Our children were here today. Alan came early to help his Dad. We decided to do something we have talked about for several years. Alan put up "grab" safety bars in the shower and half bath.
something to hold onto getting in and out of the shower.
After some stew, we went out to drain water out of the RV. Ernie came too, sat on a lawn chair and supervised. Next it was to change the cold water filter under the house and then check on how the new TV antennae will be put up and into use. Danielle came and help too and then Nancy came over and we had a nice visit together.
Ernie is gaining strength each day, today was a busy day. Yesterday we made it to Steak and Shake for breakfast. He received a warm welcome from our two favorite waitresses and cook. Then on to Wall Mart and Menard's. He actually rode the scooters at each store. We shall see what tomorrow brings. So nice to have our family to help when we need them.
Hope all of you have family or friends that come to your aid as you need it.
God Bless you All
Jane
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Ernie is home Wed. 10/10/12
Ernie was moved out of ICU on Mon. the 1st. Stayed in the hospital until Fri. the 5th. They had him walking down the hall, OT, RT and PT all were in each day. His biggest complaint was the fact that they came in about 3:30 to draw blood, take a chest x-ray, do vital signs, and respiratory therapy.
OT (occupational therapy) RT respiratory and PT Physical Therapy. Just get to sleep and one of them would come in. General care was good tho
He is gaining strength slowly. Pretty weak after 15 days in a hospital bed. rubbery legs those first two days.
All of the tests have come back negative for any further cancer in his body. Thank goodness.
But we will see an oncologist to hear what he has to say about the cancer he did have. Plus follow ups with family doctor, pulmonary Doc, surgeon and heart doc. Then there is that dentist appt.
Won't the insurance companies love us.
Thanks for all the cards prayers and concerns you have sent us. Our children, Nancy and Alan have been a great support. After the first week end, they decided that Nancy would take the mornings and Alan the afternoons. Alan went back to work on the first Wed. but would come after work. They wanted to see their Dad and make sure Mother ate lunch and supper. Nancy even stopped at Panera Bread for a roll or bun, brought in a carafe of hot water from home and tea bags, so that we could have a mid morning snack. I do miss those good rolls.
so we are recuperating at home, plan on heading south a little later than usual. Life goes on, the bump in the road turned out to be a big hill, but Ernie survived for another day.
JKC
OT (occupational therapy) RT respiratory and PT Physical Therapy. Just get to sleep and one of them would come in. General care was good tho
He is gaining strength slowly. Pretty weak after 15 days in a hospital bed. rubbery legs those first two days.
All of the tests have come back negative for any further cancer in his body. Thank goodness.
But we will see an oncologist to hear what he has to say about the cancer he did have. Plus follow ups with family doctor, pulmonary Doc, surgeon and heart doc. Then there is that dentist appt.
Won't the insurance companies love us.
Thanks for all the cards prayers and concerns you have sent us. Our children, Nancy and Alan have been a great support. After the first week end, they decided that Nancy would take the mornings and Alan the afternoons. Alan went back to work on the first Wed. but would come after work. They wanted to see their Dad and make sure Mother ate lunch and supper. Nancy even stopped at Panera Bread for a roll or bun, brought in a carafe of hot water from home and tea bags, so that we could have a mid morning snack. I do miss those good rolls.
so we are recuperating at home, plan on heading south a little later than usual. Life goes on, the bump in the road turned out to be a big hill, but Ernie survived for another day.
JKC
Monday, October 8, 2012
More on Ernie
Sept. 30 Started to get on blog and it is all new. A new format the computer says. Darn, It takes time to figure out what is what. And my last blog is kinda brief and does not tell the whole story.
So will try to sort it out.
Two years ago a spot was found on Ernies right lung. All sorts of test, and the biopsy could not be done as the little tumor kept hiding behind a rib, just at the Doctor was ready to go for it.
Long story short, Ernie got a c-scan every 3 months to watch that little buger.
In May this year it had changed, and changed more on the next scan. So down the throat for a biopsy. This revealed some cancer cells. More testing to see if there was cancer anywhere else.
None in body or head. On Sept. 30 he had half of his right lung removed. surgery was a success.
Lymph nodes looked clean and good. (and lab reports showed no cancer cells there either) all
contained in the lung.
Friday was a good day. Then the spinal wore off and he actually started having some pain.
