Belated happy birthday to Grandma

Fri., March 7, 2003 - Talked to Jenny -- she said she's real busy so I'd better get a permanent here.  I really need one.  So I'll be getting one tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.  Nancy will take me.  Saw "Coal Miner's Daughter" in the evening.  Talked to Greta in evening.

Sat., March 8, 2003 - Nancy took me to get permanent.  Went to Stauffer's for dinner.  Nancy went home right away.  Dolores came in evening for several games of Rummikub.

Sun., March 9, 2003 - Nancy came at noon with dinner from Popeye's.  The usual Sunday chores.  Mitch and Anna were here in p.m. while Mary attended her writers' group meeting. 

I certainly meant to post on Grandma's actual birthday, but you know how things go. I did think of her often during the day.  Maybe it's weird, but I take comfort in birthdays that are past the age when the person would still likely be around.  So, 110 years isn't unheard of but certainly isn't usual.  Those birthdays aren't quite so bittersweet for me.

And bad news in 2022 with Kevin Andersen's wife, Mary, dying recently of pancreatic cancer.  She was one of my favorite family members.  She was always so pleasant and fun.  And it seemed that she and Kevin were at nearly every gathering we had; reunions, funerals, anniversaries, just everything.  Which nowadays with everyone so busy is quite the thing.  She will be sorely missed.  And now the Three Marys are down to two.  Someone needs to name a baby Mary just to get us back to three.

What to pick from?

Sat., March 1, 2003 - Talked to Greta. Lydia Witte died last week.  Ruby Ritze's granddaughter had triplets -- a boy and identical girl twins.  On TV watched "Milestones and Memories" of Lawrence Welk shows.  Very very interesting.

Sun., March 2, 2003 - Nancy came at noon and brought pizza. The same Sunday routine.  We played several games of Rummikub.

Mon., March 3, 2003 - Played cards in the evening.  Delores served pumpkin pie.

For only three, somewhat short entries, I have several things to talk about.

I don't know which Ritze granddaughter that is, but regardless, I wonder what the medical odds are of triplets that include identical twins.

I could comment on memories of my own of watching Lawrence Welk.  For instance I, or Grandma, recorded on a tape recorder (nothing so much as a VCR then) an episode or two and I remember listening and re-listening to one of them.  I'm not sure what the theme of the show was but two of the songs were Edelweiss and Loch Lomond.  Which then leads me to remember how when tape recorders were new, we'd turn one on and secretly record family conversations, usually over a meal.  I suppose people nowadays would consider that low-tech and likely not fun, but I recall we did get a bang out of listening to some of those afterwards. And there is still the classic, and long lost, recording of, at a minimum Aunt Irene and Aunt Helen, in the car somewhere and lost.  I can't recall a single word of it but do remember it was hysterical to listen to as they tried to figure out where they were.

And on a slow day, I could also research and/or comment on pumpkin pie, a real favorite of mine and of Mitch's.  I tell people we can't leave him alone in a room with one.  Perhaps not so much now that he's grown, but definitely when he was growing up.

Lastly, and unrelated to Grandma's entries, I'd like to mention that yesterday was my 60th birthday.  Rather a non-event given the current Covid restrictions. I had hoped to rent out the Joyo Theatre on Sunday and have a showing of a movie, open to family that wanted to come.  I thought having the theater to ourselves would be okay since we could all spread out. But since I had been exposed recently and new cases are through the roof, I thought it wise not to do it at all.  And normally I would bring treats to work, but out of 20 or so of us, I think 6 were here.  I didn't know that the night before but I was strangely unmotivated to make anything.  Kinda glad I didn't since I would have had extras to bring home and no one wants to be tempted with that.  It was such a non-event that around 10 p.m. I finally reminded John what day it was since he had not yet mentioned it.  But, the highlight of the day was Anna dropping by my office with a gift from her and Dakota and Mitch -- a Cricut machine.  Something I had been secretly interested in but had not thought to buy for myself.  So, good call on the kids' part.  The gift was really nice, of course, but the best part was having a little unexpected visit with Anna.

Oh, my goodness -- it has been a long time

So much going on, so little attention to this blog.  But here I am again.  For how many days in a row, or something close to resembling "in a row", who is to say?

