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Papa’s World – More memorable times in pictures.

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We were all friends back in NVA-

We were the first to move to N.C.

Then Jim and Claudia and Jason, and Ginger bought lots-

And had their homes built.

Jim and Claudia are about four miles away-

Ginger and Jason live just outside Leland, near Buck and Cindy.

We often get together, and this time was at Barefoot Landing –

At The Big Chill restaurant.

Becoming a memorable time in a picture!

Sherry and Cindy-

Back in the late 80s and mid 90s –

We were neighbors in WNY.

They moved to Leland, and we would visit.

We have traveled the world with them!

Buck and I are on the golf course.

We almost always play a scramble with the girls.

Neighbors from a long time ago –

Today we live about 35 miles from them.

We have traveled the World with them –

Most recently –

To Florida, where we met up –

Shared an AIRBNB –

And went to Epcot together.

Becoming memorable times in pictures!

Before we moved to N.C.-

We often went to D.C.

Here we are at the National Harbor-

With Tammy and Taylor, Cassidy and Bode.

Many memories of fun family times.

Becoming memorable times in pictures.

Humor and laughs keep me coming back for more golf – LOL!

Playing golf here in N.C. and S.C.

If the ball goes into the water – “LEAVE IT”!

Also, snakes – I am always careful in looking for my golf ball!

Another memorable picture in time.

My brother Roger at The Villages car and golf cart show.

We would spend the winter with him at his house near Lake Sumter Landing.

He is now gone, but forever remembered by me.

Another memorable picture in time.

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Papa’s World – Great times in pictures!

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Sherry, Maddy, and Papa.

Here we celebrate Maddy signing a letter of intent-

To play soccer at the University of Lynchburg.

She would go on to play as a Freshman –

Third team all-conference as a Sophomore,

Second team all-conference as a Junior,

And team captain as a senior, winning the conference championship.

In two of the four years, the team made the NCAA playoffs!

From the smallest one on the co-ed soccer team –

To a successful college career-

Today, she is an Environmental Scientist working for one of the largest firms in the country.

Creating for this blog –

GREAT TIMES IN PICTURES!

Nearby, where we call home-

Cameron Woods Community –

Ocean Isle Beach.

Here you see the sunset over the marsh next to the causeway bridge.

This is behind the non-domination church.

We often take the family here to view the sunset and take pictures.

GIVING GREAT TIMES IN PICTURES!

Marcus and Bode-

The little guy is playing golf now –

And they are going to get him lessons.

Today, he drove the ball really well.

He loves flag football and plays soccer.

He is a natural, and someday I hope to see him compete!

ANOTHER GREAT TIME IN PICTURES!

On Sherry’s bucket list –

It was going to EPCOT to see the FLOWERS SHOW!

Here we traveled to Florida and joined up with Cindy and Buck.

Her dream came true as we spent the day wandering among all the displays of brilliant flowers!

We have traveled the world with them and added this to our adventures.

ANOTHER GREAT TIME IN PICTURES!

To play golf, I have to have humor! LOL!

In Cameron Woods Community –

We have a beautiful community center –

And a pool behind it.

Here, Taylor and Bode enjoyed the almost empty pool.

This was mid-April, and the water temperature was still only 68 degrees!

But they didn’t care!

ANOTHER GREAT TIME IN PICTURES!

CAMERON WOODS COMMUNITY CENTER!

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Papa’s World – Memories in pictures!

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Bode and Cassidy –

He is the first grandson,

and Cassidy is a twin of Taylor.

Not identical but fraternal.

But now, all these years later –

Bode and Cassidy are so alike.

Here are the three of them –

Taylor is very tall –

Almost 5’9″ –

Cassidy is 5’6″.

I think Bode will be very tall –

But he and Cassidy act so much alike,

And it is hard to tell who is speaking –

When you can not see them.

But Taylor and Bode played together in the pool for hours.

He seems to get along better with her.

Cassidy does her own thing –

But – she is very protective of him.

All three sing in the choir.

Taylor and Cassidy did plays –

But now Cassidy has chosen Cheerleading and Gymnastics.

Taylor chooses the plays and horseback riding.

Bode – I think will do plays, but –

Also plays flag football, Soccer, and Golf.

It is a busy household,

Running the three of them to whatever they are doing!

When they were little –

Taylor, Bode, and Cassidy.

MEMORIES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Good Morning and have a great day !

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Each day – I try to be positive

My blogs each day are for the most part a POSITIVE in a very Negative news day !

My criteria – follows three rules of thought for me.

One – share a smile ! Two – share a good feeling ! Three – be POSITIVE !

NORMAL ?

I could be a bit normal – but – I guess I am not – however – I see normal !

I see stories – I ask questions – I write them down – I memorize them.

My MOTTO

I live each day as it will be my last –

I plan ahead – I organize – I DREAM !

I call it ” LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS ” one day at a time !

One of my favorites

George Carlin –

one of my favorites – always thought provoking –

He told a lot of truth – and made me think !

I think this fits today’s World

I could write on POLITICS each and every day –

endless – but I choose not to.

Instead – I look for gratitude –

I see rights and wrongs

I yearn for peace

And I look upward for guidance

I hope this explains my reasons for blogging –

my innermost thoughts.

Blogging is a way of reaching out –

extending thoughts and pleasant ideas.

To make a difference for one day in your life –

to be happy .

Sit back – grab a drink –

mine is coffee –

and just enjoy a moment to feel good before your day starts.

Then at the end of the day –

be reminded –

that in this blog – there is peace.

My three rules –

why I write each day !

Thank you and go in peace.

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Papa’s World – Memories with family and friends.

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In The Villages in Florida!

Here stands my older brother Roger-

Waiting to TEE OFF!

Before he passed away –

We would drive down for years and spend about six weeks with him.

At one point, he asked if we would move down and stay with him.

Sadly, we could not.

But the time we spent with him in those years was PRICELESS!

RIP, my brother –

Gone but not forgotten.

MEMORIES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

We have known one another for decades.

Friends, we often get together.

We were neighbors, and some of us grew up in the same town.

Friendships through the years –

MEMORIES WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

This is a picture of the causeway bridge over the ICW to Ocean Isle Beach.

In ten minutes from our house –

We can cross this bridge to the island.

Straight ahead is the pier.

On the left, before you get to the circle, is the OIB Park-

From May to the end of September-

Open-air concerts are held for free!

This beach is also where we volunteer for the Protection of Sea Turtles.

This starts in May and ends in October.

Many a day we are there walking –

Or sitting and watching the nest until they hatch.

We make sure they get to the water and into the ocean.

This is one of two beaches near where we live.

The other is SUNSET BEACH!

We visit that one often.

Welcome to our area where we live!

Humor – smiles and laughs.

There is a place on OIB –

A church and behind this church on the marsh –

Sits a gazebo.

A lot of folks go to see the sunset on Sunset Beach.

We have also done that.

But – here you can park-

Walk down to the gazebo-

And capture the marsh, the water, and the sunset!

MEMORIES!

My youngest son and I.

He lives in NWPA and is 16 hours away.

But twice, he and his wife have been down to visit.

Creating more memories of family!

Back when we lived in Brambleton, Northern VA,

The twins lived a mile from us.

Oftentimes, they would come to visit.

Here they sit on the floor by the front door.

Waiting for the arrival of their cousins.

A moment in time captured in a picture for a memory of a lifetime.

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Papa’s World – Memories of family time!

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Papa – Bode – Tammy – Marcus – Cassidy – Sherry – and Taylor –

Last night of their stay –

In spring before Easter.

On the patio of SUNSET PRIME!

This was a first for us on the covered deck outside!

The food and service were very good –

The view was of two finishing holes of the 9th. and 18th. holes.

Watching as the foursomes finished up around 5:30 PM.

From our table –

A view to the right at the finishing hole –

I think this was number 18!

This is being developed as a destination resort for the SEA TRAILS GOLF RESORT!

Major improvements have been added and redesigned.

A 150-room hotel is planned –

There already is a convention center-

And brand new restaurants, of which SUNSET PRIME is one.

Here I believe is the finishing 9th. hole.

There is an outdoor fire pit with seating for over a dozen folks.

There are dozens of large-screen TVs inside –

and seating for a lot of people.

SUNDAY NFL FOOTBALL is a draw,

and different sets have different games.

We will be back and take visitors to enjoy the good food and view.

This is only four miles from our home.

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Papa’s World – Positive vibes – feeling good!

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When I look back years to when this picture was taken-

The twins – Taylor and Cassidy-

It brings many memories of when they were little.

Hugging, playing, and laughing.

Today, things have changed.

They both are their own identities.

Cassidy – Gymnastics – Cheerleading –

Taylor – acting on stage – singing and dancing –

And becoming an accomplished horse rider.

Both different –

Yet the same –

When not in my view –

Hard to distinguish who is speaking.

Both sing in the choir-

Both play the Violin-

Both are growing into beautiful young ladies.

BOTH – GIVING ME POSITIVE VIBES and GOOD FEELINGS!

A little bit of humor –

Bringing a good feeling today!

The Ocean is angry –

The white caps are endless –

But this is also our happy place!

We wanted to be near the beach –

The sand and surf.

To be able to walk –

GIVING ME POSITIVE VIBES AND GOOD FEELINGS!

Storms come and go –

Rainbows, sunshine-

and starry nights, and the moon.

All bring me –

POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND GOOD FEELINGS!

When the oldest granddaughter chooses to spend long weekends with her grandparents.

Maddy – an Environmental Scientist –

makes my heart feel so good-

Giving us both POSITIVE VIBES AND GOOD FEELINGS!

Taylor on her first horse ride years ago!

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Papa’s World – Positive thinking!

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My youngest son, Shawn, and his wife, Trisha.

For years and years, he has been playing pool.

In all those years –

He has won his way to Las Vegas and world pool tournaments.

Here – this year – he won another tournament in Erie, Pa.

On his way again to Las Vegas.

POSITIVE THINKING and excellent play,

moves him forward year after year.

