Back on the farm and another sunrise.

We met up with Pat, Shari, Tim and Susan for a Wednesday at the Channel Marker. This probably will the the last ski day for Tim. Boomer and Doogie  are good buddies and enjoy the breeze on the front of the boat.

The evening finds us at the West Main Tavern in Syracuse. It was a wonderful meal and if you find yourself in Syracuse Indiana definitely stop by.

A ride today let us stop by to say Hi! to Mom and Dad. They are in a small cemetery out in the country. It is a peaceful place to be. The large concrete cornerstone was used for many years to mark property lines. They are slowly disappearing from the landscape. Many of the farmers have even taken down fences so they can plant more crops just a few feet from the road. Lots of barns around here. The wood barns are slowly deteriorating. As the barns fall metal pole barns replace them. It makes me sad, when I see them. All the lives and stories that have passed through their doors. I will miss the wooden barns.

The farm is always a welcome site. A great way to end a bike ride.

It’s Friday night football in Indiana. It’s a perfect chilly evening. Mike is a linesman and right there in the action. Tippecanoe Valley beat Wabash 21 to 12! Mike taught and coached at Tippy.

Octogiving was Shari’s idea. Since the immediate family would all be in town it would be great to have Thanksgiving in October. What a perfect day.

Group photos, Jennifer, Cam, Massey and Madison. Pat, Shari, Tim and Susan. In the truck Denise, Jeff Amaya and Owen. See everybody later love you all.

Back at the lake Diggity is oblivious to the antics of Boomer and Doogie. We went to Chubbie’s Bowling Alley for “two buck burger night.” The place was packed. So sorry no photos were taken of this gourmet delight.

Tomorrow we head for southern Indiana to visit with Jennifer,Cameron, Madison and Macey.