It's almost December

Hi You Guys,

Betsy asked what Steve's wife Tracy was going to do in Hawaii. She is a DO and will be one of two doctors in a new, small clinic for the underserved on the island of Maliki (sp?). Steve is going to be a house husband for the time being. She signed a 2 year contract. We had a nice visit with them. They left about 8:15 a.m. and were going to take the route through the mountains home.

Glad to hear Bob has a job. That will keep him busy for a little while anyway. And it sounds like the basket making job would be fun, no stress and not too often. How did the world's largest pot luck turn out? Did you break the record?

The Last Feed

A new experience in my old age. No grandkids yet, so I helped a friend take care of hers. She likes them older-never had any of her own. "After all, they can't talk to you" this guy was so cute, but heavy - 15 lbs at one month. Mom was supposed to return in 3 or so hours and we could go have a girl lunch. Mom showed at 2:30!! Anyway, it was fun.

Going with some friends (picture attached) and Ron, if we can talk him into it, to Thankspigging today. This is supposed to be the last one. They are trying to get into the Guinness Book of Records for the world's largest potluck. Have to top 479 people. Wouldn't be surprised if we make it.

The guy below us is renting out his home and asked me to make up a "welcome basket" for the guests. He is paying for it, but it will be a test case for me. Just thinking about doing this kind of thing here on East End. Bob got a polishing job at a downtown restaurant. They accepted the estimate and I am now his little office manager again. Hopefully, he will start that soon as I think he is getting bored.

Garden is coming along nicely - tomatoes, radishes, chives, lettuce and spinach. Looking forward to harvest. Have a great turkey day everyone. Miss you all. love,b

Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Uncle Bob is coming up around noon to watch a little football and eat with us about 2 p.m. Darin will come then. Kyla is spending the night on Wednesday and Thursday. She likes to help with the "feast meal" and then we plan to start to decorate for Christmas on Friday since we will not be home many weekends between now and then. Ashley has to work until 3:30 p.m. so she will eat when she gets here. Ryan has to work Wednesday and Thursday night, so he and Tracy will come around 4 a.m. on Thursday and will have to go back to St. Simons Island for work by 7 p.m. Then on Sunday, everyone is coming back and we'll do dinner all over again because Rick's nephew Steve and his new wife, married last August will be on their way home from the Naples area and the Keys. They are returning to Michigan and leave January 2nd for Hawaii where his wife just got a job while on their honeymoon there.

I bathed Baxter today so he'll look pretty for his holiday company. It's been in the 70s and 80s and only goes into the 50s at night, so it's been quite nice. In fact, I just came back from a bike ride. Rick has been hunting 3 times this year, but no deer yet. Next weekend he goes to Tampa, then we'll be here for the Healey club Christmas party, then the next weekend he goes quail hunting with Ryan and another guy and his son. Then it will be Christmas! Kyla's getting legos, the big castle set. I hope they find somewhere to keep it on a table or something. Darin will help her with them. He likes that kind of stuff and always enjoys doing puzzles and stuff with her. We have only been up to Dover once since Labor Day. Take care, Happy Day love, Marilynn

Halloween and the zoo