Came across this diagram on where to place your feet –

When hitting certain clubs!

Now, if only I could just do this and hit the ball! LOL

Every day, I thank my wife, my doctors, and my lifestyle of trying to age healthily.

It is not easy –

But POSITIVE THINKING keeps me going forward one day at a time.

Two nearby beaches –

Shopping nearby and entertainment.

Winters are mostly without snow and ice.

POSITIVE THINKING leads us to where we now live.

Living life to the plus one day at a time.

Each day with a sunrise – and everything in between –

I have had one more day I have had –

to enjoy life to the fullest.

POSITIVE THINKING – leads to less stress.

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Papa’s World – Friends – The Library – Beer and Fireball Shots – Keeping in touch

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On our recent get together – a beer tasting in a old house with a fake library !

Try as hard as we can – life gets busy – but for over 35 years – we have stayed in touch – getting together at each others houses – every 4 or 5 months.

We are now spread out – Wilmington N.C. – Va. Beach and D.C. area – but we remain good friends.

Last Fall – our golf outing in Va. Beach – guys vs. gals.

Last Fall – we all got together – to play golf on several courses in the Va. Beach area. The format was GUYS VS. GALS – and I advocated ” NO STROKES ” as some of us have done this before and ” THE GALS” are just too darn good to give up STROKES !

Well – I was right – they had a STROKE a hole and they kicked our butts ! Even without the STROKES it was almost even ! Now we all are not PAR golfers – they ended up minus par with the strokes – and we were a little over par – but the jest of the whole thing was we had fun ! Plus I think they were nipping the FIREBALL more often than not !!!!! LOL

This was taken in Oahu – when the four of us went and played golf.

My wife Sherry – has the perfect form and swing – always straight down the middle of the fairway – can not remember the last time we had to look for her ball. Cindy – hits it a ton – going out into the fairway – neither one gets into trouble – the guys – not so much – never know WHERE my ball will go ! That is what makes them so good – straight and usually on the green or close on the second shot – depending how long the hole is.

Yep – that is me on Oahu – the valley over from where they shot Jurassic Park.



We try to play golf where ever we go – but – we also do Karaoke – well – I try to – but that is the only time I sing ! Cindy has her own Karaoke machine and all the songs – she brings it to most get together’s. Our theme songs are Desperado and Friends in low places. We get pretty involved in New York – New York. I have video’s but I promised I would not share them !

On our golf outing back home in NWPA – Sherry and Cindy .

Now I am not much of a Wine drinker nor much of a hard drinker – I stick mainly to light beer – and only on special occasions. However – I will take a nip of Fireball and as sometimes – well a lot of times when we golf together – I will join the others on birdies and sometimes long pars – with a little toast of the fireball. All in all – we do have a lot of fun.

Keeping in touch – friends – beer and fireball – living our lives to the plus.

Hope you enjoyed – keep the good health up – and keep in touch with friends

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Papa’s World – Positivity – Humor and good vibes!

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When the family visited in the Spring!

Here is daughter Debby-

and Ella-

to the far right-

And Sarah is to the far left.

Her daughters and our granddaughters.

This is a yearly visit –

But the granddaughters are getting older.

Ella has graduated from college,

and Sarah will enter college soon.

Hopefully, like their older sister Maddy –

She continues to visit on her own –

When she has vacation time to spend with us!

Bringing “GOOD VIBES” into our lives!

Humor on the golf course!

In my game –

I need a lot of humor!

Yes – as my friends state –

If this is a par or birdie –

YOU MUST PUTT IT! LOL

Me – I just SMILE and mark my ball! LOL!

HUMOR makes life so much easier!

” TO ME IT IS A GIMMIE”!

The view from my seat on the glider on the front porch!

This is one of the reasons –

MY WHY –

To purchase this lot and build our home here.

I wanted on my “WISH” list a front porch in the shade-

Where I could sit and watch the folks go by!

A place to just “CHILL” out in the shade.

THIS IS MY POSITIVITY for the day!

My oldest son,

Troy and his Partner, Andrea-

The picture says it all!

POSITIVITY – HUMOR – AND GOOD VIBES!

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Papa’s World – Good thoughts – the COLORS of flowers! DEER!

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In our daily lives –

FLOWERS bring joy with our own eyesight!
Sherry and I – try as we might – display flowers.

These are not ours –

But in our new home near OIB-

It is a constant struggle with DEER!

Wherever we visit –

We both take many pictures of flower gardens.

The problem with DEER –

Is in our complete neighborhood!

They even come onto porches and eat the flowers!

So when we see flower arrangements in gardens –

There is a sort of envy because we just can not do that!

I have tried all sorts of sprays –

Different flowers that they won’t eat ( they still do)!

I once posted this problem on my social media page-

They gave me some ideas and said if that doesn’t work, then –

“EAT THEM”!!!! LOL

No – I will not hurt them –

So we do not plant –

As we normally would!

However,

I capture the places we have been –

Such as here at Epcot –

Wonderful displays of gardens with flowers!

Sherry in Winter Garden-

Our wishful thinking is captured now in memories with pictures!

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Papa’s World – It is great to be alive!

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Good day, friends!

In 2013, I had a major heart attack –

Called a “WIDOW MAKER”!

In fact, that day I should have died!

So, I can attest that every day since –

“IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE ALIVE!

My wife, Sherry, has guided me all these past years.

She is a Certified Health Coach.

I have changed my diet –

Quit fast food –

I do not drink sodas or milk.

I have one cup of coffee each morning-

I drink mostly water.

I really do not like alcohol or wine.

On occasion,

I will have a beer or two, but no more than that.

I will have a Complete shake around ten or eleven.

And a snack then.

I will eat dinner around 4 or 5.

And sometimes a light snack around 7.

At 8pm. I will get ready to go to bed.

After four hours,

I woke up after midnight –

Bathroom break,

And then I post my blog to Facebook-

and go back to bed.

I wake up around 5 or 5:30 am.

Shower – shave – brush teeth and get dressed.

I keep a calendar and write down appointments –

Also, Sherry’s as I have become in retirement –

“DRIVING MISS SHERRY”!

We both attend to the flowers, bushes – Tower Garden.

And we like to golf.

Maybe every two or three weeks.

Sometimes it is that good shot that brings me back –

Here, I ended up on the fringe of the green.

For me, that is good! LOL!

Since we live close to two beaches –

We often drive over the causeways and park.

We walk down to the surf line –

Or just sit on a bench and look out over the ocean.

It is a great day to be alive!

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Papa’s World – PICES RISING- Mount Dora, Fla.

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This past Spring –

While we were in Florida and met up with the McBrides-

We took them to Mount Dora –

Where we had visited years ago.

We parked and walked up the hill to –

PISCES RISING – A restaurant overlooking the lake.

We had been here when we were caught in a sudden downpour!

We always thought that when the time came-

We would like to return and have lunch there!

The food was great and the view was excellent.

The setting is tropical, and we switched tables to have more shade.

The view was what we had remembered.

Soon –

We ordered drinks and lunch and settled in.

Once again,

We were with friends-

that we have traveled to the World with.

We spent the next four days exploring!

So many memories –

And sitting here at Pisces Rising-

Brought many of them back.

Sherry and Cindy –

We were neighbors in the mid-80s –

In Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, N.Y.

In the mid-90s –

They moved to Wilmington, N.C.

Then we would meet up and travel.

Now –

Four decades later –

We live about 36 miles from them –

And we still get together.

Later, we went golfing –

Just nine holes.

Buck – Cindy – Papa and Sherry!

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Papas World – A brand new year – 2020

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Lets hope and pray for a better World –

Lets share kindness – love and gratitude.

From our family to you and yours

Let 2020 be the year – the year to welcome into our lives

a better understanding – a understanding of human kind

A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Papa’s World – every where I look – there is a story !

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I look around – I take in – I SEE STORIES !

GOOD MORNING

Happy Saturday everyone !

I always notice things – small – medium or large !

ME !!!!

Even when I go to the fridge –

If my wife Sherry has gone to one of her meetings –

I say to her ” Don’t worry – I will find something to eat ” !

At MONK’S BBQ

Now it will no way compare to ” MONK’S BBQ ” that we stopped into –

Saturday on our way to Winchester to pick up Sarah and Ella.

This was in Purcelville Va. – just off route 7 –

Had heard nothing but good things about this place.

And when we stopped or tried to – the lot was full !

NO PLACE TO PARK !

YES WE CAN

So – I drove around –

just then she said to me someone is pulling out !

I swung back and right into a parking space by 6 motorcycles !

Glad we did – because this place has the BEST BBQ !

TIP FOR THE DAY !

Do not stand in line – ( more than 25 people)

Go directly to the bar – sit down – order a drink –

over 16 local crafted brews from NVA brewery’s –

And HUNDREDS of shelved bottles of the GOOD STUFF !

You do not have to drink at the bar

You can order ICE WATER – ( Sherry did )

ME – The lightest craft beer on tap – do not know what it was –

but it hit the spot and was not heavy but still craft beer !

NOW THE GOOD PART – You order right from there –

And by pass that long line and in FIVE MINUTES –

Your meal is sitting in front of you –

I had time to take two sips and just got my phone out and BINGO !

THERE IT WAS and it was good!

Tom & Sherry

If you look and see – listen and observe – you will find that story !

See this guy in the middle – there is a story there –

But that will be for another time –

TODAY – we happened upon a great BBQ place and found a secret –

How to not stand in line and get great service –

Yes – she – the bartender was that good –

AND – I over heard her talking to another customer.

She makes the service fast and great so she can get the customers

and of course the TIPS !

SMART GAL !

You just have to listen and recognize the thought process.

SHE FIGURED A WAY and it was a winner for all of us !

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Papa’s World – Having POSITIVES in your life!

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Papa, Trisha, Sherry, and Shawn.

Since we moved down here to Cameron Woods Community –

In Ocean Isle Beach, N.C. –

My son and wife have been to visit us twice.

