Saying our goodbyes

Yesterday was really my last day at work. We didn't get as far on the remodel of GH2 as we had hoped and Mike asked if I would work one more day. I agreed and we completed putting on the ends. Nothing goes as planned, always something to change our plans. But, with perseverance we got it done.

This morning we went to Nativity to "rub shoulders" that is preparing them to cook. We rubbed 64 pork shoulders with mustard and a special dry rub that is used by the permanent members of the cooking team. This will be the last cook until the fall as it is getting hot here. The meat cooks at about 200 degrees for 12 -14 hours. It is so tender and juicy and delicious.
Brenda and I will work the picnic tomorrow, doing whatever we are asked to do. These people are so nice and so inviting.

Tomorrow is our last Sunday here and we will say goodbye to the breakfast club after mass. We have enjoyed our time here and will miss them until our return next year. We have such fun at breakfast. A real good time for fellowship.

It rained really hard here Wed. and Thurs., so we will move the coach on Monday after the ground dries out. That dilemma may cause a delay in leaving. I don't want to leave until the coach has had a good washing.

My nephew, Brian came over and replaced the fuel filter on the coach last weekend. He is such a nice guy, we will miss him and his family. In fact we will miss all of Mike's kids, we have developed a good relationship with them.

Vickie had us do our laundry in her home. this is the last time while we are here this year. She even brought us lunch. Brenda's sisters are such giving people.

Ta ta for now

Getting Close

Today was supposed to be my last day at work, but, Mike has a doctors appt. this am and asked if I could work tomorrow instead. I said that I could and we will continue working on GH2. It has been hot (mid 90's) the last 2 days. It is supposed to cool down into the 70's tomorrow.

The water cooling system is put together and installed. It still needs water & electric attached to it, but it is straight & level. We had to strip both ends off of the greenhouse and replace with clear polycarbonate sheeting. Mike thought it could be done in a couple of days, but all kinds of things came up that had to be done before we could move on to the next phase. So we have put in three long days and it still won't be done before we leave. All in all a very large project.


We plan to move the coach onto the driveway on Saturday. Our home needs a bath before we hit hit the road, and the driveway is the best place to wash it. It is supposed to rain tonight and tomorrow, but clear Friday and Saturday, I hope we don't get too much rain.

We plan to leave Tuesday with a stop in the Nashville area to see some of the sites there. Then mosey on up to Dundee, OH for the IRV2 rally. We will stop and see some of Ohio as we go.


Ta ta for now