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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 – SMORES WITH GRANDDAUGHTERS!

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It was next to the last night they would be here before they left to go back to NVA!

I had started the SOLO STOVE firepit we had in the backyard.

It was around 60 degrees out and the stars would be bright in the night sky.

Time to bring out the marshmallow prongs – and make candy smores!

PEEPS and REECES PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE!

The fire would settle down in a few minutes – but first, enjoy the warmth.

Gaze up at the sky and see it full of stars!

Sarah preparing her SMORE to go inside the graham cracker!

It was warm enough by the fire to be in shirt sleeves.

A look before the sun went down – beautiful sunset.

We live minutes away from Ocean Isle Beach and Sunset Beach in N.C.

So – it is beached in the daytime and SOLO STOVE FIREPIT AT NIGHT.

Ella – Sarah – Sherry and Debby wading in the surf of Sunset Beach.

Here it is – Marshmellow – Peep – Reeces Peanut Butter Chocolate on Grahm Cracker –

A nice way to end up a perfect March day at the beach and at home in the evening with the firepit.

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Papa’s World – SOLO STOVE and FAMILY!

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On a recent Spring Break – Debby – Sarah and Ella – came to visit – and we had a campfire a couple of times!

We have a SOLO STOVE firepit!

It is set up in the backyard just off the patio.

We have a view of the treeline ( protected) lighted windows in the distance beyond the treeline-

And a sky full of stars!

The treeline and the beginning of a sunset – the grass is dormant this time of year!

At this time of year – early March – we were in the low 60s at sunset and down to the mid-50s!

Shorts – sweatshirts and warmth from the SOLO STOVE!

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Papa’s World – A walk in Vereen Gardens and then onto Leesburg,Va.

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Before we left for our trip to Northern Va. – we took a hike through Vereen Gardens in S.C. along the ICW.

Here I stopped to take a selfie of the marsh walk way behind me!

And then I turned around and took a picture of myself and the ICW which I was standing next to.

Love this preserve and also you can continue on trails through the woods!

The next day we left for our journey North to Leesburg, Va.

That night we sat outside on the back patio by the firepit! Relaxing after our seven-hour drive! The kids had SMORES!

Our granddaughter Taylor on a make shift cushions in the back yard with MARLEY – their GOODENDOODLE!

She has trained Marley like a horse jumping different obstacles – she also rides horses.

Marley is so gentle – they constantly dress her up!

It was a good couple days – hiking – then traveling and ending up with family and MARLEY!

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Papa’s World – Sunset in Cameron Woods with the SOLO STOVE.

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Good day everyone – we have a Solo Stove firepit – on our back patio – and beautiful sunsets!

We are but four miles from the closest beach which is this one called Ocean Isle Beach – which faces South!

We did not want to be in a flood zone or next to the beach – so we are on the mainland side with the ICW between us and the beach!

We also are six miles from Sunset Beach – so named for its fantastic sunsets!

Sunset at SUNSET BEACH – which also faces south. We have the SALT LIFE!

Our children and grandchildren will have this in the future time – our gift to them.

Our Solo Stove – we use it at times to have a fire for friends and family – a way to gather and be social.

The SOLO STOVE FIRE PIT – is a great conversation piece. Plus this top – spreads the heat outwards!

Our backyard faces somewhat South-West and with a protected tree line.

Sunset from our patio through the tree line in Cameron Woods Community, Ocean Isle Beach, N.C.

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Pier at Ocean Isle Beach – PAPA’S WORLD – SUNSET IN CAMERON WOODS WITH THE SOLO STOVE!

Papa’s World – Our patio – cool nights – relaxing with our Solo firepit – campfire on the patio.

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In the world of camping – firepits – roasting marshmallows – I admit – I am not all that into it!

This was really my wifes idea – as she was growing up – camping – boating was what her family did.

I did all the normal young lad stuff – sleeping out under the stars( freezing in those NWPA nights.)

We sometimes had a campfire while on the hill sleeping out.

I was a scout and we did overnight camping in tents –

as a youth group counsler – we spent a week in the far northern Canadian Parks.

Canoeing and camping for a week with 14 young students – 7th – 12th. grade kids.

But it is not on my bucket list!

Sherry showed this picture to me – saying how would you like that on the new home patio?

It is called a SOLO STOVE – and once it gets going – smokeless!

It will burn more efficiently so it says – and is toasty warm to sit around with no smoke and sparks!

OKAY – I say – thinking there goes my couch – snacks and Netflix!

So now – we buy little bags of wood ( $$$$$$) and those little tiny firestarters!

