniture in many beautiful colors with  flowers prints and the black check the main stay.  They are famous for their ceramic baking dishes and enamel decorator items.

 

 

CERAMIC CANDY DISH IN COURTLY CHECK

 

And, for several years now, they have had "BARN SALES"  with items reduced by 20 - 50%.  Betsy had signed up for their e-mail notice.  The products are very expensive because they are hand painted!   www.mackenzie-childs.com/barnsale

 In our family, the young ladies are showing an interest in Mackenzie-Child's products and requesting items as Christmas/Birthday gifts.  Me too! So, Betsy organized a trip to visit the place, letting everyone know about three weeks in advance.  Annalynn, myself and Betsy went on Thursday.  What an experience!

Arriving and directed to the hay field for parking; we excitedly joined the shoppers.  No, not yet!  The line for admittance was at least a mile long. Annalynn and I toured the gift shop while Betsy went to stand in line, in the  90 degrees heat for the next hour and a half.  She put the umbrella up for some relief.   After the gift shop viewing; I sat in the shaded cafe area. 

WAITING AND WAITING

 

 

ANNALYNN AND ME
WE ARE FINALLY GETTING CLOSE TO GATE!

 

Closer to the barn sale, they had a canvas canopy above the brick sidewalk for shade.  Employees came along with arm bracelets and shopping bags for each of us.  Finally the guard allowed our group entrance.  It was mobbed!  We didn't know which way to go.  The barn area or the huge tents.  Betsy spotted the cart area so we stood in line again for one.  We had printed the sale layout at home so we decided to shop for the enamel items first. 

We shopped and shopped; buying requested items for the people who couldn't come, birthday gifts, wedding gifts etc.  The barn area had the enamel painted items and some basket pieces.  The tents had isles and isles of huge cardboard containers for pillows, rugs, napkins, Christmas decorations and garden things. 

THEY HAD SHELVING FOR CERAMIC AND ENAMEL ITEMS.

MY NEW ENAMEL TEA KETTLE IN COURTLY CHECK

BETSY'S ENAMEL COMPOTE AND CANDLESTICK HOLDERS
 IN COURTLY CHECK

BETSY'S THOUGHT WE NEEDED THIS BREAD BASKET TOO!

THIS IS THE PARCHMENT PRINT  ENAMEL TEA KETTLE
THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER PRINTS: WHITE FLOWER MARKET, BLACK FLOWER MARKET, AURORA WHICH IS A FARM SCENE, AND ACACIA.
 

It was so much fun, sweat was pouring out of us until a storm came and it down poured.  Did it rain, oh my.  The tents had rivers running thru them which we walked thru in water up to our ankles.  At one point nervous me said to Annalynn; let's get near an entrance in case this tent comes down on us, people would have to crawl out. Oh, Grandma what are you afraid of?  Ha, it's a big hang up of mine.  When I worked and had to take the fire inspector  thru the office building, he told me to always locate a fire extinguisher or an entrance when ever you go in huge buildings.  That kinda stuck.

After four hours of standing and shopping; we headed for the checkout stations.  They have this down to a science!  Wooden fence isle to registers, with 32 cash registers. 

EVERY CHECK OUT WAS BUSY
THEY MUST BE LAUGHING ALL THE WAY TO THE BANK.

AND HERE COMES BETSY FROM THE CHECKOUTS. 
SHE IS HAPPY!  THAT WHOLE LINE IS CASHIERS.
 

In the field where we had parked was puddles, streams and mud!  We left the grocery carts an carried our bags.  Betsy's car trunk was full.    The parking attendants watched us carefully to see if we would need a push but her little Toyota moved right out.

Heading home we stopped at the Waterloo Outlet Mall for lunch.  Yah, at 4:00pm as we didn't take time to eat.  Annalynn had a dress to return and I wanted to go into Clark's Shoe store.  Love their shoes.