He was restless and the blood pressure and breathing became erratic. So a breathing tube was insserted down his throat and he was kept sedated until Tues. am. slowly woke up and by now
is pretty much back to good ole Ernie. Should get out of ICU sun. or Mon. Will write more later.
So will try to sort it out.
Two years ago a spot was found on Ernies right lung. All sorts of test, and the biopsy could not be done as the little tumor kept hiding behind a rib, just at the Doctor was ready to go for it.
Long story short, Ernie got a c-scan every 3 months to watch that little buger.
In May this year it had changed, and changed more on the next scan. So down the throat for a biopsy. This revealed some cancer cells. More testing to see if there was cancer anywhere else.
None in body or head. On Sept. 30 he had half of his right lung removed. surgery was a success.
Lymph nodes looked clean and good. (and lab reports showed no cancer cells there either) all
contained in the lung.
Friday was a good day. Then the spinal wore off and he actually started having some pain.
He was restless and the blood pressure and breathing became erratic. So a breathing tube was insserted down his throat and he was kept sedated until Tues. am. slowly woke up and by now
is pretty much back to good ole Ernie. Should get out of ICU sun. or Mon. Will write more later.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Ernie
Hi. Friday night. Ernie had a restless day on Friday. getting used to all the tubes, face mask and hospitalization. Yes, it is still something else after all the many times he has been in the hospital.
Today, Saturday, was a quiet day. One of the two tubes was removed and the Docs are pleased with his vital signs. Concerned about lungs and so he gets inhalation therapy to help heal the lungs.
Still in ICU and not sure when he will get out. Has to be at least sitting on the side of the bed and he cannot do that yet. Sunday should be a better day.
Have a good day. Jane.....................................................................................................................................................................
Today, Saturday, was a quiet day. One of the two tubes was removed and the Docs are pleased with his vital signs. Concerned about lungs and so he gets inhalation therapy to help heal the lungs.
Still in ICU and not sure when he will get out. Has to be at least sitting on the side of the bed and he cannot do that yet. Sunday should be a better day.
Have a good day. Jane.....................................................................................................................................................................
Friday, September 21, 2012
September already!!!!
What happened to August?? A busy month.
Nancy got the truck and moved her teacher stuff to school. The building is not quite ready, but they are working on it. She started with 36 students and no teacher aide. Now she only has 34. One boy is physcotic, (spelling) another very a.d.h.d, and throws tantrums. Yes, in third grade! she has two white, 2 Hispanic and the rest African American. Her fellow 3rd grade teacher with 35 students, has the students who have records of ? well, trouble with the authorities, and not just school personnel. And He does not have an aide either. I think they must console each other. It is sad, and worse yet they are not getting the help they need. The Teachers I mean. Some of the parents do not care. A parent came in last spring and wanted to know why his child would not pass 3rd grade. Nancy showed him 19 pages of where she had text him thru the year and he had responded positively to the messages. OOPS No other comment needed. almost. The cell phone has become a valuable tool for teachers. They can text parents and get an answer sometime during the day. It can be used also as a discipline tool. Take a picture of the student being "naughty" and send it to Mother. They do not want that, most of them anyway.
Alan came one Saturday and helped dear ole Dad work on the RV. They re-wired the front lights and now we have bright lights at night that do not blink off and on. Not good when it is raining and dark to have blinking lights. And a good visit for them.
The 24th we drove the RV 35 miles to the Indianapolis State Fair Grounds, in Indianapolis, IN. for the
FMCA International Convention. 2100 coaches attending. And this year it was ALL volunteer. No paid people to set up parking, etc. There were over 1000 volunteer jobs to be filled and our good chairman had more than that to sign up to volunteer wherever needed. The "soothsayers" said it could not be done, no one would come, it would fall apart. A good convention, good time. I helped hand out the welcome bags on Saturday for 4 hours, and Mon. and Wed. was a seminar volunteer. We have classes
4 days. From fixing your Cat engine, genealogy, micro-wave-convection cooking, tire pressure and lots more. The Hoosier Cruisers had 36 coaches there. Yeah! And our club's volunteer chairman had plenty so my actual volunteering was done under the National Great Lakers Club. Our motor home is a National Brand. No longer made, but the club still meets and has a good time.
Also checked out new RV's Pretty, from $68,900 to $1.3 million, A Newell coach. Beautiful coach . Not my style. Too much of everything. We like our Tradewinds, do not really want a new one, maybe trade down to a smaller style. This was our 17 FMCA convention. We do enjoy them.
