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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!

Many thanks for reading my blogs!

PAPA’S WORLD-

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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.

Thank you for reading my blog-

PAPA’S WORLD-

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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!

Thanks for reading –

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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!

PAPA’S WORLD-

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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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Papa’s World – Life – come walk with me!

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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 – making positive thoughts for our lives!

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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Papa’s World – Good Thoughts – Smiles & Humor!

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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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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 – 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 –

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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 – The power of belief – DREAMS!

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We both have strong beliefs – in God – Church – Family and together we can make dreams!

I have found throughout my life – to one step at a time – take care of the little things in life –

and that in turn will mostly take care of the bigger things in life – at least partially.

LIVE YOUR LIFE – and DREAM – big and small.

To me DREAMS become goals of life – GOALS ACHIEVED become life as you live it.

Bring as much GOOD into your life – you then become the person you yourself respect the most.

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Papa’s World – Vibes – feelings – memories – GOOD!

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A picture drawn free hand by our granddaughter when she was 12 years old!

We had it framed and it sits on our dresser.

Always reminds me of a talented young person – Cassidy!

My son Troy and his partner – Andrea – are always in my thoughts – hoping they come for a visit this year!

My son Shawn and wife – Trisha – hope they return this year!

A little chilly sunset – offset by a Solo Stove firepit – good thoughts and vibes!

Being a SENIOR – no regrets – early to bed – early to rise – health and nutrition as we get older!

Freehand decorated by our granddaughter Sarah – another talented granddaughter!

Oh to have them once again young!

Granddaughters – now all grown – 23-20-17-and 13!

Bode with “Captain Jim” on his boat – he let him drive on the ICW – the highlight of his last visit!

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Papa’s World – Feeling good – smiling – laughing!

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I saw this and laughed – both Sherry and myself – are going to the Senior Center –

Tuesday and Thursday – doing what is called GERIFIT!

It costs nothing – and anywhere from 40 to 50 Seniors are there –

It is 45 minutes of continuous exercise structured for Seniors.

You use a chair – weights – and a stretch band tied to the back of the chair.

All the muscle groups are used and no pressure – you do what you can.

At 75 years old – along with walking – this will hopefully keep us limber and fit.

This picture keeps me happy whenever I walk by it –

it so reminds me of something –

In my mind it is a “HALLMARK CARD” –

Why is it special and makes me smile?

Because it was drawn by Cassidy when she was maybe six or seven!

Its simple – but shows me “HER” as a little girl – and I smile when I see it!

Church is a big thing in our lives-

ever since we were married.

In the years we have been married –

we have been members of three different churches-

One in WNY – one in NVA and the latest and we think the last – in OIB. N.C.

All have special memories in our hearts.

In our time in N.C. and S.C. –

which is only 8 miles from us –

with North Myrtle Beach another 8 miles-

We have attended the Saint Patrick’s Day parade four times!

The first time was in the Pandemic and not official –

It brings happy thoughts to us and memories of family and friends who have gone with us!

A happy thought full of smiles for us!

Hanging on the wall in the front bedroom –

Is a drawing of our home in Brambleton, Va.

This is special for us and framed because our granddaughter –

“ELLA” drew it for us!

Again – when I see this –

it brings smiles and a memory of our home in NVA!

Today – I hope I have started your day with a smile –

a good thought and a happy day!

My way of doing that to you.

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Papa’s World – Some more memories in time.

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Before our first grandson came along – five granddaughters –

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

Long time bestie – Jimmy and me – and I can not sing!

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

One of the early in their lives birthday party – the twins – Cassidy and Taylor and their dad Marcus.

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

A winter snowstorm at our townhouse at Ridgetop Commons in Fairfax, Va.

Here is Maddy helping Papa – she is now 23 years old!

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

My mother Mary – she passed away almost 98 years old –

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

My two sons – Troy and Shawn-

SOME MORE MEMORIES IN TIME!

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Papa’s World – Memories of good times!

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My oldest grandson – Ryan and Sherry – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

A little singing with one of my oldest best friends – Jimmy – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and I at one of my class reunions – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and I in OHAU – NORTH SHORE – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and I are in our Corporate Cup Day competitions – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

Cassidy and Taylor – when they were young – MEMORIES OF GOOD TIMES!

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Papa’s World – Good Times in Pictures!

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Before Bode – Maddy – now 23 – Taylor – now 13 – Sarah – now 17 – Ella – now 20 and Cassidy – now 13.

