Tuesday, May 24

Awoke earlier today than yesterday. Bonnie was already up and out for a walk when I got up at 7 AM. By 7:30 Bonnie was back and we all enjoyed a leisurely light breakfast.

Early chores consisted of putting Christmas decorations in the loft of the garage and cleaning out the back of the truck. Ed had a bridge game at 11 so about 10:30 he was on the road leaving us to fend for ourselves.

After a trip to the hardware store to get gloves, ear muffs, and safety glasses we came back to the house and got to work. I spent the next two hours cutting the grass and Bonnie spent the time cleaning out flower beds. Ed hadn't gotten to the beds yet and the grass was quite long because it has been very wet in Wisconsin this spring much to my brother's chagrin.

The chores got done and Ed returned from playing bridge. His partner told him he should have sent his brother. Once he arrived we began preparing dinner. Tim and Nancy, neighbors, were supposed to come down and join us. Had steak, salad, mashed potatoes, and veggies. It was very tasty. Had lots of good conversation and consumed a couple bottles wine. A fun time was had by all but Nancy never did arrive.

We chatted about the Champagne region of France and some place we might like to visit if we mad it there while we are in Europe last this summer. Have the info written down and will take it under consideration.

The day had been sunny and in the low 6os, a very pleasant weather day. Sleeping would be very nice.