And then earlier in the month we made a trip to Syracuse. Planning on selling the family home in 2013. Stuff to clean out, books, pictures and then all the other household stuff. HELP!!!
September brings a rally at Timberline Campground in Chesterfield. About 10 miles from home.
It sounds like a fun rally. Will keep you posted. Have a good day. jkc
Nancy got the truck and moved her teacher stuff to school. The building is not quite ready, but they are working on it. She started with 36 students and no teacher aide. Now she only has 34. One boy is physcotic, (spelling) another very a.d.h.d, and throws tantrums. Yes, in third grade! she has two white, 2 Hispanic and the rest African American. Her fellow 3rd grade teacher with 35 students, has the students who have records of ? well, trouble with the authorities, and not just school personnel. And He does not have an aide either. I think they must console each other. It is sad, and worse yet they are not getting the help they need. The Teachers I mean. Some of the parents do not care. A parent came in last spring and wanted to know why his child would not pass 3rd grade. Nancy showed him 19 pages of where she had text him thru the year and he had responded positively to the messages. OOPS No other comment needed. almost. The cell phone has become a valuable tool for teachers. They can text parents and get an answer sometime during the day. It can be used also as a discipline tool. Take a picture of the student being "naughty" and send it to Mother. They do not want that, most of them anyway.
Alan came one Saturday and helped dear ole Dad work on the RV. They re-wired the front lights and now we have bright lights at night that do not blink off and on. Not good when it is raining and dark to have blinking lights. And a good visit for them.
The 24th we drove the RV 35 miles to the Indianapolis State Fair Grounds, in Indianapolis, IN. for the
FMCA International Convention. 2100 coaches attending. And this year it was ALL volunteer. No paid people to set up parking, etc. There were over 1000 volunteer jobs to be filled and our good chairman had more than that to sign up to volunteer wherever needed. The "soothsayers" said it could not be done, no one would come, it would fall apart. A good convention, good time. I helped hand out the welcome bags on Saturday for 4 hours, and Mon. and Wed. was a seminar volunteer. We have classes
4 days. From fixing your Cat engine, genealogy, micro-wave-convection cooking, tire pressure and lots more. The Hoosier Cruisers had 36 coaches there. Yeah! And our club's volunteer chairman had plenty so my actual volunteering was done under the National Great Lakers Club. Our motor home is a National Brand. No longer made, but the club still meets and has a good time.
Also checked out new RV's Pretty, from $68,900 to $1.3 million, A Newell coach. Beautiful coach . Not my style. Too much of everything. We like our Tradewinds, do not really want a new one, maybe trade down to a smaller style. This was our 17 FMCA convention. We do enjoy them.
And then earlier in the month we made a trip to Syracuse. Planning on selling the family home in 2013. Stuff to clean out, books, pictures and then all the other household stuff. HELP!!!
September brings a rally at Timberline Campground in Chesterfield. About 10 miles from home.
It sounds like a fun rally. Will keep you posted. Have a good day. jkc
Personal news
Hi Everyone, It is 6:45 am and I want to get this blog on and be on my way to the hospital.
Yep, Ernie is spending some time there.
I will go back two years ago when he had a routine chest x-ray when he was in ER for chest pains.
The chest pains were indigestion. On the way home the ER Doc called and and told us to see our family Doc as there was a spot on his right lung. Several tests later and an attempted
biopsy they (3 doctors) sent us on to Florida. and get a cat scan while there. When the biopsy was attempted the spot hid behind a rib. So for the last two years every 3 months Ernie has gotten a cat scan and it stayed the same.
This spring there was change. A second cat scan 3 month later revealed more change. A biopsy was done going down the esophagus and it came back that there were cancer cells in the lower lobe of his right lung. Then came more tests, a Pet scan, and a brain scan (yeah, we heard plenty of comments, even our children. Our son Alan said, I knew there were rocks up there and our daughter Nancy asked, Does that mean his brain is empty?) this after I sent a text that the brain scan was clean. The heart Doctor had ordered the annual stress test and echo cardiogram and gave the ok for surgery.
Thursday the 20th, Ernie had the right lower lobe of his lung removed. The surgeon was pleased?
the cancer was in place as they had thought from the films and the lymph nodes looked clean and clear. Biopsy was done on several lymph nodes. We were told that when these nodes look clean they
usually are.
