My Week

Monday night we would have normally been our VFW meeting night but the post hosted the Land of Lincoln Honor Flight's Pre-flight banquet.  Comments about the food was good.  I'm not real good at striking up a conversation but I got a few going and the highlight was Chuck from LeRoy.  I asked if he knew "Pop" Bottles whom I was guardian for in 2009.  He did.  In addition, Pop told him to look around for me too. That was like a needle in a hay stack because the banquet alternates turns between the 2 VFW posts and it was our turn.
When I went to Bloomington for the CW reenactment, there was a couple of hours between the reenactment and the dance. I'd hop over and visit with Pop and Carol and she shared her pie.
The following evening I went to the wonderful airport homecoming.  I had my picture taken with the princesses.

I found the bagpiper was waiting by the most appropriate sign.

Governor Rauner was there.  My pictures of him were not very good.

Wednesday morning I did my double duty exercise class and then senior day at the thrift stores.

I went to a WELCOME HOME Sgt. Steven Greer, USMC Escort - Springfield to Metamora I did not go all the way but just at the meet-up at the rest area.  I still had my "welcome home" banner from the honor flight so that was convenient.

I found a cute little lamp for the living room at the Goodwill store. I learned it needed a smaller bulb.  I put it on a timer that I also got at the same store.  I needed a timer with a 3 prong outlet.

Thursday I put together a wreath for our AMVETS post.  There are numerous opportunities for wreath laying ceremonies in the area and AMVETS should be involved.  I got the wreath at Joannes with a half off coupon.  Then added the ribbon after sewing an AMVETS patch on the front. In the evening I went to an ABATE meeting. Saturday Morning I went to a meeting of the Soldiers Aid Society.  I was relieved a lace shawl and stockings that I didn't need.  We had lunch at Z-Bistro. I finished a bow that I never got around to. I got home just in time to meet Gabe about an estimate for my back porch.  I'd love to have a sun room to replace my shoddy porch. He noticed my veteran decor and said he could work up numbers to include a veteran discount. Then I went to Hobby Lobby and had to signal and changed lanes (with space for me) and this gal in a black SUV apparently sped up and tail gated me with anger.  She was so close and there was slow traffic ahead so I gave the tap-tap-tap on the brake lights.  That angered her more so she sped around me and pulled back in front of me with just 3 car lengths before the turn lane with a thumbs up out the window.  I smirked to myself "what did that gain her?".  I was no longer behind her and she was no further for that stint of hers.  I made sure my turn signal worked after I got home.  She's just a bitch. Here's a video I just stumbled upon from the Pittsfield reenactment in 2014 while looking for something else.  I wore my blue dress because it has black trim and it was a muddy.  In fact you can see it raining outside the tent. https://vimeo.com/103059904 Saturday morning I posted an ad for both of my motorcycles.  It seems that between my Civil War hobby and therapy dog, I must use the hauling space.  Riding is weather sensitive and that cuts into the solo transportation needs as well.  Then there's my hearing problem in that helmet.   Then I had a very frustrating experience changing the batteries in both bikes. Selling my motorcycles on craigslist.  This is my 250cc 1989 Yamaha Virago Route 66 special with 9,300 miles which I affectionately called Wheezer.  This is my 750cc Honda Aero I've named "Buck" with 27,500 miles. I found a cute presentation on Vimeo called "Civil War Hijinks" from Wisconsin Veterans Museum. https://vimeo.com/111545255 I love the songs and and letters.  I'm glad I can replay it and would be interested in her other presentations.  I wanted to know more so I found this link and her book on Amazon. After Sean and Moe left, Sophie got an extra long walk.  She was panting.