Still raining

Shirley, Ebba, Connie, Lauren

Do they look wet? Yep, they are. I just got home from the Saturday walk, and fifteen of us showed up in a light rain, hoping it would stop before too long. Well, it didn't. We walked more than six miles anyway, and I have to say, we do look a little bit on the soggy side, don't you think? Lauren didn't even wear a raincoat, just a fleece, and although she doesn't look as wet as Shirley, she is.

Theresa in her Seattle Sombrero

This hat was admired and commented upon while we were walking, and I asked if I could take a picture, just to show my readers how nicely it worked in the rain. All those pretty raindrops on the brim kept her under what almost seems like a portable umbrella. I want one; I wore a baseball cap, which is what I usually wear in wet weather. Now that I am home warm and dry, it was a fun adventure. Hardly anybody stayed for coffee afterwards, though, as most were too wet to stick around. I was one of four who stayed.

John and Bob at Avellino's

This picture was taken at the coffee shop yesterday, showing John is finally back exactly one month after having both knees replaced. It was his first excursion driving himself since being released from the nursing home on Wednesday. He said that when he went down the elevator and walked to the front door, more than a dozen staff members were there to say goodbye and wish him well.

He's walking pretty well with the cane, but everything is still quite a challenge. Not bad for a 75-year-old, though. He will be back on his tractor by springtime, as he hoped. The surgery for knee replacement has come a long way in the past few years. He's still got quite a bit of physical therapy ahead for awhile, but I'm impressed.

This afternoon I am going to Al's birthday party, who is 75 years old today. The invitation reminded me that 75 years is considered a Diamond Jubilee, so I'll look in my jewelry box to see if I have something suitable to wear.
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