Grasshopper No.5 moves to her new apartment near downtown Minneapolis tomorrow. She has “Two Men and a Truck” (or some equivalent) scheduled to move the big stuff. No.5’s new “digs” have a full size refrigerator and a full size stove (vs. apartment efficient appliances now). No.5 refers to her new kitchen as having “adult appliances”. Happiness is..!
Grasshopper No.3 got to visit Keely and Granddaughter No.1 in Cleveland over the weekend. I understand the baby Myla is the cutest baby ever, I mean ever. Of course!
Mom and I got to see Grasshopper No.2’s terraced flower garden in the back of her house on Sunday. It clearly is a labor of love. She has a section of her garden dedicated to raspberries. The raspberry bushes have just exploded and there will be a bumper crop. The “catch” is that if Mom and I want raspberries we need to make a special trek to Madison. Festival Foods may be cheaper. Actually I’ve had a false promise for 5 years from Grasshopper No.1 and my favorite son-in-law for “free berries” from their garden. Maybe after 5 years waiting, I should take the hint. There ain’t going to be berries the No.1 family.
Grandson Grant bought a used 1995 Camry and he is now free to go anywhere, anytime he wants. This “freedom thing works”. There is a matter of gas. Grant is finding out how expensive that “yellow juice” really is. The engine in the Camry seems like it is in great shape after 160,000 miles. A perfect car for a perfect kid.
Grasshopper No.2 is living the youthful fantasy with her best friend Tony. Tony bought a used 1996 Mazda Miata convertible. It has been partially restored. It has a new paint job, updated upholstery and a dependable engine. No.2 and Tony argue who can shift the manual transmission the smoothist. Another perfect car for perfect kids.
So you see, the world keeps moving and changing. That is as it should be. Enjoy the Summer.
Love,
Dad