The Weekend Already?

Today I’m taking S-Dad to the Retina doctor, his appointment is for around 9:30. Those appointments can last a while, and then he usually wants to go to lunch. I’m expecting an exciting lunch, since he will be full of news about his recent trip to Vancouver to see his daughter and son-in-law. I picked … Read more

Surprise!

Thanks to all who made the trek to Papa’s party Sunday.  We had the best weather ever.  Unfortunately, D3 had to work, but B-F was here, and a huge help.  D2, S-in-L and our three little grandchildren arrived Saturday afternoon.  We had a very nice (planned) birthday dinner at a local restaurant, and a very … Read more

No More Genealogy Here

My Genealogy posts here will cease. I’ve created a new site at an old home of mine. I am uploading all my old genealogy posts there. I will also be converting and posting all the information I had on my old genealogy pages. I will continue to post here about “What’s going on?”, “Bluegrass”, and … Read more

Wheel Inn Campground

Papa’s photos from the Wheel Inn Campground Festival are posted. We had a great time at the show. We especially enjoyed seeing Tommy Brown and County Line Grass, the first time this summer we’ve seen them. Here is my favorite photo from the weekend, it is of Isaac Smith: Isaac is thirteen, and much taller … Read more

Genealogy Day

I have to catch up on certain genealogical tasks today, since the Oakland County Genealogical Society Board meets tonight. We’ll be stuffing the envelopes for the fall mailing, which includes your member form and a program schedule. I also need to finish some personal organization tasks, since I’m going to the Library of Michigan tomorrow! … Read more

Genealogy Day

I have to catch up on certain genealogical tasks today, since the Oakland County Genealogical Society Board meets tonight.  We’ll be stuffing the envelopes for the fall mailing, which includes your member form and a program schedule. I also need to finish some personal organization tasks, since I’m going to the Library of Michigan tomorrow!  … Read more

Great Weekend

Well, it did rain a little. People scattered right after supper break on Saturday when it rained a little. Most reappeared quickly, holding umbrellas or wearing other rain gear. The evening line-up was too good to miss. Since naming favorites among the performers would be suicide, instead I’ll address a subject I saw a while … Read more