Smile while passing people – exchange words and greetings – make a difference in your life and those you do not know.
Distance and life keep us apart – but love and hearts keep us close.
Papa’s World – happiness – kindness – believe in yourself!
family bond
Papa’s World – Heritage Shores nature walk with family!
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Papa’s World – ladies of Papa’s World – I am so lucky!
For forty-two years – forty married – they have been my life!
While I am their stepdad – they are like my own –
I am the luckiest man in the world.
They call me PAPA – and it is like a badge of honor to me.
They hug me goodnight when we stay with them – Bode gets up in the morning and the first thing he does
comes down the stairs to our bedroom – and usually, I am blogging –
He runs up to me and throws his arms around my neck –
” I LOVE YOU PAPA”!
We combined two families – four very young kids – and started the next forty years together.
Debby was eight going on nine when Sherry and I married – we were engaged for one year prior
and dated one year prior to that.
The three of them – laughing – giggling – so full of life – love them – proud of each of them.
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Papa’s World – celebrating our forty years with family – our anniversary.
Since we have moved to the border of S.C. and N.C. – we are 400 to 500 miles away from the family back in NVA!
We told them we were coming back for graduation and they made plans for a winery –
that we all could meet at for an afternoon including Marley – the Goldendoodle.
Papa’s World – Our granddaughters – Maddy and Cassidy.
One is the oldest granddaughter while the second is the youngest granddaughter with her twin sister.
One is in her third year at University of Lynchburg – Enviromental Engineering major.
One is in the fifth grade – so caring she calls or zooms her grandmother almost every day.
One starts at the attack front position for the ranked lady soccer hornets soccer team.
And had played in 13 games as a freshmen – started her Sophomore year and again as a junior.
One moved to sit beside her older cousin at the soccer game.
Both are dear to our hearts!
Granddaughters – oldest to youngest – youngest admires the oldest – both exceptional to us –
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Papa’s Word – when your kids finally buy the boat after sixteen years – BOAT – BOAT – we are coming home!
They have lived in a lake community for sixteen years and recently one of the boat slips
became available and their name came up to have it!
For years and years, they have wanted to have a boat but would have to tow it
down to the marina to launch.
So – they decided to go ahead and buy this boat and surprise the kids!
With the two older girls in college playing soccer and one as a freshman in H.S.
It was time to take the leap – summer is going to be so fun!
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Papa’s World – North Myrtle Beach Saint Patrick’s day parade and festival.
The parade had been canceled due to weather – rain and strong winds.
Our granddaughter was leaving that afternoon to go back to the Unversity of Lynchburg, Va.
So we made an early trip to NMB with her to take in the parade and see some vendors.
Everyone was throwing candy – shirts – hats – beads!
It was a fun time – and lasted over an hour!
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Papa’s World – Family memories of back home!
Maddy as we call her – has been with us all week for her Spring break –
this makes me smile as she chooses to spend it with us.
She has been named one of four captains for the fall soccer season
at the University of Lynchburg in Va.
She will be a senior and made the all-conference third team as a Sophomore
and second-team all-conference as a Junior.
This summer she will travel to Costa Rico with her team to play three scrimmages
one of which is against the National Olimpic – World cup team!
She was about ten years old in this picture –
today she carries a 3.80 GPA in Engineering Science!
We stayed with them for three months after we sold our home and moved to N.C. – S.C.
They are twins – not identical – and born early – three-plus pounds each!
Today they are 11 years old – and Taylor has shot up – almost as tall as her mother.
Cassidy plays soccer as does Bode – Taylor rides horses!
Cassidy makes things – really great things by watching UTUBE!
Taylor reads tons of books and her favorite is Harry Potter – she is at the 11th. grade reading level.
The innocence of youth in this picture!
They will all be coming down next month ( April) for Spring break
and trying to find a way for them to spend a week here in the summer.
It will all work out as they did last summer and they had such a good time!
We do miss these times but more than makeup for it when they come to visit.
Family is and has always been important to us.
As they all come to visit – smiles and hugs make the distance shorter.
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Papa’s World – through time – family pictures.
This one was taken right after our little Bode was born – the first grandson on this side of the family.
It was also the same time I got a haircut – scalping from a lady – before I could stop her – she just started to lop it off.
I had not had my haircut that short since my father cut it while I was young!
