Home from the 5K walk/run in Hilbert.

I went last night and spent the night with Jeff and Kathy as we were signed up to walk in the Cheesehead Run at Hilbert.  

We got there in plenty of time.   We all were excited to watch the half marathoners start at 7:15AM.   We found out that there were over 1400 participants in the event, which consists of half marathon, relay and 5K run/walk.   We all did well, because we all made it to the end.  The guys, Shane and Jeff, ran the 5K.   Jeff came in third in his class.   Kathy also ran and did 3rd in her class.   Georgie and I walked and took our time.   I still did 7th in my age group but I don't know how many were in my age group.  Don't want to know either.

The serve a spectacular buffet to the participants.  We had pulled pork sandwiches, grilled cheese, breakfast casserole, potatoes and on and on and on.   Water and gatorade were also provided and beer after the race.   I liked it and will probably tbo again next year.

You get a t shirt and a bag of goodies.   You all know that I am a sucker for that.

So home again, Roxie was so glad to see me.   My neighbor fed her this morning so she was not neglected.

Tomorrow I can be home all day - I am ready.

Dia Dhuit


Mary

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A rather exciting day.   At 10AM, Bobbie and I took Roxie to the Vets to learn how give her fluids under her skin.   When they showed me last week, I could not see how I could to it, but with Bobbie's reassurance and doing it without her growling and hissing in fear and figuring how to do it with only two hands it can be done.   This will help keep her kidneys flushed and make her healthier.

The rest of the day, I worked on the wall hanging that I will be explaining at IBAM and working on the Tallgrass minutes

I will be going to Jeff's tomorrow night as I will be spending the night there as I will be walking in Hilbert's Cheesehead run.

So you won't hear from me tomorrow.  

Till Saturday then.

Dia Dhuit

Mary

I know I know

I know, I did not post last night and some of you look for my daily posts.    I just had such a week, as you could tell, and got to bed and remembered that I had not posted.   I figured I didn't care and probably you all could use a break too.

 The rose that Bobbie and Bill gave me is opening ever so nicely.  It is beautiful and thank heaven for an OLD ROXIE, otherwise, it would not be here any longer.  She has always felt that all living plants are hers.

Yesterday was rather busy, ending with the monthly  Tallgrass Condo Board meeting.   We zipped through that very quickly.

I feel that I am getting a lot done these days.  I am looking to the Vacation in Scotland.   Away, I can let go of all of the things that weigh on my mind when I am here.   I need to find someone who can bring communion to my Mom and here fellow residents and to my dear friends Tom and Rita when I am gone. 

Today, I had a hair cut.   Terry does such a nice job.   We both ended up talking to people on those darn cell phones when I got there.   She had a business thing and Bart called me.  I was glad because I could make her feel not guilty because I love to talk to my special boy.

I grocery shopped and have been home for the rest  of the day.  I did my CWI newsletter and tomorrow will do the Tallgrass stuff.  Stuff is a dumb word but is is OK

Dia Dhuit

Mary

Whew!!!

What a weekend and Monday too.

I know that I have kind of checked in and that you know how full my weekend was.

The Cornish Cousins Pasty dinner and the following Milwaukee Brass Orchestra concert were SO wonderful.  Felicia and I sat with a wonderful gentleman who is a doctor and has worked all over the world with people who need his help the most of all.  He worked with Doctors without Borders for a while but also as a ministry where he was needed most.   Felicia and I were beyond admiration and awe.

The meal was so good.  Pasties, pickled beets, cole slaw and the best brownie bar with the Cornish Flag on it.   I ate every bite.

The concert was spectacular.  I have the playbill if you want to see it.

Saturday, Bobbie and Bill took me to dinner to celebrate one of the most important days in my life, the day I married Bobbie's Dad.           They took me to Sweet Basil, one or our favorite restaurants.   They brought me a beautiful long stemmed red rose which is opening so beautifully,  I walk by it and smile often during the day.

Sunday I went to Irish Fest with three of my Celtic Women friends.   Felicia, LuAnn and Kathy.  We left at about quarter to eight from Deer Trace park and ride.   It was a special day.   I ran into so many friends.   I did the things that mean Irish Fest to me.   I marched in the parade with my Celtic Women friends.   I ate the food that means something to me.   I shared a glass of Mead with Kathy.   It is sad to realize that so many of the artists that meant Irish Fest to me are gone.   The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem eg.   A special day indeed.

Today I went to Bible Study.  We had a good turnout and mainly straightened out the Johns and James of the early days.  Next I went on to see Mom.   Joy of joys.  Dolores and Ken were there when I arrived so I got a visit with them.  Then just as I was leaving, Mary Margaret arrived.  So good to see that girl.  I go through my life as Mary Helen.  She is Mary Margaret.  That is just fine our Mom/Grandma deserves the unadorned name.

Next I joined my friend Peggy G.  and Mary D. (fellow authors) for lunch and then a meeting at Book Heads with the Cream City Writers.

I am so glad to have all  my fun things done.  They came too close together.

How does that happen.

Love to you all

Dia Dhuit

Mary