Saturday, December 4, 2021

Saturday, October 23, 2021

2021-10-23 Conversations with George



The obituary is located here. Wintz Ray Funeral Home
Here is the video of Dad's funeral.





Saturday, October 16, 2021

2021-10-16 Conversation With George



Today's weather report it is sunny at 40 degrees high is expected at 60. In Yankton at this time it is sunny and 43, with a high of 66.

Note, as of yesterday we have turned our furnace on.

A best of conversation from 5 years ago October 15th 2016

There was some telecommunication issues at the start of this that did eventually get resolved.
A little weather talk, and some political talk.


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Saturday, October 9, 2021

2021-10-09 Conversation With George



Today's weather report it is sunny at 62 degrees high is expected at 76. In Yankton at this time it is partly sunny and 63, with a high of 81.

Note, that we are still running our air conditioner have not turned our furnace on yet.

A best of conversation from 5 years ago October 8th 2016

The weather was a less cloudy in Yankton than in Princeton.
Fall has arrived with discussion of the need to turn on the furnace. Happy Birthday shout outs to Mike, Bob, Steve VanHooser, and Jill. Some rare sports talk.



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Saturday, October 2, 2021

2021-10-02 Conversation With George



Today's weather report it is cloudy at 66 degrees high is expected at 69. In Yankton at this time it is mostly cloudy and 60, with a high of 70.

A best of conversation from 5 years ago October 1st 2016

The weather was a less cloudy in Yankton than in Princeton.
The guy who wrote the Oscar Meyer Hot dog jingle has passed away.
Lots of activity on Sunday to look forward to, but not Czech Days that is in June.
A story of Grampa Glen Carter being offered stale roles by one of Yankton's Jewish Grocers.
Other bits and pieces to enjoy.



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Saturday, September 25, 2021

2021-09-25 Conversation With George



Today's weather report it is mostly sunny and cool morning at 48 degrees high is expected at 65. In Yankton at this time it is sunny and 55, with a high of 77.

A best of conversation from 5 years ago September 24th 2016

Dad's Picture was on the front page of the Yankton P&D but was not on the web site version (yankton.net)
Discussion of nicknames, where did Gus come from?
Current events, and my close call with destiny.
Weather is always a safe subject and others that you will have to listen to.



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Saturday, September 18, 2021

2021-09-18 Conversation With George



Today's weather report it is sunny and cool morning at 50 degrees high is expected at 76. In Yankton at this time it is cloudy and 64, with a high of 82.

A best of conversation from 5 years ago September 17th 2016

A movie review of On Golden Pond.
Other normal topics of the weekly conversation.


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Saturday, September 11, 2021

2021-09-11 Conversation With George



Today's weather report it is partly sunny and in the mid to upper 60's, with a high of 78. In Yankton at this time it is 70 and partly sunny with a high of 85.

A best of conversation from 5 years ago September 10th 2016

Diverse discussion today. Figured out that sound travels at 5 seconds a mile.


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Saturday, September 4, 2021

2021-09-04 Conversation With George



Today's weather report it is sunny and in the low 60's. In Yankton at this time it is 65 and sunny with a high of 76.

A best of conversation from 5 years ago September 3rd 2016

A short conversation today, they were off to a funeral for a friend of theirs.


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Saturday, August 28, 2021

2021-08-28 Conversation With George



Today's weather report it is cloudy in the low 70's expecting much needed rain today. In Yankton at this time it is 76 and sunny with a high of 88.

A best of conversation from 5 years ago August 27th 2016


There was a brief conversation of Dad's Great Uncle Mike who was blind, how many Lumber Yards are there in Yankton, and the Post Offices procedure for delivering mail.


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Saturday, August 21, 2021

2021-08-21 Conversation With George



With Dads failing health I have decided to end my weekly conversation. I will continue to post our conversation from five years ago however, five years ago this weekend we were in Yankton for Riverboat Days so there was not a conversation recorded. Next week I will post another conversation from the past.







Saturday, August 14, 2021

2021-08-14 Conversation With George



Dad was sleeping when I called today, I told them not to wake him. Included is our conversation from 5 years ago




A best of conversation from 5 years ago August 13th 2016


Riverboat Days in Yankton is next week, we do not plan to be there before the parade in the morning.
China should not be allowed in the United Nations.
The weather is pleasant today with a cool breeze blowing.


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Saturday, August 7, 2021

2021-08-07 Conversation With George



My call started out good with reactions from Dad, but then the conversation petered out rather quickly.



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A best of conversation from 5 years ago August 6th 2016


Our weekly conversation

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Saturday, July 31, 2021

2021-07-31 Conversation With George



When I called this morning and asked for Dad they said that he was finally sleeping and they really didn't want to wake him up. Dad took a tumble this week and took him to the hospital to check him out. He didn't break anything, but his arm did hurt his fall. I have included the conversation that we had 5 years ago.




A best of conversation from 5 years ago July 30th 2016


We talked about the big bank robbery that happened this week in Yankton, connections to Rochester MN, and an upcoming visit from Kathy today.

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Saturday, July 17, 2021

2021-07-17 Conversation With George



Dad must have been in a room where there was a piano as we could hear piano music playing. Regaled Dad with the story of the Bear in our backyard.



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A best of conversation from 5 years ago July 16th 2016


Tomorrow is the Constance NE church bazaar, talk of international policy's, my air conditioning adventure, Yankton's old popcorn stand, and of course weather.

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Saturday, July 3, 2021

2021-07-03 Conversation With George



Dad was having a snack in the dining room when I got ahold of him today. Since it is the 4th of July weekend, talk about 4th of July's past, and some weather of course.



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A best of conversation from 5 years ago July 2nd 2016


For the 4th of July holiday weekend talk of fireworks, health insurance, and of course lets not forget weather.

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Saturday, June 26, 2021

2021-06-26 Conversation With George



Another very interactive conversation this week. It was cloudy in Yankton, and getting cloudy in Princeton we both were expecting some welcome rain. We are heading to Iowa for Lori's Mom's Kallheim/Groe family reunion.



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A best of conversation from 5 years ago June 25th 2016


Start out with our weather talk, plumbing projects, then we eventually talk about river travel.

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Saturday, June 19, 2021

2021-06-19 Conversation With George



Another very interactive conversation this week. He acknowledged that the sun was shining in Yankton, as well as the sun was shining in Princeton. We both are to expect some rain tomorrow. I gave a restaurant report of a new Italian Restaurant that we went to last night, and trying out another new one for lunch today. Whishing everyone a Happy Fathers Day.



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A best of conversation from 5 years ago June 18th 2016


It is Czech Day's in Tabor SD this weekend. They missed the yesterday's parade because of the heat, and probably will not stay for the Polka Mass at 5:00 in the evening. The goal will be to stay hydrated today.

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