ROMEOS

Here's the score...Rain 4, Lyle 1 Since Doyle favored me with this position, we have had five rides. Of those, it has rained on four and two of them were so rained out that only three attended one and only one came last week to Parker. Ask Tad for the photos he has of the crowd. I'm beginning to feel I might be in a state of disfavor! But, being the optimist I am, let's try another Friday ride. This time we'll go to St. Paul where the food is good and the prices are even better...now, watch them be increased.

Duffey has all tracheotomy and ventilator equipment off and, on last Thursday, had his first taste food in 39 days. First thing he wanted was a Dr. Pepper. Fred and Heloise saw him that day and said he seemed to be improving. His spirits had to be improved with the plan for some semi-solid food for his evening meal. No word about getting back to Kansas, but Judy says it is obvious he is getting better.

So:
St. Paul Cafe
717 Washington
St. Paul, KS
620-449-2222

This is my family reunion weekend so it will be my second miss of three in a row. Ride safe and, I sure hope, dry.

Lyle

Just talked with Duffy! I should have known that would happen right after I made the post! He sounds good. Still can't laugh..it hurts...but anxious to get closer to home. Whether you said a prayer, just had good thoughts or even made a toast to his recovery...thank you. After watching him roll down that highway you can't imagine how good it was to hear him talk, let alone make a joke or two with me.

Oh. Yes the ride is called for 9:30. No particular reason. She just asked what time and that's what came to mind. If I recall they start lunch at 11:00 and you'd best not try to order it early! I think that's why 9:30 came to mind.

Lyle