Fri., February 14, 2003 - Saw a movie this evening, a tribute to Big Bands -- those taken from Lawrence Welk's shows.  Rained in p.m. and evening.

Sat., February 15, 2003 - Started to snow during the night.  Snowed almost all day.  Talked to Greta at noon.  They had snow, too.  Played cards in p.m. -- the group that plays on Mon. night.

Sun., February 16, 2003 - Nancy came at noon.  She made me a new kind of cheese & potato soup.  Very tasty.  Mitch & Anna here while Mary wen to Writers Group.  We played cards.  I popped some popcorn for them.

I'm having trouble reading Grandma's writing re the big band show, but I'll go with what I have there.

Of course, I cannot let dear Jenny's passing from this world to the next go unmentioned.  I should have posted something much closer to the event.  It wasn't for lack of caring about her, but just me being the usual me and not getting things done when I should do them.

However, since some time has passed it is much easier to say now how very happy I am for Jenny that her suffering is over, and for both she and Bill to be together.  The Lord works in mysterious ways.  I will always miss the two of them and particularly their laughs; both very different, but both very genuine and fun.  Bill and Jenny have left behind a beautiful legacy of lives well lived.  Their sons and grandchildren are testament to the lovely people they were.

Birthday party time

Sun., February 2, 2003 - Tom took me to Dale's for dinner.  All there except Merilyn & Jayson's family.  Jeff & girlfriend Sarah were there for dinner & Doug, Dana & Madison came in afternoon.  A nice warm day.

Mon., February 3, 2003 - Snowed today.  I went to Card Club in evening.  Delores made a cake & Grace furnished ice cream -- a surprise to me.  Then Nancy & Mitch came which was a real surprise.  Delores had asked them to come.  Anna was sick so she & Mary weren't there.  Jean called today & so did Raymond Iversen but we didn't talk much -- he could hardly hear me.  The trouble must have been in his phone because Jean didn't complain.

Tues., February 4, 2003 - I cancelled the hair-do appointment.  Nancy said the sidewalks were icy.  Delores here in evening for some Rummikub.

Darn, but I don't remember not going for cake and ice cream because Anna was sick.  Nice to know that Nancy and Mitch were able to pull off the surprise, though.

I've been re-starting my genealogy research of the family and came across a humorous little thing from the Winside paper.  Thankfully, well hopefully, it had nothing to do with anyone in our find, upstanding family but I need to share it anyway.  Here goes:

Winside Tribune, April 22, 1920:

Luthern [sic] Church Emblem Smeared with mud.

Disregarding the motives of the parties guilty of smearing mud on the emblem just above the entrance of the St. Paul's Lutheran church Wednesday night, the act surpasses any barbaric deed that was ever perpetuated in this locality.  Anyone that would condescend to such an outrageous and blasphemous act isn't as good as the mud he used to express the degenerate machinations of his furtile [sic] brain.

We haven't any idea who the guilty parties are but if we haven't made this article emphatic enough parties in question can call at the office and get what we didn't have space for in this weeks [sic] issue.

Well, amen to that.  

Seems I should have Nancy in charge of photos for my posts since she is the most organized photo queen in the family.  But, a nice photo of the church isn't a bad thing, right?

Dancing at 75

Thurs., January 30, 2003 - Myrtle called in a.m.  It was my turn to call but I became interested in a movie on TV.  Mitch & Anna here this evening.  Nancy & Mary went to a country music deal.  Tom came for the usual routine.  He brought barbecued ribs from Famous Dave's for the 4 of us.  The kids played Rummikub with Tom & after he left we played cards & Rummikub.

Fri., January 31, 2003 - Played lazy all day.  Went to movie in library this evening "Heaven Can Wait."

Sat., February 1, 2003 - Made trail snacks for tomorrow.  Nancy came with groceries late in afternoon & I showered.

I'm not sure what country music thing Nancy and I would have gone to, but I'm guessing maybe Trace Adkins. I'm not betting any money on it, though.

I wonder which Heaven Can Wait was showing at the Pioneer House that night.  I know there are at least two versions; I've seen only the one with Warren Beatty.  Pretty funny, yet somewhat poignant, too. The wikipedia plot summaries of both movies are rather long, so I'm going to take a pass on posting those.

