Monday, 9:45 am: After driving about ten hours from Mystic Connecticut we arrived safely home yesterday evening. The 87th Annual Reunion of the Society of the Fifth Division went smoothly and all appeared to have an enjoyable time. Many, including myself, rekindled old friendships. I have to admit none of us look like we did 37+ years ago when we were covered in mud, dirt and mosquito bites. Back then we were genuinely concerned we wouldn’t live to see another year: Sadly, some of us didn’t live to see the end of the day. Now we’re all older, hopefully wiser, and all a bit gray around the edges. There are many memories; some good and some not so good.

-- Three Old Soldiers --

All was in order when we returned home. As always there is a lot to do. It seems like we were just gearing up for our summer chores; now we are doing the same to prepare for winter. There’s never a dull moment in the countryside. Today really is Labor Day – lots of labor!

More next time after I have had a chance to catch my breath, unwind and recharge my thoughts.

Current values from our wireless Davis Vantage-Pro weather station:

Temperature: 63.8° [F.]

Barometer: 29.745 & falling slowly

Humidity: 73%

Wind: SSW at 5 mph – breezy

Visibility: > 3 miles

Skies: Scattered cloudiness – ca. 20-30% cover

Precipitation: .06 inch – rain

Since midnight:

Low temperature: 50.7° [F.] at 12:56 am

High wind: 20 mph at 9:29 am