My Dad had one brother Bob who passed away last year. Bob’s wife Helen was in Madison last weekend to attend her Granddaughters college graduation. I missed connecting with Helene but I understand she got to meet Grasshopper No.2. Helene is one of the last survivors of the “City Club” years.
Tomorrow May 25th would have been my sister Addie’s 69th birthday. I think my mother Alice’s brother (Big Jerry) also has a birthday tomorrow. He would be celebrating 80 years of age. I haven’t heard from Big Jerry for 10 years but for some reason I remember Addie and Big Jerry celebrating on the same day.
To finish the May birthday reminiscing, my Dad’s birthday was May 28th. He would have been 93.
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of the “cottage season”. The piers go “in”, the boats, rafts and pontoon boats get placed in the water. Let the fun begin. Families scurry to the cottage. Un-invited guests inevitably show up. Charcoal grills work overtime. Swimming is rare because it is too damn cold. Amateurs race their speed boats around the lake dodging the sail boaters and angry fisherman trying to catch early season bass and walleye. In summary, it gets nuts. Ah, the memories. I’m waiting for one of you Grasshoppers to buy a cottage so your Mom and I can drop in un-announced.
Parking at UW-Madison football games is based on many factors. Today I get notice of the official day and time that I am allowed to apply for Parking tickets. Really! For example I will be told that on Tuesday, June 11 at 2:31 PM, I can apply for a preferred parking lot. If I qualify, if I’ve paid my “dues”, and if the lot I want is not oversold, I get the privilege of paying several hundred dollars to park. Is this a great system or what?
Enjoy Memorial Day.
Love,
Dad