A group picture on our 40th. anniversary – and of course with MARLEY!
Sherry with a few TEAM GENERATION MEMBERS!
A long time ago with the granddaughters!
My two sons – Troy and Shawn.
Two of my best buddies through decades!
Shawns oldest son – my grandson and his wife.
Our friends who we have traveled the World with.
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In Washington, D.C. with friends!
PAPA’S WORLD – FAMILY AND FRIENDS IN PICTURES!
Playing Winter golf – while it was almost 60 degrees – it was gray and cloudy –
Still – we had a good day and went for dinner after.
A new memory – good friends and fun playing golf.
Having all six grandkids on the beach for vacation –
a past occurrence forming a new memory in time!
After we sold our home and before we left for North Myrtle Beach –
a last hike with family through the forest –
A lasting memory for us!
When friends come to visit – we go to the marsh and do shots! LOL
A lasting memory!
Our 40th anniversary with a group family picture –
A priceless memory!
A Sunset at our home and the next day beginning a new memory!
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On one of our many seasonal trips to Florida – Sherry at a very old tree – OLD MEMORY!
Winter golfing with friends Cindy and Buck. We try to golf every couple of weeks – one of the reasons we moved to the South!
No snow or ice – a little chill in the air – good friends and “SHOTS” to sip on! LOL
The last time we were all together for a beach vacation – OLD PICTURE for a NEW MEMORY FOUND!
One of our many trips to National Park to watch a ballgame.
OLD PICTURE FORMS A NEW MEMORY!
When we moved South and found our new home and Community-
In the country but close to beaches and action – CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY!
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She came downstairs – and said to me ” What do you plan to do today “?
“Mow the lawn ” I replied !
Wait – we have to walk – 10000 steps !
So – that is when she said –
let’s take the Metro –
and go into the WATERFRONT to the WHARF !!!!
It had been years since we had gone to the FISH MARKET on the waterfront. And – the whole city line had changed –
to a beautiful waterfront plaza – with many eatery’s and bars – music and venues for top of the line entertainment nation wide.
The transformation is stunning – and construction is everywhere. Huge buildings – grand boardwalk and tons of people.
You see everything – and there are electric scooters all over – you just put your credit card in –
ride it to where you want to go – get off and leave it for the next person !
On both sides of the boardwalk are places to eat and drink and be social with the harbor and boats.
There are vendors with huge piles of fish – shrimp – lobsters- clams and oysters –
all freshly caught and brought in from the East Coast.
You can buy just about anything and even have it cooked right there!
The smells of cooked fish – shrimp – lobster – were everywhere !
We selected a place to eat in the shade but on the waterfront – public restrooms were available and very clean.
It could be a little pricey – so come prepared.
We decided to continue our 10000 steps and walk the the harbor way to the ball fields about a mile away.
Along the way we saw dozens of hikers in full packs – hats and outfits – I asked what they were doing as they had some sort of GPS – phone like instruments – they were on a 50 mile challenge – one women told me !
It reminded me of The Amazing race ! And they were all in a hurry !
We walked where we had never been before – in all the years we have walked D.C.
We came first to Audi Field –
the brand new home to DC UNITED SOCCER TEAM.
And within a 1/4 mile to the NATIONALS PARK – baseball field !
We have been to the baseball park a lot of times – but this was a first for the soccer field as it just opened this Spring.
We were there at 4:00 PM.and fans were already arriving for the 7:00 PM. game.
We crossed the street – and it was right out of a movie set – every table outside – and there were dozens of them – six to eight people a table –
were packed full of thirty something young people – all dressed like well dressed college students – sitting – drinking and talking.
Everywhere I looked including the outside bar and inside was the same – as if hundreds of them decided to descend upon the scene at the same time !
We went inside to get into air condition as it was hot in the Sun – each having a drink before we found our way to the Metro stop !
We can actually leave home – drive 15 or 20 minutes – park and ride the Metro right to the gates of the park.
A over six hour journey – ( ended up with over 12,000 steps )
was a perfect way to spend a Saturday mid morning – getting back home around 6:00 PM.
Just in time to settle in and watch the NAT’S on TV playing the Cubs !
Hint of the day – we always take pictures of where we park in whatever venue we leave from –
makes it much easier to find your car ! LOL
I hope you like this little journey – living healthy – walking –
And sometimes on a whim –
change it up and adventure into something new –
YOU MIGHT EVEN SEE A CAT ON A LEASH THAT LOOKS LIKE A LYNX!
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A view of a sunset from our front yard – and turn around and you see the sunrise.
Our lot is positioned to see both – and behind – to the South –
is a line of trees and this is protected wetlands.
Soon – the construction of the development will cease –
except for the warranty work –
At the main entrance off Old Georgetown road-
Two story condos with garages will start in a few months –
Infrastructure is now being put in.
MEMORIES IN PICTURES OF LIFE!
Where we lived for nine months waiting for our house to be built was Ocean Keyes –
North Myrtle Beach – we would see these two swans daily on the lake.
We were a half-mile walk to the main street –
Also the beach – a nine-month stay that I will always cherish!
Before our grandson Bode was born – we had five granddaughters – cousins –
The twins – Cassidy and Taylor with their cousins Maddy – Sarah and Ella.
A lifetime picture for our memories.
Now – there’s Bode with his sisters and cousins – along with Sherry – MORMOR – Grandma –
All have gotten older but we have this as a lifetime memory picture!
On one of our excursions to Southport – we bought a raffle ticket –
Needless to say – we do not own a boat! LOL
But this picture and memory stay with us.
Best friends and buddies for years and years – Papa – Buck and Jimmy.
Jimmy and I played softball together in the mid-70s –
going back in time to the present-
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PAPA’S WORLD – MEMORIES IN PICTURES OF LIFE!
When they were young we were at the museum in Winchester, Va.
Again – Cassidy protecting her younger brother!
A family outing with baby Bode and Sherry’s mother Barb( GIGI) creates lifetime memories!
FIVE GRANDDAUGHTERS ON A BRIDGE – creating lifetime memory!
A favorite place of ours is sitting on the channel off the ICW and on OIB!
Creating lifetime memory!
From the pier – a view of Sunset Beach and in the distance by the tall building – OIB!
We love walking Sunset Beach as it is easier to walk for us.
This was our dream to be near a beach and now we are near two beaches!
Our other dream was to be able to golf and here we can choose from over 30 golf courses near us.
FUN – SUN – SAND -SURF and GOLF!
We feel as though we are on vacation year-round!
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June 25th. 1982 – we had dated a year and one half – then we combined two sets of children –
Sherry’s two daughters and my two sons –
The girls lived with us and the boys came on weekends and special events.
We lived in the country – between Olean and Portville, N.Y.
Our driveway was 1/10th of a mile long and we were in the Snowbelt in the hills-
Lots of sled riding and that first year I mowed everything by hand –
it would take four days rest one day and start over again.
