I am behind in updates.   It seems we keep busy, I am not always sure with what.   We both have been putting in some extra work hours, and that shortens what is left of the day.    Last Friday we worked at St Rapheals fish fry, and will be doing that again this Friday.  They do a very nice job.  Last week the leader in the kitchen thought we did about 1000 dinners, and he has a pretty good feel after a number of years.  And they managed to never have anything run out at the serving window.  Usually at some point the kitchen runs short of perch, or shrimp or fries – something that gets a rush faster than it can get fried.   We did run out of baked haddock in the last hour,  there were a lot of people choosing  not fried food!   Also ran out of baked potatoes near the end.   So this Friday should be interesting,   usually the amount of dinners served grows each week.

And we made it to Milwaukee last Saturday and visited with Mom.   She is doing well going into her 90th year.  And she treated us, as usual, to a great brunch on Sunday morning.  And yesterday I was back to Milwaukee, stock club night.  So had a chance to have a great beer with Allan Miller at the Sugar Maple bar,  60 American Micro Brews on tap.  Only time for one quick one as I arrived in town for the meeting.  I fantasize about living within walking distance of that bar.  And had a chance to talk with Mom for awhile before bed.  And then up early this morning to get to work and back to the fun.

So now about my bedtime after my 4:30 start to the day.  But have a nice weekend to look forward to.  As I said Fish Fry tomorrow.  then on Saturday night I am volunteering with my Society of Oshkosh Brewers (SOB’s) at the Hops and Props at EAA museum.  the classiest beer festival I have ever been at.  Great beers, 5 bands,  food, in a great environment.  It will be a good night.  And Sunday morning doing brunch with some of the neighbors.

Add on to that the best weather of the year.  We should extend the weekend into Monday!   Hope you all are enjoying yourself, and have some good weather.  Life is short don’t miss it.