Yesterday was a bustling one for me, so much so that my shoulder ached and my ankle, I think, hurts. Not sure if it's the ankle when it's the top part of my foot where it connects to my leg, but it is paining me. Last night I decided to apply some muscle relief ointment to my shoulder and ended up gagging myself on the scent. Phew! Is it minty? Or how do I describe that aroma? Not only is on my shoulder but also on my pillow and probably on my nightie. Phew again! It did the trick but think I'd be better off with some Blue Emu instead, 'and you won't stink!" (That ad always makes me think of Kramer on "Seinfeld", drinking the Hennigans.)
My shoulder didn't get sore from my activities Monday, though, but probably because that big, fat lady slept on it funny or something. Morning started with Bible study at church, only 6 of us at the table. I look forward to Bonnie feeling well enough to return to Bible study, as she brings so much to the conversation. Rather than joining my church friends for lunch, I joined the Flying Noodles group at La Nopalera for our last close of the season event. Marlena had planned a third event but not enough signed up for it, so no tea party this year. We had to keep adding tables to ours at La Nop. I asked the waiter how many were reserved for, and he said he didn't know. Our faithful leader was faithfully 20 minutes later than the rest of us!
Most of us had ordered already so were almost done by the time the later comers were, but La Nop is very swift with serving people. Marlena addressed the group, announcing those who had the best attendance, Pat G. second year running! plus the next runners up. Our actual classes ended rather abruptly with rains and overcast skies, but once or twice a "Noodle" would show up for a private lesson! Overall we had 22 individuals who came for class, which is fantastic, including two men. Sadly Burney did not come to the pool side lunch nor did he come to La Nop, that rascal. Because he is from ND, he is still swimming laps and will do so until ice forms on the surface of the water!
After lunch I got home and got to hear the last hour of Rush's show while I printed off newsletters for our prospect folks for church. On them I got to invite our prospects to our Fall Festival at the end of the month, plus the Reformation Festival at the beginning of the next. Chefs Mike 'n Mike are cooking the meat for the Reformation meal and my mouth waters in anticipation of such. The members are bringing the side dishes for that meal, Oktoberfest-themed. Wonder if anyone will think to bring beer...I made the sign-up sheet but didn't leave a line for refreshments!
I also wrote out some cards including a sympathy card for my sister-in-law, Barb, and her family. I should send one to myself as well because I will miss Barb's mom, too, or the memory of her anyway. My bro-in-law, Harv, called to tell me that Clara had passed away peacefully with Barb at her side. She'd been failing quickly especially since her husband died a few years ago, and it's merciful that the Lord took her home. Barb said that the radio was on in the room, a church service playing, when Clara took what was her final breath. When I told Justin about this, he said, "Odds are that's how you'll go, too." I love that boy!
Last night was a Board Meeting for my building and I have love/hate feelings about attending. I take notes there, not Minutes, as I write the newsletter and need to be 'in the know'. But I also don't like knowing and hearing some of the goings on. At the end of the meeting as we filed out, I said to my neighbor, Bob, "Ugh, I need a drink!" and he said, "I had one and it didn't help!" It was funny and sad at the same time. None of the issues are all THAT serious but most of them seem to involve that same old buggaboo involving communication. One heavy issue we will soon deal with is losing many of our Board members who wish to step down at the end of the year. I wouldn't want that job EVER and do my share to support the building by trying to unify people plus write the newsletter! I am leading from behind, which, in my case, actually works!
Last night was a Board Meeting for my building and I have love/hate feelings about attending. I take notes there, not Minutes, as I write the newsletter and need to be 'in the know'. But I also don't like knowing and hearing some of the goings on. At the end of the meeting as we filed out, I said to my neighbor, Bob, "Ugh, I need a drink!" and he said, "I had one and it didn't help!" It was funny and sad at the same time. None of the issues are all THAT serious but most of them seem to involve that same old buggaboo involving communication. One heavy issue we will soon deal with is losing many of our Board members who wish to step down at the end of the year. I wouldn't want that job EVER and do my share to support the building by trying to unify people plus write the newsletter! I am leading from behind, which, in my case, actually works!
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