Five granddaughters – GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Playing volleyball at Lake Holiday – Maddy in the foreground –

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Cassidy and Taylor at the Washington Commanders headquarters and practice facility.

Players car show –

This was only 15 minutes from where we lived.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Papa – at a wine tasting with friends – somewhere in the upper Va. wine country.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Taylor – Bode and Cassidy – drinking a Complete health shake –

to this day years later – they all still ask for it!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Sherry and some of her team at a National Health Conference –

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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Three oldest granddaughters – at Lake Anna for my 60th birthday!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Alawys a sunset from the park in Ocean Isle Beach behind the stage!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Spending time with the youngest granddaughters.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Christmas at home with Sherry and her sisters.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Mount Nebo Lutheran Church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

Sherry attended this church growing up – built by the Swedes in 1886!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Go to Sunset Beach clear on the West end – park and walk down the beach – this becomes Bird Island-

1 1/4 miles you come to THE KINDRED SPIRIT mailbox- take out the journal and write a thought –

People have been doing this for almost 1/2 a century!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Always a good time with friends – trips – vacations – just get together.

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

Part of our family – grand dog MARLEY!

GOOD TIMES IN PICTURES!

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Papa’s World – Good times – Pictures – Memories!

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When lifelong friends get together – and golf- MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES in PICTURES!

Son of my youngest son – Ryan – my grandson –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES – MEMORIES!

We lived in the snow belt in WNY and NWPA for 50 years –

yet the most snowfall we have ever experienced was in NVA next to the Dulles Airport – 48 inches!

Here is a picture and another foot fell after I took this!

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

We called her “TINY” – today she is 5’10” taking after Sherry –

Little Ella – a junior in college –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

Halloween all those years ago – a PIRATE and a LADY!

Papa and Sherry –

GOOD TIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

All from WNY and nearby Pa.

Friends for years and years.

Now we all live in N.C.

GOODTIMES – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – PICTURES – MEMORIES – GOOD TIMES!

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Sherry’s father BILL – served in WWII –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Sherry and her mother – Barb – GIGI –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Sherry with her two sisters and mother and father –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

Books in PICTURES provide great memories for our little ones!

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

And now a grandmother herself – Sherry with the oldest granddaughters – Ella and Maddy-

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

And again – this time with Sarah and Maddy – Sarah takes after Sherry and is 5’10” –

PICTURES – MEMORIES and GOOD TIMES!

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Papa’s World – Memories – Pictures – Good Times!

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Sherry and Ella – waterfront – memory –

MEMORIES – PICTURES – Good Times!

Taylor – one of the twins – loves horses and riding – she would spend all her time there if she could!

Memories – Pictures and Good Times!

We both volunteer for the OCEAN ISLE BEACH SEA TURTLE PROTECTION ORGANIZATION!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Cassidy – one of the twins – always checks in with Sherry ( MORMOR – MOTHERSMOTHER! )

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Our view at night from our front yard – southwest towards the Ocean – because of the curve of the coastline – we – the beach faces almost South!

MEMORIES – PICTURES and GOOD TIMES!

Neighborhood friends – in North Myrtle Beach at BOUYS ON THE BEACH!

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Papa’s World – MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS and PICTURES!

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Our hearts belong to Sunsets at SUNSET BEACH, N.C.

Walking the walkway – very long – to the beach and seeing this –

is like MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Sherry to the left with her two sisters and her parents – Barb(GIGI) and her father Bill –

She reminds me so much of her father-

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Family gathering at the Swedish Festival in Mount Jewett, Pa. PARADE!

Front with hat – my son Troy – Papa – Taylor and Cassidy with my great niece – Kelly.

Tammy holding Bode ( now nine) next to GIGI!

Back – my youngest son Shawn and Trisha.

Her sister Bonnie taking a picture and Lee sitting in front of her!

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Buck – Cindy – Sherry – Papa in Muirs Woods among the giant redwoods.

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Bode – after five girls – the first grandson.

MEMORIES IN THOUGHTS AND PICTURES!

Walking the beach with Debby and Ella!

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Papa’s World – Thoughts – Pictures and Memories!

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Mount Nebo – built by the Swedes in the 1800’s – eight-sided church – still has special services –

Where Sherry grew up going to the Lutheran church in Mount Jewett, Pa.

Her family is buried there.

