A few days ago we took the kids and Matt and Laura by Mom and Dad's old house in Graham. It looks kinda rough compared to how it once looked but it was nice to see it and have the memories it prompted. Eric met us there and regaled us with stories as only he can. The kids allowed as how he would be a "good grandpa" too.
Part of the tour included a trip down to the barn where part of Eric's charm included telling some stories about Paul's horsemanship - or rather propensity to fall off one or another of our various horses. The kids thought those stories were funnier than I did. In fact, some I do not remember. Could be like our TV though.
We then went down 54 to the graveyard to visit Mom and Dad's graves. Was a nice remembrance time there.
The kids asked good questions and seemed genuinely interested in the lives of my parents. I am so glad they went. John Paul stayed connected to me the whole time we were there.
Then it was on to Charlotte and Betty and Arthur's back yard for a picnic lunch. Guess who had the boys excited? Well the three boys, especially these two, followed Art around like he had the keys to the riding lawnmower or something.
It was a beautiful afternoon and we had a nice luncheon. Randall and Sheryl came down from Concord to visit and it was good to seem them too.
Standing on the fence hollarin' for the donkeys. It was in vain. But it was not for lack of effort.
Later riding in Eddie's van — 10 of us, yes 10, we found the donkeys and got to pet one of them.
A lot. He, the male, was quite friendly and patient, apparently enjoying the attention from somewhat reluctant attention givers.
The donkeys hang out with the cows. Actually donkeys keep coyotes away and are social animals who get along with other domestic animals. That is your animal husbandry lesson for the day.
And Ed led an excursion to try to get close to the mother donkey and her two week old baby. To cut to the chase, that is as close as they got. Mama donkey judged approaching crowd as potentially dangerous — which I assure you, was not.
We reassembled for a swim party and dinner at Ed and Cathy's — you know, work hard, play hard.
and rest hard.
And on the way home got eye exams from Randall while Patt and I visited with Sheryl and Jackie. A great day — long indeed and slept that evening so we could play Nop-ly the next day.
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