Granddaughter update + "Ex" update

Haven't heard back from the kid, so we don't know if they are coming or not. It doesn't matter to Rich, but I am curious as to why. We have run all the scenarios through, but it doesn't change the facts. Maybe it was a hoax.

Heard from #1 daughter about #1 granddaughter. She is safely at a "ranch", out of state, with cats, dogs, horses, barns all the good stuff. She will be incommunicado (?) for at least 2 weeks, and they figure it will take 30 or more days to get the effects of the last fiasco out of her system. They will know then, maybe, if there will be permanent damage. The expected time of stay is 6 to 10 months. Sure hope it works.
Later
us

creepy

The phone jumped off the hook about 9pm night before last. Didn't know the number, it was out of state. I said "hello", you know how that works. This voice says "Is this Richard?" , I said "yes", the voice asked if I was the Richard that was married to a Kathy with three kids Shannon , Chad ,and Sean. Man, am I at a loss for words, very cautiously I say yes. The voice says "This is Sean Thome, Kathy's youngest son". I'm struck dumb, speechless, out of breath, cold chills, flashes of not so nice memory's and I wanted to hang up on him, but I stick it out and ask what I could do for him. Sean asked me if I knew anything about his dad, Dave, being dead. Another shocker! I said "no, I had not read any obit's to that effect". I asked where he got his information. He said his sister Shannon. I'm thinking what's this all about? Well Sean ask If I knew how to get a hold of Dave as he had been unsuccessful in his attempts. So I do the phone book thing and Google thing. No known address, phone disconnected, dumb ass must have fell off the edge of the map. All attempts have failed to locate this supposed dead person. I'm thinking maybe he really is dead. But I had an epiphany, (bet you didn't know I knew that word or what it meant or how to use it, so there). Well anyway I called Don Winch , he's one of our ex beer drinking, pool shooting, skirt chasing, womanizing, born again Jesus freaks and long time friend of Dave's. (He also plays the guitar and thinks he can sing.) I ask if he knows how get a hold of Dave cause he's supposed to be dead and his son is looking for him. After a long pause and a Hail Mary, Don says he's not sure. But he would try to find out. So I get off the cell phone with Don, as Sean is on the other line. Sorry Sean, not much help so far, but Ill see what I can come up with and let you know. We visit for a little while and then say our goodbyes. The next day, which is yesterday now, Don calls me and with a little luck Don finds out that our dead person is not so dead after all. He lives in Emmett in the apartments in back of the Chinese restaurant on 4th street. No phone number yet. I said OK I have to go to the bank I'll talk to you later. So about half way through our appointment at the bank, my cell phone rings and it's our savior Don. Hey, I found Dave. "He drives for FedEx and he's in McCall now, here's his cell number". Sitting back in the truck, I gave Dave a call and give him Sean's number and tell him what's going on. Boy, was that long winded, but I'm not done yet.

Last night about 9PM, the phone ring's again, it is Sean and he's very happy about finding his long lost Daddy. Much thank yous and a few sobs, he tells me that he and his wife are making travel arrangements to Idaho to see Dave and do the father and son thing. So I said I would like to see him while he is here . That was acceptable, so we will see what happens.
Later
RB

Great lunch & updates

We went to lunch yesterday with Cathy's folks . It is their 57th anniversary. New York strip steak, and garlic mashed , salad and a Corona, mmmmmmmmmmmm good. Sure wish we had a fresh fish market here, would love some of those big ass Lobester tails. I think all these land locked states get shipped the leftovers and the scraps or what ever can swim up the river. After lunch, we stopped at Barnes & Noble, and I found my missing books. Yes, so now I have the complete set. I am only on #7 so when I finish all of them, I will ship them to who ever would like to read them as long as I get the complete set back.
Talked to Mother when we got home, she said she was doing fine, and she decided to take herself off oxygen. She says it's making her grit her teeth at night, makes her jaw sore and she can't chew her chicken. Her words not mine. I ask her how Ollie was doing in her new diggs, she said she didn't know. Ollie won't come out and play with the rest of the old girls. Time will tell or so it goes. Nothing new around here, just watching all the news, seeing where all the pieces are going to fall , so I can stay out of the way.

Latest update: #1 grandaughter is at Intermountain Hospital on suicide watch again. She isn't dealing with Dirk's death, and tried to make it quite hurting. Heather found her in time to get her to St. Luke's and they stablized her then sent her to I.H. Now, she is waiting for a place to open at a rehab out of state. All this because she felt nobody wanted her. Which was never the case.
Later
RB

reading enjoyment

I am currently reading a fiction searies by Terry Goodkind it's about the sword of truth , magic and wizards. the first is : # 1 Wizards First Rule # 2 Stone of Tears # 3 Blood of the Fold # 4 Temple of the Wind # 5 Soul of the Fire # 6 Faith of the Fallen # 7 The Pillars of Creation # 8 Naked Empire # 9 Debt of Bones # 10 Chainfire # 11 Phantom #12 Confessor. I am missing # 2 - 4 - 9 - 11 - 12 help! I know I can get them on amazon.com but I don't like buying anything on line. Will trade other books or two dogs ,your pick.
Later
RB

Snowed In

Alls quiet next door. All the shit is covered with a lovely layer of pure white snow. I wish we had enough for an avalanche, wipe that shit right off the map. Haven't heard from the code inforcement officer yet hope he makes this mess go a way. I know he needs my help making these people's lives misorable, so come on dude I need some action, get off your butt, let's go!!!!! For pete's sakes do I have to lead you around by the noise. Just letting off steam and such, you know , pressure build up, makes your hair stand on end. Stay tuned for more ranting and raving.

Later RB

The King of Letha Rides Again!

It's just the 3rd of January, and we are fixing to be the bad guys of the neighborhood again. The Letha School bldg. is being occupied. It appears that we are the ones everyone turns to when the Vigoro meets the mix master.

As we were leaving to go after groceries yesterday, we look over and see this dump truck emptying his load of junk in the school yard. Yes, it's official, we have junk. So we get caught at the Letha Store, in Ontario, and then by phone calls (plural) about the new people. We stopped in at the P & Z on Friday and filed an official complaint, and find out the office has received several calls complaining about the situation. The sheriff's office called the neighbors on the other side of the school, and she called us.We are telling anyone who calls to file a written complaint. No phone calls.

We cannot allow this to get out of hand, If Letha-by-God-Idaho makes the national news, then you'll know why. We are preparing for war. Richard is sharpening his sword, looking for his tights while I iron his cape. Those of you west of us, keep your eyes open for a mushroom cloud. It will take a nuclear blast to stop some of these people and make them pay attention. If all else fails, we can bloody their noses. (without the benefit of gloves!) Stay tuned for the
Letha by god Idaho nuclear waste dump site saga. And for all you subscribers, there's probably going to be a few more chapters. Maybe even some real pictures!

And before we say goodbye, we're going to need a real name for this caped crusader. Suggestions solicited.

Later RB and CB