I called Bob and told him to eat as I thought we would be later getting home and I'll be darned if I wanted to stand any more to make supper!  It was fun and I want to go back.  Now I have so many other ideas of how to use the products.  Figures!   A great summer trip.  Put it on your to do lists.

Other than all that fun; we were busy cleaning around home this week.  Bob rented a carpet scrubber to do the motor home throw rugs and that job  expanded to more ideas.  Here he is doing the chairs that Cinder always slept on.  I tried to give him a break now and then; but of course, I wasn't doing it right.  "Put the water up here, now you don't have water here."  Okay Bob!  Guess what, I handed him the hose!  I'm done!  

BOB SCRUBBING THE LIVING ROOM CHAIRS.






THE BLACK TOP SEALER GUY CAME
BUT THE EDGES HAD TO BE DUG OUT BEFORE HE CAME.  




We stayed in the house all day Wednesday, trying to stay cool.  When the rain finally came there was so much wind again.  The pool furniture went scooting across the pool patio.  No damage though. 

So another week has passed us by and we start to worry how fast the summer days are going!  Best we make more plans.  Ha!  Some days I'm so tired now it's hard to keep up with things. 

I'm telling you right now, I have really enjoyed going to the farmer's market again.  I had almost all veggies for supper on Saturday night,  I made a huge dish of cucumbers like Mom used to make.  The recipe that you soak the cukes in salt water to make them wilt before draining and applying the dressing.  Mmmm good!  Cukes were 5/$2.00 compared to .98 each in Tops.  Grandma Lang always creamed yellow beans adding  bacon so I made that too.  They still had fresh peas which I like to shell and put in salads.  Tomatoes, so beautiful and delicious.  Corn too. 

That's about it for this week.  Have a good week and I'll be talking to you on Sunday again! 

 

GOLDEN GRAM    

Monday:
I had coupons for Bon-Ton that was  burning a hole in my pocket so Bob and I drove up to Eastern Hills.  I wanted to check out bathing suits (if on sale) and Bob wanted to look around at shorts and suit jackets.  It was hot out!  I found a bathing suit and he found shorts but no suit jacket.  We had lunch at Panera Bread and relaxed; then went shopping again.  No longer do we have to hurry home to let the dog out.  It is so different, almost every thing I used to do involved Cinder.  A big change in my/our life style.

Bob made a big purchase at the fishing store.  He found ultra lite boots with Posi-Grip screw in studs and light weight convertible waders.  He still had the gift certificate from Rocco that he earned back in April for putting up the sign.  So thanks Rocco for contributing to Bob's new duds.

Bob's all set for fall fishing now. 
He better catch something!

Tuesday:
A nice morning!  Too bad we have bills to pay and will be stuck inside until done.  After lunch Bob took a nap and I finished cleaning the floors upstairs.  Once done with that I went on line to another bridal registry for a shower gift that is coming up in two weeks.  The groom is a camping friends grandson, Alvut-DiSalvo.     The bride has requested all red kitchen ware; I'd love to see that in the final stages. 
When Bob woke up we went out to the pool.   It was really nice and warm and the pool water was 86 degrees so we just enjoyed it. 
I did pack my clothes for our camping trip this week.  While waiting for supper to cook; I worked on the camping food menu and pulled needed items out of  the kitchen cupboards.   After supper we went in the pool again.  It's so refreshing in this muggy weather.

Wednesday:
Wow, time to go to bed and I'm just now checking the computer.  I've had a busy day; what with getting ready to go camping.  I went for groceries, made a Wesson Oil Chocolate cake and two cheese balls.  I have to say, I was wondering about this; push like mad to get ready to go and sit.  It's all worth it in the end, we have lots of people coming so it should be fun. 
We have a big storm approaching now with lots of wind-again!  Hope the gazebo doesn't get ruined.
Well, nuf from me today; I'm off to bed.  I have a good book going about a gal who Blogs recipes, Home Interior etc. She became famous and made big money.  Then she found out her hubby was cheating on her...it's cool so far.

