Jean's 88th Birthday

5-22-11
Today we had the house full of neighbors and friends. There were about forty people.The occasion was the birthday of my friend Jean.
Three months ago we thought she would never celebrate another birthday.
She had a lot of fun today.I picked up Jean and her caregiver Rose, from Brookdale, where Jean lives now.
I was happy to see her in such good spirit. Most people in the room did not realize what she had gone through in the last few months.

Brianne's Bridal Shower

5-21-11
The motorhome is in the driveway, ready to go.
First we have to do a couple of fun things.
Today we went to a bridal shower. Alma's daughter is getting married.
I remember when Brianne was born and Alma brought her to work.
That was 25 years ago.

Mother's Day 2011

5-8-11
We went today to Doreen’s son Reggie and his wife Leslie for Mother’s Day lunch. Her daughter Sandra was there too.












Doreen’s back is better now and we hope we can go on the road in the middle of June.
Right now I am involved with my friend Jean. She will be 88 years old next week.
The last two months she has been in and out of the hospital, and I saw her every day.
We thought she would not make it, but in the last week she has improved.
She is now again in the nursing home with a 24 hour care giver at her side.
She has nobody in California. Her only son lives in Chicago and comes every month for a few days to see her.
It is not easy to get old.

Craig's Railroad 2011

4-16-11
This afternoon we went to Craig's and Janice's house to see his miniature railroad in action. They had an open house. Some of the members of the Convair Camping Club were there.
Since I had lived in this area some years ago we stopped at friends houses after we left Janice and Craig.

Camino Hills Easter Pot Luck 2011

4-13-11
Today we had our annual Easter Pot Luck at the clubhouse.
It looks like we are eating all the time.
Some of the women in the park are very good cooks and we had a variety of delicious food.
This is an occasion to meet our neighbors.

Oak Creek Resort 2011

4-12-11
The Convair Camping Club has their April outing at the Oak Creek Resort.
Doreen and I joined the group for dinner today, at the resort’s clubhouse.
Elaine and George, the wagon masters, had prepared a delicious ham and the rest of the group brought side dishes and appetizers.
We had a good time.
There was also a 89 year old guest. She and her late husband were part of the group who started the club.
Her daughter had brought her, to celebrate with the group her mother’s 89th birthday.
There is always some excitement at those outings. Yesterday it was Robin’s turn. While backing his fifth wheel into the camping site he smashed the back window of the truck with the corner of the trailer.
Doreen was fine until the pain killer pill was wearing down.

Convair Tooling Luncheon

4-6-11
I went today to Santee for the Convair tooling luncheon.
Frank Muzzy and Rhonda had come all the way from Murrieta. Frank is now retired.