Dundee

It was just about a week ago that Peter and i were heading across Pennsylvania, on rte 80, happy on our road trip and oblivious to what lay ahead.  Peter had decided at the last hour to join me in taking a half a truckload of furniture out to Andrew and Lur.  Spontaneity!

Shortly after dark we started seeing a few snowflakes.  Within a couple of minutes the snow was so strong, it was like someone had thrown a white blanket over the car.  It no longer looked like such a fun, smart, cost-effective idea!  With luck, it was a thin band of snow cutting across the state, but it was decidedly no fun for about 20 minutes.  Did I mention Peter was driving at that point?

Anyway, the following day, we got up early and went to downtown Cleveland to walk around the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum.  We were only there for about 90 minutes, but it was definitely worth a trip to return.  I liked the way they set up exhibits around cities, so there was Memphis, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Liverpool etc.

And then we got to Dundee, and surprised Andrew and Lur with Peter's arrival!  Hard to believe that we were only there two nights since we did so much.  We saw Daniel's sneakers, we had two great dinners, we talked to Claire about colleges, we met Miles, we saw Bill and Jen, we walked the dog, we talked football, we unloaded the truck, we took naps and we went to Dunkin Donuts, twice.  Wednesday, we took a stretch limo to the airport and headed home.  I acted like a teenager in the limo.  Surprised?

So, I had to get back early to start my new job.  So far so good.  

And today is the Super Bowl.  Mary has been busy getting ready for a small group who is congregating here for the game.  Margaret is here for the game, with her friend Andrew.  We spoke with Joe who was on his way to a party to watch the game.  We understand Annie is going to get up early and take the day off to watch the game tomorrow morning in China.   We think there are a few Giants fans in other parts of the family. The suspense is killing me.  So much that I started a Twitter feed (@DicksonJohn2) and will tweet the game!  www.twitter.com      

Last night Mary and I went and saw "Iron Lady" which is not the sequel to "Iron Man."  Meryl Streep is incredible, so good we figured she could not possibly win the Oscar.  

Last week, before going to Dundee, I spent a few days in Pittsfield, painting and taping the steps to the old basement and attic.  John and Marilyn came over with pizza Friday night!  Thank you!  Mary came up to New Jersey for the weekend, and we went to a very good play called "The Convert" with Peter and Janet.  It was set in southern Africa in the 1890s.  And thank you!

That's about all from here. Kickoff in one hour.  I noticed the pre-game shows started at noon, but turned it off for the part about women in Indianapolis knitting hats for the volunteers.  Oh well.

I would say may the best team win, but I am afraid the Giants may be the best team. 

Love from down here.