First we went to the dump. We dumped many, many things, such as the lamp I broke and the old ironing board. In fact we dumped everything including the kitchen sink!
A problem has arisen with our Old Mission Tour. We submitted it, but the final stage was too close to another cache. That involved changing the coordinates for the final, and changing the clues. But the worst part was having to find a new place for the final stage. We needed a place that was easily accessible and yet was a good hiding place. It took my waiting for 3+ hours, and Dick walking for 5+ miles, but it was finally a done deal. Now we just have to wait for Rusty to approve it.
So the day shouldn't be a total loss, we had lunch at the Bad Dog Deli - a really delightful place. We didn't feel like a sit-down, wait-for-service lunch, and the Bad Dog was the perfect spot...casual, friendly, and yummy.
While we were on the Peninsula, Traverse City was having a severe thunder storm complete with hail. They said that the hail was deep enough to shovel in some places. We did get about seven drops on the windshield, but that was it.
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Picnic on the Muskegon
A most congenial group:
Dar & Terry,
Rusty & Libby,
Dick,
Frank, Peggy & Cricket,
Gary & Donna
Mother came first this morning because we took a road trip today. I took her some pictures and some more toothbrushes. We had an abbreviated visit, and then we headed for Paris to take TeeShirts to Coychev's beautiful spot on the Muskegon River.
It was a very congenial group, with congenial hosts, and a yummy picnic - thanks Gary and Donna!
The tee shirts look great on everybody - we were really happy. Dick said we should have taken a picture with everybody facing the other direction so you can see the back too. Next time, we'll do that.
Saturday, June 24, 2006
Goodbye Houghton Lake
The desk arrived this morning on schedule, and it really wasn't too difficult to get it upstairs. (Of course, I only watched!) Dollies are a wonderful invention. The desk looks great in Dick's room
After the exciting desk arrival, Dick and I set off for Houghton Lake. We had shirts to deliver to Tim and Susie, so we went by way of Grayling. We knew they weren't home, but we stuck the shirts inside their camper.
We had lunch at Coyle's, and then went to see if we could help Bill pack things up. Bill had really moved most of the stuff into the garage already. As it turned out, there was more furniture to be moved to the garage, and doo-dads to be packed in boxes. Tammy and I did the doo-dads. Tammy actually had almost the entire kitchen packed up by the time we got there. As a matter of fact, the only time these folks stood still was for 10 minutes to have a sandwich, and then to pose for me out in front. Otherwise, it was a constant blur of activity!
We're glad to hear that Jan and Kim and the boys arrived in California in one piece, including the trailer. This is an eventful summer for the whole Snider tribe. In California, Kim is moving in, Reiko is moving in, and back here Jan and Bill are moving out of northern Michigan...we're waiting for Eric and Tammy to move - just kidding.
Good luck to everyone in all of your moves and in all of your endeavors.
After the exciting desk arrival, Dick and I set off for Houghton Lake. We had shirts to deliver to Tim and Susie, so we went by way of Grayling. We knew they weren't home, but we stuck the shirts inside their camper.
We had lunch at Coyle's, and then went to see if we could help Bill pack things up. Bill had really moved most of the stuff into the garage already. As it turned out, there was more furniture to be moved to the garage, and doo-dads to be packed in boxes. Tammy and I did the doo-dads. Tammy actually had almost the entire kitchen packed up by the time we got there. As a matter of fact, the only time these folks stood still was for 10 minutes to have a sandwich, and then to pose for me out in front. Otherwise, it was a constant blur of activity!
We're glad to hear that Jan and Kim and the boys arrived in California in one piece, including the trailer. This is an eventful summer for the whole Snider tribe. In California, Kim is moving in, Reiko is moving in, and back here Jan and Bill are moving out of northern Michigan...we're waiting for Eric and Tammy to move - just kidding.
Good luck to everyone in all of your moves and in all of your endeavors.
Friday, June 23, 2006
The Kitchen Remodel
It was another glorious day in Northern Michigan - 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. We are having a great summer so far.
