Sunday, April 19, 2009

Catching up








I can’t believe it’s almost a month since I wrote. I feel as though I’ve been in “overdrive” during that time but not sure what I’ve accomplished. I’m posting some photos to show some of the activities I’ve also posted some on my Facebook page.
Mike and Karen’s wedding was small and beautiful. It was a lovely family time. They had a fantastic trip to Paris doing the city sites and Euro Disney. Despite snow I had a good quick visit with family in Rock City and Rockford and saw Jim’s beautiful creation of a Harp Guitar. Click on the photos and you can get a larger view.
Once back in Stuart I was on the road to camp with sister Karen, husband Brad and Mena, the dog, who were traveling from Arizona to New Hampshire. Unfortunately I had come down with a terrible cold causing me to not have my usual vim and vigor but we still had a good visit and Brad was very helpful with some of my concerns with my van. Then it was onto the Will McLean Folk Festival where I met 2 Roadtrek friends. We had a great time with lots of wonderful music. Heading back home, I had some assignments for the local genealogy group.
Easter Sunday I received a call from our Alaska tour leaders. Her husband was in intensive care with serious bleeding in the brain due to head injuries. He is improving but they will not be able to go to Alaska. Also departing from Florida, I was hoping we’d meet along the way. Later that day I spoke with both the other participants and said that I still wanted to go. They agreed. They are both in California but did not know each other. We are all getting acquainted with emails and telephone conversations. They are also women traveling alone and around the same age. So I will depart Stuart on April 30. Watch this space for the story!