I have been trying to get some pictures posted to the blog and it has been so slow going that I am still trying. Today I am adding 1GB of RAM to this computer and I have hopes it will make a difference. It can be so many things when something isn't as it should be or it seems to suddenly behave in a different manner. This wasn't sudden. Ever since we left the valley it has been slow and I have attributed it to the change in Internet connection from cable/DSL to Verizon dial up. And that alone may be the issue. At any rate I am taking measures to alleviate the problem today. So there may be pictures on this site and the Magnolia one later today or tomorrow. Kay Voss got some great bluebonnet pics on their way home to Minnesota and I would like to share them with all of you.
We have had appointments every day since we arrived at Lake Anita. I thought we were going to get a four day break but it hasn't worked out that way. The dentist called yesterday and he didn't like the impression we had taken the day before and wanted to try again. So we did. Just arrived home from that when the computer place called and were ready to add the memory but I put them off till today.
Last night Jack Long (Butch's second cousin) and his friend took us out to eat at the Redwood. We had a nice visit and a wonderful meal.
Tonight we are eating at the China Hut in Atlantic with Oakland IA friends Dick & Leslie Cleaveland.
I haven't sent a reminder to look at the blog in quite some time. When I visit with friends in other ways, such as on the phone or in person I have no problem telling if they are blog checkers or not. I know life gets frantic at times and keeping up with us isn't always easy in more ways than one! The blog is a way for me to stay in touch with many people at one time without being too intrusive on your inbox. So check in on the blog and I hope make a comment if you are moved to do so.
The Lake Anita campground is full. Every year the State of Iowa offers a free camping weekend to Iowans and it is traditionally the first weekend in May. We were forced to close windows and turn on the AC last night due to smoke from campfires. This too shall pass.