Today was the day! The countertops are in, and we are very pleased with the way it went. We have some minor repairs to do, but Dick is confident that he can do it. The workmen were here from around 9:30 until 4:30. Nobody said it would be easy. We will be without water in the sink and gas for the cooktop until Tuesday, when the plumber will come and hook everything up.
After everything was done today, we went to JenTees to pick up the S2S shirts. We made a stop at Thompson's to check on Mom's meds, and then we went to Scalawags for fish and chips. Cute fishy decor, and yummy hot, hot, hot fish.
Tonight we sorted the T shirts out and packed them up. We have to mail some, but Sunday we're driving to Paris to give a bunch to CoyChev, who will then take them to the next GeoBash and hand them out.
Today was the day! The countertops are in, and we are very pleased with the way it went. We have some minor repairs to do, but Dick is confident that he can do it. The workmen were here from around 9:30 until 4:30. Nobody said it would be easy. We will be without water in the sink and gas for the cooktop until Tuesday, when the plumber will come and hook everything up.
After everything was done today, we went to JenTees to pick up the S2S shirts. We made a stop at Thompson's to check on Mom's meds, and then we went to Scalawags for fish and chips. Cute fishy decor, and yummy hot, hot, hot fish.
Tonight we sorted the T shirts out and packed them up. We have to mail some, but Sunday we're driving to Paris to give a bunch to CoyChev, who will then take them to the next GeoBash and hand them out.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Forty-Niners
Today is our 49th wedding anniversary.
Dick had an appointment (dental) at 10 a.m.
We were expecting delivery of the new desk since it didn't come yesterday. I finally called to see when the delivery would happen, and it will be coming Saturday morning. I gave the driver good directions, but he kept asking me what he would see around where our access road is. I explained and explained, and then he said "I have to know because I don't see very well." Now I'm wondering who's driving the truck!
So the bad news is that the desk isn't coming today, but the good news is that we don't have to wait around - we can do whatever we want.
Bill reports that Jan, Kim and the boys have made it to California, with stops along the way to see the Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, etc. We plan to go to Houghton Lake on Saturday to help Bill with the house closing, and just to touch base with him.
First we took our old red trailer to Kelley's Custom Trailers. He said he might be able to use some of the parts and some of our lumber to lower the cost of the new trailer. He estimates he might be finished by Tuesday.
We went out on the Peninsula again to finalize the Old Mission Historical Tour. It was a blast - we did find a couple of minor mistakes - but generally speaking, it's a done deal. Dick placed the ammo can at around 4:30. It was a cloudy, windy, cool day but very pleasant, and I think we accomplished a lot, geocaching-wise.
Since it is a special day, we went to LaSenorita for an early dinner - we were both famished.
At home, Dick did the final edit and submitted the Historical Tour to Randy. Because of the nature of the Tour, the directions and explanations are quite lengthy, and folks will have to print out the five pages to take with them on the search. It won't fit in a Palm. If they have a printout and follow the directions carefully, they should have a ball with this.
With the countertops coming in the morning, we're mentally brainstorming what needs to be done in the kitchen before they arrive. I moved some things to the table, and began cleaning out under the sink, but then I hit the wall and went to bed. Tomorrow should be exciting!
Dick had an appointment (dental) at 10 a.m.
We were expecting delivery of the new desk since it didn't come yesterday. I finally called to see when the delivery would happen, and it will be coming Saturday morning. I gave the driver good directions, but he kept asking me what he would see around where our access road is. I explained and explained, and then he said "I have to know because I don't see very well." Now I'm wondering who's driving the truck!
So the bad news is that the desk isn't coming today, but the good news is that we don't have to wait around - we can do whatever we want.
Bill reports that Jan, Kim and the boys have made it to California, with stops along the way to see the Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, etc. We plan to go to Houghton Lake on Saturday to help Bill with the house closing, and just to touch base with him.
First we took our old red trailer to Kelley's Custom Trailers. He said he might be able to use some of the parts and some of our lumber to lower the cost of the new trailer. He estimates he might be finished by Tuesday.
We went out on the Peninsula again to finalize the Old Mission Historical Tour. It was a blast - we did find a couple of minor mistakes - but generally speaking, it's a done deal. Dick placed the ammo can at around 4:30. It was a cloudy, windy, cool day but very pleasant, and I think we accomplished a lot, geocaching-wise.
