Its been nearly two years since I last related any of my life on this blog. Quite a bit has happened since then....I've just been too lazy to write it.
As indicated in my last blog, we were about to pick up a new member of the family...a Westhighland White Terrier puppy. We named her Vegas, and she has become a full fledged member of the family....she would run it if she could.
Since my last report we have made several trips - one to San Francisco (Lynn, Bro-in-law Ed, and I) and either 3 or 4 trips to Las Vegas. If a person can't remember how many, Does that mean they have been going too often? We also took a short trip out to Boulder, Col. this summer - a nice weekend to just "get away."
Probably, the biggest events for me have occurred this year, in that I have had both knees replaced. The left one near the end of February and the right one just one week ago today, Oct 26. The first one rehabbed well, and the second one seems to be started off well.
Our granddaughters, Kennedy and Addison, are thriving and a lot of fun. Their parents, Chad and Sarah, are doing well in both their careers and personal lives.
Our son, Evan, is also doing well in Lawrence and has "had a relationship" with a very nice girl - Amy.
Basically, All is well, except my ability to remember to post more often. Maybe I need to set a reminder on my phone...............I'll think about it.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Another delayed post....and the "trip of a lifetime."
Well, I lied.........I didn't do a good job of keeping up on my posts. Here it is February 2nd, almost 2 months since my last posting........I'm a very bad boy!.....anyway, I'll try to catch you up with what's been happening.
The big news in December was the weather. It was COLD AND SNOWY! Christmas happened, but all of our schedules were changed..either moved up a day or two or delayed significantly due to the weather. But, despite all that, we still had a wonderful Christmas! Probably the biggest change this year was that the "Pratt Christmas" was not held at our house. Gail had moved into her new home earlier this year, and she hosted Christmas for the family at Hays. We had a wonderful time!
A couple of weeks ago (mid-January), Lynn and I went down to Goddard/Wichita on a double mission. In the a.m., we watched Kennedy's "fun-ball" team CREAM the other team in basketball. We were about 30 minutes late, as we had a blow-out on Interstate on the way there. Then, after lunch, all of us - the Gottschalks included - drove out to Augusta and picked out a little West Highland Terrier puppy from a litter of three. They were only 6 weeks old, so we won't pick our little girl (Vegas) up until the 20th of February.
Now....the "trip of a lifetime".....I hope. Last week, Lynn was on a Human Resources trip to Advance Auto's national headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia. I had dropped her off at the airport in Wichita on Monday, and I was supposed to meet her at 10:30 pm on Thursday. As the week went on, predictions for bad weather got more and more definate. On Thursday, they were predicting it would hit Wichita about 6 pm.
As Lynn was boarding her return flight home, they announced that the flight was oversold and they needed 5 passengers to give up their seats. When she found out that there was alternative transportation available which would terminate in Kansas City - and she would get a round-trip voucher - she jumped at it.....so my job was simple: Leave Salina at 6 pm and meet her at KC at 9:20......should have been simple.
Since it had been a while since I had been to KC's airport, I took along our Tom Tom navigator "just to be safe." We had a very save trip...all was going well...until I was on "final approach" to the airport...coming in on I-29 South toward the airport where there is a branch off with I-435. The Tom Tom told me to take 435 toward St. Louis. I wasn't sure, but the highway does exit off to the right toward the airport, so I followed it...knowing that I should see airport signs in just a mile or two.......or three........or......four.........or 5........or..........6......................Where the Hell are the airport signs? After a little while more, the Tom Tom told me to exit on highway 169 and then make the next turn left..............That left me in the middle of an unlighted residential area of Riverside, Missouri...............I was Lost!!!!
I decided to turn around, go to 169 and back on 435 (which would have been a disaster, as it was taking me away from the airport-although I didn't know it at the time.) Just as I was about to get to the access ramps for 435 my cell phone rang with Lynn informing me that her flight had just touched down....now the pressure was on to get there. Luckily, the call distracted me and I took the wrong ramp, ending up on a two lane rural street/highway. About a 1/2 mile ahead I found a 24 hours store, ran in and asked the people there how to get to the airport. They had two or three ideas, all confusing....Finally, the clerk said, "why don't you just stay on this street, going the opposite way, and it will take you right to the airport." When I asked how far, she said, maybe 4 miles. Another guy there said more like 3 miles. Just look for the signs.
