Dear Friends and Family,
Things have settled into a less exciting but more comfortable lifestyle at Maguire House. Our experiment, not charging fees, worked out rather well. We still had weddings (Maureen’s assistant and a soldier posted to Iraq in lieu of a honeymoon) and family get-togethers at Labor Day and Oktoberfest, a Welsh farmer, and Blues, Bikes, and BBQ motorcyclists. We asked for contributions to the Elkins Library and the library, we, and the guests benefited. We had more time to enjoy what we are doing here.
We had bumper crops of tomatoes, cucumbers, and dahlias this year, and lots of eggs until the rooster got picked off and the hens went on strike. We also captured more skunks, ‘coons, and ‘possums than we knew what to do with.
Besides all the usual childhood activities, all three grandchildren were involved in organized sports. With the two parents we got to play chauffeur and monitor their practices more often. You should see the pink uniforms and helmets on the girls!
No trip to Europe this year, but we did manage a spring week at Niagara Falls and Southern Canada. Things were much calmer and prettier on this side of the border. We really enjoyed the biannual sailing trip to the BVI with our sailing friends over Thanksgiving on a 44' catamaran.
Maureen is working harder this year and was rewarded with a nice raise and bonus. She is on a four day week, which gives her more time at home, but she's now in charge of Friday suppers.
We are making slow progress on our projects: greenhouse, sailboat, house repairs, landscaping. Next year we are looking forward to a ten-year anniversary trip to Europe, a U-2 reunion in California, and, mostly, more of the same, especially visits with family and friends.
Merry Christmas,
Mike & Maureen
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