continued from thursday

So Mom & I went to visit Aunt Mary in the nursing home. She looks so old and isn't doing all that well. It's sad. :( Then we went home and ate before going to Bible study.

Friday was spent moving photos from the PC to my laptop and generally clearing files off the PC and hoping it would run faster. I'm no techie and am not exactly sure what would make it rum better, but it seemed to be a bit faster when I left. In the afternoon, Mom & I went to visit Clarence in yet another nursing home. He's doing really well, but is considerably older than the last time I saw him. At least he is doing okay mentally and able to get around on his own.

Because it was only 5, Mom suggested a walk at the mall. It was interesting to be there again. (After all those winters spent working at the Sens store, I tended to not go very often.) Not much has changed, except McDonald's closed, but I think that might have happened before I left? Too bad Phil wasn't working at The Gap. That would have made the trip "worthwhile." ;) Then we went to Wegman's and got the Friday Fish Fry. It's Lent and the Binghamton area is very Catholic which leads to amazing fish frys. (Yes, I know that's not the plural, but they aren't fish fries, so...) Took the fish home & ate. Am was there and after dinner, she looked at my pictures from Seattle & Zuma Beach (Malibu). And we made plans for Saturday.

Saturday. Mom & Dad & I walked to the Parkway Diner where we met Am & the girls. From there, we went to a Bazaar & a closing sale in Apalachin then out to see Steikas place in Newark Valley. Neat place, but a little small for such a large family. We stopped at Corbin's in West Endicott for lunch before heading back to the house. Am put the girls down for naps, then she & I & Mom went out to see the new shops on the Parkway. Back home, I worked on the computer some more before getting ready to go to the hockey game.

Guess what?! The Sens lost again. They only have 19 wins on the season. There are some issues there... Anyways, on my way to the game, I stopped at Karyn's to drop off a baby gift. It was great to see her! Then to the game to see everybody. 2nd Intermission, I talked to 2 people. No, I didn't get to see everyone I wanted to see, but they were good conversations anyways. :)

Sunday, I got up early so I could pack before Sunday School. I ended up being late. :( It was fellowship, so I showed my pictures at lunch time and then we left 'cuz I had to fly out of Syracuse at 5:30. Got there in plenty of time and the flight ended up leaving early. Layover in Cincinnati (previous post) and got into Seattle at 10:30. Managed to get a ride home from the airport (next post) and was home by 11:30. Nice!

It was so amazing to walk into my place. I love living in Seattle! :)


xo