There are lots of birthdays coming up later this week. One of the Grasshoppers will turn 42.
I got my notice as a shareholder of the Green Packers of their Annual Stockholders meeting on July 24, 2014. It sounds more like a “lovefest” than a significant financial disclosure of business affairs. I don’t think my one share is going to make much difference.
Door County is the vacation “Heaven” of Wisconsin. Recently it has been cold, cold, cold. Aunt JoAnn and Bill hosted a visit for your Mom’s birthday. The hospitality was warm. Lots of stories about you Grasshoppers!
I am not a big Soccer affectionado. The USA is participating in the World Cup. How do the fans know when the game is over?
Last week, your Mom and I had reservations in Ames, Iowa at the same Motel as Grasshopper No.2 and Grandson Grant. We arrived early (4:00). They had computer glitches, no room access because of electronic keys, and no toner in the printer to confirm our status. We were assured we would get into the room sometime and have a place to “sleep that night”. Really? Being the resourceful creatures that your Mom I are, we went down the road to Country Inn & Suites. They had one room left but it was a suite with 3 beds, two TV’s and a refrigerator. I took it! The girl at the desk saw we were frequent guests of the motel and gave as a special rate of $89 per night, $25 per night cheaper that our previous gig. It turns out the suite had been scheduled and cancelled at the last minute. The suite had a gift basket for the previous guests but because they wouldn’t be there, we got the gift. Now that is what I call a “triple play”. My Mother would call it “falling in sh– and coming out smelling like a rose”! Sometimes things “fall right”. It is about time. Grassshopper No.2 arrived later and did get in at the original motel.
Love,
Dad