FAMILY – POSITIVES IN OUR LIFE!

Troy and Andrea –

My oldest son and his partner.

They have made the long trip from NWPA once.

We are hoping they can come again this year!

FAMILY- POSITIVES IN OUR LIFE!

Papa and Sherry – Bob and Pam –

Bob and I have been friends since grade school.

Both in Brambleton and here in Cameron Woods Community –

They have visited for the past six years.

Looking forward to many more good times!

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Missing is Ella –

Who is away at college and has graduated at the time of this writing.

Granddaughters, daughters, and mother.

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Ella and Sherry –

At one time,

we had a nickname for her- “TINY”!

Not anymore –

She is as tall or taller than Sherry!

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

A POSITIVE IN OUR LIFE!

MARLEY and PAPA-

While we do not have a dog –

MARLEY is part of the Krohn family –

Every time we visit –

She becomes A POSITIVE IN OUR LIVES!

Over four decades –

As couples –

Our oldest friends-

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

Our positive motto in life!

The biggest POSITIVE and the WHY I am alive today-

MY MOTHER, before she passed at almost 98 years old! MARY!

POSITIVES IN OUR LIVES!

MY WIFE – LOVE – PARTNER and the biggest POSITIVE IN MY LIFE!

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Papa’s World – HUMOR in the world of golf!

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Good day, everyone!

Humor goes a long way in a round of golf!

Here – Sherry, Bob and Pam, and I-

enjoy nine holes of golf in Florida!

After all –

For me,

It is that ONE SHOT that brings me back time after time!

It is the most stressful game I have ever played!

But also the most enjoyable game I have ever played.

AND THIS IS ME IN THE ABOVE!

Playing golf with friends –

It is a fun-filled day –

Good shots and bad shots –

But I always have a fun time!

LOL – But is this a “GIMMIE PUTT” if it is for par or birdie?

Always a fun-filled day when these three get together to golf!

Or for drinks! LOL

LOL – how true this is!

Jimmy – my friend –

from back in Eldred, Pa.

Before golf –

We played softball together in the mid-70s!

All these years later –

Still close friends and now playing golf –

At least I try to! LOL!

In my world of golf –

So true –

But hitting that one shop or making that long putt-

So worth the frustration!

I hope I brought some HUMOR to your golf game today!

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Papa’s World – Exploring Winter Gardens nature preserve.

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Just outside Winter Garden, Fla., is-

LAKE APONKA –

A huge lake –

And its long coastline is a nature preserve!

Papa- Buck – Sherry and Cindy stand in front of the sign-

That tells the history of the region!

Standing by the rail –

You see all types of birds –

Turtles and baby Alligators!

The marsh weeds are full of unseen birds making calls –

That we did not recognise!

Baby Alligators were all over the place –

and in the weeds, hard to see.

When they do not move –

They blend in with the mud and weeds!

It seemed everywhere we looked –

We saw baby Alligators!

Many, many birds we could not see –

until they popped out of the marsh weeds!

Papa – thinking I would never want to be wading on the banks of this lake! LOL!

The expanse of the lake can be seen in the picture above –

It was worth visiting and free –

Parking was available,

And we even met a group-

Who were touring on Bicycles!

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Papa’s World – LOOK ‘EM IN THE EYE !

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When we are out walking – we meet lots of people –

on the trails – roads and sidewalks.

I always make eye contact – or try to.

A lot of people will just look down or off to the side –

That is until I am the first to greet them !

GOOD MORNING !!!!

I will say GOOD MORNING

as we almost always walk then-

90 % will then look at you and reply – smile –

as if they were just waiting for you to greet them – almost shy !

My daughter in law Trisha
and my youngest son Shawn
A SMILE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS !

It is almost like they do not know how to greet you !

And if you wait – they just walk on by !

That is why I decided to always be the first !

It is then that some people will not respond –

and I wonder what kind of person that is –

or what kind of life they lead –

I hope that they remember my smile and greeting –

hoping that just maybe it made their day

a little more enjoyable !

SMILE – think good thoughts

I think taking that extra step brings a happy thought to myself.

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SMILE
IT BRINGS HAPPINESS
INTO YOUR LIFE
SHARING OUR LIFE
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FROM ALL OVER
THE COUNTRY
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Papa’s World – Memories over time gone by!

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When they were little –

Taylor is on the left –

And Cassidy is on the right.

Twins, but not identical.

Two little blonde-haired girls.

Times have changed –

Now they are about to turn 15!

Cassidy with MARLEY –

The Goldendoodle –

Taylor has been trained –

to do many things.

And then Taylor on a horse for the first time!

Today –

She lives to go to the barn and be with horses.

She has become quite the horse rider.

Taylor playing barn with horses!

Memories of times gone past!

A few years ago, in North Myrtle Beach at the St. Patrick’s Day parade!

Here – I am with the oldest granddaughter –

Maddy came and spent time with us.

Today, she is employed as an Environmental Scientist for a nationwide firm.

A college degree and embarking on her life after college.

In a long line of memories for us.

A grade school – H.S. friend –
Bobby and Pam.

Many long-ago memories here.

Growing up in a small town in NWPA!

MEMORIES OF A TIME GONE BY!

Ella, Sherry, Debby, and Sarah.

Family came to visit and we took them to –

“FAT HAROLD’S” in NMB.

Home of the SHAG capital of the world.

MEMORIES OF A TIME GONE BY!

Father and sons!

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The Bear and the Fox. Existing to live – live to Exist.

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In the early years of us being in Northern Va. , a couple of things happened. First , Tammy followed us down. Then a year later Mike and Debby and our new baby grand-daughter , Madison Margo Myers , known to us as Maddy , joined us.

I often thought if I were to open a bed and breakfast or a Cafe – I would give it the name of “THE BEAR AND THE FOX!” Why, I don’t know except that it sounded cool and I could envision a picture of a Bear and a Fox having dinner together at a table with some wine!

Now I see the picture of Maddy & her Father , our little Fox being carried by her father , The Bear of the woods, as he loves to hike the Northern woods of New York State. kinda out there in left field , but that is how I see it!

Teaching the ways of life to their children and bringing in the Health & Nutrition – showing how you EXIST TO LIVE  &  LIVE TO EXIST – always molding a way to blend their lives into harmony with nature.

The Bear and the Fox. A little girl and her father – hiking into their lives of Existing to live – Live to Exist.

Papa’s World – Just another day in my life.

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COMING TO A END

Here it is almost 1/3 the way through November

The leaves are coming down –

it is chilly at night

and once again it is time to pull the flowers for storage.

I remember my youth –

Fall was hunting season –

I only ever shot one thing in my entire life.

A Rabbit – and it did not die right away –

instead dragged itself along the ground –

I stepped on its hind legs

and it screamed !

That was it for me –

no more hunting –

Sometimes you just
find a corner
and observe
what is happening
around you !

Fall also is the time you get ready to rake and rake

Bags of leaves to be picked up on Tuesday trash days.

That is the day they pick up yard waste.

I usually end up with at least twenty bags of leaves !

Fall’s in my youth –

riding my bike until early dark

sometimes neighbor hood KICK THE CAN !

The neighbor hood on North Main Street

was full of kids.

Games were every day or just hanging out.

The saw mill up the street with a huge pile of saw dust.

The apple trees and chucking apples at the train as it passed.

Sleeping out on the porch – going inside when it became too cold.

Walking down town to the Texaco to see who was hanging out !

Memories of the mind –

Sometimes you wonder

WHEN WILL I FORGET ?

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Papa’s World – Walking Lake Sumpter Landing!

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On a recent spring day –

We and friends – Pam and Bob –

Rented a golf cart for the day!

We were in THE VILLAGES and used it to travel to Brownwood and back –

To Lake Sumpter Landing!

We found a place to park on the main street-

And then started our walking tour.

The place where we rented the cart was just a couple of blocks away.

We had an app on the phone that gave directions to cart paths.

Sherry and I knew this area as we would spend winters –

With my brother Roger, who lived but a half mile away!

We would walk from his house and had a routine of where to walk every day!

We always would stop for coffee and iced tea!

Memories came flooding back.

We once met the mother and grandparents of Patrick Reed –

A professional PGA golfer in front of an Asian restaurant!

I once watched the Boston Red Sox team management on the town square.

We would sit and watch the line dancers and other folks at night –

When the live music would play across the town square.

On this day, right across from RED SAUCE ( my brother Rogers’ favorite hangout)-

And next to the radio station –

A man with two parrots sat and let people hold the birds!

A tip jar was there –

And they were quite colorful.

She once let a street vendor put a snake around her shoulders in Morocco!

She said she could feel the bird’s talons dig into her arm!

NOT ME – if it is going to happen –

It will happen to me –

Like a pigeon flying across the 100,000-seat stadium –

and it craps –

IT WOULD END UP ON ME! LOL

A wonderful golf cart-filled day was had by the four of us.

This was a BUCKET LIST event for me.

A way to bring back all those memories of days gone by.

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Papa’s World – Touring Winter Garden, Fla.

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At this restaurant,

we were able to build-

Our very own BISON BURGER!

Something of a first for me!

They hand this plastic menu for you-

You then write your name and proceed to circle everything you want.

Including how you want it cooked.

A unique idea,

and we had fun doing it!

Very tasty!

Cindy – Buck and Sherry.

We stayed in Winter Garden in the Spring at an AIRBNB –

Using it as a base to explore the area.

We have traveled the World with Cindy and Buck!

Walking the streets of Winter Garden –

Cindy goes to a store to see what is there.

Sherry was admiring the many flowers up and down the street!

It was a warm day in the sun –

Lots of activity up and down the street.

Winter Garden is a beautiful little city –

Flower beds all over

Bright colors – and lush greens in the old oak trees

and the palm trees!

We had a good time in the sunshine and warm air.

The girls are shopping-

Buck and I sit in the sun on a bench in Winter Garden.

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Papa’s World – Touring The Villages by golf cart!

