Summer miscellaneous photos, starting with

The new road to nowhere.......actually, it is the new road to the high school. Only about 6 blocks from home, on our usual road to the grocery store, etc. I was expecting them to put in stop lights, surely they will, before I return from the south.

These are my beautiful flowers, before the heat wave hit Iowa. Too many 90 to 100 degree days.

Every parade needs a handsome police officer, kids that entertain, horses and JOHN DEERE TRACTORS...

There have been many photos posted recently on FB with the question, what is this? If you know, share, don't reveal what it is. This is a hint at your age. SO, I decided to add a photo. One new item, one old item. The old item was used by many retirees, before they retired. The new item is made by a retiree, in his/her free time. Guess.

Finally

I am caught up with the summer. Today, in 1977, Elvis died, on the toilet. How ironic is that? I remember those words spoken back then. Today, they would hammer him a lot more, in the press. Today is also the 124th anniversary of my Grandmother's birth, in Red Wing, Minnesota, area. In about two months, I will be packing the car and heading south again for the winter, but still summertime. Does time fly for any of my followers? It seems like I just arrived in Iowa for the summer and it is time to start planning the move again. I have some miscellaneous photos that I will try to post this week, maybe tonight. Happy August 16th, yáll.....carry on.........

Summerfest and Class Reunion

Three days of class events. The first night at the Summerfest Beer Tent, not well attended, but as we all know, we had a lot of fun. Second night at the banquet, don't I set a nice table? Finally, our class party. Also, not well attended, but we had a blast. Everyone took a turn talking about their last 45 years since high school. I had Walgrees make the AHS sign and took a photo with everyone.

Repeat from last post

As I reported, it has been a while since my last post. The Brothers and I went on a road trip UP NORTH, northern Wisconsin, to visit our cousin Mark and his wife Mary. A day trip was to the UP of Michigan, activity from kayaking, roasting marshmellows, and sunset on the lake by their home away from home. Finally, as noted below, the Dutcher/Perry afternoon party at the Clipper......carry on........

Lake Superior activity.

At the beach on Lake Superior.

The path from the Lake to the House. Looking out the backdoor the night it rained, quite humid that night while playing UNO.

My point of view on the kayak

Lily pads that I found while in my kayak.

JEff watching cousin Mark help Greg out of the kayak. Jeff and Mary on the dock watching Greg paddle by.

For nearly 25 years, we four girls have been golfing together in league and out of league days. This year's trip to HOney Creek in Boone, Iowa, wad very memorable. Sharon was on a slight incline, approaching the golf cart and forgot to PRAY...duck your head Sharon. I thought she knocked herself out cold from the sound of the clunk and she went backwards in a sitting position. The bottle of ice did wonders, keeping the swelling down. PMS in red, Joyce in Black and yours truly in blue.

This week was the Dutcher/Perry reunion. Both Suzi and Steve were in Iowa for family reunions. So, I set up a mini party in the afternoon for us the all visit. Top to bottom: Lois and Anne, Lynn-Jo-Cyndy-Suzi and bottom Diane, Jo and Lynn.