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Papa’s World – Positive and good thoughts!

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The little white church with the red door-

Where we were married on 6-25-1982!

Bethel Lutheran Church in Portville, N.Y.

My positive and good thoughts for us today!

My good thoughts on growing up during this time!

LOLO- SWEET DREAMS!!!!!

Positive thoughts bring good thoughts-

Good thoughts bring happiness to others!

The front porch that I wanted is my happy place to sit and watch the neighborhood go by!

Good vibe for us –

Sand – Beach – Sun and Water.

Good vibes for our one day at a time!

Made by our son-in-law, Mike.

On the wall outside the second bathroom, for towels to be hung for guests!

POSITIVE THOUGHTS!

GOOD THOUGHTS – POSITIVE VIBES!

July 2024 – Celebrating our 75th. birthdays on the beach with family!

TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO –

WE READ THE RESEARCH AND DECIDED TO START THIS SUPPLEMENT-

TO AGE AS HEALTHILY IN OUR SENIOR YEARS AS WE COULD!

SHERRY DECIDED TO SHARE THIS WITH FAMILY-FRIENDS AND AS MANY PEOPLE AS SHE COULD!

TODAY SHE HAS A WEBSITE – https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

She also has her email and phone number.

She will answer questions –

It is sold in twenty-plus countries and can also be ordered here.

The supplement results are proven through research and published.

We have never missed a day in TWENTY PLUS YEARS!

TODAY THEY ALSO HAVE A POWDERED DRINK AND GUMMIES.

A CHILD BETWEEN the ages of 4 and 19-

Can be sponsored by an adult who orders and except for shipping –

IS FREE as long as the adult continues to take it!

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Papa’s World – A bit of humor and good thoughts!

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LOL- And then you forget it the next day until someone asks you how you did that!

I will probably get eaten!!!!! LOL!

My very “GOOD THOUGHT” for the day!

We volunteer-

We’re ready to make a difference that way.

Giving time and effort is a way we can give back.

Being retired, this is the way we can give back.

Our friends of many decades –

Cindy and Buck.

We were neighbors back in Portville, N.Y.

Today we are in N.C., some 38 miles away.

We get together to golf, have dinner, travel, and enjoy entertainment.

Lots of laughs and good thoughts here!

A BIT OF HUMOR AND A GOOD THOUGHT!

OUR SUPPLEMENT OF CHOICE FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS!

AFTER READING THE RESEARCH, WE DECIDED TO TAKE THIS EVERY DAY-

TO TRY TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE COULD INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS!

IN THE MONTH OF JULY 2024, WE CELEBRATED OUR 75th. BIRTHDAY WITH FAMILY!

HERE WE SIT ON THE SAND.

YOU ALSO CAN START YOUR JOURNEY TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS YOU CAN

THIS WEBSITE – https://sfitzsimmons.jucieplus.com

ALSO HAS SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER FOR QUESTIONS!

FOR THOSE OF YOU OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY-

IT IS SOLD IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE.

IT HAS BEEN SOLD FOR OVER 35 PLUS YEARS AND FORTY PUBLISHED RESEARCH-

PROVING WHAT IT SAYS TO DO!

SHERRY – OWNER OF HER OWN JUICE PLUS FRANCHISE AND A CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH-

FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS!

YOU TOO CAN DO THE SAME!

https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

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LOL- HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Papa’s World – Living memories in pictures – thoughts.

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A smile is free-

A helping hand is kindness-

My thought to start the day!

A smile from little Taylor!

A picture of a memory-

Wishing I could turn back time!

But – this picture brings me warmth-

Her smile is contagious.

A LIVING MEMORY IN TIME WITH A PICTURE!

SMILE – live your life to the max!

THREE GENERATIONS – SHERRY’S MOTHER- BARB!

SHERRY’S DAUGHTERS –

ON THE LEFT – TAMMY-

ON THE RIGHT – DEBBY-

DEBBY’S DAUGHTERS _-

ON THE LEFT MADDY-

IN THE MIDDLE- ELLA-

AND ON THE RIGHT- SARAH!

IN FRONT OF TAMMY’S DAUGHTERS-

CASSIDY AND TAYLOR!

THREE GENERATIONS OF SWEDISH LADIES!

A LIVING MEMORY IN TIME WITH A PICTURE!

A GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Our decades-long friend Cindy-

Standing on a par three, pointing to her ball.

Two weeks before –

On this very hole-

She had a hole-in-one!

She almost had another five inches away!

My ball was short by two feet!

A MOMENT IN TIME OF A MEMORY FROM THE PAST!

LOL- A CLASSIC AT CHRISTMAS TIME!

GETTING SPRING FEVER?

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

A MEMORY IN A PICTURE FROM THE PAST!

OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO-

AFTER READING THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH –

WE DECIDED TO PURCHASE THIS SUPPLEMENT-

AND THEN SHARE IT WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

OUR GOAL THEN WAS TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN-

INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS.

TODAY WE ARE LIVING LIFE TO THE –

PLUS, AS WE ARE NOW IN OUR SENIOR YEARS.

HERE IS INFORMATION-

https://sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com-

SHERRY’S WEBSITE and for additional info-

Her email and phone number can be found there.

You can simply order on the site if you want.

IT IS ALSO AVAILABLE IN OVER TWENTY OTHER COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE!

In 2024 – PAPA and SHERRY-

Celebrating our 75th birthdays on the beach with family!

AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

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Papa’s World – Memories and thoughts!

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Have you ever heard a song and it brought forth memories from the past?

Growing up in the 50s and 60s-

I listen to classic rock and also country.

Many of those songs bring back memories for me.

They provide a way for me to express long-ago happenings.

The very first time I heard a Beatles song-

My first memory of country!

Dances – hanging out with friends.

Good thoughts and memories!

From the beginning of our marriage-

We both loved the beach, sand, and surf.

Dreaming that someday we could make it a daily thing to walk on the beach.

Now in our retirement and senior years –

That dream has come true!

We will enjoy it as long as we are able!

A MEMORY COMES TRUE!

The little Lutheran Church in Portville, N.Y..

Where we were married all those years ago –

On 6-25-1982.

Many memories are there –

We transferred to NVA in 1999.

We found a church there and left it in 2020.

We are now at another church, located close to our home in Cameron Woods Community.

IT WILL NOW CREATE MEMORIES ONCE AGAIN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

In 2021, the construction of our new home in Cameron Woods Community- OIB!

Here you see them testing the irrigation system.

We were able to close and start moving in on July 2, 2021.

Today it is all landscaped –

And we are happy to have selected this to be our retirement home in the South!

MANY NEW MEMORIES HAVE BEEN FORMED HERE WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS!

LOL- I BELIEVE THIS TO BE TRUE!

Our supplement of choice for over twenty-plus years!

Aging healthily in our senior years.

PROVIDING MEMORIES AS WE AGE!

Our goal in moving South-

It is to continue to play golf!

We live in the middle of over thirty golf courses.

I belong to a card-holding TRAIL MEMBERSHIP-

This gives us reduced rates on numerous courses in the area.

CREATING MEMORIES OF OUR RETIREMENT YEARS!

ON A SAND DUNE ON OIB-

CELEBRATING WITH FAMILY IN 2024, our 75th. BIRTHDAYS!

AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

AFTER READING THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH-

WE SELECTED THIS SUPPLEMENT TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO!

TODAY WE BELIEVE WE ARE AGING AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN.

IF INTERESTED – GO TO http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

THIS IS SHERRY’S WEBSITE WHERE YOU CAN READ AND DECIDE IF THIS IS FOR YOU!

IT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER 35 YEARS-

HER EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE HERE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS!

AND CAN BE ORDERED IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES!

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OUR WEDDING DAY – 5-25-1982-

MEMORIES BEING FORMED!

Papa’s World – Giggles – laughter – good thoughts.

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Some humor during the pandemic.

This was when we moved to NMB-

It was a ghost town-

Before that, for months, we wore masks.

We walked in public each day with hardly anyone around.

It was a time we shall always remember.

To make the most of it –

We walked alone but still enjoyed the new surroundings!

SOME HUMOR FOR A TIME OF OUR LIVES THAT WILL ALWAYS BE MEMORIES!

AAAAHHHHH – The life of a senior on retirement.

All those years of being somewhere for work-

I do not miss it!

I miss the people and have cherished memories of working –

For the same company for 47 1/2 years!

GOOD THOUGHTS FOR TODAY!

LOL- Being careful goes along with the GROANING!

But seeing Sunrises and Sunsets each day-

Being together and married for 43-plus years.

THANKFUL for the time we have together and the times we have spent in the past.

GOOD THOUGHTS FOR TODAY!

LOL!

Golf is always entertaining!

SOME GIGGLES FOR TODAY!

So many past memories of growing up in the 50s and 60s!

Peace – love – long hair – motorcycle –

Past memories and good thoughts of those days gone by!

The day Sherry, Cindy, and I played a golf scramble.

Two bogies and two birdies and the rest pars!

Gave us even par for nine holes.

Not bad for old senior players –

GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Sherry was a runner.

Here is the day she ran a 5K.

First place in her age group – 60 to 64!

To me – a GREAT THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

On the beach dune for our 2024 75th. birthday celebration with family.

Now, into our senior retirement years.

We are living life to the plus –

LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS-

READING THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH LED US TO THIS SUPPLEMENT

OUR GOAL WAS AND IS TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN DURING OUR SENIOR YEARS!

