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Claude Hiemstra’s Journal Reproduced from Written Journals

By Joyce Hiemstra, Claude’s Daughter It has been an honor and a privilege to have this opportunity to recreate Dad’s diaries and an even bigger honor to share them with each of you. I want to thank anyone who helped me but especially Mom for all the help in deciphering many of the entries. I hope you enjoy reading this. I found it to be very helpful in remembering when different things happened in my own life. Love, Joyce December 2008

Over 50 Years Together

January 1988 In the fall of 1935, I took a job working for a widow on her farm. I drove her milk truck and did her chores, milking and feeding her cows and tending to her mules. Around December 16th, it started to snow and it continued for almost two weeks. It was the worst snow storm I have ever seen. I really learned how to handle a milk truck in all the snow. My route was on the main road between Kalamazoo and Plainwell, so I managed to get into town every day with a load of milk. One day, as I was picking up Mr. Anson’s milk, his daughter came out to the milk house to order some butter. (I think her mother told her there was a pretty nice man picking up the milk). Well, it wasn’t long before we started dating. I went with this daughter, by the name of Frances, for a year. Christmas of 1936, I gave her a diamond ring and she accepted. A year later, we decided to get married. We eloped on December 4, 1937. We moved into a farm house on Nichols Rd, rent free until March 1st, when a farmer could take the farm over. We then moved three miles north of Alamo, in the fork of the road, on the Tayer place. Rent was six dollars a month. On September 15, 1938 our first son, Roger Paul, was born. On March 1, 1939, we moved onto the Piper farm, 1/2 mile north of Alamo, with my brother Al and his family. We stayed one year. It was a lot of work with one team of horses and a small Farmall tractor (F-12). We then moved into a farm house on West ‘D’ Avenue. At that time, it was the Williams farm and now is the Ed Drobney farm. In the fall of 1940, we moved to the Charlie Scott farm, just west of Murco slaughter house. In the spring, we moved back to the Tayer place. While living here, we got the OK to fix up the old tenant house on my father-in-law’s farm, which we finally moved into. On November 6th 1941 our second son, Carl Dean, was born. I remember Sunday, December 7, 1941. I was getting ready to go on my milk route when we heard on the radio that the Japanese were bombing Pearl Harbor. I never will forget that day. In March 1942, there was another bad snow storm. I was stranded in Bert Miller’s yard all night. My brother Dick was stranded in Bob Chapman’s folks yard, and my brother Albert was stranded all night out near Duck Lake. We were all driving for the same man. In June 1942, I purchased my own milk route into Otsego. In September 1943, we bought the home where we are now living. In 1944, I bought my first new truck (a Dodge). I also bought a used truck and started hauling livestock and anything else the farmer’s wanted hauled. In 1946, I hauled a load of used lumber way

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up north to Lake McDonald on Highway 2, about 75 miles west of St Ignes, for my brother-in-law Howard Anson. I stayed about three days to help him rough out a cabin. In 1946, I bought a couple more milk routes. On February 17, 1947 our daughter, Judy Ann, was born. In 1948, I pulled one of my milk routes out of Otsego (which was a mistake) and started hauling to Kroger Dairy in Grand Rapids. In less than a year, they decided they didn’t need our load so I switched to Carnation Milk in Jamestown. I finally switched back to Otsego. Well, it sounds like all we do is work and have kids but we also have fun. During the 40’s and 50’s, we used to square dance at the W.M.C.A. In 1950, my milk route got so small, I leased it to another hauler and took a job on a large dairy farm. I only stayed there from February to August. After our son, Dennis Lee, was born on August 6, 1950, I took over my milk route again. On March 7, 1954 our daughter, Joyce Lynn, was born. On the way home from the hospital, it was getting late and I still had to run my route. I forgot to release the emergency brake and my car caught fire. Lucky for me, there was a little snow on the ground. I crawled under the car, packed snow around the brake, and put the fire out. On September 6, 1956, my brother Dick and his wife Avis were killed in a terrible accident when their car crashed into a tree. They left ten children, five belonged to my brother and five were Avis’s by a previous marriage. Between my brothers and one of my sisters, we took in Dick’s five children. The other five still had their own father. I became guardian of Carol Lynn who was eight years old. She stayed with us for ten years until she got married. In 1960, we built onto the back of our home and put in a bathroom, hot water heater, and furnace (what luxury). I used to go out and pick up a pail of coal along the railroad tracks every week. Frances could then heat her wash water on a little laundry stove we had in the basement. For quite a number of years, Frances was a 4-H leader in sewing. She also did a lot of sewing for other people. We used to keep a few cows and farmed in a small way. If I was not home in time, Frances would milk the cows for me. She would help me put up hay and anything else that needed doing until the boys got big enough to help. In 1960, I also bought the first bulk milk truck in Otsego. We owned 40 acres of land on ‘AB’ Avenue. After working it for about 12 years, I sold it to Gerald Banks in 1960. I sold my milk business to my driver Jim Harvey on December 20, 1964. I was finally out of a job, so we took a two week vacation to Florida I went to work hauling milk into Kalamazoo until June of 1967. Then I went to work for the City of Kalamazoo. In 1967, we put an addition on the front of our house, where we now have a good sized home. Nothing fancy but it is home. November 5, 1972, tragedy struck again. My brother Jim died of a heart attack. He was only 42 years old. I retired on January 31, 1980. Frances worked for Otsego Schools in the lunch program for 20 years, retiring in 1981. Since we have retired, we do as we please. We bowl three times a week and I cut wood when I feel like it. In the summer of 1987, we took a nice trip to Europe. It was our first plane ride and it was wonderful. We visited the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, England, Switzerland, and France. We met cousins of mine that I didn’t even know I had. We found out that my Grandfather, on the Hiemstra side, fathered 20 children. Now if any of our friends would like to see the pictures of our trip, you are welcome to Claude and Frances Hiemstra’s home.

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1933 January 5, 1933 - Thursday Went for a ride with the car – Gull Lake.

January 6, 1933 - Friday Bill and I went for a ride with Hubert.

January 7, 1933 - Saturday Uncle Fred and Aunt Jennie came over.

January 8, 1933 - Sunday Al and Nida went to church with us.

January 9, 1933 - Monday Hauled ashes for the creamery.

January 10, 1933 - Tuesday Went to sleep in the afternoon. Went to Bible Class.

January 11, 1933 - Wednesday Monkeyed with the bike. Cleaned up the hut.

January 12, 1933 - Thursday Looked at some cows. Went to club meeting.

January 13, 1933 - Friday Monkeyed around.

January 14, 1933 - Saturday Hubert and Kitty took Freda and I to the Fuller.

January 15, 1933 - Sunday Went to Grand Rapids.

January 16, 1933 - Monday Monkeyed around and slept.

January 17, 1933 - Tuesday Went to Bible Class.

January 18, 1933 - Wednesday Rode around on the bike.

January 19, 1933 - Thursday Went to town. Drawed a picture. Wrote Freda a letter.

January 20, 1933 - Friday Went to town. Went to Burk’s P.T.A.

January 21, 1933 - Saturday Went to Decatur.

January 22, 1933 - Sunday Sarah Louis, Vandenberg, and Fritz came over. Went to Epworth League. Windy.

January 23, 1933 - Monday Slept all afternoon. Helped Jessie with her grammar.

January 24, 1933 - Tuesday Fair. Went to Bible Class. Uncle Fred came over.

January 25, 1933 - Wednesday Fair. Went to Stockbridge Church with Epworth League.

January 26, 1933 - Thursday Cold. Had club meeting at Higgins. Introduced to Mabel Cummings.

January 27, 1933 - Friday Cold. Stayed home. Played High-Lo. Jack & Game (?).

January 28, 1933 - Saturday Went to a shindig.

January 29, 1933 - Sunday Pa’s birthday. Grandma came over.

January 30, 1933 - Monday Margaret went to hospital. C.E. celebrated Fifty-Second Anniversary.

January 31, 1933 - Tuesday Painted the bike mudguards. Went to Bible Class.

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February 1, 1933 - Wednesday Gerry Slater died. Got all wet peddling milk. Stayed in the house the rest of the day.

February 2, 1933 - Thursday My birthday, 18 years. Saw Celia.

February 3, 1933 - Friday Went to see Margaret. Went to rassling matches.

February 4, 1933 - Saturday Snow. Fred Lemmon died. Bill VanDenBerg came over.

February 5, 1933 - Sunday Nida’s birthday. Went to Huberts. Made candy.

February 6, 1933 - Monday Uncle Garret Schuiteboer died. Pat came home with us, played his accordion. New insurance man came over.

February 7, 1933 - Tuesday Went to the dairy and put the chains on the truck. Pat came home with us.

February 8, 1933 - Wednesday Paul didn’t work. Quite a lot of snow.

February 9, 1933 - Thursday One truck broke down, didn’t get home from work til 3 o’clock. It was 14 below zero.

February 10, 1933 - Friday Still pretty cold.

February 11, 1933 - Saturday Slept all afternoon. Went to the shindig.

February 12, 1933 - Sunday Went to church. Seen Aunt Dena for the first time for quite a few years.

February 13, 1933 - Monday Gordy & I went to Hotop.

February 14, 1933 - Tuesday Valentines Day. Went to Bible Class.

February 15,1933 - Wednesday Went sliding.

February 16, 1933 - Thursday Made plans for school ground. Bill Vandenberg came over. June C Nadeen went sliding with us.

February 17, 1933 - Friday Club had a surprise party on Bob Miler.

February 18, 1933 - Saturday Dorothy Miller came to Ballett’s. Went to the shindig.

February 19, 1933 - Sunday Slept. Vandenberg came over. Had toothache.

February 20, 1933 - Monday Monkeyed with an old Chevy motor. Went to see Nadeen.

February 21, 1933 - Tuesday Monkeyed around.

February 22, 1933 - Wednesday Washington’s birthday. Went to see Nadeen. Went for a ride with Russell Snelbs.

February 23, 1933 - Thursday Paul came back to work.

February 24, 1933 - Friday Went to Epworth League party at Parchment.

February 25, 1933 - Saturday Pete & Anna came over for a while.

February 26, 1933 - Sunday Went to see Ed Meek, getting alone fine.

February 27, 1933 - Monday Went to the farm with Hubert.

February 28, 1933 - Tuesday Went to Bible Class.

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March 1, 1933 - Wednesday Pay day. Slept. Monkeyed around.

March 2, 1933 - Thursday The Club was held at our house.

March 3, 1933 - Friday We tried a new Char Sed Del on the milk route. Went to see Ed.

March 4, 1933 - Saturday Roosevelt became President. I got a new suit. Bill Vandenberg came over.

March 5, 1933 - Sunday Went to church and to Grandma’s and took Dena & Emma home.

March 6, 1933 - Monday Monkeyed around. Went to Carthle’s and worked jigsaw puzzles.

March 7, 1933 - Tuesday Went to Bible Class. Got a picture of our family.

March 8, 1933 - Wednesday Uncle Pete came over.

March 9, 1933 - Thursday The Club went to Higgins to practice a Moth Wedding.

March 10, 1933 - Friday Went to the Epworth League party.

March 11, 1933 - Saturday Uncle Fred came over.

March 12, 1933 - Sunday Gordon & I went for a walk around the north end.

March 13, 1933 - Monday Took care of the babies. Monkeyed around the store.

March 14, 1933 - Tuesday Went to Bible Class.

March 15, 1933 - Wednesday Monkeyed around.

March 16, 1933 - Thursday Got some rim cement for my bike.

March 17, 1933 - Friday Went to Mabel Cumming’s St. Patrick’s party.

March 18, 1933 - Saturday Went to the shindig.

March 19, 1933 - Sunday Bill Vandenberg, Neil & I played 500 Rum, Bill beat.

March 20, 1933 - Monday Slept. Monkeyed around.

March 21, 1933 - Tuesday Went to Bible Class. Took Ruth & Dorothy for a little ride.

March 22, 1933 - Wednesday Went to Hubert’s, played checkers. <<< No more entries for 1933 >>> Dad begins again 51 years later.

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1984 – 1999 January 1, 1984 - Sunday Nate last night, today, & tonight. Denny & Trey installed door opener.

January 2, 1984 - Monday Jeff picked up Nathan. They went fishing.

January 3, 1984 - Tuesday Started bowling with Baldwin Remensye

January 4, 1984 - Wednesday Duane & Arlene came over, played cards.

January 5, 1984 - Thursday After bowling, went to Big Boys with Bill & Bertha.

January 6, 1984 - Friday Repaired boom on tractor. Nathan & Kirsten spent the night.

January 7, 1984 - Saturday Jeff came after the kids.

January 8, 1984 - Sunday Breakfast at hall. Neil & Net came over, played cards.

January 9, 1984 - Monday Walked 2 miles. Had coffee with Tom. Bowled rotten.

January 10, 1984 - Tuesday Walked 2 miles. Had coffee with John B. Bowled fair.

January 11, 1984 - Wednesday Too cold, so rode bike. 50 Over Club potluck, Outreach for Christ sang.

January 12, 1984 - Thursday Tom Pio stopped in, had coffee. Bowled terrible.

January 13, 1984 - Friday Went to garage sale. Bill & Bertha came over. Dale Anson came over.

January 14, 1984 - Saturday Mrs. See got hay. Joyce brought Nate & Kirsten over. Had coffee with Tom.

January 15, 1984 - Sunday Nate & Kirsten went to church. Joyce & Lourene picked up kids. Hank & Virginia brought camper over. Minus 20 degrees.

January 16, 1984 - Monday Frances had a 172 game, I had a 502 series.

January 17, 1984 - Tuesday Bowled terrible. Cold.

January 18, 1984 - Wednesday Had coffee with Tom. Cold.

January 19, 1984 - Thursday Took some groceries to Betty S. Bowled good. Cold.

January 20, 1984 - Friday Oil man came today.

January 21, 1984 - Saturday Went to feed mill. Trey & Chantel spent the night.

January 22, 1984 - Sunday Church. Went to Austin & Ben Lancaster’s 50th Anniversary.

January 23, 1984 - Monday Went up on the roof, repaired antenna. Went bowling. Warmer.

January 24, 1984 - Tuesday Had coffee with Tom. Bowled pretty good, 531. Warmer.

January 25, 1984 - Wednesday Phyllis Brown made a down payment on Star Blaze. Kirsten came, went to Kary’s birthday.

January 26, 1984 - Thursday Chantel’s birthday.

January 27, 1984 - Friday Helped Tom cut a couple trees.

January 28, 1984 - Saturday Helped Tom cut some wood. Went to Neil & Nets.

January 29, 1984 - Sunday Oil furnace quit working

January 30, 1984 - Monday Furnace man came. Bowled pretty good.

January 31, 1984 - Tuesday Put used burner in furnace. Took Chantel to doctor. Went out to eat.

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February 1, 1984 - Wednesday Got license, paid insurance. Joyce & Kirsten came. Den & Mickie came.

Age 69 February 2, 1984 - Thursday Went bowling. Stopped at Carl’s. Bill & Bertha came over, played dice.

February 3, 1984 - Friday Sat around most of the day.

February 4, 1984 - Saturday Furnace man came. Went to eat with Carl & Bonnie. Neil & Net came over.

February 5, 1984 - Sunday Judy & girls went to church with us. Went to see Bob Motts at funeral home.

February 6, 1984 - Monday Sold Star Blaze to Phyllis Brown. Has coffee with Tom Pio.

February 7, 1984 - Tuesday Furnace man came again. Went bowling. Trustees meeting.

February 8, 1984 - Wednesday << No entry >>

February 9, 1984 - Thursday Bowled.

February 10, 1984 - Friday Kirsten stayed awhile.

February 11, 1984 - Saturday Practiced bowling with Neil. Played cards at Neil & Nets.

February 12, 1984 - Sunday Church. Stopped in to see Wilma Veld.

February 13, 1984 - Monday Paid taxes. Went bowling. Farm Bureau at Wilma Blanchard’s.

February 14, 1984 - Tuesday Trimmed raspberries. Bowled. Stopped in to see Bill Vandenberg.

February 15, 1984 - Wednesday Worked on basement wall. Kirsten came over.

February 16, 1984 - Thursday Painted wall in basement. Went bowling.

February 17, 1984 - Friday Bowled for fun.

February 18, 1984 - Saturday Worked in basement. Mrs. See got hay.

February 19, 1984 - Sunday Took Judy to dinner. Went to Koning’s 35th Anniversary.

February 20, 1984 - Monday Worked on basement. Went bowling. Verlin stopped in.

February 21, 1984 - Tuesday Hair cut. Got new battery for watch. Went bowling.

February 22, 1984 - Wednesday Cut a few trees down on line fence.

February 23, 1984 - Thursday Cut up a few trees. Went bowling. Looked at suits. Ate at Ponderosa.

February 24, 1984 - Friday Bowled for fun. Stopped at Carl’s, had sandwich.

February 25, 1984 - Saturday Raked leaves.

February 26, 1984 - Sunday Neil & Net came over, went to breakfast & church, had dinner with us, played cards.

February 27, 1984 - Monday Bought 2 bags of Redi-Mix. Went bowling.

February 28, 1984 - Tuesday Stopped at Carl’s. Went bowling.

February 29, 1984 - Wednesday Worked in basement.

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March 1, 1984 - Thursday Painted in basement. Bowled a 232.

March 2, 1984 - Friday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Carl & Bonnie came over.

March 3, 1984 - Saturday Worked in basement. Looked at double wide. Had coffee with Tom. Larry & Betty French were over.

March 4, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Bob & Catherine Blanchard’s.

March 5, 1984 - Monday Painted in basement. Picked up Trey & Chantel. Bowled terrible.

March 6, 1984 - Tuesday Picked up Trey. Bowled a 553. Went to church board meeting.

March 7, 1984 - Wednesday Went to Joyce’s in afternoon for birthday.

March 8, 1984 - Thursday Bowled terrible. Filed income tax. Ate at Olympia.

March 9, 1984 - Friday Cut some wood. Had coffee with Tom. Looked at trailer with Jeff & Joyce.

March 10, 1984 - Saturday Jeff picked up Nate. Went to Neil & Nets.

March 11, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Carl & Bonnie bowl.

March 12, 1984 - Monday Went bowling. Got groceries.

March 13, 1984 - Tuesday Stopped and got pictures. Stopped at Carl’s. Sold hay to Mrs. See.

March 14, 1984 - Wednesday Coffee with Tom. 50 Over Club. Neil & Net came over, played cards.

March 15, 1984 - Thursday Electric off for 2 days. Went to Bill & Bertha’s after bowling.

March 16, 1984 - Friday Met Joyce in Kendall to pick up Kirsten. Oil man came over.

March 17, 1984 - Saturday Frances went to shower for Carol. Worked in basement. Dennis stopped in.

March 18, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Gave Dale Blanchard chain saw.

March 19, 1984 - Monday Worked in basement. Had coffee with Tom. Went bowling.

March 20, 1984 - Tuesday Tom stopped in, had coffee. Went bowling. Frances stayed home, bad throat.

March 21, 1984 - Wednesday Took Frances out to Ruby’s, got a new dress. Stopped at Marble’s.

March 22, 1984 - Thursday Quite a bit of snow. Went bowling. Stopped at Carl’s. Got new shoes for Frances. Duane & Arlene came over.

March 23, 1984 - Friday Got dog food. Got haircut. Went after Nate. Got Nate new shoes. Got a new hat.

March 24, 1984 - Saturday Amy came over, rode pony. Went to Carol & Juan’s wedding.

March 25, 1984 - Sunday Nate & Trey stayed last night. Had breakfast in Alamo. Went to church.

March 26, 1984 - Monday Bowled terrible. Nice day.

March 27, 1984 - Tuesday Had coffee with Tom & Dale S. Bowled fairly good, 520.

March 28, 1984 - Wednesday Hauled wood, cleaned up brush. Denny brought Trey & Chantel over for a little while.

March 29, 1984 - Thursday Split wood. Went bowling. Kirsten came over.

March 30, 1984 - Friday Went to auction at Bob Brown’s. Took cap off pickup. Kary came over.

March 31, 1984 - Saturday Walked up through the woods. Talked to Verlin. Kirsten went home.

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April 1, 1984 - Sunday Kary went to church with us. Cooley’s came over, played cards.

April 2, 1984 - Monday Kary went bowling with us. Florence Snow stopped and picked up pictures. Burned leaves.

April 3, 1984 - Tuesday Went bowling. Took Kary home. Went to church board meeting.

April 4, 1984 - Wednesday Had coffee with Tom. Frances went over & took care of Trey & Chantel.

April 5, 1984 - Thursday Hauled a little wood. Had coffee with Tom. Stopped at Carl’s. Went bowling. Went to nursing home.

April 6, 1984 - Friday Went bowling. Sold 20 bales of hay to Mrs. See.

April 7, 1984 - Saturday Raked leaves. Denny came over to get pickup to go to Toledo.

April 8, 1984 - Sunday Went to town hall for breakfast. Went to church.

April 9, 1984 - Monday Went bowling. Took battery to Tom’s for charging. Went to Beth’s for Farm Bureau.

April 10, 1984 - Tuesday Helped Tom on windmill. Got new battery for mower. Trey & Chantel stayed all night. Went to board meeting.

April 11, 1984 - Wednesday Went with Tom after oxygen. Went to 50 Over Club. Put bracket on tractor.

April 12, 1984 - Thursday Hauled manure. Went bowling. Bill & Bertha came over.

April 13, 1984 - Friday Changed grease in Ford truck. Bought battery for Carl’s tractor. Pony got out.

April 14, 1984 - Saturday Put plow on tractor. Nate & Kirsten spent the night. Carol called.

April 15, 1984 - Sunday Nate, Kirsten, Joyce & Lourene went to church with us. Denny fixed antenna. Hank came after van.

April 16, 1984 - Monday Had coffee with Tom. Went bowling.

April 17, 1984 - Tuesday Bowling banquet. Met with building committee.

April 18, 1984 - Wednesday Tom stopped in, had coffee. Miserable day, just sat around.

April 19, 1984 - Thursday Went bowling & to banquet. Stopped at Neil & Net’s.

April 20, 1984 - Friday Got gas. Got estimate of pickup repair. Cut apple trees. Neil & Net came over.

April 21, 1984 - Saturday Carl got his cutting torch. Picked up brush.

April 22, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Carl & Bonnie came over for dinner. Went to funeral home to see Betty French.

April 23, 1984 - Monday Went to funeral of Betty French. Went bowling.

April 24, 1984 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Got horse feed. Tom came over, tinkered with tractor. Went to committee meeting.

April 25, 1984 - Wednesday Jim Harvey stopped in. Consumer’s analyzed the house. Hauled manure to Tom’s.

April 26, 1984 - Thursday Went to a sale at Akright’s. Plowed Tom’s garden. Went to funeral home, Joe O.

April 27, 1984 - Friday Disked Tom’s garden. Helped Tom move windmill.

April 28, 1984 - Saturday Raked yard. Fed Denny’s dogs.

April 29, 1984 - Sunday Nate & Kirsten went to church with us.

April 30, 1984 - Monday Electric off most of day. Went bowling & to banquet at Harpo’s. Went to board meeting.

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May 1, 1984 - Tuesday Had coffee with Tom. Went to council meeting.

May 2, 1984 - Wednesday Put plow on cub. Put in strawberries.

May 3, 1984 - Thursday Got dog food. Priced a new Ford. Went bowling with Bill & Neil.

May 4, 1984 - Friday Went to Gobles School for Grandparent’s Day. Went to see Martha Cooley in hospital.

May 5, 1984 - Saturday Got pickup back from body shop. Denny put running boards on pickup.

May 6, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Ponderosa to eat. Went to Plow Days.

May 7, 1984 - Monday Planted early potatoes. Planted onions. Tom put up his windmill.

May 8, 1984 - Tuesday Took Minnie over to Tom Brown’s. Tom Pio helped me put cap on pickup. Bill & Bertha bought new car.

May 9, 1984 - Wednesday Got a new lock handle for pickup cap. Went to 50 Over Club.

May 10, 1984 - Thursday Disked Tom’s garden. Went to town. Went to ball game. Gobles 9, Alamo 2.

May 11, 1984 - Friday Went to bowling tournament in Muskegon.

May 12, 1984 - Saturday Mowed lawn. Rototilled strawberries.

May 13, 1984 - Sunday Took part in church services. Most of the kids came home for Mothers Day.

May 14, 1984 - Monday Got packed for trip. Farm Bureau meeting, Sweden House.

May 15, 1984 - Tuesday Left on our trip to Pennsylvania & New York.

May 16, 1984 - Wednesday Stopped at Blair Outlet Center.

May 17, 1984 - Thursday Stopped at Corning Glass Center. Arrived at Roger’s at 4:30.

May 18, 1984 - Friday Went camping at Oneida Lake, New York.

May 19, 1984 - Saturday Played horseshoes. Went up to see Robert Hiemstra in Canton, New York.

May 20, 1984 - Sunday Came back to Roger's from camping. Went to church. Went to soccer game.

May 21, 1984 - Monday Took Roger’s car to transmission place. Went bowling, me, Ma & David.

May 22, 1984 - Tuesday Went shopping at Kmart.

May 23, 1984 - Wednesday Left Rogers. Stopped in Reading, PA. Camped in Lancaster, PA.

May 24, 1984 - Thursday Spent time in Lancaster. Went to Hershey Chocolate. Started for home. Camped at Baywood, PA.

May 25, 1984 - Friday Arrived home about 6:30.

May 26, 1984 - Saturday Mowed grass. Helped Tom cut down tree.

May 27, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny’s.

May 28, 1984 - Monday Rained all day. Read up on back newspapers.

May 29, 1984 - Tuesday Fixed fence. Mowed grass.

May 30, 1984 - Wednesday Repaired tire on rake. Got Minnie back. Jim & Joyce Harvey stopped in.

May 31, 1984 - Thursday Planted quite a bit of the garden. Went to Nate’s ball game, 13-1.

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June 1, 1984 - Friday Too tired to do much today. Fixed bucket on tractor. Went to Beth’s to plan trip.

June 2, 1984 - Saturday Carl came out to fix his truck. Mowed grass. Planted rest of garden. 87 degrees.

June 3, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Neil & Net came over.

June 4, 1984 - Monday Disked Denny’s garden. Went to see Al. Went to see Martha Cooley, she died.

June 5, 1984 - Tuesday Had coffee with Tom. Adjusted lawnmower. Went to church board meeting.

June 6, 1984 - Wednesday Went to Martha’s funeral. Went bowling.

June 7, 1984 - Thursday Looked at a camper. Went to ball game. Nate won 7-2.

June 8, 1984 - Friday Planted flower in planter. Salesman demonstrated rug cleaner.

June 9, 1984 - Saturday Went to Nate’s ball game.

June 10, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Paul Coble (died). Stopped in to see Lyle Williams.

June 11, 1984 - Monday Went to town & Carl’s. Went after van for our trip.

June 12, 1984 - Tuesday Left on our trip, 7 am. Arrived in Nashville, IN, 3 pm. Stayed in State Park.

June 13, 1984 - Wednesday Stopped at Northwood Institute. Stopped at French Lick. Seen race at Churchill Downs.

June 14, 1984 - Thursday Stopped at Stephen Foster Place, Shakertown. Stayed in Berea, KY.

June 15, 1984 - Friday Visited thoroughbred horse farm in Lexington. Went for boat ride on river.

June 16, 1984 - Saturday Visited Archbold, OH. Arrived home 7 pm.

June 17, 1984 - Sunday The kids came home today for Strawberry Festival.

June 18, 1984 - Monday Mowed grass. Man came and treated lawn. Went to ball game. Gobles 13, Bloomingdale 9.

June 19, 1984 - Tuesday Got a load of mulch. Plowed Tom’s garden. Went to ball game in Plainwell.

June 20, 1984 - Wednesday Got load of mulch. Got gas for tractor. Disked Tom’s garden. Bled water pump.

June 21, 1984 - Thursday Ralph Jager cut my hay. Picked a case of strawberries. Mowed weeds around pond.

June 22, 1984 - Friday Mowed pasture. Went to bowling tournament.

June 23, 1984 - Saturday Went to Wayne Wesaw’s wedding reception.

June 24, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Neil & Net’s.

June 25, 1984 - Monday Hauled in the 1st cutting of hay, 279 bales.

June 26, 1984 - Tuesday Fixed a pitman arm on mower.

June 27, 1984 - Wednesday Worked at church yard. Went with Tom to get gas. Went to church.

June 28, 1984 - Thursday Stopped in to see Al. Went to Kary’s ball game. Stopped at Bill & Bertha’s.

June 29, 1984 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Cut some grass.

June 30, 1984 - Saturday Worked at church yard.

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July 1, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Matt & Dorothy.

July 2, 1984 - Monday Treated the pond. Had the dozer out today.

July 3, 1984 - Tuesday Mowed lawn. Went to board meeting.

July 4, 1984 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha, Neil & Net, Arlon & Jessie came over for potluck.

July 5, 1984 - Thursday Went to town. Talked to Roger. Went to Jean’s yard sale. Went to Nate’s ball game.

July 6, 1984 - Friday Went bowling with Neil & Bill then went out to eat at Russ’s.

July 7, 1984 - Saturday Went to auction in Martin. Went to Charlie & Lourene’s anniversary. Nate & Kirsten here.

July 8, 1984 - Sunday Nate & Kirsten went to church with us. Roger & David came.

July 9, 1984 - Monday Helped put Bill Roger (disabled neighbor) to bed. Went to Lancaster’s for Farm Bureau.

July 10, 1984 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage. Helped put Bill Roger to bed. Roger & David went to Ann Arbor.

July 11, 1984 - Wednesday Put Bill Roger to bed. Went to funeral home to see Herman Hagerman. Stopped to see Al.

July 12, 1984 - Thursday Went to a sale in Wayland. Bought a TV antenna at a garage sale in Alamo.

July 13, 1984 - Friday Mowed lawn. Put Bill R to bed. Went to Denny & Carl’s ball game.

July 14, 1984 - Saturday Roger & David left for home. Too hot to do much today.

July 15, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Hank & Virginia stopped with motorcycle. Went to Faith Church.

July 16, 1984 - Monday Fixed mower. Picked raspberries. Con man explained about water to air heater.

July 17, 1984 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Got dog & horse feed. Went to board meeting.

July 18, 1984 - Wednesday Cut some brush. Picked the first of our beans.

July 19, 1984 - Thursday Stacked some of my wood. Bill & Bertha stopped in.

July 20, 1984 - Friday Repaired picnic table. Went to Bible School program.

July 21, 1984 - Saturday John & Hank Bosma borrowed my trailer ball. Went bowling, family day. Went out to eat with Bill & Bertha.

July 22, 1984 - Sunday Went to church.

July 23, 1984 - Monday Picked berries & beans. Trimmed Minnie’s hoofs.

July 24, 1984 - Tuesday Picked up Nathan & Kirsten. Stopped at Bill Browning’s. Stopped to see Al. Went to funeral home to see Ralph St. Clair.

July 25, 1984 - Wednesday Went to see Al. Trimmed the Willow tree. Mowed around the pond.

July 26, 1984 - Thursday Did some brush hogging.

July 27, 1984 - Friday Returned Al’s hedge trimmer. Got Neil’s picnic table. Judy, Kim, & Kary came. Put a few bass in pond.

July 28, 1984 - Saturday Harm & Sena reunion. Linda & kids in accident, OK.

July 29, 1984 - Sunday Kary & Chantel went to church with us.

July 30, 1984 - Monday Took Neil’s picnic table back. Al went to hospital. Burned brush at church.

July 31, 1984 - Tuesday Kary went home. Went to see Al in hospital.

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August 1, 1984 - Wednesday Worked on railing on front steps. Went to see Bill V at Pine Rest.

August 2, 1984 - Thursday Put camper on pickup. Picked berries & beans. Went to Denny’s.

August 3, 1984 - Friday Tinkered with the dryer. Stopped at Tayer’s.

August 4, 1984 - Saturday Dale started bulldozing church lot. Went to Brad Veld’s reception. Went to Neil & Net’s.

August 5, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Al.

August 6, 1984 - Monday Dale hauled fill dirt. I bulldozed all day. Denny’s birthday.

August 7, 1984 - Tuesday Too tired & hot to do much today. Went to church board meeting.

August 8, 1984 - Wednesday Went bowling. Stopped at Carl’s. Went to see Bill V. Nate & Kirsten came.

August 9, 1984 - Thursday Gregerson hauled some dirt in. Went to Kal Haven meeting.

August 10, 1984 - Friday Did a little bulldozing. Fed Denny’s dogs. Went to Dean’s Ice Cream with Kirsten & Nate.

August 11, 1984 - Saturday Kirsten & Nate went home. Went bowling at Gobles with Hunt family.

August 12, 1984 - Sunday Went to church in old-fashioned clothes.

August 13, 1984 - Monday Got parts for dozer. Stopped at Carl’s. Went to Farm Bureau at Van Weelden’s.

August 14, 1984 - Tuesday Worked at church. Worked with dozer. Went to Plainwell. Stopped at Denny’s.

August 15, 1984 - Wednesday Put up 2nd cutting of hay, 78 bales. Jeff, Nate & Jeff St Clair helped.

August 16, 1984 - Thursday Mowed the lawn. Went to see Bill V.

August 17, 1984 - Friday Brought stuff to church for Old Time Country Days.

August 18, 1984 - Saturday I gave pony rides at Old Time Country Days.

August 19, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to town to hear Gospel Lights. Went to hospital to see Al.

August 20, 1984 - Monday Got camper ready for trip up north. Ray Cooley stopped over.

August 21, 1984 - Tuesday Stopped at Castle Rock. Camped at Pine Shores.

August 22, 1984 - Wednesday Went to Tahquamenon Falls. Camped at Lakeside Campground, St Ignace.

August 23, 1984 - Thursday Went to Soo Locks. Went to Canada. Camped at River Mouth Campground near Paradise.

August 24, 1984 - Friday Stopped at Larry French’s. Stayed at Traverse State Park.

August 25, 1984 - Saturday Got home about 3 pm.

August 26, 1984 - Sunday Went to church.

August 27, 1984 - Monday Went to Harpo’s for bowling meeting. Took camper to Prairieville.

August 28, 1984 - Tuesday Went to Eastland for bowling meeting.

August 29, 1984 - Wednesday Very hot today. Went to Rev Crocker’s 25th wedding party.

August 30, 1984 - Thursday Went to Eastland for bowling meeting. Neil & Net went with us to see Bill V.

August 31, 1984 - Friday Went to Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days.

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September 1, 1984 - Saturday Had a good time at Farmer’s Days.

September 2, 1984 - Sunday Went to services at Old Country Days. Carl & Bonnie stopped to see us.

September 3, 1984 - Monday Came home after having a good time at Old Fashioned Farm Days.

September 4, 1984 - Tuesday Got a hair cut. Stopped in to see Al. Went bowling. Went to board meeting.

September 5, 1984 - Wednesday Went to Otsego for part for dryer, wrong part. Stopped at Mott’s.

September 6, 1984 - Thursday Got part for dryer. Went bowling.

September 7, 1984 - Friday Tinkered around in the garage.

September 8, 1984 - Saturday Went to Nathan’s football game. Gobles 28, Allegan 0.

September 9, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Bill V at Borgess.

September 10, 1984 - Monday Started bowling at Harpo’s, 165 average.

September 11, 1984 - Tuesday Bowled at Eastland. Stopped & got some bread. Repaired bathroom sink.

September 12, 1984 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Sub-bowled for Carl’s team.

September 13, 1984 - Thursday Went bowling. Painted a stove. Sent Roger a birthday gift. Went to see Al.

September 14, 1984 - Friday Had a new windshield put in car. Neil & Net came over.

September 15, 1984 - Saturday Went to Bob & Ruth’s cottage for potluck, Tayer’s rode with us.

September 16, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Lloyd Johnson (died). Went to see Bill V. Stopped at Denny’s. Called Roger.

September 17, 1984 - Monday Took car to Joyce to use while theirs is in for repair. Went bowling.

September 18, 1984 - Tuesday Bought paint for garage & trim. Went bowling.

September 19, 1984 - Wednesday Disked garden. Painted garage doors. Bill & Bertha stopped in. Subbed for Carl.

September 20, 1984 - Thursday Went bowling. Got some weather-strips for garage door. Sowed rye in garden. Minister visited.

September 21, 1984 - Friday Did some painting on house.

September 22, 1984 - Saturday Painted on house. Went to football game. Gobles 48, Martin 0.

September 23, 1984 - Sunday Went to church.

September 24, 1984 - Monday Went bowling. Painted garage doors.

September 25, 1984 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to see Al. Bought more paint.

September 26, 1984 - Wednesday Caulked windows. Scraped paint. Sub-bowled for Carl’s team.

September 27, 1984 - Thursday Went bowling. Stopped to see Al. Bill & Bertha came over.4

September 28, 1984 - Friday Helped Tom P get some sand. Bulldozed apple tree stumps.

September 29, 1984 - Saturday Carl cleaned solar pipes. Went to football game. Gobles 36, Wayland 6.

September 30, 1984 - Sunday Went to church.

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October 1, 1984 - Monday Dug the potatoes. Went bowling. Mowed the lawn.

October 2, 1984 - Tuesday Helped Tom get some gravel. Went bowling. Picked up the potatoes.

October 3, 1984 - Wednesday Painted trim. Bowled for Carl’s team.

October 4, 1984 - Thursday Disked garden. Planted rye. Went bowling. Painted more of the house.

October 5, 1984 - Friday Did some more painting. Went to Jessie’s for coffee. Went after van.

October 6, 1984 - Saturday Went to Greenfield Village with Farm Bureau group.

October 7, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Duane & Arlene’s. Stopped at Denny’s. Picked up car.

October 8, 1984 - Monday Went bowling. Got gravel. Done some painting.

October 9, 1984 - Tuesday Went bowling. Ray Miller repaired lawn mower.

October 10, 1984 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Went to 50 Over Club. Painted upstairs windows.

October 11, 1984 - Thursday Split & stacked wood. Went bowling. Went to Neil & Net’s for supper.

October 12, 1984 - Friday Went over to Tom’s to sharpen chain saw. Painted window frames.

October 13, 1984 - Saturday Bill & Bertha came over for coffee. Went to football game.

October 14, 1984 - Sunday Nate & Kirsten stayed last night. Went to church. Tigers won series.

October 15, 1984 - Monday Got a bucket of corn from Tom P. Went bowling.

October 16, 1984 - Tuesday Tinkered around in garage. Went bowling. Stopped in to see Bill & Bertha.

October 17, 1984 - Wednesday Put in a rinse tank in basement.

October 18, 1984 - Thursday Picked up some wood. Worked on dryer motor. Went bowling.

October 19, 1984 - Friday Went to an auction (Monterey), bought a folding bed.

October 20, 1984 - Saturday Mowed grass. Went to Carl & Connie Pond’s reception. Went to Nate’s football game.

October 21, 1984 - Sunday Went to church, The Gospel Lights were there.

October 22, 1984 - Monday Went bowling, did rotten.

October 23, 1984 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau annual meeting with Tayer’s.

October 24, 1984 - Wednesday Dug around for the basement drain.

October 25, 1984 - Thursday Went bowling. Stopped to see Bill & Bertha. Had supper at Shulimers.

October 26, 1984 - Friday Dug up sewer line. Carl & Bonnie came over.

October 27, 1984 - Saturday Picked up brush.

October 28, 198 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Ed Laroy.

October 29, 1984 - Monday Tinkered around in garage. Went bowling.

October 30, 1984 - Tuesday Frances couldn’t bowl, hurt her leg. Took chain saw to sharp shop. Went bowling.

October 31, 1984 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha came over. Went to Denny’s for H & R Septic Tank.

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November 1, 1984 - Thursday Picked up chain saw from shop. Fuel oil man came. Neil bowled for Frances.

November 2, 1984 - Friday Cut some wood. Repaired my bowling bag. Bill & Bertha stopped in.

November 3, 1984 - Saturday Repaired storage shed. Neil & Net came over. Went to harvest supper.

November 4, 1984 - Sunday Went to church.

November 5, 1984 - Monday Mowed lawn. Went bowling.

November 6, 1984 - Tuesday Voted today. Went bowling. Mowed lawn.

November 7, 1984 - Wednesday Joyce picked up a bag of dog food for me. Bowled for Carl. Carol’s baby born (Jonathon).

November 8, 1984 - Thursday Worked in yard. Went bowling.

November 9, 1984 - Friday Went to Basset’s for Aunt Lizzie’s birthday. Fritz & Clara Oosterhout were there.

November 10, 1984 - Saturday Raked a few leaves. Went to party at Colliers. Kirsten’s birthday.

November 11, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Carol’s baby.

November 12, 1984 - Monday Went bowling. Farm Bureau meeting at Tayer’s.

November 13, 1984 - Tuesday Went bowling. Kirsten stayed all night. Got some stone for drywall.

November 14, 1984 - Wednesday Sent some junk with garbage. Bowled for Carl.

November 15, 1984 - Thursday Built a dry well for basement drain. Went bowling.

November 16, 1984 - Friday Got more stone for dry well. Shoveled it all off by hand. 4 1/2 ton.

November 17, 1984 - Saturday Put a cover on dry well. Covered the dry well with dirt.

November 18, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Neil & Net’s.

November 19, 1984 - Monday Repaired bucket on tractor. Went bowling.

November 20, 1984 - Tuesday Worked in basement. Went bowling with Bill & Bertha. Went to Dottie’s to eat.

November 21, 1984 - Wednesday Got dog food from Beehive Farm. Hauled dirt away from dry well.

November 22, 1984 - Thursday Went to Carol’s for Thanksgiving dinner.

November 23, 1984 - Friday Split some wood. Took Nate & Trey bowling.

November 24, 1984 - Saturday We racked the yard today. Carl & Bonnie borrowed the truck.

November 25, 1984 - Sunday Went to church.

November 26, 1984 - Monday Worked in the yard. Went bowling.

November 27, 1984 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Stopped to see Al. Got horse feed. Went bowling. Bought lotto ticket.

November 28, 1984 - Wednesday Repaired wall in basement.

November 29, 1984 - Thursday Went to Crossroads Mall. Stopped at Carl’s. Went bowling. Wilma Blanchard came over.

November 30, 1984 - Friday Just puttered around.

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December 1, 1984 - Saturday Went to Farmers Hall of Fame annual meeting, Tayer’s went with us, ate at Stagecoach Inn.

December 2, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Ruth Slager.

December 3, 1984 - Monday Went bowling. Bowled terrible.

December 4, 1984 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Ponderosa for supper. Went to Nate’s birthday. Kirsten came home with us.

December 5, 1984 - Wednesday Put the first bird feeder out. Kirsten rode Minnie.

December 6, 1984 - Thursday Went bowling. Stopped in at Neil & Net’s. Went to Denny’s. Snowed today.

December 7, 1984 - Friday Tayer’s stopped in. Consumer’s man stopped to see about trimming some trees.

December 8, 1984 - Saturday Put in a different stove in garage.

December 9, 1984 - Sunday Went to church.

December 10, 1984 - Monday Looked at a new Ford. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at McMurray’s.

December 11, 1984 - Tuesday Sent box to Roger’s (UPS). Tried out a 1984 Olds. Went bowling. Stopped at Bill & Bertha’s. Stopped at Denny’s.

December 12, 1984 - Wednesday Put up stovepipe in garage. Went to 50 Over Club. Fritz Confer fixed furnace. Bowled on Carl’s team.

December 13, 1984 - Thursday Priced a new Ford. Went bowling. Went to Alamo Rest Home for bingo.

December 14, 1984 - Friday We cleaned out the basement.

December 15, 1984 - Saturday Puttered around in the basement.

December 16, 1984 - Sunday Went to church.

December 17, 1984 - Monday Went bowling, Christmas party. Went to doctor for emphysema.

December 18, 1984 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Christmas program at Plainwell School.

December 19, 1984 - Wednesday Got hair cut. Went to Allegan to look at a car. Stopped to see Al in hospital.

December 20, 1984 - Thursday Frances & I both had X-rays. Went bowling. Had bowling banquet.

December 21, 1984 - Friday Cleaned the basement.

December 22, 1984 - Saturday Went Christmas shopping. Stopped to see Al.

December 23, 1984 - Sunday Went to church. Made fudge.

December 24, 1984 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Candlelight Service.

December 25, 1984 - Tuesday All the family home but Roger’s.

December 26, 1984 - Wednesday Brought chairs back to church. Rested most of the day.

December 27, 1984 - Thursday Went bowling. Trey & Chantel went with us.

December 28, 1984 - Friday Took Frances to radiologist. Bill & Bertha came over. Neil & Net came over for supper, played cards.

December 29, 1984 - Saturday Loafed around today.

December 30, 1984 - Sunday Dan & Joyce Little called.

December 31, 1984 - Monday Neil started bowling with us. Nate & Kirsten came.

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January 1, 1985 - Tuesday Today was one of the worst ice storms we ever had. Trees down, limbs all over, no electric. Bill & Bertha came over, had supper with us. Used generator today.

January 2, 1985 - Wednesday Went to Otsego for gas & dog food. Went to Russ’s for supper. Dennis came to borrow the generator for awhile.

January 3, 1985 - Thursday Went bowling. Still without electric.

January 4, 1985 - Friday Took some water over to Al. Went to doctor. Went to Bill & Bertha’s for supper.

January 5, 1985 - Saturday Took some more water over to Al’s. Denny used the generator today. Still no electric.

January 6, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Duff’s for dinner. Electric finally came back on 3:15.

January 7, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Bill & Bertha came to watch us bowl. Denny came over and got some wood. He still has no electric.

January 8, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Stopped at Carl’s, had a sandwich. Went to board meeting at church.

January 9, 1985 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club today. Went to Plainwell & Wayland.

January 10, 1985 - Thursday Went to Borgess outpatient for a blood sample. Went bowling.

January 11, 1985 - Friday Went over to Tom’s. Bill & Bertha came over, played cards.

January 12, 1985 - Saturday Mrs. See got some hay. I welded the piano stool. Judy, Kim & Kary came over.

January 13, 1985 - Sunday Went to church.

January 14, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Stopped at Westmain Mall. Stopped at Meijer for pills. Went to Alamo town hall for potluck supper for Farm Bureau.

January 15, 1985 - Tuesday Went to Credit Union. Went to Okum’s. Went bowling. Stopped at Van Weelden’s.

January 16, 1985 - Wednesday Went to Otsego for haircut. Took small TV to Plainwell. Got dog, horse, & bird feed.4

January 17, 1985 - Thursday Got a scanner for Christmas. Went bowling. Ate at Shulimar's with Bill & Bertha.

January 18, 1985 - Friday Put the snow blade on the tractor. Went over to Tom’s for coffee.

January 19, 1985 - Saturday Plowed the driveway. Listened to my new scanner. Quite cold today.

January 20, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Only 55 people in church. Very cold.

January 21, 1985 - Monday Had snow tires put on at Schanz’s. Picked up television from repair shop, $35.

January 22, 1985 - Tuesday Plowed the drive & plowed Tom’s drive. Got new mercury light from Farm & Fleet. Went Bowling.

January 23, 1985 - Wednesday Got gas for pickup & tractor. Bill & Bertha came over in afternoon.

January 24, 1985 - Thursday Tom & his friend Bob came over and helped put a new bulb & globe on the yard light. Went bowling. Plowed Mildred Miller’s yard.

January 25, 1985 - Friday Plowed out the yard. Plowed Mildred Miller’s yard & Tom Pio’s.

January 26, 1985 - Saturday Went to see Al. Went to Denny’s for Chantel’s birthday.

January 27, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Judy’s for Kary’s birthday. Pulled a pickup out of the ditch. Roger called.

January 28, 1985 - Monday Went bowling.

January 29, 1985 - Tuesday Stopped at hospital for another blood sample. Stopped at Farm & Fleet for birdseed. Went bowling.

January 30, 1985 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha came over, played cards.

January 31, 1985 - Thursday Paid car insurance. Got license tabs. Neil bowled for Judy Brune. Went to Mr. Steak’s for Frances’ birthday dinner.

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February 1, 1985 - Friday Knocked icicles off house. Denny & family, Joyce & family came over for our birthdays.

Age 70 February 2, 1985 - Saturday Milford Tayer stopped in. Judy came over for a while.

February 3, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Pulled a car out of ditch. Went to Mr. Steak for birthday dinner.

February 4, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Neil & Net’s for supper, played cards.

February 5, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

February 6, 1985 - Wednesday Had coffee with Tom Pio. Bill & Bertha came over, played Uno. Bowled on F.O.P. league.

February 7, 1985 - Thursday Went to Borgess for another blood sample. Went bowling.

February 8, 1985 - Friday Went to Kendall, picked up Kirsten, got dog food. Cleaned out the drive. Gave Kirsten ride on Minnie.

February 9, 1985 - Saturday Gave Kirsten ride on sled behind lawn mower. Joyce came after Kirsten.

February 10, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Duff’s for dinner with Carl & Bonnie.

February 11, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Had coffee with Tom. Paid taxes & dog licenses. Cancelled Farm Bureau meeting, too much snow.

February 12, 1985 - Tuesday Bowling cancelled today due to snow. Plowed out drive & Mildred Miller’s drive. Went to doctor.

February 13, 1985 - Wednesday Plowed snow for Lovett’s & Mildred. Over 50 Club cancelled, too much snow.

February 14, 1985 - Thursday Duane Anson went to hospital, pains in chest. I got my hair cut. Stopped at Al’s. Plowed some more snow.

February 15, 1985 - Friday Broke hydraulic hose on tractor, got a new one. Got birdseed. Stopped at Jean’s. Bill & Bertha stopped in.

February 16, 1985 - Saturday Went to see Duane. Neil & Net came over, played cards.

February 17, 1985 - Sunday Went to church.

February 18, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. I had a 213 game, 530 series. Judy came over & watched us bowl. Dennis stopped in. Duane came home from hospital.

February 19, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Stopped at Duane’s.

February 20, 1985 - Wednesday Went to Dr. Melluish (eye doctor), nothing wrong, cost $57.

February 21, 1985 - Thursday Went bowling. Got groceries.

February 22, 1985 - Friday Kirsten spent the day with us. We went to Harpo's with Bill & Bertha & bowled a couple games then played cards.

February 23, 1985 - Saturday Went over & had coffee with Tom Pio. Delivered some hay to Mrs. See.

February 24, 1985 - Sunday Went to church.

February 25, 1985 - Monday Had coffee with Tom Pio. Went bowling. Neil & Net came for pea soup supper, played cards.

February 26, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling.

February 27, 1985 - Wednesday Tinkered around the garage today with water pump. Had coffee with Tom.

February 28, 1985 - Thursday Went bowling. Denny came over, put his water pump & motor together.

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March 1, 1985 - Friday Tom P soldered a gas can for me. Went bowling at Harpo's with Bill V. They stayed & played cards. Went to see Ruth & Bob Early.

March 2, 1985 - Saturday Dennis got the pump to pump out water for Daleiden’s. Hank got his camper. Nate & Kirsten came over.

March 3, 1985 - Sunday Nathan & Kirsten went to church with us. Joyce came after them around 6 pm. Started snowing again.

March 4, 1985 - Monday Electric was off again for about 6 hours due to freezing rain & snow. Went bowling.

March 5, 1985 - Tuesday Had coffee at Tom’s. Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

March 6, 1985 - Wednesday Went to Plainwell for horse feed. Stopped at Farnsworth, priced a new Olds & Chevy. Stopped at Al’s. Arlon & Jessie were there.

March 7, 1985 - Thursday Went bowling. Stopped at Credit Union. Stopped at Carl & Bonnie’s.

March 8, 1985 - Friday Went bowling at Harpo’s with Bill & Neil. Ate at Russ’s. Bill & Bertha came over and played cards.

March 9, 1985 - Saturday Priced a new Ford at Seeley’s. Went to Neil & Net’s for supper, Bill & Bertha came too, played cards.

March 10, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called.

March 11, 1985 - Monday Bought a new bowling ball. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Brown Derby, Tayer’s & Flora Van Weelden rode with us.

March 12, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling.

March 13, 1985 - Wednesday Went to Farm Bureau office with Milford Tayer. Went to 50 Over Club.

March 14, 1985 - Thursday Got my hair cut. Stopped to see Al. Went bowling. Sawed a few more limbs.

March 15, 1985 - Friday Picked up some of the brush in the yard today. Bill & Bertha came over. Went bowling. Nate & Trey came over to spend the night.

March 16, 1985 - Saturday Nate & Trey helped me pick up brush. I took them bowling. March 17, 1985 - Sunday Nate & Trey went to church with us.

March 18, 1985 - Monday Picked up & burned some brush. Went bowling. Neil & Net, Bill & Bertha came over for supper and played cards.

March 19, 1985 - Tuesday Picked up some more brush. Went bowling. Stopped at Denny’s, Mickie cut Frances’ hair.

March 20, 1985 - Wednesday Received a new kerosene heater from All Seasons Campground at Dowagiac. Went bowling for Carl’s team.

March 21, 1985 - Thursday Lourene Rife came over. Went bowling. Picked up some bread.

March 22, 1985 -- Friday Picked up Kirsten in Kendall. Went bowling with Bill V then played cards. Trimmed Minnie’s front feet.

March 23, 1985 - Saturday Went with Verlin Miller to get some more fish for his pond.

March 24, 1985 - Sunday Went to church.

March 25, 1985 - Monday We cleaned the walls in living room, cleaned drapes, shampooed rug. Went bowling.

March 26, 1985 - Tuesday Raked a little in the yard. Went bowling, bowled my first all spare game, 184. Judy, Kary & girlfriend Amy came over.

March 27, 1985 - Wednesday Rained today. Bowled on Carl’s team. Electric went off again at 10 to 5.

March 28, 1985 - Thursday Went bowling. Bought new battery for Cub. Had income tax figured. Went to Duane & Arlene’s, played cards.

March 29, 1985 - Friday Brought Carl’s tractor to his house. Went to visit Elmer & Judy Brune, played cards.

March 30, 1985 - Saturday Went to annual township meeting. Milford & Alice came over and played cards.

March 31, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Started snowing tonight.

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April 1, 1985 - Monday Snow on ground through morning. Had coffee with Tom Pio. Went bowling.

April 2, 1985 - Tuesday Made a raft. Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

April 3, 1985 - Wednesday Put raft of pond. Checked out the dry well. Went bowling for Carl.

April 4, 1985 - Thursday Stopped at Carl’s. Went bowling.

April 5, 1985 - Friday Went to see Al in hospital. Bill & Bertha came over, played cards. Jeff & Joyce used truck to get a couch.

April 6, 1985 - Saturday Steve & Tony came to spend the night.

April 7, 1985 - Sunday Juan, Carol & family went to church with us. Judy & girls came in afternoon, had dinner with us.

April 8, 1985 - Monday Went to help take Al back to hospital emergency. Went bowling. Went to township meeting.

April 9, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Snowed real hard on our way.

April 10, 1985 - Wednesday Took Bill V’s tractor to Galesburg. Stopped to see Al. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to zoning meeting.

April 11, 1985 - Thursday Picked up some wood. Went bowling. Went to see Rod Tyler at funeral home, passed away suddenly.

April 12, 1985 - Friday Got hair cut. Went to Allegan, looked at cars. Stopped at Al’s, Neil & Net was there. Rototilled strawberries. Nate & Kirsten were over. Picked up brush.

April 13, 1985 - Saturday Made gate for barnyard. Washed car.

April 14, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went for a walk.

April 15, 1985 - Monday Flushed water line out of camper. Went bowling and to banquet. Had Farm Bureau meeting at our house.

April 16, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Bill Collier came over and trimmed Minnie’s hooves.

April 17, 1985 - Wednesday Went and got Bill V’s tractor. Went to Neil’s to cut a stump.

April 18, 1985 - Thursday Took generator from A.C. to M & T for repair. Went bowling. Went to banquet with Bob Early at Cooper church.

April 19, 1985 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Went bowling. Kirsten & Chantel came over. Vet came and checked Minnie (no colt) floundered.

April 20, 1985 - Saturday Took Tex to vet. Mowed part of lawn. Hank came after his trailer.

April 21, 1985 - Sunday Kirsten & Chantel went to church with us.

April 22, 1985 - Monday Took Tex to the vet for surgery on leg. Checked line fence with Mildred Miller.

April 23, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Picked up generator for tractor. Went to Russ’s for supper with Gilleo’s and then went to their house.

April 24, 1985 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha came over, played cards. Got some raspberry bushes. Stopped at Neil & Net’s.

April 25, 1985 - Thursday Planted raspberries. Went bowling. Went to banquet. Neil & Net came over and played cards. Bill Hiemstra from Dowagiac died.

April 26, 1985 - Friday Mowed grass. Denny stopped over and hunted for mushrooms.

April 27, 1985 - Saturday Went to Bill Hiemstra’s funeral in Dowagiac. Went to see Al, his birthday, 74. Mowed grass.

April 28, 1985 - Sunday Went to church, served coffee hour. Harm Veld gave us a mess of fish.

April 29, 1985 - Monday A forester came & scaled some of our trees. Kirsten stayed for the day.

April 30, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling & to banquet. Mildred Miller came over, she got a used car.

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May 1, 1985 - Wednesday Went to Betty Holmes to see Aunt Lizzie, car stalled. Elmer & Judy Brune came over and played cards.

May 2, 1985 - Thursday Put new belt on lawn mower. Bill & Bertha came over, played cards.

May 3, 1985 - Friday Went to bowling tournament in Jackson, rode with Gilleo’s.

May 4, 1985 - Saturday Dennis came over & started lawn mower. Plowed Jeff & Joyce’s garden.

May 5, 1985 - Sunday Went to church.

May 6, 1985 - Monday Got some straw from Jager’s for strawberries. Ben & Billie came over, played cards.

May 7, 1985 - Tuesday Plowed Al’s garden. Jim Harvey stopped in, his dad died today. Plowed our garden. Went to church board meeting.

May 8, 1985 - Wednesday Got hair cut. Checked out alternator on car, no good. Jeff borrowed truck. Went to 50 Over Club.

May 9, 1985 - Thursday Looked at new cars today. Went to Nate’s baseball game at Alamo, won 8-5.

May 10, 1985 - Friday Dennis came over, repaired car. Went to Kim’s birthday.

May 11, 1985 - Saturday Went to Allegan, talked to salesman about Olds.

May 12, 1985 - Sunday Carol & Juan came over. Judy & Kary, Dennis, Trey & Chantel came too. Had hamburger fry.

May 13, 1985 - Monday Plowed Roddy’s garden. Carl & Bonnie stopped in. Went to Farm Bureau potluck supper at Beth Newton’s.

May 14, 1985 - Tuesday Mowed lawn. Mowed pasture with Tom’s brush hog.

May 15, 1985 - Wednesday Frances went to dentist to fix teeth. Went to bowling alley to watch Neil bowl.

May 16, 1985 - Thursday Went to Jean’s for dinner. Went to see George Livingston. Went to Nate’s ball game, lost 2-3.

May 17, 1985 - Friday Trimmed brush & weeds under electric fence. Went to Nate’s band concert in Gobles.

May 18, 1985 - Saturday Carl & Destiny came out. Sat around most of the day.

May 19, 1985 - Sunday Went to church, potluck dinner, & part of the annual meeting.

May 20, 1985 - Monday Looked at new Olds & Mercury. Changed oil in car.

May 21, 1985 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Got ready for our trip to New York.

May 22, 1985 - Wednesday Left for New York at 3:10 am. Arrived at Roger’s at 4 pm. Had trouble finding our way there, Buffalo again.

May 23, 1985 - Thursday Helped Roger set up camper at State Park near their house.

May 24, 1985 - Friday Went to Kmart. Spent the day at campground.

May 25, 1985 - Saturday Got film developed at Fayetteville Mall. Helped Roger mow grass.

May 26, 1985 - Sunday Went to church with Roger & Janet.

May 27, 1985 - Monday Went to parade in Fayetteville & Manlius.

May 28, 1985 - Tuesday Frances went with Janet shopping. Played a little horseshoe with Roger.

May 29, 1985 - Wednesday Washed the windows on Roger’s house. Went to Erie Canal Museum. Went to barber shop session with Roger.

May 30, 1985 - Thursday Left Roger’s for home at 8:35, arrived home at 10:30. No trouble except for making a wrong turn from Syracuse on 90.

May 31, 1985 - Friday Picked our first strawberries. Rototilled a little. Mowed some grass.

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June 1, 1985 - Saturday Helped Tom Pio with his tractor. Nate & friend helped me mow grass.

June 2, 1985 - Sunday Went to church, Joyce & Lourene came too. Went to Denny’s, played cards, had hot dogs.

June 3, 1985 - Monday Planted garden. Went to K.M.B.A. annual meeting. Stopped in to see Phyllis & Hugh.

June 4, 1985 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Stopped to see Al. Went to look at belly mower, too big. Broke down with trailer. Went to consistory meeting.

