Where's Willy Wonka?

Yesterday I watched Lucas from 11-1 as I do on every Friday this semester only. This is only a Lucas tale so if you're sick of hearing me go on and on about Lucas you can stop reading now. Lucas blah blah blah Lucas blah.

I packed a small box of my mom's Desert Rose Franciscanware and Charlie agreed to take it the Tri-Cities this weekend where Betty and Brice would be. Betty also collects this kind of dinnerware so she's been combining my mom's dishes with hers. It is so great that my mom no longer needs plates or bowls or groceries for that matter.

As we drove to Charlie's house for the delivery I chattered on and on about where we were going and why. When we arrived at Charlie's he came out and greeted us. I hopped out of the car and got the box of dishes out but Lucas exclaimed, "Get me out of here", indicating that he didn't intend to stay in the car for this short visit. We went into Charlie's garage and stared at all the good things in there like a fresh deer rack, a huge shotgun and shells, and pheasant feet and feathers. After 10 minutes we began to get into our car again and finally Lucas, who is a boy of few words, asked, "Where's Mr. Wonka?" Charlie fell into step and announced that he lived in Seattle now. I mean if you're visiting a Charlie surely Willy Wonka and his Chocolate Factory are nearby. I'm sure it was a disappointing visit for Lucas but then he has to learn not to take these long videos Grandma shows too seriously.

It is more fun spending time with Lucas when he has a vocabulary to let you know what's going on in his mind. Tonight I am resting from trying to keep ahead of him for an evening. I did take my mom out for a drive and a burger. Brett, Lucas and I had dinner with her on Thursday night though she mentioned today it would be nice to see how he's grown since the last time she's seen him.

I'm excited that Ron and Dorena, Betty and Brice have plans to visit Cornet Bay this coming week. This will be full disclosure about the facilities there. Charlie and also Barb have mentioned returning to Chiwawa Lodge but Ron votes no as it is too close to his house. He says it's because he wants to drive somewhere but I think it's most likely because he and Dorena have to put so much of their own time and effort into getting things ready which includes their house full of company. Well there's always Vernonia.