SOLD WORLDWIDE IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES-

TRIED AND PROVEN FOR OVER THIRTY FIVE YEARS-

IT HAS BECOME A STAPLE IN OUR HEALTHY EATING!

IF YOU CHOOSE- GO TO THE WEBSITE BELOW-

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE –

OR JUST ORDER IF YOU DESIRE.

IF OUT OF COUNTRY – ASK HOW TO ORDER!

SHERRY – CERTIFIED HEALTH CORDINATOR – AND DISTRIBUTOR FOR THE JUICE PLUS COMPANY

6-25-1982 –

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Papa’s World – Good and Positive Thoughts!

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A GOOD AND POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE START OF THE DAY!

Well – I did hit it there! LOL!

In my mind, this is TRUE!

POSITIVE THOUGHT!

Marley, when she was little –

And Taylor, who has trained her since she was a pup!

MY GOOD POSITIVE THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

In our family room in Brambleton –

Cassidy always had this rocker as her place to be.

All this is hers –

stuff animals – blankets.

A little girl –

Who holds a big place in my heart!

A GOOD AND POSITIVE THOUGHT TO MAKE YOU FEEL GREAT!

Date: 2024 –

Place: OIB on a sand dune!

Event: Family celebrating our 75th. birthdays!

Hers – 7-5-1949

Mine – 5-7-1949

WE WERE MEANT TO BE!

FOR OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS-

THE SUPPLEMENT OF OUR CHOICE!

WE READ THE RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN JOURNALS-

AND SELECTED TO AGE INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS AS HEALTHY AS WE COULD!

WE ALSO FOUND OUT THAT THIS IS SOLD IN OVER 20 COUNTRIES – WORLDWIDE.

YOU CAN SEE AND READ THIS AT SHERRY’S WEBSITE:

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR NEED TO TALK-

SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE!

FROM DOCTOR SEARS – SHERRY IS A CERIFIED HEALTH CORDINATOR,

Papa’s World – Thinking good thoughts and humor!

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Back on the rear landing in our house in Brambleton-

We had two of the four Towers-

We owned.

I put this landing in, and it was perfect for the Sun.

Until 1PM.-

It was in the Sun.

We also had one in the enclosed patio and one in the garage with grow lights.

That gave us all year-round-

Fresh home-grown veggies!

I would dismantle three outside units and use only the one in the garage –

With the grow lights!

These two we sold with the house when we moved.

We moved the one in the garage with us,

And it has been year-round outside on our back patio!

Every six months,

we take it apart and clean it.

It is calming to know what you eat and no pesticides.

THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS AND HUMOR TODAY!

THE BEATLES – growing up with them!

On one of our many adventures with the McBrides!

Friends since the mid-80s.

We have traveled the World with them.

THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS FOR TODAY AND HUMOR!

Halloween birthday party for Sarah when she turned SWEET SIXTEEN!

This is what she wanted from us.

Maddy wanted to swim with the manatees.

Ella wanted to visit Star Wars.

THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS AND HUMOR.

Some humor for today!

When friends gather,

We GOLF!

Everyone here is from back-

Where we lived in NWPA and WNY!

Our many friends –

That we have in our lives!

THINKING GOOD THOUGHTS AND HUMOR!

On one of our many walks –

We have taken.

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In 2024, on the beach for both of our 75th birthdays!

WE STARTED THIS SUPPLEMENT OVER TWENTY-PLUS YEARS AGO!

WE READ THE RESEARCH ON WHAT WAS PROVEN TO DO!

TODAY OUR GOAL IS TO AGE AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN IN OUR SENIOR YEARS!

THE WEBSITE TO SEE WHAT THIS IS AND WHAT IT IS PROVEN TO DO –

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

THIS IS SHERRY’S WEBSITE AND INCLUDES ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS –

HER EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER.

FOR THOSE OF YOU OUTSIDE OF THE COUNTRY-

IT IS SOLD IN TWENTY-PLUS COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE!

SHERRY – CERTIFIED HEALTH COACH!

Papa’s World-Humor Laughs -Thoughts!

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A lot of truth in this.

MY VERY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

SPMETIMES LAUGHTER IS SPONTANEOUS!

A sunset wth Andera and Troy-

Brings joy to our lives.

A thought for the day!

After a storm and strong winds-

Neighbors helping neighbors!

LOL – been there done THAT!

LAUGH -SMILE, AND HAVE A GREAT DAY!

Sherry – Certified Health Coach.

HER site for nutrition:

http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

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Papa’s World – HUMOR – THOUGHTS – SMILES!

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This goes along-

With my motto all my life!

Do all the little things right – and the larger things will mainly take care of themselves!

Just a thought for today!

LOL – True, but also a smile!

Our fan belief goes back decades –

The Buffalo Bills –

Sherry leans more to the Bills –

While I lean more toward the Washington Commanders.

But –

It is only a little bit.

We are fans of both teams.

My thought for the day!

On one of our group get-togethers-

This was a wine tour in Virginia.

Jim was a driver,

And I back-up-

As I do not drink wine.

Needless to say –

In this picture are Dottie and Sherry-

Cindy was in the way back-

By the time we were on our way home-

All three were together and a little bit funny!

In fact, a lot of it is funny!

WINE – WINE and WINE!

GOOD TIMES REMEMBERED!

Two of my best friends.

Bobby is on the left, and Jimmy is on the right.

Bob and I went to grade school and High School together.

Jim and I played softball and worked together.

All of us are from-

A small town in NWPA called Eldred.

Decades and decades of friendships!

My good thought for the day!

LOL – funny but true!

On our 75th. birthday in 2024!

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BEFORE WE STARTED OUR JOURNEY TWENTY PLUS YEARS AGO INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS:

WE SAW THIS SUPPLEMENT AND READ WHAT IT DID –

AND THEN READ THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH IN JOURNALS!

WE STARTED TAKING IT AND HAVE NOT MISSED A DAY IN OVER TWENTY PLUS YEARS!

OUR GOAL WAS THEN AND US NOW –

TO AGE AS HEALTHY INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS-

AS WE POSSIBLY CAN.

IF INTERESTED IN MORE INFO-

GO TO http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

YOU CAN BUY THIS YOURSELF,

ON THE WEBSITE-

OR IF YOU NEED TO COMMUNICATE-

SHERRY’S EMAIL AND PHONE NUMBER ARE THERE!

MY ONLY REGRET IS WE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS YEARS BEFORE WE STARTED!

ALOS – THIS IS SOLD IN OVER TWENTY COUNTRIES!

AND IS ALSO USED BY THE OLYMPIC TEAMS!

Sherry – certified for health and nutrition.

Papa’s World – Humor and positive thoughts!

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Or maybe the lost balls – double boggies – three and four putts!

THAT’S ME!!!! LOL

Wishful thinking –

I am just happy I am here to enjoy life!

SMILE – this makes me feel good!

Cassidy – she was perhaps six or seven years old when she drew this colored picture.

A little girl caught in the rain with an umbrella.

I was struck by how simple yet so fresh this was from a small child.

To me, this has the look of a “HALLMARK CARD”!

I shall always think of Cassidy when I look at it!

On our last NATURE WALK with the oldest granddaughters-

Before we left to move to NC!

A memory of fun times and good thoughts!

The reason I write blogs of memories!

I want to leave to future generations who we were –

Family and Friends –

Where we lived and how we led our life together!

Memories written down with pictures for future generations!

Our generation, while growing up!

PEACE!

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AS WE APPROACHED HEALTHY AGING TWENTY-PLUS YEARS AGO-

WE READ THE PUBLISHED RESEARCH!

AND EVERY DAY SINCE –

HAVE MADE THIS SUPPLEMENT OUR GOAL TO AGE INTO OUR SENIOR YEARS-

AS HEALTHY AS WE CAN.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO READ AND SEE THE RESEARCH AS WE DID-

JUST GO TO THIS WEBSITE: http://www.sfitzsimmons.juiceplus.com

YOU CAN COMMUNICATE WITH SHERRY THROUGH HER EMAIL OR PHONE NUMBER ON THE SITE!

SHERRY – CLOSER TO 80 THAN 70!!!

Papa’s World – Humor- thoughts and memories!

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A GOOD THOUGHT to start your day!

A good memory from my past!

Here are Cassidy, baby Bode, and Taylor!

This was taken when Bode was about a few months old – today he is 11 years old.

At our home in Brambleton, VA.

A memory I cherish from when they were small.

HUMOR – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

To me, HUMOR is a must to play golf! LOL!

BILLS MAFIA!

Dottie and Sherry –

Dottie is our longest long time friend since we were married.

Jimmy – her husband and I played softball together in Eldred, Pa.

Where all three of us grew up.

I attended their wedding before I met Sherry.

Eldred in the early 1900s-

This is the town we grew up in.

In the distance beyond the hills is NYS!

To the left are the woods and the Alleghany River basin.

Many childhood memories for us here.

The lure of the BEACH –

Led us to move to OIB- N.C.

We are retired here-

Minutes to the beach!

OCEAN ISLE BEACH!

Just 16 miles to North Myrtle Beach.

Sunset Beach to the South.

Holden Beach and Oak Island to the North.

Wilmingtom is about 45 minutes to the North.

Our long-time friends – The McBrides-

Live at Magnolia Greens –

Some 38 minutes to the North.

