A few days after our company left we loaded up the car and pointed the hood north. It's summer and with that comes the usual activities and commitments.
Our first event was Mike and Nancy's daughters wedding ceremony which was held in a converted barn in a rural Wisconsin setting. The weather cooperated and the couple had a beautiful day. And no. The barn didn't have any left over odors from it's past.
Best wishes Megan and Justin!
Of course for me no visit back home would be complete without a check on the Mississippi River at Dubuque which was running above flood stage due to recent rains.
The new week arrived and with it started the round of doctor appointments for Pam and me. Pam was first for the poking and prodding session and checked out OK.
Next it was my turn. I always get nervous when the doctor snaps the rubber gloves while putting them on. His exploration revealed a slightly enlarged prostate which didn't alarm him. A prescription for some pills and I officially entered my Senior Citizen era.
The first week of July was busy. We were able to join friends Frank & Peg in Madison for Music on the Square. A great event that takes place on Wednesday evenings on the capitol lawn. Blankets, snacks, and great live music.
The next evening we joined Kim & Lu on Vagabond for the air show and fireworks on the swollen Mississippi at Dubuque. The river is well over it's normal level of 9'. Flood stage is 17' and the stage that evening was 20'. Even with the high water it was a great evening with friends, fireworks, and KFC for dinner!
It was a great evening with friends and fireworks. Thanks Kim & Lu!
July 4th we loaded up my parents and headed to Swisher, Iowa to celebrate my youngest son Addams birthday. In addition to his birthday the day was highlighted by a visit to some land that he had recently purchased to build a house on.
Happy Birthday Dutch!
July 5th we joined Pam's parents for dinner with their friends from Chattanooga. Pam & I had visited Gil & Linda when we visited Chattanooga on Tourist a couple years ago.
During our visit home I was able to pressure wash the deck and apply two coats of stain to it. A job that would be better performed by soaking it in gas and lighting a match! (Just kidding)
While I took care of the deck Pam assisted by taking Ellie and Franklin on two consecutive days to get their hair cut. How that helped me I'm not sure since they weren't at the house anyway?
Also while home we had dinner at Chestnut Mt. Resort with John & Jean and their daughter Sarah. Good company in a setting overlooking the Mississippi that I've frequented since I was a small boy.
I can't end this post without posting a picture of the boat I would love to have for cruising the inland rivers. Built by a friend a few years ago and powered by a single Cummins engine the Pickett Hastings will surprise you with her speed and shallow draft. My imagination runs wild every time I see this vessel. I just have to convince Pam that she would love it as much as I would!
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