9-2-2011 Ham Lake

Arrived at Gwen (Al's cousin) and Dan's early afternoon.  Parked in their front yard and had time for a short visit before we all had places to go.  Gwen and Dan were going to the MN State Fair to see Garrison Keillor (sp ?), and Al and I headed out to see Aunt Lorraine and Ken, about 47 miles away.  Good to see them.  Had dinner at Lorraine and Ken's Assisted Living facility.  It was a really nice place, and the dinner was great.  Took a tour of the buidling with them....very nice with a lot to offer them.  Again, I didn't have my camera with :(   

Saturday we all went to Minneapolis to see a friend (Marilyn) of Al's Uncle Gordy.  After talking on the phone it was lovely to meet her.  Nice nice lady for sure!  Her place was in an area that had been hit by a tornado, some damage to her place, next door was a total loss.  Standing outside her place we could see several homes that had damage. 

Played a board game in the evening with Gwen and Dan.  Amongst all the comings and goings we managed to have a really great visit!  Great people, and so nice to spend time with them.  It had been many many years since seeing them. Time went by too quickly.  

Couldn't resist this, 3 little birdies in the nest!!

Dan, Gwen, and Penny

(Nice picture you guys!!)

Another pix taken by long armed Al LOL