I think we chose right to be where we live now!

From the driveway looking SW-

Cameron Woods Community!

From our driveway looking NE-

Sunrise –

Quiet – neighbors walking by.

We know most of them.

HUMOR-THOUGHTS – AND MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Laughs – Thoughts and Memories!

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April and Brian –

They lived in Alleghany, N.Y.

We both worked at American Olean Tile with Brian.

We met up with them while they were on vacation at Barefoot Landing!

We left in 1999 –

And when they closed the factory in 2012-

Brian transferred to the Gettysburg plant.

Sometime in the next year –

Both will retire.

Old friends bringing back memories of times gone by!

The things we did in the past –

Now in our Senior years-

We fondly look back.

Memories we shall cherish.

The places we have been – The world we have seen.

The old and new friends we have.

LIVINGLIFETOTHEPLUS!

Old memories and new memories.

Into the future, looking back to the past!

Smile – laugh –

It is the only way I cope with a round of golf!

It takes one shot to bring me back!

Time has gone by!

Maddy and Ella have graduated from college.

Sarah has graduated from High School –

And is now in college.

The twins are Freshmen-

And Bode is 11 years old.

A lot of time has gone by

But family is still strong and making new memories.

Where we live.

Our roots are now here.

Our senior life is here.

But – we still travel back and forth.

Making new memories with each visit of the families!

Living life to the plus –

One day at a time.

TRUE – but I still lose them.

LOL!

Trying to AGE HEALTHY!

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Papa’s World – Great days and Good times.

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Out to dinner at Inlet View –

With H.S. buddy – Bob and his wife Pam-

Our neighbor Diane and Sherry.

They were in the area looking for a place to do a year’s lease and found it!

Come October, they will move in and see for a year if they like the area.

We were in grade school, Jr. High, and High School together.

Reconnecting after all those years –

Now, playing golf and showing the area we found has become our home.

Great days and Good times are ahead.

LOL – you just have to have a sense of humor to play golf – at least I DO!

In the Fall and Winter –

We have options.

Walking – dressed warm –

Beach or neighborhood.

We left the snow and ice behind.

The sand and surf.

Yes- it can and is chilly.

But we chose this life here in the Carolinas.

MAKING GREAT MEMORIES AND GOOD TIMES!

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Ocean Isle Beach –

And in the distance –

North Myrtle Beach and Cherry Point.

We now call this our beach destination.

Making GREAT TIMES and GOOD MEMORIES with family and friends!

When two of our granddaughters visit-

Quality time overlooking the ICW!

A look back at making GOOD TIMES AND GREAT MEMORIES!

Staying healthy.

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Papa’s World – Humor and Good Thoughts!

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Good day, everyone!

Sharing some good thoughts and humor today!

And yes- HAPPY HOUR ON THE BEACH!

To play golf, in my opinion –

You just have to have a sense of humor!

At least I do!

Of course, easier said than done.

Frustrations can and do come out!

But I try not to let it get to me!

Everyone has their day –
bogies – pars and once in a while a birdie.

And then, we head to the beach after that round of golf!

Time to reflect while toes in the sand and the sound of the surf!

“I did hit that great shot – I made it out of the sand trap-

And I one putted”!

I look at the beach – the folks there are on vacation!

Then, I planned to go back again and attempt to play golf.

Knowing it will be both a pleasure and a frustration.

But this is why we choose to live among the golf courses and near the two beaches!

The sun sets on another day of golf –

Another day at the beach-

And our life in the Carolinas is complete-

We are not on vacation –

We live here and have a second chance to swing that club-

Maybe a boggie – a par or a birdie.

In golf as in life-

FRIENDS for decades and decades!

WASH – RINSE and REPEAT!

Friends sharing special moments.

Keep thinking positive thoughts when that shot does not go as you thought!

Today, I blog on HUMOR and THOUGHTS – Good thoughts!

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Stay healthy –

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Papa’s World – Family – moments – good thoughts!

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Good morning and welcome to my blog!

My journey of blogging has been ongoing for several years.

Encouraged by my wife to write it all down –

And have a place where it is saved for generations to read.

This is about our families –

Friends – events and who we are.

Thanks for reading!

My spot on the front porch –

In the shade, where I sit and say hello or wave to the neighbors.

It is peaceful, and I can watch the storms come in from the SW!

This view is to the NE –

And the sunrise.

We can see both the sunrise and sunset from our front view.

And – the porch is shaded most of the time.

Living life here as a senior –

The climate is ideal for us.

We have a golf course nearby and two beaches.

Shopping is within 30 minutes in both directions.

We have made new friends –

Neighbors and a community to our liking!

Senior living in the Carolinas!

Family is important to us –

And they come to visit.

Here we are at sunset on OIB!

A day well spent, and looking forward to the next day!

A sense of humor for me when I golf!

Back where I began on the front porch.

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – Family – Friends!

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This is our granddaughter Sarah –

Standing in the entranceway to her H.S. – James Wood –

In Winchester, Va.

She is very talented and artistic.

Her graphic design was chosen to represent 75 years in the history of the H.S.

Here – you see it painted onto the wall above her, where it shall remain –

To honor the H.S.!

In this picture, she is a senior,

And by the time this blog is posted-

She will have graduated and entered her freshman year of college.

As she goes forth into the future –

A part of her shall remain in James Wood High School!

THOUGHTS – FAMILY and Friends!

Six of us lived in the neighborhood of Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, N.Y.

I grew up with two of these friends in a little town across the border of Pennsylvania.

Called Eldred.

We have remained friends for decades and decades.

Today, we still get together-

Boating, golfing, and just plain friendships.

Years and years of friendships.

THOUGHTS – FAMILY and FRIENDS!

Being alive – being a senior –

And living a life we only dreamed of.

One day at a time-

Living life to the fullest.

THOUGHTS – FAMILY and FRIENDS!

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Papa’s World – Family and Friends – good vibes.

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From the little tiny girl with a name tag on her shirt-

To a college grad teacher in Phys Ed with the names of her students who signed –

A scarf and given to her –

Ella has transformed into an Elementary Phys Ed teacher.

A GOOD VIBE!

FRIENDS – decades and decades of friendships.

Creating lasting memories of times gone by.

A GOOD VIBE!

My blogs are published every day.

I share family, friends, and events in a journal of my daily life.

Bringing GOOD VIBES to this page.

A condo with a fantastic view of a lake and fountains.

We spent nine months here at this condo in Ocean Keyes.

Located in North Myrtle Beach –

We lived here while our home –

was in Cameron Woods Community-

In Ocean Isle Beach –

was being built.

A huge community here in this picture with 780 condos.

We were on the fourth floor, and this lanai was across the entire back of the condo.

Ducks, geese, birds, and swans were in our view daily.

From up high, we could see-

Very big fish swimming.

This, for nine months,

gave us GOOD VIBES every day!

Papa is standing on our new home in Cameron Woods Community –

Ocean Isle Beach.

We left the condo and moved some 16 miles away.

We still travel to NMB –

And visit that area.

GOOD VIBES are being created where we now live.

A view of the sunset from our driveway in Cameron Woods Community.

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GOOD VIBES!

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Papa’s World – Blogs with good vibes!

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Sending GOOD VIBES –

Beach days – a chair, some water, shade, and toes in the sand!

Rules – enjoy your day!

LOL – But your partner recovers!

Golf is frustrating and rewarding in the same sequence of shots!

Just ask me!

It only takes that one special stroke to bring me back time after time!

Positive thoughts fill my everyday activities.

I read and absorb details –

I look for truth –

And I make up my own mind with facts.

Keeping a positive attitude helps me do this.

Learning – not judging –

Brings comfort to my life.

BLOGGING WITH GOOD VIBES IN MIND!

Golfing with friends!

Laughing – caring –

Enjoying the life we have.

Brings joy to our lives –

And looking forward to more good times!

TRUE – where did that stroke go?

But then –

I make another shot –

And I come back for more!

Papa and Sherry –

Enjoying our lives together.

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Papa’s World – Writing blogs – creating GOOD thoughts.

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GOOD DAY!

Writing blogs is a hobby –

That has turned into a way of life for me!

My routine is sometimes after midnight –

I get up and check out my stats on my blogsite!

And then I –

Share a blog I had written some time ago-

on Facebook!

My blog will automatically post at midnight on WordPress-

And go out to worldwide subscribers.

Where they receive an email –

And can read at their leisure and then delete it!

Sharing on Facebook –

is something I have to copy and paste to my site.

Over the years,

I have written hundreds and even thousands of blogs.

They are stored on my WordPress home page.

This is a journal of sorts,

encouraged by my wife, Sherry.

Here she is at one of her meetings with her team.

She is a certified Health Coach.

Nineteen years she has been with The JUICE PLUS COMPANY!

Today we live near OIB and SUNSET BEACH in NC.

My daily blogs are about family, friends, events,

and our lives in general.

There are over 655 subscribers worldwide on WordPress.

And over 1000 on my Facebook page.

LOL -that sums it up on my golf game.

We try to play twice a month.

We also volunteer our time to the Food Pantry –

Coastal Point elderly living –

Protection for Sea Turtles.

And donating the books we read to wherever we can.

CREATING GOOD THOUGHTS in my blogs.

Writing helps me keep my mind sharp

I hope this starts your day-

In a good way.

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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 – 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 – 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 – Good times in pictures!

