We spend the next four days visiting various family friends and relatives of Lynn. Her two brothers, Brian that we are staying with and Kent, and their respective wives Noel and Joan.
David Tucker a nephew. Uncle Clark and his daughter Susy. David and Jan Truckenbrod, life long family friends.
Wednesday morning it was breakfast with Greg Rediske and his daughter Abby and her 8 month old son. Karla Woody a niece, David and Jan Truckenbrod and their daughter Jenny. Beckey, a niece and her husband Tom Sawyer. Tom's daughter. Debbie, another niece.
Will I remember all of these names? Guaranteed not.
Clark is a real character. At 97 his wit is sharp as a tack. A retired railroad fireman from the time when the raiload was running steam. He is recovering from a recent fall where he dislocated a shoulder, broke an arm, and broke his neck for starters. He had many railroad stories to share.
Brian is recently retired from a real estate broker career. Kent is retired from truck driving and still spends a lot of time volunteering at the American Legion.
David Tucker has just sold his share of a marine repair and storage business. About a year ago he suffered severe injury in a water skiing accident and is still recovering.
Our visit is short to visit these few of Lynn's relatives that live in this area. Next year there are plans for a family reunion which will probably be attended by 150. A number of relatives I can not comprehend.
Wednesday afternoon we drive to Minneapolis, and check into our hotel.
We spend the evening with Lynn's grand-daughter Hanna and her husband Taylor. Hanna is an engineer in the medical appliance industry. We talked 3d printing. Taylor works at the zoo teaching.
On Thursday Oct 2nd we spent the afternoon with Per and Lori. Lori is a niece of Lynn's.
Per was a professional photographer, often working on assignment for National Geographic. An Antartica expedition was one of his most memorable.
We return the car at the airport and take the shuttle back to our hotel.
Tomorrow we head to Vancouver, BC.
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