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We've been busy the last few weeks. So busy I haven't been able to post. Well, here goes.

We had a birthday Saturday Sept 12 and went to a Barnaby's restaurant on Caldwell with Jimmy/Lori and the boys. The boys were talking and laughing the entire evening.

We had a couple pizza's and the boys ate like adults. Both decided to color the paper plates provided with the pizza's.

Barnabys is a hold-over from the 60-70's large pseudo-pubs. They started with peanuts in baskets but cut back.


Plenty of picnic type tables. And plenty of kids. They're trying to update with more flat screen tv's. We've been taking the kids there for almost 35 yrs.

Sunday, our friend Jim Povolo who just happens to have been born on the same day as me was having a 65th birthday party at a Raffi's Italian Restaurant in Naperville.

Raffi's is usually closed on Sunday but my bro Jim took it over and invited over 100 of his friends.

It started with mixed drinks and of course this Jim had a couple Margarita's...which were excellent.

Then into the dining room where we had a lounge singer who sounded like the boys---Frank--Dean--Sammy.....and as you can tell by the photo he liked blondes.

Especially, the one I took to the party. At my age, I was happy for her. After all, she had several Chocolate Martini's. She said they were excellent.

For dinner we had our choice. I chose Salmon, which I really don't like. Let me tell you. It was done to perfection. Just wonderful.

Jim, the ultimate host, started the dancing. At first it was Eve & him. We joined them and soon many were jumping and grinding to the music.

I tried dancing but need a little more stamina. So, Jim gave me his Nikon D40 camera and asked me to be the cameraman. So I put my little old camera away and used his.

I took about 200 photos with his camera and these were taken with mine. Well, it also gave me an excuse to relax and watch all the others dancing.

It got late, and while the dancing was still going strong, I needed to go home.
It is an hour drive to Naperville, so we headed home while the kids danced till who knows what time.

We had a great time, even though we were apprehensive not knowing anyone except Jim and Eve.

We did meet RuthAnn and her husband Santa Claus. Veryyyy Interesting.

During the week, early in the mornings I usually rush to the Local McDonalds for my coffee and a scrambled eggs sandwich in a tortilla.

Really though, its for the conversation with several friends. Phil had his 60th bday party and all the folks were there. We talked for several hours and then all went to work/home/gym.

Such nice folks. Again, some are Democrats and some are not. We have peaceful discussions and have cured the woe's of the world many times over.

Most important, we have a fun/enjoyable morning. Which is a nice way to start the day.


Finally, Jim & Lori took a trip to Makinaw Island Michigan. Grandpa/ma R. watched the boys Thur, Fri and we watched them Saturday. Luckily, Grandpa/ma R. are nice friendly folks and stayed with us and we had lots of fun.

Dallas and I took the boys to a Golf driving range and let the boys hit some balls. Then just played in the yard until dark.

Dallas and Phyllis went home and we put the boys to sleep. Well, I went to sleep and Karolyn put the boys to bed.

Now you know the answer to: What the Elliott's were up to?