Just as the city of Madison has become familiar over the last15-20 years because Grasshopper No.2 and family live there, Minneapolis has become more familiar because of Grasshopper No.5.
The primary reason for visiting Minneapolis the last few days is because Marjorie and Alan Diederichs were in town for a upcoming wedding for a niece (or was it a nephew) and it was an opportunity to see them again. It felt like we were hosts because your Mom and I have become somewhat familiar with the area. Of course an assist from Grasshopper No.5 added to our "expert status".
A lot of time was spent talking about the "Halverson connection". Everyone of You has some experience that flows through Marjorie and Family from 1967 through 1985 while we were in Sheboygan. If your ears were burning, you were probably being talked about. Lots of good memories.
So under the guidance of Grasshopper No.5 (she was not always with us because she had to earn a living), Majorie and Alan joined us at places like Hell's Kitchen and Mort's Delicatessen. We did begin to run out of stories to reminisce about.
As most of you know, Grasshopper No.5 is moving. The move is to a new apartment in a building one block away (actually on the same street). No.5's parents crashed into her life while she is preparing to physically move on Saturday. She has friends lined up with U-haul trailers and willingness to carry boxes and things down the block. Does any of this "move thing" sound familiar. I know that No.5's friend Shea will be there for her.
Marjorie and Alan are headed for Duluth to enjoy the Fall colors in feezing temperatures and Grasshopper No.5 will be moving to her new apartment in cold temperaturess and snow flurries. And your Mom and I are glad to be home!
Stay warm!
Love,
Dad