Dad's Retirement
XTO/Exxon had retirement party for Dad on June 30th ~ which was Dad's final day as a working man. Flights were really pricey, so just the kids and I went. Greta's first time to fly, and my first solo fly with 3 kids. Luck was on our side, because the kids were great. A 1 hour flight and electronics for them to play made it easier than a 5 hour drive. They missed one day at Camp Thurman, but they agreed it was a good reason to miss. Garrett Popcorn Company is a Chicago tradition. We'd always stop at Ohare airport, but now they have one at DFW. Off we go! Midland Airport has all the cool "oilfield stuff" according to the boys. Dad had his choice of a party, and he chose a BBQ at the lease. There were a lot of people there: vendors, people from the office in Midland, and co-workers from the Andrews and surrounding offices. Amazing lunch with BBQ, steak, shrimp, and more fixins than I could eat. The...