Visiting family in Bemidji, Minnesota - May 24 - May 26, 2015

Visiting family in Bemidji, Minnesota - May 24 - May 26, 2015

 

The past four days have been spent visiting family in Minnesota

May 24, 2015

We left Casselton, ND heading to Bemidji, MN.   When we arrived in town and got set up, we drove over to Tamarak Court, and picked up Bev’s Mom and husband, Phyllis & Harold Ugelstad.  We brought them out to the motorhome for a visit then met Bev’s brother and sister in law, Al & Doris Swedmark at the Countryside Restaurant for the traditional walleye dinner.  Bev went back to Ugelstad’s for a game of golf, but Stan went back to the RV after a day of driving.

May 25, 2015

We woke up to a downpour of rain, so we decided we would pass on the outdoor Memorial Day service at the cemetery.  We stayed around the motorhome, but went out to Al & Doris’s for dinner and more golf.  Joining us were Phyllis, Harold, Harold’s daughter and son in law, Steve & Ellen Jackelen.  We had great food, cards, conversation and laughter. 

May 26, 2015

Bev started her day by taking her Mom to the dentist.  Stan stayed at the RV and did a few chores, and visited with our neighbor at the park.  A very interesting man.  He is 63 years old, and drove with his wife and two dogs from California.  He is going to Itasca Park – the headwaters of the Mississippi River – putting in his canoe.  He is planning to paddle all the way to the Gulf of Mexico, arriving in August.  His wife is returning to California in the motorhome and going to Louisiana in August to pick him up.  Wow.

Bev spent time with Al & Ellen, reviewing the parent’s care and finances.  We are so fortunate to all be on the same page and agree on their care.

We decided to let Phyllis & Harold have a little of their old routine, eating at the dining room at Tamarak.  Stan was hungry for pizza so we tried one of the places Bev remembers from childhood, Dave’s Pizza.  It was founded in 1958 and cuts their pizza in square pieces rather than the traditional pie cut.  

After dinner, we headed back to Phyllis &  Harold’s for more cards.  Doris joined us.  Al was out golfing and having dinner with his golfing buddies.

May 27, 2015

Bev helped Phyllis with the inventory of her safe deposit box and other finances.  All is in good shape. 

Stan & Bev went to visit Pearl Stordahl, Bev’s former mother in law, later in the afternoon.  It was good to see her and show her pictures of the kids and grandkids.  She enjoys company.

Finished the day with visiting at the motorhome with Phyllis, Harold & Al, then on to dinner at the Ground Round – one of Stan’s favorites.  Doris was busy volunteering  at the Sanford Event Center.  She stays very active since retirement with her garden, volunteering, etc.