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

On the West end of Sunset Beach – onto what is known as Bird Island – sits the KINDRED SPIRIT

mailbox – for over 40 years – inside is a journal you can write your thoughts and words-

It is maintained by anonymous people and the journals are in a museum.

About a 2 1/2 mile walk from the pier.

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES.

Our “GRAND DOG ” MARLEY is so calm; the kids dress her up!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

The sky at night – why we love living here in N.C. near the Ocean!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

GIGI – and Sherry – this was her mother back in Pa. at the nursing home.

This was taken at a nearby park.

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

Our motto in life!

THOUGHTS – PICTURES and MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Pictures – Thoughts and Memories!

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Grandkids – five granddaughters and one grandson –

PICTURES THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

We have known them before we became neighbors back in WNY – they moved to Leland –

now we have moved to OIB!

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

GIGI – center and two of her daughters –

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

Back in NWPA to Mount Jewett, Pa. Sherry’s hometown where she grew up –

here is the KINZUA BRIDGE – partially destroyed by a Tornado – now a state park.

Built in the late 1800’s.

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

New friends – part-time neighbors – in our community of Cameron Woods.

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

My oldest son – Troy – builds houses from the ground up – from a distance – love you!

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

My Youngest son – Shawn – is a nationally ranked pool player.

PICTURES – THOUGHTS and MEMORIES!

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Papa’s World – Some thoughts and pictures!

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A little over three years ago – we decided to “CASH” out by selling our then-dream home –

in NVA. in Brambleton.

We had lived in that home for 14 1/2 years – and watched the community go from one High School to finishing the fourth H.S. when we moved on.

We were a metro ride to downtown Washington, D.C.

We had family there and they still are there in Winchester and Leesburg.

But – being retired – our 401 K took a big hit in the downturn – but housing went way up!

Plus – it was time – to move while we still had our health – to somewhere that we did not have to be in snow and ice!

We had thought about the Wilmington and Leland area in N.C.

We had friends there – and had spent vacations there.

By chance, while looking at rentals – I came across a condo in North Myrtle Beach, S.C.

Sitting on a small lake with fountains – it was ideal so we made the move during the pandemic.

We love playing “AT” golf – and down here it is affordable where it was not in NVA.

We found that right away we were in the middle of golfers paradise!

We could pick and choose – buying what is called THE FIRST TEE card for even more reduced rates.

But also If we had an address here – we could get what is called LOCAL RATES!

So – we started playing 2 or 3 times a month on different courses.

We had found our dream once again.

We ended up in a new community in OIB. Between the mainland and the ICW.

Near two beaches – pictured here is Sunset Beach – our favorite walking beach because it is so flat and easy to walk on.

The far right where the tall building is – that is Ocean Isle Beach – separated by a channel.

That is closest to us and is much more commercial.

We spend a lot of time there for concerts – and open air and enjoy Pelican Roost – a bar and grill for good eats.

We walk the streets there next to the canals.

We are minutes from either one and once again a dream came true for us – beach life!

During the first nine months, we lived in NMB at the condo – while building our last dream home.

We now are settled in – all landscaping is done – and all other add-ons we have done are done.

We have room for the entire family.

And they all have been here – from Pa. to Va.

Our dream life is shared with family and friends who have also been here.

Palm trees – flowers – bushes and protected tall live oaks and pine trees – our dream of where to live.

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Papa’s World -Everything good – all smiles!

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We live our lives to be kind – giving – sharing – family – friends – one day at a time!

Smile – laugh – humor – it’s FREE!

Children are our future – show them gratitude – give them feelings – share honesty!

We have a short time left in our senior years – caring and believing.

What we have left – will be honesty – friendships and belief in humankind.

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Papa’s World – Blessed with the good life in the South!

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In our journey of life together – we have lived in WNY – NVA – S.C. and now in N.C. –

on the border with S.C.

We have found our dream house – and our Cameron Woods Community –

We are 4 and 6 miles away from two beaches.

Eight miles to shopping in big box stores and three large grocery stores within four miles.

We can choose professional entertainment within twenty to forty minutes.

Within minutes we can dine on the ICW or the Ocean!

We have good neighbors – always waving or stopping to talk.

We can walk nearly six miles without leaving the neighborhood.

Soon all the construction on homes being built here will be done.

We have thirty golf courses to pick from within thirty minutes!

We believe in equal rights for everyone – we believe in law and order and a strong military.