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Here we are on the golf cart paths-

heading to Brownwood from Lake Sumpter Landing!

This is the view as we navigate a crossing section of a street –

and continue on the other side-

Much like regular street driving –

Right of way –

carts coming and going in both directions –

And stop signs at regular street crossings!

Passing pull-off areas for carts-

Much as you would see rest stops for cars!

Here you can observe golfers on the tee box –

I liked doing this –

when we would visit my brother during winter!

Bob driving and Papa in the front –

Pam and Sherry in the rear seat-

We rented the golf cart for the day in Sumpter Lake Landing –

And I guess it was over a dozen miles to Brownwood.

All seats faced forward,

which is what we wanted.

The cart paths follow the main road along side it!

Sherry – Pam and Bob in the cart we rented.

Here we arrive at Brownwood and park.

The farmers Market was happening.

Wallking around the Market in Brownwood.

Town square in Brownwood – The Villages!

The venue in Brownwood where music is heard and seen every night!

In the cart once again heading back to Sumpter Landing.

We spent I guess six hours touring on the paths and the two towns.

The four of us –

Bob – Papa – Pam and Sherry!

It was a great time –

Parking on the town street –

getting out and about!

Put this on your bucket list to see and do.

Touring SUMPTER LANDING and BROWNWOOD BY GOLF CART!

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Papa’s World – Surprised – watching a marching band

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It started out watching my grand daughter in her first cheer leading !

But – as I watched – I could not help but notice

The Marching Band – Drill Team and Color Guard –

It was very large considering it was a High School band.

I looked at my hand out of the team details

and found that the Marching Band had 243 members !

Now that I thought was what you would most likely see

at a College football game – not High School

Plus – all the equipment that was on the track later to be set up

I took pictures starting from the center
and then a left center
and a right center

A tractor was used to tow part of the equipment out –

There were platforms

one that had stairs and microphones set up at the top

a small platform was seen in this picture

And there were THREE DRUM MAJORS

each with a platform

two small ones right and left

and a high one in the center

where they directed the entire field!

Left Center –
One drum major to the left
and higher up
the Center Drum Major

The music flowed – the drum corp and horn section

all the while the drill team and color guard performed.

During the performance

each member set their hat on the field

all lined up in formation

off to the side

I found that to be quite effective

Right center
with the drum major
directing that side

I do not know the correct name for the instruments in front of the platform

But there were four of them

and microphones set up

and band members with horns and flutes

would climb the stairs and play from up high.

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The whole performance
was to the music
LED – ZEPPLLIN
and I thought performed
really well

The announcement came – they had performed in competition

and each time – FIRST PLACE –

They were going to compete at JMU this weekend

competing against 50 bands from across the Country.

The Briar Woods
marching band
color guard
drill team
Brambleton Va.

Thank you

It was a unexpected viewing

one that I knew little about

Amazed that so many students

participated in all the activities that night

Football team 86

Marching band 243

cheerleaders 30

student section Full

whole experience Priceless

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Papa’s World – In The Villages – The Eisenhower Center.

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Bob and Pam – their first visit to the Eisenhower Center in the Villages.

They did not know this existed.

Sherry and I have seen this several times.

My brother Roger introduced us to it when we stayed with him in the winter.

It is quite the experience,

and a lot of the items are donated by the servicemen and women themselves.

Pam and Papa-

This is a walk-through history of President Eisenhower –

And WWII veterans.

I would put it on a bucket list if you visit the Villages.

Bob – Pam – Sherry and Papa.

We arrived here by golf cart, which we rented for the day.

Using an app on the phone –

We were able to navigate via cart paths between Lake Sumpter and Brownwood –

and back to Lake Sumpter again.

Take in the sights along the paths!

I think the clubhouse was called Sea Breeze,

But not sure.

It was a day on which we rode for six to seven hours on the cart paths in the golf cart.

If you visit the Villages –

I would suggest that you rent a cart –

It was not all that expensive,

and it comes with a full tank of gas.

You do not have to refill it.

Bob and Papa –

I was the navigator, and we did make a few errors! LOL!

THE EISENHOWER CENTER at THE VILLAGES!

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Papa’s World – Visiting OIB in the Spring!

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Sherry and I often drive over the causeway bridge –

To the island of OCEAN ISLE BEACH.

For us,

this is a ten-minute drive at the most!

We pick and choose where to park –

But this year,

paid parking-

goes into effect.

We bought a season parking pass at the pier.

That will limit in season –

where we park and walk on the beach.

In the off-season –

NO PROBLEM!

In this picture –

We choose to walk on the SW end of the beach-

The pier is NE of where we went on the beach.

It was a warm day in mid-March-

close to 70 plus degrees.

And in the sun with no wind –

Quite comfortable.

Even saw people in bathing suits lying in the sun!

The surf on the beach when the family was here!

Here we walk the beach at Sunset Beach – Bird Island in March.

We are so close to both beaches that we have a choice.

All part of why we moved to this area on the borders of N.C. and S.C.

Sherry is coming back up the walkway from the beach.

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Papa’s World – A little golf with Bob and Pam!

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Sherry – Papa – Pam and Bob!

We did manage while visiting them at a campground just outside the Villages-

To drive some minutes away and get in a round of golf!

This course is perhaps the most landscaped and beautiful course I have ever played on.

I forget the name – but they told us –

You just show up – no tee times.

And they start you when the tee opens up.

It is 18 holes – we only played the front nine.

Not long which suits my senior game just right.

Everywhere you look is fantastic landscaping.

Flowers – shrubs – huge rocks and mulch.

Fountains and lakes full of greenery.

And the rough is great!

The story I was told –

A landscaper decided to develop land he had –

And put in an 18-hole golf course –

No tee times –

Not too expensive –

And use his landscaping experience-

to turn it into –

A lush – shrub – flower-filled oasis

with tons of water and water features!

AND A ISLAND GREEN that I hit in the middle and it rolled off into a sand trap.

I was amazed after being told by Bob and Pam-

just how beautiful it was.

And we just showed up around 2pm.-

and checked in and got right on!

And it was affordable.

A nice pro shop and they served food!

A FAMILY RUN BUSINESS!

A rock formation and a waterfall!

Fairways and roughs looked professionally groomed!

The greens were awesome and fast!

Spanish moss hanging from the trees-

Small and large palm trees throughout the course

and this was just the front nine!

Pam is ready to tee off –

Note how well-groomed the other parts of the course are!

Sherry already hit and I am waiting!

Notice how groomed the tee box is!

All the shrubs that I saw were all trimmed throughout the course.

An extraordinary amount of labor to make it so perfect!

There did not seem to be any leaves – dead branches –

or clippings on the course anywhere.

This was by far the best-kept course I have ever played on!

I wish I could remember the name –

It is somewhere around the Villages and Summerfield.

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Papa’s World – after breakfast – campfire with the family

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GOOD MORNING

After spending the evening celebrating Debby’s birthday

in which Mother and daughters and two grand daughters

stayed up until 1:00 AM. conversing

We had a early morning breakfast and then to the firepit

in the back yard !

Sarah – our 13 year old grand daughter
had made the fire
and continued to clean up
around the area

All three oldest grand daughters are into camping – hiking

and out door activities-

taught to them by their parents Debby and Mike .

Sherry and Debby
with Bode and Ella
in the background

They live between Winchester Va. and Berkley Springs W.V.

at a guarded community called Lake Holiday.

This morning was a day in which there was a chill

in the air and sitting by the fire felt good.

But – alas – we had to leave early –

and only had a few hours to enjoy it !

Maddy and Bode
He loves the two oldest girls

He tells me that they are his favorites

because Sarah plays with Taylor and Cassidy

but sometimes he sneaks in to be with them !

Sherry – Sarah – Maddy – Debby – Ella with Bode
Bode adores Ella
tagging with her
where ever she goes
and she is so good with him !

Mike was busy off and on moving things with his tractor

Mike up the hill
to put air in the tires
Sarah Mike Sherry

Sarah has a ” TREE FORT ” complete with a mail box

Marbella – next door neighbor –

they drop off mail to each other in the mail box !

The ” TREE FORT ” with the Mail box !

Their whole back yard was made into a obstacle course

when they both were doing the Spartan Races –

Mike hurt his knee so they had to quit

but all three girls use it to strengthen their selves

and also running !

The back yard also has this seating area with the firepit

iT is cozy and in the early mornings you can see deer –

foxes and other wildlife

A favorite place to just talk and relax.

Hammocks
in the trees
Sarah cleaning

Ella gave bode a old sweat shirt from her young soccer days

that she could no longer fit into

He put it on right away

He so likes his ” ELLA” !!!
one more week with
a walking boot
as he broke his
leg four weeks ago
Everywhere she goes
Bode is there

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On the swing
in the front yard
Maddy – Ella and Bode

The time soon came to leave

to make the 65 mile journey back home

Taking Bode with us.

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Papa’s World – DISNEY SPRINGS with Bob and Pam.

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Ppa – Bob – Sherry and Pam – at Disney Springs!

In March we spent a week in Florida and the last half with Bob and Pam.

Bob is my grade school and H.S. friend –

Pam is married to Bob –

And they have led the RV life for the last six years.

They spent the winter in a campground just outside the Villages-

And we decided to take in Disney Springs which they never had.

We explored and took in the attractions.

It was a past memory for us and a new adventure for them.

A lot of what you do here is free –

And just walking around taking in the sights!

We introduced them to the bus that run between resorts-

All free and you get to walk around the different resort areas.

We showed them the overhead tram system which is also free!

Entrance to the overhead tram system.

We had an excellent time here and showed them how to get around.

Bob and Pam at DISNEY SPRINGS!

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Papa’s World – A trip to Epcot!

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For years and years –

Sherry has wanted to visit the flower show at Epcot!

In March – we joined our friends – The McBrides- who were already in Florida-

Helping their daughter at a vendor show in Winter Garden.

They asked if we wanted to join them after their daughter and grandkids left-

By extending the AIRBNB!

We said YES!

