After church, after visiting with the branch clerk and his mother and step-father, we decided to visit an elderly sister who had celebrated her 93rd birthday. Her address was listed as Cobalt so we headed there. I thought I had remembered seeing the street name. Well, we couldn't find the street so we finally stopped and asked 3 locals who were sitting on the steps in front of their home. They did not know the street, but one old codger said, "Who are you looking for? I know everyone in Cobalt." We explained who we were looking for, but our pronunciation of her name threw him off for a while. Finally he was able to give us directions to her house, but added "...she doesn't live there anymore." After about half of hour of listening to his tales about the area we headed back towards the church. We eventually found the sister and spent about an hour with her and her grand daughter. Both are members. Then we went to visit another man who is in a nursing home. We wound up going to the wrong building, but finally located where he is. By that time we could not get to see him because we had a dinner appointment with the Branch Clerk and his non-member mother. I'll let Bonnie tell you about them.
Yesterday at the brunch the Branch Clerk did the waffle cooking. He said he had never made them before or used a waffle iron. I must say they were the best I have ever had. Then tonight he fixed omelets for dinner. They were delicious. And Bonnie has told you about his mother's pie. Trudy also served us 'butter (something)'. We would call them tarts. Believe me, they are out of this world. Can't wait for the first mate to make some. I took a picture of Bonnie walking with Trudy yesterday on the Branch hike. The Branch President's wife is in front with Jenn, their 11 year old foster child. Ron Vottero, ex-Branch President and his wife are in the rear.
Bonnie: I don't know the words to explain about Jack, the branch clerk's step-father. He loves horses and was raised with Mennonite ideas, although he says he is not Mennonite. After we visited with Jack and Trudy and our branch clerk, they invited us back for dinner after we made some visits. He saw us coming out of the nursing home, riding around in the cart below, pulled by one of his horses. He invited me to drive the horse and cart back to his home for dinner! I'm not real good with horses, but with his help we made it back to his property. He loves this place (North Cobalt), and for awhile was harbormaster. He gave visitors tours of the city which has a famous history. Often the visitors after hearing Jack's stories would change their minds about leaving and stay an extra day or two to 'finish the tour'. In reality, Jack was sparking their interests so they would stay longer which was an economic benefit enjoyed by the locals. For a time Cobalt was the silver capital of Canada. He is a very fun, interesting man. But, one of the best parts of the day was dessert. We had the best pie I have ever eaten in my life! Trudy gave me the recipe for the crust. It has baking powder and eggs in it! I can't wait to try it out. I also need to get "Tenderflake" which is a type of lard. It may sound gross, but I promise the pie crust literally melts in your mouth. It's been a full day. We're now waiting to hear from Shannan, who is on her way up here from Green Bay, Wisconsin. She left Utah last Thursday with her kids. It will be so fun to have visitors! Anyone who'd like to make the trip is welcome!!
This is Jack and I when I first got on the sled. He immediately handed me the reins and said Bob could meet us back at the house. And away we went...
(Bonnie back at the house. What happened to Jack? - Bob)
That's great that you'll be missionaries! I've imagined that scenario in our ward as well. I'm sure you'll do great! Someone in our ward gives people a note card and asks thrm to write down all their questions about Mormons. She collects it later, then answers. Just an idea.
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