Another weekend flew by.  This was one of those weekends we plan on all year, Irishfest in Milwaukee.  For many years we have loved the music and just the friendliness of the fest.   Relaxing and fun.  Chris and I headed down Friday night and spent some hours, then most of the day Saturday and part of Sunday.  Always made more special by running into old friends and meeting new ones.   Special thanks to the Enders for sharing their house this weekend, that was home base for us.  We heard some new bands, and enjoyed revisiting some we have heard in the past.  And certainly had more calories than we burned off walking the grounds (both food and liquid).  It was a perfect weekend,  sunny, warm, and yet we could cool off by the lake.  Milwaukee Summerfest grounds are a beautiful venue along the lake Michigan shore.   Sunday was special as we start it at Irish fest mass.   The amphitheater is full and an inspiring way to start the day.   We heard lots of ballads, bagpipes, and drinking songs.   And even ran into a number of Oshkosh friends.

Marie left Oshkosh last Wednesday and made it home safely on some good flights.   So she can settle back into life in Albuquerque.   Chris and I next trip will likely be to visit her and friends in New Mexico.   Now time for me to keep cleaning and start to think about what needs to be prepared for winter if we are still in this house.  Yes that time already, the next couple of months will go quickly!  So this will be a low key week, at least that is the plan!