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On one of our GOOD TIMES together – Sherry and Cindy.

We were neighbors in WNY in the mid to late 80s and mid-90s.

They moved to the Wilmington, N.C. area and we would visit.

Over all these years – we often time planned vacations together taking us all over the world.

Buck – Cindy’s husband and I –

We golfed together when they lived as our neighbors back in WNY.

It was there that the gals decided to golf –

making for many laughs as often they would make fun of us for things we did golfing.

Like washing the golf balls off –

Not wearing mittens in cold weather –

Later they came to be good or better than us.

Today – we still laugh at all of the above.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

The very first couple we met when we moved to Cameron Woods Community –

Is Diane and Steve.

We found out that they not only are our neighbors here –

But that they lived near us back in WNY –

And knew many of the places we did and still had a cottage on Rushford Lake.

Now – they spend their summers back in WNY while we watch their home.

Then for the rest of the year,

they are here and we do many things together.

All four of us are Bills fans!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Two of my best friends – Buck and Jim.

Many laugh together over the years.

Jim and I grew up in the same little town in NWPA – ELDRED!

We played softball together and both worked for American Olean Tile in Olean, N.Y.

First – after 32 years –

I transferred to NVA –

And a few years later – he transferred to the Va. Beach area.

Buck had already moved to the Wilmington, N.C. area.

Today – Jim – Sherry and I all retired from Dal-Tile,

which was the former American Olean Tile and is now owned by MOHAWK INDUSTRIES.

We have maintained this friendship all these years.

Decades and decades of get-togethers and so many laughs.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Getting together – here is Dottie – married to Jim – and also from ELDRED, PA.

Friends for all this time and still having fun together –

All are now retired and enjoying life to the plus.

Dottie who works and prepares so hard for our get-togethers

LOVE HER!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Enjoying our life here in the Carolinas – what we dreamed of has become a reality.

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Papa’s World – Good times in pictures!

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We have two NFL teams we follow –

The Washington Commanders and the Buffalo Bills!

Before we moved to NVA –

we lived in WNY – BILLS COUNTRY.

We were there for all four Super Bowls.

When we moved to NVA –

It was all Redskins –

To watch the Bills –

We had to travel to Alexandria to a bar above a pizza joint!

That trip because of traffic –

took an hour and a half.

That lasted one season for me

as it became a Sunday trip lasting about eight hours.

So – we slowly began to watch the Redskins

and on our final move to another house-

We lived about five miles from their headquarters

and practice fields and facilities!

Many times I would take a half-day vacation and go and watch them.

Soon – we both had two teams to cheer on – when we could watch the Bills.

Today – we live on the border of N.C. and S.C.

And we have two flags we fly during NFL season.

The Commanders and the Bills.

I lean a little more toward the Commanders

and Sherry toward the Bills!

This year as of this writing –

They both gained the AFL and the NFL championship games.

This has provided us GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

One of the places we volunteer is Coastal Point Living-

A senior living facility that also has a memory care unit and assisted living.

My work is in the library – where I go in and organize it once a month.

Weeding out books to make room for new ones –

Keeping puzzle boxes in like stacks –

Putting books away where they are cataloged.

Sherry helps out with the store that the residents get about once a month.

They earn vouchers during the month and spend them at the store.

They set it up as much as they can to simulate shopping in a store.

The residents come in wheelchairs – walkers – canes or walk if they can.

They love to be able once again to spend their vouchers and the feel of shopping!

THIS HAS PROVIDED A GOOD TIME IN MEMORIES!

We cherish our life together –

and our lives with family and friends!

Living in the South –

near the beach

and shopping and entertainment in our golden years.

The opportunity to live this life –

is a blessing and we are so grateful

LIVING LIFE ONE DAY AT A TIME CREATES GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

The dawn of another day in our neighborhood!

We chose this place to live

as it is central to what we want to do.

Beach – shopping – entertainment – friends and golf.

CREATING GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

As we look forward –

2025 is ahead –

hoping all these above are a major part of this year.

Family – church – friends and health are our main goals.

CREATING GOOD TIMES IN MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Pictures and Good Thoughts!

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Bode – after five granddaughters – first grandson – now nine years old.

PICTURES and GOOD THOUGHTS!

Bode – nine years old – no longer the small one!

PICTURES and GOOD THOUGHTS!

Sarah – Maddy and Ella when they were small.

PICTURES and GOOD THOUGHTS!

Today – far right Maddy – to the left of her – Ella and to the right of Sherry – Sarah –

From left – Bode – Cassidy and Taylor.

PICTURES and GOOD THOUGHTS!

Cassidy at one year old.

GOOD THOUGHTS and PICTURES!

Cassidy at thirteen – always calls or messages Sherry (MORMOR)

Taylor on the left and Cassidy on the right.

Now – Taylor on the left and Cassidy on the right!

GOOD THOUGHTS and PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Giving good thoughts and smiles!

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In today’s hectic life – news is front and center every day – most of it dividing families – friends –

neighbors and people in general –

Today – this blog – I try to bring a different perspective –

GOOD THOUGHTS – SOME SMILES –

My blog is about life – family – friends and places –

I hope today gives a little of all to you!

In our backyard – I placed these faces on the tree facing our home – each time I look outback –

I see them looking back and smiling – even at night as I have a solar light shining on them.

It gives me a sense that not all the news is alarming – there is still a little humor out there!

LOL – and in my case – a lot of the above brings a great salad – always a perfect shot to bring me back!

A picture says a thousand words – NORTH MYRTLE BEACH –

SHAGGING CAPITAL OF THE WORLD-

Dancing to the beach music for the past 80-plus years!

Generations – grandparents – parents and grandchildren fill the dance floors.

Competitions – junior shaggers –

Sidewalks are full of granite-dated names of past shaggers all around the town.

A little music – dancers in clubs and good times –

and a water tower with a couple dancing the night away – brings joy –

A good thought for the day!

This picture was drawn by our granddaughter when she was just 11 years old at our home in OIB!

She is so talented – she plays the violin – sits down at the keyboard and plays a Billie Eilish song

without a music sheet –

Bring joy to my heart –

Another generation to carry on happiness.

Cassidy when she was maybe three – or about to be.

A feeling of pride in my heart!

Both of us have always loved the sand – surf and warm days at the beach.

Now – in our last home – we are but minutes away –

from two beaches and our time is spent walking the sand and surf – whenever we want to.

A calming influence in the turmoil that seems to be in the news daily.

OUR WHY WE ARE HERE IN OCEAN ISLE BEACH!

As the sun sets on another day in our place in the world – love – kindness – sharing and helping.

We are but a small voice in a large sky – but hopefully – others join us.

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PAPA’S WORLD – GIVING GOOD THOUGHTS AND SMILES!

Papa’s World – Good Times in Pictures!

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Long time friends and HS classmate – Fred and Lynda – in Florida!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Papa – second from left and my best friend to my right – Bobby – on a canoe trip down the Alleghany River in my sophomore to Junior year.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

All these years later – from my HS canoe trip – Bobby and his wife Pam with Sherry –

STILL PADDLEING AFTER ALL THESE YEARS – GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

When they were little – the twins – Taylor and Cassidy!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Time spent with neighbors and friends – Diane and Steve with Sherry and Papa-

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

At the AIRBNB on the North Shore of Oahu – with our friends Cindy and Buck – on the covered lanai.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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MOUNT NEBO – SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCH IN MOUNT JEWETT, PA – where Sherry grew up!

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Papa’s World – Some thoughts and some pictures.

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Here I am at the American Pickers store in Nashville, Tenn.

For those of you who do not know,

in the mid-70s,

I started to ride motorcycles.

Yes – I had long hair (curly)

And I rode for six years –

I was involved in an accident –

A new young driver was driving a VW-

from one red light to another.

I was behind her in Amherst, N.Y.

I was just going from second gear to third –

when all of a sudden she was stopped with no brake lights!

She had stalled the VW –

and not put her foot on the brake peddle.

At that point –

all I could do was lay the bike on its side and skid up to her bumper.

She was sorry – I was scraped up –

The windshield was broken but the crash guards saved the bike.

I rode for another year –

but the memory was still there –

and I decided to quit riding.

But – in Nashville –

this bike brought all those memories of riding back!

A part of my life that was free in the wind –

A part of my life that long hair – leather and boots –

Was something I shall always cherish.

Sherry and me –

at my grandson’s wedding outside Nashville, Tenn.

Ryan is the oldest grandchild –

and lives near Nashville.

We occasionally see him-

and stay in touch.

He is a part owner of a restaurant and bar –

and looking in the future of opening a second one.

I talked to him several months ago-

and he is thinking of coming for a visit.

They had a photo booth at the wedding –

and we took some pictures!

Hoping he can come – some memories of the past.

This was at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.

Here is Sherry serving wine as a communion assistant.

We loved our time in NVA –

despite the traffic –

The Metro allowed us to travel in and out –

without the Hassle of all the traffic.

Memories of times gone by.

LOL – well – it might be true – “NOT”!

A day trip into D.C. –

to the MGM at the National Harbor!

Often we would take these day trips onto the streets of D.C.

This one we had to drive –

And if you know me – I hate to drive!

But – in the end,

it was worth the Hassel.

Today – it is but one more memory of the 21 Year’s we lived near here.

MGM at National Habor –

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Papa’s World – ALL THINGS in our senior life.