June 5, 1985 - Wednesday Ralph Jager cut our hay. Went bowling for Herb & Irene Councell. Harry & Jack Stoneburner got load of hay. Bought some hedges for planter, also 2 blueberry bushes.

June 6, 1985 - Thursday Got camper tanks filled with gas. Richard & Ann stopped in. Baled hay. Bill Black, Denny & Richard helped put it in the barn.

June 7, 1985 - Friday Opened bids on timber (no action taken today). Denny came after camper. Mowed some weeds in barnyard.

June 8, 1985 - Saturday Picked strawberries. Quite warm today. Rested most of the day.

June 9, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Alice Tayer in hospital. Went to Neil & Net’s.

June 10, 1985 - Monday Picked strawberries. Went to Nate’s ball game.

June 11, 1985 - Tuesday Had a nice rain all day, quite cool. Bill & Bertha came over. Mike Schuiteboer & Jennie stopped in.

June 12, 1985 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Worked on hay rake. Picked strawberries.

June 13, 1985 - Thursday Worked on hay rake. Went to Bill & Bertha’s for supper.

June 14, 1985 - Friday Worked on hay rake. Signed a contract with Quality Hardwood Co to cut some of our timber.

June 15, 1985 - Saturday Went to Saginaw for bowling banquet. Stopped at Harry Northrup’s, not home.

June 16, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Strawberry Fest. Doris, Steve, Tony & Jonathan stayed all night.

June 17, 1985 - Monday Worked on lawnmower. Took Carol & family home. Went to ball game.

June 18, 1985 - Tuesday Mowed the lawn today.

June 19, 1985 - Wednesday Went bowling. Broke up some concrete in barn doorway. Sold junk car.

June 20, 1985 - Thursday Went to Fred Burgess Auction, bought a 5th wheel trailer. Went to ball game. Nate & Kirsten came home with us.

June 21, 1985 - Friday Went after 5th wheel, worked on it. Bill & Bertha came over. Kirsten went home. Nate stayed another night.

June 22, 1985 - Saturday Went to bowling tournament at Eastland. Took Nate to Gobles. Stopped at Tayer’s.

June 23, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Had church election. We visited Tom & Mary Pio.

June 24, 1985 - Monday Got dog food & part for camper. Got license & title for camper changed. Picked up thermostat for car. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Wilma’s.

June 25, 1985 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Got some copper sulfate for pond. Mulched the garden.

June 26, 1985 - Wednesday Went over to Tom & Mary’s for coffee. Puttered around.

June 27, 1985 - Thursday Took 5th wheel to Curtis for short in wiring. Went to town looking for water valve.

June 28, 1985 - Friday Puttered around in garage today.

June 29, 1985 - Saturday Went to Augusta. Went to Ice Cream Social at Twin Lakes.

June 30, 1985 - Sunday Dr. Walter Boring, overseas missionary, preached. Went to Newton’s to discuss our trip.

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July 1, 1985 - Monday Washed windows. Went to Bloomingdale to ball game, Gobles lost.

July 2, 1985 - Tuesday Did a little work on 5th wheel. Mowed some grass.

July 3, 1985 - Wednesday Dick Giesing & I went to Kendall to see the addition to the Methodist Church. Mowed some grass.

July 4, 1985 - Thursday Bill & Bertha came over. Went bowling, played cards. Mowed some grass. Picked raspberries.

July 5, 1985 - Friday Went to Plainwell. Picked up storm window. Bought a window fan. Got groceries. Repaired water pipes in 5th wheel.

July 6, 1985 - Saturday Got check-valve for camper. Roger & Jan arrived about 5:30.

July 7, 1985 - Sunday All but Carol’s family came today.

July 8, 1985 - Monday Went to a show (Cocoon) with Roger & Jan. Went to Denny’s in the evening.

July 9, 1985 - Tuesday Sold camper today. Played cards.

July 10, 1985 - Wednesday Went bowling. Juan & Carol came over for hamburger fry. Jean & Sharon, Arlon & Jessie, Den & Mickie, Judy & girls all came to see Roger & Janet before they left.

July 11, 1985 - Thursday Roger & Jan left this morning for home. Worked in garage all day on wagon & mower.

July 12, 1985 - Friday Went to Vicksburg for parts for mower. Stopped in at Ron & P.J.’s. Picked berries. Worked on wagon.

July 13, 1985 - Saturday Worked on wagon in garage.

July 14, 1985 - Sunday Rev Schipper preached today. Went to see Al in hospital. Went after the van.

July 15, 1985 - Monday Left on our trip up north. Stayed at Norway Pines Motel, $36 for one night in Escanaba.

July 16, 1985 - Tuesday Stopped in Green Bay at Heritage Hills Village. Stopped in Kiel at Lake to Lake Cheese Plant. Stayed at Willow Motel in Mauston, WI.

July 17, 1985 - Wednesday Went to Wisconsin Dells. Stayed in same motel in Mauston.

July 18, 1985 - Thursday Went to Baraboo, WI to Barnum & Baileys Museum. Went for old train ride in North Freedom. Stayed in Mound View Motel in Platteville.

July 19, 1985 - Friday Stopped in Dubuque, IA at Eagle Point Park. Went to Amana Villages. Stayed at Inn USA.

July 20, 1985 - Saturday Left for home & arrived home about 5:30. Real nice trip. Aunt Lizzie died.

July 21, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Rested up today.

July 22, 1985 - Monday Went after parts for cub mower. Put mower on tractor. Mowed weeds around pond. Dale Gregerson came over, talked about filling in swamp hole.

July 23, 1985 - Tuesday Went to Aunt Lizzie’s funeral. Got hair cut. Worked on wagon. Mowed some weeds. Went to meeting in Alamo about school.

July 24, 1985 - Wednesday Nathan came over, helped put up hay & mowed some grass. Went swimming in Rupert Lake.

July 25, 1985 - Thursday Dale started hauling in some fill dirt. I run my dozer.

July 26, 1985 - Friday Still hauling fill, running my dozer.

July 27, 1985 - Saturday Family reunion today.

July 28, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Took a ride out around Climax. Stopped at Brown’s.

July 29, 1985 - Monday Did some more bulldozing. Denny & Trey stopped in. Milford & Alice stopped in. Frances went to Climax with a group of ladies.

July 30, 1985 - Tuesday Still bulldozing.

July 31, 1985 - Wednesday Rained today so we looked at new cars.

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August 1, 1985 - Thursday Did some more dozer work. Dale had supper with us. Went to Bill & Bertha’s, looked at a ‘79 Buick next door.

August 2, 1985 - Friday Run the dozer again.

August 3, 1985 - Saturday Worked at the church. Went to Texas town hall for a meeting on safety.

August 4, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to mall. Stopped at Duane’s. Stopped at Denny’s. Chantel & Kirsten came over.

August 5, 1985 - Monday Wood buyer paid for trees, brought some equipment in. I worked on Farmers Hall of Fame building.

August 6, 1985 - Tuesday They started cutting the trees today. Went to Denny’s for his birthday, ice cream & cake.

August 7, 1985 - Wednesday Repaired lawn mower.

August 8, 1985 - Thursday Mowed grass. They finished cutting trees today.

August 9, 1985 - Friday Took camper to Curtis to have wheel bearings packed.

August 10, 1985 - Saturday Worked at Old Time Country Day at church.

August 11, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Had coffee over at Tom’s.

August 12, 1985 - Monday Dale hauled more dirt. I bulldozed.

August 13, 1985 - Tuesday Went to Credit Union. Got hair cut. Got dog food. Don brought Kary over.

August 14, 1985 - Wednesday Camped on Drummond Island.

August 15, 1985 - Thursday Arrived at Otsego Lake State Park.

August 16, 1985 - Friday Having good time at State Park. Went into Gaylord. Nate & Kary made some new friends.

August 17, 1985 - Saturday Still at Otsego State Park. Rained hard during the night.

August 18, 1985 - Sunday Went to church in Gaylord.

August 19, 1985 - Monday Left for home, arrived home 3:30. Done some bulldozing.

August 20, 1985 - Tuesday Borrowed Al’s hedger. Did some more bulldozing.

August 21, 1985 - Wednesday More bulldozing.

August 22, 1985 - Thursday More bulldozing.

August 23, 1985 - Friday More bulldozing. Dale finished hauling fill dirt.

August 24, 1985 - Saturday Puttered around in garage. Bill & Bertha came over. Went to McMurray’s 50th Anniversary.

August 25, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to 4th Reformed church last services, Adrian Newhouse preached, Karen Slager spoke.

August 26, 1985 - Monday Went to Curtis for gear for camper. Went to Lancaster’s for Farm Bureau.

August 27, 1985 - Tuesday Took camper up to Prairieville. Picked blueberries. Mowed grass.

August 28, 1985 - Wednesday Mowed grass.

August 29, 1985 - Thursday Left for Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days. Bought a Wheel Horse tractor at the sale.

August 30, 1985 - Friday Brought the Wheel Horse home.

August 31, 1985 - Saturday Went back to Farm Days.

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September 1, 1985 - Sunday Still at Farm Days.

September 2, 1985 - Monday Returned home from Farm Days.

September 3, 1985 - Tuesday Worked on mower. Started bowling. Went to church meeting.

September 4, 1985 - Wednesday Got hair cut. Got new belt for mower. Bill & Bertha stopped in. Mowed lawn. Went to Neil’s to see Don & Brenda.

September 5, 1985 - Thursday Mowed some grass. Went bowling. Looked at a 1981 Olds.

September 6, 1985 - Friday Went to Slager’s yard sale. Stopped in to see Dorothy Wagner. Bought the 1981 Olds. Went to see Bill & Bertha.

September 7, 1985 - Saturday Went to Reynolds’s auction. Went to football game in Fennville.

September 8, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went out for dinner.

September 9, 1985 - Monday Went bowling at Harpo’s. New neighbor Elmer Reynolds came over, repaired yard light.

September 10, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Repaired exhaust pipe on Coop tractor.

September 11, 1985 - Wednesday Went to Allegan Fair. Mowed grass.

September 12, 1985 - Thursday Mowed grass. Went bowling. Loaded Denny’s ‘38 Chevy on trailer.

September 13, 1985 - Friday Mowed weeds for Lovett’s. Bill & Bertha came over, played cards.

September 14, 1985 - Saturday Took Denny’s old car to his house. Went to Hopkins for Nate’s football game. Kirsten came home with us.

September 15, 1985 - Sunday Judy & girls came over, went to church with us. Called Roger for his birthday.

September 16, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Took Cub apart to repair clutch. Washed pickup. Ralph Jager cut my hay.

September 17, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went after clutch for tractor, broke it putting it in.

September 18, 1985 - Wednesday Went after another clutch, had to order it. Stopped in to see Lyle Williams. Baled 3rd cutting hay, 89 bales.

September 19, 1985 - Thursday Repaired bulldozer. Went bowling. Got another clutch for Cub.

September 20, 1985 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Unloaded hay.

September 21, 1985 - Saturday Carl & Destiny came out. Mowed some lawn. Moved the camper.

September 22, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Carl & Bonnie came out in the afternoon. Cut down a few Willow trees.

September 23, 1985 - Monday Cut some wood. Went bowling. Got groceries. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Johnson’s.

September 24, 1985 - Tuesday Cut some wood. Went bowling. Tom came over & got a coil.

September 25, 1985 - Wednesday Cut some more wood.

September 26, 1985 - Thursday Went to Meijer, UPS, Farm & Fleet. Went bowling. Went to Gilleo’s, played cards.

September 27, 1985 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Got my hair cut. Took Al to doctor. Cut some wood.

September 28, 1985 - Saturday Took mower to Denny’s. Went to football game, Gobles won. Picked up brush. Lost my glasses.

September 29, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Paw Paw to flea market.

September 30, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Confer brought out our new furnace. Went to Alamo to vote against millage.

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October 1, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Put Cub tractor back together.

October 2, 1985 - Wednesday Picked up brush. Changed oil on Volarie.

October 3, 1985 - Thursday Went bowling. Got 3 chains sharpened.

October 4, 1985 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Went bowling. Went to see Kim in her Homecoming Court in Springfield.

October 5, 1985 - Saturday Worked in garage. Went to Gobles football game. Gobles 64, Dorr 8.

October 6, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Carol’s, ate at Ponderosa.

October 7, 1985 - Monday Cut some wood. Went bowling. Bill subbed for Laura S.

October 8, 1985 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

October 9, 1985 - Wednesday New furnace installed today. Puttered around in garage. Jessie had breast surgery. Went to Meijer supper at church.

October 10, 1985 - Thursday Worked in garage. Went bowling. Bill subbed for Judy B. Minnie went to the neighbors.

October 11, 1985 - Friday Gave Minnie away to Brenda Marsh. Worked on tractor. Kirsten came over to spend the night.

October 12, 1985 - Saturday Puttered around in the garage. Went to Nate’s football game. Allegan 16, Gobles 14.

October 13, 1985 - Sunday Went to church twice.

October 14, 1985 - Monday Got an old Corvair from neighbor. Cut some wood. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting (potluck) at Alamo Town Hall.

October 15, 1985 - Tuesday Stopped at Carl’s. Went bowling.

October 16, 1985 - Wednesday Cut wood, burned some leaves.

October 17, 1985 - Thursday Took car in to get rust proofed. Went bowling. Neil & Net came over. They got a new car, 1983 Caprice.

October 18, 1985 - Friday Worked in garage. Steve & Tony came over.

October 19, 1985 - Saturday Worked in garage. Cut some wood. Stacked some wood. Went to Nate’s football game under lights. Gobles 38, Bloomingdale 8.

October 20, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Steve & Tony went back home.

October 21, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Blew & raked leaves.

October 22, 1985 - Tuesday Tinkered with Coop tractor. Went bowling. Stopped at Duane’s.

October 23, 1985 - Wednesday Took brake shoes to Peter’s. Took generator to M & T. Puttered around in garage.

October 24, 1985 - Thursday Got hair cut. Stopped at Al’s. Went bowling. Picked up brake shoes for tractor.

October 25, 1985 - Friday Picked up generator from M & T. Stopped at Jessie’s. Worked on tractor. Went to Trey’s birthday party.

October 26, 1985 - Saturday Watched Nathan bowl, he helped me with the leaves.

October 27, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Wisner’s 50th. Kansas City won World Series.

October 28, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Bob Evans checked generator on tractor. Put up new mailbox post.

October 29, 1985 - Tuesday Cut some wood. Went bowling.

October 30, 1985 - Wednesday Cut wood, blew leaves.

October 31, 1985 - Thursday Worked on quilt frame. Went bowling. Went to Gobles School for Halloween.

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November 1, 1985 - Friday Worked on quilt frame. Bob Lehr put alternator on Coop tractor. Bill & Bertha came over. Road commission cleaned ditch.

November 2, 1985 - Saturday Worked in barn & garage. Roger came over, went to Sweden House (Roger, Judy & Kary).

November 3, 1985 - Sunday Roger left for Milwaukee. Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Harry Hoare.

November 4, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Cut some wood.

November 5, 1985 - Tuesday Cut some wood and also my leg, had to go to emergency for stitches. Stopped at Carl’s. Went bowling. Left saw blades for sharpening.

November 6, 1985 - Wednesday Carl’s birthday. Repaired door latch on barn. Milford & Alice went with us to see Cry on the Mountain.

November 7, 1985 - Thursday Neil & Bill V bowled with us today. Picked up my saw blades. Denny borrowed the pickup.

November 8, 1985 - Friday Tore out some horse stalls in the barn. Dennis brought back the pickup.

November 9, 1985 - Saturday Worked in barn. Roger stopped over on his way back from Wisconsin. Went to eat at Sweden House, most of family.

November 10, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Roger left for Ann Arbor. Went to Show Biz Pizza for Kirsten’s birthday party.

November 11, 1985 - Monday Worked in barn. Went bowling, Frances bowled a 190. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Van Weelden’s.

November 12, 1985 - Tuesday Worked in barn. Went bowling. Took Kirsten home. Brought back some of Joyce’s things to store for winter.

November 13, 1985 - Wednesday I sub bowled at Blue Crystal today for Maurice Hiscock. Bill & Bertha came over.

November 14, 1985 - Thursday Went bowling. Worked in barn.

November 15, 1985 - Friday Dug the ditch a little deeper. Worked in barn. Bought some nails.

November 16, 1985 - Saturday Worked in barn.

November 17, 1985 - Sunday Had chili dinner at church. Went to see Jeff at Gateway.

November 18, 1985 - Monday Worked in barn. Went bowling.

November 19, 1985 - Tuesday Worked in barn. Went bowling. Got dog food. Got spark plugs for Cub.

November 20, 1985 - Wednesday We sub bowled again today at Blue Crystal. Worked in barn.

November 21, 1985 - Thursday Got hair cut. Stopped in to see Al, not very good today. Went bowling. Frances got new boots. Went to Bill & Bertha’s. Went to eat at Stagecoach Inn.

November 22, 1985 - Friday First snow of the season last night. Worked in barn. Brought some old hay from Jager’s to Jeff & Joyce’s.

November 23, 1985 - Saturday Helped move Judy.

November 24, 1985 - Sunday Went to church.

November 25, 1985 - Monday Worked in barn. Went bowling. Raining & freezing tonight.

November 26, 1985 - Tuesday Went bowling. Got groceries for Thanksgiving. Kirsten & Nathan stayed while Joyce went to see Jeff.

November 27, 1985 - Wednesday Worked in barn. Went over to Tom’s for coffee.

November 28, 1985 - Thursday Denny’s family & Judy’s family came over for dinner. Jeff & Joyce stopped in. Al went back to hospital.

November 29, 1985 - Friday Picked up some wood. Bill & Bertha came over. Went to see Al, he’s not doing too good. Went to see Larry Hiemstra.

November 30, 1985 - Saturday Went to auction sale in Plainwell. Went to Renee Hiemstra’s wedding in South Haven.

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December 1, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Al in hospital.

December 2, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Quite slippery today. Neil’s birthday.

December 3, 1985 - Tuesday Went to Carl’s. Went bowling. They transferred Al to Borgess.

December 4, 1985 - Wednesday Puttered around in barn most of the day. Went to Russ’s for dinner, our anniversary, 48 years.

December 5, 1985 - Thursday Put snow tires on pickup. Went bowling.

December 6, 1985 - Friday Put snow blade & chains on Coop tractor. Bill & Bertha came over.

December 7, 1985 - Saturday Split some wood. Went to annual meeting of Hall of Fame.

December 8, 1985 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Al. Went to Neil & Net’s

December 9, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Sweden House.

December 10, 1985 - Tuesday Went to Plainwell, got new battery for Coop. Got bird feed. Stopped at Clark’s. Went bowling.

December 11, 1985 - Wednesday Put cab on tractor. Went to 50 Over Club.

December 12, 1985 - Thursday Went to see Al. Went bowling. Joyce picked up her Christmas tree. Crocker’s left for England.

December 13, 1985 - Friday Worked in barn. Made a door for the dogs.

December 14, 1985 - Saturday Worked in barn. Made a workbench. Put up Christmas tree.

December 15, 1985 - Sunday Rev Schipper conducted services today. We served coffee today.

December 16, 1985 - Monday Got license for Plymouth. Went bowling.

December 17, 1985 - Tuesday Plowed out driveway. Went bowling. Stopped at hospital to see Al. Gave chair to neighbor.

December 18, 1985 - Wednesday Sub bowled at Blue Crystal today. Went to Portage Christmas shopping. Put chains on Cub & A.C.

December 19, 1985 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Nathan’s Christmas band concert at Gobles High School.

December 20, 1985 - Friday Got hair cut. Stopped in to see Jan W. Stopped in to see Jim Harvey. Went to Verlin & Judy Miller’s 25th wedding anniversary.

December 21, 1985 - Saturday Worked in barn. Went to Plainwell. Gave another chair to neighbor. Kirsten came over.

December 22, 1985 - Sunday Kirsten went to church with us. Al & Nida’s 52nd anniversary.

December 23, 1985 - Monday Went bowling, Trey & Chantel went with us. Oilman came today.

December 24, 1985 - Tuesday Went to Plainwell, got bird feed, paid old bill. Stopped at Jean’s. Oiled some harnesses. Went to Candlelight Service. Jeff, Joyce & kids came over.

December 25, 1985 - Wednesday Plowed the drive & Tom’s drive. All the kids came over except Roger’s. Got table saw for Christmas.

December 26, 1985 - Thursday Quite cold today. Just puttered around in barn. Put my tool caddy together.

December 27, 1985 - Friday Plowed drive, also Mildred’s & Tom’s. Bill & Bertha came over, we went bowling.

December 28, 1985 - Saturday Took down Christmas tree. Went to Plainwell to pick up blade for table saw.

December 29, 1985 - Sunday Went to church, Rev Schipper was there again.

December 30, 1985 - Monday Went bowling. Neil subbed for us today.

December 31, 1985 - Tuesday Worked in barn. Went to Sears, Penny’s & Ruby’s. Went to see Al.

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January 1, 1986 - Wednesday Made a stand for my table saw. Carl & Bonnie came over. We put up a new ceiling fan in kitchen & a new outlet for microwave oven.

January 2, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling. Nate & Kirsten came over.

January 3, 1986 - Friday Went bowling with Nate & Kirsten. Took Nate & Kirsten home, had supper with Jeff & Joyce.

January 4, 1986 - Saturday Puttered around in barn.

January 5, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Minister is back from England.

January 6, 1986 - Monday Stopped at Tayer’s. Went bowling.

January 7, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling. Bought a kitchen table & 6 chairs.

January 8, 1986 - Wednesday John Bosma helped me load our old kitchen table. I went after the new table & chairs. Tom Pio stopped in.

January 9, 1986 - Thursday Stopped to see Al, he can talk a little now. Went bowling.

January 10, 1986 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Kirsten came to spend the night.

January 11, 1986 - Saturday Took saw back for a new one. Dale A stopped in. Joyce & Nate came after Kirsten.

January 12, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Tiller. Went to long service at church.

January 13, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Had Farm Bureau meeting at our house.

January 14, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling. Got groceries.

January 15, 1986 - Wednesday Subbed at Blue Crystal. Worked on tractor.

January 16, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Alamo Nursing Home to play Bingo.

January 17, 1986 - Friday Tom Pio helped me drill out some studs in tractor manifold. Bill & Bertha came over.

January 18, 1986 - Saturday Made a drawer for my bench. Nate, Kirsten & Trey are spending the night.

January 19, 1986 - Sunday The kids went to church with us.

January 20, 1986 - Monday Hauled in some wood. Went bowling.

January 21, 1986 - Tuesday Scrubbed out the humidifier. Went bowling. Betty (Nap) Ketchum stopped in to see us. Stopped to see Ron Rus.

January 22, 1986 - Wednesday Hauled in some wood. Bought new refrigerator & new stove from Fretters. Went to Ramada Inn for cooking lesson.

January 23, 1986 - Thursday Split some wood. Stopped to see Al. Went bowling. Stopped to see Betty Ketchum. Carol & babies came to spend the night.

January 24, 1986 - Friday Got my hair cut. Went to see Al.

January 25, 1986 - Saturday Jodi R helped me haul some wood today. Went to see Al.

January 26, 1986 - Sunday Al died this morning. Went to church. Went to Denny’s for Chantel’s birthday. Called Dan & Joyce.

January 27, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Went to funeral home.

January 28, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to funeral home.

January 29, 1986 - Wednesday Went to Al’s funeral.

January 30, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 31, 1986 - Friday Went bowling with Bill V and then played Uno.

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February 1, 1986 - Saturday Went out to eat at Thurman’s with Carl & Bonnie.

Age 1986 February 2, 1986 - Sunday Denny, Mickie, & kids came to church then stopped in for a while. Joyce & kids came. Judy & Kary came over.

February 3, 1986 - Monday Puttered around in shop. Went bowling.

February 4, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling.

February 5, 1986 - Wednesday Sub bowled at Blue Crystal. They delivered our stove & refrigerator today. Duane, Arlene & Jody came over.

February 6, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling. Stopped at Hiemstra Optical to get Frances’ glasses repaired. Went to Russ’s for supper.

February 7, 1986 - Friday Took Tex & Lady in for rabies shots & license. Bill & Bertha came over.

February 8, 1986 - Saturday Puttered around in shop.

February 9, 1986 - Sunday Went to church, AM & PM.

February 10, 1986 - Monday Went to dermatologist for moles. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at McMurray’s

February 11, 1986 - Tuesday Started up the wood furnace today. Went bowling. Stopped at Mickie’s to get Frances’ haircut.

February 12, 1986 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to Tayer’s in evening, played cards.

February 13, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling. Kim & John came after Judy’s Olds. Denny stopped in.

February 14, 1986 - Friday Hauled in some wood. Went to see Ron Rus in hospital.

February 15, 1986 - Saturday Worked in shop building dog coop.

February 16, 1986 - Sunday Went to Judy’s for her birthday. Got some kerosene for neighbors. Snowed about 6 – 7” in 5 hours tonight.

February 17, 1986 - Monday Plowed the drive & Mildred’s. Went bowling. Bowled terrible, back bothered me.

February 18, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling. Took neighbors to store. Stopped to see Ron Rus in hospital, doing better.

February 19, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled today at Blue Crystal, 514.

February 20, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling. Drizzled today, thunder, lightning & more snow.

February 21, 1986 - Friday Went bowling with Bill & Bertha. Got kerosene for neighbors. Milford & Alice came over, played cards.

February 22, 1986 - Saturday Got hair cut. Got bird feed. Worked in shop.

February 23, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Browning.

February 24, 1986 - Monday Got more moles removed. Went bowling. Went to potluck supper at Plainwell High School. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Curkendale.

February 25, 1986 - Tuesday Sold & delivered 40 bales of hay to Mrs. See. Went bowling. Stopped at Carl’s.

February 26, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal.

February 27, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Nate’s band concert.

February 28, 1986 - Friday Removed tire off wagon. Went bowling with Bill & Bertha, Mark & Arlene Verhage. Played Uno.

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March 1, 1986 - Saturday Walked over to Tom & Mary’s. Puttered around.

March 2, 1986 - Sunday Went to church.

March 3, 1986 - Monday Went bowling.

March 4, 1986 - Tuesday Cut some brush along ditch in pasture. Went bowling. Stopped to see Ron Rus.

March 5, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Repaired tire on wagon.

March 6, 1986 - Thursday Put wheel back on wagon. Went bowling, Chantel went with us. Got groceries.

March 7, 1986 - Friday Went after Chantel. Bill & Bertha came over, played Uno. Went to Joyce’s for her birthday. Nate & Kirsten stayed over.

March 8, 1986 - Saturday Took Nate to bowling. Brought doghouse to Jeff’s. Jeff borrowed my truck to get couch. Nate & Kirsten stayed over.

March 9, 1986 - Sunday Nate & Kirsten went to church with us. Jeff & Joyce came to church. Betty Schau’s son-in-law preached. We went to Wayland to see Mrs. Krup (died).

March 10, 1986 - Monday Worked on exhaust pipe on Plymouth. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Tayer’s.

March 11, 1986 - Tuesday Repaired exhaust on Plymouth. Went bowling. Put mud flaps on Olds.

March 12, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal (subbed). Went to 50 Over Club.

March 13, 1986 - Thursday Started taking down some fence. Went bowling. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

March 14, 1986 - Friday Took down the fence in the pasture and also the posts.

March 15, 1986 - Saturday Went to Richland to watch Trey wrestle, Nate went with us.

March 16, 1986 - Sunday Had chili dinner at church. Joyce, Kirsten, & Nate were in church. Carl & Bonnie came over.

March 17, 1986 - Monday Stopped at Uncle Bill’s to wish him a happy birthday. Went bowling. Cut some wood.

March 18, 1986 - Tuesday Cut some wood. Went bowling.

March 19, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Went to the mall, looked at RV. Went to Ponderosa. Went to see Karen Kloosterhouse. Went to Neil & Net’s.

March 20, 1986 - Thursday Went with Bob Early and others to Topeka, IN to a horse sale.

March 21, 1986 - Friday Got hair cut. Got worm pills for dogs.

March 22, 1986 - Saturday Cut the rest of the Willow trees down around the pond. Kirsten & Nate are spending the night.

March 23, 1986 - Sunday Kirsten & Nate went to church with us. I went to the new 4th Reformed Church in the evening.

March 24, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Took neighbor’s son-in-law to Gobles to get part for car.

March 25, 1986 - Tuesday Hauled some manure. Went bowling.

March 26, 1986 - Wednesday Went bowling. Put plow on tractor. Jean & Ron came over. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

March 27, 1986 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling. Cut a little wood.

March 28, 1986 - Friday Plowed a few rounds with the old John Deere plow. Bill & Bertha came over. Went to Good Friday Supper & Service.

March 29, 1986 - Saturday Neighbors helped me clean up brush around pond. Went to annual township meeting. Plowed the garden.

March 30, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Judy, Kim & Kary came over for Easter dinner. Went to Faith Church in evening. Stopped in to see Nida.

March 31, 1986 - Monday Picked up brush and wood out of pasture. Went bowling. Did a little raking.

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April 1, 1986 - Tuesday Rototilled strawberries. Went bowling. Sold old refrigerator and stove to Reynolds. Kirsten stayed tonight. Wilma Veld came over.

April 2, 1096 - Wednesday Bowled today. Started the old dozer today. Worked it a little while Denny came over to work in shop.

April 3, 1986 - Thursday Did some dozer work. Plowed neighbors garden. Denny worked in shop.

April 4, 1986 - Friday Made new top for radial saw. Went to Winnie Seeley’s funeral. Went to tax man.

April 5, 1986 - Saturday Repaired vise in shop. Sold old Corvair. Ken Hiemstra & son Sammy came over. Nate stayed all night.

April 6, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home (Langland) to see Rich Middlebush. Went to Marshall & Gren funeral home to see Ray Zantello.

April 7, 1986 - Monday Plowed garden for Jeff & Mary Hunt. Went bowling. Plowed some of the pasture.

April 8, 1986 - Tuesday Plowed & disked today. Went bowling. Jeff used pickup today to haul leaves.

April 9, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Went to 50 Over Club.

April 10, 1986 - Thursday Cut some wood. Went bowling. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

April 11, 1986 - Friday Took cap off pickup. Went to bowling tournament at Eastland.

April 12, 1986 - Saturday Worked around the yard. Did some bulldozing for neighbor. Burned some leaves.

April 13, 1986 - Sunday Nate & Kirsten went to church with us. Met the new neighbors that bought some land across from Tom & Mary.

April 14, 1986 - Monday Did some bulldozing, run the wheels off track. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau at Wilma’s.

April 15, 1986 - Tuesday Puttered around this morning. Went bowling. Snowed a little today.

April 16, 1986 - Wednesday Went bowling. Took neighbor to doctor.

April 17, 1986 - Thursday Worked on dozer, trying to put track back on. Went bowling. Repaired wheels on tractor.

April 18, 1986 - Friday Tom Pio helped me put track back on dozer. Burned brush pile. Did some dozer work. Helped move neighbor to Kendall.

April 19, 1986 - Saturday Got hair cut. Haul trailer load of wood. Picked up brush. Plowed some of the pasture.

April 20, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis put shocks on car. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

April 21, 1986 - Monday Cut some wood. Plowed Ed’s garden.

April 22, 1986 - Tuesday Planted onions. Went bowling and to banquet.

April 23, 1986 - Wednesday Left for Roger’s at 3:10 am, arrived at 3:15 pm. Played cards.

April 24, 1986 - Thursday Fixed some shelves, clothes rack & put up railing. Planted raspberry bushes. Played cards.

April 25, 1986 - Friday Relaxed today. Went bowling with Roger & David.

April 26, 1986 - Saturday Went for picnic dinner at Erie Canal Park. Went to Barbershop Concert.

April 27, 1986 - Sunday Went to Methodist Church. Went to Ponderosa for dinner. Played horseshoes. Played cards.

April 28, 1986 - Monday Left for home at 8 am. Stopped in Milan, OH at Crown Motel.

April 29, 1986 - Tuesday Arrived home about 1 pm. Mowed lawn. Disked the field.

April 30, 1986 - Wednesday Plowed the rest of the pasture.

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May 1, 1986 - Thursday Went to Len Meyer’s funeral. Plowed Tom Pio’s garden. Sharpened mower blades.

May 2, 1986 - Friday Went bowling. Took Cub tractor apart. Dennis borrowed Volarie.

May 3, 1986 - Saturday Went to potluck dinner at Green Acres. Disked & dragged the pasture. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

May 4, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis brought car back. Walked over to Tom’s, had coffee.

May 5, 1986 - Monday Rototilled strawberries & asparagus. Leo VanBuskirk stopped in, got rhubarb. Dennis borrowed mower.

May 6, 1986 - Tuesday Went to Plainwell, got hayseed & vegetable seed. Plowed Denny’s garden.

May 7, 1986 - Wednesday Sowed hayseed today. Mowed lawn. Picked up stones from field. Planted potatoes.

May 8, 1986 - Thursday Picked up stones. Disked field lightly. Planted more of the garden.

May 9, 1986 - Friday Went to Saginaw to State Bowling tournament.

May 10, 1986 - Saturday Got hair cut. Disked yard for Walt Uminn. Disked Tom Pio’s garden. Wilma Veld came over. Kim’s birthday.

May 11, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce & kids, Denny, Mickie & kids, Judy, Kim, Kary & boyfriend came over for Kim’s birthday & Mother’s Day.

May 12, 1986 - Monday Worked on lawnmower. Pallbearer at Bob McGregor funeral. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Sweden House.

May 13, 1986 - Tuesday Laid around today, as I did not feel well.

May 14, 1986 - Wednesday Took down more of my fencing. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to Miller Auditorium to see show on China, Tayer’s went with us.

May 15, 1986 - Thursday Mowed lawn. Planted Dahlia bulbs. Carl, Bonnie, and Bonnie’s brother came over.

May 16, 1986 - Friday Cleaned harness. Planted rose bushes. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

May 17, 1986 - Saturday Went to Dave Horton’s auction. Took lawnmower to repair man in Plainwell. Nate came over, worked on his bike.

May 18, 1986 - Sunday Went to church and annual meeting. I was elected to Board of Trustees again.

May 19, 1986 - Monday Worked on Nate’s bike. Helped repair some holes in chimney on church.

May 20, 1986 - Tuesday Worked on Nate’s bike. Worked on leaf catcher.

May 21, 1986 - Wednesday Went to Joyce’s to get some parts for Nate’s bike. Got some welding rod at Gobles hardware.

May 22, 1986 - Thursday Took neighbor to Gobles to get a car. Went to funeral home to see Nida’s sister Neva.

May 23, 1986 - Friday Run the weed eater. Worked on bank in front yard. Went to Gobles band concert, Kirsten came home with us.

May 24, 1986 - Saturday Worked in yard, planted tomatoes, cabbage, and cauliflower. Took Kirsten home.

May 25, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Cooper Cemetery. Went to Denny’s. Arlon & Jessie came over.

May 26, 1986 - Monday Worked in flowerbeds. Mowed grass. Bill & Bertha came over.

May 27, 1986 - Tuesday Worked on kitchen faucet. Cleaned drain in basement. Dale came over, played pitch.

May 28, 1986 - Wednesday Did some welding on Coop tractor.

May 29, 1986 - Thursday Went to auction sale on B Ave, bought some lawn chairs. Went bowling.

May 30, 1986 - Friday Worked in garage. Went to yard sale. Went to Farm & Fleet. Stopped at Bill & Bertha’s. Went to venison dinner at church. Went to Tayer’s.

May 31, 1986 - Saturday Mowed lawn. Got my hand lawn mower back from repair shop. Carol & kids came over.

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June 1, 1986 - Sunday Carol & babies went to church with us. Went to Kim’s graduation.

June 2, 1986 - Monday Started to grade the bank along the road. Went to Plainwell to sign up for horseshoes. Dennis came over to work on Cub.

June 3, 1986 - Tuesday Done some more grading. Put camper on pickup. Went to church board meeting.

June 4, 1986 - Wednesday Took camper to Joyce’s. Mowed lawn.

June 5, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling with Bill V. Went to dentist, got my lower plate relined.

June 6, 1986 - Friday Made box for child’s wagon.

June 7, 1986 - Saturday Went to auction at House of Judah. Worked on wagon. Nate & Kirsten came over to spend the night.

June 8, 1986 - Sunday Went to church, Nate & Kirsten went with us.

June 9, 1986 - Monday Worked in garage. Voted on school election.

June 10, 1986 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage. Sold buggy & harness - $325.

June 11, 1986 - Wednesday Went to dedication of Water Reclamation Plant. Milford & Alice Tayer came over, played cards.

June 12, 1986 - Thursday Went to Plainwell, got gas tanks filled for camper. Puttered around in garage.

June 13, 1986 - Friday Went to Viva Webster’s funeral. Went to Register of Deeds Office. Went to Bill & Bertha’s.

June 14, 1986 - Saturday Mowed lawn. Went to Ellen Haskell’s retirement party. Nate came over on his bike.

June 15, 1986 - Sunday Nate went to church with us. Most of kids came over today for Strawberry Fest.

June 16, 1986 - Monday Puttered around in garage. Mowed some more lawn. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Cowcatcher in Climax.

June 17, 1986 - Tuesday Ralph Jager cut the hay today. Dennis put Cub tractor back together.

June 18, 1986 - Wednesday Went bowling at Eastland. Nathan & his neighbor boy helped me put up the hay, 143 bales.

June 19, 1986 - Thursday Sold Jacobson mower to Jess Johnson. Bill & Bertha came over. Went to funeral home to see Bud Kuilema.

June 20, 1986 - Friday Went to Gobles & got some copper phosphate for pond. Worked on mower for Cub.

June 21, 1986 - Saturday Mowed some weeds for John Bosma. Hooked up to the 5th wheel, checked all lights.

June 22, 1986 - Sunday Went to church, was installed as trustee.

June 23, 1986 - Monday Cleaned the 5th wheel.

June 24, 1986 - Tuesday Puttered around. Took bed off truck.

June 25, 1986 - Wednesday Went to Plainwell for paint for wagon & plow. Bought battery for Ford truck. Bought set of drill bits. Painted wagon wheels.

June 26, 1986 - Thursday Went to Bill & Bertha’s, then to Neil & Net’s. Milford & Alice Tayer came over to show us their new car.

June 27, 1986 - Friday Worked in barn fixing cabinet. Painted on the plow. Went to Winkels funeral home to see Dan & Bonnie Goodacre’s son.

June 28, 1986 - Saturday Finished painting plow. Mowed lawn.

June 29, 1986 - Sunday Kirsten went to church with us. Walt Uminn stopped in.

June 30, 1986 - Monday Fixed back of cupboard. Jim Harvey stopped in. Went to Duane & Arlene’s.

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July 1, 1986 - Tuesday Mulched some of the garden. Went to church board meeting.

July 2, 1986 - Wednesday Spent the day at Shipshewana. Duane & Arlene went with us, so did Nate. Met Mickie & Denny there.

July 3, 1986 - Thursday Repaired tire on manure spreader, mowing machine & plow.

July 4, 1986 - Friday Neil, Net, Doug, Bill & Bertha all came over for a hamburger fry.

July 5, 1986 - Saturday Polished the car. Too hot to do much else. Judy came over.

July 6, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Mrs. Early’s funeral at Cooper Church.

July 7, 1986 - Monday Worked on old Ford truck.

July 8, 1986 - Tuesday Went to town, stopped at Carl & Bonnie’s. Dale came over, played cards.

July 9, 1986 - Wednesday Cleaned out part of garage. Made some shelves. Mowed lawn. Tyrone Vandenberg came over.

July 10, 1986 - Thursday Went with Tom Pio to get a tank of gas. Collected grass for mulch.

July 11, 1986 - Friday Puttered around in garage. Got a part for carburetor for weed eater.

July 12, 1986 - Saturday Puttered around in barn. Denny brought camper back. Rained most of the day. Went to Sweden House for Farm Bureau.

July 13, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home in Allegan to see Leonard Smith. Stopped to see Nida.

July 14, 1986 - Monday Had new rear springs put on pickup. Mowed lawn.

July 15, 1986 - Tuesday Left to go camping, took Chantel & Kirsten along. Found a nice campground at Newaygo called Little Switzerland. Rained real hard at night.

July 16, 1986 - Wednesday Quite warm today. Drove into Newaygo, kids went swimming, met 2 other girls, had a wonderful time.

July 17, 1986 - Thursday Took it easy at the campground. Went swimming.

July 18, 1986 - Friday Left for home. Truck got hot, spent about 2 hours on the highway before I got the truck going again.

July 19, 1986 - Saturday Worked on truck for a while. Mowed neighbors lawn. Took it easy, too hot.

July 20, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Elmer & Judy at their cottage.

July 21, 1986 - Monday Worked on pickup. Mowed some weeds. Clutch went out on Cub again.

July 22, 1986 - Tuesday Repaired headers on pickup. Denny came over to work on pickup.

July 23, 1986 - Wednesday Brush hogged the new hay field. Mowed lawn. Milford & Alice stopped in, gave us some new potatoes.

July 24, 1986 - Thursday Mowed some grass. Cut some weeds around pond with weed eater.

July 25, 1986 - Friday Puttered around in garage.

July 26, 1986 - Saturday Had family reunion, about 58 people came, nice day.

July 27, 1986 - Sunday Went to church and were informed Rev Crocker is going to leave us. Dennis came over and worked on pickup.

July 28, 1986 - Monday Started to dismantle some of the old trucks. Dennis came over and got the pickup back together.

July 29, 1986 - Tuesday Cleaned up around outside of pole barn. Bent exhaust pipe on pickup. Went to Farm & Fleet and Family Foods.

July 30, 1986 - Wednesday Worked on old Ford truck. Got camper ready. Mowed lawn.

July 31, 1986 - Thursday Left to go to Otsego State Park (Gaylord). Nate & Kary went with us, arrived about 3 pm.

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August 1, 1986 - Friday Still at the park.

August 2, 1986 - Saturday Still at the park.

August 3, 1986 - Sunday Left park about noon. Stopped at Whistley Water Park at Hastings for the night.

August 4, 1986 - Monday Left about 11 am, let Kary off at her house, arrived home about 1 pm. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Gun Lake at VanWelden’s.

August 5, 1986 - Tuesday Voted in the primary. Puttered around in garage. Went to church meeting.

August 6, 1986 - Wednesday Took Cub tractor to Vicksburg for repair of clutch. Put cap on pickup. Painted grind stone.

August 7, 1986 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went to Denny’s.

August 8, 1986 - Friday Went to Kalamazoo to get propane tanks filled & hoses repaired. Puttered around in garage. Helped set up for O.T.C.D. at church.

August 9, 1986 - Saturday Went O.T.C.D. Went to 50th class reunion for P.H.S.

August 10, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis brought mower back.

August 11, 1986 - Monday Worked on old water pump. Started the bulldozer. Verlin Miller brought over some baby bass. Mowed some grass. Mickie & Ann came over.

August 12, 1986 - Tuesday Went to town, got new blades for Wheel Horse. Mowed grass. Called Roger. Ralph Jager cut my hay.

August 13, 1986 - Wednesday Nathan & neighbor Jamie helped me put up the 2nd cutting of hay, 141 bales.

August 14, 1986 - Thursday Went to Prairieville. Bought battery for A.C. tractor. Mowed some grass.

August 15, 1986 - Friday Worked at Farmers Hall of Fame. Stopped in to see Matt Ruzick.

August 16, 1986 - Saturday Took it easy today.

August 17, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Oak Grove Bible Church dedication. Went after van for our trip. August 18, 1986 - Monday Left at 5:45 am on our trip to Pennsylvania, arrived in Youngstown at 3:45 pm. stayed at Lake Park Motel.

August 19, 1986 - Tuesday Left Youngstown at 8 am. Had lunch at Breezer’s. Arrived at Gettysburg at 3:45 pm. Stayed at Hi Way Manor.

August 20, 1986 - Wednesday Arrived at Lancaster 5 pm. Toured Amish farm. Toured Eisenhower Farm. Stayed at Dutchmaid Motel in Ephrata.

August 21, 1986 - Thursday Left Ephrata 6:30 am for Reading Outlet Stores. Arrived in Harrisburg 4:30 pm. Stayed at Red Roof Motel.

August 22, 1986 - Friday Left Harrisburg 6:30 am. Stopped at Altoona. Stopped at New Carlisle. Stayed at Lake Park Motel, Youngstown.

August 23, 1986 - Saturday Left Youngstown 8:15 am, arrived home 6:30 pm.

August 24, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Meacham’s 43rd Anniversary.

August 25, 1986 - Monday Mowed lawn. Went to bowling meeting.

August 26, 1986 - Tuesday Took camper up to Hall of Fame. Went after concession trailer for Carl. Went to pulpit meeting.

August 27, 1986 - Wednesday Went to doctor. Puttered around in garage.

August 28, 1986 - Thursday Went to Eastland bowling meeting. Went to Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days.

August 29, 1986 - Friday Spent the day at Prairieville. Judy, Carl & Bonnie came. Went to Kathy Wells show.

August 30, 1986 - Saturday Spent the day at Prairieville. Kirsten stayed with us.

August 31, 1986 - Sunday Another day at Prairieville.

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September 1, 1986 - Monday Came home from Old Fashioned Farm Days. Went after Nate. Nate & Kirsten staying while Jeff & Joyce are in Texas.

September 2, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting. Went after tractor.

September 3, 1986 - Wednesday Mowed new seeding. Tractor broke, clutch again. Went to pulpit meeting.

September 4, 1986 - Thursday Took tractor back to Vicksburg. Went bowling.

September 5, 1986 - Friday Repaired 2 tires on hay elevator. Took Nathan & friend Eric to football game. Allegan 14, Gobles 0.

September 6, 1986 - Saturday Went to Early’s cottage for potluck and Farm Bureau meeting.

September 7, 1986 - Sunday Went to church.

September 8, 1986 - Monday Put old mower on Allis Chalmers tractor. Went bowling.

September 9, 1986 - Tuesday Made a new pitman bar for mower. Went bowling, had a 220 game. Went to pulpit meeting.

September 10, 1986 - Wednesday Went to Allegan Fair.

September 11, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling.

September 12, 1986 - Friday Made another pitman bar for mower.

September 13, 1986 - Saturday Went to Milford Tayer’s auction. Bought a Simplicity lawnmower and misc bolts, paints, etc.

September 14, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Man came over to see about digging some stumps.

September 15, 1986 - Monday Mowed lawn. Went bowling. Tayer’s came over, played cards. Dennis stopped in.

September 16, 1986 - Tuesday Did a little bodywork on pickup and old truck. Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

September 17, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal today. Worked on old truck (sanding & masking).

September 18, 1986 - Thursday Painted old truck. Went bowling. Got a bushel of apples.

September 19, 1986 - Friday Painted 2nd coat on old truck. Went to Indiana, took Bill & Bertha with us (Bill’s birthday), had dinner at Buggy Wheel Restaurant.

September 20, 1986 - Saturday Painted 3rd coat on old truck.

September 21, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Carol & Juan’s for dinner (we took the dinner). Man dug stumps out for me.

September 22, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Took mower to Denny’s. Brought camper home.

September 23, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling. Worked on camper.

September 24, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Put bed back on old truck.

September 25, 1986 - Thursday Went to Vicksburg for my Cub tractor. Went bowling. Stopped at Carl’s.

September 26, 1986 - Friday Worked on pickup camper. Volarie stalled with Mickie, pushed her home. Got new battery for Volarie.

September 27, 1986 - Saturday Worked on camper. Went to Gobles football game, Gobles 8, Caledonia 0. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

September 28, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Judy came over in the evening.

September 29, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Neil & Net came over.

September 30, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting. Met with Rev Schipper.

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October 1, 1986 - Wednesday Worked on camper. Rained most of the day.

October 2, 1986 - Thursday Worked on camper. Went bowling. Duane, Arlene, and Jody came over.

October 3, 1986 - Friday Too wet to do anything today. Had coffee with Tom Pio.

October 4, 1986 - Saturday Worked on camper.

October 5, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Fritz O. and Clara Dyke.

October 6, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Went to see Dick Verminski (died). Ruth Early had a heart attack last night.

October 7, 1986 - Tuesday Worked on camper. Gave some junk away. Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

October 8, 1986 - Wednesday Worked on camper. Went to 50 Over Club. Sold 2 old trucks, $50.

October 9, 1986 - Thursday Started old dozer. Went bowling. Went to nursing home, played bingo.

October 10, 1986 - Friday Puttered around in garage and camper.

October 11, 1986 - Saturday Dug potatoes, got 3 bushels. Went to Nate’s football game (Fennville), Gobles won. Went and played cards with Neil & Net.

October 12, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Ponderosa for dinner. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

October 13, 1986 - Monday Got a part for stove for camper. Dennis stopped in. Went bowling.

October 14, 1986 - Tuesday Moved a little gravel for Tom Pio. Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

October 15, 1986 - Wednesday Puttered around in garage today.

October 16, 1986 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling and to Carl’s.

October 17, 1986 - Friday Cleaned garage. Went to funeral home to see Esther Lancaster.

October 18, 1986 - Saturday Went to Esther Lancaster’s funeral. Painted door on camper. Mowed some grass. Went to Nate’s football game, Gobles 46, Bloomingdale 0.

October 19, 1986 - Sunday Went to church.

October 20, 1986 - Monday Cleaned out some more of the garage. Went bowling. Dug glad bulbs.

October 21, 1986 - Tuesday Puttered around outside. Went bowling. Went to T.H.N. party at Crock’s.

October 22, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Cleaned out ditch. Went to pulpit meeting.

October 23, 1986 - Thursday Repaired tire on Cub. Went bowling.

October 24, 1986 - Friday Worked in the yard. Went to Russ’s to eat with Bill & Bertha, their anniversary.

October 25, 1986 - Saturday Went to Warnerment’s for bolts for Cub tractor. Stopped in to see Jim Harvey. Went to Otsego for football game, Gobles won. Went to Mall Bazaar.

October 26, 1986 - Sunday Went to church, Chantel went with us. Stayed for potluck and farewell party for Crockers. Went to Trey’s birthday party

October 27, 1986 - Monday Worked on Denny’s old Olds. Went bowling. Nate & Kirsten stayed for a while tonight.

October 28, 1986 - Tuesday Made a rack for Coop tractor. Went bowling. Sanded picnic table.

October 29, 1986 - Wednesday Went bowling. Raked leaves. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

October 30, 1986 - Thursday Repaired cord on electric drill. Went bowling.

October 31, 1986 - Friday Painted picnic table. Cut and hauled some wood.

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November 1, 1986 - Saturday Got gas, hauled wood. Went to Nate’s football potluck. Kirsten came home with us.

November 2, 1986 - Sunday Went to church, morning and evening.

November 3, 1986 - Monday Winterized camper. Worked in garage. Went bowling. Went to Kary’s basketball game. Went to Kim’s.

November 4, 1986 - Tuesday Stored picnic table in garage. Cut some wood. Went bowling. Voted. Went to consistory meeting.

November 5, 1986 - Wednesday Put camper on pickup. Went to Curtis for plug and wiring. Stopped in to see Nida.

November 6, 1986 - Thursday Wired camper to pickup. Went to Carl’s for lunch and his birthday. Went bowling.

November 7, 1986 - Friday Cut and hauled wood. Went to see a show of Alaska at Chenery Auditorium.

November 8, 1986 - Saturday Puttered around the garage. Went to Turkeyville with T.H.M.

November 9, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jean and Ron’s for dinner. Went to Milford Tayer’s open house from Alamo Zoning Board.

November 10, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Ellen Haskell’s.

November 11, 1986 - Tuesday Put cap back on pickup. Went bowling. Dug bulbs. Went to pulpit meeting. Started snowing today.

November 12, 1986 - Wednesday Put snow tires on pickup. Went bowling. Went to eat with Neil & Net in Parchment.

November 13, 1986 - Thursday Took Judy to emergency, gas attack. Went to Plainwell, got tire repaired for Ellen Haskel. Went to BG&T store.

November 14, 1986 - Friday Went to 50 Over Club.

November 15, 1986 - Saturday Made railing for Judy’s steps. Took door to Denny’s. Kirsten came over to spend the night.

November 16, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Judy’s to put up railing.

November 17, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Puttered around in garage.

November 18, 1986 - Tuesday Got new set of tires for Olds. Went bowling.

November 19, 1986 - Wednesday Puttered around in garage. Bill & Bertha came over in afternoon. Milford & Alice came over in evening, played cards.

November 20, 1986 - Thursday Went to town and bowling.

November 21, 1986 - Friday Puttered around in garage. Cut some wood.

November 22, 1986 - Saturday Made table leaf. Dennis brought Volarie back, took pickup home to tune carburetor.

November 23, 1986 - Sunday Went to church.

November 24, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

November 25, 1986 - Tuesday Went to town, got Frances’ glasses repaired. Went bowling.

November 26, 1986 - Wednesday Took table saw back to BG&T, got credit for it.

November 27, 1986 - Thursday Cut some wood. Most of the family came over for Thanksgiving all but Roger’s family and Kim.

November 28, 1986 - Friday Puttered around in garage. Got my hair cut.

November 29, 1986 - Saturday Hauled some wood. Repaired doors on tractor shed.

November 30, 1986 - Sunday Went to church.

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December 1, 1986 - Monday Went shopping and bowling.

December 2, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to church board meeting. Stopped in to wish Neil a happy birthday.

December 3, 1986 - Wednesday Puttered around in garage. Bill & Bertha, Herm & Tress came over.

December 4, 1986 - Thursday Went bowling. Stopped at Carl’s for lunch. Went to Ponderosa with Jeff, Joyce, Nate & Kirsten. Nate’s 14th birthday, our 49th anniversary.

December 5, 1986 - Friday Puttered around in garage. Had coffee with Tom Pio.

December 6, 1986 - Saturday Went to Farmers Hall of Fame annual meeting. Stopped at Plainwell Airport Restaurant, saw Frances’ cousin Homer Anson and wife.

December 7, 1986 - Sunday Went to church morning & evening. Went to pulpit meeting at Barb Chapman’s.

December 8, 1986 - Monday Went bowling.

December 9, 1986 - Tuesday Went bowling and shopping.

December 10, 1986 - Wednesday Went to Plainwell shopping, got birdseed. Went to 50 Over Club.

December 11, 1986 - Thursday Bought a snow blower for my Wheel Horse, $100. Went bowling, stopped at Carl’s.

December 12, 1986 - Friday Worked on snow blower. Bill & Bertha came over. Went to Tayer’s in evening.

December 13, 1986 - Saturday Put up Christmas tree. Worked on snow blower.

December 14, 1986 - Sunday Went to church.

December 15, 1986 - Monday Went bowling. Got belt for snow blower. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Beth Newton’s.

December 16, 1986 - Tuesday Worked on snow blower. Went bowling. Went to funeral home to see Adolph Hostman.

December 17, 1986 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Got new clutch in chain saw.

December 18, 1986 - Thursday Cut and hauled a little wood. Went bowling. Went to Gobles Christmas Concert.

December 19, 1986 - Friday Cut and hauled wood. Went to Otsego Moose Lodge for Senior Citizen Dinner.

December 20, 1986 - Saturday Cut and hauled wood, Trey helped me. Nate & Kirsten are spending the night with us.

December 21, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Glen Shearer’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. Stopped in to see Ken Mahieu. Went to Sunday School program.

December 22, 1986 - Monday Stacked some wood. Duane, Arlene & Jody came over for awhile. Joyce & Nate stopped in.

December 23, 1986 - Tuesday Cut some wood. Stopped at Bill & Bertha’s. Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

December 24, 1986 - Wednesday Sat around most of the day. Stopped in to see Nida. Went to Candlelight Service.

December 25, 1986 - Thursday Went to Tom & Mary’s. Most of the kids came home for Christmas. Roger called in evening.

December 26, 1986 - Friday Puttered around in garage. Put stop light on Olds and Plymouth.

December 27, 1986 - Saturday Cut wood. Tom came over and split wood. Juan got some wood. Milford & Alice came over, played cards.

December 28, 1986 - Sunday Went to church. Juan got some more wood.

December 29, 1986 - Monday Nate & Trey helped haul wood.

December 30, 1986 - Tuesday Worked on Nate’s bike. Went bowling.

December 31, 1986 - Wednesday Nate & Trey helped with the wood again.

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January 1, 1987 - Thursday Took it easy today. Cut a few blocks of wood. Watched Michigan get beat at Rose Bowl.

January 2, 1987 - Friday Went bowling at Harpo’s with Bill Vandenberg and then went to Russ’s for supper.

January 3, 1987 - Saturday Juan & boys came over to cut wood with me. Tom Pio came and split wood for me.

January 4, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Ruth Early, she is doing great. Stopped in at Denny’s.

January 5, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

January 6, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Got a part for the Olds. Stopped at Carl’s. Bought 2 chains for chain saw. Went to church board meeting.

January 7, 1987 - Wednesday Took Bob Early to the doctor. Cut some more wood.

January 8, 1987 - Thursday Cut wood. Went bowling.

January 9, 1987 - Friday Cut wood. Put part on Olds for emission control.

January 10, 1987 - Saturday Plowed the drive, first time this winter. Went to see Smith Richards at Alamo Nursing Home.

January 11, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Stopped in to see John Schiebergen.

January 12, 1987 - Monday Worked on snow blower. Went bowling. Had Farm Bureau meeting at our house. Mr. Thompson came.

January 13, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Denny stopped over and hooked up stop light on Olds.

January 14, 1987 - Wednesday Hooked up stop light on Volarie. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to Plainwell for birdseed. Stopped at Early’s. Went to Tayer’s.

January 15, 1987 - Thursday Cut wood. Went bowling.

January 16, 1987 - Friday Cut wood.

January 17, 1987 - Saturday Hauled wood.

January 18, 1987 - Sunday Went to church.

January 19, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

January 20, 1987 - Tuesday Worked on a bird feeder. Went bowling.

January 21, 1987 - Wednesday Finished my bird feeder.

January 22, 1987 - Thursday Put new bird feeder out. Went bowling.

January 23, 1987 - Friday Got about 8” of snow last night. Went bowling with Bill V, then went to Russ’s for dinner.

January 24, 1987 - Saturday Plowed out the drive today.

January 25, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Took Rev Thompson out to dinner and interviewed him for minister. Went to Kary’s birthday.

January 26, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Chantel’s birthday.

January 27, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Chantel came home with us. Sold 20 bales of hay - $30.

January 28, 1987 - Wednesday Puttered around in garage. Went to Norma Powers funeral. Milford & Alice came over, played cards.

January 29, 1987 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

January 30, 1987 - Friday Went to Sue Walters funeral. Dale came over, played cards.

January 31, 1987 - Saturday Plowed the drive. Carl & Bonnie took us out to eat at Mr. Steak’s, Frances’ birthday.

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February 1, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce, Nate & Kirsten, Judy & Kary, Denny, Mickie, Trey & Chantel, Ron & Tanya stopped in.

Age 72 February 2, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Paid insurance on cars & trucks, got license. Went to Plainwell to eat for my birthday with Denny & Mickie.

February 3, 1987 - Tuesday Put up some hooks in bathroom. Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

February 4, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Cut some wood. Went to Duane & Arlene’s, played cards.

February 5, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling.

February 6, 1987 - Friday Frances & I went to Jean’s, papered her kitchen, and repaired sink faucet. Kirsten came over.

February 7, 1987 - Saturday Cut some wood. Sold the Plymouth to Sandra Hunt.

February 8, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Carl stopped in and borrowed a table. Kirsten went home.

February 9, 1987 - Monday Chopped wood. Went bowling.

February 10, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Transferred savings to Credit Union.

February 11, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Went to 50 Over Club. Had pulpit meeting at our house. Frank Mahler died.

February 12, 1987 - Thursday Cut wood (old fence posts). Went bowling, got new luggage. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

February 13, 1987 - Friday Brought Nate’s bike home. Puttered around today.

February 14, 1987 - Saturday Cut wood. Kirsten came to spend the night. Sam Ekema died yesterday.

February 15, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Crock’s for dinner and pulpit committee. Interviewed candidate for minister (Mike Hawkins).

February 16, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at restaurant in Plainwell. Bob & Ruth came.

February 17, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Stopped at hospital to see Dick Guising. Stopped at Neil & Net’s. Took Judy & Kim out for dinner, Judy’s birthday.

February 18, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Arlon & Jessie came over.

February 19, 1987 - Thursday Cut some wood. Went bowling.

February 20, 1987 - Friday Cut wood. Went to Moose Lodge in Otsego for supper & dance.

February 21, 1987 - Saturday Trey came over to help me haul wood.

February 22, 1987 - Sunday Trey & Chantel went to church with us.

February 23, 1987 - Monday Split and hauled wood. Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

February 24, 1987 - Tuesday Went to Bertha Black’s funeral. Sold some wood to Mr. Williams. Milford & Alice came over, played cards.

