Monday evening I helped bus tables for the the Land of Lincoln Pre-Flight Banquet at the VFW. Our American Legion Post presented a check from the proceeds from our Hog Roast two weeks ago.
Tuesday morning I went to Powerworks for Senior Core class. Interesting we used the straps on a stretch that Lex called "walk the dog". She asked how many attend Senior Yoga and three of us raised our hands. She said our flexibility shows. She also stressed that women are usually more flexible and are usually the only ones doing yoga. On the other hand, men are already strong so they're out there with all the weight equipment. We need both. I was really glad she said that because I'd like to see attendance pick up on our Yoga class. Then I groomed Sophie and myself for "you know what".
Wednesday I rode my motorcycle in an escort for governor's day at the state fair. Governor Rauner led the way on his Harley and then the bikes and then the bus for Sen Kirk.
I met a 16 yr old girl at Republican day and she wants to vote Hillary because of free education.
Meanwhile she has a flag on her vest in rainbow stripes. I told her that desecration of the flag offends veterans.
"18 U.S. Code § 700 - Desecration of the flag of the United States; penalties "Thursday I worked the state fair beer booth at the new Brew Garden in Food-a-ama. We had so many varieties it was confusing. Carol who is a retired Colonel and member of my Womens Overseas Service League got to work together. We organized the beer with a sample above each cooler. This was the first time I worked a day shift. It was a little quieter.
I was there when my manager, Bob Swan, gave this interview for the paper.
http://www.sj-r.com/news/20160820/102-bottles-of-beer-on-wall-fairs-first-brew-garden-highlights-industry-growth
Then I decided to ride the sky lift over the fair.
Friday the neighbors had a yard sale so I quickly pulled some stuff out of the garage. I didn't sell anything. I spent $53 on flea stuff at Ace Hardware. Shampoo, flee drops, Terro ant and flea spread and spray. Sophie seems happy but she's going to miss walks around the neighborhood where other yards have not had insect control applied. She's used to her walk-it-out poo and sniffing every hydrant. I was advised to use tea tree oil. Salting my floors.
Saturday I went to Galesburg for their heritage days. I met Gene Barr, the author behind A Civil War Captain and His Lady: A True Story of Love, Courtship, and Combat - a love story about the captain of the 17th Illinois infantry in the Civil War, who fell in love with a member of one of Peoria’s most prominent families. I bought his book because that's the same unit of my first-person impression of Belle Reynolds and she's mentioned in the book. If I'm in period dress, visitors ask "Are you Mary Todd?". If I wear my Civil War patriotic apron I'm asked "Are you Betsy Ross?"
Sunday I went to Mass with the Catholic War Veterans at Blessed Sacrament. I saw Danielle Loftus in her wheel chair and her mother on our left side of the pews. There are signs around Springfield that say "Pray for Danielle Loftus". She has a facebook page in hopes of a miracle.
I canceled my Monday Therapy Dog visits till I'm sure that Sophie is free of fleas. Since I'm not driving my dog around, I left my car at the garage to fix my back seat that will not collapse down. The wire on the lever is disconnected. I pumped up my bicycle tire and put it in the back on the side that did go down and rode it home.
So here's my favorite song in my zumba gold class because when I hear it it's our cool down song.
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