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Looking for humor in our senior years – laughing – good thoughts and smiles!

The family came to visit from NWPA – a very long drive – maybe again next summer?

This was the view from my front curb-sidewalk of where I grew up in the 50’s and 60’s –

A small town in the Allegheny foothills called Eldred.

Many a time I roller-skated this sidewalk down to the service station called Slavins – later a furniture store.

The sidewalks are uneven – later after I got my bike – I rode all over town.

Papa – somewhere in there is a smile – LOL!

Getting old – but still going strong – living the SALT LIFE!

SMILING – LAUGHING – HUMOR IS FREE!

Taking one day at a time – living life to the plus each and every day!

Sherry and our family – still grandma and MorMor – ( MOTHERSMOTHER – SWEDISH)

my two sons – living far away but near my heart!

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Papa’s World – A look at life in pictures!

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They say a picture expresses a thousand words!

The “WHY” we moved to OIB – close to the border of N.C. and S.C.

In the distance in the upper right-hand corner –

Sits a very tall building –

That my friends is the only tall building on these two barrier islands!

That is Ocean Isle Beach and this beach is seen from the pier –

It’s Sunset Beach!

We choose this area after nine months in North Myrtle Beach.

Which is 16 miles or a 30-minute drive South for us.

Going North on route 17 –

Is Wilmington, N.C.About a 40-minute drive.

These beaches are minutes from our home on the mainland side of the ICW!

While we are not on the beaches every day –

We can and do go when we want to.

Can it be cold here?

Yes – but most days are clear skies and bright sunshine.

Only once have I seen ice and it was gone by mid-morning.

I have not seen the snow accumulation – once saw flurries for a ten-minute time frame!

This Beach – we like to walk as it is flatter than OIB.

Making it easier to walk for me.

Both have piers and great entrances to the beach.

There soon will be paid parking I assume on both beaches –

But you can park at the piers for $10.00 all day!

I understand there might be parking passes for residents – one per household!

Living here – is a dream come true for both of us!

Can a picture say a thousand words?

I BELIEVE IT CAN!

Our oldest granddaughter – MADDY – on her graduation day from the University of Lynchburg!

She now has been out of college life for almost two years!

She has an environmental science degree and is employed by a countrywide Environmental firm.

She works in both the office and fieldwork.

When asked what she prefers –

Her answer is fieldwork!

She loves the outdoors –

often hiking mountain trails with her sister – ELLA-

A picture can say a thousand words!

I personally believe in a strong military presence both here and abroad.

The might of this country is in freedom –

That freedom is protected by our men and women in the service.

May all be blessed –

I stand with the military.

A picture tells a thousand words.

We have many people we consider friends.

I have also seen many who I don’t consider friends.

I unfollow many who have negative comments on my page.

Life is short enough without those comments –

I have no time for that –

I focus on positive thoughts – memories –

And write these blogs to enforce that in my pictures and words.

A picture is worth a thousand words.

My hope is that this brings a good vibe to your day!

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Papa’s World – Good Vibes – thoughts!

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Starting your and my day off in a happy thought!

Sip your coffee – tea or any other brew –

I have begun another day in my life one day at a time!

Those that are gone but always remembered-

Memories – pictures –

I try to keep them in my mind –

They are always with me in thought!

Ever since my heart attack almost eleven years ago –

I have tried to live my life one day at a time!

Never knowing what will happen –

but I feel at peace knowing each and every day is a blessing!

To our family back in NWPA –

Thoughts and love until we see you again!

To our families back in NVA-

Love – peace and good thoughts until we see you again.

And to our close friends whom we see every three to four months –

Until we gather again one more time –

LOVE – PEACE – and HAPPINESS!

And to those who served and fought for our nation –

We shall always be grateful-

You are always remembered in my mind!

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Papa’s World – Good Vibes – Positine thoughts – laughs!

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Maybe it is time to clean out my closet –

But I have favorites to wear –

Maybe – keep for just a while longer –

And enjoy in my old age!

Faith – love and being thankful –

A way of our lives together!

Humor – smiles and laughing –

Keeps me looking forward to each and every day!

And “YES” –

I groan each and every day! LOL!

“Kindness – is FREE” –

“Smiles are also Free”

Live life to the plus –

Give what you can –

And help others!

Our friends for years and years –

Brings joy into our lives.

“FRIENDS” – always close –

Brings joy into our lives.

My hope for today is to start your day off with kind thoughts-

Smiles and laughter –

And make every day count one day at a time!

PAPA’S WORLD –

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Everyone – “HAVE A GREAT DAY”!

Papa’s World – Writing Positive thoughts and blogs!

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I do not watch “NEWS PROGRAMS”!

I find them to be slanted one way or the other.

I read – and I tend to see the articles before I read them if they are one way or another.

I sort my reading –

I am interested in opposite views so I can determine what I believe to be fact.

COMMON SENSE guides me more often than not!

Our life revolves around the above.

We volunteer – we help others when we can.

Our church is important to us.

Our family is equally important.

We gather friends of different points of view –

But we also do not discuss those views.

Friendships are best when Politics –

and religion are best kept to themselves.

This is very true –

Happiness is your awareness.

Surround yourself with people who tend to spread joy!

Being thankful for all that you have –

And spend time with family and friends!

Have a sense of humor –

Looking at oneself –

and enjoy the smile and funny thoughts!

We keep a positive outlook – We try to do as much together as we can.

Our life down here on the border of N.C. and S.C. –

is where we choose to be.

Our senior years are more comfortable here in the warmth that it provides us.

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Papa’s World – Writing a Positive Blog!

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Every morning – six to seven AM.

I sit at my keyboard and write a blog –

This is a way for me to express myself without going Political!

It is a way to JOG my memory for family – friends and neighborhood –

and where are our senior years we have decided this is the place we shall stay in!

When I started this blog –

my whole effort was going to revolve around a day-to-day account of how we live our lives.

It also would become a daily journal for our future great-grandchildren and beyond to read someday!

You see – I have very few words and pictures from my side of the family except what I have as a memory!

This writing is for my sons from a previous marriage as well as my two stepdaughters!

Almost all the family I grew up with is now gone.

I have one great-niece and two great-nieces left plus their children.

Sherry and I had no children together –

But we have been married for almost 43 years –

and together a year and one half before that wedding day 6-25-1982!

Our whole wedding vows were based on THE CHURCH ON THE ROCK!

Our wedding vows were “ROCK SOLID”!

Those little things in life –

We both do them well-

and in turn –

It mostly takes care of the bigger things in life!

It comes naturally for both of us!

EQUALITY – my belief and hers also.

We share duties –

EXCEPTION – I AM TO STAY AWAY FROM THE WASHER AND DRYER! LOL

Dinner – lunch and breakfast we share –

Clean up and cleaning in general we both do.

Making the bed – both of us.

I do not like to dust so she does while I dust mop the floors.

In retirement now in OIB –

The lawn we pay to have mowed-

We both trim bushes and plant flowers.

Both of us have a deep understanding of this –

And I have always championed EQUALITY –

MEN AND WOMEN – WOMEN AND MEN –

BOTH EQUAL IN OUR MINDS!

The statue of the great women of our country –

It is not complete but a vacant spot left for the FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT!

That day in OUR MINDS will eventually come to be true!

I hope this POSITIVE BLOG brings good thoughts to you-

My intent is to provide humor – good thoughts –

To give future generations an idea of just who we are!

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PAPA’S WORLD – WRITING A POSITIVE BLOG!

Papa’s World – Good thoughts – funny humor!

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Belief in yourself is your “WHY” for a better life and feeling!

Confident – loving – happy – caring –

All can be free to yourself.

Feel the moment – engage your life – be you!!!!

Greet the day as the first day of your positive life!

I find that I read to keep my news fresh-

I can tell if it is going to be positive or not!

I CHOOSE POSITIVE in my life.

I also live my life one day at a time.

I keep a calendar –

I write things down to remember –

and I write POSITIVE FAMILY – FRIENDS BLOGS!

We enjoy getting together with long-time friends –

golfing is a way of relaxing for all of us!

Friendships are important in our life together –

as it also is with family!

FAMILY from Pa. –

Back where we were married 42 plus years ago.

Family from back in NVA-

Where in 2020 –

we made our move to OIB in N.C.

Family from NVA –

My good thoughts to all the family!

Something to make you smile and has a little bit of truth! LOL!

Thanks for reading – here is a good thought and a smile for me!

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Papa’s World – A day of positive reflections!

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Jim – Cindy and Sherry – we have been friends for 40-plus years!

Get together – golf – fun – laughs – a POSITIVE REFLECTION!

Bob – my grade school – High School buddy all those years ago-

Now – we both are mid-70s and this is a POSITIVE REFLECTION!

Who she is and I am proud of her-

A POSITIVE REFLECTION!

The Kinzua Bridge – half came down in a tornado –

Now a state park just outside Mount Jewett, Pa.

This is the area Sherry was raised in!

A POSITIVE REFLECTION!

This says it all for Sherry!

A POSITIVE REFLECTION!

Well – not a POSITIVE REFLECTION – but it is ME!!!!!

Sherry – sitting on the bank of the ICW-

Sorting shells for our granddaughter-

A POSITIVE REFLECTION!

Our great country – where we live –

A beacon of light –

and this says it all!

A POSITIVE REFLECTION!

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Papa’s World – Some more memories – Good thoughts!

