11.20.2008 Swearing in.

Well it has finally happened. I am the Acme Township Treasurer. All of the office is moved in, the computers are running, and the telephone rings. I have been to a training, the taxes are ready. I feel thankful for all those people that had faith in me and wanted me to do this job. I cannot say enough good things about the help I have gotten from my predecessor, Doris. She is such a good soul, kind, and patient.

I have also been aware of the losses of the past week or so. Gail's and my dear friend Geraldine has moved on to the next plain. She was so ready to go, but we were not ready to let her go. My life is diminished by her loss. Our friend Paige lost one of her canine friends and that saddens us, also.

The cold thing is finally moving on and I hope that none of you get to experience it. Gail and I were so sick when we got back from Washington that we could not feed ourselves; thank goodness for our great neighbors.

I must get back to work. I will have time to blog later this week. Happy Thanksgiving!

LLW & gt

Virginaia 11.01.200

well here we are in Alexandria. It was a great trip, saw snow in the mountains. Barkley slept while we drove and stayed up while we slept and protected the van. he loved trick or treating. Like every little kid he ate too much junk and spent allot of the night going outdoors.

we are going to Ikea today and just hang out together, play cards and enjoy each other. I will take photos today and document some of our walks.

More to follow.