Convoluted mess

Friday found us on the run.  Evelyn had not slept until 3:30 but had to waken at 7:30 to meet Janice and Don at the Livestock show.  We dressed in our hospital garb and went off.  We thought we would see their grandchildren show their Brahma heifers at 9 or so.  Instead it was nearly 11:30 when they finished.  They have 4 grand children and 1 placed 2nd while the others placed 3rd, 5th and last—because the cow  was too big.  I don’t understand this because the purpose of raising cattle is to produce the most amount of meat.  We were able to visit with Don and Janice for a couple of hours before leaving.  We were just a few minutes late to the volunteer appreciation banquet.  We found 2 seats in front and enjoyed the chicken cordon bleu.  There was a program after the meal, but I sent Evelyn home for a nap. We had not reached another awards level anyway, so nothing was missed.  I did get recognition for volunteering 100 hours during the season.  Two of our crew were ill, so the work at the information desk was put upon the 4 left.  I had considered going home but thank God I didn’t.  We ran our legs off most of the remaining 2 hours. I was tired as Lise drove me home.  Evelyn and I drove our golf car to the kitchen band party.  We arrived just after everyone had filled their plates.  It was a pot luck so the side dishes were also the entrée.  They were, as usual, delicious.  We sat with 6 others to visit after most had left.  We returned to watch Les Miserables.