And then ...

It was Butch's 79th birthday on June 9th. Leo and Keri treated us at the local Mexican restaurant and it was very good as always. It was a nice way to celebrate and catch up on family happenings. 

My eye exam was the day before and it went well. He told me my eyes were healthy and since losing my sight has always been the worst sense to loose in my mind that was reassuring news. We celebrated at Hickory Park, a well known and highly touted restaurant in Ames Iowa.

Wednesday was the day for me to get my driver's license renewed. I have been in arrears since May 6th because in Iowa you have 60 days after your birthday to get it renewed and due to Covid-19 and Butch's broken leg I was unable to get it done. It would not have helped to come back sooner as the Courthouse was closed anyway. Now it is being done by appointment and by how much in arrears you happen to be, Butch was told to get an extension on his. He will not be behind until August 9th so he can wait. So he has his extension.

And today my main appointment was my haircut. It had been one month and two days since Liz had given me my last Texas haircut. I miss that girl!! She is a good one. I also like my Marcia haircuts in Iowa.

Keri and I took our bikes and made our way to the bridge just to see it.

This afternoon we had a very bad news phone call. Bill Brooker called to tell us their son Mark Brooker was killed in a biking accident in Houston Texas. Mark was Bill and Jo's youngest son and had turned 52 just yesterday. That threw us for a loop. Every time I think of Mark I see him smiling.

So on that sad news I will close for today.

The days are zipping by

We have a busy week of appointments lined up. Eye exams, annual doctor visits, haircuts, driver license renewals, and perhaps one that has momentarily slipped my mind. And yes, we are social distancing and wearing masks as best we can throughout these endeavors.

Butch is getting along famously with his indoor cane and his outdoor cane, forgetting them more frequently than ever. We hope to get him back on his physical therapy soon and then it should progress even more. I am thinking by fall you might not be able to tell he has been majorly repaired from his broken femur. He is playing golf but so far he is using a golf cart. I am sure he will be back to walking the course, if not this summer, surely by next.

Gary had a near mishap with his RV on the way here from Missouri last Thursday. Luckily the guys were able to get parts and get it repaired. Here they are getting things put back together.

Pictured from left are Rich, Jason, Butch, and Gary

Gary replacing the wheel hub

Gary is here and when he isn't busy working on his RV or playing golf with his dad and brothers we have been having hot games of CrossCribb. I was fairly certain Gary would like the game. We were introduced to it last winter playing with Dave and Liz. 

 

• An exciting game of Strategy, Luck, and Double Cross!
• Lots of fun for the entire family.
• Objective: Mark 31 points by building higher total cribbage scoring hands before your opponents.
• Recommended for Ages 8+. 2-6 Players.