February 25, 1987 - Wednesday Chopped some wood. Repaired snow blower.

February 26, 1987 - Thursday Had a new water-conditioning unit installed. Went bowling.

February 27, 1987 - Friday Cut wood. Went to see Platoon show. Went to Ponderosa for supper. Went to Home Show.

February 28, 1987 - Saturday Sold a rick of wood to Wink Campbell. Went to T.H.N party at Florence Snow’s.

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March 1, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Crock’s for dinner and interviewed Rev Mauray.

March 2, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Frances went to Mites Society.

March 3, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

March 4, 1987 - Wednesday Cut & hauled wood. Elmer Reynolds went to hospital.

March 5, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 6, 1987 - Friday Cut wood. Had new headlight put on Olds.

March 7, 1987 - Saturday Nathan helped me haul wood. Joyce’s birthday.

March 8, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Took Nate & Kirsten home. Went to see Peter Hiemstra.

March 9, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Ellen Haskell’s.

March 10, 1987 - Tuesday Got pictures taken for passport. Stopped at Carl’s. Went bowling.

March 11, 1987 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Had pulpit meeting at our house.

March 12, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Went out to eat with Helen & Archie at Ryske’s in Oshtemo.

March 13, 1987 - Friday Went to Plainwell, got bird feed. Gathered up some old tires.

March 14, 1987 - Saturday Made 3 blue bird houses. Sold 1 rick of wood to Ted VanOosten.

March 15, 1987 - Sunday Went to church (Rev Valkema). Went to Crock’s for dinner & interviewed Allan Valkema.

March 16, 1987 - Monday Put up 2 blue bird houses. Went bowling, got quite a cold in my head.

March 17, 1987 - Tuesday Went to post office to apply for passports. Went bowling.

March 18, 1987 - Wednesday Went bowling. Dale came over, played cards.

March 19, 1987 - Thursday Cut wood. Went bowling. Burned leaves.

March 20, 1987 - Friday Raymond H helped me pick up wood.

March 21, 1987 - Saturday Nathan & Rockie helped me haul wood.

March 22, 1987 - Sunday Went to church (Rev Olsen). Went to Faith Church at night.

March 23, 1987 - Monday Removed blower from wheel horse, put mower back on. Went bowling. Sold some hay. Went to pulpit meeting.

March 24, 1987 - Tuesday Run the bulldozer for a while today. Went bowling.

March 25, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Worked on dozer. Filed income taxes. Went to venison dinner at church. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

March 26, 1987 - Thursday Raked leaves. Went bowling.

March 27, 1987 - Friday Puttered around. Chantel & Kirsten came over to spend the night.

March 28, 1987 - Saturday Went to pancake breakfast at Farmers Hall of Fame. Went to township meeting. Rhonda got married.

March 29, 1987 - Sunday Kirsten & Chantel went to church with us.

March 30, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Took a pair of shoes in to be repaired.

March 31, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Took chain saw in for repair.

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April 1, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled at Blue Crystal. Picked up chainsaw, $37.40. Went to pulpit meeting.

April 2, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Our passports came today.

April 3, 1987 - Friday Denny borrowed pickup. Cut wood. Went to see film on Ireland at Chenery Auditorium with Tayer’s.

April 4, 1987 - Saturday Raked leaves out of raspberries. Disked asparagus. Bulldozed a few stumps.

April 5, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Judy & Kary came over in the afternoon.

April 6, 1987 - Monday Raked & burned leaves. Went bowling. Dale came over, played cards.

April 7, 1987 - Tuesday Cut brush. Went to bowling banquet. Went to consistory meeting.

April 8, 1987 - Wednesday Picked up brush. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to pulpit meeting.

April 9, 1987 - Thursday Changed grease in differential on dozer. Went bowling. Sent genealogy to Jan Boote in the Netherlands. Worked on church budget.

April 10, 1987 - Friday Picked up brush. Went to campground south of Bangor, got set of knives. Jean & Ron came over.

April 11, 1987 - Saturday Went to Eastland bowling tournament. Went to Elmer & Judy Brune’s to play cards.

April 12, 1987 - Sunday Palm Sunday. Went to church.

April 13, 1987 - Monday Went bowling and to banquet. Went to Farm Bureau at McMurray’s.

April 14, 1987 - Tuesday Went to Plainwell for birdseed, lime, & fertilizer. Went to Plainwell High School.

April 15, 1987 - Wednesday Tightened tracks on dozer. Went to pulpit meeting.

April 16, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Put plow on Cub. Plowed garden. Got rototiller from Denny’s. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

April 17, 1987 - Friday Rototilled garden, planted onions, put in new strawberry patch. Went to Cooper Church for Good Friday Services.

April 18, 1987 - Saturday Nathan & Eric helped me haul wood.

April 19, 1987 - Sunday Kirsten & Nathan went to church with us. Easter Sunday.

April 20, 1987 - Monday Plowed neighbor’s garden. Moved a few stumps. Cut some grass.

April 21, 1987 - Tuesday Pushed the rest of the stumps off the yard around the pond.

April 22, 1987 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha came over. Went to pulpit meeting, decided to call Valkema.

April 23, 1987 - Thursday Went to bowling banquet. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

April 24, 1987 - Friday Made a railing for church. Went to new doctor (Hunt) for check up. Went to Carl’s for pizza with Neil & Net and then played dice.

April 25, 1987 - Saturday Put up a railing at church. Raked & burned leaves near Mildred Miller’s. Mowed some grass.

April 26, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Dale came over for dinner, played cards. Went to Trowbridge Church in evening. Roger called.

April 27, 1987 - Monday Planted potatoes. Trimmed bushes. Took down barn yard fence.

April 28, 1987 - Tuesday Made side boards for old Ford truck. Picked up some brush. Disked neighbor’s garden. Gilleo’s came after rhubarb. Tayer’s came over.

April 29, 1987 - Wednesday Filled in some holes in the yard. Diane Veld (Harvey) stopped in with her 5-month-old boy.

April 30, 1987 - Thursday Put in a water faucet to the outside of house. Had septic tank cleaned at Denny’s.

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May 1, 1987 - Friday My back bothered me so I just rested. Went to Meijers and Sears, then had supper at Bob Evans, free dinner.

May 2, 1987 - Saturday Painted plow on Cub. Dennis stopped in.

May 3, 1987 - Sunday Went to church (Rev Valkema).

May 4, 1987 - Monday Puttered around in garage. Raked out some algae out of pond.

May 5, 1987 - Tuesday Mowed lawn. Pulled quack grass out of strawberries. Went to church board meeting.

May 6, 1987 - Wednesday Went to doctor for a rectum exam (OK). Went to see Phyllis & family at Jessie’s.

May 7, 1987 - Thursday Helped paint kitchen. Went to church to set up a musical band - myself, Al Lappin, Bob Chapman, Dale Blanchard.

May 8, 1987 - Friday Dug up the old culvert in the driveway.

May 9, 1987 - Saturday Did a little dozer work. Helped with Mother & Daughter banquet, played in band.

May 10, 1987 - Sunday Mother’s Day. Carl, Joyce, Nathan, Kirsten, & Dennis all stopped in. Went to eat with Tayer’s at Ponderosa. Went to church.

May 11, 1987 - Monday Mowed grass. Sprayed flowerbed. Rototilled strawberries. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Tayer’s.

May 12, 1987 - Tuesday Mowed some grass. Mower got away from me and went into pond.

May 13, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled in State Tournament today at Airway in Kalamazoo.

May 14, 1987 - Thursday Mowed grass. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

May 15, 1987 - Friday Put tile in ditch. Went to pulpit meeting.

May 16, 1987 - Saturday Cemented culvert together. Did some disking. Bought an old tractor for parts from Dale Shult

May 17, 1987 - Sunday Had annual congregational meeting at church. Dennis & Chantel came over.

May 18, 1987 - Monday Got some copper sulfate for pond. Judy came over to work on Kary’s dress. Frances went shopping with Bertha.

May 19, 1987 - Tuesday Adjusted tension on garage doors. Repaired eaves trough.

May 20, 1987 - Wednesday Went to doctor, my ear is cleared up. Went to town, got salt for water softener.

May 21, 1987 - Thursday Went to Grandparent’s Day at Gobles. Mowed grass.

May 22, 1987 - Friday Did some bulldozing. Picked up brush around pond and treated pond for algae.

May 23, 1987 - Saturday Went to Bertha Black’s auction.

May 24, 1987 - Sunday Went to church.

May 25, 1987 - Monday Planted garden, bulldozed & disked. Went to eat at Big Boy’s with Bill & Bertha.

May 26, 1987 - Tuesday Mowed lawn. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

May 27, 1987 - Wednesday Got part for weed eater. Went to Pete Hiemstra’s to translate a letter from Holland. Went to pulpit meeting.

May 28, 1987 - Thursday Mowed weeds around pond. Went to see Bob Early’s new colt.

May 29, 1987 - Friday Put wood chips on flowerbed. Helped Florence Snow with pool liner.

May 30, 1987 - Saturday Got some used lumber to fix wagon.

May 31, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Tanya’s graduation party.

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June 1, 1987 - Monday Worked on wagon bed. Went to A.B.C. annual meeting.

June 2, 1987 - Tuesday Finished my wagon bed. Went to church board meeting. Tayer’s stopped in.

June 3, 1987 - Wednesday Went to town, stopped in a Carl’s. Mowed grass.

June 4, 1987 - Thursday Baled hay today. Nate, Erick & Trey helped.

June 5, 1987 - Friday Sold my hay, 238 bales.

June 6, 1987 - Saturday Washed car & truck. Picked up grass for mulch at Tom’s. Went to Vicksburg to old car festival.

June 7, 1987 - Sunday Went to church.

June 8, 1987 - Monday Repaired wagon. Sowed some grass seed. Went to Brown Derby for Farm Bureau dinner.

June 9, 1987 - Tuesday Nate helped me pick up stones. Went to ball game at Alamo.

June 10, 1987 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Nate helped pick up brush. Took camper to Denny’s. Milford & Alice came over. Had an earthquake tonight.

June 11, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Mowed weeds. Carl stopped in, had supper with us. Went to pulpit meeting.

June 12, 1987 - Friday Paid Ralph for baling, $60. Mulched garden. Puttered around in garage. Went to eat at Russ’s with Arlon & Jessie. Stopped to see Uncle Bill & Aunt Win.

June 13, 1987 - Saturday Bulldozed a little. Dennis tuned the car. Chantel & Kirsten are spending the night.

June 14, 1987 - Sunday Kirsten & Chantel went to church with us. Hot today, 95 degrees. Roger called.

June 15, 1987 - Monday Repaired outside barn steps.

June 16, 1987 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Hank stopped in. Hot today.

June 17, 1987 - Wednesday Got travelers checks today. Stopped in to Jessie’s & Neil’s. Hot again today.

June 18, 1987 - Thursday Judy, Kary & Mark came over for supper. Dennis, Trey & Chantel stopped in.

June 19, 1987 - Friday Left for Roger’s at 3:10 am, arrived at 4 pm. Went to eat supper at Chinese restaurant.

June 20, 1987 - Saturday Played horseshoes with Roger. Put hose reel together. Played cards.

June 21, 1987 - Sunday Took it easy today.

June 22, 1987 - Monday Took our first plane ride from Syracuse to New York on Piedmont then from New York to Amsterdam on a 747, arrived 12:30 our time (6:30 am) Amsterdam time).

June 23, 1987 - Tuesday Went to see world’s largest flower auction. Stayed in Hotel Slotania in Amsterdam.

June 24, 1987 - Wednesday Drove through Leiden, stopped in The Hague, went to miniature town in Maduradan, stayed in bed & breakfast house in Breda, Holland (very reasonable).

June 25, 1987 - Thursday Drove down to Belgium and Germany, stayed in Groningan at bed & breakfast.

June 26, 1987 - Friday Arrived in Opende. Went to Garstuizen and some cemeteries. Arrived at Piet & Wietske Hiemstra’s.

June 27, 1987 - Saturday Piet & Wietske took us to a lot of cemeteries and met a son of my dad’s sister and a daughter of one of my cousins (Jelli). Went to the North Sea.

June 28, 1987 - Sunday Rode around a lot of small villages and went to see Jan Boot, a cousin to Peter Hiemstra. Stopped to see a cousin, 90 year old Willem Kuipers.

June 29, 1987 - Monday Rode around some more, went to a fishing village.

June 30, 1987 - Tuesday Went to Garsthuisen with Boots. Took pictures of where Sena Oosterhout lived, also Fred & Jennie Hiemstra, also Willem Hiemstra and some others. Went to a castle, (cousin of Dekema’s lives here, met another cousin - daughter of Gertje.

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July 1, 1987 - Wednesday Went to a mill where they make hay pellets and to a large tractor show room. Freech’s birthday, we ate all day.

July 2, 1987 - Thursday Piet & Wietske took us to Gronigan, took train to Amsterdam. Met Roger at Seven Bridge Hotel.

July 3, 1987 - Friday Left Amsterdam on train to Hoek Van Holland, took boat to Harwiech, took train to London, took subway to bed & breakfast.

July 4, 1987 - Saturday Tour of London, went to US Embassy. Went to a play, Brighten Memoway.

July 5, 1987 - Sunday Went to Madame Tussauds, a wax museum. Went to planetarium. Went to Regent Garden, had dinner in German restaurant.

July 6, 1987 - Monday Took it easy today. Roger left for Oxford. We ate supper at a pub. Walked in Kensington Park.

July 7, 1987 - Tuesday Went to London Zoo.

July 8, 1987 - Wednesday Went to Kensington Park, think we saw Princess Ann take off in her helicopter.

July 9, 1987 - Thursday Just went window shopping today and rested. Roger came back from Oxford.

July 10, 1987 - Friday Arrived in Switzerland on British Air. Stayed at hotel. Walked around town.

July 11, 1987 - Saturday Went for a boat tour around Lake Geneva. Went for a bus tour around the countryside of Geneva.

July 12, 1987 - Sunday Spent the day in France with a young man that Roger got acquainted with and his family.

July 13, 1987 - Monday Left Geneva for home on a B747, arrived at Rogers about 5:15. Mother got sink to her stomach just before we landed.

July 14, 1987 - Tuesday Got my hair cut in Fayetteville, got pictures developed, rested up.

July 15, 1987 - Wednesday Went for a ride in the countryside of New York. Went with Roger to Barber Shop practice.

July 16, 1987 - Thursday Went for a ride. Janet’s birthday. David got hurt on bike, Roger took him to emergency.

July 17, 1987 - Friday Left Roger’s at 6 am, arrived home at 6 pm. Dropped Nancy off at Judy’s.

July 18, 1987 - Saturday Pulled weeds out of garden. Mowed around pond.

July 19, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Mrs. Rife’s 100th birthday open house. Denny & Mickie stopped in.

July 20, 1987 - Monday Weeded the rest of the garden. Very hot today. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Van Weelden’s.

July 21, 1987 - Tuesday Trimmed the Willow trees.

July 22, 1987 - Wednesday Went to Credit Union. Stopped at Neil & Net’s and at Bill & Bertha’s. Roger called, they can’t make it to the reunion.

July 23, 1987 - Thursday Mowed weeds around pond. Mowed some grass. Got airplane ticket for Nancy.

July 24, 1987 - Friday Mowed grass. Went to Judy’s to pick up Nancy.

July 25, 1987 - Saturday Took Nancy to airport. Mowed grass.

July 26, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis put new spark plugs wires on car.

July 27, 1987 - Monday Made horseshoe pits. Mowed some weeds.

July 28, 1987 - Tuesday Got gas for tractor. Mowed some weeds.

July 29, 1987 - Wednesday Put some wood chips around flowers. Weeded strawberries.

July 30, 1987 - Thursday Made some signs for the reunion. Roger got here about 6:15.

July 31, 1987 - Friday Mowed lawn. Baled hay and loaded it on wagon, 42 bales.

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August 1, 1987 - Saturday Had a good turn out for the Hiemstra reunion.

August 2, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Mahieu’s for Mildred Miller’s birthday,

August 3, 1987 - Monday Bought harmonica and country & western songbook. Went to practice for Old Time Country Days. Tayer’s came over.

August 4, 1987 - Tuesday Mowed parking lot at church and parsonage. Went to consistory meeting. Carl got a job.

August 5, 1987 - Wednesday Picked blueberries today.

August 6, 1987 - Thursday Ordered over $90 worth of parts for Wheel Horse. Went to Denny’s for his birthday.

August 7, 1987 - Friday Took some wood up to the church. Helped get things ready for Old Time Country Days.

August 8, 1987 - Saturday Had Old Time Country Day today, it rained most of the day. Neil & Net’s 50th wedding day too.

August 9, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Judy, Kary, &Judy’s boyfriend, Joyce, Nate & Kirsten came over and Carl, all ate supper with us.

August 10, 1987 - Monday Went to Credit Union. Frances went to Dr Hunt. Went to Neil & Net’s, stayed for supper.

August 11, 1987 - Tuesday Went to Dr Hunt today, had a pain in leg.

August 12, 1987 - Wednesday Repaired wagon. Got parts for Wheel Horse. Went to pulpit meeting.

August 13, 1987 - Thursday Put Wheel Horse back together. Bill & Bertha came over. Mowed lawn.

August 14, 1987 - Friday Rained most of the day. Went bowling.

August 15, 1987 - Saturday Mowed lawn. Farm Bureau group went to Shagnasti to eat, then came here for meeting.

August 16, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Carol and 2 little ones came over to stay the night.

August 17, 1987 - Monday Took care of Carol’s kids while she went to funeral.

August 18, 1987 - Tuesday Got camper ready for camping. Went to pulpit meeting.

August 19, 1876 - Wednesday Left to go camping today, Kirsten & Chantel went with us. Camping at Indian Valley between Middleville & Caledonia.

August 20, 1987 - Thursday Went to Lake Odessa. Stopped at some yard sales.

August 21, 1987 - Friday Moved to a different camp, Tyler Creek. Took Kirsten & Chantel home, got Nathan & Kary.

August 22, 1987 - Saturday Just enjoyed sitting around camp. Took a drive into Hastings, listened to Barbershop singing.

August 23, 1987 - Sunday Went to church in Lake Odessa. Went back home in afternoon.

August 24, 1987 - Monday Mowed grass.

August 25, 1987 - Tuesday Went to bowling meeting at Eastland. Took camper to Farm Days.

August 26, 1987 - Wednesday Went to Grand Rapids with Bill & Bertha to see Bill’s sister Jessie.

August 27, 1987 - Thursday Got hair cut. Went bowling.

August 28, 1987 - Friday Puttered around in garage. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

August 29, 1987 - Saturday Looked at tires for pickup. Mowed some grass.

August 30, 1987 - Sunday Pulpit committee. Went to Lake Odessa to interview prospective church pastor.

August 31, 1987 - Monday Went bowling.

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September 1, 1987 - Tuesday Mowed grass at parsonage. Went bowling, went to church meeting and pulpit meeting.

September 2, 1987 - Wednesday Put new blades on Cub mower. Mowed weeds around pond.

September 3, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Farm Days. September 4, 1987 - Friday At Farm Days.

September 5, 1987 - Saturday At Farm Days. Came home for the night.

September 6, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went back to Farm Days.

September 7, 1987 - Monday Came home from Farm Days. Arlon, Jessie, Phyllis & kids came over.

September 8, 1987 - Tuesday Cleaned the garage a little. Went bowling.

September 9, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled today. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to Duane and Arlene’s.

September 10, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Nate’s football game.

September 11, 1987 - Friday Mowed grass, also at the Parsonage. Bill and Bert came over.

September 12, 1987 - Saturday Mowed lawn.

September 13, 1987 - Sunday Went to church.

September 14, 1987 - Monday Police were out destroying marijuana along the tracks. Sold a cord of wood to Gary Black. Went bowling.

September 15, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Took Arnold McMurray to pick up van for Farm Bureau trip. Called Roger, 49th birthday.

September 16, 1987 - Wednesday Left for up north. Arrived in St. Ignace at 5 pm. Stayed 4 Star Motel.

September 17, 1987 - Thursday Went to Soo Locks, Canada, and to the big spring. Got motel in Gladstone.

September 18, 1987 - Friday Stopped at Iron Mountain. Visited 2 museums. Went to Houghton and L’Anse. Stayed in Munising.

September 19, 1987 - Saturday Left Munising at 6:30 am. Stopped at Hartwick Pines. Arrived home at 7:30 pm.

September 20, 1987 - Sunday Went to church.

September 21, 1987 - Monday Went with Beth and Ellen to agree over van rental. Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

September 22, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Got battery for watch.

September 23, 1987 - Wednesday Mrs. See got 117 bales of hay. I broke through the steps to the barn, hurt my chest.

September 24, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Mowed grass.

September 25, 1987 - Friday Went to Dale Webster’s funeral.

September 26, 1987 - Saturday Sold Bob Morrison 129 bales of hay. Baled third cutting of hay, 77 bales. Neil and Net came over, played cards.

September 27, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Sold third cutting of hay to Bob Morrison.

September 28, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Hurt my back while bowling.

September 29, 1987 - Tuesday Had some X-rays taken of my chest, just bruised my ribs. Patched roof on church. Milford and Alice came over.

September 30, 1987 - Wednesday Puttered around in garage. Went to pulpit meeting.

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October 1, 1987 - Thursday Sent letter to Piet Hiemstra. Went bowling. Went to funeral home to see Dina DeGrote.

October 2, 1987 - Friday Mailed some gifts to Peit and Wietske. Bill and Bert came over. Pulpit committee interviewed interim minister Dick Larson.

October 3, 1987 - Saturday Went to Chenery Auditorium with Arlon and Jessie.

October 4, 1987 - Sunday Davis Brothers in church. Tigers won Eastern Division.

October 5, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Went to hospital to see Dick Geising and Glenn Garrison.

October 6, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to church board meeting. Sold one rick of wood to Garrison’s son-in-law.

October 7, 1987 - Wednesday Went bowling. Put snow tires on truck. Put cap on truck.

October 8, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to football game. Gobles 38, Bloomingdale 12.

October 9, 1987 - Friday Worked on stovepipe in garage. Repaired tire on Nida’s lawn mower. Won 50 bucks on lottery.

October 10, 1987 - Saturday Put up stovepipe in garage. Kirsten came over to spend the night.

October 11, 1987 - Sunday Went to church.

October 12, 1987 - Monday Sold 2 ricks of wood to Paul Williams. Worked in garage. Went bowling.

October 13, 1987 - Tuesday Worked on bench in garage. Went bowling. Got hair cut.

October 14, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway Lanes. Went to 50 Over Club, showed our pictures of European trip. Went to Tayer’s.

October 15, 1987 - Thursday Worked in garage. Went bowling. Sold brick of wood to Garrison’s son-in-law.

October 16, 1987 - Friday Worked in garage. Went to funeral home to see Miss Jennie Vor. Hazel Gray died.

October 17, 1987 - Saturday Went to Early’s cottage for Farm Bureau meeting.

October 18, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Mary Hunt’s wedding. Went to funeral home to see Hazel Gray and Mrs. Rowe.

October 19, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Looked at a mobile home for Joyce. Got shingles for church.

October 20, 1987 - Tuesday Cut hole in garage for door. Went bowling. Frances stayed home, didn’t feel well.

October 21, 1987 - Wednesday Worked in garage.

October 22, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to football game. Gobles 28, Marcellus 6.

October 23, 1987 - Friday Cleaned sink drain.

October 24, 1987 - Saturday Dennis borrowed truck to get waterbed for Trey. Kirsten stayed for awhile.

October 25, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Fred Matterson’s 90th Birthday. Went to Trey’s birthday. Twins won World Series.

October 26, 1987 - Monday Repaired bicycle wheel. Went bowling.

October 27, 1987 - Tuesday Repaired lock on church door. Went bowling.

October 28, 1987 - Wednesday Built a deck for Judy’s trailer.

October 29, 1987 - Thursday Sold a rick of wood. Neil borrowed truck to move. Went bowling. Went to Fennville to football game. Gobles 14, Fennville 12.

October 30, 1987 - Friday Worked on Judy’s deck. Mickie went to hospital for operation. Tayer’s came over.

October 31, 1987 - Saturday Brought the deck to Judy’s. Raked leaves. Sold a rick of wood.

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November 1, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Mickie came home from hospital. Went to Schuler’s 50th.

November 2, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Kevin Boulter came over and took our pictures for Gazette.

November 3, 1987 - Tuesday Put up eaves troughs on pole barn. Capped chimney. Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

November 4, 1987 - Wednesday Raked leaves.

November 5, 1987 - Thursday Worked in garage. Went bowling. Picked up pictures.

November 6, 1987 - Friday Worked in garage. Cut some wood.

November 7, 1987 - Saturday Helped Dick Larson install door on church. Cut and stacked a cord of wood. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

November 8, 1987 - Sunday Judy and Kary came over and went to church with us.

November 9, 1987 - Monday Put trim on garage door. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting & potluck at Beth Newton’s.

November 10, 1987 - Tuesday Dragged a few logs out of woods. Went bowling. Went to Kirsten’s birthday.

November 11, 1987 - Wednesday Worked on bird feeder. Went to 50 Over Club. Took pictures to Gazette for 50th anniversary. Went to Neil and Net’s.

November 12, 1987 - Thursday Worked on bird feeder. Went bowling. Cut some wood. Sold brick of wood.

November 13, 1987 - Friday Cut some wood. Raked leaves.

November 14, 1987 - Saturday Worked on a dully truck. Dennis and Trey came over to help me put up picnic table. Stacked wood.

November 15, 1987 - Sunday Went to church.

November 16, 1987 - Monday Tom Pio welded my hand truck for me. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

November 17, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Otsego Inn for supper.

November 18, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway today. Went to award banquet at Gobles High School.

November 19, 1987 - Thursday Got some steps at Kalamazoo Wrecking for barn. Went bowling.

November 20, 1987 - Friday Took Lady to vet for itch. Rev Larson and Mary Kay stopped in. Put cap on truck. Tayer’s came over.

November 21, 1987 - Saturday Put up a door in garage. Glued kitchen chairs. Kirsten came over to spend the night.

November 22, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Juan and Carol came over. Went to bowling tournament at Harpo’s.

November 23, 1987 - Monday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

November 24, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Picked up photos.

November 25, 1987 - Wednesday Sub bowled today. Stopped in to see Weir’s and Harvey’s. Roger and family arrived at 5:55 today.

November 26, 1987 - Thursday All the kids came home for Thanksgiving and they gave Ma & I a VCR.

November 27, 1987 - Friday Cut a little wood. Took it easy today.

November 28, 1987 - Saturday Celebrated our 50th at Alamo Town Hall.

November 29, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Roger and Jan left for home.

November 30, 1987 - Monday Hauled logs out of woods. Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

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December 1, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

December 2, 1987 - Wednesday Went bowling. 240 game, 550 series.

December 3, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling. Sold one rick of wood to Stephenson’s.

December 4, 1987 - Friday Cut wood. Went to Plainwell to eat for our 50th.

December 5, 1987 - Saturday Went to annual Hall of Fame meeting. Went to Nate’s birthday party.

December 6, 1987 - Sunday Went to church, Kirsten went with us. Carl stopped in.

December 7, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

December 8, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Tayer’s.

December 9, 1987 - Wednesday Put up some steps for Jeff and Joyce. Went to 50 over club.

December 10, 1987 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling. Went to musical at Plainwell School.

December 11, 1987 - Friday Helped Dick Larson put siding on parsonage. Carol brought Jonathan and Angie over.

December 12, 1987 - Saturday Met new neighbor, Bulteman. Had coffee with Tom Pio. Went to Uncle Bill and Aunt Winnie’s 65th Anniversary.

December 13, 1987 - Sunday Carl and Dennis worked on Carl’s car. Went to church.

December 14, 1987 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Sweden House for Farm Bureau meeting and dinner.

December 15, 1987 - Tuesday Electric was off for 4 to 5 hours due to snowstorm. Went bowling. Sold one cord of wood.

December 16, 1987 - Wednesday Put up Christmas tree. Put horn button on tractor.

December 17, 1987 - Thursday Worked on bookcase. Went bowling. Sold one rick of wood.

December 18, 1987 - Friday Plowed yard. Kirsten came over to spend the night.

December 19, 1987 - Saturday Wrote up history of our life together for 50 years.

December 20, 1987 - Sunday Went to church and Christmas program. Nate and Eric came over.

December 21, 1987 - Monday Worked on wagon. Went bowling. Took Nate and Eric home.

December 22, 1987 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to pulpit meeting.

December 23, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Al Lappin borrowed my wagon.

December 24, 1987 - Thursday Stopped in at Nida’s and Matt’s. Went to Candlelight Service.

December 25, 1987 - Friday Christmas. Kids came home.

December 26, 1987 - Saturday Cut some wood.

December 27, 1987 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Williams.

December 28, 1987 - Monday Ground still green at 8:30 am. By 4 pm, we had about a foot of snow. Bowling was cancelled.

December 29, 1987 - Tuesday Plowed the drive and Mildred’s drive. Went bowling.

December 30, 1987 - Wednesday Bowled today at Airway.

December 31, 1987 - Thursday Went bowling today. Went out to eat with Gilleo’s near Paw Paw (Wiley’s). Tayer’s came over and played cards.

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January 1, 1988 - Friday Joyce Harvey died. Just took it easy today.

January 2, 1988 - Saturday Put blower on Wheel Horse. Sold one rick of wood. Exchanged Christmas gifts. Bought TV & VCR stand. Stopped at Neil & Net’s.

January 3, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Joyce Harvey. Stopped in to see George Livingston.

January 4, 1988 - Monday Put TV / VCR stand together. Went bowling. Dennis stopped in.

January 5, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Very cold. Went to consistory meeting.

January 6, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Still cold, 10 below this morning.

January 7, 1988 - Thursday Had coffee at Tom Pio’s. Went bowling.

January 8, 1988 - Friday Puttered around in garage. Bill & Bertha came over in the afternoon. Duane & Arlene came over in the evening.

January 9, 1988 - Saturday Worked in garage. Put new thermostat in Joyce’s car. Jeff & Joyce talked to the minister.

January 10, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Jeff & Nate came to church. Voted on new minister (Dick Larsen). Jean & Ron came over.

January 11, 1988 - Monday Sold old furnace, $100. Paid for new furnace, $1300. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Haskell’s.

January 12, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling.

January 13, 1988 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club and to the mission.

January 14, 1988 - Thursday Got bird feed in Kendall. Went bowling. Went to Tayer’s.

January 15, 1988 - Friday Worked on doorway in basement.

January 16, 1988 - Saturday Puttered around in garage.

January 17, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Jean came to church.

January 18, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Joyce & Kirsten are staying tonight.

January 19, 1988 - Tuesday Moved Joyce to our house.

January 20, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airways. Repaired Joyce’s muffler.

January 21, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Doxey’s and to see Earl Anthony at Harpo’s

January 22, 1988 - Friday Sat around today, my knee bothered me.

January 23, 1988 - Saturday Had coffee with Tom Pio. Got a bag of corn for squirrels. Fixed Kirsten’s dresser.

January 24, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

January 25, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Chantel’s birthday.

January 26, 1988 - Tuesday Frances went to eye doctor. Went bowling. Went to Big Boy’s with Bill & Bertha to eat.

January 27, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Plowed drive.

January 28, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 29, 1988 - Friday Got a gasket for pump. Went to pulpit meeting.

January 30, 1988 - Saturday Puttered around.

January 31, 1988 - Sunday Went to church twice. Frances’ birthday. Judy & Kary went to church with us.

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February 1, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Got license for car & pickup. Denny and family came over. Roger called.

Age 73 February 2, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Mr. Steak’s for birthday dinner. Went to church board meeting. Sold rick of wood to Stevenson’s.

February 3, 1988 - Wednesday Went to see Marcia Cronkhite. Picked Nate up at ski run.

February 4, 1988 - Thursday Sold one rick of wood to Hassing’s. Went bowling. Fixed Nate’s skies.

February 5, 1988 - Friday Took Frances to the doctor. Cold today. Just sat around the house.

February 6, 1988 - Saturday Moved Joyce to a trailer north of Gobles.

February 7, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

February 8, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Paid car insurance. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at McMurray’s. Jack Willover & Bob Brown were guests.

February 9, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to doctor for breathing test. Sold one rick of wood to Steve Helmer.

February 10, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to 50 Over Club. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

February 11, 1988 - Thursday Plowed the drive. Took Frances to eye doctor. Ate supper at Ponderosa.

February 12, 1988 - Friday Plowed drive, also Mildred’s. Had taxes done. Had supper at Aries.

February 13, 1988 - Saturday Brought a bed over to Joyce’s. Sold one rick of wood to Mrs. Hassing.

February 14, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Mickie brought a coat over for Frances to alter.

February 15, 1988 - Monday Went bowling.

February 16, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling.

February 17, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Carl came over for supper. Judy’s birthday.

February 18, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to nursing home to play bingo. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

February 19, 1988 - Friday Got dog license and shots. Went to basketball game and Winter Snow Queen for Kary. Stopped to see Jim Harvey.

February 20, 1988 - Saturday Carl used the truck to move a few things.

February 21, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

February 22, 1988 - Monday Worked on cuspidor. Went bowling.

February 23, 1988 - Tuesday Took Frances to eye doctor for second opinion. Went bowling. Went to eat at Shagnasti and to meeting with Bob, Ruth & Ellen.

February 24, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Varnished cuspidor.

February 25, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling.

February 26, 1988 - Friday Puttered around in barn. Went to Vicksburg Show Boat.

February 27, 1988 - Saturday Worked on lathe. Tom gave me a part for a lathe.

February 28, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Lyle Williams. Roger called.

February 29, 1988 - Monday Spent the day in hospital with Frances. She had cataracts removed and an implant.

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March 1, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

March 2, 1988 - Wednesday Stopped in to see Neil & Net. Bill & Bertha came over to see Frances.

March 3, 1988 - Thursday Took Frances to doctor, her eye is coming good. Went bowling.

March 4, 1988 - Friday I did the wash.

March 5, 1988 - Saturday Took blower off tractor. Put grader on cub.

March 6, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Frances stayed home. Carl stopped in. Ralph & Dan Jager stopped in. Claire & Arnold stopped in. Called Roger.

March 7, 1988 - Monday Rev Larsen stopped in. Went bowling. Dennis stopped in. Went to Jeff & Joyce’s for Joyce’s birthday.

March 8, 1988 - Tuesday Trimmed raspberries. Went bowling.

March 9, 1988 - Wednesday Went bowling at Airway. Went to 50 Over Club.

March 10, 1988 - Thursday Stopped at the doctor. Went bowling.

March 11, 1988 - Friday Harry Northrup stopped in. I graded the drive at the church.

March 12, 1988 - Saturday Went to the mall to see RV’s. Ate at Wendy’s with Archie & Helen.

March 13, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Snowed today.

March 14, 1988 - Monday Took Frances to eye doctor, looking good. Went bowling. Went to Wilma B’s for Farm Bureau. Jack Gibson spoke.

March 15, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Gobles to look at a mobile home.

March 16, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway.

March 17, 1988 - Thursday Put bucket on tractor. Went bowling. Went to Meijer Supper at church.

March 18, 1988 - Friday Took it easy today.

March 19, 1988 - Saturday Picked up some wood. Gave it to Tom Pio. Neighbor’s house caught fire. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

March 20, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Potluck at church in evening.

March 21, 1988 - Monday Went bowling.

March 22, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Lawton with Archie & Helen to eat then played cards.

March 23, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Disked asparagus.

March 24, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 25, 1988 - Friday Had a new screen put in the well, $300. Picked up a little wood for Tom Pio.

March 26, 1988 - Saturday Stopped in to see Nida. Went to township meeting. Went to T.H.N. at Wolf Lake Fish Hatchery.

March 27, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Trey & Dennis stopped over.

March 28, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Tayer’s. Carl stopped in, borrowed small television.

March 29, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Some Farm Bureau members came over to discuss our train trip to Seattle.

March 30, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Joyce borrowed the truck to move back with Jeff.

March 31, 1988 - Thursday Worked on trailer. Went bowling.

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April 1, 1988 - Friday Worked on old trailer. Went to Good Friday Service at church.

April 2, 1988 - Saturday Nathan helped me pick up brush from the yard.

April 3, 1988 - Sunday Went to church (Easter). Went to Stagecoach Inn for dinner. Went to Oak Grove Church musical program. Carl stopped in.

April 4, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Worked on tractor rims.

April 5, 1988 - Tuesday Put plow on tractor. Went bowling and to banquet. Went to consistory meeting.

April 6, 1988 - Wednesday Rained most of the day. Got title changed on mobile home.

April 7, 1988 - Thursday Frances went to eye doctor. Had one stitch removed. Went bowling. Dennis & Chantel came over.

April 8, 1988 - Friday Plowed garden. Weeded strawberries. Burned leaves.

April 9, 1988 - Saturday Puttered around in garage. Went to Herb & Irene Councell’s 50th.

April 10, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Pat Lynch at funeral home. Stopped in at Neil & Net’s.

April 11, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Went to banquet. Had Farm Bureau meeting at our house.

April 12, 1988 - Tuesday Started the old dozer. Spread a little top dirt.

April 13, 1988 - Wednesday Worked on dozer. Went to 50 Over Club. Mr. & Mrs. Veenschoten showed pictures on China.

April 14, 1988 - Thursday Dug up some vine and transplanted it beside the barn. Went bowling, 563 series.

April 15, 1988 - Friday Removed muffler off truck. Went to bowling tournament at Harpo’s. Went to eat at Ryske’s with Helen & Archie and Lyle & Pat Brooke.

April 16, 1988 - Saturday Trimmed some brush near Mildred’s. Cleaned off bulldozer. Took bed over to Joyce’s. Put new muffler on truck.

April 17, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

April 18, 1988 - Monday Plowed garden for Pastor Dick Larson.

April 19, 1988 - Tuesday Worked on a dresser. Fred Junker offered me a job.

April 20, 1988 - Wednesday Took snow tires off truck. Got hair cut. Worked on dresser.

April 21, 1988 - Thursday Started to work for Fred Junker doing odd jobs. Went to bowling banquet at Final Curtain.

April 22, 1988 - Friday Went to Jo Penning’s moving sale. Bought step stool & ladder. Varnished dresser.

April 23, 1988 - Saturday Put 5th wheel on pickup & filled water tank. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

April 24, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Harry Ekema. Stopped in to see Hank & Virginia. Went to church musical.

April 25, 1988 - Monday Took tractor over to Jeff’s to move some dirt. Carl stopped in. Duane & Arlene came over.

April 26, 1988 - Tuesday Repaired front end loader on tractor with Tom Pio’s help.

April 27, 1988 - Wednesday Puttered around in garage and barn. Bill & Bertha came over.

April 28, 1988 - Thursday Took 5th wheel to campground near Climax for Carl.

April 29, 1988 - Friday Plowed Ed’s garden. Bought 4 new tires for pickup.

April 30, 1988 - Saturday Put camper on truck. Jeff & Joyce poured a cement pad for new mobile home. Tayer’s came over.

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May 1, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Frances & I walked over to the neighbor (Phil).

May 2, 1988 - Monday Graded neighbor’s drive. Put plow on cub.

May 3, 1988 - Tuesday Plowed garden for Charlie Darling. Repaired steps on camper. Went to church meeting.

May 4, 1988 - Wednesday Frances helped me clean the garage today. I mowed lawn.

May 5, 1988 - Thursday Took some stuff to Goodwill. Got exhaust pipe for truck. Plowed Tom Pio’s garden. Mowed grass.

May 6, 1988 - Friday Spaded a flower garden. Mowed grass. Went bowling with Bill V. Went to Russ’s to eat.

May 7, 1988 - Saturday Put clamp on exhaust pipe. Put a switch on fan in camper. Moved flowerbed. Judy stopped in.

May 8, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Mother’s Day. Dennis, Joyce, Kirsten, and their neighbors stopped in. Carl stopped in.

May 9, 1988 - Monday Worked on pump from old bulk truck. Got Dennis’ rototiller. Went to Farm Bureau meeting a Beth’s.

May 10, 1988 - Tuesday Rototilled garden. Arlen & Jessie came over in the evening. Changed oil in car.

May 11, 1988 - Wednesday Had transmission grease changed in car. Went to doctor. Stopped in to Bill & Bertha’s. Went to Elmer & Judy’s.

May 12, 1988 - Thursday Went to Plainwell for seed. Planted corn, beans, onions, lettuce, & carrots. Took car to Brad Holmes for window repair. Went to pulpit meeting.

May 13, 1988 - Friday Got window fixed in car. Went bowling with Bill V. Ate at Big Boy’s. Went to see Jeff & Joyce’s new mobile home.

May 14, 1988 - Saturday Went to senior bowling tournament in Lansing with Bill & Bertha.

May 15, 1988 - Sunday Went to church, had annual church meeting.

May 16, 1988 - Monday Mowed grass. Joyce moved her stuff from the basement.

May 17, 1988 - Tuesday We left to go to Roger’s at 4:10 am. We stopped at Blair’s in Warren, PA. Stopped at Brookside Inn in Coudersport, PA.

May 18, 1988 - Wednesday Left Coudersport at 7:15. Ate breakfast at Dad’s Restaurant. Arrived at Roger’s at 12:15. Went with Roger to barber shop.

May 19, 1988 - Thursday Went into Syracuse. Helped Roger plant a tree. Played cards.

May 20, 1988 - Friday Helped Roger plant some more shrubbery. Played cards.

May 21, 1988 - Saturday Helped Roger with shrubbery. Went to showboat at high school.

May 22, 1988 - Sunday Went to church with Roger & Janet.

May 23, 1988 - Monday Left Roger’s at 6:40 am, arrived home at 6:20 pm.

May 24, 1988 - Tuesday Took Frances to eye doctor. Mowed some grass, broke shift on mower. Carl stopped in.

May 25, 1988 - Wednesday Planted garden. Mowed some grass.

May 26, 1988 - Thursday Planted flowers. Went to Tayer’s, played cards

May 27, 1988 - Friday Burned the old pile of brush. Got part for lawn mower. Mowed grass.

May 28, 1988 - Saturday Mulched strawberries. Got hair cut. Went to Ralph & Marge’s 25th Anniversary.

May 29, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Orangeville to look at a pole barn church and a camper. Joyce & Nate stopped in.

May 30, 1988 - Monday Mowed weeds. Neil & Net, Bill & Bertha came over for hamburgs. Decoration Day. Went to Gobles parade.

May 31, 1988 - Tuesday Mowed along side of road. Had to buy new tube for Cub tractor.

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June 1, 1988 - Wednesday Repaired two front tires on Coop & one rear tire on Cub.

June 2, 1988 - Thursday Tire still leaking on cub so had to repair it again.

June 3, 1988 - Friday Ralph Jager cut my hay today. Puttered around in garage.

June 4, 1988 - Saturday Joyce, Kirsten, and her neighbor stopped in. Puttered around in garage.

June 5, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

June 6, 1988 - Monday Raked hay, sold it to Bob Morrison - 246 bales. Dennis used pickup to haul dresser. Went to A.B.C. board meeting.

June 7, 1988 - Tuesday Repaired vacuum hose and gas line on lawn mower. Went to church meeting.

June 8, 1988 - Wednesday Repaired wheel on mower, mowed grass, picked strawberries.

June 9, 1988 - Thursday Puttered around in garage, picked strawberries, went to school candidates meeting, Tayer’s came over.

June 10, 1988 - Friday Cut some grass with weed eater.

June 11, 1988 - Saturday Cleaned up around the chicken coop. Went to Father & Son Banquet.

June 12, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jeff Rus’ graduation reception. Went to Larsen boys graduation reception. Dennis borrowed truck.

June 13, 1988 - Monday Voted in school election. Went to U.R.G.E. meeting, was voted to be a trustee. Got tank of oxygen. Went to Shaff’s auction.

June 14, 1988 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage. Nate came over on his moped. I took him to Paw Paw, sold bike to Raymond Hiemstra for $25.

June 15, 1988 - Wednesday 50 Over Club. Went to Stagecoach Inn to eat. Arlon & Jessie came over and picked strawberries.

June 16, 1988 - Thursday Frances got new glasses today, picked up my weed eater and trimmed around the pond.

June 17, 1988 - Friday Went to Paul Lancaster’s yard sale and a few others. Went bowling with Bill V.

June 18, 1988 - Saturday Puttered around in barn. Fixed an old chair. Went to Kathy Miller’s wedding.

June 19, 1988 - Sunday Went to church, had our strawberry fest today.

June 20, 1988 - Monday Had tire repaired on car. Too hot to do anything today.

June 21, 1988 - Tuesday Took it easy today.

June 22, 1988 - Wednesday Mowed lawn.

June 23, 1988 - Thursday Brought a table to Joyce’s. Wilma Veld came over.

June 24, 1988 - Friday Worked on bicycle.

June 25, 1988 - Saturday Went to Grandville with Arlon & Jessie to a shower for Craig & Lavonne. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

June 26, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. John Schuring preached.

June 27, 1988 - Monday Worked on camper

June 28, 1988 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage.

June 29, 1988 - Wednesday Went to Meijers and Hardings. Worked on camper.

June 30, 1988 - Thursday Met another cousin (daughter of Gertje). Went over to Joyce’s. Worked on camper.

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July 1, 1988 - Friday Mowed grass. Got camper ready. Went to see Mary Kay.

July 2, 1988 - Saturday Left to go camping at Oak Grove Campground at Decatur.

July 3, 1988 - Sunday Played horseshoes in a tournament.

July 4, 1988 - Monday Just sat around and relaxed at the campground.

July 5, 1988 - Tuesday Left for home. Went to church meeting.

July 6, 1988 - Wednesday Bought Avion trailer from Lyle William’s estate. 103 degrees in Kalamazoo.

July 7, 1988 - Thursday Hot again today, just took it easy.

July 8, 1988 - Friday Fixed screen door on camper.

July 9, 1988 - Saturday Puttered around, too hot to do any work, took a ride in the evening, went to Hall of Fame.

July 10, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

July 11, 1988 - Monday Went to Van Weelden’s for Farm Bureau meeting at the lake.

July 12, 1988 - Tuesday Cleaned out the Avion camper. Went to see Carl at camp ground.

July 13, 1988 - Wednesday Worked on freezer on camper. Took dinner to Larsen’s.

July 14, 1988 - Thursday Too hot to do much today. Put up a screen tent.

July 15, 1988 - Friday Brought the old truck camper back home from Joyce’s.

July 16, 1988 - Saturday Went to auction on 7th Street. Very hot.

July 17, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Duane & Arlene came over, played cards.

July 18, 1988 - Monday Worked on old truck camper. Bill & Bertha came over.

July 19, 1988 - Tuesday Went to see Milford Tayer in hospital. Worked on old camper.

July 20, 1988 - Wednesday Worked on gas refrigerator on camper. Dennis came over and got it working for me. Went to eat a Russ’s.

July 21, 1988 - Thursday Mowed grass today.

July 22, 1988 - Friday Cut weeds around pond.

July 23, 1988 - Saturday Hiemstra reunion today, had a good turnout, about 60 people, was cut short due to rain.

July 24, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

July 25, 1988 - Monday Took screen tent down, puttered around today.

July 26, 1988 - Tuesday Took window out of truck cap. Dale came over, played cards.

July 27, 1988 - Wednesday Got camper ready for camping.

July 28, 1988 - Thursday Went to Timberlake Campground, took Chantel & Kirsten along (very hot).

July 29, 1988 - Friday Enjoyed the campground.

July 30, 1988 - Saturday Relaxed at camp ground. Went to Cow Catcher in Climax to eat with Carl & Destiny

July 31, 1988 - Sunday Went to church at the camp ground. Came home in the afternoon. Went to a musical at our church.

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August 1, 1988 - Monday Mowed grass. Very hot today. Picked our first sweet corn.

August 2, 1988 - Tuesday Went to Chicago O’Hare Airport to pick up Nathan.

August 3, 1988 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha came over for coffee. Picked sweet corn. Mowed grass. Went to Tayer’s for a little while.

August 4, 1988 - Thursday Got title for Avion.

August 5, 1988 - Friday Got license for Avion. Went to races.

August 6, 1988 - Saturday Went to funeral home to see Harold Hiemstra. Went to Lansing to Craig & Lavonne's wedding.

August 7, 1988 - Sunday Went to church, went to Denny's.

August 8, 1988 - Monday Worked on steps for wagon. Worked on Reece hitch. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Stagecoach Inn.

August 9, 1988 - Tuesday Went to church to practice for band.

August 10, 1988 - Wednesday Mowed parking lot at church.

August 11, 1988 - Thursday Went to Credit Union. Stopped at Jessie & Arlon's.

August 12, 1988 - Friday Ordered a new pulley for mower. Worked at church for O.T.C.D.

August 13, 1988 - Saturday Old Time Country Day.

August 14, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

August 15, 1988 - Monday Too hot to do anything.

August 16, 1988 - Tuesday Mowed a little grass. Gave sweet corn stalks to Ralph Jager. Went to special church meeting. Went with Nida to emergency.

August 17, 1988 - Wednesday Took a load of stuff to Goodwill that we had left from O.T.C.D. Got pulley for Wheel Horse.

August 18, 1988 - Thursday Took camper to R & S to be checked over. Put pulley on Wheel Horse.

August 19, 1988 - Friday Had to get new belt for Wheel Horse. Mowed the lawn.

August 20, 1988 - Saturday Ralph cut my hay today. All the Oosterhout cousin's met at our house.

August 21, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Faith Church in evening. Milford & Alice stopped in.

August 22, 1988 - Monday Baled hay today, 84 bales, sold to Mrs. See, Nate helped me.

August 23, 1988 - Tuesday Went to bowling meeting at Eastland.

August 24, 1988 - Wednesday Went to Kalamazoo Fair. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

August 25,1988 - Thursday Went to bowling meeting at Eastland. Mowed grass.

August 26, 1988 - Friday Hauled a disk for Joyce. Kirsten came home with me. Mowed grass.

August 27, 1988 - Saturday Puttered around in garage. Caught a nice bass from the pond.

August 28, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

August 29, 1988 - Monday Started cleaning upstairs in barn. Went bowling (Harpo’s)

August 30 1988 - Tuesday Took Frances to eye doctor. Went bowling. Mowed weeds at Joyce’s.

August 31, 1988 - Wednesday Took camper to Farm Days.

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September 1, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Farm Days. Took dogs to vet.

September 2, 1988 - Friday At Farm Days. Carl took Lady to vet, she has heart worms.

September 3, 1988 - Saturday At Farm Days, came home tonight.

September 4, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jeff & Joyce’s open house. Went back to Farm Days.

September 5, 1988 - Monday Came home from Farm Days.

September 6, 1988 - Tuesday Worked upstairs in barn. Went bowling. Tayer’s came over.

September 7, 1988 - Wednesday Put the old dozer in shed. Mowed grass & weeds.

September 8, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Marcellus for Nate’s football game, 25-0

September 9, 1988 - Friday Worked on old hay rake.

September 10, 1988 - Saturday Went to South Haven, had dinner with Farm Bureau group at the Idler and went to Early’s cottage.

September 11, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

September 12, 1988 - Monday Took Lady to the vet. Went bowling.

September 13, 1988 - Tuesday Worked on old hay rake. Went bowling. Carl stopped in bowling alley. Went to church board meeting.

September 14, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway today. Went to 50 Over Club. Got Lady home from vet ($116 vet bill).

September 15, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling, had a 232. Went to Gobles football game, they won.

September 16, 1988 - Friday Drove dump truck for Keeler Excavating, $50.

September 17, 1988 - Saturday Went to Charlton Park, Michigan Fiddlers played.

September 18, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Sold a cord of wood to Dale Blanchard.

September 19, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Cleaned part of the barn.

September 20, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling.

September 21, 1988 - Wednesday Took Lady back to vet (looking good). Cleaned and repaired trough. Went to see Don (& son) Rutherford (Winkel).

September 22, 1988 - Thursday Repaired tongue on wagon. Went bowling. Gobles lost today.

September 23, 1988 - Friday Took wagon over to Gobles to use as a float. Blanchard’s and Grofert’s came after wood. Mowed lawn.

September 24, 1988 - Saturday Went to Tayer’s.

September 25, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

September 26, 1988 - Monday Cleaned out the barn upstairs. Went bowling.

September 27, 1988 - Tuesday Installed new switch on Coop and repaired lights. Went bowling.

September 28, 1988 - Wednesday Went bowling. Cut some weeds, broke & repaired weed eater.

September 29, 1988 - Thursday Repaired front tires on Coop. Went bowling. Went to Nate’s football game, won 50 to 0 (Bloomingdale).

September 30, 1988 - Friday Went to White Pigeon, bought some seat cushions for camper, also went to Indiana.

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October 1, 1988 - Saturday Went to memorial service for Leonard Bennett. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

October 2, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

October 3, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Painted my old dinner bucket. Gary Black got a cord of wood. Peggy Grofert got some more wood.

October 4, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to church board meeting.

October 5, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway again. Mowed grass.

October 6, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Nate’s football game, they won. Jean’s birthday

October 7, 1988 - Friday Puttered around in garage. Took Lady to vet, she seems to be ok.

October 8, 1988 - Saturday Tyrone & Marge Vandenberg stopped in. Tayer’s went with us for a ride out around grape country, stopped in Jones to eat.

October 9, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Judy, Kary & Mark came over in the afternoon.

October 10, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Johnson’s.

October 11, 1988 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage. Picked what was left in garden. Went bowling.

October 12, 1988 - Wednesday Started up the old Ford truck. Went to 50 Over Club.

October 13, 1988 - Thursday Went to see Archie Gilleo in hospital. Went bowling. Went to football game. Fennville 6, Gobles 12.

October 14, 1988 - Friday Blew leaves off lawn. Hauled some stuff for Jeff from Wolahan’s.

October 15, 1988 - Saturday Jeff shot a goose. Went to Jim Harvey & Louise’s wedding reception. Carl cleaned stove pipe.

October 16, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

October 17, 1988 - Monday Worked on a small table. Went bowling. Arlon repaired a chair for me. Jeff shot 2 geese.

October 18, 1988 - Tuesday Sanded on a chair. Went bowling.

October 19, 1988 - Wednesday Sanded and varnished a chair. Went to see Jeff Rus.

October 20, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Bought air conditioner from Dick Wuis, $200. Went to Nate’s football game. Gobles 26, Lawrence 0.

October 21, 1988 - Friday Wet day, didn’t do much today. Went to Gobles homecoming game. Gobles 21, Lawrence 6. Nate’s float won first place.

October 22, 1988 - Saturday Went to Jager’s 40th. Went to mall for church bazaar.

October 23, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny’s for Trey’s birthday.

October 24, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Wet & cold today.

October 25, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to eat with Bill & Bert.

October 26, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Stopped at Neil & Net’s.

October 27 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Put 5th wheel on pickup. Went to Nate’s last football game. Gobles 25, Kal Christian 9.

October 28, 1988 - Friday Blew some leaves off lawn. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

October 29, 1988 - Saturday Went to bowling tournament at Harpo’s. Removed more leaves. Put new head light on Olds.

October 30, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Carol & Juan’s.

October 31. 1988 - Monday Brought 5th wheel home. Went bowling.

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November 1, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting. Denny borrowed truck.

November 2, 1988 - Wednesday Dug carrots and some of the Cannas bulbs. Went after wagon.

November 3, 1988 - Thursday Started to work on chimney for garage. Went bowling.

November 4, 1988 - Friday Rained most of the day. Mickie brought truck back. Took Nate home.

November 5, 1988 - Saturday Dennis came over, helped me with chimney form.

November 6, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Carl came over for dinner, his birthday - 47.

November 7, 1988 - Monday Got some gravel. Went bowling.

November 8, 1988 - Tuesday Got blocks & cement for chimney, poured base for chimney. Went bowling.

November 9, 1988 - Wednesday Loaned some fencing to Jeff & Joyce. Put camper on pickup. Went to 50 Over Club. Tayer’s came over.

November 10, 1988 - Thursday Got hair cut. Went bowling. Bought cassette recorder from Kmart. Went to Kirsten’s birthday.

November 11, 1988 - Friday Puttered around today.

November 12, 1988 - Saturday Dennis came over and worked on chimney. Frances went to Chris’ shower. Kirsten came over to spend the night.

November 13, 1988 - Sunday Went to church, Kirsten went with us.

November 14, 1988 - Monday Worked on chimney in garage. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Ellen’s. Bob Brown was guest.

November 15, 1988 - Tuesday Raked leaves. Went bowling.

November 16, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway today.

November 17, 1988 - Thursday Made a band for chimney. Went bowling.

November 18, 1988 - Friday Jeff brought truck back and butchered his 3 deer.

November 19, 1988 - Saturday Repaired wood stove in garage. Went to supper with Arlon & Jessie at Kendall Methodist Church.

November 20, 1988 - Sunday Went to church.

November 21, 1988 - Monday Worked on tank bracket. Went bowling.

November 22, 1988 - Tuesday Worked on tank bracket. Went bowling. Went to Duane & Arlene’s.

November 23, 1988 - Wednesday Worked on chimney. Had fuel oil delivered. Furnace quit working. Started up wood furnace.

November 24, 1988 - Thursday Denny came over, finished the chimney. Nine of the family was here for Thanksgiving dinner.

November 25, 1988 - Friday Don Shaff came and cleaned & repaired furnace, $125.44. Went to Chris & Matt’s wedding. Jeff repaired his car.

November 26, 1988 - Saturday Worked on a little engine. Went to Livingston’s 50th.

November 27, 1988 - Sunday Had a bad cold today so I stayed home from church. Roger called.

November 28, 1988 - Monday Put cap on truck. Went bowling.

November 29, 1988 - Tuesday Had to have furnace man come out again. Went bowling. Went to Gobles Athletic Banquet.

November 30, 1988 - Wednesday Rev Larson stopped in to see me. Went to doctor, not feeling too good.

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December 1, 1988 - Thursday Sold a truck cap to Rev Larson. Went bowling. Frances went to nursing home.

December 2, 1988 - Friday Took it easy today. Neil’s birthday. Frances went shopping. Jeff stopped in.

December 3, 1988 - Saturday Went to Hall of Fame annual meeting with Early’s. Went to Nate’s birthday party.

December 4, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went out to eat at Circle Inn, Gun Lake for our 51st.

December 5, 1988 - Monday Put chains on tractor. Went bowling.

December 6, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling. Painted roof on 5th wheel. Went to church meeting.

December 7, 1988 - Wednesday Dug the rest of the Cannas bulbs. Cut some wood.

December 8, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Frances stayed home.

December 9, 1988 - Friday Took it easy today. Snowed today. Mickie & Chantel stopped in to pick up a couple letters.

December 10, 1988 - Saturday Took it easy today.

December 11, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Esther Hageman.

December 12, 1988 - Monday Sent Christmas package to Roger. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting, potluck at Cooper Town Hall.

December 13, 1988 - Tuesday Put snow plow on tractor. Went bowling.

December 14, 1988 - Wednesday Went to Kirsten’s Christmas party at school. Went to 50 Over Club. Put up Christmas tree.

December 15, 1988 - Thursday Went bowling. Got groceries.

December 16, 1988 - Friday Had to have speedometer cable repaired on car.

December 17, 1988 - Saturday Kirsten stayed all night last night and tonight. Puttered around in garage.

December 18, 1988 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Hank & Virginia’s for family get together. Went to Christmas program at church.

December 19, 1988 - Monday Went bowling. Received package from Roger.

December 20, 1988 - Tuesday Warm today, the snow all melted. Went bowling and Christmas shopping.

December 21, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway.

December 22, 1988 - Thursday Kirsten went with us bowling & shopping.

December 23, 1988 - Friday Bought a ‘78 GMC pickup for parts. Nathan helped me get it home.

December 24, 1988 - Saturday Worked on truck. Went to Candlelight Service at church. Dennis and family were there.

December 25, 1988 - Sunday Christmas. All kids came home but Roger’s. Richard called. Roger called.

December 26, 1988 - Monday Worked on truck. Went to Tayer’s.

December 27, 1988 - Tuesday Went bowling.

December 28, 1988 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Looked at a nice Suburban.

December 29, 1988 - Thursday Carl & Mike Westra came out and cut wood. Went bowling.

December 30, 1988 - Friday Worked on sink drain. Carl & Mike hauled a load of wood with the old Ford truck.

December 31, 1988 - Saturday Bought a 1989 Suburban. Went to Neil & Net’s, played cards. Got a letter from Piet & Wietske.

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January 1, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Piet & Betty’s to have letter translated.

January 2, 1989 - Monday Worked on old truck.

January 3, 1989 -Tuesday Got title and license for the Suburban. Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

January 4, 1989 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Worked on old truck. Dan Little called.

January 5, 1989 - Thursday Pulled motor out of old truck. Went bowling.

January 6, 1989 - Friday Repaired sink drain in basement.

