A beautiful November 26

Jo and I had a nice visit with Dad, joined a little later by Rachel and David.  Almost 60 degrees.

Day after T-Day

Not really up for the bus trip.

Thanksgiving at Coachman Square

Jo and I came over to spend the morning and Thanksgiving dinner.  The Macy's Day Parade made a hit, as did Jackie Bachelor's light-up turkey trucker's cap.  The dinner--salmon and potatoes au gratin--not so much, although it looked great to me.

Making a move

Dad is moving!  He will be making the move next week to Coachman Square, a very nice assisted living facility in Woodbridge (about 7 minues from us).  Mary Wade has been wonderful--he has been happy,healthy, has gained almost 10 pounds, and has been well taken care of.  We think, though, that Coachman Square may provide more stimulation and enjoyment.  (NB: They have an ice cream parlor.)  Douglas, Joanne and I took Dad for a visit last weekend and he liked it, and of course made a huge hit.  

British Art Center

Jo and I took Dad to the Yale Center for British Art this afternoon.  They had a terrific exhibit on Johann Zoffany, the great portraitist of the Georgian period.  I finally saw in person the great family portrait of the Sharps--including abolitionist Granville--on their musical barge on the Thames.  Dad had a great time.

Lucky to Have Me

I stopped by Mary Wade this afternoon on the way up to class and couldn't find Dad anywhere--he was off with the rec director.  Talked with Sue at the nurses' station who said how much they love him.  Yesterday she told him, "We feel very lucky to have you here."  "I should imagine so," he replied.

Dad is getting along wonderfully with his roommate, Ted Brett.  They are like old friends.  Like Dad, Ted is the youngest and last of five siblings.  Sadly, though, Ted doesn't have any kids.

Russian Hat

A cold and rainy day.  Dad lent me his fur hat.

Ice cream in the garden

Visited Dad this afternoon.  Global warming made for a delightful October day in the Mary Wade garden (even Dad was in shirtsleeves).  I brought him come chocolate ice cream from Liberty Pizza on Ferry Street.

Sunday night dinner, 10/9/11

Dad had a very nice dinner with his roommate Ted, Winnie Poirot, and Joe Taylor.  Lentil soup, tuna fish sandwich on whole wheat, and strawberry sundae.  He looked very sharp in his Forbes tartan tie.

10/4/11

Bingo

Close, but no cigar.

Taken by Joanne

Saturday 10/1

Tuesday, 9/27

Update:

Rachel spent time with Dad at Mary Wade this afternoon.  He was in a very good mood.  No pics (at least that I have seen).

Mary Wade garden

Another pic from Sunday

Saturday afternoon, 9/24

Jo and Dad

Scottish Fudge.  Nice, but not chocolate.

Elevator lobby

Trying to operate the zoom

Still no luck

The rain held off and the garden was lovely.

Dad's floor before dinner

Great gifts

Thanks to Mary O'Gorman for the slippers (perfect fit--very comfortable) and to Priscilla McMillan for the incredible chocolates!

Tuesday, September 20

Virginia Magazine of History and Biography

Brought Dad his drycleaned winter coat and some chocolate shells.  He was perusing a history magazine.

Thanks to Priscilla for the chocolate!