Busy Tigers continue to be busy

        When we last left the Tigers, Clark and Mary Ann had packed up and headed back to Yakima.  They and most other couples stay in the big bedroom downstairs.  It is a daylight basement and has lots of light - not a dingy and dark den at all.  Soooo - as I knew other Tigers (actually Tigerettes) were headed this way, I hurried and changed their bed so I would have a bit of time for a cup of tea.  Phyllis arrived about 1:00 in the afternoon and, of course, we had to go shopping. Sales have to be seen and new things bought.  I don't remember what we ate and that doesn't matter.  I know we did - sometime and some thing. 
    The next morning (that would be Saturday - remember, Clark and Mary Ann left on Friday) Sali and Carol arrived.  Of course, they hadn't shopped yet and they were very very sad.  To make them happy we all went - you guessed it, shopping.  And, it is a given that because they had never been to the Davenport for the Early Bird Special - that is what we did.  Everyone loved it and back home we went for a nice evening of visiting.  Sali brought a bag of treats to make friends with Mya (who was outside when they arrive AND Mya told Sali not to come closer).  Once inside I let Mya in and Sali bought her love.  Sali had the big bedroom downstairs -- Carol the usual bedroom downstairs that is smaller.  Phyllis has the bedroom across from mine upstairs.
     Sunday arrived and, I don't remember breakfast - maybe we didn't eat.  Phyllis had to leave early to meet her husband in Idaho for a family gathering.  That left Carol, Sali and me.  We did more visiting and shopping and before we knew it the day was done.
     Monday, Carol had to leave fairly early so we went to, of course, The Old European for wonderful breakfast and then to have Carol's car checked for a dreaded "blinking light" on dashboard threatening horrible things if you don't get it fixed right away.  All is good there and off she went home.
      NOW - Sali and I are alone.  Looking all around and - yep!, we are alone.  Except of course for Mya (who know has transferred all of her love to the one with goodies) and little Lili (my 6# poodle) who scoots under Mya to avoid being trampled to death.
      Monday Sali and I went shopping and then to the movies - we saw "Unlimited" and I wouldn't recommend it - too gory toward the end.  Where is Disney when you want him.
      Tuesday, I took Sali to the Airport to make sure she left and she did.

Tha tha that's all folks for this visiting.

Busy Busy Tigers March 22-25

       On Tuesday, March 22nd, Clark and Mary Ann came up and spent a few days.  What a fun, busy time.  As it happened, Jerry and Bev (with their daughter, Sherri and her daughter, Sarah) were in town to pick up a piece of furniture Bev and Jerry bought earlier.  Soooo - we met them at the Red Lobster and had a nice dinner with them.  Sometimes, the unexpected treats are the best.  Of course, that meant that I didn't have to cook (everyone knows I HATE to cook but know the best places to eat).  Then we came home and visited until we just had to go get some sleep.
      By Wednesday morning Clark had bonded with my new "baby", Mya, and played with her.  As a reminder - Mya is a shepherd mix and weighs in at 80+ by now (I do know how to put food from bag to dish).  She is such a sweet thing.  OK - so is Clark.
      After our  breakfast (I do a make-do breakfast) and then we went shopping.  Lots of shopping!  Instead of lunch (lucky me) we went to an early dinner.  If you haven't eaten at the Davenport Hotel for their "Early Bird Special", you are missing something wonderful. 
      Thursday (a repeat of breakfast) we did a bit more shopping and early afternoon we took a drive out to Gary and Karen Correll's BEAUTIFUL home.  He's getting it in shape (it is sooooo nice) for the '53-'54'55 reunion in September.  It's always a fun visit with them.  I think I told you that his wife, Karen, and I were in 3rd grade together in Grand Coulee.  Very small world.
      Friday morning we went to the Old European for breakfast.  If you are in Spokane in the morning, that is THE best place for breakfast.
      Back to the house and they packed up and left.  I hate company to go, but go they must.

More on next post.  busy busy busy continued.

Loss of a Classmate

Chuck Husted died March 14, 2011.  He had bone cancer and kidney failure at his home in Bellevue, Washington.

Chuck will be remembered for his humor and, of course, he was just very cute and nice.

He will be missed.  God Bless you, Chuck.

Maybe we should all make a pact to have a final reunion much later, of course, in heaven.   

Tigers coming out of their dens after the hard winter.

Clark and Mary Ann will be here next Tuesday and will be able to stay until Friday.  Hopefully, we will get a chance to take a run out to Gary's and see all the updates he has made to his beautiful home, readying it for the '53-'54-'55 September reunion.  It's always fun when Clark and Mary Ann come.  You wouldn't believe the conversations that come about.  Always a nice surprise - even to us.

OK - they leave on Friday and Saturday, Sali, Carol and Phyllis will be here.  Life is never dull here in little 'ole Spokane.  Talk about your sleep-overs.  Sali and Carol get the downstairs bedrooms - ALWAYS - and Phyllis gets the bedroom across from mine.  I wonder how long before we begin to hear moans and groans about how hard the stairs are.  Well - will cross that "stair" when we get to it.

Heard from Don that Chuck's brother, Alan, had been to visit Chuck and that Chuck has now asked to have the dialysis stopped.  Please keep him in your prayers.  This is so hard for the family - I know.

Keep me up on what is going on - you can use the comments available and I can then post.

