A Garden Party..

It was a busy weekend. One of the highlights was a pool/patio party Saturday afternoon at one of the Panera Front Window Boys Condo pool and deck.

Jim Keating certainly tried his best to have his first pool party at his place.

Burgers, Italian (not brat) sausage, spinach brats,,,plenty of alcohol.

The Presentations were by different folks, seemed many took turns.

We sat on the deck and didn't use the pool....why??? because of that time and trusted party activity....CONVERSATION.


We arrived about 3:30pm and stayed until almost 8pm. And all had a good time but I think Sean felt the best after it was over.

He looked like he could do another party.

Keep Our Country Great and Our Constitution...

Regarding the letter.

I don't mean to offend anyone.

A letter writer says the world looks at how great America is. and yet can't wait to see it change.

When you're on top of the world, there is only one way to change.

Downhill.....America was made great by the individual drive of millions of Americans and immigrants.

A drive to improve their individual lives and family.

Now, we have had a financial correction that the government got involved in.

So now we have folks (czars) telling us how to do business and what we must do with any profits....give it to Corporations and people they think deserve the benefits of our labor.

If I make $100 a day for 8 hrs work and the government takes $30 to give to someone they think deserve it.....thats CHANGE I don't need.

It took part of my life to earn that $30. I only have so much time in my life and yet I must spend much of my time/my life giving to the government.

Like I said before, I don't want to offend anyone,,,but I think its time to speak up and correct the idea of Change.

If an individual wants to dedicate their life and time and money and wealth to give away, I think thats great.

But don't force me/Robb me of my money to give to others.

This is a great life only because I'm in the Greatest Country in the World with the Greatest Constitution. Lets not change it--the country or Constitution.

sorry for the soap box.

Family Visits are Fattening

Jim, would you like to do breakfast with the sisters at Sugar Bowl in Desplaines.

Of course, but wait, do I have a T-ball game or hockey practice to attend. Nope, so yes I can eat breakfast....ummmm, breakfast.

I got into the car and met the ladies: Elder sister Diane, and animal lover Mary, and Maui Liz.

The coffee was great.

The conversation was great.



The sisterhood/brotherhood?? Great.

But the best was the Ham that was included in the breakfast.

Under the ham were 3 eggs, hash browns and to the side wonderfull grain bread toasted.


The photos just don't do justice to the meal.

We talked for the longest time and then went our own ways for now.

Today, Weds was a surprise lunch at Panera and then the best pizza for dinner from my most almost favorite Pizza joint DINO'S on Higgins.




My belly hurts so much, i want to cry or take an anti-acid pill.

Its wonderfull when family come in, but its dangerous to the health.


Oh sister Liz and Unc Bill needed some special medical attention...A nap on the couch.

Took A Walk Today....

I've been re-gaining my old big body recently. I've been riding my bike and walking short distance. But I know its not enough to lose weight.

So today decided that if I felt good/loose, that I would try to walk further than a 1-1/2 miler.

I started off good until I got to Panera. Who would have thought in the afternoon that I would see Lawyer Jim and Pilot Sean.

I just went to say hello and leave but you know how it goes. I had to defend and stand up for my Sarah Palin.

I stayed long enough to get stiff and continued on.

I tried and was successful running across the busy street when I heard some old coppers yelling...better huscle a little faster Elliott.

It was George Ruckrich. A big time boss and just a nice guy sitting at Starbucks in the sun.

I waved and continued on toward my niece Jennifer's house.


It was a nice part of the walk and all the gardens were in full bloom. One prettier than the next.

Its about a mile and I almost made it. I suddenly stopped when I saw a concrete bench next to the sidewalk in the shade.

As soon as I sat down, the front door to the house opened and some older man coughed and cleared his throat. Then banged on the wall mail box.

I guess he was trying to give me a message. But I didn't hear it.

I made it to Jennys house and told her I was sitting just a couple house's away on the bench.

"Didn't the Old Guy chase you off the bench, he's always yelling at anyone who sits there"

She invited me in to see how the remodeling is going and it was going nice.

Mr. Tile Guy was finishing the splash area above the counter....Wow, did it look nice.

I rested and drank some water and continued on my walk. Down Albion for about a mile until I saw John parking his car.


Said hello and he got his wife out of the house.

We sat in the back yard and talked about our health.


Julie and I had our heart attacks just a few days apart in 1990.

We then attended re-hab together. She made it enjoyable. And we have been friends since.

After getting stiff again, I mosied on home.

Just in time for the best baked Amish Chicken by Karolyn. The neighbors joined us and ended the day on another high note.

Maybe a 4 mile walk and it took 2 1/2 hours.

Bro Bills BoPeep Bday Party....

The BoPeeps threw a bday party for bro Bill's 50th in Lannon Wis.

A great time.....except for Grampa E...thats me....I'm too embarrassed to tell what stupid things I did.

So here are a few photos--reminder...Double Click the photos to make them larger.

A Day At the Old Ball Game....

Friday night we went to the Schaumburg Flyer minor league baseball game.

We actually went for the fireworks but:
the seats were great.....$13,,,
the food was great,......$50 with beer,,,
the fireworks the best...$1 extra,,,
the fun..................$00.00...
the memories.............priceless.....well, maybe not priceless...

About 10 of us sat together and on the top ramp. One of the group has had surgery to her knee and it must be kept in a straight out position.

As you can see we laughed and laughed.

Its funny how a few glasses of beer can make the night a delight.

The fireworks were so wonderfull, I forgot to use the camera...

It did include Independence Day fireworks. So, some wore their patriotic shirts and were proud to show them off. The T-shirts

Karolyn loved the entertainers dancing and decided to dance with them.

Clean House.....

Do you ever watch the show....CLEAN HOUSE?

Well we watched it tonight.

It was called the America's 3rd Messiest house. And it was bad.

The owner, a slightly heavy-set blonde woman...who happened to be a Police Detective she said.
But you could listen to her talk for 30 seconds and know she was all bull-shit.

Anyway, she just said her clutter around the house was due to 30yrs of living in the same house.

She said she got overwhelmed by it after the mess got out of hand.

The crew cleaned out the house and sold the stuff from a 70000 sq foot warehouse.

Then they put the mom and daughter into a hotel while the crew did the work.

At the end of the show, the hosts take the clients around the house and of course its just beautiful.

The woman still got upset with them for some missing purses. And actually blamed the tv crew for stealing the stuff.

The woman finally walked off the show. Like, they offended her.

They continued on the tour with the daughter who loved the change and appreciated all the work done.

Then they announced one of the companies that helped them--newretrodining.com.

Well I went to that page and found a couch I like. And they offered a discount.

$14,000 reduced to under $11,000. Such a deal.