Ramblings of Insanity: July 2007

Ah a week escape from reality..........................beautiful weather, low (and I mean low) humidity, no thought of time, and total hakuna matata. The place is tranquil with a quiet that is serene. The local train for the coal mill goes by every 30 minutes to an hour and its just such a wonderful sound.

A light work load awaited us this year, demo a peacock pen, put up a few deck supports and build a step. Easy peasy. The rest of the time was spent boating, swimming, fishing and my favorite ....... conversation with family over food..... and peanuts. This year was different from most. Usually only Dwain makes the trek to see Peter and me when we are at dads, but this year the entire clan made it and then some. Dwain brought his girl friend Marie, Doug and Tripp showed up, and Natalie came with daughter (Fressia) and hubby(Andy) tagging along. I can't recall the last time all four siblings were together along with all the cousins....... hmmmmmm ................ 1st time I think. Cousin Cathy and her byfriend John showed up for the 4th, bearing fireworks and yummy key lime pies.

Patsy was the Queen of Hostesses with the 4th of July having 14 people to cook for and several days of 12. Nair a grumble or a gripe of having so many mouths to feed and cook for.

So with no further waiting for the impatient........ pictures galore to tell the story......