Celebrating Father's Day...........Countdown to Black Lake

Another day of celebrating, as today is Father's Day.  So the first thing we need to do is to remember two special people in our lives, and that's our Fathers'.  Both of them are missed very much.........  Happy Father's Day Bob Donald and John Benjamin..........

 
And Happy Father's Day Wishes to Rich and Dennis!

Of course the highlight of the day was the phone call from Dennis to his Dad.

  And they talked for quite a while.  I usually make sure that Rich gets his ice cream cake, or giant chocolate chip iced cookie.................but we are trying to use up as much of the food and goodies before we leave on Wednesday........so this year, while not forgotten........ he got a 1/2 dozen Father's Day Cupcakes!  And he'll have one of his favorite meals for dinner, Roast Beef w/ mashed potatoes and gravy!

We always look forward to our summer vacation ( from the Florida HEAT) at Black Lake in NY, but it sure does require a whole lot of preparation time!!   That means getting the yard done, make sure all the sprinklers are working, secure the boat for the hurricane season, pay ahead any bills ( like water and lawn service), plan the trip, book the hotel rooms, make a packing list, and a to-do list, make sure the car has been serviced, and then the packing............

And the packing is well on it's way........  Not done........but well on it's way!!!

Tomorrow Rich has one final doctor's appointment  - to have his stitches removed, and will stop to get a haircut........... The plants and any food left in the refrigerator will go to the neighbors and we'll get the majority of the packing done on Tuesday.........and be on the road bright and early Wednesday morning.