FAMILY MEMORIES WITH PICTURES!
Before Bode with five granddaughters at our enclosed patio in Brambleton, Va.
We lived here for 14 1/2 years – thinking this would be our forever retirement home.
Then the downturn – 401K dropped over 30 % – but the housing market climbed.
Time to cash out – kids were older –
we could see them every month or two –
“LETS HEAD SOUTH – NEAR A BEACH and WAMER WEATHER”!
GOLFING – SUN – SAND led us to Cameron Woods Community in N.C.
We would be 7 hours away.
FAMILY MEMORIES WITH PICTURES!
Family picture a couple years before we moved South.
Bode is here now – he was in Kindergarten – the Pandemic had started – we helped out as best we could-
We stayed with them for three months – helping all the little ones in their from-home school.
It was a special three months –
FAMILY MEMORIES WITH PICTURES!
During those early years of their growing up – we did family vacations to the beach.
This picture holds so much joy in my heart – note on the end how protective of Bode
Cassidy is – still to this day she is like that to him –
And even at that time note how close Taylor is to Sarah.
FAMILY MEMORIES WITH PICTURES.
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BODE – FAMILY MEMORIES WITH PICTURES!
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When they were young –
today – Maddy is 23 – Cassidy is 13 – Sarah is 17 – Taylor is 13 and Ella is 20.
It seems like yesterday we took this picture –
PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!
Three generations – Debby – Barb(GIGI) Sherry – Tammy.
Sherry’s mother Barb –
Debby and Tammy daughters of Sherry –
PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!
Dottie – Cindy and Sherry in our front yard in Brambleton –
friends for years and years.
A glass of wine – a beer and a vodka and tonic –
PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!
Sand – Sun – Ocean and six grandchildren – and what has been always – Cassidy protecting her little brother –
Maddy – Ella – Sarah – Taylor – Cassidy and Bode-
PASR RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!
My two sons – Troy and Shawn –
while they live far away –
they are always in our hearts-
PAST RELIVED THROUGH A PICTURE!
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PAST RELIVED THROUGH PICTURES!
Near us on Sunset Beach – Bird Island – sits the “KINDRED SPIRIT” mailbox –
a 2 1/2 mile walk from the pier South toward the sanctuary of dunes and marshland.
A HIPPIE and his girlfriend carried a mailbox and pole down the beach some 40 or 50 years ago.
Here – up on a dune above the tide line – they dug a hole and inserted the pole and the mailbox
and named THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX with a ledger and pen or pencil inside –
people would hike the deserted beach and leave their thoughts written down on the ledger.
Now all these years later and many new mailboxes and posts later –
two benches have been added – a large piece of driftwood sits on top of the sand dune with a metal plaque honoring both of these people.
And to this day – me included – I have sat there and put a note in the current notebook journal.
I was told that those journals have been collected and donated to a museum –
All these years – THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX represents the hopes and dreams
all started by a HIPPIE and GIRLFRIEND!
A mother ( Sherry ) and her two daughters (Debby and Tammy) are so alike – generations –
Sherry – from Mount Jewett, Pa. – A Swedish community settled in the 1800’s.
Both daughters followed us to NVA from NYS – and remained in NVA with their families.
Both helped their mother form TEAM GENERATIONS – which is her Juice Plus Team –
For over 18 years teaching health and nutrition through healthy eating.
Now passing that down through the six grandchildren –
thus forming “TEAM GENERATIONS” for future families to come.
Our final home – this being the third one we have built and now in Ocean Isle Beach –
CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY –
Situated on the mainland side of the ICW –
We are four miles to OIB and six miles to Sunset Beach.
Eight miles to the border of N.C. and S.C.
A thirty minute drive to North Myrtle Beach and a fifthteen minute drive to Shallotte and Calabash.
We also are in the middle of over 30 golfcourse within 1/2 hour drive.
Our dream has come true!
Before Sarah – Maddy and Ella – now 23 and 20 years old.
Ella is in her Junior year of college –
Playing soccer all three years and captain this past year.
Maddy played all four years and captain her senior year.
Ella will have two degrees when finished –
Maddy graduated with a Enviomental Science degree and is now employed in one of the largest environment firms in the country as a Gelogist-Scientist!
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PAPA’S WORLD – YEARS OF MEMORIES.
It has been almost three years since we moved into our home in OIB – Cameron Woods Community!
In that time – numerous community gatherings have occurred.
“BUNCO” is but one of them!
There is daytime Bunco and nighttime Bunco –
People sign up as alternatives to fill in as needed.
On days when special days are celebrated – this one day was Valentine’s Day –
little treats are provided to each member –
all put together by the members themselves!
The members remain constant and if they can not make it – they will get in touch with a fill in and that person will show up to play “BUNCO”!
Our community has grown and soon the single-family homes will be completed
and then at the main entrance – attached condos will be built and Camero Woods will be completed
provided Lenar finished out the empty lots by the entrance showroom house.
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DAYTIME BUNCO PLAYERS!
PAPA’S WORLD – ONE OF THE MANY GROUP GATHERINGS AT CAMERON WOOD COMMUNITY –
“BUNCO”!
It seems like it was yesterday –
after 32 years with American Olean Tile- Dal Tile Company-
OWED BY – National Gypsum – Private – Armstrong and finally Mohawk Industries –
Sherry retired!
She had worked in the Olean, N.Y. plant –
Transferred to Chantilly, Va. – Fairfax – two different locations – manager –
and in her last years as an Outside Sales Rep covering NVA and W.V.
Recognition from her peers associates and family members-
It was time to step aside – enjoy life and pursue her dream of health and nutrition.
Becoming a Certified Health Coach for the Juice Plus Company.
And an SSC for THE JUICE PLUS COMPANY and RETIREMENT INCOME.
Debby to the bottom left – in the above picture and then this one of Tammy and Marcus.
Her career spanned many years and different job categories –
When she accepted the transfer to NVA –
at the time she was Logistics Manager for American Olean-Dal Tile
at the manufacturing facility in Olean, N.Y.
Sherry – Craig and Debbie – a final farewell for a job well done –
Taking the Chantilly operation from ONE MILLION per year in sales to over SIX MILLION in yearly sales –
then accepting the OUTSIDE SALES REP job for the NVA and WV area.
Holding a Business degree from Houghton College –
numerous inplant positions –
After 32 years – it was time and her colleagues recognized her!
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PAPA’S WORLD – ALMOST 12 YEARS HAVE PASSED –
and she has barely changed –
HEALTH and NUTRITION CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH is working –
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SHERRY’S RETIREMENT PARTY!
I remember standing in front of the fire place –
the night before I was to leave –
I had to be there at 7:00 AM.
I looked around and wondered if
I would ever stand here again?
I was scared – I did not want to do this.
I had a routine I had to do before I went to bed –
Instructions to prepare for major surgery
I kept looking around – in the mirror at my chest
Knowing in less that 24 hours – it would be changed
for the rest of my life – if I lived.
