Sunday, 12-August-2007 - Veghel, NL - Arrived at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to a big welcoming committee: Chris, Marij, Katherine and Martin. Katherine made big posters with my vacaton snapshots. Drove home to Veghel where Rosan was waiting to make the reunion complete. I'm happy to be home safe and sound. It was a great vacation!
Saturday, 11-August-2007 - Detroit, MI - Said goodbye to Marlyn and Jared (and Lucy). Drove to Metro Airport. Met a firefighter and his family. Also met Toby and Ricki at Chili's. Took off about 2200.
Friday, 10-August-2007 - Metro Beach, MI - Skated to Metro Beach and back--about a 16 mile trip. Marlyn and Lucy got me headed in the right direction. Got to cool off my feet at the beach. Had a very nice Polish dinner at Angelo's. Tasted pierogi for the first time. Saw a real nice '57 Chevy. There was a special show at the Best Western motel across the street to commerate the 50th anniversary of the 1957 Chevy and the 40th anniversary of the Camaro http://www.classicchevy.com/ . Went to Jared's new school, Peace Lutheran on 24 Mile Road, and helped move furniture back into the classrooms. Met Josh and Sara, Bill Schmidt's daughter.
Thursday, 9-August-2007 - Clinton Township, MI - Watched Jared put items on the curb for recycling. Went shopping with Marlyn. Had a nice dinner and saw a good movie.
Wednesday, 8-August-2007 - Clinton Township, MI - Spent the day with Marlyn.
Tuesday, 7-August-2007 - Detroit, MI - Today is my brother Jared's birthday. After a good night's sleep, visited with my wonderful sister-in-law, Marlyn. Went with Jared to see the Detroit Tigers play the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. It was a truly a memorable experience: great stadium, great game, great brother.
Monday, 6-August-2007 -Brighton, MI - Checked out at the hotel. Drove to Kensington Park to rollerblade. http://www.metroparks.com/parks/pk_kensington.php What a wonderful recreational area! Went skating with Mike, once around the lake--about 8.5 miles. Drove to Brighton to visit Barb and Fabian, my Delta College buddy and family friend. Had a very nice Mexican dinner at Los Tres Amigos. Drove to my brother Jared and Marlyn's home in Clinton Township. Listened to the Tiger ball game on the radio on the way over.
