VACATION OVER

Dear FFF

Have had a ball the last three weeks but now I have to move on.  My friend Jo Ann, who lives in Albuqurque is in the process of moving and could use some help.  Now, who has any more experience in packing than yours truly?

I am going to drive back to Columbus this Thursday (about a 10 - 11 hour trip) watch Abbey in her play Friday night (Singing in The Rain) then fly out of Columbus for NM on Saturday morning.  Another adventure!

I did get a chance to go to a couple of blue grass jams with my friend Mary Walter.  She is the one playing the guitar................what fun!

Will let everyone know what is happening when I get "out west".

Love, GJ

SUNNY NORTH CAROLINA

Dear FFF:

I'm STILL on vacation!!!  Mary Walter & Blount have graciously invited me to stay with them as long as it takes to find a place to rent.  In case you don't remember them, they are the folks Mary Houchen and I came down to meet four years ago when I returned that book that had been ''captured from the Blount House back during the Civil War.  Their house is fabulous and is right on the Palmlico river.

I have talked to the churches and senior center and left my resume and references so, hopefully, they'll find a place for me...............until then, I will stay here and try and pay my way.  I've been enjoying cooking dinner and finding some outdoor work to do.  AND, they have the sweetest little dog (Maggie) that loves walking a couple miles a day with me. 

Wishing everyone a Blessed Easter........................love, GJ

FINALLY!!!!!

Dear FFF

Would you believe?  I finally made it down to North Carolina.  UM dental school fishished my "project" on Thurs. March 22.  I left the 23rd for Columbus....spent the night, then drove down to Washington, NC yesterday.  Spent the night at a local hotel and met up with my friends, Blount and Mary Walter this morning.  Blount had arranged for an afternoon sail on a 72' schooner down the Pamlico River.....how's that for a welcome party?  Mary Walter took lots of pictures and I will post them as soon as she forwards them to me.  I am am going to stay here until I find a place to rent.  Hopefully it will only be a few days.  I will keep everyone posted as soon as I know what I am doing. 

Love, GJ

Would you believe?

Dear FFF

Would you believe?  I'm still in Michigan!!!  The dental school has delayed me yet AGAIN, but I really am not too upset because they are only aiming to do a fantastic job on this bridge they are doing for me.  It will be so worth it to eliminate that awful partial I have had for so many years.

Anyhow, John has been so gracious to let me stay back in my old room here at The Union House.  It really is like coming home.....and he lets me cook dinner every night and bake cookies.  The school has scheduled an appointment for me March 21; if every thing goes well, I will leave for NC a few days after that.

As soon as I land somewhere, I will let everyone know......love Gypsy Joyce

Still hanging around!!

Dear FFF:

Thought I'd be on my way to North Catrolina by now, but the U of M dental school had another thought!  I am having a new permanent bridge made, and there has been problems with the lab that does their work so I'm waiting until everything is perfect!! They are saying three more weeks..........whatever.

Presently, I am with a friend in Lake Orion lending my moving expertise in helping her weed out years of collecting.  Some to resale, some to Goodwill, some to whoever.  Any how, I still can pack a mean box and just trying to be helpful.  From here I will either go to Ann Arbor or Hillsdale to wait it out.  Hopefully I will still get down to NC for a few months.

Wishing all of you an early spring..........................Gypsy Joyce

Merry Christmas!

Dear FFF:

Sorry I haven't updated in so long, but I am havings too much fun!!

Got back from China November 1 and drove directly to Columbus, OH to spend time with daughter Michele and her family.  Granddaughter Abbey, who is a senior in high school, is active with the drama department and Show Choir.  The teacher needed some help in making costumes and doing alterations so I jumped on board.  Spent a couple of weeks there and then headed to Nashville, TN.

Daughter Sue and family have been living there for three years and I needed to get down and see all the improvements they have made on their house and to watch grandsons Ryan and Ross bowl!  They are both very good bowlers and in tournaments almost every weekend.  They both did very well and I enjoyed watching!  After we all served Thanksgiving dinner at the Salvation Army, we came home and fixed our own.  It is always nice to share that time with family.  I am so blessed to have such loving kids!

After a week there, I drove over to Knoxville to visit my dear frineds Lin and Doug Carlson, then on up to Jonesville, MI.  I am currently staying with Mary Houchen and meeting friends for lunch and dinner almost every day......................what a life.  This being a gypsy is agreeing with me!

I will be off to son John's house in Kalida, OH for the holidays (where the other kids will join us) and then to Ann Arbor for the month of January.  I am having some major dental work done at the U. of M. dental school, and when they get my pearlies all fixed I will head to North Carolina for the rest of the winter.

You can always email or call me and we can visit.

Love to all..........................GG