It is hard to describe how one feels when in 24 hours
You may not be alive.
That next morning I had to finish the instructions
and then the 45 to 60 minute drive to the hospital.
All the way there – I sat in the back seat –
looking in the dark at the lighted buildings we passed.
Tammy and Sherry were in the front.
Things run through your mind – do I back out?
Then a calm comes as you pull into the parking lot.
You are there – you start walking – and then like a second breath
It becomes real and you just want to get started
and not think anymore.
You have the most important person in the World by your side
They prep you and put in the ports
You say goodbye and they wheel you down
but first they inject what they said was a mild calming effect.
They came to the doors and I remember seeing everything seemed
to be black and white – and then nothing – I was out!
I awoke 3 1/2 hours after they finished – they had started at 10 am.
At 2:00 pm.
I was closed up and by 6:30 pm.
I was standing.
I recovered really fast – less than 48 hours later I was discharged
And once again standing in our living room in front of that same fireplace.
This time – smiling and thinking I am alive and here I stand – 62 hours later!
I owe my health to my wife – who has steered me in the right direction
both in what I do and do not eat.
What supplements I do and do not take.
SIX YEARS AND ONE DAY AGO –
I HAD A MAJOR OPERATION
A OPEN HEART OPERATION
WITH FOUR BY PASSES
I AM ALIVE
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When we moved to Ocean Keyes in North Myrtle Beach at the beginning of the Pandemic –
One area we loved to go to and walk was Barefoot Landing – NMB!
During this time it was almost deserted – hardly any people although a lot of the stores remained open.
A ghost town with water – boardwalks – stores and only “US”!
From the open walkway across the lake – a view of LULU’S – a favorite place of ours to just go and have a drink while people-watching at the bar.
Today – it is still with only a few people in the off-season – yet all the restaurants are open and mostly full of people.
We still go there to just walk – getting in our steps.
A bunch of turtles huddled together by the shore –
There are gators here – although I seldom see them.
During this off-season they have done a lot of work replacing rails – floorboards along the entire Barefoot Landing – that decks look fantastic!
It can be a bit windy walking these walkways across the water-
but it also provides the wildlife you see!
The outdoor covered bar area of CROOKED HAMMOCK provides views of the water
while sitting in BAR SWINGS!
This day was chilly and not open to the public.
It was during that first year of 2020 that in October
we began our nine-month lease of a condo
in Ocean Keyes that during our walks here –
We saw this enterprise being built –
now when we visit –
it is here that we most often come for food and drinks!
CROOKED HAMMOCK has their own onsite Brewery and tasting room along
with large indoor and outdoor seating.
Firepit and a large stone fireplace.
A lot of games to be played and a big area for children to play.
In this picture, the Brewery and tasting room is to the left and the restaurant is to the right.
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PAPA’S WORLD – BAREFOOT LANDING – VISITED AGAIN!
Good day everyone – in our Cameron Woods Community – the last single-family homes are almost complete –
And at the end of a cul-de-sac – on common space – a trail leading to two ponds –
one almost a small lake –
It was covered in mulch and led to the bigger pond-lake –
The other pond was sodded with grass and will be mowed.
The path to the large pond will have a bridge – this day only wooden pallets served as stepping
path to cross the ditch!
You can see the mulch path on the other house side of the ditch –
and the pallets on which you stand to cross the ditch.
All the homes you see on the other side are just being completed and some have occupants
This pond lake is the biggest of all the ponds we have.
We walked the first big pond on the other end of Cameron Woods – and came here and walked this neighborhood –
And that walk alone was just two miles!
I would say if we walked all the neighborhoods and cul-de-sacs –
we would be close to seven miles!
Including all the ponds that are walkable.
This is the view to the left after crossing over on the pallets.
The path goes to the right and leads to the far side of the water.
It continues following the pond out of sight of the water and into the woods on the far upper side.
The pond then continues through the trees at the bend of the water to the left.
The path is about 10 or 12 feet wide-
Large enough to allow maintenance trucks if needed.
Yes – we have seen small gators in here and if there are small ones –
well the mother must also be here.
Now – later in the Sring and Summer – bugs will be out –
so the spray will be used!
But on this day – the woods were full of birds singing –
and as always I am watchful for snakes in here.
Have not seen any but I am more vigilant –
They are more present in my mind than the gators in the water.
Here is the view after walking to the right and around the pond and through the woods from the left
side of the pond.
The walk was level – saw no gators or snakes!!!! LOL
We now have the ponds to walk along with the roads and cul-de-sacs!
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PAPA’S WORLD – A NEW MULCH-COVERED TRAIL AROUND ANOTHER POND!
Bode with Jim on his boat driving the ICW!
The little guy loved his time at the wheel – thank you, Jim!
At the conference before dinner – Sherry – Debby and Papa.
Many memories of times spent learning health and nutrition!
In MUIRS forest of Redwoods – with our friends – seeing the country – living life to the plus!
At a neighborhood “SOUP BOWL” day before “SUPER BOWL” !
Creating new memories.
Our life is now on the border of N.C. and S.C. along the ICW and the Marshes.
GOLFING – FRIENDS – NO SNOW – NO ICE – PRICELESS!
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PAPA’S WORLD – MORE MEMORIES IN PICTURES!
On one of our many trips into DC with the young grandkids – at a restaurant!
Riding the Metro – walking the streets of the capital –
the common area – watching people play softball –
A MEMORY IN TIME WITH A PICTURE!
Twice a year – a trip to conference – on the East Coast and the West Coast –
18 plus years – living life to the plus – JUICE PLUS!
MEMORY IN PICTURE – OUR LIFE.
A trip to California – to see the giant redwoods with our friends –
whom we have traveled the world-
MEMORY IN TIME WITH A PICTURE!
On one of our many excursions into Washington, D.C.
Standing in the Lincoln Memorial –
MEMORY IN TIME WITH A PICTURE!
Celebrating the RAINBOW OF LIFE in RESTON TOWN CENTER –
MEMORY OF LIFE ON A PICTURE!
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To the left – Sherry’s father Bill – her mother Barb – her sister Debbie – Sherry – Papa and Debby holding Maddy.
This was shortly before her father had a valve replaced and did not survive.
Maddy is now 23.
Old friends from back in our WNY and NWPA era.
Still staying in touch and occasionally playing golf together.
Sherry – Buck – Papa – Janet – Paul – Elaine – Steve – Jim – Dottie and Cindy.
My grandson and his wife were at their wedding in Nashville.
Taylor – Sarah and Cassidy – when they were younger.
A card written by Cassidy to Santa and Niki – the Elf one Christmas when she was young.
Love it and how she spelled different words –
The innocence of a child!
Maddy in High School playing soccer – later went on and played four years at the University of Lynchburg –
Captain in her senior year –
Sherry and the twins Taylor and Cassidy.
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Papa – my grandson Ryan – Sherry –
OLD PICTURES FOR MEMORIES!