The plans were made –

We traveled South and joined them at the AIRBNB.

We were going to spend one full day in EPCOT!

Above – Sherry and Cindy!

It was everything she had hoped for plus more!

Sherry was so happy to have finally made it to the Flower Show at EPCOT!

We spent a solid eight hours here –

seeing as much as we could –

bright sunshine – warm weather –

Cindy and Sherry walk toward me.

Good friends to share memories with.

The McBrides – Cindy – Buck and Sherry.

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Papa’s World – There is a place in Florida-NEON LEON’S!

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Although this time around –

We did not get to visit –

While my brother Roger was alive-

We stopped in and just marveled at what we found inside!

“LYNARD SKYNARD”!

Just look at the picture in the middle at the top!

This place belongs to his family –

It could be a brother or nephew –

I really do not know-

But the whole inside is a tribute to that band –

Along with instruments – Clothing and a sure-fired “GUMBO” dish to eat!

Nothing fancy in here –

But if you want to see pictures –

And read the history and see the costumes and instruments-

Then this is the place to check it out.

It is by MONKEY ISLAND on the coast –

This just may be a “BUCKET LIST” type of place to check out!

A plane crash took them away –

But Florida is a place that brings them back!

“NEON LEON’S”

A BLAST FROM THE PAST!

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Papa’s World – Family – Mother – Daughter – Granddaughters!

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Sarah – Sherry – Ella and Debby –

Visiting for Spring break!

They joined us for a long weekend –

BROADWAY ON THE BEACH!

Broadway at the Beach – Myrtle Beach, S.C.

We had decent weather –

In the mid 60’s –

Full sun – shorts weather.

We also made it to the beach –

OIB- so they could walk and look for shells!

Ella and Sarah –

walking in the surf.

Sarah – Ella and Debby.

After Spring Break –

Sarah goes back for her senior year in H.S. ( she has now graduated and will attend V.C.U.)

Ella went back to student teaching in college ( her senior year and has graduated)

It was a good time –

The sun sets on this Spring break for the Seniors!

But the future holds many more visits.

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Papa’s World – Pool champ – my son – Shawn!

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As of this writing of this blog-

He had won three tournaments in a row –

and has flown to Las Vegas as he earned his way there to compete-

With the best in the nation!

This is nothing new as he has been doing this for years!

He is a ranked player in the USA and Canada.

He also plays in team events –

And has won his way to Las Vegas for the team and singles.

Very proud of this young man –

As he owns and operates his own Auditing and Insulation business –

From State contracts to major power and energy companies –

He supplies the above.

By his side –

touring with him to all tournaments –

The love of his life – TRISHA – man and wife.

To you my son – CONGRATS!

Job in both pool tournaments and business life-

JOBS WELL DONE!

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Papa’s World – sitting – writing – blogging

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MY WORLD NOW

Each morning I arise – believe it or not – I have NO IDEA what I will blog!

Inspiration just comes –

it might be something I experienced –

Something I saw

or maybe read while going through my emails and face book.

Good advice – being married for almost 37 years –


( yes – I know the date – time and place )

We are each others best friend –

but I always follow one rule –

” IT IS NOT FOR ME TO QUESTION WHY ? BUT FOR ME TO DO OR DIE ! “

WHEN YOU FIND THE ONE

WHEN YOU FIND THE ONE – KEEP ON TRYING – YOU FOUND A KEEPER

FAMILY – living life through them

Staying young and involved –

this only happens once – live it !

YES I DID

In my younger years –

before I met Sherry –

I was a little wild –

I rode for 6 years – had long hair –

( QUITE CURLY ) like CARROT TOP !

Couldn’t help it – just natural curly –

but I had a accident – and decided it was time to get off and move on.

Our little Taylor

I have found that my everyday life is most enjoyable

and rewarding when I mix in our young grand kids .

Watching them grow –

and each different –

Taylor loves horses and someday I see her competing!

The trail of life

We walk together – we talk –

as we walk – going along the path –

I am now in the – what shall I say –

Autumn of life –

but I LIVE each day

So – every day I wake up –

not knowing what it shall bring

Not knowing what my blog will be –

Today’s storm clouds

But I do know this –

no matter what STORM CLOUDS

are about in this country –

I shall live my life to the plus each and every day –

ALOHA

With my best friend – living life to the plus –

never knowing what I shall write –

Makes me do –

What comes natural – one day at a time!

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Healthy Living – Healthy Life

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In my daily life – after I had my by – pass – I choose to eat healthy –

at least the best I could ! For those of you out there – you know just how hard this can be ! It is not easy – too many temptations ! I am giving this to you from one who struggles each and every day to maintain .

I am very fortunate to have a wife who helps me and guides me and keeps me on course. She is a Certified Health Coach from Dr. Sears courses. One of my main go to’s is a Health Drink – which is a WHOLE FOOD !

That my friends is very hard to find ! Making Healthy Breakfast Drinks – with a blender – DIY – is awesome ! Mine consists of ICE – crushed – a little water from the fridge – one half banana – one cup of Soy or Almond milk – and the main source of nutrition – a package of either DUTCH CHOCOLATE + or FRENCH VANILLA + !

This is a drink in powder form from Juice Plus called COMPLETE ! Not only does it fill me up for breakfast ( lunch also ) – but it provides a Proprietary Protein blend 13 grams. WHOLE FOOD with only 140 calories without the banana or Soy or Almond milk !

With 11 grams of sugar – 20 grams of carbohydrates – Dietary Fibers at 8 grams – Soluble Fiber 6 grams and Insoluble Fibers at 2 grams – I found this the best way to go for myself !

Plus – I actually feel filled up ! I sometimes add fruit – and a dab of peanut butter – not often ! I make it what I want and the flavors – DUTCH CHOCOLATE is my favorite !

I will provide a website for you to look over – feel free – and yes it is my wife’s ! You see – without her guidance – after my WIDOW MAKER HEART ATTACK in 2013 – I most likely would not be writing this now. I know it because I survived to live it !

http://www.sf.juiceplus.com is her official site . It contains a bundle of information. Not only do I follow it – I LIVE IT ! There is more – much more to write about – I posted a blog on this site a few years ago on my survival – if you have health issues – please read it – if you want more info – just leave a comment and I will get back to you, God Bless and HGD !

Papa’s World – When family visits!

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They came for a long weekend –

Debby and her two daughters – Sarah and Ella.

This was back for Spring Break –

Ella at college (she has graduated)

and Sarah from H.S. ( she has graduated)

They came,

and one of the things they wanted –

They wanted to visit Vareen Gardens –

Which has paths along the ICW-

Here they are hunting seashells to hang from trees-

Which thousands of people do “TO MAKE A WISH”!

Here, they pose in front of a tree –

We always have folks and family pose here!

Ella and Sarah are looking at the Marsh-

and the ICW –

from a swing in a small park at Vareen Gardens.

This is such a peaceful place to spend time just doing nothing!

But we were done here and ventured South to North Myrtle Beach.

At North Myrtle Beach –

We walked around so they could shop and look for bargains.

And had lunch at BOUYS!

Then we took them to “FAT HAROLDS”!

This is a dance club right in the middle of town.

THE SHAG started in NMB-

at clubs along the beach –

And this was the early 40s.

It became known nationwide as

“CAROLINA BEACH MUSIC”!

So for 80 plus years –

National competitions have been held in NMB –

and this club is the main one for “SHAGGERS” –

from all over the country.

They have events every three months,

and the whole town participates.

FAT HAROLD was a real person –

and passed away before the Pandemic.

The tradition continues,

and 80 years of history is contained inside.

The band ALABAMA even had a top hit –

“SHAGGIN’ ON THE BLVD” in the 90s.

When you walk through “THE JUKE BOX” front doors –

You walk back in time –

Everyone was very friendly –

And talked to the girls.

Sherry and I hung out here –

when we spent nine months at a condo-

In Ocean Keyes – a half-mile walk.

The history of “THE SHAG” is something I like to share –

with family and friends.

Thanks for reading,

and as always, HGD!

PAPA’S WORLD –

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Papa’s World – Memories – pictures and good times.

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Found this little gem on Facebook!

It is very informative,

and I wish I had seen it long ago.

If you do not play golf –

Most likely, you won’t be impressed.

But – being one who hits a good shot-

and then falls back into the abyss-

This shows me what I may be doing wrong!

Of course,

I printed it off and will use it the next time I golf!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

This is our friend Jim –

Whom we met as volunteers for the Protection for Sea Turtles –

On Ocean Isle Beach.

He lost his wife a few years ago –

And we get together every so often at Pelicans Perch-

A local bar and restaurant on OIB.

He also drinks Pabst Blue Ribbon –

as I did in WNY! LOL

This is his yard on OIB next to the canals.

A true friend and a good guy all around.

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

A blanket and gift –

from our dear friends –

Claudia and Jim Martin.

They were our friends back in NVA-

They moved down near us a year ago –

after selling their home in Reston.

They had a new home built about four miles away –

And we get together –

Friendships are PRICELESS!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

The team from the Sea Turtle Protection –

We sat on this nest until it hatched,

and we made sure-

They all made it to the water.

This involves going to the nest by 7pm each night-

Until 11 pm. or later.

Most hatching occurs-

in that time frame.

On day 50 to 55 –

Those are the days after the nest is discovered by the group-

Who patrol the beach.

Then a team comes in and verifies –

and either moves it to protect from high tides –

Or leaves it where it is –

and erects the screens and fencing.

The nest is then given the number in which it was found.

Our job is to talk and interact with vacationers –

and people who live here.

We explain what we are doing –

and how we maintain the nests.

The nests are subject to be destroyed by people who

do not know or wild animals.

When they hatch –

We instruct people to stay behind the ropes and no lights-

As that distracts the little turtles and causes them to become blind.

Two days are spent after the nest hatches to see if any more are in there-

Then, an inventory is taken –

to see if it matches the number that made it to the water.

All eggs are counted,

and any that did not make it-

out of the nest.

