Post Script

Most p.s.'s are after the original, well this is after, just on the top of the original.

Curly is the grandson of "Dead Shot Reed" from the Sweet-Ola area. The stories he tells are on the edge of "wow" and "no way" but he continues to amaze us with his antics, both as a child and adult, and the consequences thereof. There is a book out about Dead Shot, and the real estate people have used his name as a selling point for property. Curly brought the book over for us to read once. I didn't have the chance to read it before he needed it back, so I don't know if it is a page turner or not. Curly's stories are numerous and very consistent with a very (make that extremely) busy life(s). He has told us he was with Janis Joplin at one time, "Mama" Cass Elliot, and a host other big names. He trained dogs with Jay Sisler, and horses for whom ever. He was in the Navy for a couple of years, and has blamed his lung condition on the service. He has led a life of much work and achievements. How much to believe is up to the listener. I don't pay too much attention any more, but once in a while, he comes up with a new adventure that I haven't heard yet. Most of the time, it is the same stories, word for word. He can tell you how to paint a car, from prep to finish coat. None of those "faster, easier, and cheaper" ways. He spent hours teaching Richard these skills, and it is going to be a lost art. There are so many up to date fancy booths and materials, that the old ways are going away. He is a master of the occult, knows more about UFOs than anyone in the world does, tells Richard all about the medical situations he can fix if only Richard would listen, can fix anything with wheels or a motor but tells us he is not a mechanic. The list is endless, but he is a good friend. That is the important part. Hope he lasts long enough to enjoy his grand kids.

Went to town to see your mother. It is so hot we didn't stay but long enough to drop off the books and visit for just a minute. We had an epiphany the last time I took her to her doctor appts. She cannot get into the pickup without help, and I am not into grabbing her butt to lift her in. I can see us both on the ground if I happen to be off balance even just a little. I had repossessed Lisa's Mazda MPV for her lack of making payments to us, and it has been for sale in the yard. After the latest dr. trip, we put the Mazda back into use as a transport for your mother. We really do not need another vehicle on the place, but it works well and it is a lot more convienent for taking her to dr. and store. It has AC, and all the bells and whistles that were available in 1993.

You all have a good week.
Cathy