Sunday, August 1, 2010

Hi to all,

It is the first day of a new month. July flew by and now we are looking toward the end of summer. As we age, things that once seemed to drag by, now race past us like a flash of lightning.

We must be come observant and careful of our priorities and not take on to many responsibilities that take much of our time. It seems as though we are just beginning to get used to these pleasant summer months and suddenly it's fall, or near fall and the sports world is hyping football and Bret Favre. Will he or wont he return to Minnesota? Meanwhile the Minnesota Twins are on a roll and have won 7 in a row and playing better. They are now facing the bigger, better, eastern teams who are in contention and this is where they always seem to come apart. We shall see.

Last week end was partially spent in the emergency room of Uof M Riverside to repair Doris big toe. Due to her diabetic condition the slightest bruise, bump or blood sugar levels cause immediate concern.

Somehow, somewhere she bruised, bumped, maybe an ingrown toe nail caused us concern. The good doctor at ER lanced the thing, the nurse applied a dressing and handed her a supply of gauze, tape, the usual anti-biotic and sent us away with instructions to see Doc Kelly ASAP.

We followed instructions and the good Doctor ordered Doris OFF her feet. Preferably bed rest. Any one who knows anything at all about Doris knows immediately that this lady will never succumb to any form of bed rest. She has done quit well and has learned to clean and dress the toe like and expert. She does stay off and I have again assumed the domestic duties of the house. She is on the road to recovery and is being a good girl as 'The Carlson Summer Picnic" is drawing near.

This get to-gether is two-fold as we are fortunate to visit with old friends, (at least the ones that are still with us) and Jim's cousins in Oconomowoc and Lake Mills Wi. My cousin Bob Phillips who lived in Sun Prairie, passed away in June. We always look forward to the summer for these Wisconsin visits.

Traveling for the two of us is not what it once was. I must be aware of my driving habits and abilities that I took for granted in past years. I have only been presented with 1 speeding ticket in my years of driving, and no serious accidents or injuries. I use a GPS as my co-pilot Doris never drove, never wanted to, and does not read road maps. We always seem to get where ever it is were going though u-turns and around the blocks come oftener.

A policeman pulled a driver over after he'd been driving the wrong way on a one way street.

"The cop asked " Do you know where your going?

The driver Says "No, but where ever it is it must be bad because all the cars are leaving".

Keep in touch as we love to hear from you.

This is the third anniversary of the ill fated I 35 bridge collapse in Minneapolis. It has been rebuilt and is safe to drive on. Come visit!

Jim and Doris