In 1999 – we took a chance – and we both transferred from SWNY state to NVA with the company we had worked for – taking all of our time and benefits with us. It was to us a Leap Of Faith – leaving behind security and friends and family.
But – excitement also was in the air – we left our little church behind – put our faith in God’s hands – and ventured South – from rural farm – country – to city life – right smack in the middle of Alexandria Va. A town of less than a thousand to a city of more than a million. ( D.C. ) area.
We searched for eight years – almost every Lutheran church in the area – finally finding Community Lutheran Church in Sterling Va. This was the church our daughter – Tammy – married Marcus in and was his home church and that of his family. We had found a home.
It has now been twelve plus years – and even though the storm has ceased – we find comfort in walking through those doors – open arms and friends. Truly a Community !
In today’s World – our faith provides us with comfort – and also the outreach in the community. We saw this 12 years ago – and it is us. When we left – we did not know where we would worship – but it is here – all are welcome – service to the community and other religions – all faiths – we found a home among the brewing clouds – just as today the clouds are around – we maintain our faith and our church.
And we are able to share that with the next generation – after all – that is but one facet of life – the here and now – #livinglifetotheplus – kids are free – free to see the community of church.
Family – friends – storms may brew – but life together forms a bond – one that comes together in our new life so far away from back home – we found a new home – Community Lutheran Church – Sterling Va.
I hope this gives insight into dramatic moves – ones that up root your lives – ones that cause you to search and find your new roots – God Bless !
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Good day – everyone – A little humor to start the day!
A very long time ago with Sherry’s mother and father.
Debby in front – Tammy with her arm around Bill.
We are at Rolling Thunder in DC with Nathan and Auntie.
Playing golf with friends!
Friends visiting from Tucson – in a walking tour of D.C.
Bode when he was young – today he is 9 going on 10!
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Maddy – Ella – Sarah – Taylor – Cassidy and Bode!
MEMORIES OF FAMILY – FRIENDS in PICTURES!
A COMMUNITY EVENT – a coming together of the neighborhood – where SOUP and DESERT –
was held as a way to promote neighborhood bonding together.
Some 30-plus neighbors brought SOUPS and DESSERTS for people to try.
Food – conversations and meeting new neighbors – although some people do not do social media – we have to find an outlet so everyone knows in advance –
This time in addition to Facebook -and our Community page- it was by word of mouth that some knew it was happening!
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PAPA’S WORLD – “SOUP AND DESERT – COMMUNITY – NEIGHBORS!”
Our friends – Jayson and Ginger – just built a house some 40 miles from us –
On this day – he was back for work in NVA – and she came down for a visit and saw our two beaches!
Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach.
It was sunny – but also very windy!
So – we stopped at both beaches and Sherry and Ginger took short walks while I stayed at the
entrance to both beaches. Too windy for me! LOL
The beach at OIB – start of low tide – blue sky and a few white clouds – beach deserted!
At Sunset Beach on the West end – the marsh where there are fantastic sunsets –
this also is where the transition of Sunset Beach goes to Bird Island –
This area for the next 21/2 miles is all protected and where the “KINDRED SPIRIT” mailbox is!
A bird in the protected area.
Walking the beach on a very windy day is challenging at the best –
Me – I just wanted to stand and gaze at the beach and then head back to the parked car! LOL
But Ginger and Sherry braved the wind – took short walks and came back to the car.
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Bode – Cassidy and Taylor – hated to leave them behind when we moved to N.C. –
Now we look forward to their visits and us going back to NVA!
We had a list of reasons why we selected the border area of N.C. and S.C. –
and one of those reasons was to golf with friends –
They live 38 miles from us and getting together is easy as we live near 30 golf courses!
Golfing with lifelong friends!
We have been around the World – here we are in OHAU –
Someday I would like to go back to the BIG ISLAND!
So true for both of us – it sinks out of sight in the rough and in the trees! LOL
When friends visit – sometimes it calls for SHOTS!!!! LOL
Cassidy hiding – on vacation years ago on Oak Island!
Cassidy found by Sarah – love these MEMORIES!
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Back in Brambleton before we sold the house – six grandkids – five granddaughters and one grandson.
PICTURE OF A MEMORY GONE PAST!
Celebrating a neighbor and friend’s birthday – CHEERS – SHOTS and GOOD TIMES!
A very long-time friend – grew up in the same town – played softball together – and yes – we drank some beers together – this might of been one of those times! LOL
When friends visit from AZ. A day trip into DC. exploring – walking and taking in the sights and sounds!
Our friends from back in WNY – Portville – Kurt and Carol – still friends after all these years!
At our home in Brambleton – Cassidy and Taylor – now 13 and Sarah – now 17 – MEMORIES – PRICELESS!
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PAPA’S WORLD – SHARING PICTURES OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
We have beautiful trees- three Red maples
and one I do not know what it is!
They provide lots of shade along the side
and in front of the house.
We also have three evergreen trees-
one large pine and three crepe myrtles!
BUT – THIS TIME OF YEAR – ” LEAVES”!
So – we decided to blow them into a pile along the sidewalk.
And then we would pick them up and stuff into bags.
It was chilly – around 38 degrees – but the Sun was out –
blue skies – white puffy clouds –
a good day to rake and stuff!
I had my blower and pushed the leaves onto the sidewalk
Note: This same sidewalk we have to shovel snow when we have it!
It runs in front of the house and along side about 150 feet!
Did I tell you I really do not like snow and ice! LOL
It took us about one hour and we filled up SIX stuffed bags!
I had already done THREE bags a week ago!
The yard was green once again –
I had mowed the second leaf fall early last week
I do this to mulch them up and put nutrients
back into the ground!
Now – to the present – Christmas lights are up
All three trees are decorated
All the mangers set up and the little lighted churches placed
The inside decorations are done
the storage tubs back in place in the garage
And for twenty four hours it rained!
I went out front to gather up the paper
and there it was –
” ON TOP OF MORE LEAVES “
The rain had brought down more leaves!
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The leaves are all wet from the rain –
There are still leaves( about 20 % ) on the trees.
We will have to wait to blow them but I also am thinking
I will once again mow and mulch them!
We still have time – being retired – you have choices
Bundle up – go outside
mow or rake or gather
or just stay in – turn the fireplace on
turn on the lights on the trees ( NO LEAVES THERE)
grab a book and just relax
That is what I call
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With trees comes shade and “LEAVES”!
Before we moved to N.C. – we had many day trips to Washington, D.C as a family.
Often times we would just take the metro – other times we would drive in and park and walk around.
Many fond memories and here is one for a photo in front of the capital!
On one of our many vacations – here Papa – Sherry – Buck and Cindy pose with Lake Tahoe in the background!
We toured California and drove around the lake.
We would go and visit Shala and Roger – my brother and his wife – in the Villages –
After Shala passed away – we spent a couple months each winter with him.
He was by himself and we always had a good time with him.
