Today I go to the University of Louisville to start my temporary job. There is a bit of irony in that it was 45 years ago today I was hired into Ford Motor Company. I began my Ford career at the Nashville Glass Plant. Besides the irony of the date, as I was hired at Ford because I knew someone, so it is with U of L. As they say, it is not what you know but who you know.
Got back to running today. I felt pretty good for not having run but once in the last week. I can tell a difference when I don’t workout. I plan to ride my bike tomorrow. It is beautiful weather. We went to a caregroup fish fry tonight. It was good.
I’m sitting on our screened porch watching the sun go down. Today may be the best day in many weeks. Cooler and low humidity. We had an uneventful trip home from Iowa. Our time at Clark’s was very good. I’m glad that we were able to help. It is fun to see things coming together. He has a lot of things that can be done around the house but there is plenty of time for that.
This weekend is shaping up to be “normal”. I’m told I need a haircut so tomorrow is the day. We are also invited to a caregroup fish fry Saturday evening. I’m teaching the youth class Sunday evening and I’m excited about that. We are going to talk about reading the Bible. Monday is the day I start my temporary job at U of L. No bites on the house. We may have to put out the “motivated seller” sign.
Another busy day. We are really beginning to see the results of our work. The house has great character. The area is called Vinegar Hill. The neighbors are friendly. Yesterday a lady brought cookies. Today another neighbor brought chicken salad and a book about the history of the area. I can see why the midwest is called the heartland of America. If I could be here without the winters it could be really good.
Yesterday I was able to create another legendary tale for our family. The story will start with “… you remember the time Papa tried to wear a crock pot as a helmet”. I can’t wait to hear all the embellishments. Since the tales will be much better than the truth, I will just let you hear the tales and not document the truth today. We plan to leave for home Friday morning.
A cobblestone alley in downtown Burlington.
Today we made good progress getting unpacked and getting things arranged. The movers left this afternoon. Clark mowed the yard and I ran the weedeater. There is still a lot to be done but we are able to see daylight. Clark has to go back to work tomorrow, so that will slow us down.
We toured Burlington this afternoon. They have some really gorgeous parks. One of their claims to fame is Snake Alley. The crookest road in the world.
