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Papa’s World – CONWAY – HALLOWEEN!

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Conway, S.C.-

has the distinction of being the HALLOWEEN CAPITAL OF THE USA!

They go all out decorating the entire city!

And it draws the tourist in for shopping –

sightseeing and bar and grills!

Along the path to the beginning –

of the River Walk –

But it started to rain –

so we took shelter in a restaurant and had a drink!

If you go – do so early before the shops close at 5pm.

But stay after dark-

as all the lights come on in the trees –

with pumpkins hanging from them!

Thousands and thousands of lights-

and pumpkins adorn the huge oak trees!

Everywhere you look are decorations –

storefronts – alleys and side streets.

The riverwalk has many more-

but we decided not to walk in the rain.

Papa and my youngest son Shawn sitting –

just taking in all the large automated giant figures!

This one was twice as tall as we were!

Here you see Sherry-

this one was not as tall as the others!

The town officially opens its Halloween season on October first –

But we were there about a week before that-

and while they still were decorating –

All the storefronts seemed to be done!

It must take weeks to hang all the pumpkins –

and sting the lights!

I want to thank my daughter-in-law Trisha and my son Shawn –

for agreeing to come with us!

Spending time with them is priceless!

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PAPA’S WORLD – HALLOWEEN IN CONWAY, S.C.

Papa’s World – Conway, S.C. – the HALLOWEEN CITY!

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We took a little trip to Conway – about one-half hour away – we had been there two years ago – only on a Sunday

when all the stores were shut down –

We wanted to revisit when they were open and to our surprise – Conway is known as THE HALLOWEEN CITY!

Everywhere all the trees were decorated as were the stores outside and inside.

The trees seem to have grown pumpkins and as a store owner told my wife – when Hurricane IAN came through – not one pumpkin came down in the rain and winds!

Walking the streets – full of stores and a lot of historic churches.

A beautiful river walk – and a theater with blood coming over the roof and down the front showing the musical “CARRIE”!

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Papa’s World – Collecting Sea Shells for decorations!

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Our granddaughter Ella combed the beach in search of Sea Shells to paint and decorate.

She and her sister – Sarah and her mother Debby – spent her Spring Break with us.

Here is Sarah – the youngest granddaughter of the Myers family – looking for Sea Shells to paint!

Her mother Debby is behind her also looking for shells, it was around 60 degrees –

and later in the week moved into the 70s.

All three on the edge of the water – later in the week – Ella took a COLD PLUNGE in the water!

Ella’s shells were decorated – and she added a few more after this.

The above two pictures are Sarah’s shells – note the intricate designs!

DEBBY WALKING THE SURF AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH –

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COLLECTING SEA SHELLS FOR DECORATING!

Papa’s World – Christmas decorations outside!

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We decorated the outside of the house – not a lot but enough to enjoy the Holiday spirit!

We have all the lights set to come on at dusk and go off six hours later!

This is where I like to sit and drink my coffee – it is in the shade all day!

The flowers are still blooming – comfortable and cozy!

The view from the glider looking out to the street!

The wreath on the front door that lights up at dusk!

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Papa’s World – Walking Conway, S.C. Halloween town!

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Halloween is big on the main street in Conway – but also in the nearby park – this car is decorated – SPOOKY!

A great deal of decorating went into the entire main street – here is CITY HALL!

Papa and Bob walk along the main street in Conway – all the tees were decorated like this!

Witches’ hats hang over the fountain along the main street!

Everywhere you look along the main street are decorations – even In the storefront displays!

We spent an entire day walking around and found a bar and grill to have lunch!

Papa – Sherry – Pam and Bob – relaxing with a drink and some snacks!

Sherry and the lady on a swing while walking in the park!

These are but a few of the many – many displays – some actually moved when you came upon them.

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WALKING CONWAY, S.C. HALLOWEEN TOWN!!!!!

Papa’s World – Riverwalk – Conway, S.C.

