13 year old grandson ...

Last week-end started the 2011 Cornhusker State Games. Grandson, Jake's middle school basketball team was entered in the "boys competitive" basketball games. There were five games over a period of two days. Fortunately games were held in air-conditioned high school gyms in Lincoln area -- so we avoided being out in the 100+ days!!! Here's Jake at free-throw line ... "sah-wish".

"Smoke Signal"

The 16-foot "Smoke Signal" sculpture in Pioneers Park depicts Chief Red Cloud and was created by Ellis Burman in 1935. The cast-concrete piece was renovated in 2007.Same sculpture circa 1940's ... pictured with Chief Red Cloud are Aunt Ruth and cousin Gene.

Bridges of Madison County - the movie

We've now viewed the movie ... Very good!! I love Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood is easy on the eyes.

Lifeboats ...

Lifeboats had dual purposes on the Westerdam. First and foremost in the event of an emergency evacuation from ship the three of us were to go to Boat 13. Be aware that we were on the 8th floor and would have to take the stairs to the third floor to board. Secondly, if we were anchored and going ashore it was our mode of transportation to pier, and to board for that we had to go to bowels of ship. It was an interesting ride...glad we didn't need it for emergency purposes!!!

Renovation "find" ...

As Larry was taking down drywall and window trim in the living room a grade school photo dropped out. We bought the house in November, 1977. We know it was wired in December, 1973. On the back of the picture is the name Erin Michelle - 1976 - age 5 1/2. What we'd like to know is if this little girl lived here. So was the photo stuck in the wall by a builder, previous owners, or some onery little tyke! ...AND...where is she now?

Hubbard Glacier

Dateline - Tuesday - May 24, 2011
Westerdam "cruises" Hubbard Glacier

...while we fussy cut hexagons in our suite! Please notice t.v. monitor -- ship telecasts Google type cruise route map, and fore and aft views 24/7 -- we never missed anything and knew where we were at all times!

Chenille Blanket

Purchased flannel fabric on return trip from Ogallala in March (2011) with intention of starting a chenille baby blanket for grandson Cooper. As they say "best made plans" ...

But now it's finished and being used!!!