Instead, here is a curious and fun little article from the Sioux City Journal on December 2, 1925.  The lady featured is my second great-aunt, sister of Maren, with Maren being the mother of William Andersen who married the lovely Anna Brogren and fathered Marian and Ray.

Not chopped liver, I hope

Fri., January 24, 2003 - Today is Myrtle's 95 birthday, they're having a card shower for her.  This evening to movies in library.  Saw the 1st episode of "Gunsmoke" and the 1st episode of "Rawhide."  Received candy from Helen -- the delicious "turtles" for my birthday.

Sat., January 25, 2003 - Called Greta - gave her a list of things to bring next Sunday -- dried beef, etc.  Called Helen to thank her for the candy.

Sun., January 26, 2003 - Nancy worked yesterday so Mary came.  She & the kids came about 6:00.  I showered & Mary vacuumed.  I made 2 pans of sticky rolls - gave one to Mary.  Delores came in evening - found out she had known Rick's grandmother, Ruby!

Well, Grandma mentioned it was Aunt Myrtle's birthday on the 24th, but not that it was also mine.  But, I'm thinking that's because it was a big one for Aunt Myrtle -- ending in a "5" or "0" counts as a big one.  Heck, anything past 90 is pretty big news in my opinion.  So, I'm not offended.

I'm pretty sure I haven't seen the first episode of Gunsmoke, but I sure watched plenty episodes at Grandma's after school back in the day with Grandma Anna.  We must have watched a good amount of television in the summer, too, because I remember lots of game shows, Perry Mason, and The Rifleman.  But no soap operas.

The photo is obviously not from the first season, but I picked an image from the show that I remember.  I remember portions of one episode rather vividly.  Some bad guys had some good guys held hostage and were making them go about their regular daily business to avoid anyone knowing something was wrong.  One thing that happened was one hostage had to go out and put the flag up on the flagpole like he did every day.  Not too long after, the Gunsmoke crew came and took out the bad guys and rescued all the good guys.  I think Festus may have been one of the hostages.  The thing that got them rescued was that the guy putting up the flag did so with it upside down -- a signal of distress.  The bad guys obviously didn't notice.  I was really impressed that the guy took such a big change.  It was also the first time I learned that the flag could be used that way.  Information, thankfully, that I have not had to use.

Plentiful snow

Wed., January 15, 2003 - Went to Book Club in evening.  Zoya cooked a chicken and gave me the dark meat - she only likes the white meat.

Thurs., January 16, 2003 - We have about 6 or 7 inches of snow. It started snowing yesterday afternoon and stopped during the night.  I baked a pumpkin pie & 6 loaves of banana bread.  Tom came in evening.  We had chicken casserole.  The usual laundry, etc. and Rummikub.  I called Lester to wish him Happy Birthday.  Also talked to Myrtle - 5 inches of snow there.

Fri., January 17, 2003 - Spent the afternoon in Zoya's apartment.  She had special medical examination in the morning & needed someone around in p.m.  Pat Ross was there, too. We had a good talk.  In evening Mitch & Anna came while Mary went to a company party.

Ack.  I don't remember a work party in January 2003.  Oh, well.  

And we still have snow here.  You really gotta love that some snow melts during the day, making for muddy roads and chores in the p.m., and then freezes overnight so that I am confronted with a rugged landscape of frozen ice/snow/mud.  Almost gets me cranky by the time I am done and back in the house.  So, glad that today is sunny and warm.  Hoping for less snow by tomorrow morning, even though it means more mud tonight.  The photo is from a day or two after our 8 to 10 inches of snow and everything was all frosty one morning.

Christmas, over and done

 Fri., January 3, 2003 - Mary took me for hairdo & brought me home.  Delores was sick.

Sat., January 4, 2003 - Dale & Mitch came & took my old recliner to Mary's garage.  It will be sold at auction in the spring.  Jean Hansen called in p.m.  I called Greta in late afternoon.

Sun., January 5, 2003 - Nancy came & I fixed dinner.  She boxed up the Christmas decorations.  Mitch & Anna came while Mary attended the writing group.  They helped Nancy take decorations to the basement.  Delores came in evening to play Rummikub.  Ray called in p.m.

Speaking of Christmas, Micki wrote the nicest post on Facebook about her memories of Grandma, well specifically her wonderful cream puffs.  A very nice post with some lovely things to say.  

I won't post the whole thing, but here is part of it and the photo she attached.