This information is given to the governing body for wildlife

and is compiled yearly.

It shows the impact that we-

as volunteers make –

in protecting an endangered species.

This is done all up and down the East Coast.

We all then go onto other formed teams-

to the next available nest.

This continues to about mid-October –

And begins sometime in early July.

Most of the nests are laid early May to Mid June.

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and myself as OIBSTPO volunteers.

Welcome to my blog.

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MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Papa’s World – More pictures forms new memories.

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She is gentle –

yet will bark if anything comes near the fenced-in yard!

She wiggles – and swamps us when we visit –

Licking our hands – and face.

She is a GoldenDoodle –

And she belongs to the Krohn family-

And our three youngest grandkids-

Cassidy-Taylor and Bode.

She will lay with her head in your lap and sleep.

And she is so warm and cuddly.

Her name is “MARLEY,” and she is considered our granddog!

She is so mild – the kids dress her up,

and she just lets them.

Taylor has trained her to do so many things.

Of the three,

Taylor is the one who controls her the best.

Taylor and Marley –

This is often how you find them –

She follows her all over.

When she hears firecrackers or gun shots –

She has panic attacks –

And it is Taylor –

who gets her to calm down.

Memories of family –

Memories of “MARLEY” –

Thanks for reading.

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Papa’s World – Some special memories in pictures.

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Ella and Sherry on one of our walks just outside Winchester, Va.

Ella is the second oldest granddaughter.

She has graduated from Randolf College with two degrees.

And with hopes of finding a job as a PHSED teacher in an elementary school system.

A special bond has always been present –

THIS IS A SPECIAL MEMORY IN PICTURES!

In the Alleghany Moutains in NWPA –

Just outside Mount Jewett –

Sits a wonder construction known as “THE KINZUA BRIDGE”!

Completed in the 1800s –

At the time, it was the highest railroad bridge in the country.

Some 310 feet to the valley floor.

If you look at the picture –

You see where it ends halfway across the valley.

You also can see the other half lying on the valley floor.

A tornado came through years ago –

causing the collapse of the KINZUA BRIDGE!

Today, it remains as it collapsed.

At the end of the standing section is a viewing platform

The remaining bridge has been reenforced-

On the viewing platform is a clear,

strong glass floor on which you can stand-

and look straight down 310 feet to the valley floor.

Today, it is one of the state parks with a museum and gift shop.

A great tourist stop and in fall –

The many colors of the leaves changing.

The Kinzua Bridge – Mount Jewett, Pa.

Sherry grew up in this area.

THIS IS A SPECIAL MEMORY IN PICTURES!

What we have been taking as a healthy nutrient supplement for the past twenty years!

Everyday – 30 natural nutrients from fruits – berries and vegetables –

And Omegas made from algae and not fish oil –

Fish eat algae to produce the omegas.

All of the above are produced on farms- and harvested and tested five times –

no pesticides or Mercury.

I have never missed a day,

even though I was in the hospital for surgery.

Getting the nutrients –

when I know I can not eat all that I need to.

SPECIAL MEMORY IN PICTURES!

Thank you for reading my blog!

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Papa’s World – Special pictures in memories!

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We are very fortunate to have this building and pool –

As our Community Center!

And – it is but a short walk from our home –

Also, you can not see –

Our mailboxes are to the right, with a lane for parking!

Inside is a large meeting area with TVs, chairs, couch, dining room table,

and chairs.

Enough room and seating to hold a large group of people.

A propane fireplace –

A screened in room with six tables – teak wood- chairs and seating for about 30 folks.

Also – a work out room with machines – weights –

And full, clear windows overlooking this parking lot!

We have two pickleball courts –

And a large step-down pool with the deep end about five feet.

The area around the pool is fenced in, and entrance is with a card-

Each person who resides in the home – ADULT- has a card to swipe.

This card can also be swiped to gain entrance to the building.

The pool area is surrounded by tables with umbrellas and chairs.

Our community center is a source of pride, and inside is also a free lending book library.

O have donated many books to it.

SPECIAL PICTURES IN MEMORIES!

A very young TAYLOR with her mother –

First, learning to ride horses.

Her mother had to stand with her so she would not fall off.

Today, her love for horses has led to her riding each week.

On days she can not ride, she works in the stables.

Cleaning stalls and grooming the horses.

It is how she wants to spend her spare time-

No matter how cold or rainy it is!

From that little girl who could barely sit astride a horse –

To a young lady adapt at riding –

Taking care of them –

Leading out to pasture and back before dark

Cleaning the stalls and grooming them.

Taylor – doing what she loves – creating a lifetime –

SPECIAL PICTURES IN MEMORIES!

After showering and dressing –

The first thing I do every morning –

Is that one cup of coffee enough to get my day started?

Later in the mornings –

I may have one cup of Tea.

But it is that lone cup of coffee in the morning-

that I look forward to each day.

A CUP OF JAVA GETS ME ON TRACK FOR A SENIOR DAY OF RETIREMENT!

Proud of this young man – my youngest son – SHAWN.

Owner of his own insulation and auditing business for the State of Pa.

For major energy companies that provide energy for heating for the elderly.

He has contracts with both the State and those Energy companies.

In addition to his own companies-

He is a world-ranked pool player.

Winning many tournaments in both singles and team competion.

Many – Many times he has won his way to Las Vegas –

to compete amongst the best players in the country.

SPECIAL PICTURES IN MEMORIES!

Here is my oldest son, Troy,

on the left and Shawn.

Troy can and has built houses from the ground up

He can do it all!

My own father was the same way!

So very proud of him-

In great demand back in NWPA.

Hoping they can come down once again for a visit.

SPECIAL PICTURES IN MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Good memories and thoughts.

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Here is PJ ( Pam ), their dog, and Sherry,

and Bob ( my childhood buddy) –

They came to visit in their RV –

Staying at a campground

just a few miles from our home.

This day, we went to Sunset Beach –

To soak up some sun –

Pam had an injury to her Achilles –

So she sat in a chair-

while the rest of us walked to the NW end of the beach-

Right across the channel to OIB.

This is one of many times in the past half dozen plus years –

That they have visited us on their RV journeys!

Here we Kayak the marshes of the ICW!

We have many explorations of the area together.

And they have entertained making this area –

N.C. – S.C.-

an area they might just call “HOME BASE”!

Time shall tell –

But for now –

It is fun times spent rehashing our past!

Golfing has also become a pastime with us.

And some times the ladies take thrift shopping –

While Bob and I go golfing alone.

We played golf together in our early high school years.

Nothing special about our golfing game –

Just two old friends spending our senior golden years together once again

Many memories of growing up in a little town in NWPA –

Called “ELDRED”!

Thus, it once again after so many years –

Lends itself to forming new –

“GOOD MEMORIES AND THOUGHTS”!

Thanks for reading.

PAPA’S WORLD-

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Papa’s World – Life in pictures!

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Cassidy and Taylor –

Today, they are almost 15 years old.

Their mother gives us a heads-up-

when they and Bode sing in church!

All three of them have no fears –

And each sings the hymns –

that their music director works on with them.

Here is a past memory –

LIFE IN PICTURES!

Sherry – Debbie and Bonnie – Sisters –

All dressed up for church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

Today, Sherry and I continue in our Lutheran faith –

At Saint Luke’s in OIB.

LIFE IN PICTURES!

My oldest son, Troy, and his partner, Andrea.

Enjoying the Sunset while here on vacation.

A moment in time.

LIFE IN PICTURES!

A family picture – My youngest son Shawn and wife Trisha.

Maybe another trip down here this year!

LIFE IN PICTURES!

A view to the SW from our driveway –

In Cameron Woods Community.

Just after a rain storm –

Everything seems nice and fresh.

Storms move in and out in minutes –

Creating LIFE IN PICTURES!

LOL – I know this feeling very well!

Sitting on the beach –

Watching the people!

Knowing I will return –

On checkout and check-in day –

To observe different people on their vacation!

While I feel like I am on vacation all the time!

LIFE ON PICTURES!

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LIFE IN PICTURES!

Papa’s World – More good vibes in pictures!

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CONNECTIONS – family – friends – neighbors – church – volunteering –

Working – entertainments – visiting – hosting –

CONNECTIONS do make the world go around!

My sons and their families.

They live far away –

NWPA – some 16 plus hours away.

But they always have a place in my heart and soul

CONNECTIONS through feelings!

Living our lives one day at a time –

And-

living our lives to the fullest.


Both connecting and our lifestyles.

We definitely enjoy our life –

Helping others as much as we can.

Volunteering – caring –

Loving our life to serve as much as we can.

CONNECTING TO ALL OTHERS-

The life we choose to live.

For the both of us –

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to golf on OHAU!

The craggy mountaintops with mist –

Lush foliage –

Wild pigs –

Rain forest –

Warm weather –

And ocean breezes.

CONNECTING OUR RETIREMENT LIFE!

Remembering our Lutheran roots –

A little eight-sided Swedish Lutheran Church –

On a hill named MOUNT NEBO –

In Mount Jewett, Pa.

This is Sherry’s ancestors –

And where she grew up.

CONNECTIONS FROM THE PAST TO THE PRESENT!

Family – grandkids –

Mother and daughters.

And of course “MARLEY” –

The family grand dog!

CONNECTIONS THROUGH GENERATIONS!

To all of you reading this, no matter the time of day – for the first time!

CONNECTIONS – MORE GOOD VIBES IN PICTURES!

Thank you for reading.

PAPA’S WORLD –

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Papa’s World – A time in pictures!

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One of my favorite things to do –

Is going shopping with Sherry –

At the “OUTLETS” –

in Myrtl Beach, S.C.

Here, I purchase a Starbucks coffee-

And find a place to sit in the sun-

Sip my coffee –

While people watching –

Until she finishes a certain area for shopping-

And then we move on to another area!

That way, I get to do what I want to do-

And she can shop to her heart’s content! LOL!

HERE ANOTHER TIME IN A PICTURE!

