Trip Day 37 May 31,2021, At Morris Rec. Farm Freeland MD

The skies broke this morning with a blazing sun shining through the windows. It was 47 F this morning but got up to 71F by afternoon.

Monday is always Bible Study for me and with the use of Technology we continue it each Monday. The group decided that enough of them were available that we should meet on Memorial Day,  and we did. There were eight of us  and we covered some of the 4th chapter in 1John . (God loves us as exemplified by Christ’s death on the cross).

As we were invited to the Simmons home for the Memorial Day , we left for their home some 20 miles away across the State line into Pennsylvania. (Red Lion).  ()W are in Maryland by the old Susquehanna Trail). We had not been to their home since they moved in last year so this was a chance to get a good feel for it. It is about 1/2 acre of land on a hill as well as on a cul ‘d  sac with 8 homes on it. They are very spaced from each other and no fences. Steve says he is very  happy to have the neighbors he has. Most are retired and 5 are original owners since 1978.

The "spread" on Memorial Day at Simmons

Time to "Come and get it".

 

 

 

 They have already begun  to work on what has been needed with both the house and the landscaping. Some trees that were dying (Ash borers), and some new trees to replace the ones that are gone.

Remaons from trees cut, and fire pit

Steve said not to post this but this was wet wood.

 

Sarah and Emily  were able to get a corn hole game from Sarah’s friend and we played a number of games  in the very sunny but comfortable afternoon. Kathy served a very good lunch with all the trimmings. As she continues to stay on her diet which helped her lose 120 pounds,  she limited herself to what she should eat. We all had full plates  as you might have guessed.

Steve was just finishing the lawn when we arrived.

A neighbor played taps 6 places today (89 yr old)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There was time to share as we had a lot of catching up to do, and Steve was anticipating a medical procedure soon, and was not able to take  anything but water. (Poor guy)

It was a good time to share and be with each other as that was the first (non masked) get together we have had since March of 2020.  Kathy really enjoyed it. We had not seen them in two years.

We headed for home  filled the tank with gasoline at $3.14/gallon, and found our way back now that we know the way by heart.  Believe me it takes a few times to remember all the turns.

Ruth was tired and excused herself as soon as we returned and I did some writing  (Is that what we still call it on the computer?) on the blog and email.

Tomorrow will bring another day of exploring ,so stay with us to see where it takes us.