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As we were approaching this yard by the church – a man told us

” THIS IS WHERE JIMMY HOFFA IS BURIED”! LOL

So our walk along the riverfront in Conway, S.C. started!

Along our way – we came across a Christmas shop and a mailbox – “LETTERS TO SANTA”!

The walk along the river is a boardwalk and I would guess goes for a half mile or more!

Along the way are many PHOTO OPTS – and time for reflections.

Swings for sitting and watching the World go by!

A couple marinas – and lots of old-growth Oak Trees!

Halloween decorations abound – besides the main street of Conway.

The whole boardwalk looks like this – many places to stop and see fishermen in the water – although the water looks deep black from the Cypress trees!

Many decorations hang from trees – Halloween is the theme of Conway, S.C.!

A beautiful green park awaits you at the end of the boardwalk – and a boat harbor and entrance to the river.

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PAPA’S WORLD – RIVERWALK – CONWAY, South CAROLINA!

FOUR FRIENDS – ABOUT TO ENTER THE RIVERWALK!

Papa’s World – our very first Christmas Holidays in the new house – lights – and tree.

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View from the street – just a few wreathes – garland and small lighted- decorated tree on the front porch.

Sherry wanted to keep it simple this year – I have all the decorations stored over the garage.

So – she climbed up there for the very first time ( she is not good with heights or ladders)

And was surprised how I had organized all the big plastic tubs of decorations.

I had put down a rug and lined everything stacked up all around it!

Easy to get to and open up!

My favorite spot to sit and sip my first cup of coffee for the day!

Keeping it simple – all the lights are on timers and batteries!

They run for six hours and shut off!

It has been too chilly to sit out here in the mornings – in the high 20’s and low 30’s!

Unusual for down here.

But – it warms up in the sunshine and we also get days in the high 60’s to mid-’70s!

The three Swedish horses were made by our three oldest granddaughters – MADDY – ELLA and SARAH

We decided some four or five years ago to forego these big bulky green trees!

They were big and bulky and went into a big zippered bag – that as I was getting older –

too heavy and bulky to lift up and place on the shelf.

So – we bought our bare-brown colored what I call our “CHARLIE BROWN TREE”!

It all comes apart -folds inward and into a long slender cardboard box!

It is not heavy and stores easily!

We also went to the WOODLAND ornaments – winter furry little things and people!

There are many sentimental ornaments that have meaning for us on there!

Just keeping everything simple for this first year in the new home.

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Happy Holidays – from PAPA and SHERRY!

Papa’s World – Wild Wings – Buffalo Bills – Barefoot Landing – “OH MY”!

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Sherry Dottie Jim Buck Cindy Papa – at Wild Wings in Barefoot Landing – to watch the Buffalo Bills football game – they put on special for us TWO TV’S!

It was a long – long time ago that Sherry and I were Bill’s fans!

Back in the late ’80’s to late ’90’s!

But then we moved and for three years we hung on –

But – to watch them we had to travel some 30 miles –

In D.C. traffic to find a sports bar that would show the games!

Sherry and Dottie

‘We eventually adopred the Washington DC team as EVERYTHING

was all about them – newspapers – radio – TV – and people!

Yes – we became fans – but our hearts where still BILL’S fans.

We would cheer for them from a distance.

However – our very close friends are still and have been

BUFFALO BILL’S fans – watching them every Sunday!

Barefoot Landing North Myrtle Beach S.C.

We searched out the area – and found several sports bars

a couple were Bill’s Bars – but I found out they would be packed

and they were small venues –

NO SOCIAL DISTANCING there even if we tried!

Speak no evil – see no evil & hear no evil!

Sherry and I had checked out Wild Wings the week before

and come to find out – THREE of their employees

had graduated in 2016 from the very H.S.

in the place we raised our families –

The McBrides and us –

PORTVILLE N.Y. !

Sherry Dottie Cindy

That was a omen for us and we went with it !

Plus – it was very large inside –

plenty of places to sit and they put two TV’s on with the Bill’s Game!