January 7, 1989 -Saturday Went to Kary’s Volleyball Tournament at Kal Christian High. Raining & thundering tonight.

January 8, 1989- Sunday Went to church.

January 9, 1989 - Monday Went to Kendall for dog feed & bird feed. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at McMurray’s.

January 10, 1989- Tuesday Took car (Olds) to Midway for tune up. Went bowling.

January 11, 1989 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Went after Olds. Tayer’s came over and played cards.

January 12, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Larson’s for supper. Went to Veld’s for coffee. Sent letters to M. Piersma & Hiemstra’s in the Netherlands.

January 13, 1989 - Friday Varnished a shelf for kitchen. Put mud flaps on Suburban.

January 14, 1989 - Saturday Put up shelf in kitchen. Went to Gene Rector’s retirement party. Snowed quite hard.

January 15, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Went to memorial service for Dawn Wesaw.

January 16, 1989 - Monday Stuck mirror back on pickup. Went bowling.

January 17, 1989 - Tuesday Frances went to eye doctor. Went bowling. Stopped at Borgess Hospital to see Alice Tayer.

January 18, 1989 - Wednesday Bowled for Bill V at Airway. Put CB in Suburban.

January 19, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 20, 1989 - Friday Watched the presidential inauguration.

January 21, 1989 - Saturday Puttered around in garage. Kirsten came over. Took Milford Tayer to hospital to see Alice.

January 22, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Carl stopped in.

January 23, 1989 - Monday Worked on old pickup. Went bowling.

January 24, 1989 - Tuesday Worked on truck. Went bowling. Went to Ryske’s with Neil & Net, then played cards.

January 25, 1989 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway for Bill V. Duane & Arlene came over.

January 26, 1989 - Thursday Worked on truck. Went bowling. Went to Chantel’s birthday.

January 27, 1989 - Friday Worked on truck. Went to Jessie & Arlon’s for dinner.

January 28, 1989 - Saturday Went to Bill Ackerman’s sale with Bob Early and his neighbor.

January 29, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Judy, Kim & Kary came over.

January 30, 1989 - Monday Frances stayed with Alice Tayer this forenoon. Took car back to garage, they said starter worked. Went bowling.

January 31, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling. Nathan stopped in, took him to Johnson Howard. Went to Mr. Steak for Frances’ birthday.

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February 1, 1989 - Wednesday Put trucks in back of garage. Joyce & Kirsten stopped in. Jeff stopped. Dennis came over.

Age 74 February 2, 1989 - Thursday Got license for car, pickup, and trailer. Bowling was canceled due to ice. Carl ate dinner with us at Bill Knapp’s (my birthday).

February 3, 1989 - Friday Put license tabs on vehicles. Man came over to give estimate on eaves trough.

February 4, 1989 - Saturday Run dozer for a guy that’s thinking of buying it. Worked on trailer.

February 5, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Carl came over, had dinner with us.

February 6, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Snowed last night.

February 7, 1989 - Tuesday Took Frances to doctor. Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

February 8, 1989 - Wednesday Put tires back on old trailer. Harry Marble died, went to funeral home.

February 9, 1989 - Thursday Cut out door for basement. Went bowling.

February 10, 1989 - Friday Worked on basement door. Went to Harry Marble’s funeral.

February 11, 1989 - Saturday Sold my dozer and trailer today to Ralph Strong of Scotts.

February 12, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Ray Cooley. Stopped in to see Eva Russell.

February 13, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Had Farm Bureau at our house, Ward Christlieb told about Cooper houses.

February 14, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling. Denny stopped in.

February 15, 1989 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to 50 Over Club.

February 16, 1989 - Thursday Worked on bathtub drain. Went bowling.

February 17, 1989 - Friday Repaired faucets in sink and drain to bathtub. Went to Judy’s for her birthday and Kary’s basketball court.

February 18, 1989 - Saturday Puttered around in basement. Kirsten stayed while Joyce went to work.

February 19, 1989 - Sunday Went to church.

February 20, 1989 - Monday Cleaned out basement. Went bowling.

February 21, 1989 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Stopped at Mott’s. Went bowling. Went to Cooper landfill meeting.

February 22, 1989 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to memorial service for Bill Gruisinga.

February 23, 1989 - Thursday Bought running boards for Suburban. Went bowling. Stopped at Bill & Bert’s.

February 24, 1989 - Friday Got dog license. Moved freezer into other part of basement.

February 25, 1989 - Saturday Puttered around.

February 26, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis, Chantel, and Margaret Marbles came too. Went to Dennis’ for dinner.

February 27, 1989 - Monday Went bowling.

February 28, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling.

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March 1, 1989 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to Clark & Cleo’s.

March 2, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 3, 1989 - Friday Puttered around. Repaired back door. Dennis borrowed pickup. Went to venison supper at church.

March 4, 1989 - Saturday Made a cover for Nathan’s car window. Went to Vicksburg’s Showboat, Ellen Haskel went too.

March 5, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Took a group from church bowling. Carl stopped in.

March 6, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Put new switch above stove. Went to Nate’s band concert.

March 7, 1989 - Tuesday Got a bushel of corn from Jager’s. Went bowling. Went to consistory meeting.

March 8, 1989 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to 50 Over Club. Jeff borrowed truck.

March 9, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 10, 1989 - Friday Put a new switch on lamp. Jeff brought truck back. Kirsten stayed over night.

March 11, 1989 - Saturday Puttered around. Went to Cooper Church pancake supper.

March 12, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church.

March 13, 1989 - Monday Burned some old rags. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Sweden House.

March 14, 1989 - Tuesday Burned some old rags. Went bowling.

March 15, 1989 - Wednesday Dennis stopped in. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

March 16, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling, had a 573 series. Went to Brune’s, played cards.

March 17, 1989 - Friday Took Frances to doctor for sore throat. Took Nathan to wrestling match at Forrest Hills High School.

March 18, 1989 - Saturday Worked in basement. Dennis came over and put running boards on Suburban.

March 19, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Steele.

March 20, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Worked in basement. Filed income tax. Stopped in to see Vermeulen’s.

March 21, 1989 - Tuesday Worked in basement. Went bowling.

March 22, 1989 - Wednesday Worked in basement. Cut some wood. Jeff borrowed truck. Ray Dykema’s daughter killed in car accident.

March 23, 1989 - Thursday Went to lawyers. Went bowling. Went to nursing home.

March 24, 1989 - Friday Got transmission grease changed in Suburban at DeNooyer’s. Cleaned out barn. Went to Good Friday Service at church.

March 25, 1989 - Saturday Puttered around. Went to township annual meeting.

March 26, 1989 - Sunday Judy & Kim came over and went to church with us. Went to Stagecoach Inn for dinner. Roger called.

March 27, 1989 - Monday Disked asparagus. Raked leaves out of strawberries. Went bowling.

March 28, 1989 - Tuesday Had electric hooked up on Suburban for camper. Went bowling. Ed & Ann came over.

March 29, 1989 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Took dogs & cat to vet. Kirsten stayed for the day.

March 30, 1989 - Thursday Split a rick of wood. Went bowling.

March 31, 1989 - Friday Puttered around. Kirsten spent the day.

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April 1, 1989 - Saturday Tayer’s took us out to eat at Russ’s.

April 2, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Carl stopped in. Went to church in evening to see slides of the Holy Land.

April 3, 1989 - Monday Repaired chain on Nate’s bike. Went bowling. Tom Pio got me some strawberry plants.

April 4, 1989 - Tuesday Put plow on Cub. Went bowling & to banquet. Went to consistory meeting.

April 5, 1989 - Wednesday Plowed garden. Planted one row of strawberries.

April 6, 1989 - Thursday Changed oil in A.C. tractor. Bought a new summer suit. Went bowling. Went to Neil & Net’s.

April 7, 1989 - Friday Cleaned eaves troughs. Raked yard. Went to Tayer’s.

April 8, 1989 - Saturday Went to auction near Pullman. Went to Chenery Auditorium with Arlon & Jessie. Had supper at Russ’s.

April 9, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Net went to hospital.

April 10, 1989 - Monday Went bowling and to banquet at Chicken Charlie’s (Harpo’s).

April 11, 1989 - Tuesday Took Olds to Kelly Radiator to get AC recharged.

April 12, 1989 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha came over. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to see Net in hospital.

April 13, 1989 - Thursday Worked on stove in garage. Went bowling & to banquet.

April 14, 1989 - Friday Got conveyor back home. Took Suburban back to get trailer brake fixed. Raked yard.

April 15, 1989 - Saturday Bowled in city tournament at Holiday Lanes. Sold old truck. Burned leaves.

April 16, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis came over.

April 17, 1989 - Monday Raked some leaves out of raspberries. Pulled out a stump in back yard.

April 18, 1989 - Tuesday Carl came over and we worked on 5th wheel and fixed yard light.

April 19, 1989 - Wednesday Took Farm Bureau group to Lansing.

April 20, 1989 - Thursday Worked on camper roof. Put in a couple of rows of strawberries.

April 21, 1989 - Friday Got hair cut. Got bird and dog food. Worked on camper roof. Went to see Net.

April 22, 1989 - Saturday Worked on camper roof. Kirsten came over.

April 23, 1989 - Sunday Went to Faith Church. Kirsten went back home.

April 24, 1989 - Monday Trimmed old Thornapple tree. Burned some leaves.

April 25, 1989 - Tuesday Went to Holocaust show at V.A. Chapel. Planted a row of potatoes. Denny & Mickie came over.

April 26, 1989 - Wednesday Mowed grass.

April 27, 1989 - Thursday Replanted a few raspberries. Rototilled flower bed.

April 28, 1989 - Friday Frances took Alice to see Milford in hospital. Went to Father & Son Banquet.

April 29, 1989 - Saturday Puttered around. Went to hospital to see Milford and to see Net.

April 30, 1989 - Sunday Went to church.

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May 1, 1989 - Monday Looked at some property on AB Ave. Changed oil on pickup. Mowed grass.

May 2, 1989 - Tuesday Cleaned carburetor on power ?. Stopped in to see Tayer’s. Went to consistory meeting.

May 3, 1989 - Wednesday Made a $1000 down payment on 20 acres of land. Borrowed Al Lappin’s truck to haul gravel for driveway.

May 4, 1989 - Thursday Stopped in to see Bill Browning. Puttered around.

May 5, 1989 - Friday Worked on old tractor. Went bowling at Eastland with Bill V and ate at Big Boy’s.

May 6, 1989 - Saturday Worked on old trailer. Snow flurries today.

May 7, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. George Colyer died last night. Went to Little River Café in Paw Paw for dinner. Went to see Archie, Net & Jessie.

May 8, 1989 - Monday Cleaned up around the shed. Went to Farm Bureau at Blanchard’s.

May 9, 1989 - Tuesday Went to funeral home to see George Colyer. Went to Kim’s for her 21st birthday.

May 10, 1989 - Wednesday Worked on old spreader. Went to George Colyer’s funeral.

May 11, 1989 - Thursday Hauled some Redi-Mix for Jeff.

May 12, 1989 - Friday Mowed grass. Went bowling with Bill V & Neil.

May 13, 1989 - Saturday Went to State Bowling Tournament at Comstock Park. I won $50.

May 14, 1989 - Sunday Mother’s Day. Went to church. Carl, Joyce, Judy, Dennis all stopped in. Roger called.

May 15, 1989 - Monday Mowed lawn. Neil came over for supper. Dennis stopped in and gave us some mushrooms.

May 16, 1989 - Tuesday Sanded & painted lazysusan. Milford & Alice took us out to eat at Big Boy’s. Milford made me Power of Attorney.

May 17, 1989 - Wednesday Picked up Milford. Went to 50 Over Club. Bob & Barb Chapman came over. Got some strawberry & raspberry plants.

May 18, 1989 - Thursday Plowed Mildred’s garden. Rototilled strawberries and asparagus. Went to F.A.C.T. meeting.

May 19, 1989 - Friday Went bowling with Bill V.

May 20, 1989 - Saturday Worked on old plow. Mowed grass for Milford. Mowed my own grass. Went to play at Gobles.

May 21, 1989 - Sunday Went to church and to annual meeting (disappointed with outcome).

May 22, 1989 - Monday Mowed grass. Went to see Net. Went to look at a mobile home with Dennis.

May 23, 1989 - Tuesday Closed the deal on the 20 acres on AB Ave.

May 24, 1989 - Wednesday Planted 3 Maple trees.

May 25, 1989 - Thursday Took Milford over to pick up his car.

May 26, 1989 - Friday Repaired cylinder on Coop. Man came to try to sell water conditioner.

May 27, 1989 - Saturday Planted garden. Went to see Net.

May 28, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. Went for a ride, stopped in at Dale’s.

May 29, 1989 - Monday Mowed grass. Man came to work on cupboards. Went to Tayer’s, played cards.

May 30, 1989 - Tuesday Borrowed Milford’s mower & grass catcher. Had quite a bad storm, lots of rain.

May 31, 1989 - Wednesday Worked on Coop tractor cylinder.

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June 1, 1989 - Thursday Man came and finished the cupboards.

June 2, 1989 - Friday Took plow off Cub. Put drawbar on greased hay rake. Planted Cannas bulbs.

June 3, 1989 - Saturday Helped Dennis clear some brush. Rained again today. Kirsten came over to spend the night.

June 4, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church, Kirsten went with us.

June 5, 1989 - Monday Worked on truck cap. Orkin man came out.

June 6, 1989 - Tuesday Worked on truck cap.

June 7, 1989 - Wednesday Worked on truck cap. Men came to shampoo rug. Ralph cut my hay.

June 8, 1989 - Thursday Worked on Wheel Horse. Went to Ryske’s for dinner. Bought mobile home.

June 9, 1989 - Friday Nathan helped me put up my hay, 144 bales. Dennis also helped.

June 10, 1989 - Saturday Run brush hog at the other place.

June 11, 1989 - Sunday Went to Oak Grove Bible Church. Frances, Joyce, & Kirsten went to a shower for Kim. Went to see Net.

June 12, 1989 - Monday Worked at the other place. Went to Farm Bureau meeting in Cooper.

June 13, 1989 - Tuesday Pulled gate posts out at the other place.

June 14, 1989 - Wednesday Worked at the other place.

June 15, 1989 - Thursday Worked on the exhaust system on my truck.

June 16, 1989 - Friday Worked some more on exhaust system on truck. Went to Elks for Hank & Virginia’s 40th.

June 17, 1989 - Saturday Worked on truck. Worked in garden.

June 18, 1989 - Sunday Took mobile home to other place. Seen or heard from all the kids, Father’s Day. Went to Cooper Church.

June 19, 1989 - Monday Took it easy today.

June 20, 1989 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Went to Jessie Helmer’s funeral. Got clutch for Wheel Horse.

June 21, 1989 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Bill & Bert stopped in.

June 22, 1989 - Thursday Got a belt for Wheel Horse.

June 23, 1989 - Friday Tayer’s stopped in. Went to Covey Hill Church for Bible School program.

June 24, 1989 - Saturday Worked on the Wheel Horse.

June 25, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. Took bassinet to Kim. Went to see Net.

June 26, 1989 - Monday Worked on power takeoff on Cub. Mowed some weeds.

June 27, 1989 - Tuesday Had coffee with Arlon & Jessie. Changed motors on lawn mowers. Kirsten stayed tonight.

June 28, 1989 - Wednesday Mowed around pond. Worked in garden. Helped Dennis with meter box.

June 29, 1989 - Thursday Picked up some loose hay. Mulched garden. Helped Denny with meter box.

June 30, 1989 - Friday Mowed the lawn. Kim had a baby girl, Jessica Ann Elliott. Went to Russ’s for supper.

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July 1, 1989 - Saturday Installed new door lock for Tayer’s. Went to see George Livingston.

July 2, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. Went up to see Milford in hospital.

July 3, 1989 - Monday Worked on the water pipes in campers. Went to see Kim’s baby.

July 4, 1989 - Tuesday Worked on water system of Avion camper.

July 5, 1989 - Wednesday Put a new radiator hose on Olds. Put air conditioner upstairs.

July 6, 1989 - Thursday Sold the Anson farm today. Roger, Janet & David arrived.

July 7, 1989 - Friday Picked a few raspberries. Roger, David, & I went bowling. Neil stopped in.

July 8, 1989 - Saturday Sold the 5th wheel today, $2200, and delivered it. Denny & family, Joyce & family, Carol & kids, and Kary came for picnic.

July 9, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. Took Roger, Janet & David to Hall of Fame and to Judy’s. Ate at Circle Inn, Gun Lake.

July 10, 1989 - Monday Picked raspberries. Too hot to do much today. Mowed grass in evening.

July 11, 1989 - Tuesday Roger & Jan left for home. We went to Hartford Fair with Herman Montague.

July 12, 1989 - Wednesday Had the van checked out at DeNooyer’s. Went to eat at Russ’s with some of the Farm Bureau group.

July 13, 1989 - Thursday Changed oil in van. Gene DeRuysher dug test hole for septic at Denny’s. Tayer’s came over.

July 14, 1989 - Friday Weeded garden. Picked raspberries. Mowed grass. Kirsten came over.

July 15, 1989 - Saturday Brought a deck over to Denny’s. Chantel & Kirsten are spending the night.

July 16, 1989 - Sunday Kirsten & Chantel went to Cooper Church with us. Mrs. Beth Rife was 102 today. Went to Mr. Steak for dinner with Tayer’s.

July 17, 1989 - Monday Sharpened blades on mower. Got camper ready for camping. New plugs in Suburban. Repaired tarp.

July 18, 1989 - Tuesday Drove up to Frankenmuth to go camping.

July 19, 1989 - Wednesday Just enjoyed our self at campground.

July 20, 1989 - Thursday Still at campground.

July 21, 1989 - Friday Returned home from camp, out at noon. Mowed lawn.

July 22, 1989 - Saturday Had Hiemstra Reunion, very good turnout.

July 23, 1989 - Sunday Hauled a camper from Carl’s to Denny’s. Went to Cooper Church. Went to church picnic at Dumont Lake,

July 24, 1989 - Monday Hot today. Puttered around. Denny borrowed truck.

July 25, 1989 - Tuesday Worked on compressor. Stopped in to see Milford T.

July 26, 1989 - Wednesday Repaired compressor in camper.

July 27, 1989 - Thursday Worked over at Denny’s, pulled nails.

July 28, 1989 - Friday Worked at Denny’s.

July 29, 1989 - Saturday Worked at Denny’s.

July 30, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church.

July 31, 1989 - Monday Worked at Denny’s. Ralph cut my hay.

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August 1, 1989 - Tuesday Worked at Denny’s. Mowed grass.

August 2, 1989 - Wednesday Worked at Denny’s. Put up the hay, sold it to Mrs. See, 106 bales, $200.

August 3, 1989 - Thursday Worked at Denny’s. Got hair cut. Stopped in to see Arlene Verhage, she just came from California. Ate at Russ’s.

August 4, 1989 - Friday Worked at Denny’s.

August 5, 1989 - Saturday Took a group of friends to visit and have dinner with Tom & Jean (Early) Dickerson near Detroit.

August 6, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. Went to eat at Stagecoach Inn with Tayer’s.

August 7, 1989 - Monday Cut some weeds & grass around pond and road. Repaired side bar on mower.

August 8, 1989 - Tuesday Worked at Denny’s. Arlon & Jessie came over.

August 9, 1989 - Wednesday Worked at Denny’s.

August 10, 1989 - Thursday Worked at Denny’s.

August 11, 1989 - Friday Worked at Denny’s. Went to eat at Russ’s with Jessie & Arlon.

August 12, 1989 - Saturday Helped Denny move.

August 13, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Kirsten & Chantel stayed tonight.

August 14, 1989 - Monday Consumers put poles in for Denny. Mowed grass.

August 15, 1989 - Tuesday Dennis finished moving.

August 16, 1989 - Wednesday Puttered around. Bill & Bert stopped in. Kirsten & Chantel went home.

August 17, 1989 - Thursday Tayer’s 21st anniversary, took us and Upson’s to Dottie’s in Richland to dinner.

August 18, 1989 - Friday Got my wagon home from Denny’s and done some repair work on it.

August 19, 1989 - Saturday Went to DeWater’s sale. Went to Tayer’s.

August 20, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. Went to Denny’s.

August 21, 1989 - Monday Put up a cupboard in garage. Went to bowling meeting. Alamo Church borrowed my wagon for parade.

August 22, 1989 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage.

August 23, 1989 - Wednesday Worked on my bike. Welded a tongue on a lawn roller.

August 24, 1989 - Thursday Put cultivator frame on A.C. tractor. Picked blueberries. Herman Montague stopped in.

August 25, 1989 - Friday Went to George Livingston’s funeral. Went to eat at Russ’s with Arlon & Jessie.

August 26, 1989 - Saturday Made a drawbar for A.C. Mowed lawn. Went after freezer for Jeff.

August 27, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Carl, Judy, Kim, & Jessica came over. Went to see Jake & Bonnie Blink.

August 28, 1989 - Monday Worked on camper. Went bowling.

August 29, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling. Tayer’s came over.

August 30, 1989 - Wednesday Brought camper to Hall of Fame.

August 31, 1989 - Thursday Went to bowling meeting and bowled.

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September 1, 1989 - Friday Went to Borgia Burnell’s funeral. Went to Gobles football game. Allegan 12, Gobles 0.

September 2, 1989 - Saturday Went up to Farm Days. Denny, Mickie, Chantel, Spencer, Lynn, & Judy came.

September 3, 1989 - Sunday At Farm Days.

September 4, 1989 - Monday Came home from Farm Days.

September 5, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling. Jeff shot 2 geese.

September 6, 1989 - Wednesday Repaired hydraulic hose on Wheel Horse.

September 7, 1989 - Thursday Got chainsaw and cut a branch that fell out of tree. Went bowling.

September 8, 1989 - Friday Repaired bicycle. Went to Bill Browning’s funeral.

September 9, 1989 - Saturday Worked on air compressor. Kirsten spent the day.

September 10, 1989 - Sunday Went to Faith Church today.

September 11, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting and potluck at Newton’s.

September 12, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling. Worked out an agreement with Denny & Mickie.

September 13, 1989 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway.

September 14, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling. Got hair cut.

September 15, 1989 - Friday Took air conditioner out. Went to football game. Gobles 12, Lawton 0.

September 16, 1989 - Saturday Got some parts for air compressor. Mowed grass.

September 17, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. Had a historical marker dedicated.

September 18, 1989 - Monday Ralph cut my hay. Went bowling.

September 19, 1989 - Tuesday Repaired tire on hay rake. Went bowling. Went to Tayer’s.

September 20, 1989 - Wednesday Went bowling. Put up 3rd cutting of hay, 23 bales.

September 21, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling.

September 22, 1989 - Friday Worked on air compressor. Went to football game. Gobles 0, Martin 23.

September 23, 1989 - Saturday Cleaned out old shed. Went up to Old Time Country Days for a little while.

September 24, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Talbot. Called Roger.

September 25, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Took stuff to recycling place in Cooper.

September 26, 1989 - Tuesday Put up a little laundry stove in garage. Went bowling.

September 27, 1989 - Wednesday Went bowling. Worked on snow plow for A.C. Herman Montague came over.

September 28, 1989 - Thursday Went to Denny’s for a little while. Went bowling.

September 29, 1989 - Friday Went after a tank of oxygen. Went to Russ’s. Went to see Archie and Mrs. Clapp & Jeanette.

September 30, 1989 - Saturday Worked on snow plow. Went to Bloomingdale & Gobles football game. Gobles 27, Bloomingdale 0.

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October 1, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Tayer’s

October 2, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Had title notarized for Owens.

October 3, 1989 - Tuesday Frances and I both went to doctor for checkup and flu shots. Went bowling. Stopped in to Ann Anson’s. Ate at Dottie’s.

October 4, 1989 - Wednesday Worked on lights on Cub. Got windows tinted on Suburban.

October 5, 1989 - Thursday Mowed lawn. Went bowling.

October 6, 1989 - Friday Bought 2 new tires for van. Went to football game. Gobles 0, Decatur 27.

October 7, 1989 - Saturday Winterized camper.

October 8, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Got ready for our trip to New England states.

October 9, 1989 - Monday Left for our trip at 6 am. Arrived in Sarnia, Canada at 10. Arrived in N.Y. State about 5:30. Stayed in motel in Waterston.

October 10, 1989 - Tuesday Stopped in Montpelier, VT. Saw gold dome capital building. Stayed in unique cabin in Plainfield, VT.

October 11, 1989 - Wednesday Drove in rain all day. Went to Bangor, Maine. Stayed in Augusta, Maine.

October 12, 1989 - Thursday Real pleasant driving today. Went through Kennebunkport. Stayed in motel at Hatfield, Mass.

October 13, 1989 - Friday Arrived at Roger’s about 2:30. Went to eat at Chinese restaurant

October 14, 1989 - Saturday Just took it easy today. Played cards.

October 15, 1989 - Sunday Went to church with Roger & Jan. Roger and I went bowling.

October 16, 1989 - Monday Went to Pratt Falls State Park. Went to a modern dairy farm. Went to Friendley’s. Played Pepper.

October 17, 1989 - Tuesday Went to salt mine museum and went to see some people we met when in France.

October 18, 1989 - Wednesday Bad earthquake in San Francisco. Cold and wet today. Went to barber shop practice.

October 19, 1989 - Thursday Left Roger’s for home, 7:40 am. Arrived home 8:50 pm with about 4” of snow on ground.

October 20, 1989 - Friday Heavy snow broke down Pussy Willow tree in back of house. Had to bury Tex. Went to football game. Gobles 22, Lawrence 6.

October 21, 1989 - Saturday Went with Tayer’s to Dottie’s in Richland to eat.

October 22, 1989 - Sunday Went to church with Tayer’s. Went to see Bill & Bertha.

October 23, 1989 - Monday Raked leaves. Went bowling.

October 24, 1989 - Tuesday Raked leaves. Went bowling.

October 25, 1989 - Wednesday Raked & burned leaves.

October 26, 1989 - Thursday Cleaned eaves troughs. Went bowling. Went to spaghetti supper at Covey Hill Church.

October 27, 1989 - Friday Burned leaves. Went to Nate’s last football game. Kal Christian 25, Gobles 12.

October 28, 1989 - Saturday Went over to Denny’s. Rev Cal Martin came over. Went to Swiss Steak Supper at Cooper Church.

October 29, 1989 - Sunday Judy brought Jessica and Karen Meacham to church and came over for dinner. Got a guinea pig for Kirsten.

October 30, 1989 - Monday Repaired spring on old pickup. Went bowling. Marcinkowki’s came after some corn stalks.

October 31, 1989 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Stopped in to see Nida. Went bowling.

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November 1, 1989 - Wednesday Raked a few leaves. Dug up the Cannas bulbs.

November 2, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling and to the doctor, had pain in leg. Dennis brought back my truck & tractor.

November 3, 1989 - Friday Put cap on pickup. Took Suburban down to have transmission checked.

November 4, 1989 - Saturday Kirsten spent the day here. Put box on pickup. Dale Sault borrowed trailer.

November 5, 1989 - Sunday Went to church and out to eat with Tayer’s. Roger & Jan called from Washington D.C.

November 6, 1989 - Monday Carl stopped in, it’s his birthday. Went bowling.

November 7, 1989 - Tuesday Voted today. Went bowling. Stopped in to see Bill Vandenberg.

November 8, 1989 - Wednesday Took it easy today. Tayer’s came over, played cards.

November 9, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

November 10, 1989 - Friday Went to Kirsten’s birthday party. Went to Wholesale Club store.

November 11, 1989 - Saturday Took it easy today.

November 12, 1989 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church and to eat at Sweden House with Tayer’s. Went to Faith at night.

November 13, 1989 - Monday Cleaned heater on old Ford truck. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at VanWelden’s.

November 14, 1989 - Tuesday Went over to Tom’s for coffee. Went bowling. Went to senior potluck at Otsego.

November 15, 1989 - Wednesday Put out my bird feeders. Took it easy. Kirsten stayed today, didn’t feel good. Pete H called from the Netherlands.

November 16, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling.

November 17, 1989 - Friday Had a blood test today. Took other set of keys to pickup to Jeff.

November 18, 1989 - Saturday Took Nathan to Portage to buy another car.

November 19, 1989 - Sunday Went to church and to Dottie’s with Tayer’s for dinner.

November 20, 1989 - Monday Went after Nathan’s car. Went bowling.

November 21, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to football award banquet at Gobles.

November 22, 1989 - Wednesday Put snow plow on Coop.

November 23, 1989 - Thursday Most of the kids came home for Thanksgiving.

November 24, 1989 - Friday Tinkered with Nathan’s car. Went to see Steel Magnolia show. Ate at High Wheeler.

November 25, 1989 - Saturday Bill & Bertha came over. Went to Tayer’s in the evening.

November 26, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Carl, Judy, Dennis, & Joyce came over and had a family discussion. Went to see Dave Deneau (Winkel funeral home).

November 27, 1989 - Monday Had a blood test. Went bowling.

November 28, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling.

November 29, 1989 - Wednesday Worked in entrance way.

November 30, 1989 - Thursday Dennis came over. Went bowling.

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December 1, 1989 - Friday Did some plaster patching. Bill & Bert came over. Went to eat at Ryske’s for Neil’s birthday, he didn’t stay.

December 2, 1989 - Saturday Painted entrance way. Kirsten came over. Tayer’s came over.

December 3, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Snowed today.

December 4, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Shagnasti’s for dinner, our 52nd Anniversary. Went to Nate’s birthday.

December 5, 1989 - Tuesday Had to get a new tire for Olds. Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

December 6, 1989 - Wednesday Painted cellar way. Went to choir practice.

December 7, 1989 - Thursday Finished painting cellar way. Went bowling.

December 8, 1989 - Friday Went over to Tom’s and went over to Denny’s. Took it easy today. Larry Tyler was shot to death.

December 9, 1989 - Saturday Sold one rick of wood to Paul Williams. Went to see Larry Tyler.

December 10, 1989 - Sunday Went to church twice.

December 11, 1989 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at McMurray’s.

December 12, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling, had a 235. Went to Otsego Senior Bingo party.

December 13, 1989 - Wednesday Had furnace tuned up. Mary Hunt stopped in, left a couple rabbits. Went to choir practice. Put up Christmas tree.

December 14, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling.

December 15, 1989 - Friday Took Denny over to Bloomingdale to get some styrofoam.

December 16, 1989 - Saturday Went to Jessica’s baptism today.

December 17, 1989 - Sunday Went to church.

December 18, 1989 - Monday Went bowling.

December 19, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling. Received package from Roger. Tayer’s brought over a fruit basket. Went to see Otis Brazee at funeral Home. Larson’s stopped in.

December 20, 1989 - Wednesday Went to Christlieb’s for supper & choir practice.

December 21, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling.

December 22, 1989 - Friday Very cold today, 13 below. Went after Milford.

December 23, 1989 - Saturday Dennis & Mickie stopped in.

December 24, 1989 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Alamo Church Candlelight Service in evening, Mildred Miller went with us.

December 25, 1989 - Monday Christmas, all the family came home except Roger’s but he did call.

December 26, 1989 - Tuesday Went bowling. Bill V slid in ditch on D Ave. Went to Chapman’s with Giesinga’s.

December 27, 1989 - Wednesday Picked up Milford. Took it easy today.

December 28, 1989 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Tayer’s

December 29, 1989 - Friday Kirsten spent the day. Mickie came over and gave Kirsten & Joyce a permanent. Went to eat at Russ’s.

December 30, 1989 - Saturday Took it easy today. Freezing rain.

December 31, 1989 - Sunday Went to church.

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January 1, 1990 - Monday Carl stopped in.

January 2, 1990 -Tuesday Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

January 3, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling at Airway. Puttered around in garage. Went to choir practice.

January 4, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Archie Gilleo died.

January 5, 1990 - Friday Dennis stopped in. Sat around today.

January 6, 1990 - Saturday Went to Kendall after bird feed and dog feed.

January 7, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Neil’s new apartment and then took him to Net.

January 8, 1990 - Monday Went to Archie Gilleo’s memorial service. Went to eat with Farm Bureau at Bill Knapp’s.

January 9, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

January 10, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to potluck for 50 Over Club at Cooper. Went to choir practice.

January 11, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 12, 1990 - Friday Went after Milford. Frances tripped and hurt her ribs. Dennis borrowed truck. Jeff & Joyce brought Kirsten over.

January 13, 1990 - Saturday Judy & Dan came over.

January 14, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Denny brought truck back.

January 15, 1990 - Monday Stopped in to see Pete Schlukebir & Uncle Bill & Aunt Minnie. Went bowling. Frances stayed home.

January 16, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Frances stayed home.

January 17, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Bill & Bert stopped in. Went to choir practice.

January 18, 1990 - Thursday Got haircut. Stopped in to see Nida. Went bowling.

January 19, 1990 - Friday Went after Milford. Went to Portage, bought new telephone. Went to Bill Knapp’s for supper.

January 20, 1990 - Saturday Puttered around in garage. Got gas for car. Went after eggs.

January 21, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Denny came over and took radiator off Suburban for me.

January 22, 1990 - Monday Took radiator in for repair. Went bowling.

January 23, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Picked up radiator. Herman Montague came over.

January 24, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling & choir practice. Put radiator back on Suburban.

January 25, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Kary’s birthday.

January 26, 1990 - Friday Went after Milford. Went to Chantel’s birthday.

January 27, 1990 - Saturday Had coffee with Tom Pio.

January 28, 1990 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church, potluck, & annual meeting.

January 29, 1990 - Monday Trimmed raspberries. Went bowling.

January 30, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to eat at Chinese restaurant with Denny & Mickie.

January 31, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to Mr. Steak for Frances’ birthday. Went to choir practice.

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February 1, 1990 - Thursday Removed drums from under old pickup box. Went bowling.

Age 75 February 2, 1990 - Friday Went after Milford. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s with my brothers and sisters.

February 3, 1990 - Saturday Just took it easy today. Real icy out today.

February 4, 1990 - Sunday Judy & Kary went to church with us and then to Bill Knapp’s for dinner. Judy’s car quit running. Seen Lavonne.

February 5, 1990 - Monday Went bowling. Duane & Arlene came over.

February 6, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Furnace man came to check motor. Tayer’s came over.

February 7, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling. Took bed off old truck. Went to choir practice.

February 8, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

February 9, 1990 - Friday Took pickup to body shop for estimate. Stopped in to see Tim Verhage. Bill & Bert stopped in.

February 10, 1990 - Saturday Worked on old truck. Dale Sault cut up old dead tree. Nate stopped in to fix headlight. Trey stopped in.

February 11, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to concert at Alamo.

February 12, 1990 - Monday Went bowling. Had Farm Bureau meeting at our house.

February 13, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

February 14, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to potluck at Cooper. Snowed about 6” this morning.

February 15, 1990 - Thursday Bowling was canceled due to the snow storm. Plowed neighbors drives.

February 16, 1990 - Friday Worked on old truck. Mickie got stuck, pulled her out. Stopped at Nida’s. Went to eat at Ponderosa.

February 17, 1990 - Saturday Judy’s birthday. Worked on truck. Nate’s car was stolen. Went to Tayer’s.

February 18, 1990 - Sunday Went to church.

February 19, 1990 - Monday Hauled table & six chairs for Rev Masten. Went bowling. Towed Nate’s car home.

February 20, 1990 - Tuesday Got Nate’s car ready to drive - new exhaust, title changed. Went bowling.

February 21, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling. Worked on truck and van.

February 22, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Sweden House.

February 23, 1990 - Friday Plowed drive. Took Lady and Denny’s dogs to vet for shots and license.

February 24, 1990 - Saturday Welded the snow plow. Snowing & blowing.

February 25, 1990 - Sunday Went to Alamo Church. Went to Allegan funeral home to see Dick Smith’s wife.

February 26, 1990 - Monday Worked on truck. Went bowling. Went after Nate’s car.

February 27, 1990 - Tuesday Went to financial meeting at Portage Senior Center. Went bowling.

February 28, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling. Got Nate’s car running. Tayer’s & Herman Montague came over.

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March 1, 1990 - Thursday Worked on truck. Went bowling.

March 2, 1990 - Friday Worked on truck. Went to eat at Russ’s with Arlon & Jessie and then played Rummikube.

March 3, 1990 - Saturday Went to the mall, looked at campers. Kirsten spent the day with us.

March 4, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat with Tayer’s at Shagnasti’s.

March 5, 1990 - Monday Jim Harvey stopped in. Went bowling.

March 6, 1990 - Tuesday Took papers to tax man. Had PCV valve put on Nate’s car. Went bowling.

March 7, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling at Airway. Repaired gas tank on Nate’s car. Went to Joyce’s for her birthday.

March 8, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Got new muffler for van.

March 9, 1990 - Friday Worked on old truck. Phil Rutherford stopped in. Went to Tayer’s.

March 10, 1990 - Saturday Took it easy today.

March 11, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Got up to 72 degrees today.

March 12, 1990 - Monday Went bowing. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Cooper Town Hall.

March 13, 1990 - Tuesday Went to tax review. Went bowling. Dale stopped in to show us his new pickup.

March 14, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to 50 Over Club. Nathan stopped in.

March 15, 1990 - Thursday Sold Jim Harvey old farm wagon. Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

March 16, 1990 - Friday Took fan & generator belt off Cub. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s. Went to mall (Farm Show).

March 17, 1990 - Saturday Got belts for Cub. Judy, Kim, & Jessica came over for supper. Tayer’s came over.

March 18, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce borrowed truck.

March 19, 1990 - Monday Went bowling. Got film & flash bulbs for Polaroid.

March 20, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling.

March 21, 1990 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to Jessie Dykema Elzinga’s funeral. Went to choir practice.

March 22, 1990 - Thursday Took Frances to eye doctor. Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

March 23, 1990 - Friday Bought a new battery for Wheel Horse. Went to Tayer’s.

March 24, 1990 - Saturday Went to Denny’s. Got a solenoid for old truck.

March 25, 1990 - Sunday Took motor off Wheel Horse.

March 26, 1990 - Monday Disked asparagus. Went bowling. Got new muffler put on Olds.

March 27, 1990 - Tuesday Had my eyes examined by Dr Schutt, ordered new lens for glasses. Went bowling.

March 28, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway and went to banquet. Greased wheel bearings on trailer. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Darter.

March 29, 1990 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

March 30, 1990 - Friday Puttered around in garage.

March 31, 1990 - Saturday Worked on air compressor. Took water pump off Nate’s car.

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April 1, 1990 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. I went to Faith Church at night.

April 2, 1990 - Monday Went bowling. Kirsten stayed for the day.

April 3, 1990 - Tuesday Had a blood test. Went bowling and to banquet. Went to Mickie’s birthday.

April 4, 1990 - Wednesday Sold old manure spreader to Jim Harvey.

April 5, 1990 - Thursday Raked some leaves. Went bowling.

April 6, 1990 - Friday Went to City Bowling Tournament at Continental with Neil.

April 7, 1990 - Saturday Puttered around with old truck.

April 8, 1990 - Sunday Went to church.

April 9, 1990 - Monday Picked up brush around yard. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting (potluck) at Cooper.

April 10, 1990 - Tuesday Tayer’s came over.

April 11, 1990 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Charlie Rife borrowed trailer. Went to lawyer’s. Went to choir meeting.

April 12, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling and to banquet. Went to Brune’s after wood and played cards.

April 13, 1990 - Friday Worked on Wheel Horse. Went to Good Friday Service at Alamo.

April 14, 1990 - Saturday Picked up tax papers.

April 15, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went out to eat with Tayer’s at Mr. Steak.

April 16, 1990 - Monday Went bowling and to banquet.

April 17, 1990 - Tuesday Worked on Wheel Horse. Had Olds front end aligned, oil filter changed and polished.

April 18, 1990 - Wednesday Hauled old Corvair out of woods. Went to choir practice.

April 19, 1990 - Thursday Got rid of old Corvair. Worked on Wheel Horse. Went to Father & Son Banquet at Cooper.

April 20, 1990 - Friday Plowed garden. Kirsten stayed for the day.

April 21, 1990 - Saturday Dennis helped put engine back on Wheel Horse. Uncle Bill died.

April 22, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Nate came over and raked some leaves.

April 23, 1990 - Monday Rototilled garden.

April 24, 1990 - Tuesday Cleaned up in back of barn.

April 25, 1990 - Wednesday Went to Uncle Bill’s funeral. Went to choir practice.

April 26, 1990 - Thursday Mowed grass.

April 27, 1990 - Friday Bought new grinding wheels. Went to Ponderosa to eat. Went to Tayer’s.

April 28, 1990 - Saturday Mowed grass with Tayer’s mower. Planted onions & Cannas bulbs. Tom Pio went to hospital.

April 29, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Hauled Nate’s old car away.

April 30, 1990 - Monday Mowed grass. Got rid of old Corvair.

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May 1, 1990 - Tuesday Brought Tayer’s mower back. Disked garden.

May 2, 1990 - Wednesday Got heart pills for Lady. Put shut off valve on compressor. Stopped at Neil’s.

May 3, 1990 - Thursday Sowed some grass behind barn. Planted some Birch trees. Went to Christlich’s, played cards.

May 4, 1990 - Friday Had a nice rain today. Went bowling. Denny brought motor back for Wheel Horse.

May 5, 1990 - Saturday Sharpened Judy’s lawn mower, assembled her weed eater. Went to Tamarack Reunion. Tayer’s came over.

May 6, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to flea market, Paw Paw. Herman came over. Roger called.

May 7, 1990 - Monday Carl came over. I worked on my old lawn mower.

May 8, 1990 - Tuesday Planted garden. Worked on old spike tooth drag. Brune’s stopped in.

May 9, 1990 - Wednesday Plowed Mildred’s garden. Worked on drag. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to choir practice.

May 10, 1990 - Thursday Went to Grandparents Day at Gobles. Went to Mother & Daughter Banquet (Cooper).

May 11, 1990 - Friday Worked in garage. Mowed grass.

May 12, 1990 - Saturday Worked on old cultivator. Cold & wet today. Kirsten & friend stayed over last night.

May 13, 1990 - Sunday Dennis, Chantel, & Nathan came to church. Dennis & Judy’s families & Nathan went with us to eat at Circle Inn. Mother’s Day.

May 14, 1990 - Monday Hauled a load of iron to junk yard. Stopped at Hank’s. Went to Farm Bureau at Blanchard’s.

May 15, 1990 - Tuesday Wheel Horse quit running. Plowed Betty Schau’s garden. Herman Montague came over.

May 16, 1990 - Wednesday Hauled another load of junk to scrap dealer. Went to choir practice.

May 17, 1990 - Thursday Got a tank of oxygen. Borrowed Denny’s mower.

May 18, 1990 - Friday Worked on old drag. Mowed lawn.

May 19, 1990 - Saturday Went to Willard Water’s auction.

May 20, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis & I went to Faith Church 25th celebration service.

May 21, 1990 - Monday Worked on old drag. Mowed lawn. Dragged garden.

May 22, 1990 - Tuesday Washed van & car. Mowed grass.

May 23, 1990 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Disked Mildred’s garden. Planted flowers & tomatoes. Went to funeral home to see W. Waters.

May 24, 1990 - Thursday Got hair cut. Bought paint for truck. Took tractor and disk to Denny’s.

May 25, 1990 - Friday Took a little drive. Went to play at Gobles High School.

May 26, 1990 - Saturday Mowed lawn.

May 27, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Had a lady minister from Bronson Hospital.

May 28, 1990 - Monday Cleaned up old lawn fertilizer. Mowed grass and mulched part of garden.

May 29, 1990 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Mulched garden. Herman M came over. Roger called.

May 30, 1990 - Wednesday Painted old truck. Planted more garden. Went to Gobles Award Program.

May 31, 1990 - Thursday Sowed some grass seed for Dennis & myself. Gave old truck another coat of paint.

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June 1, 1990 - Friday Planted potatoes. Moved 2 truck campers out in back of barn. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s.

June 2, 1990 - Saturday Finished cleaning the back yard. Went to Kim & John’s wedding reception.

June 3, 1990 - Sunday Went to church and to Kary’s graduation.

June 4, 1990 - Monday Stopped in Vicksburg, seen Fred Hiemstra. Went to bowling meeting.

June 5, 1990 - Tuesday Cold today. Puttered around. Took plow off Cub. Went to Tayer’s.

June 6, 1990 - Wednesday Painted fuel tank. Mowed lawn. Went to choir practice.

June 7, 1990 - Thursday Gave the old truck another coat of paint. Mowed lawn & picked up grass. Frances went to doctor.

June 8, 1990 - Friday Went to Mildred Kloosterman’s funeral.

June 9, 1990 - Saturday Mowed grass.

June 10, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Shagnasti’s for dinner with Tayers. Went to musical at Alamo.

June 11, 1990 - Monday Cut grass around pond.

June 12, 1990 - Tuesday Started to paint little shed. Fixed Nate’s floor board in his car.

June 13, 1990 - Wednesday Bought paint for shed and truck bed. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to choir practice.

June 14, 1990 - Thursday Painted old shed. Went to Margaret Marbles funeral. Ralph cut my hay.

June 15, 1990 - Friday Painted trim on shed. Worked on roof of chicken coop. Picked up the hay, Nathan helped me.

June 16, 1990 - Saturday Went to Early’s cottage and to the Idler for dinner.

June 17, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Most of the kids came over. Fathers Day.

June 18, 1990 - Monday Put new roof on old shed. Sold my hay to Ron Haskell.

June 19, 1990 - Tuesday Drove to Rogers. Got windshield shattered by some kids throwing some gravel on the NY thru way.

June 20, 1990 - Wednesday Took it easy. Went with Roger to Barber Shop singing.

June 21, 1990 - Thursday Took it easy. Nancy had her graduation party.

June 22, 1990 - Friday Went to Nancy’s graduation.

June 23, 1990 - Saturday Came home from Rogers.

June 24, 1990 - Sunday Went to church.

June 25, 1990 - Monday Mowed lawn. Mulched garden.

June 26, 1990 - Tuesday Mowed lawn. Mulched garden.

June 27, 1990 - Wednesday Re-webbed a lawn chair. Mulched garden. Herman M came over.

June 28, 1990 - Thursday Got new windshield put in van. Went to see Neil & Net and went to eat at Buggy Wheel (Indiana).

June 29, 1990 - Friday Went to Mike Schiutebor’s funeral. Tayers came over.

June 30, 1990 - Saturday Went to Jessica’s first birthday party. Bought a paint sprayer at Farm & Fleet.

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July 1, 1990 - Sunday Went to church.

July 2, 1990 - Monday Painted garage doors. Put in the air conditioner.

July 3, 1990 - Tuesday Fixed lock on Joyce’s trailer. Went to Arlon & Jessie’s.

July 4, 1990 - Wednesday Dennis came over and put brake pads on Nate’s car. Very hot today, 100 degrees. Went to eat at Big Boys.

July 5, 1990 - Thursday Mowed lawn.

July 6, 1990 - Friday Went to Dick Meacham’s funeral. Picked some black raspberries.

July 7, 1990 - Saturday Went to Mrs. Hahn’s funeral. Picked black raspberries. Went to Tayers.

July 8, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went for a ride out to Farmers Hall of Fame.

July 9, 1990 - Monday Painted garage doors. Went to Farm Bureau meeting, ate at Russ’s and met at Milham Park.

July 10, 1990 - Tuesday Picked berries. Took wheel off plow.

July 11, 1990 - Wednesday Took wheel from plow down to put a 15” rim on at waste water plant. Got paint for truck bed. Went to eat with Tayers.

July 12, 1990 - Thursday Picked berries. Painted trailer.

July 13, 1990 - Friday Got tank of oxygen & a set of handles for cultivator. Installed tail lights on trailer.

July 14, 1990 - Saturday Got hair cut. Went to eat with brothers & sisters at bakery for Hank’s birthday.

July 15, 1990 - Sunday Went to church and Beth Rife’s 103rd birthday party.

July 16, 1990 - Monday Painted old truck bed and put it back on old truck.

July 17, 1990 - Tuesday Mowed lawn.

July 18, 1990 - Wednesday Arlon & Jessie stopped in. Went to 50 Over Club. Mowed lawn.

July 19, 1990 - Thursday Got spare tire from Dennis and put it on camper. Chantel came home with me.

July 20, 1990 - Friday Rained most of the day. Went to races in the evening.

July 21, 1990 - Saturday Cleaned up the camper.

July 22, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Country Kitchen with Tayers.

July 23, 1990 - Monday Left on a trip up north. Stopped at John & Missy Heck’s. Camped at Traverse State Park.

July 24, 1990 - Tuesday Drove up around Leelanau Peninsula. Stayed at Mill Creek Campground at Mackinaw.

July 25, 1990 - Wednesday Went across Mackinaw Bridge and back. Stayed at Log Lake Campground near Kalkaska.

July 26, 1990 - Thursday Came home from camping trip.

July 27, 1990 - Friday Went to Pete Schlukebir’s funeral. Mowed grass. Herman M came over.

July 28, 1990 - Saturday Had Hiemstra reunion at Alamo Town Hall.

July 29, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Got another car for Nate.

July 30, 1990 - Monday Got title and license changed on Nate’s car. Mowed grass.

July 31, 1990 - Tuesday Carol & kids came over for the day. We went to memorial service for Paul Lovett. Mowed grass. Hank came over.

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August 1, 1990 - Wednesday Worked on refrigerator in camper. Herman M came over.

August 2, 1990 - Thursday Got a new tube for tire on rake. Put up second cutting of hay, sold it to Mrs. See, 70 bales.

August 3, 1990 - Friday Took it easy today.

August 4, 1990 - Saturday Cleaned basement. Had birthday party for Dennis (40 years).

August 5, 1990 - Sunday Went to church and to church picnic at Milham Park.

August 6, 1990 - Monday Kim, Kary & Jessica came over. I started to plow the hay field. Denny’s birthday.

August 7, 1990 - Tuesday Went to Al Adam’s memorial service. Mowed grass.

August 8, 1990 - Wednesday Took freezer out of camper. Plowed hay field. Went to 50 Over Club and to Bronson Park.

August 9, 1990 - Thursday Plowed.

August 10, 1990 - Friday Left to go camping with Chantel & Kirsten. Arrived at campground about 2:30 near Marcellus (Beech Grove).

August 11, 1990 - Saturday Relaxed at campground.

August 12, 1990 - Sunday Rained all day, sat around campground.

August 13, 1990 - Monday Got home from campground about noon. Had to haul Nathan’s car home. Went to Bill Knapp's for Farm Bureau.

August 14, 1990 - Tuesday Plowed.

August 15, 1990 - Wednesday Hank made new fenders for my trailer. Did some disking.

August 16, 1990 - Thursday Disked. Duane & Arlene came over to plan our trip to Canada.

August 17, 1990 - Friday Disked. Chantel cleaned camper. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s with Tayers, their anniversary.

August 18, 1990 - Saturday Went after dog food. Put wheel on trailer. Disked.

August 19, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to musical at fairground.

August 20, 1990 - Monday Took refrigerator out of camper. Went to Harpo’s bowling meeting.

August 21, 1990 - Tuesday Took camper refrigerator to repair shop. Went to bowling meeting.

August 22, 1990 - Wednesday Went to Kalamazoo Fair.

August 23, 1990 - Thursday Carl came over to use torch & welder. Repaired tire on plow. Went to Gobles scrimmage game.

August 24, 1990 - Friday Mowed lawn.

August 25, 1990 - Saturday Dragged the field. Borrowed Willard Campbell’s drill. Went to Tayers.

August 26, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. John, Kim, & Jessica came over. Went to Duane & Arlene’s to plan trip.

August 27, 1990 - Monday Dragged field. Sowed it to rye. Went bowling. Homer Anson & wife came over.

August 28, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling, got hair cut, got refrigerator back for camper.

August 29, 1990 - Wednesday Took camper to Kim’s. Ate dinner with Tayers at Richland. Took drill back to Campbell’s. Took Cub to Denny’s. Went to Farm Days with Helmer’s.

August 30, 1990 - Thursday Lady got hit by a car, died during the night, I buried her. Went to bowling meeting. Went to Farm Days.

August 31, 1990 - Friday Went to Farm Days. Bill & Bert stopped in. Neil & Net stopped in.

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September 1, 1990 - Saturday Left for our trip to Canada. Got as far as Bessemer, MI. Stayed at Traveler Motel.

September 2, 1990 - Sunday Stayed at C & J Motel in Rugby, North Dakota.

September 3, 1990 - Monday Entered Canada at Portal. Stayed at a motel in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

September 4, 1990 - Tuesday Arrived at Lyle Anson’s about 2:30.

September 5, 1990 - Wednesday Lyle showed us all around the ranch.

September 6, 1990 - Thursday Left Lyle’s at 10:15, stopped in Edmonton, Alberta at the worlds largest mall. Stayed in Edson at Black Gold Inn.

September 7, 1990 - Friday Stopped in Jasper, Alberta for most of the day. Stayed in Sunwater Resort.

September 8, 1990 - Saturday Arrived in Salmon Run, British Columbia, 6 pm. Stayed at Orchard Motel. Rode the Ice Spider in Jasper Park, Alberta.

September 9, 1990 - Sunday Arrived at Rowena’s in Vancouver, 3 pm. Stayed at Caribou Motel.

September 10, 1990 - Monday Took a tour of Vancouver. Stayed in same motel.

September 11, 1990 - Tuesday Left Vancouver and drove through State of Washington and stayed at a Motel 6 in Eugene, OR.

September 12, 1990 - Wednesday Went to see Crater Lake in the mountains of Oregon. Stayed at Knights Inn in Grants Pass, OR.

September 13, 1990 - Thursday Went thru the Redwood Forest, what a sight. Stayed in Red Bluff, CA

September 14, 1990 - Friday Drove to Reno, NV. Stayed at Motel 6,

September 15, 1990 - Saturday Drove across Nevada, real rugged country, nothing but sagebrush. Stayed in Wendover, Utah at Heritage Motel.

September 16, 1990 - Sunday Stayed in Cheyenne, Wyoming at Motel 6.

September 17, 1990 - Monday Stayed in Budget Motel in Adair, Iowa.

September 18, 1990 - Tuesday Arrived home from our trip about 6:30, no trouble.

September 19, 1990 - Wednesday Picked vegetables out of garden. Took it easy. Graded Denny’s drive. Went to choir practice.

September 20, 1990 - Thursday Mowed lawn.

September 21, 1990 - Friday Put grader on A.C. Went to Martin (6), Gobles (24) football game.

September 22, 1990 - Saturday Went to Old Time Country Days. Dennis used trailer to get another car.

September 23, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Fixed accelerator on Nate’s car.

September 24, 1990 - Monday Graded some dirt. Went bowling.

September 25, 1990 - Tuesday Picked berries & tomatoes. Went bowling.

September 26, 1990 - Wednesday Puttered around in garage.

September 27, 1990 - Thursday Jim Harvey borrowed trailer. Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

September 28, 1990 - Friday Took tractor over to Kevin’s. Bought used tire for Cub from Stamm’s. Went to football game. Gobles 28, Lawton 0.

September 29, 1990 - Saturday Put tire on Cub. Dug potatoes. Went after tractor from Kevin’s.

September 30, 1990 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church. Went to eat at Ponderosa. Went to Faith Church in evening.

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October 1, 1990 - Monday Had tire repaired on Olds. Went bowling.

October 2, 1990 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

October 3, 1990 - Wednesday Puttered around in garage. Went to choir practice.

October 4, 1990 - Thursday Worked in garage. Went bowling. Dennis brought a motor over for his car.

October 5, 1990 - Friday Worked in garage. Went to football game. Gobles 16, Lawrence 12.

October 6, 1990 - Saturday Dennis worked on his car. I mowed grass. 85 degrees today.

October 7, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Rick Moore helped Dennis with his motor. Went to eat at Gun River. Tayers came over.

October 8, 1990 - Monday Went bowling.

October 9, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Oil man stopped. Went to County Farm Bureau annual meeting.

October 10, 1990 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Frances didn’t feel good so she didn’t go.

October 11, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling.

October 12, 1990 - Friday Had our first frost last night. Disked the garden. Sowed rye. Went to football game. Gobles 22, Marcellus 0.

October 13, 1990 - Saturday Went to Jean’s and met with cousins from Grand Rapids. Went to spaghetti supper at church.

October 14, 1990 - Sunday Went to church.

October 15, 1990 - Monday Put grader back on A.C. Went bowling.

October 16, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling.

October 17, 1990 - Wednesday Repaired tire on Cub and car. Brought Cub home from Denny’s. Paul Williams got wood.

October 18, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Picked up Chantel. Dennis worked on his car. Cold & wet today.

October 19, 1990 - Friday Puttered around. Went to football game. Decatur 8, Gobles 0.

October 20, 1990 - Saturday Dennis got his car running. Judy, Kim, Kary, & Jessica came over. I put a coil on Cub. The Reds won World Series.

October 21, 1990 - Sunday Went to church.

October 22, 1990 - Monday Sold wood to Paul Williams, $200. Went bowling, 232 game.

October 23, 1990 - Tuesday Worked on tractor. Went bowling. Herman Montague came over.

October 24, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Tom & I worked on Cub. Went to choir practice.

October 25, 1990 - Thursday Cleaned out the barn a little. Went bowling.

October 26, 1990 - Friday Tom came over and we finely got Cub to run. Went to football game. Kal Christian 17, Gobles 6.

October 27, 1990 - Saturday Mowed weeds at Joyce’s.

October 28, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Ate dinner at Bill Knapp’s. Went to Tayers.

October 29, 1990 - Monday Put window in for Joyce. Went bowling. Fixed a handle for yard fertilizer.

October 30, 1990 - Tuesday Hank borrowed my fertilizer. Went bowling. Raked and burned leaves.

October 31, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Burned leaves, about 70 degrees.

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November 1, 1990 - Thursday Swept out the barn. Went bowling.

November 2, 1990 - Friday My mother’s 100th birthday. Took a steel rod from front end loader and had it straightened at W.W.T. Bill & Bert & Nellie stopped in.

November 3, 1990 - Saturday Raked & burned leaves, Nathan helped. Went to Chenery to see film on Alaska with Chapman’s.

November 4, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Cold and wet today.

November 5, 1990 - Monday Went after Chantel from school. Went bowling. Bill Vandenberg had heart surgery. Carl & Bonnie stopped in.

November 6, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling.

November 7, 1990 - Wednesday Cold & went today. Went to Carol’s for Jonathon’s birthday, 6 years.

November 8, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling.

November 9, 1990 - Friday Nate helped me split wood with Tom’s splitter. Went to see Bill Vandenberg in hospital. Joyce borrowed van.

November 10, 1990 - Saturday Made tail gate for trailer. Dennis borrowed truck. Went to Kirsten’s birthday party, 11 years.

November 11, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Shagnasti’s with Tayers. Went to Denny’s. Roger called.

November 12, 1990 - Monday Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Van Weelden’s. Sherrie Newton and O’Brieters were guests.

November 13, 1990 - Tuesday Took a lazy boy chair to Bill V. Went bowling.

November 14, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Bought an under body mower for Cub from Verlin Miller.

November 15, 1990 - Thursday Burned some leaves. Went bowling.

November 16, 1990 - Friday Cleaned eaves troughs. Re-nailed roofing on pole barn.

November 17, 1990 - Saturday Cut a load of wood. Gare Brower had a stroke. Jake Hiemstra died.

November 18, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Jake Hiemstra. Went to see Net.

November 19, 1990 - Monday Worked in tractor shed. Went bowling.

November 20, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to eat at Russ’s.

November 21, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway.

November 22, 1990 - Thursday Most of family came home for Thanksgiving. Nice day.

November 23, 1990 - Friday Repaired generator bracket on Coop and repaired lights.

November 24, 1990 - Saturday Repaired latch on shed. Delivered Nate’s old car. Tayers came over.

November 25, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Herman M came over.

November 26, 1990 - Monday Brought chair back to Montgomery’s for Bill V. Went bowling.

November 27, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Took chair back for Bill V. Nate borrowed car.

November 28, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Took Nate to Adrian.

November 29, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to award banquet at Gobles.

November 30, 1990 - Friday Bought battery for Cub tractor from Stamm’s in Wayland. Duane & Arlene came over.

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December 1, 1990 - Saturday Brought Denny’s lawn mower back. Went to Tayers.

December 2, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Stopped in to Jean’s. Went to open house for Mitch Livingston. Went to Nate’s birthday party.

December 3, 1990 - Monday Went after Milford. Went bowling. Had our first snowstorm.

December 4, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling. Snowed about 19” today. Our 53rd Anniversary.

December 5, 1990 - Wednesday Plowed Mildred Miller’s drive. Went after Milford. Went to eat at Ponderosa. Went to choir practice.

December 6, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to hospital see Tanya, she broke her back.