A mile or two down the road I saw a very small sign saying KCI, and I smiled...and drove, and drove, and drove.....no lights-no people-no signs.....no airport. Finally, I saw another 24 hour store and drove in there. I asked the old decrepit guy behind the counter how to get to the airport..........................he looked me in the eye and said: "take an airplane." I didn't know whether to hit him or collapse laughing. Finally, he must have seen how exasperated I was and told me that I was on the right road.....just a couple more miles........................As I drove into Terminal A, Lynn was hauling her luggage out of the door..............but the trip wasn't over.
After checking into the Hampton Inn, we went to Ruby Tuesday's for dinner. I told the waitress to bring me a Double Jack Daniels to start! When we returned to the Hampton and got to our room, we tried to turn on the wall heater (remember there was a winter storm brewing), and it didn't work. The desk sent up their "engineer" (label that old, retired, redneck)...He came in, pushed the same buttons we had and said..."This soldier is dead!" He moved us into the adjoining room, with what looked like a new heater. ...... every time it kicked on........all night long, it started with a screech and a howl---waking us up. Then, just after we woke up, there was a knock at the door....the maintenance person was there to fix the furnace. We told him to come back, in no uncertain terms............The good news is, that although we didn't know it yet, our luck was about to turn around.
When we went to check out, and the desk person heard about our heater problems, she "comped" our stay. Since it was on an Advance Auto credit card, that wasn't our greatest reward. After checking out, we went to the Corner Cafe in Riverside for a great breakfast. Then we went to the Argosy Casino.......After about 15 minutes, Lynn hit 4 Aces on a double bonus Video Poker machine and won $200. The trip was getting better by the minute.
After leaving there we headed west. We stopped at Lawrence to see Evan (our son) and have dinner where he works. (Mrs E's-on campus). And after that, we went on home.....................Very tired of traveling!!!
This weekend, we plan to meet Kem and Sharla in Topeka for a Fort Hays State BB game. Next week, I am to travel with Ed to one of his energy company meetings in Atlanta for 4 or 5 days, and then the following Saturday we are to pick up our new puppy. Oh, and the week after that the Pratt's are having a gathering in Hays...........What a month!
The big news in December was the weather. It was COLD AND SNOWY! Christmas happened, but all of our schedules were changed..either moved up a day or two or delayed significantly due to the weather. But, despite all that, we still had a wonderful Christmas! Probably the biggest change this year was that the "Pratt Christmas" was not held at our house. Gail had moved into her new home earlier this year, and she hosted Christmas for the family at Hays. We had a wonderful time!
A couple of weeks ago (mid-January), Lynn and I went down to Goddard/Wichita on a double mission. In the a.m., we watched Kennedy's "fun-ball" team CREAM the other team in basketball. We were about 30 minutes late, as we had a blow-out on Interstate on the way there. Then, after lunch, all of us - the Gottschalks included - drove out to Augusta and picked out a little West Highland Terrier puppy from a litter of three. They were only 6 weeks old, so we won't pick our little girl (Vegas) up until the 20th of February.
Now....the "trip of a lifetime".....I hope. Last week, Lynn was on a Human Resources trip to Advance Auto's national headquarters in Roanoke, Virginia. I had dropped her off at the airport in Wichita on Monday, and I was supposed to meet her at 10:30 pm on Thursday. As the week went on, predictions for bad weather got more and more definate. On Thursday, they were predicting it would hit Wichita about 6 pm.
As Lynn was boarding her return flight home, they announced that the flight was oversold and they needed 5 passengers to give up their seats. When she found out that there was alternative transportation available which would terminate in Kansas City - and she would get a round-trip voucher - she jumped at it.....so my job was simple: Leave Salina at 6 pm and meet her at KC at 9:20......should have been simple.
