Today we took a 8 mile trip up Craycroft Road to Sunrise Drive, took a left turn and went another 4 miles, or so, then found a parking spot near the front door of the Firebirds Woodfire Grill. We had a date with Patty and Gene for lunch and had to be there by 1230. We got there about 1210 which was good because Diane wanted to put another coat of color on her fingernails. We were there early enough for her fingers to dry before she had to use the restroom.

The folks at Firebirds are very nice and can take a joke. Our waitress was top notch, too. When she brought the bill she asked if there was anything else we needed, and I asked her what was free. She said cheese cake bites, then she brought us a plate of them. Both Diane an Gene’s birthdays were recent and that worked for the free snack.

I had really good intentions of having our waitress take a photo of the four of us, but we got busy talking and that desire pushed aside, so I don’t have one. I do, however, have aold photo of Diane and Patty so that will have to do. Perhaps Patty will forward a photo of her and Gene for me to share. Then again, maybe she won’t. Here’s what I have.

It’s still early in the day, 1632, but there is nothing more scheduled so I’m closing this. We are both looking forward to the next move to Luke AFB in Phoenix. I called Brian, Big Brother Jack’s Grandson, and got permission for Jennifer to send our mail to his home. After a short delay, he said, “Sure.” Actually, there was no delay at all. Brian’s the best. That’s because he has Annie and Kelly. They are all related. I think Brian is our Grand Nephew, but I’m not sure how that works.

We hope all is well with you. Perhaps we’ll wind up in your neighborhood one of these days. Keep an eye out for us.