December 7, 1990 - Friday Got bird feed. Stopped in to see Ray Leversee.

December 8, 1990 - Saturday Puttered around in barn.

December 9, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jean’s for dinner. Went to see Mrs. Kuilema at funeral home.

December 10, 1990 - Monday Changed oil on Olds. Sent package to Roger. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting (McMurray’s).

December 11, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling.

December 12, 1990 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club potluck. Went to Christlieb’s for supper and choir practice.

December 13, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling (219), 569. Herman M came over.

December 14, 1990 - Friday Went to Sears.

December 15, 1990 - Saturday Went to Blanco Furniture, bought a clock.

December 16, 1990 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s with Tayers.

December 17, 1990 - Monday Went bowling, had Christmas snacks.

December 18, 1990 - Tuesday Went bowling.

December 19, 1990 - Wednesday Had basement water proofed today. Got a valve for oxygen tank.

December 20, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s.

December 21, 1990 - Friday Hauled up a load of wood. Bill & Bert came over. Herman M came over.

December 22, 1990 - Saturday Split some wood. Started to snow this evening.

December 23, 1990 - Sunday Went to church and Candlelight Service.

December 24, 1990 - Monday Quite cold today. Stayed in and made fudge.

December 25, 1990 - Tuesday Christmas. Judy, Joyce & Denny’s families came over. Carl in Texas. Carol in Venezuela. Roger in New York.

December 26, 1990 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway.

December 27, 1990 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Tayers.

December 28, 1990 - Friday Went to doctor today for checkup.

December 29, 1990 - Saturday Went to Penney’s and Ames.

December 30, 1990 - Sunday Went to church.

December 31, 1990 - Monday Nathan brought his girlfriend Sara over for New Year’s Eve.

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January 1, 1991 - Tuesday Put a used sediment bulb on Cub. Took grader off Allis Chalmers.

January 2, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway.

January 3, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Got salt for water softener.

January 4, 1991 - Friday Bill & Bert came over. Tayers came over.

January 5, 1991 - Saturday Went to Chenery Auditorium to see film on Vienna with Arlon & Jessie.

January 6, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

January 7, 1991 - Monday Went bowling.

January 8, 1991 - Tuesday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Went to Duane & Arlene’s.

January 9, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to 50 Over Club.

January 10, 1991 - Thursday Worked in basement. Went bowling.

January 11, 1991 - Friday Had a physical today, everything looked good. Worked in basement.

January 12, 1991 - Saturday Got me a new pup. Worked in basement.

January 13, 1991 - Sunday Went to church and potluck dinner.

January 14, 1991 - Monday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at Old Country Buffet.

January 15, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling. Had a bomb threat at Eastland Bowl.

January 16, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Got some paneling for basement. Iraqi war started tonight.

January 17, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Betty (Tyler) Blake died.

January 18, 1991 - Friday Took my new pup to vet for shots. Herman M came over.

January 19, 1991 - Saturday Went to Betty (Tyler) Blake’s memorial service. Went to Tayers.

January 20, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Judy, Kim, Kary & Jessica came too. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s. Went to see Bud Calvin’s sister at funeral home.

January 21, 1991 - Monday Went bowling.

January 22, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling.

January 23, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Took some paneling back to Wolohan’s. Talked with Joyce’s lawyer.

January 24, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 25, 1991 - Friday Frances went to doctor. Bill & Bert came over.

January 26, 1991 - Saturday Worked in basement. Went to Chantel’s birthday.

January 27, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Judy’s for dinner. Dennis came over and moved piano for me.

January 28, 1991 - Monday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Went to eat at Old Country Buffet with friends that had birthdays.

January 29, 1991 - Tuesday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Frances had her first 500 today, 502. Frances had a mammogram.

January 30, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Worked in basement. Went to choir practice at Jean’s.

January 31, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling 221, 560. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s with Hiemstra brothers & sisters for our birthdays.

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February 1, 1991 - Friday Got materials for basement. Worked in basement. Took pup to vet.

Age 76 February 2, 1991 - Saturday Worked in basement. Went to eat at Mr. Steak, my birthday.

February 3, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis came over, put in some electric outlets in basement.

February 4, 1991 - Monday Frances & I had some moles removed. Went bowling.

February 5, 1991 - Tuesday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Tayers came over.

February 6, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Worked in basement. Went to choir practice at Jean’s.

February 7, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Worked in basement.

February 8, 1991 - Friday Worked in basement.

February 9, 1991 - Saturday Brought a book shelf to Joyce. Worked in basement. Nate came over, split wood.

February 10, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

February 11, 1991 - Monday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Had Farm Bureau meeting at our house.

February 12, 1991 - Tuesday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Frances got plaque for bowler of the month (January).

February 13, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to 50 Over Club. Dale came over, played cards.

February 14, 1991 - Thursday Worked in basement. Went bowling.

February 15, 1991 - Friday Worked in basement. Went after Milford. Took Lassie to vet for shots.

February 16, 1991 - Saturday Worked in basement.

February 17, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Hank & Virginia, Jessie & Arlon all came to church.

February 18, 1991 - Monday Worked in basement. Went after Kirsten from school. Went bowling.

February 19, 1991 - Tuesday Kirsten stayed again (strep throat). Went to see Judy at work. Went bowling.

February 20, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Worked in basement.

February 21, 1991 - Thursday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Stopped in to Bill & Bertha’s. Nate came over. Joyce & Terry left for Tennessee.

February 22, 1991 - Friday Worked in basement. Carl stopped in. Went to Tayers.

February 23, 1991 - Saturday Worked in basement.

February 24, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

February 25, 1991 - Monday Worked in basement. Went bowling.

February 26, 1991 - Tuesday Got a battery & rotor for Nate’s car. Went bowling.

February 27, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Went to show (Home Alone) at West Main. Ate at Russ’s.

February 28, 1991 - Thursday Worked in basement. Went bowling.

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March 1, 1991 - Friday Painted walls in basement. Got paneling for basement.

March 2, 1991 - Saturday Worked in basement.

March 3, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

March 4, 1991 - Monday Had to bring key to Nathan at Lawrence. Went bowling.

March 5, 1991 - Tuesday Got income taxes done. Went bowling. Went after Nate’s car, Joyce & Terry went along.

March 6, 1991 - Wednesday Cut a bunch of slats for basement. Took Nate’s car to Gobles for repair at Car Quest.

March 7, 1991 - Thursday Worked in basement. Went bowling. Took Joyce, Terry, Nate, Katy & Kirsten out to eat for Joyce’s birthday.

March 8, 1991 - Friday Worked in basement. Great Lakes came back to waterproof basement.

March 9, 1991 - Saturday Went to an auction. Stopped at Denny’s, had coffee with Mickie. Looked at new John Deere mower.

March 10, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Had potluck dinner. Judy brought her new boyfriend over.

March 11, 1991 - Monday Did some stripping on small dresser. Went bowling.

March 12, 1991 - Tuesday Did some more stripping. Went bowling.

March 13, 1991 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club at Cooper, Florence Finkey put on a show.

March 14, 1991 - Thursday Did some stripping. Went bowling. Took alternator off Nate’s car. Tayers came over.

March 15, 1991 - Friday Looked at new mower. Bought crankshaft & rod for Wheel Horse.

March 16, 1991 - Saturday Worked on Nate’s car.

March 17, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Circle Inn.

March 18, 1991 - Monday Went bowling.

March 19, 1991 - Tuesday Worked on dresser. Went bowling, got 2 tires for Joyce.

March 20, 1991 - Wednesday Went bowling. Worked in yard.

March 21, 1991 - Thursday Raked leaves out of raspberries. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

March 22, 1991 - Friday Puttered around.

March 23, 1991 - Saturday Cut down old Pussy Willow tree. Arlon & Jessie, Ron & Jean, & Neil came over.

March 24, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Net.

March 25, 1991 - Monday Took Nate’s car downtown to be repaired. Went bowling.

March 26, 1991 - Tuesday Varnished dresser. Kim & Jessica came and watched us bowl. Went to library with Judy.

March 27, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway and had banquet. Went to choir practice.

March 28, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Picked up Nate’s car from garage. Went to Maundy Service at church.

March 29, 1991 - Friday Put another coat on dresser. Bill & Bert came over. Went to Good Friday Service at Cooper.

March 30, 1991 - Saturday Took the old piano all apart.

March 31, 1991 - Sunday Nathan went to church with us. Joyce went to California to help Terry move. I went to Faith Church.

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April 1, 1991 - Monday Went bowling. Kirsten, Chantel & a friend stayed over tonight.

April 2, 1991 - Tuesday Kevin stopped in. Went bowling. Dennis picked up Chantel.

April 3, 1991 - Wednesday Bought a new Simplicity mower today. Went to choir practice.

April 4, 1991 - Thursday They delivered my mower today. Went to bowling banquet.

April 5, 1991 - Friday Worked on driveway. Went to Father & Son Banquet.

April 6, 1991 - Saturday Disked asparagus. Raked lawn.

April 7, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

April 8, 1991 - Monday Went bowling and to banquet at Harpo’s. Joyce & Terry got back from California.

April 9, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling. Duane came over.

April 10, 1991 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Went to choir practice.

April 11, 1991 - Thursday Got slabs for planter.

April 12, 1991 - Friday Stayed in house most of the day, real cold. Joyce stopped in, cut a window for her.

April 13, 1991 - Saturday Went to bowling tournament at Airway. Ate dinner at Olympia with Helen, Margaret, Al & Betty Holmes. Stopped at Wedel’s. Went to Tayers.

April 14, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Mr. Knight at funeral home. Stopped in at Clark & Cleo’s.

April 15, 1991 - Monday Didn’t feel too good today. Went to Farm Bureau at Ellen Haskell’s.

April 16, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling and to banquet.

April 17, 1991 - Wednesday Worked on planter in back of house. Went to choir practice.

April 18, 1991 - Thursday Planted some trees around pond.

April 19, 1991 - Friday Took Lassie to vet for rabies shot and blood test for heart worms, okay.

April 20, 1991 - Saturday Went to city auction. Took it easy today.

April 21, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Christlieb’s for dinner. Went to open house for Wilma Blanchard’s retirement. Called Roger.

April 22, 1991 - Monday Went to Gary VanderVeen’s auction. Called Richard.

April 23, 1991 - Tuesday Hank came over and repaired some duct on furnace. Went to choir practice.

April 24, 1991 - Wednesday Worked in strawberry patch. Man came out to give estimate on eaves troughs.

April 25, 1991 - Thursday Puttered around outside. Dennis stopped in, got some strawberry plants.

April 26, 1991 - Friday Started to remove old cars. Mowed grass.

April 27, 1991 - Saturday Mowed Joyce’s lawn and our own.

April 28, 1991 - Sunday Went to church, bell ringers were there. Went to Denny’s.

April 29, 1991 - Monday Rained today. Took it easy. Dennis stopped and picked mushrooms.

April 30, 1991 - Tuesday Hauled some junk cars to McCloud’s.

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May 1, 1991 - Wednesday Hauled another junk car. Worked on trailer hitch. Went to choir practice.

May 2, 1991 - Thursday Plowed Shau’s garden and our garden. Planted strawberries. Mowed grass.

May 3, 1991 - Friday Repaired holes in Suburban.

May 4, 1991 - Saturday Went to Tamarack School reunion. Mowed lawn.

May 5, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

May 6, 1991 - Monday Put up shelves in basement.

May 7, 1991 - Tuesday Carl came over, got his old bench & old cabinet. Had new gutters put on house by David Rice, $224.

May 8, 1991 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Weeded strawberries. Went to Lawrence for award for Nate.

May 9, 1991 - Thursday Got an hour timer for mower. Mowed Joyce’s lawn. Sharpened blades for Milford.

May 10, 1991 - Friday Hauled a plow & mower for Ron Rus & mowed their lawn. Went to Chapman’s to practice for band.

May 11, 1991 - Saturday Sowed grass seed and planted beans, onion, radishes and cucumbers. Went to Willis Lappin’s birthday party.

May 12, 1991 - Sunday Went to Farmers Hall of Fame for breakfast. Went to church. Kids came home. Roger called. Mothers Day.

May 13, 1991 - Monday Plowed Mildred’s garden. Started plowing my rye. Put new brake lining on Coop. Went to church meeting.

May 14, 1991 - Tuesday Plowed, disked, and mowed lawn. Went to band practice. Aunt Winnie died.

May 15, 1991 - Wednesday Took boom off Coop. Mowed grass. Went to choir practice.

May 16, 1991 - Thursday Plowed. Went to Mother & Daughter Banquet and performed in our band.

May 17, 1991 - Friday Worked on old riding mower. Went to Aunt Winnie’s funeral.

May 18, 1991 - Saturday Put my old riding mower back together.

May 19, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis put engine back on Wheel Horse. Took mower to Joyce’s.

May 20, 1991 - Monday Weeded strawberries. Plowed. Went to Farm Bureau at Wilma Blanchard’s.

May 21, 1991 - Tuesday Got air conditioner fixed on Suburban. Finished my plowing. Did some disking. Mowed Jean’s lawn.

May 22, 1991 - Wednesday Mowed grass & disked. Went to Detroit to pick up Jean & Ron.

May 23, 1991 - Thursday Sharpened mower blades. Went to choir practice.

May 24, 1991 - Friday Mowed grass. Went to play in Gobles.

May 25, 1991 - Saturday Rototilled garden. Picked our first strawberries. Hot & muggy today.

May 26, 1991 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck. Went to Cooper cemetery. Went to see Net.

May 27, 1991 - Monday Mowed grass.

May 28, 1991 - Tuesday Disked the field. Mowed grass. Dennis stopped to help put in air conditioner.

May 29, 1991 - Wednesday Judy got married. Graded Joyce’s driveway. Took grader to Denny’s. Went to choir practice.

May 30, 1991 - Thursday Disked the field. A large tree limb fell off, covered small shed.

May 31, 1991 - Friday Planted buckwheat. Went to Tayers.

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June 1, 1991 - Saturday Went to Judy’s wedding reception.

June 2, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Russell’s 60th Wedding Anniversary. Went to Tony’s graduation party.

June 3, 1991 - Monday Tom Pio soldered funnel for me. Mowed grass.

June 4, 1991 - Tuesday Had pressure hose put on Suburban. Exchanged weed eater. Took chainsaw in for tune-up. Kim came over.

June 5, 1991 - Wednesday Mowed some weeds along the bank. Went to choir practice.

June 6, 1991 - Thursday Puttered around. Went to Ponderosa to eat.

June 7, 1991 - Friday Worked on old dump rake. Went to Nate’s graduation. Man came to give estimate on straightening barn.

June 8, 1991 - Saturday Painted old dump rake.

June 9, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went after 2 chairs, one for Dennis, one for us.

June 10, 1991 - Monday Cut up fallen tree. Went to U.R.G.E. meeting. Got tank of oxygen. Voted on school election.

June 11, 1991 - Tuesday Had nice rain last night. Picked up wood. Kim & Jessica came over.

June 12, 1991 - Wednesday Split wood. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to choir practice.

June 13, 1991 - Thursday Six of us from Farm Bureau went to White Pine Village near Ludington.

June 14, 1991 - Friday Had Lassie spayed. Mowed grass. Neil stopped in.

June 15, 1991 - Saturday Went to flea market at church.

June 16, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. All the kids stopped in except Roger (he called). Judy went to church with us. Fathers Day.

June 17, 1991 - Monday Mulched garden. Changed oil on Suburban. Kirsten is spending the night.

June 18, 1991 - Tuesday Joyce came over to sort clothes. Got ready for our trip to Roger’s.

June 19, 1991 - Wednesday Left home 4:10, stopped in Warren, PA around noon, stopped at Big Level Motel somewhere on Route 6, nice restaurant next door.

June 20, 1991 - Thursday Left motel at 6 am. Stopped in Corning. Arrived at Roger’s 2 pm. Went with Nancy to pick up Roger at airport.

June 21, 1991 - Friday Trimmed some bushes for Roger. Went to David’s graduation. Roger took us all out to eat at a nice restaurant.

June 22, 1991 - Saturday Trimmed brush for Roger. Went to Friendley’s for ice cream.

June 23, 1991 - Sunday David had his graduation party.

June 24, 1991 - Monday Left Roger’s at 7 am. Arrived home 8 pm. Judy was here and is going to stay for awhile.

June 25, 1991 - Tuesday Picked raspberries. Weeded garden. Mowed grass.

June 26, 1991 - Wednesday Mowed lawn. Picked black raspberries.

June 27, 1991 - Thursday Picked berries.

June 28, 1991 - Friday Had stitches removed from Lassie. Painted basement floor. Drained antifreeze from camper.

June 29, 1991 - Saturday Picked berries. Worked on old truck. Homer & Beulah Anson stopped in. Bought new dehumidifier.

June 30, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Bob & Ruth Early’s 50th. Went to Jessica’s birthday.

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July 1, 1991 - Monday Picked berries. Took starter off old Ford. Changed oil on Olds.

July 2, 1991 - Tuesday Put starter back on Ford truck. Weeded strawberries.

July 3, 1991 - Wednesday Worked on old plow. Picked berries. Went to choir practice. Kim, Kary, Jessica, Rich came over.

July 4, 1991 - Thursday Worked on old Ford. We went to show with Judy. Went to Pio’s in evening.

July 5, 1991 - Friday Worked on old plow.

July 6, 1991 - Saturday Puttered around. Real hot today, 95 degrees.

July 7, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Took it easy today. Storm warnings out this evening.

July 8, 1991 - Monday Got new battery for Wheel Horse & a tube for plow. Mowed grass.

July 9, 1991 - Tuesday Greased old Ford truck. Trimmed grass around pond. Mowed grass for Tayers. Mowed grass.

July 10, 1991 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Roger & Jan arrived about 4. Went to choir practice, Roger went along.

July 11, 1991 - Thursday Took it easy. Went to show with Roger & Jan. Went to eat at Portage. Stopped in to see Net.

July 12, 1991 - Friday All the kids came over to see Roger & Jan.

July 13, 1991 - Saturday Half a tree broke off this morning. Went to Larry Hiemstra’s home coming.

July 14, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

July 15, 1991 - Monday Worked on lights on old Ford.

July 16, 1991 - Tuesday Started cutting the tree that fell down. Helped Gene DeRuyscher build some steps for Tayers.

July 17, 1991 - Wednesday Cut some on fallen tree. Treated Tayers new steps. Milford came home from hospital. Went to choir practice.

July 18, 1991 - Thursday Mowed grass. Hot today.

July 19, 1991 - Friday Too hot to do anything today.

July 20, 1991 - Saturday Disked the buckwheat. Went to Tayers.

July 21, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Hot today.

July 22, 1991 - Monday Took it easy.

July 23, 1991 - Tuesday Plowed. Nice day today.

July 24, 1991 - Wednesday Disked & plowed. Kim had a baby boy.

July 25, 1991 - Thursday Plowed & disked. Worked on old trailer.

July 26, 1991 - Friday Put cap on trailer. Went to races at Kal Speedway, Canadian Races.

July 27, 1991 - Saturday Had Hiemstra reunion at the Alamo Hall.

July 28, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Ponderosa for dinner with Joyce & Judy. Went to see Kim’s baby.

July 29, 1991 - Monday Sawed some wood from fallen tree. Tayers came over for awhile. Verlin M stopped in.

July 30, 1991 - Tuesday Got Cub back home, put mower on and mowed around pond. Went to Mr. Steak with Tayers.

July 31, 1991 - Wednesday Mowed weeds & grass.

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August 1, 1991 - Thursday Went after peaches and blueberries. Went to see Neil in hospital.

August 2, 1991 - Friday Mowed Joyce’s lawn. Disked the field.

August 3, 1991 - Saturday Worked on camper.

August 4, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Rick Moore came over to try to find a coulter pin from plow I lost, couldn’t find it.

August 5, 1991 - Monday Got tank of gas for camper. Mowed grass.

August 6, 1991 - Tuesday Went to funeral home for Bob Holton. Went to Denny’s birthday.

August 7, 1991 - Wednesday Went camping at Oak Shores, Decatur. Played Bingo.

August 8, 1991 - Thursday Weather turned nasty, decided to come home.

August 9, 1991 - Friday Set up camper in back yard for Kirsten & Chantel.

August 10, 1991 - Saturday Cut up the tree that fell in the yard. Kim & John moved in to their own home.

August 11, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Ron & Jean came over.

August 12, 1991 - Monday Dragged field. Went to Circle Inn to eat with Farm Bureau group.

August 13, 1991 - Tuesday Made box for my horse shoes. Mr. Stilt came to straighten the barn.

August 14, 1991 - Wednesday Had Olds tuned up.

August 15, 1991 - Thursday Cleaned barn upstairs. Went bowling. Stopped to see Milford at hospital.

August 16, 1991 - Friday Sowed alfalfa today. Carl came over, worked on his car. Jeff Anson came over.

August 17, 1991 - Saturday Mowed Joyce’s lawn. Clyde Pruitt helped Judy do some painting.

August 18, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Gospel Service at fairground.

August 19, 1991 - Monday Rained most of the day. Went to bowling meeting at Harpo’s, bowled 3 games (235).

August 20, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to funeral home in Augusta to see Howard Simmonds (Wanda’s husband).

August 21, 1991 - Wednesday Closed up a window hole in barn. Mowed grass.

August 22, 1991 - Thursday Got refrigerator for camper back. Went bowling. Left some saw blades off to be sharpened.

August 23, 1991 - Friday Mowed grass. Jessie & Arlon came over in the morning. Mowed grass for Jean. Duane & Arlene came over.

August 24, 1991 - Saturday Puttered around. Ron Rus stopped in. Dennis & Clyde helped Judy move her furniture back. Went to church in Richland to eat.

August 25, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

August 26, 1991 - Monday Fixed leak in camper. Went bowling at Harpo’s. Went to Tayers.

August 27, 1991 - Tuesday Took old chair apart. Went bowling.

August 28, 1991 - Wednesday Took camper to Farm Days.

August 29, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Farm Days.

August 30, 1991 - Friday Spent the day at Farm Days.

August 31, 1991 - Saturday At Farm Days. Went to Jake & Bonnie’s 50th.

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September 1, 1991 - Sunday Still at Farm Days.

September 2, 1991 - Monday Came home from Farm Day.

September 3, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling.

September 4, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Nate came over, put a hose on a compressor. Mowed some grass.

September 5, 1991 - Thursday Milford Tayer died last night. We went bowling.

September 6, 1991 - Friday Mowed grass and mowed lawn for Jean. Went to funeral home to see Milford.

September 7, 1991 - Saturday Mowed Joyce’s lawn. Went to Milford’s funeral.

September 8, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

September 9, 1991 - Monday Went bowling. Went out to eat in Schoolcraft with Farm Bureau group. Went to Cooper Church meeting.

September 10, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling. Stopped at Bill & Bertha’s.

September 11, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to 50 Over Club.

September 12, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to eat in Byron Center with Arlon & Jessie.

September 13, 1991 - Friday Mowed grass. Went to see Mr. Hager, Linda Goodacre’s husband, at funeral home.

September 14, 1991 - Saturday Puttered around. Went to eat at Lodge in Cooper.

September 15, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Alice went with us. Dennis stopped in and so did Mickie & Chantel.

September 16, 1991 - Monday Brush hogged the buckwheat. Went bowling.

September 17, 1991 - Tuesday Worked on Wheel Horse. Went bowling. Kary & Richard came over.

September 18, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Cleaned battery cables on car. Bill & Bert stopped in. Went to choir practice.

September 19, 1991 - Thursday Put some things upstairs in the barn. Went bowling. Herman M came over.

September 20, 1991 - Friday Mowed lawn. Put cap on pickup.

September 21, 1991 - Saturday Sold pickup box to Richard (Kary’s boyfriend). Painted window trim. Chantel & friend stayed over tonight.

September 22, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Chantel & Shontel went with us. Clyde & Judy came over.

September 23, 1991 - Monday Fixed cap door on pickup. Went bowling.

September 24, 1991 - Tuesday Puttered around. Went bowling. Dennis borrowed truck.

September 25, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Got apples at VanWelden’s. Went to choir practice.

September 26, 1991 - Thursday Picked tomatoes & squash. Cut 2 little trees in back of pole barn. Went bowling. Went to Kim & John’s.

September 27, 1991 - Friday Puttered around. Fixed flat tire on Cub. Dale came over.

September 28, 1991 - Saturday Helped Verlin net the fish from pond. Painted window. Nate came over.

September 29, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Cleaned 154 fish.

September 30, 1991 - Monday Drained water from camper. Tinkered with old truck. Went bowling.

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October 1, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling. Painted windows.

October 2, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Painted windows.

October 3, 1991 - Thursday Netted some more fish. Went bowling. Went to see Nettie.

October 4, 1991 - Friday Winterized camper. Rained most of the day. Sold the bass from pond, $150.

October 5, 1991 - Saturday Too wet to do anything today.

October 6, 1991 - Sunday Net died this morning. Went to church. Went to eat at Gun River. Went to Cherie’s.

October 7, 1991 - Monday Washed car. Went bowling. Went to funeral home.

October 8, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to funeral home.

October 9, 1991 - Wednesday Went to Net’s funeral. Went to choir practice.

October 10, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Bought carpeting for basement.

October 11, 1991 - Friday Put carpet in basement.

October 12, 1991 - Saturday Mowed lawn for Joyce & Jean. Helped Nate move here.

October 13, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny’s. Nate started staying with us.

October 14, 1991 - Monday Got new battery for Olds. Took a ride in ‘92 Chevy. Went bowling. Went to Farm Bureau meeting at VanWelden’s.

October 15, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling. Changed tire on Nate’s car. Went to see Alice T.

October 16, 1991 - Wednesday Went to County Seat Restaurant in Hastings, had dinner with some distant cousins of Frances’.

October 17, 1991 - Thursday Worked in basement. Went bowling.

October 18, 1991 - Friday Had a bad scare, collapsed on the floor, went to hospital, have bleeding ulcers.

October 19, 1991 - Saturday Had 8 visitors today.

October 20, 1991 - Sunday Had 8 visitors today.

October 21, 1991 - Monday Doctor did a scope of my stomach, couldn’t find much wrong so they let me come home. Dick Guisinga picked me up.

October 22, 1991 - Tuesday Just took it easy.

October 23, 1991 - Wednesday Got a tire for Nate. Bill & Bert, Clair & Arnold, Alice stopped in. Dick Larsen stopped in too.

October 24, 1991 - Thursday Went to Borgess Lab for blood sample. Went to bowling alley. Clyde stopped in.

October 25, 1991 - Friday Iva Blanchard killed in car accident. Took Alice to lawyer and then went to eat at Bill Knapp’s.

October 26, 1991 - Saturday Worked in basement.

October 27, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Blanchard. Clyde, Judy, Kary came over. Twins won series.

October 28, 1991 - Monday Went bowling. Got new muffler & exhaust for Nate’s car. Arlon & Jessie came over.

October 29, 1991 - Tuesday Took Alice Tayer to Coldwater. Went bowling.

October 30, 1991 - Wednesday Made a deck for Joyce.

October 31, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Made a burn barrel. Dale came over.

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November 1, 1991 - Friday Put a deck on Joyce’s trailer. Painted ceiling.

November 2, 1991 - Saturday Raked a few leaves. Snowed today.

November 3, 1991 - Sunday Went to church.

November 4, 1991 - Monday Went bowling. Carl called from Alabama.

November 5, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling.

November 6, 1991 - Wednesday Puttered around. Put antifreeze in all vehicles. Neil came over for dinner. Duane & Jody came over.

November 7, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling.

November 8, 1991 - Friday Got battery checked for Nate & got headlight.

November 9, 1991 - Saturday Took it easy.

November 10, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Kirsten’s birthday party, 12 years.

November 11, 1991 - Monday Took Alice Tayer to Coldwater. Went bowling. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s with Farm Bureau group.

November 12, 1991 - Tuesday Put boom back on Coop.

November 13, 1991 - Wednesday Went to hospital for a colonoscopy.

November 14, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Cleaned eaves troughs.

November 15, 1991 - Friday Too wet to do anything today. Bob Brown died.

November 16, 1991 - Saturday Covered camper. Raked some leaves.

November 17, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Bob Brown.

November 18, 1991 - Monday Went bowling.

November 19, 1991 - Tuesday Had an endoscope.

November 20, 1991 - Wednesday Got speeding ticket. Bowled at Airway. Went to choir practice. Got 2 new tires for Olds.

November 21, 1991 - Thursday Got our flu shots. Went bowling.

November 22, 1991 - Friday Took Nate's Spree to Paw Paw. Dug the Cannas bulbs.

November 23, 1991 - Saturday Took it easy today.

November 24, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Jesse Miner. Stopped to see Nida.

November 25, 1991 - Monday Made room in barn for Nate's car. Went bowling.

November 26, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went over to Tom & Mary’s.

November 27, 1991 - Wednesday Took it easy.

November 28, 1991 - Thursday 14 for Thanksgiving dinner today. Snowed & then rained.

November 29, 1991 - Friday Went to doctor, okay. Went to see Judy Brune in hospital. Took Cub over to Denny’s.

November 30, 1991 - Saturday Helped Joyce take Jeep to Bloomingdale.

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December 1, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Kirsten spent the afternoon with us.

December 2, 1991 - Monday Worked at church. Went bowling. Went to eat with brothers & sisters at Bill Knapp’s, Neil’s birthday.

December 3, 1991 - Tuesday Went to visit Jim Harvey. Went bowling. Went to memorial for Milford Tayer at Borgess.

December 4, 1991 - Wednesday Got tractor back from Dennis. Plowed out drive. Went to Meijer Supper at Cooper Church.

December 5, 1991 - Thursday Went to Joyce’s for Nayt's proof in insurance. Went bowling.

December 6, 1991 - Friday Took trailer to Joyce’s so she could store furniture. Took Alice Tayer to Coldwater,

December 7, 1991 - Saturday All the snow melted today. Took it easy.

December 8, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Joyce’s for cake & ice cream for Nate's birthday.

December 9, 1991 - Monday Went bowling. Put Christmas lights up outside.

December 10, 1991 - Tuesday Puttered around. Went bowling.

December 11, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to 50 Over Club. Took screen machine to Kendall for Nate.

December 12, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling. Sent Christmas cards to the Netherlands.

December 13, 1991 - Friday Took it easy.

December 14, 1991 - Saturday Went for breakfast at Cooper Café with Farm Bureau group.

December 15, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Judy & Clyde were in church. I went to Faith at night.

December 16, 1991 - Monday Went bowling. Sent Christmas package to Roger.

December 17, 1991 - Tuesday Went bowling.

December 18, 1991 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to Kirsten’s concert at Gobles.

December 19, 1991 - Thursday Got insurance for Nate’s car. Went bowling.

December 20, 1991 - Friday Got Nate’s battery changed. Fixed his glove compartment.

December 21, 1991 - Saturday Went to Mark Miller’s wedding.

December 22, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Vesper Service.

December 23, 1991 - Monday Went bowling.

December 24, 1991 - Tuesday Went to Candlelight Service at Alamo.

December 25, 1991 - Wednesday All but Roger’s family home for Christmas. Roger called.

December 26, 1991 - Thursday Went bowling.

December 27, 1991 - Friday Went to Christlieb's for supper & choir practice.

December 28, 1991 - Saturday Took Christmas tree down.

December 29, 1991 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Bill & Bertha’s.

December 30, 1991 - Monday Went bowling. Picked up Nate’s Spree. Went to eat at Ryske's for Jessie’s birthday.

December 31, 1991 - Tuesday Took Frances to doctor, X-rayed her knee.

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January 1, 1992 - Wednesday Just took it easy today.

January 2, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling. Got voltage regulator for Nate's car.

January 3, 1992 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over, played cards. Went to Russ's for supper.

January 4, 1992 - Saturday Moved Nathan to Lansing.

January 5, 1992 - Sunday Went to church.

January 6, 1992 - Monday Planed doors in upstairs bedrooms. Went bowling.

January 7, 1992 - Tuesday Looked at new car. Stopped at flea market at fairground. Went bowling.

January 8, 1992 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to 50 Over Club.

January 9, 1992 - Thursday Tried out a Chrysler today. Went bowling.

January 10, 1992 - Friday Took it easy. Went to Duane & Arlene's.

January 11, 1992 - Saturday Put a tire on Nate's bike. Went to funeral for Dirk Schuiteboer.

January 12, 1992 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck dinner.

January 13, 1992 - Monday Went bowling. Worked in basement.

January 14, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling. Got license for car and pickup. Dennis stopped in.

January 15, 1992 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway.

January 16, 1992 - Thursday Plowed out driveway, also Mildred Miller's. Went bowling.

January 17, 1992 - Friday Went to eat at Larson's with Farm Bureau group. Went to see Mrs. Workman at funeral home. Stopped to see Neil.

January 18, 1992 - Saturday Cleaned basement bench.

January 19, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jessie's for dinner.

January 20, 1992 - Monday Went bowling. Amanda called.

January 21, 1992 - Tuesday Went to jewelry store in Plainwell for Frances' ring. Went bowling.

January 22, 1992 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Took Lassie to vet for license and annual shots. Went to funeral home to see Herman Hiemstra.

January 23, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 24, 1992 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan for check up. Tightened up kitchen chairs.

January 25, 1992 - Saturday Went to Kim's for Kary's birthday. Went to eat at Ryan's in Battle Creek.

January 26, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny's for Chantel's birthday.

January 27, 1992 - Monday Cleaned old humidifier. Went bowling.

January 28, 1992 - Tuesday Lab took a blood sample. Stopped in to see Bob Williams. Went bowling.

January 29, 1992 - Wednesday Went bowling. Bill & Bert came over.

January 30, 1992 - Thursday Went to Dr Hunt for emphysema checkup. Went bowling.

January 31, 1992 - Friday Got my drivers license. Amanda & Nathan stopped in, hadn't seen her in 12 years.

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February 1, 1992 - Saturday Bob Williams had heart surgery. Went to eat at Judy's in Otsego with brothers & sisters. Went to Jean's afterwards.

Age 77 February 2, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Judy & Clyde came over for dinner. Joyce, Kirsten & Nate stopped in. Roger called. Carol called.

February 3, 1992 - Monday Got Frances' dentures repaired. Went bowling.

February 4, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Brune's, played cards.

February 5, 1992 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Tree trimmings worked in trees in back yard.

February 6, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling. Neil came over, played cards.

February 7, 1992 - Friday Joyce came and got Terry's pickup. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's with Farm Bureau group.

February 8, 1992 - Saturday Just sat in the house most of the day.

February 9, 1992 - Sunday Went to church.

February 10, 1992 - Monday Went bowling. Paid insurance on Olds & pickup.

February 11, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling. Stopped in to see Bill & Bertha, her birthday.

February 12, 1992 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to 50 Over Club.

February 13, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling.

February 14, 1992 - Friday Frances got her old engagement ring renewed. Ordered a ring for me.

February 15, 1992 - Saturday Dennis borrowed pickup.

February 16, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Big Boy's. Went to see Bill Rogers at funeral home. Went to Judy's for her birthday.

February 17, 1992 - Monday Went bowling.

February 18, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling.

February 19, 1992 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway.

February 20, 1992 - Thursday Went bowing. Had coffee at Tom's.

February 21, 1992 - Friday After all these years, I now have a gold wedding ring. Worked on exhaust system on pickup. Bill and Bert came over.

February 22, 1992 - Saturday Finished putting exhaust on truck. Took Nate's equipment to Austin Lake.

February 23, 1992 - Sunday Went to church & potluck dinner annual meeting. Dennis & Chantel, Nate & Melissa stopped in.

February 24, 1992 - Monday Went bowling.

February 25, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling.

February 26, 1992 - Wednesday Went bowling. Got income tax filed. Went to choir practice.

February 27, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Kirsten's band concert.

February 28, 1992 - Friday Frances went to doctor. Bill & Bert came over.

February 29, 1992 - Saturday Looked at new cars.

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March 1, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Shagnasti's. Went to see Dick Cook.

March 2, 1992 - Monday Blew some leaves. Went bowling. Got oil changed on Olds at Uncle Ed's.

March 3, 1992 - Tuesday Raked yard. Went bowling.

March 4, 1992 - Wednesday Had our eyes tested today. I ordered new glasses, Frances had to have one side changed. Burned leaves. Went to church.

March 5, 1992 - Thursday Puttered around. Went bowling.

March 6, 1992 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Went to funeral home to see Wes Northrup. Joyce, Kirsten & Amanda stopped.

March 7, 1992 - Saturday Took video pictures of horses pulling logs out of woods at Bob Early's for Hall of Fame. Went to Chenery Auditorium. Went to eat at Russ's.

March 8, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Nate stopped in. Richard stopped in. Went to Joyce's for her birthday.

March 9, 1992 - Monday Took mower off old Wheel Horse. Went bowling.

March 10, 1992 - Tuesday Had about 3 - 4 inches of snow today, cancelled bowling.

March 11, 1992 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Went to church.

March 12, 1992 - Thursday Got new glasses today. Stopped to see Corwin Rife in hospital. Went bowling.

March 13, 1992 - Friday Bill & Bert came over.

March 14, 1992 - Saturday Took Frances to (500) bowling tournament. Talked to Roger.

March 15, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Marcinkowski's 50th

March 16, 1992 - Monday Worked on Wheel Horse. Went bowling, took 2nd place at Harpo's.

March 17, 1992 - Tuesday Took starter off Wheel Horse. Went bowling.

March 18, 1992 - Wednesday Went to Coldwater to see Alice Tayer. Went to church.

March 19, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 20, 1992 - Friday Puttered around in garage.

March 21, 1992 - Saturday Brought my old trailer home from Joyce's.

March 22, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Had about 8” of snow last night. Nate stopped in. Went to Kendall Church for a musical service.

March 23, 1992 - Monday Went bowling and to banquet.

March 24, 1992 - Tuesday Repaired Kirsten's bike. Went bowling.

March 25, 1992 - Wednesday Put grader on Cub. Bill & Bert came over. Went to church.

March 26, 1992 - Thursday Stopped at hospital to see Alice Tayer. Went bowling and to banquet. Neil died in his sleep.

March 27, 1992 - Friday Had coffee with Hank at Parchment.

March 28, 1992 - Saturday Went to funeral home.

March 29, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home.

March 30, 1992 - Monday Went to Neil's funeral.

March 31, 1992 - Tuesday Trimmed raspberries. Went bowling.

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April 1, 1992 - Wednesday Bowled at Airway. Went to church.

April 2, 1992 - Thursday Took blade off Coop.

April 3, 1992 - Friday Went to bowling tournament with Hank at Eastland. Went to Mickie's birthday.

April 4, 1992 - Saturday Graded driveway. Went to see Alice Tayer at hospital.

April 5, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Farmers Hall of Fame plow day. Jean, Ron & Jeff came over.

April 6, 1992 - Monday Worked in yard. Went to Kevin's to show him how to put plow on Cub tractor.

April 7, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling. Got starter spring fixed on chainsaw. Man started trimming Oak trees.

April 8, 1992 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Went to church.

April 9, 1992 - Thursday Worked on bucket of front end loader.

April 10, 1992 - Friday Went to Judy's church in Richland for potluck. Nate borrowed truck, got old Spree.

April 11, 1992 - Saturday Went to church breakfast. Took recycles to Alamo. Duane & Arlene came over.

April 12, 1992 - Sunday Joined the Cooper Church today. Went to Denny's. Nate stopped in.

April 13, 1992 - Monday Cold today. Picked up some wood. Farm Bureau group came over, showed video of horses.

April 14, 1992 - Tuesday Fixed tire on Nate's bike. Went bowling.

April 15, 1992 - Wednesday Paid taxes. Burned brush. Bill & Bert came over.

April 16, 1992 - Thursday Got hair cut. Rained most of the day. Went to church.

April 17, 1992 - Friday Sawed some wood. Went to Good Friday Service at Alamo.

April 18, 1992 - Saturday Puttered around.

April 19, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jean's for dinner. Went to Ron's church. Went to Al & Betty Holmes for coffee.

April 20, 1992 - Monday Puttered around.

April 21, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling and to banquet. Bought two 20" saw chains, also cutting tip.

April 22, 1992 - Wednesday Put some top dirt around Weeping Willow tree. Bill & Bert came over. Went to choir practice.

April 23, 1992 - Thursday Looked at new cars.

April 24, 1992 - Friday Looked at new cars.

April 25, 1992 - Saturday Fixed a couple tires on bicycles. Went to Brian Anson's wedding.

April 26, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Russ & Betty Schulyer stopped in.

April 27, 1992 - Monday Bought a new Chevy today.

April 28, 1992 - Tuesday Picked up our new car. Worked on Coop. Cut up Oak tree.

April 29, 1992 - Wednesday Plowed garden. Got amp meter for Coop. Went to choir practice.

April 30, 1992 - Thursday Put alternator on Coop. Disked & graded garden. Went to Father & Son Banquet at church.

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May 1, 1992 - Friday Sold Suburban. Got gas for tractor. Planted flower bulbs.

May 2, 1992 - Saturday Planted flower bulbs. Went to Tamarack reunion. Went to eat at Russ's with Jessie & Arlon.

May 3, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called from the Netherlands. Herman M came over.

May 4, 1992 - Monday Plowed up Joyce's garden. Mowed lawn.

May 5, 1992 - Tuesday Got Wheel Horse running today.

May 6, 1992 - Wednesday Repaired mower for Wheel Horse. Went to choir practice. Went to see Tom Pio in hospital.

May 7, 1992 - Thursday Moved chunks of wood. Raked some algae from pond. Hank stopped.

May 8, 1992 - Friday Puttered around. Went to ball practice.

May 9, 1992 - Saturday Mowed some lawn. Nate stopped in, worked on his bike. Plowed Mildred's garden.

May 10, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Zackary’s baptism and Kim's birthday. Dennis came to church. Joyce & Kirsten came. We called Carol. Tanya called.

May 11, 1992 - Monday Went to Coldwater to see Alice Tayer.

May 12, 1992 - Tuesday Planted Lilac bushes.

May 13, 1992 - Wednesday Got belt for lawn mower & new blades for Wheel Horse. Went to 50 Over. Went to choir practice.

May 14, 1992 - Thursday Mowed lawn. Helped at Mother & Daughter Banquet.

May 15, 1992 - Friday Planted bush beside house. Made saw horses for pickup cap. Nate came to work on brakes for his car. Dennis picked mushrooms.

May 16, 1992 - Saturday Disked garden. Got parts for Nate's car. Verlin poisoned pond. Alice Tayer died.

May 17, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Bill Knapp's for dinner along with Chapman's.

May 18, 1992 - Monday Looked for lumber for wagon bed. Seeded part of garden.

May 19, 1992 - Tuesday Went to Alice Tayer's funeral. Beth N, Katie R, & Wilma B rode along. Went to Alamo church, seen video on Martha.

May 20, 1992 - Wednesday Mowed the grass at Tayer's place. Planted tomatoes & cucumbers. Went to choir practice.

May 21, 1992 - Thursday Planted more bulbs. Went to award banquet at Gobles.

May 22, 1992 - Friday Took Wheel Horse over to Joyce's. Welded faucet for water pipe. Went to Cooper ball game. Went to Duane & Arlene's.

May 23, 1992 - Saturday Mowed grass. Got new belt for mower.

May 24, 1992 - Sunday Went to church & potluck. Went to Cooper Cemetery for memorial service. Herman M came over.

May 25, 1992 - Monday Went to parade in Gobles. Mowed grass. Went to McMurray's for potluck.

May 26, 1992 - Tuesday Got groceries. Stopped in to see Bill & Bertha. Went to choir practice.

May 27, 1992 - Wednesday Welded faucet for Joyce. Went to band concert at Gobles.

May 28, 1992 - Thursday Puttered around. Carl brought his mobile home out to work on it.

May 29, 1992 - Friday Carl worked on his camper. Ralph mowed my hay. I cut some weeds. Went to ball game.

May 30, 1992 - Saturday Carl & Dennis worked on Carl's camper. Joyce & Kirsten came over. Went to flea market.

May 31, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Big Boy's in Plainwell to eat with Early's. Went to funeral home for Maurice Tyler.

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June 1, 1992 - Monday Cleaned loft in garage. Carl finished working on his camper.

June 2, 1992 - Tuesday Changed a tire on old truck. Raked hay.

June 3, 1992 - Wednesday Baled hay, sold it to Rife's - 49 bales. Went to choir practice.

June 4, 1992 - Thursday Moved Nate back from Lansing.

June 5, 1992 - Friday Mowed grass. Went to ball game.

June 6, 1992 - Saturday Took tractor over to Denny's. Got dog food, thistle feed and grass seed. Mowed grass.

June 7, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Ponderosa for dinner. Went to Scott Bertch's graduation reception.

June 8, 1992 - Monday Started getting things ready for yard sale.

June 9, 1992 - Tuesday Went to memorial for Beth Rife. Got more stuff ready for yard sale. Verlin planted fish in pond.

June 10, 1992 - Wednesday Got things ready for yard sale. Went to 50 Over Club.

June 11, 1992 - Thursday Started our yard sale.

June 12, 1992 - Friday Another day of yard sale. Got oxygen for propane.

June 13, 1992 - Saturday Had more yard sale.

June 14, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Ellen Haskell's for granddaughter's graduation. Met Judy's friend Jim.

June 15, 1992 - Monday Took care of stuff from yard sale. Took some chairs to Van Buren Youth Camp. Mowed grass for Joyce.

June 16, 1992 - Tuesday Repaired tire on mower. Worked on Joyce's mower. Clyde P stopped in.

June 17, 1992 - Wednesday Put muffler on Wheel Horse. Went after strawberries. Thunderstorm, electric went off.

June 18, 1992 - Thursday Took some clothes to the mission. Took some stuff to NuWay. Went to eat at Circle Inn with Jessie & Arlon.

June 19, 1992 - Friday Mowed weeds around pond.

June 20, 1992 - Saturday Went to Christlieb's 50th. Went to Denny's.

June 21, 1992 - Sunday Judy & Dennis came to church. Roger called from the Netherlands. Joyce & Kirsten came over. Carl called. Fathers Day.

June 22, 1992 - Monday Took camper freezer to repair shop. Dennis had basement dug.

June 23, 1992 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage. Jean & Ron came over.

June 24, 1992 - Wednesday Worked on lawn mower. Went to choir practice. Took Jean to funeral home in Vicksburg (Norman's mother-in-law).

June 25, 1992 - Thursday Took Frances to Grand Rapids to get new dentures. Went to Denny's.

June 26, 1992 - Friday Worked on lawn mower for Joyce, Dennis put points & condenser on it. Went to ball game.

June 27, 1992 - Saturday Worked on lawn mower. Herman M came over.

June 28, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jessica's 3rd birthday party. Went to funeral home to see Livingston’s daughter.

June 29, 1992 - Monday Took car to DeNooyer's for a rattle. Took Frances back to dentist in Grand Rapids. Joyce picked up her lawn mower.

June 30, 1992 - Tuesday Hauled 2 loads of pea gravel for Dennis. Welded a dolly on trailer. Went to eat at Russ's.

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July 1, 1992 - Wednesday Took it easy today. Quite warm, 91 degrees.

July 2, 1992 - Thursday Bled brakes on old Ford truck. Kirsten spent the day with us.

July 3, 1992 - Friday Worked on old Ford truck. Went to ball game. Kim borrowed screen tent.

July 4, 1992 - Saturday Dennis started building his house today. Sold our dog Lassie today.

July 5, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Shagnasti's for dinner. Went to Denny's.

July 6, 1992 - Monday Cleaned out part of the barn. Put a bulb in yard light, still doesn't work.

July 7, 1992 - Tuesday Helped over at Denny's, got the sub floor on.

July 8, 1992 - Wednesday Got hair cut. Stopped in to see Nida. Went to 50 Over Club.

July 9, 1992 - Thursday Helped over at Denny's. Duane came over.

July 10, 1992 - Friday Worked at Denny's. Kim left Zackary here while she went to races.

July 11, 1992 - Saturday Picked raspberries. Mowed lawn. Went to Augusta to watch balloons, stopped at Kim's.

July 12, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's. Judy called from Iowa. Roger called.

July 13, 1992 - Monday Helped Dennis on his house.

July 14, 1992 - Tuesday Picked red raspberries.

July 15, 1992 - Wednesday Helped Dennis today. Went to Judy's in Otsego for Hank's birthday (65).

July 16, 1992 - Thursday Helped at Denny's.

July 17, 1992 - Friday Helped Dennis. Went to Linda's wedding reception in Lansing.

July 18, 1992 - Saturday Helped Dennis. Mowed grass at Joyce's.

July 19, 1992 - Sunday Went to church and church picnic at Dumont Lake.

July 20, 1992 - Monday Mowed grass. Worked at Denny's.

July 21, 1992 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Towed Nate's car home from Paw Paw.

July 22, 1992 - Wednesday Took scaffolding back for Dennis. Mowed some more grass.

July 23, 1992 - Thursday Didn't do much today, rained most of the day.

July 24, 1992 - Friday Went to Detroit to pick up Roger.

July 25, 1992 - Saturday Had family reunion today, over 70 people.

July 26, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Roger went to Jackson to pick up his plane tickets. Went to Judy's & Kim's, Zachary’s birthday. Dropped Roger off at airport.

July 27, 1992 - Monday Puttered around. Went to potluck at Ellen Haskell's.

July 28, 1992 - Tuesday Had car serviced. Mowed grass at Joyce's. Ralph cut my hay.

July 29, 1992 - Wednesday Carl came over to work on his camper. I took our camper to M & A to get a new refrigerator. Hilda got run over.

July 30, 1992 - Thursday Rained most of the day. Frances & I and Helen Gilleo went bowling.

July 31, 1992 - Friday Picked up the camper today. Worked on the pump in camper.

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August 1, 1992 - Saturday Checked out the camper. Raked hay. Herman M came over.

August 2, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Big Boy's, Gull Road

August 3, 1992 - Monday Sold old camper. Baled hay, Carl helped pick it up. Mowed grass.

August 4, 1992 - Tuesday Repaired roof of truck camper. Mowed grass. Went to Denny's.

August 5, 1992 - Wednesday Worked on camper. Mowed lawn.

August 6, 1992 - Thursday Repaired gas tank on pickup. Went to eat at Sandy Pines with Farm Bureau group.

August 7, 1992 - Friday Left to go camping at Oak Shore.

August 8, 1992 - Saturday Went to Reit's flea market. Saw program of Elvis impersonator at camp.

August 9, 1992 - Sunday Got home from camping around 3 o'clock.

August 10, 1992 - Monday Worked on alternator of the Coop.

August 11, 1992 - Tuesday Fixed exhaust on Coop. Jessie & Arlon stopped in.

August 12, 1992 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club.

August 13, 1992 - Thursday Took Simplicity to dealer, broke another belt. Mowed grass. Dennis stopped in.

August 14, 1992 - Friday Mowed grass.

August 15, 1992 - Saturday Left to go to Roger's. Went through Canada, rode by Niagara Falls. Arrived at Roger's about 6:15.

August 16, 1992 - Sunday Just took it easy.

August 17, 1992 - Monday Went to Buggy Inn in Manlius for breakfast with Nancy & David.

August 18, 1992 - Tuesday Went to a museum.

August 19, 1992 - Wednesday Went to an Indian Museum. Played cards.

August 20, 1992 - Thursday Ate breakfast with Roger, Janet & Nancy at Buggy Inn in Manlius. Left for home at 9, stopped in Cory, PA at motel.

August 21, 1992 - Friday Left Cory, PA 7:30. Stopped in Archbold, OH. Got home 6:30.

August 22, 1992 - Saturday Picked up mower, mowed grass. Went to eat at pig roast at Community Church in Richland.

August 23, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny's. Went to gospel music at fair.

August 24, 1992 - Monday Went to Sue Hiemstra's funeral. Went to Kalamazoo Rod & Gun Club for potluck supper.

August 25, 1992 - Tuesday Started bowling at Eastland.

August 26, 1992 - Wednesday Had new windshield put in car. Repaired ladder. Mowed grass.

August 27, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling.

August 28, 1992 - Friday Went to Kalamazoo Fair.

August 29, 1992 - Saturday Mowed grass at Joyce's. Herman M came over.

August 30, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny's.

August 31, 1992 - Monday Worked on wagon tongue. Went bowling.

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September 1, 1992 - Tuesday Finished working on wagon tongue. Went bowling. Went to funeral home to see Lloyd Gilkison.

September 2, 1992 - Wednesday Took camper up to Farm Days. Went to choir practice.

September 3, 1992 - Thursday Went to auction at Farm Days, sold my Wheel Horse.

September 4, 1992 - Friday Spent the day at Farm Days.

September 5, 1992 - Saturday At Farm Days.

September 6, 1992 - Sunday At Farm Days.

September 7, 1992 - Monday Came home from Farm Days.

September 8, 1992 - Tuesday Brought camper home.

September 9, 1992 - Wednesday Took wheels off pickup to repair brakes. Went to 50 Over Club.

September 10, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling. Dennis put brakes on pickup for me. Went to funeral home to see Pete Hiemstra.

September 11, 1992 - Friday Went to Pete Hiemstra's funeral. Mowed grass.

September 12, 1992 - Saturday Picked apples. Mowed grass.

September 13, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Country Kitchen.

September 14, 1992 - Monday Paid summer taxes. Worked on truck camper. Went bowling.

September 15, 1992 - Tuesday Puttered around. Went bowling.

September 16, 1992 - Wednesday Worked in garage. Carl & Bonnie stopped in, they're leaving for south for 2 months. Nate change oil in car.

September 17, 1992 - Thursday Got my head banged up in garage. Went bowling.

September 18, 1992 - Friday Worked on trailer.

September 19, 1992 - Saturday Moved Nate to East Lansing. Went to pig roast at Twin Lake Church.

September 20, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny's.

September 21, 1992 - Monday Worked on trailer. Went bowling.

September 22, 1992 - Tuesday Went to look at ramps for handicap people for church. Went bowling.

September 23, 1992 - Wednesday Got car serviced. Took pickup to body shop. Changed oil on Cub. Went to choir practice.

September 24, 1992 - Thursday Left to go to Carol's at 6 am, arrived at 6 pm.

September 25, 1992 - Friday Carol took us to her office where she works, had lunch at Chinese restaurant. Pizza in evening.

September 26, 1992 - Saturday Left to go to Dan & Joyce Little's 9:45, arrived 4:40.

September 27, 1992 - Sunday Took a ride around area. Played cards.

September 28, 1992 - Monday Dan & Joyce had to go to work. I repaired a cupboard. Frances fixed dinner. Played cards.

September 29, 1992 - Tuesday Dan & Joyce took us out around the country. Went to an old plantation.

September 30, 1992 - Wednesday Left for home about 8 am. Stayed in motel in Ohio.

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October 1, 1992 - Thursday Arrived home about 3:15.

October 2, 1992 - Friday Don Shaff came to clean furnace. Mowed grass.

October 3, 1992 - Saturday Puttered around in garage. Went to Farmers Hall of Fame annual meeting. Stopped at Denny's.

October 4, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to chicken dinner at Gun River. Judy, Kim, Jessica & Zackary came over.

October 5, 1992 - Monday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

October 6, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to eat at Findley's for Jean's birthday.

October 7, 1992 - Wednesday Covered the truck camper. Puttered in garage. Went to choir practice.

October 8, 1992 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

October 9, 1992 - Friday Blew leaves. Went to Amos Cook’s funeral.

October 10, 1992 - Saturday Got lamp repaired. Cut the frame off truck. Went to see Sommers.

October 11, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. David came over to see us.

October 12, 1992 - Monday Worked on tractor. Went bowling. Went to VanWelden's to project movies to camcorder.

October 13, 1992 - Tuesday Worked on trailer. Went bowling. Blew leaves. Duane & Arlene came over.

October 14, 1992 - Wednesday Nate stopped in. Went to 50 Over.

October 15, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling. Left a film to be put on a tape. Went to eat with Farm Bureau group.

October 16, 1992 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over.

October 17, 1992 - Saturday Blew leaves.

October 18, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Milon Root stopped in. Went to Denny's.

October 19, 1992 - Monday Worked on wiring of Coop. Went bowling.

October 20, 1992 - Tuesday Got belt for Coop. Went bowling. Went to potluck at Otsego Seniors.

October 21, 1992 - Wednesday Got insurance for Nate's car thru Farm Bureau. Went to Brune's, played cards.

October 22, 1992 - Thursday Took Frances to doctor. I had some blood taken. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

October 23, 1992 - Friday Worked in garage.

October 24, 1992 - Saturday Blew leaves and burned leaves. Blue Jays won series.

October 25, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Jennie Olgilvie & Clark A. Stopped at Denny's.

October 26, 1992 - Monday Bought new battery from Farm & Fleet for pickup. Went bowling.

October 27, 1992 - Tuesday Worked on trailer. Went bowling.

October 28, 1992 - Wednesday Blew leaves. Worked on trailer. Joyce & Kirsten stopped in.

October 29, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling.

October 30, 1992 - Friday Stayed in house all day with bad cold. Bill & Bert came over.

October 31, 1992 - Saturday Got bird feed from Farm & Garden. Blew leaves. Got my truck back from body shop.

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November 1, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Rained all day.

November 2, 1992 - Monday Went to Gobles for breakfast with Farm Bureau group. Went bowling.

November 3, 1992 - Tuesday Got ready for my colonoscopy tomorrow. Bill Clinton won the Presidency.

November 4, 1992 - Wednesday Had a colonoscopy exam, everything looked good. Bill & Bert came over. Went to choir practice.

November 5, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling. Snowed a little.

November 6, 1992 - Friday Worked on trailer. Blew leaves. Carl got back home, his birthday.

November 7, 1992 - Saturday Blew leaves. Went to church bazaar.

November 8, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce gave me an old car. Judy, Jim & Jessica came over.

November 9, 1992 - Monday Worked on Duster. Went bowling.

November 10, 1992 - Tuesday Dug some Cannas bulbs. Went bowling. We went to Bill Knapp's to eat with Joyce & Kirsten, her birthday.

November 11, 1992 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Went to choir practice.

November 12, 1992 - Thursday Went bowling. Frances went shopping.

November 13, 1992 - Friday Put snow blade on Coop. Snowed a little today.

November 14, 1992 - Saturday Took it easy, watched television.

November 15, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis came over. Roger called. We called Carol.

November 16, 1992 - Monday Cleaned stove pipe. Went bowling.

November 17, 1992 - Tuesday Worked on sink drain. Went bowling. Went to Senior Dinner in Otsego.

November 18, 1992 - Wednesday Repaired sink drain. Bill & Bert came over. Went to choir practice.

November 19, 1992 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went bowling.

November 20, 1992 - Friday Cleaned eaves troughs. Blew some leaves. Went to Findley's for Virginia's birthday dinner.

November 21, 1992 - Saturday Pushed back some brush with Coop. Puttered around.

November 22, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Judy came over.

November 23, 1992 - Monday Cleaned basement. Went bowling.

November 24, 1992 - Tuesday Worked on exhaust of Plymouth Duster. Went bowling.

November 25, 1992 - Wednesday Took Nate to Ann Arbor and brought him home.

November 26, 1992 - Thursday Most of the family came over for Thanksgiving. Roger called.

November 27, 1992 - Friday Picked up Nate's screen in Vicksburg.

November 28, 1992 - Saturday Went to Denny's and got some Celotex. Repaired accordion.

November 29, 1992 - Sunday Hauled Nate's screen to East Lansing and brought back his car. Went to Faith Church.

November 30, 1992 - Monday Went bowling. Went to funeral home to see Herb Rosenboom.

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December 1, 1992 - Tuesday Worked on exhaust of Duster. Went bowling.

December 2, 1992 - Wednesday Got my hair cut. Stopped in to see Nida. Went to choir practice. Stopped in to Jean's.

December 3, 1992 - Thursday Went to nursing home in Plainwell, played my mouth organ. Went bowling. Got exhaust for Duster.

December 4, 1992 - Friday Bill & Bert came over. Went to eat at Ryske's for our 55th Anniversary.

December 5, 1992 - Saturday Family members came over for our 55th, had potluck.

December 6, 1992 - Sunday Went to church.

December 7, 1992 - Monday Picked up Nate's car. Went bowling.

December 8, 1992 - Tuesday USA started rescue mission in Somalia today. Went bowling.

December 9, 1992 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Went to choir practice. Bought 3 used tires for Nate's car.

December 10, 1992 - Thursday Worked on door of Nate's car.

December 11, 1992 - Friday Repaired Lazy Boy chair. Bill & Bert came over. Carol Wyman died, car accident.

December 12, 1992 - Saturday Put up Christmas tree. Went to flea market at Galesburg. Stopped in to see Carl.

December 13, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Carol Wyman.

December 14, 1992 - Monday Nate stopped and got his car. Went bowling. Sent Christmas box to Roger.

