DECEMBER IN OHIO

Another month just about over!!  The plumber came and that work is finished. Was great that the guys did not have to do it, as there were more problems than anticipated. All is well that ends well.
It is colder now most of the time, so it is time to layer clothes.
More eating out!! Went to dinner at Ricky's English Pub in Salem with friends, Bill and Esther, and Randy and Patti. Had a wonderful visit catching up. Bill and Esther spent last winter in AZ where we were, Randy works with the scout troop and Patti is my seamstress. I sure love that I have someone to turn to for sewing needs!
More doctors, dentist, and catching errands for Ben. It is a tough transition for him in MN as his banking is still here in OH. Someone compromised his bank account and thank goodness for on-line banking, as he was able to catch it right away. The transactions were in NY, now figure that one. A police report had to be done here in OH.  Just glad that I am here to be of help.
Been out to Chad Anthony's Restaurant in Boardman a couple more times. Introducing others to it!! Met with my friend, Louise and another evening Gary and I both met up with old neighbors, Ray and Donna. Great visits!
I have kept on baking cookies, also attending Bible study group,

Carol, Renaye, Anna, Cheryl, Ann and Judy

scrapbooking on Perry St.

Betty, Leah, Eugenia, Audrey and Esther

Betty, Leah, Audrey, Mary Ann and Esther
Can't get everyone in the pictures. Have to have a camera person.

and Gary had a trip to Pittsburgh with Vic and he went to the Butler Art Show. It was not nearly as large as previous years.  We still need to do a little Christmas shopping and the holiday is just a week away.
Gary went to his monthly Men of Faith breakfast and meeting in Columbiana.

Bing Newton, founder of Men of Faith
talking with the guys.

Visiting Men's choir.

Then the shopping began. I even managed a trip to the Mall.
We enjoyed a Christmas program of the Allegheny Wesleyan College held at the Salem High School auditorium. It was very good, as usual. So glad that we got that in to our busy schedule. The evening ended with some snow sticking to the ground. Though it was gone in the morning.
Gary went to the SES Christmas luncheon and got to see Victor's 15th year anniversary announced and to see our son Richard, get his certificate for his apprenticeship. Gary got teased about it being Wyatt day. SES has been such a good place to work and Gary spent the most years there of any place he had been employed in his work life. A lot to be said for a family environment, and I don't mean the Wyatt's.
Another Class of '63 luncheon.

Nelda

Donna and Fred, also former neighbors of ours.

Elaine

Fenske

Lenny

Maria

Polly

Ruth and her husband

Bill

One evening we met with our son, Victor and his former boss (now retired) and his wife at the Old Stagecoach Inn in North Georgetown for a fish dinner.

Gary, Mike, and Judy
I hope that Gary has the name right as this brain
ain't what it used to be.

Mike and Victor

We are now at Christmas Eve day which is Victor's birthday, as well.  Just made a casserole for dinner tomorrow and will make lemon bars and then fill cookie trays. Gary is out shopping for one last gift for his sister and I have a few more gifts to wrap. We will spend the evening just relaxing.
Next week I have a luncheon out, I also have a HSL dinner planned for former workmates and a New Year Eve celebration with our Sunday School classmates.
Our stay in Ohio has been lengthened, so called FL to change doctor plans. We will be here until January 18th so that we can celebrate with our grandson, Richie, when he receives his Eagle Scout Award. It will be great to see another in the family attain Eagle!!
Another year coming to an end, so we wish you all a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR!