Jerry's U.S. Coast Guard Retirement

Well we survived our summer trip. I really can not call it a vacation because there was absolutely no restful activity. We did see and do more than we could have imagined. Well I am sure Jerry would say he did more than he ever wanted all squeezed into one week. It all started on Friday, July 28. We had a great time visiting with all our family, friends and Jerry's co-workers at the retirement ceremony and reception . The retirement ceremony went really well and Jerry received many appreciation awards, farewell wishes, and even some advice on how to be successful in his new career at Microsoft. After the retirement reception we drove to Baltimore and arrived in time for just a few hours of rest before Jerry, Linnette(my sister) and her four children (one borrowed) went to the Orioles baseball game. I took Hannah, Abigail and Olivia to the nice big outlet mall for several hours of walking and shopping. We headed back to the hotel and were surprised to hear that the rest of the group was headed back by 9:30. When they returned they received a lecture from me about leaving the ball game early and they were sure the Orioles had won the game. While watching television the following morning I was surprised to see that the Orioles had indeed LOST the game and by leaving early they didn't see the White Sox ralley in the 9th and hit a grand slam to win the game. NEVER leave a majors game early, NEVER!!!!!