Fall colors at Alum Creek . . . 

October 28 . . . . "The Clampetts invade Westerville" . . . Granny & Jed made an old-fashioned trek to the "Old Bag (appropriate analogy) of Nails" in Westerville for a fun Halloween party with vittles and white lightnin'. "We even showed the youngin's how to dance, didn't we Jed ?" . . . "Jed, you quit lookin at that naughty nurse . . . she'd hurt you"!!! 

October 27 . . . "Celebrity Ghost 5K" . . . It was a  cold, dark, eerie night . . raindrops soaking the earth; classic Halloween setting. Rose Anne and I were scheduled to participate in the Westerville 5K with the 180 plus runners. As the time approached we decided that for us, this year, would be a . . . . "NON-EVENT". It was the first time we have registered for an event and not participated.  However, we were not alone . . . only 86 runners participated and both of us would have finished in the top three of our Age group.  We did get the shirt for our NON-EFFORT!

October 13 & 14. . . Nana & Popo visit Henry in Saginaw! Rose Anne and I had a great visit with Henry, Wes and Jennifer taking in Bronner's Christmas Store in Frankenmuth, celebrating Rose Anne's Birthday with family, and following Sunday Mass with a breakfast at "Fuzzy's". No, the fresh loaf of Fuzzy's signature cinnamon bread didn't last long! Henry showed Nana all the fun, new tricks he has learned. He even modeled his new ND outfit for us. 

"Come on Nana,
let's climb the stairs again"

"Can you blow out all those candles, Nana?"

"Go Irish!"

"Playing is fun with Nana"

"I love Fuzzys!"

"Nana, you are funny"

Hey Dad, pass the spinach!

"Happy Henry"

"I'll wear my monkey costume
at Halloween, but not that monkey hat!

Michigan fall colors

You can get lost in Bronners!

October 11 . . . "Golf Date at Medallion" . . . Rose Anne and I got an opportunity to "tee it up" together and enjoy a fun round of golf at Medallion. We need to do more of this!

October 8 . . Our new addition . . . Rosie took a few days off and one of the neat things we did was purchase a 2012 Mocha Steel CTS from Capital Cadillac. More pictures to come . . . keeping it under wraps presently! Yes, all three vehicles fit in the garage!

October 1 . . . Autumn leaves at Alum Creek

September 30 . . . Happy Birthday to my Rosie!

September 28 . . .Oktoberfest "Meiler Vier" is a great 4 miler kicking off the annual Columbus Oktoberfest at the Fairgrounds. This was a good evening run at 6:00 pm following the "tapping of the keg". 477 participants ran the 2 mile loop through the fairground property in 68 degree temp. Both of us had good races  . . Rose Anne finishing 15 0f 24 in her AG with an 11:56 pace. I was the second oldest runner; had a 10:24 pace (9:47-1st mile) and was 3rd of 5 in my Age Group.We both felt great about our finishing "kick" propelling us to our reward of a Brat, Beer, and Cream Puff! "Sie Feiern" . . translated "he/she celebrates!" was the phrase on this year's shirt!  

September 14 . . . Rose Anne hosts a Wedding shower for Amy with her colleagues from Pioneer.  Best Wishes to Amy & Will

Amy's friend at Pioneer

Best wishes, Amy

My buddy & I hang together

August 26, 2012 . . . . "Emerald City Half & Quarter Marathon"  Rose Anne and I participated in the Quarter Marathon (6.55 miles) with 899 runners in Dublin OH. winding through the Glacier Ridge Metro Park. This was my first race at 68  . . good race, 3 of 5 in my age group . . 10:35 pace. Rose Anne finished 16 of 30 in her age group; 12:23 pace; beating her finish of last year. It's been a busy 3 weeks for her with little time for training. Comfortable race at 69 degrees; it's been warmer all summer. Both of us were pleased with our races.

Jack, Peter, Ellen, and Anne

Jack & Anne

September 3 . Rose Anne visits Anne at Carolyn & Walker's