Greetings, all, during a great journey.

18 years ago

Greetings from St. Andrew's College, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.

I'm sitting in the library of the seminary from which I grad 55 years ago. Hey - I even have enough on hand to leave them a donation ... even larger than last year (you've heard of "blowing a gasket"? They just blew a boiler).

See, I've been telling you that frugality pays!

I visited my SIL, niece and nephew in Edmonton, after the small auto problem.

I'd looked for the name of the company in the local phone book without success, but that means little, as the oil guys may be headquartered anywhere and travel all over the place.

Nephew did a search and find that they have eleven locations in AB.

Two of the four colleagues from Korea days who live in this part of the country have passed from this dimension of life recently.

The widow of the couple who shared house with Sue and me just after our marriage sold her house and lives in a retirment home in that village - I had a nice visit with her yesterday, as I started on the return journey ... then had a visit with Danielle and Jason in their (temporary) home in Saskatchewan (after midnight) ... hope he doesn't fall asleep at work today.

Altered plan, to revisit Saskatoon, visited a church where I used to lead youth group, and another colleague from Korea days, who had a stroke a couple of years ago. She knew me instantly. Haven't been able to contact a couple of former clergy friends ... or my niece, unfortunately.

I expect to leave here later today, have a visit with brother and SIL that hosted the reunion early tomorrow, then head back to Ontario.

I need to arrive there at the beginning of the week, as I need to leave for North Carolina and Georgia by mid-week, for the reunion of former Korea missionaries begins on Friday, runs till Sun. noon, then I'll visit niece for a couple of days.

I hope that you've had an interesting, worthwhile and enjoyable week (with a bit of fun thrown in for good measure).

ole joyful

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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
18 years ago
What a blessing to be able to take this journey. I'm so very happy for you.

Thank you for sharing.

I took "names" while you were gone if you want to know who was "naughty".

Gayle
justlinda
18 years ago
People say you can't go back.....but every once in a while someone, somewhere is given a second chance. Grab onto it and go with it, because it won't always be there.

Glad you were able to take the second chance before they are all gone.
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glenda_al
18 years ago
Nice to see you and continued fun thoughts on your journey!
ronf_gw
18 years ago
It sounds like you're having a wonderful experience. Good for you.

Is your name at the top of the list Gayle?

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foggyj
18 years ago
That's a great trip you're having, meeting up with old friends, and new. Hope you have a good and safe, remaining trip.
Ashville is about 6 hours from here. Too bad, I won't be available around that time. I'd like to meet you.
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sue_va
18 years ago
Hey, OJ, I envy you that great trip!

Keep the journal going; we don't want to miss anything!

Sue
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18 years ago
Nope, I hate missing anything too!
Ed - you go man! Have lots of fun and safe journey too!
Maybe one day I'll get to give you that hug! You look so adorable!
Cheers,
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patti43
18 years ago
Ed--we are usually about 50 miles north of Gainesville, GA in the summer at a campground in Hiawassee, GA, but due to DH having two cataract surgeries and more doctor appointments this summer, we've only spent a few days there. We were supposed to be there--and maybe will--when you are in the area. I will know more later on in the week, if you feel up to going out of your way a little. Or we could meet you in G-ville?? E-mail me and I'll give you my cell number or e-mail you back to let you know if we can get together. Would love to meet you--maybe some of your $$$ savvy will rub off!!!
glenda_al
18 years ago
You are too far from me, sigh!
Sure would love a visit to Alabama.
I'm off I-65
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pump_toad
18 years ago
Sounds like you are having a wonderful trip. I am sure you have enjoyed the time spent with some of your KT buddies and your old friends.
Are you doing all this driving by yourself? If so I admire your stamina !!!
Have a safe trip.
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joyfulguy
Original Author
18 years ago
SAw my niece, in passing.

Had overnight with brother's family, now that the pressure is off from dealing wth the reunion. Their son played a musical gig last night, another tonight in Saskatoon.

They had a heavy wind and four persons were holding on to a tent for dear life - managed to keep it, but it was damaged.

I'm on my way back home now.

I'd hoped to meet cynic and sarksals, maybe some others in MN and Marie ND, but don't know precisely where to find Marie.

She said they were rather busy with medical stuff and other things.

It'll be hard to hear back from cynic and/or sparksals, etc., as it's nearing closing down time for libraries for weekends and we hadn't made plans earlier.

Wish me luck for the rest of the trip.

ole joyful
joyfulguy
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18 years ago
Had a second visit with Carol and Wes - with more pics (had my teeth in and hair combed, this time).

Now in library in Munising, UP-MI, near Lake Superior shore.

Where I left the lights on while having a nap on the route out to the west ... and missed the library closing by ...

... 7 minutes!

Just let the kids know that I'm O.K. - they worry about me, and the last message was from Carol's yesterday, as almost no libraries open on Sun.

I expect to be home by late tonight or tomorrow morning.

ole joyful
dirt_yfingernails
18 years ago
Wish I could have met up with you, Joyful!
ivamae
18 years ago
That will give you time to have a bath and take off again.

All the best and travel safely.

ivamae
joyfulguy
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18 years ago
At around 5 p.m., I've arrived in Gaylord, MI, about 1/5 of the way from the big bridge to Flint, where I turn east toward Port Huron.

Should be home somewhere after midnight, unless I need to stop for a/some nap(s).

Just sent an email to my offspring to let them know that I'm O.K. ... so far. Couldn't, yesterday, after I left Carol's - no libraries open on Sun.

o j

Greetings, all, during a great journey.

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