Ernie will be in ICU until Saturday, unless he perks up a lot today, and then be in the hospital until Tues or Wednesday. We were talking about placing bets as to when he would be moved and when he would come home. He bounces back so quickly from all the surgeries he has had, so why should this one be any different. The anesthesiologist stated Ernie kept saying he did not need anything for pain. But the monitors told him differently and he put on a patch for pain medication. Plus he may have either oral or IV pain medication. The procedure was done from the side. The Doctors nurse told us last week to get some sharks teeth while we were in Florida (I have some old ones) and make a necklace. Then tell people that he got bit by a shark. good story.
He is in St. Vincent, St. John's Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. A local hospital. All the hospital staff tell us we have the best surgeon, lung specialaist, and the anesthesiologist we have had before and think he is one of the best also. So----There we are.It is after 7 and I need to get busy.
Have a good day. Will write a progress report in the next few days. Sorry aboaut some spelling.
Jane
Yep, Ernie is spending some time there.
I will go back two years ago when he had a routine chest x-ray when he was in ER for chest pains.
The chest pains were indigestion. On the way home the ER Doc called and and told us to see our family Doc as there was a spot on his right lung. Several tests later and an attempted
biopsy they (3 doctors) sent us on to Florida. and get a cat scan while there. When the biopsy was attempted the spot hid behind a rib. So for the last two years every 3 months Ernie has gotten a cat scan and it stayed the same.
This spring there was change. A second cat scan 3 month later revealed more change. A biopsy was done going down the esophagus and it came back that there were cancer cells in the lower lobe of his right lung. Then came more tests, a Pet scan, and a brain scan (yeah, we heard plenty of comments, even our children. Our son Alan said, I knew there were rocks up there and our daughter Nancy asked, Does that mean his brain is empty?) this after I sent a text that the brain scan was clean. The heart Doctor had ordered the annual stress test and echo cardiogram and gave the ok for surgery.
Thursday the 20th, Ernie had the right lower lobe of his lung removed. The surgeon was pleased?
the cancer was in place as they had thought from the films and the lymph nodes looked clean and clear. Biopsy was done on several lymph nodes. We were told that when these nodes look clean they
usually are.
Ernie will be in ICU until Saturday, unless he perks up a lot today, and then be in the hospital until Tues or Wednesday. We were talking about placing bets as to when he would be moved and when he would come home. He bounces back so quickly from all the surgeries he has had, so why should this one be any different. The anesthesiologist stated Ernie kept saying he did not need anything for pain. But the monitors told him differently and he put on a patch for pain medication. Plus he may have either oral or IV pain medication. The procedure was done from the side. The Doctors nurse told us last week to get some sharks teeth while we were in Florida (I have some old ones) and make a necklace. Then tell people that he got bit by a shark. good story.
He is in St. Vincent, St. John's Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. A local hospital. All the hospital staff tell us we have the best surgeon, lung specialaist, and the anesthesiologist we have had before and think he is one of the best also. So----There we are.It is after 7 and I need to get busy.
Have a good day. Will write a progress report in the next few days. Sorry aboaut some spelling.
Jane
Monday, July 30, 2012
Back Home
The Circus parade and show were fantastic. It is just amazing the talent the young people have for circus venues. they start at age 7 to 21 years. Scholarships are given each year, not big ones, but every bit helps when you face those college bills.
We had lunch again at Harvey Hinklemeyer's. I had a good thick toasted cheese sandwich. Interesting how many other Hoosier Cruisers were at the same restaurant. We all know where to find good food.
A quiet evening and Sunday morning devotions were just right.
Tuesday the 19th, I got my hearing aid. Tra -la. And the Tek that goes with it. Ernie is about upset because I am not responding to the technology of the hearing aid as he did. And I do not thnk my hearing was as profound as his. So I think I hear better. We shall see. We go again tomorrow to see the specialist and I want to know the difference between our hearing abilities.
We have accomplished a few things for the RV. One was to put in a new circuit board for the refrigerator. when we took the old one out the back side showed that it had gotten rather hot some time or other. We also installed a new slim TV. Looks pretty good. Now to do the bedroom TV.
Today was change the oil day and do a lube job. Done, yeah!
Nancy came over this afternoon to borrow Dad's truck. She had to move stuff out of her classroom last spring and now needs to move it back to the newly airconditioned old building. School starts this coming Thursday for her. Students come in next Monday.