It was a themed red dress-up for Christmas – we always spend Christmas together at one or another’s home.
And that still is the case even though we are far away – we travel back to their homes.
Living life to the plus – family – always tight – always sharing memories.
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Papa’s World – Memories from a tight-knit family!
We are and have been a tight-knit family – mother and daughters – admiration – close – loving.
Both daughters follow in their mother’s footsteps in Health and Nutrition –
Tammy has her own consignment business for children in name brands only.
She also runs two internets at home businesses –
Debby is a leader and Certified Health Coach and has her own internet stay-at-home business.
She is a QMND for the Juice Plus Company and a leader in Team Generations.
The family concept is born from Sherry and her parents whom she was very close to.
She is much like her dad in his dreams of having his own businesses throughout the years.
She has his smile and tall thin build – she has her mothers youthfulness –
and growing up – they looked like each other when she was young.
The girls were small – Tammy was just five and Debby ten-
second marriage for us both.
Here Tammy second from the left and Debby holding her nephew, Cousins Kristie, and Bethany & Natalia.
Aunt Ceil on the end.
We were married on June 25th. 1982
being engaged for one year.
A family to this day very – very close.
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Paps’ World – Tight family memory pictures!
This blog is dedicated to memories that I have of family – friends and our life in general!
Here you will find positive – friendly – and good thoughts – the World needs that!
If you look beyond this blog and into my site – you will find almost 800 blogs!
498 members – all over the USA and the World!
This is me – keeping a daily journal for future generations to look back on and see and read.
This is who we are – a TIGHT FAMILY!
We now reside in N.C. close to the border of S.C – about 30 minutes to North Myrtle Beach!
We moved from NVA where we all lived in the area.
Our family is very close and they stay in contact.
The two older granddaughters are in college and both start on their college soccer teams.
One is a Freshman in H.S. and aspires to dance and the arts.
The twins are close – one rides horses(bareback) and wants to go to Equestrian school –
The younger can make anything off of Youtube and is very artistic and also into gymnastics.
The only grandson – no socks – no shoes – no shirt – no problem – all boy –
soccer – baseball – sports – golf – all-around athlete.
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Papa’s World – Part two – When you push pause – MEMORIES come alive!
This is part two – when we pause the TV – all of a sudden the screen saver becomes MEMORIES –
Pictures start rolling through of the past and we find ourselves just watching them!
Today they are grown up – two in college – one in H.S. “MEMORIES”!
Today – college for two – H.S. for the other – camping – hiking – sunrises – sunsets and campfires.
Time has passed – memories and now new memories.
So many memories – so many great times – so many thoughts – so much love – so much family!
Past memories – present memories in the making – PUSH PAUSE – and sit back and watch!
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I do this to chronicle life – our family lives for future generations to see and read
Papa’s World – Past memories – making new ones.
The time has rushed by – youth to middle age to now autumn years – together as one.
Past memories – past family gatherings – looking to the present and future of family times to come.
We are here now in OIB – making new friends – members of a church – exploring the area –
doctors are here now – life is going on – making new memories – but never forgetting the past ones.
We have managed to be 6 to 8 hours away from the family – but we have room for all of them.
Beaches – golfing – hiking – entertainments – venues – shopping – we are excited to share all of that.
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Papa’s World – Why I write my blog – livinglifedoingitmyway.blog – the creation
I have always been a history buff – ancient history – but also family history.
My sister and brother were fifteen and ten years older than me.
So when I came along I had missed the family fishing trips to Canada each year.
And my sister became the family photo taker and camera buff.
All the family history was passed down to my sister’s daughter and then suddenly she passed away.
Unknown to me – a friend of their family cleaned out everything and threw it away.
Everything was gone except the few pictures I had and my brother had.
I decided that what happened there would not happen for me and my family.
So – by being encouraged by my wife Sherry – we set up this blog – where all the family history and pictures can be in one place for all to see and read.
She has encouraged me to write it down along with pictures for future generations to look back on.
I have two sons from a previous marriage – Troy and Shawn who still live back in NWPA.
Shawn runs an energy company contracting out to the state and large power companies.
Running state audits and working through state grants to insulate senior citizens’ homes from the harsh winters.
He covers the entire western part of Pa.
Troy – built homes from the ground up – anything you wanted he could do.
After years of doing this ( he was in high demand) Shawn talked him into coming to work for him –
His business has grown to almost seven days a week.
