It was nice of Goodyear to send their blimp to Green Bay on Monday to entertain us

July 28, 2021 - Wednesday morning

61 degrees/foggy/calm winds

Pentoga Road

I hadn't seen a blimp in years so it was nice to watch one from the famous Goodyear fleet fly overhead yesterday. 

Our trip to Green Bay was a good one. Leaving Hambone at home and talking a bit with Macrea, we were soon on our way south.

Luck was with us when Sargie found the shoes (with a matching purse) she'd been looking for. I've been telling her for sometime that she'll be the prettiest girl (other than the bride) at Mel and Macrea's wedding. With her new shoes and purse, there's no doubt.

We enjoyed a leisurely lunch and made the rounds of the usual stores. It was a nice, relaxing day, just the two of us. 

The rest of this week and next are going to be somewhat hectic. We leave for Escanaba on Friday where I'll pick up my tux for Saturday's wedding and tag along to whatever Sargie has scheduled. I know she has appointments on Saturday morning to have her hair done, make up, etc., all of which I'll gladly miss. Don't ask me. I'm a guy and don't understand those things.

Me? I could jump out of the pool and into my tux and be seated at the wedding in under five minutes. 

Like I said, I'm a guy.

I received a text last night from my niece, Christy, saying they'll be heading our way and are due to arrive Sunday evening for the week. I have my monthly eyeball shot appointment in Rhinelander early Monday morning, so it'll be go go go, but we're so looking forward to seeing Christy, her husband, Josh, and their daughter, Jordon.

They want to do some kayaking. I hope I remember how. It's been a while since I've paddled the mighty Brule River.

Cheeks and Hambone are coming over later in the week.

Looks like a fun, but very busy, time ahead.

Darn, we forgot to get sugar yesterday while shopping. A gaggle of hummingbirds have invaded Pentoga Road and are draining the feeder almost as fast as we can fill it. 

There are four or five at any given time, all chasing and fighting over who'll get the most nectar. We often see eight or ten buzzing outside our window.

 

I had to laugh last night. Sending out a group text to the Milligan's, reminding them that we'll be hosting the annual Labor Day family gathering, I inadvertently copied our nephew, Regan's, cell number wrong.

It wasn't long after that I received a text from my newest BFF, Justine, saying I probably had the wrong number. I apologized and wrote another text to Regan, explaining what had happened, that we'd see him this weekend at the wedding, and not to forget Labor Day. Somehow that text went to Justine also.

Therein ensued a nice conversation with Justine who wished us a happy wedding this weekend. I told her after writing back and forth, she might as well come on Labor Day, that she could be part of the family.

I don't know Justine, never met her, but I'm assuming she's a younger person with a good sense of humor. It's said God puts those in our path when we need them. Last night, tired, but happy, from a long day, talking with Justine was the perfect way to end a perfect day.

Oh, and I finally got through to Regan and he said they'd be here on Labor Day. Two victories scored with one text last night. 

On today's agenda, well, I'm not sure. I think I'll go get another load of gravel and try to spread that before night's end. I'd like to get that project finished before I start bringing in firewood.

The bushes growing along the patio and in back of the house badly need trimming. I'll move that chore to the top of the list.

Okay, time to go for my walk.

After all, a man's work is never done.

So are the tales from Pentoga Road...

My second pair of Injinji toe sock/liners arrived yesterday. Wicking moisture and keeping the toes from rubbing together, they are a great preventative to blisters during a long distance hike.