Back to normal schedule again
Compared to the past several weeks of travel and family obligations the next couple weeks seem rather mundane. After an eventful flight home last Friday I immediately made my way to my mom’s house on the other side of Michigan to help with chores around the house in preparation for my youngest sister’s graduation party. Saturday was the party - which meant lots of family, many new faces, countless conversations, and sometimes feigned interest in any subset of these things. At least my mom put me in charge of picking up beer so there was some good Oberon to make the day better.
Just when I thought I was done for the day, I got a call that someone wanted to buy a canoe that I had been trying to sell for sometime on Craigslist. I had given up hope that this would sell since the posting was over a month old by now, but a very nice family made a long drive Saturday night to pick up the canoe before Father’s day. Stan and his family were like some adaptation of a Rockwell painting - two kids, a dog and all very pleasant. It just felt good to send the canoe to a family that will get good use out of it. This was the type of family that my dad would have given the canoe to just knowing that it would bring them enjoyment - my mom, while happy for one less eye sore in the yard, probably wanted the money more.
Tuesday brought the family to Grand Rapids for my sister’s orientation at Aquinas College, I entertained my Grandpa and sister by showing them the sights around Grand Rapids and eventually heading to Muskegon to visit a campground my grandparents used to manage. It was nice seeing some old faces and now I would love to eventually spend my own summer season at that park on Lake Michigan - too bad there is a waiting list of almost 60 people to get in. This is an Elk’s campground, so my friends and I may explore becoming members. Now my co-workers will really think I am getting old - I like grandfather clocks, 60 minutes, and the Elks.
Now everyone is caught up again - I hope to spend some time this weekend fishing at the cabin, or maybe just relaxing in between various projects. I’ve told myself that there will be no more birdhouses built for awhile so maybe I will start my 12′x12′ shed. I’ll post pictures of whatever we do next week.