07/22/16 - On 7/18, Aunt Ada and I went to the funeral home for the viewing of my 1st cousin's wife. We met some relatives there that we had not seen before so was great to see everyone. 7/19 - Aunt Ada and I attending the funeral and an uncle and aunt were in attendance from out of town so we visited after the reception. We then went to Uncle Allen's house to change clothes and we drove to Rosedale Bible College to check things out for the reunion. We then went to Uncle Allen's house and Aunt Ada quilted while I helped Connie make some spicy pretzels for the youth group at church and also for her family that was coming in from out of town. In the evening we joined some Yutzy cousins at the Der Dutchman restaurant and celebrated an 81st birthday. 7/20 - We went to visit Aunt Ada Beachy who has just moved to an assisted living place called Edgewater. Her area is really nice. She has a separate bedroom and a small refrigerator and microwave in the room. We had a great visit. We came home to wait for my sister-in-law (Ruby) who was traveling from Virginia. She arrived around 4:15pm and we visited until her step-daughter (Lonelle and boyfriend Dave) stopped by. We then went to Bob Evan's for dinner. Back to the RV for a nice visit. Ruby was staying with her daughter and then tomorrow morning will be leaving to visit her daughter (Joy) in West LaFayette, Indiana. It was so good to see her. 7/21 -Aunt Ada and I went to Uncle Allen's house so she could quilt and I could chit chat with my 1st cousin (Onita from Montana)who will be here for about 10 days. Hopefully, I am correct. I then went to visit some old neighbors of ours (Polly and Glenn Williams). Their daughter, Susan, was also there. I had not seen her for a very long time. It was so good to visit them. I went to school with their daughter Patty) for 12 years. We rode the bus together. When I got back to Uncle Allen's, his son Jon, Tonya and family arrived. We then stayed for dinner. It was very nice. Today, we had a nice quiet rain, went back to Uncle Allen's for dinner and Aunt Ada did some more quilting. I played some games with the family. We had fresh sweet corn tonight and homemade ice cream. It was delicious.

07/17/16 - On 7/14 - We learned that my 1st cousin's wife went to heaven in the forenoon and all other information is pending.   In the evening, I met my Beachy cousins at the Der Dutchman for dinner.  There were approximately 23 of us.  It was a great evening.  I learned that one of the cousins has a house only about a mile or so from where I am parked and the storm yesterday, blew over a glass patio table and they had some tree branches down so I know that wind was wicked!

7/15 - Aunt Ada and I left for northern Ohio around noon.  We got to Wooster, Ohio at 2:00pm and I dropped her off at her friend's house (Emma) and I left to visit a friend (Sara Mast Northey).  We grew up together in Plain City.  We had a nice visit and then she had to go to work and I left for my nephew's house in Sugarcreek, Ohio where I had plans to spend the week end while Aunt Ada attended a reunion.  When I arrived at Raphael and Regina's house, they had were getting ready to sit down for dinner but I had eaten already so I just visited while they ate.

7/16 - Raph had to get a part to repair the air conditioning in the van so I went with him and then we stopped off at a park, where a great nephew (Simon) was playing T Ball.  Actually, it was a practice since his game is tomorrow.  We then spent the rest of the day relaxing.  I had the privilege of helping with a 2 1/2 month old little girl that is staying with them at this time. That was alot of fun.

Today, I went to church with Raph and Gina and then to Fredericksburg, Ohio for lunch at an extended family's house.  It had been ages since I had seen Eli, Susie, Tena and Sara.  I also met Sara's daughter and Eli's daughter.  We had a great visit.  Left their house around 4:45 or so and got back to Columbus, Ohio around 6:15pm.  Traveling went well but good to be home again.  Now need to unpack and make some phone calls.

07/13/16 -  On 7/12, we went back to urgent care since Aunt Ada just is not getting better with her back.  We got some more pain medication and were told that we just needed to take it easy since the back was probable aggravated by all the sitting and riding in the RV from Arizona to Ohio.  We then went to Walmart to fill the prescription and did some grocery shopping.  In the evening, we went to Plain City and had dinner at the Der Dutchman with some extended Yutzy family.  In attendance were Freeman Yutzy, Orpha Lapp, Florence Farmwald, Wallace Yutzy (his wife Sarah), Elton Yutzy (his wife Betty), Perry Yoder and Aunt Ada and myself.  We really had a great time.  Got a call from my nephew Peter and he will be in Plain City tomorrow.