We did our morning walk on the beach –

then drove the less than twenty minute ride

and arrived about 1/2 hour before game time!

Cindy and Buck

We gave our orders to start out with and settled in!

Papa Jim Buck

We watched the game – the whole game from there!

22 oz. drafts and all!

It never got crowded – for this is a Brown’s bar –

we knew that ahead of time –

but they had a bye week!

Success – the BILL’S MAKE YOU WANT TO SHOUT! OH MY!!!!!

After the game we walked around –

enjoying the warm weather

and another “W” for the Bill’s.

Who knows – maybe we will once again

become fans – but down here it is all

Carolina Panthers!

But – we know where some Bill’s Bars are now

but Social Distancing shall prevail

BUT THE BILL’S DO WANT TO MAKE YOU SHOUT!

YEAAAA-YEAAAA- YEAHHHHHH!!!!!!

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Papa’s World – out of pop tarts – ginger bread houses – baking cookies!

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Tis the season! We are back home in NVA!

And Sherry and the little ones are baking cookies!

Bode – Taylor – Cassidy – made these Ginger – Bread houses out of POP TARTS!

They followed Sherry’s instructions –

Then it was time to bake cookies!

Bode – Taylor – Cassidy – followed MORMOR’S instructions – and each decorated their own.

They each rolled out the cookie dough –

and each one cut out the cookies.

They then decorated the ones they made!

They love baking with their MorMor – in Swedish – mother’s mother!

And – as she does every year and their favorite

CHEX MIX!

All the grand kids love this when she makes it!
TIS THE SEASON

We are spending three weeks back and forth between the two daughters houses.

And as with the young grand children

She also baked cookies with the older ones!

Have a Merry Christmas everyone!

From our hearts to yours!

OUT OF POP TARTS – GINGERBREAD HOUSES – BAKING COOKIES!

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Papa’s World – Walking the neighborhood – SPOOKY !

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GOOD MORNING

When we walk – we can take different paths –

some go through our neighbor hoods

And we love those special times of the year

when people tend to decorate !

WELCOME
to
PAPA’S WORLD
walking
for health

Time now is for GHOSTS – GOBLIN’S – WITCHES

and PUMPKIN’S !

The whole works
with a grave yard !

People really get into decorating for all seasons

in our very diverse neighborhoods.

Even Darth Vadar
from STAR WAR’S

There are many different types of decorations

GIANT SPIDERS

There is a lot of effort that goes into some of these !

And of course
from all our childhood or early years
THE GREAT PUMPKIN
CHARLIE BROWN
And then the
really artistic ones
that require imagination
and ability to pull
it all together
My Neighbor Peter
and family
from Serbia

Peter is a giant of a man –

bearded and 6’6

Wife – daughter and son

Always friendly

Lilly – his daughter –

takes care of our flowers

and Tower Gardens

while we are away !

As we walk in the early morning

it is easy to fantasize walking in the dark

only the street lights on from corner to corner

A fog swirling among the trees

and a sign pointing to RIP ROAD –

RIP
What awaits you here ?
It is also a time
of pumpkin spice coffee
pumpkin deserts
and lots of
CANDY

Sherry bought two large bags of Candy

We had over 200 kids last year

and had to shut down early

as we ran out of Candy !

GHOSTS and PUMPKINS
And Monsters

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Hanging around
just waiting for you
A Ghost
waiting by the sidewalk
for
Trick or Treat’s

Now even though we live in a residential neighborhood

Early in the morning when it is dark

when I go outside to pickup the paper

I have seen Turkey’s – Foxes – Deer ( last week two large Bucks)

And – two blocks away

A Black bear was captured on a home security system

walking across the yard and driveway !!!!!

YES WE ARE COUNTRY !

Sherry
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health and nutrition
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Papa’s World

Halloween
just around the corner
be safe

WHERE FRIENDS MEET FAMILY

HAVE A GREAT DAY