Dinner with Dudley

I spent my morning driving around trying to find a laundromat where I dropped off our clothes the last time. I did not go into the town center so was looking close by Bill's house. Either they closed, or I am brain dead and could not find it again. So instead, I asked Dot to help me use her washer and dryer this way Bill and I would have clean cloths to pack. Yes, I know Bill has a washer and dryer but I could not figure out home to use the washer. So Dot came to the rescue, again.....

The evening came and after map questing directions to Dudley's (Bill's brother) house we went back to Bill's to relax. We were meeting Dudley and Phyllis ( Dudley's wife) at 5:30 for dinner. We left at 4:30 to give us extra time. Good thing it was rush hour and a normal 25 minute drive took about 70 minutes.

We arrived at their house a lovely, duplex in a tree-lined community with green laws and two-car garages. Dudley and his wonderfully, charming wife Phyllis warmly welcomed us to their home. We sat in the living room sharing a drink eating some nuts. Bill and his brother share memories of their father. A man who loved to plan trips, travel and someone I wish met. After about an hour, we got into our cars for a short drive and a nice leisurely meal at a quiet restaurant. We talked for what seem like hours. Phyllis and Dudley shared memories of their many travels and a wonderful log cabin they built in Bend, Oregon. The conversation was easy and free flowing. Dudley a reader of the blogs is ninety years old and sharp as a tack. He is tall and physically well kept! He recalled incidents about different trips we took and question me about certain portions of our travels. I have a new serenity prayer:
Grant me the health and mindset
To be like Dudley when I am older.

We could not have had a better last evening to our trip.