Since it had been a while since I had been to KC's airport, I took along our Tom Tom navigator "just to be safe." We had a very save trip...all was going well...until I was on "final approach" to the airport...coming in on I-29 South toward the airport where there is a branch off with I-435. The Tom Tom told me to take 435 toward St. Louis. I wasn't sure, but the highway does exit off to the right toward the airport, so I followed it...knowing that I should see airport signs in just a mile or two.......or three........or......four.........or 5........or..........6......................Where the Hell are the airport signs? After a little while more, the Tom Tom told me to exit on highway 169 and then make the next turn left..............That left me in the middle of an unlighted residential area of Riverside, Missouri...............I was Lost!!!!
I decided to turn around, go to 169 and back on 435 (which would have been a disaster, as it was taking me away from the airport-although I didn't know it at the time.) Just as I was about to get to the access ramps for 435 my cell phone rang with Lynn informing me that her flight had just touched down....now the pressure was on to get there. Luckily, the call distracted me and I took the wrong ramp, ending up on a two lane rural street/highway. About a 1/2 mile ahead I found a 24 hours store, ran in and asked the people there how to get to the airport. They had two or three ideas, all confusing....Finally, the clerk said, "why don't you just stay on this street, going the opposite way, and it will take you right to the airport." When I asked how far, she said, maybe 4 miles. Another guy there said more like 3 miles. Just look for the signs.
A mile or two down the road I saw a very small sign saying KCI, and I smiled...and drove, and drove, and drove.....no lights-no people-no signs.....no airport. Finally, I saw another 24 hour store and drove in there. I asked the old decrepit guy behind the counter how to get to the airport..........................he looked me in the eye and said: "take an airplane." I didn't know whether to hit him or collapse laughing. Finally, he must have seen how exasperated I was and told me that I was on the right road.....just a couple more miles........................As I drove into Terminal A, Lynn was hauling her luggage out of the door..............but the trip wasn't over.
After checking into the Hampton Inn, we went to Ruby Tuesday's for dinner. I told the waitress to bring me a Double Jack Daniels to start! When we returned to the Hampton and got to our room, we tried to turn on the wall heater (remember there was a winter storm brewing), and it didn't work. The desk sent up their "engineer" (label that old, retired, redneck)...He came in, pushed the same buttons we had and said..."This soldier is dead!" He moved us into the adjoining room, with what looked like a new heater. ...... every time it kicked on........all night long, it started with a screech and a howl---waking us up. Then, just after we woke up, there was a knock at the door....the maintenance person was there to fix the furnace. We told him to come back, in no uncertain terms............The good news is, that although we didn't know it yet, our luck was about to turn around.
When we went to check out, and the desk person heard about our heater problems, she "comped" our stay. Since it was on an Advance Auto credit card, that wasn't our greatest reward. After checking out, we went to the Corner Cafe in Riverside for a great breakfast. Then we went to the Argosy Casino.......After about 15 minutes, Lynn hit 4 Aces on a double bonus Video Poker machine and won $200. The trip was getting better by the minute.
After leaving there we headed west. We stopped at Lawrence to see Evan (our son) and have dinner where he works. (Mrs E's-on campus). And after that, we went on home.....................Very tired of traveling!!!
This weekend, we plan to meet Kem and Sharla in Topeka for a Fort Hays State BB game. Next week, I am to travel with Ed to one of his energy company meetings in Atlanta for 4 or 5 days, and then the following Saturday we are to pick up our new puppy. Oh, and the week after that the Pratt's are having a gathering in Hays...........What a month!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Trying to catch up...been a while Dec. 8th
Let's go back to September....
I substituted at Southeast of Saline three times this month.
The big event however, was the trip Lynn and I took to Niagara Falls. We stayed on the Canada side and really enjoyed ourselves. We took a paid "general tour" of the things to see at the Falls - with the big event being the ride of the Maid of the Mist. On the next day, we took a wine tasting tour of three wineries and the small town, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Then on the last day, we got a boarding pass for the "people mover" and visited the rest of the places that the tours hadn't taken us. Stayed at the Falls View Mariott with a stunning view of Niagara Falls our of our room's window. A Great Trip!
October,
Gave platelets again, without being arrested.