My oldest son and Andrea – his partner – when they visited us during one summer.
Hoping they come back again.
My oldest son along with my youngest son Shawn – brothers – love them both.
Ella with Taylor on vacation at Oak Island – she adores Ella!
Our neighbors back in Ridgetop Commons in Fairfax – Brandy and Riz and their family.
Before we sold the house and moved they came and paid a visit to us in Brambleton.
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PAPA’S WORLD – LIFE PICTURES – MEMORIES!
A long – long time ago – Sherry – Maddy and Papa – when she was playing youth soccer travel team for Winchester United!
When she was a Junior – she decided she wanted to compete against the best competition –
so she would drive herself 65 miles to Loudoun County – to play against DC area travel teams.
Three times a week for practice and games on weekends.
She was recruited and selected by The University of Lynchburg womens soccer team –
She played for four years – All conference third team as a Sophomore –
All Conference second team as a Junior-
And Captain in her Senior year –
NCAA playoffs in two of the four years -
Conference champions in her Senior year!
Remember – she was just 16 when she started driving 65 miles one way to practice.
And she maintained honors both in H.S. and College!
Here she is at graduating from college – with an environmental Science degree –
and today she is working at one of the largest Environmental firms in the Country –
As a Scientist- Geologist!
Our oldest granddaughter – Madison Margo Myers –
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“MADDY” LIFE IN PICTURES – PAST MEMORIES!
Back when their parents sold their home and before they moved into another one – they stayed with us –
Here they – the twins – Cassidy and Taylor – in their hiding place as I played hide and seek with them –
PRICELESS MEMORY IN PICTURE FORM!
We called her “TINY” when she was little – today – she is 5’10” tall!
She would come to me and sit on my lap – or when smaller – crawl over and tug on my pant leg to be picked up!
ANOTHER PICTURE OF MEMORY PAST!
Taylor – Tammy and Cassidy – all share one thing in common –
Thier birthdays!
Born on their mother’s birthday – the TWINS!
MEMORY OF PAST TIMES IN A PICTURE!
Cindy and Buck – Sherry and Papa – back in NWPA for a visit –
this is the Kinzua Bridge State Park – near Mount Jewett where Sherry was raised.
The other three were raised some 40 miles away.
We all came here when young!
A MOMENT IN TIME WITH A MEMORY IN A PICTURE!
In the Alleghany Mountains in NWPA – a trip back to our roots to play golf at Smethport – CC.
All four of us lived in the area –
MEMORIES IN A PICTURE!
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Before our first grandson came along – five granddaughters –
SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!
Long time bestie – Jimmy and me – and I can not sing!
SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!
One of the early in their lives birthday party – the twins – Cassidy and Taylor and their dad Marcus.
SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!
A winter snowstorm at our townhouse at Ridgetop Commons in Fairfax, Va.
Here is Maddy helping Papa – she is now 23 years old!
SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!
My mother Mary – she passed away almost 98 years old –
SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!
My two sons – Troy and Shawn-
SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!
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SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!
Here is BILL – checkered blue shirt – talking to George – we went to Local on the Water –
Marcea – to the left – married to Bill – invited us neighbors to help Bill celebrate!
LOCAL ON THE WATER is in North Myrtle Beach and was the first place three years ago –
Sherry and I found to go to with live music – this was 2020 and during the Pandemic.
At that time – live music was rare but we could see in the future it would be a place to go to!
A salute of SHOTS for the birthday man – HAPPY 60th BIRTHDAY BILL!
A selfie of the group – live music inside is quite loud – we will be back when the music is outside on the stage – but the band was good and we danced.
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PAPA’S WORLD – A BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR BILL – 60!
Living life to the plus – not being political – but observing fundamental lapses of common sense all around me!
We have both believed in grace – love and forgiveness.
We have different leanings on a political scale yet we listen and see other points of view.
Recently – she posted to what I saw as common sense – a “CUTTING” of what some people call “ENTITLEMENTS”!
A few people choose to discredit this post as not being the “TRUTH”!
My answer is that for 48 1/2 years – I worked and paid for those benefits.
Those were and are a lifeline to exist after retirement.
During that time of my work life – the “COMPANY” also paid into the “ENTITLEMENT” and was considered part of my “BENEFITS” package.
I “EARNED” that “BENEFIT” after many years of toiling in the work field.
The POLITICIANS who want to end this “ENTITLEMENT” as far as I can describe –
are wealthy and more than likely never to claim this “ENTITLEMENT” –
yet to the vast majority of seniors living out their lives to the plus – it is a survivor reality.
Without it – we could not live to any old age – and most likely depend on children.
Now – to get back to the “TRUTH”!
I researched what was said – via the written word and what was said on the tape.
The key word of that sentence was the word”AND” –
The sentence is taken word for word.
“THERE IS A LOT YOU CAN DO IN TERMS OF CUTTING “AND” ALSO THE THEFT AND THE BAD MANAGEMENT OF ENTITLEMENT – THERE ARE TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF THINGS AND NUMBERS OF THINGS YOU CAN DO!”
The question asked?
ASKED – “WHETHER HE HAD CHANGED HIS OUTLOOK ON HOW TO HANDLE ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS LIKE SOCIAL SECURITY – MEDICARE – MEDICAID IN ORDER TO TACKLE THE NATIONAL DEBT”?
Now – a few people commented on her posting – saying you need to quit watching CNN and all how they twist the words!
These words are not twisted – exactly what was said.
I have no POLITICAL AGENDA – I HAVE NO PARTY – I BELIEVE IN LAW AND ORDER –
I BELIEVE IN THE CONSTITUTION AND THE DEMOCRATIC ARTICLES AND LAWS OF THE LAND!
Also, one person began to berate her about the evil crime family – money – etc.
Challenging her to debate offline – or espousing the far-right Maga rhetoric of looney tunes!
When I presented the WORD FOR WORD – and you can read it above – there was a sense that
we – as SENIORS – are being targeted for our “ENTITLEMENTS” – even all our working lives we
“PAID” our own money and that of the people we worked for – into these programs.
Being a “SENIOR” looking down the road not knowing how we shall survive after one of us is gone?
So in concluding this blog – “WHAT SHALL I DO”?
I WILL EXERCISE MY VOTE – as an INDEPENDENT – NOT FOR “PARTY” BUT WHAT IS COMMON SENSE-
And for those who criticized her for posting the truth –
well – as far as I can determine –
you are what you are – my belief is in the poster from above-
Living life to the plus – “ONE LOVE – CHANGE THE WORLD” one VOTE at a time!
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I am writing this blog today with much sorrow.
A long time ago – we had to put down Samatha – our dog for almost 14 years.
Yesterday – our neighbors and dear friends – Diane and Steve Zimmerman –
Lost their beloved “BETSY” – a small black lab.
The day before when we found out she had gotten ill – we went to see her.
She always would walk up to us and wag her whole back end and tail – gently leaning against our legs-
And remain there for minutes at a time.