Today, I got the phone call from Peter and he would be in Plain City around noon and we planned to have lunch at the Der Dutchman.  We invited Uncle Allen and his wife Connie to join us.  I picked up Peter and Lawanda (his wife) and we had a nice lunch at the Der Dutchman.  Since he had some time to burn, we drove out to the old homestead, visited Uncle Paul and Aunt Martha, Uncle Val and Aunt Anna.  We then some off at Yutzy Farm Market so they could get some things. On the way home, we stopped at the hospital since I have a 1st cousin (Steven) whose wife Cindy is in critical condition and just went on hospice.  She had double pneumonia but has a debilitating muscle disease which probably will take her life.  I am witnessing lots of wind and rain right now.  I hope is slows down soon because the gust of wind was horrible.  It shook the whole RV!!  I won't be going to bed for awhile!

7/11/16 - On 7/10, We went to church at Shiloh and met other cousins and friends that I have not seen for a long time.  We then had a lunch date with one of Aunt Ada's friends and spent the afternoon.  Soon after we got home, Uncle Allen and Connie came over and we warmed up some leftovers, ice cream and pie and then played games until about 9:30pm.

Today, I need to get some housekeeping things done and maybe take Aunt Ada out to Connie's house so she can do some quilting.

07/09/16 - On 7/3, We went to church at Marantha and saw alot of relatives there.  We came home to rest since we were invited to a big barbecue that involved Uncle Lee's family.   I did know some of the family.  We had a nice time and the food was great.  The owner of the property had a nice pond and then got some beautiful fireworks in Indiana so we waited until dark and had quite the private show.

7/4 - We stayed around the RV and had an invitation to see fireworks in Plain City but they were not scheduled until 10:00pm so we decided to just stay home.

7/5 - We stayed around the RV and started to put things away since we were scheduled at a repair shop at 10:15am on 7/6.

7/6 - Went to the repair shop and was told it would take at least parts of two days and Aunt Ada and I then had packed overnight clothes and stayed with Uncle Allen and Connie.  We played some games, Aunt Ada decided to go to the basement and do some quilting.

7/7 - We joined 4 couples and Aunt Ada and I for lunch at the Golden Coral and then learned the RV was ready so Connie took us to the repair shop and then back to the campground.  I do like the new TV but is definitely something I need to get use to as to how it sits in the cabinet.  I do not have surround sound yet so am not sure how to get that taken care of.  Got all hooked up again and now it feels like home.

7/8 -  Took Aunt Ada to Aunt Martha's house and they went out for lunch and then Aunt Ada had her hair done.  I went to Aunt Lovina's house for taco salad that was prepared by Cousin Alice.  We had a nice visit, then Alice took me back to the end of the farm where her husband was combining wheat. It was interesting.  In the process, her husband called and asked if she could help and of course that was fine with me.  I then went to see another cousin Alma while I was waiting for Aunt Ada to finish. Then off to Aunt Martha's house to pick up Aunt Ada and back to the RV.

Today, I met cousins from Indiana (Sue, Jonas, Betty and Mary) for lunch and then Sue and I drove around the Plain City area to visit childhood places and renew memories.  We had to stop off at the dairy queen since it was one of our favorite places!  I had a great day and then left for Indiana around 5:00pm.

7/2/16 - Today is a very laid back, take it easy kind of day.  Want to do a few things around the RV

7/2/16 - On 7/1, We made plans to visit a few more relatives and then we had a visit from Uncle Allen and Connie for a short time before we left.  It was nice to have them come to the RV.  We then left and stopped for a short visit with Aunt Lovina and had plans to buy a pizza and have dinner with Aunt Ada Beachy but when I called to inform her of our plans, she informed me that she had chili on the stove for us to enjoy with her.  She also got some fresh sweet corn from the store.  The dinner was delicious and spending time with her was great.  Her son Jeff has built a two seat plane and I have been wanting a ride for a long time and the weather was great so he came over and picked me up and we went to his house.  We got strapped in and he has wide tires so he takes off on a grassy runaway.  We flew all over the Plain City area and he pointed out a lot of different homes, farms and landmarks.  It was wonderful.

                                           Jeff took a picture of me inside the plane while
                                                    flying!!

                                           A farmer's cornfield maze!  Charlie Brown cartoon

7/2/16 - On 6/29, Aunt Ada stayed home and I went for dinner at Jonas and Arlou Beachy's house.  They are my first cousins.  Their kids, Jamie and Clinton were also in attendance.  We had a wonderful time and the dinner was delicious.  We had planned to cut some spearmint tea but did too much talking so now I need to go back and get some.

6/30 - We left in the afternoon and visited Uncle Val, Aunt Anna, Aunt Martha.  Uncle Paul was gone but just as we were leaving he did come home so we chatted for a few minutes.  I got a call from nephew Peter who is a long distance truck driver and he was stopped for the night in northern Columbus so I hurried home and then left for north Columbus.  I did get to see him and his wife Lawanda who is traveling with him.  It was great to see both of them.  

                                                             Peter and Lawanda

I was able to sit in the driver's seat of his huge loaded rig.  What a feeling!!