She helped Dad with the computer and He was showing her the pictures and info he had put on the
Family Tree She suggested we add some more pictures. Of family doing a sport or whatever that they
played, enjoyed or worked at during their lives. Good thought. David in his wrestling clothes,
Ernie and I at Eastern Star, Alan, when he played ball, Nancy in her Twirling outfit. The list could get
long and we could run out of space. And with that thought I will close. Have a good night. jkc
We had lunch again at Harvey Hinklemeyer's. I had a good thick toasted cheese sandwich. Interesting how many other Hoosier Cruisers were at the same restaurant. We all know where to find good food.
A quiet evening and Sunday morning devotions were just right.
Tuesday the 19th, I got my hearing aid. Tra -la. And the Tek that goes with it. Ernie is about upset because I am not responding to the technology of the hearing aid as he did. And I do not thnk my hearing was as profound as his. So I think I hear better. We shall see. We go again tomorrow to see the specialist and I want to know the difference between our hearing abilities.
We have accomplished a few things for the RV. One was to put in a new circuit board for the refrigerator. when we took the old one out the back side showed that it had gotten rather hot some time or other. We also installed a new slim TV. Looks pretty good. Now to do the bedroom TV.
Today was change the oil day and do a lube job. Done, yeah!
Nancy came over this afternoon to borrow Dad's truck. She had to move stuff out of her classroom last spring and now needs to move it back to the newly airconditioned old building. School starts this coming Thursday for her. Students come in next Monday.
She helped Dad with the computer and He was showing her the pictures and info he had put on the
Family Tree She suggested we add some more pictures. Of family doing a sport or whatever that they
played, enjoyed or worked at during their lives. Good thought. David in his wrestling clothes,
Ernie and I at Eastern Star, Alan, when he played ball, Nancy in her Twirling outfit. The list could get
long and we could run out of space. And with that thought I will close. Have a good night. jkc
Friday, July 20, 2012
Peru--day 2
We arrived Thursday in the rain, today it was misting out this morning. No one complained. Nice to have the wet weather.
After a pitch in breakfast Ernie and I took off for town. Investigated two antique shops, a craft barn and the farm store for some thistle seed to take home for our finch friends. We have found that the farm stores have bulk thistle seed for 99 cents per lb. compared to the $1.10 or more for the packaged kind.
Also got some suet for the two woodpeckers that like our old pine tree.
We asked the pretty clerk at the farm store where was a good place to eat. We like Harvey Hinklemeyers. Yes, that is the name of the restaurant. They had pizza, Mexican, and good sandwiches.
Like subs, roast beef, reubens, etc. It was good food and a reasonable price. We were about done eating when in came 6 more Hoosier Cruisers. A good time, even if they would not pay our bill.
Came back to the RV and took naps, talked with the neighbors and had a lazy afternoon.
Evening meal was another pitch in with the meat and drinks provided. The most tender brisket we have had in a long time. Good food, good friends, a good time.
After supper the young people in the group met at a good grassy spot and played games. The Grandparents watched. Altho a few were out there playing games with the grandchildren. The
young left to go watch a movie, complete with popcorn and some mores. What a way to end the day
Tomorrow is the circus parade and show. Write later about that. Have a good nights sleep. jkc
After a pitch in breakfast Ernie and I took off for town. Investigated two antique shops, a craft barn and the farm store for some thistle seed to take home for our finch friends. We have found that the farm stores have bulk thistle seed for 99 cents per lb. compared to the $1.10 or more for the packaged kind.
Also got some suet for the two woodpeckers that like our old pine tree.
We asked the pretty clerk at the farm store where was a good place to eat. We like Harvey Hinklemeyers. Yes, that is the name of the restaurant. They had pizza, Mexican, and good sandwiches.
Like subs, roast beef, reubens, etc. It was good food and a reasonable price. We were about done eating when in came 6 more Hoosier Cruisers. A good time, even if they would not pay our bill.
Came back to the RV and took naps, talked with the neighbors and had a lazy afternoon.
Evening meal was another pitch in with the meat and drinks provided. The most tender brisket we have had in a long time. Good food, good friends, a good time.
After supper the young people in the group met at a good grassy spot and played games. The Grandparents watched. Altho a few were out there playing games with the grandchildren. The
young left to go watch a movie, complete with popcorn and some mores. What a way to end the day
Tomorrow is the circus parade and show. Write later about that. Have a good nights sleep. jkc
TIME FLIES
My Mother sent me a letter one time when I was in Nursing School, in Indianapolis, that said "Time flies" and then she had drawn several birds flying.
