Another Weekend in the Big City

Our second week on this project has been quite successful.  We have removed an old dishwasher, hung a couple of shelves, installed an interior door where once there was only wall, and did a LOT of painting.  All-in-all, a typical NOMAD project.  Our weekend began on Friday, when we met with Tomie, our niece, and got a tour of the USC campus, including her sorority building

 and USC’s sports heritage building where at least 6 Heisman Trophies are on display.

OJ Simpson's Heisman

Saturday we had 2 outings, and both related to food.  First was a brunch with Joel and Stephanie (whose father is a cousin of Paige’s mother).  Bob and Joel discussed motorcycling and travel, while Paige and Stephanie caught up on common relatives.  It was great to learn about another segment of our family! 

Upon our return to LaVerne, all of the NOMADS were treated to a backyard BBQ at the nearby house of a couple from the congregation.

Sunday started cool and sunny, but turned really wet and cold – a nice day to stay inside with a roast in the crockpot.

We have a “resident” skunk here where we are camped behind the church.  Trot (as we call him) has a daily schedule.  In the morning around 7:30 to 8, he comes in front of the motorhome and heads to the large grassy area.  You can see him as he roams around as his large fluffy tail can be seen in the long grass.  At about 5 p.m., he comes again around the back of the motorhomes and heads again to the grassy area.  We’ve also seen him around the church.  He’s a pretty skunk, BUT he’s still a skunk!!