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A very profound statement from President – George H. Bush – my GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

A view of the morning sky from our driveway of the sunrise.

MY GOOD THOUGHT – A BEGINNING OF A NEW DAY!

GOOD THOUGHT – reminding to love and care – WHAT WE LIVE BY!

MY BELIEF – SO THIS TOO IS MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

Daughters – Mother – Granddaughters and son-in-law – MY GOOD THOUGHT!

MY LITTLE SMILE FOR THE DAY – I HOPE YOUR DAY IS FULL OF GOOD THOUGHTS AND HUMOR!

Another sunrise from our driveway – I hope this brings calm to your day!

Thank you for reading today’s PAPA’S WORLD –

as a way to make your day off to a good thought start!

To all of you who read my blog – WELCOME –

From all over the WORLD!

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Tayor – one of the twins of Tammy and Marcus –

who would spend all her spare time in the barn and corral!

She loves riding – grooming and cleaning the stalls of horses!

This is her to the bone!

Cassidy – the other half of the twins on Tammy and Marcus-

She is full of life –

loves gymnastics and this year took up cheerleading!

So proud of her –

realizing her dream and being very competitive.

She will go far and smile all the way.

I can’t help but think this is so right!

We lived in the area for twenty years and made many trips to D.C.

We toured the White House before 911!

A memory I shall always cherish!

Oh if I could just turn back time!

Here is Bode and the twins –

Taylor and Cassidy –

they always came to the house in Brambleton and wanted –

Chocolate Juice Plus Complete shakes!

It was a ritual and to this day will ask for them!

Our close friends –

we see them every four months or so to get together.

It has been this way for the past 35 to 40 years!

Memories of fun times and our lives!

My father – second from the left-

I lost him in 1969 when I was 19 years old.

A bowler – golfer and sports-loving man.

I will always remember him!

Here is Bobby – his wife Pam and Sherry-

We – Bobby and I –

go back to grade school!

They have made it a routine for the past six years to drop by in their RV –

To spend a week and we get together and golf!

making memories in our senior years!

LOL – it is me to a tee!

My two sons – Troy to the left and Shawn to the right!

They have both been down to see us-

Shawn twice and Troy once –

but they promise to be here next summer!

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Papa’s World – Fond times – Humor and Thoughts!

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The former President – a thought that will resound through the ages!

Our volunteer work for the Protection of Sea Turtles-

a fond memory for us.

Our little golfing group with friends –

fond memories over the years!

Exploring our area in both S.C. and N.C.-

leaves us with many fond memories.

Bringing Humor to everyday life –

smile and laugh!

The beach on a moonlit night –

why we are where we are!

Our lives are full of Precious moments –

Fond memories and Good times!

Thank you for being a part of our lives –

reading my blogs-

and allowing me to share memories!

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Papa’s World – A world of good thoughts – laughter!

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Having good thoughts and a positive outlook in this climate –

Keeps one on an even keel!

Knowing the history of the DC area –

keeping in mind of those who came before us-

This brings me to a good thought –

Respect those who came before!

LOL – some humor for the day!

In my old age – this just might be true!!! LOL

Laugh at at what this means – being a senior I can identify!

This is the KINDRED SPIRIT mailbox!

It exists on the far western end of Sunset Beach –

About a mile and one-half walk from the pier-

Put here by a hippie couple four or five decades ago!

Today it is maintained by volunteers.

Inside is a journal you can write in.

As the journals fill –

another is placed as a replacement.

Worth the stroll down the beach –

a place of solitude-

a place to write your memories or thoughts!

THE KINDRED SPIRIT MAILBOX!

My hope is that this blog will bring some good things into your lives.

Thanks for reading and as always HGD!

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Papa’s World- Pleasant thoughts and humor!

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For over 14 years – we got to watch Ella play soccer –

Travel – H.S. and then college.

She produced so much joy for us in watching her grow into a young woman.

Today – that is my GOOD THOUGHT!

Yes – I voted for President Reagan –

This comment from him is why,

in my mind,

he reflected a feeling I had and I voted for him.

Another good thought for the day!

We try as much as we can-

to help other people-

volunteering is our way of life.

A good thought for the day!

Humor – smiles and laughing –

bring a calm feeling to my life.

HUMOR FOR THE DAY!

Cassidy – how can you not smile at this!!!!!

MY SMILE FOR THE DAY!

This past year –

we celebrated both of us turning 75!

I guess that is a good thought –

We still are here! LOL

Looking back all those years –

Taylor and Cassidy-

when first starting school-

Then here we are in the eighth grade –

Cassidy and Taylor.

Makes my heart swell with –

A VERY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

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think back to the dogs we have had and when I was growing up – dedication – always wagging

their tails and licking your hands – unconditional love from them!

Marriage is having a sense of humor – kindness – caring and loving – plus much more!

Self-esteem – remember – SMILES ARE FREE!

And then I say WHAT????? LOL

How true is this!!!!!!! LOL

Loving life to the plus one day at a time! SMILE!!!!

Just a blog to make you happy and love of life!

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Papa’s World- Thoughts – Memories and Family!

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A long time ago – we all went to the beach on Oak Island-

Here is a picture of the grandkids –

Oldest to the left down to the youngest on the right!

If only we could turn back time!

Present – last summer – we went back to the beach as a family.

Here again is the picture of the grandkids-

Left to right – oldest to youngest.

While we can not turn back time –

We can celebrate each year of family time!

When Cassidy and Taylor were small –

we lived in Brambleton, Va.

Here we are at the town center in front of the theater.

Today – they are in 8th. grade-

MEMORIES OF TIMES GONE BY!

Every year for the past six-plus years –

Bob and Pam have made it a point in their RV journeys –

To stop in and spend some time with us.

We try to get in a round of golf or two.

TWO GRADE SCHOOL BUDDIES REHASHING CHILDHOOD!

That day in 1982 – June 25th. that we were married-

combining two sets of children-

a start of a journey that has lasted 43-plus years!

Positive thoughts reflect positive families.

Sherry and I working and bringing donations to the Sunset Beach Pier for Hurricane Helena victims!

Our group of friends who try to get together every four months –

years and years we have been doing this –

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – humor and vibes.

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It feels oh so good when your drive ends up in the fairway –

past the 150-yard marker to the green!

This does not happen all that often for me –

but when it does – I take a picture for a good memory!

This happens to me –

and when it does –

I bite my tongue and count to ten-

it just is not worth the mental thoughts-

Peace – love and good thoughts help the reactions!

This is Sarah when she was little –

our small fashion diva!

Her smile – her way of offering to help – she now is a beautiful young lady –

about to graduate.

But – I shall always remember little Sarah-

a special place in my heart!

When they were small –

Taylor and Cassidy –

today they are 14 years old –

Taylor is almost as tall as me and Cassidy catching up!

But there was a time they would come and crawl up into my lap!

Those times and memories are PRICELESS!

Hope – love and peace-

caring – hugging and helping-

Brings peace of mind to us all!

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS – AND OURS IS HERE!

Sarah – Ella and Maddy –

the three oldest granddaughters-

How the time has gone by – now adults –

and now about to begin their lives.

I shall always remember them as little in my mind and heart!

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Above – the three youngest when they were small!

Papa’s World – MORE GOOD VIBES!

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A little humor to start your day off with a smile!

Remembering efforts to help the people-

from the Hurricane Helena disaster.

Purchasing supplies for those in need –

MY GOOD VIBE FOR TODAY!

When my son and daughter-in-law visited last fall –

Shawn and Trisha –

FAMILY brings GOOD VIBES!

Great longtime friends bring GOOD VIBES to our lives!

A picture of my father – second from the left –

Who passed away in 1969 when I was 19 years old-

It brings me a memory of GOOD VIBES!

Our volunteer work for the Protection of Sea Turtles –

here – our team on one of the nests –

that we sat on until they hatched –

and made it to the ocean-

On Ocean Isle Beach –

BRINGING GOOD VIBES!

Our granddog “MARLEY” –

BRINGS SMILES AND GOOD VIBES!

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Papa’s World – Some thoughts and good vibes!

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May this new year bring you good vibes –

loving – caring – happiness.

If you are ever visiting NWPA –

You may want to see “THE KINZUA AQUIDUCT”!

Located just outside Mount Jewett, Pa.

Built-in the 1800s as a way to ship Coal from this Pa. site over the KINZUA VALLEY-

Where Native Americans roamed-

thousands of years ago-

It has become a State Park –

A Tornado came through-

and took half of it down.

Today you can walk out on it –

and peer straight down 300 feet-

To the floor of the valley through a glass floor!

Warning –

not for the squeamish –

like me – who do not like heights!

But it is worth the time to visit the museum-

and see the history behind all this!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!!!!

One day many years ago –

Our twin granddaughters –

came to help bag up leaves!

IF I COULD ONLY TURN BACK TIME!

My good thought for the day!

The same twin granddaughters –

Now if I could make time stand still!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

FRIENDS – lifetime friends –

Sharing good times – golfing –

all those years –

and still getting together!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY!

My hope is that today –

I have given you some GOOD THOUGHTS –

And some GOOD VIBES to start your day!

LIFETIME FRIENDS –

PAPA’S WORLD-

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Papa’s World – Some thoughts and memories.

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Thought for the day –

I started this blog at a request from my wife Sherry –

“You write on social media –

but it goes into the cloud never to be seen again –

you need to have it in a place where you store it”!

