Wednesday, November 12, 2008

A Hunting They Shall Go...

Dave and Ruskin, one of our dogs, left for Nahma today. They will join my parents, whom left last week Wednesday. Dave and his dog are packed for a couple of days of bird hunting. If it doesn't rain, Ruskin will get spoiled by Grandma Arlene while Dave hunts for deer during the opening days of gun season. If it rains he'll probably snuggle up to Dave for a nap, because Dave has become a 'fair weather' hunter! My cousin, Roger and a buddy of his will arrive there on Friday for a week of hunting. Dave is planning on being home by Sunday. Roger's daughter, Rosa and 3 of her girlfriends, will arrive on Sunday and visit Northern Michigan University in Marquette on Monday and return to Fenwick on Tuesday. Mom and Dad will have a houseful.

Dad, Louie, is doing well. He is using his time to make minor repairs to small things and built a doggy ramp for their aging dog, Murphy. Mom, Arlene, has been busy with leaf removal, visiting with neighbors and trekking to town.

Here in Grand Rapids we are trying to keep colds, flu and the Norovirus at bay. We've had flu shots, but that doesn't fend off the nasty cold bug, which found its way into our lives. Hope College, in Holland, closed for 5 days due to Norovirus. One of Courtney's college classmates announced it had arrived at Grand Valley State, where she is a student.

We are preparing our home for Christmas visitors. Ebay and Craigslist are the topic of our days! Amy, our exchange student from last year, will come home from University of Pittsburgh for 3 weeks. Her sister, Sarah, and Rachel, both exchange students with a family in Kalamazoo will arrive December 26, for a week. Nick will be going home to be with his parents for Christmas.