“And a good time was had by all.” So goes a cliché line that has ended many a story about some gathering of people. However, the line truly fits the gathering of friends and family of our nephew Dan as he prepares to leave Wichita for Wisconson parts unknown (at least to us).

Capping off several days of activity on the part of my sis and her immediate family, we attended a recital at their church yesterday. Nephew Dan was the featured performer, and sis Marianne and Dan’s sis Rebekah helped out. They truly are a talented bunch, and we are pleased and proud to have association with them as family members.

We then “broke in” our new home with a gathering of whoever could come. We had hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade ice cream, and all the stuff that goes with that. Our new home has a fire pit out back and two patios, which were put to good use. Even in the Kansas wind, we had a good time and were pleased to be able to host such a gathering as this.

Using the Plank Memorial Weenie Sticks, we roasted hot dogs and toasted marshmallows. We visited, ate, drank, and visited some more. A couple of the guys ended up flat down on the floor in the basement trying to absorb what they had eaten, and we even had a visit from a fireman from the Wichita Fire Department asking about the fire in the back yard (he was also a guest, so it was OK).

Yes, a good time was had by all. These kinds of things don’t come often, and are to be savored when they do happen. We wish Dan the best in his endeavors.