More interestingly, Lynn, her brother Ed, and I went to a Bob Dylan concert on October 23rd. The old guy can still put on a tremendous show.
Subbed a couple of times this month....need to make $ for my up-coming trip to Vegas.
November,
On Veteran's Day, the 11th, I went to the Vet Ceremony at Sunset Park in Salina, then hit the road for Goddard to go to my Granddaughter Kennedy's school for their Veteran's day ceremony.
Kennedy and Addison were both here for the weekend while their parents took a vacation to Vegas. Quite an experience for all involved.
On November, 17th, Lynn and I purchased our early Big Christmas present...a nice new leather sofa.
On Monday, November 23rd, I drove to Junction City to pick up my mother after her trip to Topeka (to visit Kem and go to a concert). We are hosting her this week through Thanksgiving. We went shopping, saw a couple of movies, and had a great Thanksgiving meal prior to my taking her back to Hoxie on Friday.
On Monday, November 30, Brother-in-law- Ed and I took our "Retirement Trip" to Las Vegas. Left at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday and returned about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday travelling on Allegiant Airlines. Had a great trip...but it's never the same without the Queen on board.
I did sub about 4 times this month....I've been giving platelets on average every 2 or 3 weeks.
December...
Well, I've finally caught up to the present. Currently my wife is on a business trip to Roanoke, Va, and I have a little time to burn prior to picking her up in Wichita about 10 am tomorrow. That could be a tricky trip as it has snowed about 8 inches today, and the wind has picked up.
Well, I'll drive carefully........and........I promise to do a better job of keeping up with this log. (No my fingers are not crossed as I type this.)
I substituted at Southeast of Saline three times this month.
The big event however, was the trip Lynn and I took to Niagara Falls. We stayed on the Canada side and really enjoyed ourselves. We took a paid "general tour" of the things to see at the Falls - with the big event being the ride of the Maid of the Mist. On the next day, we took a wine tasting tour of three wineries and the small town, Niagara-on-the-Lake. Then on the last day, we got a boarding pass for the "people mover" and visited the rest of the places that the tours hadn't taken us. Stayed at the Falls View Mariott with a stunning view of Niagara Falls our of our room's window. A Great Trip!
October,
Gave platelets again, without being arrested.
More interestingly, Lynn, her brother Ed, and I went to a Bob Dylan concert on October 23rd. The old guy can still put on a tremendous show.
Subbed a couple of times this month....need to make $ for my up-coming trip to Vegas.
November,
On Veteran's Day, the 11th, I went to the Vet Ceremony at Sunset Park in Salina, then hit the road for Goddard to go to my Granddaughter Kennedy's school for their Veteran's day ceremony.
Kennedy and Addison were both here for the weekend while their parents took a vacation to Vegas. Quite an experience for all involved.
On November, 17th, Lynn and I purchased our early Big Christmas present...a nice new leather sofa.
On Monday, November 23rd, I drove to Junction City to pick up my mother after her trip to Topeka (to visit Kem and go to a concert). We are hosting her this week through Thanksgiving. We went shopping, saw a couple of movies, and had a great Thanksgiving meal prior to my taking her back to Hoxie on Friday.
On Monday, November 30, Brother-in-law- Ed and I took our "Retirement Trip" to Las Vegas. Left at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday and returned about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday travelling on Allegiant Airlines. Had a great trip...but it's never the same without the Queen on board.
I did sub about 4 times this month....I've been giving platelets on average every 2 or 3 weeks.
December...
Well, I've finally caught up to the present. Currently my wife is on a business trip to Roanoke, Va, and I have a little time to burn prior to picking her up in Wichita about 10 am tomorrow. That could be a tricky trip as it has snowed about 8 inches today, and the wind has picked up.
Well, I'll drive carefully........and........I promise to do a better job of keeping up with this log. (No my fingers are not crossed as I type this.)
Monday, August 24, 2009
"faux felony," fun, and Frequent Activities
It's been a busy week and going to get frequently busier........faux felony in the past and hopefully plenty of fun in the future.....not to mention a "bloody good time."
......to clarify...........
