Oregon was my home for two months this summer. It's where I was born and raised. I visited my son, my sister and four brothers and their spouses, cousins, aunts, and uncles, and friends I've had for 50 years. Went to two reunions----family and 50th class, river-rafted the Umpqua, swam across the Row River outside Cottage Grove, saw Garrison Keeler at Britt in Jacksonville, went dune buggy ridding with a guide in Bandon, went to an Oregon Ducks game in Eugene and so much more I had to rest up and take to my bed with a bronchial infection for two weeks when I got home.
I was just starting to feel better---but not wanting to pass up any trend, I discovered I had bed bugs. Don't know where they came from but I wouldn't wish them on my worst enemy. It's been horrible. I really don't want to go into detail except to say that it really messes with your psyche. And your bank account. The building paid for the exterminator but I still had to replace the bed, bedding etc. I'm happy to say I'm bug free after being declared so by the inspector but one never knows with those smart resilient pests. I'm saying my prayers and taking preventative measures.
It's great to be back home on the 19th floor mid town hell's kitchen. I'll be going to Brooklyn to babysit my daughters dog Amber over Christmas. Whaaaaaat?????????
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Hi Hank,
What a wonderful summer we had. I'm so sorry you got bit by the bed bug. I just need to make a little correction in your where abouts with your sister and brother-in-law. We spent a wonderful day in Bandon Oregon shopping for coastal treasures for the Lemire Family reunion gift basket which you won. We went Sand dune riding at Spin Reel park in Lakeside Oregon. Robert was a great guide. Love you a whole bunch. "ME"
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