This is my second post for the day… I don’t feel right about mixing a really sad message like attending Nicoles memorial with the other aspects of a day..
Life has that wierd mix thoguh..
I did want to call out that we also attended the AAnnual VoMIT (Vermont’s own MIT club) annual picnic. It was a great oppertunity to catch up with soem folks I havent seen in a long time.
Later we had dnner with Tim and Jen at Deb’s house..
Always an amazing meal !
nite all, niote sam
-me
Today we attended a memorial gathering for Nicole Killian. Nicole was an awesome explorer, athlete and traveler.She got her doctorate in Nursing and was a Nurse Practitioner doing service trips all over the world. She died while hiking in the Canadian rockies.. Such an amazing person. Here’s her obituary in VT Digger. What a full life .. !
So hard to figure out what to say here. Our hearts go out to Nicoles parents and family
nite all, nite sam
-me
Today we started the demolition of the top of the woodframe. The top is getting pretty rotten after about 20 years ., so we’re working with our freind Eliot to rebuild it. The big job today was to take down all that rotted wood , tarpaper and steel. It was hard work.. and again a little hearstring pulling. All three kids used that room on top as a fort. Still it feels good to rebuild
Tonight we had dinner with Lou and Kathy.. ,Barbequed Fish , Corn and Basil icec ream from us !
Hard work makes for good sleep !
nite all, nite sam
-me
Today is the Clarks 2nd annual Summerfest party.. the best party of the year.. when all Beta folks and their friends and family get together to celebrate , eat drink and dance. This was to have been Fluffy’s public debut.. but as late as last night, the weather was predicting a deluge… We made the tough call not to bring Fluffy out as she’s not entirely rain proof.. (the backs of the clouds are masonite)… (Is Fluffy a she ?!)
As it turns out the weather was great.. after morning showers, it become clear and cool .. The issue was mud !.. Made us all sad that Fluffy wanst there.. but everythign else was. It was a FANTASTIC party.. everyone dressed up and having fun..
Thanks to Kyle , Katie their Family and all the Beta folks for putting this together. What a great family.. what a great company !
Nite all, nite sam
-me