Yesterday as we were leaving for Aspen we received a call from our friends letting us know that our close friend, Peggy’s house burned to the ground about 3 am in the morning! Apparently it started in an electrical outlet near the hot tub and was gone in a matter of minutes. You might remember Peggy has the house in Belize and owns the 1934 Rolls Royce and Ferrari that I drive from time to time. Imagine everything you own, gone in a matter of minutes. Peg managed to throw a few files out the front door and got out with her dog and that was about it. So sad but at least no one was hurt. Peggy had lived in that house for almost 40 years and it was filled with great antiques and of course all her personal items and memories. It makes you realize how quickly things can change. I think I’m going to rearrange a few things around here like papers and keepsakes just in case.
We also saw our friend Kim who is an ER doctor over there. We met Kim about 5 years ago when Jag jumped off a bridge and hurt his ankle and she quickly became a good friend. It was her birthday Friday so we brought her a couple bottles of wine. Lori and her, both being doctors, reminisced about things for a bit. We hit a couple stores checking the sale racks and then headed home. We made it back to Vail by about 4:30.
This morning we’re off to Frisco for breakfast with my buddy since 6th grade, Jon Newmark. Then we’ll head down to Denver for an afternoon with Tom, Robin, Shelly, Robert, Ali and my Mom.
Both boys went to the Dark Tower which is some new movie last night. I guess it was good. School registration is this week, on Tuesday and Wednesday. We’re entering a new chapter with public school and all, but are looking forward to it. Grandma Dix is doing ok, I guess her oxygen levels were all over the place but think she’s feeling better. She’s going to the doctor today just as a precaution. Hope she’s not doing too much as she’s 86 years young you know!
Lori just informed me we’re leaving in an hour and 10 minutes so I’d better get moving. Clothes are in the dryer, kids need to get up and Mojo needs a walk. Have a good day and GB.