December 15, 1992 - Tuesday Went to doctor, had EKG. Went bowling. Went to mall to hear Kirsten's band.

December 16, 1992 - Wednesday Did my Christmas shopping. Stopped in to see Jim Harvey. Dennis stopped in.

December 17, 1992 - Thursday Went to heart doctor. Went to choir practice.

December 18, 1992 - Friday Bill & Bert came over. Went to Judy & Elmer's, played cards.

December 19, 1992 - Saturday Dennis and I went after Nate's car, broke down in Portage.

December 20, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's. Went to church Christmas program.

December 21, 1992 - Monday Went to Heart Institute, had stress test and found out my heart is in good shape.

December 22, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling.

December 23, 1992 - Wednesday Took Nate's car to garage. Took Duster to garage. Went to funeral home to see Wanda.

December 24, 1992 - Thursday Sat around today.

December 25, 1992 - Friday Kids all came home for Christmas except Roger, we talked to him on phone.

December 26, 1992 - Saturday Took it easy today.

December 27, 1992 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Faith at night.

December 28, 1992 - Monday Went bowling.

December 29, 1992 - Tuesday Went bowling. Nathan's friend came over to change his oil.

December 30, 1992 - Wednesday Rained all day. Bill & Bert came over. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's, Jessie's birthday.

December 31, 1992 - Thursday Went to Lakeview Square Mall.

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January 1, 1993 - Friday Got our medication. Went to hospital to see Clark. Went to see Jennie Olgilvie

January 2, 1993 - Saturday Went with Joyce to get new tires.

January 3, 1993 - Sunday Went to church.

January 4, 1993 - Monday Went bowling. Took Nate back to East Lansing.

January 5, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Had to drive truck, as the car would not start, wrecker towed it to DeNooyer's.

January 6, 1993 - Wednesday Went to John Deurloo's memorial service. Got car back, had run down battery.

January 7, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 8, 1993 - Friday I was brought to hospital 3 o'clock in the morning. Clark died this morning.

January 9, 1993 - Saturday Came home from hospital.

January 10, 1993 - Sunday Went to funeral home to see Clark. Hank & Virginia and Arlon & Jessie stopped in.

January 11, 1993 - Monday Clark's funeral was today. Went to doctor, said I have a crack in my vertebrae.

January 12, 1993 - Tuesday Stayed in house. Started raining and freezing tonight.

January 13, 1993 - Wednesday Took it easy. Talked to Carl from Arizona.

January 14, 1993 - Thursday Went in and had a body bone scan.

January 15, 1993 - Friday Went in for a brain scan today. Bill & Bert came over.

January 16, 1993 - Saturday Took it easy.

January 17, 1993 - Sunday Went to church, had annual meeting. Went to memorial for Cynthia Dykema.

January 18, 1993 - Monday Stayed in.

January 19, 1993 - Tuesday Went to an artery specialist. Stopped in to Bill & Bert's.

January 20, 1993 - Wednesday President Clinton was sworn in. Bill & Bert came over.

January 21, 1993 - Thursday Frances bowled, I kept score.

January 22, 1993 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan.

January 23, 1993 - Saturday Engel's came over and played cards.

January 24, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat with Bob & Barb Chapman at Findley's. Dennis brought truck back. Roger called.

January 25, 1993 - Monday Went to talk with Dr Hunt. Went bowling with Frances. Went to Judy's for dinner & Kary's birthday.

January 26, 1993 - Tuesday Picked up X-rays. Went bowling with Frances.

January 27, 1993 - Wednesday Bill & Bert came over in afternoon. Duane, Arlene & Jody came over in evening.

January 28, 1993 - Thursday Went to a brain doctor. Went bowling with Frances.

January 29, 1993 - Friday Walked over to Tom's. Bill & Bert came over.

January 30, 1993 - Saturday Went to Denny's for Chantel's birthday.

January 31, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's for Frances' birthday.

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February 1, 1993 - Monday Went to Dr Uggan, bone specialist. Went bowling. Dennis stopped in. Joyce & Kirsten stopped in.

Age 78 February 2, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to Ryske's with brothers & sisters for my birthday.

February 3, 1993 - Wednesday Judy came over for supper. Went to choir practice.

February 4, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling.

February 5, 1993 - Friday Got bird feed. Stopped in to see Nida. Bill & Bert came over. Carol called, they had a fire in the house. Mildred Miller had heart surgery.

February 6, 1993 - Saturday Just sat around today

February 7, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Dan & Joyce called. We called Nathan.

February 8, 1993 - Monday Walked up to the new neighbors. Went bowling with Frances.

February 9, 1993 - Tuesday Went to see Mildred Miller in hospital. Went bowling with Frances.

February 10, 1993 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Went to choir practice.

February 11, 1993 - Thursday Had an EEG today.

February 12, 1993 - Friday Bill & Bert came over.

February 13, 1993 - Saturday Took things to be recycled.

February 14, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Nate & friend Jeff stopped in, loaned him 2 speakers.

February 15, 1993 - Monday Went bowling with Frances. Dennis stopped in. Went to funeral home to see Abe Boone.

February 16, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling with Frances. Went to Dr Zafar for report on my EEG. Duane & Arlene came over.

February 17, 1993 - Wednesday Went to Dr Hunt, gave me some blood pressure pills. Went to eat at Stagecoach Inn for Judy's birthday.

February 18, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling. Roger & Carl both called. Corwin Rife died.

February 19, 1993 - Friday Plowed out the drive. Bill & Bert came over. Carol called.

February 20, 1993 - Saturday Went to Engel's to play cards.

February 21, 1993 - Sunday Cold wet snowy day. Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Corwin Rife.

February 22, 1993 - Monday Went to Corwin Rife's funeral.

February 23, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Bought a new battery charger.

February 24, 1993 - Wednesday Plowed out drive. Went to church for Ash Season (Lent).

February 25, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling for the first time since my spell with my back. Went to eat at Russ's with Farm Bureau group. Went to band concert.

February 26, 1993 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan for checkup, everything ok. Bill & Bert came over.

February 27, 1993 - Saturday Bought 5 pails of corn from John Kitzmiller. Mildred Miller came home today.

February 28, 1993 - Sunday Called Piet in Holland. Went to church. Roger called.

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March 1, 1993 - Monday Went bowling. Stopped in to Mildred Miller's. Fritz Oosterhert died.

March 2, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling.

March 3, 1993 - Wednesday Bill & Bert came over. Had our taxes done. Went to choir practice & Lent Service.

March 4, 1993 - Thursday Went to Fritz Oosterhert's funeral.

March 5, 1993 - Friday Cleaned lint from dryer. Bill & Bert came over.

March 6, 1993 - Saturday Went to see film on the Netherlands at Chenery with Arlon & Jessie. Went to eat at Big Boy's.

March 7, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Took Joyce, Nate, Kirsten, Kim, Jessica & Zachary to dinner at Shagnasti's for Joyce's birthday. Roger called.

March 8, 1993 - Monday Went bowling.

March 9, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling.

March 10, 1993 - Wednesday Cancelled 50 Over Club today on account of a snow storm.

March 11, 1993 - Thursday Cleaned out the drive and neighbors. Went bowling. Went to Duane & Arlene's.

March 12, 1993 - Friday Got some fruit at Jewels. Bill & Bert came over.

March 13, 1993 - Saturday Sat around today. Amanda called from Saudi Arabia. We called Carol, they are snowed in.

March 14, 1993 - Sunday Talked to Roger and Dan & Joyce, they had the worst snow storm in this century. Went to church.

March 15, 1993 - Monday Went bowling.

March 16, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling.

March 17, 1993 - Wednesday Went to Dr Hunt, blood pressure about normal. Went to Bill & Bert's. Went to Lent Service.

March 18, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling. Got groceries.

March 19, 1993 - Friday Went to City Bowling Tournament at Harpo's.

March 20, 1993 - Saturday Took it easy today.

March 21, 1993 - Sunday Went to church.

March 22, 1993 - Monday Went bowling, won 1st place at Harpo's. Went to eat at Ryske's with Farm Bureau group.

March 23, 1993 - Tuesday Fun day at Eastland, had banquet.

March 24, 1993 - Wednesday Put up railing in basement steps. Bill & Bert came over. Went to church.

March 25, 1993 - Thursday Arlon & Jessie stopped in. Went bowling.

March 26, 1993 - Friday Made a heat box for Nate.

March 27, 1993 - Saturday Puttered around.

March 28, 1993 - Sunday Nathan went to church with us.

March 29, 1993 - Monday Trimmed raspberries. Raked leaves off strawberries. Rolled lawn. Went bowling and to banquet at Harpo's.

March 30, 1993 - Tuesday Painted bumper and running boards on my truck.

March 31, 1993 - Wednesday Took lawn mowers to be tuned up. Stopped at sewage plant. Bought chuck for drill. B & B came over. Went to Lent Service.

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April 1, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling.

April 2, 1993 - Friday Put a different blade on Coop. Bill & Bert came over.

April 3, 1993 - Saturday Went to Lenten breakfast at church. Went to see Kawan's film. Went to Jessie Triemstra's birthday.

April 4, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny's.

April 5, 1993 - Monday Got car serviced. Bought new battery for Coop.

April 6, 1993 - Tuesday Raked & burned some leaves. Changed oil in Duster.

April 7, 1993 - Wednesday Worked in yard.

April 8, 1993 - Thursday Picked up lawn mowers. Picked up some brush. Went bowling. Went to Maundy Service at church.

April 9, 1993 - Friday Repaired wire on C.B. Dennis stopped in. Frances had check up at doctors. Went to Good Friday Service at church.

April 10, 1993 - Saturday Went to an auction, bought a '55 Chevy.

April 11, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Carl called from Amarillo, Texas.

April 12, 1993 - Monday Closed up holes in barn floor. Frances went in for a mammogram.

April 13, 1993 - Tuesday Had new roof put on pole barn. Rototilled front lawn and seeded it. Went to choir practice.

April 14, 1993 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

April 15, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling and to banquet at Eastland.

April 16, 1993 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over.

April 17, 1993 - Saturday Went to flea market in Galesburg. Duane & Arlene came over.

April 18, 1993 - Sunday Went to church.

April 19, 1993 - Monday Took Nate's car to transmission place. Worked on '55 Chevy.

April 20, 1993 - Tuesday Worked on '55 Chevy. Went to senior potluck at Otsego with Burl & Florence Finkey.

April 21, 1993 - Wednesday Got hair cut. Had coffee with John Vermeullen at Cooper. Went to choir practice.

April 22, 1993 - Thursday Changed oil and sharpened blades on Simplicity. Went to Father & Son Banquet.

April 23, 1993 - Friday Worked on truck camper.

April 24, 1993 - Saturday Dennis used the truck. Trimmed Lilac bushes. Got into some poison ivy.

April 25, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Sold my wood.

April 26, 1993 - Monday Put camper in old trailer. My face is all swelled up from poison ivy.

April 27, 1993 - Tuesday Went to doctor for my poison ivy.

April 28, 1993 - Wednesday Raked out some algae from pond. Joyce used truck to bring over a bed.

April 29, 1993 - Thursday Went to Cooper School reunion. Went to choir practice.

April 30, 1993 - Friday Got a new tube for tractor tire.

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May 1, 1993 - Saturday Went to Tamarack reunion.

May 2, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to chicken dinner at V.B.Y.C. Carl & Bonnie got back home from the southwest.

May 3, 1993 - Monday Got tire fixed again. Stopped in to see Carl. Farm Bureau group came over.

May 4, 1993 - Tuesday Repaired barn door. Bill & Bert came over. Went to choir practice.

May 5, 1993 - Wednesday Worked on barn. Mowed grass. Verlin sold some fish out of the pond (2000).

May 6, 1993 - Thursday Got A.C. home from Denny's, left the Cub. Put plow on tractor.

May 7, 1993 - Friday Plowed garden and Mildred Miller's. Mowed grass. Went to senior dinner in Otsego.

May 8, 1993 - Saturday Mowed Joyce's grass and cut some brush. Jim, Judy, Jessica & Zachary came over. Dennis picked mushrooms.

May 9, 1993 - Sunday Mothers Day. Went to church. Carl, Joyce, Kirsten, Nate came over. Went to Denny's. Roger called, also talked to Carol.

May 10, 1993 - Monday Mowed grass. Went to township meeting. Hot today.

May 11, 1993 - Tuesday Mowed grass.

May 12, 1993 - Wednesday Chantel had a real bad car accident, broke both legs & arms and her jaw. Man in other car died.

May 13, 1993 - Thursday Mowed grass. Went to Mother & Daughter Banquet.

May 14, 1993 - Friday Went to see Chantel. Bought an '84 Tourismo for Nate. Went to bowling tournament at Harpo's.

May 15, 1993 - Saturday Worked on Nate's car.

May 16, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Chantel.

May 17, 1993 - Monday Painted primer coat on Nate's car. Mowed Joyce's lawn. Vern Haas put in some electric outlets in basement.

May 18, 1993 - Tuesday Vern Haas put on a new storm door. I painted Nate's car. Went to hospital to see Chantel.

May 19, 1993 - Wednesday Worked on Nate's car. Went to choir practice. Al Vandenbrook stopped in.

May 20, 1993 - Thursday Planted Cannas bulbs. Transplanted other plants. Engels stopped in. Got insurance for Nate's car.

May 21, 1993 - Friday << NO ENTRY >>

May 22, 1993 - Saturday Went to state bowling tournament at Airway. Mowed grass. Nate came and got his car.

May 23, 1993 - Sunday Had a 150th Anniversary service at church, very good crowd. Went to see Chantel.

May 24, 1993 - Monday Washed & polished car. Washed truck. Bill & Bert came over.

May 25, 1993 - Tuesday Started to clean out barn. Worked on pump in camper. Disked garden. Went to choir practice.

May 26, 1993 - Wednesday Planted garden. Went to an auction (Brazee's).

May 27, 1993 - Thursday Worked up the flower planters. Mowed Joyce's grass. Terry Clugston stopped in.

May 28, 1993 - Friday Went to Kirsten's band concert. Went to see Chantel at home.

May 29, 1993 - Saturday Puttered around.

May 30, 1993 - Sunday Went to church & to Cooper Cemetery for services. Went to see Chantel.

May 31, 1993 - Monday Went to Gobles to see the parade. Bill & Bert came over. Quite cold today.

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June 1, 1993 - Tuesday Bought new grass & leaf catcher for lawn tractor. Went to choir practice.

June 2, 1993 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Mulched garden. Voted on Proposal A.

June 3, 1993 - Thursday Worked on old piano strings. Frances stayed with Chantel for a while. Carol called.

June 4, 1993 - Friday Mowed grass. Took plow off tractor.

June 5, 1993 - Saturday Got the Cub back home from Denny's.

June 6, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Ate at Big Boy's. Went to see the place that Judy is going to buy.

June 7, 1993 - Monday Carl came out and helped me put mower on Cub. Bill & Bert came over.

June 8, 1993 - Tuesday Rained all day. Went to choir practice.

June 9, 1993 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Mowed some grass.

June 10, 1993 - Thursday Mowed some weeds. Ralph started to mow my hay.

June 11, 1993 - Friday Finished cutting hay. Mowed some grass. Went to see Jennie Olgilvie. Went to ball game, Cooper won. Stopped in at Denny's.

June 12, 1993 - Saturday Moved Nate back from Lansing.

June 13, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Had dinner at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

June 14, 1993 - Monday Rained quite hard this morning. Puttered around. Voted on school election.

June 15, 1993 - Tuesday Raked hay.

June 16, 1993 - Wednesday Ralph baled the hay today.

June 17, 1993 - Thursday Took Terry's truck to Plainwell. Put baled hay in barn, 238 bales.

June 18, 1993 - Friday Mowed grass. Went to ball game.

June 19, 1993 - Saturday Repaired tire on hay conveyer. Judy came over.

June 20, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Circle Inn. Carl, Bonnie, Joyce & Dennis stopped in. Fathers Day.

June 21, 1993 - Monday Repaired toilet tank valve. Mr. Remes got 60 bales of hay. Picked up Nate's car from Plainwell. Mowed Joyce's grass.

June 22, 1993 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Mr. Remes got 120 bales of hay.

June 23, 1993 - Wednesday Took some bales of hay to Van Buren Youth Camp. Mowed grass. Had to get Nate's car started.

June 24, 1993 - Thursday Went to a lung specialist (Dr. Abraham). Went to eat at Ponderosa.

June 25, 1993 - Friday Went to see Dr DeWan. Bill & Bert came over. Went to ball game. Went to Dean's for ice cream with Dennis.

June 26, 1993 - Saturday Talked with a man at church about chair lift. Torched some bolts on Terry's truck muffler. Cleaned part of the camper. Mowed some grass.

June 27, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jessica's birthday party. Went to see Mrs. Hartwell who died. Mr. Tyler died. Al Laroy died.

June 28, 1993 - Monday Looked at Lazy Boy chairs. Went to funeral home to see Mr. Tyler, also Alfred Laroy.

June 29, 1993 - Tuesday Mowed grass at Joyce's and at home. Kirsten & Angie are spending the night with us.

June 30, 1993 - Wednesday Went to memorial service for Alfred Laroy. Bill & Bert came over.

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July 1, 1993 - Thursday Prepared floor in barn, new cement. Mowed grass. Kary came over for supper.

July 2, 1993 - Friday Painted cement mixer. Mowed grass. Jean & Jeff stopped in.

July 3, 1993 - Saturday Puttered around. Mowed some grass.

July 4, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Stagecoach Inn. Very warm today, 93 degrees.

July 5, 1993 - Monday Mowed grass. Duane & Arlene came over. Went to Denny's. Roger called. Nate stopped in. Carl called.

July 6, 1993 - Tuesday Carl came over to help me pour cement in barn. Bill & Bert came over. Mowed grass at Joyce's.

July 7, 1993 - Wednesday Bought folding door for bedroom. Went back to lung doctor. Went to Van Buren Youth Camp for supper.

July 8, 1993 - Thursday Painted garage doors. Went to eat at Hickory Inn. Louise Hunt called.

July 9, 1993 - Friday Bad storm last night, blew down trees, blocked the roads, think it was a tornado, no electric.

July 10, 1993 - Saturday Dennis worked on my generator. Went after a Lazy Boy chair. Put up an awning on back door.

July 11, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce, Kirsten & Angie stopped in. Went to Plainwell for ice cream.

July 12, 1993 - Monday Hank stopped in, we went to look at Corradini's place. Mowed grass.

July 13, 1993 - Tuesday Picked up brush. Mowed some grass. Went to church to talk about Robert. Went to new Meijers store.

July 14, 1993 - Wednesday Worked on barn door. Went to 50 Over. Bought a new Lazy Boy for Frances.

July 15, 1993 - Thursday Went to doctor for blood vein check up. Mowed some grass. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's for Hank's birthday.

July 16, 1993 - Friday Applied for master card. Mowed grass at Joyce's. Went to funeral home to see Ralph Anson's grandson (10 months old).

July 17, 1993 - Saturday Repaired drill. Painted barn doors. Mowed grass. Frances painted railings on back & front porch.

July 18, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Roger & Jan called.

July 19, 1993 - Monday Cut up tree limbs from the tornado. Took Nate's car back to camp.

July 20, 1993 - Tuesday Got hair cut. Stopped in to see Charles Corradini. Cut some more wood. Mowed grass.

July 21, 1993 - Wednesday Picked up more wood.

July 22, 1993 - Thursday Got gas for tractor. Worked on old Duster. Mickie spent day in hospital for her ulcer.

July 23, 1993 - Friday Cleaned eaves troughs. Painted upstairs window. Mowed weeds. Had supper with Roger, Jan, & Judy at Bill Knapp's.

July 24, 1993 - Saturday Had Hiemstra reunion. Piet & Wietske from the Netherlands came, good turn out.

July 25, 1993 - Sunday Piet & Wietske spent the day with us. Roger & Jan left for home. Willy Hunt & Louise & Tina came over.

July 26, 1993 - Monday Took Piet & Wietske to Meijers and had dinner at Ryske's. Went to look at a big farm. Went to Denny's.

July 27, 1993 - Tuesday Ralph cut my hay. Went to Farmers Hall of Fame. Mowed grass.

July 28, 1993 - Wednesday Went to Shipshewana with Piet & Wietske. Raked out some algae.

July 29, 1993 - Thursday Mowed grass & for Joyce. Piet & Wietske went to Chicago. Cleaned out pond.

July 30, 1993 - Friday Took Piet & Wietske to Kalamazoo. Ralph baled the hay. Piet & Wietske & Dennis helped put it up, 178 bales.

July 31, 1993 - Saturday Piet & Wietske left for Grand Rapids today. I just took care of the hay elevator and took it easy.

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August 1, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Mike Ambro at funeral home. Went to Jean's to visit with Lavonne & baby.

August 2, 1993 - Monday Mowed some grass.

August 3, 1993 - Tuesday Put some trim on barn windows. Got car serviced.

August 4, 1993 - Wednesday Put some more trim on barn window.

August 5, 1993 - Thursday Went to doctor for neck vein check up. Went to eat in Schoolcraft with Farm Bureau group.

August 6, 1993 - Friday Bill & Bert came over. Went to Denny's, his birthday.

August 7, 1993 - Saturday Took it easy.

August 8, 1993 - Sunday Went to church, voted to install ramp. Went to Maury & Phyllis Johnson's 50th Anniversary.

August 9, 1993 - Monday Mowed grass, also for Joyce.

August 10, 1993 - Tuesday Brought Nate's car home from Joyce's and worked on the water system.

August 11, 1993 - Wednesday Left for Roger's about 7 o'clock. Went through Canada. Stopped at Lee's Motel in Batavia, NY about 3 o'clock.

August 12, 1993 - Thursday Stopped in Seneca Falls, NY at the Empire State Farm Show. Arrived at Roger's about 2 o'clock.

August 13, 1993 - Friday Went with Roger after sweet corn & tomatoes.

August 14, 1993 - Saturday Went to museum in the Adirondack Mountains.

August 15, 1993 - Sunday Went to a little park in Manlius for a picnic with Nancy & David.

August 16, 1993 - Monday Left Roger's 7 am. Stopped in Warren, Pa. Bought clothes at Blair’s. Stayed in motel, Kingsville Inn, in Kingsville, OH.

August 17, 1993 - Tuesday Left Kingsville, OH this morning 9:15, arrived home at 4 pm.

August 18, 1993 - Wednesday << NO ENTRY >>

August 19, 1993 - Thursday Mowed grass, also for Joyce. Went to Nellie Bos' 80th birthday party at 4th Reformed. Went to eat at Russ's.

August 20, 1993 - Friday Puttered around today.

August 21, 1993 - Saturday Went to Duane & Arlene's.

August 22, 1993 - Sunday Went to church & picnic. Went to gospel singing at the fair grounds.

August 23, 1993 - Monday Sharpened blades for Bill VDB. Went bowling at Harpo's.

August 24, 1993 - Tuesday Worked on some bikes. Went bowling.

August 25, 1993 - Wednesday Got trailer home, removed some of the floor.

August 26, 1993 - Thursday Went to Kary's graduation from Cosmetology School. Went to Judy's.

August 27, 1993 - Friday Repaired truck. Mowed some grass.

August 28, 1993 - Saturday Mowed Joyce's grass. Got camper ready for Farm Days.

August 29, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce used truck to move Nate to East Lansing.

August 30, 1993 - Monday Went bowling.

August 31, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Took camper to Farm Days.

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September 1, 1993 - Wednesday Went to Dr Abraham. Mowed grass. Got new muffler for truck.

September 2, 1993 - Thursday Took generator to Clayton Drake to be rebuilt. Went bowling. Went to Farm Days.

September 3, 1993 - Friday Spent the day at Farm Days.

September 4, 1993 - Saturday Spent the day at Farm Days. Went home tonight to shower.

September 5, 1993 - Sunday Went back to Farm Days.

September 6, 1993 - Monday Came home from Farm Days. Went to funeral home to see Dean Russell.

September 7, 1993 - Tuesday Put mower back on Simplicity. Went bowling.

September 8, 1993 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Mowed grass.

September 9, 1993 - Thursday Puttered around. Went bowling.

September 10, 1993 - Friday Puttered around. Mowed grass. Went to eat at Hickory Inn.

September 11, 1993 - Saturday Mowed grass for Joyce.

September 12, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. A Mr. Kelly came to look at hay and said he would take it. Jean & Ron, Arlon & Jessie came over.

September 13, 1993 - Monday Mowed grass. Went to South Haven with Farm Bureau group to eat at Platter's. Went to Early's cottage.

September 14, 1993 - Tuesday Looked at a car for Nate. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

September 15, 1993 - Wednesday Took generator to Norm's Electric. Bill & Bert came over.

September 16, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Sable. Stopped in at Denny's.

September 17, 1993 - Friday Changed oil & filter in pickup. Mowed some grass.

September 18, 1993 - Saturday Went to pig roast at Richland Community Church.

September 19, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to look at a car for Nate.

September 20, 1993 - Monday Carl & Bonnie came over, brought cement mixer back. Went bowling.

September 21, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Picked up TV, $75.

September 22, 1993 - Wednesday Worked on garage I'm going to move. Went to John Kitzmiller's memorial service.

September 23, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling. Mowed grass.

September 24, 1993 - Friday Arlon helped me raise garage. Mowed grass.

September 25, 1993 - Saturday Got garage loaded on trailer. Laid blocks at Joyce's.

September 26, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Kolter. Went to Hank & Virginia's.

September 27, 1993 - Monday Got permit to move garage. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

September 28, 1993 - Tuesday Moved and set up a garage for Joyce. Carl, Hank, and 3 of Joyce's friends helped.

September 29, 1993 - Wednesday Worked on garage. Went to Kirsten's basketball game.

September 30, 1993 - Thursday Worked on garage. Went bowling.

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October 1, 1993 - Friday Worked on garage.

October 2, 1993 - Saturday Winterized some old cars.

October 3, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Bought an '84 Renault for Nate.

October 4, 1993 - Monday Worked on Nate's car. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

October 5, 1993 - Tuesday Got insurance for Nate's car. Went bowling.

October 6, 1993 - Wednesday Got title and license for Nate's car. Went to Bill Knapp's to eat for Jean's birthday.

October 7, 1993 - Thursday Repaired hole in trunk of Nate's car, repaired tire. Went bowling.

October 8, 1993 - Friday Went to Corradini's yard sale. Judy, Jessica, and Zackary came over. Nate picked up his car.

October 9, 1993 - Saturday Bought a heating stove from Walter Horn.

October 10, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Rife's for baby shower for Spencer & Lynn's baby.

October 11, 1993 - Monday Went to Morris & Phyllis Johnson's cottage for lunch. Went to township meeting. Earl Koning is our new Supervisor.

October 12, 1993 - Tuesday Vacuumed leaves. Went bowling. Exchanged battery charger.

October 13, 1993 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

October 14, 1993 - Thursday Got car serviced. Went bowling.

October 15, 1993 - Friday Washed windows. Vacuumed leaves. Hank stopped in.

October 16, 1993 - Saturday Worked on Joyce's garage.

October 17, 1993 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church & Faith. Frances went to Kary's.

October 18, 1993 - Monday Winterized camper. Went bowling.

October 19, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to potluck at Otsego.

October 20, 1993 - Wednesday Hank went with me to Olivet to pick up Nate's car. Duane, Arlene, & Jody came over. Sold Nate's Tourismo.

October 21, 1993 - Thursday Got part for old Tourismo, repaired tire on Duster. Went bowling. Picked up Nate's car ($201.50, broken axel).

October 22, 1993 - Friday Vacuumed leaves.

October 23, 1993 - Saturday Vacuumed leaves. Toronto won World Series.

October 24, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Joyce's, worked on garage.

October 25, 1993 - Monday Vacuumed leaves. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

October 26, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Vacuumed leaves.

October 27, 1993 - Wednesday Put blade on Coop. Gave Tom electric motor from old bulk tank. Picked up my generator.

October 28, 1993 - Thursday Vacuumed leaves. Went bowling.

October 29, 1993 - Friday Went to Perrigo store in Allegan. Picked up Nate's car from Lane Auto Motors. Vacuumed leaves.

October 30, 1993 - Saturday Vacuumed leaves. Nate stopped in, picked up his car.

October 31, 1993 - Sunday Nathan went to church with us. Went to Denny's.

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November 1, 1993 - Monday Took tire apart from old '51 Ford truck. Went bowling.

November 2, 1993 - Tuesday Exchanged tractors with Dennis. Went bowling. Dennis stopped in, tried to start old Tourismo.

November 3, 1993 - Wednesday Tried starting Tourismo again. Repaired tire on Ford. Went to new Walmart store, bought new work shoes.

November 4, 1993 - Thursday Sucked up some more leaves. Went bowling.

November 5, 1993 - Friday Started old Ford truck. Took blade off Cub, put mower on, mowed raspberry bushes.

November 6, 1993 - Saturday Bought used battery for Duster. Went to Bazaar at church.

November 7, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce borrowed truck. Went to Alamo Church in evening for 125th Anniversary.

November 8, 1993 - Monday Worked on bird feeder. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

November 9, 1993 - Tuesday Burned a few leaves. Went bowling.

November 10, 1993 - Wednesday Worked on bird feeder. Went to 50 Over. Went to Joyce's for Kirsten's birthday.

November 11, 1993 - Thursday Dug Cannas bulbs. Got our flu shots. Went bowling.

November 12, 1993 - Friday Sorted the Cannas bulbs. Welded bracket on Coop and put chains on.

November 13, 1993 - Saturday Just raked some algae.

November 14, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Called Roger.

November 15, 1993 - Monday Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

November 16, 1993 - Tuesday Repaired skid chain for Cub tractor. Went bowling. Dennis stopped in. Amanda called.

November 17, 1993 - Wednesday Got a tank of oxygen. Bill & Bert came over.

November 18, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling. Joyce borrowed truck. Went to eat at New Country Buffet with Farm Bureau group.

November 19, 1993 - Friday Started cleaning out garage. Went to U.R.G.E. meeting.

November 20, 1993 - Saturday Cleaned some more of the garage. Hauled Judy's flea market stuff home. Stopped in to see Kim & kids.

November 21, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Kary came over and cut our hair.

November 22, 1993 - Monday Worked in garage. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

November 23, 1993 - Tuesday Worked in garage. Went bowling.

November 24, 1993 - Wednesday Worked in garage.

November 25, 1993 - Thursday Thanksgiving Day. Juan & Carol’s, Denny's, Judy's, & Joyce's families came. Carl & Bonnie stopped in.

November 26, 1993 - Friday Worked in garage.

November 27, 1993 - Saturday Took it easy. Nayt stopped in. Went to eat with Arlon & Jessie at Big Boy's. Stopped in to see Jennie O.

November 28, 1993 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck. Went to memorial for Emma Torina (Dykema).

November 29, 1993 - Monday Worked in garage. Went bowling. Went to choir practice.

November 30, 1993 - Tuesday Worked in garage. Went bowling. Got bird feed.

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December 1, 1993 - Wednesday Bill & Bert came over. Pete Dykema & lady friend stopped in.

December 2, 1993 - Thursday Worked in garage. Went bowling.

December 3, 1993 - Friday Took it easy. Went to Chapman's for Christmas dinner for the church.

December 4, 1993 - Saturday Our 56th Anniversary. Went to Scotts Mill. Stopped in to see Cherie Stephens. Ate at Ryske's.

December 5, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Called Roger & Nate.

December 6, 1993 - Monday Went bowling. Went to the Cracker Barrel in Battle Creek to eat with Farm Bureau group.

December 7, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling.

December 8, 1993 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

December 9, 1993 - Thursday Frances went to Dr Hunt for checkup. Went bowling.

December 10, 1993 - Friday Went to East Lansing to get Nate's car.

December 11, 1993 - Saturday Tried to find starter relay for Nate's car. Took newspapers to Alamo.

December 12, 1993 - Sunday Went to church and again in evening, Candlelight Service.

December 13, 1993 - Monday Went bowling. Sent Christmas gifts to Carol. Got part for Nate's car by Dennis. Went to township meeting.

December 14, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Went to memorial services at Alamo for Glenn Garrison.

December 15, 1993 - Wednesday Kip (Candy's boyfriend) took starter off Nate's car, ordered new one. Went to choir practice.

December 16, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling. Picked up starter for Nate's car. Went to Kirsten's band concert.

December 17, 1993 - Friday Kip Rietkerk came over and put starter on Nate's car.

December 18, 1993 - Saturday Took it easy today. Nate stopped in to get his car.

December 19, 1993 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny's.

December 20, 1993 - Monday Went bowling. Went to funeral home to see Mr. McClellan. Went to auction at Farmers Hall of Fame.

December 21, 1993 - Tuesday Went bowling. Snowed today. First day of winter. Called Carol.

December 22, 1993 - Wednesday Got switch for lamp. Stopped in to see Nida. Went to choir practice, Frances went along.

December 23, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling and to Kmart.

December 24, 1993 - Friday Nice snow fall today. Florence Finkey stopped in. Just sat around today.

December 25, 1993 - Saturday All the kids came home except Roger.

December 26, 1993 - Sunday Went to church, played mouth organ. Joyce, Nate & Kirsten stopped in.

December 27, 1993 - Monday Went bowling.

December 28, 1993 - Tuesday Nate stopped in. Went bowling.

December 29, 1993 - Wednesday Nate and I changed starter on his car.

December 30, 1993 - Thursday Went bowling. Frances got new boots. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's, Jessie's birthday.

December 31, 1993 - Friday Went to New Year's bowling party at Eastland.

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January 1, 1994 - Saturday Went to Meijers for our medication. Sat around the rest of the day.

January 2, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Eva Russell.

January 3, 1994 - Monday Went bowling. Nate & friend Erin stopped in.

January 4, 1994 - Tuesday Nate & Erin stopped in. Went bowling.

January 5, 1994 - Wednesday Took it easy today. Called Roger, they had a lot of snow.

January 6, 1994 - Thursday Bowling cancelled today (too much snow). Plowed snow & for Mildred.

January 7, 1994 - Friday Plowed yard. Went to eat at Ponderosa. Duane, Arlene & Jody came over. Duane fixed accordion.

January 8, 1994 - Saturday Went to Fred & Clara Oosterhert's 60th wedding anniversary, Jessie rode with us.

January 9, 1994 - Sunday Went to church.

January 10, 1994 - Monday Went bowling.

January 11, 1994 - Tuesday Went bowling. Nate & I repaired seat in his car.

January 12, 1994 - Wednesday Went to funeral for Dale Doster.

January 13, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 14, 1994 - Friday A Mrs. Wolthrus came over to see some of our genealogy. Very cold today.

January 15, 1994 - Saturday Too cold to do anything today. 0 degrees.

January 16, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Upjohn Nursing home for Mary Lawson's birthday. Dennis stopped in. 20 below this morning.

January 17, 1994 - Monday Plowed snow, also for Mildred. Went bowling.

January 18, 1994 - Tuesday Bowling was cancelled due to very cold weather. Barb Chapman got burned by hot water.

January 19, 1994 - Wednesday 22 below zero today. Got some corn from John DeBoer. Roger called. Nate called.

January 20, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Bill & Bertha's and then we all went to Big Boy's for supper.

January 21, 1994 - Friday Went to Plainwell, paid fuel oil bill. Got some C clamps for Frances.

January 22, 1994 - Saturday Went to Chantel's birthday. Fixed valve on toilet tank.

January 23, 1994 - Sunday No church today because of icy parking lot.

January 24, 1994 - Monday Got trailer out of the snow. Went bowling.

January 25, 1994 - Tuesday Went bowling. Got bird feed.

January 26, 1994 - Wednesday Bill & Bert came over. Went to choir practice.

January 27, 1994 - Thursday Bowling cancelled today on account of icy roads.

January 28, 1994 - Friday Took it easy.

January 29, 1994 - Saturday Took it easy again.

January 30, 1994 - Sunday Went to church, had annual meeting. I was made a deacon.

January 31, 1994 - Monday Went bowling. Joyce & Nate stopped in. Swan man stopped. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's.

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February 1, 1994 - Tuesday Judy & Kary, Joyce & Kirsten came for supper. Dennis stopped in. We went bowling.

Age 79 February 2, 1994 - Wednesday Went to Meijers. Went to Duane & Arlene's. Went to eat with brothers & sisters and Carl & Bonnie at Ryske's. Went to choir practice.

February 3, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling, Betty Callaghan rode with us. Verlin gave us some fish.

February 4, 1994 - Friday Went to hospital to see Rex Wallace. Went to Bill & Bert's.

February 5, 1994 - Saturday Nate stopped in.

February 6, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis borrowed truck. Richard called.

February 7, 1994 - Monday Went bowling.

February 8, 1994 - Tuesday Went bowling.

February 9, 1994 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club, only 11 people.

February 10, 1994 - Thursday Got some corn from John DeBoer. Went bowling.

February 11, 1994 - Friday 17 degrees below again today. Bill & Bert came over, Bert's birthday. We all went to eat to Bill Knapp's.

February 12, 1994 - Saturday Took it easy. Carol called, they have 2-3 inches of ice.

February 13, 1994 - Sunday Went to church.

February 14, 1994 - Monday Went bowling.

February 15, 1994 - Tuesday Went bowling. Dennis stopped in.

February 16, 1994 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha came over. Went to Lenten Service at Cooper Church.

February 17, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling.

February 18, 1994 - Friday Kip Rietkerk & I went after Nate's car (brakes went out).

February 19, 1994 - Saturday Worked on Nate's car.

February 20, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce stopped in.

February 21, 1994 - Monday Went bowling. Went to eat at Pinetree Restaurant with Farm Bureau group.

February 22, 1994 - Tuesday Got brake drums ground and got brake lining for Nate's car. Went bowling.

February 23, 1994 - Wednesday Worked on Nate's car. Went to eat at Fricano's with Finkeys. Snowed again last night.

February 24, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling. Dennis helped me put brakes on Nate's car.

February 25, 1994 - Friday Snowed quite hard today. Stayed in house. Fixed light switch in kitchen light.

February 26, 1994 - Saturday Plowed drive, also Mildred's & Pio's.

February 27, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce, Frances & I went to see Nate in East Lansing.

February 28, 1994 - Monday Pushed the snow back a little. Went bowling.

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March 1, 1994 - Tuesday Got car serviced, tires rotated. Went bowling.

March 2, 1994 - Wednesday Took master cylinder off Nate's car. Bill & Bert came over. Went to church. Worked on old clocks.

March 3, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling. Dennis stopped to pick up master cylinder.

March 4, 1994 - Friday Dennis put rebuilt master cylinder on Nate's car. Mickie stopped in with Kristin.

March 5, 1994 - Saturday Repaired tire on mower. Went to Chenery to see film on Italy with Jessie & Arlon.

March 6, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went bowling (makeup game). Went to Joyce's for her 40th birthday.

March 7, 1994 - Monday Went bowling.

March 8, 1994 - Tuesday Went bowling. Looked at a car for Nayt.

March 9, 1994 - Wednesday Went to Cooper Center. Went to 50 Over Club. Went to Lent Service.

March 10, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling. Called Roger. Amanda called.

March 11, 1994 - Friday Repaired tire on Simplicity. Went to Home Show. Ate at Russ's.

March 12, 1994 - Saturday Worked on lawn tractor. Washed cars. Kim & kids came over.

March 13, 1994 - Sunday Went to church, potluck, & meeting.

March 14, 1994 - Monday Changed oil on Simplicity. Went bowling. Joyce went to Chicago to pick up Nate.

March 15, 1994 - Tuesday Nate got back about 6 am, he picked up his car today. We went bowling. Dan Little called.

March 16, 1994 - Wednesday Went walking at the mall. Went bowling. Dennis stopped in. Called Nate.

March 17, 1994 - Thursday Walked at Maple Hill Mall. Bill & Bertha came over.

March 18, 1994 - Friday Went to South Haven and to Walmart, got battery for camcorder. Stopped at Joyce's.

March 19, 1994 - Saturday Walked the trail.

March 20, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Wayne Middlebush

March 21, 1994 - Monday Walked the trail. Went bowling.

March 22, 1994 - Tuesday Went bowling.

March 23, 1994 - Wednesday Took Simplicity in to Shay's Shop for tune up. Went to Lent Service.

March 24, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Bill Knapp's for Ruth Early's birthday.

March 25, 1994 - Friday Went to A.R.R.P. for help with income tax. Bill & Bert came over. Signed up with new long distance phone.

March 26, 1994 - Saturday Took it easy. Went for a walk.

March 27, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Nate stopped in.

March 28, 1994 - Monday Went bowling, ended up in 3rd place, had banquet (Harpo's).

March 29, 1994 - Tuesday Got acquainted with new neighbor, Kelly Russell. Went bowling & to banquet at Eastland.

March 30, 1994 - Wednesday Got Simplicity back from shop, $116. Went to choir practice.

March 31, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to Maundy Service at church.

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April 1, 1994 - Friday Dale Sult came over to help me repair yard light, sold him 2 tractor plows. Went to Good Friday Service.

April 2, 1994 - Saturday Went to Denny's. Went with Joyce to Allegan to see a jet car. She tried out a new car.

April 3, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce & Nate came to church. Carl & Bonnie came over for dinner. Went to Mickie's birthday.

April 4, 1994 - Monday Puttered around in garage.

April 5, 1994 - Tuesday Went to Plainwell to get a tube for old riding mower. Repaired Joyce's turn signal, installed gas filter.

April 6, 1994 - Wednesday Worked in garage. Bill & Bertha came over. Went to choir practice.

April 7, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling and to banquet.

April 8, 1994 - Friday Worked in bathroom. Looked at pickup for Chantel. Dale came over for supper.

April 9, 1994 - Saturday Took stuff to the recycle place in Alamo. Disked the hay field.

April 10, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny's.

April 11, 1994 - Monday Had the bath tub glazed. I worked in garage.

April 12, 1994 - Tuesday Rained most of the day. Bill & Bertha came over.

April 13, 1994 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Caulked bath tub.

April 14, 1994 - Thursday Puttered around. Talked to Roger.

April 15, 1994 - Friday Put compressor back on camper.

April 16, 1994 - Saturday Put mower deck back on Simplicity.

April 17, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Ponderosa.

April 18, 1994 - Monday Went to town to buy a pair of walking shoes.

April 19, 1994 - Tuesday Puttered around in garage.

April 20, 1994 - Wednesday Worked on old Dodge. Went to choir practice.

April 21, 1994 - Thursday Worked on old Dodge. Went to Denny's to get his rototiller.

April 22, 1994 - Friday Worked on old riding mower. Rototilled garden. Duane & Arlene came over. Drove Candy home from racetrack.

April 23, 1994 - Saturday Worked on old mower. Looked at a car for Nate. Mowed lawn for Joyce.

April 24, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Flossie Dunham's 90th birthday.

April 25, 1994 - Monday Took transmission off old riding mower. Got Nathan a Subaru car.

April 26, 1994 - Tuesday Had new floor & linoleum put in bathroom. Puttered around with old mower again.

April 27, 1994 - Wednesday They finished working in bathroom. I bought some old mower parts. Nate stopped in. Went to Clair Nixon's funeral today.

April 28, 1994 - Thursday Bill & Bert came over. Went to Father & Son Banquet.

April 29, 1994 - Friday Puttered around.

April 30, 1994 - Saturday Cold & wet today. Stayed in today.

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May 1, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Big Boy's in Plainwell. Dennis stopped in, helped put plow on Cub.

May 2, 1994 - Monday Worked on old mower. Mowed Joyce's yard.

May 3, 1994 - Tuesday Got my hair cut. Picked up some paint and threshold for bathroom. Plowed Mildred's garden. Planted Cannas bulbs.

May 4, 1994 - Wednesday Rototilled up by Miller's. Sub bowled at Eastland. Went to choir practice. Frances had a physical.

May 5, 1994 - Thursday Repaired leak in water line in camper. Rototilled some more and mowed grass. Dennis picked mushrooms.

May 6, 1994 - Friday Disked Mildred's garden. Puttered around. Arlon & Jessie went with us to senior dinner in Otsego.

May 7, 1994 - Saturday Bought a Lawn Boy mower at yard sale. Joyce borrowed chain saw. Mickie borrowed truck to move Trey.

May 8, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Kids came home for Mothers Day. Carol called & Roger called.

May 9, 1994 - Monday Mowed grass. Transplanted some bushes.

May 10, 1994 - Tuesday Worked on picnic table. Mowed grass.

May 11, 1994 - Wednesday Consumers trimmed a couple trees. Puttered around. Went to 50 Over. Went to choir practice.

May 12, 1994 - Thursday Helped with the Mother & Daughter Banquet at church. Mowed grass.

May 13, 1994 - Friday Treated the pond for algae. Took old trailer apart. Went to Brune's.

May 14, 1994 - Saturday Took Denny's tiller back, brought back the A.C. Puttered around.

May 15, 1994 - Sunday Joyce borrowed truck to move Nate back from Lansing. Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Bud Wiersma. Dennis picked mushrooms.

May 16, 1994 - Monday Disked up by Mildred's. Mowed grass. Planted some garden. Joyce brought truck back.

May 17, 1994 - Tuesday Cleaned gas tank on A.C. Mowed some grass.

May 18, 1994 - Wednesday Filled a few holes around pond. Plowed garden for Mr. Conley on Owen Dr. Went to band concert at Gobles.

May 19, 1994 - Thursday Mowed grass. Nate came over to pick up brush. Disked Mrs. Conley's garden.

May 20, 1994 - Friday Nate came over and picked up some more brush. I cut some wood. Jeff came over.

May 21, 1994 - Saturday Put grass catcher on mower. Went to Tamarack reunion. Went to see Bob & Ruth and Jennie Olgilvie.

May 22, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Took some chairs & dresser from Joyce's to Trey.

May 23, 1994 - Monday Repaired air conditioner. Trimmed grass.

May 24, 1994 - Tuesday Mowed some grass. Nancy arrived today on her way to Colorado. Most of the family came over.

May 25, 1994 - Wednesday Got plants for garden. Went to cemetery. Trimmed grass. Went to choir practice.

May 26, 1994 - Thursday Frances planted flowers. Took plow off Cub. Bill & Bert came over.

May 27, 1994 - Friday Went to Dr Hunt for pain in leg. Went to Chantel's swing out. Bob & Betty Williams stopped in.

May 28, 1994 - Saturday Planted some garden, also some Iris & Daffodil's. Arlon & Jessie went with us to eat at Hickory Corners.

May 29, 1994 - Sunday Went to church and service at cemetery.

May 30, 1994 - Monday Went to parade in Gobles. Mowed grass. Mulched garden.

May 31, 1994 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Mulched garden.

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June 1, 1994 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Went to choir practice.

June 2, 1994 - Thursday Too much pain in my leg to do anything.

June 3, 1994 - Friday Treated pond again. Stopped at Denny's.

June 4, 1994 - Saturday Nathan's car broke done in Chicago. Dennis took truck & trailer and hauled it home.

June 5, 1994 - Sunday Skipped church today, too much pain in leg. Went to Chantel's graduation.

June 6, 1994 - Monday Went to doctor. Went to Ponderosa with Farm Bureau group.

June 7, 1994 - Tuesday Cleaned bathtub drain. Dennis & I took Nate's car to Robert Brook's for repairs.

June 8, 1994 - Wednesday Scott came over and mowed grass for me.

June 9, 1994 - Thursday Verlin brought over about 7-8 thousand baby bass for the pond.

June 10, 1994 - Friday Scott mowed & trimmed grass. Dennis came over & put mower on Cub. Mowed weeds.

June 11, 1994 - Saturday Chantel had her graduation party here today.

June 12, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to memorial for Jake Blink at Gobles.

June 13, 1994 - Monday Went in for therapy for my leg. Voted today for school.

June 14, 1994 - Tuesday Went in for therapy again. Bill & Bert came over.

June 15, 1994 - Wednesday Nate got 15 bales of hay for camp. Dennis stopped in.

June 16, 1994 - Thursday Went in for therapy again.

June 17, 1994 - Friday Frances went to doctor for pain in back, she has a kidney infection. Dennis repaired fan in kitchen.

June 18, 1994 - Saturday Dennis came over and mowed the grass.

June 19, 1994 - Sunday Judy, Joyce, Kirsten & Denny's family came over. Roger, Carl & Carol called. Frances doesn't feel very good.

June 20, 1994 - Monday Arlon took me in for therapy.

June 21, 1994 - Tuesday We both just stayed in today.

June 22, 1994 - Wednesday Went to doctor and therapy.

June 23, 1994 - Thursday Went for therapy. Stopped in to Bill and Bertha's.

June 24, 1994 - Friday Did nothing.

June 25, 1994 - Saturday Went in and had an MRI.

June 26, 1994 - Sunday Stayed home today.

June 27, 1994 - Monday Took guards off Cub mower.

June 28, 1994 - Tuesday Got battery for Frances' watch. Carl came over and worked on his camper.

June 29, 1994 - Wednesday Nothing today.

June 30, 1994 - Thursday Got new mower guards for Cub mower. Dennis mowed grass.

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July 1, 1994 - Friday Got new belt for Simplicity. Dennis mowed grass and trimmed bushes.

July 2, 1994 - Saturday Roger & Jan arrived about 3 pm.

July 3, 1994 - Sunday All the kids came home but Carl for a lunch out doors, real nice day.

July 4, 1994 - Monday Took it easy.

July 5, 1994 - Tuesday Took Frances to doctor and hospital for X-ray. Nancy called. Roger & Jan left for trip.

July 6, 1994 - Wednesday Took Frances to Dr Stewart.

July 7, 1994 - Thursday Mickie took Frances in for an ultra sound of her liver.

July 8, 1994 - Friday Carl & Bonnie brought us some groceries. Dennis stopped in.

July 9, 1994 - Saturday Got hair cut. Stopped in to see Nida. Kim came over, did our washing & cleaning. Ron & Jean stopped in.

July 10, 1994 - Sunday Just stayed home today.

July 11, 1994 - Monday Talked to Ted Walters about my hay. Dennis mowed grass.

July 12, 1994 - Tuesday Took it easy.

July 13, 1994 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club.

July 14, 1994 - Thursday Bill & Bert came over.

July 15, 1994 - Friday Went to chiropractor, Dr Bender. Went to eat at Russ's. Went to Hank's for his birthday.

July 16, 1994 - Saturday Walked up to the neighbors. Called Piet in the Netherlands.

July 17, 1994 - Sunday Went to church.

July 18, 1994 - Monday Went to chiropractor again. Dennis mowed grass.

July 19, 1994 - Tuesday Frances went to doctor. Richard called.

July 20, 1994 - Wednesday Went to chiropractor. Took Frances to doctor and then to Borgess for CAT scan.

July 21, 1994 - Thursday Took it easy. Dennis mowed grass.

July 22, 1994 - Friday Took it easy. Dennis, Mickie, and Kristin came over.

July 23, 1994 - Saturday Had Hiemstra reunion. Richard & Ann came.

July 24, 1994 - Sunday Took it easy again. Duane & Arlene came over, played cards.

July 25, 1994 - Monday Went to chiropractor. Roger & Jan arrived this afternoon.

July 26, 1994 - Tuesday Roger & Janet, Carl & Bonnie, Dennis & Mickie, Judy & Jim went to eat at Ponderosa with Frances & I.

July 27, 1994 - Wednesday Went to chiropractor. Took Frances to see Dr DeWan for stomach evaluation.

July 28, 1994 - Thursday Went to chiropractor. Joyce brought truck home. David called.

July 29, 1994 - Friday Went with Arlon & Jessie to eat at Bill Knapp's.

July 30, 1994 - Saturday Welded muffler on Simplicity. Got gas for tractor.

July 31, 1994 - Sunday Went to Faith church. David and a couple friends stopped in on their way out west.

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August 1, 1994 - Monday Went to chiropractor.

August 2, 1994 - Tuesday Washed old Chevy. Went to Kim's and out to eat. Roger & Jan called.

August 3, 1994 - Wednesday Had a scan of my neck at Borgess. Laid around the rest of the day.

August 4, 1994 - Thursday Took it easy.

August 5, 1994 - Friday Dennis & I went over and got Nathan's car from Mr. Brooks. Went to chiropractor.

August 6, 1994 - Saturday Went to Summer's 60th Anniversary. Went to Denny's for his 44th birthday.

August 7, 1994 - Sunday Somebody threw a rock through our bedroom window last night. Went to church. Roger & Carl called.

August 8, 1994 - Monday Dennis came over. Mowed grass.

August 9, 1994 - Tuesday Went to eat at Hong Kong with Dennis & Mickie.

August 10, 1994 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Dennis worked on Nathan's car.

August 11, 1994 - Thursday Took it easy.

August 12, 1994 - Friday Went to chiropractor.

August 13, 1994 - Saturday Went to Kristin's 1st birthday. Went to VBYC supper.

August 14, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Duane & Arlene's.

August 15, 1994 - Monday Went to chiropractor. Bought 2 lounge chairs from Vandenberg Furniture.

August 16, 1994 - Tuesday Took car in for lube. Got some fruit.

August 17, 1994 - Wednesday They delivered our chairs but we're going to send them back. Ate at restaurant in Martin.

August 18, 1994 - Thursday Went to doctor for check up on cholesterol. Brought chairs back to Vandenberg's.

August 19, 1994 - Friday Mowed grass, first time in 3 months. Dennis worked on Nate's car.

August 20, 1994 - Saturday Cleaned out the barn.

August 21, 1994 - Sunday Went to church and picnic at Maple Glen. Went to gospel singing at fair grounds.

August 22, 1994 - Monday Went to chiropractor. Mowed grass.

August 23, 1994 - Tuesday Got insurance on Nate's car (6 mo). Went to Farm Days camp ground.

August 24, 1994 - Wednesday Frances spent the whole day in hospital.

August 25, 1994 - Thursday Got gas tanks filled for camper. Took Nate's car to him at camp.

August 26, 1994 - Friday Went to chiropractor. Mowed grass.

August 27, 1994 - Saturday Went to Rex Hiemstra's wedding. Nate left for Georgia.

August 28, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Carl & Bonnie came over.

August 29, 1994 - Monday Went to chiropractor. Took camper to Farm Days.

August 30, 1994 - Tuesday Got groceries. Mowed grass.

August 31, 1994 - Wednesday Left to go to Farm Days.

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September 1, 1994 - Thursday At Farm Days. Came home in evening.

September 2, 1994 - Friday Went to chiropractor. Went to Farm Days.

September 3, 1994 - Saturday At Farm Days. Went home at noon as Nancy arrived, then she went back with us.

September 4, 1994 - Sunday Came home for the night after spending the day at Farm Days.

September 5, 1994 - Monday Final day at Farm Days. Had to get new fan belt for truck. Took Nancy to Denny's.

September 6, 1994 - Tuesday Unhooked and parked camper. Took Nancy over to Carl & Bonnie's. Went to chiropractor.

September 7, 1994 - Wednesday Tightened exhaust pipe on truck. Got new battery for camper. Norman & Jenny stopped in. Went to choir practice.

September 8, 1994 - Thursday Got cap for stool drain on camper. Worked on pump. Ted Walters cut my hay.

September 9, 1994 - Friday Went to chiropractor. Took connecting rod from camper compressor to machine shop. Mowed grass. Went to eat at Shagnasti's with Arlon & Jessie.

September 10, 1994 - Saturday Took Dennis to Wolohan's to get some lumber. Mowed grass. Jim & Judy came over.

September 11, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Ted Walters baled hay.

September 12, 1994 - Monday Disked, mowed grass, mowed hay. Took mower off tractor, put blade on.

September 13, 1994 - Tuesday Sowed grass seed. Went to chiropractor (he cracked my rib).

September 14, 1994 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Went back to chiropractor for X-ray as he cracked one of my ribs the day before.

September 15, 1994 - Thursday Took Cub to Galesburg to get power takeoff fixed.

September 16, 1994 - Friday Put compressor back in camper. Made a box for pond compressor.

September 17, 1994 - Saturday Took it easy.

September 18, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Old Country Buffet.

September 19, 1994 - Monday Tinkered around with old Tourismo.

September 20, 1994 - Tuesday Tinkered with old Tourismo. Helped Verlin bury air line for oxygen to pond.

September 21, 1994 - Wednesday Mowed grass.

September 22, 1994 - Thursday Puttered around. Went to Wilma Blanchard's for potluck with Farm Bureau group.

September 23, 1994 - Friday Don Shaff came over and serviced the furnace. Vacuumed a few leaves.

September 24, 1994 - Saturday Went to Judy's for open house.

September 25, 1994 - Sunday Went to church.

September 26, 1994 - Monday Worked on '55 Chevy.

September 27, 1994 - Tuesday Went to Bill & Bertha's. Went to eat at Big Boy's.

September 28, 1994 - Wednesday Worked on old Chevy. Duane, Arlene & Jody stopped in.

September 29, 1994 - Thursday Puttered around.

September 30, 1994 - Friday Got Cub tractor back from Galesburg. Went to homecoming game at Gobles.

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October 1, 1994 - Saturday Fixed gas line on Cub. Put bracket on coil of A.C.

October 2, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Went for a ride south & west of town.

October 3, 1994 - Monday Left for the UP. Arrived at Finkey's in Au Train, 4 pm.

October 4, 1994 - Tuesday Went with Finkeys to see Iron Museum, Iron Mine and lots of sights. Stayed at Shoreline Resort in Eagle Harbor.

October 5, 1994 - Wednesday Stopped in Copper Harbor, ate breakfast at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge, visited Fort Wilkins.

October 6, 1994 - Thursday Left Finkey’s up north for home, 8:20. Stopped in Gaylord, arrived home 6 pm.

October 7, 1994 - Friday Cleaned out tractor shed. Vacuumed leaves. Nate stopped, left his car, the clutch is bad.

October 8, 1994 - Saturday Puttered around. Cleaned eaves troughs from pole barn. Kim & kids came over.

October 9, 1994 - Sunday Went to Otsego Church.

October 10, 1994 - Monday Puttered around. Dennis stopped in and repaired clutch on Nate's Subaru.

October 11, 1994 - Tuesday Puttered around. Took fuel pump off old Ford truck.

October 12, 1994 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Went to choir practice. Jim & Judy stopped in.

October 13, 1994 - Thursday Vacuumed leaves. Brought old '55 Chevy home from Van's. Went to Duane & Arlene's.

October 14, 1994 - Friday Took VCR in for repair. Went to eat at Fricano's.

October 15, 1994 - Saturday Dennis helped take down air conditioner. Vacuumed some leaves. Went to Alamo Depot to hear & see cloggers.

October 16, 1994 - Sunday Vacuumed leaves.

October 17, 1994 - Monday Went to church. Went to Fountains for a Stone Soup Supper.

October 18, 1994 - Tuesday Vacuumed leaves. Bill & Bert came over.

October 19, 1994 - Wednesday Went to Plainwell, got some bondo. Went to choir practice.

October 20, 1994 - Thursday Worked on '55 Chevy. Vacuumed leaves.

October 21, 1994 - Friday Worked on old car. Elmer & Judy Brune stopped in.

October 22, 1994 - Saturday Picked up leaves. Went to festival at church.

October 23, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Bob Early went to hospital with chest pains. Went for a ride to Sister Lake Orchard.

October 24, 1994 - Monday Worked on old '55 Chevy.

October 25, 1994 - Tuesday Went to see Bob & Ruth Early. Ate at Big Boy's. Went to see Trey's new daughter.

October 26, 1994 - Wednesday Picked up VCR. Went to court to start proceedings against Bob Brooks. Went to choir practice.

October 27, 1994 - Thursday Painted inside trunk of '55 Chevy. Vacuumed leaves. Dennis stopped in, hooked up the video.

October 28, 1994 - Friday Got bird seed from Wild Bird Center. Vacuumed leaves. Went to Brune's to play cards.

October 29, 1994 - Saturday Went to junk yard near Paw Paw, got gear for speedometer. Vacuumed leaves.

October 30, 1994 - Sunday Went to church.

October 31, 1994 - Monday Sat around today. Rained all day. Bill & Bert came over.

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November 1, 1994 - Tuesday Cleaned out the barn.

November 2, 1994 - Wednesday Interviewed about a job. Cleaned eaves troughs. Went to choir practice.

November 3, 1994 - Thursday Took Simplicity in to sharp shop (lost oil).

November 4, 1994 - Friday We bowled a couple games today for the first time this season. Went to eat at Russ's.

November 5, 1994 - Saturday Rainy today, took it easy. Mary Lawson died.

November 6, 1994 - Sunday Went to eat breakfast at Masonic Temple. Went to church.

November 7, 1994 - Monday Started delivering Flashes today.

November 8, 1994 - Tuesday Got Simplicity back, oil seals blew out ($182.97). Bill & Bert came over.

November 9, 1994 - Wednesday Cut a few chunks of wood. Went to 50 Over.