Watching movies

Wed., December 25, 2002 - Nancy & I went to Dale's.  We ate about 2:00.  Lynn's brother Rod & family were there -- Mary, Mitch & Anna were there, too.  Nancy called Greta before we went to Dale's -- had a nice visit.  We went home about 4:30.  I watched some movies in the evening.
Thurs., December 26, 2002 - Myrtle called about 10:30.  Tom forgot it was Thurs. -- came late.  Usual things accomplished -- laundry, etc.
Fri., December 27, 2002 - Dolores took me to have my hair-do.  Mary brought me home.

For some reason, the fact that Grandma would watch movies at all hours of the day and night, even into the wee hours, tickled me.  I'm glad she enjoyed them.  I know we discussed movies every now and then.  We might even on December 27 when I took her home from her hair-do since she usually fed me lunch on those days.

For no reason other than I like it lots, here's a photo of Kyleah and Willa and Mom.

Fingers crossed

Sun., December 22, 2002 - I baked banana bread & apricot bread.  Nancy came in a.m.  She did some laundry & vacuumed, etc. while I showered.  Mary went to Writers Club meeting at Zoya's.  Mitch & Anna stayed here.  We played UNO, Go Fish, and Crazy Eight.
Mon., December 23, 2002 - Went to Zoya's apartment in a.m.  Gave her a loaf of apricot bread & some peppernuts.  Had a nice visit.  In p.m. I went to Grace's apartment with a loaf of apricot bread & some peppernuts.  She was sorry to tell me that her children didn't want her to drive me places -- they are concerned about her health.  She seems to have more problems than are apparent.  Went to Card Club in evening & took the sleigh bells along.  After club I stopped at Dolores's place & we played Rummikub.  Home Nurse came at noon and I'm discharged from that service.
Tues., December 24, 2002 - Made some candies with almond bark, marshmallows, and peanuts.  Also made apple crisp to take to Nancy's this evening.  Tom & Merilyn stopped after their 5:00 church service & took me to Nancy's.  Had supper there.  Mary, Mitch & Anna came too.  We exchanged gifts.  I stayed all night at Nancy's.

I clearly remember Grandma's banana bread and apricot bread.  Also, many many treats that she made for Christmas.  I must say we do not have the volume of sweets these Christmases as we did when Grandma was around to make them, but that's probably okay.  We do fine with the sweets that are there.

It's a long shot to be sure, but there is a competition to have special items included in an exhibition at the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen.  People are to submit a short essay about a particular object and why it brings them happiness.  Some of the items will be selected for the exhibition and those contributors will receive tickets to see the whole collection.  One person will receive two airline tickets to Copenhagen.  And it's all by email to start, so I've risked not even an overseas postage stamp by entering.  I wrote about the little tag I took from Grandma's place at the Pioneer House.  The one that she put outside the door to let the person checking tags know that she was okay.  It makes me happy to look at the tag because I am reminded of how adventuresome Grandma was to leave Winside behind and move to Lincoln and start making new friends at her age.  The tag reminds me that things will be okay.

I do not have high hopes of my submission making the cut nor especially of winning airline tickets, but it doesn't hurt to try, right?

Christmas lights

Thurs., December 19, 2002 - Baked pumpkin cranberry bread.  Tom came in evening for usual routine.  He brought barbecued ribs from Famous Dave's.
Fri., December 20, 2002 - Saw "White Christmas" this evening in the library.  I took my bells to show.
Sat., December 21, 2002 - In a.m. Nancy took me to get my new glasses.  We ate dinner at Popeyes.  In evening she picked up Mitch & Anna & took us around the city to see the Christmas lights.  Talked to Greta in p.am.

As I recall, the driving around to look at lights took place more than once.  And maybe one time they took the city bus -- not positive on that, though.

Photo found on Google.

Baking peppernuts

Mon., December 16, 2002 - Went to Christmas party in the lobby.  Nancy, Mary, Mitch & Anna came in evening & baked the peppernuts.
Tue., December 17, 2002 - Pacemaker checked at noon.  Dolores took me for my hairdo & Mary brought me home.  The Home Nurse came about 3:00.  In the evening Wayne, Ethel, Grace, Bob B., Helen Donaldson & I went to The Legacy to play cards with Alice Weaver who had lived here until this summer.
Wed., December 18, 2002 - Called Myrtle this morning.  I thought this was Thursday.  Went to Book Club in evening.

