Several good parties

Tuesday was the day for returning home via “the Rattler”.  We had to go to the Iron Horse Tavern to get our left over sandwich and ice pack so we could have them to use again.  The ride home was slow because we got behind 4 trucks going to a small area called Spring Creek to do some repair for them.  We arrived home earlier than expected but had dressed in our hospital uniforms this morning.  We did unload our car before going to serve.  It was a very pleasant day but warmer than expected.  I had changed into my long legs but found myself too warm.  We went to our lunch at the hospital.  I had eaten a chicken sandwich yesterday at noon, a chicken breast last night and thought I should not have a grilled chicken salad sandwich as usual.  Instead I had tortellini which happened to be chicken.  Gary and Linda had invited us for supper to celebrate Evelyn’s birthday and served pasta and chicken.  I thought I might grow feathers.  We had a good visit and a dessert of her apple dumplings.  The entire meal was delicious.  We left before 8 so Linda could watch the initial episode of the new season of NCIS.  She loves that show and never misses it.  We needed rest and went to bed early. 

Wednesday brought an all day rain.  Jack Churchill and I had made a T time for High Vista Country Club but didn’t go because of the rain.  I could have gone with Evelyn to exercise but wanted to work on some sermons.  To my disappointment, the computer has failed me.  I had worked some time ago on them but couldn’t find them.  I know just enough to save each document, but that didn’t work this time.  That took most of the morning.  I also packed the car with the items we want to take to the grandsons next Friday.  This took all of the space in the hatch.  We can pack our clothes in the back seat on the way because we won’t have nearly as much to bring back.  Other friends had invited us for an evening of dessert and cards—Hand and Foot.  They have been playing that for the past 10 days with other people.  They must love the game.  We talked much about his job.  He walks dogs for other pet owners.  He gets $10 per visit and $.50 per mild driven.  I don’t remember how many visits he makes per week.  He sometimes walks 3 dogs per visit but still gets the same price as if he walks 1.  I might do that next summer because he says there is a great demand for that service in this area.  We were home by 10 and happily enjoyed our little cozy home.

Thursday morning I went to have my fasting blood draw for the doctor to see if the additional pill has done to lowering my cholesterol.  I was able to walk right into the lab.  I had a young girl do the draw from the back of my right hand and didn’t feel anything.  I have easily accessible veins there but have never had a draw so completely painless.  One odd thing was that somehow I had an order for a PSA draw.  I knew that I had had one recently and the lab confirmed that it was in August.  I wonder how that was mixed up in the doctor’s office.  I will ask him next Wednesday when I see him.  We worked on some “buckeye” candies for the boys who love them.  We also worked on some campfire beans to take to a party for the Haywood Dancers by the leaders.  We were finished in the morning and were able to rest in the early afternoon. We left for the party around 4:30 and made stops at the bank, CVS and the library.  We were early for the party despite the stops.  We helped with the preparation and waited for the other guests to arrive.  When they did, the “Piano Man”, Steve Whiddon began to play his keyboard.  The area at the Deans was a large concrete pad big enough to dance on.  There were many tables set up around the perimeter and a large barbecue grill.  Everyone brought a covered dish, and the offerings were delicious as they always are at carry in dinners.  We invited Karen and Dallas came to our house for some Baily’s Irish Cream before going home.  We worked on some last minute packing before retiring.