Awake: 7:47am Temp 43 sleep 7+09 high overcast overnight @ Lodi, CA.
Kathy does (2) loads of laundry & we both do some housecleaning & organizing this morning; we are expecting some distinguished guests this afternoon & want to look our best.
Mary Jo & Ed arrive @ 2:10pm for a tour & inspection of our home on wheels. M. J. had seen our home when visiting in PA in August & now she recognizes the changes. Kathy does a splendid job as tour guide & then we chat for nearly an hr before following them back to their homestead for the remainder of the afternoon & evening.
Back @ their place, Ed uncovers the classic 55 Chevy & he takes me for a ride. With a light chassis & 383 horsepower, this baby can scoot. It’s been awhile since my body was pressed against the seat from pure torque & acceleration but that Chevy could easily do it. It's not only a powerhouse but also a good looking head turner.
We return to find Kathy & Mary Jo playing a more advanced & challenging game of “Phase-10”; phases made up by Ed & Jenny. Mary Jo was the winner. Time now for Ed to dig deep into the pantry for more wine tasting choices; the count continues & (3) more bottles get their spoiled juices poured down the drain. Ed is convinced; he needs a wine cooler. The 4th bottle (1995) was good.
Dinner: Turkey noodle soup & a mixed salad; (homemade noodles from Nicktown).
We chat for awhile after dinner & then say our “thank you & goodbye to my Sister Mary Jo & husband Ed. We really enjoyed hanging out with them & spending time with the family. It was a fun & fruitful visit.
Late DVR movie: “A Touch of Blue” with Sidney Poitier, Shelley Winters, Elizabeth Hartman, etc. Sensitive drama of blind girl (Hartman) falling in love with black man (Poitier); well acted & not too sticky. 1965.
Lights out: 12:04am
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