We're back at the Wilmington, OH Thousand Trails for a couple weeks then over to the Thousand Trails at Indian Lakes, IN near Batesville - yep, they make caskets there. Last time we were there, we tried to arrange a tour at the Batesville Casket Co but they only allow tours for licensed mortuary workers. Apparently they have lots of trade secrets.
Dave, Jessica and Lindsey came out last Friday for the afternoon. We took advantage of the pool and hot tub before having hamburgers on the grill. I hadn't been in water deeper than a bathtub in a very long time. I'd forgotten how pleasant it is. John said we need to do it again.
Picked up mail and our new backgammon game Monday night at Dave's. We played off and on all afternoon yesterday. I didn't win a single game! Just totally unacceptable! John just kept rolling those double sixes and double fives. It's been so long since I played. Maybe I'll get better luck today.
I'm collecting on my Mother's Day present on Friday. We're going to see the Cincinnati Reds baseball game. I've never been to a major league baseball game and I'm soooo excited. Jessica even managed to get us some great tickets through a friend.
The weather here has been wonderful the last few days. Cooler and low humidity - a very welcome change. We even played backgammon under the awning yesterday until it got too cool and dark to continue.
I was reading my "newspaper" this morning. I have discovered the Google Reader. I set up several RSS feeds so I get my news every morning - along with my five favorite funnies. Free and easy to initiate and read.
Found a story about Fair Food (and it was on Good Morning America). Deep fried Snowballs - remember those marshmellow and coconut covered chocolate cakes. Now imagine them dipped in a pancake type batter and deep fried. It does sound more appetizing than chocolate coated bacon strips! Of course Corney Dogs were invented at the Texas State Fair (where else?), and they have become a staple not only at fairs and carnivals but on many tables and restaurant menus. I even buy the frozen ones a couple times a year.
My "Shame On You" story for today was to see that the airlines are charging our soldiers the extra fees on checked luggage. These brave folks are going to WAR for sake of freedom. They will be in a strange land for many, many months. And the airlines can't give them a break on their luggage. The whole idea of extra charges on reasonable size/weight checked bags is ludicrous to me in the first place, but to put the burden on the very people serving our country..... In my personal opinion (which apparently isn't worth much), the airlines should be giving active military personnel deep discounts on fares and free luggage fees.
Finally for today - Gas/diesel prices are coming down a bit. What a welcome sign!
Have a blessed day - Peace b
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