A bit of birding then diner at PF Changs. I stopped counting but I still celebrate. I had a great B’day.
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Back to normal
The last of the decorations came down on Sunday and the truck from Houston Tent and Event is just now pulling out. Everyone had to wait for waters to recede but in another day or so all should be back to normal here at SayHey Acres.
House guests
We had the opportunity to share our space with Mike and Tracy a couple days while they were in town for Brian and Johnna’s wedding. It was a bit cozy for everyone but it was wonderful to hang out with you a bit. The house seems a little empty when you leave. You are welcome back anytime guys.
Our one night at Steven Austin State Park deer, raccoons and even a barred owl came out to pose for the city folk. Bird song and crickets filled the evening air. It was a relaxing evening.
Congratulations Brian and Johnna!
Memorable! That has to be the word for this wedding. Oh my God did it rain! There was a lot of last minute adjustment and many wet feet; but in a tent filled with joy and love…along with a lot of fire ants, the happy couple tied the knot. Best man Mike delivered a beautiful “only a brother could do” toast. Brian tolerated a very thorough wedding cake facial. Johnna tiptoed though the mud in her fashion trend setting baggied boots. Yep, memorable alright. The Wasik/Sayre/Clark/Hale entourage partied to the very end. Thank you guys for toughing out the weather and, I hope, managing to have a good time. It was wonderful to see everyone.
Chilling out. Puttering
In Rosenberg lending a hand with last minute wedding prep. We had a fun quick visit with Bob. He was in Houston on business
Bridal Shower
Part of the wedding countdown. A room full of friends and family played silly games, sampled the famous Los Tios margaritas, and enjoyed a celebratory piece of cake. Gifts were opened and well wishes all around. It won’t be long ‘til you are officially part of the family Johnna, 27 days and counting. (Sept 26)
Hey!
What was that? I had forgotten the surprises that can come along with lake swimming. The little crappie seemed to really like nibbling on me. They found a mole on my back and a nipple to apparently resemble food. No big deal just a little startling.
Lynn’s editorial
Really, you had to be there to get the full affect. When they first nibbled, Kent jumped and squeaked like he couldn’t believe what had happened. Then for the rest of the time in the water he held his arms tight around his chest and the pool noodle wrapped around his middle to hide the mole. Of course it wouldn’t have been nearly as funny if it had been me they were tasting!
36 years together and 5 years on the road
Anniversaries, they lead one to reflect.
We are in a good spot. We do a bit of giving back with our volunteering and we do a lot of what we want to do. We have many common interests and find enough opportunity to pursue each of our individual interests to be generally content. Do I fret? Worry? Reconsider? Oh, of course now and then. How are the kids? Do we stay close enough in touch? Same with family…..we could spend more time closer to them. Money, will it last as long as we want it to? Our health, are we doing all the right things, or at least enough of them, to stay healthy for many years to come? My conclusion? We have and will continue to adjust as circumstances warrant; but generally, I’m good with it and look forward to more adventures.
A couple days with the kids
The quiet little town of Durbin, WV is cradled within the beautiful Monongahela National Forest. We met up with Mike and Tracy there and spent a couple great days chilling and exploring a bit. A leisurely trail walk…complete with a first hand lesson in forest creature life cycle thanks to a dead deer along the trail…yucky yet fascinating. 
A very slow, curly, gravel road ride up to Spruce Knob…we took the back way up and it included a “rough road” warning from the only oncoming driver we met.
Hoofing it up to Seneca Rocks, 1000ft elevation in about 1 ¼ miles. It was a bit of a hike but we were glad we did it. The view of the rugged rock spine was actually better from our balcony table at the diner where we found ourselves after the hike.
The Bluegrass jam session at the Elkins Park. Locals and passersby are welcome to pluck and strum and sing. It is a great concept, fun for the listeners too.
The chefs at home whipped up some pretty delicious meals… a BBQ rib dinner and biscuits-n-gravy breakfast were probably the highlights.
The long way home. We drove Skyline Drive back to York. It was slow and curly with lots of bicyclists so a bit tough on the driver. Despite the bright sunny day, haze shrouded the long views. Even on a less than perfect day it was still beautiful. All was made even better by the wildlife. We spied many deer hidden back in the thick forest and a total of 6 black bears. We watched and listened as two yearlings clambered up a tree in response to a warning bark from what looked to be their sibling. They all ran off when “Mom” burst through and barked her remarks. Others were seen rolling rocks for grubs, digging roots along the ditch line, and cruising the meadow for berries. Samantha (our slightly demented and frequently confused GPS) repeatedly directed us down steep gravel fire break roads as she incessantly urged us down off the Parkway. It is a non-truck route after all and not the quickest route either. Kent ignored her, all went well.
Remembering
Our only other visit to Hot Springs AR was to visit Mike when he played at a music festival back in 2009. Storefronts and the Arts school look familiar as well as the mineral springs fountain. They all conjure up memories. How quickly time flies by.
We scattered Luci ashes here up on the mountain overlook. It was one of our later road trips with her.