old friend

Friday I lost an old friend from West Virginia. Gene Rose (Jesse), it wasn't a sudden death; it was a long one - Gene died from "black lung disease". Linda and Gene grew up on top of the mountain in Rock. His family on one side and Linda's on the other, they have tw0 boys Daniel and Robert. Robert lives just a few yards from them. Both Gene and Linda's Dads were coal miners. Gene did not start out as one, they moved to Laurel Md and worked in a printing shop and Linda did housecleaning and made damn sure supper was on the table and waiting for him.

I remember Linda said he reminded her of Elvis with his jet black hair. Gene had a great smile. He loved car racing and he loved fast Chrysler's too, that's was his car of choice.

My main memory of Gene he chewed (nasty habit - yuk) he kept his coffee (that he would spit in) can behind the sofa and it never failed my damn foot always found its way to that stupid can. well you can guess what happened next.

He will be missed.

Sidetracked

Doesn't take much to get me sidetracked. Wanted to show our newest addition to the Millers household. Looks like life is hard.

Hear him screaming now - he can wait.

Heard from a friend that just retired from the city in March, they (hubby) are in Gilmer (Texas) fixing up her Mothers house to sell. Well, they found a house in Sulfur Springs, with 10 acres. the works. it's big enough for the 5th wheel and whatever else Ken can find. It's alot of yard for Nancy to mow! Wonder if she thought of that?

Speaking of house hunting. Out looking for another house to rent - this time to our kiddo Ashley. She been transferred back to Houston. Caught Bill and I off guard. Sooo....we'll have houseguest for awhile. A 6 year old and a 4 year old! Do I need to say more?

Pauline is my upstairs room ready?

Well back to running the streets; this time to the vets to pickup stuff for the critters before the rain comes back.

well crap! lost my last posting. today is not my day for this in fact the last two weren't. could not get into my blog - always have problems trying to get in don't know why. giving this one more try then off to another blogging place. can't hit the right keys on this keyboard today.

went to The Italian Cafe with Charles & Mary P. last night as usual the food was great. the Silican Shrimp is not on the menu anymore; but, they did make it for me. it is lipsmaking good.

Waiting for the sun to come out today.

Allene went to her Mother's 60th (I think) high school reunion this weekend I think thats great, remember taking my Dad to his 50th and meeting old teachers. yes teachers. probably started teaching when they were 16. it was fun seeing him enjoying himself & meeting his ex-wife now that was kinda strange. anyway Allene will have fun.

errands are waiting .. oh look the sun peaking through.