Trip to Richardson, Texas

Sunday, February 1. 2009
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We arrived in Liberty, Missouri, late yesterday afternoon...4:15pm. We went to dinner and were in bed by 7:30pm! I was tired from the drive. Going around Dallas was not a problem because on Sunday morning around 6:45am there isn't much traffic. Started around Kansas City at 3:15pm...not a problem.

So, since I did not blog yesterday I will combine Sunday and Monday.

Sunday, February 1, 2009

The last time when we went through Oklahoma I wanted to take this picture of the Oklahoma Horseshoeing School...I found it interesting they have to go to school to learn how to shoe a horse...makes sense to me.



Saw this truck when we stopped for gas...nice advertising.


I had mentioned in my previous blog that I would include the program of Bill's funeral...see below.


Monday, February 2, 2009

Oh great! That !!###!! ground hog saw his shadow...six more weeks of winter. Did I mention that temperatures in Texas were in the upper 60's? It was so nice to go outside without a heavy jacket on!

Left Liberty, Missouri at 6:30am. Roads were excellent and traffic was scarce. I took this picture for Sherrie V. She had asked me if we were going to stop at Terrible's. Nope, no casinos on this trip.


Saw this black (ahead of the white) Porsche and white Porsche. Not a speck of dirt on them. I assumed they were together.


Saw these energy mills around Austin, Minnesota. You will need to enlarge the photos to really enjoy them.


We arrived home today around 3:00pm to cold weather. Did I mention that temperatures in Texas were in the upper 60's? I do have a video that was shown at the funeral of Bill's life. I will load, hopefully, on Tuesday evening.

Trip to Richardson, Texas

Saturday, January 31, 2009
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Today was sunny and very warm! In the back of the residence was this big magnolia tree...I wished I could see the tree when it is blooming.


As I had mentioned in my previous blog...they have a wall with pictures of veterans who were former residents.


Inez gave a nice plant for all the residents to enjoy thanking them for all their kindness. The plant is displayed in the center of the lobby on a table.

We are staying in the quest room. It quite small...includes a bed...

a refrigerator, television set, a chair, and a bathroom (left of picture). Very nice and very clean.

We are about to leave for the funeral. Of course, guess who is ready and waiting.

The service was held in the funeral chapel...it made one feel like they were in a church. This was the front of the room. In the middle was the urn surrounded by beautiful flowers. On each side were bouquets of flowers and on the right side was a picture of Bill.

These pictures are left of the above picture.

This is right of the picture above picture.

This is a bit far away but you can see the entire front of the chapel.

The primary mission of the DFW Honor Guard is to provide full military funeral honors for active duty members, retirees and veterans who served honorably in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States.

This is the Color Guard practicing folding the flag that was presented to Inez at the end of the service.

A photo of Bill.

The following are flowers that were in the front of the chapel.

After the funeral we went to Bruce and LeAnn's house for a family get together.

The five sisters...Vivian, Inez, Anita, Jeanette, and Loretta (oldest to youngest).

Loretta

Jeanette, Inez, Anita, and Bruce (Bud and Anita's son)

And the food...

Gathering in the kitchen.

Barbara (daughter of Anita and Bud) , Lauren (Barbara's daughter),
and Kathy (daughter of Jeanette and Howard).

Bob (Loretta's husband)

Granny B getting some fruit.

Barbara and Kathy

Inez and Granny B

Howard, Daryle (Kathy's husband), Barbara, and Kathy

Inez and Jeanette

Jeanette

Josh (Bruce and LeAnn's son) and LeAnn

The dog was great...he/she knew right where the food was.

Bruce and LeAnn

hugs
Bob, Barbara, Lauren, and Daryle

Jeanette and Howard

This was a very classy funeral! It was a nice send off for a very classy man. I do have a program of the funeral ceremony and will add this to my blog probably tomorrow night.

We are leaving at 6:45am and are off to Liberty, Missouri tomorrow...long day of driving ahead of us.