It all started last Wednesday: That p.m. I had nothing going on, and I remembered that some friends had encouraged my wife and I to give plasma at the new blood plasma center near downtown Salina. Since I had nothing better to do, I decided to make a trip toward the north side of town a double job. I would go by the plasma center to find out how to give. Then I would go on to the north end of Santa Fe to put our names on a waiting list to adopt a Westie if one would show up at the "pound."
I parked in the parking lot of the Salina Medical Center, walked across the drive to the plasma center, turned the handle on the front door, and walked in.......It seemed a little dark, but I thought maybe it was for a relaxing atmosphere, since it takes over an hour to give plasma. No one was at the reception desk. I looked around the corner of the room to where people give plasma....no one was there. I called out: "Hello, anyone here?" Then, thinking someone would come to the front soon, I sat down in a chair in the waiting area. "BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!!" What was that sound? Then, it hit me that it was a burglar alarm!!!! What do I do???? I'll tell you what I do...I get up and walk out of the front door, across the drive to my car, and drive away!!!
After my trip to the Animal "place," I went back down Santa Fe toward the south end of town and my home. As I drove by the plasma center, I noticed a police car parked behind the building. That bothered me just a little.
From there, I drove to Dillons and filled my car with gas (who knows? I might have to run for the border...........JUST JOKING!!!!!!) While filling my car, it occurred to me that there might be video surveillance in the building or of the parking lot..........my photo and my license plate....oh boy! They are probably at my house already......set to take me down!
I drove by my house...nobody waiting for me...........Decided it was time to end this mess! Drove all the way back to Elm Street (north part of Salina), walked in the police department, and told my story. They took my name and phone number....So far, no one has come to "take me down!"
OKAY......now for the anti-climatic "rest of the report." Today, I took my wife to the airport for a business trip to Knoxville, Tn...(she will be back on Friday.) On the way back, I stopped at my old school....They had already heard the story from a golfing friend of mine. After lunch, I went to the YMCA to work out.......someone there had also heard the story......Heck, I guess I'll just tell the world and get it over with!!!
btw, went to the plasma center today and scheduled myself to give blood next Monday p.m....hope they are open.
Different topic.....Tomorrow a high school classmate of mine (Larry William from good old Hoxie) will be stopping by for a round of golf. He will probably kick my butt, but I plan to have fun anyway.
Wednesday, I make a trip back to Hoxie to take my mother out to lunch and see if she needs any projects taken care of. Might stop by and talk to a a dog breeder near Atwood before returning.
Thursday, A contractor comes in the put an Egress Window in our basement.......I am very nervous about what that is going to do to the inside of the basement!!!!!!
Friday p.m., go to Wichita to pick up Lynn - then take the kids and grandkids out for supper.
I think I'll be glad for the week to be over......then I can just lay there, let them stick a needle in me and suck my blood out............What a Relief that Will BE!
......to clarify...........
It all started last Wednesday: That p.m. I had nothing going on, and I remembered that some friends had encouraged my wife and I to give plasma at the new blood plasma center near downtown Salina. Since I had nothing better to do, I decided to make a trip toward the north side of town a double job. I would go by the plasma center to find out how to give. Then I would go on to the north end of Santa Fe to put our names on a waiting list to adopt a Westie if one would show up at the "pound."
I parked in the parking lot of the Salina Medical Center, walked across the drive to the plasma center, turned the handle on the front door, and walked in.......It seemed a little dark, but I thought maybe it was for a relaxing atmosphere, since it takes over an hour to give plasma. No one was at the reception desk. I looked around the corner of the room to where people give plasma....no one was there. I called out: "Hello, anyone here?" Then, thinking someone would come to the front soon, I sat down in a chair in the waiting area. "BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!!" What was that sound? Then, it hit me that it was a burglar alarm!!!! What do I do???? I'll tell you what I do...I get up and walk out of the front door, across the drive to my car, and drive away!!!
After my trip to the Animal "place," I went back down Santa Fe toward the south end of town and my home. As I drove by the plasma center, I noticed a police car parked behind the building. That bothered me just a little.