THURSDAY:

Today we leave for our camp out.  It still took us until 10:30 am as I decided to water all my potted plants around the pool because the rain storm that was predicted didn’t come our way last night.  Just lots of wind again. 

While hooking up the car up at the college parking lot the car tail lights didn’t check out.  What to heck?  Bob came back to see what the problem was.  There are four bulbs in the tail light and two would come on when the brakes were pushed and the other two would come on with the use of turning signal and blink.  He putzed around with the wiring and fixed it. 

We left and drove to the first rest area beyond Buffalo and Bob stopped to check the lights again.  They were fine so we had lunch.  We arrived at Hidden Valley (Jamestown, NY) about 2:00pm.  Our friends from Ransonville were just unhooking their car.  We were greeted by other campers.  Bob had pulled to the side to unhook our car but the drive isn’t that wide and here we sat while Bob is out there chewing the fat and the UPS truck, several others are trying to pass.  Okay Bob, move that bus!

Once at our site, Bob did a few hook ups and was talking again.  It is so nice to see different people. 

Bob had to show a few his electric management system (EMS) that he just installed after purchasing it at the Good Sam Rally in Syracuse. 

DONNA, ART AND HOWIE
WATCHING BOB'S HOOK UP

 

BOB SHOWING HIS ELECTRIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

 

The Sendker’s, their friends the Burk’s, the Jae’s, Pitt’s, Hanson’s and Bohnstadt’s were already here.   Three more couples are expected Friday; with several more day guests coming in on Saturday.

We had a great afternoon visiting which extended into the evening around the campfire.  Everyone had trials and tribulations to tell about broken refrig’s, parts, credit cards, health, grand kids, caravans, memberships to different organizations etc.  Our bundle of wood lasted until about 11:00 pm.  It was getting damp and we all headed for our coaches.  The best campfire we have had in a long time!  

FRIDAY:

I woke up at 5:00am as the mattress was so hard!  That takes getting used to.  I opened the curtains and our black sun shades that Bob had put up was covered with water. 

 

DREARY MORNING

It either rained during the night or the dew was liquid.   Another camper was packed and pulling out; an overnighter.   Talk about Bob taking his time with set up; I hadn’t decorated the steering wheel yet so I finished that.  Bob awoke about 8:00 am.   Since it’s so wet out; I guess I’ll cook a good breakfast; to me that’s bacon and eggs!

 

A couple of the guys had driven out of camp to buy wood.  They made two trips and it was only $15.00.  Good deal as it looks like enough for the whole weekend. 

 

RON & DICK 

We visited with several people before going down town Jamestown to the LUCILLE BALL DESI ARNAZ MUSEUM.  We have been to this campground so many times and hadn’t visited it so today was the day.  We enjoyed it very much.  There was a lot to read plus TV movies.  It showed the TV set that was used for their comedy serial.  You know Lucy was born and raised in Jamestown.  Her face is painted on several buildings; they are really promoting her history.  

 

I LOVE LUCY!

EACH STREET LIGHT HAD DESI OR LUCY'S PICTURE.

WE STOPPED FOR A TREAT ON THE WAY BACK TO CAMP!

 

Everyone at camp went for the fish fry dinner except Bob and me.  Bob has had bad fish the last two times out and he didn’t care to go.  I will make something easy for dinner and then we will start the campfire.

About 7:30 we went up to the hall to set up the three coffee pots for breakfast.   Then we sat around the campfire and visited. 

 

 

SATURDAY:

Breakfast was at 9:00.  Sandy and Howard Pitt had made egg mic-muffin with bacon, and beef gravy and muffins, fruit and juice.  All very good.  Bob (President) held a business meeting, requesting volunteers for the Vice President and Treasurer Offices: both vacated by the death of our good friend, John Gaydica.

 

DIANNE & RON RECEIVING THE MEMBER OF EXCELLENCE AWARD. 

