Now that my hands have quit cramping...

48 hours after the carnage of putting together the patio furniture my hands have quit cramping. I can stand the touch of my trousers on my knees and although I have yet to forgive the Chinese, I no longer curse them under my breath. I'm on to other projects. First I would like to thank the folks that have let me know they have received their book as well as how much they are enjoying it. My Department Head informed me this morning that he was late for work due to staying up reading the book. He explained that he fell asleep in the chair and woke up still in his chair, in the wee hours of the morning with a stiff neck. Again thanks to all of you, you words of encouragement mean a lot.

Today was a short day for me, as most of you that read this blog know I work a 4 day, 40 hour week. Most of the time Wednesdays are my Fridays. My wife, who I think felt just a little guilt, took me to the Gateway Cafe in Spokane, Mo. for dinner. This little country restaurant is right on Highway 13/160 in Spokane, Mo. It is one of those restaurants where you can still get fried chicken, that's what I had and it is more than good. To top off a really great meal my Judy had a piece of coconut creme pie that she scarfed with so much as a "you want a bite sweetie" comment. ( So much for guilt) Folks it is a highly recommended stop if your hungry on your way to the lake.

After a really fine meal we took a drive, Judy and I like to do that, we took in the views and vistas along Hwy 176 west from Hwy13 then drove through downtown Crane, Mo. Again, something worth doing, once. Fisherman be advised, if your quilter wife wants to see if there are any quilt shops in Crane its OK, there are none. After a few trips around the block to be sure a shop was not overlooked we headed south. Once we got back in Reeds Spring, Mo a stop at the 'Home of the Twist" ice cream shop was in order. It was good ice cream, not as good as Twist and Shake in Houston, but pretty good just the same.

A side trip down Hwy Y just out of Reeds Spring off Hwy 76 west took us to Hideaway Marina. The Original Marina on Tablerock lake, established in 1956. Then back to the house.
It was a great afternoon, I recommend every "old" married couple take one once in a while.