Our first stop was Rhode Island. We staid with Greg’s mother, Jane, better known as Bella. She celebrates her 91st birthday in June. Jane still lives on her own and remains as John Kirby once said “the great lady.”

Keith, Kris and Matt joined us for dinner. Alycia and Tommy were in Alabama visiting Tommy’s parents. After a White Mountain Vodka or two, Keith was off and rolling. Most interesting were stories about his company, Imperial Designs, recent business success. Since loose lips sink ships, I cannot provide details, but Keith, Alycia, Matt and Tommy are Making It Happen!

We then turned to Matt to verify Keith’s stories, since he is “the man on the floor” and responsible for helping get the shipments out the door. But one more WMV and Keith shifted to an array of other stories and an interrogation of his brother’s upcoming Show in September.

Dinner was a family favorite, Sewer Pipes, prepared by Melinda, and then a Celebration Cake was brought out to recognize the Imperial Design Team’s success.