Contents

Rearview Mirror - Summary of the past week
Pups Across America! - Jerry and Mitzy enjoying the woods
Headlights - Our schedule as to where we will be heading

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Rearview Mirror

Work with a View
Since BERT, our coach, is in for work 30 miles to the north, we spent the week staying with our good friend, Jamers. I took over her office and worked in style with a picture-window view of her woods that had wild turkeys, deer, a large assortment of birds, and squirrels and chipmunks. At various times of day they would walk by the window on their way to nourishment at her feeders and water troughs. Here is a picture of Jamers’ gorgeous place in the woods.



Feast In South Haven
One night we drove over to South Haven for a feast prepared by Kim with help from Phil. We ate at Patrick and Jan’s place. Here is an evening shot of their beautiful home.



Cats Across America?
Here is a shot of Jamers’ cat, Max, along with neighborhood casts, Lily and Morey (painted version).







Trail Hikes
Jamers’ neighbor, Tom, showed us the wooded trail that goes through their neighborhood and beyond. Every day since he took us on it we walked the Kids letting them run free and enjoy the scents and the scenes. Really nice, peaceful trail.





Ribarama
Every year Jamers hosts a banquet for 50 or so of her friends that includes intricately prepared grilled pork ribs and chicken (special sauces), baked beans (to die for), a bar full of libations (the good stuff), and catered appetizers and side dishes--all just wonderful food. It was a delightful affair and afforded us the opportunity to re-connect with longtime friends--some I had not seen in a decade or more. It was especially nice as, our daughter-in-law, Kelly, and our grandson, Austin, flew in from Denver to attend, bringing her mom and dad, who live in the area, to “Ribarama.” Jamers pays for the whole thing but accepts donations for local non-profits. This year the event raised well over $700 to support the ASPCA and Loaves and Fishes. If the stars align, we hope to attend next year. Here is a shot of Jamers along with her trusted sous chef, Patrick, one of Patrick taking a “smoking” break (smoking ribs that is), Jamers and Cody, and Kim.

Pups Across America

Headlights

Because of our coach taking so long to be fixed up and my business schedule, we have had to make some modifications to our plans. Here is what things look like as of now:

September 25 - October 7: Kalamazoo, MIchigan
October 8 - 9: Travel south
October 9-11: Visit Friends in Kentucky
October 12-14: Travel south
October 15-19: Visit Auntie in Orlando area
October 20: Arrive back on Pine Island

Have questions or comments--send them in.

See you next week.

Tags: Michigan