Apart from storm-watching we had a pleasant and fun weekend with the sibs.

Friday evening Lyman broiled hamburgers and we were joined by Patricia, Charles, Michael and a ladyfriend of his. It was Michael's first time to meet my sister and brother. Jason met them both years ago. We still had some of those huge garden tomatoes, and everyone sighed as they ate.

Saturday, Patricia and I went to downtown Natchez to look around. We visited antique stores and found a good sale at a little shoe store there. On to the mall, where Patricia helped me pick out some comfy Adidas for walking.

I spent most of Saturday night watching and reading reports about Dennis.

On Sunday, we went with Charles and realtors to see a restored 1854 house in town. It's not a grand house, but a small pretty one, with a courtyard that can become a gem. I knew Charles was planning to come back to Natchez, but I had no idea it would be so soon. He has made an offer on this house and it has been accepted.

Later, we had coffee at Joe Stone's house, which is now lovely and comfortable after several years of work.

We ate bacon and tomato sandwiches for dinner, at Tricia's request.

Monday morning, Patricia woke me and we went down to the river for a walk. The Vidalia Landing project adds serious value to this little town.

We started at 7:30 in a breeze and wound up at about 8:30 in the heat. One needs an earlier start. And I need a cap or visor against the sun. She insists that I take up walking. She worries about me.

Charles came at about 11:00 and there were goodbyes.

She said it was a good visit, and I thought so, too. Maybe a little short. Another day would have given us a bit more touring time.