SIGNS OF FALL

The day lillies have bloomed much of the summer. We cut the final stalk with eight buds on it. All of them bloomed in the vase one or two at a time.

RETURN FROM YACHATS AND SUNDAY FOLLOWING

We returned from Yachats on Friday to a clean house thanks to Lagaytha. She also had two casseroles in the frig. Sunday was a special day at our church and we hosted our Friendship Plus group that afternoon so the shiny house and delicious food was especially appreciated. It was commitment Sunday and our pastor's 50th birthday. Norm did a dramatic monologue for the occasion. The pictures show Professor I. Needa Soulchex.

THE OCEAN

We took pictures of the ocean the first night, others during the calm before the storm, and some during the storm. We had wind gusts of 86 mph and heavy rain the one day. We had never experienced a storm like that before. We enjoyed it from our cozy, dry room. Kristen, these pictures are for you.

CONTINUING 55TH AT ADOBE RESORT

We went to the Adobe Resort in Yachats, OR last week. We stayed from the 15th through the 18th. The weather was nice for three days and very stormy for one day. We had a wonderful room and access to facilities without going outside. The restaurant is a semicircle with ocean view. Norm enjoyed the fitness room and the pool. Both were close to our room. Ted and Pam arranged for the delivery of a fantastic fruit and cheese tray.

BIRTHDAY

Joyce is now as old as Norman. In addition to other gifts, she received flowers, cards, food, and telephone calls.

CAPPING THE CELEBRATION

Our neighbors across the street (the Espinoza family) Elena and Christiana brought a beautiful bouquet of red roses and a handmade table scarf that they did with cross-stitch edged with crochet lace.

THANKS

Thanks, everyone:
Norma--for the visit and gifts
Isaac, Lagaytha and Joy--for the special meal and cake
Ted, Pam, and Boys--for the beautiful card and telephone call
Barb, Dwight and Kyle--for the beautiful bouquet
Donna--for the cinnamon-raisin bread
Sharla--for the lovely arrangement for the church
Many others who called, sent cards, expressed well wishes, and gave
us "high fives" for 55