Cindy and Sherry –

Went to an antiques vendor fair in Myrtle Beach.

Just to see if anything caught their eyes!

It didn’t!

But they had a great day together while Buck and I watched TV at home.

Here, they took a picture together –

Another TIME IN A PICTURE!

MY GOOD THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY!

This picture was drawn by Cassidy when she was 11 years old.

When they were staying here for a week in Summer-

She just sat down at the kitchen island and drew this!

I had to frame it!

HERE ANOTHER TIME IN A PICTURE-PICTURE!

If you are ever in North Myrtle Beach –

A bucket list item to see –

Walk through the “JUKE BOX” doors –

Into the WORLD OF SHAG DANCING!

This area is known as the “SHAG DANCING” capital of the world.

And has been for almost 80 years!

The dance is famous all over the world –

Just Google it and watch them dance!

FAT HEARLDS BEACH CLUB- NMB –

ANOTHER TIME IN A PICTURE!

Many memories of our close friends –

JIM, DOTTIE, CIDNY, BUCK, and us.

ANOTHER TIME IN PICTURES!

WHERE WE LIVE!

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Papa’s World – POSITIVE GOOD THOUGHTS!

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I have always believed in equality for Women.

Sherry and I share jobs around the home.

However,

she won’t let me wash clothes or dry them! LOL

I can carry them into the laundry room

and take them out-

and back to the bedroom.

There – I fold my clothes and put them away.

Dishes – I hand wash some –

I stack the dishwasher –

I have a system for the dishwasher –

Each has its own place,

As does the silverware.

Since most of the time,

it is me who unloads it-

I like that it is organized –

so I can grab like items –

and put them away.

I also do most of the sweeping of the floors –

and run the vacuum.

She does most of the dusting!

We strip and make the bed together –

We both do the cleanups after guests have left.

It’s the little things in life that you do-

that eventually take care of the big things!

We choose the positive sides of life!

It is too short to live life-

with negative thoughts.

We both “LIVE LIFE TO THE PLUS”!

One time,

as we visited my brother in “THE VILLAGES” –

He showed us the VILLAGES magazine –

In it was this picture of Sherry and myself.

I had completely forgotten all about it.

On a previous visit to his house –

We were walking –

and stopped for an interview and a picture.

This was by the radio station in Sumpter Landing!

The radio guy also made a comment –

as he watched us from the big window overlooking the square.

Roger had saved the article –

and was so excited to show it to us.

THUS IT IS A PAST GOOD THOUGHT FOR US!

Ella had one admirer growing up, Bode.

He would shout and wave her on –

as she played soccer in high school –

and on Travel Teams.

Today, she is done playing –

and he now plays soccer himself –

and flag football-

as well as golf.

Maybe in the future,

the roles will be reversed.

BUT THIS PICTURE IS A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Sherry with our friends-

Jo and Paul at the Vietnam Wall –

Reflections of honor –

for those who gave their lives.

A GOOD THOUGHT AND MEMORY!

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Papa’s World – House of Plants – Sherry!

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Outside – and when it is extremely cold – we bring it into the lanai! CACTUS!

Sherry has many plants in the house and on the lanai.

Last year, we were walloped by Deer eating flowers, buds, and leaves.

Moving plants around –

trying to hide them from the Deer.

These plants are mostly indoor plants.

They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors!

This one was her mother’s!

We brought it to our home after she passed.

Today, it spends most of its time in the enclosed Lanai!

There are many Christmas Cactus plants –

And they flower at different times of the year.

Ochrid and Christmas Cactus –

They bring a smile to my life when I see them every day!

She has a green thumb for her plants –

I do not water them –

She has a schedule,

and it is best I do not interfere!

The plants in the house bring joy –

Thanks for reading.

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PAPA’S WORLD – HOUSE OF PLANTS – SHERRY!

Papa’s World – Walking 1 1/2 miles to the Kindred Spirit!

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At the end of the street on Sunset Beach – SW end

Is a long walkway and a handicapped ramp to the beach.

This is the beginning of BIRD ISLAND and the end of residential SUNSET BEACH!

Other than the pier some 1/2 mile to the NE –

It is here that you can begin your walk to the KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX –

Almost a mile and one half down the beach.

There are no more houses –

Only large sand dunes and the other side is marsh –

And a sanctuary for wildlife,

This is known as “BIRD ISLAND”!

It is a quiet walk and in warm weather –

Wading in the surf helps to keep you cool off!

As you near the end of the one-and-one-half-mile walk –

A sort of gradual sand ramp marks the –

“KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX” location.

Two benches await you to sit and –

watch the surf –

and write in the journal.

The walk is easy as it is level –

Much more so than OIB!

Here you can see other walkers –

already at the mailbox.

This has been the location for over four decades –

When a “HIPPIE COUPLE” –

carried everything needed to install a mailbox-

And placed a journal and ink pen or pencil inside-

For folks to walk here –

And stand on top of the dune –

Glance out to sea or turn around –

and see over the marsh and causeway to –

Little River and Cherry Grove in NMB!

Walk to the top of the dune behind the “KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX” –

And you will find a large driftwood mass –

With a plaque on it dedicating this spot to those two individuals.

We have been here many times –

Stopped and wrote our thoughts in the journal-

Which is collected by volunteers –

And sent to the University Of S.C. –

To preserve as a way to keep all the writings for people to see.

Sherry is about to climb the sand ramp to the mailbox-

A lone individual looking for shells at the surf edge-

It is a quiet moment –

The old mailboxes have been replaced –

over the years-

But new generations make the peaceful walk down the beach.

Two hippies and a mailbox-

Left us something for generations to come –

“THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX”

Thanks for reading-

A rare event of snow on the sand.

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Papa’s World – Some humor and good vibes.

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A little humor this morning –

I on the one hand –

wake up almost every morning at the same time.

Very seldom do I just roll over and continue to sleep –

Unless there is a Thunder and rain storm.

That seems to make me just lay there –

Listen to it and drop off to sleep once more!

LOL – some smiles for today!

For me – this is so true.

That is why I buy a higher beach chair.

I do not want people to see me rolling off to my knees-

and attempting to get up! LOL

Sharing a GOOD VIBE for the start of your day!

This most likely is me!

And it is true! LOL!

In a time not so far away –

In the VILLAGES playing golf.

MISS THIS!

If I could turn back time-

Our twin granddaughters-

who will turn 15 on their next birthday-

Playing hide and seek with PAPA!

This would be the squirrel asking Sherry –

Along with the Deer and Racoons –

She constantly replenishes the bird feeder! LOL

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Papa’s World – VIBES – thinking positive!

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I have always led my life with –

“Do the small things in life – mostly – it will take care of the bigger things”!

When talking about the volunteer work we do for the food pantry –

I was asked – “Can they work”?

Now – the people who came and waited for food –

Most were elderly – on fixed incomes.

A few were homeless –

Others – you could tell had emotional problems.

A few were living in their cars.

Different diseases you can not tell by just looking through a window.
I did not know these folks –

And I thought – why would you ask that question?

We were there to help –

And that question – well –

I hope that they never are in that position-

of the people –

who came for food –

Giving – helping – caring –

The little things in life that make the difference!

Near dusk from our driveway –

We caught a glimpse of a space rocket launch –

Going across the sky!

Sherry had been watching the news and it was announced the direction of the flight-

was taking in the night sky!

The wonders of space – rockets – exploring the outer limits –

A good vibe was shared from the driveway.

Routine – for me – going to bed when I am tired – fall asleep –

And without an alarm clock –

wake up between 5 and 6 am. every morning.

Then a half hour of preparing for the day to come-

Getting dressed –

And making my one and only cup of coffee for the day.

Sipping it as I read the paper online.

Skipping the absurd from either the left or the right.

World events – looking for the positive to start my day.

Following sports and checking my emails and notifications.

Then writing my daily blog.

ROUTINES that I enjoy.

Let the new day begin!

Today is a blog on good vibes –

A blog that gently leads you into a day of your life.

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Papa’s World – The day the SNOW came!

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It started off like many other days in NVA-

Brambleton, Va. –

We were a couple miles away from the backside of the DULLES AIRPORT –

For Washington, D.C. in Loudoun County.

Be prepared –

a winter storm watch has been announced.

This was the view from the steps of our front porch home –

of the intersection.

We were prepared –

after all, we had spent the first 50 years of our lives –

living and coping with winter snowbelt storms in WNY and NWPA!

But – all of that did not compare to what was to come.

Our patio – is enclosed by the house on three sides –

and a fence on the outer side toward the street.

Many family times spent here –

Back in WNY – I had a van – with wide tires.

I would take the van –

and ride back and forth on the driveway –

Packing down the snow instead of paying someone to plow it!

Here it was different-

only the driveway was about two car lengths long!

I had my shovel and a large pushbroom.

Then it started to snow –

light at first –

Then it started to stick to the paved sidewalks and road.

It continued all day and into the night –

We took turns trying to keep ahead of it.

Here Sherry attempts to clear a path on the front sidewalk!

You can see ahead of her where I had managed a path to the road.

Early morning of the next day –

less than 24 hours after the start.

It had turned into a major snowstorm in NVA! and the East Coast.

It continued the next morning !

They were trying to plow –

and keep the roads open the next day-

but it continued to come down.

The open door is out to the back patio next to the garage and driveway.

The garage door – over 36 inches and still snowing!

Me digging outside by the back patio.

The weather alerts kept coming –

the storm was not over!

It was piling up – soon the snow banks would be taller than me!

The entrance to the patio from the kitchen –

Over waist deep –

Not going out there-

and we had an all-nighter coming up!

That night after 24 hours of snow –

A look at the patio,

That fence I could look over on my tip toes!

If you go back to the picture of looking outside at the patio before the storm from inside this window-

This is looking from the outside into the front living room!

We had over 48 inches of snow in less than a day and a half.

In all the years of living in the snow belts up North –

We had never experienced –

this amount in such a short period.

