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Derf Here!
Once again from the great midwest state of Illinois. Eureka, Illinois to be exact. The weather here is Summer-like! The sun shines bright in the cloudless sky. Now, all I have to do is get Kim to type this to Tracy to post on her blog site. Shouldn't be a problem as I have my ways to get done that which I wish to be completed!
It seems the distance from home to Joe and Kim's is increasing. The earth is perhaps expanding. Our trip here from the northeast was 1187.5 miles. That is up from the 1187 miles that we recorded a couple months ago. We traveled a half mile more but our travel time decreased from 20 hours to 19 hours, 15 minutes. I guess we stopped fewer times. We averaged 68 mph but our gas mileage decreased from 30 mpg to 29.5 mpg. One gets less miles per gallon with increased speed seems to be accurate. Gas prices were seen from $4.02 per gallon down to 3.59 per gallon. Oh, for the good old days when it was about half of this cost. I remember gas at $.18-$.25 per gallon. I doubt that we see that again, ever! What do you think?
Planning a trip to Indianapolis on Thursday to visit sister Jean as she recovers from colon cancer. Will find out today what follow-up treatment is necessary. The trip to Indy just seems to be part of our Midwest trips lately. We're fortunate that we have family so close in the area. Would be better if all were closer to MAINE!!! We live with it. Lucky to visit as much as we do. It does get tougher as 'old' age is creeping up on us. Maybe not 'creeping' but advancing rather quickly!
A highlight of yesterday was the choir at 809 S. Main street. We sang (via Skype) happy birthday to Joe's dad in Maine (George!). Technology is something, isn't it? The choir was in fine voice as it was led by Joe, using his well developed directing skills.
Speaking of technology, I Facebooked with Deb and Tracy over the past couple days and found out that I am missing 2 band concerts, 3 baseball games and a Saturday morning of lacrosse this week. Keep the games coming as we will be back next week to observe all contests.
We ate out on Mother's Day at a local restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyable. We have plans to eat at a local take out snack bar and ice cream place called the 'Dugout'. Kelsey works there and will be there for the summer. I am not sure if we are allowed in the parking lot as I saw a sign that said "Parking for Cubs fans only!" We'll take our chances, I guess. Still we'll be loyal to the Red Sox!
We're looking forward to graduation on Sunday and then the trip home begins. Hopefully the weather remains calm! A nice sunny Sunday would be appreciated. Just a casual request! Are You listening?
I'll be reporting from the great Northeast once again next week sooo….
Until Next Time!
Toodle Pip!
Derf!
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