Just glancing at the calendar, we had no sooner gotten home
from Wright and Like on the 11th, then we were out to dinner that
night with our friend Don. He was also passing through Wednesday, but the first
night of his arrival is when the best stories get told and all the catching up
is done. Doing so around a fire with a cold brew on a summer’s night was a good
time, even if it was way past our bedtimes. After 4 days out of state, we were bushed, and
managed some rest Tuesday before Don’s return. Wednesday, D-Day 2 with the
parents, this time. Thursday, I may have actually gotten something done on the
new building- actually, I may have made a Menards run and done more planting. And Friday, I think I mowed the lane and slept.
Maybe picking up the groceries and getting fuel for the tractor. Who knows?
Saturday was getting the wagon fixed up and toiling in the heat before Damfest
that evening and Sunday was spent back
on CS3, moving the picker and trimming the steel deck main support. In any idle
moment (yeah right) is the guilty indulgence of my computer design, but being
as there’s no physical work getting done, it really is a guilty pastime.
Which brings us to last week. While inside tasks were
calling my name, I made it a point of doing at least _something_ on the
new building each day, no matter how little. Monday I moved the picker and
finished the last front fascia just as the sun set. Tuesday/Wednesday was
putting up channels and hauling scrap. Then came Thursday which was an evening
at Stuffed Olive for two very delicious martinis for a grand total of $7. Followed
by the PL where more money was spent, but the atmosphere lacking. Being the
lone person that had to get up for work Friday morning, the task was daunting,
but I somehow managed. Tired, dragging, imagine my surprise getting a call at
3PM Friday that Cam, Jill and Alex were at the lodge. Well, nuts to this. Time
to shut the computer down and head home!
We all hung out for an hour or two and took in the exquisite
weather. Then headed into CF for a brief wine tasting at HVW&S; Cam and
Alex went to check on the Intrepid while Cara and I went to pick up the Sonic.
We met back up at Carlos for a big dinner, then downtown for Sturgis. You
couldn’t have picked a better evening. I don’t think I’ve wandered so much in
sandals in a LONG time, or so my feet told me. Thank goodness I found my second
wind. We walked from 7th down to Overman, then over to the
greenspace east of The Cypress and wandered through the fair to survey the
carnies. Next, along the river, over the 1st st. bridge and across
the old Clay Equipment area. Continuing east, a huge outdoor area teeming with
people and a giant inflatable screen for
concerts was a new addition this year and in new area, as well. From there, we
returned back across the river and wandered over to the Ice House where Crews
was out glad-handing. Cam did his best to resist purchasing a satchel full of
baklava and I attempted to gain dam access but security was pretty heavy.
Hannah was preparing to stage some photos with the mayor but on our return, he
had vanished!
Next stop, we walked up first street to Four Queens, eyeing
some very nice wagons and el caminos (My Little Run-a-way) along the way and
discussing the homes and their prior inhabitants. A strawberry twist cone hit
the spot. By now my feet were screaming and we had lost Alex and his sister
some time earlier. With a big night ahead tomorrow, we took a walk back
downtown and over to 7th and gave Cam a ride to his place. I believe
it was around 1 or so when we got to bed. So much for a trip to Menards!
Saturday we did it all over again, but Cara was at work and
the yard needed mowing. I ran the tractor, push mower and weed whip, and the
occasional rain shower helped cool me down. A few hours later, with that done,
I started inside with vacuuming, clothes, etc. Finished in time to hit Tony’s
with Cara and meet up with a massive crew- Andrea, Robert, McCrea, Micah,
Alice, Cam, Alex and Jill. The pizza was delicious but the bill was brought on
one continuous receipt that required breaking down who-split-what and how many
cards to charge. From there, the weather was with us and we all retreated to
the Lodge. Any potential rain had long since passed over leaving a clear night
sky and fields punctuated by fire flies. We kept the fire going through
midnight once again trying new wine and oddball drinks and lounged outside
while the radio played.
Sunday, I watched movies. Lots of movies.
But tonight, 9PM Bowling! Oh yes, and I leave the state in 5
days for the annual 9 day-vaca, only to return to leave the state again for
work. So much for June.
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