From there, I drove to Dillons and filled my car with gas (who knows? I might have to run for the border...........JUST JOKING!!!!!!) While filling my car, it occurred to me that there might be video surveillance in the building or of the parking lot..........my photo and my license plate....oh boy! They are probably at my house already......set to take me down!
I drove by my house...nobody waiting for me...........Decided it was time to end this mess! Drove all the way back to Elm Street (north part of Salina), walked in the police department, and told my story. They took my name and phone number....So far, no one has come to "take me down!"
OKAY......now for the anti-climatic "rest of the report." Today, I took my wife to the airport for a business trip to Knoxville, Tn...(she will be back on Friday.) On the way back, I stopped at my old school....They had already heard the story from a golfing friend of mine. After lunch, I went to the YMCA to work out.......someone there had also heard the story......Heck, I guess I'll just tell the world and get it over with!!!
btw, went to the plasma center today and scheduled myself to give blood next Monday p.m....hope they are open.
Different topic.....Tomorrow a high school classmate of mine (Larry William from good old Hoxie) will be stopping by for a round of golf. He will probably kick my butt, but I plan to have fun anyway.
Wednesday, I make a trip back to Hoxie to take my mother out to lunch and see if she needs any projects taken care of. Might stop by and talk to a a dog breeder near Atwood before returning.
Thursday, A contractor comes in the put an Egress Window in our basement.......I am very nervous about what that is going to do to the inside of the basement!!!!!!
Friday p.m., go to Wichita to pick up Lynn - then take the kids and grandkids out for supper.
I think I'll be glad for the week to be over......then I can just lay there, let them stick a needle in me and suck my blood out............What a Relief that Will BE!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Something to get your teeth into.....or out of.
Well, here it is.......one month since my last entry--------naughty me!!!
Events of interest: Exactly 3 weeks ago today I had Wisdom Tooth (#32) bottom right - removed by an oral surgeon................. The extraction wasn't nearly as bad as the recovery. Finally, 3 weeks later, I've gone two days without any pain relief (Tylenol or Advil). I still have some "strange feeling" in that part of my mouth, but at least it doesn't "hurt."
The Saturday Prior to #32's removal we went to the Royals game at Kansas City. That p.m. my siblings, etc. met at Mex's house in Prairie Village for burgers and beer. From there, we convoyed to the game at "The K." Royals lost, but we had great seats (thanks Mex), and the weather was terrific!
The Saturday After #32's removal Lynn & I went to Hays to attend her sister's house-warming party for her siblings. Very nice House!! Really enjoyed ourselves! Gale and Mike did a wonderful job of hosting and cooking!
The following tuesday evening Advance Auto had a dinner at Martinelli's to honor one of their managers. Nice evening........free meal.
and,
on August 8 (Saturday), my neighbor - Harry- and I rode our cycles over to Lindsborg to "Thor's Roar" Not as impressive as Marquette's "Thunder on the Smoky."
Finally, I've been playing about one 9-hole round of golf per week at the municipal golf course. Game's getting a "little" better, and the senior discount card is going to pay for itself soon at this rate.
Usually by now I'm out at school preparing for classes. Not this year! And I don't miss that a bit. I'm still waiting to feel the regret about retirement, but it hasn't happened yet!
Events of interest: Exactly 3 weeks ago today I had Wisdom Tooth (#32) bottom right - removed by an oral surgeon................. The extraction wasn't nearly as bad as the recovery. Finally, 3 weeks later, I've gone two days without any pain relief (Tylenol or Advil). I still have some "strange feeling" in that part of my mouth, but at least it doesn't "hurt."
The Saturday Prior to #32's removal we went to the Royals game at Kansas City. That p.m. my siblings, etc. met at Mex's house in Prairie Village for burgers and beer. From there, we convoyed to the game at "The K." Royals lost, but we had great seats (thanks Mex), and the weather was terrific!
The Saturday After #32's removal Lynn & I went to Hays to attend her sister's house-warming party for her siblings. Very nice House!! Really enjoyed ourselves! Gale and Mike did a wonderful job of hosting and cooking!