Since it is a special day, we went to LaSenorita for an early dinner - we were both famished.
At home, Dick did the final edit and submitted the Historical Tour to Randy. Because of the nature of the Tour, the directions and explanations are quite lengthy, and folks will have to print out the five pages to take with them on the search. It won't fit in a Palm. If they have a printout and follow the directions carefully, they should have a ball with this.
With the countertops coming in the morning, we're mentally brainstorming what needs to be done in the kitchen before they arrive. I moved some things to the table, and began cleaning out under the sink, but then I hit the wall and went to bed. Tomorrow should be exciting!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
The Countertops are Coming!
Hooray!
Traverse Tops called and said that they will come and install the new countertops on Friday morning. Yippee! I think we had to wait about 2 months from start to finish. I have my fingers crossed that everything goes well.
The plumber says he can come out on Tuesday to hook everything up and install our new things - filtration, recirculating pump, etc.
Mother needs a new prescription. I spoke to Brandi the nurse about it - she thinks that Dr. Auer will go ahead and call it in without seeing Mom because she is so immobile. I'm waiting to hear what they decided. Brandi mentioned that the Doctor may even make a house call. That is totally unheard of these days!
Dick has been looking for a desk for about 2 years now. Every once in a while we check in at the Riverside Resale store to see what they have, but so far we've had no luck. Today he found what he wants at Reclectia on Garfield. It's a great old desk - looks almost like a teacher's desk. The drawers all work just fine, and it has a "fence" across the back and part of the sides, so that things won't fall off the back. It has a glass top, so that the wooden top is in really great shape. It does need a bit of polishing, but that's not a problem. It will be delivered today or tomorrow. She gave us a really good price.
Dick came home and cleared off the stairs, and cleaned out his room - so we're ready for the new old desk.
Traverse Tops called and said that they will come and install the new countertops on Friday morning. Yippee! I think we had to wait about 2 months from start to finish. I have my fingers crossed that everything goes well.
The plumber says he can come out on Tuesday to hook everything up and install our new things - filtration, recirculating pump, etc.
Mother needs a new prescription. I spoke to Brandi the nurse about it - she thinks that Dr. Auer will go ahead and call it in without seeing Mom because she is so immobile. I'm waiting to hear what they decided. Brandi mentioned that the Doctor may even make a house call. That is totally unheard of these days!
Dick has been looking for a desk for about 2 years now. Every once in a while we check in at the Riverside Resale store to see what they have, but so far we've had no luck. Today he found what he wants at Reclectia on Garfield. It's a great old desk - looks almost like a teacher's desk. The drawers all work just fine, and it has a "fence" across the back and part of the sides, so that things won't fall off the back. It has a glass top, so that the wooden top is in really great shape. It does need a bit of polishing, but that's not a problem. It will be delivered today or tomorrow. She gave us a really good price.
Dick came home and cleared off the stairs, and cleaned out his room - so we're ready for the new old desk.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
Deja Vu
Tom reports from out in San Diego that he has broken his arm again, falling off his mountain bike. His email was brief: "Same arm. Same fracture. Same point on the trail." His bike is fine, he can still drive, he's not in much pain, and he seems OK as far as we can tell. Laurie thinks he's re-living it again as in the movie Groundhog Day. Maybe he'll meet another girlfriend again. Anyway, he's facing another 8 weeks in a cast.
Mother has trouble brushing her teeth because her hands aren't strong enough to squeeze the toothpaste onto the brush. We've tried various techniques, and discussed many others. Finally, I think we've solved the problem. Searching on Google I found pre-pasted, disposable toothbrushes. You use them once and throw them away. They have a really pleasant aroma, so I'm guessing that it tastes good, too. Mother seemed happy with them, but it hasn't been tried out yet, so we'll see how it goes. At least, she thought it was a great idea.
Dick's Father's Day present is going to be a new utility trailer, and we've been looking around for ideas. I think we've found the guy who can build us what we want. Dick seems pleased with him. Dick wants to be able to use it for canoes, for the tractor, and for just general hauling.
