Thanks to all who expressed birthday wishes over this past weekend. I got
phone calls, text messages, along with messages from some on Marco Polo as
well. From those I had personal conversations with, i enjoyed our chats and I
appreciate each message from list members as well. The grand kids were here
much of the day, we brought in food from one of our favorite restaurants in
town for a late lunch. I ordered the roast beef dinner which floored me when I
lifted the container, I think it might have weighed close to two pounds. It
was full of the beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, and corn. This restaurant
furnishes generous portions of food, but I think this exceeded the usual. I
decided not to eat the cherry pie dessert until the following day. I played
that wel-known Beatles song for Betsy a year ago, I couldn't think of anything
to share this year. On other notes, definitely saddened to hear of Eddie's
passing, as Mac knows, I met him in Minneapolis on a visit in 2010, and we
became good friends very quickly. I have had some paranormal experiences, but
none from the main building considering the 4 years or thereabouts I spent
there. Again, thanks to all for your kind wishes concerning my birthday.
Mark Martin, 73.