 

After clean up, Bob and I reset the coffee pots for dinner.  We went back to our site and sat around waiting for our day visitors.  They came and a card game was started until it was time to go for the Ice Cream special sponsored by the campground owners. 

 

 

NICKLE, NICKLE, PAY ME! 

All the ice cream you can eat between 2:00-3:00pm.    They had all kinds of syrup and toppings.  That killed the desire for snacks with 4:00pm cocktails.

Supper time approached in no time.   Back to the dinning hall: Sandy had prepared ham for the entree and the camper ladies made all kinds of side dishes and desert.  A big campfire followed, in nice weather for the second night.  We heard fishing tales, dog capers, terror motor home breakdowns, health, other campgrounds and camping groups: a wealth of information.  With all our guests we had 29 for dinner, the best turnout since we camped here 2 years ago when Sandy & Howie hosted!   

SUNDAY:

Heat it up and use it up.  Back at the dinning hall, everyone brings coffee cakes etc.  Any breakfast left over’s put out again. 

Several couples packed up and left today for the work week or other obligations.  It’s nice to be able to sit and relax for one more day.  However, the temperature rose and the black “no see em” bugs were bad.  We retreated to our motor homes for lunch.  Bob took a nappie and I showered, wrote in my Blog, and read some.  Others had a card game going inside. 

After supper Bob started taking down the black sun shades and the awnings before they got wet with due.  Then campfire again and I just had to have a Smore so I brought out all the goodies. 

MONDAY:

I had a terrible night with stomach cramps.  That smore grew legs and arms and was dancing in my belly.  We had our last meal together in the hall; then we started packing up. 

 On our drive home the generator quit as the gas in the tank was to low.  It started right up after we fueled up at Native Pride (on Reservation) in Irving.  (71.7 gals @ 3.579 a gal.)  The bathroom light cover had fallen off so Bob put that back together.   We had lunch and headed out to Buffalo.  Bob in his glory behind the wheel again!

 

 

BETSY HAD FRESH PEACH PIE READY
FOR OUR 4:00 O'CLOCK COFFEE BREAK.
Peaches brought up from south by a truck driver who brings the oranges.

Computers were all messed up at home and I just didn't feel good enough to finish this and post.  Bob and Betsy worked it out but I went to bed.

 

TUESDAY:

Still not feeling too good; bad headache this morning.  Grandma Lang always called it "Summer Complaint!".

 

We had a good week, now on to the next.  My shower gift has been delivered so I need to get that wrapped.

 

Thanks for clicking in!

 

GOLDEN GRAM  

GIFT SHOP 

LUCY'S THINGS

LUCY'S 1972 MERCEDES BENZ

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RELAXING AT HOME TO RECOUP! SUNBURN HAPPENS!

MONDAY:
Ah Boy!  We are catching our breath!  Just to sit with no demands on our time.  Yeah!  Does a woman ever get to sit?  I started in on the duties: washing, put dinner accessories away, what ever.

TUESDAY:
I watched Sarah and Betsy make red, white and blue jello shots which Sarah was taking to the lake picnic. 

SARAH & BETSY MAKING JELLO SHOTS!

RED, WHITE AND BLUE JELLO SHOTS

Bob mowed the lawn before the rain that was due.  He would mow a little and go jump in the pool.  Etc., Etc. 

WEDNESDAY:
Sarah left for the lake.  She will return to Boston from there but we had a great time visiting and watching movies. 

I went out side and attended to my potted plants; cutting the old buds off.  Then I mixed fertilizer to  water and feed them all.
Little things need doing!

Bob and I went out to lunch as there isn't any food in this house.  Then we went to Kmart and bought some black mulch to put around the flowers by the shed; now that I have the weeds all pulled. 

It was so hot and muggy when we reached home that we left everything in the car and went swimming.  We both laid on the rafts for at least an hour.  I was astonished that Bob did that!  He avoids the sun for fear of sunburn.   If we go to the beach, he usually sits in the car!  Or he will say "Let's go" after about 20 minutes!  What fun is that? 

