[Marilyn]

The summer was so hot and dry this year. If we could get just a little bit of rain it would be a relief. We did finally get away this past weekend and went to San Antonio. We had such a wonderful time until I got food poisoning Saturday night and ended up in the ER Sunday morning. This was only my third trip to the ER in my life (one of the previous trips was non-emergency, the walkin clinic sent me there for insurance reasons), so you know I was in bad shape, very dehydrated and sooo sick. I threw up last night again, but feel much better now, so our summer wasn't the best on record, but all in all, we are doing fine. Melissa and Garrett are moving into their apartment this weekend, so it will be more peaceful around the house very soon. We've enjoyed their visit, but you all know what I mean.

We're planning a driving trip for next summer to Washington DC and Baltimore. May go as far as Gettysburg. Our SIL has never been there, and it's been quite a while since we were there. We're hungry for the food and anxious to visit the Smithsonian again.

The fall means lots of work. Fishing tournaments, golf tournaments, baking fruitcakes for the holidays, shopping for gifts. The fishing and golf tournaments would be more fun if I weren't the host and responsible for so much. But if I didn't have this job, I wouldn't get to go at all, so have to count the blessings.

Hope everyone has a nice end of summer and a wonderful fall!!!!