Still have very fond memories of both making and eating peppernuts.  Always torn between letting them sit in my mouth and get soft, and enjoying the nice crunch.

I've been watching baking competition shows lately.  Maybe I'll try a gingerbread house next Christmas.  Or maybe not.  Will try some less involved recipes from the shows, though, for sure.

Here's a recent photo of Willa doing her best Anna impression.

My arms still hurt

Fri., December 13, 2002 - Home Nurse came in p.m.  I boiled the syrup, etc. for peppernuts.  Mary & kids came in evening.  They finished mixing the peppernuts.
Sat., December 14, 2002 - Greta called.  I baked 4 loaves of pumpkin cranberry bread.
Sun., December 15, 2002 - Dolores, Nancy & I went to Capitol City Christian Church for a Christmas musical.  It was "super" -- about 157 adults & children presented it.

I also remember this particular time frame.  Every time I thought the spoon and my arm would surely break, Grandma took a peek and said we needed even more flour for the peppernuts.  I'm not complaining -- the end result is always well worth it.

I did make some peppernuts this year myself.  However, it was a very different version.  For one, it didn't make nearly so many and it was more like a shortbread than what we think of peppernuts.  The recipe was on a Danish facebook page I follow, from someone's Danish grandmother.  So, just like chili or pizza, there are lots of different versions.  And they are called pebernoder.  :-)  (Photo from Google).

I also remember Grandma's pumpkin cranberry bread.  Yummy!

I remember this concert

Tues., December 11, 2002 - Grace came at 8:30 and took me to Randolph School.  Mitch and Anna were in a recital.  Mitch played a solo role -- Star Spangled Banner.  After the program Mary took me to the hair dresser -- she also took me home again.  Lois called to find out if I'd be home Sunday -- but that's the day Dolores is taking us to a special program.
Wed., December 11, 2002 - Sent more Xmas cards.  Went to Book Club in the evening.  Mary brought me some stamps.
Thurs., December 12, 2002 - Talked to Myrtle in a.m.  Wrote some more Xmas cards.  Tom came in evening.  The usual routine supper, laundry, shower & Rummikub.

The photos aren't from the concert Grandma mentions but from the same school year, so close enough.  I do remember taking a photo of Mitch playing his solo, but I can't find it.  Good times at ol' Randolph Elementary.

Gearing up for Christmas

Sat., December 7, 2002 - Finished addressing most of my Christmas cards.  Talked to Greta in p.m.  Mary brought meat of 2 wild ducks & 1 wild goose.  Friends of hers hunt but don't care for the meat.  They skin the birds & then cut off the meat.  I soaked the meat in cold water.
Sun., December 8, 2002 - Nancy came at noon & brought KFC - I had potatoes & fried apples ready.  I showered & she did some cleaning.  Mitch & Anna here while Mary went to a meeting at Zoya's.  We played UNO.
Mon., December 9, 2002 - Mailed 11 Xmas cards.  Played cards tonight.  Dolores came (I baked 4 loaves of pumpkin bread) here afterward & we played Rummikub.

Now I do remember getting the duck and goose meat from my former co-worker.  I do not recall specifically giving it to Grandma, but I obviously did.  Half of a memory is better than none at all, right?

For no reason whatsoever, here's a recipe.  :-)

Pecking order

Fri., November 22, 2002 - A home nurse came again.  I had Meals on Wheels today.  I called Jean.  Mary & kids came this evening -- they brought soup.
Sat., November 23, 2002 - Tom & Merilyn left Sunday a.m. for Laughlin.  A home nurse came again.  I called Ray.  Mary brought noon meal - a beef & vegetable mixture -- very good.
Sun., November 24, 2002 - I baked a pumpkin pie.  Nancy came & ironed for me.  Tom called from Laughlin to find out how I was.  Bill, Jenny & Patty came in p.m.  We had pie for lunch.

I wonder how it is Jean got called before Uncle Ray.  Maybe she had tried to reach Grandma or something.  Her birthday was in May, so it wasn't that.

I wish I could remember more of the fun sayings Jean tossed around often.  The only one I recall is "for crying out the window."

