Thanksgiving at Bill and Robin's

We joined Bill, Robin, Brooke, Adam, & John for a great Thanks giving day. Other than watching the Seahawks get trounced by Dallas. Brooke came in from Boise and John from Pullman. Adam was already hanging at Casa de Key Center.
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Tom & Billy's wonderfull Advnture

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Day I

Bill arrived at Our house at 0530 as he said. We were on the road at 0545 Stopped in Ellensburg for yet another new time low fill up $1.85/gal Then it was off to Selah for breakfast with Jane via the canyon. Jane put on a great farm breakfast for her  two great brothers. After breakfast and a few laughs it was back on the road to Boise. Great drive sunny, and bright all the way with some  great new scenery for me.. After solving most of mankind's major problems we pulled in to Boise around 4pm. Met up with  Brooke a little after 5 and headed into town for pizza and a visit. It's now about 8:30 and Billy is tucked away in his sleeping bag on the floor and snoring away. Brooke is cleaning up in the kitchen and we are thinking about tomorrows move.
To all a goodnight.
Day II

Moving day. Got going early. We were at the U-Haul lot around 0830 and started loading up before 9 Loading the truck was a peice of cake thanks to Brooke's prep. We got all the $!%# in the truck our car, Brooke's car and Jason's car. Then cme the BIG job. Unloading and getting the big (heavy) @%$# up the tiny stair case and hall ways. If it had not been for Brook and Jason's friend John there would still be certain items not where they belong. After dropping off  the U-Haul Brooke took us to the Ram for some rest, lunch, and a little entertainment thanks to John. Then it was back to the new digs for some rest.
Day III

Got up early and we went out to breakfast at Goldys. Then said our good bye's and started the trek home. Started out in freezing fog for the first hour. Saw one nasty accident while in the fog. Then the sun came out and it was another beautiful drive. We pulled of in Sleah for some viddles thanks to Jane and wished Uncle Larry  HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Made it home around 6Pm
Had a GREAT road trip with brother Billy

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Sitting in Spokane while Mary is visiting China

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Day 1: Arrived here in Spokane yesterday. we had a good drive from Seattle and there were no problems getting settled in Mary's house. I brought a computer to replace Mary,s ailing computer. Forgot one power cord but was able to borrow one from Fran. Now my job is cutout for me. Transferring all the files from the old computer to the new one. The good news it will give me something to do during our visit. 
    Isabel arrived with Brianna who had been taking care of her for the last couple of days around 6:30PM. It's now about 7AM. and Anita is TRYING to get Isabel ready for school, A new experience for Anita.

  Day 2: was started by sending Isabel off to school,Picking up Clemy from the slammer then finishing off the day with Mexican food at the Mexican restaurant down off Country Homes Blvd. Home for some Monday night comedy on TV and early to bed. 

    Day 3: Isabel has the day off (Veterans day) and we are mainly hanging out. Its sort of crappy out as it is 37degrees and rainy. Clemy and I are sitting in front of the fireplace while Anita and Isabel are off to the store for some munchies. Today is also the day that Mary is scheduled to be back in the USA. She is suppose to arrive in LAX around 4:30PM Then spend the night in Los Angles as there aint no way you can get back to Spokane that time of day.

  Day 4: Got Isabel off to school. Then took the Rav4 out for a new pair of shoes. Actually I guess that would be two pair. With the new shoes it was off to meet Barbara and Fran Burkhard for lunch and a good visit. Now comes the best part. Mary is home! Looking quite spry after coming from China. The old gal made it none the worse for wear!!!
  I am sure tomorrow will bring many stories of the China Adventure. Anita and I are both looking forward to that. WELCOME HOME MARY!!!!
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Day 5: Anita took Isabel to school. Mary slept in a bit. Then after a bunch of  morning coffee and catching up with Mary the traveler we decided that Mary would be able to take over so we headed home around noon. All in all it was a interesting but good adventure to the inland empire. It Actually was fun living Mary's Spokane life with Isabel. Even though Isabel was pretty much a piece of cake (thanks to Anita) I could have never done it! And my kudos go to Mary living day in day out raising a kindergartner. 24-7 WOW!!!
PS. we got gas leaving Spokane for $1.93 /gal.  I never thought I would see gas below $3.00

Jane Turns 60 Ouch!

Made the trek to Selah for a little celebration of a big milestone. Janie turned 60 today. We arrived for lunch. Then after some catching up and watching the Seahawks get trounced we went to dinner at the Olive Garden, It was a fun experience. Then it was back to Sowder Farm's for some cake and gifts. It is now the middle of the night and I am wising I had some alki seltzer, It was not the food just the stupid amount I had. Hopefully I will be able to join the sleeping and get some more rest before Anita makes breakfast for the Birthday girl. It's been a most enjoyable trip to Selah and some good time spent with my now 60 year old sister.