November 10, 1994 - Thursday Cut some more wood. Got flu shots. Went to Kirsten's birthday.

November 11, 1994 - Friday Picked up wood. Took Simplicity back to sharp shop (leaking oil).

November 12, 1994 - Saturday Picked up Simplicity again, seems to be ok. Picked up leaves. Some friends of Nate's stopped for a bag of things.

November 13, 1994 - Sunday Went to church, had council meeting. Went to Denny's.

November 14, 1994 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Bill & Bert came over.

November 15, 1994 - Tuesday Changed caps on pickup. Vacuumed leaves.

November 16, 1994 - Wednesday Cut wood. Went to choir practice.

November 17, 1994 - Thursday Cut some wood. Went to eat at Ryske's with Farm Bureau group.

November 18, 1994 - Friday Got car serviced. Put antifreeze in tractors and pickup. Worked on clearance light on truck.

November 19, 1994 - Saturday Cut more wood. Got a call from Joyce Little and Richard.

November 20, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. We had 23 for Thanksgiving dinner ahead of time. We are going to Roger’s Thanksgiving Day.

November 21, 1994 - Monday Delivered Flashes today.

November 22, 1994 - Tuesday Cut wood.

November 23, 1994 - Wednesday Left for Roger's, 5 am. Picked up Judy. Run into snow storm in Canada. Arrived at Rogers, 5:30 pm.

November 24, 1994 - Thursday Had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at Roger's.

November 25, 1994 - Friday Took it easy. Roger showed me how to play Cribbage. Went to a movie.

November 26, 1994 - Saturday Had breakfast at Buggy's. Left Roger's at 9:40, arrived home 9:25.

November 27, 1994 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck. Carl & Bonnie returned from the south.

November 28, 1994 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Went to consistory meeting.

November 29, 1994 - Tuesday Put snow plow and chains on Coop.

November 30, 1994 - Wednesday Took motor off radial saw. Put up humidifier. Went to choir practice and lunch. Bought new electric box.

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December 1, 1994 - Thursday Dug Cannas bulbs.

December 2, 1994 - Friday Went to court for mediation, Mr. Brooks didn't show up. Picked up wood. Worked on A.C. tractor.

December 3, 1994 - Saturday Put Cannas bulbs in basement. Hauled some logs out of woods.

December 4, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Ate dinner at Bill Knapp's, 57th Anniversary.

December 5, 1994 - Monday Delivered Flashes.

December 6, 1994 - Tuesday Took motor from radial saw to Sears for new switch.

December 7, 1994 - Wednesday Had our first snow last night. Plowed drive. Went to choir practice.

December 8, 1994 - Thursday Went to store with Frances. Went to bowling alley.

December 9, 1994 - Friday Took it easy.

December 10, 1994 - Saturday Took it easy again. Put up Christmas tree.

December 11, 1994 - Sunday Went to church and in the evening went to Candlelight Service.

December 12, 1994 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's with Farm Bureau group. Sent Christmas gifts to Carol.

December 13, 1994 - Tuesday Picked up my radial saw from Sears. Looked at chairs at Vermuelen's. Stopped at flea market in Kalamazoo.

December 14, 1994 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over at Cooper. Went to choir practice.

December 15, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling (sub) for Dot Knight. Went to concert at Gobles.

December 16, 1994 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan for annual check up. Bill & Bertha came over.

December 17, 1994 - Saturday Took it easy.

December 18, 1994 - Sunday Went to church.

December 19, 1994 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Wilma B, Ellen H, Frances, and I went to see Beth Newton.

December 20, 1994 - Tuesday Worked on tail gate of cap on truck. Went to Christmas auction at Hall of Fame.

December 21, 1994 - Wednesday Took it easy. Carl, Bonnie & Destiny came over.

December 22, 1994 - Thursday Went bowling. Got a turkey from Flashes. Florence Finkey stopped in.

December 23, 1994 - Friday Took it easy. Dennis borrowed truck. Went up to Finkey's.

December 24, 1994 - Saturday Went to Townline Methodist Church Christmas program.

December 25, 1994 - Sunday Went to church. Same as last year.

December 26, 1994 - Monday Delivered Flashes. My back is bothering me.

December 27, 1994 - Tuesday Went to chiropractor. Nate stopped in and chopped some wood.

December 28, 1994 - Wednesday Went to chiropractor. Bill Vandenberg hit a deer with his new car.

December 29, 1994 - Thursday Went to eat at Ryske's for Jessie's birthday.

December 30, 1994 - Friday Went to chiropractor. Went to Perrigo's in Allegan.

December 31, 1994 - Saturday Got hair cut. Visited with Nida & Kevin.

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January 1, 1995 - Sunday Woke up with the ground covered with snow. Went to church.

January 2, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes.

January 3, 1995 - Tuesday Went to Meijers. Took it easy.

January 4, 1995 - Wednesday Plowed drive, also Mildred's.

January 5, 1995 - Thursday Went to Crossroad's Mall. Duane, Arlene & Jody came over.

January 6, 1995 - Friday Went to Meijers.

January 7, 1995 - Saturday Went to Chenery Auditorium with Arlon & Jessie to see film on Hawaii.

January 8, 1995 - Sunday Potluck at church. Jim & Judy came over.

January 9, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes.

January 10, 1995 - Tuesday Went to Lansing to get Nate and his car home.

January 11, 1995 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club.

January 12, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 13, 1995 - Friday Took it easy.

January 14, 1995 - Saturday Took it easy. Nate left for Atlanta. Carl called from Yuma.

January 15, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Judy & Jessica came over. Mickie & Kristin stopped in. Roger called.

January 16, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Bill & Bert came over.

January 17, 1995 - Tuesday Bought a Lazy Boy. Took it easy.

January 18, 1995 - Wednesday Took Lazy Boy back. Bought a fiber glass cap for my pickup. Went to choir practice.

January 19, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 20, 1995 - Friday Put a lamp together for Frances. Bill & Bert came over.

January 21, 1995 - Saturday Snowed last night. Plowed drive.

January 22, 1995 - Sunday Plowed driveway, also Mildred's. Went to church. Nate called.

January 23, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes.

January 24, 1995 - Tuesday Went walking at the mall. Jim Harvey came over. Bill & Bertha came over.

January 25, 1995 - Wednesday Went to Meijers. Went to McMurray's for some corn (free). Went to choir practice.

January 26, 1995 - Thursday Put some snow tires on truck. Went bowling.

January 27, 1995 - Friday Looked at chairs today.

January 28, 1995 - Saturday Went to Denny's for Chantel's birthday.

January 29, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Carl called from Yuma, Arizona.

January 30, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Bill & Bertha came over.

January 31, 1995 - Tuesday Bowled today at Eastland. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's for Frances' birthday.

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February 1, 1995 - Wednesday Took a couple more wheels off old pickup. Went to choir practice.

Age 80 February 2, 1995 - Thursday Went to eat at Ryske's with our kids & brothers & sisters. Roger & Jan, Carol & Tanya all flew in (80th birthday).

February 3, 1995 - Friday Took it easy. Roger, Jan, Carol & Frances went to decorate church for my party.

February 4, 1995 - Saturday Had a very large crowd at my 80th birthday party at Cooper Church.

February 5, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Linda & Bonnie took Carol to Grand Rapids airport. I took Roger & Janet to Kal airport. Joyce took Nate to Detroit.

February 6, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes.

February 7, 1995 - Tuesday Went bowling.

February 8, 1995 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club.

February 9, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to see Dr Abraham for checkup and a new prescription.

February 10, 1995 - Friday Dennis borrowed truck to haul his tool box. Went to eat at JR's. Bill & Bert came over.

February 11, 1995 - Saturday Cold & blustery today. A turkey came to our feeder today.

February 12, 1995 - Sunday No church today. Plowed driveway.

February 13, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes.

February 14, 1995 - Tuesday Went bowling, 524. Got free meal at Old Country Buffet, Valentine's Day.

February 15, 1995 - Wednesday Dennis stopped in. Went to choir practice.

February 16, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling, 532.

February 17, 1995 - Friday Went to court against Robert Brooks. Went to Duane & Arlene's, Keelers also came.

February 18, 1995 - Saturday Got pickup washed. Worked on cap of pickup.

February 19, 1995 - Sunday Went to church.

February 20, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes.

February 21, 1995 - Tuesday Sent Carol's cart with UPS. Went bowling.

February 22, 1995 - Wednesday Got car washed. Went to memorial service at Faith for Peter (Bob) VanHout.

February 23, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to eat at JR's in Plainwell with our group.

February 24, 1995 - Friday Took it easy. Got word that Bob Hiemstra's daughter-in-law died of AIDS.

February 25, 1995 - Saturday Nellie Bos died last night. Took it easy today.

February 26, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Nate called. Cherie called.

February 27, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Very icy today.

February 28, 1995 - Tuesday Went bowling.

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March 1, 1995 - Wednesday Went to funeral for Nellie Bos. Went to Ash Wednesday Service at Cooper Church.

March 2, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 3, 1995 - Friday Took it easy. Went to eat at Ponderosa.

March 4, 1995 - Saturday Went to Denny's. Duane, Arlene & Keeler's came over.

March 5, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Have a bad cold today.

March 6, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Bill & Bertha came over.

March 7, 1995 - Tuesday Went bowling. Joyce's birthday. Max Stone died.

March 8, 1995 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Went to Lent Service.

March 9, 1995 - Thursday Went to Marvin Leedy's to see Joyce. Went bowling.

March 10, 1995 - Friday Went to funeral for Allen Laroy. Got car serviced.

March 11, 1995 - Saturday Took A.C. to Marv Leedy's. Chantel borrowed table & 2 chairs.

March 12, 1995 - Sunday Went to church potluck dinner, 152nd Anniversary. Roger called.

March 13, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Took tax records over to Joan Steel. Stopped in to Denny's.

March 14, 1995 - Tuesday Went bowling.

March 15, 1995 - Wednesday Rolled yard. Vacuumed leaves. Went to Lent Service.

March 16, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 17, 1995 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Went to eat at the Hi Lo.

March 18, 1995 - Saturday Went to Bob & Betty Williams 50th wedding anniversary.

March 19, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Jim & Judy stopped in, got some myrtle.

March 20, 1995 - Monday Delivered Flashes. Nate called.

March 21, 1995 - Tuesday Got gas tank repaired on pickup. Went bowling.

March 22, 1995 - Wednesday Went to doctor, put me in hospital.

March 23, 1995 - Thursday Had heart surgery this morning.

March 24, 1995 - Friday Still in hospital.

March 25, 1995 - Saturday Still in hospital.

March 26, 1995 - Sunday Still in hospital.

March 27, 1995 - Monday Still in hospital.

March 28, 1995 - Tuesday Still in hospital.

March 29, 1995 - Wednesday Still in hospital.

March 30, 1995 - Thursday Still in hospital.

March 31, 1995 - Friday Came home from hospital with Dennis, Carl, and Frances. Bonnie, Julie & Destiny stopped in.

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April 1, 1995 - Saturday First full day home. Nurse came to check on me from Olsten Healthcare.

April 2, 1995 - Sunday Visitors. Marv & Joyce brought my tractor back. Dancers (the neighbors) stopped in. Dennis & Mickie stopped in.

April 3, 1995 - Monday Hank run my paper route. Dale Anson stopped in.

April 4, 1995 - Tuesday Nurse stopped in again. Florence Finkey called, said Burl had some bladder problem.

April 5, 1995 - Wednesday Went to heart institute, had monitor put on. Duane & Arlene and Betty Schau stopped in.

April 6, 1995 - Thursday Had monitor removed. Pete Dykema and Leta stopped in. Jim Harvey got 52 bales of hay. Kary called from Florida.

April 7, 1995 - Friday Nurse came today. Nancy called, got back home. Nathan called. Jean & Ron came over.

April 8, 1995 - Saturday Herm & Ann Johnson came over.

April 9, 1995 - Sunday Carl, Bonnie, Destiny, Dennis, Mickie, Kristin, Chantel & Josh came over.

April 10, 1995 - Monday Nurse came today. Package came from Carol. Kevin & Albert came over. Carol called.

April 11, 1995 - Tuesday Went to heart institute to sigh up for rehab. Dennis trimmed Apple trees.

April 12, 1995 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Judy, Kim & kids came over. Joyce & Frances went to town on court business.

April 13, 1995 - Thursday Dick Giesing stopped in. Kary came over and cut our hair. Bob Hiemstra called.

April 14, 1995 - Friday Bud Selby's grandson Jason came and raked yard. Nathan called. Roger called.

April 15, 1995 - Saturday Judy came over, helped Frances work in yard. Nate called.

April 16, 1995 - Sunday Easter. Went to church. Dennis & Chantel also came. Joyce, Marv, & Kirsten stopped in. Talked with Roger's family.

April 17, 1995 - Monday Lorene Rife and kids came over.

April 18, 1995 - Tuesday Nurse came today. Dennis borrowed truck and trailer. Verlin treated pond.

April 19, 1995 - Wednesday Went to doctor, got prescription for water pills.

April 20, 1995 - Thursday Took it easy.

April 21, 1995 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over.

April 22, 1995 - Saturday Just sat around today.

April 23, 1995 - Sunday Stayed home from church. Went for ride in afternoon. Stopped at Denny's. Christlieb’s came over.

April 24, 1995 - Monday Went to Borgess Rehab for consultation. Duane, Arlene & Jody came over.

April 25, 1995 - Tuesday Nurse Kathy came today. Dennis came over, trimmed some bushes, rolled yard.

April 26, 1995 - Wednesday Went to doctor, said I was making good progress. Picked up kit for carburetor for mower.

April 27, 1995 - Thursday Walked to 8th St & back. Nurse Kathy came. Bob & Betty Williams came over.

April 28, 1995 - Friday Walked to VanOosten's and back. Ray Miller stopped in. Dennis put mower back together & mowed grass.

April 29, 1995 - Saturday Walked over to Tom's today.

April 30, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Walked to Owen Dr and back.

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May 1, 1995 - Monday Walked to Owen Dr. Went to Dr Mack (surgeon), said I could now drive car again. Judy, Jessica & Zackary came over.

May 2, 1995 - Tuesday Dennis came over, mowed grass. Nurse Kathy came for the last time.

May 3, 1995 - Wednesday Stopped in to see Melvin Veld. Went to choir practice.

May 4, 1995 - Thursday Rained most of the day. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's.

May 5, 1995 - Friday Sharpened chain saw. Dennis put plow on Cub.

May 6, 1995 - Saturday Took some blocks of wood to Joyce's for Nate. Nancy arrived about 8:05.

May 7, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Herman & Ann's 50

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Anniversary. Nancy baked bread.

May 8, 1995 - Monday Dennis & I plowed & disked Mildred's garden and our own. Nancy planted Cannas bulbs. Dennis mowed grass.

May 9, 1995 - Tuesday Nancy left for Chicago on her trip to Colorado. Went to Hiemstra Optical to get glasses fixed for Frances.

May 10, 1995 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Went to choir practice.

May 11, 1995 - Thursday Took it easy. Frances went to Mother & Daughter Banquet.

May 12, 1995 - Friday Had Russ Engels over to check electric water heater. Bill & Bertha came over.

May 13, 1995 - Saturday Went to U.R.G.E. reorganization meeting. Got string for weed eater.

May 14, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. All the kids came over except Roger's family (he called) for Mothers Day.

May 15, 1995 - Monday Dennis mowed the whole lawn. I trimmed with weed eater. Verlin came over and treated pond (copper sulfate).

May 16, 1995 - Tuesday Had screen on well pulled & cleaned by Rick Miller Well Driller's, $393.

May 17, 1995 - Wednesday Just took it easy today.

May 18, 1995 - Thursday Got new tire & tube for lawn cart. Bill & Bertha came over.

May 19, 1995 - Friday Our road was black topped. Put new tire on lawn cart. Went to Kirsten's play.

May 20, 1995 - Saturday Took snow plow off Coop, put bucket on. Norman Rus stopped in.

May 21, 1995 - Sunday Went to Cooper Church, had annual meeting. Went to Denny's.

May 22, 1995 - Monday Got plants for garden, graded garden. Dennis mowed grass. Worked on truck & camper (wheels). Had checkup at doctors.

May 23, 1995 - Tuesday Got tire fixed for '55 Chevy. Got exhaust pipe for pickup.

May 24, 1995 - Wednesday Dennis put exhaust pipe on pickup. Repaired brakes on camper. Duane & Arlene came over. Bill & Bert came over.

May 25, 1995 - Thursday Got 2 new tires for Avion camper. Went to eat at Ryske's with Farm Bureau group. Kim borrowed screen tent.

May 26, 1995 - Friday Went to cemetery. Planted garden.

May 27, 1995 - Saturday Rolled some of the lawn. Dennis left to go to Indy 500 with truck & camper. Verlin M got some fish.

May 28, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to service at Cooper Cemetery. Mickie & Kristin came over. Arlon & Jessie came over.

May 29, 1995 - Monday Went to parade in Gobles. Bill & Bertha came over. Went to Kim's to get infant car seat, took it to Jean's.

May 30, 1995 - Tuesday Mowed grass.

May 31, 1995 - Wednesday Mowed grass.

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June 1, 1995 - Thursday Mowed grass. Got oil. Got salt for water softener.

June 2, 1995 - Friday Mowed grass around the house. Went to eat at Hickory Corners with Arlon & Jessie.

June 3, 1995 - Saturday Gene Campbell & Cindy came over, made a down payment on field of hay. Nate & his band came over to practice.

June 4, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Jean's for Lavonne's open house. Talked to Roger, Janet & David.

June 5, 1995 - Monday Worked on front end loader of Coop. Went to memorial service for Max Abbott.

June 6, 1995 - Tuesday Put grass catcher on mower. Mulched part of garden.

June 7, 1995 - Wednesday Went to Credit Union. Puttered around.

June 8, 1995 - Thursday Took plow off Cub. Dennis put gas filter & shutoff valve on Simplicity. Cut some grass. Went to Duane's.

June 9, 1995 - Friday Mowed grass and mulched part of garden.

June 10, 1995 - Saturday David arrived at 4:55. Dennis brought camper back. Nate stopped in.

June 11, 1995 - Sunday David went to church with us. Took David, Chantel, and Josh out to eat at Old Country Café. David left for Princeton, IL.

June 12, 1995 - Monday Went to Kalamazoo, Wayland, Allegan, & Bangor looking for pulley for Cub. Mowed grass. Mulched garden.

June 13, 1995 - Tuesday Took grass catcher off mower. Carl came out, put air conditioner in. Mulched some of garden.

June 14, 1995 - Wednesday Had new electric box put in the house. Went to 50 Over. Campbell's put up the hay today.

June 15, 1995 - Thursday Got pulley for Cub from Mr. Engel. Dennis helped put mower on Cub. Cut weeds around pond.

June 16, 1995 - Friday Left to go camping at Oak Shores Campground. Dennis & Mickie came too.

June 17, 1995 - Saturday Enjoying time at campground. Chantel & Josh brought Kristen out.

June 18, 1995 - Sunday Came home from camping. Roger called. Joyce, Marv, and Carl all stopped in (Fathers Day).

June 19, 1995 - Monday Mowed grass. Hot today.

June 20, 1995 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Took mower to Quality Products to fix gas consumption. Went to eat at Big Boy's. Went to funeral home to see Mrs. Herbert.

June 21, 1995 - Wednesday Worked on mower blade. Puttered around. Hot again today, 95 degrees.

June 22, 1995 - Thursday Went to Dana's for meeting and supper. Bill Aukerman spoke. Warm again today.

June 23, 1995 - Friday Went bowling for the first time since my surgery - 81, 161, 134. Bill & Bertha came over.

June 24, 1995 - Saturday Went after strawberries. Sharpened blades on mower.

June 25, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Carol & Angie arrived about 5 o'clock.

June 26, 1995 - Monday Carol & Angie left for Battle Creek.

June 27, 1995 - Tuesday Took shaft from Cub mower to Vicksburg for repairs. Got Simplicity back from Quality, $102.99.

June 28, 1995 - Wednesday Mowed grass around house. Took old mower apart.

June 29, 1995 - Thursday Went with Herman & Ann Johnson to South Bend to visit Wiley & Louise Hunt. Went to eat at Holiday Inn.

June 30, 1995 - Friday Puttered around. Man came out to give estimate on cutting a couple trees by the garage.

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July 1, 1995 - Saturday Went to memorial service for Sam & Inez Clugston's daughter. Den & Mickie came over, played cards.

July 2, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Kim's for Jessica's birthday.

July 3, 1995 - Monday Judy came over. Kary came over. Mowed grass. Had 3 trees cut down and others trimmed by Steve Evans.

July 4, 1995 - Tuesday Took it easy.

July 5, 1995 - Wednesday Started to paint old chicken coop.

July 6, 1995 - Thursday Got more paint. Dennis came over and put a water compressor pump on camper. Duane & Arlene came over.

July 7, 1995 - Friday Did some painting today on chicken coop.

July 8, 1995 - Saturday Painted more on chicken coop. Dennis, Mickie and 2 grand kids came over.

July 9, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Took a ride to Judy's. Jim & Judy treated us to a lunch at Turkeyville.

July 10, 1995 - Monday Sharpened blades on mower. Mowed grass.

July 11, 1995 - Tuesday Trimmed grass & weeds around the buildings. Nancy called.

July 12, 1995 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Carl & Bonnie came over.

July 13, 1995 - Thursday Mowed grass this morning. Stayed inside the rest of the day. Very hot, 97 degrees.

July 14, 1995 - Friday Went after mower parts. Mowed some grass. Too hot to do very much, 110 degrees.

July 15, 1995 - Saturday Had flea market at church. Went to Hank's birthday party.

July 16, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Ate at Country Buffet. Went to see Bill & Renee, Renee left a month ago.

July 17, 1995 - Monday Picked raspberries. Mowed weeds around pond. Mowed grass. Roger arrived at 6 pm.

July 18, 1995 - Tuesday Painted on the old shed.

July 19, 1995 - Wednesday Took it easy.

July 20, 1995 - Thursday Puttered around. Roger went to Judy's for supper.

July 21, 1995 - Friday Mowed grass.

July 22, 1995 - Saturday Had Hiemstra reunion, good turnout.

July 23, 1995 - Sunday Roger & David went to church with us, then we took them to eat at Country Buffet. David left for Princeton, IL.

July 24, 1995 - Monday Roger left for home at 7 am. I cleaned some of the rain gutters.

July 25, 1995 - Tuesday Went to see attorney Steven Brown about Brooks. Joyce came and got her yard sale things.

July 26, 1995 - Wednesday Mowed grass.

July 27, 1995 - Thursday Mowed grass. Carl cleaned some of the eaves troughs. Went to Kim's for Zackary’s birthday.

July 28, 1995 - Friday Went to funeral in Dowagiac for Henry Leitke, Jessie & Jean went with us.

July 29, 1995 - Saturday Went to Wings Stadium, got a duffle bag for coming. Went to Denny's.

July 30, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Had council meeting. Went to eat at Holiday Inn.

July 31, 1995 - Monday Sprayed Cannas bulbs. Bill & Bert came over.

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August 1, 1995 - Tuesday Went to AAA to compare auto insurance. Took it easy today. Very warm.

August 2, 1995 - Wednesday Went to memorial service at Haven Reformed for Charles Councell.

August 3, 1995 - Thursday Bill & Bertha came over. Puttered around in garage.

August 4, 1995 - Friday Went to eat at Bill Knapp's. Took it easy today.

August 5, 1995 - Saturday Got new belt for mower, mowed grass. Went to 50th Anniversary for Ridderbos's.

August 6, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Chapman’s told about their trip to India. Went to Denny's 45th birthday.

August 7, 1995 - Monday Mowed grass.

August 8, 1995 - Tuesday Switched our auto insurance over to AAA. Mowed grass.

August 9, 1995 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club.

August 10, 1995 - Thursday Made a new burn barrel.

August 11, 1995 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over. Went to Joyce's and took Kirsten to camp for something.

August 12, 1995 - Saturday Mowed grass. Frances went to school reunion. We went to camp for dinner.

August 13, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Jessie & Arlon came over in the evening.

August 14, 1995 - Monday Dan & Joyce Little stopped in, they went to funeral for Joyce's uncle.

August 15, 1995 - Tuesday Worked on '55 Chevy's horn. Dennis helped put up electric fence around garden.

August 16, 1995 - Wednesday Cut sweet corn, gave it to Ralph Jager. Went to eat at Bob Evan's with Dan & Joyce.

August 17, 1995 - Thursday Dennis & I looked at some cars for Nate.

August 18, 1995 - Friday Went bowling. Went to Bill & Bertha's. Went to Herman & Ann's.

August 19, 1995 - Saturday Looked at a Toyota pickup for Nate at Hickory Corners. Mowed grass. Tom Pio died.

August 20, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went over to Mary Pio's.

August 21, 1995 - Monday Dennis & I looked at some more cars for Nate, made a down payment on a Toyota. Mowed grass.

August 22, 1995 - Tuesday Went to Tom Pio's burial. Got Nate's new car.

August 23, 1995 - Wednesday Went to Dr Lapenna for checkup.

August 24, 1995 - Thursday Went to bowling meeting and bowling.

August 25, 1995 - Friday Puttered around. Went to Pio's to put a fuse in for her pump.

August 26, 1995 - Saturday Nate came and got his new car. Kary & boyfriend came over. Dennis bought an '81 GMC.

August 27, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Arnold's 60th at their daughter's home. Went to Joyce's for Nate's party. Talked to Roger & Carl.

August 28, 1995 - Monday Started bowling at Harpo's today.

August 29, 1995 - Tuesday Took camper to Farm Days.

August 30, 1995 - Wednesday Put grass catcher on mower, mowed grass.

August 31, 1995 - Thursday At Farm Days.

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September 1, 1995 - Friday At Farm Days.

September 2, 1995 - Saturday At Farm Days.

September 3, 1995 - Sunday At Farm Days. Came home tonight.

September 4, 1995 - Monday Went back to Farm Days with truck to haul camper back home. Roger called.

September 5, 1995 - Tuesday Took it easy. Mowed some grass.

September 6, 1995 - Wednesday Mowed grass.

September 7, 1995 - Thursday Mowed grass. Took car in for service, wheel alignment, and balancing. Went bowling.

September 8, 1995 - Friday Mowed grass. Went to eat at Ponderosa.

September 9, 1995 - Saturday Mowed grass. Mowed some grass for Mary Pio. Went to Denny's.

September 10, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Nancy called.

September 11, 1995 - Monday Went bowling. Went fishing. Nate called. Kirsten came over.

September 12, 1995 - Tuesday Went to Blanco's. Went to Allegan Fair.

September 13, 1995 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Mowed grass.

September 14, 1995 - Thursday Mowed grass. Went bowling.

September 15, 1995 - Friday Put a thing on mailbox so we can tell if the mailman has been here. Bill & Bert came over. Called Roger, his birthday.

September 16, 1995 - Saturday Mowed hay.

September 17, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Chantel's.

September 18, 1995 - Monday Went bowling.

September 19, 1995 - Tuesday Went to Dan Jager's, Arlon went with me.

September 20, 1995 - Wednesday Picked up Judy at worked, went to a fabric place. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's.

September 21, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling.

September 22, 1995 - Friday Took it easy. Picked tomatoes.

September 23, 1995 - Saturday Went to Chantel & Josh's wedding. Went to Jessie & Arlon's 50th.

September 24, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny's. Roger called. We called Piet & Freeck Hiemstra in Canada.

September 25, 1995 - Monday Went bowling.

September 26, 1995 - Tuesday Puttered around. Washed windows.

September 27, 1995 - Wednesday Gene Campbell baled my hay, 164 bales.

September 28, 1995 - Thursday Went for a walk. Went bowling.

September 29, 1995 - Friday Mowed grass.

September 30, 1995 - Saturday Sold 68 bales of hay to Steven Glerum and 96 bales to Russ Pipher.

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October 1, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Sold the Subaru. Went to eat at Circle Inn.

October 2, 1995 - Monday Went to court to file papers on Brooks. Went bowling. Called Piet and Wietske.

October 3, 1995 - Tuesday Took Frances to doctor for nothing. Paid Gene Campbell for baling. Bill & Bert came over.

October 4, 1995 - Wednesday Marv Leedy welded my drawbar on mower. Went to see Ray Dykema at funeral home.

October 5, 1995 - Thursday Vacuumed some leaves. Went bowling. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's for Jean's birthday.

October 6, 1995 - Friday Puttered around.

October 7, 1995 - Saturday Carl put a hitch on front of his van. Went to Jean's for ice cream & cake.

October 8, 1995 - Sunday Went to church.

October 9, 1995 - Monday Went bowling.

October 10, 1995 - Tuesday Left for Canada at 8 o'clock, arrived at Piet & Wietske’s at 2 pm, 300 miles.

October 11, 1995 - Wednesday Went to Freeck's. Went for a ride.

October 12, 1995 - Thursday Went to Freeck's to see his new chicks.

October 13, 1995 - Friday Left Piet & Wietske's. Stopped to see Ken & Sue in Bad Axe. Stayed all night.

October 14, 1995 - Saturday Left Ken & Sue's about 8, arrived home 10 to 6. Took it easy.

October 15, 1995 - Sunday Took it easy. Went to church.

October 16, 1995 - Monday Went to memorial service for Rod Holmes. Went bowling. Melvin Veld died.

October 17, 1995 - Tuesday Vacuumed leaves.

October 18, 1995 - Wednesday Went to Judy's at work, she made some copies of genealogy. Went to funeral home to see Melvin Veld. Raked leaves.

October 19, 1995 - Thursday Sent some genealogy to Linda. Went bowling.

October 20, 1995 - Friday Bought extension for leaf blower.

October 21, 1995 - Saturday Went to Tina & Evert VerHage's 50th.

October 22, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called.

October 23, 1995 - Monday Blew leaves out of eaves troughs. Went bowling.

October 24, 1995 - Tuesday Vacuumed some leaves.

October 25, 1995 - Wednesday Vacuumed leaves. Went to a Meijer supper at Twin Lakes.

October 26, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling. Picked Roger up in Battle Creek, staying for the night.

October 27, 1995 - Friday Roger took us out for breakfast, then took him to airport. Dennis borrowed truck & trailer. Bill & Bert came over.

October 28, 1995 - Saturday Put snow plow on Coop.

October 29, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Country Buffet. Carl called from Alabama.

October 30, 1995 - Monday Went bowling. Got gaskets for manifold for pickup. Went to funeral home for Harm Boltjes.

October 31, 1995 - Tuesday Had our flu shots today.

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November 1, 1995 - Wednesday Got salt for water softener. Bought wipers for car. Bought antennae for pickup. Went to Bill & Bert's.

November 2, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling.

November 3, 1995 - Friday Frances went to church to help bake for bazaar. I walked over to Mary Pio's.

November 4, 1995 - Saturday Snowed last night. Duane & Arlene came over.

November 5, 1995 - Sunday Had breakfast at Masonic Temple. Went to church.

November 6, 1995 - Monday Went bowling. Blew leaves out of eaves troughs. Sold 21 bales of old hay to Amy Spitzner.

November 7, 1995 - Tuesday Worked on truck cap. Vacuumed some leaves. Carl called from Alabama.

November 8, 1995 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

November 9, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling. Got bird feed and salt at Farm & Garden. Went to Kirsten's birthday party.

November 10, 1995 - Friday Frances went to the church to help prepare meal for the supper tomorrow. I took it easy.

November 11, 1995 - Saturday Went to Swiss Steak supper at church.

November 12, 1995 - Sunday Went to church.

November 13, 1995 - Monday Went bowling. Mary Pio's brother came over to talk about Mary's place.

November 14, 1995 - Tuesday Checked radiators on tractors for Pio's and my own.

November 15, 1995 - Wednesday Dennis came over. I took mower off Cub. Bill & Bertha came over.

November 16, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling. Went to funeral home to see Dora (Anson) Norman (cousin to Frances).

November 17, 1995 - Friday Got 3 bushels of corn from Arnold McMurray. Went to Dr Hunt, got fluid around heart.

November 18, 1995 - Saturday Went to Keeler's to play cards.

November 19, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Kary called.

November 20, 1995 - Monday Went to heart doctor. Carl called from Gulfport, Mississippi.

November 21, 1995 - Tuesday Took it easy. Thawed turkey. Talked to Roger.

November 22, 1995 - Wednesday Went to Dr Lapenna. Roger & Jan arrived about 3 o'clock.

November 23, 1995 - Thursday David arrived about 10:30. Nathan got here from Georgia. Most of the family was here for Thanksgiving.

November 24, 1995 - Friday Went to a show with Roger, Jan & David.

November 25, 1995 - Saturday Vacuumed some leaves. Went to the Moose Lodge for Virginia's birthday. Neighbor boys left me some deer meat.

November 26, 1995 - Sunday Roger & Jan left for home. David left for Princeton. Went to church.

November 27, 1995 - Monday Went bowling.

November 28, 1995 - Tuesday Got groceries & took it easy.

November 29, 1995 - Wednesday Put Cannas bulbs in baskets. Went to choir practice.

November 30, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling.

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December 1, 1995 - Friday Bill & Bert came over. Went to church. Christmas party at the hall.

December 2, 1995 - Saturday Took it easy.

December 3, 1995 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck, decorated tree in church. Nate called.

December 4, 1995 - Monday Vacuumed a few leaves. Went bowling. Sent hearing aid back. Went to Ryske's for anniversary dinner.

December 5, 1995 - Tuesday Dennis came over, put my Cannas bulbs in basement, helped put blade on Cub. Talked to Nancy.

December 6, 1995 - Wednesday Vacuumed some leaves. Went with Giesinga's to look at stoves for the church. Went to choir practice. Tom Owen died.

December 7, 1995 - Thursday Burned a few leaves. Went bowling.

December 8, 1995 - Friday Went to funeral home to see Tom Owen’s family. Roger called.

December 9, 1995 - Saturday Carol called. Took it easy, quite cold today.

December 10, 1995 - Sunday Plowed out the drive. Went to church.

December 11, 1995 - Monday Got tire repaired on car. Went bowling.

December 12, 1995 - Tuesday Went to ear doctor for test. Piet Dykema's son Paul died.

December 13, 1995 - Wednesday Got car serviced. Went to 50 Over.

December 14, 1995 - Thursday Went bowling. Carl called as they got home from the south.

December 15, 1995 - Friday Got bird feed. Went Christmas shopping. Dennis stopped in. Went to choir practice.

December 16, 1995 - Saturday Carol, Jonathon & Angie came. We went bowling.

December 17, 1995 - Sunday Carol & kids left at 5:30. Went to church. Went to Vesper Service in evening.

December 18, 1995 - Monday Went bowling.

December 19, 1995 - Tuesday Went to eat at Bill Knapp's.

December 20, 1995 - Wednesday Got hair cut. Stopped in to see Nida. Went to choir practice.

December 21, 1995 - Thursday Got new hearing aid. Went bowling. Went to Kirsten's band concert.

December 22, 1995 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan. Nate stopped in.

December 23, 1995 - Saturday Went to see Ruzicks.

December 24, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Townline Methodist Church Christmas program.

December 25, 1995 - Monday Most all the kids came home for Christmas except Roger's & Carol's families.

December 26, 1995 - Tuesday Went to Dr Hunt, had my ears cleaned out.

December 27, 1995 - Wednesday Went to foot doctor. Went to heart doctor. Went to choir practice.

December 28, 1995 - Thursday Had hearing aids adjusted. Went bowling.

December 29, 1995 - Friday Went to Sears Roebuck. Took it easy.

December 30, 1995 - Saturday Went to eat at Bill Knapp's and had cake & ice cream at Jessie's for her 75th birthday.

December 31, 1995 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at County Buffet.

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January 1, 1996 - Monday Bill & Bertha came over, also Dennis. Played cards.

January 2, 1996 - Tuesday Went to memorial service at Faith for Ed Holmes.

January 3, 1996 - Wednesday Got some corn from Arnold. Went to Kim's. Went to choir practice.

January 4, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling.

January 5, 1996 - Friday Went to foot doctor. Duane, Arlene & Jody came over.

January 6, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy. Called Roger.

January 7, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Called David.

January 8, 1996 - Monday Went bowling. Frances stayed home. Carl came over.

January 9, 1996 - Tuesday Went to hearing aid man. Went to Russ's with Farm Bureau group.

January 10, 1996 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club. Went to choir practice.

January 11, 1996 - Thursday Went to dermatologist to get moles removed. Went bowling.

January 12, 1996 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over.

January 13, 1996 - Saturday Stopped at Denny's. Went to see Grumpier Old Men at Otsego.

January 14, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Judy came over. Nancy called & Roger Called.

January 15, 1996 - Monday Went bowling. Frances did not bowl, didn't feel good.

January 16, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy

January 17, 1996 - Wednesday Went to heart doctor, took X-ray of my chest. Went to Bill & Bertha's.

January 18, 1996 - Thursday Went to the mall to see new show. Went bowling.

January 19, 1996 - Friday Oil man came today. Took it easy. Called Nate.

January 20, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy.

January 21, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Dennis & Mickie came over.

January 22, 1996 - Monday Went bowling.

January 23, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy. Listened to the presidential speech.

January 24, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Dr Abraham.

January 25, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling. Kary's birthday.

January 26, 1996 - Friday Had brakes fixed on car. Bill & Bertha came over. Jim Harvey came over.

January 27, 1996 - Saturday Snowed today. Just took it easy.

January 28, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Kary's birthday & dinner. Went to Chantel's birthday.

January 29, 1996 - Monday Plowed yard. Went bowling.

January 30, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy. Carl called

January 31, 1996 - Wednesday Ate dinner at Bill Knapp's, Frances' birthday. Went to see Mary Pio at Bronson Hospital. Nancy called.

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February 1, 1996 - Thursday Went to Guild meeting. Dennis put gas tank on his truck.

Age 81 February 2, 1996 - Friday Very cold, 15 degrees. Went to eat at Ryske's for my birthday.

February 3, 1996 - Saturday Very cold, 15 degrees. Took it easy. Nancy called.

February 4, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce & family came over.

February 5, 1996 - Monday Went bowling.

February 6, 1996 - Tuesday Got car washed. Took it easy.

February 7, 1996 - Wednesday Judy had a hysterectomy operation, took quite a while but she's okay.

February 8, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling. Talked to Carol.

February 9, 1996 - Friday Went to see Judy in hospital.

February 10, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy.

February 11, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Brought Judy home to our house from hospital.

February 12, 1996 - Monday Went bowling. Dennis took Judy to doctor.

February 13, 1996 - Tuesday Went to Meijers. Took it easy.

February 14, 1996 - Wednesday Went to 50 over Club. Kary came over. Jim brought Cody over.

February 15, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling. Dennis borrowed truck.

February 16, 1996 - Friday Went to Martha VerHage's funeral.

February 17, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy. Judy's birthday. Dennis stopped in. Jim Hart came over. Nancy called.

February 18, 1996 - Sunday Went to church.

February 19, 1996 - Monday Went bowling.

February 20, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

February 21, 1996 - Wednesday Judy had her stitches removed. Took it easy.

February 22, 1996 - Thursday Went to Dr Hunt, I have bronchitis.

February 23, 1996 - Friday Stayed in all day, don't feel good.

February 24, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy.

February 25, 1996 - Sunday Stayed home from church. Don Tyler & Zackary came over. Carl stopped in.

February 26, 1996 - Monday Took it easy. Nate called.

February 27, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy. Jean & Ron came over. Dennis worked on Judy's car.

February 28, 1996 - Wednesday Took it easy. A couple of Judy's friends came over.

February 29, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling.

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March 1, 1996 - Friday Took it easy.

March 2, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy. Judy went back home.

March 3, 1996 - Sunday Did not go to church. Dick & ? stopped in. Talked to Nancy & David.

March 4, 1996 - Monday Went bowling, had 247 game.

March 5, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

March 6, 1996 - Wednesday Got bird feed. Bill & Bertha came over.

March 7, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 8, 1996 - Friday Went to see Joyce at Marv’s.

March 9, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy. Judy & Jim came over, got the rest of Judy's things.

March 10, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Nate called.

March 11, 1996 - Monday Went for a walk. Went bowling. Raymond Hiemstra's wife from Cassopolis died.

March 12, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

March 13, 1996 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over Club.

March 14, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 15, 1996 - Friday Bill & Bert came over. Took it easy.

March 16, 1996 - Saturday Jim & Judy stopped in. Took it easy. Dan Little called.s

March 17, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to funeral home to see Amos Engel. Stopped in at Jessie & Arlon's.

March 18, 1996 - Monday Went bowling.

March 19, 1996 - Tuesday Took Frances to eye doctor. Linda called. Called Nate. Josh borrowed truck.

March 20, 1996 - Wednesday Nancy called, said she is back in Colorado. Went to church.

March 21, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling.

March 22, 1996 - Friday Took it easy. Ed Kawakami stopped in.

March 23, 1996 - Saturday Went to Jean's to see Tim's baby.

March 24, 1996 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck & council meeting.

March 25, 1996 - Monday Went bowling.

March 26, 1996 - Tuesday Went to Meijers supper at Cooper.

March 27, 1996 - Wednesday Took it easy. John Bosma died.

March 28, 1996 - Thursday Went bowling and to banquet at Eastland.

March 29, 1996 - Friday Went to funeral home to see John Bosma. Bill & Bert came over.

March 30, 1996 - Saturday Went to Josh & Chantel's, Josh's birthday.

March 31, 1996 - Sunday Went to church.

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April 1, 1996 - Monday Went bowling. Dennis came over.

April 2, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

April 3, 1996 - Wednesday Went for a walk. Roger called. Nate called. Went to Denny & Mickie's, her birthday.

April 4, 1996 - Thursday Went to breakfast with city retiree's.

April 5, 1996 - Friday Went to Good Friday Service at church.

April 6, 1996 - Saturday Got stuff ready for recycling.

April 7, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Judy, Jessica, Zackary, Joyce & Marv came over. Roger & Nancy called. Carl stopped in.

April 8, 1996 - Monday Woke up with bad pain in side. Went to doctor, sent me to ER, run test, kept me in hospital.

April 9, 1996 - Tuesday Run tests, at 5 o'clock took gall bladder out, was infected real bad.

April 10, 1996 - Wednesday In hospital.

April 11, 1996 - Thursday Still in hospital.

April 12, 1996 - Friday Still in hospital.

April 13, 1996 - Saturday Still in hospital.

April 14, 1996 - Sunday Still in hospital.

April 15, 1996 - Monday Nathan came to see me awhile. The doctor came and said I could go home.

April 16, 1996 - Tuesday Good to be home, taking it easy. Nathan went back to Atlanta.

April 17, 1996 - Wednesday Took it easy. Duane & Arlene, Kirsten, Jessie & Arlon came over. Dennis got tractor going, plowed Mildred's garden.

April 18, 1996 - Thursday Sat outside for awhile. Bill & Bertha came over.

April 19, 1996 - Friday Walked up to Mildred's. Arnold McMurray brought me over a plant. Bob Williams called. Roger & Nancy called.

April 20, 1996 - Saturday Most of the family came over and cleaned our yard.

April 21, 1996 - Sunday Verlin Miller stopped in. Hank & Virginia stopped in.

April 22, 1996 - Monday Just sat around today. Roger called.

April 23, 1996 - Tuesday Dennis took Simplicity to Quality for overhaul. Giesings came over.

April 24, 1996 - Wednesday Carl & Bonnie came over and went to see Connor's for us. Roger called.

April 25, 1996 - Thursday Judy stopped in to get some pictures of Tamarack school.

April 26, 1996 - Friday Took it easy.

April 27, 1996 - Saturday Went to Pio's and got my electric motor back. Went for ride to Farm Days.

April 28, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Mickie, Chantel & Kristin came over.

April 29, 1996 - Monday Took it easy. Rained most of the day.

April 30, 1996 - Tuesday Had staples taken out of my surgery area. I can now drive car again.

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May 1, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Dr Lapenna, said I'm doing good. Duane, Arlene, & Jody came over.

May 2, 1996 - Thursday Dennis stopped in. Went to Pio's and got my pump back.

May 3, 1996 - Friday Went to Pio's sale.

May 4, 1996 - Saturday Went to Tamarack reunion.

May 5, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Ron & Jean came over.

May 6, 1996 - Monday Went to Austin Lancaster's funeral.

May 7, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

May 8, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Kirsten's Honor Recognition Program. Went to 50 Over.

May 9, 1996 - Thursday Sharpened blades on mower. Frances went to Mother & Daughter banquet.

May 10, 1996 - Friday Got Simplicity back from shop, completely overhauled, $679.58.

May 11, 1996 - Saturday Rolled lawn today.

May 12, 1996 - Sunday Carl put mower on Simplicity. Judy went to church with us. Carl & Judy had dinner with us. Joyce & family stopped. Dennis came over. Hank stopped in with his new Harley.

May 13, 1996 - Monday Mowed grass for a couple hours. Dennis came and finished for me.

May 14, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

May 15, 1996 - Wednesday Took it easy. Dennis stopped in.

May 16, 1996 - Thursday Dennis came over and picked some more mushrooms. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's with Farm Bureau group.

May 17, 1996 - Friday Went to play at Gobles school, Kirsten played in it. Nathan came home.

May 18, 1996 - Saturday Dennis rototilled garden. Verlin got fish out of pond. Kept out a nice mess for us to eat. Nathan stopped in.

May 19, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Frances & Joyce went to baby shower for Kary. Nick Hiemstra & family stopped in.

May 20, 1996 - Monday Planted corn, beans, & potatoes today. Hank and a friend came out to see about putting central air in.

May 21, 1996 - Tuesday Got more plants. Went to cemetery. Planted more garden. David stopped in. Dennis repaired trailer brake on truck. Disked Mildred's garden.

May 22, 1996 - Wednesday Worked on camper so Dennis could take it to Indy. Rototilled flower garden.

May 23, 1996 - Thursday Dennis came after camper.

May 24, 1996 - Friday Went to band concert at Gobles. Dennis and I plowed and disked Glen Conley's garden.

May 25, 1996 - Saturday Mowed grass.

May 26, 1996 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck. Went to Angie & Aaron's birthday party.

May 27, 1996 - Monday Took it easy. Wet and cold. Nancy called.

May 28, 1996 - Tuesday Mowed grass.

May 29, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Bronson Rehab to talk about emphysema program. Roger arrived at 9:10.

May 30, 1996 - Thursday Roger presented a program on making extra money to Dennis & Mickie, Judy, and Brian Anson & wife.

May 31, 1996 - Friday Went to eat at Country Buffet with Dennis, Mickie, and Roger.

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June 1, 1996 - Saturday Roger left for Princeton, IL. Dennis put grass catcher on mower. Mowed grass. Mulched garden. Got new belt for mower.

June 2, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Judy's.

June 3, 1996 - Monday Planted beets, replanted some sweet corn.

June 4, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

June 5, 1996 - Wednesday Worked on wagon bed. Went to see Chantel. Went to Duane & Arlene's.

June 6, 1996 - Thursday Took it easy. Jean & Ron stopped in.

June 7, 1996 - Friday Roger called from Ames. Bill & Bertha came over. Man came over to see about treating the pond.

June 8, 1996 - Saturday Went to Leedy's 50th. Went to Mindy's graduation.

June 9, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Eric Boulter's graduation. Roger arrived around 4:15.

June 10, 1996 - Monday Got car serviced, new plugs, points, condenser, rotor and belts, fixed cruise control. Mowed grass.

June 11, 1996 - Tuesday Trimmed grass around rose bushes and house. Went to movie with Roger.

June 12, 1996 - Wednesday Roger left for home at 7 am.

June 13, 1996 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Went to Father & Son Banquet.

June 14, 1996 - Friday Repaired lawn chair. Took it easy.

June 15, 1996 - Saturday Mowed & trimmed grass.

June 16, 1996 - Sunday All the kids from this area came home. Roger called. Carol called.

June 17, 1996 - Monday Went to Bronson Hospital for stress test. Closed deal on AB Ave property.

June 18, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

June 19, 1996 - Wednesday Worked on old wagon bed.

June 20, 1996 - Thursday Got lumber for wagon.

June 21, 1996 - Friday Got gas for lawn mower. Mowed some grass (got rained out). Went to eat with group at PJ's in Plainwell.

June 22, 1996 - Saturday Mowed grass.

June 23, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. In evening went to Calvary Church. Roger called.

June 24, 1996 - Monday Mowed grass. Went for my first rehab session.

June 25, 1996 - Tuesday Ordered canopy for Avion. Dennis & I worked on old wagon.

June 26, 1996 - Wednesday Went in for therapy. Campbell's cut my hay.

June 27, 1996 - Thursday Dennis Wallace stopped in, tried his luck fishing. Got hay rake ready. Joyce stopped in.

June 28, 1996 - Friday Raked hay. Went to therapy.

June 29, 1996 - Saturday Baled hay. Sold it from field to Jean Glerum.

June 30, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's. Roger called.

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July 1, 1996 - Monday Went in for therapy. Mowed grass.

July 2, 1996 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Cut cross members for wagon.

July 3, 1996 - Wednesday Went in for therapy. Worked on wagon. Kary had a baby boy (Tyler).

July 4, 1996 - Thursday Went to see Kary's new baby, Judy went with us.

July 5, 1996 - Friday Went in for therapy. Went to eat at Perkin’s with Arlon & Jessie.

July 6, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy.

July 7, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Took it easy.

July 8, 1996 - Monday Went in for therapy, Frances went with me, then we went to look at Lazy Boys at Vermuelen's. Took it easy.

July 9, 1996 - Tuesday Took blades off lawn mower. Got new blades & some bolts for wagon.

July 10, 1996 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Nate called. Went in for therapy.

July 11, 1996 - Thursday Took it easy.

July 12, 1996 - Friday Mowed grass. Took it easy. Went in for therapy. Took VCR in for repair.

July 13, 1996 - Saturday Put electric fence around garden. Had yard sale at church.

July 14, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at ponderosa. Roger called. Went to Denny's.

July 15, 1996 - Monday Went in for therapy. Took camper to Quality Products for new canopy. Went to eat at Bill Knapp's for Hank's birthday, then back to his house for cake & ice cream.

July 16, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

July 17, 1996 - Wednesday Went in for therapy. Roger & Jan arrived about 3:50.

July 18, 1996 - Thursday Roger & Jan left for Iowa about 8 o'clock.

July 19, 1996 - Friday Worked on wagon. Jim Harvey stopped in.

July 20, 1996 - Saturday Went in for therapy. Got camper back with new canopy. Trimmed grass.

July 21, 1996 - Sunday Cut grass around house. Took it easy.

July 22, 1996 - Monday Went to church.

July 23, 1996 - Tuesday Went in for therapy. Sold truck cap to a Mr. Standish, $75. Took it easy.

July 24, 1996 - Wednesday No therapy today. Walked 2 miles, got quite tired. Got my angle iron from Hank.

July 25, 1996 - Thursday Worked on wagon. Picked up Nancy at airport.

July 26, 1996 - Friday Went in for therapy. David & Nathan got in after midnight.

July 27, 1996 - Saturday Had Hiemstra reunion, good turnout. Nancy, David, Nathan, and Don & Brenda all came.

July 28, 1996 - Sunday Missed church today. Took David to airport to rent a car to drive to Princeton, IL. Finally got a nice rain.

July 29, 1996 - Monday Roger & Jan arrived around 10. They took Nancy to airport. Nate came over, mowed grass. Went to therapy.

July 30, 1996 - Tuesday Roger went to see Don H at Cherie's. Took it easy, played cards with Roger & Jan. Carl stopped in.

July 31, 1996 - Wednesday Went for therapy. Roger & Jan left for home. Nate came over, trimmed trees.

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August 1, 1996 - Thursday Nate came over to work on his car but decided not to. Took it easy.

August 2, 1996 - Friday Nate came over and helped me work on wagon.

August 3, 1996 - Saturday Too tired to do anything, just sat around.

August 4, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis & Kristin came over. Went to eat at Ponderosa. Marv, Joyce, Kirsten & boyfriend came over, left Nate's car.

August 5, 1996 - Monday Went to therapy. Got new tires for Caprice.

August 6, 1996 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Went to Denny's for his 46th birthday.

August 7, 1996 - Wednesday Went in for therapy. Went to ear doctor, going to make new ear aide. Very hot today.

August 8, 1996 - Thursday Pulled a bush out by the pond. Went to Farm Days to make sure of a camp site.

August 9, 1996 - Friday Went in for therapy. Moved bush to brush pile. Took Nate's car to camp.

August 10, 1996 - Saturday Worked on wagon. Went to Plainwell High School reunion.

August 11, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Judy, Jessica & Zack came over. Josh & Chantel stopped in with new car, they borrowed my truck.

August 12, 1996 - Monday Worked on wagon.

August 13, 1996 - Tuesday Worked on wagon.

August 14, 1996 - Wednesday Went in for therapy. Picked up television from repair man (new antennae). Worked on wagon.

August 15, 1996 - Thursday Picked our sweet corn. Piet & Wietske & another couple stopped in for about an hour.

August 16, 1996 - Friday Went in for therapy. Worked on wagon.

August 17, 1996 - Saturday Tried starting '55 Chevy, battery will not hold charge. Repaired antennae on camper.

August 18, 1996 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck & council meeting.

August 19, 1996 - Monday Went in for therapy. Dennis came over, got my generator started (dirty carb). Carol & Roger called.

August 20, 1996 - Tuesday Took battery back to Schantz. Got more nails for wagon from Duane. Roger arrived about 4:30.

August 21, 1996 - Wednesday Roger left, he is staying at Judy's tonight. Broke belt on mower. Went in for therapy.

August 22, 1996 - Thursday Worked on wagon. Mowed grass.

August 23, 1996 - Friday Went in for therapy. Nate helped on the wagon, got the floor nailed down. Nate changed oil in his car, also my truck.

August 24, 1996 - Saturday Went to Herman & Dorothy Dykema for 50th wedding anniversary. Nate left for Atlanta.

August 25, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Took camper up to Farm Days.

August 26, 1996 - Monday Went in for therapy. Got my new hearing aids.

August 27, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy, puttered around. Went to Farm Days to start refrigerator.

August 28, 1996 - Wednesday Went in for therapy. Went to Farm Days.

August 29, 1996 - Thursday At Farm Days. Came home to shower.

August 30, 1996 - Friday Went to therapy for last time, got graduation certificate. Went back to Farm Days.

August 31, 1996 - Saturday At Farm Days. Hank & Virginia camping next to us. Got sick, came home.

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September 1, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Keeler's 50th. Back to Farm Days.

September 2, 1996 - Monday Came home from Farm Days.

September 3, 1996 - Tuesday Worked on wagon. Mowed grass. New furnace man came and checked furnace.

September 4, 1996 - Wednesday Got camper home from Farm Days. Nate called.

September 5, 1996 - Thursday Worked on wagon. Mowed grass.

September 6, 1996 - Friday Worked on wagon.

September 7, 1996 - Saturday Worked on air compressor, hose was plugged up. Judy came over.

September 8, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went for a ride around Hartford & Decatur. Had supper at Ponderosa.

September 9, 1996 - Monday Oiled wagon bed. Looked at air conditioner for camper.

September 10, 1996 - Tuesday Took a couple tires to Discount Tire to change to wheels for wagon.

September 11, 1996 - Wednesday Put wheels on wagon. Went to 50 Over.

September 12, 1996 - Thursday Went to Dr Hunt for a sprained ligament in my foot from jumping off tractor yesterday. Went to Bronson to make appointment.

September 13, 1996 - Friday Went to Bill & Bertha's.

September 14, 1996 - Saturday Puttered around.

September 15, 1996 - Sunday Roger called from Toronto, it's his birthday. Went to church. Nate stopped in. Talked to Judy, Dennis, Carl & Joyce.

September 16, 1996 - Monday Went for a walk. Mowed grass behind barn. Nate stopped in. Dennis stopped in.

September 17, 1996 - Tuesday Went for a walk. Went to Bronson Hospital for CT scan. Stopped at Bill Knapp's for supper.

September 18, 1996 - Wednesday Cleaned up a little in front of garage.

September 19, 1996 - Thursday Started cleaning out garage. Repaired small floor fan.

September 20, 1996 - Friday Went for a walk. Too sick to do anything today.

September 21, 1996 - Saturday Judy, Jessica, & Zack came over for lunch. Todd, Kary & little Tyler came in the afternoon. Nate called. Talked to David, his birthday.

September 22, 1996 - Sunday Too sick to go to church today. Talked to Roger, Jan & Nancy.

September 23, 1996 - Monday Went to Dr Abraham, lungs are about 60%. Mowed grass.

September 24, 1996 - Tuesday Went to Johnson's at the lake for dinner with Arnold & Clair.

September 25, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Dr DeWan. Roger came over. Judy came over. Dennis stopped in. Roger is interviewing Esther Kelly.

September 26, 1996 - Thursday Roger helped me clean gutters. He left tonight to spend the night at Judy's.

September 27, 1996 - Friday Took it easy. Frances baked bread & rolls for the church bazaar.

September 28, 1996 - Saturday Went to church bazaar in Otsego.

September 29, 1996 - Sunday Went for a walk. Went to church.

September 30, 1996 - Monday Went to Borgess for an ultrasound, couldn't find anything wrong.

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October 1, 1996 - Tuesday Cleaned out some more of garage. Carl stopped to help me adjust mower deck. Mowed some grass.

October 2, 1996 - Wednesday Worked in garage. Nancy called.

October 3, 1996 - Thursday Went to Bronson for blood sample. Mowed grass.

October 4, 1996 - Friday Worked on truck door.

October 5, 1996 - Saturday Went to see film on Alaska at Chenery, Arlon & Jessie went with us, ate supper at Big Boy's.

October 6, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to chicken dinner at Gun River Conservation Club. Got some apples from Christliebs.

October 7, 1996 - Monday Went with Frances to Meijers. Took it easy. Duane, Arlene & Jody came over.

October 8, 1996 - Tuesday Put leaf catcher on mower. Started my liquid diet in preparation for colonoscopy tomorrow.

October 9, 1996 - Wednesday Had a colonoscopy at Borgess.

October 10, 1996 - Thursday Took it easy. Bill & Bertha came over. Joyce Little called.

October 11, 1996 - Friday Picked up leaves. Worked on wagon tongue. Went with church group to eat in Indiana.

October 12, 1996 - Saturday Cut the Cannas stalks. Took it easy today. Verlin Miller stopped in.

October 13, 1996 - Sunday Went to church.

October 14, 1996 - Monday Winterized camper. Picked up some leaves.

October 15, 1996 - Tuesday Went in to Borgess for a G.E.D (?). Went to Kirsten's volleyball game. Dennis stopped in.

October 16, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Hillcrest School for apples. Went to choir practice.

October 17, 1996 - Thursday Vacuumed leaves.

October 18, 1996 - Friday Got a tank of oxygen for cutting torch. Bill & Bert came over. Carol stopped in.

October 19, 1996 - Saturday Judy came over. Between her and Frances, they dug the Cannas bulbs. I vacuumed the lawn.

October 20, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Ponderosa to eat.

October 21, 1996 - Monday Trimmed Cannas bulbs.

October 22, 1996 - Tuesday Went to Chantel's to look at their television. Vacuumed leaves.

October 23, 1996 - Wednesday Bought Josh & Chantel's TV. Josh brought it over and hooked it up.

October 24, 1996 - Thursday Met with our cousins in Grand Rapids (the Oosterherts) at Bill Knapp's for dinner.

October 25, 1996 - Friday Changed oil & greased Simplicity. Vacuumed leaves.

October 26, 1996 - Saturday We painted the mail box. Vacuumed leaves.

October 27, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Dennis stopped in. We went to Plainwell for pizza.

October 28, 1996 - Monday Got gas for lawn mower. Vacuumed leaves. Roger arrived in the evening.

October 29, 1996 - Tuesday Went for breakfast at Cooper Café (Roger's treat). Rained today. Roger left for Judy's.

October 30, 1996 - Wednesday Stacked the leaves. Quite cold today. Took it easy.

October 31, 1996 - Thursday Went out a couple times to vacuum leaves, the cold wind forced me back in the house.

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November 1, 1996 - Friday Went to Borgess for colon prep. Bill & Bertha came over.

November 2, 1996 - Saturday Dennis brought over a tread mill, put up my bird feeder, & welded a wagon tongue. We went to a Travelogue & to Russ's for supper.

November 3, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. In the evening, went to hymn sing at Oak Grove. Ruth Abrams died last night.

November 4, 1996 - Monday Vacuumed leaves.

November 5, 1996 - Tuesday Drank liquids all day today. Carl stopped in, cleaned eaves troughs. Clinton won Presidency.

November 6, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Borgess for X-ray of my bowels.

November 7, 1996 - Thursday Painted wagon tongue. Rained all day, stayed inside. Frances went to Guild meeting.

November 8, 1996 - Friday Took mower off Cub. Put blade back on.

