Category: Trella Diaries

Friday, November 27, 2009
Trying to sleep on a leather sofa with a slippery blanket & a hip that throbbed with pain at intervals was not conducive to sleep – read most of Artie Shaw autobiography – David book from 1994. Breakfast was pies left from Thanksgiving dinner “Haldeman tradition” – after yesterday’s feast I can understand Karen wouldn’t want to cook – meat mince, pumpkin & peach pies. Left about 10:00 – Jed drove Rachel & me to pick up Miette in Hyde Park area from her visit with her dad. Fast trip home at a steady 65 mph – in cold Jed showed me the new Audubon wetland park & visitor center.
The redoing of the warehouse area & the brick street & houses of German Village. They unloaded Jed’s childhood treasures & I drove to Terradise Home at 3:00 – ate breakfast!
Called & e-mailed Kathy & David. Enjoyed my new Panasonic TV & to bed early.

Thursday, November 26, 2009 Thanksgiving
Picked Jed & Rachel up at 580 E. Town St about 10:00
Jed drove to Cincy – Viewed the finished wall that David has worked on for 3 years as he had time, also has the train running through the cascading pool area – wall wired for lights.
Cooking in the kitchen with Karen was Dave Sapp & Sarah – clam chowder – green relish tray & spiced pearl onions & cauliflower.
Turkey roll done with dressing & gravy, mashed & sweet potatoes, fresh green beans & corn casserole – Jed baked a pumpkin pie using their Halloween pumpkin. Karen baked mince, apple & peach pies.
To 2nd floor room made from attic & the boys sorted out treasures to keep – then we played UNO & Authors card games. Thad on oxygen – so sad – Dave is so devoted to his care. Josh & Carolyn there – Josh will file a divorce from Flavia citing “abandonment” – Caroline’s mother objects to her marrying Josh because he isn’t Catholic – Caroline not practicing Catholicism-

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Built (or sorted?) crates. Move floor lamp to office – entered data from 1930’s all day. Enjoyed “Jeopardy” & Wheel of Fortune on new TV.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
50° sunny AM – at 10433 Expanding chronology into a narrative – then for autobiography include “stories”
To Dr. Riego’s office. Found that I should have had my present frames measured when I was there last week & then I could have the new left lens inserted today – Now I have to go back when they call that lens is ready – new nose tabs keep glasses in place. Dropped containers from birthday bouquets off at Hemmerly’s. Got gasoline at “We Pump the Gas” and to Le Salon at 3:00 for styling cut – nice rounder look since hair has grown down around my big ears. Jed & David e-mailed me. Will stay overnight with David & Karen & return home 7:15 AM – this way I won’t have to drive from Columbus to Marion when it’s dark.

Monday, November 23, 2009
50° – DJ 10330 highest in month
Most of the day at computer confirming dates of schooling using original gradecards from black filing cabinet in hallcloset – Sorted my cards to a folder & all others in another. Included Steve Sands card from River Valley – all F’s! -Sarah’s kindergarten – “Performs above average”
Supper for Gale – 4 frozen chicken breasts for freezer in workroom – greens salad, mashed potatoes, microwaved & pumpkin pie.
Exchanged horror stories of gifts we gave a chance (Steve-me – a pig statue of Gale)

Sunday, November 22, 2009
Slept late – Loafed
Mowed leaves below new wall & under Bradford pear. So many they packed tight under the deck of the tractor. Took me 15 minutes to clean them out. Swept upper deck of leaves & moved wicker chair to Rec room.

Saturday, November 21, 2009
Up at 7:00 & to WMRN studio 8:05 – for tribute to Madge hosted by Scott Spears, Jo Ione, Karen Reams &David ? – the other participants I gave story of Madge encouraging Charlton Myers to do “Salt Rock Twp Historical & Marching Society” that led to MCHS organization & her talk about her mother – improve it. Man in attic about insulation.
Home & worked on 1977 Chronology Back to HH at 1:00 – used city directory to verify homes of Ray & Ivaloo [parents].
Jim C there & told him about stuff int he eaves of the attic to be moved & he will help – Left at 3:00 – Shopped Meijer – Ate & TV.

Friday, November 20, 2009
Entered more details to Chronology until going to Dr. Filmore Riego’s office for yearly eye checkup. Left eye needs a new prescription to help sight. To McDaniel Motors Toyota to have air pressure in tires adjusted for winter driving. The caution light doesn’t go off until one drives a few miles. Wrote a tribute to Madge Guthery & sent to David & Gale. Focused on her hosting Charlton Myers “Salt Rock Township Historical & Marching Society” on WMRN & that led to formation of MCHS Society due to David. Also made a list of my contacts for WMRN 5:10 program tomorrow.
Set the alarm for 7:00 AM

Thursday, November 19, 2009
Royce cleaning while David & I were at Madge Guthery’s funeral & lunch at Community Church on Richland Road. He loaded old TV in his car & recyclables in my car & we left them at Sims Brothers.
Service for Madge included 2 hymns but no sacred by name or Jesus references, mostly tributes to her & reminiscences. Only MCHS people I saw were the Telfers, Jack & Glada Bull & Gale who sat with us.
Back home & David drained garden hose out & stored it. He called “Improve It!” & cancelled estimate for attic insulation since I have eye appt at 1:15 tomorrow.
Expanded the notes I had made in chronologyt o include remembrances – E-mailed Kathi for dates of her 2 marriages to Bob. She sent them & lots more.
Sent kids email to tell them I had more than Madge did because I had them.
Enjoyed This Old House on the new wide TV.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Made changes to agreement with Moshers that board requested. Give them 5 books and $250 in royalties. Took it & copy of “After 40 years” toHartman Printing in Mt. Gilead. Chat with Steve while waiting for Karen. Can deliver books by Dec 11 – Steve told me I could renew car license at Mt. Gilead offices on the square – no wait! $65.
Stopped at Kroger & bought pink azalea plant & a card for Dave Matyak birthday – $10.20 He has gazanias & tea roses blooming & geraniums outdoors. As I left he gave me a hug and a kiss!
Home & since no sleep after 4 AM I took a nap until David arrived about 2:30. He had computer conference with several clients – Set up my new 32″ Panasonic TV (on small table in front of cabinet).
To Marion – picked up chain saw – sharpening $5.
To Boyd-Born Funeral Home – Madge looked like she did 20 years ago – Conversations with Lurlene Early – Scott Spears & Cooper of Hamilton – Madge’s nephew. He wants me (and Gale) to come to Madge’s house to choose items for MCHS.
To Meijer for gas – 42 MPG $2.60 gal – To Radio Shack for connections – Baked a pizza &had ice cream with it. TV is amazing. Things are 3 dimensional & wide screen.