Sinclairville

Please forgive all the typing errors on the last blog. I ran out of time to do any corrections.
I'm just working hard trying to get everything ready for my Fl. departure. I guess I will make it.Janice and Don fly in Sept. 30th. I'll pick them up and then we'll do things until Sunday when we have our trailer assoc. fundraiser. We hope to leave the next Monday morning.
I took Jessie and we went to the 200th anniversay of Sinclairville. We watched the parade.I have to admit that I had thoughts that it would be so nice if Dick Peterson would come. I dated Dick 50 years ago. I would see him when I spent time in Sinclairville and Jack Scolton and he would come to Jamestown and Jane and I would double date with them. I saw no reason for Dick to come today but just thought it would be nice.Jack had a classic car in the parade and I saw him after. He said Dick Peterson is here and the two of them had talked about those days.Now I really wanted to see him. Betty jean helped me find his brother Dave and he showed me where Dick was. I went up to him and it took him a couple of minutes to realize who I was. I wish we could have spent a little time but he was with his lovely wife and another couple.Now I'm just thinking about those fun days in Sinclairville.
I am so blessed that I have to remind myself how lucky I am.I need to get a few more items to my Fl. home.I wasn't sure if they would fit in my van this time. Mel called and Greg will be working in Deland and so they will take what I have at their house
and get it to Fl. for me.Now there will be enough room for us in my van. thank you Greg and Mel.
Leslie called. Her Dad isn't doing very well and is going to Mayo clinic in Jacksonville next week. They did wonders for my friend Tom.
Greg and Judy you are invited to this early Christmas at Dereks. It's the first Sat. in Oct. We hope to see B.J. and maybe it will be on the way to Buffalo that day.
I'm still at the Laundromat and the clothes are dry. Catch you later.

Time is marching on.

I was at a book store last week when a Gentleman came in and asked if they had any books on the early settlers of Busti.They didn't but I asked him who he was looking for. He said the Wilcox family. I told him perhaps I could help him if I knew the names. He said Amos and Ephriam and I thought "BINGO". This is also our line. He had his research book with him so I glanced at that but then met him the next day at the Busti library where we exchanged and copied notes. From there we went to the Busti cemetery where I showed him the various graves. This saved him considerable time. I think BJ has put a pot of flowers on Grandma and Grandpa Holcombs grave. Also a solar light lantern. Our Great Grandparents, George F. and Lura Wilcox stones are beginning to look bad. There is a fungus that gets on the stones making them look like they are crumbling but they aren't. I cleaned the Holcombs stone last year with justdawn, a stiff brush and water. I hope I find time to clean the Wilcox one. the man's name is Brian Rappfrom Colorado. His mother lives on Orr St. He came here by train. It only cost him $5 to bring along his bicycle. When he was younger he and frined would go to the abandonedWilcox cemetery often. Do you remember going there that Thanksgiving.
I had a Dr. appt. so asked him about my very tender knee. He said it was a tendonitis.It gets better and then I do something silly like skating or dancing and aggrevate it some.
I've got a game plan for getting back to Fl. Don and Janice are flying up Sept. 30th.Don wants to go to the Zippo museum in Bradford. Other than that It will be hopefully seeing family etc. Perhaps we'll go to Salamanca to the casino.Their plane doesn't get in until midnight or we would try to have dinner with Greg and Judy. Maybe they'll come to Jamestown .
It's a beautiful day and I'm sitting in the Lakewood laundromat. I really don't like Laundromats.Thedryer is almost done. ThenI'll head out to the Optomist camp where the Swansons are having a picnic after a day of golfing. (Lynn's family)
We've had a lot of rain this summer. I've noticed mold inside my sliding glass door and my back window. Today I noticed mold all over my longleather coat. I'm now leaving the fans on all the time.
I'm out of time. The clothes are dry.

Tuesday evening

It's been hot for a couple of days.We're supposed to get some rain and slightly cooler temperatures. It's supposed to be beautiful on Sunday for Christina's party.
Greg and Mel are coming up from NC for business in Buffalo the following week but will be here late this Friday. They will be here for the party and I'm hoping Greg and Judy will also make it (along with other Buffalo people)
I had my Mammogram today. There's always a little fear until the phone call comes (and it did) that everything is okay. My eye exam a couple of weeks ago was also great.
I'm again sitting by the lake writing this. Ron and Laura are off to the fair and a gig. Christina, Jessica, myself, Ron and Laura went to the Chautauqua Idol on the floating stage at Bemus last night. A young man aged 22 by the name of Shawn Wilder won. He had just won a contest at Findley Lake also. He is right on and doesn't make mistakes. It will be fun to watch his career.
Greg Mohr told me awhile ago that he had a fx. wrist. It should be pretty well healed by now.There are some pregnancy rumors from Florida. I'll have to get more details on that. I'll call Janice or check my facebook.

That's all for now..

Catching up again

I have to take this computer where there is Internet so I just don't take the time to write on this blog. I'm wondering about George's home in Collins NY. He lived near a creek and they say that Gowanda is a mess from the flash flooding.It's very sad. All of Hidden Valley campground was evacuated. Talked to a lady tonight and she has lost everything that was outside her camper.
I volunteered last weekend at Lucille Ball's birthday celebration at the playhouse. They have replicas of the sets that were used on the show. Then I was entitled to take the 2 hr. bus tour. That was interesting.
I took Christina with me Mon. night to skating. The attendance has dropped so much that they now skate to tapes. There were about 12 people there.They were all good to her and helped her. We went today to the 2 hr. session. They all have lunch there after and we learned the restaurant is closing down. I'm afraid the rink will soon follow.
This is short but they are closing down at the Vikings and if I don't want to get locked in here I'd better go.
Remember Christina's graduation party on August 23rd.