We stopped at the T shirt shop, and everything is ready to go. The shirts will be finished for pick up on Friday. The mock-up looks very nice, and I think Dick did a great job designing the shirts. The S2S finishers should be very proud to wear them.
Carpet cleaners came today, so we're a little bit torn up - but the carpet looks great! They did a really nice job. They did the area rug in the dining room, and the sofa also. We're very clean.
Mother has trouble brushing her teeth because her hands aren't strong enough to squeeze the toothpaste onto the brush. We've tried various techniques, and discussed many others. Finally, I think we've solved the problem. Searching on Google I found pre-pasted, disposable toothbrushes. You use them once and throw them away. They have a really pleasant aroma, so I'm guessing that it tastes good, too. Mother seemed happy with them, but it hasn't been tried out yet, so we'll see how it goes. At least, she thought it was a great idea.
Dick's Father's Day present is going to be a new utility trailer, and we've been looking around for ideas. I think we've found the guy who can build us what we want. Dick seems pleased with him. Dick wants to be able to use it for canoes, for the tractor, and for just general hauling.
We stopped at the T shirt shop, and everything is ready to go. The shirts will be finished for pick up on Friday. The mock-up looks very nice, and I think Dick did a great job designing the shirts. The S2S finishers should be very proud to wear them.
Carpet cleaners came today, so we're a little bit torn up - but the carpet looks great! They did a really nice job. They did the area rug in the dining room, and the sofa also. We're very clean.
Ya Gotta Have Heart
Good news from Traverse Heart Associates. Dick's recent echocardiogram shows his heart to be almost totally normal. The enlargement that was seen before has gone down due to the blood pressure med. He got a clean bill of health.
GenFest Update: So far, the attendees will be Tom, Laurie & Chip, Dylan, Sharon & John, Kevin & Amy, Derek, John & Susan, Kristen, Roger & Megan, Fay, J.P., Doug, Dick & Nan. I'm assuming Barb's family will be coming. Haven't heard from Ruth and Ed or from Dave and Beth. Odette has not been feeling well, and may not be able to come this year.
GenFest Update: So far, the attendees will be Tom, Laurie & Chip, Dylan, Sharon & John, Kevin & Amy, Derek, John & Susan, Kristen, Roger & Megan, Fay, J.P., Doug, Dick & Nan. I'm assuming Barb's family will be coming. Haven't heard from Ruth and Ed or from Dave and Beth. Odette has not been feeling well, and may not be able to come this year.
Sunday, June 18, 2006
Happy Dad
Dad's Day was very drippy, wet, dark, and rainy. Woe to the people who planned outdoor family picnics or graduation parties. It's so sad to see the dripping tents, balloons on the ground, and the "Congrats Grad" signs collapsing in the rain. We were not affected by the rain, really, although it most likely kept us from going back out on the Peninsula for more cache research.
We had brunch at the Arizona Steak House. It's new, and inside it's spacious and shiny, with a western decor and lots of gleaming wood. The brunch was fairly standard, yet less than most. It was OK.
Visited Mother - she was very awake and talkative today. She loved the story of Jana's free weekend. She was glad to hear that Tom is coming for GenFest.
The rest of the day was very dull by most standards, but felt good to us! Dick napped while I went grocery shopping, and then I napped before dinner. Yawn.
The kids were all in touch with their Dad - Jana on Friday, before her NY weekend. Tom and Laurie both called today and it's always good to hear from them.
Happy Father's Day
We had brunch at the Arizona Steak House. It's new, and inside it's spacious and shiny, with a western decor and lots of gleaming wood. The brunch was fairly standard, yet less than most. It was OK.
Visited Mother - she was very awake and talkative today. She loved the story of Jana's free weekend. She was glad to hear that Tom is coming for GenFest.
The rest of the day was very dull by most standards, but felt good to us! Dick napped while I went grocery shopping, and then I napped before dinner. Yawn.
The kids were all in touch with their Dad - Jana on Friday, before her NY weekend. Tom and Laurie both called today and it's always good to hear from them.
Happy Father's Day
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