Saturday, February 04, 2006
JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST....2003
We met Rocky’s brother and wife and his sister and her husband in Springfield for a Rockenbach get-to-gather late in June. Aside from the good visit and catching up on the news we pick out some good places to eat and sight-see. This time it was the Bass Pro Ozark Wildlife Museum. Springfield is the world headquarters for Bass Pro and a big “draw” for sports enthusiasts. Presidents have stopped off there to shop as well as other national and world personalities.
The museum is worthy of a serious tour. They have accomplished natural habitats for each specie that leave no question as to their domain. It is not only entertaining but educational for all ages. We spent a good deal of time wandering around and attempting to see as much as we could…..then stopped in at Hemmingway’s which serve an impressive menu. As enjoyable as our visits are….there always comes the time to part company and go our separate directions. One thing for sure, there is always another plan for the next time we meet.
The first part of July we had new carpet installed in every room except the kitchen and bathroom. It was a big job to move everything out of their way and then put back after they were finished. Rocky wanted to do that himself being the furniture mover he always was. He could do it easier and more to his liking….I took care of the little things that a big guy like Rocky could be a little too strong with. Namely the curio items.
Along with the increasing business my blood pressure began going up. Something I’d never had to deal with before. My doctor wanted me to keep track of it for a couple of weeks and then come see him. I could see a new pill in my future because it stayed high and I’d never had the problem before. Eventually I was right…..I joined the ranks of other senior citizens on blood pressure medicine.
We had a bad rainstorm the first week in August. Winds of 60 - 70 miles an hour tore at the vegetation and littered our yard with leaves and twigs. The rain was blowing against the house in horizontal waves mixed with hail. As summer storms go it was short and violent……than calm. August is the worst month in the Ozarks for outdoor enjoyment. It is hot, humid and the killer for most of the flower growth and bloom cycle. We are always glad to see September come around when temperatures moderate and the rains begin in earnest once more…..
Until Monday,
Essentially Esther
The museum is worthy of a serious tour. They have accomplished natural habitats for each specie that leave no question as to their domain. It is not only entertaining but educational for all ages. We spent a good deal of time wandering around and attempting to see as much as we could…..then stopped in at Hemmingway’s which serve an impressive menu. As enjoyable as our visits are….there always comes the time to part company and go our separate directions. One thing for sure, there is always another plan for the next time we meet.
The first part of July we had new carpet installed in every room except the kitchen and bathroom. It was a big job to move everything out of their way and then put back after they were finished. Rocky wanted to do that himself being the furniture mover he always was. He could do it easier and more to his liking….I took care of the little things that a big guy like Rocky could be a little too strong with. Namely the curio items.
Along with the increasing business my blood pressure began going up. Something I’d never had to deal with before. My doctor wanted me to keep track of it for a couple of weeks and then come see him. I could see a new pill in my future because it stayed high and I’d never had the problem before. Eventually I was right…..I joined the ranks of other senior citizens on blood pressure medicine.
We had a bad rainstorm the first week in August. Winds of 60 - 70 miles an hour tore at the vegetation and littered our yard with leaves and twigs. The rain was blowing against the house in horizontal waves mixed with hail. As summer storms go it was short and violent……than calm. August is the worst month in the Ozarks for outdoor enjoyment. It is hot, humid and the killer for most of the flower growth and bloom cycle. We are always glad to see September come around when temperatures moderate and the rains begin in earnest once more…..
Until Monday,
Essentially Esther
