{"id":2387,"date":"2018-12-05T20:21:49","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T02:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skelmo.com\/?p=2387"},"modified":"2018-12-05T20:27:45","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T02:27:45","slug":"last-week-in-bv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skelmo.com\/?p=2387","title":{"rendered":"Last week in BV"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our 2nd week in BV was colder and we got a little snow.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2389 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0810-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0810-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0810-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0810-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0810-624x468.jpg 624w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 625px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 625\/469;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most of the days were sunny but the mornings were really cold.\u00a0 We headed up to the mountains for a little hike, but ended up getting the truck stuck and had to be pulled out.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2386 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0814-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0814-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0814-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0814-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0814-624x468.jpg 624w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0814.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 625px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 625\/469;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The dogs got lots of walks and the mountain air made them tired.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2382 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0816-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0816-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0816-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0816-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0816-624x468.jpg 624w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0816.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 625px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 625\/469;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We visited the local distillery, Deerhammer, often.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2383 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0818-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0818-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0818-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0818-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0818-624x468.jpg 624w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0818.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 625px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 625\/469;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The last day there was the BV Chocolate Walk.\u00a0 We got a scorecard from the community center and walked the dogs all over town collecting stamps on the card and chocolate.\u00a0 That evening there was a parade that started in front of our house.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2384 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0829-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0829-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0829-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0829-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0829-624x468.jpg 624w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0829.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 625px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 625\/469;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The trip home was uneventful, but it still made Izzy tired.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2385 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0832-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"625\" height=\"469\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0832-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0832-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0832-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0832-624x468.jpg 624w, https:\/\/skelmo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/12\/IMG_0832.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 625px) 100vw, 625px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 625px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 625\/469;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On a sad note, Uncle Ed passed away this week.\u00a0 He was a very kind person and will be missed.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cache.legacy.net\/legacy\/images\/cobrands\/grandrapids\/photos\/photo_20181205_wm0132385_0_20181205.jpgx?w=130&amp;h=180&amp;v=0x000000006581bc0c&amp;option=1\" alt=\"Edward Benz Obituary\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ctl00_MainContentPlaceholder_Text\" class=\"ObitTextContent\">Edward Edward Benz passed away on Monday December 3, 2018 at the age of 92. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years Lillian, son Charles, daughter Diana, two grandsons Ryan and Randy and one great grandson Ryan Matthew. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Edward loved sports and will be deeply missed. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and no services will be held.<center><\/center><center><\/center><\/div>\n<div id=\"ctl00_MainContentPlaceholder_ObituaryTextFHLogoContainer\"><\/div>\n<p><span id=\"ctl00_MainContentPlaceholder_PublishedLinePrint\" class=\"PublishedLine\">Published in Grand Rapids Press on Dec.\u00a09,\u00a02018<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our 2nd week in BV was colder and we got a little snow. Most of the days were sunny but the mornings were really cold.\u00a0 We headed up to the mountains for a little hike, but ended up getting the truck stuck and had to be pulled out. 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