25/05/09 Catching up

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john, katt, md, rbs, reunion, väder, wedding

-Varmt välkommen hit-

If your name is Urban, then today is your day!

Saturday was a busy day. I worked and had hoped for a calm day. But I helped a lady who had a painting to sell, a lady wanting to take one of our art classes, and 9 tours. And when I left there was a lady by my car hoping to get in. I had to say ‘no’.

Saturday late afternoon we had a wedding to attend. It was a beautiful, elegant wedding. The bridemaids were strapless black dresses with white sashes. They carried bouquets of peonies. The reception was held at a ranch with a huge tent which held 500 people. The food was great! I had worried about going as who we are usually with are just Willie’s friends who tend to ignore me. Luckily me, the one couple we are usually with treated me nicer than usual and other people sat with us. I actually had a good time.

Sunday was my family reunion. I am president but do not want to be. It was really hard for me to go this year. Mom is no longer here. My brother did not go with me. He had other plans. Of course neither of my kids could care less. And Willie…. I am the only one of my family who must attend totally alone. And I said this to Willie and obviously he could not care less either. But we had a good turnout and awesome food. Last year the food was quite chintzy. But this year was a feast. Paul and Sally adopted me this year. I sat with them and Paul’s brother Sam and his wife Judy.

The reunion was also a challenge as I was sort of in charge of the Red Barn also. I had stupidly scheduled myself to work but John worked for me. Someone else was to go unlock and turn off the alarm for him. But. He could not get them on the phone so I had to leave to run down there to unlock. I then hoped for no problems during the afternoon and there was none. When the reunion was over, I went back to set the alarm and lock up.

Sunday nite I sat outside for hours. My 6 kittens were playing most of the time. Running, climbing a tree, jumping, chasing, and fighting. What fun! A nice mental health break that was sorely needed. I was so stressed all weekend. Some I created internally, some real.

Today is Memorial Day here. I slept late and then took a nap. I avoided the cemetery. I know I could not have handled being there this year. Never is any get-togethers with family or with friends. Just a lazy day. I can hope to maybe go out to eat for supper but am positive that is not gonna happen.

Weather has been great. Saturday nite was perfect for an outdoor celebration. Nice breeze and no rain. Sunday we were 90F with little breeze so it was a bit warm. But late in the day is ok. We did have a brief shower sunday afternoon with the sun shining. Today we are low 80F with showers around. No major warnings yet but there was with a couple of the storms.