“Be the things you loved most about the people who are gone.” — Unknown
Together again at the Elks Lodge, ready for an evening of dancing and sharing with friends. Father’s Day was tough without Sue, but through the love of my family, especially my kids, Robin, Michele, Colleen, and Joe. My other kids, Mitch, and Pete also got in on the act making the weekend better than I had expected. Thank you, my dear family!
I did miss the smile from my bride as she lit up the room whenever she entered. I know she was there on Sunday in the Tea Room as that was a special place for us. Robin and Lisa had a wonderful idea to go there for Father’s Day.
Monday, I looked back over the weekend and thought about all those Father’s Days that Sue made so special. Sue was a phenomenal, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable partner, and I miss her so very much!
Summer is here; we would celebrate for days!
Today I worked in the kitchen, not cooking, just decluttering. I also cleaned out the Science Projects (i.e., cleaned out the refrigerator). It was indeed time.
Heading outside, I brought a bowl and captured a mess of blackberries for my breakfast, which was protein-enriched cereal with whole milk. Maybe now the bathroom scale will start telling the truth!
I called Colleen, and we talked for quite a while. Cassie seems to be doing OK, and Colleen will call me if anything changes. As soon as I finished talking to Colleen, Lisa called on the Bat Phone. Lisa and I chatted for a while. She was just checking up on me.
I am getting ready to go to work.
During the day I worked around the house straightening things up, there is a lot to do when one is by one’s self. I wrote thank you cards to Amy and Michele for Saturday’s dinner and the movies.
I chased the last of the electrical circuits down and talked to CJ, the electrical contractor. He needed to beg off one day, and I said that would be fine. So, the back wall of the house will be taken out on Wednesday, and the electrical will go in on Thursday. He will run several spares for me so I can clean up the wiring at a later date.
Time to walk, even though it is late. I did an hour and almost 2.5 miles as I was zip-bibbing along at warp speed. I like doing that so my cape will flow in the wind! While out and about, I talked to Robin, who will be coming over Friday. I hope she stays over, but at a minimum, we can walk together and have dinner!
My walk began at 7:00 PM today.
Progress is being made in the new bathroom. If all goes well, tomorrow, the shower will get the first coating of concrete. Once the concrete is up and cured, a coat of Red Guard is applied, and then the final coat goes on and then the tile, followed by the flooring followed by the cabinet and toilet. Things will almost be back to normal. The shower will be amazing now as the ceramic tiles will go all the way to the ceiling, plus it has the rain-feature in it. I am toying with the idea of a small light in the shower that goes on when the bathroom lights are turned on, just enough to light up the enclosure.
We are hoping the man who runs La Mirada Glass will come by and give us his take on what to do with the shower door. I am putting myself in their hands; I just want it done right!!
The mud is on, and all seams are patched.
After getting home, I watched “Takes From The Loop” and then got a cup of coffee before crashing. I was rather tired. I watched it on my new TV I installed in the office. From now on, I can work on the computers and simply turn my head and see the new 30″ HDTV to my left. It was a great idea.
