Forum Replies Created
-
Posts
-
Yeah. No “earworm”.. A “brainworm”….
Unfortunately, Amazon has everything. Thankfully, none in my size.
Open the yurt door to breeze it out, put on some pants….Here I come!!!!
Bill “Magwa” Keener
Coarsegold, CaliforniaBuck was great.
It seems that the older I get, the more folks I know that cack. I guess that really means two things 1: I’m getting older and, 2: I’m not dead.
We gotta remember to treat each other well.
And, as Warren Zevon said, “…..Enjoy every sandwich”.
Bill “Magwa” Keener
Coarsegold, CaliforniaN-e-s-t-l-e-r-0-d-e…Jeeze! I’ve been consistently my bros name wrong for over twenty years now. He forgives me.
Bill “Magwa” Keener
Coarsegold, CaliforniaI’ve been waiting for a couple of weeks to gather my words in order to to properly reply or comment. I now know that I can’t garner the proper words to sufficiently either describe the day or thank Daniel and his beautiful wife for hosting us.
So, I just say that we are a lucky couple, Irene and I. We’re not wealthy. But we are pleased to use on travel whatever “spendable income” fall in our direction. And, primarily we enjoy annual or semi-annual jaunts to Europe.
I can, without doubt, write that this visit was the high spot of our otherwise lovely almost month-long trip to Belgium and France this year. In fact, it was likely one of the best days of many trips passed.
Not that I could, but if I DID misplace my memory of Daniel’s gracious and historic professorial travel and touring from Reims to his home and back, the fine time we spent at the cathedral, the gorgeous “lunch” (in quotes on purpose…it was a feast…in the true sense of the word) prepared by his better half, or the pleasure of holding his fabulous mandolin; or if I idiotically discounted the sights and smells of the French countryside; or if I put out of my mind the finish of the sumptuous and authentic French meal with baked goods from the short walk with the kids across the lane from his (now previous) home, I’d have to tell you that Daniel is a wealthy man.
Sure, he’s gifted musically. As is his bride. And, of course, he’s an encyclopedia of knowledge with an ability to teach that does not offend even intellectual pedestrians such as myself.
I’m pretty sure those aside from any of those attributes or any of their material assets, Daniel would agree that the pedestal I appropriately place him on has been constructed by one of the most wonderful families in existence. Certainly, that I have ever met. And, I’m sure Daniel has something to do with their virtues as well…(joke).
Okay. I gush. And I mean every overly-floral word.
Thank you, Nesterlodes. Our door is always open to your bright and shining family.
Bill and Irene
Bill “Magwa” Keener
Coarsegold, CaliforniaBack from a trip over the pond.
Short version:
Daniel is both a smart and lucky man.
And his new house is, to use two appropriate words: Big and Incredible.
What a treat for us to visit he and his family. And his mando is not so shabby either!!!!!
Thanks forever to you…. and your special “better half”, Daniel.
Bill “Magwa” Keener
Coarsegold, CaliforniaHey, Tad. With (currently) seven live chickens, we run from either having eleven dozen eggs in the “hopper to a seasonal low of, “….and don’t forget to buy a dozen eggs at the store, Honey”. Right now, we’re at the seasonal high. I need some of the S C Folks to come for a scramble. BYO bacon. And, yeah, I have the egg unit price way down now. Last check, an overall $116.42/egg.
Bill “Magwa” Keener
Coarsegold, CaliforniaThe world of business is a movable feast. Strategies and relationships both gel and melt.
Like personal relationships, some last for what may seem to be forever. Some, not so much so.
Guess I’m just being “Mr. Obvious” here. But I wish them all the best.
Bill “Magwa” Keener
Coarsegold, CaliforniaWhew! Sounds like us on this place. But that was back in 1986 when I still had some “juice”. Now, I have to save up all the adrenaline I can muster just to clean the pool or feed the chickens. Did I mention that raising chickens for their eggs is sort of like buying a car wash because you car’s dirty? I think we have the egg unit price, after about five years, down to about $46.55…and *not* for a dozen! Irene and I will be in Reims for a couple of nights in early October with amblin’ time on our hands (and feet). I’ll PM you the dates to check your busy schedule. I’m not carrying any carpenter tools.
Bill “Magwa” Keener
Coarsegold, California