Troy runs the insulation and energy side while Shawn concentrates on the Audit side.
Troy is learning that side and taking tests and courses to also step in and help.
I am very proud of both these boys and trying to talk them into taking a break and coming down for a visit.
Winterizing homes in Eastern USA for the elderly has become big business – conserving energy
on the power grid for major corporations in order to provide heat and electricity –
He has tapped into a business that for him is seven days a week.
He constantly is looking to hire people and train as auditors.
Troy started working for him a couple years ago.
If anyone is looking for a career out there – contact me – fitztdf@aol.com and I will put you in contact with him – he travels the whole western part of Pa. North to South.
For them I write – post pictures and give them memories that I still have in my head.
Ryan lives in Tenn. and we have stayed in touch with him – he manages a hotel
and recently opened a bar – restaurant business with two other partners.
We attended his wedding a few years ago in Nashville, Tenn.
He has visited us once a few years ago – he served his country
and is like his father(Shawn) making his own way in the business world.
He just spent four years in the service and is now out – living with his mother or in that area.
He reminds me so much of Shawn.
While we do not often get to see either one – both are in our memories and hearts.
Hoping they can come and stay with us in the future.
He is all boy – cars – trucks – bikes – and always without shoes and socks – even in winter! LOL
This is my “WHY” for writing this blog – my memories put forth in words and pictures for all these grandkids and our children to read in the future.
Life in pictures in words – memories – past – present and future to come.
I want to thank my wife who is the driving force behind this blog.
SMILES – LAUGHTER – PEACE – HARMONY and POSITIVE THOUGHTS!
That is WHAT PAPA’S WORLD is all about.
Papa’s World – Family past and present!
Family is and has been our lives. Tight family ties – long distance now – but just a ZOOM away!
There was a time between houses that they stayed with us in Brambleton, Va.
Tight families do that.
They now are eleven years old – one taller – one who cares for her baby brother –
One who loves riding and grooming horses and reading –
one who is so artistic – making things like her MorMor –
One who is so gentle with the puppy and training her-
One that is in constant contact with us.
TWINS WHO ARE GROWING UP IN SEPARATE WAYS!
Today – they all are growing up so fast – where has the time gone?
Today – we are far away – but yet so close with zoom and calls.
Trips are made both ways – family bond – family tight – family!
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Papa’s World – Christmas Holidays – 2021 part 5
Blessed to be able and healthy to spend time with family.
Full of energy – laughter and just hanging with them.
The years have gone by – they have grown up – yet the memories are still there as they are.
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Papa’s World – Christmas Holidays – 2021 – part 2.
Family is very important to us – both back in Pa. and Va.
Holidays with the grandkids.
Memories of many holidays years – laughing – “GRANDMA and MORMOR” ring out.
Shopping – walking – laughing – spending quality time together.
Baking and frosting Christmas cookies with the little ones.
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Papa’s World – family growing up MYERS!
The first of the grandbabies – all girls – at Christmas time they would be the first to get up-
And would sit at the top of the stairs waiting – for their parents to awake.
Giggling – so excited as their stockings always hung from the rails at the bottom of the stairs.
Today – MADDY is a Junior at the University of Lynchburg – in Va.
Excellent in a school with an above 3.80 GPA!
Her mayor – Environmental Engineering
and a minor in Photography.
She plays soccer and was third-team all-conference as a Sophomore
And as a Junior second-team all-conference.
They were invited to Division III NCAA playoffs where they lost a heartbreaker 3-2 in the final minute of play.
Today – Ella is a Freshman at Randolph College in Lynchburg Va.
Where she also started and played college soccer.
She started at midfield and played almost every minute of every game.
a bright future awaits her.
Sarah is now a freshman in High School – having been selected to represent her class for prom queen.
All three love their GRANDMA and tease her as she teases them!
WHEN THEY WERE LITTLE – MEMORIES OF THE FAMILY MYERS!
We spent a lot of time with them while they were growing up.
Sleepovers – hiking – soccer games – birthdays – holidays – vacations.
ELLA – mother DEBBY – father MIKE – SARAH – MADDY – all love the outdoors – Androndacks N.Y.
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Papa’s World – Family memories – vacations and life in general!
Life is full of memories – past experiences – vacations – get-togethers – sharing fun times!
We told them all that we would only be 6 or 7 hours away and we have done that!
