A visit from Gunnar

We are so glad that Leon's grandson, Gunnar, has stopped by to visit. He is returning to California after getting out of the air force in New Jersey. Fall is in the air and roasting marshmallows in the back yard seemed to be in order.

We are taking advantage of the nice days before cooler weather sets in.

Gunnar is even getting in on the shed construction and kitchen remodel. Leon and I are sure happy to have his help.

Some time is spent spiffing up his car such as getting the muffler welded back on and getting new brake pads. Notice the little gadgets inside the wheel even have a new coat of red paint.

The first really chilly day found us in the Ouachita National Forest visiting with our geocaching friends for the chili cookout and bubblegum blowing contest. Gunnar was honored for his service in the military and got to go first in line for chow!

He also found his first geocache and now knows what a cypress tree looks like. Lots of hunters were camping on Lake Nimrod as it is deer season. Geocachers wore blaze orange to keep from getting shot by the deer hunters.

 Lake Nimrod with still a little fall color showing.

When Gunnar joined the air force I believe that Leon was the taller of the two, but not any more.