After supper, I helped Betsy make several dishes to take to her picnics.  The skies had darkened and there was a down pour.


That evening, I heard booming sounds so I went to investigate outside.  It was fire works from the baseball park.  Usually after every game they have fireworks.  Must be there isn't a baseball game tomorrow to have fireworks.

 

At bed time putting on our pj's,  I couldn't believe my eyes!!! Bob chest and stomach was bright, peachy, red!!!!!!!!!!!!  He had sun burned!!!!!!   His sides were white so it was quite the contrast.  I had nothing.  Unbelievable!
THURSDAY:  HAPPY 4TH!
We put the peat moss around the flowers by the shed.  It looked so much better.  A quick dip in the pool before another down pour!  Good thing we enjoyed the pool yesterday. 

BOB PUT A T-SHIRT ON FOR PROTECTION FROM MORE SUN!

 We cleaned up and went for supper.  Miss Batavia was closed.  So we went to Bob Evans.  (Bob Evans is closing for a week to remodel)  Another couple extended their friendship and offered us a coupon for a free entrée.  We ordered the baked turkey with stuffing, salad, roll or biscuit.  Very good but too much food!  After we went to Home Depot for more mulch.
After we came inside for the night, I asked Bob to bring up the Ride For Roswell pictures on the computer so I could pick out some to have developed.  I wanted about 20-25 to fill an album and ended up choosing 40 some.  More refill pages needed!
FRIDAY:
Up with the lead bird; I went for groceries.  (The first bird you hear is always the lead bird-camping story )  The store was nice and cool. 
After lunch (lunch meat party with new grub) we worked on the flower garden along side the garage.  It was over grown so we pulled some plants out before putting down the mulch. 

GARAGE SIDE OF THE HOUSE
ALL MULCHED UP PRETTY!

 I had a chair nearby for rest breaks and as I was sitting a butterfly which I had been watching, came and landed on my foot.  I took a picture and sent it to Sarah.  She texted back, that butterfly is Cinderella telling you that she is a happy, young dog jumping around in heaven.  Sarah had a butterfly land on her when her Aunt Cindy passed.  Really?  Thinking about it, Cinder would have been there helping us, walking in and about all the plants, checking on us and seeing if she had missed anything.  

THERE'S THE BUTTERFLY. 

SATURDAY:
Man, it's muggy!  I wanted to return some library books and get new ones  so I had to push myself in this heat.  I had some paper backs saved up for a friend so I stopped there for a short visit.   Then I drove to the Verizon store.  I have had a message come up on my I Phone saying, "Do you want to sync or back up etc."  and I had NO idea what that was about. 
Once home Bob was walking around with a sick look on his face. He had been cleaning the head lights of the motor home.  It's to muggy for him.  So I decided to keep him out of the sun.  I looked up some movies on the computer and decided on the HEAT with Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy.  Shuffle off to Buffalo!  I texted Donna and David to see if they wanted to join us and was offered a dinner invite and a chance to visit with Eric as he is going back to Utica on Sunday.     
The movie was hilarious!!!  It had a slow start and I thought -oh no and I paid for this!  But it started moving and never quit with the funnies!  Other than the constant use of the F word which is disgusting to me; it was really good.  The whole audience was laughing.  I'd like to see it again.
During dinner, Donna enlightened me about Melissa McCarthy having her own TV show; Mike and Molly.  So now I have to watch that some time.   Eric grilled the potatoes and steak and I sat there enjoying myself and forgot to  take pictures.  Donna had some other sides prepared.  The steak was very tender.  Good dinner guys!
SUNDAY:
Today has been cooler and we opted out on swimming.  Too much breeze.  Bob gave the lawn a quick buzz cut with the John Deere.  He didn't feel good enough to use the pusher that bags.  