And that we would come back often and we have done that also!
They have visited numerous times and Spring and Summer are ahead to make more MEMORIES!
Maddy – today a Junior at the University of Lynchburg.
Sarah – A freshman in H.S.
Ella – today a Freshman at Randolph College
Both are older girls who play college soccer.
MEMORIES of past and present!
MEMORIES of vacation times spent together.
Crossing the sound on a ferry boat!
Many a year we spent together as families – in the sun – water and sand!
MEMORIES of times in the past.
They are close with each other and with their mother Sherry –
All three ran the ten-mile Cherry Blossom race – crossing the finish line holding hands.
MOTHER AND DAUGHTERS BONDING – MEMORIES!
When a person comes into your life and you share 40 years together forming MEMORIES!
Today – we are by ourselves in N.C. while the families remain in Va.
Although distance separates us – memories – love and ZOOM – keep us all together!
MEMORIES of families in transit!
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Papa’s World – Birthday at Great Country Farm.
The birthday was their 2nd. Two years old – fraternal twins.
MEMORIES with uncle Mike.
MEMORIES of close friends.
MEMORIES of family and friends.
The party was for their second birthday party.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS – MEMORIES of so many years ago as they now are 11 going on 12!
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MOTHER AND TWIN DAUGHTERS ALL HAVE THE SAME BIRTHDAY!
Papa’s World – memories of a birthday party for the twins – long ago!
The time seems to be moving along oh so fast!
Now – they are eleven years old and Bode is seven!
MEMORIES slipping past – making new ones – loving the present.
MEMORIES OF THAT DAY!
At the Great Country Farm – Bluemont, Va.
They were just two years old – family and friends gathered at the Great Country Farm in Bluemont Va.
MEMORIES of a time gone past!
The party was for family and friends of the family – celebrating the fraternal twins Taylor and Cassidy.
They were born early at I think 32 weeks – just so tiny – Taylor the bigger by a number of ozs.
The doctor told Tammy it was time because Taylor was getting all the nutrients.
SO TINY – both just over 3 lbs. MEMORIES!
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Papa’s World – memories of family times together!
She was always smiling – laughing – having large dinners for all the family.
He was a master carpenter – so many pieces of furniture he made!
She was a devout Lutheran – involved in many aspects of the church.
He was an entrepreneur – always working – always looking for ways to make money.
She was meticulous in her home – always cleaning – always keeping the home in tip-top shape.
He was always doing the landscaping – tree trimming and mowing and building.
MEMORIES of Barb and Bill.
Celebrating GIGI ( Barb) birthday – the last time we would have Bill with us.
MEMORIES of family times together.
I would pick her up from the babysitter and she and I would sing OLD MCDONALD HAD A FARM!
MEMORIES of the family.
MEMORIES of times gone by.
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Papa’s World – Memories of the past – Part Ten!
She is a Certified Health Coach – retired from Corp. America for NINE YEARS!
Has had her own Internet business for almost SIXTEEN years.
Is an SSC rep for the Juice Plus Company.
Health and Nutrition – teaching children healthy eating habits.
Is the co-leader along with her eldest daughter of TEAM GENERATIONS.
With her team spreading all up and down the East Coast.
MEMORIES of ties past – present and yet to come!
Tammy – owns her own consignment business – 529KidsConsignmentLoudoun –
She also has two internet business’s
along with her husband – and raising their three “LITTLE ONES” that I call them.
MEMORIES of mother and daughter.
Debby – also runs – and has had her own internet business from home for the past 14 years.
Is a Certified Health Coach – is Co-leader of TEAM GENERATIONS.
Works for The Juice Plus Comapny
And is a QNMD for that company –
With her team all over the country.
MEMORIES of mother and daughters.
Today – she will be 73 on her next birthday as will I.
She inspires me to walk 3 miles a day – eats healthily – and teach me health and nutrition.
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MEMORIES of the PASt PRESENT and FUTURE to come – living life to the plus one day at a time.
Papa’s World – memories from the past – part one.
Rog was ten years older than me – my sister Donna was fifteen years older.
Toward his last years of life – we would spend six weeks with him – end of January to mid-March.
We were retired then as he was by himself – his wife had passed away.
He lived in The Villages and really wanted us to move in with him.
But – we could not just leave all the grandchildren.
