Slate's and the Lodgepole Society

The Lodgepole Society grew yesterday, and Slate's Restaurant did okay too. It was the semi-annual gathering of the retired teacher marms from Sandpoint High School. We put out the word, told what time to meet, and whoever showed up, showed up. Yesterday we had at least a quorum of us who'd spent the better time of our lives together at Sandpoint High School teaching the children.

Let's see---Myra Lewis, Terri Albertson (we'll get back to her in a moment), Shirl "the Pearl" Parker, Edna Iverson, GehringAnn---oops Ann Gehring (she was a short-time cuz she waz getting her hair cut and all primped up for a wedding she's attending in Milwaukee). And, Bev Chapin got a break from playing nurse to Earl who injured his knee at Harrison Lake a week or so ago.

Now back to Terri. No, she didn't teach at Sandpoint High; instead, she delivered mail in the rural zones, but her hubby Don did for just about as long as I did. And her son Tom has kept the Albertson name going at SHS, so Terri can count as an SHS retiree.

We discussed mothers, fathers, grandkids, great-grandkids and schedules so busy that Terry Iverson suggested that Edna go back to teaching for a vacation. That's how it is for all of us; we're constantly on the run as volunteers, helpers, drivers, babysitters, etc. Who said something about rocking chairs. Oh yeah, Terri says there's a stuffed person sitting in her rocking chair cuz it's the only one who has time.

After lunch at Slate's, several came out and toured the new Lovestead. And, this morning, Bill was proud to read all the new notations in his Lodgepole Log. So, it was a good time had by all, and we're looking forward to the next time we can all take a break and talk about how busy we are.

In the meantime, I've gotta run. People to see, things to do. Have a good Friday all!