It's been a while

since I last posted here, so I'll attempt to get caught up.

First of all, we've made good inroads into the things that needed to get done for Kathy. She's through most of her medical doctor appointments - just one left. Good news is - Kathy lost 5 lbs. Way to go Kathy! Next doctor's appointment is August 22, so there's time to lose another 5 :>) . She's had an eye examination and new glasses have been ordered and paid for and should be ready in a couple of weeks. The dental evaluation went well. Today, Monday, she's getting her car repaired (it's going to cost About $185) . Also, today, she's supposed to take a form to her San Jose dentist to get her x-rays transferred to the dental clinic in Stockton.

For those who don't know about this, the University of Pacific does low cost dental work in their teaching hospital in Stockton. There are some other locations, but this is most convenient to us. She'll get good care with the latest technology. On August 23 we will have a final evaluation, treatment plan, and budget. Delta Dental will cover $1500 of the cost and the rest must be paid by us - us meaning the collective family. On a first pass it would appear that she will need full upper dentures and partial lower ones. Our plan is to have her stay with us while the dental work is getting done, especially the dental surgeries.

We had an enjoyable visit with Debbie and Little Kathy on Saturday. We haven't had much time to just sit and visit with Debbi so we really enjoyed having that opportunity. I haven't heard any feedback on their Jelly Belly tour, but I'm sure they had a good time.

As for us, and what we've been up to - it's pretty much more of the same - Jim plays golf a couple of times a week with LeRoy next door. We visit with the neighbors on a regular basis. A week ago Sunday past we went to brunch at Ryde Hotel on the Ryde Island. It's an interesting place - it was built in 1927 at the height of art deco and has a lot of that flavor. Prohibition was a high point in the life of the hotel which explains the tunnel that runs from the hotel to the river's edge. At various times it had different lives - first as a hotel, then a boarding house, and reputedly, a bordello. About 8 years ago a couple purchased the hotel and restored it - they now rent rooms and have a very elegant Sunday brunch.

It's been fun discovering these little gems tucked away, not really known to the greater Bay Area.

We met Phyllis and Jack for dinner at Riverview Lodge in Antioch. That restaurant is truly an Antioch icon. To my knowledge it's been there since the 60s and as I understand it, long before then.

All in all, life for us has been busy, but mellow. I promise to be more diligent about keeping the blog updated.

Love to all
Corrie and Jim
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