The following tuesday evening Advance Auto had a dinner at Martinelli's to honor one of their managers. Nice evening........free meal.
and,
on August 8 (Saturday), my neighbor - Harry- and I rode our cycles over to Lindsborg to "Thor's Roar" Not as impressive as Marquette's "Thunder on the Smoky."
Finally, I've been playing about one 9-hole round of golf per week at the municipal golf course. Game's getting a "little" better, and the senior discount card is going to pay for itself soon at this rate.
Usually by now I'm out at school preparing for classes. Not this year! And I don't miss that a bit. I'm still waiting to feel the regret about retirement, but it hasn't happened yet!
Sunday, July 12, 2009
July 11, 2009 - Hot Dog...A Coyote in our yard!
Well, this past week (Tuesday) I finally completed one more of my summer projects. I had made contact with Pawnee County Stoneworks (Larned, Ks) and after they received permission from Ks Wesleyan Univ. they started work on the stone for my wife. Picked it up on Tuesday..100 miles each way to Larned. Nice work though...Stylized Coyote with the letters K W U...(arranged vertically), all in purple. DONE!
Now, what's next? We are in the planning and doing stage for our fall vacation: Niagara Falls, Ny/Canada. I have reservations at the Falls View Mariott (Canada side), and yesterday we got our reservations with Delta for our round trip flights (Kansas City/Buffalo).
This coming weekend, the Cooper siblings will meet in Kansas City, eat and see a ballgame. Hope its not too hot! We will pick up Evan in Lawrence about 2:30 and then head over to my brother Mex's house in KC for Burgers & Beer! Might be a very fine day!
Now, what's next? We are in the planning and doing stage for our fall vacation: Niagara Falls, Ny/Canada. I have reservations at the Falls View Mariott (Canada side), and yesterday we got our reservations with Delta for our round trip flights (Kansas City/Buffalo).
This coming weekend, the Cooper siblings will meet in Kansas City, eat and see a ballgame. Hope its not too hot! We will pick up Evan in Lawrence about 2:30 and then head over to my brother Mex's house in KC for Burgers & Beer! Might be a very fine day!
Friday, June 12, 2009
The Yard Art & the Corner Flower Garden
In earlier blogs I mentioned that I had extended the sprikler system to the back of the yard in preparation for a flower garden and I mentioned that I was trying to find a yard stone with my wife's college info on it. Now the up-date.
I have the stone wall in place for the garden...a quarter circle in a corner of the back yard. Sadly while moving the last bunch of stones into position, I must have lifted wrong and I'm still in the process of getting over a strained back muscle. Hopefully, in a week or so I'll have dirt available to fill in the area...and maybe eventually get something planted.
As far as the yard stone is concerned, I searched the internet and found a couple of stone carvers in the area. Only one of them responded to my e-mail, and that company said they didn't have permission to carve the Ks. Wesleyan "coyote" so they couldn't do it. I spent the next week making contact with someone at KWU, and finally got someone from the alumni association to sat that they would send a letter giving permission... This all happened prior to our Vegas Vacation (mentioned in an earlier post). Now, I am trying to find out it the permission was acutally sent and how much the project will cost. All of this for an oversized paperweight in our front yard?%^*
Well, maybe I'll have something more exciting to post the next time.
I have the stone wall in place for the garden...a quarter circle in a corner of the back yard. Sadly while moving the last bunch of stones into position, I must have lifted wrong and I'm still in the process of getting over a strained back muscle. Hopefully, in a week or so I'll have dirt available to fill in the area...and maybe eventually get something planted.
As far as the yard stone is concerned, I searched the internet and found a couple of stone carvers in the area. Only one of them responded to my e-mail, and that company said they didn't have permission to carve the Ks. Wesleyan "coyote" so they couldn't do it. I spent the next week making contact with someone at KWU, and finally got someone from the alumni association to sat that they would send a letter giving permission... This all happened prior to our Vegas Vacation (mentioned in an earlier post). Now, I am trying to find out it the permission was acutally sent and how much the project will cost. All of this for an oversized paperweight in our front yard?%^*
Well, maybe I'll have something more exciting to post the next time.
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