Tillie was so upset (we think she gave Charlie the Chrysler 2 flat tires), that we took her on a short trip to thank Helen (photo) for the wonderful cookies she sent us off with on our trip west. Through STRONG willpower on the part of J&P, Mary actually got to enjoy a few of those cookies. (The dog is checking Patty out for any leftover crumbs.)
This morning we waved goodbye to Tillie and headed east. Once again the “Petrified Creatures” museum was not open. Perhaps they cater more to the evening opera crowd (Glimmerglass Opera is only 5 miles away).
George made us right at home on our stop in Albany and, gracious as ever, offered his one chair to Mary. The movers have already taken most of his & Vicki’s things to their new home in North Carolina. After the movers left, Vicki got a call at work to let her know the home security alarm had gone off and to meet the policemen at the house. There were several police there when she arrived and they anxiously walked her through the house to see what was missing. When she said nothing was, they looked at the blonde before them and at the near empty house and from one to another until one finally asked “Mam, what about your furniture?” Blondes really do have a lot of fun.
Then it was on to Vermont. Mary has been working on her heroic poses although her sense of direction is still a bit off.
Tonight we’re in New Hampshire with Ginny, Steve & Ben. We wanted to get a picture of Ben & his cousin Steven in the pool, but those kids must be practicing for summer jobs as pearl divers – they’re under water more than above.