Dad 88: Anticipating Spring

("I think the loveliest time of the year is the Spring!"  Enjoy Dad's post!  -- Tracy)

Derf Here!  As I look out over the surroundings I see very little snow.  The snow that is left is the result of plowing.  If this weather keeps up, the snow will be gone within a week-- even the snow banks.  There is, however, still snow up in "ski country", but here in "beach country" it is disappearing rapidly.  Good!

Spring is on its way.  I can say this because Ken's Place (a seafood restaurant located diagonally across the street from our home) has removed all boards covering it up for the winter.  The picnic tables are now in place with the umbrellas.  The awnings have been reattached to the building and the sign says open on March 23rd.

Bayley's ice cream stand down the street has activity surrounding the shop and the boards are off.  The Clambake (Kaelen's summer employment restaurant) is scheduled to open next Thursday.  Spring is definitely just around the corner.

Furthermore, last night at about 1:37 a.m., methinks I heard the rumble of thunder clouds off in the distance.  Can Spring be far away?  Nope!  I hope!

Sister Jean had some unexpected visitors from Eureka, Illinois.  Kim and Kaelen made the trip to Indianapolis to check up on her, and I believe a nice visit was had by all.  A big thanks to Gordon and Kathy for putting them up for the night.

Still working on our trip next week to Illinois and Indy.  Looking forward to visiting with Cocoa and the family.  Will also take a trip to visit sister Jean.  The trip will wrap up with attendance at a musical ("Annie") performed by Eureka High School.  One of the featured participants will be granddaughter Kelsey as she winds down her high school career.  On to college in the fall.  Whew, that time flew by.  Almost unthinkable, Kelsey in college!  It's true!  It's true!!

It certainly is a great time of the year.  All things will be returning to life within the next few weeks.  The yard will come to life and the grass will need to be mowed.  The leaves will return to the trees and the birds are already singing in the Spring.  It is great to be enjoying all of these God-given joys.

To all of you out there, have a happy St. Patty's Day!!

And with that I'll close.  I hope to post from the Midwest next week, if I can get someone to do the typing for me.  Are you listening, Kim?

So until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!