Do you remember my cousin, Shamus, that was killed in Iraq last year? The cousin getting married is one of his three sisters. It is wonderful to have a joyful occasion to be with family.

We went into Old Forge for shopping, sightseeing and and art show. There is a hardware store, general store, and souvenir shop in Old Forge that has anything and everything one could want. Enough shopping and I am glad to sit out front and talk with a large-ish motorcyclist named Randy, who is also enjoying the storefront bench just sheltered from the rain while his honey shops. After some conversation Randy and I are friends. Kater I drive past the store, Randy is still there, and I show off my little car. The motorcycle antithesis.

Lunch, a nap and some primping later, Eelin and I are ready to go over to the Woods Inn for the wedding. It is somewhat cold for an outdoor event, but the lakefront setting at twilight is perfect. There is a seagull hovering over the ceremony. There are a large number of guests, half of whom are cousins of some degree. I am hugged to pieces and I love it.