We believe in the constitution and free government of the people and by the people.

We believe in peaceful protest and the election by the people –

We believe in God and church – we believe in family.

This is who we are.

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Papa’s World – Good vibes – life as a senior!

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Life is full of humor – you just have to see it and then smile!

Often times I see things while driving – and point it out to my wife and we both smile!

Be kind – smile – both are “FREE”!

Ella – now 20 – Maddy – soon to be 23 – Sarah – soon to be 17 – SMILES – bring sunshine into our lives!

Living our life into our senior years – always seeing them as they were and now as they are –

Living life tp the plus one day at a time!

Funny – but as our life goes into more senior years – we can appreciate what we have accomplished

and still enjoy our fruits of labor – that is life as a senior!

Today – Ella – Maddy and Sarah – our three oldest granddaughters – still the smiles!

Today I blog on our life in our senior years – living our dream and enjoying our life in retirement.

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Papa’s World – The world of good thoughts and humor.

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Welcome to Papa’s World – a daily exercise in blogging my thoughts – words – dreams and life.

Papa’s World is designed on positive vibes – positive happenings – laughter – family and friends – a blog that details my family.

Papa and Sherry – my wife of over forty years – and two years before we married – my partner in family – life and beliefs.

I have learned it is the small things in life each day that mounts up to the joy that I love!

Family – friends – neighbors, and people from all walks of life – we live life one day at a time.

A sense of humor – laughing and exploring is what we love about each other and our life together.

This is my blog and our life together – PAPA’S WORLD – my site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog my contact: fitztdf@fitztdf

Over 1000 blogs on this site – enjoy them – have a breakfast drink and sit back and enjoy life as we see it!

PAPA’S WORLD – a product of the above – thanks for reading and have a great day!

Papa’s World – Random days in our lives.

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Humor is in my life – smile – laugh – have fun!!!!!

Living near two beaches – OIB – four miles away and Sunset Beach – six miles away.

Grandchildren – keep us going and young – at least in the heart!

Laughter can be the best medicine! LOL

For me – it never gets old – living life to the plus – one day at a time!

Family at sunset – our lives revolve around family!

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Grandaughters – Maddy and Ella with grandma – Sherry – RANDOM DAYS IN OUR LIVES!

Papa’s World – feel good – be happy – SMILE!

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Welcome to Papa’s World

In today’s world – in my blogs – you will find good thoughts – smiles and places – and times for the family.

Family for me is happy thoughts – memories and smiles.

A little play on words – smile!

Humor – smiles – a little respite from all the negative news.

Chlidren bring smiles!

True or not – smile!

The truth is out there!

I hope this has brought a smile to your face today – start your day with happy thoughts.

In PAPA’S WORLD – we SMILE!

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Papa’s World – Starting your day with good thoughts and humor.

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Be happy – I try to think positively each day – I look for positive news articles or historical events.

Bring humor into your day – laugh and smile and greet people whom you don’t know with a smile.

After all “SMILES ARE FREE”!

I take out all the negativity I can from my life – news – papers – TV – it can calm my life and I just do not need all the noise from others!

Sunrises – sounds of the beach – birds – waves and the start of a new day!

Golfing for us is just getting out in nature – fresh air and green grass and if possible – sights along the ICW!

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Papa’s World – Start your day – smiling and good thoughts!

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SMILE – happy thoughts – start your day with a good thought!

Good thoughts prevail here in my world – giving – sharing and smiling!

The end of a cloudy day brings sunsets and a peaceful end to my day!

LOL – can you imagine? Laugh a little or laugh a lot! JUST LAUGH!

Walk a beach – calm – sunrise – the sound of the surf – sand, and shells!

True – but I write them down for all to see when I am gone!

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Papa’s World – Some Random pictures of family!

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Today – this blog is about random happenings – in thought – words and gestures – for we all are small creatures in the vast universe!

Our granddaughter Ella has finished her Sophomore year at Randolf College in Lynchburg, Va.

In her studies she hopes to become a Phs Ed teacher to children – while maintaining her academics – she also has been a starter on

the women’s soccer team both years!

The best for her is yet to come!

Sarah – Debby – Maddy – Mike – Ella – Maddie graduated from the University of Lynchburg – Environmental Science.

Along with her high-grade point average – she played soccer all four years.

Being named third-team all-conference as a Sophomore and second-team all-conference as a Junior.

