A Perfect Day!

Saturday morning was dark and cool as we loaded the Willie and headed for Manhattan. The sun was not yet up, and a jacket was a welcome addition to the wardrobe. We gathered our last-minute food items and set off.

Arriving in Manhattan a little early, we went to Tuttle Creek to see the lake, turned around, only to find the parking lot filling quickly. Since we have the RV, Don likes to be one of the first ones in the lot, but this time we weren't. Luckily, we were able to park without issue, and set-up began. Grab the tables, put up the flagpole, attach the flags, set up the chairs, get the cooler out and relax until time to cook.

What we had was a perfect day. Bright blue sky, cool temperature, light winds. It isn't often that we can put paper plates on the tables without an anchor, but this morning, the winds were barely blowing. Eventually the air conditioner had to come on in the RV, but it was absolutely gorgeous outside . . . so why be inside? Only the dogs needed to be in there.

Pork tenderloin on the grill with several salads, a yummy sweet potato casserole, and cake balls tasted splendiferous. We allowed enough time to eat and clean up without being rushed. Several people came by that we hadn't seen in awhile and we had plenty of time to talk to them. Marva, Christy and I took the dogs for a walk. What could be better?

After walking into the game with thousands of Wildcat faithful, we experienced the always moving Ft. Riley Day flag ceremony and moment of silence for fallen soldiers. I love how KSU celebrates our young men who fight for us so that we can be free. We don't do it often enough.

Then the game started. Oh my gosh. We got to experience the most beautiful football weather I have ever seen. I cannot remember a better day. We got to see a tremendous quarterback in Robert Griffin III. He threw the most amazing passes, leading his receivers just enough to allow them to catch many passes untouched. But somehow our guys stayed in the game. And that ending . . . perfect. I don't know how Bill Snyder did it, but what a coach!

After the game, sharing Jenni's brownies was the final touch on a great day. It could not have been scripted better.

We made it home in time to see several sportscasters wrap-up the game, the dogs managed to sleep through most of the day, Marva was treated to her first football game and I think she liked it, and we all slept well. It was a perfect day!