Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Lilies of the Field

Remember that movie, if not, try to get it. Our flowers have blossomed out in all their glory.  However, tomorrow, we leave for the big Apple and the journey on the Queen Mary to Southampton, UK. It will be great to see the Statue of Liberty
from the deck on our starboard side and even more exciting to see that Lady in the company of grandkids, Aubrey and Walter.  We're very fortunate to be around
for this event since not too many old timers are frisky enough to make this journey with their children and grandchildren.  Twelve years back we did travel
on the QE2 to England with Jenny, Peter and Anna but we were mere youngsters in
our 70s.  Hopefully, we'll be able to keep up with our companions this trip.

Everything seems to be in order this July 4th.  We have been eating all the leftovers for several days in order to empty out the fridge.  I don't know why
we follow this routine, habit, I guess.  Annabelle has been receiving birthday
greetings from all points of the compass, family and friends.  Also, our Iphone
has been jumping with bon voyages.  We saw Pam and Rob take off on Sunday for a two month's vacation jaunt to Alaska.  After Pam's long struggle writing her
dissertation and graduating, they both were eager to  head for the hills.

We're planning to leave for the airport at 7AM tomorrow.  Roy, is on duty for
getting us there.  I'll try to haul the bags to the 4Runner this evening after
the sun goes down in order to expedite the departure but I'm almost sure that
we will have forgotten to take some necessary object or toss something out.
That reminds me, I need to dump the kitchen container into the compost bin.
Now to print the boarding passes.


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