Happy Hour Discussions

 Happy hour every day from 4:00 to 5:00 pm, and then we go home. It has been said more than once that we should keep track of what we discuss because every day is a new adventure.

Yesterday I showed them my new toe socks. My toes are in love with each other, and when I walk, and I do a lot of it, my toes develop corns, calluses, and other interesting formations. I have tried lambs wool, Band-Aids, you name it. Toe socks are my newest and best solution.

Another one of our faithful contributors mentioned her newest hobby, String art rocks. It is intriguing! Don't we all need a new hobby? I sure like the idea. Whether I will have the impetus to get into it remains to be seen. Here is an example.

Our discussions take on many forms. The one above led to interesting rock formations. Petoskey Rocks were the next round of rock talk. 

Butch and I workamped in Northern Michigan one summer season. There was a gravel pit on my regular morning walk, and I discovered Petoskey rocks.

Found on the Internet in case you are interested. 

Petoskey stones are fossilized coral that were once part of a reef about 350 million years ago, now primarily found on the shores of Lake Michigan. They are characterized by a honeycomb pattern of six-sided corallites, the skeletons of the ancient coral polyps. These fossils are considered a prized rock for collection and crafts due to their distinct appearance. 

This is not an unusual occasion at Happy Hour. Personally, it is a refreshing part of my day, and I nearly always find out something I didn't know before.

Butch's Picture

This photo was taken in 2024 for the Trophy Garden directory. I was asked today for a picture of Butch to be put on the wall in the pool hall. I decided the easiest way for me to get it out there was to put it on the blog. He has a smile on his face in every picture I have of him!

Trivia a trifle short

Trivia was a trifle short of players last night. A good time was had by all who did come, and I will do a better job of advertising that we are back in business next week. Your next chance of having a great time with fun people in the main hall playing trivia will be next Tuesday night at 6:30 PM.

Candy took the above photo of me last night. I liked it. That is rare.

My thought for the day

I received word that another classmate has passed. Johnny Hamilton- Class of '61. I was writing a note to Alice, his wife, and came across the quote below. It rang a bell with me. I suppose it is our age, as most of us are in our 80s. Doesn't matter the age-it still hits you like a Mack truck when it happens. It has been two months now, and I can feel a slight lessening of the rollercoaster ride it has been.

Johnny was a big personality, and he will leave a hole not only among his family, classmates, and friends but far beyond that. If you have ever met Johnny, you will remember him. He was that kind of guy. 

My quote of the day.

• "A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it's in hot water." — Eleanor Roosevelt