Those last five years were memories I shall cherish – golfing – riding the golf cart trails –
Happy hours with him – just hanging out.
Before we moved and ten years’ worth of bonding – we were there for them as they grew up.
Fraternal twins – Taylor will be exceptionally tall – like Sherry her MORMOR –
Swedish for MOTHERSMOTHER!
Cassidy is normal for her age group.
She is the one who ZOOMS her MORMOR weekly or calls her.
She knows what days we will be home and how long.
Taylor is our budding horse rider – and has been for four years!
Cherished memories are always with us.
They both are runners as is Debby! They have all run the Washington DC. Cherry Blossom
ten milers! Finishing crossing the line hand in hand – all three of them!
Memories of mother and daughters bonding!
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Papa’s World – Family time on Sunset Beach – N.C.
Marcus and Tammy made a surprise visit with the little ones for a four-day stay!
This is the start of the 1.4-mile walk to the Kindred Spirit mailbox –
No more homes – dunes with nature walks among them.
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Papa’s World – Debby’s birthday – family celebration
We rented a AIRBNB so that we could all be together after months and months of seperation.
Along with meeting up to cheer on Maddy and Ella meeting for the first time on the pitch for a soccer game –
we also were having a celebration of a birthday for Debby.
A party was planned – dinner – and cake – masks – just a family coming together.
We strolled historic Lynchburg – and ended up at Bootleggers to have a special dinner.
Turning 50 is a milestone in life – and for Deb – she was mistaken by one of our neighbors
as being close in age to their 28 year old daughter!
She is a mother to three beautiful daughters and has a great husband Mike.
She is a CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH and QUALIFIED NATIONAL MARKETING DIRECTOR
for The Juice Plus Company.
A college graduate – a teacher in Health and Nutrition.
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A tribute to Debby – as this is who she is – a gift to our family!
Papa’s World – the only grandson adores the three older granddaughters – Maddy-Ella -Sarah – being BODE!
He has always adored Ella – but lately he has become close to Maddy – whenever he sees her – he sits with her.
He seems to have taken soccer to heart and may be our next soccer player.
He wears a sweatshirt to Ella’s soccer games with MYERS on the back – it was hers when she was his age!
He sits by himself and cheers for her when she is on the field – “ELLA – ELLA” !!!!
All three he adores – he wants to see them all the time and will ask if they are HOME from college.
It is neat to see him bonding with Sarah now – she has always been close to the twins.
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Papa’s World – Our family time at the airbnb and in historic Lynchberg, Va.
We all gathered at this AIRBNB for a family time together
as both older grand daughters attend college in Lynchburg Va.
A game of UNO – laughing – this AIRBNB is a 100 year old home –
that has been completly restored.
This had been the first time as a family we were altogther –
Both family’s are back in NVA where we moved from.
Daughter Tammy is the mother to the three little ones is what I call them!
The other three I call the three older ones! LOL
Papa’s World – Sharing family time with MADDY!
Soon – she will turn 21 – where oh where has the time gone?
I remember her little hands and fingers – locking her arms around my neck.
Picking her up from the babysitter and singing Ole McDonald Had A Farm!
Her first song she hummed to was Christopher Cross “SAILING”!
Now – she is a Junior at University of Lynchburg lady soccer team Hornets!
Starting at left front attacker – moving to right front in 2nd half and listed as midfielder in the program.
Ranked at number 22 in the top 25 in the nation in Division three soccer national polls.
We all came together to watch both Maddy and Ella play one another ( first time ever)
Ella held her own – as a freshmen –
playing almost all minutes in the entire games this season.
She lost 2 – 0 to Lynchburg –
who scored late into the second half –
the bench was the difference.
We had twelve of us – both families and all six grand kids in a air bnb –
just a few minutes from each of their dorm rooms and campus.
We stayed four nights – watched two soccer games – had dinner both in and out –
and celebrated Maddy’s mother birthday.
While she is extremely busy – she carries a almost 4.0 in Enviomental Engineering –
She spent time with us on three different occasions.
With classes and soccer practice – that time was hard to accomplish.
As you can see the boys are outnumbered by the girls –
We have eight ladies and four men.
All in all – MADDY got to spend precious time with us.
And we got to tour her new dorm house – three bedrooms – two bath and kitchen on campus.
Five ladies share it.
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Papa’s World – some random thoughts and pictures – “DAYS OF MY LIFE”!
