Derf Here! From the neatly manicured estate in the great northeast state of Maine. Summer weather is hanging on but the weather prophets tell us that it will feel like fall shortly. Until then, however, Lew still motorcycles to work every day. Tracy and Lew are taking advantage of the great evenings to stroll on the much less crowded beach.
Just got a call from sister Deb. Closing up her cottage today as she returns to Florida (via Pittsburgh and Indianapolis). Big wedding of Heidi in two weeks (sister Jean's granddaughter). We'll be there!
Zack (5th grade) played in the 6th grade football game Saturday. He is allowed 12 plays, I think. They won. He sacked the quarterback once. We made it to his 5th grade game. This team won also, so he had two wins on Saturday. Good job, Zack!
Josh was not so lucky Sunday afternoon. They travelled to Eliot (Marshwood). The bus broke down which made the game late in starting. I made it for the kickoff. A few seconds in and Josh's team was behind (a kickoff run back). The final score was 28-0. It could be a long year but all seemed to have fun (players, that is, I'm not sure about the other relatives). I enjoyed it. Good luck next week, Josh. We'll be there.
The Patriots did well in their opener and coach Belichick still saw a lot wrong. You guys have still got a lot of work to do. Following the football theme, sympathies go out to the Colts fans as Peyton Manning is unavailable. Sorry he's not playing as he is one of the best ever to watch. Pray for a miracle. Hope this isn't the last of Peyton.
I'm not quite as confident on the World Series championship for the Sox (Red). I'm still sticking with my prediction, even though they have been in a funk (lost nine of last twelve). However, Tim Wakefield got his 200th major league win last night on his 8th try. A great win for a very dedicated man. I hope he can play and win at least seven more games in his career as that would make him the all-time winner as a Sox. He would surpass the great Cy Young and Roger Clemens, who each have 192 wins as a Sox pitcher.
Last night Spouse, sister Deb and I attended a reunion of Howard Johnson workers who also attended Gordon College. Sister Jean also fits both categories but was not in attendance. There were about 20 in attendance, including Mrs. Patricia Hludik (owner of the restaurant with husband Frank). Frank passed away about 20 years ago. The Mrs. is now 92. Frankie and his spouse attended. Frankie was the oldest of the Hludik children (John, Billy) and has been an engineering instructor at the University of New Hampshire since 1988. It was neat to see all former co-workers. I would venture a guess that most of us had not seen each other for 50-plus years. Spouse and I last worked there in 1961 (Spouse worked for two seasons and I worked there for seven seasons). A finer couple to work for could not be found. We ended the evening at Frankie's home in Ogunquit socializing. Even I socialized! We all enjoyed the evening. A little nostalgia (or perhaps a lot).
Preparing for another call from sister Deb as I'll go to the cottage to complete closing up the summer mansion. Deb will spend the night here until 3:00 a.m. Then she's off to Pittsburgh!
Until next time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
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| Mrs. Hludik; sister Deb |
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| Mrs. Hludik; Derf; "Spouse" |
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