OHIO - Br-r-r-r

I guess it does not matter where you are when the temperature is in the 20's and 30's! It is COLD!

On our way to Salem from Youngstown last evening for a Boy Scout Spaghetti Dinner, the drive was slippery and visibility not the greatest ! But we managed to stay safe. The dinner was very good and the boys did a great job serving! While there we got to visit with many friends, especially a retired pastor and his wife and Mrs. Beck, as well as many scout leader friends . We did not know any of the scouts except our grandson, which goes to show that we are getting OLDER.

Gary's sister was able to go out with us a couple times and she seems to be doing much better and enjoyed going out. Gary also had an opportunity to go out with his brother for breakfast. Hopefully in July when back in Ohio, we will spend more time with them.

We have spent about a week and a half since Thanksgiving visiting with friends and eating out! Sure does not help the diet, so we will have to buckle down when we leave here!

Thanksgiving was great though crowded and for the first time I got to use the turkey for additional meals of Turkey Soup and Turkey Tetrezini. I have wanted to do this for years, but never had the time. And quite often the boys would have used it all up quick. This year I have had plenty of time and I also included a lot of cookie and bread baking. We are leaving the boys with all of the baked goods so we will not be tempted. Our daughter-in-law asked if we would be here next Thanksgiving to bake the cookies! I told her NOT, but would give her all of the recipes!

Thanksgiving weekend was also a time for vegging out and just doing what comes naturally! Do you think we needed a couple more laptops? This is the guru leading the pack . Think they need a hobby?

We have also been shopping and wrapping gifts to leave here. I need one more day out to finish up.

We had dinner at our friend's, Bob and Eugenia , after which we played Boggle and visited. My friend Cindy and I also spent a day scrapbooking with Eugenia . Thanks Bob and Eugenia for your hospitality!

Another evening we got to go out to Ange Netta's for dinner with friends and former neighbors, Ray and Donna . The food was delicious, but too much as usual. While there we ran into church friends, Ralph and Ethel .

Some Agape' Sunday School ladies went to lunch at Annabell's for a short visit. Wish we could have stayed longer, but Gary needed the car to go clear to Liberty for his check-up. We always have to make concessions with just one car, but we have adjusted. Next summer with a month at home will really be the test for us! Thanks ladies for taking the time out of your busy schedules!

Gary's long time friend Rick, who is actually our family friend , has been a part of the family holidays for so many years that it would not be the same without him. He took us out to Springfield Grill for dinner and a pleasant relaxed evening. That is always a treat for us! Thanks again Rick!

Of course, my regular Monday night girls , had to get together again for old time sake. We ordered carryout and dined this time at Jeannette's house with her best canine buddy, Ina . I really miss the regular visits with Jeannette, Louise , and Ruth . There is always so much to talk about and catch up on since we are all grandmothers! See you again in July!

And last but not least, our favorite, our former places of employment! We have had to visit a couple times and brag about our freedom. Your day too shall come! Hang in there. Hope you can follow your dream as we have done!