OCT 3 09

OK I know its been a while since my last entry,But time does have away of getting away from us.The next thing you know its not July any more its Oct !!!!.So grab a drink or whatever sit back and read away.

Just remember I am not a writer…………………April 16th we finished packing up the last few things in the MH and truck. But before we headed out we went to have breakfast with Dave, Jamie Jones and Dean. Getting ready to go doing last min. check on everything,checking tow lights and they did not work.After Dan messed with the wires for a while. We just ended up going to U-Haul and buying a new pair of tow lights. Dan got them hooked up and down the road we went. We stayed in GA.the first night. Penn. the second night,then at Deans the third night before home.Got home mid afternoon that fourth day, set some stuff up that we were using that day.Had a nice visit with the kids and then Dan and I went to bed early that night. Girls did too. they got to run about all a day and loving it. Wore them out for the night.The next few days we were busy unpacking the camper of stuff we did not need to take with us to the KOA that we were going to host this summer.And packed up what we needed to take .Got to visit with some of the family before we left.the other half I just don’t know about.. we only stayed about a week.Dan and I celebrated our 34th anniversary on the 24th of this month .We headed to Quichee Gorge VT. KOA . April 30th.got there in the afternoon met with the owners and then back to the site and finished setting up camp for the summer.I started training in the office the next day.Oh yea! I was being trained to register campers in set up reservations to selling stuff out of the store.Dan hung at the site for awhile and then meet up with Bob the owner they rode around in the golf cart as Bob showed Dan what’s to be done and what needs to be fixed .Things seemed ok as far as us staying. The next day was a different thing.I went to the office doing my thing with the other ladies that of been here for three years or so hosting.Dan and Gorge who thought he was the boss….. of course he was the only one that thought that. So he and Dan did not hit it off right from the start.The guy was a ass.Then the hours they wanted us to work did not match what was on there work web site. and then the owners were getting a divorce he was going to run the cg from home in Pa. She is going to stay and run the cg.she had no clue what to do on the grounds them self.We had a talk with them about everything and told them we let them know in the am if we were staying or going.I already knew we were out of there…So we packed back up and headed for home ,got home about two set up camp Again and here we are….During the month of May we did yard work plenty to clean up after the ice storm this past winter.Did alot of planting and grooming.Dan got the John deere mower running and he also the push mower up and working .He oiled sharpen the blades painted it and put to work,been working just fine all summer..We started getting Kyle on Mons and Fri.He has grown so much and a normal four year old.He loves being outside and hanging with Grandpa….Grandpa is his buddy.I got my job back at Delays store. I worked three to four days a week days and nights.But as of Sept 1 I have been on days . Tasha has been out on preg leave.Rest of the month was the everyday thing. Next thing we are into June and it RAINED,AND IT RAINED did I say it rained alot in June? Temps were not that great either. But we still managed to get in a few cookouts with mom and dad.That”s about the time Dan got back on the laptop and on face book.He was able to hook up with alot of family members from his side of the family, that he has not seen or talk to in years.He got hooked up with his sister that has been good for both of them… We did not do much outside,and what sunny day we did get it was still to wet to do much other then mow.David had his 29th birthday on the 10th of June.Look out 30s.July started out like June wet after a week or so the sun came out!!!!!!!!!!! Jeremy got some fireworks for the fourth. We had a cookout hung around the fire till show time. It was a good show Maybe we will see more of you there next year. We took  Kyle camping in Woodstock the weekend of the 16th.

