First Graduating Class

Well, I just got a letter from Linda Furlong. They are looking for people that graduated with us from St Francis to have a reunion in October. She has already found about half but still cannot find others. I think that this would be a blast!!

An evening social has been planned for Friday Oct 3 at the Marriot in Quincy and a Mass and Open House at the school on Saturday.

New Shoes

Did I mention that I have new shoes? They are similar to crocs except the have straps and look like maryjanes. They are great water shoes because they will not slip off in the water. Plus they look cute!!

The Great Adventures of the Kayak Girls

Lat Saturday, some friends and I went kayaking on the Green Harbor River. It is also the Daniel Webster Bird Sanctuary. First we had to carry the kayaks down a steep slope. Then Fran had to teach me to get in, balance and schooch into the water. The schooching part was fine it was just the getting in and balancing part that was a little tricky :)

I was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. We saw osprey, blue herons, hawks...

It was very hot but there was a little breeze to keep us cool. At times the water depth was only about 3 feet but it was murky and there was lot of alge or muck as I called it. We did see a footbridge so this area can be seen on foot. There really is no access to this river except from where we launched, but it was peaceful and quiet. I loved it and hope to do it again


http://picasaweb.google.com/deborahcollins26/KayakingPics

New Stroller

After the last time Gene and I went to Plymouth with Makayla, we vowed never to go without a stroller. Well the old one didn't fold so I bought a new one and she loves it.

Back to Plymouth we went and Grampa got her a Popsicle. (he really wanted ice cream but they didn't have any) Makayla was content with the drippy mess and I got a few shots. Then the battery died so I didn't get any shots of her in the water. She loved it! Picked up shells, and rocks.

Great day!

My Hats

The subject of my number of hats came up the other day. We were meeting some friends in Boston and Bob (the friend) said to his brother in law ( whom I have never met) Just look for a woman wearing something with pink, white, and oh ya a hat. I don't know which one but it will be straw, blue or white.

I must admit that I was looking at them this morning and I DO have a variety of hats. A straw one with red, white and blue ribbon. (Mom bought me that at Marina Bay) A white front brim, a blue straw front brim and my French laundry hat. Oh and I almost forgot- (pause for effect) My RED HAT with the purple flower that Katie bought for me.

If you play your cards right, I will show them to you on Sunday!!!

Biker Dude!

Did I sign up for this?

Gene's brother in law has a brand new 1 yr old Harley. He is unable to ride right now and needed to get some miles on it for the next check up and to keep it in the warrentee.

So Gene offered to ride the miles!

Flowers

I talked to Mom this morning and she wanted more. I guess it is like reading a great book and then you come to the end! :) I told her that my next blog was going to be about my feet but I will save that for another time. (great topic though)

Well, I have done some work in the back yard with the flowers and moved the bird feeders so I could see them better. I have to figure out what to put on the pole so the squirrels can't eat all of the bird feed. I have nothing against them, it is just that they are hogs, well squirrel hogs! They eat all of the feed. I will get them their own food soon but there is just no talking to them. Everytime I try to tell them their turn is coming, they run away. Hmmph

Did I mention the Flamingos? I think they blend very well with the pink flowers! :)

Fish anyone?

Did I mention that I can catch fish? How about a 37 inch striper and a 33 inch cod? Oh and Gene caught one too!

Some 4th pictures

News & Information?

Hello Group

I am trying my hand at this. It seems kind of fun! Yes I need a life! Oh but I do and I want to share. :) I hope to keep everyone up to date with the fam, and fam up to date. ( I crack me up)

Just an FYI, we are having a cookout here on Sunday around 2pm. rain or shine.

Enora and Sean will be on from Texas.

I plan on having hamburg and hot dogs, satay chicken, mac salad, tossed salad, spinach squares, maybe crab meat squares, and hmmm I haven't decided what else. I am going to buy the ingredients for Cosmos, fresca. water and....

We watched Makayla today and last night. Oh my she is adorable. When she wants to get up she says " hold you?" how cute.

Gene and I also had a great time over the 4th of July. After seeing the Constitution turn around and the fireworks we stayed in Boston for the next 3 nights. We had a great view, saw British soldiers, Minutemen/minutepeople, and generally some weird people.