We went over to some friends house last night. There were four couples in all - all camping friends. Had a good time. Worked in the basement today trying to get some of the stuff cleaned out and separated for a garage sale.
Only 15 minutes until the Superbowl. Sure get tired of hearing about the Saints. The TV networks are almost as biased towards the Saints as they are towards the Democrats.
Kelly is getting a new job with Chase. She is studying to become a personal banker. Since January 3 she has been studying and today she took the first test. This is the Federal test. She did very good on the test. So now she starts studying for the state test.
Scott went to the emergency room this afternoon. He was having some chest pains but they said everything was fine. They think maybe he is working too many hours.
Not doing too well this year. Normally we get some back but this year we are going to have to pay. I expected as much since I got some money from our 401K to help pay for the camper. They withheld taxes but not enough. Oh well. I have it covered. Just hoped we would be closer.
We went to a meeting for Lost Valley Lake. They are selling an upgraded membership and we got a $50 Walmart card for going to the meeting. Sat through the meeting, said no, got the card, and left.
Charter was out today and fixed the internet. It was a bad modem just like I told them. Finally got everything I need to do the taxes so will probably work on that today.
Friday was my birthday. Beth and I went to Outback to eat and then to a movie. We went to see Shirlock Holmes. It was OK. Not one of my favorites. Left it wide open for a sequel.
Well, the Colts did it. I really thought they could because they are the better team. However, you know what they say about ‘any given Sunday.’ Now I’m watching the Saints vs. Vikings. Gotta root for the Saints ’cause of Drew Brees. He went to Purdue. Saints just won so it will be the Indianapolis Colts against the New Orleans Saints.
Last night we went to Fazolli night. No we didn’t go to Fazollis. This is something that our friends (the River Rats) started years ago. Their whole family (at least all who could attend) would get together once a month in January, February and March. The other months they would spend at the ‘club house’ on the Meremec river. Anyway, they started inviting us even though we were not family. They normally have this at some restaurant but this time it was hosted at a home of people we had never met. It was the brother of Joyce Moore (one of the ones that went to Alaska last year) and we had a great time. They supplied the meat and everyone else brought passing dishes or deserts. A lot of good food and good friends. Sure looking forward to camping again. Going to watch the games today. Go Colts!!!
We left on Friday night after work, drove to Marshall IL and picked up the truck. We moved our clothes from the Focus to the truck and left the Focus in the Ford dealer’s parking lot. Got to Fort Wayne about 11:00 pm central. Stayed at the Hampton Inn. We had no trouble getting to sleep.
Got up Saturday and drove over to Kelly’s. Dan and Jolene and their three kids were there when we arrived. We had some stuff in the truck for Kelly (some boxes of her old toys, school papers, etc.) We unloaded all of those and then went over to Mr. Coney. Other than family that is the thing I think I miss most about Fort Wayne. We went with Kelly and Jordan to look for some mattresses for the kids but they are still undecided. Jamie and Kelsey rode with Pawpaw and Gobby in the ‘monster truck.’ After we dropped the kids off we drove out to see Ron and Thelma for a few minutes. Didn’t stay long because we had too much to do and so did they but wanted to wish them a safe trip. Stopped at Fish of Stroh on the way back to Kelly’s and picked up some carry out. That is the other thing I miss. Got back to Kelly’s and watched the first half of the Colts game and then drove back to the hotel. Watched the rest of the game and then crashed.
We got up Sunday morning and left for home. We stopped for a few minutes and saw Beth’s mom. Not a real good visit. In the past she has recognized us even if she didn’t know our names. This time it was like she sat there trying to figure out who we were. But at least she had a visitor. Stopped at Marshall IL on the way home and picked up the Focus. We took the truck back to storage. I’ll have to go get it next weekend and put the 5th wheel back in but just wasn’t up for it tonight. Back to work tomorrow.
Got a call from the Ford dealer today. The truck is ready. We are going to leave Friday after work and drive to pick it up and then head on to Ft. Wayne. It will be late when we get there but want to get the stuff in the truck to Kelly. We will be in FW on Saturday and then head back on Sunday. Hope to stop and wish R and T and E a good trip.
Beth went back to work yesterday but I stayed home while the furnace was replaced. But had to go back today. Got a bit of a late start. Beth and I ride together. I drop her off and then drive to my office. We got over to Boeing and there were flashing lights and a couple of the lanes were blocked off. Seems there was a water line break so they were closing the building. Beth went in and got her laptop and then took me to work. It took about 15 minutes to get out of the parking lot because of all the cars leaving at the same time. Got to work about 30 minutes late but no big deal - I just work longer to make it up. Pretty much a normal day after being off for about a week and a half. I had a lot of catching up to do. Have not heard anything about the truck yet. I’m probably going to call them tomorrow.
