Monica Kochelee

Since my mom lives on the water and has a big house with lots of room, we try to drive down to her house at least 3 or 4 times over the summer to spend the weekend with her and take advantage of the water sports. She and my stepfather have a large dock and several boats, so there is always plenty of fishing, swimming, and water skiing right in front of her house.

My son has expressed an interest in learning to wakeboard this summer. We’ve seen some of my mom’s neighbors doing that on the river and it does look like fun. I don’t know if it is easier than waterskiing - which I am very good at - or if it takes about the same level of fitness and skill. If my son gives it a try and it’s not too hard, I would be willing to give it a try, too.

We found a site online that carries a full selection of wakeboard styles and brands, so I think we will order one and have it delivered to my mom’s house. Next time we go down for the weekend, we can try it out. Looks like fun!

Looking forward to watching the Super Bowl this afternoon. We are going to a party at our neighbor’s house. Everyone is bringing potluck and their own beer. It should be a lot of fun.

I’m more interested in the commercials than the game. My football team didn’t do well this year, and I’m not a big fan of either team, although they both deserve the recognition for getting this far and having the chance to win the Almightly Super Bowl.

Sure hope the half time entertainment is more family friendly this year. I can’t believe the Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake “thing” was ever allowed to be on the air. That really tainted the whole game experience for me and I haven’t wanted to watch the Super Bowl ever since that happened. I can (and do) see all those commercials anyway - don’t need football for THAT!  But today it is a chance to visit with the neighbors and get to know them a little better. That will be nice.

I’m going to run the vacuum and fold the last load of laundry, then head over to the party. Hasta la vista!