Later - Ruby

Class of '53-54-55' set at Gary Correll's in August

Gary just stopped by a bit ago and gave me the following info:

Charges will be determined by the events attended, green fees will be a separate charge paid at the course. (See bottom for event fees)

Tuesday - Sept 13th

    Noon:  Arrive at Correll's.  Buffet will be served in mid-late afternoon (self-serve)

Wednesday - Sept 14th

    Breakfast - On your own

    Early golf at Indian Canyon Course (optional); visiting at Correll's; touring Spokane/shopping/etc. - On your own

    Swimming (Gary has a nice pool); boat rides available (Gary has a boat [what doesn't that man have!!]; adult beverages (for ADULTS)

Evening meal will be catered by the Longhorn Barbecue at the Correll's.

Thursday - Sept 15th

    Breakfast - On your own

    Golf at Qualchan optional, must be early "Tee" time 0700.10:30-11:00a.m.

Bus ride to Coeur d'Alene, a self-tour of downtown Coeur d'Alene and boat ride on the lake, followed by bus ride back to Spokane and the evening banquet.

Friday - Sept 16th

    Quote:  "Say our goodbyes and get out of Dodge"

So sayeth the Gary Correll....

FEES FOR EVENTS:

1.    All functions:  $125/person (if golfing, fees are separate and to be paid at golf course)

2.    Tue, Wed functions and Thurs. banquet:    

       $75/person (if golfing, fees are separate and to be paid at golf course)

3.    Tue and Wed functions only:  $47/person (if golfing, fees are separate and to be paid

       at golf course)

4.    If you plan to attend all functions except the  banquet:  $95/person (if golfing, fees are

       separate and to be paid at golf course)

         PAYMENTS ARE DUE 1st of AUGUST 2011

Space available at Gary's for Motor homes (first come first serve but Gary said he believes there should be no problem).  Gary stated:  "The lot to the west of our home has room for as many as 10 MH's in the 40-55" range.  Adequate parking will be available for automobiles.  A few 110V hook-ups will be available on a first come - first served, bring cords."

You may GOOGLE or MAP QUEST for directions Gary's address from your departing address.

Gary's home address:  9826 W. Ownby Dr., Nine Mile Falls, WA

I am sending a cc to Gary so you can also contact him through his email address if you have further questions.

PH: Gary/Karen's home:  509-466-8353

    Gary/Karen's cell:  509-294-2045/509-954-7651

It would be VERY helpful to let Gary know:

1.    When will you be arriving

2.    If you will be Golfing at Indian Canyon

3.    If you will be at Buffet on Wednesday

4.    If you will be at evening meal on Wednesday

5.    If you will be golfing Thursday at Qualchan

6.    Bus ride to Coeur d'Alene Thursday

7.    Boat ride to Coeur d'Alene Thursday

8.    Banquet Thursday evening

I guess that does it.  Should be a very fun reunion.

Visit from the Pitts

What a fun day yesterday was.  Jerry and Bev arrived early afternoon.  We went shopping for them a new "honey oak" buffet for their living room  Finally found just the right one at Furniture Row and Jerry will come up in a couple of weeks and get it.

After all that hard work - watching someone else spend their money - we went to the Outback for dinner and then back to my house.  We did some heavy visiting and then had our dessert - Jerry's banana split and a chocolate sundae for Bev and me before they headed home.

We are so very blessed to have our Tiger family and we are family. 

Let me know anything you care to share and I will be more than happy to do so.

Remember Chuck and his family in your prayers during their situation.

Tigers to AZ to visit Tigers?????

I know that must make sense - right?

         On Monday, February 28th, Phyllis and I left little ole Spokane for Phoenix to visit Wes and Betty.  They picked us up at the airport and away we went to their home in Scottsdale.  What a great beginning - Steaks grilled to perfection with all the trimmings.  Wes "made" the greatest dip - OK, he bought it at Costco, a must buy - ROASTED RASPBERRY CHIPOTLE SAUSE!   Add  cubed cream cheese and dip in chips, sliced meat, crackers or anything else you might like. - WONDERFUL STUFF.
        
       Tuesday we drove around to see the lay of the land and then to a really neat restaurant for Mexican food including a salad (iceburg wedge lettuce with choice of dressing - verrryyyyy good).  Of course we had to go for something sweet so we went to a retro "Sweet Shop" with everything that would take us back to our teen years.

       Wednesday was a day of visiting, AGAIN, and then my son, Dane (who also lives in Scottsdale) came and whisked me away to have dinner with him and my d-i-l, Lori.  First we went to their new home - I hadn't seen it before except in pictures - and then off for Italian food.  Dane is still very involved in tennis - when not working - and loves Phoenix.  I don't get to see him as often as I would like.  Anyway, after that short, but sweet visit, he took me back to Wes and Betty's and they came in for a bit.  Very very nice.

       Thursday Wes and Betty took us out of town to Carefree and surrounding areas.  HAD to shop, of course.  That night we went to the Casino Arizona for "Show Stoppers", a live show with singers and dancers giving their rendition of famous singers, etc.

      Friday was a lay-back day.  I wish we had a penny for every time we laughed.  Would have paid for this trip and a future one.  What fun and super nice people, these Tigers.  Sadly, about noon, we had to pack up our bags and head out to the airport.  Nice flight - only one problem.  Arriving in Spokane, there was still lots of snow to snub its nose at us.

      Saturday, Phyl and I just relived the whole trip and then went shopping.  Just what we do.  When we're sad - shop!  When we're happy - shop!

       Let me know what is going on in your Tiger den and I will be happy to spread the news.