Hi Dave,

And now that's no longer available since Dale is no longer available.
Bv(= I miss his dry wit.

I miss stopping in Columbia on our way north or south. Gail and Dale always graciously hosted us overnight on our stops; we spent many a pleasant time with them.

The black camel kneels for all of us, sooner or later. My doctor
chided me for not using the BiPap every night with a "You could die in your sleep" Itold him "It's my preferred way to go." End of
discussion.

As long as there's some way to notify us that you've gone, I'm OK with
that. BTW, if you don't see me every day (or other day or so) for the
next couple of weeks, don't panic. Got another road trip so my
participation here may be somewhat erratic. Should be back home by mid
month or so.

Golden anniversaries are *always* a big deal. The really rare one is
the Diamond Jubilee. I can remember only one in this area. He was
near his personal century mark and she was abot five years younger.

My in laws made it to 72 before Dad passed away. He was 20; she was 16 when they got married.

72 years married? That is remarkable.

I can't get my mind wrapped around doing anything for 50 years. At the same time I just realised last week that I've been at my current job
for 20 years.

And yesterday I went in and told my manager that I was quitting
because I could no longer give them an honest days work. So, I guess
that means I'm retired.

You will find something to fill your days. Still, 20 years for what was supposed to be just a part time job is quite credible; congratulations!

It wasn't actually "work" as I enjoyed what I was doing.

And got to meet all sorts of people while doing so.

Our T.R. is still here and seems to be doing well. My personal
favourite is the Old Luxemburg it's an old school steak
house/restaurant across the street from my favourite meat market (Humphreys') in a semi-dodgy neighbourhood. On the west side of town
there is Mariah's - still struggling after the CoVid shut down. I
don't do steaks much anymore - even at home.

Those sould like places we'd go to for a special occasion. We'll grill steaks at home every so often but just as often, go out for them and
get a big enough cut that we can bring some home to enjoy it again.

I've never been one for doggie bags even now that there are three
mutts living here. I always try to be a member of the clean plate
club.

I used to be, but a smaller appetite as I've gotten older and an
increase in portion size in a lot of most places have combined to make
me ask for a "to go" container quite often. A lot of times I'll get my
entree and portion off what I can reasonably eat, setting the rest aside
right away. That has saved a lot of overeating, given me a lot of good
second, and sometimes third, opportunities to enjoy a good meal without
a lot of fuss.

Which is a disappointment for Jasper and his "sisters". They can, and
do, clean plates and bowls almost like a pre-wash unless it's Chinese food.

Not any Chinese food or just specific meals? Our Sam liked just about everything except lettuce and green peas.


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Ruth
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