The official measurements came from the DULLES AIRPOT just a few miles away!

We sold that home in 2020 and moved to the border area of OIB- SUNSET BEACH-

Our winters here are much different – even though in early Feb. we experienced snow-

This is a rare event here.

But we did get three to five inches with a hard crust.

Everything lasted maybe 5 to 7 days!

And then a few days later after it was gone –

We had 80-plus degrees.

There is a saying down here –

“IF YOU DON’T LIKE THE WEATHER – WAIT FIVE MINUTES AND IT WILL CHANGE”!

LOL – BUT FOR ONE DAY IT SNOWED AND SNOWED –

give me that beach chair any day-

and I will try to get up – better-

than shoveling snow!!! LOL

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Papa’s World – The VIBES are GOOD!

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The purpose of my blogs –

To make people feel good!

Positive blogs about life as a senior –

Family and Friends –

Passing pictures and thoughts-

to future family Generations.

MAKE YOUR HEART SMILE!

CONNECTIONS – FAMILY – FRIENDS – EVENTS –

all have a pronounced effect on our lives as SENIORS!

We are living in a place where most of the time is warm

A place we had dreamed about –

A place close to the ocean – sand and accessible daily.

A PLACE IN THE HEART!

LOVE makes the WORLD go round!

MADDY and KENDRICK –

LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND!

OUR OLDEST GRANDDAUGHTER AND BOYFRIEND!

My brother was ten years older than I.

Growing up –

He was my hero.

Gone but always in my mind and heart – MY HERO!

Joy and Gratitude –

living life to the plus –

each and every day-

LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME!

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Sharing life experiences –

POSITIVE THOUGHTS –

LAUGHS and HUMOR

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Papa’s World – Uplifting good thoughts!

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My uplifting thoughts for the day – Enjoy –

While many of you do not know this picture

It sits atop a high dune on Sunset Beach,

Bird Island,

at the SW end of the beach.

It has a plaque on it –

And the snow is very rare!

In memory of the two people responsible for installing the

KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX decades ago!

Now – it looks like this –

But over the decades that old mailbox –

has been replaced many times.

Inside is a journal that when full of written thoughts –

Has been retrieved by volunteers over the years –

And sent to S.C. University-

to be preserved for the history of all the people-

who have written down their thoughts on the journals’ pages.

There also are two benches to sit and meditate –

or write in the journals with a view of the waves –

on the sandy beach.

This was because two hippies those many decades ago –

lugged all the items needed down the beach –

and put them in that first mailbox.

Today the Kindred Spirit Mailbox remains a testament to those two

With plaques with their names on the benches!

Here is a good vibe and good thought for the day!

A word for you on what you have become!

Enjoy the day and count the blessings!

In one of the many ponds in Cameron Woods Community –

Resides an alligator.

It is large and getting bigger.

Most times it resides in the middle of the pond.

While we keep a watchful eye on its whereabouts –

I am more concerned about keeping that watchful eye for snakes!

Yes – we do have them-

and a couple different ones are poisonous!!!

But – that is part of living on the eastern coast of N.C – S.C.

Along with Red Wolves – Turkeys – Bob Cats –

Deer – Racoons – Bear and many other animals.

Nature is my good vibe for the day.

I tend to focus every day-

on the positive side of life in general

Being in our senior years –

life is too short-

to dwell on negatives.

HERE IS A SALUTE TO POSITIVE VIBES!

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Papa’s World – Before Enviromental Science-she was a soccer player.

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Our oldest granddaughter Maddy –

Collecting seashells along the ICW.

She graduated two years ago with a degree in Environmental Science.

Today she samples landfills –

And works on projects from the office on Environmental issues.

But going back years and years –

She played soccer – travel teams – H.S.

and in college at the University of Lynchburg.

Here she is in the black uniform number 13 –

about to take the ball away.

She played for four years –

Becoming a starter in her Sophomore year.

That year she was named third-team all-conference.

Having taken the ball away – she reverses and takes the ball to the goal.

Her junior year saw her named to the all-conference second team.

In her senior year, she was named captain of the team.

In the four years she played –

They won the conference-

and went to the NCAA tournament twice.

She was a leader both on and off the field.

To accomplish what she did and maintain a high-grade point average-

And to graduate and work in the Environmental Science field-

Is gratifying to her and us as grandparents.

MADISON MARGO MYERS – the day she graduated from the University Of Lynchburg.

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Papa’s World – A visit to family – Lake Holiday.

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Sarah, Debby, Maddy, and Ella,

the daughter and granddaughter,

are at home in Lake Holiday.

When we travel back to NVA –

One daughter and family live just outside of Leesburg, Va.

Here they are further North beyond Winchester, Va.

They do not live on the lake –

But a short drive to one of the three beaches.

They do have a boat –

and rent dock space for it.

Here is the fire pit in the backyard.

They love the outdoors –

every summer –

spend time at Raquet Lake –

in the far north of NYS!

Hiking – swimming – boating –

camping – an outdoor family.

Their yard reflects all of the above.

When he was young –

Bode – the only boy grandson –

adored Ella –

She was his idol and she took care of him whenever we were all together.

All during her soccer playing days –

Whenever he was at the games –

you could hear him shouting her name.

She went on to play at Randolf College –

and started as a Freshman-

Becoming team captain in her Sophomore season.

She even played against her sister Maddy –

who started

and was team captain –

For the University of Lynchburg.

The times we spend here are special.

We always try to split our time at home-

between the two houses.

Sherry and daughters – Debby and Tammy.

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Papa’s World – Vareen Gardens with Maddy and Kendrick.

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Maddy and Kendrick came for a visit in Feb.

Kendrick has been in training

for his new job in Ga.

And will be assigned when he is done.

Maddy came down from Lake Holiday after her workday was done.

We had asked her what she wanted to do the most before she left.

She replied –

“Let’s go to the walking path where we hung seashells from the trees”!

She remembered that from when we took her there on one of her visits.

VAREEN GARDENS sits just across the border from N.C. into S.C.

The many walkways over the marsh to get to the ICW.

Kendrick and Maddy –

Stopping to see the marsh while walking toward the ICW!

Maddy and Kendrick –

Posing in front of this tree that we have captured to grandkids in other photos!

Sherry joined them –

It was in the mid 60’s –

partial sunshine and a little wind.

The ICW as the clouds begin to cover the sun.

The casino boat passes on its way out to the ocean –

Here on the ICW!

Maddy got her wish of showing Kendrick the ICW –

The seashells –

and making a wish and hanging them from a tree!

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Papa’s World – Friendship memories!

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Reflections on the “WALL” in D.C. –

Paul – Sherry and Jo –

Paul graduated from the same H.S. that Sherry did –

And Jo graduated from the same H.S. I did.

We have visited their home in Tuscon –

and they visited our home in Brambleton, Va.

Here we are on one of our trips into D.C.-

We spent days walking the city.

Sherry and Jo to her left in front of the famous unfinished statue of great women.

It is unfinished until we have a woman President.

Great friends whom we visit when we can and they in return visit us.

FRIENDSHIP MEMORIES!

Jo – Sherry and Paul – “REFLECTIONS”!

Bob – Papa – Pam and Sherry.

This friendship goes back to grade school with Bob and Myself.

We played sports together – and stayed at each other’s houses.

Drank beer together – roamed the streets of Eldred after curfew.

Today, they stopped in for a week while they were RVING –

across the country.

FRIENDSHIP MEMORIES!

Jimmy – grew up in the same town as I did.

We played softball together –

He worked at the TILE PLANT the same as I did.

We both transferred to the South in the same company.

He to Va. Beach and me to NVA.

Dottie – taking the picture – married to Jim –

I attended their wedding before I met Sherry –

Also, Cindy was friends with Dottie and –

later we moved and became neighbors with her.

Sherry – Buck and Cindy – married – and Dottie –

Our longest and closest friends.

Blessed to have them in our lives.

We have traveled the World with Buck and Cindy.

FRIENDSHIP MEMORIES!

Our new friends we have met here-

in Cameron Woods Community.

Daine – Marcea – Bill – Ken – Mary Lou and Sherry.

We have been fortunate to meet people in this new location.

FRIENDSHIP MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – More memories – friends!

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amily

In what I believe to be Carolina Beach –

near Wilmington, N.C. –

Is a Buffalo Bills bar and grill called –

“THE LAZY PIRATE”!

We have a couple times gone there –

with our close friends –

The McBrides and The Browns.

All of us were BILLS fans before we moved to N.C.

The McBrides – we were neighbors back in WNY.

They moved first just outside Leland –

to Magnolia Greens

We often came down for visits –

and have traveled the World with them.

In this picture –

is Cindy and Jim Brown –

and behind them are –

Sherry and Dottie Brown.

The Browns – are from the town I grew up in –

Eldred, Pa.

I have known them since before-

Sherry and I were married.

All three couples try to get together-

3 or 4 times a year at each other’s homes.

Jim and Sherry –

watching the game at the Lazy Pirate.

This is a true BILLS MAFIA bar!

People gathering

and singing BILLS MAKE YOU WANT TO SHOUT!

And of course whenever we meet up –

GOLFING IS INVOLVED!

GALS vs GUYS!

Years and years of friendships –

Years and years of golfing!

MORE MEMORIES – FRIENDS!

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Papa’s World – Family memories in pictures.

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This is our home in Brambleton, Va.

We had experienced a bad storm with wind.

It took the roofing shingles off in several places and the adjuster gave the go-ahead for a new roof.

Here – you see a crane lifting a pallet full of roofing shingles up

onto the back roof.

At that time we were watching Bode as he was not in preschool yet.

He spent the entire day outside across the street watching the crew do the roof.

He has always been fascinated by big machines and cranes.

Here you see them way up onto the roof

in the front and the back.

We lived here for 14 1/2 years.

We had this home built –

and it was going to be our retirement home but things changed.

We sold it and came South to OIB.

Today that little boy is going on eleven years old.

And to this day still a REDSKINS – COMMANDERS FAN!

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