The last days of summer.

A couple of hot days. We better enjoy them because they are the last days of summer. The nights soon are being colder and the water cools of fast.It has been fun with animals and children.

1901

Today was my Dad Birthday. I will never forget that day. Love you Dad.

Bluegrass Music.

Yesterday we went to the town of Lodi for a Pickin in the Pasture world class Bluegrass. We left at 9.00 in the morning and came home at 11.30 at night. It was great. For me the best where The U.S.Navy Band Country Current. They where real great performers.They also had a old car show.The town of Lodi is on the East side of Seneca Lake.Lots and lots of sheep.

A dogs life.

Shall I or shall I not.

Notable Friesians.

Peter Stuyvesant, 1612 1672. He was the last Dutch Director General of the Colony of New Nederland. (New York) Fokke Bernard 1600-1641 is based on The Flying Dutchman.The first planes in the Netherlands where called Fokker.There are a lot more and so you can see I am proud to be called a Friesian. I was born there and my maiden name goes back generations.I am also proud to be called Beppe. I had a Beppe and my children had a Beppe. First it felt strange, but now I like it.

Tim Higgens Place.

Today where more memories made. Our yearly outing at Tim Higgens with the Kodak people. As always we had a great time , and also good conversations.What was real interesting for me was Herb Hewes information about Friesland. He has studied language trough the years and said that the Friesian language was a fore ground of the English that for me was very interesting. He is going to send me more information.The picture is me , Herb Hewes and Bob Becker.

Trip to Boston.

This week Evie and I went to Boston to see Jim and family. We had a great time. We visit with Julie and Molly in the day time and at night Jim was with us. It was so good to be with them again. And Molly was so happy to see us.This is a age that she will remember. She is going to be 3 in December.And you need that feeling of family. Julie took a picture of us in the Hotel as four generations.Molly and Julie came to the Hotel and we all went in the pool.We did a lot of eating and Evie and I also had quality time together.This morning Evie and I went to Stow for breakfast.It was a airport diner called Nancy, Lots of planes.It is a beautiful area where my grand kids live.

Our month'ly luncheon.

Today was our monthly luncheon at Nancy's. We had to see the Puppy.He is so cute. We also had some nice treats.Dutch almond cookies.We die for them.

Sailing.

I went on a sailing trip today on Lake Erie, Beautiful weather and o so peaceful. No sound at all,just fresh air.We started from Rochester to Buffalo to a nice place to eat.Chef's Restaurant.It was great. Then to the Harbor where we picket up the Spirit of Buffalo. A 73 foot coastal sailing vessel.It is a topsail schooner.The weather and people where great. A nice break from every day routine.

What family can do to you.

When I got up this morning I did not feel good at all. I stripped my bed and did the wash and I had to sit down. Then Kim arrived and I sat with her a while and I felt a little better. Then I got on the computer and found my brother Gerrit and wife on Skype, We had a nice conversation and then Kim showed her face on Skype. That was a surprice. While I was talking to my brother I almost jumped, Some one throw a dog on my lap.Little Lucas. He was in touch with my brother. Then Nan and Jeff showed up. It was nice for Nan to talk with her uncle. We had some tea and later a little supper and Anna showed up with the kids. WE where all in the front yard and David came down the driveway with Woody the Horse.. What a sight.The horse was so nice. Lucy did some riding on him. Woody also liked my apples. What happened I forgot all my problems.Hooray for family. Here are a couple of pictured Gerrit after we talked.

Blackboard.

Can you find your name? All memories on the blackboard.

Remember the good times.

I went out for lunch today with people I worked with in the Hospital. They where the best days of my life. I miss it more every day. The compassion of the people I worked with. The kindness of the patients. If I could I would go back tomorrow but I can not do it any more. Life has a way of slowing us down, but or wanting stays there. We had a great time and we made plans for mid October to do it again. Memories are great. We learn to live with that.

A new Dog.

Tonight Nan ,Joe and Kim stopped by.and Nancy was holding a baby Dog. O how cute. My family think we are crazy in the U.S.A. One animal after the other. Here is the Dog with no name.

Kaboutertje land

My kaboutertjes are all enjoying the summer and so do I.

The newest in our animal live.

Yes our animals are increasing all the time. Today two more Donkeys. They look like twins.I am so proud to share this with the little ones. It was a joy to see Lucy walking over to the Donkeys. And see them being so normal with them .This is information for my family in the Netherlands. I like to share my life with them.