070729 - LONGMONT, CO

Sunday July 29, 2007

One of the best advantages of traveling “gypsy style” is the freedom to choose our destinations and then change our plans. No reservations to be on time for or cancel … no one to apologize to for being late or early ,,, and where ever we go we are home for the moment.

As we traveled north, I realized that we would be passing by Longmont, Colorado. Many years ago, Peggy had talked me into hiring her young niece to work in our office. We had had a bad run of employees the past year so I acquiesced and warned her that if Heidi did not work out, Peggy would have to do the firing. As Peggy had promised, Heidi turned out to be pleasant, bright and a good worker who learned quickly.
She worked with us for a couple of years, and then returned to Colorado, where she found employment in another Podiatrist’s office.

A quick call to Peggy revealed that Heidi was married, with 2 children, and lived near her mother’s home in a nearby town. A few phone calls later, arrangements were made to meet at Shirley’s (Heidi’s mom, Peggy’s sister) for dinner.

It was a great reunion and I was thrilled to see her all grown up and a terrific mom and wife. We ate and talked for hours about “old times” and Peter stood by quietly and took it all in. A few pictures taken, a few farewell kisses and handshakes and the evening was becoming a great memory.

The next morning, Shirley treated Peter and me to a nice breakfast, and then we were back on the road.

That’s about as good as it gets.