At the Lake

It's late afternoon and I'm sitting at a picnic table near the lake using my computer.There's not much new in my life. I have to admit I'm very cold today. It's about 70 but I am freezing. It's very pretty on the water. There are a few sailboats, etc.
I was served the papers today regarding Victor Mohr's estate. They had to be hand delivered. Wonder what they do about those who are out of town? His signature looks like it was done on his "death bed".The secretary's name is Flossie Minton, not Lincoln as I had thought.
I read Heidi's blog and it is true that you should note where you are when in unfamiliar territory. I used to do this when riding on the motorcycle with George. He knew where we were but I didn't so would make mental notes in case of an emergency.
I have been skating etc. but not much exciting happening in this life of mine.Sandy and I went to a session last night in Lily Dale. It was fun and we'll probably do it again sometime.The medium said I needed a very small dog.I guess that would be company since Bubbles the fish met his demise.
Derek was here Sunday with his three. They are beautiful children. Eli has such beautiful eyes.
I have been helping Lori get the girls to and from their jobs. They work as housekeepers for Vacation Rentals. They make pretty good money. I have thought about applying next year.(Kidding)
Carol Sawyer is leaving tomorrow for Colorado. Vicki is helping her drive there.I wish her well.
We are having a Viking trailer pig roast Saturday pm (band and all) There was one last year and it was a great success. It should be fun.
I'm supposed to meet Mary Jane, Kim and B.J. in Cassadaga for lunch on Tuesday.It's nice to get re-acquainted again.
I'm cold so will get back to my warm trailer. I keep having visions of my Florida home and the huge swimming pool.

more Stuff

I'm at the Laundromat again so will try and catch up with more stuff. I miss my conveniences at my Florida home.Internet, Laundry, Good TV etc.
Back to Southwestern Graduation.The speaker was the vice-president ,Patrick Williams, of the Orlando magic.He told the class to exercise the muscle that is their brain, even after graduation.He urged them to read, read, read.
Saturday night I went to Chautauqua and saw the Fabulous 3.Frankie Avalon, Fabian and Bobby Rydell. I actually talked to Bobby Rydell for a couple of minutes after the show.They were great.One of the Everly brothers sons played guitar and put on his own little show.
Sunday was Kaitlyn's Graduation party at the town park at Sinclairville. I hesitated about going as it was cool and rainy. I finally got there and was so glad I did.Roy, Mary Jane and Sue were there. Sue had two of her children with her.I haven't seen any of them in quite awhile.Mary Jane, Betty Jean and I are going to meet next Tuesday for lunch in Lily Dale.
Today I met with Flossie Lincoln from the lawyer's office representing Victor Mohr's estate.We finally got all the cousins straightened out. Apparently this is a sizable estate. A very good friend and Eileens niece are the heirs.Flossie told me that the house was so full of stuff that he bought a Fema trailer and was living in that and that was also full of stuff. He had 16 cats which were given to the Humane Society and he left a good amount of money to them.The house isn't worth much but the land is.Because there was no spouse or children it has been a difficult job for her.

Catching up

I don't have access to the Internet always so as a result my blog has suffered.I left my home in Florida on June 1st staying with Mike and Leslie that night. The next day I drove to Walterboro, S.C.and met Melanie there. She had ridden that far with Dale and Glenna as they were going to Savannah, Ga. on business.( Do you see how prayers get answered?) I was really fretting about getting home to NY.We,no she drove back to Rolesville and we got there very late pm.This is Zach's 19th Birthday.Happy Birthday Zach.
Mel, Loretta, and I did our usual thing, shopping for 3 days.Chris flew in Friday night and he and I left for NY Saturday am.
Monday morning was sad for me as I attended the funeral of a dear friend Betty Morgan.There were 4 couples in our early years that went around together. Now Betty, Bob, Donna and Bill are gone. Don't take anything for granted.
I came home the beginning of June to watch Christina and Jessie while Dave & Lori went to Michigan for Viking business. They were good and we bonded.
I had two problems at my camper and they are now fixed. No hot water or TV.
Greg and Mel came here a few days early on Tuesday the 16th and on Friday Heidi, Dan and Kat, Mike, Leslie and Zach arrived.Saturday was the Graduation Party at the Optomist Club for Lynn and Ashley, new graduates of JCC and Sunday was the Mohr Family reunion. Ann and husband were here from Missouri.I think it was a good reunion and enjoyed by all. Pauline Cole was a guest. She is Aunt Dot Mohr's niece and recently got possession of family pictures from our cousin Victor Mohr's home. I now have a large picture of Jacob and Sussanna Mohr our ancestors who came from Germany.
Thursday night we went to Christina's Baccelaurate program and Friday night was her Graduation from Southwestern High School.(Class of 2009) I love the text message she sent me---- R U at graduation yet As if I would ever miss that
I went to Carol's today to see if I could help with her sale. Business was terrible. While there I also visited Betty Jean and she showed me all they've done to their home. It's beautiful.
I've done a little skating and will do more of that this summer. I don't do much dancing as I don't have anyone to dance with.
The weather is beautiful, especially when I hear it's been so hot in Florida.
I'll try to do better with this blog. Wish I had more interesting stuff to write about.