December 25, 2021 - January 1, 2022 - From Christmas to New Year

Several of the folks from Ohio arrived a few days after Christmas. One couple brought a nice pair of cornhole boards. Everyone loves to play "bags" as we all call it. We gathered on the street the next afternoon and the fun began. There is always a lot of competition and a lot of spectators. It is also an excuse to drink a little beer or other beverage of your choice while rooting on the teams.

When Jean and Dave arrived on the 29th they found that the handrail and a couple of the treads on the steps going into their camper had rotted away and needed to be replaced. After a couple of trips to Home Depot for materials, a borrowed circular saw, and some deck screws, Dave and I made a new handrail and all new treads. Basically, the only part of the steps not new are the stringers and the bottom bracing. This little bit of lumber cost over $60.00.  All wood we purchased was treated so these steps will outlast us. Jean was going to paint them but decided to just let them weather for now.

Another bonfire was planned for New Years Eve. I didn't take any pictures this time, but it was once again well-attended. Many attending this time missed the first one because they arrived after Christmas. 

It was the warmest New Year's Eve anybody remembered. It had been in the 80s throughout the day and only cooled down to the low 70s. We had a great time talking, watching the fire, and requesting songs to be played on the "Alexa" John brought. We had to play "Auld Lang Syne" well before midnight though because most of the group began dispersing. 

Only five of us stayed up until midnight when we shared a bottle of champaign to ring in the new year. Here is a picture of the clock in Marge when we got back which proves these two old timers from Perryville stayed up that late.

Good friends, George and Janet, arrive today from Michigan. We look forward to seeing them again. We have been having the campfires on the lot they will be occupying so we will have to find a different location for future campfires.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!