Going from Sherry to me over and over again.
This time she was on her bed on the floor – not moving much but she did move her head so I could scratch under her snout –
Her eyes never left mine – she knew we were there –
but she was so ill she could not greet us.
When we would DOGGY SIT – she would meet us at the door with her funny little guttering sounds –
not a whine and not a bark – but a low sound emitting from deep within her throat.
Steve and Diane – close friends and neighbors –
we have in common all of being from the same WNY area –
they still maintain a summer cottage on Rushford Lake –
and visit many of the same spots we did in Olean when we lived there.
I do not know where dogs go when they pass on – I would like to believe they go to heaven.
My faith – my want to believe it to be possible – makes me feel that we shall see them again.
Betsy was a favorite of all our kids and grandkids –
they would go up the street to see her if she was outside.
She would lay in the yard for hours – you could trust her – in the hot sun and then the shade.
She rarely barked – yet when you approached her she would stand and start wiggleing.
She would not run into the street and stay in the yard until you reached her.
She was black, not white – but this is how she lay in the yard.
Betsy was a gentle soul – all the neighbors knew her and would stop and talk to her.
We are going to miss her – it will be strange not seeing her in that yard as we walk by.
And even stranger when we walk with BETSY and DIANE –
Or see her in the truck with Steve –
She always had a ribbon attached to her collar.
She was the most gentle of dogs and our three younger grandkids always wanted to walk up and see her.
Today is a sad day as Betsy left yesterday – I will always remember my last visit with her
and those eyes looking into mine.
“SWING LOW SWEET CHARIOT – BETSY WENT HOME:
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My oldest grandson – Ryan and Sherry – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!
A little singing with one of my oldest best friends – Jimmy – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!
Sherry and I at one of my class reunions – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!
Sherry and I in OHAU – NORTH SHORE – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!
Sherry and I are in our Corporate Cup Day competitions – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!
Cassidy and Taylor – when they were young – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!
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Before Bode – Maddy – now 23 – Taylor – now 13 – Sarah – now 17 – Ella – now 20 and Cassidy – now 13.
Five granddaughters – GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Playing volleyball at Lake Holiday – Maddy in the foreground –
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Cassidy and Taylor at the Washington Commanders headquarters and practice facility.
Players car show –
This was only 15 minutes from where we lived.
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Papa – at a wine tasting with friends – somewhere in the upper Va. wine country.
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Taylor – Bode and Cassidy – drinking a Complete health shake –
to this day years later – they all still ask for it!
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Sherry and some of her team at a National Health Conference –
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
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Our good friends from back in WNY – Elaine and Steve – have visited us once – hoping they come again!
We played on a team called THE BEACH CLUB volleyball in a 16-team league!
Papa – Sherry – Steve and Elaine – rest of the team – Debby – Steve – Chris – Mike. The BEACH CLUB!
Good memories – good times and a lot of fun playing volleyball!
When we go back to PORTVILLE-OLEAN to visit – WNY – we all get together to golf – the four of us have moved to N.C. while the two stayed in WNY!
MEMORIES OF TIMES GONE BY!
Little Cassidy and her MORMOR – Sherry – walking back from the beach on Oak Island.
Cassidy found Maddy in the window on Oak Island vacation.
Cassidy and Sarah – Oak Island vacation.
Taylor and Sarah – today Sarah is 5’10” at 17 – while Taylor is 5’71/4″ at 13!
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PAPA’S WORLD – PICTURES AND MEMORIES!
We all called her “TINY” as she was growing up – today she is tall like Sherry – 5’10”
Ella – in college – but she will always be in my heart as “TINY”!
My two sons – Troy on the left and Shawn on the right –
memories in pictures –
They are now all gone but not forgotten – my brother – Roger – my sister Donna and my mother – Mary
MEMORIES.
Sherry with the twins – Cassidy and Taylor – little blonds – priceless memory!
Today she graduated from college and works for an environmental firm – Maddy – MEMORY!
Sometime in the mid-80s – Corporate Cup – Papa in “PINK” shorts – being set up for Spike in Volleyball!
A cherished memory – Papa and Troy – my oldest son.
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PAPA’S WORLD – let us make it a better place for all!
For the last three years we have come to North Myrtle Beach to watch the parade and visit some of the hundred vendors lining the street – drink some green beer and enjoy the day!
The waves of green proceed down the street – people catching candy and other prizes thrown by the participants in the parade!
The parade will last about 1 1/2 hours – there are several stages of live music –
the whole of the main street is blocked off and hundreds and hundreds of people are about!
My heritage of Irish – from my father’s side –
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PAPA’S WORLD – HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY!!!!!
Our oldest granddaughter is Maddy – now 23 – here she is riding her bike and her constant companion –
PIGGY – she went nowhere without PIGGY!
Today – she has graduated with an Environmental Science degree –
and is working for a LARGE ENVIRONMENT FIRM – COUNTRYWIDE –
As a Scientist – Geologist – and PIGGY – well somewhere he remains! LOL
Mary – my mother – who was almost 98 when she went to heaven – SHE WAS THE BOSS!
Mary – everyone knew her – honking their horns as she sat on her front porch-
Pulling over and parking and coming onto the porch and sitting and talking to Mary.
The friends of my sister – brothers and myself – would stop in and talk to her even though we had moved on years before.
MEMORIES OF MY MOTHER
My High School graduation picture in the yearbook – 1967.
Sherry and Papa – our first Christmas together.
Now almost 42 years married.
MEMORIES IN PICTURES!
Halloween – and yes – at one time in my life in the mid-70s -long hair – I rode a motorcycle!
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But that is a whole other blog yet to be written!
Seventy-plus degrees at 1pm. Buck, Cindy, Sherry, and I teed it up – let golfing begin!
Ocean Ridge is right across the street from Cameron Woods Community –
in fact, part of Ocean Ridges homes are in our community!
Ocean Ridge is home to what in the golfing world are “THE BIG CATS” golf courses.
There are three 18-hole courses – LIONS PAW – LEOPARDS CHASE – and TIGERS EYE!
When we golf together – we either play gals vs. guys or do a four-way scramble.
Here we are hitting our second shot on a par five – all of us were close to this spot in the middle.
Cindy and Sherry close to 5pm. on the last hole – it dropped down to the mid-60s – but we still had sun.
A fun course and we only had one golfer come up behind us and we let him play through!
The ladies tee box and Sherry and Cindy getting ready to tee off!
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PAPA’S WORLD – OCEAN RIDGE – GOLF AT LIONS PAW!!!!!
Playing golf at Lions Paw in late January at 70-plus degrees!
The fairway grass is dormant – except where they overseed – blue sky with whisps of white!
Sherry and Cindy getting ready to tee it up – this is one of our reasons for moving further South! GOLF!
My Buddy Buck – we played a scramble – hitting our second shot – par five!
On the last hole at 4:45 pm. – it started to cool down – but still in the mid to upper 60s!