In her senior year, she was captain and they won the ODAC championship –

in two out of four years, her team was invited to the NCAA Womens Soccer tournament.

Now she will embark on the next journey of her young life.

Taylor, – our granddaughter stands for a recital for the sixth-grade strings –

She also rides horses – and excels in her grades having straight “A”s.

One day she says she will own a horse!

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Papa’s World – Past thoughts – good vibes and humor!

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I have always championed equal rights for women – and will to the day I die.

Life is full of humor if you look for it! LOL!

I look for positive stories to read and positive – good thoughts to share – life is too short to do otherwise.

Our brand new Community Center has opened – Pickleball courts – pool and clubhouse.

My thoughts have always been this – “DO THE RIGHT THING”!

Trying to keep the weight off – requires a sense of humor – at least I can laugh at it!

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Papa’s World – A little HUMOR – LAUGHS and GOOD THOUGHTS!

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I try to live my life with humor – not laughing outright – but with funny thoughts that lead to smiles!

Keeping it all in perspective – I like good entertainment – shows that make me feel good!

I am not good with scary shows or violent shows although I have seen some good ones!

AAHHHH! The wisdom of our senior years – living life to the plus one-day at a time!

I tend to unfollow people who post negative or insensitive posts – I have enough negative ‘STUFF” –

I choose to read and see the positive side of life!

Life is full of choices – doors to open and walk through! LIVE TO THE FULLEST!

I hope this starts your day off in a good mood – enjoy whatever the day brings –

listen to the sounds – see nature and live life to the fullest one day at a time!

MY GOOD THOUGHT FOR THE DAY! PAPA’S WORLD – my site: livinglifedoingitmyway.blog

PAPA’S WORLD – A LITTLE HUMOR – LAUGHS – AND GOOD THOUGHTS!!!!!

Papa’s World – Good times and Good thoughts!

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Papa’s World is my blog where I bring friends – family and laughs and good thoughts.

One of my happy places is the golf course – if only I could play!!!!!

Laugh – smile and have a sense of humor – living life one day at a time – and to the plus!

We love living close to the beach – walking – sitting and just enjoying sun-sand and surf!

We are retired – with a home business – living out our senior years – having family visits and returning back home to see them

With friends, we just may do this in modest consumption! LOL!

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Papa’s World – Thoughts and pictures of life.

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Our life in thoughts and pictures – life is full of surprises!

Our daughter and her two youngest daughters came for a surprise visit!

Saint Patrick’s parade in North Myrtle Beach – fun day with parade – vendors – three stages and six bands!

One of our favorite pastimes – golfing with lifelong friends!

A wise saying but also very truthful!

Papa watched our granddaughter Ella trying to solve the maze on the beach. Did not solve it!

Our go-to system for growing our own veggies with no dirt or pesticides! Year around where we live!

We BOTH KNOW a friend like this! LOL

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Papa’s World – Random thoughts and pictures!

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Good day to all – here is a good thought – a way to start your day!

A cool evening with a welcoming Solo Stove firepit! A way to take the chill off in the evening!

One of our favorite pastimes – just enjoying being out there!

Holding our twin granddaughters who now are twelve years old!

Memories of fondness from the past!

My LITTLE SMILE for the day! LOL

The twins today – Taylor to the left singing – the tall one and Cassidy to the right singing – Taylor is just tall for her age!

Love Willie and love his words of wisdom.

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Papa and Sherry were at a Washington Nationals game before we moved to the Carolinas!

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Papa’s World – reflecting back – thoughts!

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I started this blog because I wanted to leave memories for generations to come – in pictures – thoughts – words and actions!

I grew up not really knowing my cousins – aunts or uncles – my sister was 15 years older than me and my brother was 10 years older.

By the time I came along – all those cousins were already that much older than me – and I just never knew them!

The few I did know – lived in the township and went to the other schools.

So – here are my blogs for the family now to have after I am gone – to know who we were and how we lived.

Sherry – we have been married 40 plus years – my soulmate and the one who guides me in health!

We are retired and living our life out in the Carolinas – where it is warm – I do not like cold and neither does she!

We live one day at a time – always exploring and doing new things – together!

This is her and my why all these years – living life to the plus!

Be kind – care for others – smile and hug often – this is me.

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PAPA’S WORLD – REFLECTING BACK and THOUGHTS!! LIVING LIFE TO THE PLUS ONE DAT AT A TIME!