The Reading Gang arrived just before 5:30 pm, a typical 11 hour trip for them. I've gotten so that I stop more often on long trips but then again, my stops are short. It's impossible to stop with three kids and make it short so a couple more stops would probably add an hour or two for that gang.
I was waiting at the back door, expecting to see his lights, because I'd followed them all the way with Waze. In fact, it tracked them right to Osprey & 522. Hmmm. I don't have cell service at 522 but it seems that some have. The Mays also report that they can use their phones at 522.
However, he parked at the barn. Hopefully his car will start; it's -27 out there ! Bitter !
Several trips later and they were in the house. The hubbub is here !
Earlier in the day I went into Loring for minnows and gas for the 4-wheeler and snow blower. I stopped in to see Daryl, who has now sold his towing business to someone else in town He said that he's been towing with AAA for 35 years; towing 40 years in total. That's definitely a career. His eyesight close vision never returned to what it was with the detached retina but his distance vision is fine for driving etc.
While at Buchanan's, I asked if they had any dog toys and no ... they did but now sold out. Cassie forgot to do her Christmas shopping but Vanda has did it for her. Mya is coming you see ...
Yes, the Barrie and Stayner complement are supposed to arrive this morning and Sandy is preparing "the usual" turkey dinner for tonight. When Stef leaves, Lauren will stay and I'll get her down to Barrie after the weekend sometime.
I finally sorted out the RUSA xetrade account. It had been tied to the old RI Savings Institute, from an EFT standpoint but I'd closed that account earlier in the year. Had I realized it at the time, I'd have gotten xetrade squared away. Back and forth with them and BofA ... for some reason xetrade was picking up the prior, prior, prior treasure's name when verifying the account even though he isn't authorized on the account any more / not for a long time. I talked to the bank and they couldn't figure it out either. They said that I'd have to go into the branch to sort it out, ultimately. However, I finally convinced xetrade to set the account as verified. They wanted a "letter" but of course we don't have letterhead. They wanted to know that the prior treasurer was "no longer with the company" but I had to explain that we're a cycling club. However, this morning I see that the eft went through the bank, so we're good. I wanted to get these big expenses through the books before the year end. I should probably pay the amex as well; I'll check that shortly.
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