She is now a Junior at the Unversiy of Lynchburg in Va. Starting the last two years – and only one loss this season – currently sole possession of first place in their conference.
This young lady not only starts and plays most of the entire games – but is a ALL ACADEMIC –
Into hiking – sunrises – and her major is Enviromental Engineering.
Will soon turn eight and already golfs with his dad – is all boy – bikes – running –
always looks at trucks – barefooted while outside – cold weather and all.
Loves and adores his older cousin Ella who as a Freshmen at Randolph College –
starts at midfield and plays most of the whole games.
I believe Bode will be the same!
This drainage ditch is at the end of the cul de sac –
and allows the runoff to make its way to a very large second pond in the development.
We have seen a gator in each pond!
And we found some unknown tracks in this ditch going back and forth.
I told Sherry not to get too close to the high grass as we also have snakes around here.
Just down the street – two houses – two pictures were taken in the road –
A small gator was on its way to a third pond up the road and a large copperhead was also there.
Not at the same time – but N.C, has them both where we live.
I have also seen a very large black snake – which are good as they kill the copperheads!
All part of living in the South near the marsh and beaches!
At least three times a week – she either calls her MorMor or zooms!
Sherry is MorMor – Swedish for Mothers- Mother!
She is very close to her and is the one who does not want us to leave
or asks when we are coming again.
She is sweet – but also very determined and head strong.
Marley is the new puppy – a GoldenDoodle –
who judging by her legs and feet – is going to be very large!
She is loving – likes to run and pull her leash – Taylor – Cassidy’s sister –
is the one who handles her the best.
She nips and chases both Bode and Cassidy!
low 70’s at night – beautiful weather – slight warm breezes – why we moved here!
Front porch sitting early morning with my coffee on this glider!
Protected from the sun and rain when it blows the other way.
I told Sherry – we had to have a front porch and this is one of the models
along with a office room – that was available!
The office was her wish list!
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Papa’s World – at the beach with the little ones!
They were so excited to be able to go to the beach each day – and it was hot – so we decided late afternoon
would be a better time to go – and they played the whole three hours in the surf – riding boogie boards
diving under the waves and getting us nervous as they would inch out farther and farther –
until I would wade out and move them back in.
Being young as they are is a exercise in pure energy – being old as I am – it was a exercise just to stand and brace against the waves!
But – I loved every moment of it.
We did this for five afternoons – on the last night before the parents came – it was mini golf and Italian ice!
I – they – we had enough of facing the big waves and Bode wanted to play as soon as they arrived.
The twins actually ended up liking the mini golf and a lot of laughs on how each one putted the ball.
Both as different as they are but the results were the same.
The beach – we decided the last time for them – we would go to Sunset beach – and they loved it!
As did we – less commercial – more level and the sand more fine.
And it was not as rough as Ocean Isle Beach.
Taylor would stcik more in and closer to us – these two have no fear and are so alike.
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Papa’s World – BROOK GREEN GARDENS – a must to see south of Myrtle Beach on rte 17.
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Papa’s World – more memories of the past six teen months – living life one day at a time!
On our way back home to NVA – we stopped in Lynchburg to watch Maddy –
Our oldest granddaughter – play soccer!
She starts as a Sophomore – and plays for the University of Lynchburg.
One thing she wanted to do – to get out in the fresh air and hike with her family!
Which we did on this paved trail that runs along the river in Lynchburg Va.
One of our very first visitors after we moved to Ocean Keyes in North Myrtle Beach –
was the father and mother of our son in law – Marcus.
They came down and spent four days with us – playing cards – walking the beach –
and introducing us to a new game called RUMMIKUBE!
We have always gotten along with them and every Sunday – sat beside them in the pew!
Debby and the two granddaughters came for a short visit –
and we took them hiking – which they love to do – at Vareens memorial Garden.
Walking along the ICW and over the marsh.
They will be back as we took them also to the new house build!
Mike and Carol – we lived next door to them – invited us and our friends – we have all been friends for years-
to their lake house in WNY -Lake Chatauqua – for a long weekend of riding the lake in their beautiful boat!
They have extended another invitation for this August – the same group – for four days!
They own a business that sends crews to do commercial painting all over the East Coast
and this year are expanding to the mid west.
Mike – started this when he was very young — and what a company he has turned it into!
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On the lake in Mike and Carols boat!