November 9, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy. Went to Swiss Steak dinner at Cooper Church.

November 10, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Kirsten's 17th birthday party.

November 11, 1996 - Monday Snowed quite a bit today, just took it easy.

November 12, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy.

November 13, 1996 - Wednesday Cleaned humidifier. Went to 50 Over.

November 14, 1996 - Thursday Went to Walmart. Took it easy.

November 15, 1996 - Friday Went to see Dr DeWan, he thinks I might have Hepatitis, got to run more tests.

November 16, 1996 - Saturday Dennis stopped in. I took bucket off Coop and put snow blade on.

November 17, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Kary's for dinner.

November 18, 1996 - Monday Vacuumed leaves. Roger arrived around 6 o'clock. Ruth Early died last night.

November 19, 1996 - Tuesday Went with Roger to Cooper Café for breakfast. Went to Langeland to see Ruth Early.

November 20, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Ruth Early's funeral. Roger left for home.

November 21, 1996 - Thursday Went to Grand Rapids, bought 2 new Lazy Boys.

November 22, 1996 - Friday Brought the Lazy Boys in and put them together. Bill & Bertha came over.

November 23, 1996 - Saturday Called Roger. Took it easy. Went to Russ's for supper.

November 24, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Snowed today.

November 25, 1996 - Monday Went to Meijers, got our turkey. Quite slippery this morning. Talked to Nate.

November 26, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy today. Saw 8 turkeys cross the road.

November 27, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Meijers. Took it easy.

November 28, 1996 - Thursday Had a nice Thanksgiving. We had about 16 for dinner. Juan & Carol are staying over night.

November 29, 1996 - Friday Went to Big Boy's with Juan & Carol for breakfast. They left for home.

November 30, 1996 - Saturday Took car in for grease & oil change.

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December 1, 1996 - Sunday Went to church.

December 2, 1996 - Monday Worked on old Lazy Boy.

December 3, 1996 - Tuesday Worked on old chair. Arlon & Jessie came over.

December 4, 1996 - Wednesday Went to Ryske's for our anniversary.

December 5, 1996 - Thursday Took it easy.

December 6, 1996 - Friday Got bird feed. Worked on Lazy Boy.

December 7, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy. Went to eat at Steak & Shake.

December 8, 1996 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck and meeting.

December 9, 1996 - Monday Took it easy.

December 10, 1996 - Tuesday Took it easy. Worked on table for my TV.

December 11, 1996 - Wednesday Worked on TV stand. Went to 50 Over. Went to choir practice.

December 12, 1996 - Thursday Finished work on TV stand. Bill & Bertha came over. Put the Christmas tree together.

December 13, 1996 - Friday We decorated the Christmas tree. Pete Dykema & Letha stopped in.

December 14, 1996 - Saturday Took stuff to recycler. Went to Denny's. Went to church. Christmas party at Betty Schau's.

December 15, 1996 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis came over. Went to Vesper Service. Pete Dykema and Letha came to service.

December 16, 1996 - Monday Went to nursing home to see Helen Brunner.

December 17, 1996 - Tuesday Went to Otsego to get estimate on fixing old clock (too much). Went shopping in Plainwell.

December 18, 1996 - Wednesday Took it easy.

December 19, 1996 - Thursday Went to Gobles band concert. Snowed real hard on the way home.

December 20, 1996 - Friday Took Frances to doctor. Went to Meijers.

December 21, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy.

December 22, 1996 - Sunday We both had bad colds so we did not go to church.

December 23, 1996 - Monday Exchanged tire on car. Got new battery for camcorder. Nate stopped in.

December 24, 1996 - Tuesday Made fudge. Took it easy. Didn't feel too good.

December 25, 1996 - Wednesday Same bunch came home for Christmas.

December 26, 1996 - Thursday Took it easy.

December 27, 1996 - Friday Took it easy.

December 28, 1996 - Saturday Took it easy. Nate came over.

December 29, 1996 - Sunday Got some tires for Nate's car.

December 30, 1996 - Monday Went to Jessie's for her birthday.

December 31, 1996 - Tuesday Got front end fixed on Nate's car.

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January 1, 1997 - Wednesday Went to Meijers. Had coffee with Ken Mahieu. Dennis came over.

January 2, 1997 - Thursday Went to Sears, exchanged Christmas gifts. Took it easy

January 3, 1997 - Friday Took it easy. Roger called.

January 4, 1997 - Saturday Went to eat at Russ’s with Joyce, Nate, & Kirsten

January 5, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Nate left for Georgia.

January 6, 1997 - Monday Took it easy. Snowed most of the day.

January 7, 1997 - Tuesday Went to memorial service for Dorothy Laroy.

January 8, 1997 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over, 8 people.

January 9, 1997 - Thursday Snowed most of the day, 8 or 9 inches.

January 10, 1997 - Friday Dennis came over and helped plow the driveway, about 12” of snow. Snowing again tonight.

January 11, 1997 - Saturday A couple young fellows from Western got us up about 3:30 this morning to use the phone, they were stranded at the curve in the road. I plowed drive again today.

January 12, 1997 - Sunday Church was cancelled today, too much snow.

January 13, 1997 - Monday Took it easy. Very cold. Nate called. Dennis stopped in.

January 14, 1997 - Tuesday Went to Meijers. Went to Country Buffet for supper. Carl called, near Flagstaff.

January 15, 1997 - Wednesday Snowed some more today, quite cold.

January 16, 1997 - Thursday Pretty well snowed in.

January 17, 1997 - Friday Dennis came over, plowed the yard out.

January 18, 1997 - Saturday Still cold. Took it easy.

January 19, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Ponderosa for dinner. Minus 23 today.

January 20, 1997 - Monday Went to Dr Abraham, took X-ray of my chest, got lots of fluid around my heart & lungs.

January 21, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy. Rained some today.

January 22, 1997 - Wednesday Most of the snow went away.

January 23, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy. Bill & Bertha came over.

January 24, 1997 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan for checkup. Went to Country Buffet for supper.

January 25, 1997 - Saturday Snowed again last night. Dennis came over, plowed drive.

January 26, 1997 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck & council meeting.

January 27, 1997 - Monday Cleaned yard with Cub. Went to funeral home to see Charlie Corradini.

January 28, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy today. Nate called.

January 29, 1997 - Wednesday Took it easy. Dennis went to work for Ford garage in Plainwell.

January 30, 1997 - Thursday Went to Meijers & to feed mill for bird feed.

January 31, 1997 - Friday Duane & Arlene came over in afternoon, played cards. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s for Frances' birthday.

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February 1, 1997 - Saturday Dennis & Mickie came over. Roger called.

Age 82 February 2, 1997 - Sunday My birthday. Judy, Kary, & Tyler came to church. Judy sang in the choir with us. Richard called. Marv and Joyce came over. Carl called.

February 3, 1997 - Monday Went to eat a Ryske's with my sisters & brother for my birthday.

February 4, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy. Hank & Virginia took off for Florida. Wilma B called.

February 5, 1997 - Wednesday Went to heart doctor.

February 6, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy, didn’t feel to good.

February 7, 1997 - Friday Took it easy, didn’t feel to good.

February 8, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy, didn’t feel to good. Nate called.

February 9, 1997 - Sunday Took it easy, didn’t go to church. Denny came over. Josh & Chantel came over. Dan Little called. Roger called.

February 10, 1997 - Monday Went to Dr Hunt, they took a blood test, I might have trouble with my liver. Went to Dr DeWan, took more blood.

February 11, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy. Beth Newton died.

February 12, 1997 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Called Roger.

February 13, 1997 - Thursday Went to see Beth Newton at funeral home.

February 14, 1997 - Friday Went to Country Buffet for Valentine’s dinner.

February 15, 1997 - Saturday Went to Kary's for Judy’s 50th birthday. Richard called.

February 16, 1997 - Sunday Jim & Judy came over. Went to Gobles for pizza.

February 17, 1997 - Monday Judy’s birthday. Took it easy. Richard called at noon, said he has a job waiting for him in Wayland.

February 18, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

February 19, 1997 - Wednesday Took it easy.

February 20, 1997 - Thursday Frances went to store. Arlon & Jessie came over. Dennis came over. Carl called. Cold & rain today.

February 21, 1997 - Friday Took it easy

February 22, 1997 - Saturday Had about 4” of snow last night. Ron & Jean came over. Took it easy.

February 23, 1997 - Sunday Went to church.

February 24, 1997 - Monday Took it easy. Jessie Deurloo died.

February 25, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

February 26, 1997 - Wednesday Took it easy. Called Richard. Duane’s birthday.

February 27, 1997 - Thursday Puttered around in garage. Took it easy.

February 28, 1997 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan, got results of ultrasound, not too bad. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s.

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March 1, 1997 - Saturday Dennis came over, helped fix door on shed & fixed water leak in basement.

March 2, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Went to fair grounds, looked at campers. Kirsten came over.

March 3, 1997 - Monday Took it easy.

March 4, 1997 - Tuesday Walked up to the 4 corners today.

March 5, 1997 - Wednesday Had a lot of pain in my side.

March 6, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy.

March 7, 1997 - Friday Went to Joyce’s for her birthday. Went with Arlon & Jessie to Byron Center to eat.

March 8, 1997 - Saturday Todd, Kary, & Tyler came over.

March 9, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis came over.

March 10, 1997 - Monday Took it easy.

March 11, 1997 - Tuesday Went to Aldi’s. Took it easy.

March 12, 1997 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

March 13, 1997 - Thursday Frances went to Meijers. Cold wind. Took it easy.

March 14, 1997 - Friday Tree fell over last night. Don’t feel good today.

March 15, 1997 - Saturday Didn’t feel good today, took it easy.

March 16, 1997 - Sunday Didn’t go to church, didn’t feel too good.

March 17, 1997 - Monday Didn’t feel good again. Dennis stopped in.

March 18, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy. Bill & Bert came over.

March 19, 1997 - Wednesday Trimmed raspberries. Roger called from Honduras.

March 20, 1997 - Thursday Mowed asparagus field.

March 21, 1997 - Friday Didn’t feel good, took it easy.

March 22, 1997 - Saturday Disked asparagus bed.

March 23, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Frances had a cold, stayed home. Judy, Jessica, & Zachary came for dinner. Dennis & Kristin came over.

March 24, 1997 - Monday Kirsten called, said she arrived in Atlanta on time. Carl called.

March 25, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

March 26, 1997 - Wednesday Took it easy. Talked to Roger.

March 27, 1997 - Thursday Blew some leaves.

March 28, 1997 - Friday Took it easy. Went to Credit Union.

March 29, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy. Todd, Kary, & Tyler came over.

March 30, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Joyce, Marv, & Kirsten came over. Went to Denny’s, Josh’s birthday. Talked to Judy. Nancy called. Roger called.

March 31, 1997 - Monday Went to funeral home to see Ed Marcinkowski. Went to Aldi's.

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April 1, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

April 2, 1997 - Wednesday Vacuumed leaves.

April 3, 1997 - Thursday Vacuumed leaves.

April 4, 1997 - Friday Jason Selby raked the yard for us. I vacuumed leaves.

April 5, 1997 - Saturday Rained today, didn’t do anything. Went to Big Boy’s for hamburg & milk shake. Went to Denny & Mickie's for Mickie’s birthday.

April 6, 1997 - Sunday Went to church.

April 7, 1997 - Monday My toes hurt today.

April 8, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

April 9, 1997 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Duane, Arlene, & Jody came over.

April 10, 1997 - Thursday Had hearing aids adjusted. Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s with Carl & Bonnie.

April 11, 1997 - Friday Went to funeral home to see Don Confer.

April 12, 1997 - Saturday Went to Kary’s, Frances worked on her wedding dress, had a turkey dinner.

April 13, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Hank & Virginia stopped in.

April 14, 1997 - Monday Got me a puppy today. Roger arrived about 4 o’clock. Went to see Jeanette Barnes at funeral home.

April 15, 1997 - Tuesday Vacuumed leaves.

April 16, 1997 - Wednesday Took it easy. Eddie Kawakami came over to go fishing.

April 17, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy. Walked around with my pup. A man stopped in to see about buying some trees.

April 18, 1997 - Friday Took leaf catcher off mower.

April 19, 1997 - Saturday Dennis came over and cut up the tree that fell down. Judy came and cleaned my barn out. Got some toys for Duke.

April 20, 1997 - Sunday Carl came over, cleaned up the wood. Didn’t go to church today, did not feel good.

April 21, 1997 - Monday Took it easy.

April 22, 1997 - Tuesday Carl came over, cleaned up the brush, took snow plow off tractor, put bucket on.

April 23, 1997 - Wednesday Took Kirsten’s prom dress to her house. Took it easy.

April 24, 1997 - Thursday Took Duke to vet for his first shots. Took snow plow of Cub.

April 25, 1997 - Friday Put grader blade on Cub. Soft water man had to repair water softener, over $300.

April 26, 1997 - Saturday Got new battery for Cub. Took Cub to Denny’s.

April 27, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called.

April 28, 1997 - Monday Dennis put plow on A.C.

April 29, 1997 - Tuesday Plowed & dragged garden.

April 30, 1997 - Wednesday Went to Aldi’s. Took it easy today.

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May 1, 1997 - Thursday Put up fence by flower garden so dog can’t get in.

May 2, 1997 - Friday Got new tube for front tire on Coop. Went to talent show at Gobles.

May 3, 1997 - Saturday Went to Tamarack reunion.

May 4, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Farm Days to get some brochures. Nancy called.

May 5, 1997 - Monday Planted strawberries today. Nathan called.

May 6, 1997 - Tuesday Planted Cannas bulbs. Plowed Mildred’s garden. Sharpened blades on mower. Changed oil & greased mower.

May 7, 1997 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Went to Honor Society program at Gobles.

May 8, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy, didn’t feel too good.

May 9, 1997 - Friday Frances went to Mother & Daughter Banquet. They started to saw my logs tonight.

May 10, 1997 - Saturday Dennis came over, helped me with my lumber. They finished cutting my lumber, $225.

May 11, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Dennis & Carl came over to stack my lumber in the barn. Most of the family came over for Mothers Day. David called. Roger called.

May 12, 1997 - Monday Frances went to Kary’s to work on her wedding dress. I took it easy.

May 13, 1997 - Tuesday Mowed grass.

May 14, 1997 - Wednesday Took it easy. Went to 50 Over.

May 15, 1997 - Thursday Took Duke in for his 2nd shot. Jim Harvey stopped. Dennis stopped.

May 16, 1997 - Friday They started to work on eaves. Mowed grass. Frances went to play in Gobles.

May 17, 1997 - Saturday Verlin got some fish out of pond, he cleaned some for me. Dennis came over to fix drain on bathtub. We went to Wiffen's 50th Anniversary. Dennis took camper to his house.

May 18, 1997 - Sunday Stayed home from church. My back bothers me. Nathan & Roger called.

May 19, 1997 - Monday Mowed some grass. Fixed the dog dish so he cannot tip it over.

May 20, 1997 - Tuesday Went to Breathers Club in Otsego. Stopped in to see Jenny. Mowed some grass.

May 21, 1997 - Wednesday Went to Kary's and Frances worked on her wedding dress.

May 22, 1997 - Thursday Mowed grass. Went to Denny’s.

May 23, 1997 - Friday Got plants for cemetery. Took some cushions over to Denny’s. Bought a swivel hook for dog chain.

May 24, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy, didn’t feel well.

May 25, 1997 - Sunday Went to church.

May 26, 1997 - Monday Worked in garden. Worked on mower, the belt got caught behind pulley. Nate & girlfriend Danielle stopped in.

May 27, 1997 - Tuesday Planted some of the garden. Got wood chips & cow manure.

May 28, 1997 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Put new belt on mower. Planted beans & lettuce.

May 29, 1997 - Thursday Rained most of the day. Took it easy.

May 30, 1997 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan. Mowed grass.

May 31, 1997 - Saturday Dennis plowed & disked garden for me today. I didn’t feel too good.

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June 1, 1997 - Sunday Carl came out and cleaned up the wood. Went to Ponderosa for dinner.

June 2, 1997 - Monday Went to Dr Hunt & Dr Lapenna.

June 3, 1997 - Tuesday Nate came over and mowed grass. Frances went to Kary's to work on wedding dress.

June 4, 1997 - Wednesday Planted some more of the garden with Nate's help. Put grass catcher on mower.

June 5, 1997 - Thursday Went to Dr Smagkal for check up on breathing.

June 6, 1997 - Friday Picked up grass for mulch.

June 7, 1997 - Saturday Mowed some grass. Judy came over. Mickie & Kristin stopped in.

June 8, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Country Buffet for dinner.

June 9, 1997 - Monday Worked in shed. Dennis brought camper back, then mowed some grass for mulch.

June 10, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy today, tired.

June 11, 1997 - Wednesday Went to Dr Lapenna, he sent me to Dr Brush.

June 12, 1997 - Thursday Puttered around in garage.

June 13, 1997 - Friday Mowed some grass. Went to Father & Son Banquet.

June 14, 1997 - Saturday Mowed grass. Went to Dave & Kathy’s 25th wedding anniversary.

June 15, 1997 - Sunday Carl & Dennis came over and mowed all the lawn. Joyce & Marv stopped in. Nate stopped in. Roger called.

June 16, 1997 - Monday Took Frances in for mammogram. Took it easy today.

June 17, 1997 - Tuesday Pulled up two Maple trees that would not grow. Campbell’s cut my hay today. Mowed some grass. Dennis stopped in, got my rake out for me.

June 18, 1997 - Wednesday Went to Dr Hunt for my stomach, nothing he can do.

June 19, 1997 - Thursday Raked & baled hay.

June 20, 1997 - Friday Rained today, didn’t do anything.

June 21, 1997 - Saturday Dennis came over to put air conditioner in.

June 22, 1997 - Sunday Frances had wedding shower for Kary.

June 23, 1997 - Monday Nate came over and mowed the lawn.

June 24, 1997 - Tuesday Went to Dr Brush, said I improved a little. They got the rest of the hay today.

June 25, 1997 - Wednesday My back bothered me today. Don McGregor stopped in to see me.

June 26, 1997 - Thursday Went to doctor for pain in back.

June 27, 1997 - Friday Took Frances to fabric store on Portage then went to Bill Knapp’s for supper.

June 28, 1997 - Saturday Back bothered me again today. Went after some strawberries.

June 29, 1997 - Sunday Roger called. Went to church.

June 30, 1997 - Monday Nathan came over to mow grass.

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July 1, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy. Went to see Kevin & Nida. Frances went to Guild meeting.

July 2, 1997 - Wednesday Took it easy. Called Richard.

July 3, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy

July 4, 1997 - Friday Went to eat at Ponderosa.

July 5, 1997 - Saturday Went to Kary’s for Tyler’s birthday.

July 6, 1997 - Sunday Went to Don Tyler’s for Jessica’s birthday.

July 7, 1997 - Monday Nathan came over, mowed grass. Norman Rus stopped in.

July 8, 1997 - Tuesday Norman Rus brought his kids over and caught a nice mess of fish.

July 9, 1997 - Wednesday Bill & Bertha stopped. Gilbert & Wilma Slesdet stopped in. Went to eat at Big Boy’s in Plainwell. Norm Rus came over to fish again.

July 10, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy.

July 11, 1997 - Friday Roger & Jan arrived about noon. Carol & Angie arrived about 5:30 at Bill Knapp’s.

July 12, 1997 - Saturday Went to Kary’s wedding.

July 13, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Roger & Jan left for home. Joyce, Nate, and Kirsten left for trip out west. Stopped in to see Phyllis Laroy.

July 14, 1997 - Monday Too hot to do anything, took it easy.

July 15, 1997 - Tuesday Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s for Hank’s birthday.

July 16, 1997 - Wednesday Picked some raspberries. Took some things to the church for yard sale Saturday.

July 17, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy.

July 18, 1997 - Friday << NO ENTRY >>

July 19, 1997 - Saturday Yard sale at church. Went to Denny’s.

July 20, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Lavonne. Went to Plainwell for ice cream.

July 21, 1997 - Monday Went to Cracker Barrel Restaurant for supper with Farm Bureau group.

July 22, 1997 - Tuesday Had spare tire put on Nate's wheel. Took it easy.

July 23, 1997 - Wednesday My back hurt terrible today.

July 24, 1997 - Thursday Went to doctor for my back, gave me prescription for pain pills.

July 25, 1997 - Friday Took it easy. Gave Duke away.

July 26, 1997 - Saturday Hiemstra reunion, small group, very hot today.

July 27, 1997 - Sunday Went to ER for an enema.

July 28, 1997 - Monday Borrowed a walker.

July 29, 1997 - Tuesday Kirsten mowed grass until the belt broke. Dennis put new bet on and mowed.

July 30, 1997 - Wednesday Kirsten mowed grass.

July 31, 1997 - Thursday Went to Dr Hunt, found out I have fractured disk in my back.

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August 1, 1997 - Friday Took it easy.

August 2, 1997 - Saturday Still a lot of pain.

August 3, 1997 - Sunday Dennis sharpened blade on mower and cleaned it up. Christlieb’s stopped in.

August 4, 1997 - Monday Bill & Bertha stopped in. Nate trimmed Weeping Willows. Carl called.

August 5, 1997 - Tuesday Went to back doctor, had me start wearing a corset.

August 6, 1997 - Wednesday Went to Dr Lapenna.

August 7, 1997 - Thursday Still a lot of pain.

August 8, 1997 - Friday Hank stopped in, Jessie did too.

August 9, 1997 - Saturday Judy came over.

August 10, 1997 - Sunday Went to Denny’s. Talked to Dan & Joyce.

August 11, 1997 - Monday Still a lot of pain.

August 12, 1997 - Tuesday Nancy called. Not quite so much pain today.

August 13, 1997 - Wednesday Still a lot of pain.

August 14, 1997 - Thursday Felt a little better today.

August 15, 1997 - Friday Felt a little better.

August 16, 1997 - Saturday Felt better. Went to Gert Jager's 80th birthday. Dan & Joyce called.

August 17, 1997 - Sunday Dennis got us a new VCR. Went to church. Roger called.

August 18, 1997 - Monday Walked without support today.

August 19, 1997 - Tuesday Went to Dr Brush, my lungs are better.

August 20, 1997 - Wednesday Went to Dr Lapenna, said I’m going good.

August 21, 1997 - Thursday Got blueberries today. Dennis stopped in.

August 22, 1997 - Friday Duane & Arlene came over.

August 23, 1997 - Saturday Back bothered a little more today.

August 24, 1997 - Sunday Stayed home from church. Judy came over, we went to eat at Ponderosa. Went to Denny’s house.

August 25, 1997 - Monday Didn’t feel too good today. Broke belt on mower.

August 26, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

August 27, 1997 - Wednesday Hauled some stuff for Sherry Newton to be stored in Betty Cooper’s garage.

August 28, 1997 - Thursday Dennis mowed grass. I took it easy. Bill & Bertha came over.

August 29, 1997 - Friday Went to Otsego funeral home to see Ray Miller. Went to Plainwell funeral home to see Troy Brock.

August 30, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy.

August 31, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Kim and boyfriend came over.

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September 1, 1997 - Monday Went to Farmers Hall of Fame for breakfast. Arlon & Jessie came over. Roger called.

September 2, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

September 3, 1997 - Wednesday Got car washed. Went to Meijers. Took it easy.

September 4, 1997 - Thursday Went to Dr Uggen, said my back is healing good. Kary, Jessica, Zack, & Tyler came over. Dennis mowed grass.

September 5, 1997 - Friday Went to Judy’s, she took us to Turkeyville for dinner.

September 6, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy.

September 7, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Talked to Carol & Roger. Ron & Jean came over.

September 8, 1997 - Monday Dan & Joyce Little called. Took it easy.

September 9, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

September 10, 1997 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

September 11, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy.

September 12, 1997 - Friday Went to eat at Country Buffet. Dennis mowed the lawn.

September 13, 1997 - Saturday Took things to recycle. Roger called.

September 14, 1997 - Sunday Went to church, sang in choir. Went to funeral home to see Henry Weenick. Went to Joyce’s.

September 15, 1997 - Monday Dennis mowed grass. Took it easy.

September 16, 1997 - Tuesday Went to Breathers Club.

September 17, 1997 - Wednesday Went to see Mrs. VanDenBrook at funeral home.

September 18, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy.

September 19, 1997 - Friday Had my hearing aids adjusted.

September 20, 1997 - Saturday Went to Bowens Mill festival. Pete Dykema and lady friend stopped in. Went to Russ’s for hamburgers.

September 21, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Carl called. Dennis called. We called David. Talked to Judy, they got a couple ribbons from the horse show.

September 22, 1997 - Monday Took it easy.

September 23, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy. Joyce stopped in.

September 24, 1997 - Wednesday Renailed mail box. Nate called.

September 25, 1997 - Thursday Dennis mowed the lawn today. Furnace man came and adjusted furnace.

September 26, 1997 - Friday Frances washed windows. I took it easy.

September 27, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy.

September 28, 1997 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck. Went to Duane & Arlene’s. Roger called.

September 29, 1997 - Monday Took it easy, didn’t feel good.

September 30, 1997 - Tuesday Mowed Cannas bulbs. Took it easy.

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October 1, 1997 - Wednesday Picked Nancy up at the airport.

October 2, 1997 - Thursday Nancy took the car and went to Kary’s. Took it easy.

October 3, 1997 - Friday Nancy dug Cannas bulbs. Denny mowed lawn. Frances & Nancy went to pick up David at 9:30 pm.

October 4, 1997 - Saturday Everybody came for a cookout except Rog, Jan, & Nate.

October 5, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Gun River Conservation dinner, took Nancy & David along. Nancy & David went to Denny’s for breakfast. Took David to airport at 5 o’clock.

October 6, 1997 - Monday Nancy & Frances took care of Cannas bulbs.

October 7, 1997 - Tuesday Took Nancy to airport 5:30 this morning. Took it easy.

October 8, 1997 - Wednesday Went with Hank to Grand Rapids. Went to 50 Over.

October 9, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy.

October 10, 1997 - Friday Dennis came over and vacuumed leaves.

October 11, 1997 - Saturday Went to Pork Roast dinner at church.

October 12, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called.

October 13, 1997 - Monday Took it easy.

October 14, 1997 - Tuesday Dennis came over and helped winterize camper. Frances went after apples. Nancy called.

October 15, 1997 - Wednesday Had our flu shots today, Mildred Miller went with us.

October 16, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy.

October 17, 1997 - Friday Took it easy. Frances went to Jean Cook’s sale.

October 18, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy.

October 19, 1997 - Sunday Went to church, just 2 of us in the choir today. Judy & her friend Gloria came over for dinner & also raked leaves.

October 20, 1997 - Monday Took it easy. Nate called.

October 21, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy.

October 22, 1997 - Wednesday Went to Ryske's for supper with Farm Bureau group. Bill & Bertha came over.

October 23, 1997 - Thursday Took it easy.

October 24, 1997 - Friday Took it easy. Dennis brought 2 cats over for the weekend.

October 25, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy. Nate stopped in.

October 26, 1997 - Sunday Went to church, potluck, & council meeting. Went to Bill & Bertha’s 45th Anniversary. Nate stopped in.

October 27, 1997 - Monday No electric today, started wood burner.

October 28, 1997 - Tuesday Duane came over with his generator and pumped water & run the freezer and then the electric came back on.

October 29, 1997 - Wednesday Dennis came after his cats. Took it easy.

October 30, 1997 - Thursday Chris started to cut the fallen branches. Got new battery for A.C.

October 31, 1997 - Friday Dennis came over, filed points on A.C. and it started right up.

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November 1, 1997 - Saturday Kary, Todd & Tyler came over.

November 2, 1997 - Sunday Went for pancake breakfast at Shriners. Went to memorial service for Herman Montague. Carl & Bonnie came over. Roger called.

November 3, 1997 - Monday Went to C.R., saw Chuck Tiller. Got bird feed. Took it easy.

November 4, 1997 - Tuesday Cold & wet today. Took it easy. Frances went to Walmart, got me some new ear phones.

November 5, 1997 - Wednesday Arlon & Jessie came over. Chris cleaned up the brush.

November 6, 1997 - Thursday Went to eat at Ponderosa at noon with Arlon & Jessie.

November 7, 1997 - Friday Took it easy. Chris finished picking up the wood.

November 8, 1997 - Saturday Picked up a load of leaves.

November 9, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Kirsten’s birthday.

November 10, 1997 - Monday Carl & Bonnie came over for dinner.

November 11, 1997 - Tuesday Dennis came over, took clutch out of Coop. Carol called.

November 12, 1997 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

November 13, 1997 - Thursday Judy came over for the day.

November 14, 1997 - Friday Went to Dr Brush. Went to Ponderosa to eat.

November 15, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy.

November 16, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Nate came over.

November 17, 1997 - Monday Went to funeral for Nathan’s grandmother on his dad’s side.

November 18, 1997 - Tuesday Nate went back to Atlanta. Joyce Little called. Took it easy.

November 19, 1997 - Wednesday Went to heart doctor. Got a cutout switch for pump.

November 20, 1997 - Thursday Bill & Bertha came over. Dennis put new switch on pump.

November 21, 1997 - Friday Took it easy.

November 22, 1997 - Saturday Dennis came over and vacuumed leaves.

November 23, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Country Buffet. Marv Leedy’s brother died suddenly.

November 24, 1997 - Monday Nate called. Took it easy.

November 25, 1997 - Tuesday Went to funeral home to see Mark Leedy. Ralph Jager died.

November 26, 1997 - Wednesday Took it easy.

November 27, 1997 - Thursday Most of the family came here for Thanksgiving dinner.

November 28, 1997 - Friday Went to funeral for Ralph Jager.

November 29, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy.

November 30, 1997 - Sunday Went to church, had pot luck.

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December 1, 1997 - Monday Took it easy. Nate called.

December 2, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy. Nate called.

December 3, 1997 - Wednesday Dennis came over and took flywheel of Coop in to get it fixed. Went to Christlieb’s for supper and choir practice.

December 4, 1997 - Thursday Berta VanHout stopped in, brought some cinnamon rolls for our 60th wedding anniversary. Went to eat at Ryske's with Den & Mickie, Joyce & Marv, and Judy & Jim.

December 5, 1997 - Friday Roger & Janet arrived about 4:45, played cards.

December 6, 1997 - Saturday Roger helped me put up some Christmas lights outside. Dennis came over, we played cards.

December 7, 1997 - Sunday Had a party at the church for our 60th Anniversary.

December 8, 1997 - Monday Roger & Jan left for home at 7. Carl called. David called.

December 9, 1997 - Tuesday Took it easy, had quite a lot of heart pain.

December 10, 1997 - Wednesday Postponed 50 Over, too much snow. Dennis came over and put the Coop back together and put snow plow on.

December 11, 1997 - Thursday Dennis cleaned out drive. Took it easy.

December 12, 1997 - Friday Went to Dr DeWan for check up.

December 13, 1997 - Saturday Took it easy. Nate called.

December 14, 1997 - Sunday Janet’s sister Jane died last night. Frances went to church, I stayed home, didn’t feel good.

December 15, 1997 - Monday Put up Christmas tree. Took it easy.

December 16, 1997 - Tuesday Decorated Christmas tree.

December 17, 1997 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Dennis put old car in shed.

December 18, 1997 - Thursday Went to Gobles Band Concert.

December 19, 1997 - Friday Took it easy.

December 20, 1997 - Saturday Got bird feed from Plainwell. Stopped at Denny’s. Dennis stopped in.

December 21, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Carl got home for a couple days and stopped in to see us. Roger called.

December 22, 1997 - Monday Nate got home. I took it easy.

December 23, 1997 - Tuesday Nate stopped in. Took it easy.

December 24, 1997 - Wednesday Chris stopped in. Dennis stopped in, brought Christmas presents.

December 25, 1997 - Thursday Had Christmas with most of the family. Roger called. Carl called.

December 26, 1997 - Friday Took it easy.

December 27, 1997 - Saturday Roger called. Took it easy.

December 28, 1997 - Sunday Went to church. Nate stopped in.

December 29, 1997 - Monday Took it easy

December 30, 1997 - Tuesday Went to Ryske’s for dinner for Jessie’s birthday. Called Roger, they are having a big snow storm.

December 31, 1997 - Wednesday Dennis came over. Took it easy.

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January 1, 1998 - Thursday Judy called. Took it easy.

January 2, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

January 3, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy

January 4, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Nate stopped in.

January 5, 1998 - Monday Duane & Arlene came over.

January 6, 1998 - Tuesday Went to Ponderosa to eat, took Nate with us.

January 7, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

January 8, 1998 - Thursday Slippery out today. Took it easy.

January 9, 1998 - Friday Had tires rotated on car.

January 10, 1998 - Saturday Jessie & Arlon came over. Nathan stopped in. A man from Grand Junction broke down with his snowmobile and used the phone to call his wife.

January 11, 1998 - Sunday Nathan left for Atlanta. Went to church, potluck.

January 12, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

January 13, 1998 - Tuesday Went to Noreen James' funeral.

January 14, 1998 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

January 15, 1998 - Thursday Dennis came over and plowed the driveway. Carl & Bonnie got back home.

January 16, 1998 - Friday Bill & Bertha came over.

January 17, 1998 - Saturday Went to Arlene’s 70th birthday party.

January 18, 1998 - Sunday Went to church.

January 19, 1998 - Monday Nate called. Took it easy.

January 20, 1998 - Tuesday Went to Meijers & Credit Union. Took it easy.

January 21, 1998 - Wednesday Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s with Farm Bureau group.

January 22, 1998 - Thursday Bill & Bertha came over.

January 23, 1998 - Friday Dennis plowed the drive. We called Roger & Janet.

January 24, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy. Chantel left Josh.

January 25, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Carl & Bonnie came over, looked over snapshots. Went to Kary's for turkey dinner.

January 26, 1998 - Monday Chris tried his luck at fishing, no luck.

January 27, 1998 - Tuesday Frances could not pass eye test for driver license.

January 28, 1998 - Wednesday Got battery for watch, left ring to be made smaller.

January 29, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

January 30, 1998 - Friday Picked up my ring at the jeweler, $18. Roger & Nancy arrived about 9 o’clock.

January 31, 1998 - Saturday Had birthday party for Frances at the church, then went to eat with family at Ryske's.

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February 1, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Nancy went with us.

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February 2, 1998 - Monday Went to eat at Bill Knapp’s with my brother and sisters for my birthday. Dennis, Joyce & Marv stopped in. Joyce put in a new answering machine. Judy called. Nancy called to say she arrived home about 5 o’clock.

February 3, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

February 4, 1998 - Wednesday Went to Meijers. Took it easy.

February 5, 1998 - Thursday Went to retirees breakfast.

February 6, 1998 - Friday Bill & Bert came over.

February 7, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

February 8, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Ponderosa for dinner.

February 9, 1998 - Monday Went to dermatologist.

February 10, 1998 - Tuesday Had my hearing aids adjusted.

February 11, 1998 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

February 12, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

February 13, 1998 - Friday Went to Country Buffet for free Valentine dinner.

February 14, 1998 - Saturday Nancy & Nate called. Took it easy.

February 15, 1998 - Sunday Dennis stopped in. Stayed home from church today, had a bad cough.

February 16, 1998 - Monday Went up and paid property taxes. Hank stopped in. Dennis stopped in.

February 17, 1998 - Tuesday Judy, Kary, & Tyler came over. We took them to eat at Ryske's for Judy’s birthday. Kary cut our hair.

February 18, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy. Had a sore toe.

February 19, 1998 - Thursday Went to Duane & Arlene’s to play cards.

February 20, 1998 - Friday Went to Dr Brush.

February 21, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

February 22, 1998 - Sunday Went to church.

February 23, 1998 - Monday Took it easy. Roger called.

February 24, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

February 25, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

February 26, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

February 27, 1998 - Friday Went to funeral home to see Mildred Summers.

February 28, 1998 - Saturday Went to Harm Veld's 90th birthday party.

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March 1, 1998 - Sunday Went to church.

March 2, 1998 - Monday Roger called & we talked to Nancy.

March 3, 1998 - Tuesday Went to Dr Hunt for sore toe. Stopped at Denny’s. Nida passed away, had a stroke.

March 4, 1998 - Wednesday Had car serviced & detailed, ‘92 Caprice. Talked to Dan & Joyce.

March 5, 1998 - Thursday Took Frances to eye doctor.

March 6, 1998 - Friday Went to the Moose Lodge for luncheon for Nida’s memory.

March 7, 1998 - Saturday Went to see Joyce on her birthday.

March 8, 1998 - Sunday Went to church.

March 9, 1998 - Monday Snowed all day. Took it easy.

March 10, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

March 11, 1998 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

March 12, 1998 - Thursday Dennis stopped in. Took it easy.

March 13, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

March 14, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

March 15, 1998 - Sunday Went to eat at Country Buffet. Dennis stopped in.

March 16, 1998 - Monday Frances got her drivers license. Carl stopped in. Took it easy.

March 17, 1998 - Tuesday Bill & Bertha came over. Took it easy.

March 18, 1998 - Wednesday Went to Credit Union & Aldi’s. Took it easy.

March 19, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

March 20, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

March 21, 1998 - Saturday Went to Big Boy’s for hamburgs with Arlon & Jessie.

March 22, 1998 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck also board meeting. Nancy called.

March 23, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

March 24, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

March 25, 1998 - Wednesday Roger & Nathan called. Took it easy.

March 26, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy. 70 degrees.

March 27, 1998 - Friday Todd, Kary, & Tyler came over. I run the lawnmower for awhile.

March 28, 1998 - Saturday Judy came over. We went to Denny’s. Judy worked in the yard.

March 29, 1998 - Sunday Went to church.

March 30, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

March 31, 1998 - Tuesday Rained all day. Took it easy. Nate called. Nancy called.

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April 1, 1998 - Wednesday Frances tripped and fell on her face, hurt her nose & her toes. Nate called. Roger called.

April 2, 1998 - Thursday Joyce came over. Nate called. Dennis called. Took it easy.

April 3, 1998 - Friday Went to Denny & Mickie’s for Mickie’s birthday.

April 4, 1998 - Saturday Nate called. Took it easy.

April 5, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Mrs. Christlieb fell yesterday and broke her hip. Hank & Virginia, Larry & Heather all came to church. Jean played the piano. Went to eat at Ponderosa. Roger called.

April 6, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

April 6, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

April 7, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

April 8, 1998 - Wednesday Went to heart doctor. Judy came over.

April 9, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

April 10, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

April 11, 1998 - Saturday Took stuff to recyclers. Dennis came over, picked up brush. Nancy & Nate called.

April 12, 1998 - Sunday Went to church and Easter breakfast. Dennis, Mickie, Chantel, Judy, Kary, & Tyler all came to church. Judy & Carl worked in the yard. Joyce and Marv came over.

April 13, 1998 - Monday Roger called. Frances went to the doctor about her toes. Took it easy.

April 14, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

April 15, 1998 - Wednesday Quality came and got my mower for work to be done to it. Kim & kids came for supper.

April 16, 1998 - Thursday Went to choir practice.

April 17, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

April 18, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

April 19, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Went to see Jennie Olgilvie. Arlon & Jessie stopped in. Roger called.

April 20, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

April 21, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy. Went for walk.

April 22, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy. Went for walk.

April 23, 1998 - Thursday Got mower back, mowed some grass.

April 24, 1998 - Friday Mowed grass.

April 25, 1998 - Saturday Mowed grass.

April 26, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Nate called. Roger called.

April 27, 1998 - Monday Dennis stopped in. Dale came over for supper, his birthday.

April 28, 1998 - Tuesday Jody came and got her prom dress. Took it easy.

April 29, 1998 - Wednesday Kary & Tyler came over. Jim Harvey stopped in.

April 30, 1998 - Thursday Bill & Bertha came over.

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May 1, 1998 - Friday Bob & Barb came and got some Cannas bulbs. Mowed grass.

May 2, 1998 - Saturday Went to Tamarack reunion.

May 3, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Stopped at Hank & Virginia’s for coffee.

May 4, 1998 - Monday Mowed grass.

May 5, 1998 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Went to Kirsten’s honor program.

May 6, 1998 - Wednesday Mowed grass.

May 7, 1998 - Thursday Ron Rus’ brother died. Mowed grass.

May 8, 1998 - Friday Mowed some grass. Helped at the Mother and Daughter Banquet.

May 9, 1998 - Saturday Went to Don Tyler’s for a cookout for Kim’s 30th birthday. Nate called.

May 10, 1998 - Sunday Carol drove in about 9:30, went to church with us and so did Judy. Carl, Bonnie, & Mackenzie, Joyce & Marv, & Dennis all came over for Mothers Day. Roger called.

May 11, 1998 - Monday Went with Hank to memorial service for Ron Rus’ brother in Grand Rapids. Mowed grass.

May 12, 1998 - Tuesday Took blades off mower to sharpen, had trouble with grinder. Jennie Olgilvie died. Gerald Clinard was killed by his tractor. Vern Harwell died.

May 13, 1998 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over. Dennis mowed grass & plowed Mildred’s garden.

May 14, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

May 15, 1998 - Friday Went to Jennie Schuiteboer’s funeral. Went to school play at Gobles.

May 16, 1998 - Saturday Went to Gilum’s 40th. Chantel & Mickie were in an accident, they’re in Bronson Hospital. Nancy called from Alaska. We called Roger.

May 17, 1998 - Sunday Went to church, had potluck and annual meeting. Went to Denny & Mickie’s. Came home and Judy & Jim had the weeds pulled from the strawberry bed.

May 18, 1998 - Monday Had another guy come out to give us an estimate on central air.

May 19, 1998 - Tuesday Went to Breathers Club.

May 20, 1998 - Wednesday Got flower & vegetable plants. Went to cemetery.

May 21, 1998 - Thursday Mowed grass. Went to Jean & Ron’s for Ron’s birthday.

May 22, 1998 - Friday Had central air installed. Mowed grass.

May 23, 1998 - Saturday Mowed grass. Kary, Todd, & Tyler came over.

May 24, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Bill Knapp’s for dinner. Roger called. Judy called.

May 25, 1998 - Monday Took it easy. Frances planted garden.

May 26, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

May 27, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

May 28, 1998 - Thursday Went to hearing aid place, went to Aldi’s. Bill & Bertha came over.

May 29, 1998 - Friday Went to Dr Hunt, gave me pills for depression. Dennis came over, took plow off tractor.

May 30, 1998 - Saturday Went to Hank & Virginia’s. Nate stopped in on his way home.

May 31, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called.

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June 1, 1998 - Monday Mowed grass.

June 2, 1998 - Tuesday Nate came over and mowed grass.

June 3, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

June 4, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

June 5, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

June 6, 1998 - Saturday Went to Angie’s graduation party. Gene cut the hay.

June 7, 1998 - Sunday Went to Kirsten’s graduation and party.

June 8, 1998 - Monday Campbell’s baled hay and Steve Glerum picked it up. Went to Jessica’s choir rehearsal.

June 9, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

June 10, 1998 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

June 11, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

June 12, 1998 - Friday Went to hearing aid office, went to Dr Hunt. Stopped in to see Bill & Bertha.

June 13, 1998 - Saturday Went to church yard sale.

June 14, 1998 - Sunday Went to church.

June 15, 1998 - Monday Went to Dr Brush.

June 16, 1998 - Tuesday Mowed grass.

June 17, 1998 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Went to Denny’s.

June 18, 1998 - Thursday Mowed grass.

June 19, 1998 - Friday Took it easy. Sherrie Newton came over.

June 20, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

June 21, 998 - Sunday Went to church. Kids came over for Fathers Day.

June 22, 1998 - Monday Jean & Ron came over. Took it easy. Carol called.

June 23, 1998 - Tuesday Went to Bill Knapp’s with Farm Bureau group.

June 24, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy. 95 degrees today.

June 25, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy. 100 degrees today.

June 26, 1998 - Friday Took it easy. Hot. Judy, Jessica, & Zackary came over.

June 27, 1998 - Saturday David & girlfriend Jessica stopped in on their way to Holland.

June 28, 1998 - Sunday Took it easy. Roger called.

June 29, 1998 - Monday Took it easy. Hot again.

June 30, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy. Cooled off some.

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July 1, 1998 - Wednesday Mowed grass. Roger & Jan arrived 4:30.

July 2, 1998 - Thursday Roger & Jan took us out to eat at Ryske’s. Dennis & Joyce stopped in.

July 3, 1998 - Friday Roger & Jan left for Iowa. Went to Tyler’s birthday.

July 4, 1998 - Saturday Mowed some grass.

July 5, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Denny’s. Went to Otsego for ice cream.

July 6, 1998 - Monday Mowed grass.

July 7, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

July 8, 1998 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

July 9, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

July 10, 1998 - Friday Roger & Jan came back from Iowa.

July 11, 1998 - Saturday Went to Big Boy’s for hamburgs with Roger & Jan.

July 12, 1998 - Sunday Went to First Baptist Church in Marshall. Went to Judy’s with Roger & Jan. Kim and kids came over.

July 13, 1998 - Monday Went to heart doctor. Roger & Jan left for home. Earl Koning stopped in.

July 14, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

July 15, 1998 - Wednesday Went to Hank’s birthday, had a cookout.

July 16, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy. Campbell’s cut my hay.

July 17, 1998 - Friday Took it easy. Nate called.

July 18, 1998 - Saturday Steve got the hay. Took it easy.

July 19, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Took it easy.

July 20, 1998 - Monday Mowed some grass. Took it easy. Nate called.

July 21, 1998 - Tuesday Went to Breathers Club. Rained hard today.

July 22, 1998 - Wednesday Dennis got the generator, he has no electric.

July 23, 1998 - Thursday Mowed grass.

July 24, 1998 - Friday Mowed grass. Roger arrived 4:30.

July 25, 1998 - Saturday Had Hiemstra reunion, small crowd.

July 26, 1998 - Sunday Roger left for home. Went to church. Nancy called.

July 27, 1998 - Monday Mowed grass. Took it easy.

July 28, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

July 29, 1998 - Wednesday Went to Cooper Café for breakfast with Farm Bureau group.

July 30, 1998 - Thursday Denny & Chantel came over. Took Joyce’s car to camp.

July 31, 1998 - Friday Dennis came over, helped me sharpen blades and grease & change oil on mower. Cut some grass.

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August 1, 1998 - Saturday Went to VBYC for supper.

August 2, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called.

August 3, 1998 - Monday Frances dug what potatoes there was. Took it easy.

August 4, 1998 - Tuesday Mowed grass.

August 5, 1998 - Wednesday Got a real good rain. Bill & Bertha came over.

August 6, 1998 - Thursday Went to Denny’s for his birthday. Roger & Judy called.

August 7, 1998 - Friday Mowed grass. Went to eat at Russ’s.

August 8, 1998 - Saturday Started to mow grass but too hot & muggy. Nate called.

August 9, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Judy came over.

August 10, 1998 - Monday Mowed some grass. Eddie Kawakami caught some fish. Roger called.

August 11, 1998 - Tuesday Mowed grass. Took it easy.

August 12, 1998 - Wednesday Went to 50 Over.

August 13, 1998 - Thursday Mowed grass. Arlon & Jessie came over.

August 14, 1998 - Friday Mowed grass.

August 15, 1998 - Saturday Mowed grass. Pete Dykema and lady friend stopped in.

August 16, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Carl & bonnie came over. Roger called.

August 17, 1998 - Monday Took it easy. Nate called.

August 18, 1998 - Tuesday Mowed some grass.

August 19, 1998 - Wednesday Went to Dr Hunt. Chantel had her baby.

August 20, 1998 - Thursday Mowed grass.

August 21, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

August 22, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

August 23, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Hank & Virginia’s.

August 24, 1998 - Monday Took it easy. Kirsten stopped in.

August 25, 1998 - Tuesday Mowed grass.

August 26, 1998 - Wednesday Mowed grass.

August 27, 1998 - Thursday Went up to Farm Days, picked up some brochures. Mowed grass.

August 28, 1998 - Friday Kary came over.

August 29, 1998 - Saturday Nate got home. Took it easy.

August 30, 1998 - Sunday Went to church, Nate went with us.

August 31, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

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September 1, 1998 - Tuesday Nate came over and mowed the lawn.

September 2, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

September 3, 1998 - Thursday Bill & Bert came over.

September 4, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

September 5, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

September 6, 1998 - Sunday Dennis, Mickie, Chantel, Logan, Judy, Jessica, and Zackary all came over. Roger called. Joyce Little called.

September 7, 1998 - Monday Jean came over. Took it easy.

September 8, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

September 9, 1998 - Wednesday Nate came over, painted barn door.

September 10, 1998 - Thursday Nate mowed grass.

September 11, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

September 12, 1998 - Saturday Chris shot 3 geese. Took trash to recycle.

September 13, 1998 - Sunday Took it easy. Talked to Roger.

September 14, 1998 - Monday Frances took TV to repair shop.

September 15, 1998 - Tuesday Talked to Roger, 60th birthday. Took it easy.

September 16, 1998 - Wednesday Went to Dr Lapenna.

September 17, 1998 - Thursday Went to Borgess for catheration.

September 18, 1998 - Friday Nate stopped in and put up TV.

September 19, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

September 20, 1998 - Sunday Carl & Judy stopped in.

September 21, 1998 - Monday Frances went in for a physical. Took it easy.

September 22, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

September 23, 1998 - Wednesday Went to Dr Lapenna. Dennis & Mickie stopped in, it’s their 20th Anniversary.

September 24, 1998 - Thursday Went to Dr Hunt.

September 25, 1998 - Friday Took it easy. Nate called.

September 26, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

September 27, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called. Arlon & Jessie stopped in.

September 28, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

September 29, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

September 30, 1998 - Wednesday Mowed a little grass. Took it easy.

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October 1, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

October 2, 1998 - Friday Jim Harvey, Hank & Virginia, and Steve Glerum all stopped in.

October 3, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy. Woke up with sore shoulder.

October 4, 1998 - Sunday Took it easy.

October 5, 1998 - Monday Took it easy

October 6, 1998 - Tuesday Carl came over and fixed railing on front steps. Nate mowed grass. Frances took care of little Logan.

October 7, 1998 - Wednesday Went to Dr Brush.

October 8, 1998 - Thursday Kary & Tyler came over, also Duane & Arlene. Nate mowed grass.

October 9, 1998 - Friday Nate came over to trim the Weeping Willow.

October 10, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

October 11, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Went to Carl’s. Stopped and had pizza with Nate.

October 12, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

October 13, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy. Nancy called.

October 14, 1998 - Wednesday Went in for counseling for rehab. Took it easy.

October 15, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

October 16, 1998 - Friday Frances took care of Logan. Went to Ponderosa for supper.

October 17, 1998 - Saturday Judy & Gloria came over.

October 18, 1998 - Sunday Carl, Bonnie, & Mackie came over.

October 19, 1998 - Monday Went to rehab.

October 20, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

October 21, 1998 - Wednesday Frances went after apples. Took it easy.

October 22, 1998 - Thursday Went to rehab. Dennis put grass catcher on mower. Carl called.

October 23, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

October 24, 1998 - Saturday Went to bazaar at church.

October 25, 1998 - Sunday Nate came over to help pickup leaves.

October 26, 1998 - Monday Went to rehab for orientation.

October 27, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy

October 28, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

October 29, 1998 - Thursday Went to rehab. Stopped in to see Nate at work.

October 30, 1998 - Friday Went to eat in Centerville with Arlon & Jessie.

October 31, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

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November 1, 1998 - Sunday Went to church, sang in choir. Judy came over for dinner. Roger & Carl each called.

November 2, 1998 - Monday Sold old ‘55 Chevy.

November 3, 1998 - Tuesday Chris picked up some leaves. Went to rehab.

November 4, 1998 - Wednesday Dennis got the old Ford started, then he picked up leaves.

November 5, 1998 - Thursday Went to rehab.

November 6, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

November 7, 1998 - Saturday Had gas tank filled (200 gal). Took it easy.

November 8, 1998 - Sunday Joyce & family came over for Kirsten’s birthday.

November 9, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

November 10, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy. Skipped rehab.

November 11, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy. Went to 50 Over.

November 12, 1998 - Thursday Went to rehab.

November 13, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

November 14, 1998 - Saturday Nate came over, picked up brush and leaves.

November 15, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Roger called.

November 16, 1998 - Monday Had bird feed & salt delivered today. Went to Credit Union.

November 17, 1998 - Tuesday Went to rehab.

November 18, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

November 19, 1998 - Thursday Went to rehab.

November 20, 1998 - Friday Kary & Tyler came over.

November 21, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

November 22, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Ken, Sue, and Sam came over.

November 23, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

November 24, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy.

November 25, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

November 26, 1998 - Thursday Had about 20 for Thanksgiving dinner. Talked to Richard, Nancy, Carl, & Roger.

November 27, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

November 28, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

November 29, 1998 - Sunday Took it easy. Jean and Ron came over.

November 30, 1998 - Monday Dan & Joyce stopped in.

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December 1, 1998 - Tuesday Went to rehab. Dennis came over, fixed eaves trough on pole barn, cleaned leaves from house eaves troughs.

December 2, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

December 3, 1998 - Thursday Went to rehab and to Dr Hunt.

December 4, 1998 - Friday Went to ER for cat scan in Plainwell.

December 5, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy.

December 6, 1998 - Sunday Joyce, Marv, Kirsten, Nate, Chantel, & Logan all came over and so did Hank & Virginia. Roger called.

December 7, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

December 8, 1998 - Tuesday Didn’t feel good, skipped rehab.

December 9, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

December 10, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy. Arlon & Jessie came over.

December 11, 1998 - Friday Went to Dr Brush, got a walker.

December 12, 1998 - Saturday Nate came over and put up Christmas tree. Dennis came over. Roger called.

December 13, 1998 - Sunday Went to church. Went to eat at Ponderosa.

December 14, 1998 - Monday Took it easy.

December 15, 1998 - Tuesday Dale and Joyce Blanchard stopped in. Went to rehab.

December 16, 1998 - Wednesday Went to rehab. Bud Brower died suddenly.

December 17, 1998 - Thursday Took it easy.

December 18, 1998 - Friday Took it easy.

December 19, 1998 - Saturday Took it easy. Frances took care of Logan.

December 20, 1998 - Sunday Went to funeral home to see Bud Brower.

December 21, 1998 - Monday Took it easy. Started snowing today.

December 22, 1998 - Tuesday Lot of snow, missed rehab.

December 23, 1998 - Wednesday Cut a pane of glass for bird feeder. Took it easy.

December 24, 1998 - Thursday Roger & Jan arrived. Went to Bill Knapp’s for supper.

December 25, 1998 - Friday Jim & Judy came over. Roger, Jan & David were here then we had brunch. Went to see Denny & Mickie’s house.

December 26, 1998 - Saturday Had most of family over for Christmas.

December 27, 1998 - Sunday Roger & Jan left for home.

December 28, 1998 - Monday Took it easy. Dick Cook stopped in.

December 29, 1998 - Tuesday Took it easy, skipped rehab.

December 30, 1998 - Wednesday Took it easy.

December 31, 1998 - Thursday Craig, Lavonne & Jean came over. Cold & snowy today.

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January 1, 1999 - Friday Took it easy, quite cold.

January 2, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy. Had a blizzard.

January 3, 1999 - Sunday Took it easy. Snowed in.

January 4, 1999 - Monday Dale Sult stopped in and cleaned our driveway.

January 5, 1999 - Tuesday Dennis came over and cleaned back yard. Had quite a time starting the old tractor.

January 6, 1999 - Wednesday More snow. Dennis cleaned yard. Kirsten had an accident with her car.

January 7, 1999 - Thursday Frances finally got out to go to the store.

January 8, 1999 - Friday Mary Pio was buried today.

January 9, 1999 - Saturday Roger called, Carl called. More snow and cold.

January 10, 1999 - Sunday Dennis cleaned out the drive. Very cold today.

January 11, 1999 - Monday Took it easy, very cold.

January 12, 1999 - Tuesday Took it easy, very cold.

January 13, 1999 - Wednesday Took it easy, very cold.

January 14, 1999 - Thursday Dennis got us some bird feed.

January 15, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

January 16, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy.

January 17, 1999 - Sunday Kevin, Shar & Albert stopped in.

January 18, 1999 - Monday Didn’t feel good, fell down on the kitchen floor.

January 19, 1999 - Tuesday Took it easy.

January 20, 1999 - Wednesday Duane & Arlene came over, put up a railing by the back steps. Arlon & Jessie came over.

January 21, 1999 - Thursday Took it easy. Frances went to store and to Guild meeting.

January 22, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

January 23, 1999 - Saturday The eave fell off house again. Took it easy.

January 24, 1999 - Sunday Judy came over for dinner. Nate stopped in. Roger called.

January 25, 1999 - Monday Took it easy.

January 26, 1999 - Tuesday Dennis stopped in. Russ Engbert connected wire from house to barn. Carl & Bonnie got back home from California.

January 27, 1999 - Wednesday Went to see Dr Hunt.

January 28, 1999 - Thursday Went to funeral home to see Harold Webster.

January 29, 1999 - Friday Dale Anson stopped in.

January 30, 1999 - Saturday Went to eat breakfast with Nate. Frances took care of Logan.

January 31, 1999 - Sunday Frances’ birthday. Judy came over. Went to Bill Knapp’s for dinner. Carl & Bonnie, Dennis, Joyce & Marv stopped in. Roger called. Nancy called.

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February 1, 1999 - Monday Todd, Kary, & Tyler came over. Kirsten came over.

Age 84 February 2, 1999 - Tuesday Went to eat with my siblings at Ryske’s. Got quite a few calls for my birthday.

February 3, 1999 - Wednesday David called. Rich called. Roger called. Took it easy.

February 4, 1999 - Thursday Richard called. Took it easy.

February 5, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

February 6, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy.

February 7, 1999 - Sunday Took it easy.

February 8, 1999 - Monday Dennis cut up tree that fell down.

February 9, 1999 - Tuesday Went to heart doctor.

February 10, 1999 - Wednesday Took it easy.

February 11, 1999 - Thursday Richard called. Took it easy.

February 12, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

February 13, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy.

February 14, 1999 - Sunday Richard and daughter stopped in. Joyce stopped in. Roger called. Dan & Joyce called.

February 15, 1999 - Monday Took it easy.

February 16, 1999 - Tuesday Carl worked in the bathroom.

February 17, 1999 - Wednesday Carl worked in the bathroom. Judy came over, Frances took her to Bill Knapp’s for dinner. Don Tyler stopped in.

February 18, 1999 - Thursday Took it easy.

February 19, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

February 20, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy.

February 21, 1999 - Sunday Took it easy.

February 22, 1999 - Monday Roger called. Carl finished the bathroom. Arlon & Jessie stopped in.

February 23, 1999 - Tuesday Took it easy.

February 24, 1999 - Wednesday Took it easy.

February 25, 1999 - Thursday Took it easy. Jean stopped in.

February 26, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

February 27, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy.

February 28, 1999 - Sunday Took it easy. Carl finished bathroom.

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March 1, 1999 - Monday Took it easy, rode bike.

March 2, 1999 - Tuesday Hank took me out for breakfast. Jessie & Arlon came over. Roger called and said Tasha had died.

March 3, 1999 - Wednesday Took it easy. Jessie & Jeff came over.

March 4, 1999 - Thursday Took it easy.

March 5, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

March 6, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy. Dennis came over, plowed driveway. Nathan stopped in.

March 7, 1999 - Sunday Joyce and family came over for her birthday. I went to church.

March 8, 1999 - Monday Took it easy.

March 9, 1999 - Tuesday Took it easy. Alfred Oosterhout died.

March 10, 1999 - Wednesday Took it easy. Jean and Ron came over. Went to 50 Over.

March 11, 1999 - Thursday We went with Nate for brunch at Cooper Café.

March 12, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

March 13, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy.

March 14, 1999 - Sunday Took it easy. Hank took me out for breakfast.

March 15, 1999 - Monday Took it easy.

March 16, 1999 - Tuesday Went to Dr Brush. Kary & Tyler came over, Kary cut my hair.

March 17, 1999 - Wednesday Took it easy.

March 18, 1999 - Thursday Took it easy.

March 19, 1999 - Friday Took it easy.

March 20, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy.

March 21, 1999 - Sunday Took it easy.

March 22, 1999 - Monday Took it easy.

March 23, 1999 - Tuesday Took it easy.

March 24, 1999 - Wednesday Took it easy.

March 25, 199 - Thursday Took it easy. Took care of Chantel’s baby.

March 26, 1999 - Friday Took it easy. Jeanette Oosterhert DeWitt died. Arlon & Jessie came over.

March 27, 1999 - Saturday Took it easy.

March 28, 1999 - Sunday Judy came over, raked leaves. Went for a little walk.

March 29, 1999 - Monday Ken Mahieu stopped in. << This Was His Last Entry >> Dad died 39 days later. He blessed us with these 15 years.