I prefer those wrapped in paper logs that you light and they burn for like 4 hours! LOL

So now I am an official campfire sit-in back patio sort of guy!

I really did not expect this – and yes – once it starts – there is no smoke or sparks.

It does get toasty warm – so much so that sometimes you have to move back!

We have the perfect set up – almost sheltered on three sides – concrete slab – comfy chairs.

And when the family came – Marcus and Tammy and the three little ones ( I call them) we had a fire each night!

And they had SMORES!

We even went scaveger to find old dead wood in the woods behind and across the street!

Do you know when the tempature gets in the low 50’s – snakes become almost inactive?

Otherwise – that was a no-go for me!

I have been converted – I am a SOLO STOVE convert – basking by the firepit – no shoes – no socks and no problem!

Now – the patio concrete has been painted a slate gray ( I did that) two coats – and we have two small bags of wood to burn!

I still like the single wrapped in the paper log to burn for four hours which you can see here as a trial!

And – this SOLO STOVE is everything they say it was!

HHHHMMMMNNNN – ARE JELLO SHOTS NEXT?

I am now a firepit official starter –

” PASS THE MARSHMALLOWS HONEY –

PUT THE CHOCOLATE ON THE GRAHMCRACKERS ”

get ready for some warm toasty evenings –

BEDTIME IS STILL 8 PM. FOR ME!

SOME THINGS NEVER CHANGE!

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Papa’s World – Cameron Woods – neighbors have a Halloween Party – can you think Stranger Things and Good Witch!

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Sherry and I were invited to Harvey and Joanne’s house for a Halloween party – bring a dish to pass – beer and wine were provided!

Of course, we also brought jello shots as did others – To be honest – that is all I had besides some water – I LOST COUNT!

There were some perfect costumes – a couple I did not know who they were until they told us! ( the people)

It was a blast – music – dancing – food – beer – wine and shots!

We left after four hours and walked home – good thing we walked!

It went on for another two hours!

We missed a block party while we were back in NVA!

On Halloween night – I set up the SOLO STOVE in the driveway –

A few neighbors brought chairs and a table and we again had some SHOTS –

no kids trick or treated but we had three hours of just sitting and talking – Impromptu –

Great neighborhood –

Sherry and I went as her – The GOOD WITCH and me as the pizza guy on STRANGER THINGS!

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Papa’s World – Decorating for Sarah’s Sweet 16 Halloween Party!

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The backyard became ELM STREET for the party!

CRIME SCENE with HATCHET THROWING – Sarah did this!

The entrance to the backward fire pit and crime scene!

The fire pit – for SMORES!
GHOSTS- BATS!
WELCOME to my ELM STREET!

The ELM STREET with GHOSTS – BATS – CRIME SCENE HATCHET THROWING was all Sarah’s ideas.

This was her birthday wish as she turned SWEET!

We helped with her directions – she also had a TAROT CARD reading earlier in the week.

She loves ghosts and supernatural hauntings!

You enter the backyard from the side of the house.

Thanks for reading and looking at the pictures – next blog continues with the front yard before moving inside.

These are all her ideas and she worked hard for two days to bring them to life.

View of the backyard from the sunroom through a spider web.

PAPA’S WORLD – Decorating for Sarah’s Sweet 16 HALLOWEEN birthday party.

Papa’s World – Family Krohn – two seasons – cold and warm – I LIKE WARM!

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My season is WARM and WARMER!

Ever since I had my Heart attack some 7 1/2 years ago –

I get chilled very easy – even before I did not like the snow – ice and cold!

But – the families seem to like it – skiing – snowboarding and playing in the snow!

When we were back home for the Holidays – believe it or not – we went to a winery!

Where we had wine – snacks and a fire in a fire pit.

The pit was free and offered by the winery!

I bundled up and made it through -but by the end I was cold!

Here we are – outside – about 7 PM. – Marcus – Papa – Bode – Sherry – Taylor – Tammy – Cassidy!

I have to admit – it was unique – but I very seldom drink wine –

I just can not get into the dry wines!

Now – a sweeter wine I can sip on!

Sherry Cassidy Taylor – Tammy & Bode

What a difference 3 weeks make!

From snow and cold to sand and somewhat warm!

Even though it was not as warm as we would of liked – for Jan. it was okay!

I am not shoveling snow – I can layer up and walk the beach!

School break – and a quick trip down – Marcus could not get away.

The first thing they wanted to see – THE BEACH!

The little ones love the beach – sand and water.

And then we took them for a walk along the ICW at Barefoot Landing!

Watching the boats traveling up and down –

and seeing the boats in the marina – where a lot of people are living on the boats there!

WHERE WE ARE UNTIL END OF JUNE!

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