So – my WordPress blog began –

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This was a daily journal of our lives –

families and friends.

Now – today – it still progresses –

with 642 members worldwide.

Above was a snapshot-

of when I opened my blog and went to “STATS”!

My blog posts worldwide at midnight –

and I wake up –

and past midnight I copy and paste it on FaceBook.

at that time in the morning –

People in these countries have already read it!

I am amazed at this –

And today my journal on life continues!

Thank each and every one of you for reading this!

A memory from when I step out of the front door-

into our driveway and look East –

The sun is rising

and the beginning of a new day is arriving!

A new memory is being formed –

We selected this lot for this reason –

Seeing Sunrises and Sunsets-

from the front driveway!

MEMORIES BEING GREETED BY THE SUNRISE!

Two of my best buddies –

on the boat on the ICW!

Me to the far right –

Buck is to the left –

and Jimmy is in the middle.

Buck was my neighbor back in WNY –

And Jim and I are from the same little town –

and played softball together!

We have remained friends all these years –

and get together –

three or four times a year.

MEMORIES OF LIFETIME FRIENDS!

Trisha and Shawn –

my daughter-in-law and my son.

They are both from Pa. –

and still live near where I was raised as a youth.

They make the long trip down here to OIB –

some 16 hours –

driving and stopping.

Each time is a new memory in the making.

MEMORIES OF FAMILY!

Mother and two daughters –

Tammy on the left –

Sherry in the middle –

and Debby on the right.

The Swedish genes!

PICTURE OF FAMILY MEMORIES!

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My oldest son –

Troy – and his partner – Andrea.

SOME THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – Thoughts – Pictures and Memories!

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Year – 2022 – oldest granddaughter Maddy – senior captain on the University of Lynchburg women’s soccer team- celebrating winning the ODAC conference championship and attending the NCAA tournament’s first round.

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

Grandson Bode – nine years old – will be very tall like his sisters!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

Friends for 40 years – Cindy and Sherry playing PINBALL in Ashville, N.C.

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

OUR MOTTO IN LIFE!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

My oldest son Troy – such a kind man!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

My two sons – TROY to the left and Shawn to the right – love you, Dad!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Good times with lots of memories!

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Friends – who call themselves “THE HENS” –

All lived near us in NVA –

And they would all gather for a movie or lunch-

along with a couple more “HENS”!

Left to right – Ginger now lives just outside Leland, N.C. –

close to our lifetime friends the McBrides.

Nancy – the first to leave –

lives outside Charleston, S.C. about a 2 1/2 hour drive.

Sherry and I live close to OIB –

And Claudia just built a new home about three miles away from us!

The other “HENS” are scattered –

but all stay in touch through a weekly call on Zoom.

GOOD TIMES WITH LOTS OF MEMORIES!

Papa with his grade school buddy Bob and his wife Pam!

They now are in year six of traveling in an RV-

and back in New Hampshire as a base

for the summer.

About six years ago – we reconnected –

and have seen them every year since.

Always talking of old times – memories of youth –

And making new memories after all these years.

They are talking about still RV’ing but moving their base to N.C.

We shall see –

but the times we do see them –

Bob and I attempt to golf! LOL

GOOD TIMES WITH LOTS OF MEMORIES!

Our friends for years and years –

Cindy – Dottie and Sherry –

Buck – Jim and Papa.

All the times we have had vacations –

or just visiting each other –

The golf – dining – singing and laughter.

Friends still to this day!

GOOD FRIENDS WITH LOTS OF MEMORIES!

The little town I grew up in –

among the Alleghany Mountains in NWPA is close to NYS!

Eldred, Pa.

Here I lived until 30 plus years old.

On the streets,

I walked – roller-skated and rode my bike.

Sleeping out at night – hiking the hills –

A childhood I have lots of memories to share!

GOOD TIMES WITH LOTS OF MEMORIES!

Three oldest granddaughters –

now one graduated from college –

another one more year of college-

and the last one more year of H.S,

Always will be in my memories!

GOOD TIMES AND LOTS OF MEMORIES!

The Myers family

with the three oldest granddaughters from the above picture.

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GOOD FRIENDS WITH LOTS OF MEMORIES!

Papa’s World – Memories and Good Times!

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Throughout the time we have been together –

We have made so many memories –

both as a family and –

Where we have lived –

Four states – and six houses!

Living day to day in the early years –

Working paycheck to paycheck

Taking the kids on picnics –

Visiting family.

All the while making memories!

Our thoughts then-

and as they are today –

FAMILY – making the most of what we had –

FRIENDS – They have been a lifetime for us –

remaining after all these years.

THOUGHTS – dreaming – reaching –

We live our lives –

and always stay the course together.

The tradition of FAMILY continues after a break from the Pandemic.

Another Memory made –

Another outing taken –

And today we move on –

To make plans-

Another memory!

Today this blog reflects the times of the Past – Present and hopefully the Future!

HOPE – HAPPINESS – and GRATITUDE –

For the MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES WE HAVE MADE TOGETHER!

Picking up trash on the beach while walking for the Sea Turtle Protection Program!

Making another Memory!

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Papa’s World – Life – Love – Thoughts!

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Her nickname growing up was “TINY” –

given to her by her father!

Today – Ella is almost 5’10 ” tall –

and will compete for her senior year in college-

On the pitch in soccer.

She has started every game as a Freshman and Sophomore –

As a Junior,

she battled through a leg injury –

As the coaches monitored her game-by-game –

to not cause the injury to keep her from playing at all!

She was made captain in her Sophomore year –

as she battled her sister Maddy –

In games with the University of Lynchburg!

This year she hopes to recover enough –

to finish her college career!

She will graduate with two degrees –

and will be a physical teacher to young elementary students!

“TINY” has blossomed –

and my little one – well –

I will always have a place in my heart for her!

LIFE –

As we travel through LIFE –

MEMORIES are Made to be cherished!

In today’s World –

so many negative views –

I honestly wonder where –

COMMON SENSE has gone.

So many nasty thoughts –

Where does this come from –

a nation divided – a country amiss –

Name-calling – brother vs brother –

and sister vs sister –

Families torn apart.

Where has GRACE gone?

Today – I pray that this heals –

That sense will make sense.

Democracy must not die –

but be the shining light in the darkness.

I hope that this blog helps in that aspect –

Sharing GRACE through peaceful words.

LOVE makes the World go round!

LOVE is the only thing some people-

have to hold onto.

LOVE is here and there –

LOVE is in the air.

My hope is that LOVE shines bright enough-

to dim the darkness of the land.

YES – LOVE DOES MAKE THE WORLD GO ROUND – LETS SHOW IT!

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – Kindness – Laughs!

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In our lives today – we have calendars to look at in the morning to see what lies ahead!

I am often asked by friends “What have you been up to”?

That question always leaves me blanked-

as every day seems to hold one thing or another –

that we do!

Running errands to the stores –

getting gas for the car – inspections, and maintenance.

Oil changes – tire rotations –

walking the yard looking for anything that doesn’t belong there.

It is the little things that take up our time –

And of course, a walk thrown in for good measure!

BEING BUSY without knowing the answer to that question –

Well – that is what I believe living as a Senior-

in our Golden Years is all about!

In our Community Center –

sits a plastic tub!

This is a collection tub for food to be taken to the local food pantry!

Sherry and I volunteer to gather this up when full –

and deliver it to the local food bank.

It takes about fifteen minutes total to collect –

drive and unload.

Sometimes it is open –

and we take it inside –

where it is weighed –

and recorded as being from Cameron Woods Community.

Other times – no one is there –

so we offload into a storage locker that has a journal –

where we record the number of bags-

and Cameron Woods Community!

We volunteer to do this as we also volunteer at the assisted living nearby-

To keep the library organized

-and Sherry does other things to assist in the residents day to day activities!

I do most of the driving –

and before we retired she did the driving!

So goes a day in retirement for Seniors!

Sherry has a shirt that says “BE KIND TODAY”!

Those who know her –

know that this is who she is.

Always helping out –

always sending a card

( which she makes herself)

We watch houses in our neighborhood for those who are part-time.

We dog sit – we water plants – we help others!

Cameron Woods is that type of neighborhood!

LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS – ONE DAY AT A TIME!

My hope for today’s blog is to bring a little bit of laughter –

Good thoughts –

And Happiness to each and every one of you!

Volunteering for walking to look for Turtle nests while also picking up trash on OIB!

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Papa’s World – Laughter – Humor – Thoughts!

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LOL – Good day –

start your day with some laughs –

humor and good thoughts!

Every morning I have a routine –

I start by getting ready to take a shower –

Brush my teeth – take my Meds and Supplements.

Shave – Shower – and make my only cup of coffee for the day!

Then – check outside –

I have been moving plants in at night on the front porch –

and out again in the morning –

first rays of the sunlight!

WHY?

Because the Deer are eating all the flowers and buds!

No matter what I buy to stop them –

they munch them down to the stalks!

Then – I go into the office with my coffee-

and read the paper online.

Now – it is time to write my next blog after posting the days blog!

By the time I start writing –

Sherry is up and about.

My morning routine takes about two hours in total!

Then – off to make the bed –

and get dressed!

So – starting the day with laughter is the way I set the rest of the day feeling “GOOD”!

We have calendars to keep track of daily excursions.

Appointments – doctor – dentist – inspections – oil changes –

and tire rotations.