Well, I won't draw birds, but time sure has flown by the last 10 days or so.
Last week, July 11 and 12, we hit a few antique shops and found some fresh peaches. The vendor said that they only had a 20% crop this year. The peaches were good. After sitting a day or two.
Friday, the 13th the fun began. 12 of the Clashman Clan came in. Only one missing, and she could not get away from her job in California.
Friday night was Col. Sanders night, plus a few sides. Saturday was the big day with 4 more cousins coming in for the noon meal. We ate well, Spiral Ham and all kinds of side dishes. Then ten of us headed out to the Farm, Big Creek and Green Hole. It started to rain. Who cared? We stopped at the Clashman Cemetery for a history lesson for the younger generation. While there we found a metal box behind a tree for Geo Cache people. We opened it looked at the contents and added our names to it. On to the creek!!! We parked the cars at the farm house David rents and started thru the bean fields and woods We missed our sighting for Green Hole and managed to get further down the creek.
Before hitting the woods for the final trek to the creek we managed 3 bean fields, a short trek thru some woods to see if we could see the creek and finally found our way down a steep bank to the water.
It was raining most of the time. Really a drizzle. Which was great. It made cooler walking, less bugs, and just slightly damp. Except when we got to the creek and Green Hole. Green Hole is a deep place in the creek where various family members fished. With the exception of the 3 "Parents" the other seven were in and out of the water, sometimes with shoes on and sometimes not. Laugh, talk, and expressions of isnt this great were heard that afternoon. A great time for the cousins to be together and enjoy some of their heritage. Our grandson had never been there and he is ready to go back and camp. Wee all left, rather damp, but on a happy note. Another stop to walk thru some of the woods and finally on the way back to the house for leftovers.
Sunday the 15th we headed back out to the farm minus two cousins, but adding Ernie. We checked out another cemetery, where a sister is buried and other relatives. Then on to view the pond David had had dug out a year ago. Pretty and serene. An interesting thing, the bean field we traveled thru there had a spot that had been burned. Did not look like a campfire had started it, just this big spot and a smaller one that had burned corn cobs and grass.
We all worry how David keeps fields mowed and the work he does in the woods.
After leaving the pond it was on to the barn. The barn has a basket ball rim in the top loft. Another stop and a different section of woods and then back to the house. More leftovers and the family from Detroit started their long trek home.And so did our 3 off spring.
That evening the 2 brothers and sister, sat and went thru a box of pictures belonging to a deceased Aunt. John and Aileen left Monday morning. We stayed as we were going to a luncheon on Tuesday with some High School friends of Ernie's. Each group brought food and were encouraged to take some home. Since Ernie and I were the last to leave, we got a lot of food to take home. And I know David still had a lot in his refrig. But a good time was had by all, the cousins I hope learned about their ancestors and each other We would all like to do that again.
And today I am sitting in the RV at the Miami 4-H Park in Peru, IN. We will attend a circus parade and circus on Saturday. I will tell more later. Have a good day and enjoy your family. jkc
Well, I won't draw birds, but time sure has flown by the last 10 days or so.
Last week, July 11 and 12, we hit a few antique shops and found some fresh peaches. The vendor said that they only had a 20% crop this year. The peaches were good. After sitting a day or two.
Friday, the 13th the fun began. 12 of the Clashman Clan came in. Only one missing, and she could not get away from her job in California.
Friday night was Col. Sanders night, plus a few sides. Saturday was the big day with 4 more cousins coming in for the noon meal. We ate well, Spiral Ham and all kinds of side dishes. Then ten of us headed out to the Farm, Big Creek and Green Hole. It started to rain. Who cared? We stopped at the Clashman Cemetery for a history lesson for the younger generation. While there we found a metal box behind a tree for Geo Cache people. We opened it looked at the contents and added our names to it. On to the creek!!! We parked the cars at the farm house David rents and started thru the bean fields and woods We missed our sighting for Green Hole and managed to get further down the creek.
Before hitting the woods for the final trek to the creek we managed 3 bean fields, a short trek thru some woods to see if we could see the creek and finally found our way down a steep bank to the water.
It was raining most of the time. Really a drizzle. Which was great. It made cooler walking, less bugs, and just slightly damp. Except when we got to the creek and Green Hole. Green Hole is a deep place in the creek where various family members fished. With the exception of the 3 "Parents" the other seven were in and out of the water, sometimes with shoes on and sometimes not. Laugh, talk, and expressions of isnt this great were heard that afternoon. A great time for the cousins to be together and enjoy some of their heritage. Our grandson had never been there and he is ready to go back and camp. Wee all left, rather damp, but on a happy note. Another stop to walk thru some of the woods and finally on the way back to the house for leftovers.