He rode up front with Grandpa. He was co-pilot. Got to our site set up for a few days. Then we walked the cg checked out the river fed the ducks. Made a trip into town for a ride stopped by for an ice cream. Kyle had dinosaur crunch Dan and I had a sundae and all before dinner. SO don’t tell mom or dad…..The next day we went to Clarks trading post,got there about 9;00 checked out the   museums , rode the train and was chased by wolf man. Kyle thought that was pretty cool.Dan and Kyle rode the water bumper cars he had fun getting the others wet.then he climbed the rock wall right to the top.then we made our way to the segway park. Kyle and I each rode our own segway ,first time for each of us. He did real good. Then later on we went back to the waterbumber cars. This time Kyle drove his own and I had mine. Boy did he ever get me wet,but I got my shots in to .Now for an ice cream sundae and you get to put your own toppings on . now that’s pretty cool for a four year old and before lunch……Don’t tell mom or dad.That’s our secret…. . It’s time for the bear show  And what a show it was. The son is now doing the show with his sister.Between them and the bears it was a good show.Kyle did good through the whole thing. Now back to camp for a break .Took a nice walk about the camp ground, feed the ducks and played a few games at the arcade room.Time for a fire and dinner.We had lobster and shrimp.For the rest of the night we hung around the fire cooked some marshmallows for snack.Kyle kept busy with riding his bike and playing with his dudes.The next day we just hung out at camp, Dan and Kyle went swimming in the river burr. We collected a few small rocks to bring home. Kyle met up with a few kids during the day ,they were in the age group 7 to 13 yrs. Oh what a blast he had ,he got to ride with the big boys and hang out with at the play ground so cool…… .Had a good meal that night and then it was nightly night time for Dan and I we were beat.It didn't take long for kido to be out. The next day we got ready to head home. Cheryl and Jeremy meet us at the hobo train station at noon, Kyle had no clue they were going to be there. He was abit surprised.We chatted for a few then Dan and I headed home they went and did some of their own stuff. It was a real good weekend… Cheryl said it was along one for her. ha ha ….The next few weeks we pulled the rug out of the camper and Dan put down a Cherry wood floor .It looks SO much better.It looks so nice. Cheryl and Jeremy celebrated there 3rd anniversary July22nd.With a lot more to come… August just flew right by us,David and Jenn also celebrated there 3rd year Aug.19th .Best wishes for many more.The kids are doing good,they all have good steady jobs.They have there own places ,raising a family,maintaining there homes doing a dam good job! Keep it up guys your doing great. Cheryl had her birthday Aug. 23rd.And we will leave out the age.This was the weekend Dan and I met Jim and Pat in  Northwood N.H. @ Saddleback campground to do some camping. It was a nice weekend .We went out for dinner Friday night. Went to  Camping World checked out some of the campers and man the new ones are unreal . Went back to camp had lunch and took a nap. Jim cooked chops on the grill with some beef tips ,some salad and dinner was ready and pretty good too. Hung by the fire for a while that night. It was about ten when we turned in for the night. Real night owls we are. ha ha.. Sunday we packed up for home but first we went out for breakfast.It was a real layed back weekend. We did enjoy the company too . Got to do more of it guys..We went halves on an excavator with Cheryl and Jeremy. Dan operated the excavator and Jeremy drove the Bobcat, Dan worked on the driveway to widen it out on the corners. He dug out a lot of big rocks. and Jeremy hauled them to the bottom of the driveway to build a wall on the left side of the drive, looks good .Good job Jeremy! The driveway is so much better too!Jeremy got to keep the bobcat for a while so he did some work on the property. Dan has started to put the tent back up so we can work in there.He wants to get some Adirondack chairs built. He has an order for four now. Better get moving… Kyle started school the end of the month.We just were not ready for that. We were having a good time this summer,we got him on Mons. and fris. Him and Dan had fun hanging with each other.They go out riding the scooter, go to the lake the park just had a dam good time.Now we just get him on Fridays boo hoo….A few weeks ago Dan and Jeremy fix the brook so it don’t run near the well.Fixed the crack in the well put some clean sand down and job done.In the Mean time Cheryl and I cleaned the rest of the brook of twigs and branches,running free and clear….So Cheryl lost her shoe a few times in the mud.HA HA……. Kido had his 5th. birthday Sept.19th  He had a few friends over.Cheryl made a piñata and they had a blast beating at it. He got a bike from mom and dad. He made out pretty good. We even had the ice cream lady stop by and we had ice cream.  Man where did that time Go…….I can’t believe we are into October already.Come on time slow down. Dan and I have been watching some of the old family videos and man have the kids changed and some adults to…. And laugh oh man did we laugh.Especially when we watched the one of Heather and Shelly on the dirt bike going through the mud hole, and the second time through well they didn't make it. FELL RIGHT IN THE MUD…HA HA…….You have got to see it!!!!! Last Friday afternoon Dan Cheryl Jeremy Kyle and I went to Jim and Pats house in Maine. We went up to help Jim paint their roof. There was some rust showing time to take care of it . So Dan and Jeremy got to work and was done about 1pm.Jim and Pat made lunch for us, Oh that’s right both Jims sang a few songs Friday night and they did  dam good!The kids got the Grandfather clock from Jim. Cheryl has been wanting it for a while and Jim and Pat were not using it any more anyways.Now it sits in their living room. and working fine looks good to. Dad just had a birthday 27th sept. We had him and mom over for dinner.This past Tuesday night I let the girls out.The girls are our two beagles.And when I was in the potty I heard some noise under the camper so I go to see what was going on, and boy when I opened the door I got smacked in the face with skunk smell l!!!!!!!!! So I get the girls in and smell we had to cover our mouth with a towel. Well they got a bath in a solution that Dan got off line.It worked on sweetie ,so she is good.Angel has had three baths so far and may get another tomorrow.Man what a nasty smell it just lingers on.Sunday OCT. 4th I went with Cheryl Carrie and Jenn to Yankee candle in Deerfield Mass. We had a nice  time got some smelly candles.And now I think I have caught up with all if I have left anything out sorry.And I will try to keep up with  this blog better. Talk to ya later………………….     