Haircuts – nails(SHERRY) – grocery stores (THREE OF THEM)

Gas – and trips into NMB or Shalotte.

We like to golf in the afternoons when we golf.

And we walk and exercise.

RETIREMENT is rewarding in different ways –

But the most I like about it –

I DO NOT HAVE TO THINK ABOUT RISING AND GOING TO WORK!

LIVE LIFE TO EXPRESS!

Our thoughts when we moved down to the borders of N.C. and S.C. –

was to go back three or four times a year.

And of course –

they come down a couple times a year.

We stay in contact with zooms –

calls and messages.

Our senior golden years are full of things we like to do.

Living as healthy as we can –

taking our supplements (19) years.

We are aging but we try to age healthy.

Living life to the plus and living life one day at a time.

Whatever you choose – make the best of it!

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PAPA’S WORLD – LAUGHTER – HUMOR – THOUGHTS!

Papa’s World – Some GOOD THOUGHTS!

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LOL! Some humor to start the day off!

Getting older each day –

requires stress relief from some funny sayings!

But – also –

glancing outside at the first rays of the Sun-

Living here in the South-

mostly is shorts and tee-shirt kind of weather.

Which – I might say –

goes a long way in setting the day ahead for me.

I glance at my calendar –

This is the only way I have to remember –

what is in store for the day!

Other than every Tuesday gather the garbage –

and get it ready to set out that night –

for pickup sometime on Wednesday!

On this day in question –

my duty is driving the wife to an appointment.

Funny how small things in life become

‘WHAT ARE YOU DOING TODAY”?

And the thought crosses my mind every time I am asked-

“WHAT DO YOU DO ALL DAY IN RETIREMENT”?

Well – I answer –

“I REALLY DO NOT HOW I FOUND TIME TO WORK “!

TRASH DAY – just another sample of keeping busy in retirement –

Keeping an eye on the gas tank-

and the prices go up and down –

Knowing where to buy that next tank of gas!

Muldane as it is –

retirement has changed my outlook on life as a Senior!

I find myself waiting for thunder and rainstorms –

To enjoy the noise of nature-

and the after –

of the noise from the woods –

frogs and other insects making loud noises.

Isn’t retirement relaxing?

It is for me –

doing what I want to do –

Not what that job required.

Every day is different –

that is why I have a calendar on my desk.

Time to go and get dressed –

time to have my morning breakfast shake.

My wife is up –

and make the bed.

Check the flowers outside –

did the deer eat them?

Look at the trees blooming as in Crepe Myrtles –

Funny how different colors bloom later than others!

All these questions and thoughts –

“HOW DID I EVER WORK FOR 48 1/2 YEARS?

This is the GOOD THOUGHTS –

of retirement for me!

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Papa’s World – thoughts – humor – kindness!

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This is Sherry and I am very proud of her –

always thinking of kind deeds and helping people!

She volunteers – time –

and resources

and asks for nothing in return.

Helping people and giving what we can –

“ALLOW KINDNESS TO SPREAD”!

Both of us love to golf –

and when we can – with friends -sometimes just ourselves!

It is always a risk-reward –

it is that one shot you can remember that brings us back!

In golf – I think you have to have humor –

because it can and does humble you!

When a bad shot or putt occurs –

just think there is always the next one to make you smile!

To us and our “WHY” of life –

Giving what we can and not expecting any returns!

Expressing “GOOD THOUGHTS” daily –

Living is a code to us in that we try as much as we can to make life easy for those in need!

“GOOD THOUGHTS” daily are my way to maintain a perspective in this time of anxiety!

Today I share I share GOOD THOUGHTS – HUMOR and KINDNESS –

being with friends is PRICELESS!

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Papa’s World – GOOD HUMOR and LAUGHS!

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In day-to-day life – so much negative news floats about – theories – untrue stories –

I try every day to ignore such things – if I want to know – I fact-check – otherwise –

I pay no attention to it – LIFE IS TOO SHORT to become involved with all the “NOISE”!

I look for the funny side of life – I marvel at history and discoveries –

I would love to be involved in a dig for history and finds!

Help one another – share good vibes and humor!

I would be rich! LOL

Life is about discoveries of friends – love for families and seeing one another as often as you can.

The epitome of success in my book is the friendships you have and care about!

I take pictures for memories – looking back fondly on those memories.

I am selective on who I allow to post on my page – I do not like political posts either way.

I do not want to be convinced or shown what that person believes to be right or wrong!

But – many funny posts on Facebook make me laugh or smile – those I like.

Keeping up with friends – neighbors and family –

What makes me smile will be the ones who remain on my site!

Many people are going through health issues today – especially in our age group of BABYBOOMERS!

So many are selling and using cash here in the Carolinas to downsize and live the dream life!

Stay positive – we found ours and yours could also be here.

We left the hustle and bustle of traffic – the roads clogged and people rushing to and from work –

to find peaceful living here – it can and does get busy –

but being in traffic at 35 MPH vs. 65 MPH is way better!

We attempt to play golf – it is a form of relaxation for me – being out in nature – now I am not that good –

I struggle at times – hit a couple good shots and then all goes South! LOL!

But – it is that next great one that brings me back for another go at it!

I know my limits but still at times I try the next to impossible – and when I hit it and make the shot –

all that came before is soon forgotten and that one shot remains in my memory!

I hope today my blog brings some joy – humor and laughter your way –

Thanks for reading and as always HGD!

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Papa’s World – Happy thoughts and Happy days!

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Golfing to us is a day to just enjoy the outdoors – good friends – and that one good shot that brings us back again and again.

Here we have so many courses near us and we buy the first tee card that gives us reduced rates

on over 50 courses.

Do we play every week – no – about every two weeks –

Usually with our close friends who live 38 miles away.

It is easy as the courses they like to play are in our area –

but they live on Magnolia Greens and we also play there.

We have been friends ever since we moved to Pleasant Acres Drive in Portville, N.Y.

back in the late 1980s.

We started playing golf there in WNY before Sherry or Cindy ever picked up a golf club.

So many laughs back then and it continues to this day!

They even wore mittens because their hands were cold!

They moved in the mid-90s to N.C. and in 1999 we moved to NVA-

but we stayed in touch and would visit one another.

We have another couple who also are close friends and we would visit each other three times a year they lived in Va. Beach, Va.

The three of them are just so funny when together.

Sherry – Cindy and Dottie –

I have known Dottie and Jimmy since the mid to late 70s –

Jim and I played softball together in the town we both grew up in and Dottie lived there also.

Papa – Buck and Jimmy – so many memories of good times together!

When we are all together it is HAPPY THOUGHTS and HAPPY DAYS!

Now – we are all retired – still visiting each other – still playing golf –

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Papa’s World – Good times with family and friends!

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LOL – it would not matter for me – it is not the equipment – but it is “ME”!

So many times we have golfed – and mostly with friends – both near and far!

Elaine and Steve from back in WNY –

Paul and Janet from back in WPA – (Janet Is the designated driver) –

Bob and Pam – when they stopped their RV for a week, we hit the links!

Jim and Dottie – and Buck and Cindy –

we try to get together with each other along with Craig and Debbie.

Just being together with friends – and sometimes just the two of us!

We now live close to each other – 35 35-minute drive and most times they come in our direction –

because of all the courses near us. BUCK and CINDY – our close friends!

And for years – the machine and Mike’s come out and they sing!

FRIENDS – BESTIES – living life to the plus – one song at a time!

Laughing – friendships – priceless!

Six grandchildren – they call Sherry “GRANDMA – MORMOR” and she loves it!

We try every so few months to travel back to NVA to see them –

and they also travel here to N.C. to see us.

Sarah – Ella and Debby with Sherry – Maddy had to work and could not visit.

Maddy has graduated with an environmental science degree and is now working –

as a Scientist – Geologist for a major national Environmental firm.

Today they are getting older – but our memories as growing grandchildren – PRICELESS!

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Papa’s World – Remembering the GOOD TIMES!

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Papa – Sherry – Les and Ingrid taking the picture.

Les and I played softball together back in the mid-70s –

They had been on their way back to WNY and stopped at a campground nearby –

We got together for the day and here we are at Holden Beach –

We stopped at one of our favorite places to have ice cream –

THIS WAS GOOD TIMES once again revisited!

Tammy holding Taylor and Marcus holding Cassidy –

The twins were born on their mother’s birthday –

It was “TIME,” the doctor said!

They were so small – today at 13 Taylor is 5’71/2 inches and Cassidy is 5’5″ and gaining!

“GOOD TIMES ” revisited!

We have so much to be grateful for – living life to the plus – one day at a time!

Our neighbors who live but three doors from us – in Cameron Woods Community –

Diane and Steve – small world – they also are from WNY and have a vacation house –

On Rushford Lake – a few miles from where we lived –

And frequent Olean, N.Y. all the time as we did when we lived in Portville, N.Y.

New “GOOD TIMES” as new friends!

Bill and Marcea – our neighbors in Cameron Woods Community –

We took them to “FAT HAROLD” the “SHAG” club in North Myrtle Beach –

and they loved it – next time we go we will learn how to dance the “SHAG”!

New neighborhood FRIENDS – “GOOD TIMES”!

Solo Stove campfire in the back patio – with family –

“GOOD TIMES” in the making!

Not this extreme – but I have seen some that are! LOL

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PAPA’S WORLD – REMEMBERING THE GOOD TIMES! Another day in our lives.