We have a connection!

We are living now in a part of our country that has NEVER had broadband Internet connectivity.  They have had dial up, mobile hot spots, or they have paid dearly for HughsNet.  Well, we have now signed on with new company that is installing broadband Internet and we are one of their first customers here.  They have had their issues over the last week, but I think the problems have been resolved as this is the second day that we have held our Internet connection.  If we were on vacation here, we would not care; however, with living here permanently it becomes important.  We NEED to be in touch with our girls and grand kidlets, especially with all the upheaval in Ferguson, Missouri.  Thank you Lauren for your update, PLEASE be careful and stay safe.  We thank all of Lauren's friends and her sister for offering them a refuge, if they need it.

Without being able to update this blog, I've fallen way behind.  When we left St. Louis, we drove 12 hours to the farm to drop off the two cats - we could not see trying to stay in a hotel with two scared cats, even drugged.  When we arrived, we spent the night and got them situated with enough food, water and other cat needs; opened all the inside doors (so they could explore their new home entirely); and then drove 6 more hours the next day to Clare, MI for a family wedding.  Mark's brother Chris' stepdaughter's wedding.  We had a great visit for two days and then drove another six hours back to the farm.  For all those who know Mark's family of ten siblings, six of the ten attended the wedding so we are glad we made the drive.  If any of you have good photos, please email them to me.

On the way to and from the wedding, I took a few photos that Keva and Lauren will appreciate...do you two remember one vacation when we had dinner in a snowstorm at the Brownstone Inn?  We stopped for dinner on the way home - still VERY good food and service.

The same owners, since 1946!

This one is for you Kev - very innovative way to use hay bales

We officially arrived at our new home on Monday, Aug 4.  That was ten days ago.  We've accomplished a lot in that time.  We also took some time to go to our neighborhood beach...

Even though my camera is not the best, you get the idea...

I sat on the wonderfully warm black sand beach watching your dad wade into Lake Superior's chilly water

 I've got lots more to share, but all in good time.  I'll sign off tonight and start again tomorrow.