All eight of us fit very comfortable – we spent three days cruising the lake for hours at a time!
All eight of us have been friends for years and years!
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Papa’s World – more memories of the past six teen months – living life one day at a time.
I knew both before I met Sherry – Freddie and I went to 7th. grade thru 12th. grade.
We met at a place that was half way to where they live in Florida and to where we were staying!
Great time with old friends. MEMORIES!
We traveled before the Pandemic – meeting friends along the way.
And – – we were careful – as were some more friends we met.
Bobby and I go back to grade school – friends for life.
Sports – a few drinks – camping out – running the streets – never anything destructive – just boy hood memories.
By the time this blog posts – Pam and Bob will stop in on there way back to New England.
They have a drive RV towing a car.
We are all safe – testing and vaccinations.( except Sherry who is allergic to the vaccine)
It will be good to once again relive memories – Freddie – Bobbie and I had growing up!
Fourteen years we attended services there.
John and Nancy moved to Charleston about a year before we moved.
On our way back from Florida – just before the Pandemic – we stopped in and stayed – regaling in memories.
They gave us a walking tour of Charleston’s waterfront and historic district.
A few months after we moved to Myrtle Beach area – we met halfway in Georgetown S.C.
And – about a month or so ago – they visited us at the condo.
Friends – MEMORIES!
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Papa’s World – finally – we got a warm day for the beach and water – FAMILY KROHN!
Once it was in the mid to high ’70’s and full sun –
Into the water they went!
Notice how protective Cassidy is of her little brother!
They fight and argue – but no one touches him according to her!
These two should have been the twins
they act and sound just alike.
She is so kind – loving and thoughtful.
She on the other hand loves her alone time away from the other two! LOL!
She rides horses – and whenever around her MorMor – holds her hand.
She is the serious – studious one who quotes facts!
“AS AMATTER OF FACT” she says and then goes on to tell you!
It was a very warm day in the sun – water to me was very cold – but they loved it!
They played and played in the water – coming out to run up and tell us something and then back they went!
Yes – the sun was warm – the sand was also – yet the water was cold – but to them – it was their day at the beach!
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Papa’s World – Alligator adventure – Family Krohn
One of the things they wanted to do was see alligators!
And here in North Myrtle Beach is a place called ALLIGATOR ADVENTURE!
There are hundreds of the reptiles in there!
The biggest being 20 feet long and weighing 2000 lbs. !
They got to watch the feeding – I wonder how they feed all these alligators and how they make sure all get fed!
They have other animals – birds and snakes!
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Papa’s World – just some random thoughts and pictures of the family Krohn.
The Krohn family and Sherry – granddaughters – daughter and son in law.
They have visited for almost a week.
The weather – bearable – low 60’s to low 70’s but with chilly wind.
He has pretty good form and Marcus is getting him lessons.
He is only six years old and I think the highlight for him is driving the golf cart! LOL
I told Marcus – you need to get him lessons plus doing cross country
He almost ran the whole golf course!
They walked to the beach every day.
Most days I would drive the car down as we had all the chairs and beach stuff!
Some days – as in this picture – we all walked carrying the “STUFF”!
Yesterday was a full beach day – warm – sun – and kids in the water!
Too cold for me – but in the sun – hot!
Taylor – Cassidy and Bode – notice how Cassidy takes care of Bode!
Such a protective little girl – a heart of warmth!
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Papa’s World – Coloring eggs on the lanai -exploring Barefoot Landing – LITTLE ONES!
One of the first things Sherry did for the little ones after they had a good nights sleep-
Was to color Easter Eggs!
So – she hard boiled the eggs – set up on the Lanai – and they got to it!
This has been a tradition with MorMor – as they call her -Swede for Mothers Mother!
She has done this even before Bode – who is six was born!
Afterward – things were washed up and packed for Tammy to take back to NVA!
I think Cassidy and Bode should of been the twins!
They are so much alike and act the same.
It is hard for me to tell the difference if I am not looking at them – to see who is talking!
Now – Bode is going to be tall like Taylor – who is so laid back!
She likes her “TAYLOR” time!
She also is going to be the tallest of the granddaughters
With Maddy being 5′ 6″ – Ella 5′ 8 1/2 ” and Sarah pushing Ella at 14 years old!
We had taken them there before and the little ones love the playground!
Then it was time for a late lunch – our reservations were ready!
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