October in MN

WOW,Jim and Brooke- the photos were amazing!! Looks like you had a wonderful weekend- could almost feel the mountain air!

Due to the Seattle-like weather here in MN (rain), we haven't had the usual intensity of fall colors. In fact- we haven't even had a frost yet, so we harvested the last tomatoes from the garden today! Good thing it isn't too cold yet, because our 27 year old furnace finally died this morning! Last month it was the stove- now the furnace....do things happen in 3's???

This week, I went down to Mankato and did a fund raiser with my business-and stopped for pumpkins along the way. It was a treat to get out of the city...and I love to drive in the rural areas! Stayed with our friends, Muriel and Al Schoon, which is like being with family! Muriel is like a mom-older sister....right down to reminding me to put on lipstick!

Thanks, Charlie, for all the great family photos from the reunion! What a fun time that was...thank you, one and all for your efforts at making it so magical!
Merry