It's warming up!

Just as was predicted, the temperatures are working their way up from the depths of being in the 40's overnight. Justin came to my room mid-morning to report that he had to go to his friend's parent's house to wash their Airstream camper. Apparently they have it for sale and a buyer has come forward, so Justin was hired to make it look pretty. Or at least, clean!                                

He was not in a hurry to leave though...it's cold out there! When he came into my room, Justin looked so collegiate in his blue with yellow striped gym shorts and a long sleeved yellow thermal top. It was 'only' 59 above zero and he wanted to wait until it warmed up somewhat before going to Mandarin. At this writing it is 78 above zero but as he reminded me, "I'm going to be working with water..." Ah, yes, ice cold water.

                

Last night Martie joined Justin and me for dinner, at long last. I prepared pork chops, garlic mashed potatoes, and whole kernel corn. Justin made a batch of his dinner rolls using the ball of pizza dough I picked up at Publix. He shredded some cheese that Randy had left for us, and added it to the dough. Good flavor! (Linda, he said he wishes he could make rolls from scratch----maybe next time you come down here, you could show him how to do it??!!)

Martie works just up the road a piece, getting off at 6:00 pm, but she got here about 25 minutes later. I was hoping the pork chops didn't get too dry as they do not 'hold' well, but they were fine. The food was on the table when she walked in the door so I hustled her to the table and we prayed, then ate. Did not want our food to get cold...

It has been a long while since she'd been here, the last time being when we watched "Midnight in Paris" in mid-February. We had much to catch up, including her hubby being very ill with pneumonia and COPD. As the doctor told him, he's a stubborn ole cuss, as Martie had to wrestle him into the appointment. Ernie thought he could tough it out, but not so much!! Martie said this is the first 'social' thing she'd done in a long, long time. 

Speaking of social things, I got a call from the Fellowship Elder last night. Bruce wanted to know if I could meet for a brief meeting after church Sunday to discuss a picnic. I love discussing picnics, including the one we are having at Batkoski's this Saturday afternoon! But, okay, I can meet. 

On the Time and Talent Sheet I signed up for being a "Social Outing Coordinator" which does not necessarily mean a picnic, but what the heck....Right now I have an outing in the works for the Ladies' Group to have breakfast at Honey B's the 12th of next month.  

I would also sign-up people to attend the Concert on the Green coming up at the end of the month, but I would miss that event, too, coming back from WI the night before. That is also Pentecost and Confirmation Day so I have a party to attend! Nothing stops others from going to the Concert, but I will simply let this opportunity pass without my additional notice. 

Bruce would like more folks on the committee but not very many signed up for fellowship. All the good Coordinator jobs must have been taken! I gave him some suggestions but really believe more men are needing to be on the committee. Often man-power is needed for these things, not just a bunch of ladies already involved in other groups. It's always the ladies, it seems. Gotta put my thinking cap on!