Today's Ride for Dad Luncheon
7 years ago
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I was privileged and so very touched to be invited to the Ride for Dad Kick-off Luncheon today.
The cheque was presented to our local hospital. ALL of the money goes towards Prostate cancer research and treatment
Then I was stunned to be given a plaque in Tom's memory. The gentleman presenting it, cried talking about our ride last year and how much hubby enjoyed it, and he felt he had made a good friend in Tom. Thank God for waterproof mascara!!!! The plaque says Ride for Dad and Honorary Ride Captain in Memoriam
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Comments (15)Lol, I'm not gonna drive the truck. I'm gonna plant flowers in the bed of it at the shop, lol. I just talked to the dentist and its gonna cost me a thousand dollars to fix that one dang tooth. Corporate at Denny's is officially closed today but the guy that answered the phone seemed to think they were going to take care of it but said I had to wait for the lady to call me tomorrow to tell me what I need to do. I can't get an appt. with the dentist until next week unless I want to pay the emergency fee. Thats another $200. I'm gonna have a dang hole in my tongue by then from the sharp edges. I told hubby to file it down with a dremmel, lol. He is not a happy camper. Sharp teeth are no fun, lol....See MoreOT my Dad
Comments (34)Nana, I got on last night with the intention of reading all the posts and commenting....of course when I saw the word "purple", that was the first one I read being me. When I went to comment I just started falling apart and realized I couldn't act 'normal' afterall. I'd finished writing my Dad's obituary and picking a photo for it a few hours earlier, so that's probably why I was a mess. tho I seem to be staying that most of the time. I'm clearing things from Dad's room, except things special to me, because I 'have' to. I need to see that room in a different way as soon oas I can. It hurts too much otherwise. The hospital bed has to go back to the VA, so I hope to find some different furniture for that room in the future. The gigantic old dresser needs to go, but Zorro can keep the easy chair. He claimed that years ago. ;o) Basically I'm just donating Dad's clothes and going thru loads of paperwork. He saved every scrap of paper and trying to sort the necessary from the useless has been a challenge. After Mom died 10 yrs ago, and he moved in with me, he really kept very little. "Stuff" was her thing, not his. He stopped driving when she died too, their car was totaled in the wreck and he didn't want another one. So Dad's belongings are very few, except his clothes and a lot of framed family photos. I'm so glad I don't have a lot to go thru again, like when we lost her. this is the photo I chose for his obituary, its how I'll always remember him with his wonderful smile, ready to tell someone a joke. hugs, Karen...See MoreTook a most daring ride, today :o)
Comments (41)Everyone, I am really NOT attacking Glenda...just what she did. I know she's a great person and grandmother and I loved reading her posts and seeing her pictures of her cruise with her grandson. Maybe I went overboard, but as I stated, I was in an accident three yrs ago with a brand new driver. He was with his mom and they were practicing in a residential area. The speed limit was 25 mpr. I saw his car stopped at the stop sign. I had the right of way. Just as I was about to pass his car, he pulled out in front of me. For some unknown reason, he didn't see my car. He was a very sweet child with an equally sweet mom. They wanted to pay for the damages to car without us calling the police or reporting it to the insurance company because the boy would not be able to have a permit until he was 18 plus his insurance rates and his parents rates would go up so high. However, it became evident that I needed to get to the hospital, so an ambulance was called. My 3 yr. granddaughter was in her car seat in the back and Thank God wasn't hurt. When I got to the hospital, they had to do an emergency hysterectomy because I was bleeding so rapidly. (the lap part of the seat belt hit me in a way that caused a rupture to a small ovarian cyst I'd had for a while. Because of all the blood, a total hysterectomy had to be done. Now, all this and both cars were going the speed limit of 25 mpr. No one "expects" an accident. It just happens and there is NO WAY we can control it. I don't mean to squash anyone's fun, but let's do fun within the law and remembering that other people are on the same roads that you are on and you could possibly be putting others in danger. I guess I also don't think that this is the same as eating a grape in the grocery store. I almost lost my life due to the the rupture and I also had a treasured grandchild in my car. Sorry if I offended anyone..that wasn't what I intened to do, however, it makes me see red when I hear someone say that they took all precautions and no accident could possibly have happened. That's just no being realistic....See MoreHelp with luncheon menu ideas. Warning, death related
Comments (36)Since this is a buffet, one of my goals is just to have enough ubiquitous stuff that everyone likes so that picky eaters can at least find something to eat. And since the guests are going to be girlfriends I have known since most of us were toddlers together, I have a pretty good idea of their tastes. It's the small town rural WASP taste, and while I know there are plenty of exceptions (me being one) I've been around it enough to know the basics. Don't get on my case for stereotyping, I realize that not everyone fits that stereotype but like I said, I know these gals. So many people don't like fish, so I know the salmon mousse isn't going to be popular. Also anything marinated with herbs is going to be too spicy for some. Swedish meatballs will be a hit. So I've pretty much settled on a menu. Some fancy schmanzy "exotic" things for my own entertainment, with enough other stuff for the picky eaters. Asti spumanti and chilled small cans of diet and regular 7 Up and lemon lime soda water Salmon mousse on a bed of spring salad greens with maybe a few radish or carrot roses for decoration, maybe different colored sliced cherry tomatoes. Rye toasts Crudite selection with cucumber dip. Mom has a nice glass tray with the different sections so it will be fun to use that. Hummus, marinated feta and artichoke salad, home made pickled asparagus wrapped in proscuitto. Pita triangles Probably won't be the favorites but I will eat the leftovers. A cheese, salami, ham and fruit board. This will be for the picky eaters and for me to use these cute cheese cutters I bought. Edam cheese, havarti swiss, apples, pears and either grapes or blackberries. Maybe something like colby jack just in case those other two cheeses are too "out there." Again, I know what sells locally, I'm not saying Edam cheese or havarti are actually all that weird. Folks around here find something they like and stick to it, my circle isn't adventurous. I am the outlier. So was my Mom. She loved Edam and havarti. I think I will just go with something like sliced up farmhouse or Italian white bread brushed with butter and toasted to accompany the cheese board. I have a three section glass condiment tray so maybe put some pesto, mustard and mayo in that. Swedish meatballs Cookie tray Possibly a store bought bundt cake or phyllo tarts with lemon curd and jam or berries....See More
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