Good Nite All

[Janet Harrington]

Hey, Tobina,  What fun that had to have been.  I love bison.  They are such a majestic animal.  Can't wait to see the pics.

[Jo McDonald]

Good evening to all of you,
This the end of another wonderful day.  I am starting another adventure -- although not really any different from what my days have been for the past seven months.  Fred and I have been returning to this same park for the past 14 years, but this year, before we returned, I was speaking to the manager of this park, on the telephone, and mentioned that I was working as a camp host at the Kansas state park  When we arrived she said she wanted to talk to me when we got all settled in.  So the next morning, I went to the office to see her and she asked if I would be interested in working in the office 18 hours a week ~~ so that is what I am doing this winter.  I had my first day today and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Here I am... just two months shy of 78 years of age and have gone back to work.     Jeepers, I can honestly tell you, I love it !!!  I ask in my prayers every night to grant me the patience and wisdom to "be trainable"  and also ask for the patience  of those who have to train me.  It was a FUN, enlightening day.  The shocked look of those that walked in, and saw me, was such fun !! I know so many of those that return each year, it is just like "coming home".  He just keeps showing me a good time, and this "ole girl" just keeps on lovin' each and every day, that He grants me.  And by the way -- the light of my life is having a wonderful day each and every day, also. 
  So Fred and I say, "Sweet dreams and blessed days ahead. for each of you".   G"night

[Wilma]

That's wonderful, Jo, that you have the opportunity to do something useful at our age.  No, I didn't mispell your.  I meant our age.   It is much more useful than jogging or running.  Maybe you aren't so old after all.

[Bonnie M.]

Congratulations, Jo!  I posted something for you, but I think it went into the "black hole," as it seems to be nowhere!  It is great that you can work a few hours a day.  I'll join Wilma in saying how nice it is that people "our" age are given an opportunity to continue doing what we are capable of doing.  I work a few days a month at the Escondido Chamber of Commerce office.  I prepare the Agendas for the several monthly committee meetings, then I attend the meetings and take the minutes, then type up the minutes.  I type letters, copy documents that need to be mailed out, etc.  When I quite my part-time job at the Wild Animal Park in February, I really didn't want to work anymore.  But, Harvey, (who is Cathy's husband, therefore, my son-in-law) is the CEO/President of the C of C., and his secretary is on a medical leave, and he really needed "my" help, so, I'm helping!  I feel that I am blessed, to be able to work.

[Teresa]

I am so glad that you enjoy this job..
Sorry I didn't get you called back. It has been a VERY busy day. Started my day at 5:45 this morning. Did an hour and a half massage.. then an hour massage.. then bookwork, then housework.. then Kjell and I hauled 2 huge truck loads of BIG rocks and worked outside  finishing up the winter landscaping. Raked and burnt leaves ( again) by then it was dark so I came in cooked supper.. did dishes.. and now it is time to go to bed..as I have another big day tomorrow and Sherri and Curt will be arriving here in the afternoon to stay the night.  I think she wants a massage too.. so I better get my fanny to bed.
I hope everyone is enjoying the falling leaves and the summer like weather.
Isn't it just beautiful out?

G'night and sweet dreams..

[flo]

  just what do you mean by "enjoying the falling leaves"?  I'd enjoy them if they were in the yards of those they belong too instead of blowing over into my yard.  Last year I sacked, sacked and sacked more leaves and didn't seem to make a dent.  Didn't know then that you could rake them out to the ditch and burn them. 

[Diane Amberg]

Hey, Tobina, we love bison too. Very tasty! 

[Wilma]

Our local Poplar Pizza serves a buffaloburger that is better than a hamburger.  The meat is less fatty and more tender.  I usually have one when we eat there.

[Teresa]

I don't like the leaves AFTER they fall... only WHILE they are fluttering down.. hahaha
We raked and burnt and raked and burnt and raked some more and burnt some more then Kjell mowed and caught all the rest in the bagger ..so our yard looks so nice.
Got as much done with the yard and flower beds etc that we can do until spring time. but at least it is nice and neat looking for old man winter. We really love this house... and everyting we have done to it makes it so warm and cozy.

[Jo McDonald]

Have you two given any thought to "taking in two old worn out parents, so we can just lay around and enjoy the "cozy home that
you and Kjell have" and do nothing---absolutely nothing ---


~~~~~~~ Didn't think so.  But just thought I would ask.