Buck and I – friends for years and years – neighbors back in WNY!
We finished golfing at 5:00 pm. and then went to Sea Trails to BISTRO 55 bar and grill for dinner.
It had just opened a few months ago in the Convention Center.
While there – the waitress said we could taste a flight of four juices each –
so we did and they were very good –
next time back we can order one with a shot in!
We were even told to keep the glasses – here are my four tastings!
I liked the CUCUMBER ONE!
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PAST PICTURES OF MEMORIES!
Remembering how we feel each and every day!
With “BOB” one of our mentors in our health and nutrition lives.
We moved from WNY in 1999 and still root for “THE BILLS”!
When friends visit – take them to CAPTAIN ARCHIES”!
Playing golf with my grade school buddy – after all these years, we are still best friends!
Volunteering to help others!
Family time together – another sunset in paradise!
Maddy on the right and her boyfriend – and Sarah for her Junior Prom!
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MEMORIES IN PICTURES!
Three oldest granddaughters – at Lake Anna for my 60th birthday!
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Alawys a sunset from the park in Ocean Isle Beach behind the stage!
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Spending time with the youngest granddaughters.
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Christmas at home with Sherry and her sisters.
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Mount Nebo Lutheran Church in Mount Jewett, Pa.
Sherry attended this church growing up – built by the Swedes in 1886!
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Go to Sunset Beach clear on the West end – park and walk down the beach – this becomes Bird Island-
1 1/4 miles you come to THE KINDRED SPIRIT mailbox- take out the journal and write a thought –
People have been doing this for almost 1/2 a century!
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Always a good time with friends – trips – vacations – just get together.
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
Part of our family – grand dog MARLEY!
GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!
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The six of us have been friends for a very long time – three of us are from the same small town in NWPA.
The other three are from a small town very close to WNY.
Today – we have all moved to N.C. – within 3 1/2 hours of one couple and 40 minutes apart of the other two couples.
We try to get together every 3 to 6 months –
Saving friendships is priceless!
FRIENDS and MEMORIES!
New friends since we have moved to Cameron Woods Community – neighbors –
The time we have been here is where we want to be and friendships have developed.
Friendly contest of NFL teams – fire pits and generally good times.
FRIENDS and MEMORIES!
Again we have made friends with part-time neighbors -traveling to their home city to meet up –
sharing a lunch and brew –
all because we moved to Cameron Woods Community!
FRIENDS and MEMORIES!
Reconnecting with my best grade school – Jr. High and High School friend from all those years ago.
Today – whenever they travel – they stop and see us –
Staying at a campground and with us –
A lot of years have passed – but that friendship remains.
FRIENDS and MEMORIES!
In our SENIOR years – maintaining FRIENDS is a way to remain young at heart –
A way to form new MEMORIES and maintain OLD MEMORIES –
FRIENDS and MEMORIES!
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The wind was blowing the loose sand across the beach – it looked to me like drifting snow!
The beach was sparse with people – and a strong wind hit our backs as we walked toward the Eastern end.
It was January – after the first but before the end of the first full week.
Bundled up but no clouds and bright sunshine – SUNSET BEACH ON A WINTER DAY!
Here you can see the loose sand blowing in swirls across the beach in our path.
Even though it was windy and cold – walking the beach in the swirling sand –
in my opinion – beats walking back home in the swirling snow!
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PAPA’S WORLD – WALKING SUNSET BEACH IN THE WINTER!!!!!!
It was a game where Pittsburg played Buffalo in a playoff game – it also was where four neighbors came together – two households were Steeler fans and two households were Bills fans –
And all four houses were close to one another – PARTY TIME making new memories!
So it goes in our Cameron Woods Community neighborhood – NFL playoffs – team spirit!
The gathering before the game – fun – shots – a few drinks and BUFFALO WINGS AND BUFFALO DIP!
Lots of food and snacks – TERRIBLE TOWELS were shaking –
Golf cart decked out – jerseys came out of closets –
and a good time had by all!
In the end – the Bills moved on – but the neighbors remained – good friends!
When the ladies of the Steelers and the Bills come together –
Making new MEMORIES –
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Our oldest granddaughter – Madison ( Maddy) when she was just walking –
Today she has graduated college with an environmental science degree –
and has been hired as a Scientist-Geologist –
At her graduation – Maddy –
PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
Sherry – and her two sisters –
Easter service all those years ago-
Today – retired from Corporate America – is now a Certified Health Coach- an SSC for the Juice Plus Company-
PICTURES - MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
Even though she is in her AARP years – she is active – and operating her home-based business
of Health and Nutrition –
The proof is in the pictures!
PAPA’S WORLD – Debby in the same business of Health and Nutrition – QMND in the Juice Plus world-
The apple does not fall far from the tree!
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We have been friends for a very long time – vacations – golfing – trips and just hanging out!
MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES and PICTURES!
Sarah – now 17 – Maddy – now 23 and Ella – now 20 – where has the time gone!!!!!!!
MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES and PICTURES!
With new neighborhood friends – BOUY’S ON THE BEACH in NORTH MYRTLE BEACH!
MEMORIES-GOOD TIMES -and PICTURES!
TRISHA and SHAWN – my son and his wife-
MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES and PICTURES!
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When lifelong friends get together – and golf- MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES in PICTURES!
Son of my youngest son – Ryan – my grandson –
GOOD TIMES – PICTURES – MEMORIES!
We lived in the snow belt in WNY and NWPA for 50 years –
yet the most snowfall we have ever experienced was in NVA next to the Dulles Airport – 48 inches!
Here is a picture and another foot fell after I took this!
GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
We called her “TINY” – today she is 5’10” taking after Sherry –
Little Ella – a junior in college –
GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
Halloween all those years ago – a PIRATE and a LADY!
Papa and Sherry –
GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
All from WNY and nearby Pa.
Friends for years and years.
Now we all live in N.C.
GOODTIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
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My family, I grew up with – now gone but always near – Roger – Donna and my mom – Mary-
My mom was almost 98 when she passed away.
Roger was ten years older than me and Donna was fifteen years older.
Roger and his wife Shala when they lived in The Villages in Florida.
Maddy – Ella and Sarah – at my 60th birthday celebration on Lake Anna in Va.
Maddy and Ella singing at my birthday!
Papa at his 60th birthday party at Lake Anna.
THE WHITE HOUSE ON THE HILL – we rented for my 60th. birthday party on Lake Anna.
Fon memory – PICTURES – GOOD TIMES and MEMORIES!
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Sherry’s father BILL – served in WWII –
PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
Sherry and her mother – Barb – GIGI –
PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
Sherry with her two sisters and mother and father –
PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
Books in PICTURES provide great memories for our little ones!
PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
And now a grandmother herself – Sherry with the oldest granddaughters – Ella and Maddy-
PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
And again – this time with Sarah and Maddy – Sarah takes after Sherry and is 5’10” –
PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
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PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!
