We went to lunch at the St. Maries Senior Meal Site again today--pork chops with all the fixin's. Good food. Spoke with a couple across from us at the table, Nadine and Ray. They are 85, and when we talked about the talented boys we heard yesterday at the festival, they mentioned that they used to go to the Weizer fiddling contests every year for many years--in tents at first, then a trailer, then a fifth wheel, and finally a cab-over camper on a truck. It was fun to talk to them about the activities in the town during the contests and how much fun it all was.
After lunch we brought Francie and Bill out to the bison ranch to see our rig. I don't think they've ever been in a 5th wheel that's being lived in--they were surprised at all the normal things that any home has, like a kitchen, bathroom, living room, and bedroom; the appliances we use and the decorations we have. They have a clearer picture of how we live, and they marveled at how comfortable we were.
We went back to Francie's to take care of Carlos, and then took off for Fernwood. We got to see Bill's home, and also the home that Aunt Francie lived in with my Uncle Don, before he passed away in 1987. Francie hadn't seen the house in many years, and it was a bit of a sad moment for her--the house has gone through several owners.
We returned to Francie's for strawberry-rhubarb pie and ice cream.
It was time to say good-bye for this trip. We had a pleasant and relaxing visit. We are already missing them, and looking forward to our next visit.
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