Enjoyed visiting Rachel & Nate

We returned home on Tuesday. Had a good trip and enjoyed seeing Rachel & Nate.

It was hot and dry in the Chicago area. It reached the upper 90's every day. They sure could use some rain.

We took in the Bloomington Gold Corvette Show on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Estimates were that 3,000 - 5,000 Corvettes were parked on the golf course every day of the show. They call it "Gold on the Green" and it was a beautiful sight.

We had Sunday Brunch at Pheasant Run with Rachel & Nate. It was a delicious treat. Then we went to the afternoon matinee of "Flanagan's Wake" at the Noble Fool Theater (also at Pheasant Run). We enjoyed the show -- the audience interaction made it unpredictably funny.

On Monday, Rachel & I spent some time at the Mario Tricocci Spa (also at the Pheasant Run). Rachel & Nate had given me a gift certificate for Mother's Day, my birthday and retirement. I enjoyed getting a facial and pedicure. Heavenly!!

We hadn't been to Nate & Rachel's home since moving weekend in April 2004. They have really made some nice improvements in the decorating, flooring, kitchen and landscaping. Nate has a small but productive garden. We picked about a dozen green beans and he'll soon have ripe tomatoes.

We are now at Lake Perry for the Fourth of July holiday. (How can you have a holiday when you're retired?? Every day seems like a holiday.)