I'M STILL NOT IN PEOPLE MODE AND KELLY'S FAMILY WRITES A NICE OBITUARY

 OH GEEZZZ WHERE HAVE I GONE AND FALLEN ASLEEP AT THIS TIME

I managed to wrangle a kind of last-minute appointment at the Subaru dealership in Stratford Ontario for an oil change and 140,000 km inspection this morning.  I had thought of getting in touch with a couple Stratford folks to say hello, but I'm still not feeling in much of a 'people mode' yet.  I just wanted to sit quietly in the Subaru waiting room with my Kindle, mini iPad, and headphones.  As I've said before, in times of emotional stress, I prefer to be alone with my thoughts.  I can see those Stratford folks another time when I'm feeling more on top of things.

HAD MY FINGERS CROSSED HEADING TO STRATFORD THAT THIS LIGHT SNOW WOULDN'T TURN INTO ANYTHING WORSE.....IT DIDN'T

I rolled out of our driveway shortly after eight, picked up a small decaf coffee to go at Clinton's Tim Hortons then to took some traffic-free uncongested secondary roads all the way to Stratford.  Luckily the thin snow in the air didn't fatten itself up into anything else.  I was early for my 9:30 appointment and they took me right in.  The oil change and 140,000 km 'B' Service is a more in-depth inspection and servicing of the car.  It sure tore the heck out of a six hundred dollar bill but this is a nice smooth smooth-running trouble-free car and I don't mind spending an extra few dollars to keep it that way.  They had me out of there in an hour and I made fast tracks for home with two short stops in Clinton for gas and to pick up some copies of our wills for the banks.  

THAT'S SUBIE OVER THERE BEING ATTENDED TO

 THIS WAS MY QUIETLY CONTENTED SPOT FOR AN HOUR THIS MORNING

 HEY, HE'S NOT ASLEEP AFTER ALL

It was a happy little doggy waiting for me when I came through the door shortly before noon.  Didn't take me long to whoop myself up a big bowl of Jerry Rader's homemade turkey noodle soup with two pieces of Weight Watchers toast.  For supper tonight....you guessed it.  A Jerry Rader's chicken pot pie:))

 COMING HOME THE SUN WAS MAKING A GALLANT EFFORT TO PUNCH THROUGH THE HEAVY CLOUD COVER

It took a lot of lookin' today but I found it at last.  Our 'Marriage Certificate' that is.  I'll call the McCallum Funeral Home and make another appointment to have them help me with the rest of the forms now that I have the marriage certificate.......Kelly's daughter Sabra sent me a copy of Kelly's Obituary they put in the Cambridge Times newspaper today. It reads.....Kelly/Gail [Knapp/Florence], a vibrant and adventurous spirit who left an indelible and lasting mark on anyone who knew her, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Huron Hospice, surrounded by members of her loving family and her devoted husband, Al Bossence.

Born in Spencerport, New York, on March 30, 1948, she was a remarkable woman who embraced life with unparalleled passion and grace. A loving mother of five children, Gail was known for her creative spirit, colorful sense of style, and boundless kindness.

Together with Al, she spent winters exploring the Southwest and summers in the charming town of Bayfield, Ontario. Their zest for life and travels with their beloved dogs captivated and inspired many in the blogging community, where they are affectionately known as the "Bayfield Bunch."
Though she battled liver disease with remarkable courage, her spirit remained undiminished - a beacon of strength and resilience to all who knew her.
The family suggests //Gail wished that// in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Bayfield Library, allowing her love of reading to continue inspiring others.
She is survived by her husband Al, siblings Peter,Becky,Kathy, her five children Jason, Sabra, Sarah, Rebecca, and Ben, and eight grandchildren, leaving behind a profound legacy of love, adventure, and compassion

Published online December 18, 2024 in the Cambridge Times......I thought the family did a  great job with this Obituary:))

THE FLOWER ARRANGEMENT ON THE LEFT IS FROM KELLY'S MOMS FUNERAL AND THE BLACK BOX CONTAINS KELLY'S ASHES

Al's Music Box:)) Groovin' is a song written by the American singer-songwriters Felix Cavaliere and Eddie Brigati, initially recorded by their group the Young Rascals in 1967. Cavaliere was inspired to compose the song by his girlfriend Adrienne Buccheri, whom he only got to meet on Sundays amidst heavy touring and recording. Musically, the song differs from most of the band's previous output. Lyrically, "Groovin'" tells the tale of a narrator spending time with his partner on a Sunday afternoon. The song was arranged and recorded at the Talentmasters Studios, New York City in March of 1967.  Initially, Atlantic Records were skeptical of releasing "Groovin'" as a single, given that it deviated from their previous output. After hearing it, the disc jockey Murry the K convinced Jerry Wexler to release it. "Groovin'" was released as a single on April 10, 1967 backed by the group "Sueño". It became a commercial hit, reaching number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 1967. It peaked at number eight in the UK as the Young Rascals' only hit there.  Upon initial release, "Groovin'" received widespread critical acclaim by critics, who noted the new direction the Young Rascals took with the single. Owing to the success, it became the title track of the band's third studio album. Retrospective appraisal of the single have often noted the experimental nature of the single. The Young Rascals original version is on the 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll list and has been awarded a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.

 A DRIVE BY PHOTO GOING THROUGH CLINTON THIS MORNING

GROANER'S CORNER:(( My doctor was giving me a hard time about my health. To get back on his good side I bought a puppy and named him 'Five Miles'.  That way, when I went to see my doctor I could tell him, "I walk five miles every morning!"  

Here's a few things about asteroids you may not have known::

- Why did the astronaut break up with her boyfriend?  Because she said he needed space!

- What's the difference between a spacecraft and an asteroid?  A spacecraft is really light, and an asteroid is a little meteor.

Why did the female asteroid deny her boyfriend's marriage proposal?  Because she was scared of comet-ment

- They say the asteroid killed all the dinosaurs.  You could say it killed many birds with one stone.

An Asteroid Measuring 1,600 Meters Is Headed Straight Towards Earth.  That's quite the milestone! 

Why was Jupiter banned from competing in the planetary boxing match?  He took asteroids.

One day in Contract Law class, Professor Jepson asked one of his better students, "Now if you were to give someone an orange, how would you go about it?"
The student replied, "Here's an orange."
The professor was livid. "No! No! Think like a lawyer!" The student then recited, "Okay, I'd tell him, 'I hereby give and convey to you all and singular, my estate and interests, rights, claim, title, calim and advantages of and in, said orange, together with all its rind, juice, pulp, and seeds, and all rights and advantages with full power to bite, cut, freeze and otherwise eat, the same, or give the same away with and without the pulp, juice, rind and seeds, anything herein before or hereinafter or in any deed, or deeds, instruments of whatever nature or kind whatsoever to the contrary in anywise notwithstanding..."
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Al's Doggy World

Meanings::

Kelly's Corner

KELLY AND HER DAUGHTER SARAH

 WE LOVED OUR MORNING DESERT WALKS

 ON THE ROAD AGAIN IN OUR BIG 'TRIPLE E' MOTORHOME

Al's Art Gallery