Here's the Christensen family.  I think Uncle Pete looks rather handsome here.  Jean looks waaay to serious for how I remember her.

Poor parenting?

Sat., November 16, 2002 - Dale came to see me at 8:00 a.m.  Mitch & Anna came in the morning also.  Tom & Mary came in early afternoon and Nancy came after the football game was over.  She stopped at my place & picked up some things I needed.  Tom, Anna, Mitch & Nancy ate at the cafeteria.  Everybody left by 7:30.
Sunday, November 17, 2002 - Mary & the kids came after early church.  Greta came about 10:00.  Dale here too in the morning.  Tom was here from about 10:30 to 12:45.  Greta, Mary, Mitch, Anna & Nancy ate in the cafeteria.  Bill, Jenny & Patty came in mid-afternoon.  Nancy left about 8:00.  Every day blood was taken for testing.  I evidently had a heart attack several weeks ago.  I'm also hooked up to a heart monitor.  Had an IV one day.
Monday, November 18, 2002 - Nancy came at 6:30 & Dale at about 8:00.  Talked to all 3 doctors & will get a pacemaker on Tuesday.  Nancy called Greta, Tom, Bill, Mary and Ray.  More x-rays were taken.  Mary here at noon.  Dale, Dane & Kyleah here about 5:00 p.m.  Mary & kids here at 6:00 & Tom here at 7:00.

Good heavens.  Did I just drop my kids off on a Saturday morning and go on my way?  Mitch would have been 11 and able to locate a hospital room on his own with Anna in tow, but still.  Hopefully at the very least I had something important to do and came up to say hi and then left.  Egads.

For no particular reason, here is a fun photo of Grandpa and Tom.  I sure miss that place.

To the hospital we go

Wed., November 13, 2002 - Bill took me for dental appointment at 8:00!!  Then to Wahoo - permanent in the afternoon.  Bill & Jenny brought me back to Lincoln after a supper with the whole family.
Thurs., November 14, 2002 - Sick all day.  Nancy came in evening-- called "Ask A Nurse".  She stayed all night.  Myrtle called.
Fri., November 15, 2002 - Nancy called Dr. Semin's office.  He said to go to the emergency room at Bryan East.  Were at the ER at about 10:00 a.m.  Dale came in the p.m.  In my room between 5:30 & 6:00.  Mary & the kids came to see me just as they were taking me to my room.  In ER they took x-rays & echogram.  Kids ate the extra supper they brought me.  Tom stopped by before he had to bowl.

Plenty more on this saga in upcoming posts.

An Affair to Remember

Wed., October 30, 2002 - Attended Book Club this evening.  Greta called Nancy & Nancy called me that Marie Parker died today.
Thurs., October 31, 2002 - I called Myrtle this morning. Annabelle called to tell me about Marie.  The funeral will be Saturday but I'm not up to traveling that far.  Tom came for supper, laundry & my shower.  Mary & the kid came for Trick or Treat.  (Mitch didn't go for Trick etc.  He stayed home & passed out goodies to those who came.)  Anna was a Jack in the Box.  Very clever costume.
Fri., November 1, 2002 - This evening saw the movie "An Affair to Remember".  Good show.

Oh, yes.  An Affair to Remember.  So lovely, so tragic, so enjoyable to watch.

This last weekend, there was a 50th wedding anniversary celebration for Bill and Jenny at the care facility where she lives.  Such a nice turnout and I am so glad the decision was made to mark the occasion.  Jenny wasn't able to enjoy it as we all wish she would have been, but maybe she felt the happiness and love in the room.  It would be great if I had a photo of the wedding to post, but I don't so a movie poster will have to do.

Poster credit:  https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3916540

The things that stay with us

Sun., October 27, 2002 - Mary & the kids came after dinner.  Mary left to do cleaning for a lady.  The kids & I played UNO.  When Mary came back she ironed for me.  Mitch turned all the clocks back.  The 3 Yosts played several games of UNO before they went home.
Mon., October 28, 2002 - Played cards downstairs in evening.  Stopped at Dolores' afterward & played Rummikub.
Tues., October 29, 2002 - Papa died 82 years ago today.  I feel so bad that I remember so little about him.  The HandiVan took me for my hairdo & Mary brought me home.

I never recall Grandma mentioning the anniversary of her father's death, but obviously it was a date that she remembered, even 82 years later.