 I went thru some recipes for drinks to take camping next week.  I'm tiring of wine.  I loaded up the bottles from storage as I may as well have them in there for Annalynn's wedding in a few 7 weeks.

A great, quite week.  Looking forward to moving that bus on Thursday for a trip to Jamestown, NY.  Our regular camping group is meeting there.  We have 28 people signed up for Saturday dinner; many are day guests that have sold their units.  It should be enjoyable  to see them all again.

Thanks for clicking in.  Hope you have enjoyed the holiday. 

GOLDEN GRAM

JAM PACKED WEEKEND!

 

Hi Everybody!  It's me,  GOLDEN GRAM!  We had a wonderful weekend and I have the sore hips, knees and ankles to prove it!
 
Friday night started it off with making the cookie trays for Annalynn's shower.  We met at Debbie's house and everyone brought at least 3 dozen cookies. 



KALI, CHELESA, LIZ
 ANNALYNN'S (BRIDESMAIDS)

The girls were mixing cocktails and making the Sangria punch for the shower.  Liz had a cocktail that looked like a green salad in a glass.  She said it was a movhiquito, I don't know as I couldn't grasp the name of it! All I can remember is mosquito!  Chelesa had a cocktail that looked like a fruit dish!  Boy, I'm showing my age!

With a tray in hand, we all went around the pool table picking up 3 cookies of each kind.  We filled 14 trays.  After this Debbie had made dinner for everyone but Bob and I had eaten so we left.



Many of the roads were blocked off due to flooding, we had to set the GPS for a different road home.  Many Lockport basements were flooded.  

Saturday morning was the shower.  Annalynn had chosen the Wilson Boat house on the shores of Lake Ontario for the venue.  It's beautiful there with all the yachts in the harbor.  

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

The theme ended up very nautical but Annalynn wanted to work in her sorority emblem of the anchor which means HOPE. 

 

 

 





 

 

 

 

Annalynn was just a delight!  She was excited and very pleased with each gift and many times told the story that lead to it's receipt. That evening Christianna hosted a Bachelorette Party while the Bridesmaids were in town.  She had the Spring Lake Winery come and offer samples of their wines. 

 

SARAH & ANNALYNN

So many people brought food, at least 20 25 dishes to try.  It was a foodie night, lots of wine, gifts and dancing! 

 

 

 

 

Look at these cute shoes that cousin Erica made.  It's a cupcake, graham cracker and a chocolate praline treat.   

 

Liz and Chelesa  Here's a good blackmail picture!  Darn I should have put the IPhone camera on video and caught the action and the music!

I think the girls were dancing to the Woodle!  I thought we would have to call Rocco to put more floor supports under the living room floor with 12 girls bouncing at once.

 

Continuing with the events: Sunday Betsy hosted dinner for Sarah's July 4th birthday while she was home.  We ate on the patio and enjoyed the summer's eve.  The wind blew out the candles. 

 

 

 

 

Before everyone left; we called Alex out in Oklahoma on Face Time!  

 

 

Alex is still  studying, he has volumes to know before he flies.  Oh, Tuesday will be his Dollar Flight.  It's a tradition where students gift their instructor for the ride; decorate a dollar bill or make something that reminds them of the first flight. 

Look at this picture!  Little Rocky knew how to take a picture of what Alex is seeing on the screen.  And we can see Alex.  Technology!  Rocky is one smart boy!  We wished Alex a happy ride. 

 

Today it has cooled off and now raining.  It's empty the dishwasher, do the laundry and above all, remain normal!  Ha!

 

WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEKEND FOR US.    Wish I could share the 200-300 photos that David snapped with you all but it's impossible on here.

I feel like I have celebrated enough for the coming holiday.  I'm going to lay on a raft in the pool and watch the fireworks from the baseball park over across the field. 

 

Thanks to everyone for all the expressions of sympathy and cards this past week when Cinderella passed away.  Deeply appreciated. 

 

 

Hope you had a good week and thanks again for clicking in.

 

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

 

GOLDEN GRAM