April 8 2009

Hello everybody,   here we are with one week left before heading home. the time went by fast it don't seem like we been here four months already. Been a chilly winter down here  this year, one of the coldest in about ten years.It got down to 40 last night and low 70 today.Should be about 80 by the weekend, good weather too finish packing things up. I got a lot of it done inside. Dad is starting to wax the camper this week got to have it looking good..... We are having a burn out Saturday night at Dave's in the parking lot .I am making American chop suey and mini sausage in bbq sauce. Everyone else is supposed to bring something too.Dave and Helen are ready to be here for it. Get's them out of the house for a while. Let's see this past weekend we went camping at Ormond beach with Chris and Jonie. We ended up in the over flow area but that was fine we were by ourselves.Had a swamp pond behind the campers and the rest was grass. We cooked out ate in got to dark outside.We had a good  overnight stay,Dad got a chance to run the motor home make sure things were running alright.It ran fine up there and back till we got to the gas station at Sam's club. Dad pulled over to the side of the parking lot to unhook the truck so he could make the sharp narrow exit they got,When he started the MH back up what a HELL of a noise it made. At first he did not know what it was so he just turned the key just enough to engage it. That's when he knew it blew a spark plug right out of the head!! So that put a smile right his face. But he knew what to do, took a trip to the part store and to the shop to weld a socket on a rod so he could reach down to put the spark plug back in. Well it took a few mins. to get it in but he did it and back up and running. We filled up with gas and back to the shop to set camp back up for a few days.Dan sold the four wheeler and got a 250cc scooter candy apple red. and we put a few dollars away for trip home. I think Kyle is going to be upset with Grandpa for selling 4 wheeler but I also think he will like the scooter once he gets a ride on it.That's what they can use to check out the campground with ha ha.Well I hope you all are ready to go camping,I know Kyle is.So get into camping mode guys we'll have fun.Forget about the cold winter and think summer!!

April 1 09

Well here it is April already!!!! we'll be heading home soon.Lets see what have we done since the last time,Dad finished the doors on the pool shed and storage shed,at Davie N Chris' house.Now they want him to replace all windows in the house next year; that ought to be fun. He put Deans scooter on Ebay and it sold that nite,Dad n Dean  took it and meet the guy half way not bad a bad deal. The guy loved it.  The weather has been on the cool side down here this winter. Only hit 90 once this year so far .It has been running between 70 low 80. The past few days have been rainy but they sure do need the rain here real bad..We looked at a bike last week to maybe trade the four wheeler for. But it did not work. The bike was nice but only worth about $1400.00 and the 4 wheeler is worth about $4000.00.So dad has it up on Ebay see what happens there. Hopefully it will sell there we also have it out on the side of the road. .If it sells before we leave dad is going to get a 08 scooter, the bike shop has one for $1100.00.It can ride two people....ha !ha !  This past Sunday I turned a year older oh yea .We went to a steakhouse Sunday night with Dave,Helen,Dean,Dad  and I,it was very gooood!!!! the steak was tender a good flavor to it. I could do that again. maybe next year...  So for the next two weeks we will be getting things ready to go.Got to wax the motorhome polish the tires make sure it is going to run good before we head out.so this Saturday Chris and Joany are coming down and we'll take it for a road trip to St Jonhs river and have lunch while were there .hopefully they get it  to run better. sounds like the fuel pump may not be working right.I guess we'll find out. O.K. time to get dinner talk to you soon.

March 8 09

Well it has been a few days since I blogged in but lets see what I can do. It has been a cool winter down here this year,and I know what your saying It is fraping cold back home. at least the sun will be out an hour longer now. well last week we did some work at Davies place,he replaced the doors on the pool shed and on the storage shed and Tues 10th we will go back and try to finish up there.It brings in a little cash.He was down sick this week stayed right in bed till Friday.It was a bit cool till wens and then the 80s came in what a change. Dean went to bike week with his brothers from NY He rode his scooter from Dave's to Daytona.he had fun and came back tanned.dad started putting running lights on Jamie's trailer today.He started about ten and done about five. He will finish tomorrow.  oh Saturday Rupert came to visit for the day. He came down Tuesday to visit with his dad for the week.he was liking the warm sunny weather.Dad tore the 4 wheeler apart,right down to the frame.and gave it a good washing she sure is clean now. He put it up on craigs list nothing yet.ok that's about it for now. be back in a few days .