Finally hit the road about 9:30 am on Friday and fought that blasted east wind every time we headed southerly. Laughingly, once we hit Kansas, the wind changed to SW at the same 30-40 mph speed. Poor Cricket went through so much fuel on Friday; she's never had such a fight. Russell and I rolled into Andover in time to snag Tori and the two youngest and have dinner at the Chalet. Thanks, brother mine, for picking up the tab!
Saturday was spent shopping with Tori, Keegan and Anna, while Russell stayed at the house with Justin. They got well acquainted and I think it's a match made between two rough and tumble guys. If J can adapt to Russell's handicaps, I think they'll enjoy some hunting and fishing guy time together. ;) Maybe with Bowen, too.
Saturday evening, Russell had us order pizza for supper. Since we needed to go pick it up, we decided to hit Grove's, too, and picked up a couple of Ace cider 6-packs to go with the pizza. Watched TV, talked, played with the kids, and just had a sweet at-home evening. Sure wish my other kid and his lady could have been with us. Rich and Lisa, we have to plan a trip together!
Sunday, after much debate and so forth, I purchased Tori and I each a Nook Color. We still haven't worked out all the minute details, as we're sharing an account, but I think we'll be fine.
Tiny showed up mid afternoon and then we had a great visit from Vickie, Nick and the kids. I was good to see Vickie and Ceri again, meet her fella, Nick, and the two additions to the family, Nick's kids, Star and Kyle. Tiny wrestled and tusseled with the kids; Tori, Vickie and I talked; Justin, Nick and Russell sat outside and talked and smoked. Nice afternoon and I want more of them!
Tiny decided to take off for home again, after everyone left, via the Chalet, and ended up coming back because he was too toasted to drive home. Yeah, right, I won't see you later. LOL!
I took Tori, Anna, Keegan,Tiny, Russell, Kat, and Davis to dinner at the Asian Super Buffett, and we had a wonderful evening together. I was able to become a bit better acquainted with Kat and Davis, and can't wait to spend more time with them. Tiny headed home from there, Kat and Davis headed home, and we went back to Chez Alexander. Russell watched TV with the kids, Tori and I played with our Nooks, and we had a nice night together.
Russell had a great time with the dogs and the kids and the new friends and wants to go back! Yay! We also talked about him moving down with Al and I, or even before, and I think he will. He likes the area, he loves the kids, and thinks the warmer climate would be good for his aches and pains. I agree! Time to plan the next trip or two down!
That's all for now!
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