Butch and I went exploring today...on foot. This parks' literature tells us there is a nature trail on the back side of it. It is a little more nature than suits us...pretty well overgrown and unattainable in many places but I might explore it more another time. We did walk on the outer road which is an easy 2.2 walk out as far as it will go and back. It looks like walking may have to replace biking as the exercise of choice for now. We have discovered a nice homey restaurant in Peculiar. Pat's Restaurant. It is easy to find and the food was homecooked and hot. It looks a little rough around the edges but the food was very tasty. I ordered green beans and they were doctored up with onion and bacon and you certainly do not find that every day.  

'Nuff said. :-) 

Merlin and Bev's grandson feeding wild(?) turkeys at their country place in Rat Hollow near Lewis Iowa 

Merlin Meyer and his daughter with their horses in a parade. 

Bev Meyers Elephant Ear 

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I read with interest the tip from a reader promoting Bookcrossing as a
way to set free all the books you may have cluttering up your home. I
moderate a local group that is part of a larger nonprofit organization
that does the same thing, yet you can get rid of just about anything
(and get things, too!). It is http://www.Freecycle.org <>. It's not just
for seniors, but, it's perfect for seniors who are moving out of larger
homes and into smaller ones and needing to downsize the amount of
"stuff" they have, perfect for families needing a fresh start, perfect
for college students heading off to the dorms, perfect for moms and dads
tripping over all the toys their children have accumulated over the
years. Anybody with stuff or anybody needing stuff can use Freecycle.
It's main rule is Keep it Free, Legal, and Appropriate for All Ages.
Just check out the regions listed on www.Freecycle.org <> for a group near
you. With nearly 1400 Freecycle groups around the globe, and over
465,000 people Freecycling, you are bound to find a group close by.

http://www.Freecycle.org <>


--submitted by Amanda (Genesee County MI Freecycle moderator)

We are in Peculiar again and will be here for awhile...like a month. Gary sent me an email about the State having a managed deer kill and they are doing it on my bike trail!....AND all the while we will be here. Not good. }-( Yesterday we went to see friends Marge and Dave Scott in Adel IA. Butch and Dave went golfing while Marge, Deb and I met Judy Smith at the tea room in Perry IA. We enjoyed an excellent meal and great conversation.

"Dollar" getting a good scratch from Butch 

Pretty little dragonfly 

Froggy 

Kitty chased up a tree by Marge and Dave's dog "Gus" 

Emily, Deb and Stormy 

Emily 

"Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of
the pleasures; costs nothing and conveys much. It pleases
the one who gives and the one who receives, and thus,
like mercy, it is twice blessed."

-- Erastus Wiman, Canadian businessman

Question to Ponder

How will I be more courteous today?