Bright and early this a.m. we ladies had Bible study at First German. Lynn first picked up her friend, Bonnie, and then me for the class. Linda was already there when we arrived. Our course of study was about Eve (and I didn't have a thing to wear! Ha ha) The pastor's wife, Anna, led the class, with 7 ladies, meeting in the church office. It was a most interesting class, lots of participation. One younger lady struggles with some 'issues', the most primary one being the loss of her parents relatively close together. Anna did her best to keep things on track while at the same time giving the lady the time she needed to speak. I enjoyed starting my time in WI with two church events in two days!
Linda and I went ahead to Manitowoc Coffee while Lynn took Bonnie home and then picked up Mom. Linda and I were warmly greeted by the bell ringer, Tommy Drill, he nearly stopping traffic to do so. He rings the bell at times not Christmas or ThanksLiving, evidently, having a little hut on the busy corner of 8th and Franklin Streets. We went into the shop and ordered our treats, secured a table, and had a ring-side seat to watch Tommy running down the street to greet Mom and Lynn as they got out of their car. Oh, my! Such a commotion, more than Mom is accustomed to getting for her morning coffee! I got some photos of them through the window of the shop.
After we finished our coffee and treats, we walked around a little indoor 'mall' where area vendors had their arts and crafts set up. We didn't venture into Ivy Trails as I'll save that visit for another time. Mom doesn't like to go in there with her walker so I'll go sometime when she is not with me. Linda went on home and Lynn took Mom and me to Festival Foods. Yay! I had the best time there, love that place! On the way back from Festival we swung into the ice cream parlor to have a treat with Jill. Oh, yum! Ran into a man I knew back when I was young, and I was amazed he recognized me. Guess he did from my photos on Facebook, which is a blessing in helping to remember others.
At Festival I got the ingredients needed for some recipes I am making for us while here plus some of the goodies I like such as caramel corn, ham salad, 'Sunday' ham and rolls, Chermak summer sausage, and peanut squares....As I walked down the cracker aisle I came upon a box of round saltines. Stop the presses! Never before had I seen such a thing and told them lady next to me, whom might think I was weird, that the world is upside down! Even the guy in the meat department who sliced the sausage for me asked to see the box, never hearing of it himself. It was a long time coming. Now I think I should have taken two boxes!
For our dinner I made the meatball sub casserole which turned out perfectly. Jill liked it so much that she took a portion along home to take in her lunch the next day. The cheese stuck to the pan so it's soaking in the sink overnight, hope we don't have to scrub it. I got ingredients to make chicken and dumplings, chili, and meatloaf to get us started. Tomorrow we are eating at a buffet for Mother's Day. Lori decided not to come since our reservations were for noon. She wouldn't get here until later afternoon so figured it wasn't worth the quick turn around trip. I agree with her. Hopefully she can come another time during my visit so we can hang out.
Well, time for me to go to sleep so I am bright as a penny for Mother's Day worship and Bible study. If time allows after our lunch buffet, we are going to attend the installation service of a son of the congregation at a neighboring church. Our former pastor from FG is preaching the sermon and Naomi is going to play the organ for the service. I look forward to the whole day!
Mom and Lynn are met half way down the block by fellow church member, Tom Drill, who greeted them, and us, excitedly
Linda and I went ahead to Manitowoc Coffee while Lynn took Bonnie home and then picked up Mom. Linda and I were warmly greeted by the bell ringer, Tommy Drill, he nearly stopping traffic to do so. He rings the bell at times not Christmas or ThanksLiving, evidently, having a little hut on the busy corner of 8th and Franklin Streets. We went into the shop and ordered our treats, secured a table, and had a ring-side seat to watch Tommy running down the street to greet Mom and Lynn as they got out of their car. Oh, my! Such a commotion, more than Mom is accustomed to getting for her morning coffee! I got some photos of them through the window of the shop.
Linda ordered a gourmet coffee which looked divine
After we finished our coffee and treats, we walked around a little indoor 'mall' where area vendors had their arts and crafts set up. We didn't venture into Ivy Trails as I'll save that visit for another time. Mom doesn't like to go in there with her walker so I'll go sometime when she is not with me. Linda went on home and Lynn took Mom and me to Festival Foods. Yay! I had the best time there, love that place! On the way back from Festival we swung into the ice cream parlor to have a treat with Jill. Oh, yum! Ran into a man I knew back when I was young, and I was amazed he recognized me. Guess he did from my photos on Facebook, which is a blessing in helping to remember others.