Sunday the 15th we headed back out to the farm minus two cousins, but adding Ernie. We checked out another cemetery, where a sister is buried and other relatives. Then on to view the pond David had had dug out a year ago. Pretty and serene. An interesting thing, the bean field we traveled thru there had a spot that had been burned. Did not look like a campfire had started it, just this big spot and a smaller one that had burned corn cobs and grass.
We all worry how David keeps fields mowed and the work he does in the woods.
After leaving the pond it was on to the barn. The barn has a basket ball rim in the top loft. Another stop and a different section of woods and then back to the house. More leftovers and the family from Detroit started their long trek home.And so did our 3 off spring.
That evening the 2 brothers and sister, sat and went thru a box of pictures belonging to a deceased Aunt. John and Aileen left Monday morning. We stayed as we were going to a luncheon on Tuesday with some High School friends of Ernie's. Each group brought food and were encouraged to take some home. Since Ernie and I were the last to leave, we got a lot of food to take home. And I know David still had a lot in his refrig. But a good time was had by all, the cousins I hope learned about their ancestors and each other We would all like to do that again.
And today I am sitting in the RV at the Miami 4-H Park in Peru, IN. We will attend a circus parade and circus on Saturday. I will tell more later. Have a good day and enjoy your family. jkc
Reunion--East Elem.
One of the reasons I was ready to come home last week was that the East Elementary School where I worked for 15 years was having a reunion of all personal. And what a good time. This afternoon,(Thursday) we met for over 2 hours. East was a new school in 1979. I started working in 1980. We had some good years. Had a good group of personnel, had fun, worked hard and thought we did a good job with the students. Catching up on what everyone was doing now was an interesting time. A few are still working. enjoyed the reunion.
we have been busy, just doing the things homeowners have to do to keep the homestead going.
Cleaned a little around the mini rose bushes and looked for some asparagus. Found one or two. Hopefully we will have more later. Did buy some weed and feed to put on those beds, they need the weed stuff the most.
Not much new. Have a good night. jkc
we have been busy, just doing the things homeowners have to do to keep the homestead going.
Cleaned a little around the mini rose bushes and looked for some asparagus. Found one or two. Hopefully we will have more later. Did buy some weed and feed to put on those beds, they need the weed stuff the most.
Not much new. Have a good night. jkc
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Ohio River
July 10, 2912,
We are now camped at the Madison, Indiana, Campground, for the next week. Monday was a busy day, Ernie got the new thin TV put up in the RV. Needs some tweaking and checking out the TV, but it is in and the Base ball all star game is on. Ernie has gone to bed. 10 pm I have the front drapes open so I can see the river at night and watch the cars go over the bridge. Great viewing.
Saw one hugh long barge go thru shortly after arriving this afternoon. A short detour on the way down.
On 9. No signs for the detour, just you could not go thru. Bridge being fixed. so narrow country roads we traveled. We usually take a short cut and miss that section. Not today.
We are planning on being lazy for a day or two. and then this Saturday will be a Clashman reunion.
Most will be arriving Friday. Do not think anyone will be staying with us. Several will go out to the farm and big creek. Will let you know how much we do. time for me to head for bed too. 7th inning. Not sure I will watch it all.
Have a good night. JKC
We are now camped at the Madison, Indiana, Campground, for the next week. Monday was a busy day, Ernie got the new thin TV put up in the RV. Needs some tweaking and checking out the TV, but it is in and the Base ball all star game is on. Ernie has gone to bed. 10 pm I have the front drapes open so I can see the river at night and watch the cars go over the bridge. Great viewing.
Saw one hugh long barge go thru shortly after arriving this afternoon. A short detour on the way down.
On 9. No signs for the detour, just you could not go thru. Bridge being fixed. so narrow country roads we traveled. We usually take a short cut and miss that section. Not today.
We are planning on being lazy for a day or two. and then this Saturday will be a Clashman reunion.
Most will be arriving Friday. Do not think anyone will be staying with us. Several will go out to the farm and big creek. Will let you know how much we do. time for me to head for bed too. 7th inning. Not sure I will watch it all.
Have a good night. JKC
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