I am creating a new blog web page.  Here one can post  comment, become a "follower" and I will have more options available to me in communicating. 

 

The new web address is:  www.jimgowran.blogspot.com. 

 

Thanks for keeping tabs on me and I hope you continue to at my new blog page.

 

- Jimmy

It's Friday.  Full house....SORRY sign is out.

 

It got a little chaotic around 3:00 or so, but everyone got checked in and I am tired.  I've been sleeping in room 3 since Monday, so now I am back upstairs and will watch some Judge Judy on TiVo before I go to bed.  Tried to watch the meteor shower out back at the pool, but I didn't see anything, so coming to bed sounded  better.  - Good Night, Jimmy

Another HOT day today.  I'm not complaining though.  In January I will WISH for days like this.  Just thank God for air-conditioning and pools! 

 

Yesterday Marguerite and I went to the outlet mall in Michigan City, Indiana.  It was a real nice drive and a great day away from the house.  I bought some new clothes to take with me to Vienna in November.  When we got home we looked at all the stuff we bought (something I love to do after shopping) and then went to Wild Dog for appetizers and shared a small pizza.  Great ending to a great day!

 

Labor Day is in sight.  Things will then start to slow down.  Bittersweet.  It will be nice to have a breather, but the income slows down big time.

 

I'm looking forward to seeing some great repeat guests this weekend!  - Jimmy

It's morning and a thunderstorm is rolling in.  I love thunderstorms.  Especially now that I am responsible for watering the lawn.  Now I know why Ray loved it when it rained.

 

Yesterday Ray's sister-in-law, Mary Ellen, had surgery.  I talked to Scott yesterday and he said everything went well.  Thank God.  They are planning to come here and visit next week.  It will be great to see them.

 

It was so HOT and HUMID yesterday.  It was unbelievable!  I just can't imagine living here in the days without air-conditioning.  My dad had this book titled "The Good Old Days - They Were Terrible."  I remember reading about how bad things actually were.  Unsanitary conditions, disease, etc.  It has always made me glad I live in the generation I live.  So many people think life would have been so wonderful in the 1800's - no me, I love air-conditioning, microwaves, TiVo, and the internet.  Well, enough about this.

 

I am still doing well.  I had a little bit of an emotional time last night looking at old pictures.  But it helps me get stronger.  I miss Ray so much.  I now know I can go on with life, but it seems so unfair to do so without Ray.  I feel guilty sometimes for doing so.  I feel as if I should stop "living" to respect Ray.  Thoughts too difficult to explain.  - Jimmy

Last night was a very nice evening.  Friends, Lisa and Don, are here and Don made a phenominal dinner last night for nine of us.  Ray worked with Lisa at the Lark and Tribute.  Don is a chef at a private club in the Detroit area.  Candy, Jim, Tony, Kelly, Phil, Lisa, Don, Marguerite and I all had dinner together.  I just wish Ray was on the list. 

 

I slept in room 3 last night.  Trying to get some better sleep since Amity wakes me up so early. 

 

I'm doing well.  I feel "ok."  I'm moving along.  - Jimmy