Sherry and Ella – waterfront – memory –
MEMORIES – PICTURES – Good Times!
Taylor – one of the twins – loves horses and riding – she would spend all her time there if she could!
Memories – Pictures and Good Times!
We both volunteer for the OCEAN ISLE BEACH SEA TURTLE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION!
MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!
Cassidy – one of the twins – always checks in with Sherry ( MORMOR – MOTHERSMOTHER! )
MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!
Our view at night from our front yard – southwest towards the Ocean – because of the curve of the coastline – we – the beach faces almost South!
MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!
Neighborhood friends – in North Myrtle Beach at BOUYS ON THE BEACH!
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MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!
Papa and Taylor walking -I love these moments in time!
Friend for almost 40 years – neighbors for almost 10 years – love moments in time!
My son Troy and Andrea – here comes the sun! Love memories in time!
Sharing time with my boyhood best friend - memories in time!
Mother and daughter working at the food pantry! LOVE THESE MOMENTS! Debby and Sarah!
POSITIVITY memories in time – with love and understanding!
My son Shawn and his wife – Trisah – love memories in time!
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PAPA’S WORLD – A TIME OF MEMORIES IN PICTURES!
Through my eyes – The Sunset at Sunset Beach – it never gets old!
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
Papa and Marcus and the ladies of our family!
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
Sherry and Papa on a day trip to Southport, N.C.
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
Oldest granddaughter – Maddy – upon her graduation from the University of Lynchburg!
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
Smile – laugh – have fun – enjoy life!
Being together for the Holidays – family memories!
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
When it started – 6-25-1982 – the beginning of our lives together!
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
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Our hearts belong to Sunsets at SUNSET BEACH, N.C.
Walking the walkway – very long – to the beach and seeing this –
is like MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!
Sherry to the left with her two sisters and her parents – Barb(GIGI) and her father Bill –
She reminds me so much of her father-
MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!
Family gathering at the Swedish Festival in Mount Jewett, Pa. PARADE!
Front with hat – my son Troy – Papa – Taylor and Cassidy with my great niece – Kelly.
Tammy holding Bode ( now nine) next to GIGI!
Back – my youngest son Shawn and Trisha.
Her sister Bonnie taking a picture and Lee sitting in front of her!
MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!
Buck – Cindy – Sherry – Papa in Muirs Woods among the giant redwoods.
MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!
Bode – after five girls – the first grandson.
MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!
Walking the beach with Debby and Ella!
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Mount Nebo – built by the Swedes in the 1800’s – eight-sided church – still has special services –
Where Sherry grew up going to the Lutheran church in Mount Jewett, Pa.
Her family is buried there.
THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
On the West end of Sunset Beach – onto what is known as Bird Island – sits the KINDRED SPIRIT
mailbox – for over 40 years – inside is a journal you can write your thoughts and words-
It is maintained by anonymous people and the journals are in a museum.
About a 2 1/2 mile walk from the pier.
THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES.
Our “GRAND DOG ” MARLEY is so calm; the kids dress her up!
THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
The sky at night – why we love living here in N.C. near the Ocean!
THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
GIGI – and Sherry – this was her mother back in Pa. at the nursing home.
This was taken at a nearby park.
THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
Our motto in life!
THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!
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Grandkids – five granddaughters and one grandson –
PICTURES THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
We have known them before we became neighbors back in WNY – they moved to Leland –
now we have moved to OIB!
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
GIGI – center and two of her daughters –
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
Back in NWPA to Mount Jewett, Pa. Sherry’s hometown where she grew up –
here is the KINZUA BRIDGE – partially destroyed by a Tornado – now a state park.
Built in the late 1800’s.
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
New friends – part-time neighbors – in our community of Cameron Woods.
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
My oldest son – Troy – builds houses from the ground up – from a distance – love you!
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
My Youngest son – Shawn – is a nationally ranked pool player.
PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!
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Celebrating NEW YEARS EVE with best friends – continuing 40 years of friendships!
LIVES IN MEMORIES!
GIGI – Sherry’s mother – with Taylor and Cassiy when they were young at her home in Mt. Jewett, Pa.
LIVES IN MEMORIES!
We committed 18 years ago – going strong after all these years – eating and living as healthy as possible.
LIVES IN MEMORIES!
Grade school – H.S. buddy – reunited – now once again friends – living life to the plus – besties!
LIVES IN MEMORIES!
Our life goal is to be kind- helpful – caring – helping – living the good life!
LIVES IN MEMORIES!
Bode – now nine – first grandson – after five granddaughters!
LIVES IN MEMORIES!
We have been celebrating New Year’s with friends for years – the memories continue!
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LIVES IN MEMORIES!
We love to golf with friends – have laughter – and have good times – living our lives to the plus!
We have been friends for almost 40 years – getting together for golf – birthdays – vacations!
The smiles say it all – fun times!
PICTURES IN OUR LIFE!
This is true about our friendships!
PICTURES IN OUR LIVES!
Finding a golf ball – laughing – “GREAT SHOT”! LOL
Buddies for 40-plus years – life at its best!
LIFE IN OUR PICTURES!
SOMETIMES BEING WITH FRIENDS AND GOLFING IS ALL THE THERAPY YOU NEED!
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Life to us is full of exploring – traveling roads less traveled – but also humor – laughter and kindness!
PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!
My oldest son, Troy, is always kind-hearted, loving, and ad proud of him!
PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!
We lead a healthy lifestyle – for 18 plus years – living life to the plus one day at a time!
PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!
Keeping a sense of humor – always looking at life – friendships – laughing and enjoying life.
PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!
My best friend growing up – staying in touch – all these years!
PICTURES OF LIFE!
Sherry’s daughter Debby and Sherry’s father Bill.
PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!
We are seniors – but we are still living life to the plus!
PICTURES OF OUR LIFE!
Gone but never forgotten – my hero in life – my brother.
PICTURES OF LIFE!
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Holiday gathering at Lake Holiday – Va,
LIFETIME MEMORIES IN PICTURES!
MEMORIES are what we have – past – present and into the future!
LIFETIME PICTURES IN MEMORIES!
My youngest son and wife.
LIFETIME PICTURES IN MEMORIES!
Always an adventure – always exploring – living our dream by the water and the beach.
LIFETIME PICTURES IN MEMORIES!
When family visits – precious moments!
LIFETIME PICTURES IN MEMORIES!
OLD FRIENDS RECONNECTED!
LIFETIME PICTURES IN MEMORIES!
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LIFETIME PICTURES IN MEMORIES!
Friendships that go back to the mid-70s until now – friends forever!
LIFE IN MEMORIES!
Friendships made in church – moved and still friends!
LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!
Far away family – loving from a distance!
LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!
New neighbors – new friends – creating new memories!
LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!
Old friends reunited – making new memories!
LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!
At a business conference – making old memories with new friends!
LIFETIME IN MEMORIES!
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