BEARD DISGUISE

After I posted the blog on my birthday I received a call from my #1 grandson, Jim, wishing me a happy birthday.

Sunday we decided to attend the First United Methodist Church in Granbury where my friend of 52 years, Chuck Herndon, is a member. After church I walked up to him and he had no idea who was behind the beard. His wife, Pat, did recognize me. I introduced them to Nancy. They are going on a mission trip for the church to New Mexico next week. They go every year. They invited us to the church hamburger dinner, but we had already decided to drive to New York Hill Restruant. Their special was a 12 oz rib eye like we had the day before in Salado. We split another one and added 10 grilled shrimp that we split. I am going to have to diet this week. My rain gauges had over 3 inches of rain in them. The lawn looks great.

Monday I went to the Library Board meeting to hear about one of our Cross Plains friends who had a seizure Saturday, but was in good shape Sunday and wanted to go back to work Monday. They did say she couldn't drive a car for 6 months. We also were told about a gift from the estate of one of our board members of a complete collection of Hummel figurines and plates. We will try to price them so that we can help the Library the most. If anyone is interested call the Library.

Monday afternoon we drove to Abilene where I signed the contract for the tombstone. We then shopped for a new kitchen faucet to replace the one that is dripping. Nancy had me add an instant hot water faucet like she has at Granbury so that she can get an instant cup of tea. Now all I have to do is get them installed. Lydia came to clean and cleaned out the stuff under the sink so that we can get it done.

Today I went to Kiwanis and the Sears repairman came to the house and cleaned out the plugged drain line so it ought to work for another 30 years. He also put a screw in the handle on the fridge in the Halsell House so every thing is cool. We drove back to Granbury this afternoon.